3-862-115-11(1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-222V 1998 by Sony Corporation
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This player can play the following discs: • VIDEO CD Disc logo: Contents: Audio & video signals • Audio CD Disc logo: Contents: Audio signals only There are 2 types of CDs in size — 12 cm and 8 cm.
Table of contents Basic Operations Basic Operations 4 Playing an audio CD 6 Playing a VIDEO CD 8 Listening to the radio 10 Playing a tape 12 Recording on a tape The CD Player (Audio CD) 14 Using the display 15 Locating a specific track 16 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 17 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 18 Creating your own program (Program Play) 20 Playing a multiplex CD The CD Player (VIDEO CD) 21 Using the TV screen 22 Locating a specific track or scene 23 Playing a VIDEO
Basic Operations Playing an audio CD 3 1,2 For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. 1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up 2 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 ^ p 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE PREV = NEXT + Tip Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^ . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Basic Operations VOLUME +, – , To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +, – stop playback p pause playback ^ Press the button again to resume play after pause.
Playing a VIDEO CD 4 1 2,3 For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. 1 2 Set the COLOR SYSTEM at the rear to “NTSC” or “PAL” according to the color system of your TV. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment and place the VIDEO CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up 3 6 Basic Operations Close the lid of the CD compartment.
4 Press ^ (direct power-on). Display Use these buttons for additional operations POWER ^ p 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations The player starts playing the VIDEO CD. VOLUME +, – PREV = NEXT + Tips • Next time you want to play a VIDEO CD, just press ^ . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the VIDEO CD. • NTSC system countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the U.S.A., etc. PAL system countries: China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.
Listening to the radio 2 1 For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. 1 2 Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Display Hold down TUNING + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. Indicates an FM stereo broadcast 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 and change the frequency step by step.
Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, – Basic Operations Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST 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 28 - 30. 1 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (high position) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing you 2 Press ( . The player turns on (direct power-on) and starts playing.
Use these buttons for additional operations POWER p6 ,) P VOLUME +, – 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 +, – stop playback p6 fast-forward or rewind the tape ) pause playback P Press the button again to resume play after pause.
Recording on a tape 3 1 For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. 1 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) and TYPE II (high position) tapes only. With the side you want to record on facing you 2 Select the program source you want to record. To record from the CD player, insert a CD (see page 4) and press p. To record from the radio, press BAND and tune in the station you want (see page 8).
3 Use these buttons for additional operations POWER Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 31) will not affect the recording level. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed r in step 3, move the AM loop aerial connected to the player as far away as possible. • To erase a recording, proceed as follows: 1 Disconnect the microphone if connected to the MIX MIC jack. 2 Turn on the power. 3 Press FUNCTION on the remote until “TAPE” appears in the display. 4 Press r .
The CD Player (Audio CD) Using the display DISPLAY ENTER/MEM You can check information about the audio CD using the display. Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY•ENTER/MEM in stop mode. If the CD has more than 12 tracks, “OVER 12” appears in the display. Total playing time Total track number Music calendar Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY•ENTER/MEM while playing a CD. The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.
Locating a specific track Number buttons PREV = NEXT + Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing p . Tip When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Example: To play track number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) Number buttons You can play tracks in an audio CD repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 17 – 19). MODE SELECT ( p 1 Press p . “CD” appears in the display. 2 3 Press MODE (PLAY MODE•MONO/ST on the player) until the repeat mode you want appears in the display.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) MODE SELECT ( p On the player 1 Press p . 2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the display. 3 Press ^ . 1 The CD Player (Audio CD) You can play tracks in an audio CD in random order. Press p . “CD” appears in the display. 2 3 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display. Press SELECT ( to start shuffle play. To cancel Shuffle Play Press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display.
Creating your own program (Program Play) Number buttons You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on an audio CD. MODE SELECT ( p On the player 1 Press p . 2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press the PREV = or NEXT + then press DISPLAY• ENTER/MEM for the tracks you want to program in the order you want. 4 Press ^ . 1 Press p . “CD” appears in the display. 2 3 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.
To cancel Program Play Press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press DISPLAY•ENTER/MEM 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.
Playing a multiplex CD On multiplex CDs, different sounds are recorded for the left and right channels. You can select either the left or the right channel and hear the sound of the selected channel. In this case, the stereo effect will be lost. ST/L/R Tip You can do the same operation using a VIDEO CD. Press ST/L/R while playing a multiplex CD.
The CD Player (VIDEO CD) Using the TV screen You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the VIDEO CD on the TV screen. Notes • While playing an audio CD, the OSD mode cannot be displayed on the TV screen. • When you record the playback picture of this player on another VCR, etc., be sure to select “OSD OFF”. Otherwise, the display information will also be recorded on the VCR.
Locating a specific track or scene While playing a VIDEO CD, you can quickly locate any track or specific point in a track by observing the TV screen. Number buttons PREV = NEXT + Tip When you locate a track or scene numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Example: To play track (or scene) number 23, press >10 first, then 2 and 3.
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Using the PBC functions , you can play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Version 2.0) (simple interactive software, software with search functions, etc.) Number buttons NEXT + RETURN SELECT ( PBC ON/OFF Tip If you want to perform normal operations with a PBC VIDEO CD, select “PBC OFF.” Note You cannot turn PBC ON/OFF after playback starts. Select “PBC ON” or “PBC OFF” before you press SELECT ( . 1 2 Insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. 3 Press SELECT ( .
The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 24 radio stations, 12 for each band in any order. Number buttons TUNE +, – BAND On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Set the frequency to the station you want. 3 Hold down DISPLAY•ENTER/ MEM for 2 seconds. “PRESET” and a preset number flash. 4 Decide on a preset number for the station (1 to 12) by pressing PRESET + or –. 5 Press DISPLAY• ENTER/MEM.
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or PRESET +/– on the player to tune in to your favorite stations. Number buttons On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station. 1 2 The Radio BAND Press BAND to select the band. Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station. To tune in a preset station over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
The Tape Player Recording through a microphone/Using as a PA system POWER ^ VOLUME +, – r You can record sound using a microphone (not supplied) or use the player as a public address system. Tip You can mix audio/ VIDEO CD or radio sounds and record them by adding your voice or other audio through the microphone. (See “Singing along the KARAOKE” on page 27.) Notes • Acoustic feedback (howling) tend to occur when you use a microphone with echo function.
The KARAOKE Singing along the KARAOKE ST/L/R ^ VOLUME +, – r You can sing along the KARAOKE by using a microphone (not supplied) and a KARAOKE multiplex audio/VIDEO CD. MIC VOL MIX MIC 1 Plug the microphone into the MIX MIC jack and turn on the microphone if it has a power switch. 2 Insert a KARAOKE multiplex audio/ VIDEO CD. 3 Press ^ . The KARAOKE Notes • Acoustic feedback (howling) tend to occur when you use a microphone with echo function.
Setting Up Hooking up the system AM loop aerial 5 TV 2 AM aerial terminal Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. FM aerial to the video input jack 1 Speaker terminals Video cord Right speaker Left speaker Speaker cord 3 To a wall outlet Note Connect the supplied speakers to this player. If you connect any other speakers or equipment, a malfunction may occur. 28 Setting Up 1 Hooking up the speakers 1 Twist the speaker cable coating and strip it from the end of the cable.
2 Hooking up the aerials AM loop aerial (supplied)* FM aerial** Setting up the AM loop aerial Setting Up *Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception. **Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible. 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet. The POWER/STANDBY indicator lights up to indicate when the player is connected to the power source. The indicator lights regardless of whether the power is on or off.
Hooking up the system (continued) 5 Connecting the TV To use the VIDEO CD, connect the TV equipped with the video input jack in the following way: 1 Connect the supplied video cord to the VIDEO OUT jack of the player and the video input jack of the TV. 2 Turn on the TV and set the input mode selector on the TV to the proper position. 6 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
Selecting the audio emphasis MEGA BASS (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) SOUND You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. 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. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
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.
Symptom Remedy The power is not on. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. • Set the MAIN POWER switch on the side of the player to ON. 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. “no disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. • Insert the CD with the label surface up. The CD does not play.
CD Player (VIDEO CD) Radio Tape Player Symptom Remedy Picture is distorted • When you pause or use search, picture is distorted. This is not a malfunction. • The CD is defective. Replace the CD. • The CD is dirty. Clean the CD. • The color system you have selected for this player is not the same as the one the CD is recorded with. Picture is blurred or becomes monochrome. • Check the setting of the COLOR SYSTEM selector. The audio is weak or has poor quality. • Move the player away from the TV.
Troubleshooting (continued) Remedy The remote does not function. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player. • Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player. • Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Move closer to the player when using the remote.
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 CD player section General System Compact disc digital audio/video system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Glossary PBC Playback Playback using the menus* recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy simple interactive operations using the PBC Playback. Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menus* recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive software, software with search functions, and so on. When you insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on this player, “PBC” appears on the display.
Index A K R Audio emphasis 31 KARAOKE 27 Radio stations playing 25 presetting 24 Recording on a tape 12 Repeat Play 16 B L Batteries for remote 30 Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific track 15, 22 C CD player 14 Cleaning cabinet 37 lens 37 tape heads and tape path 37 Creating your own program 18 D, E, F, G Demagnetizing the tape heads 37 Display 14 H Hooking up power cord 29 speakers 28 I, J Improving broadcast reception 9 40 Sony Corporation Additional Information S M, N, O MEGA BAS
