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Personal Component System
Operating Instructions page 2EN Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2D

PMC-303L

1996 by Sony Corporation

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Information For customers in Europe
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the side.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

CAUTION

You can use this player on AC power source only. You cannot use it on batteries. If you disconnect the AC power cord, the memory data for the clock/timer/ preset memory for radio will be erased after about 30 minutes. Reenter them when you use the player again.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Introduction

Table of contents

Basic Operations

8 Playing a CD Listening to the radio Playing a tape

10 Recording on a tape

The CD Player
12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 16 Creating your own program (Program Play)

Setting Up

29 Hooking up the system 32 Selecting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

Additional Information

39 Precautions Troubleshooting Maintenance Specifications Index

The Radio

18 Presetting radio stations 19 Playing preset radio stations

The Tape Player

20 Finding the beginning of a track

The Timer

Setting the clock Waking up to music Falling asleep to music Timer-recording radio programs

Playing a CD

For hookup instructions, see pages 29 - 31.

OPEN/CLOSE

Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE down to open the disc compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment.

With the label side up

Close the lid of the CD compartment.
Press ^ (direct power-on). The player plays all the tracks once.

Display

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER ^ p

6 OPEN/CLOSE =/+ VOLUME +/
Tip Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD.
To Adjust the volume Stop playback Pause playback
Press VOLUME +/ p ^ Press again to resume play after pause. + = 6 OPEN/CLOSE POWER
Go to the next track Go back to the previous track Remove the CD Turn on/off the player

Listening to the radio

For hookup instructions, see pages 29 -31.

PRESET BAND

Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on).

TUNING

Hold down TUNING +/ until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you can't tune in a station, press the button once at a time.
Indicates an FM stereo broadcast.

POWER VOLUME +/

Tips If the FM broadcast is noisy, press STEREO/ MONO/ISS on the remote until MONO appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. (on the remote only) Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press the BAND button. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
To Adjust the volume Turn on/off the radio

Press VOLUME +/ POWER

To improve broadcast reception FM Connect the FM outdoor aerial (not supplied) (see page 31.) MW/LW Reorient the MW/LW loop aerial (supplied). If the MW/LW broadcast is still noisy, connect an insulated wire to the MW/LW terminal (see page 31.)

Playing a tape

Press 6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (high position) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes. Close the compartment.

With the side you want to play facing forward
Press (. The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.

Tape counter

POWER 9 p VOLUME +/
Tips Press COUNTER RESET on the remote to reset the counter to 000. (on the remote only) When you listen to a tape recorded with the Dolby B NR system, press DOLBY NR on the remote until DOLBY B NR appears in the display. (on the remote only) Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press ( or 9. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape.
To Adjust the volume Stop playback Play the reverse side Fast-forward or rewind the tape Eject the cassette Turn on/off the player
Press VOLUME +/ p 9 ) or POWER
To select the direction of the tape Press DIR MODE on the remote repeatedly (on the remote only.)
To play One side of the tape Both sides of the tape from the front side to reverse side only Both sides of the tape repeatedly Display shows

Recording on a tape

Press 6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) and TYPE II (high position) tapes only.
With the side you want to record on facing forward
Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press p on the CD section.
To record from the radio, press BAND and tune in the station you want (see page 6.)

DUBBING

Start recording. To record from the CD player, press DUBBING. (On the remote, while keep pressing r/P, press ( on the TAPE section and then ( on the CD section.) To record from the radio, press r/P and then (. (On the remote, while keep pressing r/P, press ( on the TAPE section.)
Note If recording does not start, press r/P and then ( again.
Recording from the CD player

DUB REC

Recording from the radio
Tips Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 32) will not affect the recording level. When is displayed, recording will be made on both sides of the tape. To record on one side, press DIR MODE on the remote to display. (on the remote only) If the MW/LW radio makes a whistling sound after youve pressed r/P in step 3, press STEREO/MONO/ ISS on the remote to select the position that most decreases the noise. (on the remote only)
To Stop recording Pause recording
Press p r/P Press the button again to resume recording.
To record with the Dolby B NR (noise reduction) system Press DOLBY NR on the remote until DOLBY B NR appears in the display before you start recording.

Using the display

You can check information about the CD using the display.

DISPLAY

Tip This player is designed to display the current time first. Even if you turn off the power, the current time remains in the display as long as the player is connected to the wall outlet. When you change the function (e.g., from CD to RADIO), the display of the function (e.g., band and frequency for the RADIO function) appears for about 4 seconds and returns to the current time. If you want to check the display of certain function, press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display you want to see appears.

Checking the total track numbers and playing time
Press DISPLAY in stop mode. If the disc has more than 11 tracks, OVER 10 appears in the display.
Total track numbers Total playing time Music calendar

OVER 10

Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY while playing a disc. The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.
To display The current track number and playing time The current track number and the remaining time on the current track* Remaining time on the disc and the number of tracks left Press DISPLAY Once Twice

Three times

* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining time appears as :.
Locating a specific track
You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD.

Number buttons

Note You cannot locate a specific track if SHUF or PGM is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p on the CD section. Tip When you locate a track numbered over 10, press > 10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
To locate a specific track directly a point while listening to the sound
Press number button of the track. + (forward) or = (backward) while playing and hold down until you find the point. + (forward) or = (backward) in pause and hold down until you find the point.
a point while observing the display
Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 15 - 17.).

( p REPEAT PGM/SHUF

Note When you repeat a single track or all the tracks, make sure neither SHUF nor PGM is lit in the display. If either is lit, turn it off by pressing p on the CD section.
Press p. CD appears in the display. Proceed as follows.
To repeat a single track Press 1 Press REPEAT until REP 1 appears. 2 Press the number button corresponding to the track number you want to repeat. 1 Press REPEAT until REP ALL appears. 2 Press (. 1 Press PGM/SHUF until SHUF appears , and press (. Shuffle play starts. 2 Press REPEAT. 1 Start program play. (See pages 16 and 17.) 2 Press REPEAT.

all the tracks

tracks in random order

programmed tracks

To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT until REP disappears in the display.

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks in random order.

( p PGM/SHUF

Press p. CD appears in the display. Press PGM/SHUF until SHUF appears in the display. Press ( to start shuffle play.
To cancel shuffle play Press PGM/SHUF until SHUF disappears in the display.
Creating your own program

(Program Play)

You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order you want them to be played.
Tip If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and reenter the track number.
Press p. CD appears in the display. Press PGM/SHUF until PGM appears in the display. Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. Programmed tracks appear in the music calendar.

TRACK STEP

Track number

Playing order

Press ( to start program play.
To cancel Program Play Press PGM/SHUF until PGM disappears in the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press ENTER. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programmed order.
Tips You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. You can record program play, using DUBBING on the player.
To change the current program
To Erase the last track in the program Do this 1 Press CANCEL. Every time you press the button, the last track in the program is cleared. 2 Re-enter the track numbers. Press p on the CD section. Then create a new program following the programming procedure.
Change the whole program completely
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 10 for each band in any order.

BAND AUTO PRESET

Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display. Press AUTO PRESET until AUTO PRESET appears. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies unless a station has a weak signal.
If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. Also, when you want to replace a preset station with a new one, do the following: 1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display. 2 Tune in a station you want. 3 Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station for about 2 seconds. The new station replaces the old one.
Playing preset radio stations
Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations.
Tip You can tune in a preset station with the player. Use PRESET +/ instead of the number buttons.
Press BAND to select the band. Press the number buttons to tune in a stored station.

Finding the beginning of a track
The player senses where a track begins by detecting the pauses between the tracks.
Notes If a soft sound like pianissimo continues for some seconds in a track, the player may start to play as the next track. If you press the 0 or ) when there is no sound in the track, the AMS function does not operate correctly. To find the beginning of a track correctly, a pause of approx. 4 seconds is necessary.
While playing a tape, press ) or 0.
Playing side The beginning of the next track ) 0 The beginning of the current track 0 )
Front side (() Reverse side (9)
The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning of the next or current track, and play will start automatically.

Setting the clock

0:00 indication appears in the display until you set the clock. As long as the clock goes, : flashes.
HOUR +/ MIN +/ ENTER Tip The time display system of this player is the 24-hour system.
Before you begin, connect the AC power cord (see page 30.)
Press and hold CLOCK until 0:00 flashes. Set the clock. 1 Press HOUR +/ to set the hour. 2 Press MIN +/ to set the minite.
Press ENTER. : flashes and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

Waking up to music

You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (Setting the clock on page 21). Note that there are two ways to set up the wake-up timer. Select the way that is the more convenient. To set the music source and the time you want the source to go on (ALARM) To set the music source, the time you want the source to go on and off, and the volume of the source (TIMER)
ALARM ALARM SET/OFF SELECT +/ MIN +/ HOUR +/ ENTER
Setting the music source and the time you want the source to go on (ALARM)
Before you begin, make sure the (alarm) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press ALARM SET/ OFF.
Prepare the music source you want to play.
Source BUZZER CD RADIO TAPE Do this Insert a CD. Tune in a station. Insert a tape.
Press ALARM to display. Press SELECT+/ until the music source you want to play (BUZZER, CD, RADIO and TAPE) appears in the display.
Tip If you made a mistake, press CANCEL, and proceed from step 2.
Set the alarm to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go on. 1 Press HOUR +/ to set the hour. 2 Press MIN +/ to set the minite. 3 Press ENTER.

BUZZER

Tips If the wake-up timer (page 24) or the recording timer (page 27) is preset at the same time as the alarm, timer only will work at the preset time. The preset settings remain until you reset them. The display window dims while the waking up timer is on.

Press ALARM SET/OFF. The indication lights up and the power goes off. At the preset time, the power will go on and music will play. Then the power will go off after 60 minutes.
To check/change when the playback will start Press ALARM. A stored setting lights up. Change the setting if you need to when the setting lights up. When you finish checking, press ALARM. To use the player before a timer playback starts If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual ( in case of the radio, if you listen to the station which is different from the one you tuned in in step 1 on page 22, you will hear that station at the preset time.) Turn off the player before the preset time. To stop play Turn off the power.

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Waking up to music (continued)
TIMER TIMER SET/OFF HOUR +/ MIN +/ SELECT +/ ENTER
Note You cannot preset wake-up timer and recording timer (page 27) at the same time.
Setting the music source, the time you want the source to go on and off, and the volume of the source (TIMER)
Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press TIMER SET/OFF.
Source* CD RADIO TAPE Do this Insert a CD. Tune in a station. Insert a tape.
*You cannot select BUZZER.
Press TIMER to display the t indication. Do the following operations by checking the display window. Press SELECT +/ until the music source you want to play appears in the display (you cannot select BUZZER.)
Tip If you made a mistake, press CANCEL. Each time you press the button, the last setting is cleared. Re-enter the settings.
Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go on. 1 Press HOUR +/ to set the hour. 2 Press MIN +/ to set the minite. 3 Press ENTER.
Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go off (Do as step 4.). Press SELECT +/ to set the volume you want, and press ENTER. Press TIMER SET/OFF. The t indication lights up and the power goes off. At the preset time, the power will go on and music will fade in. Then music will fade out and the power will go off at the preset time.
Tips The preset settings remain until you reset them. The display window dims while the waking up timer is on.
To check/change when the playback will start Press TIMER, then ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, a stored setting lights up. Change the setting if you need to when the setting lights up. When you finish checking, press TIMER. To use the player before a timer playback starts If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual ( in case of the radio, if you listen to the station which is different from the one you tuned in in step 1 on page 24, you will hear that station at the preset time.) Turn off the player before the preset time. To stop play Turn off the power.

Falling asleep to music

You can set the player to turn off automatically after 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music.

Tips The display window dims while the sleep timer is on. You can combine the waking up timer with the sleeping timer. Set the waking up timer first (see page 24), turn on the power, and then set the sleep timer. You can prepare the different music for the waking up timer and the sleeping timer. However, you cannot, store different radio stations. You can set different volume for the waking up timer and the sleeping timer. For instance, you can sleep at lower volume and wake up at higher volume.
Play the music source you want. Press SLEEP to display SLEEP. Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: 60 n 90 n 120 n no indication n 30.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP, the minutes in the display are stored in memory. The preset time has passed, then music fades out and the player goes off automatically. To cancel the sleep function Press SLEEP to make SLEEP disappear. To change the preset time Do the steps 2 and 3 again.
Timer-recording radio programs
You can set timer to record the radio at a certain time. Make sure you have set the clock (see Setting the clock on page 21.)
TIMER TIMER SET/OFF HOUR +/ MIN +/ SELECT +/ ENTER DIR MODE Note You cannot preset recording timer and wake-up timer (page 24) at the same time. Tip When you receive the MW/LW program in step 1, press r/P to check if the noise is heard. If so, press STEREO/MONO/ISS to select the position that most decreases the noise.
Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press TIMER SET/ OFF.
Tune in the radio station and insert a cassette for recording. Press DIR MODE to select direction of the One side tape.

Both sides Display

Press TIMER to display the t indication. Do the following operations by checking the display window. Press SELECT +/ to display RADIO REC.
Timer-recording radio programs (continued)
Tip If you made a mistake, press CANCEL. Each time you press the button, the last setting is clered. Re-enter the settings.
Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want to start recording. 1 Press HOUR+/ to set the hour. 2 Press MIN+/ to set the minite. 3 Press ENTER.
Note To change the recording side of the tape from the reverse side (9) to the front side ((), press TIMER SET/OFF to make the t indication disappear, and press TIMER SET/ OFF again.

Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want to stop recording. (Do as step 5.) Press SELECT +/ to set the volume you want, and press ENTER. Press TIMER SET/OFF. The power goes off. The t indication and the recording side of the tape (front side (()) appear in the display. At the preset time, the power will go on and the recording will start. Then the power will go off at the preset time, and the player will enter into the standby mode.
Tips The preset settings remain until you reset them. When you select both sides recording, the recording will stop after the both sides recording finishes so that accidental recording will not be made. The display window dims while the waking up timer is on.
To check/change when the recording will start Press TIMER, then ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, a stored setting lights up. Change the setting if you need to when the setting lights up. When you finish checking, press TIMER. To listen to the radio, etc. before a timer-recording starts If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual. Before the preset time, tune in the station you want to record and turn off the power. To stop timer-recording Turn off the power.

Hooking up the system

Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections.

MW/LW loop aerial

FM aerial

2 FM/MW/LW aerial

and y terminals

1 Speaker terminals

Right speaker Speaker cords Left speaker

3 To a wall outlet

Notes Connect the speakers for this unit only to the speaker terminals of this unit. If you connect any other speakers or equipment, malfunction may occur. Keep the aerials away as far as possible from the speaker cords and other connecting cords. If you do not, noise may be heard.
1 Hooking up the speakers
Left speaker Right speaker Connect the red wires to (+) plus terminals Connect the black wires to () minus terminals

2 Hooking up the aerials

MW/LW loop aerial (supplied) Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception.

FM aerial (supplied)

Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible.
Hooking up the system (continued)
Setting up the MW/LW loop aerial
Tips Only for the customers in Saudi Arabia: Use the supplied AC plug adaptor if the plug of the AC power cord does not match your outlet. The sound quality may be changed depending on the polarity of the plug. Change the direction of inserting the plug and check the sound quality.
3 Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the wall outlet.

4 Inserting batteries into the remote

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Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)
Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Tip When the indication appears in the display, beep sounds as you operate the player. To turn off the beep, press BEEP on the remote to make the indication disappear.
Important When you use an outdoor aerial, be sure to connect the y terminal to earth against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
To improve the FM reception
Disconnect the supplied FM aerial and connect the FM outdoor aerial (not supplied). If you use a distributor, you can also use the TV aerial.
FM outdoor aerial (not supplied)
Earth IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)
To improve the MW/LW reception
Connect a 6- and 15- meter insulated wire (not supplied) to the MW/LW terminal. Keep the wire as horizontal as possible near the window or outdoor. You do not need to disconnect the supplied MW/LW loop aerial.
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Selecting the audio emphasis

(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)

You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.

SOUND MEGA BASS

Selecting the sound characteristic
Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want.

Choose

To get percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio.
powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio.
light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio
the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS. MEGA BASS appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Precautions

On safety As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources For AC operation use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type. The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion. The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the rear. The caution label is located on the rear panel (UK model only). On placement Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place. Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components. If the player is left in a car parked in the sun, be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun. Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet. On operation If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player section. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. If the player has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Precautions (continued)

Notes on CDs Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
Notes on cassettes Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Side A

Do not use solvents such as benzine, 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 as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car. Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD. After playing, store the CD in its case. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Tab for side B

Tab for side A
To record on a tape with its tab broken off, cover the respective tab hole for side A or B with adhesive tape. Take care not to cover the detector slots on TYPE II (high position) cassettes. If the slots are covered, the automatic tape selection system will not operate correctly.
TYPE II (high position) Detector slots
The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.

Troubleshooting

Symptom There is no audio. Remedy Press POWER to turn on the player. Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. Adjust the volume. Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. Insert the CD with the label surface up. Make sure that the CD compartment is closed. Place the CD with the label surface up. Clean the CD. Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation. Press p on the CD section to switch the function of the player to CD. Reduce the volume. Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged Place the player in a location free from vibration. Move the player away from the TV. If you are using the remote while listening to MW/LW radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable. Press STEREO/MONO/ISS on the remote until ST appears. If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. Close the cassette compartment securely. Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place. Press p on the TAPE section to switch the function of the player to TAPE. Clean the erasing heads (see page 37.)

General

NO DISC lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play.

CD Player

The sound drops out. The audio is weak or has poor quality.

Radio Tape Player

The audio is not stereo. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The tape does not move when you press an operation button. The REC r button does not function/The tape does not play.

The tape does not erase completely.
Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom The tape does not record.
Remedy Make sure the tape is inserted properly. Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in place. Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See page 37). Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (see page 37). The tape player can be paused during recording only. The source which was recorded on TYPE IV (metal) tape using this unit is being played. n Record on TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (high position) tape and play. Make sure the time on the clock is correct. Check to see if the AC power had been cut off. Make sure the tape has not wound to the end. Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.

Tape Player Timer

The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor.
The tape player cannot be paused during playback. The sound is distorted.
The timer does not operate.
The remote does not function.
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player. Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player. Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. Move closer to the player when using the remote.
The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power supply conditions, etc., operation may sometimes become unstable. After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the bottom with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Remote

Maintenance
Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording.

Pinch roller Capstan

Demagnetizing the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss. At this time, you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer. Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
Erase head Record/Playback head
After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry.

Specifications

CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wave length:780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 W (This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Spindle speed 200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz +1/2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., cone type x 2 Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones Maximum power output 20 W + 20 W Power requirements For personal component system: United Kingdom 230 -240 V AC, 50 Hz Europe and Saudi Arabia 220 - 230 V AC, 50 Hz For remote commander: 3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries Power consumption AC 40 W Dimensions (incl. projecting parts) Unit: approx. 140 222.5 280.5 mm (w/h/d) (inches) Speaker:approx. 130 222.mm (w/h/d) (inches) Mass Unit: approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) Speaker: approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb. 1 oz) Supplied accessories Remote (1) FM aerial (1) MW/LW loop aerial (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Radio section

Frequency range FM Europe, UK and Saudi Arabia Italy 87.6 - 107 MHz 87.5 - 108 MHz 531 - 1,602 kHz 153 - 279 kHz

MW LW IF

FM: 10.7 MHz MW/LW: 450 kHz Aerials FM: FM lead aeriall MW/LW: External aerial terminals

Cassette-corder section

Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 40 - 16,000 Hz TYPE II (high position): 40 - 17,000 Hz

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series
ALARM 22 Audio emphasis 32 AUTO PRESET 18
Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13
Selecting audio emphasis 32 tracks 13 Setting the clock 21 Setting up 29 Sound mode 32
Batteries for remote 30 Beep 30

M, N, O

MEGA BASS 32