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General| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | HCD-551 |
| Category | Stereo System |
| Language | English |
Warnings against moisture, opening unit, and handling dangerous voltage.
FCC compliance, CATV grounding, and owner's record section.
Precautions on handling, installation, cleaning, and moisture.
Instructions for using the transit key to protect the optical system during transport.
System compatibility, battery life, and preventing leakage.
Step-by-step guide for inserting batteries into the remote commander.
Connecting power cord last, color coding, insertion depth, and cord placement.
Connecting FM antenna and speaker outputs to the system.
Connecting AM antenna, system control cord, and audio connecting cord.
How to connect VCR, MD, turntable, and TV to the system.
Instructions for turning on the super woofer and its components.
How to select the level meter and adjust phase for optimal sound.
Connecting headphones for personal listening and placement notes.
Adjusting the main volume and speaker balance between left and right.
Adjusting bass, treble, and super woofer levels for desired sound.
Explains speaker placement and modes like NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM, 3CH.
Information on using software without the Dolby mark and licensing.
How to select different input sources like VIDEO, TAPE, CD, TUNER, PHONO.
Turning surround ON and selecting modes like DOLBY, HALL, SIMULATED.
Manual and automatic tuning for FM and AM radio stations.
How to change the AM tuning interval and its consequences.
Instructions for pressing TAPE, opening compartment, and starting playback.
Setting direction, pausing, stopping, and notes on Dolby NR.
How to play tapes sequentially from Deck A and Deck B.
How the unit automatically starts playback after fast winding to the beginning.
Steps for inserting tape and setting Dolby NR for recording.
Selecting recording sides, entering pause mode, and preventing erasure.
How to adjust the recording level using the peak level meter.
Steps for dubbing tapes using high speed, selecting sides, and starting.
Notes on recording system, Dolby NR, and interference during dubbing.
How to select one disc or multiple discs for continuous playback.
Stopping, pausing, resuming playback, and volume adjustment caution.
Instructions for playing 3-inch CDs and handling adapter issues.
Using DISC SELECT and DISC SKIP to choose discs and trays.
Finding specific tracks or points within tracks using various search methods.
Choosing between ALL DISCS or 1 DISC for random playback.
How to start, stop, cancel shuffle play, and return to continuous mode.
Selecting specific discs for shuffle play and cancelling selections.
Creating a program by selecting discs and specific tracks.
Designating the desired tape length for editing both sides.
Steps to complete programs for side A and prepare for side B.
Repeating all discs, specified discs, one selection, or programs.
How to turn off repeat play by pressing the REPEAT button.
Instructions for cleaning tape heads, pinch rollers, and capstans.
Demagnetizing heads and cleaning discs from the center out.
Notes on handling discs by edge, avoiding touching surfaces, and storage.
Frequency response, input/output details, and tone control ranges.
Specifications for tape deck and compact disc playback.
Tuner ranges, dimensions, mass, and supplied accessories.
Resolving issues like blinking STEREO indicator and hum/noise.
Troubleshooting buttons not activating, recording/playback issues, and tape errors.
Problems with remote commander, pause mode, and disc handling.
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