User manual SONY VAIO VGN-NS220J/L

[. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. [. . . ] Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function. 3 Set the time. Press / on the remote repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER on the remote. Use the same procedure to set the minutes. The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Insert only the stripped portion of the cord. Solid (Red/) Left speaker Solid (Black/) Right speaker Selecting a music source Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION repeatedly). To select Press 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. CD Tuner Tape Component* (connected using an audio cord) CD on the remote. FUNCTION repeatedly until "AUDIO IN" appears. Listening to the radio 1 Select "FM" or "AM. " Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode. Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" appears. * If the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to avoid distorted sound from the speakers. 3 Tune in the desired station. Press +/­ on the remote (or TUNING + or ­ on the unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears on the display. Tip To stop automatic scanning, press (stop) . Wall socket Other Operations Creating your own CD program (Program Play) Use buttons on the remote to create your own program. Troubleshooting Recording onto a tape Use a TYPE I (normal) tape only. You can record just the portions you like from a sound source, including connected audio components. Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording. Messages COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally. FULL : You tried to program more than 15 tracks (steps). For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Discs that this system CANNOT play · CD-ROM · CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession · CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not ended by "closing the session" · CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CDRW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device · CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly · Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 (MP3) files · Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, square, star) · Some discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached to them · Some rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal · Some discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched Severe hum or noise. Using the Timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. · Move the system away from sources of noise. · Connect the system to a different wall socket. · Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power cord. Sleep Timer: The remote does not function. · Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit, and position the unit away from fluorescent lights. · Point the remote at the system's sensor. · Move the remote closer to the system. Specifications Main unit AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (The United States model only) With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 100 ­ 20, 000 Hz; rated 4 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number. Use buttons on the remote to preset stations. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM. " You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set. If you select "AUTO, " the system automatically turns off after the current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes. If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set time, the system turns off after the tape deck stops. CD/MP3 player The sound skips, or the disc will not play. · Wipe the disc clean, and replace it. · Move the system to a location away from vibration (for example, on top of a stable stand). [. . . ] To cancel a timer, repeat the same procedure as above until "OFF" appears, and then press ENTER . To change the setting, start over from step1. Tip The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually. Tape deck The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or dropout. · Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See "Precautions" for details. On placement · Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. [. . . ]