Sony MP3 Player RCD W3 User Manual

4-241-664-12(1)  
Compact Disc  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number  
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No. RCD-W3  
Serial No.  
RCD-W3  
©2002 Sony Corporation  
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On cleaning  
Precautions  
Fingerprints or dust on the disc may cause poor  
sound reproduction or sound dropout.  
On safety  
Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning  
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked  
by qualified personnel before operating it any  
further.  
The use of optical instruments with this product  
will increase the risk of eye hazard.  
On power sources  
Before operating the recorder, check that the  
operating voltage of the deck is identical with your  
local power supply. The operating voltage is  
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the  
recorder.  
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
If you are not going to use the recorder for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,  
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
AC power cord must be changed only at a  
qualified service shop.  
Note on High-Speed CD to  
CD-R or CD-RW Synchro-  
Recording  
Certain CD conditions may cause sound dropout  
or noise in the recording results, or even create  
unwanted tracks on the CD-R or CD-RW. If this  
happens, clean the CD as instructed in “On  
cleaning” above, and record material to the CD-  
R or CD-RW using normal-speed CD to CD-R or  
CD-RW Synchro-Recording only.  
On condensation in the recorder  
If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the  
recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not  
operate properly. In this case, remove the CD, CD-R,  
or CD-RW and leave the recorder turned on for about  
an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
On handling Discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle it by its edge. Do  
not touch the surface.  
Note on CD-R or CD-RW  
playback  
• Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.  
When you playback a CD-R or CD-RW  
recorded by a CD-R or CD-RW recorder, you  
may not be able to playback, depending on the  
recording conditions (e.g., dirty disc, etc.).  
Also, you should note that you need to finalize  
a CD-R or CD-RW before playing back on  
another system other than the one used to make  
the recording. (Finalizing is a process to  
complete the recording.)  
• Only regular circular discs can be used in this  
recorder. Irregularly shaped discs, such as star- or  
heart-shaped discs may damage the recorder.  
• If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc,  
remove it completely before using the disc.  
After finalizing a CD-R disc, you can play it in  
any conventional CD player. However,  
depending on the state of the recording, there  
may be sound skips during playback.  
On storage  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight as there can be a  
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.  
• Store discs in their cases. Do not store discs either  
stacked horizontally or standing vertically without  
their cases.  
After finalizing a CD-RW disc, you can play it  
in a CD-RW compatible player only.  
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Contents  
Getting Started  
Recording on CDR  
Unpacking ............................................. 5  
Hooking Up the System ........................ 5  
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  
This Recorder Can Use the Following  
Discs ................................................ 6  
CD-RW disc Manually.................. 17  
Auto/Manual Track Increment ............ 18  
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc ..... 19  
Basic Operations  
Playing a CD ......................................... 7  
Using the display ................................... 8  
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc ............... 20  
Erasing a single track of  
Locating a Specific Track.................... 10  
Locating a Particular Point  
CD-RW disc .................................. 21  
in a Track ...................................... 11  
Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc ........... 21  
Playing Tracks Repeatedly  
(Repeat Play) ................................. 11  
Playing in Random Order  
Additional Information  
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 12  
Error Messages .................................... 22  
System Limitations .............................. 22  
Troubleshooting................................... 23  
Specifications ........................ Back cover  
Creating Your Own Program  
(Program Play) .............................. 12  
Alternating Discs from One Tray  
to the Other (Relay Play)............... 13  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking  
Hooking Up the System  
Check that you received the following items:  
• Audio connecting cord (2)  
Overview  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2).  
This section describes how to hook up the CD  
recorder to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the  
power of each component before making the  
connections.  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Use the audio connecting cord (supplied) (2).  
RCD-W3  
You can control the recorder using the supplied  
remote.  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching  
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the  
markings inside the compartment. When using  
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on  
the recorder.  
CD IN  
Amplifier  
l: Signal flow  
The cord you need to hook up your  
recorder  
Notes  
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)  
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
White  
(L)  
White  
(L)  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote  
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from  
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
Red  
(R)  
Red  
(R)  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
continued  
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Hookups  
This Recorder Can Use the  
Following Discs  
Connecting the recorder to an  
amplifier  
Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/  
OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords  
(supplied), making sure to match the color-  
coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: red (R) to red and white (L) to  
white. Be sure to make connections firmly to  
prevent hum and noise.  
This recorder can use three types of discs as  
follows:  
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD) can be played  
by both DECK A (the CD player section) and DECK  
B (the CD-R or CD-RW recording section) of the  
recorder.  
CD  
IN  
RCD-W3  
L
R
ANALOG  
IN  
OUT  
TAPE / MD  
OUT IN  
L
R
L
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-R) are  
recordable only one time. When you finalize (page  
19) the disc, you can play it in either DECK A (the  
CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW  
recording section), and you can play it in any  
conventional CD player, including home, car, and  
portable models (A unfinalized disc can be played  
only in DECK B). When you buy a CD-R disc, please  
note that you must buy an audio CD-R disc. A CD-R  
disc designed for computer use will not work in the  
recorder.  
R
l: Signal flow  
Connecting the recorder to a digital  
component such as CD player, DAT  
deck, or MD deck  
Connect the component through the DIGITAL  
OPTICAL IN/OUT connectors with two  
optical cables (not supplied).  
When using the optical cables  
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert  
the plugs parallelly until they click into place.  
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-RW) are  
recordable, and also re-writable. When you finalize  
(page 19) the disc, you can play it in either DECK A  
(the CD player section) or DECK B (the CD-R or  
CD-RW recording section), and CD-RW compatible  
players. They will not play back in most current CD  
players unless the player is CD-RW compatible (A  
unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B).  
When you buy a CD-RW disc, please note that you  
must buy an audio CD-RW disc. A CD-RW disc  
designed for computer use will not work in the  
recorder.  
Be sure not to bend or tic together the optical  
cables.  
RCD-W3  
Digital component  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
l: Signal flow  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
This logo means that a unit is compatible with Audio  
CD-R discs and Audio CD-RW discs (both Audio  
CD-R discs and Audio CD-RW discs can be used).  
Note  
Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched  
outlet.  
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Basic Operations  
To  
Do the following:  
Playing a CD  
Stop playback  
Pause playing  
Press x.  
Press X. Press the button again or  
press H to resume playing.  
This recorder has two decks. When using the  
remote, set SELECT to CD for operations on  
DECK A (the CD player section), or to CDR  
for operations on DECK B (the CD-R or CD-  
RW recording section).  
Select a track  
Press AMS* >.  
Press AMS ..  
Go to the  
beginning of the  
current track or  
the preceding  
track  
In this manual, the CD player section is just  
called DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RW  
recording section is called DECK B.  
Press A on DECK A or B, which  
ever contains the disc you want to  
remove after stopping play.  
Take out the disc  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE A  
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor  
Tips  
You can start playing with the track selected in Step  
4.  
1Press AMS . or > (or press . or > on  
the remote) to select the track you want to play  
using the display*.  
AMS ./>  
2Press H.  
H
*See “Using the Display” on page 8.  
CD/CDR  
select  
Tips  
You can remove and load discs while playing another  
disc. Press A of the deck that is not currently playing  
to open that tray, and remove or load a disc.  
Notes  
• You can play unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW discs  
only in DECK B. If you attempt to play an  
unfinalized disc in the DECK A, a DISC ERROR  
message will appear to remind you to play the disc  
in DECK B. For the detailed explanation about  
finalizing, see “Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc”  
on page 19.  
• At the end of a listening session, remove the discs  
from the decks by following the instructions in step  
3. Do not leave the disc tray open when the unit is  
not in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering the  
unit and to prevent damage to the disc tray.  
1 Turn on the amplifier and set the  
source selector to the recorder.  
2 Press POWER.  
3 Press A and place a disc on the inner  
circle of DECK A (or B). Press A again  
to close the disc tray.  
With the label side up  
4 Press H.  
The recorder starts playing. Adjust the  
volume on the amplifier.  
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Checking the information of  
the disc  
Using the display  
When you check the total number of tracks and  
total playing time of the disc while the recorder  
is stopped, the information appears as follows:  
Each time you press the TIME button while the  
recorder is playing, the front panel display for  
any deck that has a disc inside shows  
information as follows:  
DECK A  
DECK A  
The track number and playing time are displayed.  
DECK B  
The track number and remaining time of the  
track currently being played are displayed.  
Using the TIME button  
You can use the TIME button to check disc and  
track information such as the total track  
number, total playing time of the tracks, track  
number and remaining time of the track  
currently being played, and remaining  
The the total remaining time of the disc is  
displayed.  
recordable time of the CD-R or CD-RW disc.  
DECK B  
TIME  
The track number and playing time are displayed  
The track number and remaining time of the  
track currently being played are displayed.  
The total remaining time of the disc is displayed.  
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The TOC indicator  
Checking the remaining  
recordable time  
When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc or CD-  
RW disc in the disc tray, the TOC indicator  
lights up.  
When you placed an unfinalized CD-R or CD-  
RW in the DECK B, you can also check the  
remaining recordable time. The information  
appears as follows:  
For details on finalizing, refer to page 19, and page  
20 for unfinalizing.  
Note  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CDR  
for operations on DECK B.  
When you put a CD or finalized CD-R disc in a disc  
tray, the CD indicator lights up as “CD.”  
Each time you press TIME, the front panel  
display is change as below.  
The total track number and total playing time are  
displayed  
The total track number and the remaining  
recordable time are displayed  
On the TOC and CD-R/RW  
indicator  
The CD-R/RW indicator shows which type of  
recordable disc is in DECK B, and whether the  
recordable disc has been already finalized.  
The CD-R/RW indicator  
The TOC  
indicator  
The CD-R/RW indicator  
When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc in the  
disc tray, the CD-R/RW indicator lights up as  
“CD-R.”  
When you put a CD-RW 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.  
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Playing directly using the  
number buttons  
Locating a Specific Track  
You can quickly locate any track while playing  
a disc by using the AMS . and >  
(Automatic Music Sensor) on the deck, .  
and > buttons on the remote, or number  
buttons on the remote.  
You can playback a track directly by using the  
number buttons. Press the track number you  
want to play. The track will be played shortly  
after you press the number buttons. If the  
number is 2 digits, press the second digit  
immediately after you press the first digit.  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD for  
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for  
operations on DECK B.  
Example:  
When you press 1 (or 2 ,etc.), “1--” appears on  
the front panel display.  
If you don’t press the second digit immediately,  
track 1 will be played shortly after “1--”  
appears on the front panel display.  
AMS ./>  
To locate  
Stopplayback Press x.  
Do the following:  
The next or  
succeeding  
tracks  
During playback, press AMS* >  
until you find the track.  
The beginning During playback, press AMS .  
of the current or until you find the track.  
preceding tracks  
A specific track Press the number button(s) on the  
directly  
remote to enter the track number.  
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor  
Tips  
To pause playing at the beginning of a track, press  
AMS . or > (or press . or > on the  
remote) after pausing playback.  
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Locating a Particular  
Point in a Track  
Playing Tracks  
Repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
You can also use the m and M buttons to  
locate a particular point in a track during  
playback or playback pause.  
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play  
mode.  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD  
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for  
operations on DECK B.  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD  
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for  
operations on DECK B.  
REPEAT  
m/M  
1 Each time you press REPEAT on the  
remote, the REPEAT indicator in the  
front panel display lights and toggles  
as “REPEAT,” “REPEAT 1,” and then  
lights off.  
To locate a  
point  
Press and hold  
While  
During playback, press m or M  
monitoring the on the remote repeatedly.  
sound  
The deck repeats the tracks as follows:  
Notes  
When the disc The deck repeats  
is played in  
• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing  
M on the remote during sound monitoring, the  
recorder stops.  
• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too  
short to scan using the search function. For such  
tracks, it is better to play the disc at normal speed.  
Normal play  
(page 7)  
All the tracks by “REPEAT”.  
One track repeat by “REPEAT 1”  
All the tracks in random order by  
“REPEAT”  
Shuffle play  
(page 12)  
All the same Program by  
“REPEAT”  
Program Play  
(page 12)  
2 Press H.  
To stop Repeat Play  
Press x.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT until the indicator disappears.  
Note  
You cannot use Repeat Play, when Relay Play is ON  
(page 13).  
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Playing in Random Order  
(Shuffle Play)  
Creating Your Own  
Program (Program Play)  
You can have the recorder “shuffle” tracks and  
play them in random order.  
You can specify the playback order of the  
tracks on a disc to create your own programs  
containing up to 20 tracks.  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD  
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for  
operations on DECK B.  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD  
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for  
operations on DECK B.  
Note  
You cannot create a program containing tracks from  
both DECK A and DECK B.  
SHUFFLE  
PLAY  
PROGRAM  
While the recorder is stopped or playing, press  
SHUFFLE PLAY on the remote until  
“SHUFFLE” appears in the front panel display.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
PROGRAM on the remote until “PGM”  
appears in the front panel display.  
To stop Shuffle Play  
Press x.  
Tip  
2 Press > on the remote until the  
desired track appears, then press  
PROGRAM on the remote.  
To play from the beginning of the current track again,  
press AMS .. You cannot use AMS . to go  
back to tracks that have already been played.  
3 To program additional tracks, repeat  
Note  
Step 2.  
“REPEAT 1” is canceled if you set Shuffle Play.  
4 Press H to start Program Play.  
To stop Program Play  
Press x.  
To cancel Program Play  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
PROGRAM on the remote until “PGM”  
disappears.  
To select the desired track using the  
number buttons  
Press the number buttons instead of performing  
Step 2.  
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To erase the last programmed track  
Alternating Discs from One  
Tray to the Other (Relay  
Play)  
Press CLEAR on the remote. Each time you  
press the button, the last programmed track is  
erased.  
Tip  
The program remains even after Program Play ends.  
When you press H, you can play the same program  
again.  
When there is a disc in each deck, you can  
alternately play the decks so that when one disc  
is finished, the other will begin to play  
automatically for continuous play between the  
2 decks.  
Notes  
• “Full” appears on the front panel display when you  
program over 20 tracks. Erase the unnecessary  
tracks to enter other tracks.  
• The program is erased when you press POWER to  
turn off.  
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD  
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for  
operations on DECK B.  
RELAY  
RELAY  
Press RELAY until “RELAY” appears in the  
display.  
When the disc in DECK A has played through  
to the end, DECK B begins to play. Play  
alternates between the two decks continuously  
until you press stop or change operations.  
To stop Relay Play  
Press x.  
Note  
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” is canceled if you set  
Relay Play.  
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Recording on CDR  
“TOC” starts to flash. The recorder starts to  
read the TOC (Table of Contents) data and  
shows the type of the disc in the deck on the  
front panel display.  
Recording a CD to CD-R or  
CD-RW disc at Normal Speed  
(Normal Speed Synchro-Recording)  
3 Press A of DECK A and place a CD on  
the disc tray. Press A of DECK A again  
to close the disc tray.  
You can easily make digital recordings from a  
CD to a CD-R, or CD-RW, making track  
numbers in the same sequence as the original  
CD.  
4 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL.  
“CD SYNCHRO” appears and “REC”  
flashes in the front panel display. And the  
recorder (DECK B) optimizes itself for the  
best possible recording and “OPC” appears  
on the display shortly. DECK A will check  
that digital recording is available.  
Before recording, see “Notes” on page 16.  
After recording, you must finalize the disc.  
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be  
played on any other machine. See “Finalizing a  
CD-R or CD-RW disc” on page 19.  
DECK B stands by for recording, and  
DECK A stands by for playing.  
5 If the front panel display is displayed as  
above, it will be ready to record.  
Press H on the front panel or on the  
remote to start recording.  
CD SYNCHRO NORMAL  
CD SYNCHRO  
NORMAL  
Recording starts. DECK A and DECK B  
will automatically stop after recording.  
1 track CD synchro (Normal speed)  
During stop, press AMS (./>) until you  
find the track after you press CD SYNCHRO  
NORMAL.  
Program synchro (Normal speed)  
After creating your own program (page 12),  
press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL.  
1 Press POWER.  
2 Press A of DECK B and place a  
recordable CD-R or CD-RW on the disc  
tray. Press A of DECK B again to close  
the disc tray.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
Notes  
• When copying a disc digitally recorded under  
control of the Serial Copy Management System  
(SCMS), the recorder automatically select the  
analog recording.  
• When copying a commercial music CD contains  
copy-prohibit signals, the recorder automatically  
select the analog recording.  
With the label side up  
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“TOC” starts to flash. The recorder starts to  
read the TOC (Table of Contents) data and  
shows the type of the disc in the deck on the  
front panel display.  
Recording a CD to CD-R or  
CD-RW disc at High Speed  
3 Press A of DECK A and place a CD on  
the disc tray. Press A of DECK A again  
to close the disc tray.  
(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 as the original CD.  
4
Press CD SYNCHRO HIGH.  
“CD SYNCHRO” appears and “REC”  
flashes in the front panel display. And the  
recorder (DECK B) optimizes itself for the  
best possible recording and “OPC” appears  
on the display shortly. DECK A will check  
that digital recording is available.  
Before recording, see “Notes” on page 16.  
After recording, you must finalize the disc.  
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be  
played on any other machine. See “Finalizing a  
CD-R or CD-RW disc” on page 19.  
DECK B stands by for recording, and  
DECK A stands by for playing.  
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If the front panel display is displayed as  
above, it will be ready to record.  
Press H on the front panel or on the  
remote to start recording.  
CD SYNCHRO HIGH  
High-Speed recording starts. You cannot  
monitor the recorded signal during  
recording. DECK A and DECK B will  
automatically stop after recording.  
CD SYNCHRO  
HIGH  
1 track CD synchro (High speed)  
During stop, press AMS (./>) until you  
find the track after you press CD SYNCHRO  
HIGH.  
1 Press POWER.  
2 Press A of DECK B and place a  
recordable CD-R or CD-RW on the disc  
tray. Press A of DECK B again to close  
the disc tray.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
Notes  
• When copying a disc digitally recorded under  
control of the Serial Copy Management System  
(SCMS), the recorder automatically select the  
analog recording and the recording speed will  
become normal.  
• When copying a commercial music CD contains  
copy-prohibit signals, the recorder automatically  
select the analog recording, and the recording speed  
will become normal.  
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With the label side up  
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Notes  
• You cannot record over existing material. The  
recorder automatically starts recording from the end  
of the existing material.  
• Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the  
CD-R or CD-RW is longer than the playing time of  
the CD, especially if you want to record all the  
tracks on the CD.  
• You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording.  
• If the play mode is set to Repeat Play, it  
automatically switches to normal play in step 4.  
• If you set “Program Play,” you cannot use the High  
Speed Synchro-Recording mode for recording.  
• When you select the High Speed Synchro Recording  
mode during Program Play, the recorder will  
automatically make a copy at normal speed.  
• You cannot use the recording function when you set  
“Shuffle Play.”  
• If an error message appears on the front panel  
display, refer to “Error Messages” on page 22.  
• With the following kinds of CDs, you may  
experience a reading failure or noise when recorded  
to a CD-R or CD-RW.  
– CD with adhesive labels attached to them  
– Irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart or star  
shaped)  
– CDs with printed text concentrated on one side only  
– Old CDs  
– Scratched CDs  
– Dirty CDs  
– Warped CDs  
• When “TOC WRITE” flashes in the display, the  
recorder is currently updating the table of contents  
(TOC). Do not move the recorder or pull out the AC  
power cord.  
• If the following occurs during CD playback or  
recording, a reading error may occur or noise may  
be produced in the recorded results:  
– The CD tray or other part of the system is  
bumped.  
– The system is placed on an uneven or soft  
surface.  
– The system is located near a speaker, door, or  
other source of vibration.  
Note on a copy protection  
Some commercial CD discs may contain a  
copy protection code that will prevent the disc  
from being recorded. In this case, the “COPY  
PROHIBIT” indicator will appear.  
Do not disconnect the recorder from  
the power source immediately after  
recording.  
If you do, recorded material may not be saved  
to the CD-R or CD-RW. When “BUSY” or  
“UPDATE” appears in the display, the deck is  
currently updating track information. When  
“UPDATE” stops being displayed, it is safe to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
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5 Adjust the recording level (ANALOG IN  
only), if necessary. For details, see  
“Adjusting the Recording Level” on  
page 18.  
Recording on a CD-R or  
CD-RW disc Manually  
You can start recording from the end of the  
existing material.  
6 Press H.  
7 Start playing the sound source you  
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR  
for operations on DECK B.  
want to record.  
To perform Synchro-Recording, see  
“Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at  
Normal Speed” on page 14 or “Recording a CD  
to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed” on  
page 15.  
To pause recording  
Press X. To resume recording, press the button  
again or press H.  
Note  
Whenever you pause recording, a new track number  
is added. For example, if you paused recording while  
recording on track 4, the track number increases by  
one on track 5 and recording continues on the new  
track when recording is resumed.  
REC z  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
“BUSY”, and then “UPDATE” appear while  
updating the information of the disc before  
stopping the recording.  
Notes  
• You cannot operate the CD player section while the  
deck is recording or standing by for recording with  
“OPTICAL” or “ANALOG” selected with the  
INPUT button.  
z
• If you press the REC button during recording, you  
can add a track (The track must be longer than 4  
seconds).  
• Press X when the recorder is in standby for  
recording to add a silent (around 2 seconds) before  
a song you are recording. The recorder  
automatically enters standby again.  
1 Turn on the amplifier and set the  
source selector to the position for the  
sound source you want to record.  
• This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management  
System (SCMS), which allows only first-generation  
digital copies to be made of premastered software  
via the recorder's digital input. Therefore you may  
not be able to record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally  
through OPTICAL IN, depending on the content  
being record.  
2 Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW on  
DECK B.  
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the  
input connector.  
To record through  
Select  
DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL  
ANALOG IN  
ANALOG  
4 Press REC z.  
The recorder stands by for recording.  
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Adjusting the Recording  
Level (ANALOG IN only)  
Auto/Manual Track  
Increment  
You can adjust the recording level using the  
REC LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust  
the recording level so that the “OVER”  
Press LEVEL SYNC to select how tracks will  
be numbered on the recorded disc.  
indicator on the level is not normally appears.  
The “OVER” indicator  
If rec level is too loud, “OVER” appears in the  
front panel.  
LEVEL SYNC  
When the SRC indicator lights up  
• The Auto mode will add track numbers  
automatically, in one of two ways. When  
track data is present from a digital recording,  
it will be carried over to the new copy disc.  
Thus, when the CD being played moves  
from one track to the next track, the copy  
disc will also increase the track number by  
one.  
The SRC (Sample Rate Converter) indicator  
lights up Sample Rate Converter is in use.  
When a non-standard incoming signal is  
received and it will be converted to standard  
44.1 kHz for CD playback. This is an  
automatic function and does not require any  
user intervention.  
• In the Auto mode for recordings from an  
analog source or a digital source with no  
track data, the track number will be  
increased when the recorder receives silence  
for 3 seconds.  
The SRC indicator  
After 20 seconds of silence, the recording  
will automatically stop.  
Notes  
• To activate the Auto mode, press the LEVEL  
SYNC once and note that “L.SYNC OFF”  
appears in the display.  
• The frequency of SRC is 32 kHz-48 kHz.  
• Audio signals of specially encoded discs may not be  
properly recorded.  
In that mode for either digital or analog  
recordings, you must add track numbers  
manually by pressing REC z when you  
wish to increase the track number.  
• The Digital In source with track data will be  
recorded not concerned with LEVEL  
SYNCH ON/OFF according to track data.  
• When the power is turned on, LEVEL SYNC  
is activated automatically.  
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2 Press H while the “FINALIZE”  
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-  
RW disc  
indicator is flashing.  
Finalizing starts. During finalizing, “ TOC  
WRITE” appears in the display and the  
remaining time for finalizing appears in the  
display. When the finalizing process is  
finished, the total track number and the total  
playing time appear in the display and the  
TOC (red) indicator lights off.  
Finalizing completes the recording of a disc. It  
enables you to play the disc on other players.  
(The player must be CD-RW compatible. )  
When a recording is finished, a CD-R or CD-  
RW disc must be finalized. Once that is done, a  
CD-R disc may not be changed or added to.  
CD-RW discs are locked once they are  
Notes  
• The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel  
display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been  
finalized. Check the indicator each time before  
finalizing.  
• Once finalizing process starts, you cannot stop in  
the middle of the process.  
finalized, and must be unfinalized to permit  
additional recording or erasure.  
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR  
for operations on DECK B.  
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the  
recorder from the power source in the middle of the  
finalizing process.  
FINALIZE  
FINALIZE  
1 Press FINALIZE.  
The “FINALIZE” indicator will begin to  
flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE, and REC  
indicators light up for about 8 seconds.  
Erasing enters standby mode.  
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2 Press the PLAY button while the  
Unfinalizing a CD-RW  
disc  
“UNFINALIZE” indicator is flashing.  
Unfinalizing starts. During unfinalizing,  
“TOC ERASE” appears in the display and  
the remaining time for unfinalizing appears  
in the display. When the unfinalizing  
process is finished, the total track number  
and the total playing time appears in the  
display and the TOC (red) indicator lights  
up.  
A CD-RW disc is both recordable and  
rewritable. However, the process of rewriting  
or erasing is different from of cassette tapes.  
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc  
A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor  
rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or  
erase single tracks, you must first unfinalize the  
disc.  
Notes  
• The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel  
display if the disc you put in DECK B has not been  
finalized. Check the indicator each time before  
finalizing.  
• Once the unfinalizing process starts, you cannot stop  
in the middle of the process.  
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR  
for operations on DECK B.  
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the  
recorder from the power source in the middle of the  
unfinalizing process.  
• An unfinalized disc can be played back only in  
DECK B.  
ERASE  
ERASE  
1 Press the ERASE button.  
The “UNFINALIZE” indicator begins to  
flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE, and REC  
indicators light up for about 8 seconds.  
Unfinalizing enters standby mode.  
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Erasing a single track of  
CD-RW disc  
Erasing an Entire CD-RW  
disc  
Erasing the entire contents of a CD-RW disc is  
easy, and it does not matter whether the disc has  
been unfinalized or not.  
You can erase one track on a CD-RW at a  
time. This process starts with the last track on  
the disc. Please note that before erasing a track,  
you must unfinalize the disc. If the disc is not  
unfinalized, follow the instructions of  
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR  
for operations on DECK B.  
“Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc” (page 20).  
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR  
for operations on DECK B.  
ERASE  
1 Press ERASE twice until “DISC ERASE”  
ERASE  
appears in the front panel display.  
The “DISC ERASE” indicator will begin to  
flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE, and REC  
indicators light up for about 8 seconds.  
Entire disc erasing enters in the standby  
mode.  
1 Press the ERASE button.  
The “LAST TR ERASE” indicator will  
begin to flash, and the PLAY, PAUSE, and  
REC indicators light up for about 8  
seconds. Erasing enters in standby mode.  
2 Press H while “DISC ERASE” is  
2 Press H while “LAST TR ERASE” is  
flashing.  
flashing.  
Entire disc erasing starts. During erasing,  
“DISC ERASE” appears in the front panel  
display. When this process is finished,  
“00.00” appears in the display.  
The last track erasing starts. During the last  
track erasing, “LAST ERASE” appears in  
the display. When this process is finished,  
the total track number and the total playing  
time appears in the display.  
Notes  
• Once entire disc erasing process starts, you cannot  
stop the erasing in the middle of the process.  
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the  
recorder from the power source in the middle of the  
erasing process.  
Notes  
• The TOC (red) indicator appears on the front panel  
display if the disc you put in the DECK B has not  
been finalized. Check the indicator each time  
before erasing the last track of a disc.  
• Once erasing process starts, you cannot stop in the  
middle of the process.  
• Do not turn off the recorder or disconnect the  
recorder from the power source in the middle of the  
erasing process.  
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Additional Information  
Error Messages  
System Limitations  
The following table explains the error messages  
that appear in the display.  
“TOC” appears for a long time  
If the inserted recordable CD-R/RW is brand new,  
“TOC” appears in the front panel display longer than  
for CD-R/RWs that have been used.  
Explanation  
Message  
CHECK DISC • A record-related button has been  
pressed when a finalized disc is in  
the DECK B.  
Limitations when recording over an  
existing track  
• A record-related button has been  
pressed when a standard CD is in  
the DECK B.  
The correct remaining recording time may not be  
displayed.  
You may find it impossible to record over a track if  
that track has been recorded over several times  
already.  
DATA DISC  
A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD-  
Video disc has been placed in the  
machine.  
The remaining recording time may be shortened  
out of proportion to the total recorded time.  
Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not  
recommended since this may shorten the duration  
of the track.  
• An unfinalized disc has been  
placed in the DECK A.  
DISC ERROR  
• There is a problem with the disc.  
You may find it impossible to label a track after  
recording over a previous one.  
You can record songs for up to 99 tracks.  
• A DVD disc has been placed in  
the unit.  
There is not enough time left on the  
disc to complete a planned  
recording.  
DISC FULL  
ERROR  
FAILED  
There is a problem with the tray.  
A dubbing has not been completed  
properly.  
More than 20 tracks have been  
programmed.  
FULL  
NO AUDIO  
A record-related button has been  
pressed when a non-audio disc is in  
the DECK B.  
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The sound has a lot of static.  
Troubleshooting  
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar  
device is interfering with operations. Move the  
recorder away from the source of strong  
magnetism.  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the recorder, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs.  
Other  
No sound is output.  
DECK A (the CD player  
section)  
• Make the connections properly.  
• Operate the amplifier properly.  
• When using the headphones, turn PHONE  
LEVEL to turn up the output level.  
The player does not start playing  
• Insert a disc.  
• Place the disc properly.  
• Clean the disc.  
The remote does not operate the recorder.  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the  
recorder and the remote.  
• Place the disc with the label side up.  
• Moisture condensation has formed inside the  
recorder. Take the disc out and leave the recorder  
turned on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the  
recorder.  
• Replace the batteries in the remote.  
• Press POWER to turn the recorder on.  
After you’ve attempted the  
prescribed remedies  
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW  
recording section)  
If the recorder still does not operate properly, or  
if other problems not described above occur,  
turn off the recorder, then reinsert the plug into  
the power outlet.  
The recorder does not operate or operates  
poorly.  
• The CD-R or CD-RW may be damaged. Replace  
the disc.  
Should any problem persist even after  
reinserting the power plug, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
The recorder does not start playing  
• Moisture has formed inside the recorder. Take  
the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm  
place for several hours until the moisture  
evaporates.  
• Press POWER to turn the recorder on.  
• Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side  
up.  
• Replace the CD-R or CD-RW with one that has  
been recorded.  
The recorder does not record  
• The CD-R or CD-RW is finalized. Unfinalize  
(for CD-RW only) the disc and try again.  
• Make connections properly to the sound source.  
• The sound source is not connected to the selected  
input connector. Select the correct input  
connector using INPUT.  
• The recording level is not adjusted properly.  
Adjust the recording level properly.  
• There has been a power failure or the AC power  
cord has been disconnected during recording.  
Data recorded to that point may be lost.  
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General  
Power requirements  
Specifications  
U.S.A. and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Other countries  
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60  
Hz  
DECK A (the CD player section)  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts  
and control  
20 W  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ =  
430 × 108 × 368 mm  
780 nm)  
Mass (approx.)  
4.6 kg  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.5  
dB)  
Supplied accessories  
Frequency response  
See page 5.  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Dynamic range  
More than 100 dB  
More than 95 dB  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW  
recording section)  
System  
Compact disc digital audio  
system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ =  
780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
CD, CD-R, CD-RW  
CD-R, CD-RW (for music  
use)  
Playable discs  
Recordable discs  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB  
Over 100 dB during  
playback  
Dynamic range  
More than 95 dB during  
playback  
Inputs  
ANALOG IN  
(Phono jacks)  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Rated input 330 mVrms  
Minimum input  
125 mVrms  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN  
(Square optical connector jack)  
Optical wavelength  
660 nm  
Outputs  
ANALOG OUT  
(Phono jacks)  
Rated output 2 Vrms (at  
50 kilohms)  
Load impedance over  
10 kilohms  
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT  
(Square optical connector jack)  
Wavelength 660 nm  
Output level -18 dBm  
PHONES  
(Phone jacks)  
28 mW, 32 ohms  
Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
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