3-862-981-62(1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-20 PMC-107 1998 by Sony Corporation
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. 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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Table of contents Basic Operations Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player 12 Using the display 13 Locating a specific track 14 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 15 Creating your own program (Program Play) The Radio 17 Presetting radio stations 18 Playing preset radio stations Setting Up 23 Hooking up the system 25 Selecting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) Additional Information 26 Precautions 28 Troubleshootin
Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 1,2 For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. 1 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up 2 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 3 Close the lid of the CD compartment. Press ^ (direct power-on). Display The player plays all the tracks once.
Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE ^ Basic Operations VOLUME +, – p + = Tip Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^ . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) stopplayback p pauseplayback ^ (P on the remote) Press the button again to resume play after pause.
Listening to the radio 2 1 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. 1 PRESET BAND 2 PRESET Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down TUNING/TIME SET + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. TUNING/TIME SET The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
Use these buttons for additional operations PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press BAND. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
Playing a tape 2 1 For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. 1 2 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing you Press ( . Display The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.
Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, – Basic Operations p6 P ,) 0 Tip Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press ( . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +,– (VOL +, – on the remote) stopplayback p6 f ast-forward or rewind the tape ) pauseplayback P Press the button again to resume play after pause.
Recording on a tape 3 1 For hookup instructions, see pages 23 - 24. 1 With the side you want to Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank record on facing you tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only. 2 Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press p on the CD section. PRESET 10 BAND BasicOperations PRESET To record from the radio, press BAND and tune in the station you want (see page 6).
3 Press r to start recording. (( is depressed automatically.) POWER PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations p6 P Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 25) will not affect the recording level. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you've pressed r in step 3, press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST ISS repeatedly until the noise is at a minimum.
The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the total track numbers and playing time Check the display in stop mode. If the CD has more than 10 tracks, “OVER 10” appears in the display. Total playing time Total track numbers Music calendar Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY while playing a CD. The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.
Locating a specific track Number buttons = The CD Player You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. , + Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF REP” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p .
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Number buttons You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see page 15). MODE p ( LOOP Tip Press and hold LOOP on the remote during play to repeat a selected part of a CD. When you release LOOP, the player returns to normal play. 1 Press p . “Cd” appears in the display. 2 3 Press MODE (PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS on the player) until the repeat mode you want appears in the display.
Creating your own program (Program Play) MODE The CD Player Number buttons You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. p ( On the player 1 Press p . 2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST ISS until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press = or + and then press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. 4 Press ^ . Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you turn off the power or open the CD compartment.
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) To cancel Program Play Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY on the player. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order. To change the current program Press p once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure.
The Radio Presetting radio stations BAND DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY PRESET +, – You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band. The Radio 1 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display. 2 Hold down BAND for about 2 seconds until “AUTO” appears in the display. 3 Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band.
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or the PRESET +/– to tune in your favorite stations. Number buttons BAND On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station. 18 TheRadio 1 2 Press BAND to select the band. Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.
The Timer Setting the clock DISPLAY ENTER MEMPRY “AM 12:00” indication flashes in the display until you set the clock. TUNING/ TIME SET +, – CLOCK The Timer Tip The time display system: 12-hour system Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 23 24). 1 Press CLOCK for 2 seconds until the hour digit flashes. 2 Press TUNING/TIME SET + or – until you set the current hour. Then press DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY. The minute digits flash.
Waking up to music DISPLAY ENTER MEMORY STANDBY WAKE UP TUNING/ TIME SET +, – You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (“Setting the clock” on page 19). Before you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY. 1 2 Prepare the music source you want to play. To play Do this the radio Tune in a station. a CD Insert a CD. Press WAKE UP.
Note The timer mode is canceled: – when you press ( button of the tape player while music plays in the timer mode. – when you select “TAPE” using FUNCTION. Press TUNING/TIME SET + or – to set the volume, then DISPLAY•ENTER MEMORY. 7 Press STANDBY. The t indication lights up and the power goes off. At the preset time, the power will go on, and the music will play. Then the power will go off at the preset time, and the player will enter the standby mode.
Falling asleep to music SLEEP You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Tips • When you are playing radio or CD, make sure that ( of the tape player is not depressed. • You can fall asleep and wake up to different music. Set the waking up timer first (see page 20), turn on the power, and then set the sleeping timer. However, you cannot store different radio stations.
Setting Up Hooking up the AM loop aerial system 2 AM aerial terminal FM aerial Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. Right speaker Speaker terminals Left speaker 3 Note Connect the supplied speakers to this player. If you connect any other speakers or equipment, a malfunction may occur. Setting Up 1 To a wall outlet Speaker cord 1 Hooking up the speakers 1 Twist the speaker cable coating and strip it from the end of the cable.
Hooking up the system (continued) 2 Hooking up the aerials AM loop aerial (supplied)* FM aerial** FM AM *Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception. **Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible. Setting up the AM loop aerial 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet. 4 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
Selecting the audio emphasis SOUND MEGA BASS (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Setting Up Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want.
Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components.
Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. Notes on cassettes • Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. Side A • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Troubleshooting Remedy The power is not on. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. There is no audio. • Make sure that the speakers are connected correctly. • Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display. • Adjust the volume. • Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. Noise is heard. • Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. n Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
Tape Player Timer Remote Symptom Remedy The tape does not move when you press an operation button. • Close the tape compartment securely. The r button does not function/ The tape does not play. • Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place. • Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display. The tape does not erase completely. • Clean the erasing head (see page 30). The tape does not record. • Make sure the tape is inserted properly. • Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in place.
Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 4.2 W per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation. CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.
Index A L S Audio emphasis 25 Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 LOOP 14 Selecting audio emphasis 25 tracks 5 Setting the clock 19 Setting up 23 SOUND 25 B Batteries for remote 24 M, N, O MEGA BASS 25 C CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 30 lens 30 tape heads and tape path 30 Connecting AC power cord 24 Creating your own program 15 D, E, F, G Demagnetizing the tape heads 30 Display 12 H Hooking up 23 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7 Sony Corporation Printed in China P, Q T
