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Page 1: Compact Disc
3-810-527-12(1) Compact Disc Deck Receiver Operating Instructions HCD-461 © 1996 by Sony Corporation... - Page 2 The model and serial number is located at the rear. Record not expose the unit to rain or this serial number in the space provided below. Refer to moisture. these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION HCD-461 Serial No.
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Page 3: Precautions
Note on the Transit Key amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and 5-compact disc player. The transit key on the bottom exterior of the HCD-461 Before operating this unit, please check the following. protects the optical system against shock during transportation. Before operating the unit, be sure to remove... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Remote Control Introduction The remote supplied with this unit can control the HCD-461 Precautions .................. 3 from a distance. Note on the transit key ............3 Battery life Getting Started About half a year of normal operation can be expected when Remote control ................ -
Page 5: Hooking Up The System
• Keep speaker cords, connecting cords and power cords away from the AM loop antenna and the tuner's antenna lead-in to avoid possible noise pickup. The numbers correspond to the detailed illustrations following below. Rear Right Rear Left speaker speaker HCD-461 ANTENNA Center speaker Front Right Front Left REAR SPEAKERS speaker speaker... - Page 6 3 Speaker cords For left speaker For right speaker Adding other audio equipment to your system MD or VCR VCR (for playback only) Turntable system to AUDIO OUT to AUDIO IN to AUDIO OUT VIDEO 1/MD PHONO VIDEO 1/MD VIDEO 2 HCD-461...
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Page 7: Adjusting The Audio
Adjusting the Audio The following operations apply only to reproduced sound. Volume Adjustment B TONE/LEVEL TONE/LEVEL indicators To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME control clockwise. To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise. Adjusting the Bass and the Treble Sound C Before adjusting the tone level, press TONE/LEVEL so that the TONE indicator lights. -
Page 8: Getting Ready For Dolby Surround Sound
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder naturally reproduces the audio sound field and creates a theater-like experience in your listening room. The HCD-461 incorporates a decoder which reproduces specially encoded surround sound from Dolby surround video programs. Rear speaker (L) -
Page 9: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
Adjusting the Speaker Volume Press T.TONE to set to on. "TEST TONE" appears on the display and the test For maximum enjoyment of surround sound when playing tone will be heard from each speaker in the any program source, adjust the front, rear, and center (if following order. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Delay Time Of The Rear Speakers
Getting Ready for Selecting a Program Dolby Surround Sound Source Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear SYSTEM POWER Speakers n ON The delay time is the time between the surround sound from the front and rear speakers. The delay time can be set for either 15 ms, 20 ms, or 30 ms. -
Page 11: Listening With The Surround Effect
Listening with the Surround Effect * You can select the appropriate surround mode from among the following modes: SYSTEM POWER DOLBY** (Dolby Surround): Expands sound to create n ON theater-like sound effects. HALL (Hall surround): Provides reverberation effects similar to those produced in a concert hall. SIMULATED (Simulated surround): Provides a simulated surround sound for non-Dolby sources. -
Page 12: Receiving Broadcasts
Receiving Broadcasts This section describes various ways to tune in AM and FM broadcasts. Before tuning, be sure to connect the supplied AM and FM antennas. SYSTEM POWER Press DUAL MODE TUNING – or +. n ON For a lower For a higher –... -
Page 13: Storing Station Frequencies Into Memory
Storing Station Frequencies into Memory While "MEMORY" is displayed, press the Up to 10 stations can be stored in any order for each memory desired number. page (A, B, C), so you can store up to 30 stations. SYSTEM POWER n ON TUNER The memorized pages and numbers are displayed... -
Page 14: Scanning The Stored Station
Receiving Broadcasts Scanning the Stored Station Press MEMORY SCAN again as soon as the station you desire is tuned in. SYSTEM MEMORY POWER 1, 3 SCAN n ON If a stored station cannot be tuned in by scanning A stored station with a weak signal may be skipped. Tune in the station manually. -
Page 15: Playing Back Tapes (On Either Deck A Or B)
Playing Back Tapes (on either Deck A or B) This section describes basic playback from either deck A or B. Press DOLBY NR to select the DOLBY NR SYSTEM POWER setting. n ON DOLBY NR Ø ON ø OFF Press · to start playback. ·... -
Page 16: Recording On Tapes (Deck B)
Recording on Tapes (Deck B) This section describes how to record with deck B. Press r r r r r to enter recording pause mode. SYSTEM POWER The r and P indicators light. n ON ® Play the program source to be recorded. Press ·... -
Page 17: Dubbing Tapes (From Deck A To B)
Dubbing Tapes (from Deck A to B) This section describes recording from deck A to B. Press P to start dubbing. SYSTEM POWER The recording pause mode will be canceled and n ON dubbing starts. The P indicator goes off. PAUSE To stop dubbing, press p on deck A or B. -
Page 18: Playing The Discs - Continuous Play
Playing the Discs – Continuous Play This section describes continuous play with the CD section. You can choose to play just one, or up to five discs. Before playing a disc, turn on the SYSTEM POWER and set the function selector to the CD mode. -
Page 19: Information Display
Each time you press TIME during playback, the display changes as follows: 2 3 4 DISCS 6 7 8 9 10 TIME TIME TIME 2 3 4 DISCS 6 7 8 9 10 Information Display > When the disc tray is closed by pressing §, the total number of selections and the total playing time of the disc to be TIME played are displayed for a few seconds. -
Page 20: Selecting A Desired Disc
Playing the Discs – Continuous Play Locating a Particular Point in a Track Locating a point in sequence (Manual Search) You can locate a particular point during playback by monitoring the sound at high speed. To go back at high speed Keep 0 pressed. -
Page 21: Playing In A Random Order-Shuffle Play
Playing in a Random Order – Shuffle Play You can have the tracks (up to 99) played in a random order. The unit will play all the discs or just the ones you desire. SYSTEM POWER Press SHUFFLE to select the ALL DISCS or 1 DISC SELECT 1 –... -
Page 22: Playing In A Desired Order - Program Play
Playing in a Desired Order – Program Play You can make a program by designating up to 32 steps in the order you want them to be played. The unit will play the disc according to your program. This function is very convenient when recording a cassette tape. To program discs to play in the order you SYSTEM POWER n ON... -
Page 23: Designating The Total Playing Time - Time Edit
Designating the Total Playing Time – Time Edit With time edit, you can easily record from CD. Just Press · to start playback. designate the length of your tape, and time edit automatically programs the tracks that will fit onto each side. ·... - Page 24 Designating the Total Playing Time – Time Edit To play the program Press ·. Designate the length of your tape. The selections for side A will be played and then the unit After 2 seconds the time for one side is displayed will pause.
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Page 25: Playing Repeatedly - Repeat Play
Playing Repeatedly – Repeat Play Maintenance Repeat play allows you to repeat tracks in any play mode. Cleaning the Heads and Tape Path You can repeat all discs, only specified discs, one track, or Clean after every 10 hours of operation and before recording programmed or reshuffled tracks. -
Page 26: Specifications
Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) Input With TYPE II cassette (Sony Sensitivity Impedance UCX-S): 30 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB) With TYPE I cassette (Sony HF-S): 50 kilohms PHONO 2.5 mV 30 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB) Wow and flutter 0.12% WRMS (NAB) -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Tuner Operation STEREO indicator blinks. • A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received. n Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna. - Page 28 • Keep the audio components further away from the TV. • Keep the connecting cords away from transformer, motors, fluorescent lights, and computers. • Fully insert connecting cord plugs. • Clean any dirty plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly moistened with alcohol. Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...