Sony HCD-541 Primary User manual

SONY.
Compact Disc
Deck
Receiver
Operating Instructions
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HCD-541
© 1994 by Sony Corporation
3-758-222-51(1)

For the customers in U.S.A.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 toconstitute
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.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to cali the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
Close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Owner's Record
The model and serial number is located at the rear. Record
this serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Serial No.
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 1
interference to radio or television reception, which can be ’
determined by turning the i ea 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
For the customers in other countries
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.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
The following caution label is located inside the unit. .

Precautions
This unit is a compact disc deck receiver which consists of a
control amplifier, tuner, stereo cassette deck and 5-compact
disc player.
Before operating this unit, be careful about the followings.
On safety
* Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug
it and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
* As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
On installation
* Place the unit on a level surface.
* Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
* Do not place anything on top of the cabinet.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol
or benzine.
On repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the packing material. It
makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.
On moisture condensation
if the unit 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 section. Should this occur, the CD
section will not operate. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Differences by Model and Area
This instruction manual covers SA-W541/SA-W542 supplied
with the HCD-541. The differences among them are as
follows.
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Note on the Transit Key
The transit key on the bottom exterior of the HCD-541
protects the optical system against shock during
transportation. Before operating the unit, be sure to remove
the key by following the instruction on the label, and store it
in a safe place.
When transporting the unit, re-install the key by following
the instruction below.
1 Remove all discs from the CD section.
2 Press & to close the disc tray and wait for "17 (or, ,37...)”
to disappear in the display.
3 Turn the power off.
4 Insert the key into its original hole and lock it in place.

Remote Coramander
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Troubleshooting
The remote commander supplied with this unit can control
HCD-541 and SA-W541/SA-WS42 from a distance.
Battery life
About half a year of normal operation can be expected when
using the Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries. When the batteries are
exhausted, the remote commander can no longer operate the
unit. If this happens, replace both batteries with new ones.
To avoid battery leakage
When the commander is not to be used for a long time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage and corrosion.
inserting the batteries into the remote commander
2 Insert two size-AA (R6)
1 Open the cover. S
batteries with correct

Hooking Up the System
This section describes about the antenna and eae connections and the system control
connections for SA-W541/SA-W542. Also, it shows about the connection with the other
audio equipments.
* Connect the AC power cord last. Make sure power is off.
¢ Cord plugs and jacks are color coded. Red plugs and jacks are for right channel (R) and
white ones for the left channel (L). And also, red plugs and jacks are for REAR terminal
and white ones for CENTER terminal. Black plugs and jacks are for SUPER WOOFER
* The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may
cause hum and noise.
* Keep speaker cords, connecting cords and er cords away from the AM loop antenna
and the tuner’s antenna Tead-ine to avoid possible noise cep. “a
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REAR SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKER => to a wall outlet
CENTER SPEAKER
For better FM reception
Outdoor FM antenna
(75-ohm coaxial cable)

Hooking Up the System
| © AM loop antenna (supplied) For better AM reception
To attach to a wall
Extend a 6 to 15-meter
insulated wire out of door(s).
it is also necessary to connect
the supplied AM loop antenna.
© Audio connecting
cord (Supplied)
For left speaker &
For right speaker Push in until To disconnect, pull out
it clicks while pressing here
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POWER indicator
HEADPHONES jack
Power level meters PHASE indicator
LEVEL METER button
Operating SA-W541/SA-W542
After turning on the unit by pressing SYSTEM POWER,
press SUPER WOOFER on HCD-541 or SUPER WOOFER
ON/OFF on the remote commander to on.
Selecting the Level Meter
The level meters show the power output level of the left
channel and right channel independently.
You can turn off and on the level meters by pressing the
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The phase polarity is normal when the PHASE indicator is
not lit. However, depending on the speakers combined with
this unit and its installation position, the reverse setting may
sometimes provide a better bass reproduction. Please select
the setting which provides the bass reproduction that suits
your preference by pressing PHASE on the remote
commander while listening to the sound in your listening
position.
For personal listening
Connect headphone to the HEADPHONES jack. No sound
is heard from the speakers.
Notes
* The super woofer is automatically turned off in the
PHONO mode and it can not be controlled.
¢ Place the super woofer directly on the floor.
If your floor is made of wood, to obtain high-quality bass
sound, we recommend that you attach the supplied feet to
the bottom corners of the super woofer for greater
stabilitv.

Adjusting the Audio
The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.
Volume Adjustment [B!
TONE indicator LEVEL indicator
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To increase the sound level, turn the VOLUME control
clockwise.
To decrease it, turn the control] counterclockwise.
Adjusting Balance [C'
To change relative volume of the right and left speakers,
adjust the BALANCE control.
CENTER VOL:
TV VOL +/~
REAR VOL
TV CH +/- Adjusting the Bass and the Treble Sound |D
Before adjusting the tone level, press TONE/LEVEL so that
the TONE indicator lights.
Press BASS/ REAR + to enhance the BASS sound.
Press BASS/REAR - to attenuate the BASS sound.
The adjusted level is indicated on the display.
TREBLE/CENTER
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Press SUPER WOOFER so that the indicator lights and
press LEVEL - or + to adjust the super woofer level.
The super woofer level is indicated on the display.
Press TREBLE/ CENTER + to enhance the TREBLE
sound.
Press TREBLE/CENTER - to attenuate the TREBLE
sound.
The adjusted level is indicated on the display.

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This section describes about selecting the speaker
configuration and then adjusting the speaker volume and the
delay time of the rear speakers so that you can enjoy the
Dolby surround sound.
Placement of Speakers and Selecting the PRO
LOGIC MODE
The Dolby Pro Logie Surround Decoder has the same
functions for playback, such as movie theaters and gives a
theater-like experience in your listening room, naturally
reproducing the audio sound field.
The HCD-541 incorporates a decoder which reproduces the
specially encoded surround sound of Dolby surround video
programs.
In the Dolby surround mode, select the speaker operation
mode according to your speaker configuration by pressing
DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE: NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM
or 3CH.
With this unit, it is recommended to select NORMAL mode.
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NORMAL mode
Select this mode if you use a small center speaker. The bass
sound of the center channel is output from the front
speakers, as a small speaker cannot produce enough bass.
Center speaker
Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)
WIDE mode
Select this mode if you use a medium to big center speaker.
Center speaker
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PHANTOM mode
Select this mode when you playback a Dolby surround
program source without using a center speaker. The sound
of the center channel is output from the front (L and R)
speakers.
Front speaker (L)
3CH. (Channel) LOGIC mode
Select this mode when you playback a Dolby surround
program source only with the front and center speakers. The
sound of the rear channel is output from the front (L and R)
speakers.
Center speaker
Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)
Even for video software which does not carry the
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Some commercially available software may have Dolby
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Adjusting the Speaker Volume
To enjoy the surround sound to the maximum on playing
any program sources, adjust the front, rear, and center (if
connected ) speakers to the same volume level. The
adjustment must be done with a test tone in the DOLBY
SURROUND mode, but the level once adjusted can be used
for all surround modes.
You can adjust the volume level from your listening position
by using the remote commander.
4 Press T.TONE to set to on.
“TEST TONE” appears on the display and the test
tone will be heard from each speaker in the
following order.
in NORMAL or WIDE mode: :
LEFT (front) —« CENTER —~ RIGHT(front)
REAR(L+R)
in PHANTOM mode:
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REAR(L+R)
in 3CH mode:
LEFT(front)-——« CENTER ~— RIGHT(front)
Adjust the volume level so that the sound
from each speaker will be the same level at
the listening position.
To adjust the volume balance between the
left and right front speakers.
Rotate BALANCE on the main unit while the sound
is heard from the front speakers.
To adjust the level of center speaker(s)
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(except for PHANTOM mode).
Press CENTER VOL/TV VOL +/-.
The adjusted center level is indicated on the display
To adjust the level of rear speakers
(except for 3CH. mode).
Press REAR VOL/TV CH +/-.
The adjusted rear level is indicated on the display.
(When adjusting the MASTER VOLUME control on
the unit, all speakers are adjusted simultaneously.)
*¢ To adjust the center level or rear level,
TREBLE/CENTER -—/+ or BASS/REAR —/+ on
the main unit can also be used.
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to ON.
“SURROUND ON" and “DOLBY SUR" appear on the
display. 6 After adjusting, press T.TONE to turn off the
Press SURROUND MODE so that “DOLBY
SUR“ appears on the display.
Select the Dolby pro logic mode with the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE buttons on the
main unit according to your speaker system.
The selected mode is displayed.
test tone.
"TEST TONE” disappears.