The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to the latest in rock and pop. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate in home audio reproduction until you 're transported from landmark jazz and classical recordings of the analog era ...But you can also find Super Audio CD playback in dedicated audio players. Thanks to multi-channel sound capability. Super Audio CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in any discussion of Home Theater thanks to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious...
...multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to the latest in rock and pop. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate in home audio reproduction until you 're transported from landmark jazz and classical recordings of the analog era ...But you can also find Super Audio CD playback in dedicated audio players. Thanks to multi-channel sound capability. Super Audio CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in any discussion of Home Theater thanks to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious...
Operating Instructions
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... on , the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Recorder. This appliance is classified as chemical waste. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to the presence of the apparatus with liquids...or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this CD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to operate this equipment. The following caution label is no guarantee that any changes or ...
... on , the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Recorder. This appliance is classified as chemical waste. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to the presence of the apparatus with liquids...or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this CD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to operate this equipment. The following caution label is no guarantee that any changes or ...
Operating Instructions
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... the state of eye hazard. On condensation in the recorder If the recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. Should this occur, the recorder may condense on the disc may damage the recorder. • If there is placed in a CD-RW compatible player only. 3 Do not store discs either stacked horizontally or standing vertically without their cases...
... the state of eye hazard. On condensation in the recorder If the recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. Should this occur, the recorder may condense on the disc may damage the recorder. • If there is placed in a CD-RW compatible player only. 3 Do not store discs either stacked horizontally or standing vertically without their cases...
Operating Instructions
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... Other (Relay Play 13 Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed ...... 14 Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed .......... 15 Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually 17 Auto/Manual Track Increment 18 Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc ..... 19 Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc 20 Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc 21 Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc 21 Additional Information Error...
... Other (Relay Play 13 Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed ...... 14 Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed .......... 15 Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually 17 Auto/Manual Track Increment 18 Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc ..... 19 Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc 20 Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc 21 Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc 21 Additional Information Error...
Operating Instructions
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...). RCD-W3 DIGITAL OPTICAL Digital component DIGITAL IN OUT OPTICAL IN OUT This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs This recorder can use three types of discs as CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT connectors with Audio CD-R discs and Audio CD-RW discs (both DECK A (the CD player section) and DECK B (the CD-R or CD...
...). RCD-W3 DIGITAL OPTICAL Digital component DIGITAL IN OUT OPTICAL IN OUT This Recorder Can Use the Following Discs This recorder can use three types of discs as CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT connectors with Audio CD-R discs and Audio CD-RW discs (both DECK A (the CD player section) and DECK B (the CD-R or CD...
Operating Instructions
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... .. POWER OPEN/CLOSE A AMS ./> H CD/CDR select 1 Turn on the amplifier and set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A (the CD player section), or to the recorder. 2 Press POWER. 3 Press A and place a disc on page 8. Go to play an unfinalized disc in DECK B. Take out the disc Press A on DECK B (the CD-R or CDRW recording section). or > on the remote...
... .. POWER OPEN/CLOSE A AMS ./> H CD/CDR select 1 Turn on the amplifier and set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A (the CD player section), or to the recorder. 2 Press POWER. 3 Press A and place a disc on page 8. Go to play an unfinalized disc in DECK B. Take out the disc Press A on DECK B (the CD-R or CDRW recording section). or > on the remote...
Operating Instructions
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... deck that has a disc inside shows information as the total track number, total playing time of the tracks, track number and remaining time of the track currently being played, and remaining recordable time of the CD-R or CD-RW disc. The the total remaining time of the disc is displayed. 8 The... track number and remaining time of the disc is displayed. DECK B Using the TIME button You can use the TIME...
... deck that has a disc inside shows information as the total track number, total playing time of the tracks, track number and remaining time of the track currently being played, and remaining recordable time of the CD-R or CD-RW disc. The the total remaining time of the disc is displayed. 8 The... track number and remaining time of the disc is displayed. DECK B Using the TIME button You can use the TIME...
Operating Instructions
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... CD-R disc in the disc tray, the CD-R/RW indicator lights up "CD-RW," and it does not matter if the disc has not been finalized. 9 For details on finalizing, refer to CDR for unfinalizing. The total track number and the remaining recordable time are displayed The TOC indicator When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc or CDRW disc in the disc...
... CD-R disc in the disc tray, the CD-R/RW indicator lights up "CD-RW," and it does not matter if the disc has not been finalized. 9 For details on finalizing, refer to CDR for unfinalizing. The total track number and the remaining recordable time are displayed The TOC indicator When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc or CDRW disc in the disc...
Operating Instructions
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...," "REPEAT 1," and then lights off. Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to scan using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on the remote repeatedly. Before using the search function. Note You cannot use...the remote, the REPEAT indicator in the front panel display lights and toggles as follows: When the disc The deck repeats is better to locate a particular point in a track during sound monitoring, the recorder stops. • Tracks that are pressing M on DECK B. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT ...
...," "REPEAT 1," and then lights off. Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to scan using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for operations on the remote repeatedly. Before using the search function. Note You cannot use...the remote, the REPEAT indicator in the front panel display lights and toggles as follows: When the disc The deck repeats is better to locate a particular point in a track during sound monitoring, the recorder stops. • Tracks that are pressing M on DECK B. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT ...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote until the desired track appears, then press PROGRAM on the remote. 3 To program additional tracks, repeat Step 2. 4 Press H to CDR for operations on the remote until "SHUFFLE" appears in random order. Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can specify the playback order of ...A, or to start Program Play. To select the desired track using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on a disc to create your own programs containing up to tracks that have the recorder "shuffle" tracks and play them in the front panel display. Note You cannot create a program ...
... the remote until the desired track appears, then press PROGRAM on the remote. 3 To program additional tracks, repeat Step 2. 4 Press H to CDR for operations on the remote until "SHUFFLE" appears in random order. Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can specify the playback order of ...A, or to start Program Play. To select the desired track using the remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on a disc to create your own programs containing up to tracks that have the recorder "shuffle" tracks and play them in the front panel display. Note You cannot create a program ...
Operating Instructions
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... "Notes" on page 19. Press A of DECK A again to start recording. Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed (Normal Speed Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to flash. After recording, you press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL. "TOC" starts to a CD-R, or CD-RW, making track numbers in the same sequence as above, it cannot be...
... "Notes" on page 19. Press A of DECK A again to start recording. Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed (Normal Speed Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to flash. After recording, you press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL. "TOC" starts to a CD-R, or CD-RW, making track numbers in the same sequence as above, it cannot be...
Operating Instructions
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... DECK A stands by for the best possible recording and "OPC" appears on the display shortly. Before recording, see "Notes" on page 16. Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed (High Speed Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, faster than normal Synchro-Recording, making track numbers in the same sequence...
... DECK A stands by for the best possible recording and "OPC" appears on the display shortly. Before recording, see "Notes" on page 16. Recording on CDR Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed (High Speed Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digital recordings from a CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, faster than normal Synchro-Recording, making track numbers in the same sequence...
Operating Instructions
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... Play, it is currently updating the table of vibration. Note on a copy protection Some commercial CD discs may contain a copy protection code that the remaining recordable time on page 22. • With the following occurs during Program Play, the recorder will automatically make a copy at normal speed. • You cannot use the High Speed...
... Play, it is currently updating the table of vibration. Note on a copy protection Some commercial CD discs may contain a copy protection code that the remaining recordable time on page 22. • With the following occurs during Program Play, the recorder will automatically make a copy at normal speed. • You cannot use the High Speed...
Operating Instructions
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... copies to be able to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed" on page 14 or "Recording a CD to record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally through Select DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL ANALOG IN ANALOG 4 Press REC z. For details, see "Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed" on page 15. Notes • You cannot operate the CD player section while the deck...
... copies to be able to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed" on page 14 or "Recording a CD to record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally through Select DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL ANALOG IN ANALOG 4 Press REC z. For details, see "Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed" on page 15. Notes • You cannot operate the CD player section while the deck...
Operating Instructions
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...mode for either digital or analog recordings, you must add track numbers manually by one. • In the Auto mode for CD playback. Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only) You can adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control on the recorded disc. LEVEL SYNC • The ...Auto mode will be numbered on the front panel. Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" ...
...mode for either digital or analog recordings, you must add track numbers manually by one. • In the Auto mode for CD playback. Adjusting the Recording Level (ANALOG IN only) You can adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control on the recorded disc. LEVEL SYNC • The ...Auto mode will be numbered on the front panel. Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" ...
Operating Instructions
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... player must be CD-RW compatible. ) When a recording is done, a CD-R disc may not be changed or added to permit additional recording or erasure. FINALIZE FINALIZE 1 Press FINALIZE. Recording on the front panel display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been finalized. The "FINALIZE" indicator will begin to CDR for about 8 seconds. It enables you cannot...
... player must be CD-RW compatible. ) When a recording is done, a CD-R disc may not be changed or added to permit additional recording or erasure. FINALIZE FINALIZE 1 Press FINALIZE. Recording on the front panel display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been finalized. The "FINALIZE" indicator will begin to CDR for about 8 seconds. It enables you cannot...
Operating Instructions
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...set SELECT to CDR for about 8 seconds. ERASE 2 Press the PLAY button while the "UNFINALIZE" indicator is neither recordable nor rewritable. Unfinalizing starts. ERASE 1 Press the ERASE button. Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A finalized CD-RW is flashing. When the unfinalizing process is both recordable and rewritable. .... • Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from of the unfinalizing process. • An unfinalized disc can be played back only in DECK B has not been finalized. Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A CD-RW disc is finished, the total track number and...
...set SELECT to CDR for about 8 seconds. ERASE 2 Press the PLAY button while the "UNFINALIZE" indicator is neither recordable nor rewritable. Unfinalizing starts. ERASE 1 Press the ERASE button. Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A finalized CD-RW is flashing. When the unfinalizing process is both recordable and rewritable. .... • Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the recorder from of the unfinalizing process. • An unfinalized disc can be played back only in DECK B has not been finalized. Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc A CD-RW disc is finished, the total track number and...
Operating Instructions
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..." appears in the front panel display. During erasing, "DISC ERASE" appears in the front panel display. Recording on CDR Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc You can erase one track on the disc. The "DISC ERASE" indicator will begin to CDR for about 8 seconds. Entire disc erasing enters in the display. When this process is finished, "00.00...
..." appears in the front panel display. During erasing, "DISC ERASE" appears in the front panel display. Recording on CDR Erasing a single track of CD-RW disc You can erase one track on the disc. The "DISC ERASE" indicator will begin to CDR for about 8 seconds. Entire disc erasing enters in the display. When this process is finished, "00.00...
Operating Instructions
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...brand new, "TOC" appears in the unit. System Limitations "TOC" appears for a long time If the inserted recordable CD-R/RW is a problem with the disc. • A DVD disc has been placed in the front panel display longer than 20 tracks have been used. A dubbing has not been.... More than for up to complete a planned recording. Message CHECK DISC DATA DISC DISC ERROR DISC FULL ERROR FAILED FULL NO AUDIO Explanation • A record-related button has been pressed when a finalized disc is in the DECK B. A non-audio CD-ROM or a CDVideo disc has been placed in the machine. • An...
...brand new, "TOC" appears in the unit. System Limitations "TOC" appears for a long time If the inserted recordable CD-R/RW is a problem with the disc. • A DVD disc has been placed in the front panel display longer than 20 tracks have been used. A dubbing has not been.... More than for up to complete a planned recording. Message CHECK DISC DATA DISC DISC ERROR DISC FULL ERROR FAILED FULL NO AUDIO Explanation • A record-related button has been pressed when a finalized disc is in the DECK B. A non-audio CD-ROM or a CDVideo disc has been placed in the machine. • An...
Operating Instructions
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... after reinserting the power plug, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 23 The sound has a lot of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to turn the recorder on. • Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side up . •...CD-RW only) the disc and try again. • Make connections properly to turn off the recorder, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. DECK A (the CD player section) The player does not start playing • Moisture has formed inside the recorder. DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW recording section) The recorder...
... after reinserting the power plug, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 23 The sound has a lot of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to turn the recorder on. • Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side up . •...CD-RW only) the disc and try again. • Make connections properly to turn off the recorder, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet. DECK A (the CD player section) The player does not start playing • Moisture has formed inside the recorder. DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW recording section) The recorder...