User manual SONY MHC-EC50

[. . . ] 2-639-174-12(1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions GB 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. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Basic Operations Adjusting the sound To adjust the volume Press VOLUME +/­ on the remote (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) . Notes on playing multisession discs · If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another session is encountered. · A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. WARNING Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. [. . . ] 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" appears while the player is stopped. take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break off the cassette's overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated. Break off the cassette tab 1 Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder with the side you want to record facing up. If the STANDBY indicator flashes 3 Press DISC SKIP to select a disc. 4 Press / (or on the unit) 2 Prepare the recording source. Select the desired source to record. Place the disc you want to record and press DISC SKIP to select a disc. When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select " , " and then press +/­ repeatedly to select the desired folder. To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of "Creating your own CD program. " repeatedly until the desired track number appears. When programing MP3 files, press +/­ repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select the desired file. Selected track or file number Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following item. · If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage?After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. General There is no sound. · Are the + and ­ speaker cords short-circuited?· Are you using only the supplied speakers?· Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of the system? About a tape longer than 90 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Cleaning the tape heads Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette. 3 Start recording. 5 Press ENTER to add the track or file to the program. Press (record) , and then start playing the desired recording source. If there is noise while recording from the tuner, reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise. While recording, you cannot listen to other sources. To stop recording, press . Tip We recommend that you press first, and then press to avoid noise being recorded when you stop recording. 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional tracks or files, up to a total of 15 tracks or files. (or CD/ on the unit). Sound comes from one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced. · Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. · Connect only the supplied speakers. 7 To play your program of tracks or files, press The program remains available until you open the disc tray. To play it again, select the CD function, and press (or CD on the unit). To cancel Program Play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" disappears while the player is stopped. [. . . ] · If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. 6 Press ENTER . 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other stations. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To improve tuner reception Speaker Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. [. . . ]