©2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
4-242-051-11(1)
Compact Disc
Recorder
RCD-W50C/W10
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
This label is located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 6
Hooking Up the System ........................ 6
This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 8
Using the Display .................................. 9
Locating a Specific Track .................... 11
Locating a Particular Point in a Track .... 12
Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................. 13
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 14
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) .............................. 15
Recording/Editing
Notes on Recording ............................. 16
Useful Tips for Recording ................... 16
Synchro-Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW ......................................... 18
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW
Manually ....................................... 20
Adjusting the Recording Level ............ 21
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording ...................................... 22
Recording the Original Sound of the
Program Source
(Direct Recording Function) ......... 23
Fading In and Out (Fader) ................... 23
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW ............. 24
Unfinalizing a CD-RW ........................ 25
Erasing Tracks of a CD-RW ............... 25
Labeling Tracks/Discs ......................... 26
Additional Information
Using the Setup Menu ......................... 28
Messages ............................................. 29
Self-diagnosis Function ....................... 30
System Limitations .............................. 30
Troubleshooting ................................... 31
Specifications ........................ Back cover
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On condensation in the unit
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should
this occur, the unit may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the
unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
On handling discs
· To keep the disc clean, handle it by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
· Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.
· Only regular circular discs can be used in this unit.
Irregularly shaped discs, such as star or heart-
shaped discs may damage the unit.
· If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc,
remove it completely before using the disc.
On storage
· Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
· Store discs in their cases. Do not store discs either
stacked horizontally or standing vertically without
their cases.
On cleaning
· Fingerprints or dust on the disc may cause poor
sound reproduction or sound dropout.
· Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
· If the disc is still dirty after being wiped with a
cleaning cloth, wipe it again with a slightly
moistened cloth. Then wipe off the residual
moisture with a dry cloth.
· Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Unit. Before operating the unit, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for 2
models: RCD-W50C and RCD-W10.
RCD-W50C is the model used for illustration
purposes.
Conventions
· Instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the unit. You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or similar names as
those on the unit.
· The following icons are used in this manual:
Z
Indicates that you can do the task using
the remote.
Precautions
On safety
· Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
· The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
On power sources
· Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage of the deck is identical with your local
power supply. The operating voltage is indicated
on the nameplate at the rear of the unit.
· The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
· If you are not going to use the unit for a long time,
be sure to disconnect the unit from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
· AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
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Note on High-Speed
Synchro-Recording
Certain CD conditions may cause sound
dropout or noise in the recording results, or
even create unwanted tracks on the CD-R or
CD-RW. If this happens, clean the CD as
instructed in "On cleaning" above, and
record material to the CD-R or CD-RW
using normal speed Synchro-Recording only.
Note on CD-R or CD-RW
playback
When you playback a CD-R or CD-RW
recorded by a CD-R or CD-RW recorder,
you may not be able to playback depending
on the recording conditions (e.g., dirty disc,
etc.). Also, you should note that you need to
finalize a CD-R or CD-RW before playing
back on another system other than the one
used to make the recording. (Finalizing is a
process to complete the recording.)
After finalizing a CD-R, you can play it in
any conventional CD player. However,
depending on the state of the recording, there
may be sound skips during playback.
After finalizing a CD-RW, you can play it in
a CD-RW compatible player only.