Connecting the unit to a digital component
Connect a component such as digital amplifier, CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks with the optical digital cord (not supplied). Plug in the cord.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the unit is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110-120V 220-240V
This Unit Can Use the Following Discs
The unit can use three types of discs as follows: Audio CD
Discs with these logos can be played by both DECK A (the CD player section) and DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section) of the unit.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Audio CD-R

Discs with this logo are recordable only one time. When you finalize the disc (page 24), you can play it in either DECK A (the CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section), or any conventional CD player (you may not be able to play it in some CD players), including home, car, and portable models. (An unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B.) When you buy a CD-R, please note that you must buy an audio CD-R. A CD-R designed for computer use will not work in this unit.

Audio CD-RW

Discs with this logo are recordable, and also re-writable. When you finalize the disc (page 24), you can play it in either DECK A (the CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section), and CD-RW compatible players. They will not play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD-RW compatible. (An unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B.) When you buy a CD-RW, please note that you must buy an audio CD-RW. A CD-RW designed for computer use will not work in this unit. This logo means that an unit is compatible with Audio CD-R and Audio CD-RW (both Audio CD-R and Audio CD-RW can be used).

Playing a CD

This unit has two decks. In this manual, the CD player section is just called DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RW recording section is called DECK B. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A (the CD player section), or to CDR for operations on DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section).
OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1-5 A POWER (OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W10) H
To Stop playback Pause playing Select the disc (for DECK A of RCD-W50C) Go to the next disc (for DECK A of RCD-W50C) Z Go to the next track
Do the following: Press x. Press X. Press the button again or press H to resume playing. Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons.* Press D. SKIP on the remote.
Turn AMS**clockwise (or press > on the remote ).
Go to the beginning Turn AMS counterclockwise (or of the current track press. on the remote). or the preceding track Remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A), whichever contains the disc you want to remove after stopping play.

AMS x PLAY MODE

1 Turn on the amplifier and adjust the

volume to the minimum.

* When the disc is in the unit, the indicator lights up
in orange, then it turns green when the disc is selected. **AMS: Automatic Music Sensor Tips
2 Set the function of the connected
amplifier with its input selector.
3 Press POWER. 4 Press OPEN/CLOSE (or one of the DISC
1-5 A buttons for DECK A of RCDW50C) and place a disc on the inner circle of DECK A (or B). Press OPEN/ CLOSE (or A) again to close the disc tray.

With the label side up

5 For DECK A of RCD-W50C, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly to select the Continuous play mode.
When you select The unit plays
You can start playing with the track selected in Step 6. 1 Turn AMS (or press./> or the number buttons on the remote) to select the track you want to play using the display*. 2 Press H. *See Using the Display on page 9. You can remove or load discs while playing the other deck. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck that is not currently playing to open that tray, and remove or load a disc. The DISC 1-5 button indicator lights up when the disc is in the tray. The indicator turns to green when the disc is selected. You can connect a headphone to the PHONE jack on the front panel. Turn the PHONE LEVEL control to adjust the volume. You can replace any discs in the other disc trays while playing a disc in DECK A of RCD-W50C. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck that is not currently playing to open that tray, and remove or load a disc.

The track number and playing time

Display while recording

Press TIME repeatedly while recording. Each time you press the button, the display for DECK B changes as follows:
The track number and recording time of the track currently being recorded

REC TRACK

The total remaining time of the CD-R or CD-RW The track number and remaining time of the track currently being played
Display for disc information of DECK B
The total remaining time of the disc (in Continuous play mode)
The indicators show which type of recordable disc is in the disc tray, and whether the recordable disc has been already finalized.

TOC indicator

CD TEXT indicator The track number and remaining time of the track currently being played

CD-R/RW indicator

The CD-R/RW indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R in the disc tray, CD-R lights up. When you put a CD-RW disc in the disc tray, CD-RW lights up.

The TOC indicator

When you put an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW in the disc tray, TOC lights up. For details on finalizing, refer to page 24, and page 25 for unfinalizing.

The CD TEXT indicator

When you put a CD containing a CD text in the disc tray, CD TEXT lights up. When CD TEXT is framed in red in the display of DECK B, CD TEXT information is not recorded. In this case, finalize the disc to record the information. If you remove the disc or turn off the power before finalizing, CD TEXT information is erased.
Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) dial on the deck,. and > buttons on the remote, or number buttons on the remote. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B.
When you put a CD or finalized CD-R in the disc tray, CD lights up.

SELECT

Number buttons/ >10

./>

To locate

Do the following:

The next or succeeding tracks
During playback, turn AMS clockwise (or press > on the remote repeatedly) until you find the track.
Locating a Particular Point in a Track Z
You can locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause. Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B.
The beginning During playback, turn AMS of the current or counterclockwise (or press. on preceding tracks the remote repeatedly) until you find the track. A specific track In stop mode, turn AMS (or press number or track./> on the remote repeatedly) name directly until you find the track number or track name, and press H.
To pause playing at the beginning of a track, turn AMS (or press./> on the remote) after pausing playback.
Playing directly using the number buttons Z
You can playback a track directly by using the number buttons. Press the track number you want to play. When you select a track number over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Example: To enter number 15, press >10, then 1 and 5.

x PLAY MODE SELECT PLAY MODE PLAY MODE x Notes
If ALL DISCS SHUFFLE is selected in the REPEAT setting, REPEAT is cancelled (for DECK A of RCD-W50C). You cannot change the PLAY MODE during playback.
1 While the unit is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly to select the Shuffle Play mode as follows:
ALL DISCS All tracks on all discs in random SHUFFLE (for order. DECK A of RCD-W50C) 1 DISC All tracks on the current disc in SHUFFLE (for random order. DECK A of RCD-W50C) SHUFFLE (for All tracks on the disc in random order. DECK B of RCD-W50C and DECK A/B of RCD-W10)
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on a disc to create your own programs containing up to 25 tracks. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B.

DISC 1-5

To program all tracks on the selected disc
After displaying the first track number in Step 3 above, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. on the remote) to select AL instead of a track number.

To stop Program Play

To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM goes off.
To erase the last programmed track
Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track is erased.
x CLEAR AMS CLEAR AMS x PLAY MODE Tips

H PLAY MODE

SELECT PLAY MODE
You can also select the track number using the number buttons on the remote in Step 3 above. See page 11. The program remains even after Program Play ends. When you press H, you can play the same program again. To check the total number of the programmed tracks, press TIME while the unit is stopped.

x./> D.SKIP

MODE repeatedly until PROGRAM lights up in the display.
You cannot create a program containing tracks from both DECK A and DECK B. Step Full! appears in the display when you program over 25 tracks. Erase the unnecessary tracks to enter other tracks. The program is erased when you turn the unit off. If the total time of the program exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds, --.-- appears in the display. You cannot change the PLAY MODE during playback.

Using the SBM (Super Bit Mapping) function
When you record through the ANALOG IN jack, the SBM function enables you to record a 24-bit high quality sound source by converting it to a 16-bit source without reduction in sound quality. This is made possible by incorporating a noise-shaping filter in the 24-bit A/D converter of this unit, which has a frequency range designed to cover the range of human hearing. During recording pause, press SBM. The indicator lights up. When you press the button again, the function is canceled and the indicator turns off.
You can turn off the Silent Pause Function. For details, see Using the Setup Menu (page 28).
Insert the silence into the end of the song (The function of adding Post Gap)
You can insert the silence of 2 seconds between the songs, when recording more than two tracks at once. The silence is inserted according to the following situations. When recording is stopped. When the disc of DECK A changes to the next disc during Synchro-Recording. (RCDW50C only)
To use the function of adding Post Gap
Set Post Gap of the setup menu to On during stop. For details, see Using the Setup Menu on page 28.
You cannot change the setting while recording. When you record through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack, or when you make Synchro-Recording, the SBM function is automatically canceled.
Synchro-Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW
You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. Before recording, see Notes on Recording on page 16. To record a CD at high speed, see page 19. There are 2 types of recording. Each recording type can be selected both in normal speed Synchro-Recording and High-Speed SynchroRecording (page 19).
Normal Synchro-Recording (NORM SYNC)
After recording, you must finalize the disc. Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be played on any other machine. See Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW on page 24. A CD text contained in the disc is not automatically recorded on the disc. To label tracks/discs, see Labeling Tracks/Discs (page 26).
You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording. If Repeat Play has been set, it is automatically canceled. If you start the recording when Shuffle play is set, Shuffle play is automatically canceled. Silent Pause and SBM functions do not work during Synchro-Recording. The recording level is set to 0.0 dB regardless of the Setup Menu setting. When copying a disc digitally recorded under control of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS), the unit automatically select the analog recording. High speed recording changes to normal speed recording. For detailed explanation on SCMS, refer to the Notes on page 20. When copying a commercial music CD contains copy protection code, the unit automatically select the analog recording. High speed recording changes to normal speed recording. You cannot stop recording during finalizing in Make-Disc Synchro-Recording.

source, and then select the sound source on the amplifier.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE of DECK B and
place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW on DECK B. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the

input connector.

Adjusting the Recording Level
Adjusting the recording level for digital recording
You can adjust the recording level using the Setup Menu. (For details of Using the Setup Menu, see page 28.) When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.

MENU/NO

6 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS
(or press./> on the remote) to adjust the recording level, then press AMS (or YES).
Adjust the recording level within a range of to +18 dB, so that the OVER indication of the peak level meters does not light up in red.

OVER indication

AMS REC LEVEL

SELECT MENU/NO YES

7 Press MENU/NO. 8 Stop playing the sound source. 9 To start recording, do Steps 6 and 7 of
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually on page 20.
You cannot change the setting of the DIGITAL OPTICAL output level even if you adjust the recording level for digital recording.
Adjusting the recording level for analog recording
Turn the REC LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust the recording level so that the OVER indication on the peak level meters does not light up.
1 Do Steps 1 to 4 of Recording on a CDR or CD-RW Manually on page 20.
2 Play the portion of the sound source
with the strongest signal level.
3 Press MENU/NO. 4 Turn AMS (or press./> on the
remote) to select the program source.

To select Display

You can adjust the recording level while recording, not while playing a disc in DECK B.

DECK A Lvl

a component connected to Optical Lvl the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack

5 Press AMS (or YES).

Marking Track Numbers While Recording
You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later using the AMS Function or Editing Functions. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.

During recording, press REC FADER at the point where you want to start fade-out recording. Fade Out flashes in the display, and the unit fades out and changes to recording pause.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Digital signals with other sampling frequencies than 44.1 kHz are automatically recorded through the sampling rate converter of the unit, even when Direct is set to On in Setup Menu.
Finalizing a CD-R or CDRW
Finalizing completes the recording of a disc. It enables you to play the disc on other players. (The player must be CD-RW compatible. ) When a recording is finished, a CD-R or CDRW must be finalized. Once that is done, a CDR may not be added or erased to. CD-RWs are locked once they are finalized, and must be unfinalized to permit additional recording or erasure. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.

FINALIZE

Once the finalizing process starts, you cannot stop in the middle of the process. Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from the power source in the middle of the finalizing process. Recording will not been complete successfully, and you will not be able to play back the recorded tracks. An unfinalized disc can be played back only in DECK B.
1 Place a CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized in DECK B.
Make sure that TOC appears in the display. If a finalized CD is loaded, TOC does not appear.
2 Press FINALIZE while the unit is
Finalizing enters standby mode.

3 Press H (or YES).

Finalizing starts. During finalizing, Finalize appears in the display and the remaining time for finalizing (may not be accurate) appears. When the finalizing process is finished, the total track number and total playing time appears in the display and the TOC (red) indicator goes off.

Unfinalizing a CD-RW

A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or erase tracks, you must first unfinalize the disc. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.

Erasing Tracks of a CDRW

You can erase tracks recorded on a CD-RW. This process starts with the last track on the disc.
Before erasing the track, note that the disc is not finalized. If the disc is finalized, follow the instructions for Unfinalizing a CD-RW (page 25). When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.

YES ERASE

1 Place a finalized CD-RW in DECK B.
Make sure that TOC does not appear in the display. If an unfinalized CD is loaded, TOC appears.
2 Press ERASE while the unit is stopped.
Unfinalizing enters standby mode.
Unfinalizing starts. During unfinalizing, Unfinalize appears in the display and the remaining time for unfinalizing (may not be accurate) appears. When the unfinalizing process is finished, the total track number and the total playing time appears in the display and the TOC (red) indicator lights up.
1 Place an unfinalized CD-RW disc in

DECK B.

Tr Erase? appears in the display.

3 Press YES.

The last track is selected. To erase only the last track, go to step 5.
Once the unfinalizing process was started, you cannot stop in the middle of the process. Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from the power source in the middle of the unfinalizing process.
4 Turn AMS (or press./> on the
remote) to select the first of the tracks you want to erase.

Labeling Tracks/Discs Z

You can create titles for tracks/discs for a recorded CD-R or CD-RW with capital and small letters, numbers, and symbols. You can enter a disc name of up to 70 characters, and a track name of up to 70 characters per track, for 40 tracks per disc. Label the track/disc before finalizing it. You cannot label the track/disc on a finalized disc. After labeling, you must finalize the disc before you remove the disc or turn off the unit. Otherwise, the titles will be cleared. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.

5 Press H (or YES).

Erasing of the last track starts. During erasing, Tr Erase appears in the display and the remaining time for erasing the last track (may not be accurate) appears. When this process is finished, the total track number and the total playing time appears in the display.

To erase all tracks

2 Press ERASE repeatedly until Disc
Erase? appears in the display while the unit is stopped.

SELECT MENU/NO

NAME EDIT/ SELECT YES Letter/number/ symbol buttons CLEAR

3 Press

H (or YES).
Erasing starts. During erasing, Disc Erase appears in the display and the remaining time of erasing (may not be accurate) appears. When the entire disc is erased, Blank Disc appears.
Once the erasing process has started, you cannot stop in the middle of the process. You can erase only from the last track. Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from the power source in the middle of the erasing process.
1 Place a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has
not been finalized in DECK B.
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT while the

unit is stopped.

Name In? appears in the display.
3 Press YES. 4 Press./> to select the disc or

track you want to label.

When you label the disc name, select Disc, and when you label the track name, select the track number.

5 Press YES.

A flashing cursor appears.
6 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT repeatedly
to select the character type as follows:
Changing an existing title
1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in Labeling Tracks/
Discs (page 26) to select the title you want to change.
2 Press and hold CLEAR until the current

title is erased.

To select

Display

Capital letters and symbols* Small letters and symbols* Numbers
Selected AB Selected ab Selected 12
3 Do Steps 6 to 8 of Labeling Tracks/
Discs (page 26) to enter the new title.

4 Press YES.

Complete ! appears in the display for a few seconds and the track or disc is labeled.
* You can use the following symbols in titles: /,.():!?&+<> _=;#$%@ ` To enter a space, press 10/0.
7 Press a letter/number/symbol button to

enter a character.

To enter a number, press the number button you want. To enter a letter or symbol, 1 Press the corresponding letter button repeatedly until the letter or symbol you want flashes. You can also enter a letter or symbol by pressing./> repeatedly. To select the symbol, press > repeatedly after flashing. 2 Press M.
8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you have
entered the entire title.
If you enter an incorrect character, press m or M until the incorrect character starts flashing. Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter the correct one.

9 Press YES.

Complete ! appears in the display for a few seconds and the track or disc is labeled. Finalize the disc before you remove the disc or turn off the unit. Otherwise, the titles will be cleared.

To cancel labeling

Press MENU/NO or x.

Using the Setup Menu

You can make various settings on this unit by using the Setup Menu. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> on the
remote) to select the setup item, and press AMS (or YES).

CLEAR AMS

remote) to set the item, and press AMS (or YES).
To initialize an items parameter
Press CLEAR after Step 2.
The menus you can use while the unit is stopped, playing, or recording differ. The setting is stored in memory even if you turn off the unit or disconnect the power.

Check Disc

Complete! Data Disc
The number of times OPC recording has been performed 90 times. Stop the recording and finalize the disc. The playback of the last track is over. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. or m on the remote). PMA: Program Memory Area A discs information is being updated.

-Over-

Disc Full!
Erase Ex-Change (RCD-W50C only) Fade In Fade Out Finalize Incomplete!

Push STOP!

You operate the unit not in the STOP mode. Stop the unit, and then operate the unit again. Recording or editing has been tried again. The number of programmed tracks has reached the limit, and you cannot program any more tracks. Before you program a new track, erase the current program and restart a new program procedure. A disc whose text has been edited but has not been finalized is inserted, and OPEN/CLOSE has been pressed. Finalize the disc, and then press OPEN/CLOSE to remove the disc. If you want to remove the disc before finalizing it, press OPEN/CLOSE again while TEXT Edited is displayed. The UNFINALIZE function is operating.

Initialize

Name Full!

-NO DISCNo Name

Self-diagnosis Function
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, three character service numbers in a combination with a message appears in the display. In this case, check the following table.

System Limitations

TOC Reading appears in the display for a long time
Regardless of the disc, TOC Reading appears in the display of DECK B longer than in that of DECK A. This is because, DECK B is a CD-R/RW writer and reads various version information while setting optimum recording condition.

C12/ Cannot Copy

You are trying to record a disc that cannot be played back in DECK-A or with an external device, such as CD-ROM or VIDEO CD. Remove the disc, and then insert a music CD for playback.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed. The remaining recording time may be inaccurately displayed relative to the total recorded time. You can record up to 99 tracks.

C13/ Rec Error

Recording has not been completed successfully because of vibration. Relocate the unit in a place free of vibration and restart the recording again. The disc you try to record is excessively dirty (such as oilstained or finger marked) or scratched. Or the disc is not normal. Replace the disc with another one and restart the recording again.
When you turn on the unit, you will hear some mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a malfunction.

C14/ TOC Error C41/ Cannot Copy
The unit did not read the TOC information. Insert other discs. The sound source you are trying to record is a copy of a commercial music software. Or you are trying to record on a CD-R/CD-RW digitally. Because of the restriction of the Serial Copy Management System, you cannot record a copy of a commercial music software. Neither can you record a CD-R/ CD-RW digitally. Use analog recording through the ANALOG IN jack when you record from other units. Or use Synchro-Recording when you record from DECK A. (The recording mode is automatically changed to analog recording.)

C71/ Din Unlock

If this message is displayed momentarily, this is not an error. It is caused by the digital signal during recording. During recording of a digital sound source, the connecting cable has been disconnected or the player of the sound source has turned off.
Connect the cable or turn on the digital player.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
The sound has a lot of static.
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the unit away from any sources of strong magnetism.

No sound is output.

DECK A (the CD player section)
The player does not start playing.
Make the connections properly (page 6). Operate the amplifier properly. When using the headphones, turn PHONE LEVEL to turn up the output level.
The remote does not operate the unit.
Insert a disc. Place the disc properly. Clean the disc (page 4). Place the disc with the label side up. Moisture condensation has formed inside the unit. Take the disc out and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates (page 4). Press POWER to turn the unit on.
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the unit and the remote. Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit. Replace the batteries in the remote. When you turn on the unit, you will hear some mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a malfunction.
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW recording section)

The unit does not operate or operates poorly.
After you have attempted the prescribed corrective actions
If the unit still does not operate properly, or if other problems not described above occur, turn off the unit, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. Should any problem persist even after reinserting the power plug, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The CD-R or CD-RW may be damaged. Replace the disc.
The unit does not play back.
Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side up. Moisture has formed inside the unit. Take the disc out and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates (page 4). Press POWER to turn the unit on. Replace the CD-R or CD-RW with one that has been recorded.
The unit does not record.
The CD-R or CD-RW is finalized. Unfinalize (for CD-RW only) the disc (page 25) and try again. Make connections properly to the sound source (page 6). The sound source is not connected to the selected input connector. Select the correct input using the INPUT button (page 20). The recording level is set too low. Adjust the recording level properly (page 21). There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost.

Specifications

System Laser Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 20 Hz 20,000 Hz (0.5 dB)

General

Power requirements North American model: Mexican model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 110-120/220-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and control 399 mm ( 3/3/4 inch) Mass (approx.) RCD-W50C: 6.8 kg (15 lbs) RCD-W10: 6.0 kg (13 lbs 4 oz) Supplied accessories See page 6.

Frequency response

System Laser Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous CD, CD-R, CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW (for music use) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0.5 dB)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Playable discs Recordable discs Frequency response

Inputs

ANALOG IN (Phono jacks) Impedance: 47 kilohms Rated input: 500 mVrms Minimum input 250 mVrms
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN (Square optical connector jack) Optical wavelength: 660 nm

Outputs

ANALOG OUT (Phono jacks) Impedance: 47 kilohms Rated output: 2 Vrms Load impedance: over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT (Square optical connector jack) Wavelength: 660 nm Output level: 18 dBm PHONES (Phono jack) Load impedance: 32 ohms Output level: 12mW

Basic Operations

Playing a CD... 8 Playing a disc with MP3 files. 9 Using the Display.. 13 Locating a Specific Track.. 15 Locating a Particular Point in a Track.. 16 Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly (Repeat Play)... 17 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play).. 18 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)... 19

Additional Information

Using the Setup Menu.. 35 Messages.. 36 Self-diagnosis Function.. 37 System Limitations.. 38 Troubleshooting.. 38 Specifications. Back cover

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Recorder. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
On condensation in the unit
If the unit 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 unit. Should this occur, the unit may not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On handling discs

About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RCD-W500C and RCD-W100. RCD-W500C is the model used for illustration purposes.

Conventions

Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the unit. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the unit. The following icon is used in this manual: Indicates that you can do the task using the remote.
To keep the disc clean, handle it by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.
If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc, remove it completely before using the disc.

On storage

Do not expose the disc 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. Store discs in their cases. Do not store discs either stacked horizontally or standing vertically without their cases.

Precautions

On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

On cleaning

Fingerprints or dust on the disc may cause poor sound reproduction or sound dropout. Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

On power sources

Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of the unit is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the unit. 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. If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, be sure to disconnect the unit from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

Connecting the unit to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/ OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the colorcoded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (R) to red and white (L) to white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.
Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2) White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Amplifier

TAPE/MD OUT IN L R

Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the unit using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

ANALOG

IN OUT
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the unit, replace both batteries with new ones.

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Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you dont use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Connecting the unit to a digital component
Connect a component such as digital amplifier, CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks (S/PDIF square type) with a optical digital cord (not supplied). Be sure to insert the plug until it clicks into place.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
This Unit Can Use the Following Discs
The unit can use three types of discs as follows: Audio CDs
Discs with these logos can be played by both DECK A (the CD player section) and DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section) of the unit.
Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontal place. If the player is left on a slanted position, it may cause a malfunction or damage the player.

Audio CD-R

Discs with this logo are recordable only one time. When you finalize the disc (page 29), you can play it in either DECK A (the CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section), or any conventional CD player (you may not be able to play it in some CD players), including home, car, and portable models. (An unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B.) When you buy a CD-R, please note that you must buy an audio CD-R. A CD-R designed for computer use will not work in this unit.
If the following occurs during CD playback or recording, a reading error may occur or noise may be produced in the recorded results: The disc tray or other part of the system is bumped. The system is placed on an uneven or soft surface. The system is located near a speaker, door, or other source of vibration.

CD-DA (audio) data or MP3 files stored on a Multi Session CD may be subject to some restrictions on playback. If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered. If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered. The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc. A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
Tree1 Tree2 Tree3 Tree4 Tree5
This player cannot read the MP3 files if the file name does not end with the extension.mp3. Folders that do not include MP3 files are skipped. When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only one or two trees for each disc. Maximum total number of MP3 files and folders is 300, and maximum number of folders is 150 (including root folder and empty folders). If the maximum number of folders or MP3 files is exceeded, the additional folders/MP3 files are not recognized. For example, if you insert the disc with 151 folders, the player reads only 150 folders. The CD player can play MP3 files in folders nested up to 8 layers deep in the folder tree.
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., 01, 02), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.)
Note on playback of MP3 files
Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the time an MP3 file is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions, and noise.
1-5 A buttons for RCD-W500C) and place a disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) again to close the disc tray.
Playing a disc with MP3 files (DECK A only)
This system lets you play discs with MP3 files.
DISC 1-5 A (OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W100) POWER AMS

5 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
the Continuous play mode.

H X ALBUM

When you select

The unit plays

ALL DISCS 1 DISC ALBUM*
All discs in the unit consecutively in the order of the disc number. Only one disc you have selected. All MP3 files in the selected album on the selected disc.

DECK A/DECK B

* When a disc that contains no album is played with ALBUM selected, the disc is played in the same way as 1 DISC mode.
6 To select an album, press ALBUM until

ALBUM +/

the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display lights up, then turn AMS until the album you want appears (or press ALBUM +/ on the remote).

7 Press H.

The unit starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. continued
To Stop playback Pause playing Select the disc (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) Go to the next disc (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) Z Go to the next track
Do the following: Press x. Press X. Press the button again or press H to resume playing. Press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons.
Turn AMS* clockwise while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned off (or press > on the remote ). Turn AMS counterclockwise while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned off (or press. on the remote).
Go to the beginning of the current track or the preceding track
Go to the next album Turn AMS clockwise while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned on (or press ALBUM + on the remote). Go back to the preceding album Turn AMS counterclockwise while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned on (or press ALBUM on the remote). Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A), whichever contains the disc you want to remove after stopping play.
The function of AMS control changes according to the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display. When the indicator is off, the AMS control selects tracks. When the indicator lights up, the AMS control selects albums. Press ALBUM to turn the ALBUM SELECT indicator on or off. You can start playing from a specific track in step 7. 1 Turn AMS while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned off (or press./> or the number buttons on the remote) to select the track you want to play (see Using the Display on page 13 for details about the displayed information). 2 Press H. You can remove or load discs while playing the other deck. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck that is not currently playing to open that tray, and remove or load a disc. The DISC 1-5 button indicator lights orange when the disc is in the tray. The indicator lights to green when the disc is selected (RCD-W500C only). You can connect a headphone to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Turn the PHONE LEVEL control to adjust the volume. You can replace any discs in the other disc trays while playing a disc in DECK A of RCD-W500C. Press A of the deck that is not currently playing to open that tray, and remove or load a disc (ExChange function).

CD TEXT indicator

CD/CD-R/RW indicator

The CD/CD-R/RW indicator

When you put a CD or finalized CD-R in the disc tray, CD lights up. When you put an unfinalized CD-R in the disc tray, CD-R lights up. When you put a CD-RW disc in the disc tray, CD-RW lights up.

The TOC indicator

When you put an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW in the disc tray, TOC lights up. For details on finalizing, refer to page 29, and page 30 for unfinalizing.

The CD TEXT indicator

Number buttons/ >10

H./> ALBUM +/

When you put a CD containing a CD text in the disc tray, CD TEXT lights up. When CD TEXT is framed in red in the display of DECK B, CD TEXT information is not recorded. In this case, finalize the disc to record the information. If you remove the disc or turn off the power before finalizing, CD TEXT information is erased. If you try to open the disc tray before finalizing, TEXT Edited appears. You can open the disc tray if you press OPEN/CLOSE while the message is displayed.

To locate

Do the following:
The next or succeeding tracks
During playback, turn AMS clockwise while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned off (or press > on the remote repeatedly) until you find the track.
Locating a Particular Point in a Track Z
You can locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to operate DECK B.
The beginning During playback, turn AMS of the current or counterclockwise while the preceding tracks ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned off (or press. on the remote repeatedly) until you find the track. The next or succeeding album
Turn AMS clockwise while the ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display is turned on (or press ALBUM + on the remote).
The beginning Turn AMS counterclockwise while the of the preceding ALBUM SELECT indicator in the album display is turned on (or press ALBUM

CD SYNCHRO NORMAL x H

5 After New Track appears in the
display, press H on DECK B to start recording.
High-Speed Synchro-Recording starts. DECK A and DECK B automatically stop after recording.

To stop recording

CD SYNCHRO NORMAL x
When you make Synchro-Recording in programmed order, the recording speed automatically changes to Normal speed. You can perform only Normal speed Synchro-Recording. If you select ALL DISCS even though you want to record only one disc, discs you did not intend to record may be recorded.
1 Do steps 1 to 3 of High-Speed
Synchro-Recording on page 23.
2 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL.
DECK B stands by for recording, and DECK A stands by for playing. When you place a CD-R or CD-RW in the deck, the unit optimizes itself for the best possible recording and OPC appears temporarily in the display. If Not Blank appears, make sure that the blank disc is placed correctly.
3 After New Track appears in the
Synchro-Recording starts. DECK A and DECK B will automatically stop after recording.
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually
You can start recording from the end of the existing material. Before recording, see page 20.
To record only your favorite CD tracks
When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B. After recording, you must finalize the disc. Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be played on any CD players. See Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW on page 29.

OPEN/CLOSE INPUT H

You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. Between steps 1 and 2, perform steps 1 to 4 of Creating Your own Program (Program Play) (page 19).
When Program Play is selected, you cannot perform Make-Disc Synchro-Recording.
To record from several discs (RCD-W500C only)
In step 1, set the play mode to ALL DISCS or PGM and program the discs you want to record, then proceed to step 2.
When the play mode is set to ALL DISCS, the recording starts from the disc whose indicator lights in green. Then the following discs are recorded. (After Disc 5, Disc 1 is selected). If you select ALL DISCS even though you want to record only one disc, discs you did not intend to record may be recorded.

MENU/NO

6 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS
(or press./> on the remote) to adjust the recording level, then press AMS (or YES).
Adjust the recording level within a range of dB to +18 dB, so that the OVER indication of the peak level meters does not light red.

OVER indication

TOC REC DIGITAL

REC LEVEL

7 Press MENU/NO. 8 Stop playing the sound source. 9 To start recording, do steps 6 and 7 of
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually on page 25.
DECK A/DECK B MENU/NO YES
You cannot change the digital optical output level even if you adjust the recording level for digital recording.
Adjusting the recording level for analog recording

./>

1 Do steps 1 to 4 of Recording on a CDR or CD-RW Manually on page 25.
Turn the REC LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust the recording level so that the OVER indication on the peak level meters does not light up.
2 Play the portion of the sound source
with the strongest signal level.
You can adjust the recording level while recording, not while playing a disc in DECK B.
3 Press MENU/NO. 4 Turn AMS (or press./> on the
remote) to select the program source.

To select Display

DECK A Lvl a component connected to Optical Lvl the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack

5 Press AMS (or YES).

Marking Track Numbers While Recording
You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later using the AMS Function or Editing Functions. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B.
Marking track numbers automatically (Track Marking Function)
The unit adds track marks differently in the following cases:
When you make a Synchro-Recording (page 22)
The unit marks track numbers automatically under the control of DECK A.
When recording from DECK A, or from a CD or MD connected through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack (with OPT selected by the INPUT button)
The unit marks track numbers automatically according to the information contained in the source being recorded. However, the unit may not automatically mark track numbers when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

Make sure that TOC appears in the display. If a finalized CD is loaded, TOC does not appear.
2 Press FINALIZE while the unit is
Finalizing enters standby mode.

3 Press H (or YES).

Finalizing starts. During finalizing, Finalize appears in the display and the remaining time for finalizing (may not be accurate) appears. When the finalizing process is finished, the total track number and total playing time appears in the display and the TOC (red) indicator goes off.

Unfinalizing a CD-RW

A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or erase tracks, you must first unfinalize the disc. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B.
Once the finalizing process starts, you cannot stop in the middle of the process. Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from the power source in the middle of the finalizing process. Recording will not been complete successfully, and you will not be able to play back the recorded tracks. An unfinalized disc can be played back only in DECK B. You cannot finalize the disc while playing a disc on DECK A.
1 Place a finalized CD-RW in DECK B.
Make sure that TOC does not appear in the display. If an unfinalized CD is loaded, TOC appears.
Unfinalizing enters standby mode.
Unfinalizing starts. During unfinalizing, Unfinalize appears in the display and the remaining time for unfinalizing (may not be accurate) appears. When the unfinalizing process is finished, the total track number and the total playing time appears in the display and the TOC (red) indicator lights up.
Once the unfinalizing process was started, you cannot stop in the middle of the process. Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from the power source in the middle of the unfinalizing process. If the disc contains CD-TEXT information stored on the disc before unfinalizing, it will be erased when the disc tray is opened or when the power is turned off. You cannot unfinalize the disc while playing a disc on DECK A.

Erasing Tracks of a CDRW

You can erase tracks recorded on a CD-RW. This process starts with the last track on the disc. Before erasing the track, make sure that the disc is not finalized. If the disc is finalized, follow the instructions for Unfinalizing a CDRW (page 30). When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B.

Using the SBM (Super Bit Mapping) function
When performing analog recordings (recording from ANALOG IN jack, or synchro-recording MP3 files), the SBM function enables you to record the equivalent of 24-bit high quality sound by mapping the initial 24-bit A/D conversion to 16-bit without reducing the sound quality. This is made possible by incorporating a noise-shaping filter in the 24bit A/D converter of this unit, which has a frequency range designed to cover the range of human hearing. Press SBM. The indicator lights up. When you press the button again, the function is canceled and the indicator turns off.
You can turn off the Silent Pause Function. For details, see Using the Setup Menu (page 35).
Using the Post Gap function
You can insert the silence of 2 seconds between the songs, when recording more than two tracks at once. The silence is inserted in the following situations. When recording is stopped. When the disc of DECK A changes to the next disc during Synchro-Recording (RCDW500C only).
To use the function of adding Post Gap
Set Post Gap of the setup menu to On when the unit is stopped. For details, see Using the Setup Menu on page 35.
You cannot change the setting while recording. When performing digital recordings (recording from DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack, or recording from DECK A), the SBM function is automatically canceled.
Recording the original sound from the program source (Direct Recording)
You can record audio as it is when recording a digital signals with 44.1 kHz sampling rates without going through the devices internal circuits. Set Direct in the Setup Menu to On. For details, see Using the Setup Menu on page 35.
When recording digital signals with sampling rates other than 44.1 kHz, the signal will automatically pass through the devices internal sampling rate converter before recording, even when Direct is set to On. The recording level is set to the setting adjusted in the Setup Menu. During Synchro-Recording, the Direct Recording function works regardless of the Setup Menu setting.

Using the Setup Menu

You can make various settings on this unit by using the Setup Menu. When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B.

MENU/NO YES

1 Press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> on the
remote) to select the setup item, and press AMS (or YES).
remote) to set the item, and press AMS (or YES).

4 Press MENU/NO.

To initialize an items parameter
Press CLEAR after step 2.
The menus you can use while the unit is stopped, playing, or recording differ. The setting is stored in memory even if you turn off the unit or disconnect the power.

Menu items

Setup item Function (reference page) Parameters (Initial setting)

Make Disc

Sets whether Make-Disc Synchro-Recording is performed when using the CD SYNCHRO NORMAL or CD SYNCHRO HIGH buttons (page 22). Adjusts the input level from the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack (page 27). Sets the Track Marking Function (page 28). Changes the trigger level for Track Marking Function (page 28). Sets the Silent Pause Function (page 34). Sets the Direct Recording Function (page 34). Sets the function to add Post Gap (page 34).

On/Off (Off)

DECK A Lvl Adjusts the input level from DECK A (page 27). Optical Lvl Track Mark LSync Lvl Silent Pause Direct Post Gap
dB to +18 dB (0.0 dB) dB to +18 dB (0.0 dB) LSync/Off (LSync) 72 dB to 20 dB in 2 dB increments (50 dB) On/Off (On) On/Off (Off) On/Off (Off)

Messages

The following table explains the messages that appear in the display.

Message Explanation

Message

Explanation

Not Blank
You have tried the Make-Disc Synchro-Recording, with a disc that is not blank. Use a blank disc for the MakeDisc Synchro-Recording. OPC: Optimum Power Control The unit is optimizing itself for best possible sound.

Blank Disc

A blank CD-R/CD-RW you have just bought or a CD-RW you have entirely erased is in the unit. You are trying to record or edit a finalized disc or CD. Or you are trying to edit a CD-R. Editing has been completed successfully. You are trying to record or edit a non audio CD-R/CD-RW. Insert an audio CD-R/CD-RW. There is not enough time left on the CD-R/CD-RW or there are no recordable tracks available to complete a planned recording. The ERASE function is operating. During CD playback, you remove and insert another CD. The FADE IN REC function is operating. The FADE OUT REC function is operating. The FINALIZE function is operating. Editing has not completed successfully due to vibration of the unit or a dirty or scratched disc. The unit does not memorize the Setup Menu settings or the previous playback state. The number of characters used for the track or disc names is beyond the maximum. There is no disc in the unit. There is no title. Unfinalize TEXT Edited -RetryStep Full! PMA Writing OPC Over

Check Disc

Complete! Data Disc
The number of times OPC recording has been performed 90 times. Stop the recording and finalize the disc. The playback of the last track is over. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. or m on the remote). PMA: Program Memory Area A discs information is being updated.

-Over-

Disc Full!
Erase Ex-Change (RCD-W500C only) Fade In Fade Out Finalize Incomplete!

Push STOP!

You operate the unit not in the STOP mode. Stop the unit, and then operate the unit again. Recording or editing has been tried again. The number of programmed tracks has reached the limit, and you cannot program any more tracks. Before you program a new track, erase the current program and restart a new program procedure. A disc whose text has been edited but has not been finalized is inserted, and OPEN/CLOSE has been pressed. Finalize the disc, and then press OPEN/CLOSE to remove the disc. If you want to remove the disc before finalizing it, press OPEN/CLOSE again while TEXT Edited is displayed. The UNFINALIZE function is operating.

Initialize

Name Full!

-NO DISCNo Name

Self-diagnosis Function
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, three character service numbers in a combination with a message appears in the display. In this case, check the following table.

C71/ Din Unlock

If this message is displayed momentarily, this is not an error. It is caused by the digital signal during recording. During recording of a digital sound source, the connecting cable has been disconnected or the player of the sound source has turned off. Connect the cable or turn on the digital player.

C12/ Cannot Copy

You are trying to record a disc that cannot be played back in DECK-A or with an external device, such as CD-ROM or VIDEO CD. Remove the disc, and then insert a music CD for playback.

C13/ Rec Error

Recording has not been completed successfully because of vibration. Relocate the unit in a place free of vibration and restart the recording again. The disc you try to record is excessively dirty (such as oilstained or finger marked) or scratched. Or the disc is not normal. Replace the disc with another one and restart the recording again.
C14/ TOC Error C41/ Cannot Copy
The unit did not read the TOC information. Insert other discs. The sound source you are trying to record is a copy of a commercial music software. Or you are trying to record on a CD-R/CD-RW digitally. Because of the restriction of the Serial Copy Management System, you cannot record copies of commercial music software or MP3 files on DECK A. Neither can you digitally record from a CD-R/CD-RW. Use analog recording through the ANALOG IN jack when you record from other units. Or use Synchro-Recording when you record from DECK A. (The recording mode is automatically changed to analog recording.)

System Limitations

TOC Reading appears in the display for a long time
Regardless of the disc, TOC Reading appears in the display of DECK B longer than in that of DECK A. This is because, DECK B is a CD-R/RW writer and reads various version information while setting optimum recording condition.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.
DECK A (the CD player section)
The player does not start playing.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed. The remaining recording time may be inaccurately displayed relative to the total recorded time. You can record up to 99 tracks.
When you turn on the unit, you will hear some mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a malfunction.
Insert a disc. Place the disc properly. Clean the disc (page 4). Place the disc with the label side up. Moisture condensation has formed inside the unit. Take the disc out and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates (page 4). Press POWER to turn the unit on.

DECK A (MP3 playback)

MP3 files cannot be played back.
You cannot play MP3 files on DECK B. Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. The file extension.MP3 is not added to the file name. Files are not stored in MP3 format.
MP3 files take longer to play back than others.
The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc).
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW recording section)
The unit does not operate or operates poorly.

No sound is output.

The CD-R or CD-RW may be damaged. Replace the disc.
Make the connections properly (page 6). Operate the amplifier properly. When using the headphones, turn PHONE LEVEL to turn up the output level.
The remote does not operate the unit.
Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side up. Moisture has formed inside the unit. Take the disc out and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates (page 4). Press POWER to turn the unit on. Replace the CD-R or CD-RW with one that has been recorded.
The player does not start recording.
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the unit and the remote. Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit. Replace the batteries in the remote.
The CD-R or CD-RW is finalized. Unfinalize (for CD-RW only) the disc (page 30) and try again. Make connections properly to the sound source (page 6). The sound source is not connected to the selected input connector. Select the correct input using the INPUT button (page 26). The recording level is set too low. Adjust the recording level properly (page 27). There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost.

The sound has a lot of static.
After you have attempted the prescribed corrective actions
If the unit still does not operate properly, or if other problems not described above occur, turn off the unit, unplug it from the power outlet for a few minutes, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. Should any problem persist even after reinserting the power plug, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the unit away from any sources of strong magnetism.

Specifications

System Laser Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous CD, CD-R, CD-RW 20 Hz 20,000 Hz (0.5 dB) Over 98 dB during play Below measurable limit

General

Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and control 399 mm ( 3/3/4 inch) Mass (approx.) RCD-W500C: 6.8 kg (15 lbs) RCD-W100: 6.0 kg (13 lbs 4 oz) Supplied accessories See page 6.
Playable discs Frequency response Signal to Noise Ratio Wow and flutter
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
System Laser Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous CD, CD-R, CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW (for Audio) 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0.5 dB) Over 98 dB during play Below measurable limit
Playable discs Recordable discs Frequency response Signal to Noise Ratio Wow and flutter

Inputs

ANALOG IN (Phono jacks) Impedance: 47 kilohms Rated input: 500 mVrms Minimum input: 250 mVrms
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN (Square optical connector jack) Optical wavelength: 660 nm

Outputs

ANALOG OUT (Phono jacks) Rated output: 2 Vrms Load impedance: over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT (Square optical connector jack) Wavelength: 660 nm Rated output: 18 dBm PHONES (Stereo phone jack) Load impedance: 32 ohms Rated output: 12mW

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