Sony CMT-CP555 User manual

Micro Hi.Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial mnnbers me located on tile lea! of the lmit. Record the serial numbe!
in the space provided below. Refer to them wheneva you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product
Model No. Serial No
D_GITAL ALIDIG
CMT-CP555
CMT-CPX22
@2004 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire do not cove! tile ventilation of tile
appalalus with news papers, table-cloths, cmtains, etc.
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent file or sbock bazard do not place objects
filled with liquids such as vases, on tile apparatus.
Do not install file appliance in a confined spacesucb as a bookcase or built-iil cabinet
Tiffs appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER ploduct. This
malking is located on tile
lear exterior.
Don't tbrow away tile batte Wwitb
general bouse waste, dispose of it
conectly as chemical waste
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF K_ECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOW COVER (OR BACK)¸
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE¸
RE_R ,SERVICING rO QUALIFIEDSERVICE P_RSO_INE_
Tiffs symbol is intended to ale_t the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosm-e that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons
Tbis symbol is intended to alert tile
llse! to the presence of impo!lant
operating and nmintenance (selvicing)
instructions in tile litelamre
accompanying tile appliance.
CAUTION
Tbe use of optical instruments with this product will
inclease eye hazard.
As tile laser beam used in tiffs CD player is bannfld to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble tbe cabinet. Refe!
servicing to qualified peisonnel only
WARNING
Tiffs equipment has been tested and tbund to comply
witb tbe limits tbr a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Pat 15 of tbe FCC Rules These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against barmfifl
interference in a residential installation. Tbis
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
fi-equency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with tile instructions, may cause harmfifl
interference to radio conmmnicafions However, tbere
is no guarantee tbat inteffelence will not occur in a
particular installafion If this equipment does cause
barmfi|l intert)lence to radio or television reception,
which can be detemlined by turning the equipment off
and on, the usel is encouraged to ny to correct the
interference by one or more oftbe/bllowing measm-es:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
Connect tbe eqtfipment into an outlet on a circuit
different fiom tbat to wbich the receivel is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radioiTV
technician tbr help
CAUTION
You a_ camioned tllat any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
anthority to operate this equipmeilt.
Note to CATV system installer:
Tiffs reminder is provided to call tbe CATV system
installer's attention to Alticle 820-40 oftbe NEC tllat
provides guidelines for proper gromlding and, in
partictflar, specifies that tbe cable ground shall be
connected to tbe grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
Tbe use of optical instruments with Ibis product will
increase eye hazard.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR a pamler, Son}, Coiporafion
bas determined that this product
meets tile ENERGY STAR :_
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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How to use this manual ........................... 4
Playable discs .......................................... 4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 6
Setting the clock ...................................... 8
CD/MP3 - Play
Loading a disc ......................................... 9
Playing a disc .......................................... 9
Normal Play/Shuff!e Play
Playing repeatedly ................................. 11
Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 11
Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 12
Listening to the radio ............................ 14
Preset Tuning
Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 15
(European model only)
Tape - Play
Loading a tape ....................................... 16
Playing a tape ........................................ 16
Tape - Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape .................................................. 17
CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape mmmally ............... 18
Manual Recording
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 20
Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 21
Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ........... 22
Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 23
Power Saving Mode
Adjusting the brightness of the display
back light ........................................ 23
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 24
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 25
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 26
Recording on a connected
component ...................................... 26
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 27
Messages ............................................... 30
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 31
Specifications ........................................ 32
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 35
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 19
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This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
perforated using the buttons on the unit having
the same or similar names.
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
Audio CDs _
DIGITAL AUDIO
(audio data/iMP3 files) D_IrALAUDIOIII_ffALALIDIO
Discs that this system cannot
play
• (D-ROMs
• CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
music CD l_nnat
MP3 format that confomls to ISO9660')
Level l/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session 2?
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• Data part of CD-Extras 3)
• Data track of Mixed CDs 4)
1) ISO9660 Format
The most connuon international standard for the
logical format of tiles and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in tile extension ".MP3") and in capital
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight
characters. There can be no more than eight nested
folder levels Level 2 specifications allow file
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
2) Multi Session
This is a recording medmd that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
-_) CD-Extra: This t)rmat records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
4) Mixed CD: This tbmlat records data on tlle first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
•Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized For more
infomlation, see the operating instructions for
the recording device.
• Discs recorded on CD-RiCD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver's
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session that have not ended by "closing the
session" are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
lbrmat files that do not have the ".MP3"
extension.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 fore, at files that
have the ".MP3" extension may result in noise
or malfunction
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback
a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
a disc recorded in Multi Session
a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc)
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conlbnn to the ( ompact 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
conlbnn to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this prodnct.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
playback continues until an MP3 session is
encountered.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback
continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is
encountered.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
prodnced by analyzing of the disc
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
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Per%nn the l)llowing procedures [] to [] to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. CMT-CPX22 is used for illustration purpose.
Right speaker
AM Ioop antenna
FM lead antenna
Left speaker
[] Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to
the terminals on the speakers (CMT-CPX22
only) as shown below.
Main Unit
Speakers (CMT-CPX2Z only)
[] Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
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AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
Note
Keepthe antelmasawayfrom thespeakercords.
[] For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your system's
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings.
! VOLTAGESELECTOR
* Sandi Arabian model: 120 127 V
[] Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet,
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press I/(J.), the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only l)r
models equipped with an adaptor).
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
It'you do not use tile remote for a long period of time
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage fiom
balte! 7 leakage and corrosion
Tip
With nornml use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
2 Press CD.
:3 Hold down • and then press CD until
"LOCK" appears.
4 Unplug the power cord.
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Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Press I/_ to turn on the unit.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press _or _repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press _or _repeatedly to set the
minute.
6Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press _ or _ repeatedly to select
"CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Powe: Saving Mode.
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Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Press DISC 1 - 5to select the disc tray.
When no disc is in the disc tray you
selected, "No Disc" appears. Perform step 2
while "DISC-I" (eg., 25) flashes.
Press CD --_.
2
3Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
When you play
a 8 cm disc,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
4 Press CD _-- again to close the disc
tray.
Notes
•Do not use a disc with tape seals o: paste on it as this
may cause malfimction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
tinge:, as this may cause malfimction.
-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs
with MP3 audio tracks.
Example: When a disc is loaded
Track number Playingtime
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u
"13
I
"0
1
2
Disc tray Disc presence indicator
number
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Select
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
1DISC
(Normal Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display.
To play
All discs in the disc tray
continuously.
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in original
order
ALBM All MP3 andio tracks in the
(Normal Play) albmn on the disc you have
selected in original order
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as IDISC
Play.
The hacks on all discs in
random order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
1DISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PGM
(Progran: Play)
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in random
order
The MP3 audio tracks in the
albmn on the disc you have
selected in randon: order
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Albtm: Shuffle Play
pertbrms the same operation
as IDISC SHUF Play.
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see "Creating your
own progran:" on page 11)
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3 Press I_ (or -<liD,,- on the unit).
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press •
Pause Press II Press again to resume
play
Select a track Press _ or _ repeatedly.
Select an album Press ALBUM or + repeatedly
of MP3* after step 2
Find a point in a Keep pressing _ or _ &bring
tlack playback and release it at the
desired point.
Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 5
stop mode on the unit).
Switch to CD Press DISC 1 5 on the unit
fimction from (Automatic Source Selection)
another SOllrce
Remove a disc Press DISC 1 5 on the unit, fllen
press CD A, on the unit.
* You may not be able to search between lmfltiple files.
Also, the trine may not be displayed correctly for
some files.
Notes
•You cannot change the play mode dm-ing playback.
•Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers
• When the disc is inse!_ed, the player reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-
MP3 audio tracks on tlle disc, it may take a long time
for play to begin or tbr the next MP3 audio tlack to
start play.
• Do not save tmnecessary alblllnS or tracks other thaIl
MP3 ones in the disc to be used tbr MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other _,pes of
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc tha_ has MP3
audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 alldio track
is skipped
• Maximum album nulnber: 150 (including root
folder)
• The maximum mlmber ofMP3 m_dio tracks and
albums thai can be contained on a single disc is 300.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in file order that
they are recorded on the disc.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio tlack is recorded, you may
encolmter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions, and noise
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set "CD POWER
ON" by CD power manage fimction (page 13)
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-- Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until "REP" or "REPI" appears,
REP: For all the tracks on a disc, or all the MP3
audio tracks in an album tip to five times.
REPI: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both "REP" and
"REP 1" disappear.
Notes
•You cannot select "REP" and "ALLDISCS SHLT'
at the same time.
• When you select "REPI", tliat track is repeated
endlessly mitil "REPI" is canceled.
-- Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play them.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 17).
1Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
_" Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until "PGM" appears.
3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 5 on the
unit) to select a disc,
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,
proceed to step 5 with "AL" displayed.
4Press _or _ repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
When programming the MP3 audio tracks,
press ALBUM or + to select album, then
press _ or _ repeatedly nntil the
desired track nnmber appears.
Selected track Total playing time
number (includingselectedtrack)
[ll_l (_gllJ
Disctray number
Press ENTER,
The track is programmed.
The program step nmnber appears,
lbllowed by the total playing time.
Program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeatsteps
Othm discs 3 and 5
Other tracks on the 4 and 5
same disc
Other tracks on 3 to 5
other discs
7Press I=_ (or _IIP _ on the unit).
Program Play starts.
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Other operations
To Do this
Cancel P:ogram Play P:ess PLAY MODE
repeatedly in stop *node
until "PGM" disappears
Clear a track flora Press CLEAR in stop
the end mode
Tips
•The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function 1o
CD the:: press _ (or "_ID,'_ onthe uni0. However,
the program is cleared when you open the disc tray.
•""appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose ram:bet is 21 or over, or when you select an
MP3 audio track.
You can preset np to 20 FM stations and l0 AM
stations. You can then ttme in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset nnmber.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in yonr area m:d then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" appears in the display.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
"TUNED" and "ST" (*br 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 "Mannal tuning
preset" (page 13).
Press TUNER MEMORY.
The preset nnmber flashes. Perl_nn steps 6
and 7 while the preset number flashes.
Preset number
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6
7
8
Tip
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other
stations.
Pzess TUNING MODE to stop scanning.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Press ENTER,
Repeatsteps2through 7 to storeother
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Time m a station Follow the procedure described
with a weak signal in "Manual timing preset"
(page 13).
Set another station After step 5, press or + (or
to the existing TL2qlNG or + on the unit)
preset number repeatedly to select the p_eset
number you want to store the
station
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by CD power manage function.
(D power is factory set to on. Use buttons on the
unit for the operation.
] Press CD.
2 Press I/O to turn offthe system.
3Press I/@ while holding II.
"CD POWER OFF" appears.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and "('D POWER
ON" appears.
Notes
•When "CD POWER OFF' is selected disc access
time is increased.
•You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode (page 23)
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European, Russian
and Saudi Arabian 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 I, press
I/(J.) 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 Inning interval in Powe!
Saving Mode (page 23)
Tips
• The preset stations are zetained f_zabout halfa day
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occms
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
extemal anteilila
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You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
-- Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memo W first
(see "Presetting radio stations" on page 12).
1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner,
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"PRESET" appears in the display.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
-- Manual Tuning
2
3
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Note
When switching to CD function fronl tune! a longer
time may be required to access the disc In this case, set
"CD POWER ON" by CD power manage fimction
(page 13)
Tips
•To improve b_oadcast reception adjust the supplied
antennas, or co/mect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FM steleo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly tmtil "MONO" appears
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO"
appears in step 3 above, then press or + (or
TUNING or + on the unit) The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
system runes in a station (Automatic Timing)
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 18)
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(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not tlansmitting the RDS signal propaiy or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RD S service, nor do the?,
provide the same D,pes of se!5,ices. If ?<_uare not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations tbr details on RDS se!5'ices in your
area
Receiving RDS broadcasts
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.
To check the RDS information
Each time yon press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* ---* Frequency ---* Program type*
---* Clock display---* Bass level---* Treble level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name or the program _ype may not appear in
the display.
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4
/ Press A TAPE _--or TAPE _--B on the
unit,
2Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
With theside you_
Yon can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Load a tape.
2 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
or TAPE A/B on the unit to switch the
function to TAPE.
3
4
Press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit)
repeatedly to select deck A or B.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
"_" to play one side. Select "(Z)"* to
play both sides. Select "RELAY" (Relay
Play)* to play both decks in
succession,
5Press _(or _qll= ._on the unit).
The tape starts playing. Press the button
again to play the reverse side.
Playing direction
* Relay play always tbllow this cyclic sequence:
Deck A (flont side) --+ Deck A (reverse side)
--+ Deck B (fiont side) --+ Deck B (reverse
side)
For CMT-CP555 deck A does not play the
reverse side.
Other operations
To Do this
Play the reverse Press _'_ (o! _ _'_ on the unit)
side* again during play•
Stop play Press •
Pause Press II. Press again to resume
play•
Fast-tb*ward or Press _ or _ in stop mode.
rewind
Remove a tape Press A TAPE _ or TAPE _ B
on the unit
* For CNIT-CP555. deck A does not play the reverse
side
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Searching for the beginning of
the current or the previous or the
next track (AMS)*
To go forward
Press _ during play.
Each time you press the button, the search
direction, + (forward), and number of tracks
being skipped (1 to 9) appear.
To go back
Press _ during playback.
Each time you press the button, the search
direction, (back), and number of tracks being
skipped (1 to 9) appear.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Note
The AMS fimction may not operate conectly undm the
tbllowmg circumstances:
When the umecorded space beiween songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
When file system is placed near a television.
Tips
•If you select "(_,_-) or"RELAY"*, the deck stops
automatically after repealing the sequence five times.
• When a tape is inse_ted, corresponding forward
(IP'-),'revmse (-11) indicators light.
* For CMT-CP555, deck A does not play the reverse
side.
-- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (nomml) tape. The
recording leve! is adjusted automatically. "o
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. I
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| Load a recordable tape into deck B. -o
2Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then
press _11=_ repeatedly to select m-t
recording side, And press •to stop ¢
playback. I
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,_ Press PLAY MODE on the remote (3
repeatedly to select "_" to record on
one side. Select "c.,_-)" (or "RELAY") to _.
record on both sides.
Press CD and load a disc you want to
record.
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sure to press ALBUM or ÷
to select the desired album before
proceeding.
Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording.
"RE(" flashes.
Press • START,
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press m.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your _vorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 4 and 5,
perform steps 2 to 6 of"Creating your own
program" (page 11).
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Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to sta_t from
the front side. If you start fiom the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• If you select bmh sides recording and the tape
reaches the end of tile front side part-way through a
track, the entire track is recorded again from the
beginning of the reverse side
-- Manual Recording
Yon can record just the portions you like from a
CD, tape or radio program on a tape.
You can also record from connected
components (see "Hooking up optional
components" on page 25).
Use buttons on the nnit for the operation.
1Load a recordable tape into deck B.
2 Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then
press _<IIP _ repeatedly to select
recording side. And press •to stop
playback.
3 Press PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly to select "_" to record on
one side. Select "(_-)" (or "RELAY") to
record on both sides.
Press one of the following buttons to
select the desired source to record.
•CD: To record from this system's CD
player.
• TAPE AB: To record from this system's
tape deck A.
• TUNER BAND: To record from this
svsteln'S tuner.
• VIDEO MD: To record from the optional
component connected to the VIDEO MD
IN jacks.
5Press • START,
Deck B stands by lbr recording.
"REC" flashes.
6Press •START, then start playing the
desired source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Stop iecording Press •
Pause iecolding Piess • START on the unit.
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Notes
•You cannot listen to other som-ces while recording.
• If TAPE B is selected in step 4, silence is recorded
Tips
• For zecozding from the tamer:
If noise is heard while recording from the tnner,
move the respective antetma to reduce the noise.
• When you record on both sides, be sm-e to start from
the fiont side If you start fioln the reverse side,
recording stops a_ the end of the reverse side.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Press DSGX on the unit,
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
DSGX ON _-+ DSGX OFF
Generating a more attractive
sound (MP3 BOOSTER)
You can enjoy a more attractive sound when
playing MP3 attdio tracks.
1Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Z Hold DSGX on the unit for 2 seconds.
Each time you hold the button lbr 2
seconds, the display changes as follows:
BOOSTER ON _-+ BOOSTER OFF
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can ac_iust the bass and treble to el!joy more
powerfu! sound.
1Press EQ repeatedly to select "BASS"
or "TREBLE",
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
BASS _-+ TREBLE
2Press I<<1 or INN repeatedly to adjust
the level while "BASS" or "TREBLE"
appears.
To adjust the bass on the unit
Turn BASS control.
To adjust the treble on the unit
Turn TREBLE control.
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To exit the bass and treble
settings
If you do not perform any operations for
4 seconds, the display automatically returns to
the original display. -- Sleep Timer
You can set the svstem to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can 1/lll asleep to music.
Press SLEEP,
Each time you press the button, the mimlte
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* ---* 90min---* 80min---* ... ---* 10min
---* OFF
* The system automatically tmns offin 100 minutes or
after the current disc or tape finishes playing.
Other operations
To Press
Check the SLEEP once.
remaining time*
Change file time SLEEP repeatedly to select the
to turn off time you want
Cancel file Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"
Timer Function appears.
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select
"AUTO".
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timez, even if you have not set
the clock
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