4 Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when the system power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated when you set the time. Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

Note on placement

Be sure to place this system on a horizontal place. If the system is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage the system.

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.
Turn the jog dial to set the minute. Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.

2,4 3,5

If youve made a mistake, start over from step 1. Setting the time deactivates the demo mode. If you want to display the demo mode, press DISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.

Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.
Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
The clock is on a 24-hour system.

Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.
TUNED STEREO MONO SYNC REC STEP

REC SLEEP

kHz MHz

VOLUME PLUS 1

DOLBY NR B OFF
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for LW.

Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

Preset number

TUNED STEREO

MEMORY FM 1?

VOLUME
Turn the jog dial to select the desired preset number. Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until MANUAL appears in step 2, then turn the jog dial to tune in the station.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1. Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
Every time you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM n MW n LW
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears. Turn the jog dial.
The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. TUNED and STEREO (for a FM stereo programme) appear.

100.50

Inserting CDs
You can insert up to 51 discs into this player. We recommend you use the PLUS ONE slot for CDs you will be inserting and removing frequently (see page 28).
Open the front cover by pushing the right edge of the cover.

Front cover

Turn the jog dial until you find the disc slot where you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in the display).

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears.
To the audio output of the VCR
Connecting an MD deck for digital recording
You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable.
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck
If the sound is distorted when selecting VIDEO, switch to MD (see Before connecting an MD deck on this page).
Connecting an MD deck for analog recording
Make sure to match the colour of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears.
To the audio output of the MD deck To the audio input of the MD deck
Connecting surround speakers
You can connect an optional surround speakers.

To surround speaker (R)

To surround speaker (L)
You need to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
If you connect a turntable with MM cartridge, connect it to VIDEO/MD IN using the optional MM cartridge equalizer and an audio connecting cord. To listen to the sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears.

continued

Connecting a super woofer speaker
You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To super woofer

Connecting optional AV components (continued)
Connecting outdoor aerials
Connect the outdoor aerial to improve the reception. FM aerial Connect the optional FM outdoor aerial. You can also use the TV aerial instead.
IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)
AM aerial Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM aerial terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected.
Insulated wire (not supplied)

COA X FM IAL 75

Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor aerial, ground from y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Playing a CD

Normal play
You can play up to 51 CDs in a row.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears. Turn the jog dial until the desired disc number or the disc title (see page 26) appears.

STOP / VOLUME

Press ENTER or CD (or CD ( on the remote).
The selected disc is set to the playing position, and starts playing.

0/) CD( VOL +/

Playing a CD (continued)
To Stop play Pause Resume playing after pause Select a CD You need to Press STOP. Press CD (P on the remote). Press CD (P on the remote). Turn the jog dial clockwise (or press b on the remote) or counterclockwise (or press B on the remote) and release it when you reach the desired CD. During play or pause, press (to go forward) or (to go back) until you reach the desired track. Press V on the remote (to move 10 CDs ahead) or v (to move 10 CDs back). Press and hold down ) (to go forward) or 0 (to go back) on the remote during a play and release it at the desired point. Press CONTINUE repeatedly until 1 DISC appears. Press CONTINUE repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears. Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/ on the remote). Open the front cover, then press ENTER. The PLUS ONE slot comes out automatically when the front cover is opened while the CD PLUS ONE button is lit up.
To specify the next CD to play
While playing a disc, turn the jog dial until the desired disc number (or disc title) and NEXT appears. To skip to the next disc right away, press ENTER.

ALL DISC S

TITLE AUTO VOLUME
To cancel the specified disc, press CONTINUE twice so that NEXT disappears. Tips
Pressing CD when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch Play). You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing CD (Automatic Source Selection). If there is no CD in the player, -NO DISC- appears.

Select a track

Advance or return 10 CDs at a time Find a point of a track
Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs
Adjust the volume Stop playing and remove the disc

Recording a CD

CD Synchro Recording
The CD SYNCHRO button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Turn the jog dial until the disc number or the disc title (see page 26) appears.

DOLBY NR

Press CD SYNCHRO.
Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. (for front side) lights up.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select (or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press PAUSE.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press STOP. Tips

If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B so that (for reverse side) lights up. When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears after pressing CD SYNCHRO.

The cursor disappears and the first space for the disc title flashes. To select characters on the unit As you turn the jog dial clockwise, the characters appear in the following order. Turn the jog dial counterclockwise to go back to the previous character. To select characters on the remote Press V or v until the desired type of character appears, then press B or b until the desired character appears. (space) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P QRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijkl mnopqrstuvwxyz012345678 9!"#$%&'() +,./:;<=>?@[\ ] ^ _ ` { }
The disc title stores the number of the slot in which the CD was inserted. Rewrite the disc title when inserting a new CD into that slot.

To erase a disc name

Follow Steps 2 and 3 in Labeling a CD on page 26 to select the disc name you want to erase. Press CLEAR.
The disc title disappears.
To erase all titles of all discs
While holding down LOOP/DELETE, press CLEAR. ALL ERASE appears in the display, and all disc titles will be erased. Tips
When you replace a disc with a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title of the CD-TEXT disc is restored automatically. The disc title for the CD-TEXT disc is no longer stored (disappears) each time the CD is removed. Note that you cannot change the disc title of the CD-TEXT disc. You can label discs while the front cover is open.
Press to select the character.
The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.
If you have made a mistake Press LOOP/DELETE. The character 1 space before the cursor disappears and the cursor flashes. Input the correct characters.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input more characters. Press ENTER to complete the labelling procedure.
The disc name lights up in the display.

SONYHITS

Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to label other discs.

Locating a specific CD

FUNCTION /
If NO ENTRY appears, no disc has been labeled. Try the Memo Scan function again after labeling the discs.
Locating a disc by searching a specific disc title

Memo Search

You can search and locate a disc you want by inputting the first character used in the disc title (see page 26).

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears. Press MEMO SEARCH.
MEMO SEARCH appears and the lamp on the ENTER button flashes.

jog dial

MEMO MEMO SCAN SEARCH
Press / repeatedly to input the first character.
Locating a disc by scanning each disc title

Memo Scan

You can locate a disc you want to play quickly by scanning the disc title (see page 26) in the display and start playing. Note that you cannot use this function in the ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode.
Each time you press /, the characters appear in the following order. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ0123456789 If [A] NOT FOUND appears in the display while inputting the first character with the / buttons, no disc has been labeled using the input character. Notes
When searching input characters, blanks and symbols before the first character in the Disc Memo are ignored. When searching input characters, upper and lower cases cannot be differentiated.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears. Press MEMO SCAN.
MEMO SCAN appears, and the lamp on the ENTER button flashes. The disc title will appear in order.
Press ENTER when the disc title of the disc you want to play appears.
The disc is set to the playing position, and the player starts playing. In Programme Play mode, the disc will be added to the end of the programme.
Turn the jog dial to find the disc title you want.
As you turn the jog dial, the Disc Memos starting with the input character appear in the display.
Press ENTER to select the disc.
In Programme Play mode, the disc will be added to the end of the programme.
Playing highlights of the CD
Some CD-TEXT discs have a feature to play only the highlights of the discs.
To locate a disc on the remote
Press the B or b key on the remote until the disc title in step 4 that you want appears. Skip step 5.

To cancel Memo Search

Press MEMO SEARCH again. Tips
If there is no more disc title starting with the input character in Step 4, the input character changes to the next one when you turn the jog dial.

HI-LIGHT

/ Press HI-LIGHT on the remote in the stop mode.
The indicator on the button flashes while playing disc highlights. Tips
During play of disc highlights, you can return to normal play by pressing or / on the remote. During play of disc highlights, you can move to an earlier or later highlight song by pressing / on the remote. During play of disc highlights, you can use Repeat Play function. To repeat all the highlight songs, keep pressing REPEAT until REPEAT appears. To repeat only the current highlight song, keep pressing REPEAT until REPEAT 1 appears. If you press HI-LIGHT while selecting discs without this feature, NO HIGHLIGHT appears.
Recording on a tape manually
You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Start playing the source to be recorded.
To Stop recording Pause recording

Press STOP PAUSE

If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B so that (for reverse side) lights up. When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears before step 5.
Pressing FUNCTION with TAPE B selected starts silent recording (blank recording).
Insert a blank tape into deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g., CD) appears. Press REC.
Deck B stands by for recording. (for front side) lights up.
Recording a CD by specifying track order
You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of the tape.
To programme a whole disc, skip this step. Press / until the desired track appears in the display.
Disc number Total playing time (including selected track)

Press ENTER or PROGRAM.

Repeat Steps 4 and and to 6
To programme additional tracks to be recorded, repeat steps 4 to 6.
Skip step 4 to select tracks from the same disc.
Insert a blank tape into deck B. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears. Press PROGRAM repeatedly until the program number (PROGRAM 1, 2 or 3) appears. Turn the jog dial until the disc number you want appears.

10 Press PAUSE.

Recording a CD by specifying track order (continued)

Press STOP.

To check the order
Press CHECK repeatedly. After the last track, END appears.

To cancel Program Edit

Press CONTINUE. Tip
If the track cuts off during recording, because the tape ended while recording on the A side, the track will automatically be recorded from the beginning on the B side.

Looping part of a CD

With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings.

Flashing part of a CD

Flash
With the flash function, you can flash the CD sound during playback. This lets you create original recordings.
/ Press and hold LOOP/DELETE
during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal play. To adjust the loop length
Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP/ DELETE (or press B or b while holding LOOP/DELETE on the remote) to select different loop lengths (LOOP 1 20).
/ Press and hold FLASH during
playback at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release to resume normal play. To adjust the flash length
Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH to select different flash lengths (FLASH 1 20).
To use LOOP and FLASH together
Press and hold both LOOP and FLASH at the same time. Notes
The loop and flash length cannot be adjusted during this operation. Adjust the loop and flash lengths independently beforehand if necessary. To record the flash effect, use the analog (VIDEO/ MD OUT) connections or this units tape deck.

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones.
With some songs, the music will sound distorted when you use the DBFB system with the graphic equalizer if the bass is too strong. Adjust the bass slowly while listening to music so that you can monitor the effect of the adjustment. Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to DBFB and flattens the equalizer curve. To cancel the DBFB level, press DBFB until the indication disappears. Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect you desire.

GROOVE

To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers. Note
If you have connected a super woofer, please note that sound comes from the super woofer even when the headphones are connected. Turn off the power of the super woofer when using headphones.

PHONES

To reinforce bass (DBFB)

Press DBFB*. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DBFB DBFB DBFB n n DBFB n display off

is more effective than.

* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume.
Selecting the audio emphasis
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. The personal file function (see Making a personal audio emphasis file) lets you store your own effects.

EFFECT

To cancel the effect
Press EFFECT repeatedly so that EFFECT OFF appears in the display.

Music menu options

SUR appears if you select an effect with surround effects.
Effect 1 ROCK 2 POP 3 JAZZ 4 DANCE 5 SOUL 6 ACTION 7 ROMANCE 8 SF 9 DRAMA 10 SPORTS For Standard music sources
Soundtracks and special listening situations
11 SHOOTING Video games 12 RACING 13 RPG 14 BATTLE 15 ADVENTURE P FILE Personal audio emphasis file (see page 38)
Press GEQ FILE on the unit repeatedly until effect name appears. Use the jog dial (or press GEQ FILE on the remote) to select the desired music menu.
The preset name appears in the display. See the chart Music menu options on this page. The last effect chosen from that menu appears.
You dont need to press ENTER when you use the remote.
Selecting the audio emphasis (continued) To change the equalizer display
Each time you press SPECTRUM ANALYZER, the equalizer display changes to show one of the three displays below. Spectrum analyzer pattern 1
Adjusting the audio emphasis
You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect.
Activating the surround effect
You can enjoy the surround effect.
Spectrum analyzer pattern 2

Graphic equalizer curve

/ Press SUR repeatedly so that SUR

appears in the display.

When you choose other sound effects, the surround effects will be canceled. If you want to memorize the effect, store it into a personal file (see Making a personal audio emphasis file ).

Adjusting the graphic equalizer
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound.
Turn the jog dial to adjust level.
Repeat steps 3 and 4. Press ENTER when finished.
If you choose another menu audio emphasis (other than EFFECT OFF) the adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the adjusted sound effect for future use, store it in a personal file. (See Making a personal audio emphasis file.)
Select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound (see Selecting the audio emphasis). Press GEQ FILE on the unit repeatedly until the graphic equalizer appears. Press +/ repeatedly to select a frequency band.
Making a personal audio emphasis file

Personal file

You can create a personal file of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the memory of the unit. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. Create up to five audio files. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound.
Use the jog dial to select the file number (FILE 1 5) where you want to store the sound effect. Press ENTER.
The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings.
To call up the personal file
1 Press GEQ FILE on the unit to display the last selected personal file. 2 Use the jog dial (or press GEQ FILE on the remote) to select the desired file number (FILE 1 5). 3 Press ENTER. You dont need to press ENTER when you use the remote.
Obtain the sound effect you want by using the surround effect (page 36) and graphic equalizer (page 37). Press GEQ MEMO.
The personal file number appears in the display.

MEMORY F-1 ?

Falling asleep to music

Sleep Timer

You can let the system turn off at the preset time by using the remote, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes.

Waking up to music

Wake-up Timer

The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the recording source and the radio station, then the original display appears.
Insert a blank tape into deck B. Turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum.
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER. To change the setting, start over from step 1.
Press TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial to select OFF, then press ENTER. Note
If the power is on at the preset time, the recording will not be made.
Tune in the preset radio station (see Listening to the radio). Press t/CLOCK SET.
Turn the jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER.

Precautions

On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

Notes on CDs

Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

On safety

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. The AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

On placement

Place the stereo system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the stereo system. Do not place the unit in an inclined position. Do not place the unit in locations where it is; Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Subject to direct sunlight

Severe hum or noise (TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display. Adjust the aerial. The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external aerial. A stereo FM programme cannot be received in stereo. Press STEREO/MONO so that STEREO appears.
If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:
1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press FUNCTION, ENTER, and CD PLUS ONE at the same time. The system is all reset. Restore all settings you did.

Specifications

Amplifier section
DIN power output 50 + 50 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output 105 + 105 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs VIDEO/MD IN (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms Outputs VIDEO/MD OUT (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms PHONES (stereo phone jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 16 ohms SUPER WOOFER: Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilo ohm

Tape player section

Recording system Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 4-track 2-channel stereo 60 13,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette 60 14,000 Hz (3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette 0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) 0.2% W.Peak (DIN)

Wow and flutter

Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Aerial Aerial terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range MW 531 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) LW kHz (with the LW tuning interval set at 3 kHz) 450 kHz AM loop aerial External aerial terminal 87.5 108.0 MHz FM lead aerial 75 ohm unbalanced 10.7 MHz

CD player section

Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (=780nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max. 44.6 W* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Wavelength nm CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 600 nm System
Intermediate frequency Aerial

Speaker

SS-F100 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Tweeter: Super Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type 17 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 2 cm, dome type 8 ohms Approx. 215 x 375 x 285 mm Approx. 4.5 kg net per speaker

Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Supplied accessories: V AC, 50/60 Hz 160 watts Approx. 280 x 375 x 450 mm Approx. 11 kg AM loop aerial (1) Remote (1) RM-SF100 Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) FM lead aerial (1) Speaker cords (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Adjusting the audio emphasis 36 the sound 34 the volume 13, 16, 18, 39 Aerials 4, 12

Loop 33

Saving recordings 42 Selecting the audio emphasis 35 Setting the time 6 Shuffle Play 22 Sleep Timer 39 Sound adjustment 34 Speakers 10, 11

Normal Play 13

O, P, Q
Personal file 38 Playing a CD 13 a preset radio station 16 a tape 18 tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 22 tracks in the desired order (Programme Play) 23 tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 21 Plus One Play 25 Presetting radio stations 7 Preset tuning 16 Programme Play 23 Protecting recordings 42

T, U, V

Timer falling asleep to music 39 timer recording 41 waking up to music 39 Troubleshooting 43 Tuner 7, 16 Tuning interval 7

Batteries 5

CD player 13 CD Synchro Recording 15 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up

W, X, Y, Z

Wake-up timer 39
Disc Memo 26 Display 21, 36

Flash 33

Radio stations presetting 7 tuning in 16 Recording a CD 15 a radio programme 17 a tape 20 timer recording 41 Repeat Play 21 Resetting the system 45

H, I, J, K

High-speed Dubbing 20 Hooking up optional components 10 optional speakers 11 the aerials 4, 12 the power 5 the system 4 Inserting CDs 8

Sony Corporation

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