3-810-527-12(1) Compact Disc Deck Receiver Operating Instructions f HCD-461 © 1996 by Sony Corporation 1
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION Owner's Record The model and serial number is located at the rear. Record this serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. HCD-461 Serial No. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Precautions This unit is a compact disc deck receiver which consists of an amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and 5-compact disc player. Before operating this unit, please check the following. On safety • Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Table of Contents Introduction Precautions .................................................................................. 3 Note on the transit key ............................................................ 3 Getting Started Remote control ............................................................................. 4 Hooking up the system .............................................................. 5 Using Your Stereo Adjusting the audio .............................................................
Hooking Up the System This section describes the antenna and speaker connections. It also shows how to make connections with other audio equipment. • Connect the AC power cord last. Make sure the power is off. • Cord plugs and jacks are color coded. Red plugs and jacks are for the right channel (R) and white ones are for the left channel (L). • There are also red and white jacks for the FRONT, REAR, CENTER, and SUPER WOOFER. • The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks.
Hooking Up the System 2 AM loop antenna (supplied) For better AM reception To attach to a wall Extend a 6 to 15-meter insulated wire out of door(s). 300 300 FM FM 75 75 AM AM It is also necessary to connect the supplied AM loop antenna.
Adjusting the Audio The following operations apply only to reproduced sound. Volume Adjustment B TONE/LEVEL TONE/LEVEL indicators C To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME control clockwise. To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise. Adjusting the Bass and the Treble Sound C HEADPHONES A C B Before adjusting the tone level, press TONE/LEVEL so that the TONE indicator lights. BASS/REAR – A B + Press BASS/REAR + to enhance the BASS sound. Press BASS/REAR – to attenuate the BASS sound.
Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound This section describes selecting a speaker configuration, adjusting the speaker volume, and setting the delay time of the rear speakers so you can enjoy Dolby surround sound. WIDE mode Select this mode if you use a medium to big center speaker.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume 4 For maximum enjoyment of surround sound when playing any program source, adjust the front, rear, and center (if connected) speakers to the same volume level. The adjustment must be done with a test tone in the DOLBY SURROUND mode, but once the level is adjusted it can be used for all surround modes. You can adjust the volume level from your listening position by using the remote. Press T.TONE to set to on.
Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers Selecting a Program Source SYSTEM POWER n ON 1 The delay time is the time between the surround sound from the front and rear speakers. The delay time can be set for either 15 ms, 20 ms, or 30 ms. The delay time can be set in each surround mode (DOLBY, HALL, SIMULATED). (see page 11.) SYSTEM POWER n ON 1 2 1 Select the program source. The corresponding function name appears on the display.
Listening with the Surround Effect SYSTEM POWER n ON 3 4 * You can select the appropriate surround mode from among the following modes: DOLBY** (Dolby Surround): Expands sound to create theater-like sound effects. HALL (Hall surround): Provides reverberation effects similar to those produced in a concert hall. SIMULATED (Simulated surround): Provides a simulated surround sound for non-Dolby sources. 1 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Receiving Broadcasts This section describes various ways to tune in AM and FM broadcasts. Before tuning, be sure to connect the supplied AM and FM antennas. SYSTEM POWER n ON 3 1 2 3 Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +. For a lower frequency – + For a higher frequency • Tuning in automatically Keep pressing DUAL MODE TUNING – or + for about 1 second. When a station is received, the automatic tuning stops. To stop automatic tuning Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +.
Storing Station Frequencies into Memory Up to 10 stations can be stored in any order for each memory page (A, B, C), so you can store up to 30 stations. SYSTEM POWER n ON 2 TUNER 4 While "MEMORY" is displayed, press the desired number. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 The memorized pages and numbers are displayed as: A – 1, B – 1, C – 1. You can store a station only while "MEMORY" appears on the display If "MEMORY" goes off, press MEMORY again.
Receiving Broadcasts Scanning the Stored Station SYSTEM POWER n ON 3 1, 3 Press MEMORY SCAN again as soon as the station you desire is tuned in. MEMORY SCAN 2 If a stored station cannot be tuned in by scanning A stored station with a weak signal may be skipped. Tune in the station manually. 1 Press MEMORY SCAN. MEMORY SCAN 2 Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +. DUAL MODE TUNING – + The stored stations are scanned in the following order: A – 2 ..... A – 0 ( C–0 9 ( B – 1 .....
Playing Back Tapes (on either Deck A or B) This section describes basic playback from either deck A or B. SYSTEM POWER n ON 1 0 ) 3 3 Press DOLBY NR to select the DOLBY NR setting. DOLBY NR Ø ON ø OFF P 4 Press · to start playback. · 42 1 2 p When the tape ends, playback stops automatically. 4 Press TAPE. VIDEO 1/MD VIDEO 2 TAPE CD TUNER PHONO "TAPE" appears on the display.
Recording on Tapes (Deck B) This section describes how to record with deck B. SYSTEM POWER n ON 4 3 3 Press r to enter recording pause mode. The r and P indicators light. REC ® 4 5 1 2 5 Play the program source to be recorded. Press · or P to start recording. The recording pause mode will be canceled and the recording starts. The P indicator goes off.
Dubbing Tapes (from Deck A to B) This section describes recording from deck A to B. SYSTEM POWER n ON 3 2 Press P to start dubbing. The recording pause mode will be canceled and dubbing starts. The P indicator goes off. PAUSE P To stop dubbing, press p on deck A or B. 1 1 1 3 Press § to open the cassette compartments, insert the tapes with the sides to be played or recorded facing you and close the cassette compartments.
Playing the Discs – Continuous Play This section describes continuous play with the CD section. You can choose to play just one, or up to five discs. Before playing a disc, turn on the SYSTEM POWER and set the function selector to the CD mode. SYSTEM POWER n ON 4 4 CD Press DISC SELECT or · to start playback. DISC SELECT 1 3 2 4 The ( indicator lights up. P p ALL DISCS 1 2 3 4 MIN 3 1, 2 2 Track number being played 1 Press § to open the disc table.
Each time you press TIME during playback, the display changes as follows: a) ALL DISCS 1 2 3 / 4 5 MIN 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 SEC . TIME TIME . b) TIME ALL DISCS 1 2 3 4 5 MIN 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 SEC Information Display > When the disc tray is closed by pressing §, the total number of selections and the total playing time of the disc to be played are displayed for a few seconds.
Playing the Discs – Continuous Play Locating a Particular Point in a Track Locating a point in sequence (Manual Search) You can locate a particular point during playback by monitoring the sound at high speed. To go back at high speed Keep 0 pressed. To go ahead at high speed Keep ) pressed. Release the button when you reach the desired point.
Playing in a Random Order – Shuffle Play You can have the tracks (up to 99) played in a random order. The unit will play all the discs or just the ones you desire. SYSTEM POWER n ON 3 4 DISC SELECT 1 – 5 Press SHUFFLE to select the ALL DISCS or 1 DISC mode. ALL DISCS: Tracks from all discs are played in a random order. 1 DISC: Tracks from the current disc are played in a random order.
Playing in a Desired Order – Program Play You can make a program by designating up to 32 steps in the order you want them to be played. The unit will play the disc according to your program. This function is very convenient when recording a cassette tape. 3-B2) SYSTEM POWER n ON 4 3-A To program discs to play in the order you want. Press DISC SELECT 1 – 5 in the order you want to program.
Designating the Total Playing Time – Time Edit 4 Press · to start playback. With time edit, you can easily record from CD. Just designate the length of your tape, and time edit automatically programs the tracks that will fit onto each side. · 3 SYSTEM POWER n ON · The ( indicator lights up. Skipping to the next track programed Press ± during playback. Going back to the beginning of the track being played Press ≠ during playback. To stop program play Press p.
Designating the Total Playing Time – Time Edit 3 Designate the length of your tape. After 2 seconds the time for one side is displayed • To set the minute ≠ ± Note Playback can be performed when "EDIT" is displayed. Each time ≠/± is pressed, the time changes as follows: .. .. . Press ≠ Press ± C-90 (45.00 min.) ———— – – – – ———— C-46 (23.00 min.) C-74 (37.00 min.) — C-60 (30.00 min.) — C-54 (27.00 min.) ( 9 1 2 3 4 EDIT A 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 16 .
Playing Repeatedly – Repeat Play Repeat play allows you to repeat tracks in any play mode. You can repeat all discs, only specified discs, one track, or programmed or reshuffled tracks. Maintenance Cleaning the Heads and Tape Path Clean after every 10 hours of operation and before recording for optimum record/playback quality. 1 Press §. 2 Slightly moisten the tip of a cotton swab with cleaning fluid or alcohol. 3 Wipe heads, pinch rollers and capstans.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 70 -20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with less than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Troubleshooting Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Tuner Operation STEREO indicator blinks. • A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received. n Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna. Severe hum or noise. • The signal strength is too weak. n Adjust the antenna, connect an external antenna or connect the ground wire.
Troubleshooting Super Woofer Operation Vibration can be heard from furniture, walls, or glasses in the room. • These vibration sounds are produced when the super woofer transmits vibration to these objects. n Reduce the volume level or move the vibrating objects away from the super woofer. SUPER WOOFER can not be turned ON. • SUPER WOOFER automatically turned OFF when the function is set to PHONO. General The unit will not turn on.
