Sony DHC-MD555 User Manual

Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem©1998 by Sony CorporationOperating Instructions3-864-822-13(1)DHC-MD555Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located

101234,5,7 56,8·P·Ppp0)66666Step 3: Presettingradio stationsYou can preset the following number ofstations:– North American model: 20 for FM, and10 f

Sony Corporation Printed in JapanRRadio stationspresetting 10tuning in 21RDS (Radio Data System) 71Recordinga CD 16, 37a radio program 23from an MDWAL

Getting Started11Storing the radio station5 Press MENU/NO, then turnMULTI JOG until “Memory?”appears.6 Press ENTER/YES.The preset number starts flashi

12MD1MD2MD3MD4MD5MD4Direct Touch EditorPower Saving Mode” Features of the DHC-MD555Features of the DHC-MD555MD 5-disc changerCD 5-disc changerStockerR

Basic Operations13Playing and recordingMD editing, etc.Playing mode and radioreception mode selectionStockerCDtray152344Easy-to-use, direct touch edit

14With the labelside up.When you playa single CD,place it on theinner circle ofthe tray.1 Press any CD1–5 6 and place aCD on the disc tray.The disc tr

Basic Operations15To start play from a different CD or toplay only one CD, press CD1–5 for thetray containing the desired disc. Playstarts from the CD

16With the labelside up.When you playa single CD,place it on theinner circle ofthe tray.1/u(power)1/u(power)·P·Ppp0)66666Recording a CD on anMD— Selec

Basic Operations172 Insert a recordable MD to MD 1.Open the MD cover, slide the disc intothe MD 1 slot, and then close the cover.3 Press FUNCTION repe

18Ejecting an MDOpen the MD cover, and pull the MD out from theslot. If the MD has been loaded inside the unit (i.e.,the corresponding MD 1 – 5 button

Basic Operations191/u(power): ALL DISCS : 1DISC1 Insert an MD to MD 1 – 5.Open the MD cover, slide the disc intothe slot, and then close the cover.pP=

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

20To Do thisStop play Press p for the MD.Pause Press ·P for the MD (or MDP on the remote). The light onthe ·P button changes fromgreen to orange.Pres

Basic Operations211/u(power)1/u(power)31STEREO/MONOVOL (+/–)pP=+·p·0)ªpP·=+·P·Ppp0)66666123VOLUMESTEREO/MONOListening to the radio— Preset TuningPrese

22Station name*Preset number Frequency2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyuntil “PRESET” appears.3 Turn MULTI JOG to tune in thedesired preset station.Or pr

Basic Operations23MD 6·P·Ppp0)666664721835MD 1 – 5MD p1/u(power)1/u(power)Recording from theradio— Manual RecordingYou can analog record a radio progr

24Displays “1DISC”Preset number FrequencyStation name*3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyuntil “PRESET” appears.4 Turn MULTI JOG to tune in thedesired pres

25Listening to a CD/MDMD:CD:Ejecting an MDOpen the MD cover, and pull the MD out from theslot. If the MD has been loaded inside the unit (i.e.,the co

26Notes• You cannot use Program Play or Repeat Play forall tracks during Shuffle Play for “ALL DISCS”.• If you press PLAY MODE to change the playmode

27Listening to a CD/MD2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears.3 Press CD/MD 1 – 5 (or CD/MDD.SKIP on the remote) to select thedesired CD o

28To cancel Program Play(If listening to an MD, press p to stop playingfirst.) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” disappears.To cancel the prog

29Listening to a CD/MDREPEATMD =/+CD =/+pP=+·p·0)ªpP·=+Playing tracksrepeatedly— Repeat PlayYou can repeat a disc or all discs in normalplay, “1DISC”

3* European model only** “MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of SonyCorporation.Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the system ... 4

30nnnnnnUse the UPPER DISPLAY button to switchthe display.Use the LOWER DISPLAY button to switchthe display.pP=+·p·0)ªpP·=+SCROLLUPPERDISPLAYLOWERDISP

31Listening to a CD/MDnnn172CURSOR Np·P·Ppp0)66666UPPER DISPLAY4,569CLEARMENU/NOChecking a track title or adisc title/ Press UPPER DISPLAY during play

32Labeling a CD (continued)CursorCursor1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toswitch the function to CD.NoteYou can input disc titles only when the CDplayer is

33Listening to a CD/MDTo cancel labelingPress p for the CD during steps 4 to 8.Checking a disc title1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.2 Turn MULTI JOG unti

34·P·Ppp0)666661435pChecking CD textinformationYou can display the CD text (CD title, artistname, track titles and other information)when this informa

35Recording on an MDAfter recording/ Eject the MD, or press 1/u (power)and turn off the system.The TOC is updated and recording iscompleted.Before pul

36MD1MDCurrenttrackMD1MD1MD2MD3MDFirst trackFirst trackFirst trackFirst trackFirst trackMD1MD2MD3MD4MD5–––––Desired tracksDesired tracksDesired tracks

37Recording on an MD·Ppp0)·P66666236147pCLEARMD1MD2MD3MD4MD5” Recording a CDMD1MD2MD3MD4MD5–––––Desired tracksDesired tracksDesired tracksDesired trac

38Recording your favorite tracks(continued)CD tray numberSelected CD andtrack numberTrack playingtimeSelected MDRemainingtime on MDTotal playing time1

39Recording on an MDMD1MD1MD2MD3To confirm/clear the selectedcontentsPress MD 1 – 5 after step 4.Each time the button is pressed, theprogrammed CD di

4Getting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemPerform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.Th

401 Insert the recordable MDs in orderfrom the MD 1 slot.Recording starts in order from the MD inthe MD 1 slot. Remove any unwantedMDs from the slots.

41Recording on an MDRecording only thefirst track— Hit ParadeYou can record the first track of each CD.This feature is useful when you record singleCD

42Recording the currenttrack— Rec ItYou can record a track quickly while listeningto a CD.If the MD has been partially recorded,recording starts after

43Recording on an MD·P·Ppp0)6666643MD 1 – 5UPPER DISPLAYMD pPLAY MODECD ·PRecording yourfavorite portions— Manual RecordingUse this method to record o

44Making the spacebetween tracks3 seconds long— Smart Space, Auto CutIf there is an extended silence duringrecording, this silence can be replaced wit

45Recording on an MDBeginning of the sourceto be recordedWhen you pressENTER/YES in step 5End of the source tobe recordedTimeRecordedportion6 seconds”

46To stop Time Machine RecordingPress p for the MD.TipYou can adjust the recording level to the desiredvolume after performing step 4 (see page 48).Be

47Recording on an MD·P·Ppp0)REC1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until“TUNER” appears.To record from an optional componentconnected to this system, select “

48Adjusting therecording levelWhen recording on an MD, you can adjustthe recording level to the desired volume.You can adjust the recording level not

49Recording on an MDDisplayed duringmonaural recordingDisplayed when receivinga stereo signal4513p·P·Ppp0)66666MD 1 – 5Monaural recordingStereo signal

Getting Started5pTransportcartridgePreparationPull the transport cartridge straighttoward you out of the MD deck.TipKeep the transport cartridge for f

50Editing an MDBefore you starteditingBefore you start editingYou can edit an MD only when:• The MD is not record-protected.• The MD play mode is norm

Editing an MD51·P·Ppp0)666663,45816MENU/NO CLEARpMD 1 – 5CURSOR NLabeling an MD— Name Function3 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER.The text input screen appear

52Labeling an MD (continued)4 Turn MULTI JOG to select “Disc” (whencopying the disc title) or the track numberwith the title you want to copy, then pr

Editing an MD53Erasing the titlesTo erase the disc title and all tracktitles at once1 Press MENU/NO so that “Edit Menu”appears.2 Turn MULTI JOG until

54Erasing recordings (continued)1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toswitch the function to MD.2 Press MD D.SKIP on the remoterepeatedly until the button of

Editing an MD552 Press MD D.SKIP on the remoterepeatedly until the button of thedesired MD lights green.If the MD appears in the slot, press 6 toload

565 Turn MULTI JOG until the desiredtrack number appears, then pressENTER/YES.“–Rehearsal–” and “Point A ok?” appearalternately while the deck plays t

Editing an MD57Moving recordedtracks— Move Function4 Turn MULTI JOG until “Move ?”appears, then press ENTER/YES.5 Turn MULTI JOG until the desiredtrac

58·P·Ppp0)666663 4,5,74,5,61MD 1 – 50/)pDividing recordedtracks— Divide Function3 Press MENU/NO so that“Edit Menu” appears.4 Turn MULTI JOG until “Div

Editing an MD591212343ABC DABCDNotes• When you divide a labeled track (see page 51),only the first of the two tracks retains the tracktitle.Example:•

6Step 1: Hooking up the system(continued)Plastic standAntennaThe antenna is the proper shapeand length for receiving AM radiowaves, so do not remove

601 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toswitch the function to MD.2 Press MD D.SKIP on the remoterepeatedly until the button of thedesired MD lights green.If

Editing an MD61Undoing the last edit— Undo Function3 Press ENTER/YES.One of the following messages appears,depending on the last edit.Editing done: Me

62Getting a morepowerful soundYou can listen to music with stronger basstones or more powerful sound.Reinforcing the bass/ Press DBFB*.“DBFB” appears

63TimerTo change the spectrum analyzerdisplayPress UPPER DISPLAY and LOWERDISPLAY on the system at the same time.(You cannot use the remote.)Each time

64Waking up to music— Daily TimerYou can wake up to music at a preset time.Make sure you have set the clock first (seepage 8).1 Prepare the sound sour

65Timer˜˜˜˜˜To cancel the timer operation1 Press TIMER SELECT, then turn MULTIJOG until “TIMER OFF ?” appears.2 Press ENTER/YES.“DAILY” disappears fro

66·P·Ppp0)666661713,5,7,9,11,13,154,6,8,10,11,14,16TIMER SELECTCURSOR N/n3Timer-recording radioprograms3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET, thenturn MULTI JOG unt

67Timer8 Press ENTER/YES.If you select “ONCE” or “WEEKLY”, theday indication starts flashing. If youselect “DAILY”, the hour indicationstarts flashing

68REC 1REC 2REC 2REC 2REC 1REC 1Last 30 secondsLast 30 secondsTo change the settingStart over from step 1.If you made a mistake, press CURSOR Nand ret

69Timer·P·Ppp0)66666174,53,692CURSOR NUPPERDISPLAYCLEARMENU/NO2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedlyuntil “PRESET” appears.3 Turn MULTI JOG until the presetnu

Getting Started7220-240V110-120VVOLTAGE SELECTORcontinuedTo connect the FM antenna1 Insert the antenna cord into the FMantenna terminal.2 Pull gently

70Labeling the preset stations(continued)7 Press CURSOR n to enter thecharacter.The cursor shifts rightward and waits forthe input of the next charact

71TimerUsing the Radio DataSystem (RDS)(European model only)What is the Radio DataSystem?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcastingservice that allows

726 Press ENTER/YES.The system starts searching for thepreset RDS stations.When the tuner receives a program, thepreset station number flashes.7 Press

73TimerS. ClassicalPerformances of major orchestras, chambermusic, opera, etc.Other MusicMusic, such as rhythm and blues, and reggae.WeatherWeather in

74Using Optional EquipmentList of compatible componentsThis section describes components that can be connected to the system; these components arelist

75Using Optional Equipment — MD WALKMAN0)66666Connecting an MDWALKMAN1 If the power is on, press 1/u(power) to turn off this system.2 Turn off the MD

76·P·Ppp0)6666614pNAME EDIT/CHARACTERENTER/YESMENU/NOMULTI JOG666 Use the remote for the MDWALKMAN to set the volume tothe highest setting.7 Disconnec

77Using Optional Equipment — MD WALKMANCopying track titlesWhen you record from a portable MiniDiscplayer, you can copy the title of the currenttrack.

78” Other A/V ComponentsConnecting a tapedeck, VCR, etc.Connecting the optionalTC-PX100 tape deckCD Synchro Recording and Timer Recordingare possible

79Using Optional Equipment — MD WALKMANConnecting a TV, VCR,DVD player, etc.Connect the component to the DVD/VIDEOIN jacks on the system.TipThe system

8Step 1: Hooking up the system(continued)]]}}R6 (size AA) batteries·P·Ppp0)6666612,3,4UPPERDISPLAYLOWERDISPLAYCURSOR N/nInserting two R6 (size AA)bat

80Recording the soundof connected A/Vcomponents1 Insert a recordable MD.2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly toselect “TAPE” or “VIDEO”.Sound source FUNCTIONTa

81Using Optional Equipment — MD WALKMANIEC standard socketconnector (not supplied)75-ohm coaxial cable(not supplied)Groundwire (notsupplied)AMFM75Ω CO

82Additional InformationPrecautionsOn transportation• Make sure you remove all discs, and turn off thesystem. If you move the system with the discsins

83 Additional InformationNotes on MDs• Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Closethe shutter immediately if the shutter opens.• If you try to for

84The sound may drop-out whilesearching the edited tracksTracks created through editing may exhibit sounddropout during searching because high-speedpl

85 Additional InformationTroubleshootingThe volume is too low.m Turn VOLUME clockwise.The headphones are connected.m Unplug the headphones.The speaker

86Troubleshooting (continued)Symptom Cause and countermeasureSound comes fromone channel orunbalanced leftand right volume.There is severehum or noise

87 Additional InformationSymptom Cause and countermeasureThe remote doesnot function.CDSymptom Cause and countermeasureThe disc tray doesnot close.The

88Troubleshooting (continued)Symptom Cause and countermeasureThe sound skips.Play does not startfrom the firsttrack.“—OVER—” isdisplayed.A CD buttonli

89 Additional InformationSymptom Cause and countermeasureSevere hum ornoise/stationscannot bereceived.A stereo FMprogram cannotbe received instereo.Cy

Getting Started92 Turn MULTI JOG and set the day,then press ENTER/YES.The hour indication flashes.(For models using a 12-hour system,noon is indicated

90Symptom Cause and countermeasureThe sound skips.Play does not startfrom the firsttrack.Recording orediting was done,but the TOC is notupdated.Play d

91 Additional InformationSymptom Cause and countermeasureThe sound froman MD yourecorded is toolow (or too high).You cannot edit.Optional componentsSy

92Symptom Cause and countermeasureThe volumefrom the MDWALKMAN islow.The sound fromthe MDWALKMANdrops out/isdistorted, ornoise occurs.If the system st

93 Additional InformationCode/Message Cause and countermeasureC11/ProtectedC12/Cannot CopyC13/REC ErrorC13/Read ErrorC14/Toc ErrorC41/Cannot CopyThe i

94One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.MDMessage Cause and countermeasureAuto CutBlank DiscCannot EditCan

95 Additional InformationMessage Cause and countermeasureMD PULL DISCMD RE-INSERT!Name Full !!New TrackNo DiscNo NameNo Track—OVER—PremasteredProgram

96Message Cause and countermeasureSmart SpaceText ProtectTOC ReadingTOC writingTrack EndTuner (Radio)Message Cause and countermeasureOFF TIME NG !CDMe

97 Additional InformationcontinuedSpecificationsMain Unit (HCD-MD555)Amplifier sectionFor the U.S. modelAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOT

98Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz(50 kHz step)Antenna FM lead antennaAntenna terminal

99 Additional InformationIndexEErase Function 53Erasinga portion of a track(A-B Erase) 55a single track(Tr Erase) 53all tracks on an MD(All Erase) 54F