4-233-692-12(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.
Serial No.
RCD-W1
©2001 Sony Corporation
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.
•
•
If the disc is still dirty after being wiped with a
cleaning cloth, wipe it again with a slightly
moistened cloth. Then wipe off the residual
moisture with a dry cloth.
•
•
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.
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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.
• Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.
Note on CD-R or CD-RW
playback
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 .................................. 15
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc at High Speed .......... 16
Recording on a CD-R or
This Recorder Can Use the Following
Discs ................................................ 6
CD-RW disc Manually.................. 18
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc ..... 20
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc ............... 21
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 7
Using the display ................................... 8
Erasing a single track of
Locating a Specific Track.................... 10
Locating a Particular Point
CD-RW disc .................................. 22
Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc ........... 23
in a Track ...................................... 11
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................. 11
Playing in Random Order
Additional Information
Error Messages .................................... 24
System Limitations .............................. 24
Troubleshooting................................... 25
Specifications ...................................... 26
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 12
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) .............................. 12
Alternating Discs from One Tray
to the Other (Relay Play)............... 13
Playing Both Deck Simultaneously
(Dual Play) .................................... 14
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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).
When you turn off the Relay Play (page 13),
you can play both DECK A and DECK B (page
14 “Dual Play”), and you can output the sound
from CD OUT and CD-R OUT at the same
time.
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.
RCD-W1
CD IN
TAPE/MD IN
Amplifier
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
recorder, replace all the batteries with new ones.
The cord you need to hook up your
recorder
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
• 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.
White
(L)
White
(L)
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.
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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.
The 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-W1
L
R
ANALOG
R
L
TAPE / MD
OUT IN
CD
OUT
IN
L
CDR
OUT
R
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-R) are
recordable only one time. When you finalize
(page 20) 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.
Connecting the recorder to a digital
component such as CD player, DAT
deck, or MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector with the optical cable
(not supplied).
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note
Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched
outlet.
Tips
Discs with the logo above (Audio CD-RW)
are recordable, and also re-writable. When you
finalize (page 20) 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).
The recorder also has DIGITAL IN jacks (OPTICAL
IN). You can use the digital connections for
connecting the recorder to a digital component such
as a CD player, DAT deck, or an MD deck.
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.
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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* > (or press >
on the remote ).
Press AMS . (or press . on
the remote).
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.
AMS ./>
1 Press AMS . or > (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the track you want to play
using the display*.
H
2 Press H.
1 Turn on the amplifier and set the
source selector to the position for the
DECK A (or B).
*See “Using the Display” on page 8.
2 Press POWER.
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.
3 Press A and place a disc on the inner
circle of DECK A (or B). Press A again
to close the disc tray.
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 20.
• 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.
• When you turn on the recorder, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the recorder. This is not a
malfunction.
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.
Front Panel Display
DECK B
The track number and playing time are displayed
TIME
The track number and remaining time of the
track currently being played are displayed.
TIME
The total remaining time of the disc is displayed.
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For details on finalizing, refer to page 20, and page
21 for unfinalizing.
Checking the remaining
recordable time
Tip
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:
Whenever you change the operation status of the
recorder, the display automatically changes to reflect
that status. For example, if you change to CD
playback, details about CD playback, such as track
number and playing time of the current track, will
automatically appear.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR
for operations on DECK B.
Note
When you put a CD or finalized CD-R disc in a disc
tray, the CD indicator lights up as “CD.”
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.
The TOC indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R disc in the
disc tray, the TOC indicator lights up.
When you put an unfinalized CD-RW disc in
the disc tray, the CD-R/RW indicator lights up.
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To locate
Stopplayback Press x.
Do the following:
Locating a Specific Track
The next or
succeeding
tracks
During playback, press AMS* >
(or press > on the remote
repeatedly) until you find the 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.
The beginning During playback, press AMS .
of the current or (or press . on the remote
preceding tracks repeatedly) until you find the track.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
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.
AMS ./>
Playing directly using the
number buttons
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.
SELECT
Number buttons
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.
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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.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
AMS ./>
REPEAT
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.
m/M
The deck repeats the tracks as follows:
When the disc The deck repeats
is played in
To locate a
point
Press and hold
Normal play
(page 7)
All the tracks by “REPEAT”.
One track repeat by “REPEAT 1”
While
During playback, press AMS
All the tracks in random order by
“REPEAT”
Shuffle play
(page 12)
monitoring the .(backward) > (forward) (or
sound
press m or M on the remote
repeatedly) and hold until you find
the point.
All the same Program by
“REPEAT”
Program Play
(page 12)
Notes
• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing
AMS > or 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.
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.
When 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, press SHUFFLE
PLAY on the remote until “SHUFFLE”
appears in the front panel display. “;”
appears in the front panel display while the
recorder is “Shuffling” the tracks, and the track
is played.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press
PROGRAM on the remote until “PGM”
appears in the front panel display.
2 Press > on the remote until the
desired track appears, then press
PROGRAM on the remote.
To stop Shuffle Play
Press x.
To cancel Shuffle Play
3 To program additional tracks, repeat
While the deck is stopped, press SHUFFLE
PLAY on the remote until “SHUFFLE”
disappears.
Step 2.
4 Press H to start Program Play.
To stop Program Play
Tip
Press x.
To play from the beginning of the current track again,
press AMS . (or press .on the remote). You
cannot use AMS .(or .on the remote) to go
back to tracks that have already been played.
To cancel Program Play
While the recorder is stopped, press
PROGRAM on the remote until “PGM”
disappears.
Note
“REPEAT 1” is canceled if you set Shuffle Play.
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.
When 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 play. Play
alternates between the two decks continuously
until you press stop or change operations.
To stop Relay Play
Press x.
Notes
• “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” is canceled if you set
Relay Play.
• When Relay Play is ON, the playback audio signal
is output from both CD OUT and CD-R OUT.
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Tip
Playing Both Deck
As well as the analog connections illustrated in the
left column, you can also enjoy the Dual Play function
when you connect the recorder to amplifiers using the
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT connections of the
recorder.
Simultaneously (Dual Play)
If you have 2 amplifiers in different locations
in your house, you can connect the recorder to
each amplifier and play two discs
simultaneously on both DECK A and DECK B.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
Note
Cancel Relay Play if you have set before the Dual
Play operation.
RCD-W1
ANALOG
R
L
CD
OUT
Amplifier
Amplifier
IN
CDR
OUT
1 Connect the recorder to 2 amplifiers.
Details of the connections, please refer to
“Hooking Up the System”on page 5.
2 Press A and place the discs you want
to play on the inner circle of DECK A
and DECK B. Press A of the decks
again to close the disc trays.
3 Press H.
The recorder starts playing. Adjust the
volume on the amplifier.
To stop Dual Play
Press x.
Note
The front panel display will show you the sound level
of the deck (A or B) you operated last. If you want to
see the other deck’s sound level, press H of the
other deck during playback. In this case, the
headphone output will be also changed to the deck
you selected.
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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
When you place a CD-RW in the deck, the
recorder optimizes itself for the best
possible recording and “OPC” appears on
the display shortly.
(Synchro-Recording)
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.
3 Press A of DECK A and place a CD on
the disc tray. Press A of DECK A again
4 tPorecslossCeDthSeYdNisCcHtRraOy.NORMAL. “CD
SYNCHRO” appears and “REC” flashes
in the front panel display. DECK B
stands by for recording, and DECK A
stands by for playing.
Before recording, see “Notes” on page 17.
After recording, you must finalize the disc.
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be
played on any other machine. See “Finalizing
CD-R and CD-RW discs” on page 20.
5 Press H on the front panel or on the
remote to start recording.
Recording starts. DECK A and DECK B
will automatically stop after recording.
To stop recording
Press x.
CD SYNCHRO NORMAL
Notes
CD SYNCHRO
NORMAL
• When copying a disc digitally recorded under
control of the Serial Copy Management System
(SCMS), the recorder automatically select the
analog recording. For detailed explanation on
SCMS, refer to the "Notes" on page 18.
• When copying a commercial music CD contains
copy-prohibit signals, the recorder automatically
select the analog recording.
• You cannot monitor the sound being recorded
during recording. When you want to monitor the
sound when you are recording, change the source
selector of the amplifier to DECK A, or use a
headphone.
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.
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
When you place a CD-RW in the deck, the
recorder optimizes itself for the best
possible recording and “OPC” appears on
the display shortly.
(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.
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.
Before recording, see “Notes” on page 17.
4
Press CD SYNCHRO HIGH. “CD
SYNCHRO” appears and “REC” flashes
in the front panel display. DECK B
stands by for recording, and DECK A
stands by for playing.
After recording, you must finalize the disc.
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot be
played on any other machine. See “Finalizing
CD-R and CD-RW discs” on page 20.
5
Press H on the front panel or on the
remote to start recording.
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
To stop recording
Press x.
CD SYNCHRO
HIGH
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. For detailed explanation on SCMS,
refer to the "Notes" on page 18.
• When copying a commercial music CD contains
copy-prohibit signals, the recorder automatically
select the analog recording, and the recording speed
will become 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.
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 24.
• 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 19.
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” on
page 15 or “Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-
RW disc at High Speed” on page 16.
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 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 record over the existing material when
“PGM” or “SHUF” appears in the display.
• You cannot operate the CD player section while the
deck is recording or standing by for recording with
“OPT” or “ANLG” 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 6
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
1 Turn on the amplifier and set the
source selector to the position for the
sound source you want to record.
2 Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW on
DECK B.
automatically enters standby again.
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
• This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management
System, 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.
• For recording from ANALOG IN with no track data,
the track number will be increased when the
recorder receives silence for 3 seconds. The
recorder will also go into the pause mode until the
input source resumes.
input connector.
Select
OPT
To record through
DIGITAL OPTICAL
ANALOG IN
ANLG
4 Press REC z.
The recorder stands by for recording.
• When track data is present from a digital recording,
it will be carried over to the new recordable disc.
Thus when the CD being played moves from one
track to the next track, the recordable disc will also
includes the track number by one.
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Adjusting the Recording
Level (ANALOG IN only)
You can adjust the recording level using the
REC LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust
the recording level so that the “OVER”
indicator on the level is not normally appears.
The “OVER” indicator
If rec level is too loud, “OVER” appears in the
front panel.
When the SRC indicator lights up
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.
The SRC indicator
Notes
• The frequency of SRC is 32 kHz-48 kHz.
• Audio signals of specially encoded discs may not be
properly recorded.
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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 a disc.
• 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.
• A unfinalized discs can be played back only in
DECK B
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
off.
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 a disc.
• 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.
ERASE
ERASE
1 Press the ERASE button twice.
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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Notes
Erasing a single track of
CD-RW disc
• 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.
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
“Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc” (page 21).
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR
for operations on DECK B.
ERASE
ERASE
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 “LAST TR ERASE” is
flashing.
The last track erasing starts. During the last
track erasing, “LAST ERASE” appears in
the display and the remaining time for
erasing the last track appears in the display.
When this process is finished, the total track
number and the total playing time appears
in the display.
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Notes
Erasing an Entire CD-RW
disc
• 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 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.
Erasing the entire contents of a CD-RW disc is
easy, and it does not matter whether the disc has
been unfinalized or not.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR
for operations on DECK B.
ERASE
ERASE
1 Press ERASE one time (for a finalized
disc) or twice (for unfinalized disc) until
“DISC 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.
2 Press PLAY while “DISC ERASE” is
flashing.
Entire disc erasing starts. During erasing,
“DISC ERASE” appears in the front panel
display and the remaining time for entire
disc erasing appears in the display. When
this process is finished, “0 0:00” appears in
the display.
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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
The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
• A record-related button has been
pressed when a standard CD is in
the DECK B.
•
•
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
• A DVD disc has been placed in
the unit.
•
•
You may find it impossible to label a track after
recording over a previous one.
You can record songs for up to 99 tracks.
DISC FULL
ERROR
There is not enough time left on the
disc to complete a planned
recording.
When you make a connection through DIGITAL
OUT of the recorder to a recording appliance (MD,
DAT, etc.), the track number may not be recorded
correctly. In this case, use DECK A for playback.
• The disc is not seated properly.
• There is a problem with the disc.
A dubbing has not been completed
properly.
FAILED
FULL
Note
More than 20 tracks have been
programmed.
When you turn on the recorder, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the recorder. This is not a
malfunction.
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.
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
• Place the disc with the label side up.
recorder and the remote.
• 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 play back
• 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 (page 19).
• 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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Specifications
DECK A (the CD player section)
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.5
dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
More than 100 dB
More than 93 dB
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW
recording section)
System
Compact disc digital audio
system
Playable discs
Recordable discs
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
CD-R, CD-RW (for music
use)
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB
Over 96 dB during
playback
Dynamic range
More than 93 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)
impedance 47 kilohms
Rated output 2 Vrms
Load impedance over
10 kilohms
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack)
Wavelength 660 nm
Output level -18 dBm
General
Power requirements
U.S.A. and Canada
Power consumption
120 V AC, 60 Hz
28 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
and control
430 × 108 × 368 mm
Mass (approx.)
4.6 kg
Supplied accessories
See page 5.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Printed in Korea
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