CMT-CPZ3.GB.4-178-679-12(1)
Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1 Press CD to select the CD function.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears
while the player is stopped.
3 Press /repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
When programming MP3 les, press +/
repeatedly to select the desired group, and then select
the desired le.
Selected track or
le number
Total playing time of program
(including selected track or le)
4 Press ENTER to add the track or le to the
program.
“.” appears when the total time exceeds 100
minutes for a disc, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an
MP3 le.
5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or les, up to a total of 25 tracks or les.
6 To play your program of tracks or les, press
(play) .
e program remains available until you eject the
disc. To play the same program again, select the CD
function, and press (play) .
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or le of the program
Press CLEAR while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total
track number of the program
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Tip
You can also use the jog dial on the unit to select les in step 3.
Turn the jog dial and press PUSH ENTER on the unit to select
the desired group, and then select the desired le.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
1 Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the
radio”).
2 Press TUNER MEMORY .
Preset number
3 Press +/repeatedly to select your desired
preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
station.
4 Press ENTER .
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. e
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
6 To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE repeatedly until“PRESET” appears, and
then press +/repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Recording onto a tape
You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways:
CD Synchro Recording:
You can record an entire CD onto a tape.
Manual Recording:
You can record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
1 Load a recordable tape with the side you want to
record facing forward.
2 Prepare the tape deck for recording.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the tape
function.
Press DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly and
select “” to record on one side, or “” or “”
to record on both sides.
To switch the recording sides of the tape, press
TAPE (play) repeatedly (“” appears for
recording on the front, and “” for the reverse side),
and then press TAPE (stop) .
3 Prepare the recording source.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD
function.
Load the disc you want to record.
When recording a group from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “ ,” and then
press +/repeatedly to select the desired
group.
To record only your favorite CD tracks in your desired
order, perform steps 2 through 5 of “Creating your
own CD program.”
For Manual Recording:
Select the desired source to record.
4 Set the tape deck to stand by for recording.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press CD SYNCHRO .
For Manual Recording:
Press TAPE REC .
5 Start recording.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press TAPE (pause) . When the recording is
completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop
automatically. If both sides of the tape are being
recorded on, 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.
For Manual Recording:
Press TAPE (pause) , and then start playing the
desired recording source.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the
noise.
To stop recording
Press TAPE (stop) or CD (stop) (for CD
Synchro Recording only).
To pause recording (Manual Recording only)
Press TAPE (pause) .
Notes
Recording stops if you change to a dierent function.
You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.
Tips
If you stop the CD Synchro Recording by pressing CD (stop) ,
the tape stops aer making about a 4 seconds blank (unrecorded)
space before stopping.
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side.
If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the
reverse side.
Using the Timers
e system oers three timer functions. You cannot
activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the
same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. is function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly. If you select
“AUTO,” the system automatically turns o aer the
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time.
Rec Timer:
You can record a preset radio station at a specied time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and
the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/to adjust the volume.
To start from a specic CD track or MP3 le, create
your own CD program.
For Rec Timer:
Tune in the preset radio station.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .
3 Press /repeatedly to select “PLAY SET”
or “REC SET” then press ENTER .
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication ashes.
4 Set the time to start playing or recording.
Press /repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER .
e minute indication ashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minute.
5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playing or recording.
6 Select the sound source or prepare the tape.
For Play Timer:
Press /repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER . e
display shows the timer settings.
For Rec Timer:
Load a recordable tape and press TAPE to select
the tape function.
Press DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly and
select “” to record on one side, or “” or “”
to record on both sides.
To switch the recording sides of the tape, press
(play) repeatedly (“” appears for recording on the
front, and “” for the reverse side), and then press
(stop) .
7 Press (power) to turn o the system.
e system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
and the Rec Timer will not play or record.
To activate or check the timer again
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press /
repeatedly until “PLAY SEL” or “REC SEL” appears, and
then press ENTER .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER OFF”
appears, and then press ENTER .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tips
e Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
e Rec Timer is canceled automatically aer the Rec Timer has
been activated.
e volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and rmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
If the STANDBY indicator ashes
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the
following item.
If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
selector set to the correct voltage?
Are the + and speaker cords short-circuited?
Are you using only the supplied speakers?
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear
of the system?
Aer the STANDBY indicator stops ashing,
reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If
the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
General
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
Connect only the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
Move the system away from sources of noise.
Connect the system to a dierent wall socket.
Install a noise lter (available separately) to the power
cord.
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor on the unit, and position the unit
away from uorescent lights.
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
Move the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the rst track.
Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
e following discs take a longer time to start playback.
a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
a disc recorded in multisession mode.
a disc that has not been nalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
a disc that has many groups.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received.
Connect the antenna properly.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
Connect a commercially available external antenna.
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM
antenna has come o the plastic stand.
Turn o nearby electrical equipment.
Tape deck
The sound exhibits excessive wow or utter or
dropout.
Clean the capstans, pinch rollers and tape heads. See
“Precautions” for details.
To improve tuner reception
Turn o CD player power by using the CD power
management function. By default, CD power is turned
on.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD
function.
2 Press (power) to turn o the system.
3 After “STANDBY” stops ashing, press DISPLAY
to display the clock, and then press (power)
while holding down CD (stop) .
“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear. With CD player
power turned o, disc access time is increased. To
turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until
“CD POWER” and “ON” appear.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2 Press TAPE (stop) , DISPLAY and
(power) at the same time.
All user-congured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
Troubleshooting Messages
COMPLETE : e preset operation ended normally.
LOCKED : Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
NO DISC : ere is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
erased.
NO TAB : You cannot record because the overwrite
protection tab has been removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE : ere is no tape in the tape deck.
NOT IN USE : You pressed an invalid button.
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing (fast forward) during playback or
pause.
PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE during
playback.
SET CLOCK : You tried to select the timer when the clock
is not set.
SET TIMER : You tried to select the timer when the Play
Timer or Rec Timer is not set.
STEP FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks
or les (steps).
TIME NG : e Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end
times are set to the same time.
Display examples
Display indicates
2 (two)
6 (six)
8 (eight)
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
O or 0 (zero)
Q
R
S or 5 (ve)
Z
,
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Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 les)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
ended by “closing the session”
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
recorded with an incompatible recording device
CD-R/CD-RW which is nalized incorrectly
Discs containing les other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
3 (MP3) les
Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
square, star)
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
to them
Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
extends beyond the seal
Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
when touched
An 8 cm disc with an adaptor
Notes on discs
Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
the center out to the edge.
Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine,
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight.
On safety
e unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket,
even if the unit itself has been turned o.
Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualied
personnel before operating it again.
e AC power cord can be changed only by a qualied
service facility.
On placement
Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
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, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
about a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
On heat buildup
Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
On the speaker system
is speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In this situation, turn o the TV, wait 15 to 30
minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a so cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over
Break o the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side
A or B as illustrated.
Break o the
cassette tab
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
with adhesive tape.
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
e use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
recording or playback.
Cleaning the tape heads
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
separately) aer every 10 hours of use, before you start an
important recording, or aer playing an old tape. Failure
to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality
or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Specications
Main unit
Amplier section
DIN power output (rated): 60 W + 60 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 75 W + 75 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Outputs
CD DIGITAL OUT: Optical Wavelength: 660 nm
PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8
ohms or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW
* is output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Wavelength: 770 nm 810 nm
Tape deck section
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section:
Tuning range: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Tuning range: 531 kHz 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Antenna: AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals: External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
Speaker
Speaker system: 2-way, bass-reex type
Speaker units
Woofer: 13 cm dia., glass ber cone type
Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., hard-dome-type
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 178 mm × 240 mm × 280 mm
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker
General
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 60 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 175 mm × 240 mm × 295 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.8 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (size AA) batteries (2)/
AM loop antenna (1)/FM lead antenna (1)/Speaker cords (2)/Speaker pads (8)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Standby power consumption: 0.3 W
Halogenated ame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.
Halogenated ame retardants are not used in cabinets.
