Sony DHC-MD373 Manuel d'utilisateur

Operating InstructionsMini Hi-FiComponentSystem3-867-542-13(1)©1999 Sony Corporation DHC-MD373

10Basic OperationsPlaying a CDTo turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).z.m >MZxZHSx`/1HS21VOLUME CD xMD/CD.m/M>To Do thisStop play Press CD x.Pa

Basic Operations11Recording a CD on anMD — CD-MD Synchro RecordingYou can make a digital recording of a CD on anMD, marking track numbers in the same

12Tips• If you use a partially recorded MD, recording startsafter the recorded tracks.• The track numbers of the CD are recorded on to theMD automatic

Basic Operations13To Do thisStop play Press MD x.Pause Press MD HS. The S indicatoron the MD HS button lights uporange. Press again to resume play.Sel

14Recording from theradio — Manual RecordingYou can analog record a radio programme on anMD. If you use a partially recorded MD, recordingstarts after

Basic Operations154 Press TUNING + or – to select thedesired preset station.Preset number and frequency (or stationname* or RDS station name**)*The st

16The CD PlayerPlaying CD tracksrepeatedly — Repeat PlayYou can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Playand Programme Play.z.m >MZxZHSx`/1HSREPEAT,

The CD Player17Last programmedtrack numberProgramming CD tracks— Programme PlayYou can make a programme of up to 25 tracks inthe order you want them t

18Using the CD displayYou can check the remaining time on the currenttrack or on the CD. When a CD TEXT disc isloaded, you can check the information r

The CD Player19Labelling a CD — Disc MemoYou can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to 20symbols and characters. Whenever you load alabelled CD, the

2Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.This appliance is classified asa CLASS 1 LASER product.The CL

20Labelling a CD (continued)2 Press NAME EDIT.The text input screen appears, and the cursorflashes.Cursor3 Press CHARACTER to select thedesired type o

The CD Player/The MD Deck — Play21Erasing a disc title1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.2 Press . or > repeatedly until “NameErase ?” appears, then pres

22Programming MD tracks— Programme PlayYou can make a programme of up to 25 tracks inthe order you want them to be played.x.>H `/1XMm2316341 Press

The MD Deck — Play23Last programmedtrack numberCancelProgrammePlayPress x, then press PLAY MODErepeatedly until “PGM” and“SHUFFLE” disappear.Add a tra

24Using the MD displayYou can check the total number of tracks, the totalplaying time and the remaining time on the MD.x.>H XMmDISPLAY, Press DISPL

The MD Deck — Play/Recording25The MD Deck — RecordingBefore you startrecordingMDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and playmusic with high quality

26Selecting the tracks1 Press CD on the remote to switch thefunction to CD.2 Press PLAY MODE on the remoterepeatedly until “PGM” appears.3 Press . or

The MD Deck — Recording278 Press MD HS.CD playing and MD recording start. The CDplayer and the MD deck stop automaticallywhen the recording is complet

285 Start playing the desired source (CD,etc.) to record.When recording from this system’s CDplayer, the track numbers are automaticallymarked. Press

The MD Deck — Recording29`/151 Insert a recordable MD.2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until thedesired source (i.e., TUNER) to recordappears.3 Press z REC

3The MD Deck — RecordingBefore you start recording... 25Recording your favourite CD tracks onan MD— CD-MD Synchro Recording ...

30Marking track numbersYou can mark track numbers:• Automatically during recordingTrack numbers are automatically marked as on theoriginal source dur

The MD Deck — Recording316 Press MENU/NO.7 Press MD HS.Recording starts.To stop recordingPress MD x.To cancel automatic trackmarking1 Press MENU/NO on

32H 1 Press z REC to stand by for recording.2 Press MENU/NO on the remote.“Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/YESon the remote.3 Press . or > on th

The MD Deck — Recording33Adjusting the recordinglevelWhen recording on an MD, you can adjust therecording level to the desired volume. You canadjust t

34Monaural recordingStereo signals such as an FM stereo broadcast canbe converted to monaural format and recorded.When recording in monaural format, t

The MD Deck — Recording/Editing35The MD Deck — EditingBefore you start editingYou can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. Byusing the editing functions

36Labelling an MD— Name FunctionYou can create titles for your recorded MDs andtracks as follows.During recordingIf “CD TEXT” flashes in the display d

The MD Deck — Editing37Copying a disc or track titleYou can copy a labeled disc or track title to use itas a title of another track or the disc title

38x.>H `/1XMm13,423,53,41 Press MD to switch the function to MD.2 Press MENU/NO to display “EditMenu”.3 Press . or > repeatedly until“Track Eras

The MD Deck — Editing392 While playing an MD, press X at thestarting point of the portion to be erased(point A).The MD pauses.3 Press MENU/NO to displ

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

408 Press ENTER/YES if point A is correct.“Point B Set” appears and playback forsetting the ending point of the portion to beerased (point B) starts.9

The MD Deck — Editing414 Press . or > repeatedly until thedesired track number to move appears,then press ENTER/YES.5 Press . or > repeatedly un

424 Press . or > repeatedly until thedesired track number to divide appears,then press ENTER/YES.“—Rehearsal—” appears and the portion tobe divided

The MD Deck — Editing431 Press MD to switch the function to MD.2 Press MENU/NO to display “EditMenu”.3 Press . or > repeatedly until“Combine ?” ap

44Undoing the last edit— Undo FunctionYou can use this function to cancel the last editand restore the contents of the MD to thecondition before the e

The MD Deck — Editing/Sound Adjustment45Selecting the PresetEqualizer menuThe Preset Equalizer enables you to select thesound characteristic among 5 s

46Other FeaturesLabelling the presetstations — Station NameYou can label each preset station with up to 12characters (Station Name). The Station Namea

Other Features478 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to complete theentire title.If you make a mistakePress CURSORT or t until the characteryou want to change flashe

48Falling asleep to music— Sleep TimerYou can set the system to turn off after a certaintime, so that you can fall asleep to music. You canpreset the

Other Features494 Press ENTER/YES.“ON” lights up, and the hour indicationflashes.5 Set the time to start play.Press . or > repeatedly to set the ho

5Getting Started3 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on thebottom of the system to the position ofyour local power line voltage (formodels with a voltage select

50Timer recording radioprogrammesTo timer record, you must first preset the radiostation (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6).x.>H `/1XMm3,4

Other Features51To change the settingStart over from step 1.To check the setting / To use thetimer1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT.2 Press . or > to sele

52Connecting optionalcomponentsConnecting optional A/VcomponentsTo enhance your system, you can connect optionalcomponents. Refer to the operating ins

53Connecting optional componentsConnecting a CS/BS digitaltuner, etc.Connect the component to the DIGITALOPTICAL IN jack on the rear panel of the unit

54Additional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltage• Before operating the system, check that theoperating voltage of your system is identical with

Additional Information55System limitations ofMDsThe recording system in your MD deck has thelimitations described below.Note, however, that these limi

56TroubleshootingIf you have any problem using this system, use thefollowing checklist.First, check that the mains lead is connectedfirmly and that th

Additional Information57Recording is not possible.• Remove the MD and slide the tab to close theslot (see page 25).• Connect the optional A/V componen

58TunerSevere hum or noise/stations cannot bereceived.• Set the proper band and frequency (see page7).• Connect the aerial properly (see page 4).• Fin

Additional Information59Cannot REC• A pre-mastered MD is in the deck.• The function is switched to MD.Complete !!The editing operation of MDs is compl

6Step 2: Setting the timeYou must set the time beforehand to use the timerfunctions.The clock is on a 24-hour system for the Europeanmodel, and a 12-

60SpecificationsMain Unit (HCD-MD373)Amplifier sectionEuropean model:DIN power output (Rated):25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,DIN, 230 V)Continuous RMS

Additional Information61Tuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner sectionTuning rangeTourist model: 76.0 – 108.0 MHzOther models: 87

626 SLEEP buttonPress to set Sleep Timer. (page 48)7 MENU/NO buttonPress to set Programme Play, or to label a CD,MD and preset station.NAME EDIT, CHAR

Additional Information63IndexAA-B Erase Function 39Adjustingthe operating voltage 5the recording level 33the sound 45the volume 10, 13, 14Aerials

64TTime Machine Recording 28Timerfalling asleep to music 48timer recording 50waking up to music 48Track marking 30Track numbers 30Troubleshooti

7Getting StartedStep 3: Presetting radiostationsYou can preset the following number of stations,20 for FM and 10 for AM.z.m >MZxZHSx`/1HS213STEREO

8Step 3: Presetting radio stations(continued)To stop scanningPress TUNING MODE.To tune in a station with a weaksignalPress TUNING MODE repeatedly unt

9Getting StartedSaving the power instandby modeIn order to conserve power, you can selectwhether or not to display the clock when thesystem is off. Th