Operating Instructions
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
4-229-972-12(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
DHC-ZX50MD
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. _______________
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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.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
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.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As
ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type
noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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.
IMPORTANT: Never connect two mains
leads into a single mains plug.
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.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 5
Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 7
Step 3: Presetting radio stations ............... 9
Saving the power in standby mode* ....... 11
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ........................................... 12
Recording a CD on an MD with
High Speed ....................................... 14
Synchro Recording .................................. 15
Playing an MD ........................................ 17
Playing a tape .......................................... 18
Listening to the radio .............................. 20
Recording from the radio on an MD ....... 22
Recording from the radio on a tape ......... 23
Listening to a CD
Using the CD display .............................. 25
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ............ 26
Playing the CD tracks in random order ... 27
Programming the CD tracks .................... 28
Listening to an MD
Using the MD display ............................. 31
Playing the MD tracks repeatedly ........... 32
Playing the MD tracks in random order .. 33
Programming the MD tracks ................... 34
Recording on an MD
Before you start recording ....................... 37
Recording your favorite CD tracks ......... 38
Recording on an MD manually ............... 39
Long Play recording ................................ 40
Making a space between tracks
3 seconds long .................................. 41
Starting recording with 6 seconds of
prestored audio data .......................... 43
Marking track numbers ........................... 44
Adjusting the recording level .................. 46
Editing an MD
Before you start editing ........................... 47
Labelling an MD ..................................... 48
Erasing recordings ................................... 51
Moving recorded tracks .......................... 55
Dividing recorded tracks ......................... 56
Combining recorded tracks ..................... 58
Undoing the last edit ............................... 59
Changing the recording level
after recording .................................. 61
Recording on a Tape
Recording on a tape manually ................. 64
Recording a CD by specifying
track order ......................................... 65
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ................................ 69
Selecting the preset audio effect file ....... 70
Changing the spectrum analyzer display 71
Selecting surround effects ....................... 72
Controlling the graphic equalizer ............ 73
Creating a personal audio effect file ....... 74
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)** .. 75
Labelling a preset radio station ............... 77
Falling asleep to music ............................ 79
Waking up to music ................................ 79
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 81
Optional components
Connecting a digital component*** ....... 84
Connecting an analog component ........... 85
Connecting a super woofer speaker ........ 85
Connecting headphones .......................... 86
Connecting a microphone**** ............... 86
Connecting external antennas ................. 87
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 88
System limitations of MDs ..................... 90
Troubleshooting ...................................... 91
Self-diagnosis Display ............................ 94
MD Messages .......................................... 95
Specifications .......................................... 97
Parts Identification for the remote .......... 99
Items in "Sound Mode" and
"Set Up Mode" ............................... 100
Index ...................................................... 102
Table of Contents (continued)
*
North American and European models only.
**
European model only.
*** U.S.A. model only.
**** Asian model only.
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Getting
Started
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4
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1
2
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1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the front
speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as
below.
R
L
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the following procedure to hook up your system using the supplied cords
and accessories.
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas
to prevent noise.
Insert only the stripped portion.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Front speaker (Right)
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid
(3)
Front speaker (Left)
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