3-864-822-13(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DHC-MD555 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Serial No.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 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.
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ............. 4 Step 2: Setting the time ........................... 8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 10 Features of the DHC-MD555 ... 12 Basic Operations Playing a CD ........................................... 14 Recording a CD on an MD .................... 16 Playing an MD ........................................ 18 Listening to the radio ............................. 21 Recording from the radio ......................
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The supplied antennas are for indoor use. We recommend connecting a commercially available antenna to ensure stable reception. See pages 74 – 81 for connecting outdoor antennas and other optional equipment. Preparation Pull the transport cartridge straight toward you out of the MD deck.
Preparation Pull the transport cartridge straight toward you out of the MD deck. 1 Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals of the same color. R Transport cartridge L Gray* (‘) + _ p Black* (’) Tip Keep the transport cartridge for future use. When you move the system, insert the cartridge into the MD 4 slot of the MD deck in the same manner as when you purchased the system to prevent deck trouble (see page 82). Note 1 Connect the speakers.
Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) To connect the AM antenna 2 Connect the AM antenna. Jack type A 1 Insert the antenna cord into the AM antenna terminals. Structure of the supplied AM antenna Plastic stand Insert this portion. AM FM 7 COA 5Ω XIA L Jack type B Antenna The antenna is the proper shape and length for receiving AM radio waves, so do not remove or roll up the antenna. Insert this portion.
To connect the FM antenna 1 Insert the antenna cord into the FM antenna terminal. 4 Adjust the operating voltage (for models with a voltage selector). Before connecting the power cord, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel to the position of the local power line voltage. Jack type A AM FM COA75Ω XIA L 110-120V 220-240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR Jack type B Insert this portion. 5 After finishing all speaker and antenna connections, connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote R6 (size AA) batteries ] } ] } Always insert the batteries from the ’ end as shown in the illustration. Step 2: Setting the time You can set the time while the system is off. You must set the time beforehand to use the timer-recording and other timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 12-hour system is used for illustration purposes.
2 Turn MULTI JOG and set the day, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes. (For models using a 12-hour system, noon is indicated as 12:00 PM, and midnight as 12:00 AM.) Showing the time In order to conserve power, this system is set at the factory to not display the clock when the system is off (Power Saving Mode). To display the clock even when the system is off, press UPPER (or LOWER) DISPLAY while the system is off.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations 2 Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: You can preset the following number of stations: North American model: n FM n AM – North American model: 20 for FM, and 10 for AM. – European model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for LW. – Other models: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for SW.
Storing the radio station To change the preset number Start over from step 2. 5 6 Press MENU/NO, then turn MULTI JOG until “Memory?” appears. The AM/MW tuning interval is factorypreset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM/MW tuning interval, tune in any AM/MW station first, then turn off the system. While holding down the ENTER/ YES button, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
” Features of the DHC-MD555 Features of the DHC-MD555 Power Saving Mode MD 5-disc changer Direct Touch Editor 0 6 6 ·P p ·P p ) 6 6 6 CD 5-disc changer MD 5-disc changer with various recording functions You can record continuously on up to 5 MDs. In addition, the direct touch editor lets you easily select the desired MD for either playing or recording.
Easy-to-use, direct touch editor The recording, editing and other control buttons are featured in a centralized layout by type of operation, making operation simple and easy. Playing and recording 0 ·P p ·P p ) Playing mode and radio reception mode selection MD editing, etc. 6 6 6 6 6 Power Saving Mode saves power when not using the system The DHC-MD555 has a function which reduces the power consumed (e.g., used to receive remote signals or operate the clock) when the system is off.
Basic Operations 1 Playing a CD Press any CD 1 – 5 6 and place a CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. You can play up to 5 CDs in a row. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system. 1/u (power) CD p 4 CD 1 – 5 With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray. 0/) 0 6 6 ·P p ·P p ) 6 6 6 Press the same 6 again to close the tray. To load other CDs, press a different 6 and place the CD in the disc tray.
To start play from a different CD or to play only one CD, press CD 1 – 5 for the tray containing the desired disc. Play starts from the CD whose button was pressed. To Stop play Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Select a CD Change other CDs while playing a CD Do this Press p for the CD. Press ·P for the CD (or CD P on the remote). The light on the ·P button changes from green to orange. Press again to resume play.
3 Recording a CD on an MD 1/u (power) — Select Synchro Recording 8 You can make a digital recording of a CD on an MD, marking track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. In addition, you can also select the recording method to suit your purpose, see “Types of recording” on page 36. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.
2 Insert a recordable MD to MD 1. 7 Open the MD cover, slide the disc into the MD 1 slot, and then close the cover. Press ENTER/YES. The MD deck stands by for recording and the CD player is in pause for play. p 8 Inserting an MD Recording starts. The CD player and the MD deck both stop when the recording is completed. With the arrow pointing toward the deck With the label side up Press ·P for the MD (or MD P on the remote). To cancel recording Press SELECT SYNC during steps 5 to 7.
Recording a CD on an MD (continued) Playing an MD Ejecting an MD Open the MD cover, and pull the MD out from the slot. If the MD has been loaded inside the unit (i.e., the corresponding MD 1 – 5 button is lit green), press MD 6 so that the MD is returned to the slot, and then pull the MD out from the slot. Before pulling out the power cord MD recording is completed when the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is updated when you eject the MD or press 1/u (power) and turn off the system.
2 1/u (power) 3 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. 3 Press 1/ALL repeatedly to select playing of either ALL DISCS or 1DISC. MD P 4 MD =/+ · P = + · P = + ª · 0 ) MD p p : ALL DISCS : 1DISC MD D.SKIP p p VOL (+/–) 4 Press ·P for the MD (or MD · on the remote). The ·P button lights green, and play starts from the MD whose MD 1 – 5 button is lit green. Insert an MD to MD 1 – 5. Open the MD cover, slide the disc into the slot, and then close the cover.
Playing an MD (continued) To Stop play Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Select an MD Do this Press p for the MD. Press ·P for the MD (or MD P on the remote). The light on the ·P button changes from green to orange. Press again to resume play. Turn MULTI JOG clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you locate the desired track (or press MD + or = on the remote repeatedly). Keep pressing 0 or ) during play and release it at the desired point.
1/u (power) Listening to the radio STEREO/ MONO — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 10). You can also tune in the desired station manually (see “Listening to non-preset radio stations” on the next page). If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.
Listening to the radio (continued) Listening to non-preset radio stations 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then turn MULTI JOG to tune in the desired station. (Manual Tuning) • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in step 2, then turn MULTI JOG slightly and release it. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.
Recording from the radio 1 Insert a recordable MD to MD 1 – 5. Open the MD cover, slide the disc into the slot, and then close the cover. — Manual Recording You can analog record a radio program on an MD. If the power is off, first press 1/u (power) to turn on the system.
Recording from the radio (continued) 7 Press REC. The MD deck stands by for recording. 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. 4 Turn MULTI JOG to tune in the desired preset station. Or press PRESET (+/–) on the remote. Station name* 8 Press ·P for the MD (or MD P on the remote). Recording starts. To stop recording Press p for the MD.
Listening to a CD/MD Ejecting an MD Open the MD cover, and pull the MD out from the slot. If the MD has been loaded inside the unit (i.e., the corresponding MD 1 – 5 button is lit green), press MD 6 so that the MD is returned to the slot, and then pull the MD out from the slot. Before pulling out the power cord MD recording is completed when the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is updated when you eject the MD or press 1/u (power) and turn off the system.
Listening to tracks in a different order (continued) 3 Press 1/ALL repeatedly to select the desired CD or MD. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: “ALL DISCS” CD “1DISC” CD Notes • You cannot use Program Play or Repeat Play for all tracks during Shuffle Play for “ALL DISCS”. • If you press PLAY MODE to change the play mode while playing an MD, “Push STOP !” appears. To change the play mode, press p first to stop play.
MD: 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears. 3 Press CD/MD 1 – 5 (or CD/MD D.SKIP on the remote) to select the desired CD or MD. Selected MD and track numbers CD: 5 Playing time of selected track Press ENTER/YES. The track is programmed. The number of the track in the programmed sequence (the Step number) appears, followed by the last programmed track number and the total playing time of all the programmed tracks.
Listening to tracks in a different order (continued) To cancel Program Play (If listening to an MD, press p to stop playing first.) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” disappears. To cancel the programming operation Press p for the CD or MD during steps 3 to 5. To clear the last programmed track Press CLEAR in Program Play stop mode. Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program. To check the total number of the programmed tracks Press LOWER DISPLAY in stop mode.
Playing tracks repeatedly Shortening the silence while changing the discs — Repeat Play You can repeat a disc or all discs in normal play, “1DISC” Shuffle Play and Program Play. REPEAT · P MD =/+ = + · P CD =/+ = + ª · 0 ) — Quick Changer You can shorten the silence while changing the discs when continuously playing multiple discs (ALL DISCS). 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. 2 Press MENU/NO twice so that “Setup Menu” appears. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until “Q.
Using the display You can check the time remaining in a single track, or on an entire CD or MD. You can also check the disc title or a track title of a CD or MD. Use the UPPER DISPLAY button (top) and the LOWER DISPLAY button (bottom) to switch the display. Checking the remaining time / Press LOWER DISPLAY during play.
Checking a track title or a disc title Labeling a CD — Disc Memo / Press UPPER DISPLAY during play or in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n Preset Equalizer name n Clock n n Volume Track title or disc title* * The track title appears during play (only for an MD or a CD with CD text), and the disc title appears while stopped. If a CD or MD that has no title is loaded, nothing appears.
Labeling a CD (continued) 1 2 3 6 Turn MULTI JOG until the character you want appears. To enter a blank space Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Note Press CURSOR n without turning MULTI JOG. You cannot enter a space as the first character. You can input disc titles only when the CD player is in stop mode. To enter a symbol Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears. You can use the following 24 symbols. !”#$%&’() +,–.
To cancel labeling Press p for the CD during steps 4 to 8. Checking a disc title 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “Name Check?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until the CD 1 – 5 disc or the stored disc (001 to 100) you want to check appears. The disc title appears scrolling in the display. Erasing all disc titles stored in the system memory 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “All Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. “All Erase ??” appears.
Checking CD text information You can display the CD text (CD title, artist name, track titles and other information) when this information is recorded on the CD. 5 Press ENTER/YES. Up to 20 characters of the disc title appear scrolling in the display. Checking a track title / Turn MULTI JOG during play or in 0 6 1 34 4 6 ·P p ·P p stop mode until the desired track appears. The track title appears scrolling in the display.
Recording on an MD Before you start recording MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play back music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking like that on CDs. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. Also, the way the signals and track numbers are recorded differs depending on the source.
Types of recording You can choose from the following 11 types of recording in accordance with the purpose. CD Synchro Recording Tracks are recorded to the MD in the same sequence as the original CD.
” Recording a CD Other types of recording • Making the space between tracks 3 seconds long (Smart Space/Auto Cut) — page 44 You can make the blank space between tracks 3 seconds long when recording CDs or digitally recording a satellite broadcast on an MD. • Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data (Time Machine Recording) — page 45 Recording your favorite tracks — Select Synchro Recording You can record from a CD to an MD with the same number (e.g.
Recording your favorite tracks (continued) 1 Selected MD Remaining time on MD Press SELECT SYNC. “SELECT” appears, and the CD 1 – 5 buttons flash. 2 Press CD 1 – 5 to select the desired CD. Total playing time The selected CD 1 – 5 button lights green. To record an entire CD in the same sequence as the original, proceed to step 4 while “AL” is displayed. If “Step Full” appears More than 25 tracks have been programmed for the selected MD. 5 To select other tracks, repeat steps 2 to 4.
To confirm/clear the selected contents Press MD 1 – 5 after step 4. Each time the button is pressed, the programmed CD disc numbers and track numbers for the selected MD appear in order. To clear the displayed contents, press CLEAR. The displayed contents are cleared. To program additional tracks, continue from step 2. • When you record from CD 1 – 5 to MD 1 – 5, select a CD and MD with the same numbers in steps 2 and 4 of “Recording your favorite tracks”. (Step 3 is not needed.
Recording multiple CDs in succession on multiple MDs (continued) 2 4 3 “SYNC” flashes for a while, and then remains lit. The MD deck stands by for recording, and the CD player is in pause for playing. 1 4 0 6 6 2 ·P p 6 6 Confirm that “SYNC” is now lit, and then press ·P for the MD. CD playing and MD recording start. If all the tracks cannot fit on a single MD, recording switches automatically to the next MD.
Recording only the first track 3 Press ENTER/YES. “SYNC” flashes for a while, and then remains lit. The MD deck stands by for recording, and the CD player is in pause for playing. — Hit Parade 1 2 4 p 4 Confirm that “SYNC” is now lit, and then press ·P for the MD. Recording starts. The CD player and MD deck stop automatically when the recording is completed. 0 ·P p ·P p To record from 6 or more CDs Repeat steps 1 to 4 after changing the CDs.
Recording the current track — Rec It You can record a track quickly while listening to a CD. If the MD has been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks. p MD 1 – 5 0 6 3 6 ·P p ·P p ) 6 6 6 2 1 Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly so the button of the desired MD lights green. 2 Press ·P for the CD or CD 1 – 5. CD play starts. 3 Press REC IT while listening to a track you want to record. Play returns to the start of the track and recording starts.
4 Recording your favorite portions Recording starts. If the CD is in playing pause, press ·P for the CD to start playing the CD. — Manual Recording Use this method to record only certain portions of a CD, or to record tracks in the programmed order. 4 To stop recording Press p for the MD. Tip 3 Each time you press UPPER DISPLAY during recording, the recording time and remaining time of the MD appear alternately in the display.
Making the space between tracks 3 seconds long 4 Turn MULTI JOG until “S.Space On” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 5 Press ·P for the MD. — Smart Space, Auto Cut Recording starts. If there is an extended silence of less than 30 seconds, “Smart Space” appears, and the MD deck replaces the silence with a blank of about 3 seconds and continues recording.
” Recording from the Radio p MD 1 – 5 4 2 — Time Machine Recording When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the first few seconds of material are often lost due to the time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the Time Machine Recording feature constantly stores the most recent audio data in a buffer memory.
Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data (continued) Marking track numbers To stop Time Machine Recording Press p for the MD. Tip You can adjust the recording level to the desired volume after performing step 4 (see page 48). Before pulling out the power cord MD recording is completed when the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is updated when you eject the MD or press 1/u (power) and turn off the system.
6 ·P p ·P p ) To cancel the track marking 1 Press MENU/NO twice during recording pause, so that “Setup Menu” appears. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “T.Mark LSync” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until “T.Mark Off” appears, then press ENTER/YES. “L-SYNC” disappears. When “L-SYNC” is off, a track number is marked only at the start of recording. Note 6 1 4,5 1 6 6 3 6 You cannot mark track numbers automatically if the sound source to be recorded is noisy (e.g.
5 Adjusting the recording level While monitoring the sound, adjust to the optimum level while making sure that “OVER” does not appear in the display at the loudest portion. Once you have adjusted the recording level, stop playing. When recording on an MD, you can adjust the recording level to the desired volume. You can adjust the recording level not only when making an analog recording, but also when making a digital recording from a CD, etc. 7 0 Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the recording level.
3 Monaural recording Press REC MODE repeatedly until “1DISC” and “MONO” appear. Displayed during monaural recording 1 5 4 p Displayed when receiving a stereo signal 3 4 Press REC. The MD deck stands by for recording. 5 Press ·P for the MD. Recording starts. The sound source is heard as is (e.g., stereo sound when recording a stereo broadcast) from the speakers. 0 ·P p ·P p To stop recording ) Press p for the MD.
Editing an MD Before you start editing You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD by moving and erasing tracks, etc. By editing the recorded tracks, you can create original MD albums without dubbing between MDs. Before you start editing You can edit an MD only when: • The MD is not record-protected. • The MD play mode is normal play.
3 Labeling an MD Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER. The text input screen appears, and the cursor flashes. If you display the track number in step 2, play starts automatically and you can input the track title while confirming the track. — Name Function During Select Synchro Recording, if a CD has a disc title (name), the same title is assigned to the MD (Disc Memo Copy). However, you can also create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks during play or in stop mode.
Labeling an MD (continued) 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to complete the entire title. If you made a mistake Press CURSOR N or n until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6. To erase the character Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the character at the position of the cursor is erased. You cannot insert characters. 8 The disc or track has not been labeled.
Erasing the titles To erase the disc title and all track titles at once 1 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears. 2 Turn MULTI JOG until “Name ?”appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until “Nm All Ers ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. “Nm All Ers ??” appears. 4 To erase all the titles, press ENTER/YES. “Complete!!” appears, and the disc title and all track titles are erased. To erase a disc title or a track title 1 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears.
Erasing recordings (continued) 1 6 6 ·P p ·P p ) 6 6 6 4,5 3 4,6 Press ENTER/YES. “Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the selected track and title are erased. The MD deck starts playing the track following the erased track. p MD 1 – 5 0 6 To cancel the Tr Erase Function Press p for the MD. To return to the condition before erasing You can return to the original condition immediately after erasing a track (see page 61).
2 Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the button of the desired MD lights green. If the MD appears in the slot, press 6 to load the MD (to the recording/playing unit). 3 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears. 4 Turn MULTI JOG until “All Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Example: Erasing a portion of track 2. Track number Point A Point B 1 Original tracks After A-B ERASE 1 3 2 A 1 B- B- a B- b 2 A c 3 C B(a+ c) MD 1 – 5 0/) p “All Erase??” appears.
Erasing recordings (continued) 5 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired track number appears, then press ENTER/YES. “–Rehearsal–” and “Point A ok?” appear alternately while the deck plays the selected track from the beginning. 6 While monitoring the sound, turn MULTI JOG to select the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A). 9 Continue play (or press 0 or )) until the deck reaches point B, then press ENTER/YES.
Moving recorded tracks — Move Function This function lets you change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically renumbered. 4 Turn MULTI JOG until “Move ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 5 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired track number appears, then press ENTER/YES. 6 Turn MULTI JOG until the new track position appears. Example: Moving track 3 to position 2.
Dividing recorded tracks — Divide Function This function lets you mark track numbers after the recording ends. The total number of tracks increases by one and all the tracks following the divided ones are renumbered. 3 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears. 4 Turn MULTI JOG until “Divide ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 5 Turn MULTI JOG until the desired track number appears, then press ENTER/YES. “–Rehearsal–” appears and the portion to be divided is played repeatedly.
Notes Combining recorded tracks • When you divide a labeled track (see page 51), only the first of the two tracks retains the track title. Example: Track number 1 — Combine Function 2 Original Andante Adagio tracks After DIVIDE 3 4 Allegro 1 3 4 2 Andante Adagio Allegro 5 This function lets you put several tracks or several independently recorded portions into a single track. The total number of tracks decrease accordingly and all the tracks following the combined ones are renumbered.
Combining recorded tracks (continued) 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. 2 Press MD D.SKIP on the remote repeatedly until the button of the desired MD lights green. 7 Press ENTER/YES. “Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the combined tracks start playing. To cancel the Combine Function If the MD appears in the slot, press 6 to load the MD (to the recording/playing unit). 3 4 5 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu” appears.
Undoing the last edit 3 Press ENTER/YES. One of the following messages appears, depending on the last edit. — Undo Function You can 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: Editing done: Message: Labeling an MD or a track Copying a disc “Name Undo?” title or a track title • • • • Do another edit. Press REC. Press REC IT.
Adjusting the Sound Getting a more powerful sound Selecting a sound effect — Preset Equalizer You can listen to music with stronger bass tones or more powerful sound. The Preset Equalizer lets you select the sound characteristics from among 10 sound effects according to the type of music and the listening environment. DBFB UPPER DISPLAY GROOVE LOWER DISPLAY Reinforcing the bass / Press DBFB*. “DBFB” appears in the display, and the bass is reinforced.
Timer To change the spectrum analyzer display Press UPPER DISPLAY and LOWER DISPLAY on the system at the same time. (You cannot use the remote.) Each time you press the buttons, the display changes as follows: Spectrum analyzer with peak hold Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can have the system turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep to music. You can preset the time to turn off in 10 minute intervals. ı ı SLEEP Spectrum analyzer / Press SLEEP.
Waking up to music 2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 4 Turn MULTI JOG until “DAILY SET ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock first (see page 8). 3 9 TIMER SELECT CURSOR N The hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to start playing. Turn MULTI JOG to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes.
7 Turn MULTI JOG until the sound source you want appears. The indications change as follows: ˜ n TUNER ˜ MD PLAY* ˜ MD 1 – 5 PLAY ˜ CD PLAY* ˜ CD 1 – 5 PLAY n TAPE PLAY** * The selected MD or CD (MD whose MD 1 – 5 button or CD whose CD 1 – 5 button is lit green) starts playing. ** Select “TAPE PLAY” to use an optional component connected to the TAPE jacks as the sound source. 8 Press ENTER/YES. “DAILY TIMER” appears in the display.
Timer-recording radio programs This system has five recording timers, and you can set all five timers at the same time. You can also timer-record up to 5 MDs, letting you timer-record a 2-hour program. Make sure you have preset the radio station (see page 10) and set the clock beforehand (see page 8). 3 17 TIMER SELECT 0 6 6 1 ·P p ·P p 1 6 6 6 4,6,8,10, 11,14,16 Insert recordable MDs. You can record on any of the MDs in MD 1 – 5. Insert multiple MDs to record for long times.
If you select “ONCE” or “WEEKLY”, the day indication starts flashing. If you select “DAILY”, the hour indication starts flashing. 9 Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired day. If you select “DAILY” in step 7, proceed to step 11. 12 Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 11. 13 Turn MULTI JOG to select the recording destination. As you turn MULTI JOG, the display changes as follows: MD 1 ˜ MD 2 ˜ MD 3 ˜ MD 4 ˜ Press ENTER/YES.
Timer-recording radio programs (continued) To change the setting Start over from step 1. If you made a mistake, press CURSOR N and return to the point you want to change during steps 9 to 15, then change the setting. To activate/cancel the timer 1 Press TIMER SELECT, then turn MULTI JOG until “REC SELECT ?” appears and press ENTER/YES. 2 Turn MULTI JOG to select ON (set) or OFF (cancel), then select the timer number with CURSOR N or n and press ENTER/YES.
Other Features Labeling the preset stations — Station Name You can assign a name of up to 10 characters (Station Name) to a preset station. The Station Name appears when you tune in the preset station. 4,5 UPPER DISPLAY 7 CURSOR N 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. 3 Turn MULTI JOG until the preset number of the station you want to label appears. 4 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER. The text input screen appears, and the cursor flashes.
Labeling the preset stations (continued) To cancel labeling 7 To check the Station Name of the current station Press CURSOR n to enter the character. The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character. Cursor Press MENU/NO. Press UPPER DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n Preset Equalizer name n Clock Station name N Volume N To erase the name Start over from step 1, then press CLEAR repeatedly after step 4 to erase the name.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers a convenient RDS feature, locating a station by program type (PTY). RDS is available only on FM stations*. Note “No PTY Data” appears when the received station does not broadcast the program type.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) 6 Press ENTER/YES. The system starts searching for the preset RDS stations. When the tuner receives a program, the preset station number flashes. 7 Press ENTER/YES when the tuner receives the desired program. To select another station from the desired program type In step 7, turn MULTI JOG again and press ENTER/YES. To cancel PTY Search Press MENU/NO. The system tunes in the station you were listening to before.
S. Classical Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. Other Music Music, such as rhythm and blues, and reggae. Weather Weather information. Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc. Children (’s programs) Programs for the young. Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them. Religion Programs of religious content. Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum. Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music.
Using Optional Equipment List of compatible components This section describes components that can be connected to the system; these components are listed below. Be sure to confirm the jacks and the FUNCTION. For details on the connections and operation, refer to the descriptions on the following pages. Also refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
” MD WALKMAN 0 Connecting an MD WALKMAN 6 You can connect a Sony portable MiniDisc recorder/player “MD WALKMAN” to the system using the supplied MD WALKMAN LINK cable. To use an MD WALKMAN, refer to the operating instructions for the MD WALKMAN. 6 ) 6 6 6 MD WALKMAN LINK jack To 2 (headphone) jack MD WALKMAN Note Never connect any components other than those listed below to the MD WALKMAN LINK jack. Doing so could result in malfunction.
Connecting an MD WALKMAN (continued) 6 7 Use the remote for the MD WALKMAN to set the volume to the highest setting. Recording from an MD WALKMAN 1 p MULTI JOG 4 Disconnect the remote for the MD WALKMAN and connect the MD WALKMAN to the system. Connect the end with the loop to the MD WALKMAN. 6 6 0 6 MD WALKMAN LINK cable Notes • Do not place the MD WALKMAN on top of the system. The sound may drop out or noise may occur. Doing so could also result in malfunction.
5 Press ( on the MD WALKMAN. Copying track titles The MD WALKMAN starts playing and the system starts recording simultaneously to the MD. When recording is complete, press p for the MD on the system first, then press p on the MD WALKMAN to stop recording. When you record from a portable MiniDisc player, you can copy the title of the current track. To stop recording Press p for the MD on the system first, then press p on the MD WALKMAN.
” Other A/V Components Connecting a tape deck, VCR, etc. To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Analog sound from the connected component is recorded as an analog signal on the MD. Refer to the operating instructions of each component. Connecting the optional TC-PX100 tape deck CD Synchro Recording and Timer Recording are possible when the TAPE CONTROL jacks are connected. Refer to the operating instructions included with the TC-PX100 tape deck for details.
Connecting a TV, VCR, DVD player, etc. Connect the component to the DVD/VIDEO IN jacks on the system. Listening to the sound of connected A/V components A ·P p ·P p B 0 DVD/VIDEO DVD/VIDEO IN jacks jacks IN 6 6 ) 6 6 6 TV, VCR, DVD player, etc. 2 * DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, the Dolby Digital and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ENTER/YES 1 Prepare the connected analog component. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TAPE” or “VIDEO”.
Furthermore, to change back to “VIDEO” when changing the connected component from the DVD player to a VCR or other such component, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD”, then press MENU/NO and press ENTER/YES. Failure to change the FUNCTION setting before using the VCR or other such component may result in malfunction. Recording the sound of connected A/V components 5 MD 1 – 5 1 4 3 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly until “1DISC” appears. The MD whose MD 1 – 5 button is lit green is recorded.
” FM/AM Antenna Connecting commercially available antennas AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A You can connect commercially available antennas to improve the reception. Insulated wire (not supplied) FM antenna Connect the commercially available FM outdoor antenna.
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 AC power source (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 (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Notes on MDs • Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close the shutter immediately if the shutter opens. • If you try to force the shutter open, the disc may be damaged. If the shutter opens, close it immediately without touching the disc inside. • Affix the label supplied with the disc only to the specified label indentation. Do not affix the label around the shutter or in other locations. Note that the shape of the indentation depends on the disc.
System limitations of MDs (continued) The sound may drop-out while searching the edited tracks Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during searching because high-speed playback takes time to search for the position on the disc when the tracks are scattered on the disc.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system, check it according to the procedure described below. A 3-digit code and a message are flashing alternately in the display Yes Refer to the Selfdiagnosis display function (page 93) No A message appears in the display Yes Refer to Display messages (page 94) Additional Information No Refer to the tables below and check the system again. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • The speaker cords are not connected properly (+/–). • The vinyl portion of the speaker cords is inserted into the SPEAKER terminals. m Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 5). The speaker placement (left/right) is reversed. m Place the speakers properly (see page 5). The heights and distances of the left and right speakers differ greatly.
Symptom Cause and countermeasure The remote does not function. The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor. m Point the remote at the system’s sensor. The remote’s batteries have run down. m Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). The system is near an inverter type fluorescent light. m Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. CD Symptom Cause and countermeasure The disc tray does not close. The disc is not placed in the center of the tray.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure The sound skips. The disc you tried to play is a non-standard size or shape, or uses a non-standard recording method. m Replace the disc. The system is subject to vibration. m Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). m Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands.
Symptom Cause and countermeasure Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. Part of the antenna is folded, tied or rolled up. m The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully (see pages 6 and 7). Part of the antenna is tied together with the speaker cord. m Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. The supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. m Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure The sound skips. The system is subject to vibration. m Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). m Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip. The inside of the system and the disc are different temperatures.
Symptom Cause and countermeasure The sound from an MD you recorded is too low (or too high). The recording level is set too low (or too high). m Readjust the recording level (see page 48). You cannot edit. The MD is not loaded (to the recording/playing unit). m Press 6 to load the MD you want to edit. Optional components Symptom Cause and countermeasure There is no sound. The system is not set properly. m Refer to General item “There is no sound.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause and countermeasure The volume from the MD WALKMAN is low. The input level of the selected function is low. m Adjust the input level (see page 77). The sound from the MD WALKMAN drops out/is distorted, or noise occurs. The MD WALKMAN is not set correctly, or is positioned incorrectly. m Set the Mega Bass function, AVLS function and volume of the MD WALKMAN (see page 75).
Self-diagnosis display function (If a 3-digit code and a message appear alternately) This system has a Self-diagnosis display function that alternately displays a 3-digit code and a message to inform you when it is not operating properly. Check the display, then perform the measures in the table below to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist even after two or three times, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Display messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. If a 3-digit code and a message appear alternately, the Selfdiagnosis display function is working. See the previous page. MD Message Cause and countermeasure Auto Cut Silence continued for 30 seconds or more during digital recording, so the Auto Cut function activated to replace the silence with a blank of about 3 seconds and pause the recording.
Message Cause and countermeasure MD PULL DISC There is already an MD loaded in the MD recording/playing unit, but there are 5 MDs in the slots so the loaded MD cannot be removed. m Remove an MD from a slot. MD RE-INSERT! The transport cartridge is still inserted. m Turn off the system and wait for the mechanism to come to a complete stop, then remove the cartridge. The MD was inserted in the slot in the wrong direction.
Display messages (continued) Message Cause and countermeasure Smart Space Silence continued for 3 or more but less than 30 seconds during digital recording, so the Smart Space function activated to replace the silence with a blank of about 3 seconds. m If you do not want to shorten the space between tracks, turn off the Smart Space function (see page 44). Text Protect There is information in the CD text that cannot be recorded on an MD.
Specifications Main Unit (HCD-MD555) Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Specifications (continued) Tuner section Speaker (SS-MD555) FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10.
Index A Adjusting the operating voltage 7 the recording level 48 the sound 62 the volume 15, 20, 22 All Erase Function 54 Analog recording 35 Antennas 6, 81 Audio cords 78 Auto Cut 44 Automatic Source Selection 15, 20, 22 Automatic tuning 22, 24 B Batteries 8 Before editing 50 recording 35 C D Daily Timer 64 DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) 62 Disc Memo 31 Disc Memo Copy 17, 31, 39, 51 Display 30 Divide Function 58 M Erase Function 53 Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase) 55 a single track (Tr Erase) 53
Index (continued) R Radio stations presetting 10 tuning in 21 RDS (Radio Data System) 71 Recording a CD 16, 37 a radio program 23 from an MD WALKMAN 76 from A/V components 80 level synchro recording 46 manual recording 23, 43 monaural recording 49 on an MD 16, 23, 35 timer recording 66 types 36 with prestored data 45 Rec It 42 Repeat Play 29 Resetting the system 92 T Time Machine Recording 45 Timer falling asleep to music (Sleep Timer) 63 timer recording 66 waking up to music (Daily Timer) 64 TOC 18, 25, 3
