Sony CMT-EP50 User Manual

4-234-818-11 (2)

Micro Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

CMT-EP50

Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Remote Control ..................................... 5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .......................... 6

Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries

into the remote ................................ 7

Setting the time......................................7

Loading the CD .....................................8

Playing the CD

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat

Play..................................................8

Programing the CD tracks

— Program Play .............................. 9

Using the CD display ............................ 9

Tuner

Presetting radio stations....................... 10

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning ........................... 11

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .......................................... 11

Tape

Loading a tape ..................................... 13

Playing a tape ...................................... 13

Recording to a tape

— CD Synchro Recording/Recording

Manually ....................................... 14

Timer-recording radio programs ......... 15

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................. 16

Selecting the audio emphasis .............. 16

Other features

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer .............................. 17

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer .............................. 17

Additional information

Precautions .......................................... 19

Troubleshooting................................... 20

Specifications ...................................... 22

* For European model only

Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Main unit

1 2 3456 7

wf wd

ws wa w; ql qk

8 9

q; qa qs qd qf qg

Cassette compartment qj (13) CD 4 (8, 9, 14) DISPLAY wf (9, 11) Display Window 5 (8, 9, 10) ENTER ql (7, 9, 10, 12) ISS 0 (14) MEGA BASS 8 (16) MONO STEREO 0 (11) MUSIC MENU 9 (16) PHONES jack wa PLAY MODE w; (8, 9) PRESET +/– qk (10, 11, 12)

RDS (European model only)/DIR

w; (12, 13, 14, 15) Remote sensor wg TAPE 3 (13) TIMER indicator 2 (15, 18) TUNER 6 (10, 11, 14) TUNER MEM ql (10) TUNING + qf (10, 11, 12, 15) TUNING – qg (10, 11, 12, 15) VOLUME control qd

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

@/1 (power) 1 (7, 11, 15, 18)

. m (go back) qg (8, 9) M > (go forward) qf (8, 9) nN (play) qa (8, 9) X (pause) wd (8) Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 7 (8) x (stop) qs (8, 9)

TAPE

M > (fast forward) qf (13) X (pause) wd (13) nN (play) qa (13, 14, 15) z (recording) ws (14, 15) . m (rewind) qg (13) Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE qh (13) x (stop) qs (13, 14)

Remote Control

Parts Identification

1234

CD 3 ( 8, 9, 14) CLOCK/TIMER qg (7, 15, 17) DISPLAY qh (9, 11) MEGA BASS 2 (16) MUSIC MENU wa (16) PLAY MODE/RDS (European

model only)/DIR qj (8, 9, 12,

13, 14, 15) PRESET +/– qk (10, 11) REPEAT 7 (8) SLEEP qd (17) TAPE w; (13) TIMER ON/OFF qf (15, 18) TUNER/BAND 5 (10, 11, 14) TUNER MEM/ENTER 6 (7, 9,

10, 12, 15, 17, 18) TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER +/–

ql (7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18) VOLUME +/– 4

wa w; ql qk qj qh qg qf qd

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

M (fast forward) > (go

forward) 0 (8, 9, 13)

. (go back) m (rewind) qa

(8, 9, 13)

X (pause) qs (8, 13) nN (play) 8 (8, 9, 13, 14, 15) `/1 (power) 1 (7, 11, 15, 18) x (stop) 9 (8, 9, 13, 14)

5 6 7 8

9 q; qa qs

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

FM antenna

AM loop antenna

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

SPEAKER

Insert only the stripped portion.

Red (3)

(IMPEDANCE USE 8

Black (#)

Left speakerRight speaker

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Ω)

Jack type A

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

Ω

AM loop antenna

Jack type B

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

FM ANT

75Ω

COAXIAL

AM ANT

3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with the adaptor).

To turn on the system, press [/ 1 (power).

AM loop antenna

To attach the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

Inserting two size AAA

(R03) 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.

Getting Started

Setting the time

1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER on the remote.

When you set the clock for the first time, go to step 5.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER on the remote

repeatedly until “SET CLK” appears in the display.

4 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the

remote.

5 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on

the remote repeatedly to set the hour.

6 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the

remote.

7 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on

the remote repeatedly to set the minute.

8 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the

remote.

To reset the system clock

Start over from step 1.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Loading the CD

1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to

open the lid of the CD compartment.

2 Place a CD with the label side up on the

compartment.

When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the compartment.

3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to

close the lid of the CD compartment.

Playing the CD

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat

Play

This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.

Playing time

Other Operations

Stop playback Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)

Remove the CD

Do this

Press x. Press X.

Press again to resume play. Press M > (to go forward) or

. m (to go back). During play, press and hold M

> (to go forward) or . m (to go back). Release it when you find the desired point.

Press REPEAT on the remote during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD up to five times. REPEAT 1: For a single track only. To cancel playing repeatedly, press REPEAT on the remote until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears.

Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.

Track number

1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE (PLAY MODE/RDS/

DIR on the remote) repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select

No display SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

To play

The CD in original order. The tracks on the CD in random

order. The tracks on the CD in the order

you want them to be played. (See “Programing the CD tracks” on page 9.)

3 Press nN.

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