User manual SONY VAIO VGN-FZ455E/B DATASHEET

[. . . ] 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. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 5 6 2 DOLBY NR 4 To Press nN to start playing the source to be recorded. Press x. REC PAUSE/START. Stop recording Pause recording Tips · If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE A/B to select deck B after step 1. Press nN to start playback of the reverse side, then press x where you want to start recording. TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up (see page 16). · When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that "DOLBY NR" appears after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3 (MHC-BX9/DX9 only). · When recording from a CD, you can press . or > to select tracks during recording pause mode (after pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 3 and before pressing REC PAUSE/START in step 5). x 3, 5 1 1 2 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press one of the function buttons you want to record from (e. g. , CD). When you want to record from TAPE A, press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected. 3 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. The REC PAUSE/START button flashes. 23 Recording a CD by specifying track order -- Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. DOLBY NR 1 2 3 4 Place a CD and insert a recordable tape into deck B Press CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" scrolls and "PGM" appears in the display. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume. 27 Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. , Press b/B (or MENU +/­ on the remote) to select the preset you want. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart "Music menu options". To select USER FILE Press v. Selecting the effect from music menu ?/1 (Power) b/B Function indicator To cancel the effect Press V (or ON/OFF on the remote) repeatedly so that "EFFECT OFF" appears in the display. Music menu options "SURROUND" appears if you select an effect with surround effects. Effect For ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL ACTION DRAMA SF GAME USER FILE v/V Standard music sources Soundtracks and special listening situations (see page 30) Note During EFFECT OFF or SPECTRUM OFF mode, the function indicator will automatically turn off. Tip hH S s l L Place your finger in the concave and move in the direction you want (v/V/b/B) as shown below. j J M s H S v < ON/OFF b V B , m MENU +/­ 28 Changing the spectrum analyzer display You can enjoy changing the display while listening to the music. ?/1 (Power) Function indicator Selecting the surround effect You can enjoy the surround effect. ?/1 (Power) SURROUND , Press SURROUND. SPECTRUM Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON ( SURROUND ) Y SURROUND OFF , Press SPECTRUM. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t SPECTRUM 1 x SPECTRUM 2 x SPECTRUM 3 x IMAGE PATTERN x SPECTRUM OFF* Note When you choose other sound effects, the surround effect will be canceled. * The display slightly dims. Note During EFFECT OFF or SPECTRUM OFF mode, the function indicator will automatically turn off. 29 Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. ?/1 (Power) 3 Press ENTER. This setting is automatically stored as USER FILE. Tip If you want to select the previously adjusted equalizer settings (USER FILE), press v (when using the remote, press MENU +/­ repeatedly until USER FILE is selected). b/B 1 1 2 v/V 3 Press EQ EDIT. Press b/B to select the frequencies, then press v/V to adjust the level. Frequency band Frequency level 30 Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For European model only) 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. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type. RDS is available only on FM stations. * Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to 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 type 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. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: t Station name* x Frequency x Program type* x Clock display x Effect status * If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name and program type may not appear in the display. Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The unit tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner's preset memory. ?/1 (Power) Receiving RDS broadcasts , Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display. 1 3, 5 2, 4 continued 31 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture, language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences VARIED Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy listening (middle of the road music) LIGHT M Classical music, such as instrumental, vocal, and choral works CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc. OTHER M Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and tradings, etc. [. . . ] Clean them (see "Cleaning the tape heads" on page 42). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. ·The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 42). If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 2 3 4 Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time. [. . . ]