User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS290Y

[. . . ] And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. [. . . ] When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode. Tips · The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power failure occurs. · To improve broadcast reception, reorient or move the supplied antenna near a window or outdoors. 14GB Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to non-preset radio station -- Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". Listening to a preset station -- Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 13). 2 Press m or M (or TUNING ­ or + on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Tuner Tips 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press . or > (or PRESET ­ or + on the remote) repeatedly to select the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency · To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas. · When an FM stereo program has static noise, press STEREO/MONO on the remote repeatedly until "MONO" appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. · Press and hold m or M (or TUNING ­ or + on the remote). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). · To record from the radio, see "Recording to a tape" on page 18 or "Timer-recording radio programs" on page 19. 15GB Tape Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (MHC-RG33/RG22, European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press Z. 3 Insert a tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. 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 display and location of stations by program type. · When you use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording and Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. · You cannot activate the Daily Timer and Timerrecording at the same time. 5 Repeat step 4 to set the time to stop recording. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e. g. , "TUNER FM 5"), then the original display appears. 19GB Sound Adjustment Using the sub woofer (VAIO VGN-CS290Y only) To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF (or ON/OFF on the remote). Sound effect options You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press ON/OFF on the sub woofer. "SURR" appears if you select an effect with surround effects. MUSIC EQ Effect The indicator lights up while the sub woofer turns on. Press the button again to turn off the sub woofer. Tip ROCK POP MOVIE EQ Effect Standard music sources You can use VOLUME (VOL ­ or + on the remote) to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked to the front speakers. MOVIE Soundtracks and special listening situations Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. GAME EQ Effect GAME PlayStation 1, 2 and other video game music sources "GROOVE" appears in the display and the volume switches to power mode. Press the button again to cancel GROOVE. Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND on the remote. Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ (or EQ ­ or + on the remote*) repeatedly to select the preset you desire. "SURR" appears in the display. Press the button again to cancel SURROUND. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart "Sound effect options". * You can select all of the effects in order. 20GB Display Turning off the display -- Power Saving Mode Even if the system is off, the system consumes power to display the clock and to stay responsive to commands from the remote. Power saving mode reduces the amount of power consumed during standby. In this mode, the clock is not displayed. Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. To cancel the Power Saving Mode Using the CD display Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the current CD t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status Checking the total playing time Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode. Sound Adjustment/Display Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode) * The clock is displayed only if you set the clock. Tip Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: During normal play mode: The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode. Total number of tracks and total playing time t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status During Program Play mode when there is a program: The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total number of programed tracks (for five seconds) t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status 21GB Other Features Enhancing video game sound -- Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see "Hooking up video game machine" on page 24). Press GAME. Tips Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP on the remote. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90 MIN t 80 MIN t 70 MIN t . . . t 10 MIN t OFF * The system turns off when the current CD or tape finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes). · In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. [. . . ] · The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Notes on CDs · Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. · Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources. Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drive's characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back. On placement · Do not place the system in an inclined position. · Do not place the system in locations where it is: -- Extremely hot or cold -- Dusty or dirty -- Very humid -- Subject to vibrations -- Subject to direct sunlight. Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Additional Information To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. [. . . ]