[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system* and the Dolby B-type noise reduction system. Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. [. . . ] To check the total playing time and the number of tracks on a CD press DISPLAY/DEMO in stop mode. If you press DISPLAY/DEMO again, the clock display appears for a few seconds then the display returns to the previous indication. * You can't repeat a single track during Shuffle Play and Program Play. Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" or "REPEAT 1" disappears from the display. Playing CD tracks in random order -- Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" or "PROGRAM" disappears from the display. You can start Shuffle Play during Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" appears in the display. To skip a track, turn the jog dial clockwise (or press AMS + on the remote). You can create a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. Disc number Track number "STEP" and the programmed playing order appear, followed by the total playing time. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" disappears from the display. CHECK on the remote repeatedly until the number of the track to be cleared lights up, then press CLEAR. Select A to record on one side, or ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. After clearing the entire program (see "To clear the entire program" on page 25), follow the above procedure. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" disappears from the display. With the flash function, you can "flash" the CD sound during playback. Playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback. to adjust the loop length Turn the jog dial while holding LOOP (or press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding LOOP on the remote) to select different loop lengths. Playback at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release to resume normal playback. to adjust the flash length Turn the jog dial while holding FLASH (or press MUSIC MENU B/b while holding FLASH on the remote) to select different flash lengths. To use LOOP and FLASH together With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically while listening to a source. Listening to a source at the point you want to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal playback. [. . . ] Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the tape heads become dirty -- the sound is distorted -- there is a decrease in sound level -- the sound drops out -- the tape does not erase completely -- the tape does not record Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. [. . . ]