Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
2-584-934-13(1)
CMT-CPZ1
©2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths , curtains,
etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect
the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E
®
TAR
partner, Sony Corporation
S
has determined that this product
meets the E
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
NERGY STAR
NERGY
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Notice for users
On the supplied software
Depending on the type of the text and characters, the
text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed
properly on the device. This is due to:
– The limitations of the connected player.
– The player is not functionning normally.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
How to use this manual
• This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also
be performed using the buttons on the unit
having the same or similar names.
• This manual describes how to use this system.
For details on the supplied software
SonicStage, refer to the supplied SonicStage
instruction manual “Installation/Operating
Guide.”
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual...........................2
Create your own ATRAC CDs ...............4
Which discs can you play on this
system? ............................................5
About ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs ........7
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................9
Setting the clock....................................10
CD – Play
Loading a disc.......................................11
Playing a disc........................................11
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Searching for tracks with the jog dial ... 12
Playing repeatedly.................................13
— Repeat Play
Creating your own program..................13
— Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations........................15
Listening to the radio ............................16
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....17
(European model only)
Tape – Play
Loading a tape.......................................18
Playing a tape........................................18
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................19
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............20
— Manual Recording
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 21
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music.............................. 22
— Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs........... 23
— Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 24
— Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 24
Viewing the tuner information in the
display ............................................ 25
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 26
Listening to audio from a connected
component...................................... 27
Recording audio from a connected
component...................................... 27
Recording on a connected
component...................................... 27
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies......................... 28
Messages............................................... 31
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 32
Specifications........................................ 33
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 35
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ..............................21
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Create your own ATRAC CDs
In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create
with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on
one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC
CD.
Install SonicStage on your computer.
SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded from
audio CDs on your computer and creates original CDs. It
can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.
Create an ATRAC CD.
After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on
your computer, record them on a CD-R/CD-RW using
SonicStage.
Audio CDs,
MP3 files
ATRAC CD
Listen to them with this system.
You can enjoy lots of songs on your original CD.
Please see the supplied “Installation/Operating Guide” for how to install SonicStage and how to create
ATRAC CDs.
* When the total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on
a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format.
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Which discs can you play on this system?
Audio CDs
CD-DA format CDs
CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for audio CDs.
ATRAC CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has
been recorded by using SonicStage*
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology
that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus can
compress audio files to about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps.
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are:
Bit rates Sampling frequencies
ATRAC3 66/105/132 kbps 44.1 kHz
ATRAC3plus 8 – 352 kbps 44.1 kHz
Up to 62 characters can be displayed on this system.
MP3 CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been
recorded by using a software other than SonicStage*
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are shown below. Variable Bit Rate
(VBR) files can also be played.
Bit rates Sampling frequencies
MPEG-1 Layer3 32 – 320 kbps 32/44.1/48 kHz
MPEG-2 Layer3 8 – 160 kbps 16/22.05/23 kHz
MPEG-2.5 Layer3 8 – 160 kbps 8/11.025/12 kHz
This system conforms to Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 of the ID3 tag format. ID3 tag is a format
for adding certain information (track title, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. Up to
124 characters of ID3 tag information can be displayed on this system.
An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded using software
other than SonicStage can also be played.
With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is recorded.
* Only ISO9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs can be played.
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List of playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data, ATRAC3plus
files, MP3 files)
2)
Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in sess ion 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– ATRAC3plus format and MP3 format that
conform to ISO9660
Joliet or Multi Session
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• An 8 cm disc with an adaptor
1)
ISO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension) and in capital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than eight characters.
There can be no more than eight nested folder
levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and
folder names up to 31 characters long. Each folder
can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
1)
Level 1/Level 2,
2)
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating instructions for
the recording device.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
• With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
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Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
About ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs
The structure of ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs
ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of “files”
and “groups.” A “file” is equivalent to a “track”
of an audio CD. A “group” is a bundle of files
and is equivalent to an “album.” For MP3 CDs,
this system recognizes an MP3 folder as a
“group” so that ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs can
be operated in the same way.
Playing order of ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs
For ATRAC CDs, files are played in the order
selected in SonicStage. For MP3 CDs, the
playing order may differ depending on the
method used to record MP3 files on the disc. In
the following example, files are played in order
of 1 to 7.
Group
File
MP3 CD
(Maximum directory level: 8)
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The usable number of groups and
files
ATRAC CDs:
• Maximum number of groups: 255
• Maximum number of files: 999
MP3 CDs:
• Maximum number of groups: 256
• Maximum number of files: 511
(The maximum number of MP3 files and groups that
can be contained on a single disc is 512)
Notes
• The system may be unable to play MP3 files that do
not have the “.MP3” extension.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 files that have the
“.MP3” extension may result in noise or malfunction.
• If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded on
the same disc, this system plays the ATRAC3plus
files first.
• On a disc that has ATRAC3plus and MP3 files, do
not save files in other formats and do not make
unnecessary folders.
• To compress a source in an MP3 file, we recommend
setting the compression parameters to “44.1 kHz,”
“128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set the
writing software to “halting of writing.”
• To record to the ma ximum capacity at one time up on
media that has nothing recorded on it, set the writing
software to “Disc at Once.”
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
ATRAC3plus/MP3 sessions are not played
back.
• If the disc begins with an ATRAC3plus/MP3
session, it is recognized as an ATRAC CD/
MP3 CD, and CD-DA (audio) sessions are not
played back.
• The playback range of an MP3 CD is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
Right speaker Left speaker
1
2
3
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Getting Started
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the speaker cords.
3 Connect the mains lead to mains.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor). To turn
on the system, press ?/1.
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode
(page 24).
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When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system, then
press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Make sure that no disc is loaded in the
disc slot.
3 Hold down CD x and then press DSGX
and + until “LOCK” appears.
4 Unplug the mains lead.
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CD – Play
Loading a disc
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Insert a disc in the disc slot with the
label side up.
When you play a disc, insert it
with the label side up.
Notes
• When you turn on the system, the disc is not
pulled into the disc slot until “NO DISC”
appears in the display. Do not attempt to
push in the disc until “NO DISC” appears.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not load an 8 cm disc with an adaptor. Doing so
may cause the system to malfunction.
• When you remove a disc, handle the disc by its edge
and pull it straight out of the disc slot. Do not touch
the surface.
• If you load a disc that is not playable by this system,
it will be ejected automatically.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play CDs in different play
modes.
Example: When playing a disc
Track number Playing time
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display.
Select To play
No display
(Normal Play)
(Normal Play)
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PGM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
All the tracks in the group on
the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD
in original order.
When playing an audio CD,
the system performs the
same operation as Normal
Play.
All the tracks on the disc in
random order.
All the tracks in the group on
the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD
in random order.
When playing an audio CD,
the system performs the
same operation as Shuffle
Play.
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 13).
3 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
CD – Play
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Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x (or CD x on the unit).
Pause Press X (or CD NX on the unit).
Select a track Press . or > repeatedly.
Select a group on
the ATRAC CD
or MP3 CD
Find a point in a
track
Remove a disc Press CD Z on the unit.
Notes
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
• Before playing back a track, the system reads all
tracks and groups on the disc. During this time,
“READING” appears on the display. Depending on
the disc content, some time may be needed to read
the disc.
• A group that does not include MP3 tracks is skipped.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 track is recorded, you may encounter
such problems as disabled playback, sound
interruptions, and noise.
• When playing back an MP3 track, the playback
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual
time in the following cases.
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 track
– When you perform fast forward or rewind (Manua l
Search)
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER”
and “ON” by CD power manage function (page 16).
Press again to resume play.
Press + or – repeatedly after
step 2.
Keep pressing m or M during
playback and release it at the
desired point.
Searching for tracks with the jog dial
You can quickly search for and play the desired
track by using the jog dial on the unit.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Turn the jog dial in stop mode to select
the desired track, then press PUSH
ENTER.
To search for tracks on the ATRAC CD or
MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the
desired group, then press PUSH ENTER
before performing step 2.
Playback starts from the selected track.
Note
Only the first 6 characters are displayed when
performing the group or track search.
Tip
You can search for and play other tracks in the selected
group during playback. To select a track of another
group during playback, turn the jog dial
counterclockwise until “GROUP” appears, then press
PUSH ENTER and select a group. You can then select
the desired track by turning the jog dial.
To cancel the track search
Press CANCEL.
Notes
• If you do not perform any operations for
approximately 8 seconds, the display returns to the
previous one.
• The track search is not possible in Program Play
mode.
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Playing repeatedly
Creating your own
— Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.
REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five
times.
REP 1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and
“REP 1” disappear.
Note
When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until “REP 1” is canceled.
program
—Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 19).
Using the remote
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until “PGM” appears.
3 Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
When programming the tracks on the
ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, press + or –
repeatedly to select the desired group, then
press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
Selected track number Total playing time
CD – Play
4 Press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programmed track
number and total playing time.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
Program Play starts.
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Using the jog dial
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until “PGM” appears.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the desired
track.
To program tracks on the ATRAC CD or
MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the
desired group, then press PUSH ENTER
before performing step 3.
4 Press PUSH ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programmed track
number and total playing time.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press CD NX.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE
Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop
Add a track to the end of
the program
repeatedly in stop mode
until “PGM” disappears.
mode. Each time you press
the button, a track is cleared
from the end of the
program.
Perform steps 3 and 4 in
stop mode.
Note
You cannot erase the program during playback.
Tips
• You can program th e tracks during playback by using
the jog dial.
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to
CD, then press N (or CD NX on the unit).
However, the program is cleared when you eject the
disc.
• “– –.– –” appears when the total program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a track
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an
ATRAC3plus/MP3 track.
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Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
6 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
7 Press ENTER.
8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other
stations.
Tip
Press x to stop scanning.
Tuner
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM
stereo program only) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 3 and 4 of
“Manual tuning preset”.
5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6
and 7 while the preset number flashes.
Preset number
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
6 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
7 Press ENTER.
8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Set another station
to the existing
preset number
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset”.
After step 5, press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
station.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING +, press ?/1 on the unit. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same
procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
Saving Mode (page 24).
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power
failure occurs.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by CD power manage function.
CD power is factory set to on.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press ?/1
while holding CD x.
“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER”
and “ON” appear.
Notes
• When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, disc
access time is increased.
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode (page 24).
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 15).
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Note
When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer
time may be requi red to access the disc. In this case, set
“CD POWER” and “ON” by CD power manage
function (page 16).
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• When an FM stereo program cannot be received in
stereo, press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO”
appears in the display.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 3 above, then press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit). The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 20).
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name
frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)
t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble
level (for eight seconds)
1)
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 15).
1)
t Preset number2) and
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Tape – Play
Loading a tape
1 Press TAPE Z on the unit.
2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
With the side you want
to play/record facing
towards you.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1 Load a tape.
2 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
3 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly to select “g” to play one
side. Select “h” or “j”
both sides.
* The tape deck stops automatically after
repeating the sequence 5 times.
*
to play
4 Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit).
The tape starts playing. Press the button
again to play the reverse side.
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x (or TAPE x on the unit).
Pause Press X (or TAPE X on the unit).
Fast-forward or
rewind
Remove a tape Press TAPE Z on the unit in stop
Note
Do not eject the tape during playback or recording, as
this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and
cassette holder.
Press again to resume play.
Press m or M.
mode.
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Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The
recording level is adjusted automatically.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to TAPE.
3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side. Select
“h” or “j” to record on both sides.
4 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side, then press TAPE x.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN
repeatedly to light up the N indicator, then
press TAPE x.
If you record on the reverse side, press
TAPE nN repeatedly to light up the n
indicator, then press TAPE x.
5 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD and load a disc you
want to record.
When you want to record a group from an
ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, be sure to press
PLAY MODE repeatedly to select , then
press + or – repeatedly to select the
desired group before proceeding.
6 Press CD SYNCHRO.
“SYNC”, “REC” and “N” (or “n”)
appear. The tape deck stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses for
playback.
7 Press TAPE X.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press TAPE x (or CD x).
Tip
If you stop the recording by pressing CD x, the tape
stops after making about a 4 seconds blank
(unrecorded) space before stopping.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 5 and 6,
perform steps 2 to 5 of “Creating your own
program” (page 13).
Tip
If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches
the end of the front side part-way through a track, the
entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the
reverse side.
Tape – Play/Tape – Recording
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Recording on a tape manually
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD or radio program on a tape.
You can also record from connected
components (see “Hooking up optional
components” on page 26).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to TAPE.
3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side. Select
“h” or “j” to record on both sides.
4 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side, then press TAPE x.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN
repeatedly to light up the N indicator, then
press TAPE x. If you record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN repeatedly to light
up the n indicator, then press TAPE x.
5 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the desired source to record.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• MD: To record from the optional
component connected to the ANALOG
IN jack.
6 Press TAPE z REC.
“REC” and “N” light up and the tape deck
stands by for recording.
7 Press TAPE X, then start playing the
desired source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Stop recording Press TAPE x.
Pause recording Press TAPE X.
Notes
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
• Recording stops if you change the function to another
one.
Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• For recording from the tuner:
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
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Sound Adjustment
Timer
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Press DSGX on the unit.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
DSGX ON* y DSGX OFF
* “DSGX” lights up.
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble
1 Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”
or “TREBLE”.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
BASS y TREBLE
2 Press . or > repeatedly to adjust
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”
appears.
To adjust the bass on the unit
Turn BASS control.
To adjust the treble on the unit
Turn TREBLE control.
To exit the bass and treble
settings
Press any button other than EQ, . or >.
Also if you do not perform any operations for a
few seconds, the display automatically returns to
the original display.
Falling asleep to music
—Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t … t
10MIN t SLEEP OFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current disc or tape finishes playing.
Other operations
To Press
Check the
remaining time*
Change the time
to turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
SLEEP once.
SLEEP repeatedly to select the
time you want.
SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP
OFF” appears.
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Waking up to music
— Play Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 10).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 13).
• Tape: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”
on page 18).
• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station
(see “Listening to a preset station” on
page 16).
2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“PLAY SET”, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
7 Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
t
TUNERyCD PLAY
t
TAPE PLAY
T
T
Other operations
To Do this
Activate the timer/
Check the setting
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the timer
Notes
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec
Timer at the same time.
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Play Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use t he optional component connected to
ANALOG IN jack as the sound source for Play
Timer.
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting
is not canceled manually.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “PLAY
SEL” appears, then press
ENTER.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “TIMER
OFF” appears, then press
ENTER.
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8 Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Timer recording radio programs
—Rec Timer
You can record a preset radio station from a
specified time.
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 15) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 10).
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
page 16).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“REC SET”, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
The start time, the stop time, and the preset
radio station to be recorded (e.g., “FM 5”)
appear in turn, before the original display
returns.
6 Load a recordable tape.
7 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
8 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly to select “g” to record on
one side. Select “h” or “j” to
record on both sides.
9 Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit)
repeatedly to select recording side,
then press x (or TAPE x on the unit).
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press N (or TAPE nN
on the unit) repeatedly to light up the N
indicator, then press x (or TAPE x on the
unit).
If you record on the reverse side, press N
(or TAPE nN on the unit) repeatedly to
light up the n indicator, then press x (or
TAPE x on the unit).
10Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
To Do this
Activate the timer/
Check the setting
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the timer
Notes
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec
Timer at the same time.
• If you use the Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Rec Timer will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the
Rec Timer has been activated.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “REC SEL”
appears, then press ENTER.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “TIMER
OFF” appears, then press
ENTER.
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Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
The clock display can be turned off to minimize
the amount of power consumed during standby
(Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the clock display
disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
cyclically as follows:
Clock display* t No display (Power Saving
Mode)
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
Note
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for
European model)
– changing the CD power manage function
Tips
• STANDBY indicator lights up even in Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
Viewing information about the disc in the display
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a CD-TEXT disc, ATRAC CD or MP3
CD is loaded, you can also check the
information recorded on disc, such as the titles.
Checking the remaining time
and titles
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Current track number and elapsed playing time
t Current track number and remaining time or
“– –.– –”
“– –.– –”
ATRAC CD and MP3 CD
name
t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble
level (for eight seconds)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Note
When fast forward or fast reverse is performed, elapsed
playing time and remaining time of the track may not
be displayed accurately.
1)
t Remaining time of the disc2) or
3)
t Track title (CD-TEXT disc4),
3)5)
t Clock display (for eight seconds)
For MP3 CDs
“– –.– –” appears in Program Play mode.
For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs
When the disc contains more than 20 tracks, CDTEXT is not displayed from track 21 on.
When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1 or
ver. 2, the ID3 tag information appears. The ID3 tag
displays the track title, album name and artist name
information.
5)
only) t Group
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Checking the total playing
time and titles
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
x Normal Play mode
TOC display1) or total group number of the disc
or total track number of the current group
Disc title
3)
or volume label2) or group name2)t
Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level
(for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight
seconds)
1)
TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of
tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc
2)
For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs (group names or
volume label may not be displayed depending on the
play mode).
3)
For CD-TEXT discs (certain characters cannot be
displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT
information may not appear.
x Program Play mode
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time t Total track number of the
program (for eight seconds) t Disc title
volume label
2)
t Clock display (for eight
seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t
Treble level (for eight seconds)
1)
For CD-TEXT discs (certain characters cannot be
displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT
information may not appear.
2)
For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs.
2)
t
1)
or
Viewing the tuner information in the display
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2)
Station name
frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)
t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble
level (for eight seconds)
1)
European model only
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 15).
1)
t Preset number2) and
Display
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
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From the audio output jacks of
an optional analog component
Optional analog component
A ANALOG IN jack
Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (MiniDisc player/
recorder or Portable Audio player, etc.) to this
jack. You can then record or listen to the sound
from the component through this system.
B CD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)
to connect an amplifier, MiniDisc player/
recorder or DAT deck with a digital optical input
jack. Sound is then output when the system
function is set to CD. If the jack is covered with
a cap, remove it before use.
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To the digital input jack of an
optional digital component
Optional digital component
Notes
• There is no digital audio output from this jack during
playback of ATRAC3plus/MP3 tracks.
• You cannot make a digital recording of a copy
guarded disc using a digital component connected to
this system. Also, playback may not be possible
depending on the connected component.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord
(not supplied), press VOLUME – repeatedly (or turn
the VOLUME control on the unit counterclockwise)
to turn down the volume.
Listening to audio from a
Recording on a connected
connected component
1 Connect the audio cord (not supplied).
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 26.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”
appears.
3 Start playing the connected
component.
Recording audio from a connected component
1 Connect audio cord (not supplied).
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 26.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording on a tape manually” on
page 20.
component
1 Connect the digital optical cord (not
supplied).
2 Start recording with the connected
digital component (MiniDisc player/
recorder, etc.).
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Note
You can digitally record from the discs only. However,
you cannot record from copy prohibited discs and
ATRAC3plus/MP3 tracks.
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the mains lead and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the STANDBY indicator
flashes
Immediately unplug the mains lead and check
the following items.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
• Are the + and – speaker cords shortcircuited?
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After STANDBY indicator
stops flashing, reconnect the mains lead and
turn on the system. If the indicator still
flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot
be found even after checking all the above
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 10) and timer settings (pages 22 and 23)
again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redo the following:
– “Setting the clock” (page 10)
– “Presetting radio stations” (page 15)
– “Waking up to music” (page 22)
– “Timer recording radio programs” (page 23)
There is no sound.
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on
the unit clockwise.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 9).
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different mains.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the mains lead.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 10).
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 22 and 23).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 21).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set (page 10).
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
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The system can not be turned on even though
you have pressed ?/1.
• Make sure the mains lead is connected to wall
outlet.
CD player
“LOCKED” appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authori zed Sony
service facility.
The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
Recording. Press CD x on the unit to cancel the
CD Synchro Recording, then press CD Z on the
unit to eject the disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
• Check whether a disc is loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 32).
• Replace the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 6).
• Load the disc correctly.
• Load the disc with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates.
•Press N (or CD NX on the unit) to start play.
Disc access takes a long time.
• Set “CD POWER” and “ON” by CD power
manage function (page 16).
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 32).
• Replace the disc.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.
Tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD cannot be
played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 f ormat, or Joliet in the
expansion format.
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in ATRAC3plus/MP3
format.
• Discs containing MP3 files other than MPEG 1, 2,
2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.
Tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD take
longer to play back than others.
• After the system reads all tracks on the disc,
playback may take more time than usual if:
– the number of groups or tracks on the disc is
very large.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
The group name, track title, ID3 tag
information and the CD-TEXT characters do
not appear correctly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1,
Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 nor ver. 2.
• The characters that can be displayed by this
system are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (’< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _)
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
Troubleshooting
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Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 15).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 9).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• Set “CD POWER” and “OFF” by CD power
manage function (page 16).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the
display.
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 33).
• The tape has wound to the end.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 28) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 26) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD”
(page 27).
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
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Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 33).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 33).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 33).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them (page 33).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 33).
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If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Disconnect the mains lead.
2 Reconnect the mains lead.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press TAPE x, ?/1 and DISPLAY.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
CD
NO DISC
There is no disc in the player.
NO STEP
All of the programmed tracks have been erased.
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
M during playback or pause.
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
STEP FULL
You tried to program 25 or more tracks (steps).
Tuner
COMPLETE
The preset operation ended normally.
TAPE
NO TAB
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE
There is no tape in the tape deck.
Troubleshooting
Timer
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer
operation.
SET CLOCK
You tried to select the timer when the clock is not
set.
SET TIMER
You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer or
Rec Timer are not set.
TIME NG
The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are
set to the same time.
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Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.
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 wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (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 must b e changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On placement
• 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.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On heat buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV
set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the
speaker system further away from the TV set.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol.
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To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
Break off the
cassette tab
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
European model:
DIN power output (rated): 60 + 60 watts (4 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
75 + 75 watts (4 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Other models:
The following measured at AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 60 + 60 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
75 + 75 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
ANALOG IN (stereo mini jack):
Sensitivity 250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
CD DIGITAL OUT: Optical Wavelength:
660 nm
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms o r
more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of
4ohms
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser Diode Properties Emission duration:
continuous
Laser Output: Less than
44.6 µW
(This output is the value
measurement at a distance
of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture)
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Wavelength 770 – 810 nm
Additional Information
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Tape deck section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
European, model: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Speaker
Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Woofer: 13 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., soft-dome-
type
Nominal impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 160 × 240 ×
265 mm
Mass Approx. 3.2 kg net per
speaker
General
Power requirements
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
European model: 60 watts
0.3 watts (in Power Saving
mode)
Other models: 60 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 175 × 240 ×
295 mm
Mass (excl. speakers)
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 3.8 kg
Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (8)
CD-ROM (SonicStage) (1)
SonicStage Installation/
Operating Guide (1)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W
• Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Lead-free solder is used for soldering
certain parts.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in cabinets.
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List of button locations and reference pages
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – I J – Z
ANALOG IN jack ws (26)
BASS control wh (21)
CANCEL w; (12)
CD DIGITAL OUT jack wd (26)
CD SYNCHRO 0 (19)
DIRECTION wk (18, 19, 20, 23)
Disc slot wf (11)
DISPLAY wl (17, 24, 25, 30)
Display window 3
DSGX wj (21)
FM MODE 9 (17)
FUNCTION qs (11, 13, 15, 16,
18, 19, 20, 23, 27)
Jog dial qf (12, 14)
PHONES jack wa
PLAY MODE wk (11, 14, 19)
PUSH ENTER qg (12, 14)
Remote sensor 2
REPEAT 9 (13)
TREBLE control wg (21)
TUNER/BAND qa (15, 16)
TUNING MODE wk (15, 16)
TUNING +/– qd (15, 16)
VOLUME control ql (26)
1
2
3
Illustration number
r
TUNER/BAND qa (15, 16)
Name of button/part Reference page
RR
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 1 (9, 16, 30)
TAPE Z (eject) 4 (18)
TAPE nN (play) 5 (18, 19,
23)
TAPE x (stop) 6 (18, 19, 23,
30)
TAPE X (pause) 7 (18, 19)
TAPE z REC (record) 8 (20)
lm/ML (rewind/fast
forward, go back/go forward)
qd (12, 18, 21, 23)
+/– (select group) qh (12, 19)
CD Z (eject) qj (12)
CD NX (play) qk (11)
CD x (stop) w; (10, 12, 16, 19)
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wl
wk
wj
wh
wg
wf
wd
ws
wa
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – E
CD qh (11, 13)
CLEAR qd (14)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(22, 23)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (10, 22,
23)
DISPLAY ql (17, 24, 25)
ENTER 9 (10, 13, 15, 22, 23)
EQ qs (21)
F – Z
FM MODE 4 (17)
FUNCTION 6 (11, 13, 15, 16,
18, 23, 27)
PLAY MODE qk (11, 13)
REPEAT 4 (13)
SLEEP w; (21)
TAPE qg (18, 23)
TUNER BAND 5 (15, 16)
TUNER MEMORY qj (15)
TUNING MODE qk (15, 16)
VOLUME +/– q; (22, 26)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
?/1 (power) 1 (9, 22)
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
7 (12, 18)
N (play) 8 (11, 18, 23)
X (pause) 8 (12, 18)
x (stop) 8 (12, 18)
+/– (select group) qa (12)
./> (go back/go forward)
qf (10, 12, 21, 22)
+/– (tuning) qf (15)
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vegetable oil based ink.
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