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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 6 Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote ... 7 Setting the time ... 7 Loading the CD ... 8 Playing the CD —...
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit Cassette compartment qj (13) CD 4 (8, 9, 14) DISPLAY wf (9, 11) Display Window 5 (8, 9, 10) ENTER ql (7, 9, 10, 12) ISS 0 (14) MEGA BASS 8 (16)
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. S P E A K E R ( IM P E D A N Insert only the...
Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna A N T X I A C O A A N T 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with the adaptor).
Loading the CD Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment. Place a CD with the label side up on the compartment. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the compartment.
Programing the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 32 tracks in the order you want them to be played. Press CD, then place a CD. Press PLAY MODE (PLAY MODE/RDS/ DIR on the remote) repeatedly until “PROGRAM”...
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 stations. Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press and hold TUNING (TUNING/ CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or – until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it.
Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first. Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. The preset number appears in the display for a few seconds.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The system tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.
Tape Loading a tape Press TAPE. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. Insert a tape in deck with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Insert with the side you want to play/ record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO or TYPE IV (metal) tape.
Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a CD or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Load a blank tape. Press CD. Load the CD you want to record. Press z.
Timer-recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 10) and set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 7) beforehand. Tune in the preset radio station that you want to record from (see “Listening to the radio”...
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Press MEGA BASS. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Selecting the audio emphasis Selecting the preset effect from the music menu Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select the preset effect you desire.
Other features Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after certain amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP on the remote. Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: 90 t 80 t 70 t …...
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Waking up to music (continued) Press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the remote. The type of timer followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote to adjust the volume, then press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the remote.
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day.
The remote does not function. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. •...
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Speaker Speaker system Bass-reflex type Speaker units Full range 10 cm, cone type Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 145 238 171 mm Mass Approx. 1.4 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model:...