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4-246-076-12(1) Compact Disc Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Serial No. Model No. RCD-W500C/W100 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
4-246-076-12(1) Compact Disc Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Serial No. Model No. RCD-W500C/W100 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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You can also use of optical instruments with this Sony Compact Disc Recorder. Precautions On safety • Should any further. • The use the controls on the remote if they have it checked by its edge. never ... wipe off . • If you are for 2 models: RCD-W500C and RCD-W100. The operating voltage is indicated on the unit. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off the residual moisture with a cleaning cloth. Do not store discs either stacked horizontally or standing vertically without their cases...
You can also use of optical instruments with this Sony Compact Disc Recorder. Precautions On safety • Should any further. • The use the controls on the remote if they have it checked by its edge. never ... wipe off . • If you are for 2 models: RCD-W500C and RCD-W100. The operating voltage is indicated on the unit. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off the residual moisture with a cleaning cloth. Do not store discs either stacked horizontally or standing vertically without their cases...
Operating Instructions
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...Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/ OUT jacks using the supplied remote. Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) RCD-W500C/W100 ANALOG IN OUT L R Amplifier TAPE/MD OUT IN L R Tip With normal use the remote for about six months. Notes • Do ... light from battery leakage and corrosion. l: Signal flow Connecting the unit to a digital component Connect a component such as digital amplifier, CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks (S/PDIF square type) with new ones. Optical digital cord (not supplied...
...Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/ OUT jacks using the supplied remote. Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) RCD-W500C/W100 ANALOG IN OUT L R Amplifier TAPE/MD OUT IN L R Tip With normal use the remote for about six months. Notes • Do ... light from battery leakage and corrosion. l: Signal flow Connecting the unit to a digital component Connect a component such as digital amplifier, CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks (S/PDIF square type) with new ones. Optical digital cord (not supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... DECK A of RCDW500C) and place a disc on the inner circle of the disc number. Press OPEN/ CLOSE (or A) again to operate DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section). Press A of the deck that is not currently playing to open that tray, and remove or load a disc (ExChange function). ...remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A (the CD player section), or to DECK B to close the disc tray. Adjust the volume on the remote). Select the disc (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) Press one of RCD-W500C. Go to adjust the volume. • You can start playing from a specific ...
... DECK A of RCDW500C) and place a disc on the inner circle of the disc number. Press OPEN/ CLOSE (or A) again to operate DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section). Press A of the deck that is not currently playing to open that tray, and remove or load a disc (ExChange function). ...remote, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A (the CD player section), or to DECK B to close the disc tray. Adjust the volume on the remote). Select the disc (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) Press one of RCD-W500C. Go to adjust the volume. • You can start playing from a specific ...
Operating Instructions
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DISC 1-5 A (OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W500C) and place a disc. continued 11 Only one of the DISC 1-5 A buttons for RCD-W100) POWER AMS H X ALBUM x PLAY MODE DECK A/DECK B ALBUM +/- 1 Turn on the remote). 7 Press H. on your ...amplifier and adjust the volume to the minimum. 2 Set your amplifier's input selector to select this unit. 3 Press POWER. 4 Press OPEN/CLOSE (or one disc...
DISC 1-5 A (OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W500C) and place a disc. continued 11 Only one of the DISC 1-5 A buttons for RCD-W100) POWER AMS H X ALBUM x PLAY MODE DECK A/DECK B ALBUM +/- 1 Turn on the remote). 7 Press H. on your ...amplifier and adjust the volume to the minimum. 2 Set your amplifier's input selector to select this unit. 3 Press POWER. 4 Press OPEN/CLOSE (or one disc...
Operating Instructions
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... the PHONE LEVEL control to turn on the unit, you will hear some mechanical noise from the unit. Go back to green when the disc is selected (RCD-W500C only). • You can play unfinalized CD-Rs or CD-RWs only in the display. The indicator lights to the preceding album Turn AMS... details about finalizing, see "Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW" on (or press ALBUM - on the remote). Press the button again or press H to the next disc (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) Press one of the ID3 ver.2 tag. 12 When the indicator is turned on page 29. • Be sure to close the...
... the PHONE LEVEL control to turn on the unit, you will hear some mechanical noise from the unit. Go back to green when the disc is selected (RCD-W500C only). • You can play unfinalized CD-Rs or CD-RWs only in the display. The indicator lights to the preceding album Turn AMS... details about finalizing, see "Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW" on (or press ALBUM - on the remote). Press the button again or press H to the next disc (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) Press one of the ID3 ver.2 tag. 12 When the indicator is turned on page 29. • Be sure to close the...
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...times, playback stops. • When "ALL DISCS SHUF" (page 18) is selected, you cannot play (pages 8, 11) ALBUM (page 11) All MP3 files of the current album. 1 DISC SHUF (for DECK A of RCD-W500C)/ SHUF (for DECK B of RCD-W500C and DECK A/B of RCD-W500C). • The Repeat Play mode is ...canceled when you want to operate DECK B. ALBUM SHUF (for DECK A of RCD-W100) (page 18) All tracks on the disc repeatedly (for DECK A) (page...
...times, playback stops. • When "ALL DISCS SHUF" (page 18) is selected, you cannot play (pages 8, 11) ALBUM (page 11) All MP3 files of the current album. 1 DISC SHUF (for DECK A of RCD-W500C)/ SHUF (for DECK B of RCD-W500C and DECK A/B of RCD-W500C). • The Repeat Play mode is ...canceled when you want to operate DECK B. ALBUM SHUF (for DECK A of RCD-W100) (page 18) All tracks on the disc repeatedly (for DECK A) (page...
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... MP3 files. • The play mode setting is canceled when you select The unit plays ALL DISCS SHUF (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) All tracks on all discs in random order. 1 DISC SHUF All tracks on the current disc in (for DECK A of random order. H H x PLAY MODE PLAY MODE x DECK A/DECK B PLAY MODE H...stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to operate DECK B. Notes • If "ALL DISCS SHUF" is selected in the display while the unit is "shuffling" the tracks, and the track is cancelled (for DECK A of RCDW500C). • You cannot change the PLAY MODE during playback. • You can...
... MP3 files. • The play mode setting is canceled when you select The unit plays ALL DISCS SHUF (for DECK A of RCD-W500C) All tracks on all discs in random order. 1 DISC SHUF All tracks on the current disc in (for DECK A of random order. H H x PLAY MODE PLAY MODE x DECK A/DECK B PLAY MODE H...stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to operate DECK B. Notes • If "ALL DISCS SHUF" is selected in the display while the unit is "shuffling" the tracks, and the track is cancelled (for DECK A of RCDW500C). • You cannot change the PLAY MODE during playback. • You can...
Operating Instructions
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... remote for DECK A of RCDW500C only) or album (DECK A only) After displaying the first track number in the display. 2 For DECK A of RCD-W500C, press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons (or DISC SKIP on the remote) to select the desired disc number. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> on a disc to create your own programs..., set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to start Program Play. To program all tracks on the selected disc (DECK A of RCDW500C). 5 Press H to operate DECK B. appears in the programmed order. Press ALBUM until "PGM" goes off , turn AMS (or press ALBUM +/- ...
... remote for DECK A of RCDW500C only) or album (DECK A only) After displaying the first track number in the display. 2 For DECK A of RCD-W500C, press one of the DISC 1-5 buttons (or DISC SKIP on the remote) to select the desired disc number. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> on a disc to create your own programs..., set DECK A/DECK B to DECK A to operate DECK A, or to DECK B to start Program Play. To program all tracks on the selected disc (DECK A of RCDW500C). 5 Press H to operate DECK B. appears in the programmed order. Press ALBUM until "PGM" goes off , turn AMS (or press ALBUM +/- ...
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... are possible, depending on the audio source. For details on the You cannot hear the sound selected disc in the while recording. Normal speed Synchro- × W500C) in the order you select High-Speed Synchro-Recording, the recording speed automatically changes to normal speed .... continued 21 Automatic Additional CD-TEXT Recording Finalization Recording Copy Level When recording from one disc (or several discs for RCD- Recording (page 24) Record in the Setup Menu to use a blank disc (that has not been recorded). Adjustable × a × with menu operation When...
... are possible, depending on the audio source. For details on the You cannot hear the sound selected disc in the while recording. Normal speed Synchro- × W500C) in the order you select High-Speed Synchro-Recording, the recording speed automatically changes to normal speed .... continued 21 Automatic Additional CD-TEXT Recording Finalization Recording Copy Level When recording from one disc (or several discs for RCD- Recording (page 24) Record in the Setup Menu to use a blank disc (that has not been recorded). Adjustable × a × with menu operation When...
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...players. Notes • When the play mode to "ALL DISCS" or "PGM" and program the discs you want to record only one disc, discs you cannot perform Make-Disc Synchro-Recording. When using Program Play. Until the disc is selected, you did not intend to 4 of the existing material. To record from several discs (RCD-W500C... only) In step 1, set the play mode is selected). • If you select "ALL DISCS" even though you must finalize the disc. INPUT OPEN/CLOSE H DECK A/DECK B X x REC z INPUT H...
...players. Notes • When the play mode to "ALL DISCS" or "PGM" and program the discs you want to record only one disc, discs you cannot perform Make-Disc Synchro-Recording. When using Program Play. Until the disc is selected, you did not intend to 4 of the existing material. To record from several discs (RCD-W500C... only) In step 1, set the play mode is selected). • If you select "ALL DISCS" even though you must finalize the disc. INPUT OPEN/CLOSE H DECK A/DECK B X x REC z INPUT H...
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... by for recording. 5 Adjust the recording level, if necessary. In this , use SynchroRecording. (RCD-W500C only) • This unit uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to make manual recordings of the disc before stopping the recording. Or use analog recording through Turn on page 27. 6 Press...
... by for recording. 5 Adjust the recording level, if necessary. In this , use SynchroRecording. (RCD-W500C only) • This unit uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to make manual recordings of the disc before stopping the recording. Or use analog recording through Turn on page 27. 6 Press...
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Erase Ex-Change (RCD-W500C only) Fade In Fade Out Finalize Incomplete! The ERASE function is no disc in the unit. During CD playback, you program a new track, erase the current program and restart a new program procedure. There is operating. A disc whose text has been edited but has not... finalized is operating. 36 The UNFINALIZE function is inserted, and OPEN/CLOSE has been pressed. • Finalize the disc, and then press OPEN/CLOSE to remove the disc. You are no title. Editing has not completed successfully due to complete a planned recording. The number of the...
Erase Ex-Change (RCD-W500C only) Fade In Fade Out Finalize Incomplete! The ERASE function is no disc in the unit. During CD playback, you program a new track, erase the current program and restart a new program procedure. There is operating. A disc whose text has been edited but has not... finalized is operating. 36 The UNFINALIZE function is inserted, and OPEN/CLOSE has been pressed. • Finalize the disc, and then press OPEN/CLOSE to remove the disc. You are no title. Editing has not completed successfully due to complete a planned recording. The number of the...
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Specifications DECK A (the CD player section) System Laser Playable discs Frequency response Signal to Noise Ratio Wow and flutter Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ... System Laser Playable discs Recordable discs Frequency response Signal to change without notice. 40 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Design and specifications are subject to Noise Ratio Wow and flutter Compact disc digital audio system ... × 4 3/8 × 15 3/4 inch) Mass (approx.) RCD-W500C: 6.8 kg (15 lbs) RCD-W100: 6.0 kg (13 lbs 4 oz) Supplied accessories See page 6.
Specifications DECK A (the CD player section) System Laser Playable discs Frequency response Signal to Noise Ratio Wow and flutter Compact disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ... System Laser Playable discs Recordable discs Frequency response Signal to change without notice. 40 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Design and specifications are subject to Noise Ratio Wow and flutter Compact disc digital audio system ... × 4 3/8 × 15 3/4 inch) Mass (approx.) RCD-W500C: 6.8 kg (15 lbs) RCD-W100: 6.0 kg (13 lbs 4 oz) Supplied accessories See page 6.