Sony HCD-VA550 User manual

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Compact Disc
Deck Receiver
Operating instructions
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HCD-VA550
© 1995 by Sony Corporation

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.
For the customers in the USA
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO 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 to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the rear of this unit. 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. HCD-VA550
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 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 ona
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.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
For the customers in the United Kingdom
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING
is located on the rear exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
This caution label is located inside of the
unit.
| INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
CAUTION AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
+ USYNUIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR
ADVARSEL : SIKKERHEOSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNOGA UDS ATTELSE FOR STRALING.
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USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES.
UNNGA EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN.
ADVARSEL :
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
& or Y mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
IMPORTANT
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the ~
socket outlets in your home, it should be cut
off and an appropriate plug fitted in
accordance with the following instructions.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this apparatus may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black. The wire
which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red. Do not connect
either wire to the earth terminal in the plug
which is marked by the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the
plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket
outlet. This plug cannot be used and should
be destroyed.
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.

Welcome
!
Table
of
Contents
Thank you for purchasing a Sony
Integrated Audio Component. This series is
packed with fun features. Here are just a
few:
:
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¢ A preset feature that lets you store and Chapter _ Setting P
recall up to 20 FM frequencies and 10 AM Connecting the Stereo 4
(or 10 MW and 10 LW) frequencies. Inserting the Batteries 5
* Multi-disc CD player that can
accommodate up to 5 CDs.
¢ A linear skating cassette deck with Dolby* Chapter 2: the CD Player
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and
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noise
reduction.
Playing
a
CD
(normal
play)
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eh ned a naa, Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play) 7
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 8
under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby,” and the . .
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Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Presetting Radio Stations 10
Recalling Preset Radio Stations 10
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
SSS ey Playing a Tape 11 .
About this Manual Recording 7 CD te. .
Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit) 13
Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit) 14
The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the main unit. You can also use Recording From the Radio 14
the controls on the remote if they have the
same, or similar, names as those on the ¥ “se
main unit. Ses Chapter 5, “Using the Chapter 5: Additional Features
Remote” for details regarding remote Using the Remote 15
operation. Connecting Optional Equipment 16
of ie For Your Information
Precautions 17
Troubleshooting Guide 17
Maintenance 18
Specifications 18
Index to Parts and Controls 19
Index Back cover

4
Chapter 1:
Connecting the Stereo
inserting the Batteries
Chapter 1: Setting Up
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Connecting the Stereo
Use the illustrations below to connect your
HCD-VA550 to a pair of SA-VA15*
amplified speakers (optional).
To connect optional audio equipment, such
as an MD recorder, or to make connections
to other powered speakers, see “Connecting
Optional Equipment” in Chapter 5.
* The SA-VA15 is a Sony Home Theater
Speaker System that lets you enjoy
movies, music, sports, TV programs,
etcetera, with surround sound.
is: Connections to
the Speakers
Use the supplied audio cord to connect the
FIXED LINE OUT jacks on the back of the
HCD-VA550 to the 2 IN jacks on the back of
the left SA-VA15 speaker.
Be sure to match L (white) to L (white) and
R (red ) to R (red).
SA-VA15
R L
HCD-VA550
Use the supplied system control cord to
connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on the
back of the HCD-VA550 to the CONTROL
S IN jack on the back of the left SA-VA15
speaker.
HCD-VA550
SA-VA15
To make connections between the
left, right, and rear speakers
Use the connecting cord and speaker cord
supplied with the SA-VA15 speaker system.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the SA-VA15 for details.
Connecting the
Antennas
USA and Canadian models
FM wire antenna*
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna*
AM loop antenna
* Note: Adjust position for best reception
To improve the FM reception
Connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM
75 Q terminal, using a 75-ohm coaxial cord.
USA and Canadian models
75-ohm coaxial cord
UK model
759
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75-ohm coaxial cord
(with IEC standard socket connector)
important
Ground the external antenna against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do
not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

SA-VA15 Front speaker
(right) ~
FM antenna
(supplied)
—S
AM loop
antenna
(supplied)
to a wall outlet
Do this connection last!
To improve the AM reception
After you connect the AM antenna, connect
a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-feet) insulated
wire to the AM terminal. Connect the +
terminal to earth.
USA and Canadian models
Insulated wire
Insulated wire
important
Ground the external antenna against
lightning with the screw clamp. To prevent
a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
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HCD-VA550
STEP 3
Sidweme Connecting the
Power
1 Connect the mains lead of the HCD-
VA550, and other equipment, to a wall
outlet after you have made all of the
connections.
To a wall outlet
Inserting the Batteries
Install two R6 (size AA) batteries in the
supplied remote for remote control.
1 Open the lid.
SA-VA15 Front speaker
(left)
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Audio connecting cord
(supplied)
CONTROL S CORD
(supplied)
2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
Match the + and - to the diagram in the
battery compartment.
3 Close the lid.
Battery life
You can expect the remote to operate for
about six months (using Sony SUM-3 (NS)
batteries) before the batteries run down.
When the batteries no longer operate the
remote, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
To avoid battery leakage
If you are not going to use the remote for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage caused by battery leakage.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
5

Chapter 2:
the CD
Player
Playing a CD (normal play)
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (shuffle play)
Playing Tracks in a Desired
Order (program play)
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(repeat play)
Chapter 2: the CD Player
Playing a CD (normal
play)
You can play CDs in four modes: normal,
shuffle, program and repeat. The mode
decides which tracks (songs) you will listen
to, which order you will listen in, and
whether or not they will repeat.
You can control the unit from the front
panel or from the supplied remote. You can
play both 12 cmand 8cm CDs. If the CD is
supplied with an adaptor, remove it before
playing the CD.
Before you play a CD, decrease the sound
level by turning down the volume, to avoid
damaging the speakers.
Note
When the unit is first plugged in, the CD
player's disc changer makes some
mechanical sounds internally.
The CD player cannot be operated while
“INITIAL” appears in the display.
PO'WER—+ON
1 Press OPEN /CLOSE & to open the disc
tray you desire.
2 Holding the CD by the edge, place the
CD on the CD tray with the label side
up, then press the OPEN/CLOSE &.
(When you play an 8-cm CD, place it on
the inner circle of the disc tray.)
You can load up to 5 discs, one onto
each tray, by pressing the OPEN/
CLOSE & button for the next tray you
want to load once you've placed a CD
onto the currently open tray.
When you've finished loading the discs,
be sure to close the last open tray by
pressing OPEN/CLOSE & before
proceeding to the following step.
3
Pull
open
the
front
panel,
then
press
CONTINUE
to
choose
whether
to
play
one
CD
(1
DISC)
or
all
the
CDs
(ALL
DISCS).
4 Press & (play) or DISC 1-5.
Play starts from the beginning of the
selected CD (the CD whose tray
indicator is green).
Track number Music calendar
Disc number
Playing time
5 Adjust the volume.
If you made connections to the SA-VA15
speaker system using the FIXED LINE
OUT jacks, press VA VOL +/~ on the
remote control.
If you made other connections via the
VARIABLE jacks use LINE OUT/
PHONES LEVEL to turn the volume up
or down (or press HCD VOL +/- on the
remote).
To press
Stop play |
Pause u
Resume play cc or Ul
Remove a CD the respective
OPEN/CLOSE &
When using the remote
First set the AUDIO/VIDEO selector to
AUDIO, then set the component selector to
CD (see Chapter 5, “Using the Remote”).
Selecting a Desired CD
You can locate the beginning of any CD
during play or pause, or when the player is
stopped.
To locate the beginning of a
particular CD and start playing
Press the corresponding DISC 1 - 5 button.
During normal play mode, the selected CD
starts to playback.
To change to the next CD
Press DISK SKIP on the remote.
During playback, the player selects the next
CD and starts playback.
During stop or pause, the CD player selects
the next CD but remains in stop or pause
mode.

To locate a specitic track
You can locate the beginning of a track
during play, pause, or stop mode.
To locate Press
the next or bP >Dl (or PPI on the
succeeding remote) repeatedly until
tracks you find the track
the current or
preceding
tracks
remote) repeatedly until
you find the track
KiK1<€ (or Kd on the
Finding a particular point in a track
You can locate a particular point in a track
while monitoring the sound or quickly by
observing the display. Use the buttons on
the unit to operate this feature.
To locate a Press
point ~~
While bP OD! (forward) or
monitoring the Kk (backward)
sound during play and hold
down until you find the
point.
Quickly by {land PPI (forward)
observing the or KKI<d (backward)
display during play and hold
down until you find the
point. You will not hear
the sound during this
operation.
To check the remaining or total
playing time
Use TIME, located inside the pull open
panel. Each time you press TIME while
playing a CD, the display changes aS
follows.
Playing time on the current track
‘
Remaining time on the current track
‘
Remaining time on the CD
‘
Current disc number
Notes
¢ You can check the remaining time on the
current track during normal, shuffle, and
program play.
* The total playing time and number of
tracks for the current disc also appear in
the display if you wait a few seconds after
pressing OPEN/CLOSE & to close a disc
tray.
Automatic Source selection
If you press DISC 1-5 or E> (or CD > on
the remote) while you are listening to
another sound source, the CD player is
selected and playback starts automatically.
a rea
Playing Tracks in
Random Order
(shuffle play)
You can play all the tracks on one CD or all
CDs in random order. Use the buttons on
the unit for this operation.
POWER—ON
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KK1<4< PP ODI 1 DISC 1-5
1 Press SHUFFLE to choose whether to
play one CD (1 DISC) or all CDs (ALL
DISCS).
“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.
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2 Press cS.
- “C3,” appears and then all the tracks
play in random order.
To stop playing
Press @.
To cancel shuffle play
Press CONTINUE.
“SHUFFLE” disappears from the display,
and tracks continue playing in their original
order.
To play the next track during shuffle
play
Press DDI.
To replay the current track, press KK1<4.
You cannot replay the previous track.
To select the desired disc
Press DISC 1 - 5 during “1 DISC” shuffle
play. You cannot select the CD by pressing
DISC 1 - 5 during “ALL DISCS” shuffle.
10 start snurtie piay immediately
after the current track
Press SHUFFLE during playback and
shuffle play starts as soon as the current
track finishes playback.
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Playing Tracks in a
Desired Order
(program play)
You can program up to 32 program steps
from all the CDs in the order you want
them to play. You can program one track or
a whole CD in each program step. Use the
buttons on the unit for this operation. To
record a program, see the section
“Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order
(program edit).”
POWER—+ON
6 um TIME
3 1, 4 CHECK
1 Press PROGRAM.
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
2 Press DISC 1 - 5 to choose a CD.
To program all the tracks on the CD in
one step, repeat this step and choose
another CD.
3 Press X14 or PH DDI to choose a
track.
The track number and total playing time
appear in the display. If you want to
choose this track go on to the next step.
If not, press KXK1<4 or BP Di again
to choose another track.
G Press the PROGRAM.
The chosen track number lights up in
the music calendar. If the track number
disappears before you press
PROGRAM, go back to step 2.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 4 to store other
selections.
continue to next page >
Chapter 2: the CD Player
7

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Note
If the playing order appears instead of
the total playing time during
programming or during play, this
means the total programmed time has
exceeded 100 minutes.
“STEP FULL” appears in the display if
you have programmed 32 tracks.
6 Press >.
All the tracks play in the order you
chose.
You can play the same program repeatedly
as long as you do not cancel program play
or erase the program.
Jo Press
Check the program CHECK repeatedly”
Program a pause |
Stop play a
Cancel the program + CONTINUE®?
play
Erase the entire
program
@ once in stop mode
or twice while
playing.”
" After the last track, “CHECK END”
appears in the display.
2 “P" appears and the total playing time is
reset to 0.00.
“ The program is erased.
“4 “ALL CLEAR” appears in the display.
To change the order of programmed
tracks
To change the order, erase the entife
program and create a new one.
To program an entire CD while
checking the playing time
Use DISC SKIP on the remote instead of the
DISC 1 - 5 buttons to choose the CD you
desire.
To see the “STEP” display
Press TIME during stop mode.
The display of the total playing time
changes to the number of programmed
tracks for 1 second.
The whole program is also erased when
You select another play mode
To erase an entire CD from the
program
Press the OPEN/CLOSE & button for the
that CD.
To add the contents of an entire disc
to the end of a program during
playback
Press DISC 1 - 5 button corresponding to
the disc you want to add as the final
program step.
You cannot add individual tracks froma
CD during playback.
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Playing Tracks
Repeatedly (repeat
play)
The repeat play repeats a single CD or all
CDs during normal and program playback.
During shuffle play, repeat play repeats one
CD only (1 DISC mode shuffle play). In
normal play mode (only), the player can
also repeat a single track.
Use the buttons on the remote for this
operation.
CD REPEAT
Repeating all the tracks (in any play
mode)
Press CD REPEAT, on the remote control,
once during either stop or playback, so that
“REPEAT™ lights up in the display.
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Repeating a single track (in normal
play mode only)
Press CD REPEAT, on the remote control,
twice while playing the desired track so
that “REPEAT 1” lights up in the display.
Tracks to be
Playing mode
repeated
All tracks on ali CDs
Normal play
(ALL DISCS)
Normal play All tracks on the
(1 DISC) selected CD
Shuffle play All tracks on the
(1 DISC) selected CD
(reshuffled)
Program play All programmed
tracks/programmes in
their programmed
order
To cancel repeat play
Press CD REPEAT, on the remote control,
so that “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears from the display.

Chapter 3:
the
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Listening to the Radio
Presetting Radio Stations
Recalling Preset Radio
Stations
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Listening to the Radio
When you want to listen to a radio
program, you can have the tuner
automatically scan the radio frequencies
and tune in the stations with clear signals.
This feature saves you time when searching
for stations with clear signals.
POWER—ON
STEREO/
2 MONO 1
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until
the desired band appears in the display.
As you press TUNER/BAND, the band
changes as follows:
USA and Canadian models
|
UK model
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F —_—
2 Press TUNING MODE so that “AUTO”
appears in the display.
3 Press TUNING - or + and the tuner
starts scanning radio frequencies.
Scanning stops when the tuner finds a
clear station. “TUNED” appears in the
display if the station has sufficient
signal strength. “STEREO” appears if
the FM station tuned is broadcast in
stereo.
4 Repeat step 3 until the desired station is
tuned in.
To adjust the volume
If you made connections to the SA-VA15
speaker system using the FIXED LINE OUT
jacks, press VA VOL +/- on the remote
control.
If you made other connections via the
VARIABLE jacks use LINE OUT/PHONES
LEVEL to turn the volume up or down (or
press HCD VOL +/- on the remote).
When the station you desire cannot
be tuned in
Automatic tuning may skip stations with
weak signals and continue scanning
without a stop. In this case, tune in the
station manually.
1 Press TUNING MODE a few times until
“MANUAL” appears in the display.
2 Press TUNING - or + repeatedly until
the desired station is tuned in.
To improve AM broadcast reception
Redirect the supplied AM Joop antenna for
AM (MW and LW).
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2
When using a TV while using the
radio
The TV may cause noise. Turn off the TV,
or move the unit away from the TV when
using the radio.
To change the AM (LW) tuning
interval
If you need to change the tuning interval,
do the following:
AM can switch between 9 kHz/10 kHz.
(USA and Canada)
LW can switch between 3 kHz/1 kHz. (UK)
1 Turn on the power.
2 Change the band to AM (LW).
3 Turn off the power.
4 Turn the power back on while pressing
MEMORY.
After changing the AM (LW) tuning
interval, reset the preset radio stations. To
reset the interval to the factory setting,
follow the same procedure.
When an FM program is not received clearly
Press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO”
appears in the display. There will be no
stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press STEREO /MONO again to
restore the stereo effect.
Automatic Source Selection
If you press TUNER/BAND (or BAND on
the remote) while you are listening to
another sound source, the tuner is selected
and the last received station is
automatically received.
If you select TUNER while playing back a
CD, the CD stops playing back.
Chapter 3: the Radio
9

Presetting Radio
Stations
You can store radio frequencies in the
tuner’s memory so that you can tune in
your favourite stations quickly. You can
preset up to 20 FM frequencies and 10 AM
(10 MW and 10 LW) frequencies by
specifying a preset number for each
frequency.
POWER—+-ON
1 Tune in a desired station with automatic
or manual tuning.
2 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears and a preset
number flashes in the display.
(The last memorized number appears.)
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3 Press TUNING - or + to Select 4 preset
number (1 to 20 for FM, 1 to 10 for AM
(MW /LW) bands).
4 Press MEMORY again. The station and
its STEREO/MONO setting are stored
at the preset number you selected and
the tuner returns to tuning mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for each station you
want to store.
To erase a stored station
Store a new station at a previously used
preset number. This erases the old station
and replaces it with the new station.
tf you have trouble storing a station
Make sure “MEMORY” is lit in the display.
If not, press MEMORY again so that
“MEMORY” lights in the display, and then
proceed with steps 3 and 4.
Chapter 3: the Radio
Memorized preset stations
Remain stored in memory for about 10
days, even if the AC power cord (mains
lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet.
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Recalling Preset Radio
Stations
Once you have preset the stations, use
TUNING - or + to quickly tune in your
favorite stations.
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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until
the band you want appears in the
display.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly so
that “PRESET” appears in the display.
3 press TUNING - or + (or PRESET - or +
on the remote) to tune in a preset
station.
The station frequency appears and the
station begins broadcasting.

Chapter 4:
the Tape
Player
Playing a Tape
Recording a CD
Recording a CD: Specifying
Tape Length (time edit)
Recording a CD: Specifying
Track Order (program
edit)
Recording from the Radio
Playing a Tape
POWER—ON
1 DOLBY 2 Ul COUNTER RESET
NR
1 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE to open the
cassette tray. Insert a recorded tape in
the deck with the tape side facing
inward. Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the cassette tray.
2 Choose how to play the tape by setting
the DIRECTION mode.
Switch DIRECTION
To play
mode to
One side of the tape ==
Both sides” >?
Both sides ca
repeatedly?
‘' The deck stops automatically after
playing each side once.
2 The deck stops automatically after
playing both sides 5 times.
3 Press > (to play the front side) or <I
(to play the reverse side).
The tape starts playing.
To Press
Stop play a
Pause tt PAUSE
Resume play after tt PAUSE, <Q, or
pause
PP for front side
<4 for reverse side
44 for front side
® for reverse side
& OPEN/CLOSE
Fast forward
Rewind
Remove the
cassette
To adjust the volume
If you made connections to the SA-VA15
speaker system using the FIXED LINE OUT
jacks, press VA VOL +/-—on the remote
control.
If you made other connections via the
VARIABLE jacks use LINE OUT / PHONES
LEVEL to turn the volume up or down (or
press HCD VOL +/- on the remote).
When using the remote
First set the AUDIO/ VIDEO selector to
AUDIO, then set the component selector to
TAPE (see Chapter 5, “Using the Remote”).
When using a TV while using the
tape player
The TV may cause noise. Turn off the TV,
or move this unit away from the TV when
using the tape player.
To play automatically after fast
winding (auto play)
To start playing from the beginning of the
front side, press <4 while holding down
>.
To start playing from the beginning of the
reverse side, press >> while holding down
a.
When listening to a tape recorded with the
Dolby noise reduction system
Set DOLBY NR to B or C according to the
noise reduction system used in recording.
Dolby noise reduction system reduces tape
hiss noise in low-level high-frequency
signals.
Automatic Source Selection
If you press > or <J (or TAPE B> or ~d
on the remote) while you are listening to
another sound source, the tape deck is
selected and playback starts automatically.
To reset the tape counter
Press COUNTER RESET.
The tape counter display returns to “0000.”
The tape counter is also reset when you
turn the POWER off.
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Recording a CD
You can record from a CD to a tape. Use
TYPE f (normal) or TYPE H (CrOz) tapes.
Recording a CD
Automatically
By using the CD SYNCHRO button, you
can record from a CD toa tape easily. Use
the buttons on the unit for this operation.
1 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE 1-5 and place a
CD. Then press the same & OPEN /
CLOSE again to close the tray. The total
number of tracks and total playing time,
for each CD, appear in the display.
2 Select the play mode you desire and, if
necessary, press DISC SKIP on the
remote to choose a CD.
3 Press & OPEN/CLOSE and insert a
blank tape into the deck with the’side
you want to record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
G select how to record the tape.
Switch DIRECTION
To record
mode to
One side =
Both sides* —D or CD
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
5 set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in low-level,
high- frequency signals.
6 Press CD SYNCHRO.
“CD SYNC” appears in the display and
the CD player and tape deck enter
recording pause mode and the direction
indicator (<I or >) blinks for about 3
seconds.
If you want to record from the reverse
side, press <<] so the << lamp lights
steadily.
Chapter 4: the Tape Player
7 Press If PAUSE to release recording
pause. Recording starts.
After about 10 seconds, the CD starts to
play.
To stop recording,
Press M on the tape deck.
- If the CD SYNCHRO button does not
operate
It means that you cannot record on this
cassette (the tabs have been removed).
If you press the CD SYNCHRO button while
playing a CD
It is cancelled after 10 seconds. The CD
SYNCHRO button only works when the
CD player is in stop mode.
Adjusting the volume will not effect the
recording level
But this will change the sound levels you
hear through the speakers or headphones.
What the C> and <J indicators
indicate,
The [> and <J indicators light to indicate
which side starts recording.
They also tell you if a tab has been
removed.
tf one indicator lights steadily and the other
indicator flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears
It means that recording will start from the
side whose indicator lights steadily. If you
want to start recording from the other side,
press the button for that side.
If one indicator lights steadily and the other
indicator neither lights or flashes
It means you can only record on the side
whose indicator lights steadily. (The tab for
the other side has been removed.)
if one indicator flashes steadily and the
other indicator neither lights or flashes
It means that record on the side whose
indicator is flashing steadily. Switch the
side, from which to start recording, by
pressing the direction button for the side
whose indicator is flashing. ,
tf both indicators neither light or flash
It means that you cannot record on this
cassette. (Both tabs have been removed.)
When you record more than one CD
The tape automatically pauses the
recording while the CD player changes the
disc trays.
Recording a CD Manually
With manual recording you can record a
CD however you like, for example, you can
record just the songs you want, or start
recording from the middle of the tape.
POWER-—+ON
1 Press & OPEN/CLOSE 1-5 and place a
CD. Then press the same & OPEN /
-CLOSE again to close the tray.
2 Select the play mode you desire and, if
necessary, press DISC SKIP on the
remote to choose a CD.
Note
Make sure the total number of tracks and
the total playing time appear in the display.
3 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE and insert a
blank tape with the side you want to
record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4 Select the CD function.
5 select how to record the tape.
Switch DIRECTION
mode to
To record
One side =
Both sides* “SP orCo
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
6 Set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in low-level,
high- frequency signals.

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Recording a CD
You can record from a CD to a tape. Use
TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrOz) tapes.
Recording a CD
Automatically
By using the CD SYNCHRO button, you
can record froma CD to a tape easily. Use
the buttons on the unit for this operation.
POWER—ON
1 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE 1-5 and place a
CD. Then press the same & OPEN/
CLOSE again to close the tray. The total
number of tracks and total playing time,
for each CD, appear in the display.
2 Select the play mode you desire and, if
necessary, press DISC SKIP on the
remote to choose a CD.
3 Press & OPEN/CLOSE and insert a
blank tape into the deck with the side
you want to record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4 select how to record the tape.
Switch DIRECTION
To record
mode to
One side —
Both sides* “SP or Co
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
5 set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in low-level,
high- frequency signals.
6 Press CD SYNCHRO.
“CD SYNC” appears in the display and
the CD player and tape deck enter
recording pause mode and the direction
indicator (<] or E>) blinks for about 3
seconds.
If you want to record from the reverse
side, press <I so the <J lamp lights
steadily.
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7 Press If PAUSE to release recording
pause. Recording starts.
After about 10 seconds, the CD starts to
play.
To stop recording,
Press Mf on the tape deck.
If the CD SYNCHRO button does not
operate
It means that you cannot record on this
cassette (the tabs have been removed).
If you press the CD SYNCHRO button while
playing a CD
It is cancelled after 10 seconds. The CD
SYNCHRO button only works when the
CD player is in stop mode.
Adjusting the volume will not effect the
recording level
But this will change the sound levels you
hear through the speakers or headphones.
What the [> and <1 indicators
indicate,
The [> and <J indicators light to indicate
which side starts recording.
They also tell you if a tab has been
removed.
If one indicator lights steadily and the other
indicator flashes for a few seconds, then
disappears
It means that recording will start from the
side whose indicator lights steadily. If you
want to start recording from the other side,
press the button for that side.
If one indicator lights steadily and the other
indicator neither lights or flashes
It means you can only record on the side
whose indicator lights steadily. (The tab for
the other side has been removed.)
If one indicator flashes steadily and the
other indicator neither lights or flashes
It means that record on the side whose
indicator is flashing steadily. Switch the
side, from which to start recording, by
pressing the direction button for the side
whose indicator is flashing.
If both indicators neither light or flash
It means that you cannot record on this
cassette. (Both tabs have been removed.)
When you record more than one CD
The tape automatically pauses the
recording while the CD player changes the
disc trays.
Recording a CD Manually
With manual recording you can record a
CD however you like, for example, you can
record just the songs you want, or start
recording from the middle of the tape.
POWER—ON
1 Press & OPEN/CLOSE 1-5 and place a
CD. Then press the same & OPEN /
CLOSE again to close the tray.
2 Select the play mode you desire and, if
necessary, press DISC SKIP on the
remote to choose a CD.
Note
Make sure the total number of tracks and
the total playing time appear in the display.
3 Press © OPEN/CLOSE and insert a
blank tape with the side you want to
record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4 Select the CD function.
5 select how to record the tape.
Switch DIRECTION
To record
mode to
One side —
Both sides* “> or Co
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
6 set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in low-level,
high- frequency signals.

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7 Press @ REC.
The @ REC and ff PAUSE indicators
light and the deck stands by for
recording.
The direction indicators (<J or >)
light to indicate which sides of the
cassette you can use to record. (For a full
explanation of the > and <i
indicators, see “What the [> and <1]
indicators indicate” in “Recording a CD
automatically.”)
If you want to record from the reverse
side, press <1] so the <J indicator lights
steadily.
8 Press If PAUSE, on the tape buttons, to
release recording pause. Recording
starts.
You can also start recording by pressing
Cc or <1.
9 Press E> on the CD buttons.
The CD player starts playing.
To Press
Stop Recording @ on the tape
buttons
U1 PAUSE on the
tape buttons
Pause recording
Stop CD playback ® on the CD
buttons
Pause CD playback &f PAUSE on CD
buttons
Note
If you want to record specific tracks of a
CD, the “program edit” feature wilkmake it
easier.
Adjusting the volume will not effect the
recording level
But it will change the sound levels you hear
through the speakers or headphones.
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Recording a CD:
Selecting Tape Length
Automatically (tape
select edit)
You can have the CD player select and
indicate the most suitable tape length for
recording each disc automatically.
You cannot, however, use tape select edit
for discs containing more than 20 tracks.
POWER-+ON
1 Press 8 OPEN/CLOSE and place a disc
on the tray. Then press 8 OPEN/
CLOSE again to close the tray. If
necessary, press DISC SKIP on the
remote commander to choose a CD.
The total number of tracks and the total
playing time appears in the display.
2 Press EDIT
“EDIT” appears in the display ,and the
player divides the tracks automatically
and displays the tape length required to
record the entire CD.
- The display changes as follows:
3 Press 8 OPEN /CLOSE and insert a
blank tape of the indicated length (or
longer) into the tape deck, with the side
you want to record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4 Select how to record the tape.
Switch DIRECTION
To record
mode to
One side ——
Both sides* “D or Co
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
5 set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in low-level,
high- frequency signals.
6 Press CD SYNCHRO.
The @ REC and Hf PAUSE indicators
light and the deck stands by for
recording.
The direction indicators (<J or [)
light to indicate which sides of the
cassette you can use to record. (For a full
explanation of the > and <1]
indicators, see “What the [> and <J
indicators indicate” in “Recording a CD
automatically.”)
If you want to record from the reverse
side, press <J so the <1] indicator lights
steadily.
7 Press 11 PAUSE on the cassette controls
to release recording pause. Recording
starts.
To stop recording
Press @.
To check the order
Press CHECK repeatedly.
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Recording a CD:
Specifying Track Order
(program edit)
You can match the total recording time to
the tape length while making a program.
POWER—ON
6 5 8 7 CONTINUE CHECK
1 Follow the procedure in “Playing Tracks
in the Desired Order (program play)” to
program the tracks you want to record
for side A. Make sure the total playing
time for side A does not exceed the
length of one side of the tape.
2 Press U1.
“P” appears in the display and the total
playing time returns to “0.00.”
3 Program the tracks you want to record
for side B the same way you
programmed side A.
4 Press 2 OPEN/CLOSE and insert a
blank tape into the tape deck with the
side you want to record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
5 select how to record the tape.
To record Switch DIRECTION
mode to
One side —
Both sides* “SD or Co
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
6 set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in low-level,
high- frequency signals.
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7 Press CD SYNCHRO.
The @ REC and §§ PAUSE indicators
light and the deck stands by for
recording.
The direction indicators (<J or >)
light to indicate which sides of the
cassette you can use to record. (For a full
explanation of the -> and <J
indicators, see “What the [> and <J
indicators indicate” in “Recording a CD
automatically.”)
If you want to record from the reverse
side, press <] so the <J indicator lights
steadily.
8 Press If PAUSE to release recording
pause.
Recording starts. After about ten
seconds, the CD starts to play.
To stop recording
Press ™ on the tape deck.
To cancel program edit
Press CONTINUE.
To check your program
Press CHECK on the remote repeatedly.
The first track in the program will be
displayed.
Each time you press CHECK, the next track
in the program will be displayed. After the
last track, “CHECK END” will be indicated
and the display will soon return to the
initial status.
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Recording From the
Radio
You can record from the tuner onto a tape.
Use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2z)
tapes for recording. 5
POWER—+ON
CONTINUE 1
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until
the desired radio band appears.
2 Tune in the radio station you want to
record. See “Listening to the Radio” for
details.
3 press & OPEN/CLOSE and insert a
blank tape into the tape deck with the
side you want to record facing upward.
Make sure the tabs on the cassette have
not been removed.
4 Select how to record the tape.
To record Switch DIRECTION
mode to
One side —
Both sides* “SP or Ca
* Recording always stops at the end of the
reverse side. Be sure to start from the
front side.
5 Set DOLBY NR to B or C when you
want to reduce tape hiss in Jow-level,
high- frequency signals.
6 Press @ REC.
The @ REC and Uf PAUSE indicators
light and the deck stands by for
recording.
The direction indicators (<I or >)
light to indicate which sides of the
cassette you can use to record. (For a full
explanation of the [> and <J
indicators, see “What the E> and <]
indicators indicate” in “Recording a CD
automatically.”)
If you want to record from the reverse
side, press <I so the <I indicator lights
steadily.
7 Press If PAUSE (or < or [>) to release
recording pause. Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press @.
Adjusting the volume will not effect the
recording level
But it will change the sound levels you hear
through the speakers or headphones.

Chapter 5:
PiXeloliivevars\
Features
Using the Remote
Connecting Optional
Equipment
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Using the Remote
The remote control supplied with the HCD-
VA550 not only lets you control all of the
CD, tuner and tape functions, but can also
control the SA-VA15 speaker system as
well as other Sony audio and video
products.
For example, if you connect a Sony TV and
VCR to your SA-VA15 speaker system in
addition to the HCD-VA550, you can also
use the remote supplied with this unit to
control the speakers, TV, and VCR.
The remote control uses the same set of
operation buttons to control both the HCD-
VA550 and any external components that
you may have connected.
To control the HCD-VA550
1 Press HCD POWER to turn on HCD-
VA550.
2 Set the AUDIO/ VIDEO selector to
AUDIO.
3 Press the FUNCTION button to choose
* the function you want to use.
If you choose TUNER, skip to step 6.
4 Ifyou want to operate the CD or TAPE
player (or an external MD deck), set the
component selector to the appropriate
component (TAPE, CD, or MD).
5 Press the operation button that :
corresponds to the operation you want
to perform (i.e., press B> to start
playing a CD).
6 Press BAND, then press PRESET +/- to
select a preset station.
To control the SA-VA15
speaker system
Use the SA-VA15 control buttons.
The buttons with the same names as the
buttons on the SA-VA15 remote have the
same functions as those buttons.
The SURROUND button changes the
surround mode cyclically.
To control a Sony TV
1 Press the TV POWER button to turn on
the TV.
2 Set the AUDIO/ VIDEO selector to
VIDEO.
3 Press the operation button that
corresponds to the operation you want
to perform (i.e., press TV CH +/- to
change the channel you are watching).
To control a Sony VCR or
LDP (laserdisc player)
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1. Press the VCR or LDP POWER button to
turn on VCR or laserdisc player.
2 Set the AUDIO/VIDEO selector to
VIDEO.
3 Set the component selector to the
appropriate component.
4 Press the operation button that
corresponds to the operation you want
to perform (i.e., press B to start
playing a videocassette or laserdisc).
Setting the command code (VTR 1, 2, or 3)
The command codes for both VCR A and B
‘are factory set to Beta (VTR 1). Complete
the following steps if you want to change
the command cade.
1 Set the AUDIO/ VIDEO selector to
VIDEO.
2 Set the component selector switch to
either VCR A or B.
3 Press VCR POWER and one of the
number buttons (1, 2, or 3) at the same
time.
The command code is set as follows:
* VCR +1 = Beta VCR (VTR 1) ~
* VCR + 2 = 8mm VCR (VTR 2)
¢ VCR + 3 = VHS VCR (VTR 3)
To take advantage of the two component
selector VCR settings (A and B), be sure to
select a different command code for both A
and B.
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Connecting Optional
Equipment
For greater enjoyment of your stereo
system, you can connect other components
to the stereo. You can connect:
¢ an additional VCR (playback only) to the
AUX IN jacks.
ean MD deck to the MD jacks
¢ headphones to the PHONES jack on the
front of the unit.
¢ The AC power cord (mains lead) of a
component connected to this unit to the
UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET (USA and
Canadian models only).
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To connect a VCR
VCR
L AUDIO R VIDEO.
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OUTPUT
HCD-VA550 q
AUX
@ ©
1 Connect the audio out of the VCR, or
other video equipment to the AUX IN
jacks on the back of this unit.
2 Press AUX and “AUX” appears in the
display.
The sound from the VCR comes through
the speakers.
You can also record the sound from the
VCR.
To connect an MD deck
HCD-VA550
MD deck
1 Connect the OUT jacks on the MD deck
to the MD IN jacks on the rear of this
unit. :
2 Connect the IN jacks on the MD deck to
the MD OUT jacks on the rear of this
unit.
3 Press MD and “MD” appears in the
display.
The sound from the MD comes through
the speakers.
You can record to and from the MD
deck.
To use the MD deck to record an
audio source
Select the source you want to record by
pressing the respective function button on
the front of this unit (i.e., press CD if you
want to record a CD)
Set the MD deck to record (refer to the
instructions supplied with your MD deck if
you need help).
Start recording on the MD deck (refer to the
instructions supplied with your MD deck if
you need help).
Start playing back the source you want to
record (i.e., press the CD B button on the
front of this unit).
To use the UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET
(USA and Canadian models only)
Make sure that the power consumption of
the component you want to connect does
not exceed 120 watts, then plug its AC
power cord (mains lead) into the
UNSWITCHED AC OUTLET on the back of
the HCD-VA550.
Do not connect TVs, fans, or other high
voltage home appliances to this outlet.
To connect headphones
You can connect headphones to the
PHONES jack on the front panel of the
HCD-V A550.
When listening with the headphones, use
the LINE OUT/PHONES LEVEL knob to
adjust the volume level you hear through
the headphones. (The signal output
through the VARIABLE jacks on the back of
this is adjusted together with the
headphones level.)
You can also use the HCD VOL (volume)
buttons on the remote control to adjust the
LINE OUT /PHONES LEVEL.
To connect the HCD-VA550 to a
powered speaker system without
volume control
powered
HCD-VAS550 speaker
Connect the VARIABLE OUT jacks on the
back of this unit to the IN jacks on the
powered speaker.
Use the LINE OUT/PHONES LEVEL knob
to adjust the volume level you hear through
the speakers.
You can also use the HCD VOL (volume)
buttons on the remote control to adjust the
LINE OUT/PHONES LEVEL.

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Information
Precautions
Troubleshooting Guide
Maintenance
Specifications
Index to Parts and Controls
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Precautions
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your stereo system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On operating voltage
Before operating the stereo system, check
that the operating voltage of your stereo
system is identical with the voltage of your
local power supply.
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 mains if it is
not to be used for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), pull it out by the plug.
Never pull the cord itself.
¢ Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the component, unplug the stereo system
and have the component checked by
qualified personnel before operating it
any further. ‘
* AC power cord (mains lead) must be
changed only at the qualified service
shop.
On installation
Place the stereo system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-
up in the stereo system.
On condensation in the CD player
component
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 CD player will not operate.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
When transporting the unit
Be sure to remove all discs from the CD
trays.
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. If you later
want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Side A
Sere
When you are using a type II (CrO2)
cassette, be careful not to cover the detector
slots which allow the tape player to
automatically detect the type of tape.
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Detector slots
Troubleshooting
Guide
If you run into any problems using the
stereo, use the following check list.
First check the following points:
¢ The AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected firmly.
* The speakers are connected correctly and
firmly.
Should any problem persist after you have
made the checks below, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Tuner
“TUNED” flashes in the display.
> Adjust the antenna.
“STEREO” flashes in the display.
> Adjust the antenna.
Severe hum or noise.
> Adjust the antenna.
The signal strength is too weak.
Connect the external antenna.
> Connect the ground wire.
Noise when the TV is turned on.
> Turn off the TV, or move the unit
away from the TV.
Cassette Deck
You can not play back a tape.
> The player is in pause mode.
You can not record on a tape.
> No tape in the cassette holder.
> The tab has been removed from the
cassette.
~> The tape has reeled to the end.
Unbalanced tone in high-range
frequency.
~> DOLBY NR is not set to the same
position as was set for recording.
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The tape does not record nor
playback or there is a decrease in
sound level.
> The heads are dirty. Clean them.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up on
the record/playback heads.*
There is excessive wow or flutter, or
the sound drops out.
> The capstans or pinch rollers are
contaminated.*
The tape does not erase completely.
> Magnetic deposits have built- up
on the record/playback heads.*
Noise increases or the high
frequencies are erased.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up on
=~ the record / playback heads.*
*: See “Maintenance”.
Synchronized CD recording will not
operate.
> The tab has been removed from the
cassette.
> The tape direction is not correct.
(The tape is wound to its end.)
Noise when the TV is turned on.
> Turn off the TV, or move the unit
away from the TV.
CD Player
The CD tray will not open.
> Turn off the power and
momentarily disconnect the AC
power cord.
The CD tray will not close.
> The CD is not placed correctly.
The CD will not play.
> The CD is dirty.
> The CD is inserted label side down.
> The player is in pause mode.
> Moisture condensation has built up.
Leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
Play will not start from the first
track.
> The player is in program or shuffle
mode. Press CONTINUE.
“LIVER is displayed.
> PP DPI was repeatedly pressed at
the end of the CD. Press KKI<4<4
+ -(or ké4 on the remote) to return to
the normal display.
The “ao o 15! “ indication is
displayed.
> No discs are inserted. Insert a disc.
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Remote
The remote does not function.
> The AUDIO/ VIDEO and/or
component selector switches are set
incorrectly. Set the AUDIO/ VIDEO
switch to AUDIO when controlling
the HCD-VA550.
> The batteries have run down.
Replace both batteries.
> There is an obstacle between the
remote and the system. Remove the
obstacle.
~ The remote is not pointed at the
remote sensor.
> The remote is too far from the unit.
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Maintenance
To clean the tape heads and tape
path
Contaminated tape heads cause poor
recording or sound drop-out in playback.
We recommend cleaning after every 10
hours of operation.
Use a commercially available cassette type
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied
with the cassette type cleaner and be sure to
allow enough time for the cleaned areas to
dry before inserting a tape.
Inserting cleaning instruments into the
cassette compartment may damage to the
playback heads and/or the internal
mechanisms.
To demagnetize the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough residual
magnetism will have built up on the heads
to begin to cause hiss and a loss of high
frequencies. Demagnetize the heads and all
metal parts in the tape path witha
commercially available cassette type tape
head demagnetizer. Refer to the
instructions of the demagnetizer.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a
mild detergent solution.
To clean the CD
When a CD is dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
Notes on CD
© Do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
¢ If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprint on
the CD, it may cause a tracking error.
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Specifications
Tuner
System FM stereo
FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
USA and Canadian models
75 ohms unbalanced
300 ohms balanced
UK model
75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
USA and Canadian models
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz (10 step)
531 - 1,710 kHz (9 step)
UK model
MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 - 279 kHz
Antenna AM loop antenna
External antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Cassette deck section
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response
DOLBY NR OFF
With Sony Type IJ cassette
40 Hz to 14 kHz (+3dB)
With Sony Type I cassette
40 Hz to 13 kHz (+3dB)
Wow and flutter
0.1% (W.RMS)
+0.2% (W.Peak)
Compact disc player
Laser Semiconductor laser
(A=780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output power
Less than 44.6 pW*
* This output is the value measured at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective
lens surface on the optical pick-up block
with 7 mm aperture.
General
Audio Jack Sensitivity Impedance
input type
MD Phono 440 mV 50 kilohms
AUX Phono 250 mV 50 kilohms
Audio Jack Voltage Impedance
output type
MD Phono 250 mV 1 kilohm
FIXED Phono 440 mV 1 kilohm
VARIABLE Phono 620 mV 1 kilohm

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Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (USA and
Canadian models)
220-230 V AC 50/60 Hz
(UK model)
Power consumption
25 W
unswitched, 120 W/1 A max
(USA and Canadian models)
Approx. 8.3 kg (3 Ib. 13 0z.)
AC outlet
Mass
Dimensions
Approx. 430 x 130 x 385 mm
(17x 5'/,x 15'/, inches)
(w/h/d, including projections)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander RM-U55 (1)
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Control S cord (1)
BatteriéS Sony SUM-3 (NS) (2)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Index to Parts and
Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses
for details or how to use the controls.
Controls with an asterisk have indicators on
them.
Front Panel
Tuner section
[1] POWER button
(2] Display window (9, 10)
[3] TUNER/BAND button (9, 10)
4
[5]
6
[7]
TUNING +/- button (9, 10)
MEMORY button (11)
STEREO/MONO button (9)
TUNING MODE button (9, 10)
Multi-compact disc player section
[1] POWER button
[2] Display window (6, 7, 8)
[3] Disc tray(s) (6)
[4] 18 (pause) button (6, 7, 8)
[5] Ml (stop) button (6, 7, 8)
[6] CD button (12)
[7] 4 OPEN/CLOSE and disc select
buttons (6, 12, 13)
KK1<< / PDP buttons (7)
TIME button (7)
CHECK button (8, 13, 14)
EDIT button (13)
PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE (6, 7, 8, 13, 14)
SHUFFLE (7)
PROGRAM (7)
[> (play) button (6, 7, 8, 12)
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POWER button
Cassette tray (11)
<J / [> (play) buttons (11, 12, 13, 14)
Display window (13)
TAPE button
if PAUSE button (12, 13, 14)
@ REC button (12, 13, 14)
CD SYNCHRO button (12, 13)
COUNTER RESET button (11)
<44 (fast leftward)
PP (fast rightward) buttons (11)
DIRECTION mode selector (11)
DOLBY NR selector (11, 12, 13, 14)
@ (stop) button (11, 12, 13, 14)
& OPEN/CLOSE button (11, 12, 13, 14)
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LINE OUT/
PHONES LEVEL (6, 9, 11, 16)
PHONES (16)
MD (16)
AUX (16)
Rear Panel
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Antenna terminals (4)
AC power cord (mains lead) (5)
AC OUTLET (USA/Canada only) (16)
AUX IN jacks (16)
MD jacks (16)
LINE OUT (FIXED) jacks (4)
LINE OUT (VARIABLE) jacks (16)
CONTROL S$ OUT jack (4)
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