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- Page 1 3-862-115-11(1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions PMC-222V 1998 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing an audio CD 6 Playing a VIDEO CD 8 Listening to the radio 10 Playing a tape 12 Recording on a tape The CD Player (Audio CD) 14 Using the display 15 Locating a specific track 16 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 17 Playing tracks in random order... -
Page 4: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing an audio CD Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. With the label side up Close the lid of the CD compartment. - Page 5 Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press ^ . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD...
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Page 6: Playing A Video Cd
Playing a VIDEO CD Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. Set the COLOR SYSTEM at the rear to “NTSC” or “PAL” according to the color system of your TV. Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment and place the VIDEO CD on the CD compartment. - Page 7 Press ^ The player starts playing the VIDEO CD. Tips • Next time you want to play a VIDEO CD, just press ^ . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the VIDEO CD. • NTSC system countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the U.S.A., etc.
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Page 8: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down TUNING + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. - Page 9 Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • Next time you want to listen to the radio, just press BAND. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
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Page 10: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (high position) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes. Close the compartment. With the side you want to play facing you Press ( . - Page 11 Next time you want to listen to a tape, just press ( . The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER adjust the volume stop playback fast-forward or rewind the tape pause playback eject the cassette turn on/off the player...
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Page 12: Recording On A Tape
Recording on a tape Basic Operations For hookup instructions, see pages 28 - 30. Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) and TYPE II (high position) tapes only. With the side you want to record on facing you Select the program source you want to record. - Page 13 Press r to start recording. (( depressed automatically and play starts.) Tips • Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis (see page 31) will not affect the recording level. • If the AM program makes a whistling sound after you’ve pressed r in step 3, move the AM loop aerial connected to the...
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Page 14: The Cd Player (Audio Cd)
The CD Player (Audio CD) Using the display You can check information about the audio CD using the display. The CD Player (Audio CD) Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY•ENTER/MEM in stop mode. If the CD has more than 12 tracks, “OVER 12” appears in the display. -
Page 15: Locating A Specific Track
Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing an audio CD. Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display. -
Page 16: Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks in an audio CD repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 17 – 19). The CD Player (Audio CD) Press p . “CD” appears in the display. Press MODE (PLAY MODE•MONO/ST on the player) until the repeat mode you want appears in the display. -
Page 17: Playing Tracks In Random Order
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in an audio CD in random order. On the player 1 Press p . 2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the display. 3 Press ^ . Press p . -
Page 18: Creating Your Own Program
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on an audio CD. On the player 1 Press p . 2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ST until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press the PREV = or NEXT + then press DISPLAY•... - Page 19 Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you turn off the power or open the lid of the CD compartment. • You can record your own program. After you’ve created the program, insert a blank tape and press r to start recording.
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Page 20: Playing A Multiplex Cd
Playing a multiplex CD On multiplex CDs, different sounds are recorded for the left and right channels. You can select either the left or the right channel and hear the sound of the selected channel. In this case, the stereo effect will be lost. -
Page 21: The Cd Player (Video Cd)
The CD Player (VIDEO CD) Using the TV screen You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the VIDEO CD on the TV screen. Notes • While playing an audio CD, the OSD mode cannot be displayed on the TV screen. -
Page 22: Locating A Specific Track Or Scene
Locating a specific track or scene While playing a VIDEO CD, you can quickly locate any track or specific point in a track by observing the TV screen. When you locate a track or scene numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. -
Page 23: Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Using the PBC functions , you can play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Version 2.0) (simple interactive software, software with search functions, etc.) Refer also to the instructions supplied with the VIDEO CD, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. -
Page 24: The Radio
The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 24 radio stations, 12 for each band in any order. On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Set the frequency to the station you want. -
Page 25: Playing Preset Radio Stations
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or PRESET +/– on the player to tune in to your favorite stations. On the player 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station. -
Page 26: The Tape Player
The Tape Player Recording through a microphone/Using as a PA system You can record sound using a microphone (not supplied) or use the player as a public address system. You can mix audio/ VIDEO CD or radio sounds and record them by adding your voice or other audio through the... -
Page 27: The Karaoke
The KARAOKE Singing along the KARAOKE You can sing along the KARAOKE by using a microphone (not supplied) and a KARAOKE multiplex audio/VIDEO CD. Notes • Acoustic feedback (howling) tend to occur when you use a microphone with echo function. •... -
Page 28: Setting Up
Setting Up Hooking up the system Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. 1 Speaker terminals Note Connect the supplied speakers to this player. If you connect any other speakers or equipment, a malfunction may occur. Setting Up AM loop aerial 2 AM aerial terminal... - Page 29 Note Be sure to turn off the power of the player before you set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF. 2 Hooking up the aerials AM loop aerial (supplied)* *Reorient the aerial to improve broadcast reception. **Keep the aerial as horizontal as possible. Setting up the AM loop aerial 3 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
- Page 30 Hooking up the system (continued) Setting Up 5 Connecting the TV To use the VIDEO CD, connect the TV equipped with the video input jack in the following way: 1 Connect the supplied video cord to the VIDEO OUT jack of the player and the video input jack of the TV. 2 Turn on the TV and set the input mode selector on the TV to the proper position.
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Page 31: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis (Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose To get powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio... -
Page 32: Additional Information
• If the player has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. - Page 33 Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a...
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom The power is not on. There is no audio. “no disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out. The sound seems to lose the stereo effect and becomes monaural. - Page 35 Symptom Picture is distorted Picture is blurred or becomes monochrome. The audio is weak or has poor quality. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. The tape does not move when you press an operation button. The REC r button does not function/The tape does not play.
- Page 36 After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Remedy •...
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Page 37: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for... -
Page 38: Specifications
AM: External aerial Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 120 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 80 - 14,000 Hz TYPE II (high position): 80 - 15,000 Hz Additional Information... -
Page 39: Glossary
Glossary PBC Playback Playback using the menus* recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy simple interactive operations using the PBC Playback. Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menus* recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive software, software with search functions, and so... -
Page 40: Index
37 Display 14 Hooking up power cord 29 speakers 28 I, J Improving broadcast reception 9 Sony Corporation Additional Information KARAOKE 27 Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific track 15, 22 M, N, O MEGA BASS 31...