User manual SONY HCD-EP707

[. . . ] 4-239-805-12 (2) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. _______________ CMT-EP707 © 2002 Sony Corporation 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. [. . . ] · You can tune in the radio program directly from other source by pressing TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) (Automatic Source Selection). Listening to a preset station -- Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 10). Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote). 2 Press PRESET (PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or ­ repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. The preset number appears in the display for a few seconds. 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 convenient RDS features like station name and program type display. RDS is available only on FM stations. * Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. continued 11GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, "RDS" appears in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: Station name t Frequency t RDS TEXT t Program type* (for five seconds) t Clock display (for five seconds) t Station name t . . . * The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews, games and comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M, OLDIES, FOLK M , DOCUMENT, TEST ALARM and NONE (any programs not defined above). 12GB Tape Loading a tape 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. 2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you want to play/record facing up. Finding the beginning of a track (AMS*) During playback, turn . /> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press . The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning of the next or current track, and play will start automatically. The search direction, ">> + 1" (forward) or "<< ­ 1" (back) appears in the display. * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Note Insert with the side you want to play/ record facing up. Tape Tape Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) tape. The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: ­ When the unrecorded space between tracks is less than 4 seconds long. ­ When the system is placed near a television. 1 Load a recorded tape. 3 Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to play one side, h to play both sides, or j* to play both sides repeatedly. * The tape automatically stops after playing back five times. 4 Press nN. Press nN again to play the reverse side. To Do this Stop play Pause Press x. Press again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind With the tape stopped, turn m/M clockwise or counterclockwise (or press m or M on the remote). Remove the cassette Press Z PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE. 13GB Recording to a tape -- CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a CD or radio (or connected components). You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Load a blank tape. Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) or MD to select the desired source to record. Tune in the radio station (or load another audio source) you want to record. Recording from the radio (or a connected component) manually 1 2 3 4 Load the CD you want to record. Press z REC PAUSE/START. When you want to record on the reverse side, press nN. 5 6 Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to record on one side, h to record on both sides. Press z REC PAUSE/START again, and then start playing the desired source. To stop recording Press x. Tips · When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the top side. If you start from the bottom side, recording stops at the end of the bottom side. · For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. Note To erase a recording, remove all the CDs, press CD, and then press z REC PAUSE/START twice. 14GB Recording a CD by specifying track order -- Program Edit 4 Set the time to stop the recording following the procedure in step 3. 5 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or ­ on the remote repeatedly until "RECORD" appears, then press ENTER. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Program CD tracks following steps 1 to 6 in "Programing the CD tracks" on page 9. 6 Insert a recordable tape with the side you want to record on facing up. 7 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or ­ on the remote repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station, then press ENTER. 3 Press z REC PAUSE/START. The tape deck stands by to record. [. . . ] · The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror. Notes on CDs · Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. · Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources. · Discs with non-standard shapes (e. g. , heart, square, star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to do so may damage the system. [. . . ]