4-239-183-11(2)
Compact Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CHC-TB10
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound—GROOVE ............ 18
Selecting the preset music menu ............. 19
Main unit ................................................... 4
Remote control .......................................... 5
Timer
Getting Started
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer ................................. 20
Hooking up the system .............................. 6
Waking up to music
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries
— Daily Timer ................................. 20
into the remote .................................... 7
Attaching the speaker pads ....................... 7
Setting the clock ........................................ 8
Display
Turning off the display
CD
— Power Saving Mode .................... 21
Adjusting the brightness of the display
back light .......................................... 22
Loading a CD ............................................ 8
Playing a CD
Using the display ..................................... 22
—Normal Play/Shuffle Play /Repeat
Play ..................................................... 9
Programing CD tracks
Optional Components
—Program Play ................................ 10
Hooking up optional components ........... 23
Listening to audio from a connected
Tuner
component ........................................ 24
Recording on a connected digital
Presetting radio stations .......................... 11
component ........................................ 24
Listening to the radio
Recording audio from a connected
—Preset Tuning ................................ 13
—Manual Tuning ............................. 13
component ........................................ 24
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 14
Troubleshooting
Tape
Problems and remedies ........................... 25
Messages ................................................. 27
Loading a tape ......................................... 15
Playing a tape .......................................... 15
Recording to a tape
Additional Information
—CD Synchro Recording/Recording
Manually/Program Edit .................... 16
Precautions .............................................. 28
Specifications .......................................... 30
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 17
* European model only
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
TREBLE qj (19)
A – G
M – Z
TUNER/BAND e; (11, 13)
TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
qa (11, 15)
BASS wa (18)
MD 9 (24)
MUSIC MENU wd (19)
PHONES jack w;
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
qf (9, 11, 26)
REC PAUSE/START wk (16)
Remote sensor q;
REPEAT/FM MODE qh (9, 13,
26)
SURROUND wf (18)
Tape deck lid 4 (15)
TAPE nN qs (15, 16)
CD disc tray qk (8)
CD SYNC wj (16)
CD NX wl (9)
DIMMER 2 (22)
DISPLAY 3 (14, 21)
Display window 5
EDIT wg (17)
ENTER qd (8, 10, 11, 17, 20, 27)
FUNCTION qg (9, 10, 15, 16,
24)
VOL 8
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 1
+/M L 7
x wh
l –/m 6
Z ql (8)
GROOVE ws (18)
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 4
N 9
A – G
M – Z
CD ql (9)
MD 0 (24)
x 9
CLEAR wd (10)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(21, 25)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3
(8, 17, 20)
MUSIC MENU +/– qg (19)
PLAY MODE 5 (9, 26)
PRESET –/+ ws
REPEAT 6 (9)
SLEEP 1 (20)
X 9
m/M wa
./> ws
DISPLAY qh (14, 21)
EFFECT ON/OFF qf (19)
ENTER 7 (8, 10, 11, 17, 20, 27)
GROOVE qd (18)
SURROUND qs (18)
TAPE qa (15)
TONE qk (18)
TUNER/BAND w; (11, 13)
TUNER MEMORY 8 (11)
TUNING –/+ wa (11)
VOL +/– qj
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AMloopantenna
FMantenna
Rightspeaker
Leftspeaker
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as the following.
Insertthisportion
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Red/Solid (3)
Jack type A
Extend the FM lead antenna
AMloopantenna
horizontally
Black/Stripe(#)
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Jack type B
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Extend the FM lead antenna
horizontally
AMloopantenna
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e
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Tip
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
230-
240V
Note
220V
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
120V
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
Attaching the speaker
pads
If the plug of the power cord does not fit
your wall outlet, attach the supplied adapter
on to the plug (for models with a plug
adapter). To turn on the system, press ?/1.
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
1 Make sure that the disc is removed from
the system.
2 Press ?/1 while holding down CD u
until “STANDBY” appears.
When you release the buttons, “LOCK”
appears.
3 Unplug the power cord.
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CD
Setting the clock
Loading a CD
1 Turn on the system.
1 Press Z.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
The disc tray opens.
“CLOCK” appears.
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the
disc tray.
3 Press . or > on the remote to set
the hour.
When you play
a CD single (8
cm CD), place
it on the inner
circle of the
tray.
4 Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
5 Press . or > on the remote to set
the minute.
6 Press ENTER.
3 Press Z again to close the disc tray.
The clock starts working.
Tip
If you make a mistake while setting the clock,
press x, then start over from step 2.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
2 Press . or > on the remote to select
“CLOCK”, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
You cannot set the clock in the Power Saving Mode.
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Other Operations
Playing a CD
To
Do this
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
Press x.
Stop play
Pause
Press CD NX (or X on the
remote). Press again to resume
play.
This system lets you play the CD in different
play modes.
Slide the knob to L (to go
forward) or to l (to go back)
and release it when you locate the
desired track (or press . or
> on the remote).
Select a track
Slide and hold the knob to M or
to m during play and release it at
the desired point (or keep pressing
m or M on the remote).
Find a point in
a track
Playing time
Track number
Remove a CD
Press Z.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or press
Press REPEAT/FM MODE during
play until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” appears.
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
CD on the remote) to switch the
function to CD.
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the
CD up to five times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track
only.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in
stop mode repeatedly until the mode
you want appears in the display.
Select
To play
To cancel playing repeatedly, press
REPEAT/FM MODE until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears.
no display
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the CD in
original order.
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on the CD in
random order.
Tip
The tracks on the CD in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programing CD
tracks” on page 10).
PGM
(Program
Play)
You can start playing from the desired track in
Normal Play or Program Play. Slide the knob to l
or to L (or press . or > on the remote) until
the desired track number appears after step 1.
3 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
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To
Do this
Programing CD tracks
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE repeatedly until “PGM”
and “SHUFFLE” disappear.
Cancel Program
Play
— Program Play
Clear a track
from the end
Press CLEAR on the remote in
stop mode.
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks.
Add a track to
the end of the
program in
Perform steps 3 and 4.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or press
CD on the remote) to switch the
function to CD.
stop mode
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
NX.
• “- -.- -” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) until
the desired track number appears.
Playing time of the selected track
Selected track number
4 Press ENTER.
The track is programed.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
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Tuner
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION (or
press TUNER MEMORY on the remote).
Presetting radio stations
5 Slide the knob to – or to + (or press
PRESET – or + on the remote)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10
AM stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
There are two ways to store the station presets.
To
Method
Automatic Tuning Preset
Automatically tune
all of the stations that
can be received in
your area and then store
them manually
Preset number
6 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
Manual Tuning Preset
Manually tune and store
the radio frequency of
your favourite stations
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Tip
Setting presets through
automatic tuning
To stop scanning, press x.
continued
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
When you use the remote in step 3, skip this
procedure.
3 Slide the knob to – or to + (or press and
hold TUNING –/+ on the remote).
The frequency indication changes and the
scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in step 2 through 7 of
“Setting presets through manual tuning” on
page 12.
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Presetting radio stations (continued)
Other operations
To
Do this
Setting presets through
manual tuning
Follow the procedure described in
“Setting presets through manual
tuning”.
Tune in a
station with a
weak signal
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
Stop setting
presets
Press TUNER MEMORY on the
remote.
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET”
disappear.
Press x.
Stop scanning
Start over from step 1.
Change the
preset station
When you use the remote in step 3, skip this
procedure.
Change the
preset number
Start over from step 1.
3 Slide the knob to – or to + (or press
TUNING – or + on the remote)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for the European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM
tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
ENTER, turn the system back on. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the
same procedure.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION (or
press TUNER MEMORY on the remote).
5 Slide the knob to – or to + (or press
PRESET – or + on the remote)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the
Power Saving Mode.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient or move
the supplied antennas near a window or outdoors.
Preset number
6 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
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Tips
Listening to the radio
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO
MODE” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but
the reception will improve.
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
• To tune automatically, press PLAY MODE/
TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears
in step 2 above, then slide the knob to l or to
L. The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in a station
(Automatic Tuning).
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 11).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears.
3 Slide the knob to – or to + repeatedly to
select the desired preset station (or
RDS station name*).
* European model only.
Listening to a non-preset
radio station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET” and “AUTO”
disappear.
3 Slide the knob to – or to + repeatedly to
tune in the desired station.
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Receiving RDS broadcasts
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the
display.
What is the Radio Data
System?
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name and program
type* display. RDS is available only on FM
stations.**
Station name* tFrequency tProgram
type* tClock display tEffect status
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name and program type may not appear in the
display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS
(current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE
(education programs), DRAMA, CULTURE,
SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews, games and
comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M,
CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER, FINANCE,
CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN,
TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY (country
music), NATION M (nation’s popular music),
OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT (investigative
features), TEST (test signal for emergency
broadcast), ALARM (emergency broadcast) and
NONE (any programs not defined above).
**Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your
local radio stations for details on RDS services in
your area.
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Tape
To
Do this
Stop play
Press x.
Loading a tape
Press X on the remote. Press again
to resume play.
Pause
Slide the knob to m or to M
(or press m or M on the
remote).
Fast-forward or
rewind
1 Open the lid with your hand and insert
a tape.
Notes
With the side
you want to
play facing up
• If you do not close the lid, you cannot start playing
the tape.
• If you open the lid while playing a tape, the deck
stops playing.
To remove the tape, lift up the tape from
the side as shown in the illustration.
2 Close the lid with your hand.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or press
TAPE on the remote) to switch the
function to TAPE.
2 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
repeatedly until g appears to play
*
one side or h (or j ) to play both
sides.
3 Press TAPE nN (or N on the
remote).
Press TAPE nN (or N on the remote)
again to play the bottom side.
* The tape deck stops automatically after repeating
the sequence five times.
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Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a CD or radio (or connected components). You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes.
The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Steps
Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording)
Recording from a CD (or a connected
component) /radio manually
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the
desired source to record.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select “CD”.
Load the CD (or other audio source), or
tune in the station you want to record.
3
4
Load the CD you want to record.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Press CD SYNC.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
When you want to record on the bottom side, press TAPE nN.
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one
side. Select h (or j) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Press REC PAUSE/START, and then start
playing the desired source.
Tips
To stop recording
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the top side. If you start from the bottom side,
recording stops at the end of the bottom side.
• For recording from the radio:
If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Press x.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
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Recording a CD by specifying
track order
Timer-recording radio
programs
— Program Edit
To timer-record, set the clock (see “Setting the
1 Load a CD and load a recordable tape.
clock” on page 8).
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
2 Program CD tracks following step 1 to 5
remote.
in “Programing CD tracks” on page 10.
“SET” appears for a second and then
“DAILY” appears.
3 Press CD SYNC.
2 Press . or > on the remote to
The tape deck stands by to record. The CD
player stands by for playback.
select “REC”, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
repeatedly to select g to record on
one side. Select h (or j) to record
on both sides.
3 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
Recording starts.
Tip
4 Set the time to stop recording following
To check the required tape length for recording a CD,
press EDIT until “EDIT” flashes after you have
loaded a CD and pressed FUNCTION repeatedly
until “CD” appeared. The required tape length for the
currently selected CD appears, followed by the total
playing time for side A and side B respectively
(Tape Select Edit).
the procedure in step 3.
5 Insert a recordable tape.
Recording starts from the top side. Insert a
tape with the side you want to record on
facing up.
Note
6 Tune in the radio station (see
You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing
over 20 tracks.
“Listening to the radio” on page 13).
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Continued
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Sound Adjustment
Timer-recording radio programs
(continued)
Adjusting the sound
To
Do this
Activate/check the
setting
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
press . or > on the
remote to select “REC”, then
press ENTER.
Enjoying the powerful sound
— GROOVE
You can listen to music with more powerful
sound.
Change the setting
Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1.
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
press . or > on the
remote to select “OFF”, then
press ENTER.
Press GROOVE.
“GROOVE” appears in the display and the
volume switches to power mode.
Press again to cancel GROOVE.
Tip
GROOVE is factory set to on.
Notes
• When you use the recording timer at the same time
as the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer setting has
priority.
Selecting the surround effect
Press SURROUND.
“SURROUND” appears in the display.
Press again to cancel SURROUND.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the
recording timer at the same time.
• The system automatically turned on about 15
seconds before the preset time. Do not operate the
system until the recording starts.
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the
preset time, the timer-recording will not be
activated.
Adjusting the bass
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
1 Press BASS (or press TONE on the
remote repeatedly until “BASS”
appears).
2 Slide the knob to . or to > (or
press . or > on the remote)
repeatedly to adjust the bass.
You can adjust the bass in 11 steps (from –5
to + 5).
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Adjusting the treble
Selecting the preset
music menu
1 Press TREBLE (or press TONE on the
remote repeatedly until “TREBLE”
appears).
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the sound
you are listening to.
2 Slide the knob to . or to > (or
press . or > on the remote)
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly (or press
MUSIC MENU – or + on the remote) to
select the preset you want.
repeatedly to adjust the treble.
You can adjust the treble in 11 steps (from
–5 to + 5).
The preset name appears in the display. See the
chart “Music menu options”.
Tip
Music menu options
“SURROUND” appears if you select an effect
with surround effects.
You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS
and TREBLE to 0.
Effect
Recommended for
ROCK
POP
Standard music sources
Soundtracks and special listening
situations
MOVIE
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Canceling the effect
FLAT
To cancel the effect
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly until “FLAT”
appears, or press EFFECT ON/OFF on the
remote repeatedly until “EFFECT OFF”
appears.
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Timer
Waking up to music
Falling asleep to music
— Daily Timer
— Sleep Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting
the clock” on page 8).
You can set the system to turn off after a
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to
music.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
• CD: Place a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programing CD tracks” on page 10).
…
• Tape: Insert a tape.
AUTO* t 90min t 80min t
t 10min
• Radio: Tune in a station (see
tOFF
“Listening to the radio” on page 13).
* The system automatically turns off after the current
CD or tape finishes playing (up to 100 minutes).
When the function is TUNER, the system turns off
after 100 minutes.
2 Press VOL + or – on the remote to
adjust the volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
To
Press
remote.
SLEEP on the remote once.
“SET” appears for a second and then
Check the
remaining time**
“DAILY” appears.
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to
select the time you want.
Change the time
to turn off
4 Press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour indication
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
flashes.
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
until “OFF” appears.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
**You cannot check the remaining time if you set to
“AUTO”.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the procedure in step 5.
7 Press .or >on the remote to
select the desired sound source.
The indication changes as follows:
t
y
T
TUNER
CD PLAY
t
T
TAPE
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Display
8 Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
The demonstration display (display window
lighting even when the system power is off)
and the clock display can be turned off to
minimize the amount of power consumed
during standby (Power Saving Mode).
To
Do this
Activate/check the
setting
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote, then
press . or > on the
remote until “DAILY”
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the demonstration
display or the clock display disappears.
appears. Then, press ENTER.
Change the setting
Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1.
Press CLOCK/TIMER
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
SELECT on the remote then
press . or > on the
remote until “OFF” appears.
Then, press ENTER.
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
cyclically as follows:
Demonstration display t Clock display* t
No display (Power Saving Mode)
Notes
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the
preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.
• The system automatically turns on about 15 seconds
before the preset time. Do not operate the system
until the play starts.
* “--:--” is displayed if you do not set the clock.
Tips
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the
recording timer at the same time.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
• The radio station you last tune in will be selected
for the radio Daily Timer.
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Adjusting the brightness
of the display back light
Using the display
Checking the remaining time
(CD)
Press DIMMER repeatedly while the
system is on.
Press DISPLAY during play.
You can adjust the back light brightness
cyclically as follows:
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Elapsed playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track* t
Remaining time on the CD t Clock display
t Effect name
DIMMER 0 t DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2
t DIMMER 3
* “--:--” appears when you select a CD track whose
number is over 21.
Checking the total playing
time (CD)
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Total number of tracks and total playing time
t Clock display t Effect name
Checking the station name
(Tuner)
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name*t Frequencyt Program
type*t Clock display t Effect name
* Displayed only when radio station name or other
information is received (see “Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)” on page 14).
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
You can connect a digital or an analogue component to this system.
Optional analogue
component
From the audio
output jacks of an
analogue component
Optional digital
component
To the digital input jack of a
digital component
A MD IN jacks
B CD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional component (such as an MD player or
VCR) to these jacks. You can then record or
listen to analogue audio from that component
through this system.
Use a digital cable (square, not supplied) to
connect an optional digital component (such as
an MD recorder) to this jack. You can then
make a digital recording from this system to
that digital component.
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Listening to audio from a
connected component
Recording on a connected
digital component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 23.
1 Connect the digital cable.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 23.
2 Press MD to switch the function to MD.
2 Start recording.
Start playing the connected component.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Recording audio from a
connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 23.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording to a tape” on page 16.
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Troubleshooting
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to
set the timer and light up “DAILY” or “REC” in
the display (see pages 17, 18, 20 and 21).
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following checklist.
• Check the set contents and set the correct time
(see pages 17, 18, 20 and 21).
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and that the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent
light.
General
The display window and buttons keep on or
flashing even the power is turned off.
“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
alternately.
• When the power is off, press DISPLAY on the
remote repeatedly and select the clock display or
Power Saving Mode (no display) (see page 21).
• Press ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. Turn
on the system again after a while.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
“--:--” appears in the display.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
CD Player
There is no sound.
• Turn VOL upward (or press VOL+ on the
The CD tray does not close.
remote).
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Always close the tray by pressing Z. Trying to
close the tray by pushing with your fingers may
cause a malfunction to the CD player.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced
left and right volume.
The CD does not eject.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
Play does not start.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
• Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is
loaded.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 29).
• Replace the CD.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Place the CD in the tray with the label side up.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on
the CD, then leave the system turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
The timer cannot be set.
• Press CD NX to start play.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
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Problems and remedies (continued)
Optional components
There is no sound.
The sound skips.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on
page 25 and check the condition of the system.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 29).
• Replace the CD.
• Connect the component properly (see page 23)
while checking:
• Try moving the system to a place without
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system,
or placing them on separate stands.
• When you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
• Refer to the operating instructions provided with
the connected component and start playing.
The sound is distorted.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Set the volume of the connected component
• Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in stop
mode repeatedly until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE”
disappears to return to normal play.
lower.
Tuner
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
• Set the proper band and frequency (see page 11).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 6).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend
you connect a commercially available external
antenna.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see
page 29).
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend
it fully.
• The tape has wound to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 29).
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
The tape does not erase completely.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 29).
• Press REPEAT/FM MODE until “STEREO
MODE” appears in the display.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• See “Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.”, and check the antenna condition.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 29).
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If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures, reset the system as
follows:
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
1 Unplug the power cord.
CD
2 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet.
FULL!
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
NO DISC
4 Press x, ?/1 and ENTER at the same
time.
There is no CD in the CD tray.
NO STEP
5 Unplug the power cord.
You have cleared all the tracks you programmed.
6 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet, then press ?/1 to turn on the
system.
OVER
You have reached the end of the CD while
pressing M during play or pause.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made such as the preset
stations, clock, and timer are cleared and must
be set again.
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
during play.
Note
You cannot reset the system in the Power Saving
Mode.
TAPE
CANT EDIT
You tried to use Tape Select Edit for discs
containing over 20 tracks.
NO TAB
You cannot record the tape because the tab has
been removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE
There is no tape in the tape deck.
OPEN
You performed a tape operation with the tape deck
lid not completely shut.
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Additional Information
On heat build up
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
Precautions
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system.
If you continuously use this system at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical
with the voltage of your local power supply.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation
hole for the cooling fan.
On safety
• 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.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to
be used for an extended period of time.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
system, unplug the system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On placement
On the speaker system
• Make sure the system fan is on during use.
Place the system in a location with adequate air
circulation, and do not place anything on top of the
system.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV
set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the
speaker system further away from the TV set. Also,
be sure not to place objects in which magnets are
attached or used near the speaker system, such as
audio racks, TV stands, and toys. These may cause
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
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Notes on CDs
To save a tape permanently
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as
this may damage the player.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
• Do not use solvents.
Side A
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to
do so may damage the system. Do not use such
discs.
Tab of side A
Tab of side B
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
Break off the
cassette tab of
side A
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording, cannot be played back.
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours
of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
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Tape deck section
Recording system
Frequency response
Specifications
4-track 2-channel stereo
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Main Unit (HCD-TB10)
Amplifier section
Wow and flutter
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
European models
DIN power output (Rated):40 + 40 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
50 + 50 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (Reference):
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
FM lead antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
100 + 100 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
AM tuner section
Tuning range
European models:
Other models
Measured at AC 120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz:
DIN power output (Rated):40 + 40 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
50 + 50 watts
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminals
450 kHz
Pan-American models:
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
MD IN (phono jacks):
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Other models:
Outputs
PHONES (stereo minijack):
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more.
SPEAKER:
Accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
Antenna
Intermediate frequency
CD player section
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Frequency response
CD DIGITAL OUT
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wavelength 660 nm
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Speaker (SS-TB10)
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
2-way, bass-reflex type
15 cm dia., cone type
5 cm dia., cone type
6 ohms
General
Power requirements
European models:
Mexican model:
Other models:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
120 V AC, 60 Hz
120 V, 220 V, 230 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
European models:
100 watts
0.5 watts (at the Power
Saving Mode)
100 watts
Other models:
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 215 × 285 ×
334 mm
Speaker:
Approx. 205 × 285 ×
220 mm
Mass
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 6.5 kg
Speakers:
Approx. 3.0 kg net per
speaker
Supplied accessories
Remote (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (8)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Sony Corporation
Printed in China
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