Sony DHC-MD595 User Manual

Operating InstructionsOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers inthe spaces provided below

10Recording a CD on anMD — CD-MD Synchro RecordingYou can make a digital recording of a CD on anMD, marking track numbers in the same sequenceas the o

Basic Operations11Playing an MDTo turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). Youcan play an MD just like a CD.?/1 (power)Tips• If you use a partially reco

12To Do thisStop play Press MD x.Pause Press MD HS. The S indicatoron the MD HS button lights uporange. Press again to resume play.Select a track Pres

Basic Operations13Recording from theradio — Manual RecordingYou can analog record a radio program on an MD.If you use a partially recorded MD, recordi

144 Press TUNING + or – to select thedesired preset station.Station name* or RDS station name**Preset number Frequency*The station name appears only i

Basic Operations/The CD Player15The CD PlayerPlaying CD tracksrepeatedly — Repeat PlayYou can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Playand Program Play

16Programming CD tracks— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 25 steps in theorder you want them to be played. You can alsomake a Synchro Recor

The CD Player17Using the displayYou can check the time remaining in a singletrack, or on an entire CD. You can also check thedisc title or a track tit

18Labeling a CD — Disc MemoYou can label up to 100 CDs with titles of up to20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load alabeled CD, the title appears

The CD Player192 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT.The text input screen appears, and the cursorflashes.Cursor3 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to selectthe desired type

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing

20Labeling a CD (continued)Erasing a disc title1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.2 Press – or + repeatedly until “Name Erase?”appears, then press ENTER/YES

The CD Player/The MD Deck — Play21Selectedtrack numberPlaying time ofthe selected trackPlaying MD tracks inrandom order — Shuffle PlayYou can play all

22Last programmedtrack numberCancelProgram PlayPress x, then press PLAY MODErepeatedly until “PROGRAM” and“SHUFFLE” disappear.Add a track tothe progra

The MD Deck — Play23Using the displayYou can check the time remaining in a singletrack, or on an entire MD. You can also check thedisc title or a trac

24The MD Deck — RecordingBefore you startrecordingMDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and playmusic with high quality sound. Another feature ofMD

The MD Deck — Recording254 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.The track is programmed. “Step” appears,followed by the number of the track in theprogrammed

26Notes• If the play mode is set to Repeat Play or ShufflePlay, it automatically switches to normal play atstep 7.• If the MD is record protected, “C1

The MD Deck — Recording274 Press MD HS.High-speed recording starts. You cannotmonitor the recorded signal duringrecording. When the recording is compl

28Recording for long timesThis system has two long time recording modes:LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When recordingin LP2 Stereo mode, you can record

The MD Deck — Recording29To change the recording modeThe selected recording mode is kept even afterrecording has finished, so be sure to check thereco

3Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the system ... 4Step 2: Setting the time ... 6Step 3: Pre

30Recording on an MDmanually — Manual RecordingIf you use a partially recorded MD, recordingstarts after the recorded tracks.4321 Insert a recordable

The MD Deck — Recording3153521 Insert a recordable MD.2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until thedesired source to record appears.3 Press MD z REC.The MD de

32Starting recording with 6seconds of prestored audio data(continued)Marking track numbersYou can mark track numbers:• Automatically during recording

The MD Deck — Recording335 Press – or + repeatedly until “T.MarkLSync” appears, then press ENTER/YES.“L-SYNC” lights up.6 Press MENU/NO.To continue an

34Marking track numbers at aspecific point duringrecording — Track MarkYou can mark track numbers at any time duringrecording, regardless of the type

The MD Deck — Recording35Setting Smart Space to on2,53,413,43,41 Press MD z REC to stand by forrecording.2 Press MENU/NO repeatedly until“Setup Menu”

36Adjusting the recordinglevelWhen recording on an MD, you can adjust therecording level to the desired volume. You canadjust the recording level not

The MD Deck — Recording/Editing37The MD Deck — EditingBefore you start editingYou can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. Byusing the editing functions

38Labeling an MD— Name FunctionYou can create titles for your recorded MDs andtracks as follows.During recordingIf “TEXT” flashes in the display durin

The MD Deck — Editing395 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the rest ofthe name.To change a characterPress TCURSOR or CURSORtrepeatedly until the character

4Getting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemPerform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.1

40Erasing recordings— Erase FunctionThe MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracksquickly and easily. You can restore the contents tothe condition before

The MD Deck — Editing411 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switchthe function to MD.2 Press MENU/NO to display “EditMenu”.3 Press – or + repeatedly until“T

421 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switchthe function to MD.2 While playing an MD, press X at thestarting point of the portion to be erased(point A).The

The MD Deck — Editing438 Press ENTER/YES if point A is correct.“Point B set” appears and playback forsetting the ending point of the portion to beeras

441 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switchthe function to MD.2 Press MENU/NO to display “EditMenu”.3 Press – or + repeatedly until “Move?”appears, then p

The MD Deck — Editing45Dividing recorded tracks— Divide FunctionYou can use this function to mark track numbersafter recording. The total number of tr

46Combining recordedtracks — Combine FunctionYou can use this function to combine 2 tracks intoa single track. The total number of tracksdecreases by

The MD Deck — Editing471 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switchthe function to MD.2 Press MENU/NO to display “EditMenu”.3 Press – or + repeatedly until“C

482 Press – or + repeatedly until “Undo?”appears.“Undo?” does not appear, when there is noediting function that can be canceled.3 Press ENTER/YES.One

The MD Deck — Editing49Changing the recordedlevel after recording— S.F Edit FunctionYou can change the volume of recorded tracksusing S.F (Scale Facto

5Getting Started3 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on thebottom of the system to the position ofyour local power line voltage (formodels with a voltage select

50Fade-in and Fade-outRecording1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switchthe function to MD.2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly untilboth “SHUFFLE” and “PROGRAM”d

The MD Deck — Editing517 Press – or + repeatedly to change theFade-in or Fade-out recording time.The system plays the portion that will berecorded ove

52Selecting the PresetEqualizer menuThe Preset Equalizer enables you to select thesound characteristic among 5 sound effectsaccording to the type of m

Sound Adjustment/Other Features53Other FeaturesLabeling the presetstations — Station NameYou can label each preset station with up to 10characters (St

54Using the Radio DataSystem (RDS)(European model only)What is the Radio DataSystem?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcastingservice that allows radio

Other Features55Falling asleep to music— Sleep TimerYou can set the system to turn off after a certaintime, so that you can fall asleep to music. You

56To change the settingStart over from step 1.If you made a mistake, press TCURSOR andreturn to the point you want to change during steps5 to 7, then

Other Features57Timer recording radioprogramsTo timer record, you must first preset the radiostation (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6).143,4

58Timer recording radio programs(continued)9 Set the time to start recording.Press – or + repeatedly to set the hour, thenpress ENTER/YES.The minute i

59Other Features/Connecting optional componentsConnecting optionalcomponentsConnecting optional A/VcomponentsTo enhance your system, you can connect o

6Step 2: Setting the timeYou must set the time beforehand to use the timerfunctions.The clock is on a 24-hour system for the Europeanmodel, and a 12-

60Connecting a CS/BS digitaltuner, etc.Connect the component to the DIGITALOPTICAL IN jack on the rear panel of the unit,using a digital connecting ca

Connecting optional components/Additional Information61Additional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltage• Before operating the system, check that

62System limitations ofMDsThe recording system in your MD deck has thelimitations described below.Note, however, that these limitations are due tothe

Additional Information63The total recorded time and theremaining time on the MD do notadd up to the maximumrecording timeRecording is done in minimum

64The timer does not function.• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set thetimer and light up “DAILY” or “REC 1 (to3)” in the display (see pages 55 and 57).•

Additional Information65Play does not start.• Open the CD tray and check whether a CD isloaded.• Wipe the CD clean (see page 62).• Replace the CD.• Pl

66TunerSevere hum or noise/stations cannot bereceived.• Set the proper band and frequency (seepage 7).• Connect the antenna properly (see page 4).• Fi

Additional Information67Self-diagnosis DisplayThis system has a Self-diagnosis display functionto let you know if there is a system malfunction.The di

68Initialize (flashing)The Setup Menu settings have been lost.Or the contents recorded by the timer havedisappeared over time and are not be available

Additional Information69S.F Edit NOWYou pressed ?/1 while in S.F Edit (changingthe recording level after recording, Fade-in,Fade-out) mode.If you turn

7Getting StartedStep 3: Presetting radiostationsYou can preset the following number of stations,20 for FM and 10 for AM.1325,75,65,64continuedShowing

70CD player sectionSystem Compact disc and digital audiosystemLaser Semiconductor laser (λ=800 nm)Emission duration: continuousLaser output Max. 44.6

Additional Information71Parts descriptions forthe remoteYou can use the supplied remote to control thesystem.NoteYou cannot perform the following oper

723 DISPLAY buttonPress to switch the contents appearing on theupper level of the display (preset equalizer name,clock, disc name/track name/radio sta

Additional Information73qd PRESET EQ buttonPress to select the type of the preset equalizer.(page 52)qf STEREO/MONO buttonPress to switch between ster

74IndexAA-B Erase Function 42Adjustingthe operating voltage 5the recording level 36, 49the sound 52the volume 9, 12, 13Afterediting 37recording

Additional Information75SSaving recordings 24Self-diagnosis display 67Serial copy management system63Setting the time 6S.F Edit Function 49Showing

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81 Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or“AM”.2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until“AUTO” appears.3 Press TUNING + or –.The frequency indication changes an

Getting Started/Basic Operations9Basic OperationsPlaying a CDTo turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).?/1 (power)To Do thisStop play Press CD x.Pause