4-239-180-11(4)
Compact Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CHC-TB20
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ................................ 21
Selecting the preset music menu ............. 22
Adjusting the equalizer and storing ........ 22
Main unit ................................................... 4
Remote control .......................................... 5
Timer
Getting Started
Falling asleep to music
Hooking up the system .............................. 6
— Sleep Timer ................................... 23
Waking up to music
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries
into the remote ................................... 7
— Daily Timer ................................... 23
Attaching the speaker pads ....................... 7
Setting the clock ........................................ 8
Display
CD
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode ...................... 24
Adjusting the brightness of the display
back light ......................................... 24
Loading a CD ............................................ 8
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play ...................................................... 9
Programing CD tracks
Using the display ..................................... 25
— Program Play ................................ 10
Labeling a CD
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ........... 26
— Disc Memo.................................... 11
Listening to audio from a connected
component ........................................ 27
Tuner
Recording on a connected digital
component ........................................ 27
Presetting radio stations .......................... 13
Listening to the radio
Recording audio from a connected
component ........................................ 27
— Preset Tuning ................................ 15
— Manual Tuning .............................. 15
Labeling the preset stations
Troubleshooting
— Station Name ................................ 16
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 17
Problems and remedies ........................... 28
Messages ................................................. 30
Tape
Additional Information
Loading a tape ......................................... 18
Playing a tape .......................................... 18
Recording to a tape
Precautions .............................................. 31
Specifications .......................................... 33
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording
Manually/Program Edit ..................... 19
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 20
* European model only
3GB
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
TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
qa (14, 19)
VOL 8
A – G
M – Z
CD disc tray qk (8)
CD SYNC wj (19)
CD NX wl (9)
MD (VIDEO) 9 (27)
MUSIC MENU wd (22)
PHONES jack w;
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
qf (9, 13, 15)
REC PAUSE/START wk (19)
Remote sensor q;
REPEAT/FM MODE qh (9, 15)
SURROUND wf (21)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
DBFB ws (21)
DIMMER 2 (24)
DISC 1 – 3 ql (10)
DISC 1 – 3 Z ql (8)
DISPLAY 3 (24)
Display window 5
EDIT wg (20)
?/1 1
+/M L 7
x wh
l –/m 6
Tape deck lid 4 (18)
TAPE nN qs (18, 19)
TUNER/BAND e; (13, 15)
ENTER/YES qd (8, 10, 12, 13,
14, 21, 22, 23)
EQ EDIT qj (22)
FUNCTION qg (9, 18)
GROOVE wa (21)
4GB
Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 4
N q;
x q;
A – G
CHECK 8 (11)
CLEAR qs (11)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(21, 24)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3
(8, 20, 23)
DBFB wh (21)
M – Z
MENU/NO wa (13)
MUSIC MENU 6 (22)
NAME EDIT/CHARACTER ws
(11, 16)
REPEAT 7 (9)
SCROLL wg (12, 25)
SLEEP 1 (23)
X q;
M qd
> qf
. ql
m w;
DIMMER wd (24)
DISC SKIP 9 (9, 11)
DISPLAY qk (24)
ENTER/YES qa (8, 10, 12, 13,
14, 21, 22, 23)
SURROUND 5 (21)
TUNER/BAND wf (13, 15)
VOL +/– qj
FUNCTION qg (9, 18)
GROOVE qh (21)
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
wh
wg
wf
wd
8
9
0
qa
qs
ws
wa
w;
qd
ql
qk
qf
qg
qj
qh
5GB
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Right speaker
Left speaker
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as the following.
Insert this portion
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Red (3)
Jack type A
Extend the FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna horizontally
Black (#)
FM
75
AM
6GB
Jack type B
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Extend the FM lead antenna
horizontally
AM loop antenna
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
e
E
E
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
120V
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Attaching the speaker
pads
The demonstration appears in the display.
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 speaker and
prevent it from slipping.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
1 Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
3 Press FUNCTION while holding down
DISC 1 until “LOCK” appears.
4 Unplug the power cord.
7GB
CD
Setting the clock
Loading a CD
1 Turn on the system.
1 Press DISC 1 – 3 Z.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
The disc tray opens.
remote.
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the
3 Press . or > on the remote to set
disc tray.
the hour.
When you play
a CD single (8
cm CD), place
it on the inner
circle of the
tray.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
The minute indication flashes.
5 Press . or > on the remote to set
the minute.
To load other CDs, press a different Z and
place the CD in the disc tray.
6 Press ENTER/YES.
3 Press the same Z again to close the
The clock starts working.
disc tray.
If you make a mistake
Press m or M on the remote repeatedly
until the incorrect item flashes, then set it
again.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
2 Press . or > on the remote to select
“CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER/YES.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
You cannot set the clock in the Power Saving Mode.
8GB
Other Operations
Playing a CD
To
Do this
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Stop play
Press x.
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.
Select a track
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).
Playing time
Find a point in
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).
Track number
Disc tray
number
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
Select a CD
• Press DISC 1 – 3 and play starts
automatically.
the function to CD.
• Press DISC SKIP on the remote
repeatedly so that DISC 1 – 3
appears. Press CD NX (or N
on the remote) to play the
selected CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in
stop mode repeatedly until the mode
you want appears in the display.
If you press DISC 1 – 3 during
play, the selected CD changes and
the new CD starts playing.
Select
To play
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
Remove a CD
Press one of DISC 1 – 3 Z to open
the tray that contains the CD you
want to remove.
1 DISC
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the CD you have
selected in original order.
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on all CDs in
random order.
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE during
(Repeat Play)
play until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT*: For all the tracks on
the CD up to five times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track
only.
1 DISC
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on the CD you have
selected in random order.
PROGRAM
The tracks on all CDs in the
(Program Play) order you want them to be
played (see “Programing CD
tracks” on page 10).
To cancel playing repeatedly, press
REPEAT/FM MODE until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears.
3 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
* You cannot select “REPEAT” and “ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE” at the same time.
continued
9GB
Playing a CD (continued)
Programing CD tracks
Tips
— 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.
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
• The DISC 1 – 3 button indicator lights orange when
a CD is loaded on the tray.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
All of the DISC 1 – 3 button indicators light orange
for the first time you turn on the system, and then
go out if the system determines that a CD is not
loaded after the CD tray is closed, etc.
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears.
3 Press DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.
4 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) until
the desired track number appears.
Selected CD and
track number
Playing time of
the selected track
5 Press ENTER/YES.
The track is programed.
“STEP” appears, followed by the number of
the track in the programed sequence. The
number of the last programed track appears,
followed by the total playing time of the
program.
Last programed
track number
Total playing time
10GB
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
Labeling a CD
steps 3 to 5.
— Disc Memo
7 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
You can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to
20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load
a labeled CD, the title appears in the display.
To
Do this
Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
Play
MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE”
disappear.
Notes
• You cannot label a CD for which “CD-TEXT”
appears in the display.
• When labeling CDs for the first time, be
sure to erase all disc titles stored in the
system memory (see “Erasing a disc title”
on page 13).
• To ensure that disc titles are not erased from
memory, have the system connected to a wall outlet
at least once a day.
Check the
program
Press CHECK on the remote
repeatedly in stop mode. After the
last track, “Check End” appears.
Clear a track
from the end
Press CLEAR on the remote in
stop mode.
Clear a specific Press CHECK on the remote
track
repeatedly in stop mode until the
number of the track to be erased
appears, then press CLEAR.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
Add a track to
the end of the
program in stop
mode
Perform steps 3 to 5.
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote
repeatedly until the desired CD
appears.
If “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears in
the display, press PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE repeatedly until both disappear.
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 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
The cursor starts flashing.
4 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote to select the desired type of
character.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
(Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a
(Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t ’
(Symbols)
continued
11GB
Labeling a CD (continued)
Checking the disc titles
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
5 Press . or > on the remote to
select the desired character.
function to CD.
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly
until the desired CD appears.
You can also select the following symbols.
’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @
`
3 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
To enter a blank space
Press M on the remote.
4 Press . or > on the remote until
“Name Check?” appears, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
6 Press M on the remote.
The character you selected in step 5 stops
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
5 Press . or > on the remote to select
the disc titles stored in the system memory
between 01 and 50.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to complete the
entire title.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
8 Press ENTER/YES to complete the
labeling procedure.
If you make a mistake
During step 4 to 6, press m or M on the
remote until the character you want to change
flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6.
To erase a character
During step 4 to 6, press m or M on the
remote until the cursor shifts to the character
you want to erase, then press CLEAR on the
remote while the character is flashing. You
cannot insert characters.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
12GB
Tuner
Erasing a disc title
Presetting radio stations
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
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.
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote repeatedly
until the desired CD appears.
3 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
There are two ways to store the station presets.
To
Method
4 Press . or > on the remote until
“Name Erase?” appears, then press
ENTER/YES.
Automatically tune in
all of the stations that
can be received in
Automatic Tuning Preset
your area and then store
then manually
5 Press . or > on the remote to select
the disc title you want to erase.
Manually tune in and
store the the radio
frequency of your
favorite stations
Manual Tuning Preset
The disc title appears scrolling in the display.
“No Name” appears if no disc title is labeled.
6 Press ENTER/YES.
“Complete!” appears.
To erase all disc titles
Setting presets through
automatic tuning
Press . or > on the remote until “All
Erase?” appears in step 4, then press ENTER/
YES twice.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
To cancel erasing
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
“AUTO” appears.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M 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 14.
continued
13GB
Presetting radio stations (continued)
Setting presets through
manual tuning
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
5 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Preset number
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION.
6 Press ENTER/YES.
“Complete!” appears, and the station is
stored.
5 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press m or M on the remote)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Preset number
6 Press ENTER/YES.
“Complete!” appears, and the station is
stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Other operations
To
Do this
Tune in a
station with a
weak signal
Follow the procedure described in
“Setting presets through manual
tuning”.
Stop setting
presets
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
Stop scanning
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE.
Change the
Start over from step 1.
preset station
Change the
Start over from step 1.
preset number
14GB
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for the European model)
Listening to the radio
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
REPEAT/FM MODE, 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.
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13).
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the
Power Saving Mode.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE until
“PRESET” appears.
• You can label the preset stations (see page 16).
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient or move
the supplied antennas near a window or outdoors.
3 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) to
select the desired preset station (or
station name* or RDS station name**).
* The station name appears only if you have
labeled the station (see “Labeling the preset
stations” on page 16).
**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 until
“PRESET” and “AUTO” disappear.
3 Slide the knob to m or to M (or
press m or M on the remote) to tune
in the desired station.
continued
15GB
Listening to the radio (continued)
Labeling the preset
stations
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
— Station Name
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• To tune in automatically, press PLAY MODE/
TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears
in step 2 above, then slide the knob to m or to
M (or press m or M on the remote). The
frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
You can label each preset station with up to
14 characters (Station Name).
1 Tune in the preset radio station you
want to label (see “Listening to the
radio” on page 15).
2 Follow the same procedures as from
step 3 to 8 of “Labeling a CD” on page
11.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
To erase the name
1 Tune in the station.
2 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
3 Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to
erase the name.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
16GB
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
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.**
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.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
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.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Program
type* t Clock display t Effect name
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name and program type may not appear in the
display.
17GB
Tape
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
Loading a tape
Press X on the remote. Press again
to resume play.
1 Open the lid with your hand and insert
Fast-forward or Slide the knob to m or to M
a tape.
rewind
(Press m or M on the remote).
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 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.
18GB
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a CD, 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 connected
components)/radio manually
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
Press DISC 1 – 3 Z.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the
desired source to record.
3
4
Load the CD you want to record.
Load the CD (or other audio source), or
tune in the station you want to record.
Press CD SYNC.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
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 CD Synchro Recording:
Press x.
If you select both sides recording and the tape
reaches the end of the top side part-way through a
track, the entire track is recorded again from the
beginning 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.
continued
19GB
Recording to a tape (continued)
Timer-recording radio
programs
Recording a CD by specifying
track order
To timer-record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page
13) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”
on page 8).
— Program Edit
1 Load a CD and load a recordable tape.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).
2 Program CD tracks following step 2 to 6
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
in “Programing CD tracks” on page 10.
remote.
3 Press CD SYNC.
“DAILY SET?” appears.
The tape deck stands by to record. The CD
player stands by for playback.
3 Press . or > on the remote to
select “REC SET?”, then press ENTER/
YES.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY/DIRECTION
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
repeatedly to select g to record on
one side. Select h (or j) to record
on both sides.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
hour, then press ENTER/YES.
Recording starts.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
minute, then press ENTER/YES.
Tip
To check the required tape length for recording a CD,
press EDIT after you have loaded a CD. 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).
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the procedure in step 4.
6 Insert a recordable tape.
Note
Recording starts from the top side. Insert a
tape with the side you want to record on
facing up.
You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing
over 20 tracks.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
20GB
Sound Adjustment
To
Do this
Activate/check
the setting
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
press . or > on the
remote to select “REC
SELECT?”, then press
ENTER/YES.
Adjusting the sound
Enjoying the powerful sound
— GROOVE
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 “TIMER
OFF”, then press ENTER/
YES.
You can listen to music with more powerful
sound.
Press GROOVE.
“GROOVE” appears in the display and the
volume switches to power mode (DBFB is also
turned on).
Press again to cancel GROOVE.
DBFB is also canceled.
Notes
• When you use the recording timer at the same time
as the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer setting has
priority.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the
recording timer at the same time.
Tip
GROOVE is factory set to on.
Reinforcing the bass sound
• The system automatically turned on about 30
seconds before the preset time. Do not operate the
system until the recording starts.
— DBFB
• If the system is on about 30 seconds before the
preset time, the timer-recording will not be
activated.
You can listen to music with stronger bass
tones.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
Press DBFB*.
“DBFB” appears in the display and the bass is
reinforced.
Press again to cancel DBFB.
* DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback
Tip
DBFB is factory set to on.
Selecting the surround effect
Press SURROUND.
“SURROUND” appears in the display.
Press again to cancel SURROUND.
21GB
Selecting the preset
music menu
Adjusting the equalizer
and storing
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the sound
you are listening to.
You can adjust the sound by raising or
lowering the levels of specific frequency
ranges, then store the personal file (P FILE) in
the memory.
Select the audio emphasis you want for your
basic sound first.
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select
the preset you want.
The preset name appears in the display. See the
chart “Music menu options”.
1 Press EQ EDIT.
“LOW” appears and you can adjust the low
Music menu options
“SURROUND” appears if you select an effect
frequency band.
with surround effects.
2 Slide the knob to l or to L to
adjust the level, then press EQ EDIT.
Effect
Recommended for
The low frequency band is set and “MID”
appears.
ROCK
POP
Standard music sources
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
3 Slide the knob to l or to L to
adjust the level, then press EQ EDIT.
The middle frequency band is set and
“HIGH” appears.
ACTION
DRAMA
GAME
SF
Soundtracks and special listening
situations
4 Slide the knob to l or to L to
adjust the level.
FLAT
Canceling the effect
5 Press ENTER/YES.
P FILE
See “Adjusting the equalizer and
storing” to the right.
The setting is automatically stored as the
personal file (P FILE in the music menu).
To cancel storing the adjustment
Press EQ EDIT again after step 4.
To cancel the effect
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly until “FLAT”
appears.
Note
When you store a new setting, the previous setting
will be canceled.
22GB
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
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
play.
• CD: Place a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programing CD tracks” on page 10).
…
AUTO* t 90min t 80min t
t 10min
• Tape: Insert a tape.
t OFF
• Radio: Tune in a station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).
* 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.
Check the
remaining
time**
SLEEP on the remote once.
“DAILY SET?” appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
Change the
time to turn
off
SLEEP on the remote to select the
time you want.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
hour, then press ENTER/YES.
Cancel the
Sleep Timer
function
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
The minute indication flashes.
**You cannot check the remaining time if you set to
“AUTO”.
Press . or > on the remote to set the
minute, then press ENTER/YES.
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 PLAY
continued
23GB
Display
Waking up to music (continued)
Turning off the display
8 Press ENTER/YES.
— Power Saving Mode
The start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
The demonstration display (display window
and buttons lighting and flashing 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).
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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.
SELECT?” appears. Then,
press ENTER/YES.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Change the setting
Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1.
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)
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote, then
press . or > on the
remote until “TIMER OFF”
appears. Then, press ENTER/
YES.
* “--:--” is displayed if you do not set the clock.
Tips
Notes
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
• If the system is on about 30 seconds before the
preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.
• The system automatically turns on about 30 seconds
before the preset time. Do not operate the system
until the play starts.
Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the
recording timer at the same time.
Adjusting the brightness
of the display back light
1 Press DIMMER while the system is on.
2 Slide the knob to l or to L (or
press . or > on the remote) to
adjust the back light brightness.
You can adjust the back light brightness in
11 steps from 0 to 10.
24GB
Checking the station name
(Tuner)
Using the display
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or the entire CD.
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can
check the information recorded on the disc,
such as the titles.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Program
type* t Clock display t Effect name
* Displayed only when radio station name or other
name information (see “Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)” on page 17) is labeled. Nothing
appears when this information is not labeled.
Checking the remaining time
and track title (CD)
Press DISPLAY during play.
To scroll a long name
Press SCROLL on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
The title appears scrolling in the display.
Elapsed playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track t
Remaining time on the CD (“1DISC” mode) or
“--.--” display (“ALL DISCS” mode) t Track
title of the current track* t Clock display t
Effect name
Tips
• To label a disc title, see “Labeling a CD” on page
11.
• To label a station name on a preset station, see
“Labeling the preset stations” on page 16.
* Displayed only when track title is labeled. Nothing
appears when this information is not labeled. When
the CD contains more than 20 tracks, CD TEXT is
not displayed from track 21 on.
Checking the total playing
time and disc title (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 CD disc title* t Clock display t Effect
name
* Displayed only when CD title is labeled. Nothing
appears when this information is not labeled.
25GB
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 (VIDEO) 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.
26GB
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 26.
1 Connect the digital cable.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 26.
2 Press MD (VIDEO) to switch the
2 Start recording.
function to MD or VIDEO.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Start playing the connected component.
Notes
• Pressing FUNCTION and ?/1 while the power is
off automatically turns the power on and “VIDEO”
is selected as a function. When the system is in the
Power Saving Mode, this function does not work.
• If the sound is distorted or too loud when selecting
“VIDEO,” or you want to switch back to “MD,”
repeat the operation described above to switch to
“MD.”
Recording audio from a
connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 26.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording to a tape” on page 19.
Notes
• Pressing FUNCTION and ?/1 while the power is
off automatically turns the power on and “VIDEO”
is selected as a function. When the system is in the
Power Saving Mode, this function does not work.
• If the sound is distorted or too loud when selecting
“VIDEO,” or you want to switch back to “MD,”
repeat the operation described above to switch to
“MD.”
27GB
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 page 21, 24).
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 page 21, 24).
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.
General
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent
light.
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 24).
• 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).
There is no sound.
CD Player
• Turn VOL upward (or press VOL+ on the
remote).
The CD tray does not close.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
• Always close the tray by pressing DISC 1 – 3 Z.
Trying to close the tray by pushing with your
fingers may cause a malfunction to the CD
player.
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
The CD does not eject.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
Play does not start.
• Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is
loaded.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 32).
• Replace the CD.
• 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.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
• Press CD NX to start play.
28GB
Optional components
The sound skips.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 32).
• Replace the CD.
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on
• Try moving the system to a place without
page 28 and check the condition of the system.
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Connect the component properly (see page 26)
• Try moving the speakers away from the system,
while checking:
or placing them on separate stands.
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• 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.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE in stop
mode repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or
“SHUFFLE” disappears to return to normal play.
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
Tuner
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (see page 13).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 6).
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• 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.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see
page 32).
• The tape has wound to the end.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend
it fully.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 32).
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
The tape does not erase completely.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 32).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• Press REPEAT/FM MODE until “STEREO”
appears in the display.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
• See “Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
them using a cleaning cassette.
received.”, and check the antenna condition.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 32).
continued
29GB
Problems and remedies (continued)
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures, reset the system as
follows:
CD
Cannot Edit
1 Unplug the power cord.
• You tried to label a CD TEXT disc.
• You tried to use Tape Select Edit for discs
containing over 20 tracks.
2 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet.
Name Full
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
There are already 50 disc titles stored in the
system.
4 Press x, ?/1 and ENTER/YES at the
same time.
No Disc
5 Unplug the power cord.
There is no CD in any of DISC 1 – 3.
6 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet, then press ?/1 to turn on the
system.
NO STEP
You have cleared all the tracks you propgramed.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made such as the preset
stations, clock, timer and CD disc titles are
cleared and must be set again.
OVER
You have reached the end of the CD while
pressing M during play or pause.
Push STOP!
Note
You pressed PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
during play.
You cannot reset the system in the Power Saving
Mode.
Step Full!
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
TAPE
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.
30GB
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
continued
31GB
Precautions (continued)
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
Notes on CDs
• 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.
Side A
Tab of side A
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
Tab of side B
• 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.
Break off the
cassette tab of
side A
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
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.
32GB
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-TB20)
Amplifier section
Wow and flutter
European models
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
DIN power output (Rated):45 + 45 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
60 + 60 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
FM lead antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz
Music power output (Reference):
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
120 + 120 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Other models
Measured at AC 120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz:
DIN power output (Rated):40 + 40 watts
AM tuner section
Tuning range
European models:
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
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
50 + 50 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Pan-American models:
Inputs
MD (VIDEO) IN (phono jacks):
voltage 450 mV (250
mV), impedance 47
kilohms
Other models:
Outputs
PHONES (stereo minijack):
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more.
accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
SPEAKER:
Antenna
Intermediate frequency
CD player section
continued
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=795 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
33GB
Specifications (continued)
Speaker
European models (SS-TB20)
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
Other models (SS-TB50)
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:
Korean model:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
120 V AC, 60 Hz
220 V AC, 60 Hz
120 V, 220 V, 230 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Other models:
Power consumption
European models:
120 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 ×
386 mm
Approx. 205 × 285 ×
220 mm
Approx. 205 × 285 ×
240 mm
Speaker SS-TB20:
Speaker SS-TB50:
Mass
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 7.7 kg
Speakers SS-TB20:
Approx. 3.0 kg net per
speaker
Speakers SS-TB50:
Approx. 3.5 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.
34GB
Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
|