Sony CMT-GP5 - Micro Hi Fi Component System User manual

©2003 Sony Corporation
4-246-842-11(1)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. 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-GP5

2GB
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR®is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR®partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the system
having the same or similar names.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
How to use this manual

3GB
How to use this manual...........................2
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................4
Setting the clock......................................5
CD – Play
Loading a disc.........................................6
Playing a disc..........................................6
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly...................................7
— Repeat Play
Creating your own program....................7
— Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations..........................8
Listening to the radio..............................9
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....10
(European model only)
Tape – Play
Loading a tape.......................................11
Playing a tape........................................11
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................12
— CD Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............12
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ..............................13
Timer
Falling asleep to music..........................13
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music ..............................14
— Daily Timer
Timer recording radio programs...........15
Display
Turning off the display......................... 16
— Power Saving Mode
Adjusting the brightness of the display’s
backlight......................................... 16
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 16
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 17
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies......................... 18
Messages............................................... 20
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 20
Specifications........................................ 22
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 24
Table of Contents

4GB
Perform the following procedures 1to 4to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKERS terminals as shown below.
2Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
AM loop antenna
Right speaker Left speaker
FM lead antenna
Insert this
portion
Gray (3)
Stripe (#)
AM
LOOP
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna

Getting Started
5GB
Note
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
3For 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.
4Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour.
4Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
5Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute.
6Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2Press ./> to select “CLOCK”, then
press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
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Setting the clock

6GB
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Press Z.
2Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
3Press Zagain to close the disc tray.
Notes
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.
You can play the disc in different play modes.
1Press CD Non the remote (or CD
NX on the unit) to switch the function
to CD.
2Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION in stop
mode repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
3Press CD Non the remote (or CD
NX on the unit).
Note
You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Other operations
CD – Play
Loading a disc
When you play
an 8 cm disc,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Select To play
No display
(Normal Play) The tracks on the disc in original order.
SHUF
(Shuffle Play) All tracks on the disc in random order.
PGM
(Program Play) The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 7).
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press Xon the remote (or CD
NX on the unit). Press again to
resume play.
Select a track Press ./> repeatedly.
Find a point in a
track (Search) Keep pressing m/M during playback and release it at the
desired point.
Remove a disc Press Zon the unit.
Track number Playing time

CD – Play
7GB
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote
during playback until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT:Forallthetracksonthediscuptofive
times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote
repeatedly until both “REPEAT” and “REPEAT
1” disappear.
You can make a program of up to 30 steps.
You can synchro record the programed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 12).
1Press CD Non the remote (or CD
NX on the unit) to switch the function
to CD, then press x.
2Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION in stop
mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
3Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
4Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION.
The track is programed.
The total number of program steps appears.
5To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6Press CD Non the remote (or CD
NX on the unit).
Program Play starts.
Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Creating your own
program
—ProgramPlay
Selected track
number Total playing time of the program
Total number of
program steps Total playing time of the program
continued

8GB
Other operations
Tip
The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
Non theremote (or CD NX on the unit). However,
the program is cleared when you open the disc tray.
Youcanpreset up to32stationsfor FMand AM.
You can then tune in any of those stations
simply by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release it.
Scanning stops automatically when a
station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED”
and “STEREO” (for stereo program only)
appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 through 4 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 9).
3Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
The preset number flashes. Station storage
starts with preset number 1. If preset
stations have been erased, then stations are
stored to the lowest preset number
containing no station.
4Repeat steps 1 through 3 to preset
other stations.
To Do this
Cancel Program
Play Press PLAY MODE/ DIRECTION in stop mode
repeatedly until both “PGM” and
“SHUF” disappear.
Add a track to the
end of the program Perform steps 1 – 4 in stop mode.
Erase the program Press CLEAR on the remote in
stop mode. Each time you press
thebutton, a trackis cleared from
the end of the program.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Preset number Frequency

Tuner
9GB
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
3Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
The preset number flashes. Station storage
starts with preset number 1. If preset
stations have been erased, then stations are
stored to the lowest preset number
containing no station.
4Repeat steps 1 through 3 to preset
other stations.
Other Operations
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European and Middle
Eastern models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9
kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AMtuninginterval,tuneinanyAMstationfirst.
While holding TUNER BAND, press ?/1.
When you change the interval, all the AM/FM
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
tune in any AM station first. While holding
TUNER BAND, press ?/1.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
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 memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 8).
1Press TUNER BAND.
2Press PRESET +/– on the remote
repeatedly to select the desired preset
station (or RDS station name*).
* European model only
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FMstereo programhas static noise, press
REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• In step 2, press and hold TUNING +/– until the
frequency indication starts to change. Scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 12).
• You can change the display into the clock display
(for the six seconds) by pressing DISPLAY.
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 9).
Erase a preset
station Select the preset number of the station to be erased, and then
press CLEAR on the remote
twice.
Listening to the radio

10GB
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
RDSmay not workproperly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FMstations provide RDSservice, 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.
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 you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* tFrequency tClock display
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)

Tape – Play
11GB
1Press Z PUSH on the unit.
2Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Load a recorded tape.
2Press TAPE nN.
Press TAPE nN again to play the
reverse side.
3Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly to select “g” to play one
side, “h”to play bothsides, or “j”*
to play both sides repeatedly.
* The tape automatically stops after playing back
five times.
Other operations
Tape – Play
Loading a tape
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing
forward.
Playing a tape
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause PressXontheremote.Pressagain
to resume play.
Fast-forward or
rewind Press m/M on the remote (or pressandhold.m/M>
on the unit).
Remove a tape Press Z PUSH on the unit.

12GB
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Load a recordable tape.
2Load a CD you want to record.
3Press CD SYNC on the unit.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pauses for playback.
When you want to record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN.
4Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly to select “g” to record on
one side or “h” to record on both
sides.
5Press REC PAUSE/START zon the
unit.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
To stop recording
Press x.
To record only your favorite CD
tracks
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own
program” (page 7).
Note
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.
You can record just the portions youlike from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1Load a recordable tape.
2Select the desired source to record.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• MD: To record fromthe optional
component connected to the MD IN
jacks.
3Press REC PAUSE/START zon the
unit.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
When you want to record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN.
4Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly to select “g” to record on
one side or “h” to record on both
sides.
5Press REC PAUSE/START zon the
unit, then start playing the desired
source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
Tip
For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3
and before step 5).
Note
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.
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— CD Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape
manually
— Manual Recording
To Do this
Stop recording Press x.
Pause
recording PressRECPAUSE/STARTzon the unit.

Timer
13GB
Youcan adjust the bassandtreble toenjoymore
powerful sound.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator)
Press DSG.
To cancel the DSG, press DSG again.
Adjusting the bass and treble
PressBASS +/–ontheremoterepeatedlyto
adjust the bass, or TREBLE +/– on the
remote repeatedly to adjust the treble.
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t90MIN t80MIN t… t
10MIN tOFF
* The systemautomaticallyturns off in 100minutes or
after the current CDor tape finishes playing.
Other operations
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Note
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a
tape.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Timer
Falling asleep to music
—SleepTimer
To Press
Check the
remainingtime** SLEEP once.
Change the time
to turn off SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

14GB
Youcan wake up to music ata preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 5).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 7).
• TAPE: Load a tape.
• TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 9).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Press ./> repeatedly until
“PLAY” appears, then press CLOCK/
TIMER SET.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
4Set the time to start playback.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
5Set the time to stop playback following
the same procedure as step 4.
6Press ./> repeatedly depending
on the sound source you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
CD tTAPE tTUNER
7Adjust the volume.
8Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
9Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
Notes
• If you use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
MD IN jacks as sound sources for the Daily Timer.
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
To Do this
Change the setting Start over fromstep 1.
Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT repeatedly until
“PLAY” appears, then press
CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT repeatedly until
“OFF” appears, then press
CLOCK/TIMER SET.

Timer
15GB
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 8) andsettheclock (see “Settingthe clock”
on page 5).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
page 9).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Press./> repeatedlyuntil “REC”
appears, then press CLOCK/TIMER
SET.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
4Set the time to start recording.
Press ./> repeatedlyto set the hour,
then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
5Setthetimetostoprecordingfollowing
the same procedure as step 4.
The c REC indicator lights up.
6Adjust the volume* for listening to the
radio when it is activated by the timer.
* This is not affect the recording volume: it only
adjusts the volume for when the radio turns on
at the preset time.
7Load a recordable tape.
8Press REC PAUSE/START zon the
unit.
9Press TAPE nN, if you want to
switch the direction.
10Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION
repeatedly to select “g” to record on
one side or “h” to record on both
sides.
11Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
Notes
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording
timer at the same time.
• If you use the recording timer and the Sleep Timer at
the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the timer recording will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• If the system is in the recording or recording pause
mode at the preset time, the timer recording will not
be made.
• If the systemis playing backa tape at the preset time,
the systemwill switch to the timer, but the timer
recording will not be made.
Timer recording radio
programs To Do this
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT repeatedly until
“REC” appears, then press
CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT repeatedly until
“OFF” appears, then press
CLOCK/TIMER SET.

16GB
The clock display can be turned off to minimize
the amount of power consumed during standby
(Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY.
Tips
•The?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power
Saving Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
You can change the brightness of the display’s
backlight.
1Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
“DIMMER X” appears.
2Press ./> repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the
brightness changes cyclically as follows:
DIMMER 0 tDIMMER 1 tDIMMER
2
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
Checking the remaining time
(CD)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
During playback
Current track number and elapsed playing time
of the track*1 tCurrent track number and
remaining time of the track*2 tRemaining
time of thecurrent disctClockdisplay(for six
seconds)
*1“– – –.– –” appears when the total playing time of the
program exceeds 100 minutes, when the program
contains 31 tracks or more, or when a disc with 31
tracks or more is played in Shuffle Play mode.
*2“– – –.– –” appears when a track is played whose
number is 31 or over.
In the stop mode
Total playing time yClock display (for six
seconds)
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
Adjusting the brightness
of the display’s backlight
Viewing information
about the disc in the
display

Optional Components
17GB
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
AMD IN jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to
these jacks. You can then listen to the sound
from the component.
Listening to audio from a
connected component
1Connect audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 17.
2Press MD.
Start playing the connected component.
Recording audio from a
connected component
1Connect audio cords.
2Start recording manually.
See “Recording on a tape manually” on
page 12.
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
From the audio
output jacks of an
optional analog
component
Optional analog component

18GB
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check
the following items.
• Is the voltage selector set to the correct
voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then make
sure the voltage selector is set correctly.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the prescribed speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on
the rear of the system?
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the power cord again andturn
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if
the cause of the problem cannot be found even
after checking all the above items, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display or button remains lighted or
flashes even after the system was turned off.
• Press DISPLAYrepeatedly until the clock display
appears.
The clock indication does not show the
correct time.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 5) and timer settings (pages 14 and 15)
again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
– “Setting the clock” (page 5)
– “Presetting radio stations” (page 8)
If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to
music” (page 14) and “Timer recording radio
programs” (page 15).
There is no sound.
• Press VOL + repeatedly.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord
into the SPEAKERS terminal. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections (page 4).
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TVor VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system.Movethestereosystemaway fromtheTV
or VCR.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock correctly (page 5).
The timer does not function.
• Set the timer correctly (pages 14 and 15).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 13).
• You cannot activate the timer recording and Daily
Timer at the same time.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
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.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies

Troubleshooting
19GB
CD player
The disc tray does not open and “LOCK”
appears in the display.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing Zon the unit.
Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers
may cause problems with the player.
The disc does not eject.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 21).
• Replace the disc.
• Place the disc that this system can play.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, thenleave thesystemturnedon for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
•PressCDNon the remote (or CD NX on the
unit) to start play.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 21).
• Replace the disc.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Trymovingthespeakersawayfromthesystem,or
placing themon separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start fromthe first track.
• Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly
until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to
return to Normal Play.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 9).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 4).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press REPEAT/FM MODEon the remote until
“STEREO” appears in the display.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 21).
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 22).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 22).
There is excessive wowor flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette (page 21).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 22).
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 21).
• The tape has wound to the end.
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20GB
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 18) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 17) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
• Press MD (page 17).
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
1Turn off the system.
2While pressing and holding x, turn on the
system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
CD
NO DISC
There is no disc in the player.
PGM FULL
You tried to program 31 tracks or more.
PROTECT
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must bechanged only at the qualified
service shop.
• The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On heat buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
Messages
Additional Information
Precautions