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  • Sony PMC-DR50 | Users Guide - Page 1
    3-867-748-71 (1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-DR50 ©2000 Sony Corporation
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    to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION The use are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION You can use
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    music Setting Up 31 Hooking up the system 36 Connecting optional components 39 Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA BASS) Additional Information 40 Precautions 42 Troubleshooting 45 Maintenance 46 Specifications 47 Index Introduction 3
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    Basic Operations Playing a CD 2 1 For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. 1 Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE (direct power-on) and place the CD on the CD tray. With the label side up 2 Press u.
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    Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations POWER u ., > Z CD OPEN/CLOSE x VOLUME -, + Tip Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press u. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. To adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go
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    Listening to the radio 12 For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. 1 Press BAND until the band you Display want appears in the display (direct power-on). 2 Hold down TUNE TIME SET + or - (
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    Use these buttons for additional operations POWER PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS Basic Operations VOLUME -, + Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS (MODE on the remote) until "MONO" appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to
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    Playing a tape 3 1, 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to With the side you want open the tape compartment and to play facing up insert a recorded
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    Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operations Z PUSH COUNTER RESET OPEN/CLOSE DIR MODE m, M x n POWER VOLUME -, + Tips • Press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to "000". • Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press N or n. The player turns on automatically and starts
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    Recording on a tape 3 331 For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35. To record on a MiniDisc or DAT recorder, connect the component (see page 36). 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to With the side
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    Basic Operations 3 Start recording. To record the whole CD Press CD DUBBING. When is displayed: If the the tape is reversed with the recording of the track unfinished, the player will record the track again from its beginning on the reverse side. To record the radio (You can also record the
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    Recording on a tape (continued) Use these buttons for additional operations x DIR MODE z/X PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS n, N POWER Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (page 39) will not affect the recording level. • When or is displayed, recording will be made on both sides of the tape
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    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. DISPLAY The CD Player Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Total track number Total playing time Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY while playing a CD. To
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    Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Number buttons ., > Note You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing x on the
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    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 16 - 18). PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS ., > x u The CD Player On the remote • Use MODE to select "REP 1", "REP ALL", "REP" "SHUF" or "REP" "PGM". • When you've selected "REP
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    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS x u On the remote 1 Press x on the CD section. 2 Use MODE to select "SHUF". 3 Press N on the CD section. 1 Press x on the CD section. "CD" appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS
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    The CD Player Creating your own program (Program Play) PLAY MODE MONO/ST ISS ENTER MEM While listening to the CD, you can select the track you want and arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. ., > x u On the remote 1 Press x on the CD section. 2 Press MODE to select "PGM". 3
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    Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Tips • If the program play is finished, the program is saved. You can play the same program again by pressing u. • If you open the CD tray, the program is erased. • You can record your own program. 1 After you have created the program, insert a
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    The Radio The Radio Presetting radio stations BAND TUNE TIME SET -, + You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band in any order. ENTER MEM PRESET -, + On the remote 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press TUNE + or - to set
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    Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or PRESET +, - on the player to tune in your favorite stations. PRESET -, + BAND On the remote 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number button to display the preset number of the station
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    The Tape Player The Tape Player Finding the beginning of a track The player detects a blank between the tracks, and locates the beginning of the next/following track. m, M Notes • To find the beginning of a track correctly, a blank of approx. 4 seconds between tracks is necessary. • If a soft
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    The Timer Setting the clock "- -:- -" indication appears in the display until you set the clock. TUNE TIME SET -, + ENTER MEM SUMMER TIME CLOCK Tip The time display system of this player is the 12-hour system. Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 31 35). 1 Press and hold CLOCK until
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    The Timer To change the display to the daylight saving time (summer time) indication Press and hold SUMMER TIME for 2 seconds. "SUMMER ON" appears in the display for a few seconds. To cancel the summer time indication Press and hold SUMMER TIME again. "SUMMER OFF" appears in the display for a few
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    Waking up to music You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 22). TUNE TIME SET -, + ENTER MEM STANDBY TIMER SNOOZE Before you begin, make sure the (clock) indication is not lit in the display. If it is lit,
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    The Timer 4 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go on. 1 Press TUNE TIME SET + or - to set the hour and press ENTER MEM. 2 Press TUNE TIME SET + or - to set the minutes, and press ENTER MEM. 5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go off. (Do as
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    Waking up to music (continued) Note To activate the snooze function, make sure that 6 or more minutes are left before the preset time for the music to go off. To stop play Turn off the power. To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE. "SNOOZE" appears in the display and the power goes off. The
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    The Timer Timer-recording radio programs You can set timer to record the radio at a certain time. You can also record the sound of the component connected to the LINE IN jack, using the timer. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 22). TUNE TIME SET -, + ENTER MEM DIR
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    Timer-recording radio programs (continued) 5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want to start recording. 1 Press TUNE TIME SET + or - to set the hour and press ENTER MEM. 2 Press TUNE TIME SET + or - to set the minutes, and press ENTER MEM. 6 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you
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    Note During timer-recording, the SNOOZE function does not work. To check/change the recording timer settings Press TIMER, then ENTER MEM. Each time you press ENTER MEM, a stored setting is displayed in the set order. To change the setting, display the setting you want to change and re-enter it. To
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    Falling asleep to music SLEEP You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Tips • The display window dims while the sleeping timer is on. • You can combine the waking up timer with the sleeping
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    Setting Up Setting Up Hooking up the system According to the illustrations, connect the cords firmly. Wrong connections cause mal- functions. Connect the AC power cord last. 2 AM loop antenna 2 FM lead antenna 1 Power cord Right speaker Notes • Be sure to turn off the power of the player
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    Hooking up the system (continued) 2 Connect the audio connecting cord (supplied) to the SIGNAL OUT jacks of the player and the SIGNAL IN jacks of the right speaker. Connect the white plugs to the L (left) jacks and the red plugs to the R (right) jacks. 3 Connect the speaker cord of the left speaker
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    Setting Up Note Keep the AM loop antenna away as far as possible from the player. If you do not, noise may be heard. 2 Hooking up the antenna AM loop antenna* (supplied) FM antenna** (supplied) * Reorient the antenna to improve broadcast reception. ** Keep the antenna as horizontal as possible.
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    Hooking up the system (continued) 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord of the right speaker to the mains. to a wall outlet 4 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Replacing batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for
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    To improve the FM reception Connect the FM outdoor antenna (not supplied). If you use a distributor, you can also use the TV antenna. Earth FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) To dim the back light of the display Press DIMMER. To lighten the display, press DIMMER again. DIMMER Setting Up Setting
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    (not supplied) * Select a connecting cable depending on the type of the digital input jack of the recorder to be connected. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected. The OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player is square-shaped jack. The type of the jack of
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    Notes • As long as "CD" appears in the display, the optical digital output jack is in operation and the jack lights even if the CD is in stop mode. • If you play a CD-ROM that is not for audio use, noise may be heard. 1 Remove the jack cover from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player and
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    Connecting optional components (continued) Listening through the speakers of other audio equipment Rear panel of this player to LINE OUT jack Audio connecting cable RK-G129HG (1.5 m) (not supplied) Amplifier to analog line input jack 1 Connect the LINE OUT jack of this player with the
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    Setting Up Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. MEGA BASS SOUND Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose ROCK POP LIVE VOCAL OFF To get powerful, clean sounds,
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    section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 40 AdditionalInformation
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    Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. Notes on cassettes • Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. Side A • Do
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    Troubleshooting General Symptom There is no audio. Noise is heard. "NO DISC" lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not
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    Radio Symptom Remedy The audio is weak or has poor quality. • Move the player away from the TV. • If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable. The audio is not stereo. • Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS on the player until "STEREO" appears. The
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    Troubleshooting (continued) Timer Symptom The timer does not operate. The remote does not function. Remedy • Make sure power cord. After all indications in the display disappear, plug the mains lead again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 44 AdditionalInformation
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    Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we
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    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven from 100 - 12,000 Hz; rated 9 W per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation. Other Specifications CD player section System
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    26 SOUND 39 SUMMER TIME 22 T Tape player 21 Timer Falling asleep to music 30 Timer-recording radio programes 27 Waking up to music 24 Troubleshooting 42 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using the display 13 Additional Information 47
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Personal
Component
System
Operating Instructions
3-867-748-
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©2000 Sony Corporation
PMC-DR50