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.
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
4-229-182-11(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
DHC-MD595
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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.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is located inside of the
unit.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
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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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
-- CD-MD Synchro Recording ........ 10
Playing an MD ........................................ 11
Listening to the radio
-- Preset Tuning ............................... 12
Recording from the radio
-- Manual Recording ....................... 13
The CD Player
Playing CD tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .................................. 15
Playing CD tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ................................. 15
Programming CD tracks
-- Program Play ............................... 16
Using the display ..................................... 17
Labeling a CD -- Disc Memo ................ 18
The MD Deck -- Play
Playing MD tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .................................. 20
Playing MD tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ................................. 21
Programming MD tracks
-- Program Play ............................... 21
Using the display ..................................... 23
The MD Deck -- Recording
Before you start recording ....................... 24
Recording your favorite CD tracks
on an MD
-- CD-MD Synchro Recording ........ 25
Recording a CD on an MD at high speed
-- High-Speed CD-MD Synchro
Recording ......................................... 26
Recording the current track -- Rec It ..... 28
Recording for long times ......................... 28
Recording on an MD manually
-- Manual Recording ....................... 30
Starting recording with 6 seconds of
prestored audio data
-- Time Machine Recording ............ 31
Marking track numbers ........................... 32
Making a space between tracks 3 seconds
long -- Smart Space ......................... 34
Adjusting the recording level .................. 36
The MD Deck -- Editing
Before you start editing ........................... 37
Labeling an MD -- Name Function ....... 38
Erasing recordings -- Erase Function .... 40
Moving recorded tracks
-- Move Function ............................ 43
Dividing recorded tracks
-- Divide Function ........................... 45
Combining recorded tracks
-- Combine Function ....................... 46
Undoing the last edit
-- Undo Function ............................. 48
Changing the recorded level after
recording -- S.F Edit Function ........ 49
Sound Adjustment
Reinforcing the bass sound -- DBFB ..... 52
Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu ....... 52
Other Features
Labeling the preset stations
-- Station Name ............................... 53
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 54
Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer .. 55
Waking up to music -- Daily Timer ....... 55
Timer recording radio programs ............. 57
Connecting optional
components
Connecting optional A/V components .... 59
Connecting external antennas ................. 60
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 61
System limitations of MDs ..................... 62
Troubleshooting ...................................... 64
Self-diagnosis Display ............................ 67
Specifications .......................................... 70
Parts descriptions for the remote ............. 71
Index ........................................................ 74
* European model only
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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.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals on the unit and to the terminals on
the speakers as below.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
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2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
AM
FM
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COAXIAL
AM loop antenna
Right speaker
DHC-MD595
rear panel
FM antenna
Left speaker
Clear (#)
Lined (3)
Insert this portion
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM
wire antenna
horizontally
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Getting
Started
3 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
240V
110V
120V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
4 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).
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
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Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
· If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
· Be sure to insert the batteries in correct direction.
· Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
· Do not use different types of batteries together.
· Do not use a battery that is leaking.
· If the battery leaks, clean the battery compartment
and replace all the batteries with new ones.