Sony MHC-EC50 Operating Instructions - Page 2

Other Operations Creating your own CD program (Program Play) Use buttons on the remote to create your own program. 1 Press CD  to select the CD function. 2 Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until "PGM" appears while the player is stopped. 3 Press DISC SKIP  to select a disc. 4 Press / (or   on the unit)  repeatedly until the desired track number appears. When programing MP3 files, press +/-  repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select the desired file. Selected track or file number 5 Press ENTER  to add the track or file to the program. 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional tracks or files, up to a total of 15 tracks or files. 7 To play your program of tracks or files, press   (or CD/  on the unit). The program remains available until you open the disc tray. To play it again, select the CD function, and press   (or CD   on the unit). To cancel Program Play, press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until "PGM" disappears while the player is stopped. To delete the last track or file of the program, press CLEAR  on the remote while the player is stopped. To view program information, such as total track number of the program, press DISPLAY  repeatedly. 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." 2 Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until "AUTO" appears (or "MANUAL" appears, for a station with a weak signal). 3 Press +/- (or TUNING + or - on the unit)  to tune in the desired station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in, and then "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for stereo programs) appear. If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE  until "MANUAL" appears and press +/- (or TUNING + or - on the unit)  repeatedly to tune in the desired station. 4 Press TUNER MEMORY  on the remote. Preset number 5 Press +/- (or TUNING + or - on the unit)  repeatedly to select your desired preset number. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new stations. 6 Press ENTER . 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other stations. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 8 To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until "PRESET" appears, and then press +/- (or TUNING + or - on the unit) repeatedly  to select the desired preset number. To change the AM tuning interval from the factory preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this function is not available on the European and Saudi Arabian models), tune in any AM station, and then turn off the system. Press DISPLAY  to display the clock and while hold down TUNING +  on the unit, press on the unit. All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure. 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. 1 Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder with the side you want to record facing up. 2 Prepare the recording source. Select the desired source to record. Place the disc you want to record and press DISC SKIP  to select a disc. When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press PLAY MODE  repeatedly to select " ," and then press +/-  repeatedly to select the desired folder. To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of "Creating your own CD program." 3 Start recording. Press  (record) , and then start playing the desired recording source. The CD starts playing automatically. If there is noise while recording from the tuner, reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise. While recording, you cannot listen to other sources. To stop recording, press  . Tip We recommend that you press   first, and then press   to avoid noise being recorded when you stop recording. Using the timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set. Press SLEEP  on the remote repeatedly. 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. Play Timer: You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time. Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer. Make sure you have set the clock. 1 Prepare the sound source. Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME +/- (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit)  to adjust the volume. To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create your own CD program. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET . 3 Press repeatedly to select "PLAY," and then press ENTER . "ON TIME" appears, and the hour indication flashes. 4 Set the time to start playing. Press repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER . The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure above to set the minute. 5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playing. 6 Select the sound source. Press repeatedly until the desired sound source appears, and then press ENTER . The display shows the timer settings. 7 Press to turn off the system. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer will not play. To activate or check the timer again, press CLOCK/ TIMER SELECT , press repeatedly until "PLAY" appears, and then press ENTER . 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. Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following item. • If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? After the STANDBY indicator  stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Are the + and - speaker cords short-circuited? • Are you using only the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of the system? Sound comes from one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced. • Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. • Connect only the supplied speakers. Severe hum or noise. • 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. 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. 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). • Move the speakers away from the system, or place them on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip. Play does not start from the first track. • Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE  repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear. Starting playback takes more time than usual. • The following discs take a longer time to start playback. - a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. - a disc recorded in multisession mode. - a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data can be added). - a disc that has many folders. The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Tuner Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes on the display.) • Connect the antenna properly. • Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna again. • Turn off nearby electrical equipment. 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. To improve tuner reception Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. By default, CD power is turned on. Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player power. 1 Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  to select the CD function. 2 Press to turn off the system. 3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press DISPLAY  to display the clock and then press while holding down   on the unit. "CD POWER OFF" appears. With CD player power turned off, disc access time is increased. To turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until "CD POWER ON" appears. To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings. Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the system. 2 Press and DSGX  at the same time. All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted. Messages CANNOT LOCK : The system cannot be locked after you have done the procedure of "When carrying this system." COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally. FULL : You tried to program more than 15 tracks (steps). LOCKED : The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played. NO STEP : All of the programed tracks have been erased. NOT IN USE : You pressed an invalid button. OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while pressing   during playback or pause. PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation. PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE  during playback. READING : The system is reading information from the disc. Some buttons are not available. SET CLOCK : You tried to select the timer when the clock is not set. SET TIMER : You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer is not set. TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time. Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) 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/CD-RW 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) • Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached to them • Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal • Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched Notes on discs • Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge. • Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine thinner, or commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself. • Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. • The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility. 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. • Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. On heat buildup • Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm. • Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away from the TV. Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol. To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break off the cassette's overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated. Break off the cassette tab To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. About a tape longer than 90 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Cleaning the tape heads Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette. Demagnetizing the tape heads Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of high frequency sound, and an inability to completely erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Specifications Main unit AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (The United States model only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section North-American model: Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: DIN power output (rated): 24 + 24 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 30 + 30 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 60 + 60 W The following are measured at AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Australian model), AC 120, 220 or 240 V, 50/60 Hz (other models) DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 ohms CD player section System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW * This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture. Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB Dynamic range: More than 90 dB Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Antenna: FM lead antenna AM loop antenna FM tuner section: Tuning range North American model: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz AM tuner section: Tuning range North American models: 530 - 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval) 531 - 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) European model: 531 - 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Other models: 530 - 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval) 531 - 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz Speaker Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 215 × 306 × 200 mm Mass: Approx. 2.4 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz European model: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Australian model: AC 230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Other models: AC 120 V, 220 V, 230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption: North American model: 75 W European model: 70 W 0.5 W (in Power off) Other models: 95 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 200 × 306 × 359.5 mm Mass (excl. speakers): North American and European models: Approx. 5.3 kg Other models: Approx. 5.7 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/FM/AM antenna (1)/ Speaker pads (8) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption: 0.5 W • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boads. • Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. (Except for the United States model)