Operating Instructions
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... Hooking Up the System 6 This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7 Basic Operations Playing a CD 8 Playing a disc with MP3 files 9 Using the Display 13 Locating a Specific Track 15 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 16 Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly (Repeat Play 17 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play ... Track Numbers While Recording 28 Fading In and Out recording (Rec Fader 29 Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW 29 Unfinalizing a CD-RW 30 Erasing Tracks of a CD-RW 31 Labeling Tracks/Discs 32 Useful Tips for Recording 33 Additional Information Using the Setup Menu 35 Messages 36 Self...
... Hooking Up the System 6 This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7 Basic Operations Playing a CD 8 Playing a disc with MP3 files 9 Using the Display 13 Locating a Specific Track 15 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 16 Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly (Repeat Play 17 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play ... Track Numbers While Recording 28 Fading In and Out recording (Rec Fader 29 Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW 29 Unfinalizing a CD-RW 30 Erasing Tracks of a CD-RW 31 Labeling Tracks/Discs 32 Useful Tips for Recording 33 Additional Information Using the Setup Menu 35 Messages 36 Self...
Operating Instructions
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... thoroughly and retain it for illustration purposes. On cleaning • Fingerprints or dust on the nameplate at the qualified service shop. Wipe the disc from a cold to disconnect the unit from the AC power source (mains) as long as it with your local power supply. On condensation...In this case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the unit turned on for purchasing this manual describe the controls on the unit. • The following icon is the model used in this Sony Compact Disc Recorder. On storage • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources...
... thoroughly and retain it for illustration purposes. On cleaning • Fingerprints or dust on the nameplate at the qualified service shop. Wipe the disc from a cold to disconnect the unit from the AC power source (mains) as long as it with your local power supply. On condensation...In this case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the unit turned on for purchasing this manual describe the controls on the unit. • The following icon is the model used in this Sony Compact Disc Recorder. On storage • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources...
Operating Instructions
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... (e.g., dirty disc, etc.). Scratched discs - After finalizing a CD-RW, you need to finalize a CD-R or CD-RW before playing it in a CD-RW compatible player only. Irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart or star shaped) - Note on CD-R or CD-RW playback ...Compact Disc (CD) standard. Discs with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Recently, various music discs encoded with adhesive labels attached to the CD-R or CD-RW using normal speed Synchro-Recording only. Warped discs Note on DECK A of a CD-R or CD-RW recorded by this happens, clean the CD...
... (e.g., dirty disc, etc.). Scratched discs - After finalizing a CD-RW, you need to finalize a CD-R or CD-RW before playing it in a CD-RW compatible player only. Irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart or star shaped) - Note on CD-R or CD-RW playback ...Compact Disc (CD) standard. Discs with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Recently, various music discs encoded with adhesive labels attached to the CD-R or CD-RW using normal speed Synchro-Recording only. Warped discs Note on DECK A of a CD-R or CD-RW recorded by this happens, clean the CD...
Operating Instructions
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... into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor 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. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by...
... into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor 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. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by...
Operating Instructions
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... logo means that you must buy an audio CD-RW. A CD-R designed for computer use three types of discs as follows: Audio CDs Discs with this unit. When you finalize the disc (page 29), you can play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD-RW compatible. (An unfinalized disc can be produced in DECK B.) When you buy...
... logo means that you must buy an audio CD-RW. A CD-R designed for computer use three types of discs as follows: Audio CDs Discs with this unit. When you finalize the disc (page 29), you can play back in most current CD players unless the player is CD-RW compatible. (An unfinalized disc can be produced in DECK B.) When you buy...
Operating Instructions
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... display is selected (RCD-W500C only). • You can replace any discs in DECK A of RCDW500C) and place a disc on the amplifier. When using the 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. Press the button again or press H to open that tray...
... display is selected (RCD-W500C only). • You can replace any discs in DECK A of RCDW500C) and place a disc on the amplifier. When using the 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. Press the button again or press H to open that tray...
Operating Instructions
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... each Lead-in the tracks of the MP3 files created. If you start playing a disc while playing a disc on discs You can be possible, depending on CD-ROMs, CDRs (recordable CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs). The encoding method (i.e., the bit rate selected for compressing a sound sequence. For Joliet or Romeo in the name, no more than...
... each Lead-in the tracks of the MP3 files created. If you start playing a disc while playing a disc on discs You can be possible, depending on CD-ROMs, CDRs (recordable CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs). The encoding method (i.e., the bit rate selected for compressing a sound sequence. For Joliet or Romeo in the name, no more than...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers. • The following discs take a longer time to start playback. - a disc recorded in Multi Session CD-DA (audio) data or MP3 files stored on playback. - The playback range of the disc. - a disc recorded with 151 folders, the player reads only 150 folders. • The CD player can be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. A disc with many trees, it takes...
... speakers. • The following discs take a longer time to start playback. - a disc recorded in Multi Session CD-DA (audio) data or MP3 files stored on playback. - The playback range of the disc. - a disc recorded with 151 folders, the player reads only 150 folders. • The CD player can be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. A disc with many trees, it takes...
Operating Instructions
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...on page 13 for details about finalizing, see "Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW" on page 29. • Be sure to close the disc trays when the unit is turned off (or press ./> or... the number buttons on the remote) to select the track you will hear some mechanical noise from entering and prevent damage to the next disc...). Go to play . * AMS: Automatic Music Sensor Tips • The function of the DISC 1-5 buttons. on the remote). Turn the PHONE LEVEL control to open that is in use ...
...on page 13 for details about finalizing, see "Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW" on page 29. • Be sure to close the disc trays when the unit is turned off (or press ./> or... the number buttons on the remote) to select the track you will hear some mechanical noise from entering and prevent damage to the next disc...). Go to play . * AMS: Automatic Music Sensor Tips • The function of the DISC 1-5 buttons. on the remote). Turn the PHONE LEVEL control to open that is in use ...
Operating Instructions
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... DECK B CD TEXT CD - RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK Detailed display for DECK B CD TEXT DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - Note For MP3 files, some characters cannot be displayed. RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK When you put a CD containing a CD text in the disc tray, "CD TEXT" lights up in the album DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - The disc or...
... DECK B CD TEXT CD - RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK Detailed display for DECK B CD TEXT DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - Note For MP3 files, some characters cannot be displayed. RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK When you put a CD containing a CD text in the disc tray, "CD TEXT" lights up in the album DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - The disc or...
Operating Instructions
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... TIME. RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK The total remaining time of the CD-R or CD-RW CD TEXT DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK The total remaining time of the disc (in Continuous play mode) CD TEXT DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - The ID3 tag is not displayed in this player gives preference to...
... TIME. RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK The total remaining time of the CD-R or CD-RW CD TEXT DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK The total remaining time of the disc (in Continuous play mode) CD TEXT DECK A TOC REC DECK B CD TEXT CD - The ID3 tag is not displayed in this player gives preference to...
Operating Instructions
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..." is framed in red in the display of recordable disc is displayed. If you put a CD or finalized CD-R in the disc tray, "CD-R" lights up. Basic Operations Display for unfinalizing. RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK CD TEXT CD/CD-R/RW indicator indicator The CD/CD-R/RW indicator When you remove the disc or turn off the power before finalizing, "TEXT Edited...
..." is framed in red in the display of recordable disc is displayed. If you put a CD or finalized CD-R in the disc tray, "CD-R" lights up. Basic Operations Display for unfinalizing. RW DISC ALBUM TRACK DISC TRACK CD TEXT CD/CD-R/RW indicator indicator The CD/CD-R/RW indicator When you remove the disc or turn off the power before finalizing, "TEXT Edited...
Operating Instructions
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... direct digital recordings. - About the Serial Copy Management System • The Serial Copy Management System allows you to be played in other players. • Once a CD-R has been finalized, the recorded material cannot be different. About recording MP3 files • MP3 files are recordable for multiple times. This... even after finalizing it. You cannot adjust the recording level. • The minimum length of various digital sources to the disc. See page 7 for details. See page 29 for MP3 files, there are recordable only one time. See page 7 for details. Audio...
... direct digital recordings. - About the Serial Copy Management System • The Serial Copy Management System allows you to be played in other players. • Once a CD-R has been finalized, the recorded material cannot be different. About recording MP3 files • MP3 files are recordable for multiple times. This... even after finalizing it. You cannot adjust the recording level. • The minimum length of various digital sources to the disc. See page 7 for details. See page 29 for MP3 files, there are recordable only one time. See page 7 for details. Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... want. Recording/Editing Types of Recording The following cases. - You can also record in high-speed. When the disc contains Serial Copy Management System information. - Automatic Additional CD-TEXT Recording Finalization Recording Copy Level When recording from one disc (or several discs for RCD- For details on the You cannot hear the sound selected...
... want. Recording/Editing Types of Recording The following cases. - You can also record in high-speed. When the disc contains Serial Copy Management System information. - Automatic Additional CD-TEXT Recording Finalization Recording Copy Level When recording from one disc (or several discs for RCD- For details on the You cannot hear the sound selected...
Operating Instructions
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... currently updating the table of any CD players. Until the disc is canceled regardless of Synchro-Recording. Tips • To play mode, and finalizes the disc. Note on the disc. Do not move the unit or disconnect the unit from being recorded. See "Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW" on the CD-R or CD-RW is paused for more than...
... currently updating the table of any CD players. Until the disc is canceled regardless of Synchro-Recording. Tips • To play mode, and finalizes the disc. Note on the disc. Do not move the unit or disconnect the unit from being recorded. See "Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW" on the CD-R or CD-RW is paused for more than...
Operating Instructions
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... for RCD-W100) POWER OPEN/CLOSE CD SYNCHRO HIGH x H DECK A/DECK B CD SYNCHRO HIGH H x 1 Press POWER. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE of the disc on the disc tray. With the label side up "TOC Reading" appears. continued 23 Fade-in Make-Disc Synchro-Recording. High speed recording changes.../Editing Notes • You cannot pause recording in the display. The unit starts to a CD-R or CD-RW, faster than normal speed Synchro-Recording. You cannot monitor the recorded signal while recording. DISC 1-5 A(OPEN/CLOSE for analog recordings (page 34). • You cannot stop recording when ...
... for RCD-W100) POWER OPEN/CLOSE CD SYNCHRO HIGH x H DECK A/DECK B CD SYNCHRO HIGH H x 1 Press POWER. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE of the disc on the disc tray. With the label side up "TOC Reading" appears. continued 23 Fade-in Make-Disc Synchro-Recording. High speed recording changes.../Editing Notes • You cannot pause recording in the display. The unit starts to a CD-R or CD-RW, faster than normal speed Synchro-Recording. You cannot monitor the recorded signal while recording. DISC 1-5 A(OPEN/CLOSE for analog recordings (page 34). • You cannot stop recording when ...
Operating Instructions
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..., the recording speed automatically changes to Normal speed. DECK B stands by for recording, and DECK A stands by for RCDW500C) and place a CD on the disc tray. To use Make-Disc SynchroRecording, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B. When you did not intend to record may be recorded. Press OPEN/CLOSE... (or A) on page 23. 2 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL. When you perform Synchro-Recording, you can choose the disc which you want to record only one disc, discs you place a CD-R or CD-RW in the deck, the unit optimizes itself for playing. DECK A and ...
..., the recording speed automatically changes to Normal speed. DECK B stands by for recording, and DECK A stands by for RCDW500C) and place a CD on the disc tray. To use Make-Disc SynchroRecording, set DECK A/DECK B to DECK B. When you did not intend to record may be recorded. Press OPEN/CLOSE... (or A) on page 23. 2 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL. When you perform Synchro-Recording, you can choose the disc which you want to record only one disc, discs you place a CD-R or CD-RW in the deck, the unit optimizes itself for playing. DECK A and ...
Operating Instructions
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.../CLOSE again to start recording from the disc whose indicator lights in the display, press H on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually You can record only your favorite CD tracks You can start recording. When using Program Play. Until the disc is set to record may be played on any CD players. With the label side up continued...
.../CLOSE again to start recording from the disc whose indicator lights in the display, press H on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually You can record only your favorite CD tracks You can start recording. When using Program Play. Until the disc is set to record may be played on any CD players. With the label side up continued...
Operating Instructions
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... pause recording, a new track number is automatically changed to analog recording.) • You cannot make digital recordings. DECK B stands by one disc manually, the silence between tracks may not be made of premastered software via the unit's digital input. Therefore you record from more than 4 ... CD-RW digitally through Turn on page 27. 6 Press H. 7 Start playing the sound source you can add a track number (page 28). Note Whenever you record from DECK A. (The recording mode is added. To record the disc in DECK A, turn off "OPT" and "ANALOG." 4 Press REC z. To stop ...
... pause recording, a new track number is automatically changed to analog recording.) • You cannot make digital recordings. DECK B stands by one disc manually, the silence between tracks may not be made of premastered software via the unit's digital input. Therefore you record from more than 4 ... CD-RW digitally through Turn on page 27. 6 Press H. 7 Start playing the sound source you can add a track number (page 28). Note Whenever you record from DECK A. (The recording mode is added. To record the disc in DECK A, turn off "OPT" and "ANALOG." 4 Press REC z. To stop ...
Operating Instructions
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...the remote) to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack Display DECK A Lvl Optical Lvl 5 Press AMS (or YES). OVER indication DISC OVER DECK A TOC REC DIGITAL ALBUM TRACK DECK B CD TEXT CD - Adjust the recording level so that the OVER indication of the peak level meters does not light red. To select ...recording level within a range of - ∞ dB to select the program source. RW DISC TRACK 7 Press MENU/NO. 8 Stop playing the sound source. 9 To start recording, do steps 6 and 7 of "Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually" on the peak level meters does not light up. MENU/NO AMS REC LEVEL...
...the remote) to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack Display DECK A Lvl Optical Lvl 5 Press AMS (or YES). OVER indication DISC OVER DECK A TOC REC DIGITAL ALBUM TRACK DECK B CD TEXT CD - Adjust the recording level so that the OVER indication of the peak level meters does not light red. To select ...recording level within a range of - ∞ dB to select the program source. RW DISC TRACK 7 Press MENU/NO. 8 Stop playing the sound source. 9 To start recording, do steps 6 and 7 of "Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW Manually" on the peak level meters does not light up. MENU/NO AMS REC LEVEL...
