4-233-430-12(1)
Compact Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. 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.
CHC-CL3
CHC-CL1
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Tape – Recording
Recording a CD on a tape
Main unit ................................................... 4
Remote Control ......................................... 5
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording/
Tape Select Edit ................................ 18
Recording on a tape manually
Getting Started
— Manual Recording ....................... 19
Timer recording radio programs ............. 19
Hooking up the system .............................. 6
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries
into the remote .................................... 7
Sound Adjustment
Setting the time ......................................... 8
Saving the power in standby mode ........... 8
Adjusting the sound
— GROOVE/DBFB ......................... 20
Selecting the preset music menu ............. 21
CD
Loading a CD ............................................ 9
Timer
Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ......................................... 9
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer ................................. 22
Programing CD tracks
Waking up to music
— Program Play ............................... 11
— Daily Timer ................................. 22
Using the CD display .............................. 12
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo ................ 12
Optional Components
Hooking up the optional components ..... 23
Tuner
Presetting radio stations .......................... 14
Additional Information
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ............................... 15
Precautions .............................................. 24
Troubleshooting ...................................... 26
Messages ................................................. 29
Specifications .......................................... 29
Labeling the preset stations
— Station Name ............................... 16
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 16
* European model only
Tape – Play
Loading a tape ......................................... 17
Playing a tape .......................................... 17
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Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Main unit
1
2
3
4
wf
wd
ws
wa
w;
ql
qk
qj
5
6
7
8
9
qh
qg
qf
qd
qsqa 0
BASS/TREBLE ws (21)
PHONES jack 9
PLAY MODE/DIRECTION qk
(9, 17, 18)
REC PAUSE/START ql (18, 19)
Remote sensor wf
REPEAT qh (10)
STEREO/MONO qh (15)
Tape deck lid 2 (17)
TAPE nN qa (17, 18)
TUNER/BAND 7 (14, 15)
VOLUME 5
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
CD 1 – 3 qd (11)
CD 1 – 3 Z qd (9)
CD disc tray qf (9)
CD SYNC ql (18)
CD NX 8 (9)
?/1 1
./> 4
x 6
m/M ws
+/– ws
DBFB wa (20)
DIMMER qg (7)
DISPLAY wd (8, 12)
Display window 3
EDIT w; (18)
FUNCTION qs (9, 17, 18)
GROOVE qj (20)
MD 0 (24)
MUSIC MENU ws (21)
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Remote Control
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
wh
wg
wf
wd
8
9
0
qa
qs
ws
wa
w;
qd
ql
qk
qf
qg
qj
qh
CHECK 8 (11)
CLEAR qs (11)
NAME EDIT/CHARACTER ws
(12, 16)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
REPEAT 7 (10)
SCROLL wg (13)
SLEEP 1 (22)
SURROUND 5 (20)
TUNER/BAND wf (14, 15)
VOL +/– qj
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(20, 23)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3
(8, 19, 22)
DBFB wh (20)
DIMMER wd (7)
DISC SKIP 9 (10, 12)
DISPLAY qk (8, 12)
ENTER/YES qa (8, 13, 14, 19,
22)
@/1 4
N q;
x q;
X q;
M qd
> qf
. ql
m w;
FUNCTION qg (9, 17, 18)
GROOVE qh (20)
MENU/NO wa (14)
MUSIC MENU 6 (21)
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Right speaker
Left speaker
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as the following.
Insert this portion
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Red/Solid (3)
Jack type A
Extend the FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna horizontally
Black/Stripe (#)
FM
75
AM
6
Jack type B
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect the
CD mechanism.
Extend the FM lead antenna
horizontally
AM loop antenna
FM75
COAXIAL
1 Make sure that all discs are removed from
the system.
2 Press FUNCTION while holding down CD 1
until “LOCK” appears.
AM
3 Unplug the power cord.
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
230-
240V
220V
120V
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4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
If the plug of the power cord does not fit
your wall outlet, attach the supplied adapter
on to the plug (for models with a plug
adapter). To turn on the system, press ?/1.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
The demonstration mode
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
The demonstration mode appears in the display
when you connect the power cord to a wall
outlet. When you press ?/1, the system turns
on and the demonstration automatically ends.
The demonstration is deactivated when you set
the time.
To activate/deactivate the demonstration again,
press DISPLAY while the system is off.
To adjust the brightness of the
display back light
1 Press DIMMER while the system is on.
2 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to adjust the back light
brightness.
You can adjust the back light brightness in
11 steps from –5 to +5.
7
Setting the time
Saving the power in
standby mode
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is off. Each time you press the
button, the system switches cyclically as
follows:
remote.
Proceed to step 5 when you set the clock for
the first time.
Demonstration t Clock display t Power
Saving Mode
3 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select “CLOCK SET?”.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration, twice to show the clock display.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
5 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to set the hour.
Tip
6 Press M (or ENTER/YES on the
?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
remote).
The minute indication flashes.
7 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to set the minute.
8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
The clock starts working.
If you made a mistake
Press m or M repeatedly until the incorrect
item flashes, then set it again.
To change the preset time
Start over from step 1.
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CD
Playing a CD
Loading a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
1 Press CD 1 – 3 Z.
The disc tray opens.
This system lets you play the CD in different
play modes.
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the
Playing time
disc tray.
When you play a CD
single (8 cm CD),
place it on the inner
circle of the tray.
To load other CDs, press a different Z and
place the CD in the disc tray.
Disc tray number Track number
3 Press the same Z again to close the
disc tray.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears in the display.
Select
To play
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
1 DISC
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the CD you
have selected in original
order.
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
The tracks on all CDs in
random order.
(Shuffle Play)
1 DISC SHUFFLE The tracks on the CD you
(Shuffle Play)
have selected in random
order.
PGM (Program
Play)
The tracks on all CDs in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programing
CD tracks” on page 11).
3 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
continued
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Tips
Playing a CD (continued)
• You can start playing from the desired track in
Normal Play or Program Play. Turn ./> (or
press . or > on the remote) until the desired
track number appears after step 1.
Other Operations
• The CD 1 – 3 button lights orange when a CD is
loaded on the tray.
All of the CD 1 – 3 button indicators light orange at
first, and then turn on/off if the system determines
that a CD is not loaded after the CD tray is opened
and closed, etc.
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
Press CD NX (or X on the
remote). Press again to resume
play.
Note
Select a track
Turn ./> clockwise (to go
forward) or counterclockwise (to
go back) and release it when you
locate the desired track (or press
. or > on the remote).
The play mode cannot be changed while playing a
disc.
Find a point in
a track
Keep pressing m or M during
play and release it at the desired
point.
Select a CD
• Press CD 1 – 3. Play starts when
the button is pressed.
• Press DISC SKIP on the remote
repeatedly so that CD 1 – 3
appears. Press CD NX (or N
on the remote) to play the
selected CD.
If you press CD 1 – 3 during play,
the selected CD changes and the
new CD starts playing.
Remove a CD
Press one of CD 1 – 3 Z to open
the tray that contains the CD you
want to remove.
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT during play until
(Repeat Play)
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
appears.
REPEAT*: For all the tracks on
the CD up to five times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track
only.
To cancel playing repeatedly, press
REPEAT until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
* You cannot select “REPEAT” and “ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE” at the same time.
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6 To program additional tracks, repeat
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play
steps 3 to 5.
7 Press CD NX (or N on the remote).
To
Do this
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks.
Cancel
Press PLAY MODE/
Program Play DIRECTION repeatedly until
“PGM” and “SHUFFLE”
disappear.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
Check the
program
Press CHECK on the remote
repeatedly in stop mode. After
the last track, “Check End”
appears.
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
3 Press CD 1 – 3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.
Clear a track
from the end
Press CLEAR on the remote in
stop mode.
4 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) until the desired track
number appears.
Clear a
Press CHECK on the remote
specific track repeatedly in stop mode until the
number of the track to be erased
lights up, then press CLEAR.
Playing time of the selected track
Add a track to Perform steps 3 to 5.
the program in
stop mode
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
NX.
• “- -.- -” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.
Selected CD and track number
5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
The track is programed.
“STEP” appears, followed by the number of
the track in the programed sequence. The
number of the last programed track appears,
followed by the total playing time of the
program.
Total playing time
Last programed track number
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Using the CD display
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can
check the information recorded on the disc,
such as the titles. The display changes
cyclically as follows:
You can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to
20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load
a labeled CD, the title appears in the display.
Notes
During normal play
• You cannot label a CD for which “CD-TEXT”
appears in the display.
• When labeling CDs for the first time, be
sure to erase all disc titles stored in the
system memory (see “Erasing a disc title”
on the next page).
Elapsed playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track t
Remaining time on the CD t Track title of the
current track* t Clock display t Effect
name
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
In stop mode
the function to CD.
Total number of tracks and total playing time
t CD disc title* t Clock display t Effect
name
2 Press DISC SKIP on the remote
repeatedly until the desired CD
appears.
* If a CD that has no title is loaded, nothing appears.
When the CD contains more than 20 tracks, CD
TEXT is not displayed from track 21 on.
If “SHUFFLE” or “PGM” appears in the
display, press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly until both disappear.
3 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
The cursor starts flashing.
4 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote to select the desired type of
character.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
(Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a
(Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t ’
(Symbols)
5 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the desired
character.
To enter a blank space
Press M.
To enter a symbol
You can use the following symbols.
’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @
`
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6 Press M.
Erasing a disc title
The character you selected in step 5 stops
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
1 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to complete the
2 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) until “Name Erase ?” appears,
then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
entire title.
If you made a mistake
Press m or M until the character you
want to change flashes, then repeat steps 4
to 6.
3 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the disc title you want
to erase.
The disc title appears scrolling in the display.
“No Name” appears if no disc title is labeled.
To erase a character
Press m or M until the cursor shifts to
the character you want to erase, then press
CLEAR on the remote while the character is
flashing. You cannot insert characters.
4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote again.
“Complete!” appears.
To erase all disc titles, turn ./> (or
press . or > on the remote) until “All
Erase?” appears in step 2, then press ENTER/
YES on the remote twice.
8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote to
complete the labeling procedure.
To cancel labeling
To cancel erasing
Press MENU/NO on the remote during steps 1
to 3.
Press MENU/NO on the remote during step 1
to 7.
Checking the disc titles
Note
To ensure that disc titles are not erased from memory,
have the system connected to wall outlet at least once
a month.
1 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
2 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) until “Name Check ?” appears,
then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
3 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the disc titles stored in
the system memory between 01 and 50.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
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Tuner
6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
“Complete!” appears, and then the station is
stored.
Presetting radio stations
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10
stations for AM.
stations.
To stop scanning
Press m or M.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Pressing TUNER/BAND turns on the
system.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
2 Press and hold m or M until “AUTO”
Press m or M in step 2. “MANUAL”
appears. Then press m or M repeatedly to
tune in the station manually.
appears.
3 Press m or M.
The frequency indication changes and the
scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appear.
To set another station to an existing
preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 5, turn ./
> (or press . or > on the remote) to
select the preset number you want to store the
other station.
4 Press MENU/NO on the remote.
5 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) until “Memory?” appears,
then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for the European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM
tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
STEREO/MONO, turn the system back on.
When you change the interval, all the AM
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure.
A preset number appears in the display. The
stations are stored from preset number 1.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for about a day even if
you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Preset number
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Tips
Listening to the radio
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
STEREO/MONO repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the desired preset
station (or station name* or RDS
station name**).
* The station name appears only if you have
labeled the station (see “Labeling the preset
stations” on the next page).
**European model only.
To
Do this
Turn off the radio Press ?/1.
Change the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as
follows:
Frequency with station name*
t Clock display t Effect
name
* The station name appears when you label the preset
station (see “Labeling the preset stations” on the
next page) or the RDS broadcast is received (see
“Using the Radio Data System (RDS)” on the next
page).
Listening to non-preset radio
stations
• Press m or M in step 2. “MANUAL”
appears. Then press m or M to tune in
the desired station (Manual Tuning).
• Press and hold m or M until “AUTO”
appears in step 2. The frequency indication
changes and the scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
To cancel Automatic Tuning
Press m or M.
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Labeling the preset
stations
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
— Station Name
What is the Radio Data
System?
You can label each preset station with up to
12 characters (Station Name).
1 Tune the desired station you want to
label (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 15).
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name display and
location of stations by program type. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
2 Follow the same procedures as from
step 3 to 8 of “Labeling a CD” on page
12.
To erase the name
Note
1 Tune the station.
RDSmaynotworkproperlyifthestationyoutuned
inisnottransmittingtheRDSsignalproperlyorifthe
signalisweak.
2 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
3 Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to
* NotallFMstationsprovideRDSservice,nordo
theyprovidethesametypesofservices.Ifyouare
notfamiliarwiththeRDSsystem,checkwithyour
localradiostationsfordetailsonRDSservicesin
yourarea.
erase the name.
4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the
display.
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Tape – Play
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
Loading a tape
Press X on the remote. Press again
to resume play.
1 Open the lid with your hand and insert
Find the
Turn ./> clockwise (or
succeeding track press > on the remote) for the
a tape.
(AMS*2)
top side during playback.
Turn ./> counterclockwise
(or press . on the remote) for
the bottom side during playback.
With the side
you want to
play facing up
Find the
Turn ./> counterclockwise
preceding track (or press . on the remote) for
(AMS*2)
the top side during playback.
Turn ./> clockwise (or
press > on the remote) for the
bottom side during playback.
2 Close the lid with your hand.
To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the
side as shown in the illustration.
Fast-forward or Press m or M.
rewind
*2 The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature
detects a blank space of more than four seconds
between tracks to locate tracks quickly.
Playing a tape
Tip
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
The deck cannot identify the tape type, such as TYPE
I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal).
the function to TAPE.
2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
Notes
repeatedly until g appears to play one
• If you do not close the lid, you cannot start playing
the tape.
1
*
side or h (or j ) to play both sides.
• If you open the lid while playing a tape, the deck
stops playing.
• The AMS feature may not work in the following
cases:
– the blank space between tracks is four seconds
or less.
– the TV is too close to the system.
3 Press TAPE nN (or N on the
remote).
Press TAPE nN (or N on the remote)
again to play the bottom side.
*1 The tape deck stops automatically after repeating
the sequence five times.
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Tape – Recording
Selecting tape length
automatically
Recording a CD on a tape
— Tape Select Edit
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can check the most suitable tape length for
recording a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape
Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks.
1 Load a blank tape.
2 Load a CD you want to record.
1 Load a CD.
3 Press CD SYNC.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pauses for play.
When you want to record on the bottom
side, press TAPE nN.
the function to CD.
3 Press EDIT.
“EDIT” starts flashing.
The required tape length for the currently
selected CD appears, followed by the total
playing time for side A and side B.
4 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly until g appears to record
on one side or h (or j) to record on
both sides.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the top side. If you start from the bottom side,
recording stops at the end of the bottom side.
• If you select both sides recording and the tape
reaches the end of the top side part-way through a
track, the entire track is recorded again from the
beginning of the bottom side.
• You can record only your favorite CD tracks with
Program Play. After step 2, follow the same
procedures as step 1 to 6 in “Programing CD
tracks” on page 11. Then go to step 4.
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Recording on a tape
manually
Timer recording radio
programs
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page
14) and set the clock (see “Setting the time” on
page 8).
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from
a CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).
1 Load a blank tape.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the desired source to record.
“DAILY SET ?” appears.
3 Press REC PAUSE/START.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
When you want to record on the bottom
side, press TAPE nN.
3 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select “REC SET ?”, then
press ENTER/YES on the remote.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly until g appears to record
on one side or h (or j) to record on
both sides.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to set the hour, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START and then
start playing the desired source to
record.
The minute indication flashes.
Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to set the minute, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the top side. If you start from the bottom side,
recording stops at the end of the bottom side.
• If you select both sides recording and the tape
reaches the end of the top side part-way through a
track, the entire track is recorded again from the
beginning of the bottom side.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the procedure in step 4.
continued
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Sound Adjustment
Timer recording radio programs
(continued)
Adjusting the sound
6 Insert a recordable tape.
Recording starts from the top side. Insert a
tape with the side you want to record on
facing up.
Enjoying the powerful sound
— GROOVE
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
You can listen to music with more powerful
sound.
To
Do this
Press GROOVE.
Check the setting
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
turn ./> (or press
. or > on the remote)
to select “REC SELECT?”,
then press ENTER/YES on
the remote.
“GROOVE” appears in the display and the
volume switches to power mode (DBFB is also
turned on).
Press again to cancel GROOVE.
DBFB is also canceled.
Tip
Change the setting
Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1.
GROOVE is factory set to on.
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
turn ./> (or press
. or > on the remote)
to select “TIMER OFF”, then
press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
Reinforcing the bass sound
— DBFB
You can listen to music with stronger bass
tones.
Press DBFB*.
Notes
“DBFB” appears in the display and the bass is
reinforced.
Press again to cancel DBFB.
* DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 30 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 30 seconds before the
preset time, the timer-recording will not be
activated.
Tip
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
DBFB is factory set to on.
Selecting the surround effect
Press SURROUND on the remote.
“SURROUND” appears in the display.
Press again to cancel SURROUND.
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Adjusting the bass
Selecting the preset
music menu
1 Press BASS/TREBLE.
2 Press m or M repeatedly to adjust
the bass.
The audio emphasis menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the sound
you are listening to.
You can adjust the bass in 7 steps (from –3
to +3).
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select
the preset you want.
Adjusting the treble
The preset name appears in the display. See the
chart “Music menu options”.
1 Press BASS/TREBLE twice.
2 Press m or M repeatedly to adjust
To cancel the effect
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly until “FLAT”
appears.
the treble.
You can adjust the treble in 7 steps (from –3
to +3).
Music menu options
“SURROUND” appears if you select an effect
with surround effects.
Tip
You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS
and TREBLE to 0.
Effect
ROCK
POP
Standard music sources
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
ACTION
DRAMA
GAME
SF
Soundtracks and special listening
situations
FLAT
Canceling the effect
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Timer
Waking up to music
Falling asleep to music
— Daily Timer
— Sleep Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting
the time” on page 8).
You can set the system to turn off after a
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to
music.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
play.
• CD: Place a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programing CD tracks” on page 11).
SLEEP OFF t AUTO* t 90min t 80min
• Tape: Insert a tape.
…
t
t 10min
• Radio: Tune in a station (see
* The system automatically turns off after the current
CD or tape finishes playing (up to 100 minutes).
When the function is TUNER, the system turns off
in 100 minutes.
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).
2 Turn VOLUME (or press VOL+ or – on
the remote) to adjust the volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
To
Press
remote.
Check the
remaining time
SLEEP on the remote once.
“DAILY SET ?” appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
Change the time SLEEP on the remote to select the
to turn off time you want.
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
Timer function
until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to set the hour, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
Note
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on
a tape.
The minute indication flashes.
Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to set the minute, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the procedure in step 5.
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Optional Components
7 Turn ./> (or press . or > on
the remote) to select the desired sound
source.
Hooking up the optional
components
The indication changes as follows:
t
y
T
TUNER
CD PLAY
You can connect a digital or an analog
component to this system.
t
T
TAPE PLAY
8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
The start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, before the original
display returns.
To the audio output jacks of an analog component
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
To
Do this
Check the setting
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote, then
turn ./> (or press
. or > on the remote)
until “DAILY SELECT?”
appears. Then, press ENTER/
YES on the remote.
Change the setting
Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1.
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote, then
turn ./> (or press
. or > on the remote)
until “TIMER OFF” appears.
Then, press ENTER/YES on
the remote.
To the digital input jack of a digital component
Notes
• If the system is on about 30 seconds before the
preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 30 seconds
before the preset time).
continued
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Additional Information
Hooking up the optional components
(continued)
Precautions
To
Do this
On operating voltage
Make a digital
recording to a
digital component
Connect a digital cable.
Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical
with the voltage of your local power supply.
Make an analog
recording from an
analog component
Connect the audio cords.
On safety
• 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.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to
be used for an extended period of time.
Listen to the
connected optional to MD or VIDEO.
component
Press MD to switch the function
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
system, unplug the system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
• When you connect the power cord to a wall outlet,
even if the power is off, the system begins charging
for remote and timer functions. Therefore the
surface of this unit become warm, this is normal.
On placement
• Make sure the system fan is on during use.
Place the system in a location with adequate air
circulation, and do not place anything on top of the
system.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight.
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On heat build up
—Although the system heats up during operation,
this is not a malfunction.
—Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system.
If you continuously use this system at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as
this may damage the player.
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to
do so may damage the system. Do not use such
discs.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation
hole for the cooling fan.
On installing
When you move the system, remove the CD.
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording, cannot be played back.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV
set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the
speaker system further away from the TV set. Also,
be sure not to place objects in which magnets are
attached or used near the speaker system, such as
audio racks, TV stands, and toys. These may cause
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
continued
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Precautions (continued)
Troubleshooting
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following checklist.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and that the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Side A
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Tab of side A
General
There is no sound.
Tab of side B
• Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL+ on
the remote).
Break off the
cassette tab of
side A
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced
left and right volume.
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
Cleaning the tape heads
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
“0:00” (for the European model) or “12:00 AM”
(for other models) flashes in the display.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
The timer cannot be set.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours
of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
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The timer does not function.
The sound skips.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to
set the timer and light up “DAILY” or “REC” in
the display (see pages 20 and 23).
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 25).
• Replace the CD.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Check the set contents and set the correct time
(see pages 19 and 22).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system,
or placing them on separate stands.
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (see page 22).
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and
recording timer at the same time.
• When you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly
until “PGM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears to return
to normal play.
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent
light.
“OVER” appears.
• You have reached the end of the CD. Press and
hold m to return to the desired playing
position.
“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
alternately.
• Press ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. Turn
on the system again after a while.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
CD Player
• No cassette is inserted. Insert a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see
page 26).
The CD tray does not close.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing CD 1 – 3 Z.
Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers
may cause problems with the CD player.
• The tape has wound to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
The CD does not eject.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 26).
Play does not start.
• Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is
loaded.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 26).
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 25).
• Replace the CD.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray.
• Place the CD in the tray with the label side up.
continued
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on
the CD, then leave the system turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press CD NX to start play.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO until “STEREO” appears
in the display.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• See “Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.”, and check the antenna condition.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures, reset the system as
follows:
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 26).
1 Unplug the power cord.
Optional components
2 Plug the power cord back into the wall
outlet.
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on
page 26 and check the condition of the system.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
• Connect the component properly (see page 23)
while checking:
4 Press x, DISPLAY and CD 1 at the same
time.
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
5 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made such as the preset
stations, clock, timer and CD disc titles are
cleared and must be set again.
• Refer to the operating instructions included with
the connected component and start playing.
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (see page 14).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 6).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend
you connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend
it fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipments.
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Messages
Specifications
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
Main Unit (HCD-CL3/CL1)
Amplifier section
CD
For the U.S. model (HCD-CL1)
Cannot Edit
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
You tried to label a CD TEXT disc.
Name Full
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 –
10,000 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 10% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.
There are already 50 disc titles stored in the
system.
No Disc
There is no CD in any of CD 1 – 3.
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.1% (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 25 W)
European models
OVER
You have reached the end of the CD while
pressing M during play or pause.
HCD-CL3:
DIN power output (Rated):80 + 80 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
100 + 100 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (Reference):
180 + 180 watts
Push STOP!
You pressed PLAY MODE/DIRECTION during
play.
Step Full!
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
HCD-CL1:
TAPE
DIN power output (Rated):40 + 40 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
50 + 50 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (Reference):
95 + 95 watts
No Tab
You cannot record the tape because the tab has
been removed from the cassette.
No Tape
There is no tape in the tape deck.
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Open
You performed a tape operation with the tape deck
lid not completely shut.
continued
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CD player section
System
Specifications (continued)
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780 nm)
Other models
The following measured at AC 120/220/240 V, 50/
60 Hz
HCD-CL3:
DIN power output (Rated):80 + 80 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
100 + 100 watts
Emission duration:
continuous
Frequency response
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Tape deck section
Recording system
Frequency response
4-track 2-channel stereo
40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
HCD-CL1:
Wow and flutter
DIN power output (Rated):40 + 40 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
50 + 50 watts
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
MD IN (phono jacks):
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
Other models:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
FM lead antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz
CD DIGITAL OUT (Supported sampling
frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz)
PHONES (stereo minijack):
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more.
SPEAKER:
U.S.A. model:
Use only the supplied
SS-SCL1 speaker.
accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
Pan-American models:
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
Other models:
European models:
Other models:
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminals
450 kHz
Antenna
Intermediate frequency
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Speaker (SS-SCL3/SCL1)
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
2-way, bass-reflex type
17 cm dia., cone type
5 cm dia., cone type
6 ohms
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australian and New Zealand models:
230 – 240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz
Mexican model:
Korean model:
Other models:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
220 V AC, 60 Hz
120 V, 220 V, 230 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
U.S.A. model:
CHC-CL1:
100 watts
European models:
CHC-CL3:
CHC-CL1:
165 watts
100 watts
CHC-CL3/CL1:
0.5 watts (at the Power
Saving Mode)
Other models:
CHC-CL3:
CHC-CL1:
165 watts
100 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 215 × 285 ×
421 mm
Speaker:
Mass
Approx. 210 × 285 ×
260 mm
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
CHC-CL3:
CHC-CL1:
Speakers:
Approx. 8.0 kg
Approx. 7.7 kg
Approx. 3.8 kg net per
speaker
Supplied accessories
Remote (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (8)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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