3-860-707-14(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s 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. DHC-MD313 ©1997 by Sony Corporation Serial No.
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. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7 Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor aerials ......................... 9 Basic Operations Playing a CD ......................................... 11 Recording a CD on an MD .................. 12 Playing an MD ...................................... 14 Listening to the radio ...........................
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also. AM loop aerial Right speaker Left speaker FM aerial DHC-MD313 rear panel 1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM/AM aerials. Connect the speaker cords to SPEAKER terminals of the same colour. Keep the speaker cords away from the aerials to prevent noise.
Other models Extend the FM wire aerial horizontary Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote AM loop aerial ] AM } ] } FM 75 Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes on the batteries 3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (except for North American and European model).
Step 2: Setting the time You can set the time, when you turn off the system power. You must set the time before you can use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The European model is used for illustration purpose. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The clock appears and the hour indication flashes. 2 Press +/– to set the hour. 0:00 3 Press ENTER/YES or CURSOR /. The minute indication flashes. 11:00 4 Press +/– to set the minute.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations Step 1: To tune in the desired preset the station 1 You can preset the following number of stations: Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. When press TUNER/BAND turns the power on.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) 5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. 6 Press +/– on the remote to select the preset number you want. LEVEL- SYNC DBFB TUNED FM 87.5MHz 1 The preset number 7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. The station is stored. 8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station and continue from step 4.
Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor aerials To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting audio components Connect the plugs from the optional component to jacks of the same colour on the rear panel of this unit. To the audio input of a tape deck. To the audio output of a tape deck.
Connecting optional A/V components and outdoor aerials (continued) Connecting outdoor aerials AM aerial Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. European model Insulated wire (not supplied) Connect an outdoor aerial to improve reception. FM aerial Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial or you can use a TV aerial instead.
Basic Operations 1 Playing a CD Press CD § and place a CD on the disc tray. To turn on the system, press POWER. POWER VOLUME CD π With the label side up. The disc tray closes when you press the CD § button again. 2 CD indicator 12 MD/CD =0/ )+ Press CD ·∏ (or CD · on the remote). The disc tray closes and play starts. The · indicator on the CD fl button is lit green.
Playing a CD (continued) Tips • You can start playing from the desired track in step 2. 1 Press MD/CD =0 or )+ repeatedly until you find the desired track. 2 Press CD ·∏. •Pressing CD ·∏ (or CD · on the remote) when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD play if there is a CD on the disc tray (One Touch Play). • If there is a CD on the disc tray, turn the power on. The CD indicator is lit red.
2 Press CD § and place a CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. While “TOC” is lit or is flashing To ensure complete recording, do not move the deck or disconnect the mains lead. The deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC) while “TOC” is flashing. If the MD ends during recording The CD and the MD stops automatically. Notes With the label side up. 3 Press CD § to close the disc tray. 4 Press CD-MD SYNC. The MD deck stands by for recording and the CD pauses at the beginning.
Playing an MD To turn on the system, press POWER. You can play an MD just like a CD. MD indicator POWER 1 MD § 2 MD π 1 Insert an MD. With the arrow pointing toward the deck. With the label side up and the shutter slide rightward. 2 Press MD ·∏ (or MD · on the remote). Play starts. The · indicator on the MD ·∏ button is lit green.
Before inserting an MD When the power is on, make sure the MD lamp is off. If the MD indicator is lit red, another MD is already inserted. Press MD § and remove the MD. Tips • You can start playing from the desired track. 1 Press MD/CD =0 (or MD = on the remote) or MD/CD )+ (or MD + on the remote) repeatedly until the desired track appears in the display. 2 Press MD ·∏.
Listening to the radio (continued) 1 Press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on the remote) repeatedly until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: North American model: FMn AM European model: FMn MW n LW Other models: FM n MW n SW LEVEL- SYNC DBFB MANUAL FM 87.5MHz To Do this Turn off the radio Press POWER to turn off the system. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote).
Recording from the radio 4 Press TUNING + or – (or PRESET + or – on the remote) to select the desired station's preset number. MD PRESET FM 87.5MHz 1 Frequency or the preset station name* or RDS station** The preset number * The titles you entered appear sequentially (see “Labelling the preset station” page 45). ** European model only. MD indicator POWER LEVEL- SYNC DBFB You can record a radio programme on an MD.
The CD Player Recording from the radio (continued) While “TOC” is lit or is flashing To ensure complete recording, do not move the deck or disconnect the mains lead. The deck updates the Table of Contents (TOC) while “TOC” is flashing. Playing the CD tracks repeatedly –– Repeat Play You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play and Programme Play. Notes • The MD recording is complete only after all the recording information is entered to TOC at which point TOC stops flashing and goes out.
Playing the CD tracks in random order Programming the CD tracks –– Shuffle Play You can make a programme of up to 24 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. You can make a Synchro Recording of the programme on the MD (see pages 29). –– Programme Play You can play all the tracks on a CD in random order. 1 1 2 2 3 1 2 CD p Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears, then place a CD on the disc tray. DISPLAY 4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears.
Programming the CD tracks (continued) 3 To check the total number of programmed tracks Press CD + or = until the desired track appears in the display. CD Press DISPLAY in stop mode. The total number of programmed tracks appears, followed by the number of the last programmed track and the total playing time of the programme.
Using the CD display Looping part of a CD track — Loop You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. DISPLAY With the loop function (NORMAL, RHYTHM), you can repeat part of a CD track during play. This lets you manipulate recordings. You can choose from five loop lengths ranging from 0.25 (“NORMAL 1 ” or “RHYTHM 1”) to 1 second (“NORMAL 5 ” or “RHYTHM 5”). The difference between NORMAL and RHYTHM Original Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play.
Looping part of a CD track (continued) Labelling a CD –– Disc Memo Function You can label up to 20 CDs with titles of up to 12 symbols and characters. Whenever you load a labelled CD, the title (disc name) appears in the display. If you label a CD and make a CD -MD Synchro Recording on a new MD, the title is automatically recorded on the MD. 1 3 2,4 1 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears and place a CD on the disc tray.
2 7 Press EDIT and press +/– repeatedly until “Name in ?” appears. CD If you enter an incorrect character, pressCURSOR ? or / until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 4 through 6. To erase a character, press CANCEL/NO while the character is flashing. You cannot insert characters between previously inserted characters. LEVEL- SYNC DBFB DISC Name in ? 3 Press ENTER/YES. 8 The cursor flashes. CD LEVEL- SYNC DBFB DISC Press EDIT.
The MD Deck – Playback Playing the MD tracks in random order Playing the MD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can repeat a single track or all the tracks on a disc. –– Shuffle Play You can play the tracks in random order. 1 2 3 REPEAT Press REPEAT during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. MD MD 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears, then insert an MD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears, in stop mode.
Programming the MD tracks 4 Press ENTER/YES. The track is programmed. The order number of the programmed track appears, followed by the total playing time of the programme. “Step” appears, followed by the total number of programmed tracks. –– Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played.
Programming the MD tracks (continued) Additional tasks To Do this Cancel Programme Play Press MD p to stop the Programme Play, then press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear. Add a track to the programme (in stop mode) Do step 1 and 4. Erase the programme Press MD p, the Programme Play in stop mode. Using the MD display You can check the remaining time and total playing time of an MD. Tip The programme you made remains after Programme Play finishes.
Checking the remaining time of a disc Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n The total playing time and the track numbers on the MD. n The remaining recordable time on the MD (Only for a recordable MD) n Disc title on the MD** ** “No Name” appears if no disc title is stored. To label a disc, see page 37.
The MD Deck – Recording Before you start recording MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound comparable with the sound of CDs. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on the source you record, the recording method varies. Also, the way the track numbers are recorded differs depending on the source.
Recording the favorite CD tracks on an MD 3 CD 6 MD § 8 MD π LEVEL- SYNC PGM You can select your favorite CD tracks with the Programme Play feature, then record the programme on an MD using the CD Synchro Recording feature. MD indicator Press CD + or = repeatedly until the desired track number appears. CD 7 4m09s Selected track number 4 DBFB The playing time Press ENTER/YES. The track is programmed.
Recording the favorite CD tracks on an MD (continued) 8 Press MD ·∏. Recording starts from the last recorded portion of the MD. The CD player stops and the MD deck pauses automatically when the recording is completed. If there is no remaining recording time on the MD, the MD deck stops. Recording on an MD manually The system automatically locates the end of any recorded portion of an MD and starts recording from that point. MD indicator 1 MD § 4 MD π To stop recording Press MD π.
5 Start playing the source you want to record. When recording from this system’s CD player, the track numbers are automatically marked. Press r REC while recording to the mark track numbers. (see “Marking track numbers” page 33). To stop recording Press MD π. If “Level Over” appears in the level meter A high-level signal was input during recording in the tape function. When the sound distorted reduce the recording level (see page 54), then re-record.
Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data (continued) 5 1 Insert a recordable MD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the source (e.g., TUNER) you want to record. 3 Press r REC. The deck stands by for recording. 4 Start playing the source you want to record. 5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote at the point you want to start recording. Recording of the source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.
Marking track numbers When you record from this system’s CD (digital recording), the track numbers are automatically marked. In addition, you can mark track numbers: • At any point while recording. 1 Press r REC. The MD stands by for recording. 2 Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears. 3 Press EDIT then press +/– repeatedly until “LevelSync ?” appears. 4 Press ENTER/YES. • Automatically while analog recording.
Marking track numbers (continued) Marking track numbers at a specific point while recording You can mark track numbers at any time while recording, regardless of the type of sound source. Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long –– Smart space, Auto Cut The Smart Space and Auto Cut functions let you make a blank space between tracks three seconds long automatically while making a digital recording.
To stop recording MD π Press MD π. To turn off the Smart Space and Auto Cut functions 1 Press EDIT during recording pause. 2 Press +/– repeatedly until “S. Space ?” appears. 3 Press ENTER/YES. “S. Space OFF ?” appears. 4 Press ENTER/YES again. 1 5 2 3,4 1 Press r REC, recording pause. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly until “S. Space ?” appears. 3 Press ENTER/YES. “S. Space ON ?” appears. 4 Press ENTER/YES again. 5 Press MD ·∏. Recording starts.
The MD deck – Editing Before you start editing You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. By using the editing functions, you can create a new sequence to the recorded MD. Editing functions • Name – Laveling MDs Use this function to lavel discs and tracks. You can use upper case, numbers and symbols for the titles. • Erase – Erasing recordings Use this Function to erase a single track one by one or all tracks at once. • Move – Changing the order of tracks Use this Function to change the track numbering.
4 Labelling an MD –– Name Function Press CHARACTER repeatedly until the type of character you want appears. If you a labeled CD on a new MD, the title is automatically recorded on the MD (Disc Memo Copy function). You can also create titles (names) for your recorded MDs and tracks. You can use up to 1,700 characters for a disc. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: A (Upper case) n a (Lower case) n 0 (Numbers) n ! (Symbols)* n (Space) n A… * You can use the following symbols.
Labelling an MD (continued) Note • You can label a track title while playing, but you must complete labelling before the track ends. • If the MD is record protected, “MD Protected” appears in the display and the MD cannot be recorded on. Press MD § and remove the MD, slide the record protection tab to the closed position (see page 28), insert the MD and try again. To check the titles (with the remote only) Erasing recordings –– Erase Function The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily.
1 Press MD + or = repeatedly until the track number you want to erase appears. MD You can erase the entire MD (all titles and tracks) all at once. LEVEL- SYNC MD p DBFB TRACK MD To erase all tracks 7 The track number you want to erase. 2 MD 7 3 1 Press EDIT then press +/– repeatedly until “Erase ?” appears. TOC EDIT TRACK 2,3 LEVEL- SYNC DBFB Erase? 1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT then press +/– repeatedly until “All Erase ?” appears. 2 Press ENTER/YES. Press ENTER/YES.
Erasing recordings (continued) Moving recorded tracks To erase a portion of a track –– Move Function By using the Divide (see page 41), Erase, and Combine (see page 42) Functions, you can erase specific portions of a track. Eg.: Erasing a portion of track A. Track number Original tracks Portion to be erased. 1 Eg.: Moving track C to position 2. 2 A 3 B Divide track A into three parts.
4 Press +/– repeatedly until the track number you want to move the track to (new track number) appears. MD –– Divide Function LEVEL- SYNC DBFB The original The number you want track number. You can use this function to add track numbers to multiple tracks that are recorded as one track. This function also lets you mark track numbers. The total number of tracks increases by one and all the tracks following the new division are renumbered. Press ENTER/YES. Eg.: Dividing track 2 into tracks B and C.
Dividing recorded tracks (continued) 3 Combining recorded tracks Press ENTER/YES. “Rehearsal” and “Position ok ?”appear alternately and the portion to be divided is played repeatedly. • To shift the division point : While monitoring the sound, press +/– to find the division point. The point moves in increments of 1/86 second (1 frame). 4 Press ENTER/YES again when you find the point where you want to divide the track. “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the newly created track begins playing.
1 Press MD + or = repeatedly until the track number you want to be first of two to be combined appears. For example, to combine tracks 4 and 1, select track 4. 2 3 Press EDIT then press +/– repeatedly until “Combine ?” appears. TOC EDIT TRACK –– Undo Function This function lets you cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit. Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following after the edit : Press ENTER/YES.
Sound Adjustment Undoing the last edit (continued) 2 Press ENTER/YES. One of the following messages appears, depending on the last edit. Editing done: Message: Labeling a track or an MD “Name Undo ?” Erasing a single track “Erase Undo ?” Adjusting the sound You can listen to music with stronger bass or more powerful sound. DBFB Erasing all tracks on an MD Moving a tracks “Move Undo ?” Dividing a track “Divide Undo ?” Combining tracks “Combine Undo ?” 3 Press ENTER/YES again.
Other Features Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu Labelling the preset station The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the sound characteristic among 5 sound effects according to the music you are listening to. You can label each preset station with up to 10 characters (Station Name). The Station Name appears when you tune in the station. — Station Name 1 2 MUSIC MENU MD p 3 3,6 5 7 CURSOR ? 4,9 Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly.
Labelling the preset stations (continued) 4 9 Press ENTER/YES to complete the labelling procedure. Press ENTER/YES. The cursor starts flashing. To cancel labelling Press EDIT. LEVEL- SYNC DBFB PRESET 1 To check the titles Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Cursor The station name ˜ Frequency 5 Press CHARACTER repeatedly until the type of character you want appears.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Falling asleep to music (European model only) — Sleep Timer What is the Radio Data System? You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can set the timer in 10 minutes increments. Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programme signal.
Waking up to music — Wakeup Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 6). 4 Press +/– repeatedly until “DAILY TIMER” appears. 5 Press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes. 6 Set the time to start play. Press +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes. 10 CD LEVEL- SYNC DAILY DBFB ON Press +/– to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again.
To change the setting Start over from Step 1 through Step 5, then press CURSOR ? or / until the time you want to change flashes. To check the setting / To use the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “DAILY TIMER” appears. The start time, followed by the stop time, and the sound source appears, then the original display appears. To cancel the timer Timer recording radio programmes To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6).
Timer recording radio programmes (continued) 5 Press +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes. REC DBFB ON 8:00 Press +/– to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again. 6 Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 5. 7 Press +/– repeatedly until “TUNER to MD.” 8 Press ENTER/YES. The start time, followed by the stop time, preset number, and the recording source appear, then the original display appears.
Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off. • Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug.
System limitations of MDs The recording system in your MD deck has the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself, not to mechanical causes. “Disc Full” lights up before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes) When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD.
Self-diagnosis Display This system has the Self-diagnosis display function to let you know if there is a system malfunction. The display shows a code made up of three letters and a message alternately to show you the problem. To solve the problem refer to the following list. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. C11 MD Protected C11/MD Protected The MD is protected against erasure. mRemove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (page 28) C13/REC Error Recording is not possible.
Troubleshooting (continued) CD Player The CD tray does not close. •The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not eject. • The CD has tape, seals, or paste on it. The CD will not play. •Press CD § to check the CD placed. When you listening to the radio and the disc tray is open, the CD indicator is lit red, then the CD is not placed. •The CD is dirty. Clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. •The face of the CD is scratched. Exchange the CD. •The CD is inserted label side down.
A stereo FM programme is not received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so “STEREO” appears. If other problems not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the mains lead. 2 Hold down POWER, then plug the mains lead into the wall outlet again. The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again.
Troubleshooting (continued) TUNER Name Full The system has stored the maximum number of characters to be input. CD Name Full There is no more space to store track or disc titles. OVER You have reached the end of the CD while pressing the + button during pause.
Laser output Frequency response Max. 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with a 7 mm aperture. 2 Hz – 20 kHz Laser Laser output Recording time Sampling frequency Frequency response MiniDisc digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Max. 44.
H, I, J, K Index A Adjusting the sound 44 the volume 11 Aerials 4, 9 After editing 36 recording 28 AMS 11, 14 Analogue recording 28 Automatic Source Selection 12, 15, 16 Auto cut 34 Batteries 5 Before - editing 36 - recording 28 Labelling a CD 22 an MD 37 a preset station 45 Level Sync Recording 33 Loop 21 M N Normal Play 11 C O CD player 11, 18 CD-MD Synchro Recording 12, 29 Clock setting 6 Combine Function 42 Connecting.
