Sony CMT-SP55MD User Manual
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-230-234-13(1)
CMT-SP55MD
©2000 Sony Corporation
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.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is located inside of the
unit.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 8
The CD Player
Playing a CD ............................................. 9
Playing CD tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ................................. 10
Programming CD tracks
— Programme Play .......................... 11
Playing CD tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play.................................. 12
Using the CD display .............................. 13
Labelling a CD — Disc Memo ............... 14
Checking Disc Memo information.......... 16
The MD Deck — Play
Playing an MD ........................................ 17
Playing MD tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ................................. 18
Programming MD tracks
— Programme Play .......................... 19
Playing MD tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play.................................. 20
Using the MD display ............................. 21
2
The MD Deck — Recording
Before you start recording....................... 22
Recording a CD on an MD
— CD-MD Synchro Recording........ 23
Recording your favourite CD tracks
on an MD
— CD-MD Synchro Recording........ 24
Recording your favourite portions
on an MD
— Manual Recording ....................... 26
Recording from the radio
— Manual Recording ....................... 27
Making a space between tracks
3 seconds long
— Smart Space ................................. 28
Starting recording with 6 seconds of
prestored audio data
— Time Machine Recording ............ 29
Marking track numbers ........................... 31
Adjusting the recording level .................. 32
Monaural recording ................................. 33
The MD Deck — Editing
Before you start editing........................... 35
Labelling an MD — Name Function ...... 36
Erasing recordings — Erase Function .... 38
Moving recorded tracks
— Move Function ............................ 41
Dividing recorded tracks
— Divide Function ........................... 42
Combining recorded tracks
— Combine Function ....................... 44
Undoing the last edit
— Undo Function ............................. 45
Tuner
Presetting radio stations .......................... 46
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning............................... 48
Labelling the preset stations
— Station Name ............................... 49
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 51
Timer/Other Features
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer ................................. 51
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer ................................. 52
Timer recording radio programmes ........ 54
Adjusting the sound ................................ 56
Optional Components
Connecting a digital component ............. 57
Connecting an analogue component ....... 58
Connecting external aerials ..................... 60
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 61
System limitations of MDs ..................... 63
Troubleshooting ...................................... 64
Self-diagnosis Display ............................ 67
Messages ................................................. 68
Specifications .......................................... 69
Index ........................................................ 71
* European model only
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Note
Be sure to hook up the system with the mains lead unplugged from the mains. Hooking up the system with the
mains lead plugged in may cause the system to malfunction.
AM loop aerial
FM aerial
CMT-SP55MD
rear panel
Tuner
Right
speaker
Left
speaker
Amplifier
CD player
MD deck
4
Preparation
Stack the components vertically in the order
shown in the illustration below.
Tuner
Amplifier
CD player
2 Connect the system cables to the
SYSTEM CONTROL connectors on
each component.
Connect the tuner and
amplifier
Connect the system cable on the amplifier to
the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 (white)
connector on the tuner.
SYSTEM CONTROL 1
Getting Started
MD deck
1 Connect the supplied digital cable to
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT on the CD
player and DIGITAL OPTICAL CD
IN 1 on the MD deck.
Take the caps off the connectors, then insert
the plugs until they click into place.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
SYSTEM CONTROL 3
SYSTEM CONTROL 2
CD
DIGITAL OPTICAL
AUX
IN 1
IN 2
SYSTEM CONTROL 1
Connect the tuner and CD
player
Connect the supplied system cable to the
SYSTEM CONTROL 2 (black) connectors
on the tuner and on the CD player.
Connect the tuner and MD
deck
Connect the supplied system cable to the
SYSTEM CONTROL 3 (red) connectors on
the tuner and on the MD deck.
Notes
• The system cable is used to send signals and
electricity between the components for
interlinked operation.
Be sure to insert the connector horizontally
until it clicks into place. Otherwise the system
will not operate correctly.
• Keep the system cable away from the aerials
to prevent noise or malfunction.
continued
5
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)
3 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals on the amplifier and to the
terminals on the speakers as shown below.
R +
L +
–
Red line (3)
–
4 Connect the AM aerial.
Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect it.
AM
AM loop aerial
Clear (#)
Insert this
portion
The supplied speakers can be used as either
the left or right speakers.
Place the speaker connected to the
SPEAKER R terminals on the right side, and
the speaker connected to the SPEAKER L
terminals on the left side of the system.
L (left) R (right)
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the aerials
to prevent noise.
• Be sure to connect both left and right
speakers. Otherwise, no sound will be
produced.
5 Connect the FM aerial.
Extend the FM aerial horizontally.
Jack type A
Jack type B
6
6 For models with a voltage selector, set
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear
of the amplifier to the position of your
local mains voltage.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V-240V
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Getting Started
110V-120V
7 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Arranging the components side
by side
Once you have finished the connections, you can
rearrange the components as desired.
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.
Notes
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
• Be sure to insert the batteries in correct direction.
• Do not mix a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Do not use a battery that is leaking.
• If the battery leaks, clean the battery compartment
and replace all the batteries with new ones.
Adjusting the contrast of the
characters in the display
All information for each component appears in the
display on the tuner. While holding down
DISPLAY, press TUNING + or – to adjust the
contrast of the displayed characters. You can
finely adjust the contrast in 7 steps from –3 to +3.
Adjusting the brightness of
the display back light
Press DISPLAY in standby mode to light up the
display back light. While the display is lit, press
TUNING + or – to adjust the back light
brightness.
7
Step 2: Setting the time
You must set the time beforehand to use the timer
functions.
The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European
model, and a 12-hour system for other models.
The 24-hour system is used for illustration
purposes.
Set the time before turning on the system.
`/1
2 Press . or > to set the hour, then
press ENTER/YES.
The minute indication flashes.
3 Press . or > to set the minute,
then press ENTER/YES.
The clock starts.
1
2,3
2,32,3
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET while the
system is off.
The hour indication flashes.
If you made a mistake
Start over from step 1.
To change the preset time
You can change the preset time while the system
is on.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly until “SET
CLOCK” appears, then press ENTER/YES.
3 Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Tips
• The built-in clock shows the time in the display
while the system is off. If you press DISPLAY at
this time, the display back light lights up, making
the clock easier to see.
• The upper dot of the colon flashes for the first 30
seconds, and the lower dot flashes for the last 30
seconds of each minute.
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The CD Player
Playing a CD
To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).
?/1 (power)
1
2 Press H on the CD player.
Play starts.
Track number Playing time
To Do this
Stop play Press s on the CD player.
Pause Press S on the CD player.
Select a track Press lm or ML on the
Find a point in
a track
Remove the CD Press A on the CD player.
Adjust the
volume
Tip
You can switch from another source to the CD player
and start playing a CD just by pressing H on the CD
player (Automatic Source Selection).
Press S again or H on the CD
player to resume play.
CD player repeatedly.
Keep pressing lm or
ML on the CD player during
play and release it at the desired
point.
Turn VOLUME.
Getting Started/The CD Player
2
1 Press A on the CD player and place a
CD on the disc tray.
With the label side up.
When you play a CD single (8 cm CD),
place it on the inner circle of the tray.
Press A again to close the disc tray.
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Playing CD tracks in
random order
You can play all the tracks on a CD in random
order.
— Shuffle Play
`/1
2
3
1
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
and “PROGRAM” disappear.
Tips
• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by
displaying “SHUFFLE”. All the tracks are played in
random order.
• To skip a track, press >. Press . to go back
to the beginning of the current track. However, you
cannot go back to the previous track.
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears.
3 Press N.
Shuffle Play starts.
10
Programming CD tracks
— Programme Play
You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in
the order you want them to be played. You can
also make a Synchro Recording of the programme
on the MD (see page 24).
`/1
3 Press the track number of the track you
want to listen to.
To select track number 11
and higher
Press >10 once and then the number buttons
of the track number.
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3,
and 2.
The CD Player
2
3
5
1
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears.
Selected track
number
Total playing time
4 To programme additional tracks, repeat
step 3.
Each time you programme, the total time of
the programme is displayed. You can make a
programme of up to 25 tracks.
track number
Total playing timeLast programmed
5 Press N.
All the tracks play in the order you selected.
To Do this
Cancel
Programme
Play
Add a track to
the programme
(in stop mode)
Erase the entire
programme
Press x, then press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Do step 3.
Do steps 1 and 2, then press and
hold CLEAR.
continued
11
Programming CD tracks
(continued)
Tips
• You can select the desired track using . or >
in step 3.
Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track
number appears, then press ENTER/YES.
• The programme you made remains after
Programme Play finishes. To play the same
programme again, press N.
• “Step Full” appears when you try to programme 26
or more tracks.
• “--m--s” appears when the total CD programme
time exceeds 100 minutes.
Playing CD tracks
repeatedly
You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
, Press REPEAT during play until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD.
Play mode Repeat
Normal All the tracks in order
Shuffle Play
(page 10)
Programme Play
(page 11)
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
— Repeat Play
`/1
REPEAT
All the tracks in random
order
All the programmed
tracks in order
12
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears.
Using the CD display
`/1
DISPLAY
You can check the total number of tracks, the total
playing time, and the remaining time on the track
or on the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded,
you can check the information recorded on the
disc, such as the titles or artist names.
, Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button during
normal play or in stop mode, the display
changes as follows:
During normal play
t Elapsed playing time and the track
number on the current track
r
Remaining time and the track number on
the current track
Remaining time on the CD*
Track title of the current track**
Clock display
r
r
r
In stop mode
t Total number of tracks and total playing
time
(The number of programmed tracks when
programmed)
r
CD disc title**
r
Artist name**
r
Clock display
* The remaining time of the programme appears
during Programme Play.
**If no title is labelled or if you select track number
51 or higher of a CD TEXT disc containing 50 or
more tracks, nothing appears, then the total number
of tracks and the total playing time are displayed.
The CD Player
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Labelling a CD
You can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to 20
symbols and characters. Whenever you load a
labelled CD, the title appears in the display.
Notes
• You cannot label a CD for which “CD-TEXT”
appears in the display.
• When labelling CDs for the first time, be
sure to perform the operations in “Erasing
all disc titles stored in the system memory”
on page 15 beforehand.
PLAY MODE
2,3
— Disc Memo
`/1
7
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
Make sure the total number of tracks and the
total playing time appear in stop mode. If
“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears in the
display, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
both disappear.
Total number
of tracks
Total playing time
2 Press NAME EDIT.
The text input screen appears, and the cursor
flashes.
Cursor
CURSORT
4
1
CLEAR
5
4
3 Press CHARACTER to select the
desired type of character.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
A (Upper cases) t a (Lower cases) t 0
(Numbers) t ! (Symbols) t (Blank
space) t A (Upper cases) t
…
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select
the desired character.
To enter a blank space
Go to step 5 without pressing . or >.
You cannot enter a space as the first
character.
To enter a symbol
You can use the following 24 symbols.
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `
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5 Press CURSORt.
The character you selected in step 4 stops
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
Cursor
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to complete the
entire title.
If you made a mistake
Press CURSORT or t until the character
you want to change flashes, then repeat steps
3 to 5.
To erase a character
Press CURSORT or t until the character
you want to erase flashes, then press
CLEAR.
Note
“Name Full” appears when you try to input
more than 50 CDs.
7 Press ENTER/YES to complete the
labelling procedure.
“Complete!!” appears and the disc title is
stored in the system memory.
Erasing a disc title
1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.
2 Press . or > repeatedly until “Name
Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES.
The disc title flashes.
“No Name” appears if no disc title is labelled.
3 Press ENTER/YES again.
“Complete!!” appears and the disc title is
erased.
To cancel erasing
Press MENU/NO before completing the
procedure.
Erasing all disc titles stored in
the system memory
1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.
2 Press . or > repeatedly until “All
Erase ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES.
“All Erase ??” appears.
3 Press ENTER/YES again.
“Complete!!” appears and all disc titles are
erased.
To cancel erasing
Press MENU/NO before completing the
procedure.
The CD Player
To cancel labelling
Press MENU/NO before completing the
procedure.
Note
You can label the CD only when the CD player is in
stop mode.
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Checking Disc Memo information
`/1
2
4
3 Press . or > repeatedly until
“Name Check?” appears.
4 Press ENTER/YES.
Up to 20 characters of the disc title appear
scrolling in the display.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to select
the disc titles stored in the system
memory between 01 and 50.
3,5
3,5
1
Checking a disc title
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.
To cancel checking
Press x.
Tip
CD TEXT information is copied to MD in some
cases.
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The MD Deck — Play
Playing an MD
You can play an MD just like a CD.
To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).
`/1
?/1 (power)
3
2
1 Insert an MD.
With the arrow pointing toward the deck.
With the label side up, and the shutter on
the righthand side.
2 Press MD to switch the function to MD.
3 Press N.
Play starts.
Track number Playing time
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X.
Select a track Press . or >.
Find a point in
a track
Remove the MD Press A on the MD deck.
Adjust the
volume
Tips
• You can start playing from the desired track in
step 3.
1 Press the track number of the track you want to
listen to.
To select track number 11 and higher
Press >10 once and then the number buttons of
the track number.
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3, and
2.
To select track number 100 and higher
Press >10 twice and then the number buttons of
the track number.
2 Press N.
• You can switch from another source to the MD
deck and start playing an MD just by pressing H
on the MD deck (Automatic Source Selection).
Note
Do not use an MD on which the label sticks out from
the edge or on which the label is not positioned
correctly. Such labels can cause the MD deck to
malfunction.
Press X again or N to resume
play.
Keep pressing m or M during
play and release it at the desired
point.
Press VOLUME + or –.
The CD Player/The MD Deck — Play
17
Playing MD tracks in
random order
You can play all the tracks on an MD in random
order.
— Shuffle Play
`/1
2
3
1
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press x to stop Shuffle Play, then press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” and
“PROGRAM” disappear.
Tip
To skip a track, press >. Press . to go back to
the beginning of the current track. However, you
cannot go back to the previous track.
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears in stop mode.
3 Press N.
Shuffle Play starts.
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Programming MD tracks
— Programme Play
You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in
the order you want them to be played.
`/1
2
3
3 Press the track number of the track you
want to listen to.
To select track number 11
and higher
Press >10 once and then the number buttons
of the track number.
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3,
and 2.
To select track number 100
and higher
Press >10 twice and then the number buttons
of the track number.
The MD Deck — Play
5
1
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in stop mode.
Selected track
number
Total playing time
4 To programme additional tracks, repeat
step 3.
Each time you programme, the total time of
the programme is displayed. You can make a
programme of up to 25 tracks.
Last programmed
track number
Total playing
time
5 Press N.
All the tracks play in the order you selected.
continued
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Programming MD tracks
(continued)
To Do this
Cancel
Programme
Play
Add a track to
the programme
(in stop mode)
Erase the entire
programme
Tips
• You can select the desired track using . or >
in step 3.
Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track
number appears, then press ENTER/YES.
• The programme you made remains after
Programme Play finishes. To play the same
programme again, press N.
• “Program Full!!” appears when you try to
programme 26 or more tracks.
• “---m--s” appears when the total MD programme
time exceeds 199 minutes.
Press x, then press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Do step 3.
Do steps 1 and 2, then press and
hold CLEAR.
Playing MD tracks
repeatedly
You can repeat an MD in normal play, Shuffle
Play and Programme Play.
, Press REPEAT during play until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the MD.
Play mode Repeat
Normal All the tracks in order
Shuffle Play
(page 18)
Programme Play
(page 19)
REPEAT 1*: For a single track only.
* You cannot repeat a single track during
Shuffle Play or Programme Play.
— Repeat Play
`/1
REPEAT
All the tracks in random
order
All the programmed
tracks in order
20
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears.
Using the MD display
You can check the total number of tracks, the total
playing time and the remaining time on the MD.
`/1
DISPLAY
In stop mode
t Total number of tracks and total playing
time
r
Remaining recordable time (Only for a
recordable MD)
Disc title appears for a pre-mastered MD.
r
Disc title*
Clock display
*3“No Name” appears if no disc title is labelled.
Tips
• You can check a track title during play. If you press
SCROLL, a track title appears scrolling in the
display. Press SCROLL at any point during the
scroll display to stop the scrolling. Press SCROLL
again to restart the scrolling.
• To label a disc title or a track title, see “Labelling
an MD” on page 36.
• “---m--s” appears when the total playing time
exceeds 199 minutes.
3
r
The MD Deck — Play
, Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button during
normal play or in stop mode, the display
changes as follows:
During normal play
t Elapsed playing time and the track
number on the current track
r
Remaining time and the track number on
the current track
r
Remaining time on the MD*
r
Track title of the current track*
r
Clock display
*1The remaining time of the programme appears
during Programme Play.
*2“No Name” appears if no track title is labelled.
1
2
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The MD Deck — Recording
Before you start recording
MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play
music with high quality sound. Another feature of
MDs is track marking. The track marking feature
lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily
edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on
the source you record, the recording method and
the way the track numbers are recorded differ.
When the source you record from is:
• This system’s CD player
– The MD deck performs digital recording.*
– Track numbers are automatically marked as on
the original CD.
• Other digital components
connected to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL AUX IN jack (e.g., a DVD
player)
– The MD deck performs digital recording.*1*2*
– Track numbers are marked differently
depending on the source you record.
• This system’s tuner and other
analogue components connected
to the SYSTEM CONTROL 3
connector or AUX IN jacks (e.g.,
the optional tape deck TC-SP55)
– The MD deck performs analogue recording.
– A track number is marked at the beginning of a
recording, but when you turn on the Level
Synchro Recording function (see page 31),
track numbers are automatically marked in sync
with the level of the input signal.
*1For details on the limitations of digital recording,
see page 63.
*2The sound produced from the speakers during
recording is the AUX IN jacks audio. When
making a digital connection, be sure to also make
an analogue connection.
3
*
If a digital component is not connected to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX IN jack using an optical
cable, the MD deck performs analogue recording.
1
3
Note on MD track numbers
On an MD, the track numbers (track sequence), track
start and end point information, etc., are recorded in
4
the TOC*
You can edit recorded tracks quickly by modifying
the TOC information.
*
area independent of the sound information.
4
TOC: Table Of Contents
After recording
, Press A on the MD deck to remove the
MD or press ?/1 (power) to turn off
the system.
“TOC” lights up or starts flashing. The TOC
is updated and recording is completed.
Before pulling out the mains lead
MD recording is completed when the MD Table
of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is
updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to
turn off the system. Do not pull out the mains lead
before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is lit) or
while updating the TOC (while “TOC” is flashing)
to ensure a complete recording.
Protecting a recorded MD
• To protect a recorded MD, slide the tab on the side
of the MD to open the slot. In this position, the MD
cannot be recorded. To record on the MD, slide the
tab to close the slot.
Tab
Slide the tab
• If the MD is record protected, “C11” and
“Protected” appear alternately and the MD cannot
be recorded. Remove the MD, then slide the record
protection tab to the closed position.
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