4-239-805-12 (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-EP707
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
— MEGA BASS ........................... 16
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote control ...................................... 5
Turning off the sound
— Muting ...................................... 16
Getting Started
Timer
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Falling asleep to music
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote ........................................ 7
— Sleep Timer .............................. 16
Waking up to music
Setting the clock .................................... 7
— Daily Timer .............................. 16
CD
Display
Loading the CD ..................................... 8
Turning off the display
Playing the CD
— Power Saving Mode ................. 17
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play.................................................. 8
Using the CD display .......................... 17
Programing the CD tracks
Optional Components
— Program Play .............................. 9
Hooking up optional components........ 18
Listening to audio from a connected
component ..................................... 18
Recording a CD on a connected digital
component ..................................... 18
Recording audio from a connected
component ..................................... 18
Tuner
Presetting radio stations....................... 10
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ........................... 11
— Manual Tuning ......................... 11
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)* ............................. 11
Troubleshooting
Tape
Problems and remedies ........................ 19
Loading a tape ..................................... 13
Playing a tape ...................................... 13
Additional information
Recording to a tape
Precautions .......................................... 21
Specifications ...................................... 22
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording
Manually ....................................... 14
— Program Edit ............................ 15
* For European model only
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 15
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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.
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PLAY MODE wz (8, 9)
R
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Name of button/part
Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) w; (7, 15, 17)
P – Z
A – M
CD
PGM CLEAR 8 (9)
PHONES jack ql
Cassette compartment 5 (13)
CD 3 (8, 9)
. m (go back) qs (8, 9)
M > (go forward) qs (8, 9)
nN (play) 1 (8, 9)
X (pause) q; (8)
PLAY MODE wa (8, 9)
PRESET +/– qd (10, 11)
Remote sensor wd
DISC 1/DISC 2/DISC 3 qf (8, 9,
14)
Disc tray qg (8)
DISC SKIP 3 (8)
TAPE 2 (13)
Z (eject) qf (8)
DISPLAY ws (12, 17)
Display Window 4 (8, 9, 10)
ENTER 1 (7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17)
FM MODE/DIR wa (11, 13, 14,
15, 20)
MD 7 (14, 18)
MEGA BASS qk (16)
MUSIC MENU qj (16)
TUNER 6 (10, 11, 14)
TUNER MEM q; (10)
TUNING +/– qs (10, 11)
VOLUME control qh
x (stop) 8 (8)
TAPE
M > (fast forward) qs (13)
X (pause) 0 (13)
nN (play) 1 (13, 14)
z REC PAUSE/START qa (14,
15)
. m (rewind) qs (13)
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 9 (13)
x (stop) 8 (13, 14)
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – M
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 4 (7, 15, 17)
m (rewind) M (fast forward)
ws (8, 13)
. (go back) > (go forward)
wd (7, 8, 9, 13)
X (pause) wf (8, 13)
nN (play) wg (8, 9, 13, 14)
x (stop) 5 (8, 13, 14)
P – Z
PGM CLEAR qs (9)
CD qa (8, 9)
CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF 2
(15, 17)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (7, 15,
16)
DISC SKIP 7 (8)
DISPLAY 6 (12, 17, 19)
ENTER qg (7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17)
FM MODE 8 (11, 20)
MD 9 (14, 18)
MEGA BASS qf (16)
MUSIC MENU +/– qj (16)
MUTING qh (16)
PLAY MODE w; (8, 9)
PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER +/–
wd (10, 11, 15, 17)
REPEAT/DIR wa (8, 13, 14, 15)
SLEEP 1 (16)
TAPE ql (13)
TUNER/BAND q; (10, 11, 14)
TUNER MEMORY qk (10)
TUNING +/– ws (10, 11)
VOL (volume) +/– qd
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop
antenna
FM antenna*
Right speaker
Left speaker
* Except for European model
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the AM antenna.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Insert only the
stripped portion.
Red (3)
AM loop antenna
Black (#)
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3 Connect the FM antenna (except for
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
European model).
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
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4 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).
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
To turn on the system, press [/ 1 (power).
Note
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
When carrying this system, make sure that all discs
are removed from the system.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
Setting the clock
1 Turn on the system.
1 Make sure that the disc is removed from
the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
2 Re-tie the strip that was attached to the
CD tray when you purchased the system.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote to select “SET CLK”, then press
ENTER.
3 Press [/ 1 to turn off the system.
4 Unplug the power cord.
4 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the hour.
5 Press ENTER.
6 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the minute.
7 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
If you make a mistake
Perform from step 1.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
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CD
Select
To play
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on all CDs in random
order.
Loading the CD
1 Press DISC 1 – 3 Z.
1 DISC
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on the CD you have
selected in random order.
The disc tray opens.
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the CDs in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programing the CD
tracks” on page 9).
tray.
3 Press nN.
Other Operations
To
Do this
Stop playback
Pause
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume play.
Select a track
Select a CD
Turn ./> clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press . or
> on the remote).
To load other CDs, press a different Z and
place the CD in the disc tray.
• Press DISC 1 – 3 and play starts
automatically.
3 Press the same Z again to close the
disc tray.
• Press DISC SKIP repeatedly so
that DISC 1 – 3 appears. Press
nN to play the selected CD.
Playing the CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
If you press DISC 1 – 3 during play,
the selected CD changes and the
new CD starts playing.
Play
Find a point
in a track
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.
This system lets you play the CD in different
play modes.
Playing time
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Press REPEAT/DIR on the remote
during play until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT*: For all the tracks on the
CD up to five times.
Disc tray Track number
number
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
To cancel playing repeatedly, press
REPEAT/DIR on the remote until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears.
1 Press CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display.
Remove the CD
Press one of DISC 1 – 3 Z to open
the tray that contains the CD you
want to remove.
Select
To play
ALL DISCS
All CDs in the disc tray
* You cannot select “REPEAT” and “ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE” at the same time.
(Normal Play) continuously.
1 DISC
The tracks on the CD you have
(Normal Play) selected in original order.
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To
Do this
Programing the CD tracks
— Program Play
Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE until
Play
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE”
disappears from the display.
Add a track to
the end of the
program
Do steps 3 to 5 with Program Play
stopped.
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks in
the order you want them to be played.
1 Press CD, then place a CD.
Erase the entire Press PGM CLEAR, when Program
program
Play is in stop mode.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until “PROGRAM” appears in the
display.
Tip
The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press CD,
then press nN to play the same program again.
3 Press DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD.
4 Turn ./ > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press . or >
on the remote) until the desired track
appears in the display.
Note
If you open the disc tray, the program you made will
be erased.
Disc tray Track
Programed
number
number
step number
5 Press ENTER.
The track is programed.
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
7 Press nN.
Program Play starts.
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Tuner
5 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
Presetting radio stations
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
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.
stations.
Setting presets through
manual tuning
There are two ways to store the station presets.
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote) repeatedly to select “FM” or
“AM”.
To
Method
Automatically tune in all of
the stations that can be
Automatic Tuning
Preset
received in your area and then
store them manually
2 Turn TUNING +/– (or press TUNING + or
TUNING – on the remote) repeatedly to
tune in the desired station.
Manually tune in and store the
radio frequency of your
favourite stations
Manual Tuning
Preset
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEMORY
on the remote).
4 Press PRESET (PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER
on the remote) + or – repeatedly to
select the desired preset number.
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.
Preset number
5 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
Scanning stops automatically when the
system tunes in a station. “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appears.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations.
Other Operations
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”.
To
Do this
Tune in a station with a
weak signal
Follow the procedure
described in “Setting
presets through manual
tuning”.
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEMORY
on the remote).
Change the preset
number
Start over from step 1.
The preset number starts flashing.
4 Press PRESET (PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER
on the remote) + or – repeatedly to
select the desired preset number.
Change the preset
station
Start over from step 1.
Preset number
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for the European model)
Listening to non-preset radio
station
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM
tuning interval, press and hold TUNER MEM
on the unit for 4 seconds or more while the
system is turned off. The AM tuning interval is
toggled between 9 kHz and 10 kHz and the
system is automatically turned on. When you
change the interval, all the preset stations are
erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same
procedure.
— 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
Tip
• To improve AM/FM broadcast reception, adjust the
antennas.
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE/DIR (FM MODE on the remote)
repeatedly until “MONO MODE” appears. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
Listening to the radio
• You can tune in the radio program directly from
other source by pressing TUNER (TUNER/BAND
on the remote) (Automatic Source Selection).
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
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 10).
(European model only)
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
What is the Radio Data System?
remote).
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 and program
type display. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
2 Press PRESET (PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER
on the remote) + or – repeatedly to tune
in the desired preset station.
The preset number appears in the display
for a few seconds.
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.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(continued)
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:
Station name t Frequency t RDS TEXT t
Program type* (for five seconds) t Clock
display (for five seconds) t Station name t
...
* 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).
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Tape
Finding the beginning of a
track (AMS*)
During playback, turn ./> clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press . or > on
the remote).
Loading a tape
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you
The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning
of the next or current track, and play will start
automatically. The search direction, “>> + 1”
(forward) or “<< – 1” (back) appears in the
display.
want to play/record facing up.
Insert with the side
you want to play/
record facing up.
* 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.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2
or TYPE IV (metal) tape.
)
1 Load a recorded tape.
2 Press TAPE.
3 Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on
the remote) repeatedly to select g to
play one side, h to play both sides, or
j* to play both sides repeatedly.
* The tape automatically stops after playing
back five times.
4 Press nN.
Press nN again to play the reverse side.
Do this
To
Press x.
Stop play
Pause
Press X.
Press again to resume play.
Fast-forward or rewind With the tape stopped, turn
m/M clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press
m or M on the remote).
Press Z PUSH OPEN/
Remove the cassette
CLOSE.
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Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually
You can record from a CD or radio (or connected components). You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Steps
Recording from a CD
Recording from the radio
(CD Synchro Recording)
(or a connected component) manually
1
2
Load a blank tape.
Press DISC 1 – 3 Z.
Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the
remote) or MD to select the desired
source to record.
3
4
Load the CD you want to record.
Tune in the radio station (or load
another audio source) you want to
record.
Press z REC PAUSE/START.
The deck stands by for recording.
When you want to record on the reverse side, press nN.
5
6
Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to
record on one side, h to record on both sides.
Press z REC PAUSE/START again. Press z REC PAUSE/START again, and
Recording starts.
then start playing the desired source.
To stop recording
Press x.
Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the top side. If you start from the bottom side,
recording stops at the end of the bottom side.
• For recording from the radio:
If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Note
To erase a recording, remove all the CDs, press CD,
and then press z REC PAUSE/START twice.
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Recording a CD by specifying
track order
4 Set the time to stop the recording
following the procedure in step 3.
5 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote repeatedly until “RECORD”
appears, then press ENTER.
— Program Edit
1 Load a recordable tape.
6 Insert a recordable tape with the side
2 Program CD tracks following steps 1 to
6 in “Programing the CD tracks” on
page 9.
you want to record on facing up.
7 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote repeatedly to tune in the
desired preset station, then press
ENTER.
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
The tape deck stands by to record. The CD
player stands by for playback.
8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
4 Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on
the remote) repeatedly to select g to
record on one side. Select h to record
on both sides.
To
Do this
Check or change the
setting
Turn on the system and then
start over from step 1.
5 Press z REC PAUSE/START again.
Activate the timer
operation
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/
OFF on the remote until
“REC” appears.
Recording starts.
Timer-recording radio
programs
Cancel the timer
operation
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/
OFF on the remote until
“REC” and “DAILY”
disappear.
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.
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.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote repeatedly until “SET TMR”
appears, then press ENTER.
• If the system is on at 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.
“ON” appears, and the hour indication
flashes.
3 Set the starting time.
Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication begins flashing next.
Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
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Timer
Sound Adjustment
Falling asleep to music
Adjusting the sound
— Sleep Timer
Reinforcing the bass sound
— MEGA BASS
You can set the system to turn off after certain
amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to
music.
You can listen to music with stronger bass
tones.
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 …
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display and the
bass is reinforced.
Press again to cancel MEGA BASS.
To
Press
Selecting the preset effect
from the music menu
Check the
remaining time
SLEEP on the remote once.
Change the
time to turn off
SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
to select the time you want.
Press MUSIC MENU (or MUSIC MENU +/–
on the remote) repeatedly to select the
preset effect you desire.
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
Timer function until “SLEEP OFF” appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
ROCK t POP t JAZZ t FLAT* t
ROCK t ...
Waking up to music
* “FLAT” is displayed for a few seconds.
— Daily Timer
To cancel the effect
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting
the clock” page 7).
Press MUSIC MENU (or MUSIC MENU +/–
on the remote) repeatedly until “FLAT”
appears.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
Turning off the sound
— Muting
• CD: Place a CD.
• Tape: Insert a tape with the side you
want to play on facing up.
You can turn off the sound temporarily.
• Radio: Tune in the station you want (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 11).
Press MUTING on the remote.
Press again to cancel muting.
2 Adjust the volume.
Tip
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
You can also turn up the volume by turning
VOLUME clockwise or turning off the power and
turning it on again.
remote.
4 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote repeatedly until “SET TMR”
appears, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears, and the hour indication
flashes.
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Display
5 Set the starting time.
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication begins flashing next.
Even if the system is off, the system consumes
power to display the clock and to stay
responsive to commands from the remote.
Power Saving mode reduces the amount of
power consumed during standby.
Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop the playback
In this mode, the clock is not displayed.
following the procedure in step 5.
7 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on
the remote to select the desired sound
source.
Press DISPLAY while the system is off
until the clock display disappears.
To cancel the Power Saving mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off.
The indication changes as follows:
TUNER t CD t TAPE t RECORD
The display changes as follows:
t TUNER t …
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving
mode)
8 Press ENTER.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
* “--:--” is displayed if you do not set the clock.
To
Do this
Tip
Check or change
the setting
Turn on the system and then
start over from step 1.
The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
mode.
Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF
operation
on the remote until “DAILY”
appears.
Using the CD display
Cancel the timer
Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF
on the remote until “DAILY”
and “REC” disappear.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes as follows:
Tip
During normal play
The system automatically turns on 1 minute before
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 ...
the preset time.
Note
The radio station selected for the Daily Timer is the
one that you tuned in before you turned off the
system.
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 ...
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
You can connect a digital or an analogue component to this system.
Optional analogue
component
From the audio output
jacks of an analogue
component
Optional digital
component
To the digital input jack of a
digital component
A MD IN jacks
Recording a CD on a
connected digital
component
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional component (such as an MD player) to
these jacks. You can then record or listen to
analogue audio from that component through
this system.
1 Connect the digital cable.
See “Hooking up optional components”
above.
B OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital cable (square, not supplied) to
connect an optional digital component (such as
an MD recorder) to this jack. You can then
make a digital recording from this system to
that digital component.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Recording audio from a
connected component
Listening to audio from a
connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components”
above.
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components”
above.
2 Start recording manually.
2 Press MD to switch the function to MD.
See “Recording to a tape” on page 14.
Start playing the connected component.
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Troubleshooting
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
Problems and remedies
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system’s sensor.
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
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.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
Speakers
The display or button remains lighted or flashes
even after the system was turned off.
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly until
the clock display appears.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
The clock indication does not show the correct
time.
placement.
Sound lacks bass.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
CD Player
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
The CD tray does not open/close.
• The CD is not placed properly.
— “Setting the clock” on page 7
• The system is not placed horizontally on a flat
and solid stand.
— “Presetting radio stations” on page 10
If you have set the timer, also redo “Timer-
recoding radio programs” on page 15 and
“Waking up to music” on page 16.
The CD does not change.
• The system is not placed horizontally on a flat
and solid stand.
There is no sound.
The CD will not play.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold.
• The headphones are connected.
• The CD is not lying flat on the CD tray.
• The CD is dirty.
• 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.
• 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.
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 disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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.
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Problems and remedies (continued)
If the system still does not operate properly after
performing the measures explained on pages 19
and 20, reset the system as follows:
The disc tray does not open and “CD ERR 1” or
“CD ERR 2” appears.
1 Remove the power cord from the wall outlet,
wait for 30 seconds or more, then connect the
power cord to the wall outlet again.
• A foreign object is caught in the drive. Remove
it, turn the system off, and turn the system on
again.
2 Turn off the system and press MEGA BASS, x
(stop) and TAPE simultaneously.
All system parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
Messages
The following message may appear in the
display during operations.
• 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.
NO DISC
• There is no disc on the disc tray.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning
TRAY/PROTECT
the tape heads” on page 22).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape
heads” on page 22).
• The system is not placed horizontally on a flat
and solid surface.
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.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE/DIR (FM MODE on the
remote) until “STEREO MODE” appears in the
display.
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Additional information
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.
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 discs.
On safety
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
On placement
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.
• 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
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
– Subject to direct sunlight.
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.
• 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.
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.
Break off the
cassette tab of
side A
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.
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation
hole.
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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.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:
(U.S.A. model only)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
with 4 Ω loads both channels driven, from 120
- 10,000 Hz; rates 15 W per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated
output.
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.
Amplifier section
Canadian model:
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.
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
15 + 15 W
(4 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
European model:
DIN power output (rated) 12 + 12 W
(4 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
15 + 15 W
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.
(4 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference)
38 + 38 W
Other model:
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 12 + 12 W
(4 Ω at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
15 + 15 W
(4 Ω at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Inputs
MD IN (phono jacks):
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES:
(stereo mini jack)
SPEAKER:
Accepts headphones of
8 Ω or more
Accepts impedance of 8 to
16 Ω
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CD player section
Speaker
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Bass-reflex type
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780 nm)
10 cm, cone type
5 cm, cone type
4 Ω
Tweeter:
Emission duration:
continuous
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 170 × 246 × 185 mm
Approx. 2.2 kg
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wavelength 660 nm
General
Power requirements
North American model : 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model:
Other models:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Tape player section
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response
50 - 13 000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Power consumption
U.S.A. model:
Canadian model:
European model:
38 W
38 W
38 W
0.5 W (in the standby
mode)
38 W
Wow and flutter
Other models:
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Mass:
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Approx. 180 × 246 × 335 mm
Approx. 5.0 kg
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminal (Except for European model)
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FM lead antenna
Supplied accessories:
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote Commander (1)
Batteries (2)
FM lead antenna (1)
(Except for European
model)
75 Ω coaxial
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Pan-American model:
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
530 - 1 710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 - 1 710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
531 -1 602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
531 - 1 602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
European model:
Other models:
530 - 1 710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
AM loop antenna
450 kHz
Antenna
Intermediate frequency
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