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Sony DHC-MD595 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

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4-229-182-11(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in
the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
DHC-MD595
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 7 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 9 Recording a CD on an MD —...

  • Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System

    Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker DHC-MD595 rear panel Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to the terminals on the speakers as below.
  • Page 5 Set the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the bottom of the system to the position of your local power line voltage (for models with a voltage selector). 220V 110V 240V 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. If the plug of the power cord does not fit your wall outlet, attach the supplied adaptor on to the plug (for models with a plug adaptor).

  • Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time beforehand to use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 12-hour system is used for illustration purposes.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Showing the time In consideration of reducing standby power, this system can select whether or not to display the clock in standby mode. The system is set at the factory to not display the clock when the power is off (Power Saving Mode). To display the clock even when the power is off, press DISPLAY or TIME while the power is off.
  • Page 8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears. Press TUNING + or –. The frequency indication changes and the scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

  • Page 9: Basic Operations Playing A Cd

    Basic Operations Playing a CD To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). MD/CD .m/M> ?/1 (power) FUNCTION Press CD Z and place a CD on the disc tray. With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

  • Page 10: Recording A Cd On An Md - Cd-Md Synchro Recording

    Recording a CD on an — CD-MD Synchro Recording You can make a digital recording of a CD on an MD, marking track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. In addition to normal-speed recording, you can also record at high speed (approximately four times the normal speed).

  • Page 11: Playing An Md

    Tips • If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks. • Depending on the disc, CD TEXT information may also be recorded. If “TEXT” flashes during recording, press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote, and then press ENTER/YES on the remote to record the title of the current track.

  • Page 12: Listening To The Radio - Preset Tuning

    Playing an MD (continued) Do this Press MD x. Stop play Press MD HS. The S indicator Pause on the MD HS button lights up orange. Press again to resume play. Press MD/CD .m or Select a track M> repeatedly. Find a point in a Keep pressing MD/CD .m or M>...

  • Page 13: Recording From The Radio

    Do this Press ?/1 to turn off the Turn off the radio system. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. To select the preset number using the remote Press the number buttons on the remote in step 3. To enter preset numbers 10 or over, press >10 and the preset number.
  • Page 14 Recording from the radio (continued) Press TUNING + or – to select the desired preset station. Station name* or RDS station name** Preset number * The station name appears only if you have labeled the station (see page 53). ** European model only. You can select the preset numbers with the numeric buttons on the remote.

  • Page 15: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Playing CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. REPEAT , Press REPEAT during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT*: For all the tracks on the CD. REPEAT 1: For a single track only.

  • Page 16: Programming Cd Tracks - Program Play

    Programming CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played. You can also make a Synchro Recording of the program on the MD (see page 25). Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD.

  • Page 17: Using The Display

    To check the total number of programmed tracks Press TIME in stop mode. The total number of programmed steps appears, followed by the last programmed track number and the total playing time of the program. Last programmed Total playing time track number of the program To check the program order...

  • Page 18: Labeling A Cd - Disc Memo

    Using the display (continued) Checking a track title or a disc title , Press DISPLAY during play or in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t Preset Equalizer name Clock Volume Track title or disc title* * The track title appears during play (only for a CD with CD text), and the disc title appears while stopped.
  • Page 19 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT. The text input screen appears, and the cursor flashes. Cursor Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to select the desired type of character. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Selected AB* (Upper cases) t Selected ab (Lower cases) t Selected 12 (Numbers) t Selected AB (Upper cases) t …...

  • Page 20: The Md Deck - Play

    Labeling a CD (continued) Erasing a disc title 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Press – or + repeatedly until “Name Erase?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. The disc title appears scrolling in the display. “No Name” appears if no disc title is labeled. 3 Press ENTER/YES again.

  • Page 21: Playing Md Tracks In Random Order

    Playing MD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on an MD in random order. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in stop mode. Press MD HS.
  • Page 22 Programming MD tracks (continued) Press ENTER/YES. The track is programmed. “Step” appears, followed by the number of the track in the programmed sequence. The number of the last programmed track appears, followed by the total playing time of the program. If you have made a mistake, you can clear the last programmed track from the program by pressing CLEAR.

  • Page 23: Using The Display

    Using the display You can check the time remaining in a single track, or on an entire MD. You can also check the disc title or a track title of an MD. Use the DISPLAY button (top) and the TIME button (bottom) to switch the display.

  • Page 24: The Md Deck - Recording Before You Start Recording

    The MD Deck — Recording Before you start recording MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks.

  • Page 25: Recording Your Favorite Cd Tracks

    Recording your favorite CD tracks on an MD — CD-MD Synchro Recording You can select your favourite CD tracks with the Program Play feature, then record the program on an MD using the CD-MD Synchro Recording feature. If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks.

  • Page 26: Recording A Cd On An Md At High Speed - High-Speed Cd-Md Synchro Recording

    Recording your favorite CD tracks on an MD (continued) Notes • If the play mode is set to Repeat Play or Shuffle Play, it automatically switches to normal play at step 7. • If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected”...

  • Page 27: To Stop Recording

    Press MD HS . High-speed recording starts. You cannot monitor the recorded signal during recording. When the recording is completed, the CD player and the MD deck stop automatically. To stop recording Press MD x. If “Retry” flashes in the display after you press MD HS in step 4 A reading failure has occurred, and the system is trying to read the data again.

  • Page 28: Recording The Current Track - Rec It

    Recording the current track — Rec It You can record a track quickly while listening to a If the MD has been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks. Press CD HS . CD play starts. Press REC/REC IT while listening to a track you want to record.
  • Page 29 To change the recording mode The selected recording mode is kept even after recording has finished, so be sure to check the recording mode before recording. To change the recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly to switch to the recording mode you want. During High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording The recording speed changes according to the...

  • Page 30: Recording On An Md Manually

    Recording on an MD manually — Manual Recording If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks. Insert a recordable MD. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record. • CD: Recording from the CD •...

  • Page 31: Starting Recording With 6 Seconds Of

    Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data — Time Machine Recording When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the first few seconds of material are often lost due to the time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the record button.

  • Page 32: Marking Track Numbers

    Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data (continued) Start playing the desired source to record. Press TIME MACHINE REC at the desired point to start recording. Recording of the source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.
  • Page 33 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “AM” or “FM” appears. To record from other components connected to this system, select “TAPE” or “ANALOG IN”. Press MD z REC to stand by for recording. Press MENU/NO repeatedly until “Setup Menu” appears. Press – or + repeatedly until “T.Mark Off”...

  • Page 34: Making A Space Between Tracks 3 Seconds

    Marking track numbers (continued) Marking track numbers at a specific point during recording — Track Mark You can mark track numbers at any time during recording, regardless of the type of sound source. MD z REC , Press MD z REC during recording at the point you want to add a track mark.
  • Page 35 Setting Smart Space to on Press MD z REC to stand by for recording. Press MENU/NO repeatedly until “Setup Menu” appears. Press – or + repeatedly until “S.Space Off” (or “S.Space On”) appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press – or + repeatedly until “S.Space On”...

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Adjusting the recording level When recording on an MD, you can adjust the recording level to the desired volume. You can adjust the recording level not only when making an analog recording, but also when making a digital recording from a CD, etc. Prepare the desired sound source to record and start play.

  • Page 37: The Md Deck - Editing Before You Start Editing

    The MD Deck — Editing Before you start editing You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. By using the editing functions, you can create a new sequence to the recorded MD. Editing functions • Name — Labeling MDs (page 38) Use this function to label discs and tracks.

  • Page 38: Labeling An Md - Name Function

    Labeling an MD — Name Function You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks as follows. During recording If “TEXT” flashes in the display during recording a CD, you can record the track titles on the MD (see page 26). After recording Use Name Function on this page.
  • Page 39 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the rest of the name. To change a character Press TCURSOR or CURSORt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat steps 3 and 4. Press ENTER/YES to complete the labeling procedure.

  • Page 40: Erasing Recordings - Erase Function

    Labeling an MD (continued) Checking the titles To check the disc titles, press SCROLL in stop mode. To check the track title, press SCROLL during play. The title appears scrolling in the display. To stop scrolling, press SCROLL. Press the button again to resume scrolling. Erasing the titles 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.
  • Page 41 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. Press – or + repeatedly until “Tr Erase?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears. Press ENTER/YES. “Complete!”...

  • Page 42: Erasing A Portion Of A Track

    Erasing recordings (continued) Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase Function) You can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion with ease. You can shift the desired portion by frame*, minute or second intervals. This function is convenient when erasing unnecessary sections after recording a satellite broadcast or FM broadcast.

  • Page 43: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Press ENTER/YES if point A is correct. “Point B set” appears and playback for setting the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts. Continue playback until the deck reaches point B, then press ENTER/ YES. “A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” appear alternately and the deck repeats a portion of the few seconds before point A and after point B successively.
  • Page 44 Moving recorded tracks (continued) Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. Press – or + repeatedly until “Move?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number to move appears, then press ENTER/YES.

  • Page 45: Dividing Recorded Tracks

    Dividing recorded tracks — Divide Function You can use this function to mark track numbers after recording. The total number of tracks increases by one and all the tracks following the divided ones are renumbered. E.g.: Dividing track 2 into two tracks. Track number Original...

  • Page 46: Combining Recorded Tracks

    Dividing recorded tracks (continued) To return to the condition before DIVIDE You can return to the original condition immediately after dividing the tracks (see page 48). You can also return to the original condition by using the Combine Function (see this page). Notes •...
  • Page 47 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. Press – or + repeatedly until “Combine?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press . or > repeatedly until the first track number of the two to be combined appears, then press ENTER/ YES.

  • Page 48: Undoing The Last Edit - Undo Function

    Undoing the last edit — Undo Function You can use this function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit. Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following after the edit: •...

  • Page 49: Changing The Recorded Level After

    Changing the recorded level after recording — S.F Edit Function You can change the volume of recorded tracks using S.F (Scale Factor) Edit. The original track is recorded over at the new recording level. When changing the recording level, you can select Fade- in Recording to gradually increase the signal level at the start of recording, or Fade-out Recording to gradually decrease the signal level at the end of...
  • Page 50 Changing the recorded level after recording (continued) Press – or + repeatedly to change the recorded level. The recording level can be changed from –12 dB to +12 dB, in 2 dB increments. While monitoring the sound, change to the optimum level while making sure that “OVER”...
  • Page 51 Press – or + repeatedly to change the Fade-in or Fade-out recording time. The system plays the portion that will be recorded over using Fade-in or Fade-out Recording. You can set the time at any value between 1.0 second and 15.0 seconds, in 0.1 second increments.

  • Page 52: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Reinforcing the bass sound — DBFB You can listen to music with stronger bass tones or a more powerful sound. , Press DBFB*. “DBFB” appears in the display. Press again to cancel DBFB. * DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback DBFB is factory set to on.

  • Page 53: Other Features

    Other Features Labeling the preset stations — Station Name You can label each preset station with up to 10 characters (Station Name). The Station Name appears when you tune in the station. TCURSOR Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET”...

  • Page 54: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Labeling the preset stations (continued) Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the rest of the name. To change a character Press TCURSOR or CURSORt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat steps 5 and 6. Press ENTER/YES to complete the labeling procedure.

  • Page 55: Falling Asleep To Music - Sleep Timer

    Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can preset the time to turn off in 10 minutes increments. SLEEP , Press SLEEP.
  • Page 56 Waking up to music (continued) Press – or + repeatedly until “DAILY SET?” appears, then press ENTER/ YES. The hour indication flashes. Set the time to start play. Press – or + repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes.

  • Page 57: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6). 3,4,6,8, 9,11,12 3,4,5,7, 9,11,12 Tune in the preset radio station (see page 12). Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press –...

  • Page 58: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs (continued) Set the time to start recording. Press – or + repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes. Press – or + repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 9.

  • Page 59: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting optional components Connecting optional A/V components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions of each component. Connecting the audio cords (not supplied) When using audio cords (not supplied) to connect other A/V components to the system, make sure to insert the plugs firmly, pushing them in all the way.

  • Page 60: Connecting External Antennas

    Connecting optional A/V components (continued) Connecting a CS/BS digital tuner, etc. Connect the component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack on the rear panel of the unit, using a digital connecting cable (square, not supplied). To the audio output of a component CS/BS digital tuner, etc.

  • Page 61: Additional Information Precautions

    • 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 the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted.

  • Page 62: System Limitations Of Mds

    Precautions (continued) Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the centre out. • Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as this may damage the player. •...

  • Page 63: Guide To The Serial Copy Management System

    The total recorded time and the remaining time on the MD do not add up to the maximum recording time Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds* each, no matter how short the material. The recorded contents may be shorter than the maximum recording capacity.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    • Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray. • Always close the tray by pressing CD Z. Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the CD player. The CD does not eject. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 65 Play does not start. • Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is loaded. • Wipe the CD clean (see page 62). • Replace the CD. • Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray. • Place the CD in the tray with the label side •...
  • Page 66 • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments.

  • Page 67: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E0001/MEMORY NG There is an error in the internal data that the system needs in order to operate. cConsult your nearest Sony dealer. E0101/LASER NG There is a problem with the optical pickup. cThe optical pickup may have failed. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 68 Self-diagnosis Display (continued) Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. Auto Cut The MD deck is pausing the recording because silence continued for about 30 seconds or more during digital recording. Blank Disc The inserted recordable MD is new, or all tracks on the MD have been erased.
  • Page 69 S.F Edit NOW You pressed ?/1 while in S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) mode. If you turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, any changes that you have made will not be made properly. Finish the changes and leave S.F Edit mode before turning off the deck.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Main Unit (HCD-MD595) Amplifier section For the U.S. and Canadian models AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 20 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

  • Page 71: Parts Descriptions For The Remote

    Speaker (SS-CMD595) Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 12 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 2.8 cm dia., balanced drive type Nominal impedance 6 ohms General Power requirements U.S.A. and Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Australian model: 220 –...
  • Page 72 Parts descriptions for the remote (continued) 3 DISPLAY button Press to switch the contents appearing on the upper level of the display (preset equalizer name, clock, disc name/track name/radio station name, volume, etc.). (pages 9, 17, 23) TIME button Press to switch the contents appearing on the lower level of the display (CD/MD play time mode, etc.).
  • Page 73 9 SLEEP button Press to set Sleep Timer. (page 55) 0 NAME EDIT/SELECT button Press to display the text input screen and to select the type of characters to be input. (pages 18, 38, qa Letter/Number buttons Press to select track numbers of a CD, MD, or preset station.

  • Page 74: Index

    Index A-B Erase Function 42 Adjusting the operating voltage 5 the recording level 36, 49 the sound 52 the volume 9, 12, 13 After editing 37 recording 24 All Erase Function 41 Analogue recording 24 Auto Cut 34 Automatic Source Selection 9, 12, 13 Automatic tuning 13 Batteries 5...
  • Page 75 Saving recordings 24 Self-diagnosis display 67 Serial copy management system Setting the time 6 S.F Edit Function 49 Showing the time 7 Shuffle Play 15, 21 Sleep Timer 55 Smart Space 34 Sound adjustment 52 Speakers 4 Station Name 53 System limitations 62 Time Machine Recording 31 Timer...
  • Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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