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©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.
RCD-W3
Serial No.
4-241-664-12(1)
Compact Disc
Recorder
RCD-W3


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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.
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 modification not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The label
is located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is
located inside the unit.
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.
AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with news
papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And
do not 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.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the
Sony Compact Disc Recorder.
Before operating the recorder,
please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye
hazard.
As the laser beam used in this CD
player is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Don't throw away the
battery with general
house waste, dispose
of it correctly as
chemical waste.
The following caution label is
located on the side exterior.


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Precautions
On safety
· Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
· The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase the risk of eye hazard.
On power sources
· Before operating the recorder, 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
recorder.
· 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 recorder for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the recorder 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 a
qualified service shop.
On condensation in the recorder
If the recorder 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
recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the CD, CD-R,
or CD-RW and leave the recorder 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.
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.
· Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Note on High-Speed CD to
CD-R or CD-RW 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 CD to CD-R or
CD-RW 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 disc, 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 disc, you can play it
in a CD-RW compatible player only.
· Only regular circular discs can be used in this
recorder. Irregularly shaped discs, such as star- or
heart-shaped discs may damage the recorder.
· 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.


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Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 5
Hooking Up the System ........................ 5
This Recorder Can Use the Following
Discs ................................................ 6
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 7
Using the display ................................... 8
Locating a Specific Track .................... 10
Locating a Particular Point
in a Track ...................................... 11
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................. 11
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 12
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) .............................. 12
Alternating Discs from One Tray
to the Other (Relay Play) ............... 13
Recording on CDR
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc at Normal Speed ...... 14
Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW disc at High Speed .......... 15
Recording on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc Manually .................. 17
Auto/Manual Track Increment ............ 18
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc ..... 19
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc ............... 20
Erasing a single track of
CD-RW disc .................................. 21
Erasing an Entire CD-RW disc ........... 21
Additional Information
Error Messages .................................... 22
System Limitations .............................. 22
Troubleshooting ................................... 23
Specifications ........................ Back cover


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Getting
Started
Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
· Audio connecting cord (2)
· Remote commander (remote) (1)
· Size AA (R6) batteries (2).
Inserting batteries into the
remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on
the recorder.
Getting Started
Notes
· Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or
humid place.
· Do not use a new battery with an old one.
· Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
· If you don't use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the CD
recorder to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the
power of each component before making the
connections.
Use the audio connecting cord (supplied) (2).
The cord you need to hook up your
recorder
· Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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