User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS310J/P

[. . . ] Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U. S. A. ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [. . . ] Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" appears. REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD. REPEAT 1: For a single track only. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" or "REPEAT 1" disappears. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles or artist names. Note The play mode cannot be changed while playing a disc. To change the play mode, press x first to stop play. DISPLAY The CD Player ?/1 N X x , Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal play or in stop mode, the display changes as follows: During normal play t Elapsed playing time of the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Remaining time of the CD* r Track title of the current track** r Clock display (for eight seconds) r BASS level (for three seconds) r TREBLE level (for three seconds) continued 13 Using the CD display (continued) In stop mode During Program Play with a program t Last track number and total playing time of the program r Total number of programed tracks (for eight seconds) r Disc title and artist name** r Clock display (for eight seconds) r BASS level (for three seconds) r TREBLE level (for three seconds) During other times t Total number of tracks and total playing time r Disc title and artist name** r Clock display (for eight seconds) r BASS level (for three seconds) r TREBLE level (for three seconds) * "--m--s" appears during Program Play. ** · Only for CD TEXT discs (certain characters cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD TEXT information may not appear. · If the CD contains 21 or more tracks, CD TEXT information will not appear in the display for each track after the 21st. · After the title or name has scrolled across the display, the original display returns. 14 Other Features Adjusting the sound Not only can you adjust the bass and treble, you can turn on the DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) function to produce more powerful sound and enhanced bass. Adjusting the treble , Press TREBLE +/­ repeatedly. You can adjust the treble in 9 steps (from MIN to MAX). Tip ?/1 You can enjoy the original sound by turning off the DBFB and setting BASS and TREBLE to 0. The CD Player/Other Features Other Features N X x BASS +/­ m M . > TREBLE +/­ DBFB Reinforcing the bass sound , Press DBFB. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DBFB ON Y DBFB OFF "DBFB" appears in the display, when the DBFB is on. Adjusting the bass , Press BASS +/­ repeatedly. You can adjust the bass in 9 steps (from MIN to MAX). 15 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can preset the time to turn off in 10 minutes increments. What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. Be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks. To listen to the VCR after connecting it, press FUNCTION until "VIDEO" appears. Connecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting a commercially available optical cable. To the digital input connector on the MD deck Other Features/Connecting optional components Connecting optional components To the audio output jacks on the VCR Tip If you cannot select "VIDEO" by pressing FUNCTION, turn off the system, and then press ?/1 while pressing down FUNCTION. The function will be switched from "MD" to "VIDEO". To go back to "MD", repeat this procedure. Connecting an MD deck for analog recording You can connect an MD deck to the system with commercially available audio cords. Be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks. To listen to the MD deck after connecting it, press FUNCTION until "MD" appears. To the audio input jacks on the MD deck continued To the audio output jacks on the MD deck 19 Connecting optional A/V components (continued) Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. Listening to the sound of connected components ?/1 (power) 2 Z Z c 7 lj s JL c 7 PHONES jack lj s JL 1 2 Prepare the audio components. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "MD" or "VIDEO" appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t TUNER t MD (or VIDEO) CD T To switch between the "MD" or "VIDEO" display 1 Turn off the system. 2 Press ?/1 while pressing down FUNCTION. To go back to the previous display, repeat this procedure. 20 Recording to connected components For the operations of the connected components, refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve reception. FM antenna Connect a commercially available FM external antenna, or you can use a TV antenna instead. Jack type A 2 Z c 7 75 FM XIAL A CO IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) Connecting optional components lj s JL AM U 4 Jack type B 1 2 3 4 Prepare the recording component for recording. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" or "TUNER" appears. [. . . ] The sound from the connected component is distorted. · If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to "MD" (see "To switch between the "MD" or "VIDEO" display" on page 20). Additional Information Tuner There is severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes). · Set the proper band and frequency (see page 7). · Connect the antenna properly (see page 5). [. . . ]