User manual SONY MHC-3600

[. . . ] Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Don't throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. [. . . ] Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in, and then "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for stereo programs) appear. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears on the display (European model only). 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. To tune in a station with a weak signal If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear, and then press +/­ (or TUNING +/­ on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears to turn off stereo reception. Press PUSH on the unit, and insert the TYPE I (normal) tape into the cassette holder with the side you want to play facing forward. Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the tape deck. * After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the front side, and then stops. Do not eject the tape during playback or recording, as this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and cassette holder. To Reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound Set the surround effect Press GROOVE on the unit repeatedly until "GROOVE" appears. Press VOLUME ­ (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit towards ­) . You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways: CD Synchro Recording: You can record an entire CD onto a tape. Manual Recording: You can record just the portions you like from a sound source, including connected audio components. Load a recordable tape into deck B with the side you want to record facing forward, and then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select TAPE B. Press REC PAUSE/START , and then start playing the desired recording source. If there is noise while recording from the tuner, reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise. ⷠYou cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Load the disc you want to record, and press DISC SKIP repeatedly to select the disc. When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly to select " , " and then press +/­ repeatedly to select the desired folder. To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in your desired order, perform steps 2 to 6 of "Creating your own CD program" (page 16). Creating your own sound effect You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency ranges, and then store the setting as "USER" in the memory. You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time. [. . . ] ⷠDo not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. 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. ⷠCompletely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. [. . . ]