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HCD-EC98P
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CAPACITOR DISCHARGE FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION
MAIN board
MAIN board
C626
C622
In checking the MAIN board, make a capacitor discharge
of C622 and C626 for electric shock prevention.
of C622 and C626 for electric shock prevention.
800
Ω/2W
800
Ω/2W
Model
Power Voltage Indication
US and Canadian models
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Australian model
AC 230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
– Back Panel –
– Back Panel –
POWER
VOLTAGE
INDICATION
VOLTAGE
INDICATION
HCD-EC98P
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
from instruction manual.
US and Canadian models:
Basic Operations
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/− (or turn the VOLUME control on
the unit)
Press VOLUME +/− (or turn the VOLUME control on
the unit)
.
To
Press
Generate a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
DSGX
on the unit.
EQ
.
To turn on the subwoofer
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
on the unit until
linked to the front speakers.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1
Select the CD function.
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
2
Place a disc.
Press
Press
(open/close)
on the unit, and place a disc
with the label side up on the disc tray.
To close the disc tray, press
To close the disc tray, press
(open/close)
on the
unit.
this may damage the unit.
3
Start playback.
Press
Press
(play)
.
To
Press
Pause playback
(pause)
. To resume play,
press the button again.
Stop playback
(stop)
.
Select a folder on an
MP3 disc
MP3 disc
+/− (select folder)
.
/ (go back/go forward)
(or
(or
/ on the unit)
.
Find a point in a
Hold down
/ (rewind/fast
forward)
during playback, and
release the button at the desired
point.
point.
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT
repeatedly until
“REP” or “REP1” appears.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly while the player is
stopped. You can select normal play (no display or “
(“SHUF” or “
play (“PGM”).
play (“PGM”).
* When playing a CD-DA disc,
(SHUF) Play performs the same
operation as normal (SHUF) Play.
Notes on Repeat Play
•
•
•
it.
Notes on playing MP3 discs
•
•
•
•
the disc.
•
“.MP3”.
•
malfunction.
•
folders is 150 (including the root folder).
−
−
−
−
−
•
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
session is encountered.
• A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
disc.
Listening to the radio
1
Select“TUNER FM” or“TUNER AM.”
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
2
Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE
Press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears.
3
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/− (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
Press +/− (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
.
Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo programs)
appear.
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo programs)
appear.
To stop automatic scanning
Press
Press
(stop)
.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears, and then press +/− (or TUNING
+/− on the unit)
+/− on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station
Press FM MODE
station
Press FM MODE
repeatedly until “MONO” appears
Changing the display
To
Press
Change
information on
the display*
information on
the display*
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
system is turned on.
Change Display
mode (See below.)
mode (See below.)
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;
”) during normal play.
artist name (“
”) during normal play.
album or folder name (“
”) during normal play.
total playing time while the player is stopped.
Display mode
Power Saving
Mode
Mode
1)
to operate.
Clock
2)
1)
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.
2)
eight seconds.
Notes on the display information
• Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.
•
− total playing time for an MP3 disc.
−
−
•
−
bit rate).
−
1,
Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
•
− total playing time for a CD-DA disc during normal play.
− remaining playing time for a track.
−
− remaining playing time for a track.
−
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
− up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (‘< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _).
remote, but the same operations can also be performed
using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
Before using the system
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
, and
insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied),
side
Notes on using the remote
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
•
batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
To set the clock
1
Turn on the system.
Press
Press
(on/standby)
to turn on the system.
2
Select the clock set mode.
Press TIMER MENU
Press TIMER MENU
/
repeatedly to
select “CLOCK,” and then press
(enter)
.
3
Set the time.
Press
Press
/
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
(enter)
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
Note
power failure occurs.
Using optional audio components
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
on the
unit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio source components to the
AUDIO IN jack
Connect additional audio source components to the
AUDIO IN jack
on the unit using an analog audio
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
To connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the
DMPORT
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the
DMPORT
on the unit. You need to connect the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to an optional audio
device (portable audio player, etc.).
device (portable audio player, etc.).
Notes on DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
• Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptors vary in each area.
• Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
to/from the DMPORT while the system is on.
• When using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor that has video
output function, connect the adaptor directly to the TV.
• For details about the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor.
adaptor.
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Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1
Press FUNCTION +/−
repeatedly to select the CD
function.
2
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until“PGM” appears
while the player is stopped.
3
Press /
repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
+/−
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select
Total playing time of the
selected track
selected track
4
Press
5
Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional
6
.
tray. To play the same program again, select the CD
function, and then press
function, and then press
.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears while the player is stopped.
Press CLEAR
while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total
track number of the program
Press DISPLAY
track number of the program
Press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
1
Tune in the desired station (See“Listening to the
radio”).
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
.
Preset number
3
Press +/− (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
repeatedly to select your desired preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
stations.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
stations.
4
Press
.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
6
To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until“PRESET” appears, and
then press +/− (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Other Operations
Using the timers
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
Sleep Timer:
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP
Press SLEEP
XH
repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the
or in 100 minutes.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.
You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1
Prepare the sound source.
Press VOLUME +/−
Press VOLUME +/−
to adjust the volume.
your own CD program.
2
Press TIMER MENU
.
3
Press /
XT
repeatedly to select“PLAY SET,” then
press
.
4
Set the time to start playback.
Press /
Press /
XT
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
.
above to set the minutes.
5
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playback.
6
Select the sound source.
Press
Press
/
XT
repeatedly until the sound source you
want appears, and then press
shows the timer settings.
7
Press
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
will not play.
To activate or check the timer again
1
Press TIMER MENU
.
2
Press
.
3
Press /
repeatedly to select“PLAY SEL,” then
press
.
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears
in step 3, and then press
Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears
in step 3, and then press
.
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Start over from step 1.
Tip
manually.
Troubleshooting
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
2
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
If “PROTECT” appears on the display
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the
• Are the + and − speaker cords short-circuited?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top
or back of the system?
to be all right, reconnect the power cord, and turn on
the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
General
The system does not turn on.
• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the power cord plugged in?
There is no sound.
• Are the + and − speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or
• Are the + and − speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or
back of the system?
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only the supplied speakers.
right volumes are unbalanced.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from sources of noise.
•
•
• Move the system away from sources of noise.
•
•
cord.
The remote does not function.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor
on the unit, and position the unit
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
• Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
• Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
• Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
• Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
• Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
may cause the sound to skip.
• Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
•
•
− a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
− a disc recorded in multisession mode.
−
− a disc recorded in multisession mode.
−
can be added).
− a disc that has many folders.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
display.)
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Find a location and an orientation that provide good
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
• Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
•
To change the AM tuning interval
10 kHz.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.
1
system.
2
Press DISPLAY
to display the clock.
3
While holding down TUNING +
, press
.
All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the
interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.
interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.
To improve tuner reception
management function. By default, CD power is turned
on.
on.
1
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly to select the CD function.
2
Press
3
to display the clock, and then press
while
holding down
.
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD player power
CD player power, repeat the procedure until “CD
POWER ON” appears.
POWER ON” appears.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2
Press
, FUNCTION
, and
at the same
time.
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
Messages
CANNOT LOCK :
you have done the procedure of “When carrying this
system.”
system.”
COMPLETE :
FULL :
FULL :
(steps).
LOCKED :
nearest Sony dealer.
NO DISC :
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
erased.
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing
during playback or pause.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE
during
playback.
PROTECT :
− Speaker cords may be short-circuited.
−
See “If “PROTECT” appears on the display” to check
what to do if this message appears.
what to do if this message appears.
READING :
disc. Some buttons are not available.
TIME NG :
the same time.
HCD-EC98P
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Australian model:
Basic Operations
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/− (or turn the VOLUME control on
the unit)
Press VOLUME +/− (or turn the VOLUME control on
the unit)
.
To
Press
Generate a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
DSGX
on the unit.
EQ
.
To turn on the subwoofer
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
on the unit until
linked to the front speakers.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1
Select the CD function.
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
2
Place a disc.
Press
Press
(open/close)
on the unit, and place a
disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To place
shown below.
To close the disc tray, press
To close the disc tray, press
(open/close)
on the
unit.
this may damage the unit.
3
Select a disc.
If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP
If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP
.
To change discs while in other functions, press
DISC1 − 3
DISC1 − 3
on the unit.
4
Start playback.
Press
Press
(play)
.
To exchange other discs during playback, press
EX-CHANGE
EX-CHANGE
on the unit.
To
Press
Pause playback
(pause)
. To resume play,
press the button again.
Stop playback
(stop)
.
Select a folder on an
MP3 disc
MP3 disc
+/− (select folder)
.
/ (go back/go forward)
(or
(or
/ on the unit)
.
Find a point in a
Hold down
/ (rewind/fast
forward)
during playback, and
release the button at the desired
point.
point.
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT
repeatedly until
“REP” or “REP1” appears.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly while the player is
stopped. You can select normal play (no display for all
discs or “1 DISC” for a disc or “
discs or “1 DISC” for a disc or “
or “
(“PGM”).
(“PGM”).
* When playing a CD-DA disc,
(SHUF) Play performs the same
operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.
Notes on Repeat Play
•
•
•
time.
•
it.
Notes on playing MP3 discs
•
•
•
•
the disc.
•
“.MP3”.
•
malfunction.
•
− folders is 150 (including the root folder).
−
−
−
−
−
−
•
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
session is encountered.
• A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
disc.
Listening to the radio
1
Select“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM.”
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
Press FUNCTION +/− (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
2
Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE
Press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears.
3
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/− (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
Press +/− (or TUNING +/− on the unit)
.
Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo programs)
appear.
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo programs)
appear.
To stop automatic scanning
Press
Press
(stop)
.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears, and then press +/− (or TUNING
+/− on the unit)
+/− on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station
Press FM MODE
station
Press FM MODE
repeatedly until “MONO” appears
Changing the display
To
Press
Change
information on
the display*
information on
the display*
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
system is turned on.
Change Display
mode (See below.)
mode (See below.)
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;
−
−
−
”) during normal play.
− artist name (“ ”) during normal play.
− album or folder name (“
− album or folder name (“
”) during normal play.
− total playing time while the player is stopped.
Display mode
Power Saving
Mode
Mode
1)
to operate.
Clock
2)
1)
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.
2)
eight seconds.
Notes on the display information
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.
•
− total playing time for an MP3 disc.
−
−
•
−
bit rate).
−
1,
Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
•
− total playing time for a CD-DA disc when the play mode is
“1 DISC”.
− remaining playing time for a track.
−
−
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
− up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (‘< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _).
remote, but the same operations can also be performed
using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
Before using the system
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
, and
insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied),
side
Notes on using the remote
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
•
batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
To set the clock
1
Turn on the system.
Press
Press
(on/standby)
to turn on the system.
2
Select the clock set mode.
Press TIMER MENU
Press TIMER MENU
/
repeatedly to
select “CLOCK,” and then press
(enter)
.
3
Set the time.
Press
Press
/
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
(enter)
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
Note
power failure occurs.
Using optional audio components
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
on the
unit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio source components to the
AUDIO IN jack
Connect additional audio source components to the
AUDIO IN jack
on the unit using an analog audio
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
To connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the
DMPORT
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the
DMPORT
on the unit. You need to connect the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to an optional audio
device (portable audio player, etc.).
device (portable audio player, etc.).
Notes on DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
• Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptors vary in each area.
• Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
to/from the DMPORT while the system is on.
• When using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor that has video
output function, connect the adaptor directly to the TV.
• For details about the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor.
adaptor.
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