©2003 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serialnumber i
10The playback order of the MP3 filesThe playback order of the folders and files is asfollows:Tree1 Tree2 Tree3 Tree4 Tree5(root)Notes• This player ca
11Basic OperationsTipTo specify a desired playback order, before the folderor file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01”,“02”), then record cont
12Tips• The function of AMS control changes according tothe ALBUM SELECT indicator in the display. Whenthe indicator is off, the AMS control selects t
13Basic OperationsUsing the DisplayYou can check information about the disc usingthe front panel display.When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK Bto DE
14Display while recordingPress TIME repeatedly while recording. Eachtime you press the button, the display forDECK B changes as follows:CDTOCTEXTCD TE
15Basic OperationsDisplay for disc informationof DECK BThe indicators show which type of recordabledisc is in the disc tray, and whether therecordable
16Locating a ParticularPoint in a Track ZYou can locate a particular point in a trackduring playback or playback pause.When using the remote, set DECK
17Basic OperationsPlaying Tracks/DiscsRepeatedly (Repeat Play) ZYou can play tracks repeatedly in any playmode.When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK
18Playing in Random Order(Shuffle Play)You can have the unit “shuffle” tracks and playthem in random order.When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK Bto
19Basic OperationsCreating Your OwnProgram (Program Play)You can specify the playback order of thetracks and MP3 files on a disc to create yourown pro
2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the userto the presence of unins
20Playing Both DeckSimultaneously (Dual Play)If you have 2 amplifiers in different locationsin your house, you can connect the unit to eachamplifier a
Recording/Editing21Recording/EditingBefore RecordingAbout recordable discs•A recordable disc is an audio CD-R or Audio CD-RW with the following logo.•
22Types of RecordingThe following types of recordings are possible, depending on the audio source. For details on each operation, seethe reference pag
Recording/Editing23Tips• To play the recorded CD on DECK A or anotherCD player, perform finalization (page 30).• To record your favorite tracks from t
24Notes• You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording.• If Repeat Play is selected, it is automaticallycanceled.• If Shuffle Play is selected, it i
Recording/Editing25Normal speed Synchro-RecordingThe disc is recorded at the same speed as theplaying CD. You can hear the sound duringrecording. To u
26XHxDECK A/DECK BINPUTREC zWith the label side upTo stop recordingPress x.To record only your favorite CDtracksYou can record only your favorite CD t
Recording/Editing27Turn on the indicatorOPT*COAX*ANALOG*3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select theinput connector.To record throughDIGITAL OPTICAL INDIGIT
28DisplayDECK A LvlOptical LvlCoaxial Lv1YESMENU/NODECK A/DECK B./>OVER indicationOVERTOCCD TEXTCD - RWDIGITALDECK ARECDISCALBUMTRACKDECK BDISCTRAC
Recording/Editing29REC zDECK A/DECK BMarking Track NumbersWhile RecordingYou can mark track numbers either manuallyor automatically. By marking track
3Table of ContentsGetting StartedUnpacking ... 6Hooking Up the System ... 6This Unit Ca
30DECK A/DECK BREC FADERFading In and Outrecording (Rec Fader) ZYou can gradually increase the recording levelat the beginning of a recording (fade-in
Recording/Editing313 Press N (or H on the remote) or YES.Finalizing starts. During finalizing,“Finalize” appears in the display and theremaining time
32H./>DECK A/DECK BERASEYESErasing Tracks of a CD-RWYou can erase tracks recorded on a CD-RW.This process starts with the last track on thedisc.Bef
Recording/Editing33MENU/NO./>xm/MCLEARYESDECK A/DECK BNAME EDIT/SELECTTOCCD TEXTCD - RWDECK ARECDISCALBUMTRACKDECK BDISCTRACKDisplaySelected ABSele
34TIMEDECK A/DECK BSBMMENU/NOYES./>Changing an existing title1 Do steps 1 to 5 in “Labeling Tracks/Discs” (page 33) to select the title youwant to
Recording/Editing35Using the Silent PausefunctionIf there has been no sound input for about 30seconds during recording, the unit pausesrecording.If th
36Additional InformationUsing the MenuYou can make various settings on this unit byusing the menu.When using the remote, set DECK A/DECK Bto DECK B.1
Additional Information37MessageBlank DiscCheck DiscComplete!Data DiscDisc Full!EraseEx-ChangeFade InFade OutFinalizeIncomplete!InitializeName Full!-NO
38MessageC12/Cannot CopyC13/Rec ErrorC14/TOC ErrorC41/Cannot CopyExplanationYou are trying to record a disc thatcannot be played back in DECK-Aor with
Additional Information39TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the followingdifficulties while using the unit, use thistroubleshooting guide to help
4On condensation in the unitIf the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warmlocation, or is placed in a very damp room, moisturemay condense on t
40OtherNo sound is output.• Make the connections properly (page 6).• Operate the amplifier properly.• When using the headphones, turn PHONELEVEL to tu
Additional Information41SpecificationsDECK A (the CD player section)System Compact disc digital audiosystemLaser Semiconductor laser(λ = 780 nm)Emissi
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5Note on High-SpeedSynchro-RecordingWhen recording a CD, certain conditionsmay cause the sound to dropout, noise in therecording, or even unwanted tra
6Hooking Up the SystemThis section describes how to hook up the unitto an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power ofeach component before making thec
7Getting StartedConnecting the AC powercordConnect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.Notes• Be sure to place the player on a flat, horizontalplace. I
8Playing a CDThis unit has two decks.In this manual, the CD player section is justcalled DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RWrecording section is called DEC
9Basic OperationsPlaying a disc with MP3filesAbout MP3 filesMP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standardtechnology and format for compressing audiodata. T
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