To change the AM tuning interval (not applicable on the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz on North American model). To switch the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. Pressing TUNING + down, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To change back to the original interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. Pressing TUNING – down, turn the system back on. Connecting optional components This section explains how to connect a variety of components to your system in order to enhance it. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details. Connecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for analog recording You can connect an MD deck to the system with commercially available audio cords. Be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks. To listen to the MD deck after connecting it, press MD/VIDEO until “MD” appears. To the audio input jacks on the MD deck To the audio output jacks on the MD deck Connecting an MD deck for digital recording By connecting an MD deck to the system with a commercially available optical cable, you can make a digital recording from a CD. To the digital input connector on the MD deck Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR to the system with a commercially available audio cord. Be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks. To listen to the VCR after connecting it, press MD/VIDEO until “VIDEO” appears. To the audio output jacks on the VCR Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. Getting StartedZ u x + – . > m M PHONES jack Connecting external antennas You can connect an external antenna to your system to get better reception. FM antenna Connect a commercially available external FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal(s) as shown below. You may also connect a TV antenna for the same purpose. Jack type A ANTENNA FM75W AM U IEC standard socket connector (not supplied) continued Connecting optional components (continued) Jack type B FM75W AM ANTENNA U U 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) AM antenna For the AM antenna, use a 6- to 15-meter, horizontally extended insulated wire, with one end connected to the AM ANTENNA terminals as shown below. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A FM75W ANTENNA AM U Jack type BFM75W AM ANTENNA U U Insulated wire (not supplied) Insulated wire (not supplied) 10 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play Do the procedure below to play a CD starting from the first track. To turn on the system, press ?/1. ?/1 (Power) 3 VOLUME 1,2 Z bB x m M X z + – . > m M 4 4 CD ./> CD x m /M 1 Press CD EJECT Z and place a CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. Place with the label side up. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. ux . > m M + – M /VIDEO TUNER CD TUNING MODE EJECT PLAY MODE REPEAT CD 2 Press CD EJECT Z again to close the disc tray. 3 Press CD. “CD” appears. 4 Press CD u. Playback starts. 1 005 Track number Playing time To Do this Stop playback Press CD x. Pause Press CD u. Press again to resume playback. Select a track During playback or pause, press CD . or CD > repeatedly until you find the desired track. Locate a desired point in a track During playback, press down CD m or CD M until you find the desired point. Remove or replace the CD Press CD EJECT Z. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. Tips • If you press CD u when the power is off, the system automatically turns on and the CD starts playing if there is a CD on the disc tray (One Touch Play). • To switch to the CD while listening to another source, press CD u. The CD will automatically start playing (Automatic Source Selection). • “NO DISC” appears in the display if there is no CD on the disc tray. Getting Started/ Recording from a CD to a tape — CD Synchro Recording The CD Synchro Recording function makes it easy to record from a CD to a tape. Both Type I (normal) and Type II (CrO2) tapes can be used. To record only the tracks that you want, it is convenient to use the Program Edit function (see page 22). To turn on the system, press ?/1. ?/1 TAPE (Power) 4 nN 1 TAPE x bB m M X z u x + – . > m M 7 2,3 5 DOLBY NR 6 1 Press TAPE EJECT Z and insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to record on facing towards you Z bB x m M X z 2 Press CD EJECT Z and place a CD on the disc tray. A ux . > m M + – MD/VIDEO TUNER CD TUNING MODE EJECT PLAY MODE REPEAT CD Place with the label side up. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. 3 Press CD EJECT Z again to close the disc tray. 4 Press CD. “CD” appears. 5 Press CD SYNC. The tape stands by for recording and the CD stands by for playback. “ ” and “B” (or “b”) appear, and the CD SYNC indicator lights up. 6 Press DIR MODE on the remote repeatedly to select “ ” to record on one side of the tap...