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
O
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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