Sony MDS-SP55 Car Stereo System User Manual


 
Optional Components/Additional Information
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Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
(For the model with the voltage
selector)
Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage of your system is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.
The voltage selector is located at the rear of the
apparatus.
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 mains lead, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
system, unplug the system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
When you connect the mains lead to the mains,
even if the power is off, the system begins charging
for remote and timer functions. Therefore the
surface of this unit become warm, this is normal.
On placement
Make sure the system fan is on during use.
Place the system in a location with adequate air
circulation, and do not place anything on top of the
system.
Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build up.
Do not place the system in an inclined position.
Do not place the system in locations where it is;
Extremely hot or cold
Dusty or dirty
Very humid
Subject to vibrations
Subject to direct sunlight.
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Notes
Digital recording is prohibited for most DVD
software. To record DVD software for which digital
recording is prohibited, disconnect the optical cable
and make an analogue recording.
A built-in sampling rate converter lets you make a
digital recording of the sound from a digital
component to the MD deck regardless of the source
frequency (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz).
If the optical cable is not connected or incorrectly
connected, or if the optical cable is connected but
there is some problem with the input digital signal,
the system automatically switches to analogue
recording and the audio is recorded in analogue
format.
When connecting the DVD players DIGITAL
OUT jack to the MD decks DIGITAL OPTICAL
AUX IN jack, set the DVD player so that the
signals output from the players DIGITAL OUT
jack are downmixed to 2 channels (2ch linear
PCM). If the DVD player is set to 5.1ch output, you
cannot record to the MD.
When OVER lights up during
recording from the connected
components
A signal in excess of the specified level was input
during recording. Perform the following
operations and then record the source again.
1 Press MENU/NO twice during recording or
recording pause.
Setup Menu appears.
2 Turn l/L until Level Adjust ?
appears, then press ENTER/YES.
3 Turn l/L to adjust the recording level.
The recording level can be adjusted from 12 to
+12. Make sure that OVER does not appear
in the display at the loudest portion.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
Note
If OVER appears in the display when the recording
level is between 12 and 0, change the audio input
level and reduce the input sound.