User manual SONY MHC-R500

[. . . ] Here are just a few: ·DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) system that boosts low frequency range audio provide deep, powerful bass sound · A preset feature, that lets you store and recall up to 40 (30 for Latin-American and Australian models) of your favorite radio stations · An amplifier that lets you adjust the audio quality to fit a variety of music types and environments · A timer that lets you set the CD player, tape player or radio to turn on and off whenever you want · A dual tape deck that lets you record from the radio, CD player or from the other tape deck and relay play from both decks · A CD player that lets you play up to three CDs in a row and seamlessly advance (or reverse) through all the tracks on all the discs on the CD tray · A music clip feature, that lets you create groups of favorite tracks from your CDs · A remote that lets you control your system from your seat Do not, under any circumstances, place the CD player/Tape deck on top of the Amplifier/Tuner. Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. This caution label is located inside the unit. 2 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Setting Up Connecting the Stereo 4 Inserting the Batteries 6 Setting the Clock 6 Chapter 2: the CD Player Playing CDs (normal play) 7 Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 8 Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 9 Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 9 Grouping Tracks (music clip) 10 Chapter 3: the Radio Listening to the Radio 11 Presetting Radio Stations 12 Playing Preset Radio Stations 12 Chapter 4: the Tape Player Playing a Tape 13 Recording a CD 14 Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit) 14 Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit) 15 Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) 16 Recording From the Radio 17 Recording From Another Tape (dubbing) 17 Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Sound 19 Selecting the Audio Emphasis 19 Adjusting the Audio Emphasis 20 Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) 20 Chapter 6: Additional Features Falling Asleep to Music 22 Waking Up to Music 22 Timer-Recording Radio Programs 23 Microphone Mixing 24 Karaoke: Singing Along 24 Connecting Optional Equipment 24 For Your Information Precautions 26 Troubleshooting Guide 26 Maintenance 27 Specifications 27 Index to Parts and Controls 28 Index 30 3 Chapter 1: Setting Up Connecting the Stereo Inserting the Batteries Setting the Clock Connecting the Stereo Use the illustrations below to connect your stereo. [. . . ] See "Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play)". To activate DOLBY NR Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) You can adjust the total recording time to the tape length while making a program. SYSTEM POWER m ON 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program the remaining tracks you want to record on side A in the order you want them to be recorded. 7 Press P on the remote to pause recording at the end of side A. The total playing time "0. 00" is displayed. 8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program the remaining tracks you want to record on side B in the order you want them to be recorded. 9 Press § EJECT and insert a blank tape 5 3 § ªP p 1 4 p into deck B with the side you want to record on facing forward. Recording starts from the front side of the tape, unless you change the playing direction before recording. Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed. 2 · ª ª · p p 0 ) 0 ) 10 Select dual or single-sided recording. To record Press DIRECTION MODE to select p r § P § 11 12 9 10 One side of the tape Both sides* * A ß or RELAY DOLBY NR When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that "DOLBY NR B" appears in the display after step 8. ( 9 0 Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side. Be sure to start from the front side. p 11 Press CD SYNCHRO. p P p P ( = 0 + ) ) 7 Deck B stands by for recording. 12 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause. After about 10 seconds, the CD starts playing. To stop recording Press p on the tape player or the CD player. To check the order Press CHECK repeatedly. Each time you press CHECK, the number of the programmed tracks appear in the display. To cancel program edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" disappears from the display. To activate DOLBY NR ( =/+ 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display. 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE/EX-CHANGE and place a CD. Make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "TAPE" appears in the display. 3 Select dual or single-sided recording. To record Press DIRECTION MODE to select One side of the tape Both sides* * A ß or RELAY Recording always stops at the end of the reverse side. Be sure to start from the front side. 4 Press r REC. Deck B stands by for recording. 5 Press P PAUSE to release recording pause. Recording starts. 6 Press · or ª on deck A to start playback. To stop recording Press p on deck A and B. Notes ·When dubbing tapes originally recorded with Dolby NR B, the dubbed tape is automatically recorded with Dolby NR B. ·When you want to record a tape recorded without Dolby NR B onto another tape using Dolby NR B, press DOLBY NR so that "DOLBY NR B" appears in the display before recording. 18 Chapter 4: the Tape Player Chapter 5: Adjusting the Sound To fully enjoy the sound coming from your stereo system, make the following audio adjustments. See the following sections for additional sound adjustments. SYSTEM POWER m ON Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Sound Selecting the Audio Emphasis Adjusting the Audio Emphasis Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file) Selecting The Audio Emphasis Your stereo system is provided with 20 different preset effects (music menu) created from different graphic equalizer and surround effect settings. With the press of a single button, you can choose between a variety of effects according to musical genre or use. The personal file function (see page 20) lets you store your own effects. SURROUND SYSTEM POWER m ON DBFB PHONES VOLUME DISPLAY 1 3 2 EFFECT ON/OFF GROOVE To adjust the volume Turn VOLUME on the unit or press VOL (+/­) on the remote. To reinforce the bass Press DBFB* to choose either DBFB DBFB . The display changes as follows: display off n DBFB n n DBFB 1 Press one of the MENU buttons. or See the chart "Music menu Options" on the following page. [. . . ] To demagnetize the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual magnetism will have built up on the heads to begin to cause loss of high frequencies and hiss. At this time, demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer. To clean the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. [. . . ]