Sony PMC-MD55 User Manual

Personal MiniDiscSystemOperating InstructionsOwner's RecordThe model number and the serial number arelocated on the right side.Record the serial

Basic Operations10Listening to the radioFor hookup instructions, see pages 53 - 58.1 Press RADIO BAND until theband you want appears in thedisplay (di

Basic OperationsBasic Operations11Use these buttons for additional operationsTips• If the FM broadcast isnoisy, press MONO/ST(MODE on the remote)until

The CD Player•The MD Player12Using the displayYou can check information about the CDand MD using the display.The CD Player•The MD PlayerDISPLAYDuring

The CD Player•The MD Player 13The CD Player•The MD PlayerNoteDuring repeat play(page 19), programplay (page 20) andshuffle play (page 22),the number o

The CD Player•The MD Player14Using the display (continued)During stop (MD)The total track number and playing time aredisplayed.If the MD has more than

The CD Player•The MD Player 15The CD Player•The MD PlayerNoteDuring repeat play(page 19), program play(page 20) and shuffleplay (page 22), thenumber o

The CD Player•The MD Player16Checking CD textinformationYou can display the CD text (the discname, the artist name, the track name,etc.) when this inf

The CD Player•The MD Player 17The CD Player•The MD PlayerDuring play (CD)The current track name, the current track number andplaying time are displaye

The CD Player•The MD Player18Locating a specifictrackYou can quickly locate any track on a CDor an MD using the number buttons onthe remote. You can a

The CD Player•The MD Player 19The CD Player•The MD PlayerPlaying tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or prog

Introduction2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the player to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presen

The CD Player•The MD Player20Creating yourown program(Program Play)You can arrange the playing orderof up to 20 tracks on a CD or an MD.On the remoteP

The CD Player•The MD Player 21The CD Player•The MD PlayerTips• If the program play isfinished, the programis saved. You can playthe same programagain

The CD Player•The MD Player22Playing tracksin random order(Shuffle Play)You can play tracks in randomorder.TipDuring shuffle play,you cannot select th

The Radio 23The RadioPresetting radiostationsYou can store radio stations into theplayer’s memory. You can presetup to 20 stations, 10 for each band i

The Radio24Presetting radio stations (continued)To label the preset station1 According to the procedure on page 25, tune in thestation you want to lab

The Radio 25The RadioPlaying presetradio stationsOnce you’ve preset the stations, use thejog dial on the player or the numberbuttons on the remote to

Recording26Recording thetrack you arelistening to(Synchronized recording of asingle track – REC IT)You can record the track you arelistening to from i

Recording 27RecordingRecording thetracks youprogramed(Synchronized recording ofthe tracks you programed)You can record the tracks youprogramed.SHUF/PG

Recording28Notes• After youstoprecording,do not disconnect theAC power cord ormove the player while“TOC EDIT” is flashingin the display. If you doso,

Recording 29RecordingRecording fromthe radio or aCDYou can record from the radio or aCD to an MD using the RECbutton. You can start or stoprecording a

Basic Operations3IntroductionTable of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD6 Recording a whole CD (Synchronized recording)8 Playing an MD10 Listening

Recording30To pause recordingPress MD ^ (MD P on the remote). Press the buttonagain to resume recording.Recording from a CDTrack marks on the source C

Recording 31RecordingThere are two ways of recording on arecorded MD.• To add to the previous recording. Theprevious recording will remain.• To record

Editing recorded tracks on the MD32Before editingOn the MD, track marks are insertedbetween the tracks. You can find thebeginning of the tracks quickl

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 33Editing recorded tracks on the MDYou can also use the followingfunctions• Erasing a single track n “Erasingrecordi

Editing recorded tracks on the MD34Erasing recordings(Erase Function)You can quickly erase the recorded tracksor unnecessary portion in the track. Unl

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 35Editing recorded tracks on the MDNoteAfter youstoprecording,do not disconnect theAC power cord ormove the playerwh

Editing recorded tracks on the MD36Erasing a portion of a trackBy using the Divide (page 37), Erase (page 34) andCombine (page 39) functions, you can

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 37Editing recorded tracks on the MDDividing recordedtracks(Divide Function)When recording from the radio, etc.,track

Editing recorded tracks on the MD38NoteAfter youstoprecording,do not disconnect theAC power cord ormove the playerwhile “TOC EDIT” isflashing in thedi

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 39Editing recorded tracks on the MDCombiningrecorded tracks(Combine Function)You can combine two adjacent tracksinto

Basic Operations4Playing a CDBasic OperationsFor hookup instructions, see pages 53 - 58.1 Press 6 CD OPEN/CLOSE(direct power-on) and place theCD on t

Editing recorded tracks on the MD404 Press YES•ENTER.“Complete” appears in the display for a fewseconds after the tracks are combined. If both ofthe c

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 41Editing recorded tracks on the MDMoving recordedtracks(Move Function)You can change the order of the tracks.After

Editing recorded tracks on the MD42Labelingrecordings(Name Function)Either during recording orafter recording, you can labelthe MDs and the tracks you

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 43Editing recorded tracks on the MD3 Input the characters using the jog dial.Turn the jog dialclockwise orcounterclo

Editing recorded tracks on the MD44Labeling recordings (Name function) (continued)Notes• When recording a CDcontaining CD textinformation, a trackname

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 45Editing recorded tracks on the MDLabeling after recordingTo label an MD or a track, operate as follows. You caninp

The Timer46Setting the clock“- -y - -m - -d” and “- -:- -” indicationsappear in the display until you set theclock.Once the clock is set, the recordin

The Timer 47The Timer4 Press YES•ENTER.The clock starts from 00seconds.To display the timePress CLOCK. To go back to the previous display,press CLOCK

The Timer48STANDBYBefore you begin, make sure “TIMER PLAY” or“TIMER REC” is not displayed. If either one isdisplayed, press STANDBY.1 Prepare the musi

The Timer 49The TimerTipIf you made a mistake,press NO•CANCEL.The setting entered lastwill be cleared. Re-enter it.5 Set the timer to the hour and the

Basic OperationsBasic Operations5Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Do thisadjust the volume Press VOL +, –stop playback Press CD p.pause p

The Timer50Timer-recordingradio programsYou can set timer to record the radio at acertain time. You can also record from thecomponent connected to the

The Timer 51The Timer6 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you wantto stop recording. (Do as step 5.)7 Turn the jog dial to setthe volume you wa

The Timer52Falling asleep tomusicYou can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleepw

Setting Up 53Setting UpSetting UpHooking up thesystemAccording to the illustrations,connect the cords firmly.Wrong connections cause mal-functions. Co

Setting Up54NoteConnect the suppliedspeakers to this player.If you connect anyother speakers orequipment, a mal-function may occur.2 Connect the audio

Setting Up 55Setting Up3 Connect the speaker cord of the right speaker tothe SPEAKER OUT terminals of the left speaker.1 Push open the tab of the term

Setting Up56Hooking up the system (continued)NoteKeep the AM loopantenna away as far aspossible from theplayer. If you do not,noise may be heard.4 Hoo

Setting Up 57Setting UpTipThe sound quality maybe changed dependingon the polarity of theAC power cord plug.Change the direction ofinserting the plug

Setting Up58ImportantWhen you use anoutdoor antenna, besure to connect the yterminal to earthagainst lightning. Toprevent a gasexplosion, do notconnec

Setting Up 59Setting UpConnectingoptionalcomponentsYou can enjoy the sound from a TV orVCR through the speakers of this player.Be sure to turn off the

Basic Operations6Recording a whole CD(Synchronized recording)Display3512For hookup instructions, see pages 53 - 58.1 Insert a recordable MD (directpow

Setting Up60Recording the sound from the connectedcomponents1 Insert a recordable MD.2 Press LINE/LINE LEVEL on the top panel todisplay “LINE”.3 Press

Setting Up 61Setting UpUsing the superwooferYou can enjoy bass-boostedsound using the suppliedsuper woofer.Adjusting the woofer level1 Press POWER to

Setting Up62Adjusting theaudio emphasisYou can adjust the audio emphasis of thebass sound or the bass/treble sound youare listening to.Reinforcing the

63Additional InformationPrecautionsOn safety• As the laser beam used in the CD andMD player section is harmful to theeyes, do not attempt to disassemb

Additional Information64Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with acleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecentre out.• Do not use solvents such as

65Additional InformationSome tracks cannot be combinedwith others.Track combination may becomeimpossible when tracks are under 12seconds long.The tota

Additional Information66Guide to the serial copymanagement systemDigital audio equipment such as CDs,MDs, DATs, etc., copy music easily withhigh quali

67Additional InformationDisc variationMDs come in two types: pre-mastered(pre-recorded) and recordable (blank).Pre-mastered MDs cannot be recordedon o

Additional Information68FeaturesLong recordingThe MD uses a new digital audiocompression technology called AdaptiveTRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC).T

69Additional InformationTroubleshootingRemedy• Press POWER to turn on the player.• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outletsecurely.• Connect the po

Basic OperationsBasic Operations7To Pressstop recording MD p or CD pturn on/off the player POWERIf “CD>MD OK?” alternates with time displayThere is

Additional Information70Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomThe MD does not play.The MD does not record.The recorded sound drops out.A stereo program ca

71Additional InformationOperation may become unstable depending on the power supply or other causes because thisplayer employs a microcomputer to link

Additional Information72If the player cannot perform an MD or a CD operation, one of the following errormessages may flash in the display window.This

73Additional InformationSpecificationsMD player sectionSystemMinidisc digital audio systemDiscMiniDiscLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWave lengt

Additional Information74GeneralSpeakerFull-range : 8 cm (3 in.) dia., 4 ohms cone type (2)InputsLINE IN (stereo minijack): Sensitivity 436 mV/870 mVOu

75Additional InformationIndexAAdjusting bass 62 treble 62 volume 5, 9, 11ATRAC 68AUTO PRESET 23BBatteriesfor the remotecontroller 57CCD

Additional Information76Sony Corporation Printed in China

Basic Operations8Playing an MDFor hookup instructions, see pages 53 - 58.1 Insert the MD (direct power-on).2 Press MD ^ (MD ( on theremote).The player

Basic OperationsBasic Operations9Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Do thisadjust the volume Press VOL +, –stop playback Press MD p.pause p