Personal
Component
System
Operating Instructions
3-867-748-71 (1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
PMC-DR50
Introduction
2
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
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.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Information
For customers in the United States
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
You can use this player on AC power
source only. You cannot use it on
batteries.
When you use this player for the first time,
or when you have not used it for a long
time, leave it connected to AC power
source for about one hour to charge the
built-in backup battery for the clock, timer,
preset radio stations, etc. You can use the
player during charging. The player will
charge the battery automatically as long as
it is connected to a power source.
When you disconnect the AC power cord
after charging, be sure to turn the power
off first. Once fully charged, the backup
battery will last for about 30 minutes
without being connected to any power
sources.
If the stored data are erased, reenter them
when you use the player again.
Owner's Record
The model number and the serial number are
located at the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. PMC-DR50
Serial No.
Basic
Operations
3
Introduction
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
6
Listening to the radio
8
Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
The CD Player
13
Using the display
14
Locating a specific track
15
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
The Radio
19
Presetting radio stations
20
Playing preset radio stations
The Tape Player
21
Finding the beginning of a track
The Timer
22
Setting the clock
24
Waking up to music
27
Timer-recording radio programs
30
Falling asleep to music
Setting Up
31
Hooking up the system
36
Connecting optional components
39
Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
40
Precautions
42
Troubleshooting
45
Maintenance
46
Specifications
47
Index
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
For hookup instructions, see pages 31 - 35.
1
Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the
CD on the CD tray.
2
Press u.
(On the remote, press N on the
CD section.)
The CD tray closes and the player
plays all the tracks once.
With the label side up
Display
Playing time
Track number
21
Basic Operations
Basic
Operations
5
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u
. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
To
Press
adjust the volume
VOLUME +,
(VOL +, on the remote)
stop playback
x
pause playback
u
(X on the remote)
Press again to resume play
after pause.
go to the next track
>
go back to the previous track
.
remove the CD
Z
CD OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player
P O W E R
u
.
, >
Z
CD OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME , +
POWER
x