4-239-338-11 (2)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________
CMT-EP505
CMT-EP404
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
This label is located on
the bottom.
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 away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
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.
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.
WARNING
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.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the CMTEP404 and CMT-EP505. CMT-EP505 is the model
used for illustration purposes.
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote control ......................................5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote........................................7
Setting the clock .................................... 7
CD
Loading the CD ..................................... 8
Playing the CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play..................................................8
Programing the CD tracks
— Program Play .............................. 9
Tuner
Presetting radio stations....................... 10
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ........................... 11
— Manual Tuning ......................... 12
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* 12
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
— MEGA BASS ........................... 17
Turning off the sound
— Muting ...................................... 17
Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 17
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 18
Display
Using the CD display .......................... 19
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies........................ 19
Additional information
Precautions .......................................... 21
Specifications ...................................... 22
* For European model only
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 14
Playing a tape ...................................... 14
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording
Manually ....................................... 15
Timer-recording radio programs .........16
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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 – M
Cassette compartment qg (14)
CD 4 (8, 9, 15)
DIR* qj (14, 15)
DISPLAY 2 (12, 19)
Display Window 5 (8, 9, 10,
11)
ENTER qh (7, 9, 10, 11, 13)
MEGA BASS 8 (17)
MUSIC MENU 9 (17)
P – Z
PHONES jack qk
PLAY MODE qj (8, 9)
PRESET +/– qd ( 11, 13)
RDS/DIR** qj (13, 14, 15)
Remote sensor 0
TAPE 3 (14)
TIMER indicator 1 (16, 18)
TUNER 6 (10, 11, 12, 15)
TUNER MEM qh (10, 11)
TUNING +/– qa (10, 11, 12, 13)
VOLUME control qs
Illustration number
PLAY MODE qj (8, 9)
Name of button/part Reference page
@/1 (power) wd (7, 16, 18)
CD
. m (go back) qa (8, 9, 14 )
M > (go forward) qa (8, 9,
nN* (play) w; (8, 9)
N*** (play) w; (8, 9)
X (pause) ws (8)
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 7 (8)
x (stop) ql (8, 9)
TAPE
M > (fast forward) qa (14)
X (pause) ws (14)
nN* (play) w; (14, 15, 16)
N*** (play) w; (14)
z (recording) wa (15, 16)
. m (rewind) qa (14)
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE qf (14)
x (stop) ql (14, 15)
r
R R
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
14)
* CMT-EP505 only
** CMT-EP505, European model
only
***CMT-EP404 only
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – M
CD wf ( 8, 9, 15)
CLOCK/TIMER +/– w; (16, 18)
CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF 2
(16, 18)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (7, 16,
18)
DISPLAY qa (12, 19)
ENTER qf (7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18)
MEGA BASS qd (17)
MUSIC MENU +/– qh (17)
MUTING qg (17)
P – Z
PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR* 7 (8,
9, 13, 14, 15)
PRESET +/– 9 (11, 13)
REPEAT 8 (8)
SLEEP 1 (17)
TAPE wd (14)
TUNER/BAND 5 (10, 11, 12,
15)
TUNER MEMORY qj (10, 11)
TUNING + q; (10, 11, 12, 13)
TUNING – qk (10, 11, 12, 13)
VOL (volume) +/– qs
m (rewind) M (fast forward)
ql (8, 14)
. (go back) >*** (go
forward) w; (7, 8, 14, 15)
X (pause) ws (8, 14)
nN** (play) wa (8, 9, 14, 15,
16)
`/1 (power) 4 (7, 16, 18)
x (stop) 6 (8, 9, 14, 15)
* The DIR function works for
CMT-EP505 only.
The RDS function works for
CMT-EP505, European
model only.
** The n (reverse play)
function works for CMTEP505 only.
*** The ./> button does
not work for CMT-EP404
tape function.
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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)
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(IMPEDANCE USE 8
L
R
Black (#)
Left speakerRight speaker
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas (CMT-
EP505 only).
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Ω)
Jack type A
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
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.
AM loop antenna
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).
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
e
E
E
e
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
3 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
2 Press . or > on the remote to select
“SET CLK”, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Getting Started
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
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CD
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.
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
3 Press nN (CMT-EP505) or N (nN
on the remote, CMT-EP404).
Other Operations
To
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.
Turn ./> clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press . or
> on the remote).
During play, turn and hold m/M
clockwise or counterclockwise (or
keep pressing m or M on the
remote).
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.
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).
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Select
No display
(Normal Play)
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
Programing the CD tracks
— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 32 tracks in
the order you want them to be played.
1 Press CD, then place a CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE (PLAY MODE/RDS/
DIR on the remote) repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3 Turn ./ > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press . or >
on the remote) until the desired track
appears in the display.
Preset number
Selected track number
(including selected track)
4 Press ENTER.
The track is programed. The program step
number appears.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 4.
6 Press nN (CMT-EP505) or N (nN
on the remote, CMT-EP404).
Program Play starts.
To
Cancel Program
Play
Add a track to
the end of the
program
Erase the entire
program
Tip
The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press CD,
then press nN (CMT-EP505) or N (nN on
the remote, CMT-EP404) to play the same program
again.
Do this
Press PLAY MODE (PLAY
MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote)
until “PROGRAM” disappears
from the display.
Do steps 3 and 4 with Program Play
stopped.
Press x once, when Program Play
is in stop mode, or twice during
Program Play.
CD
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Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 stations for FM and
AM. You can then tune in any of those stations
simply by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
There are two ways to store the station presets.
To
Automatically tune all of the
stations that can be received in
your area and then store them
manually
Manually tune and store the
radio frequency of your
favourite stations
Method
Automatic Tuning
Preset
Manual Tuning
Preset
Setting presets through
automatic tuning
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote) repeatedly to select “FM” or
“AM”.
2 Turn and hold TUNING +/– (or press
and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the
remote) until the frequency indication
starts to change, then release it.
Scanning stops automatically when the
system tunes in a station. “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appears.
If the scanning doesn’t stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 through 5 of
“Setting presets through manual tuning”.
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEMORY
on the remote).
The preset number starts flashing.
The stations are stored from preset number
1.
10
Preset number
4 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations.
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Setting presets through
manual tuning
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote) repeatedly to select “FM” or
“AM”.
2 Turn and hold TUNING +/– (or press
and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the
remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEMORY
on the remote).
The preset number starts flashing.
The stations are stored from preset number
1.
To erase all preset stations
1 Press and hold TUNER MEM (TUNER
MEMORY on the remote) until “ERASE”
and “PRESET” appear alternately.
2 Press ENTER.
All preset stations are cleared.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for the European model)
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet
first, and then set the AM FREQ STEP switch
at the rear to 9 kHz or 10 kHz.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Listening to the radio
Tuner
-
Preset number
4 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations.
Other Operations
To
Tune in a station with a
weak signal
Change the preset
number
Set another station to
an exsisting preset
number
Do this
Follow the procedure
described in “Setting
presets through manual
tuning”.
Start over from step 1.
Start over from step 1.
After step 3, press
PRESET + or –
repeatedly to select the
preset number where you
want to store the other
station and then press
ENTER.
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 10).
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote).
2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune
in the desired preset station (or RDS
station name*).
The preset number appears in the display
for a few seconds.
When only one station is preset, only that
station is tuned.
* European model only.
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Listening to the radio (continued)
Using the Radio Data
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote) repeatedly to select “FM” or
“AM”.
2 Turn and hold TUNING +/– (or press
and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the
remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
Tips
• To improve FM broadcast reception, adjust the
antennas.
• To improve AM broadcast reception, adjust the
antenna (for CMT-EP505) or reorient the main unit
itself (for CMT-EP404).
• You can change the display into the clock display
(for five seconds) by pressing DISPLAY.
System (RDS)
(CMT-EP505, 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. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name display and
location of stations by program type. 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 strength 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, “RDS” appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
Frequency t RDS name* t RDS TEXT*
t RDS type* t Clock display (for five
seconds) t Frequency t ...
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the RDS
name, RDS TEXT and RDS type may not appear in
the display.
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Locating a station by
program type (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting
a program type. The system tunes in the type of
programs currently being broadcast from the
RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset
memory.
The types of programs include NEWS,
AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT,
EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews,
games and comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY
M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M,
WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN,
SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL,
LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M,
OLDIES, FOLK M , DOCUMENT, TEST
ALARM and NONE (any programs not defined
above).
1 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR
on the remote) while listening to the
radio.
2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the program type you want.
3 Turn and hold TUNING +/– (or press
and hold TUNING + or TUNING – on the
remote).
When the tuner receives a program, “PTY”
flashes.
Tip
“TYPE NOT FOUND” appears when the program
type you select is not currently being broadcast.
To cancel PTY
Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on
the remote) again.
Listening to a traffic
information
When the tuner receives traffic information
signal, “TRAFFIC INFORMATION” will be
scrolled in the display.
1 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR
on the remote) repeatedly until “INFO
OFF” or “INFO ON” appears while
listening to an FM program.
2 Press ENTER to set “INFO ON”.
Setting the time to the
broadcast
You can set the time to the clock information
received.
1 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR
on the remote) repeatedly until “SYNC
OFF” or “SYNC ON” appears while
listening to an FM program.
2 Press ENTER to set “SYNC ON”.
Tuner
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Tape
Loading a tape
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you
want to play/record facing forward.
Insert with the side
you want to play/
record facing forward.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2)
(CMT-EP505 only) or TYPE IV (metal)
(CMT-EP505 only) tape.
1 Load a recorded tape.
2 Press TAPE.
3 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR
on the remote) repeatedly to select g
to play one side, h to play both sides,
or j* to play both sides repeatedly
(CMT-EP505 only).
* The tape automatically stops after playing
back five times.
4 Press nN (CMT-EP505) or N (nN
on the remote, CMT-EP404).
Press nN again to play the reverse
side (CMT-EP505 only).
Finding the beginning of a
track (AMS*) (CMT-EP505
only)
During playback, turn ./> clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press . or > on
the remote).
The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning
of the next or current track, and play will start
automatically. The search direction, “+”
(forward) or “–” (back), and “1” appear in the
display.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Note
The AMS function may not operate correctly under
the following circumstances:
– When the unrecorded space between tracks is less
than 4 seconds long.
– When the system is placed near a television.
To
Stop play
Pause
Fast-forward or rewind
Remove the cassette
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Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume play.
With the tape stopped, turn
m/M clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press
m or M on the remote).
Press Z PUSH OPEN/
CLOSE.
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually
You can record from a CD or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Steps Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording)
Recording from the radio
1 Load a blank tape.
2 Press CD.
3 Load the CD you want to record.
Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote).
Tune in the station you want to record.
4 Press z.
The deck stands by for recording.
When you want to record on the reverse side, press nN (CMT-EP505 only).
5 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g
to record on one side, h to record on both sides (CMT-EP505 only).
6 Press z again.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
Tips
• For recording from a CD to a tape manually, you
can turn ./> clockwise or counterclockwise
(or press . or > on the remote) to select
tracks during recording pause mode (after step 4
and before step 6).
• 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
(CMT-EP505 only).
• When an AM program is noisy while recording, set
the ISS switch at the rear of the unit to select the
position that most decreases the noise (CMT-EP404
only).
Tape
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Timer-recording radio programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page
10) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”
on page 7) beforehand.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 11).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote repeatedly until “SET TMR”
appears, then press ENTER on the
remote.
“ON” appears, and the hour indication
flashes.
3 Set the starting time.
Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER on the remote.
The minute indication begins flashing next.
Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER on the remote.
The hour indication flashes again.
4 Set the time to stop the recording
following the procedure in step 3.
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote repeatedly until “RECORD”
appears, then press ENTER on the
remote.
The TIMER indicator lights up.
6 Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote repeatedly to adjust the
volume* for listening to the radio when
it is activated by the timer, then press
ENTER on the remote.
* This does not affect the recording volume; it
only adjusts the volume for when the radio turns
on at the preset time.
7 Insert a recordable tape with the side
you want to record on facing towards
you.
8 Press z.
9 Press nN, if you want to switch the
direction (CMT-EP505 only).
10
Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR
on the remote) repeatedly to select g
to record on one side, h to record on
both sides (CMT-EP505 only).
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Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
To
Check or change the
setting
Activate the timer
operation
Cancel the timer
operation
Notes
• When you use the recording timer at the same time
as the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer setting has
priority.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the
recording timer at the same time.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 30 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 30 seconds before the
preset time, the timer-recording will not be
activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• If the system is in the recording or recording-pause
mode at the preset time, the timer recording will not
be made.
• If the system is playing back a tape at the preset
time, the system will switch to the tuner, but the
timer recording will not be made.
Do this
Turn on the system and then
start over from step 1 when
the TIMER indicator
appears.
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/
OFF on the remote until the
TIMER indicator goes on.
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/
OFF on the remote until the
TIMER indicator goes off.
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Sound Adjustment
Timer
Adjusting the sound
Reinforcing the bass sound
— MEGA BASS
You can listen to music with stronger bass
tones.
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display and the
bass is reinforced.
Press again to cancel MEGA BASS.
Selecting the preset effect
from the music menu
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select
the preset effect you desire.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
ROCK t POP t JAZZ t FLAT* t
ROCK t ...
* “FLAT” is displayed for a few seconds.
Turning off the sound
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after certain
amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to
music.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Every time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes as follows:
90 t 80 t 70 t … t 10 t OFF t 90
t …
While the Sleep Timer is on, “TIMER” flashes
in the display.
To
Check the
remaining time
Change the
time to turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
Press
SLEEP on the remote once.
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
to select the time you want.
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
Sound Adjustment/Timer
— Muting
You can turn off the sound temporarily.
Press MUTING on the remote.
Press again to cancel muting.
Tip
You can also turn up the volume by turning
VOLUME clockwise or turning off the power and
turning it on again.
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Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting
the clock”on page 7).
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Place a CD.
• Tape: Insert a tape with the side you
want to play on facing towards you.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 11).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote repeatedly until “SET TMR”
appears, then press ENTER on the
remote.
“ON” appears, and the hour indication
flashes.
3 Set the starting time.
Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER on the remote.
The minute indication begins flashing next.
Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER on the remote.
The hour indication flashes again.
4 Set the time to stop the playback
following the procedure in step 3.
5 Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote to select the desired sound
source.
The indication changes as follows:
TUNER t RECORD (tuner) t CD t
TAPE t TUNER t …
The TIMER indicator lights up.
6 Press ENTER on the remote.
7 Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the
remote to adjust the volume, then press
ENTER on the remote.
The start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, before the original
display returns.
8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
To
Check or change
the setting
Activate the timer
operation
Cancel the timer
Do this
Turn on the system and then
start over from step 1 when the
TIMER indicator appears.
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF
on the remote until the TIMER
indicator goes on.
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF
on the remote until the TIMER
indicator goes off.
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Display
Troubleshooting
Using the CD display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes as follows:
During normal play
Elapsed playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current CD t Clock
display (for five seconds) t Elapsed playing
time on the current track t ...
In the stop mode
Total number of tracks and total playing time
t Clock display (for five seconds) t Total
number of tracks and total playing time t ...
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display or button remains lighted or flashes
even after the system was turned off.
• Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly until
the clock display appears.
The clock indication does not show the correct
time.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
—“Setting the clock” on page 7
—“Presetting radio stations” on page 10
If you have set the timer, also redo “Timer-
recoding radio programs” on page 16 and
“Waking up to music” on page 18.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold.
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the
vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
• You cannot activate the Timer-recording and
Daily Timer at the same time.
• When you used the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer
and Timer-recording will not turn on the system
until the Sleep Timer turns it off.
Display/Troubleshooting
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Problems and remedies (continued)
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
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.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
CD Player
The CD compartment does not close.
• The CD is not placed properly.
The sound drops out.
• The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially
available blower.
The CD will not play.
• The CD is not lying flat in the CD compartment.
• The CD is dirty.
• The CD is inserted label side down.
• Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the
CD and leave the system turned on for about an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• No tape in the cassette compartment.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
• The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning
the tape heads” on page 22).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape
heads” on page 22).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape
heads” on page 22).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 22).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape
heads” on page 22).
Tuner
Noise is heard.
• Adjust the antennas.
Messages
The following message may appear in the
display during operations.
NO DISC
• There is no disc on the CD compartment.
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Additional information
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 system is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the system 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 cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the stereo system and have the
component checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
• The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up the system.
• 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
– Vibrating
– Subject to direct sunlight.
On heat buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not 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 large 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 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 CD and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to
do so may damage the system. Do not use such
discs.
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording cannot be played back.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
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 of
side A
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Additional Information
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Precautions (continued)
Specifications
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 (etc.)
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use
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 every 20 to 30 hours of use
with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:
(CMT-EP505, U.S.A. model only)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
with 8 Ω loads both channels driven, from 120
- 10,000 Hz; rates 14 W per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated
output.
Amplifier section
Canadian model (CMT-EP505):
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
European model (CMT-EP505):
DIN power output (rated) 11 + 11 W
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Music power output (reference)
European model (CMT-EP404):
DIN power output (rated) 6 + 6 W
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Music power output (reference)
14 + 14 W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
14 + 14 W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
27 + 27 W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
8 + 8 W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
16 + 16 W
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Other model (CMT-EP505):
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 11 + 11 W
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Outputs
PHONES: Accepts headphones of
(stereo mini jack) 8 Ω or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 8 to
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
14 + 14 W
(8 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
16 Ω
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
Laser Semiconductor laser
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
audio system
(λ=780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Tape player section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response 50 - 13 000 Hz (±3 dB),
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
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
Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminal (CMT-EP505)
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Pan-American model: 530 - 1 710 kHz
European model: 531 -1 602 kHz
Other models: 531 - 1 602 kHz
Antenna
CMT-EP505: Supplied AM loop
CMT-EP404: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
75 Ω coaxial
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 - 1 710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 - 1 710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
antenna
Speaker
Speaker system Bass-reflex type
Speaker units Full range 10 cm, cone
Nominal impedance 8 Ω
Dimensions (w/h/d)
CMT-EP505: Approx. 145 × 238 × 165 mm
CMT-EP404: Approx. 145 × 237 × 170 mm
Mass
CMT-EP505:
CMT-EP404:
type
Approx. 1.5 kg
Approx. 1.3 kg
General
Power requirements
North American model : 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Argentine model: 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Hong Kong model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
U.S.A. model:
CMT-EP505: 35 W
Canadian model:
CMT-EP505: 35 W
European model:
CMT-EP505: 40 W
CMT-EP404: 38W
CMT-EP505/EP404: 0.5 W (in the standby
Other models:
CMT-EP505: 40 W
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Mass:
CMT-EP505:
CMT-EP404:
Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
mode)
Approx. 145 × 240 × 252 mm
Approx. 3.5 kg
Approx. 3.1 kg
(CMT-EP505 only)
Remote Commander (1)
Batteries (2)
FM lead antenna (1)
(CMT-EP505 only)
Additional Information
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