Sony CMT-EP50LIV User Manual

4-234-818-12 (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 CMT-EP50LIV
© 2001 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.
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.
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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
CD
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
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Parts Identification

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

Main unit

1 2 3456 7
wg
wf wd
ws wa w; ql qk
8 9
q; qa qs qd qf qg
qh
qj
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)
4
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)
CD
. 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
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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
2
1
AM loop antenna
2
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
L
R
Black (#)
6
3
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.
T
N
A
M
F
5
7
L
A
I
X
A
O
C
T
N
A
M
A
AM loop antenna
Jack type B
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.
FM ANT
75
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
Inserting two size AAA
(R03) batteries into the
remote

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.
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.
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
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. 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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