4-244-991-11(1)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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-CPX1
©2003 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
How to use this manual...........................2
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 16
Getting Started
— Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 16
Hooking up the system............................4
Setting the clock......................................5
CD – Play
Optional Components
Loading a disc.........................................6
Playing a disc ..........................................6
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly...................................7
— Repeat Play
Hooking up optional components......... 17
Listening to audio from a connected
component...................................... 18
Recording on a connected component.. 18
Creating your own program....................7
— Program Play
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies......................... 19
Tuner
Messages............................................... 21
Presetting radio stations ..........................8
Listening to the radio ............................10
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....10
(European model only)
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 22
Specifications........................................ 23
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 25
Tape – Play
Loading a tape.......................................11
Playing a tape........................................11
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................12
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............12
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ..............................13
Timer
Falling asleep to music..........................13
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music ..............................14
— Daily Timer
Timer recording radio programs ...........15
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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
3
2
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
L
R
FM antenna (Type A)
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
Ω
IA
75
M
F
L
X
A
O
C
AM
AM loop antenna
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FM antenna (Type B)
Extend the FM lead
Setting the clock
Ω
antenna horizontally
5
7
M
F
L
IA
X
A
O
C
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
AM
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4
5
Press ENTER.
AM loop antenna
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
6
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
3 Connect the mains lead to mains.
To adjust the clock
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.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > until “CLOCK” appears,
then press ENTER.
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.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
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E
E
e
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
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
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Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
CD – Play
Loading a disc
This system lets you play CD in different play
modes.
1
Press CD Z on the unit.
2
Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
AUTO PRESET SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT 1 STEREO TUNED
SYNC
DAILY
REC SLEEP
Track number
Playing time
m
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Whenyouplay
a 8 cm disc,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears.
Select
To play
3
Press CD Z again to close the disc
tray.
No display
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
Notes
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
All tracks on the disc in
random order.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.
3
Press CD NX.
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press CD x.
Press CD NX. Press again to
resume play.
Select a track
Press . or > repeatedly.
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during
track
playback and release it at the
desired point.
Remove a disc
Press CD Z on the unit.
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Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Creating your own
program
— Program Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
You can make a program of up to 25 steps.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the disc up to five
times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
“REPEAT” and “REPEAT 1” disappear.
Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
AUTO PRESET SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT 1 STEREO TUNED
SYNC
DAILY
REC SLEEP
Selected track number Total playing time
4
Press ENTER (or PLAY MODE).
The track is programmed.
The step number appears, followed by the
last programmed track number.
5
6
To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
Press CD NX.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To
Do this
Cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE in stop
mode repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Erase the program
Press CLEAR in step 4.
Each time you press the
button, a track is cleared
from the end of the
program.
Add a track to the end of Perform steps 3 and 4 in
the program stop mode.
continued
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Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press
CD NX. However, the program is cleared when
you open the disc tray.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
• “– –.– –” appears when the total program time
exceeds 100 minutes.
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.
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
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
Press TUNING +/–.
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 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 2 and 3 of
4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
AUTO PRESET SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT 1 STEREO TUNED
SYNC
DAILY
REC SLEEP
Preset number
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to select
the desired preset number.
6
7
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
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Tip
Tips
Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning.
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power
failure occurs.
Manual tuning preset
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
3
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to select
the desired preset number.
6
7
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Other Operations
To
Do this
Tune in a station
Follow the procedure described
Set another station After step 4, press TUNING +/–
to the existing
preset number
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
station.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European models)
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 the
Power Saving Mode.
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Listening to the radio
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
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.*
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Note
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
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.
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to select
the desired preset station.
* 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.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
Receiving RDS broadcasts
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
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.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
3
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
Tips
Station name* t Frequency t Clock display
t Bass level t Treble level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
• 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 on the unit repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 2 above, then press TUNING +/–.
The frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
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Playing a tape
Tape – Play
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Loading a tape
1
2
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
1
2
Press TAPE Z on the unit.
Press DIRECTION on the unit
Load a tape into the cassette holder.
repeatedly to select “g” to play one
side of a tape, “h” to play both sides,
*
or “j” to play both sides
With the side you
want to play/record
facing towards you.
repeatedly.
* The tape deck stops automatically after
repeating the sequence five times.
3
Press TAPE nN.
Press TAPE nN again to play the
reverse side.
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press TAPE x.
Press TAPE X on the unit. Press
again to resume play.
Fast-forward or Press m or M.
rewind
Remove a tape
Press TAPE Z on the unit in stop
mode.
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Recording on a tape
manually
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the desired source to record.
1
2
3
Load a recordable tape.
Load a CD you want to record.
Press CD SYNCHRO.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• MD or VIDEO: To record from the
optional component connected to the MD
(VIDEO) IN jacks.
“SYNC” appears. “REC” and “N” (or
“n”) light up. The tape deck stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses for
play.
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g
appears to record on one side or h (or
j) to record on both sides.
3
Press TAPE z REC.
“N” lights up and the tape deck stands by
for recording.
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g
appears to record on one side or h (or
j) to record on both sides.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN to light
up the N indicator. If you record on the
reverse side, press TAPE nN again to
light up the n indicator.
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN to light
up the N indicator. If you record on the
reverse side, press TAPE nN again to
light up the n indicator.
6
Press TAPE X.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
To stop recording
Press TAPE x.
6
Press TAPE X, then start playing the
desired source to record.
Recording starts.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
Other operations
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own
To
Do this
Stop recording
Pause recording
Press TAPE x.
Press TAPE X on the unit.
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.
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Sound Adjustment
Timer
Adjusting the sound
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator)
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 OFF
Press DSG on the unit.
To cancel the DSG, press DSG again.
* The system automatically turns off in 240 minutes or
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble.
Other operations
To
Press
1
Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”
or “TRE”.
Check the
SLEEP once.
remaining time**
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the
to turn off time you want.
BASS y TRE
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”
Timer Function appears.
2
Press EQ + or – repeatedly to adjust the
level while “BASS” or “TRE” appears.
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
To adjust the bass on the unit
Turn BASS.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
To adjust the treble on the unit
Turn TREBLE.
To exit the bass and treble
settings
Press any button other than EQ or EQ +/–.
Also, if you do not perform any operations for a
few seconds, the display automatically returns to
the original display.
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Other operations
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
To
Do this
Cancel the timer/
activate the timer/
check the settings
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “SELECT”
appears, then press ENTER.
3 Press . or >
repeatedly until “DAILY”,
“ON” or “OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
1
Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel both Daily 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
Timer and Timer
Recording
SELECT.
• TUNER: Tune in the preset radio station
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “OFF”
appears, then press ENTER.
2
3
4
Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Notes
• The Daily Timer setting or the Timer Recording
setting overlaps with part or all of another timer
setting.
Press . or > repeatedly until
“DAILY” appears, then press ENTER.
• If you use the Daily 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).
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
5
Set the time to start playing.
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
MD (VIDEO) IN jacks as the sound source for Daily
Timer.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
• When the Daily Timer is set to “OFF”, “SELECT”
does not appear. However, “SELECT” does appear
when the Timer Recording is set to “ON”.
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
t
y
T
TUNER
CD PLAY
t
T
TAPE PLAY
8
9
Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time, the sound
source and VOLUME appear in turn, then
the original display returns.
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
Timer recording radio
programs
To
Do this
Cancel the timer/
activate the timer/
check the settings
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “SELECT”
appears, then press ENTER.
3 Press . or >
repeatedly until “REC”,
“ON” or “OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel both Daily 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Timer and Timer
Recording
SELECT.
Press . or > repeatedly until
“REC” appears, then press ENTER.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “OFF”
appears, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
Notes
4
5
Set the time to start recording.
• The Daily Timer setting or the Timer Recording
setting overlaps with part or all of another timer
setting.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
• If you use the Timer Recording 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).
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Timer Recording will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
Timer Recording settings and the desired
station appear, then the original display
returns.
• Note that if the Timer Recording is set at the same
time as the Daily Timer sound source is set to tape,
the Timer Recording sound may be recorded onto the
tape.
6
7
Load a recordable tape.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g
appears to record on one side or h (or
j) to record on both sides.
• When the Timer Recording is set to “OFF”,
“SELECT” does not appear. However, “SELECT”
does appear when the Daily Timer is set to “ON”.
8
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN to light
up the N indicator. If you record on the
reverse side, press TAPE nN again to
light up the n indicator.
9
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Viewing information
about the disc in the
display
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
The clock display can be turned off to minimize
the amount of power consumed during standby
(Power Saving Mode).
Checking the remaining time
(CD)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the clock display
disappears.
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 t
Remaining time of the current disc t Clock
display t Bass level t Treble level
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* y No display (Power Saving
Mode)
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
Checking the total playing
time (CD)
Tips
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Total playing time t Clock display t Bass
level t Treble level
Note
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for
European models)
– turning on the system by pressing the function
buttons
– switching the MD (VIDEO) function
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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.
Optional analog component
From the audio output jacks of an
optional analog component
To the digital input jack of an
optional digital component
Optional digital component
A MD (VIDEO) IN jacks
B CD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (MD deck or VCR,
etc.) to these jacks. You can then listen to the
sound from the component.
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)
to connect an amplifier, MD deck, 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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Listening to audio from a
connected component
Recording on a connected
component
1
Connect audio cords.
Making a digital recording
1
2
Connect the digital optical cord.
Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions
provided with connected component.
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”
or “VIDEO” appears.
Start playing the connected
component.
Note
You can digitally record from the discs only. However,
you cannot record from copy prohibited discs.
Tip
If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing
FUNCTION repeatedly, turn off the system and then
press ?/1 while holding down FUNCTION on the
unit. The function will change from “MD” to
“VIDEO”, and “VIDEO” will appear in the display. To
change back to “MD”, repeat the same procedure.
However, you cannot switch the MD (VIDEO)
function in Power Saving Mode.
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The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
Troubleshooting
• 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.
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
“PROTECT”, “PUSH” and “POWER” appear
alternately.
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
• A strong signal was input. Press ?/1 to turn off
the system, leave the system turned off for a while,
then press ?/1 again to turn on the system. If
“PROTECT”, “PUSH” and “POWER” still
appear alternately, turn off the system and check
the speaker cords.
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.
Speakers
General
Sound comes from only one channel, or the
left and right volumes are unbalanced.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
again.
There is no sound.
CD
• Press VOL +.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 4).
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
The disc tray does not close.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing CD Z on the
unit. Trying to press the tray closed with your
fingers may cause problems with the player.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the mains line.
The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro
Recording, then press CD Z on the unit to eject
the disc.
The timer cannot be set.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The timer does not function.
Play does not start.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer
and light up “cDAILY” or “cREC” in the
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
loaded.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
• Replace the disc.
• Place the disc that this system can play.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Place the disc in the tray 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 CD NX to start play.
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
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The sound skips.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette.
• 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.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
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
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear to
return to Normal Play.
• The tape has wound to the end.
Tuner
Optional components
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
There is no sound.
• 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.
(page 19) and check the condition of the system.
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” or
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Keep the antennas away from the system and
other components.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
• Press FM MODE on the unit until “STEREO”
appears in the display.
Tape deck
1 Disconnect the mains lead.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
2 Reconnect the mains lead.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press TAPE x, CD x and ?/1 on the unit.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
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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.
PUSHSTOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
PGM 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.
Timer
TIME NG
The Daily Timer or Timer Recording start and end
times are set to the same time.
OVERLAP
The Daily Timer setting or the Timer Recording
setting overlaps with part or all of another timer
setting.
SET NG
You cannot select the timer function when the Daily
Timer or Timer Recording are not set.
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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.
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.
• 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.
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.
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 benzene, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• AC power cord must be 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
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.
– 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.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
On heat buildup
• 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.
• 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.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by
the user. However, note that playback of some discs
may not be possible depending on the recording
device used for recording or the disc condition.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been finalized
(processing to allow play by a normal CD player)
cannot be played.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-session
mode are not supported.
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Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
Specifications
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.
Main Unit (HCD-CPX1)
Amplifier section
For the U.S. model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
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, benzene or alcohol.
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from
100 – 10,000 Hz: rated 70 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
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.
North American model:
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
70 + 70 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Break off the
cassette tab
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.9% (4 ohms at
1 kHz, 35 W)
European model:
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
70 + 70 W
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.
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Other models:
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.
The following measured at 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
70 + 70 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Cleaning the tape heads
Inputs
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.
MD (VIDEO) IN (phono jacks):
Sensitivity 450/250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
CD DIGITAL OUT:
Optical Wavelength:
660 nm
PHONES:
accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms or
more
accepts impedance of
4 ohms
Demagnetising the tape heads
Demagnetise 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 demagnetising cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising
cassette.
SPEAKER:
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CD player section
General
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(CD: λ=780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
780 – 790 nm
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model:
Australian model:
Other models:
Power consumption
European model:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Frequency response
Wavelength
50 W
Tape deck section
0.3 W (in Power Saving
mode)
50 W
Recording system
Frequency response
4-track 2-channel stereo
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Other models:
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 174 × 240.5 × 291
Wow and flutter
mm
Speakers:
Approx. 160 × 240 × 240
mm
Mass
Tuner section
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 4.3 kg
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Speakers:
Approx. 3.1 kg net per
speaker
Tuning range
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
Supplied accessories
Remote (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (8)
Other models:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz
step)
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
FM wire antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Pan-American model:
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
European model:
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)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Antenna
AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
450 kHz
Intermediate frequency
Speaker (SS-CPX1)
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
2-way, bass-reflex type
13 cm dia., cone type
2.5 cm dia., Balanced-
Dome-type
Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
4 ohms
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List of button locations and reference pages
Illustration number
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.
r
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
R – Z
A – Q
Remote sensor 2
Display window 3
PHONES jack qk
lm/ML (rewind/fast
forward, go back/go forward)
PLAY MODE/DIRECTION wd
3
4
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
wf
wd
ws
wa
qd
qf
w;
ql
qg
qh
qj
qk
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – E
./> (go back/go forward)
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
F – Z
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
8
wg
wf
wd
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
ws
wa
w;
ql
qk
qg
qh
qj
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Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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