4-233-692-12(1) Compact Disc Recorder 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. Serial No. RCD-W1 ©2001 Sony Corporation 01COV_RCD-W1.p65 1 Actual page number: 00.12.
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.
On cleaning Precautions • Fingerprints or dust on the disc may cause poor sound reproduction or sound dropout. On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase the risk of eye hazard. • Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Contents Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 5 Hooking Up the System ........................ 5 This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs ................................................ 6 Basic Operations Playing a CD ......................................... 7 Using the display ................................... 8 Locating a Specific Track .................... 10 Locating a Particular Point in a Track ......................................
Getting Started Unpacking Hooking Up the System Overview • Audio connecting cord (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2). Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. This section describes how to hook up the CD recorder to an amplifier.
Hookups This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs Connecting the recorder to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/ OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the colorcoded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (R) to red and white (L) to white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.
Basic Operations Playing a CD In this manual, the CD player section is just called DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RW recording section is called DECK B. POWER Do the following: Stop playback Press x. Pause playing Press X. Press the button again or press H to resume playing. Select a track Press AMS* > (or press > on the remote ). Go to the beginning of the current track or the preceding track Press AMS . (or press . on the remote).
Using the display When you check the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc while the recorder is stopped, the information appears as follows: DECK A Checking the information of the disc Each time you press the TIME button while the recorder is playing, the front panel display for any deck that has a disc inside shows information as follows: DECK A The track number and playing time are displayed.
For details on finalizing, refer to page 20, and page 21 for unfinalizing. Checking the remaining recordable time Tip When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR for operations on DECK B. The total track number and total playing time are displayed Whenever you change the operation status of the recorder, the display automatically changes to reflect that status.
Locating a Specific Track To locate Do the following: Stop playback Press x. You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using the AMS . and > (Automatic Music Sensor) on the deck, . and > buttons on the remote, or number buttons on the remote. The next or succeeding tracks During playback, press AMS* > (or press > on the remote repeatedly) until you find the track. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B.
Locating a Particular Point in a Track When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B. You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode. Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B. Basic Operations You can also use the m and M buttons to locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause. Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play) AMS .
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the recorder “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B. Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can specify the playback order of the tracks on a disc to create your own programs containing up to 20 tracks. Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on DECK B.
To erase the last programmed track Press CLEAR on the remote. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track is erased. The program remains even after Program Play ends. When you press H, you can play the same program again. Notes • “Full” appears on the front panel display when you program over 20 tracks. Erase the unnecessary tracks to enter other tracks. • The program is erased when you press POWER to turn off.
Playing Both Deck Simultaneously (Dual Play) If you have 2 amplifiers in different locations in your house, you can connect the recorder to each amplifier and play two discs simultaneously on both DECK A and DECK B. Tip As well as the analog connections illustrated in the left column, you can also enjoy the Dual Play function when you connect the recorder to amplifiers using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT connections of the recorder.
Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc (Synchro-Recording) Before recording, see “Notes” on page 17. After recording, you must finalize the disc. Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be played on any other machine. See “Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW discs” on page 20. Recording on CDR You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, making track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. “TOC” starts to flash.
Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed (High Speed Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, faster than normal Synchro-Recording, making track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. Before recording, see “Notes” on page 17. After recording, you must finalize the disc. Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be played on any other machine. See “Finalizing CD-R and CD-RW discs” on page 20. “TOC” starts to flash.
Notes Recording on CDR • You cannot record over existing material. The recorder automatically starts recording from the end of the existing material. • Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the CD-R or CD-RW is longer than the playing time of the CD, especially if you want to record all the tracks on the CD. • You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording. • If the play mode is set to Repeat Play, it automatically switches to normal play in step 4.
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually You can start recording from the end of the existing material. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR for operations on DECK B. To perform Synchro-Recording, see “Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc” on page 15 or “Recording a CD to CD-R or CDRW disc at High Speed” on page 16. 5 Adjust the recording level (ANALOG IN only), if necessary. For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 19. 6 Press H. 7 Start playing the sound source you want to record.
Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only) You can adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust the recording level so that the “OVER” indicator on the level is not normally appears. Recording on CDR The “OVER” indicator If rec level is too loud, “OVER” appears in the front panel. When the SRC indicator lights up The SRC (Sample Rate Converter) indicator lights up Sample Rate Converter is in use.
Finalizing a CD-R or CDRW disc Finalizing completes the recording of a disc. It enables you to play the disc on other players. (The player must be CD-RW compatible. ) When a recording is finished, a CD-R or CDRW disc must be finalized. Once that is done, a CD-R disc may not be changed or added to. CD-RW discs are locked once they are finalized, and must be unfinalized to permit additional recording or erasure. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR for operations on DECK B.
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A CD-RW disc is both recordable and rewritable. However, the process of rewriting or erasing is different from of cassette tapes. A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or erase single tracks, you must first unfinalize the disc. When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR for operations on DECK B. “UNFINALIZE” indicator is flashing. Unfinalizing starts.
Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc You can erase one track on a CD-RW at a time. This process starts with the last track on the disc. Please note that before erasing a track, you must unfinalize the disc. If the disc is not unfinalized, follow the instructions of “Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc” (page 21). Notes • The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel display if the disc you put in the DECK B has not been finalized. Check the indicator each time before erasing the last track of a disc.
Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc • The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel display if the disc you put in the DECK B has not been finalized. Check the indicator each time before erasing the last track of a disc. • Once entire disc erasing process starts, you cannot stop the erasing in the middle of the process. • Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from the power source in the middle of the erasing process.
Additional Information Error Messages The following table explains the error messages that appear in the display. Message Explanation CHECK DISC • A record-related button has been pressed when a finalized disc is in the DECK B. • A record-related button has been pressed when a standard CD is in the DECK B. DATA DISC A non-audio CD-ROM or a CDVideo disc has been placed in the machine. DISC ERROR • An unfinalized disc has been placed in the DECK A. • A DVD disc has been placed in the unit.
Troubleshooting The sound has a lot of static. If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. DECK A (the CD player section) • • • • • Insert a disc. Place the disc properly. Clean the disc. Place the disc with the label side up. Moisture condensation has formed inside the recorder. Take the disc out and leave the recorder turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Specifications DECK A (the CD player section) System Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Compact disc and digital audio system 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB) More than 100 dB More than 93 dB DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW recording section) System Playable discs Recordable discs Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Compact disc digital audio system CD, CD-R, CD-RW CD-R, CD-RW (for music use) 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.
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