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Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

MHC-771

1996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Note on CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installers attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U. S. A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Welcome!

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MHC-771 Serial No. ____________________________ INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Thank you for purchasing the Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System. This series is packed with fun features. Here are just a few: DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency range audio provide deep, powerful bass sound A preset feature that lets you store and recall up to 30 of your favorite radio stations An amplifier that lets you adjust the audio quality to fit a variety of music types and environments A timer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or radio to turn on and off whenever you want A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio, CD player or from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks A CD player that lets you play up to three CDs in a row and seamlessly advance (or reverse) through all the tracks on all the discs on the CD tray A music clip feature that lets you create groups of favorite tracks from your CDs A remote that lets you control your system from your seat A loop play feature that lets you play a CD with sound effect like sampler play The MHC-771 consists of following things: Main unit: HCD-H771 Speaker system: SS-H771

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting the Stereo 4 Inserting the Batteries 6 Setting the Clock 6

Chapter 2: the CD Player

Playing CDs (normal play) 7 Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 8 Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 9 Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 9 Grouping Tracks (music clip) 10 Playing Tracks: Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play) 10

Chapter 3: the Radio

Listening to the Radio 12 Presetting Radio Stations 13 Playing Preset Radio Stations 13
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
Playing a Tape 14 Recording a CD 15 Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit) 15 Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 16 Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) 17 Recording From the Radio 17 Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 18
Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound 19 Selecting the Audio Emphasis 19 Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 20 Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 21
Chapter 6: Additional Features
Falling Asleep to Music 22 Waking Up to Music 22 Timer-Recording Radio Programs 23 Microphone Mixing 24 Karaoke: Singing Along 24 Connecting Optional Equipment 25

For Your Information

Precautions 27 Troubleshooting Guide 27 Maintenance 28 Specifications 29 Index to Parts and Controls 30

Chapter 1:

Setting Up
Connecting the Stereo Inserting the Batteries Setting the Clock

Connecting the Stereo

Use the illustrations below to connect your stereo. If you want to connect any optional components to the stereo, see Connecting Optional Equipment in Chapter 6.
STEP 2 Connecting the Antennas
FM lead antenna* (supplied)

FM 75 AM

STEP 1 Connecting the Speakers
To connect the speakers Connect the right speaker to the SPEAKER R connectors and the left speaker to the SPEAKER L connectors with the red cords to and the black cords to.
AM loop antenna (supplied) * Note: Extend it horizontally AM loop antenna connection Connect the supplied loop antenna to the AM and the y terminals.
To improve the FM reception Connect an external FM antenna to the FM 75 and y terminals, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.

Important

Ground the external antenna from y terminal against lightning with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Screw clamp 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied) FM lead antenna (supplied) Right speaker Left speaker

STEP 2

STEP 1

STEP 3

to a wall outlet
!Do this connection last!
To improve the AM reception After you connect the AM antenna, connect a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-feet) insulated wire to the AM terminal. Connect the y terminal to earth.
STEP 3 Connecting the Power
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet after you have made all the above connections.
Ground the external antenna against lightning from the y terminal. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Insulated wire (not supplied)
Demo mode The demo mode appears in the display when you connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. To deactivate the demo mode, press DISPLAY/DEMO with the system power turned off.

Screw clamp

Inserting the Batteries
Install two R6 (size AA) batteries in the supplied remote for remote control.

Setting the Clock

The built-in clock shows the time in the display even if the power is off. You need to set the clock to utilize the timer-activated features of your stereo system. Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation. DISPLAY/DEMO

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts running and the upper dot flashes. Use the time signal to set the clock accurately. The upper dot flashes for the first half of a minute (0 to 29 seconds), and the lower dot flashes for the last half of a minute (30 to 59 seconds).

1 Open the lid.

flashing
1 4,Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
Match the + and indications to the diagram in the battery compartment.
To check the time Press DISPLAY/DEMO a few times. The current time is displayed for eight seconds. To correct the clock setting Repeat steps 1 through 6.
1 Press TIMER. 2 Press CLOCK SET.
The AM and hour indication begin flashing.

3 Close the lid.

Battery life
You can expect the remote to operate for about six months (using Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries) before the batteries run down. When the batteries no longer operate the remote, replace all the batteries with new ones.

To avoid battery leakage

3 Set the current hour by turning the JOG

continued
*1 Remote *2 You can use the JOG dial to search quickly through tracks on different discs (seamless feature). *3 Automatic Music Sensor *4 If no disc is loaded at that number, the tray will emerge.
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE functions differently depending on a different situation.
You cannot check the total playing time during program play. The disc number, total playing time and number of tracks also appear in the display when you press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. --.-- appears in the display when the total playing time is 100 minutes or more.

One Touch Play feature

Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play)
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation.

POWERnON DISC 1-3

To select a particular CD, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE while you stop playing a CD. To remove or exchange CDs while playing or pause playing a CD, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE. To find a point in a track You can find a particular point in a track while the track is playing or while its in pause mode. Use the buttons on the remote to operate this feature.

To Press

Press on the CD player (or CD on the remote) when the power is off. When a CD is in the player, you will be able to start listening to the CD without pressing any other buttons.
The Music Calendar Display
This display lights according to the number of tracks on the CD. As each track is played, the corresponding number disappears. Tracks numbered in excess of 20 are not displayed.
What the green and orange DISC 1-3 button indicators indicate
Go forward on the remote and quickly in a track release it at the desired point.
Go backwards on the remote and quickly in a track release it at the desired point. Search quickly without listening , then press or on the remote. Press CD or again at the desired point.
Indicators are provided on the DISC buttons for each of the respective disc trays (DISC 13). A green indicator shows that the tray is selected (either during playback or standby, or when the tray is open) no matter if there is a CD inside or not. An orange indicator shows that there is a CD on the tray but the tray is not selected. When the indicator is off, there is no CD on the tray and the tray is not selected.
Automatic Source Selection
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD

appears in the display.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place the
CDs on the disc tray. Then, press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.
3 Press 1/ALL to choose 1 DISC or

ALL DISCS.

To check the remaining time during playback Press DISPLAY/DEMO repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: mPlaying time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the current CD*1 or PLAY display*2 Clock display (for eight seconds) Effect (or P FILE) name or EFFECT ON (OFF)

8 Press.

All the tracks play in the order you choose.

1/ALL DISCS

Repeating all the tracks 1 Press REPEAT a few times until REPEAT appears in the display.
Check the program Program a pause

CHECK CLEAR

CHECK on the remote repeatedly*1 on the remote*2 ( on the remote) PLAY MODE*3 repeatedly until PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappears CLEAR on the remote in stop mode CHECK on the remote repeatedly so that the number of the track lights up, and press CLEAR on the remote ( on the remote) once in stop mode or twice while playing
Stop play Cancel program play

REPEAT1

Erase a track from the end Erase a specific track

2 Press.

Repeat all the tracks on the current CD Repeat all the tracks on all CDs
1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until 1 DISC appears in the display. 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until ALL DISCS appears in the display. REPEAT repeatedly until REPEAT 1 appears in the display while playing the track you want to repeat.

Erase the entire program

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
PROGRAM and DISC appear in the display.
*1 After the last track appeared CHECK END appears in the display. *2 P appears and the total playing time is reset to 0.00. *3 The program is erased. To change the order of programmed tracks To change the order, erase the entire program and create a new one.
Repeat only one track (in normal play only)
DOLBY NR 63 CLIP DISC PROGRAM 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz)
4 Press DISC to choose a CD.
To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT so that REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears from the display.
The program you made remains in the CD player even after it has been played back. Press to play the same program again. If --.-- appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20, or the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
Grouping Tracks (music clip)
The music clip function is an easy way to produce up to three groups of tracks from your CDs. For example, you could store tracks for the morning in CLIP A, tracks to play for your friends in CLIP B, and tracks for relaxing in CLIP C. Once you store one or more tracks in a music clip(s), the player recalls those tracks whenever you play the respective disc.
Playing tracks in a clip (CLIP PLAY)
CLIP indicator(s) light in the display to let you know when clips are stored for a disc.
Erasing one track 1 Press CLIP PLAY. 2 Press CLIP button (A, B or C) for the clip containing the track you want to erase. 3 Use the JOG dial to select the track you want to erase. 4 Press CLIP ERASE. ERASE A - C and TRACK appear alternately in the display. 5 Press CLIP button (A, B or C) you pressed on step 2. ERASE CLIP appears in the display. Erasing all the tracks in a CLIP A (B or C) 1 In stop mode, press CLIP ERASE. ERASE A - C and ALL A-C appear alternately in the display. 2 Press CLIP button (A, B or C) to specify the clip you want to erase. PUSH A (B or C) appears in the display. 3 Press CLIP button you pressed on step 2 again. ERASE ALL appears in the display and CLIP indicator disappears.

Storing Tracks in a Clip

1 Press CLIP PLAY. 2 Press CLIP button (A, B or C).
CLIP PLAY appears in the display and the selected CLIP indicator lights. The player starts playing tracks from the selected clip.
DOLBY NR 63 CLIP A ALL DISC S 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz) OFF
Playing Tracks: Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play)
You can use the loop function to record from a CD to a tape with the sampler play. Use the buttons both on the unit and remote to do this operation. EXAMPLE

Original song:

To cancel clip play Press on the CD player.
2 Play the track you want to store, or (in
stop mode) use the JOG dial to select the track you want.
3 Press CLIP button (A, B or C).
CLIP FILE appears and the selected CLIP indicator (A, B or C) appears in the display. Normal playback continues.
In 1 DISC mode, the tracks stored for the selected disc are played back once, then clip play is released. In ALL DISCS mode, all the tracks stored for the currently loaded discs are played back once, then clip play is released. You cannot start CLIP play if PROGRAM is displayed.

Hey, come on everybody!

When you use the loop function:
Hey, come come come come come on everybody!

CLIP A

ALL DISC
Erasing Tracks from a Clip
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store other tracks
into the same or a different clip.
If the memory becomes full

DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE

JOG dial CLIP A-C
You can store tracks from up to ten different CDs (one or more tracks per CD) to each clip data. The clip data for the oldest clip is erased to make room for a new clip.
Only tracks numbered can be stored in music clips so you cannot store tracks numbered 21 or more. In stop mode, you cannot store tracks if SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is displayed.

CLIP ERASE CLIP PLAY

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD.
Then, press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record on is not lit green, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green.
3 Press LOOP repeatedly to select
NORMAL or RHYTHM (as for NORMAL and RHYTHM, see What is the difference between NORMAL and RHYTHM? for details). NORMAL or RHYTHM has five modes respectively, depending on the interval you want. The display changes as follows:
NORMAL1..NORMAL5 RHYTHM5..RHYTHM1
The interval (about 0.25 to 1.00 second) is longer as the number is bigger.
4 Press. 5 Press and hold down LOOP when a
portion you want to repeat is played and release when until you want to stop repeating it. What is the difference between NORMAL and RHYTHM? There is a difference between NORMAL and RHYTHM in restarting point of normal play when the loop effect ends. Select NORMAL or RHYTHM while Stop playing or pause playing. NORMAL: Normal CD play resumes from the same point as you have started the loop play when you release LOOP button. RHYTHM: The portion over-ridden by the loop effect will be skipped and then normal play resumes.

DOLBY NR DIRECTION

Deck A (Front side)

n (Reverse side) n

Deck B

Deck A

Deck B (Reverse side)

N (Front side)

1 Press EJECT to open tape
compartment. Insert a recorded tape in deck A or B with the tape side down and the side you want to play facing forward. Push to close the compartment. The tape will start playing from the front side.
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) Recording From the Radio Recording From Another Tape (dubbing)
1 Press EJECT and insert recorded tapes in both decks. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until RELAY appears in the display. 3 Press or on either deck. To stop relay play, press. To cancel relay play Press DIRECTION repeatedly until A or appears in the display.
When listening to a tape recorded with the Dolby* B-type noise reduction system
2 Press (to play the front side) or
(to play the reverse side). The tape starts playing.
To play Press DIRECTION to select
Press DOLBY NR button so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display. The setting affects both decks. Dolby noise reduction system reduces tape hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals. * 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.
One side of the tape A Both sides*1 Both decks in succession*2 RELAY
*1 The deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times. *2 See To play both decks in succession (relay play).
Press or when the power is off. You can listen to the tape without pressing any other buttons when a tape is in the deck. When a tape is not in the deck, the system will just turn on.
Stop play Pause Resume play after pause
( *) (deck B only) PAUSE ( *) (deck B only) PAUSE , or (DECK A or DECK B *) *) for front side *) for reverse side *) for front side *) for reverse side
If you press or (or DECK A or DECK B on the remote) while you are listening to other sound source, the tape deck is selected and the play starts automatically.
Fast forward ( ( Rewind ( (
Remove the EJECT cassette

Recording a CD

You can record from a CD to a tape. Use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. Do not use TYPE IV (metal) tapes for recording. To listen to other sources while recording, you must stop recording.

4 Press CD SYNCHRO.

Deck B stands by for recording.
4 Select dual or single-sided recording.
To record Press DIRECTION to select
5 Press PAUSE to release recording
pause. Recording starts. After about 10 seconds, the CD starts playing. To stop recording Press on deck or the CD player. To add the surround effect Press SURROUND so that SUR appears. You can record the sound with surround effect. The equalizer you adjusted will not be recorded.

To activate DOLBY NR

One side of the tape A Both sides* * or RELAY
Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side. Be sure to start from the front side.
Recording a CD Automatically
By using CD SYNCHRO, you can record from a CD to a tape quickly. Use the buttons on the unit to do this operation. POWERnON DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE
5 When you want to reduce the hiss noise
in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display.

6 Press REC.

7 Press PAUSE to release recording

pause. Recording starts.

When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that DOLBY NR B appears in the display after step 3.
8 Press on the CD player.

The CD starts playing.

DOLBY NR SURROUND

Recording a CD Manually

You can record a CD as you like, for instance, record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape.
POWERnON DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE
Stop recording Pause recording Stop CD play Pause CD play
on deck PAUSE on the CD player on the CD player
1 Press EJECT and insert a blank tape
into deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward. Recording will start from the front side of the tape, unless you have changed the playing direction before recording. Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed.
Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit)
You can have the stereo system select and indicate the most suitable tape length for recording each disc automatically. You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs which contain 21 tracks or more.
Then, press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. If the indicator for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green.
3 Select dual or single-sided recording.
One side of the tape Both sides* *

A or RELAY

Then, press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. If the button for the disc tray containing the CD you want to record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green.
3 Press FUNCTION to select the CD

player.

number 20. Use the buttons on both the unit and the remote to do this operation.
POWERnON DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE PLAY MODE
You cannot select HALF when you want to record CD which has more than 20 tracks.

3 Press EDIT.

TAPE SELECT appears and the player divides the selections automatically. Then the display changes as follows:

2 3,5, 10 7

5 Press EDIT.
The CD player determines the tracks to be recorded on side A automatically. Tracks to be recorded on side A

To fully enjoy the sound coming from your stereo system, make the following audio adjustments. See the following sections for additional sound adjustments.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the Sound Selecting the Audio Emphasis Adjusting the Audio Emphasis Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file)
To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No sound will come from the speakers.

VOLUME DBFB

Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Your stereo system is provided with 15 different preset effects (music menu) created from different graphic equalizer and surround effect settings. With the press of a single button, you can choose between a variety of effects according to musical genre or use. The personal file function (see page 21) lets you store your own effects.
POWERnON PHONES GROOVE EFFECT ON/OFF
To adjust the volume Turn VOLUME on the unit or press VOL (+/) on the remote. To reinforce bass Press DBFB* repeatedly until DBFB or DBFB appears in the display. DBFB is more effective than DBFB. display off n DBFB n n DBFB

DISPLAY/DEMO

DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
If you use the DBFB System with the graphic equalizer
1 Press one of the MENU buttons (or
MUSIC MENU / on the remote) repeatedly to select MENU. See the chart Music menu options on the following page. The last effect chosen from that menu appears in the display.
If the bass is too strong, the music will sound distorted. Adjust the bass slowly while listening to music so that you can monitor the effect of the adjustment. To get a powerful sound (GROOVE) Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes and the GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume.
2 Use the JOG dial (or press MUSIC
MENU / on the remote repeatedly) to select the preset you desire. The preset name appears in the display.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF (or MUSIC MENU ON/OFF on the remote) so that EFFECT OFF appears in the display.

2 Press and hold down P FILE for more
than a second. The personal file number appears in the display.

1k 2k 4k

File number
3 Use the JOG dial to select the file
number (P FILE) where you want to store the sound effect.
The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings. To call up the personal file 1 Press P FILE (or MUSIC MENU / on the remote) repeatedly until personal file appears in the display. The last selected personal file appears in the display. 2 Use the JOG dial (or press MUSIC MENU / on the remote) to select the personal file you desire. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

Chapter 6:

Additional Features

Falling Asleep to Music

You can set the stereo system to turn off automatically so you can go to sleep to music (sleep timer). You can set the sleep timer even if you have already set the wake-up timer or timer-recording. Before setting the sleep timer, make sure the clock has been set correctly.
To change the remaining time while the sleep timer is on Press SLEEP on the remote several times until the desired length of time indication appears.
While the sleep timer is activated, the daily and recording timer functions do not work.

Waking Up to Music

You can wake up to music at the preset time. You only need to set the timer once. Before setting the timer, made sure the clock has been set correctly. The preset timer activates at the same time every day. To wake up to the sound of the radio, be sure to preset the station you want to listen to beforehand. (See Presetting Radio Stations.)
Waking up to Music Timer-Recording Radio Programs Microphone Mixing Karaoke: Singing Along Connecting Optional Equipment
1 Play your favorite sound source (a
tape, the tuner or a CD).

,10 5,6, 7,5,6, 7,8

tSELECT
2 Press TIMER. 3 Press SLEEP while the source is playing
to choose how long you want the music to play. SLEEP and minutes indication appear in the display. As you press SLEEP, the indication decreases by ten minutes from 90 to 10. The power will turn off after 90 to 10 minutes depending on the length of time you chose.
1 Prepare the sound source.
To wake up to the radio Tune in the preset station you want. To wake up to a CD Insert a CD. If you want to play it from a desired track, do the necessary procedures for programmed CD play. (see Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play).) To wake up to a tape Insert the tape with the side you want to play facing forwards you. If you insert the tapes in both decks, you will hear the sound from deck A.

When you choose AUTO The power turns off when the current CD or tape (one side) finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes). The power turns off even if you pause the tape or stop playing CD or tape. To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until OFF appears in the display. To check the remaining time before the sleep timer turns off the system Press SLEEP on the remote once. The remaining time is displayed in minutes for several seconds.
2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.
The music will start playing with the adjusted volume when the preset time comes.
3 Press TIMER. 4 Press t SET.
5 Use the JOG dial to select either DAILY
1 or 2 and press ENTER/NEXT. ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display.
63 CLIP 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz) TIMER DAILY1
To cancel the timer 1 Press TIMER. 2 Press t SELECT and use the JOG dial to choose TIMER OFF. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. The next time you want to use the timer, select the timer display you used in step 2 (DAILY1 or DAILY 2) and press ENTER/NEXT.
6 Use the JOG dial to select REC and press
ENTER/NEXT. ON appears and the hour digits flash in the display.
63 CLIP 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz) TIMER REC
6 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you
want the system to turn on and press ENTER/NEXT. Set the minutes in the same way. OFF appears and the hour digits flash in the display.
63 CLIP 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz) TIMER DAILY1
You cannot set the timer if the timer ON and OFF times are the same. You cannot activate wake-up timer and timer-recording at the same time.
7 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you
1k 2k 4k 8k 16k(Hz) TIMER REC

TIMER DAILY1

Timer-Recording Radio Programs

63 CLIP 500

TIMER REC
want the system to turn off and press ENTER/NEXT. Set the minutes in the same way.
You can set the timer to record from the radio at a certain time. This timer works only once for each setting. Make sure the clock has been set correctly.
8 Use the JOG dial to set the hour you
8 Use the JOG dial to select a sound
source. The display changes as follows: TUNER TAPE

,10 6,7, 8,9 6,7, 8 1

9 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The preset items appear in the display sequentially.
10 Press POWER to turn off the system.

Troubleshooting Guide

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list. And first check the following points: The power cord is connected firmly. The speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist after you have made the checks below, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
TUNED flashes in the display. Adjust the antenna. STEREO flashes in the display. Adjust the antenna. Severe hum or noise. Adjust the antenna. The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. Connect the ground wire. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. Press STEREO so that STEREO appears.

Tape Player

The tape does not record. No tape in the cassette holder. The tab has been removed from the cassette. The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor playback or there is a decrease in sound level. The heads are dirty. Clean them.* Magnetic deposits have built-up on the record/playback heads.* There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. The capstans or pinch rollers are contaminated.* The tape does not erase completely. Magnetic deposits have built-up on the record/playback heads.* Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. Magnetic deposits have built-up on the record/playback heads.* * See Maintenance.

Tab of side B

Tab of side A
When you are using a TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape. TYPE II

Precautions

If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Detector slots

CD Player

The disc tray does not close. The CD is not placed correctly. The CD will not play. The CD is dirty. The CD is inserted label side down. The player is in pause mode. Moisture condensation has built up. Leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. CD NO DISC is displayed. There is no CD in the player. Play does not start from the first track. The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE so that PROGRAM or SHUFFLE goes out.
Demo mode appears in the display after deactivating the demo mode. When a power interruption occurs for longer than half a day, set music clips, timer settings and tuner presetting again. The remote does not function. The batteries have run down. Replace both batteries. There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. Remove the obstacle.

Maintenance

To clean the tape heads and tape path Contaminated tape heads cause poor recording or sound drop-out in playback. We recommend cleaning after every 10 hours of operation. Open the tape compartment and wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. Wipe the parts shown below: Deck A Cleaning swab Capstan

Restoring the Factory Settings
Hold down DISPLAY/DEMO, TUNER/BAND and MENU 3 at the same time.
Pinch roller Playback head

EN General

The sound from an optional super woofer (Sony SA-W10, etc.) is distorted. Set DBFB off Adjust the sound of a super woofer. There is no sound. Rotate VOLUME clockwise. The headphones are connected. Disconnect them. Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel. The left and right sound are reversed. Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Bass is lacking or the location of the musical instruments is apparently imprecise. Check the speaker connection for proper phasing. There is severe hum or noise. A TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. 12:00 AM flashes in the display. A power interruption occurred. Set the clock again.
Deck B Cleaning swab Erase head Capstan
Erase head Pinch roller Record/playback head Insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry. To demagnetize the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the heads to begin to cause loss of high frequencies and hiss. At this time, demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer. To clean the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. To clean the CD When a CD is dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

Notes on CD

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause a tracking error.

Specifications

For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 20,000 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

SA-W2500

Key Features 100 Watt Amplified Subwoofer (6 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) 10 Mica Reinforced Cellular Woofer Motion Feed Back Technology Speaker and Line Level Inputs Frequency Response 28-200Hz
Performance Line Subwoofer
Key Technologies 100 Watt Amplified Subwoofer (6 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) 10" Mica Reinforced Cellular Woofer Motion Feed Back Technology Speaker and Line Level Inputs Frequency Response 28-200Hz

Features

Bass Driver(s): Yes (Advanced Bass Reflex Design; 8" Long-Throw Driver) Level Control: Yes

Specifications

Inputs and Outputs
Line Level Input(s): 1 (Rear) Speaker Level Input(s): 1 (Rear)
Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz (Subwoofer) Power Consumption (in Operation): 70W (Subwoofer) Power Consumption (in Standby): less then.3W (Subwoofer)

Speaker

Frequency Response: Subwoofer- 28Hz200Hz Quantity (Packaged): 1 Subwoofer Speaker Terminal Type: Line In Woofer Size(s): Subwoofer- 9 13/16" (25cm) Quantity of Woofer(s): Subwoofer-1 Type: Video Shielded Woofer(s): Power Handling: 100W (6 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labor

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.): 22 lb, 0 oz (10kg) Dimensions (Approx.): 11 7/16 x 13 3/4 x 16 3/8" (290 x 350 x 391mm) UPC Code: 027242706439
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