Sony CMT-HPX1OW User manual

SONY 4_2_291_,./1_
Micro Hi.Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial nmnbe! s are located on the _ear of the trait. Recold the serial munbe_
m the space provided below Refe_ to them wheneve_ you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No Serial No
CMT-HPXIOW
CMT-HPX9
CMT-HPX7
@2004 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To p_event fire do not cover the ventilation of the
alJparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock tmzard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase oi built-in cabinet.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER pro&ict. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior
Don't thww away the battel 7 with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
C_UTIONTO_t.'C_ Z_ _G_OFELeCtRiCSHOCK
NOUSEn-SEaVlCE_SiEP^nTG_a_.
This symbol is intended to ale_t
tile use! to file presence of
uninsulated "dangewus 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 ale_t
tile use! to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (se_5,icing)
insnuctions in tile litemtme
accompanying the appliance
CAUTION
Tile use of optical instluments with this ploduct 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
Past 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 insmtctions, may canse hmmfifl
interference to radio cmmmmications. Howeve!, thele
is no guarantee that interference will not occm in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmfifl interthrence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by tmmng the equipment off
and on, the uses is encouraged to nT to conect the
interference by one or more of the following measmes:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
difl)rent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult file dealer or an experienced radio'TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any ctmnges or modification 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 _Mticle 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines tbr proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable gromM shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable enny as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK NL_TCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FLELY INSERT.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this ploduct will
increase eye hazald.
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CMT-HPXIOW only
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product you may
call: sony customer Infomlation Se_,ice Center
1-800-222-7669 or http:,',ha,avw.sony.comi
The Nttmbe_ below is for the FCC related matters only
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Tlade Name: SONY
Model No: HCD-HPX10W
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 USA.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device colnpiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to tile following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfid
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cruise undesired operation
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
Operation is subject to _e following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device *nust accept any interference, including
intelforence that may cause undesired opelation of the
device.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Heleby, Sony Co!1_., declares that this equipment is in
compliance with tile essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
This product is intended to be used in the following
cotmtries United Kingdom, Gerlnany, France, Italy,
Netherlands, Austria, Belgimn, Portugal, Switzerland,
Nolavay, Sweden, Denmark, Finland
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A. AND CANADA
Replace the AC powe! adaptor with model AC-
GSX100 only, if replacement is necessary.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR _ is a U.S.
registered mark As an ENERGY
®
STAR" partner, Sony Co!potation
...............................................has determined flint this pro&_ct
meets the ENERGY STAR :_
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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How to use this manual ........................... 5
Playable discs .......................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 7
Setting the clock ...................................... 9
CD/MP3 - Play
Loading a disc ....................................... l0
Playing a disc ........................................ 11
Normal Play Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly ................................. 12
Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 13
Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 14
Listening to the radio ............................ 15
Preset Tuning
Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 16
(European model only)
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 19
Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 20
Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ........... 21
Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 22
Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 22
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 23
Transmitter ........................................... 24
(CMT-HPX10W only)
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 26
Messages ............................................... 29
Tape - Play
Loading a tape ....................................... 17
Playing a tape ........................................ 17
Tape - Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape .................................................. 18
CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually ............... 18
Manual Recording
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 30
Specifications ....................................... 31
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 34
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 19
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• The instructions in this manual are lbr model
CMT-HPXIOW, CMT-HPX9 and CMT-
HPX7. Check your model number by looking
at the top of the unit. In this manual, CMT-
HPX7 is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation
is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"CMT-HPX 10W only".
• 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.
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
Audioc'Ds OIGITAL A_/D[O
(audio data/MP3 files) _m'TAL.U.'O _"Q_UD"_
Discs that this system cannot
play
• (D-ROMs
• CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
music CD format
MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660*
Level l/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Multi
Session**
• 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.
* ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical tbrmat of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 fomla_ (no more titan
8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters
in the extension" MP3") and in capital letters
Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters
There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels.
Level 2 specifications allow file names and tblder
names up to 31 characters long. Each tblder can
have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion tbrmat make
sure of the contents of the writing software, etc
** Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD cont!ol 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 fiom Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extm: This tbrmat records audio (andio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on tile 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
qnality 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
information, see the operating instructions l)r
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
format files that do not have the extension
".MP3".
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
have the extension ".MP3" may result in noise
or malfunction.
• With formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and
2, lblder 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
structnre.
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
conform to the ( ompact Disc ((D) 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
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• If the disc begins with a ( D-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
MP3 sessions ae played back without sound.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA
sessions are played back without sound.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structnre of files
prodnced by analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD l_rmat will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
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Perform the l)llowing procedures [] to [] to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM Ioop antenna FM lead antenna
Right speaker Le_ speaker
5)
Q.
[] Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left spe_:er cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Gray ((_)
[] Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
insert this portion
Black (C))
Plug type @
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loopantenna
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Plug type ®
Extend the FM Iead antenna horizontally
AM too antenna
Plug type @
North American models:
Connect using the white side
Other models:
Connect using the brown side
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM toop antenna
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep tile antennas away flora
tile system and othei cmnponents.
[] 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.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
B 22rlv
23_240V
* Saudi Arabian Nlodel: 120 127 V
[] Connect 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 I/(_).
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
It'_u do not use tile remote tb! a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
batte! 7 leakage and colrosion
Tip
When the remote no longer operales the system,
replace both batteries with new ones
When carrying this system
Peri'onn the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
1 Switch the function to CD.
2Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
3 While holding down EX-CHANGE, press
w_b.
Check that "PLEASE WAIT" then "LOCK" is
displayed.
4 Unplug the power cord.
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Use bnttons on the remote fbr the operation.
1Press I/_ to turn on the system.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2
3
4
5
6
Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly to set the
hour.
Press ENTER.
Press 1,4,91/1_1_1repeatedly to set the
minute.
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press _/1_1_1 until "CLOCK SET"
appears, then press ENTER.
3Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode
(page 22).

Use buttons on the unit l)r the operation.
1Press A.
2 Insert discs with the label side facing
forward.
(heck that the lever on the left side of the
respective slot raises.
To remove discs
1Press A.
2Hold down the lever on the left side of
the respective slot to elevate the disc,
then lift it out with your other hand.
To load an 8 cm disc, insert only DISC +1
slot. Yon cannot store an 8 cm disc in any of
DISC 1 5 slot.
3Press _--.
Place the disc so that it is
flush with the gray side of the
....................................slot, then insert it vertically.
To exchange discs during
playback
1 Press EX-CHANGE during playback.
2Remove and insert discs in any slot
except that of the currently playing
disc,
Notes
•Do net place anything (such as the remote or cords)
m fiont of the disc tray. When opening the disc tray,
it may catch and cause malfimction.
• You cannot stoze 8 cm discs in the DISC 1 5 slots.
For instructions on how to remove these discs, see
page 27
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfimction.
• Do not use a non-standard shape disc.
• Do not load an 8 cm disc with an adaptor Doing so
may cruise the system to malfimction.
• When you eject a disc, trundle the disc by its edge. Do
not touch the slnface
• When using the EX-CHANGE fimction, be sure that
you do not insert a disc in the slot of the current
playing disc. If you do, "CHECK" and the respective
disc number will be displayed alternately This may
cause malfimction.
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-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3
audio tracks.
Current disc
1
2
Loaded discs PIaying time
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
until "CD" appears.
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears in the display.
Select To play
ALL DISCS All discs in tile system
(Normal Play) contim_ously
1 DISC The tracks on the disc you
(Normal Play) have selected in original
order.
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks m the
(Normal Play) albmn on the disc you have
selected in original order
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play becomes 1
DISC Play.
The tracks on all discs in
raildom order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
1 DISC SHLT
(Shuffle Play)
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PGM
(Program 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 random order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shufl'le Play
becomes 1 DISC SHUF
Play
The tracks on all discs in the
order you want them to be
played (see "Creating your
own program" on page 13).
3Press IP_ on the remote (or CD/IP_II on
the unit).
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press II.
Pause Press II Press again to resume
play
Select a tlack Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly
Select an album Press ALBUM +M repeatedly
ofMP3 l/ after step 2
Find a point in a Keep pressing "<<1/1_ dining
track 2) playback and release it at the
desired point.
Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or
stop mode any one of the buttons (DISC 1 5
and DISC + 131on the unit))
Switch to CD Press any one of the buttons
fimction from (DISC 1 5 and DISC +1 on the
another somce unit) (Automatic Somce
Selection)
Exchange discs Press EX-CHANGE on the unit.
Remove a disc Press _ on the unit.
1) You may not be able to search between multiple
files Also, the time may not be displayed conectly
for some files
2) except tb_ MP3 andio tracks
3) DISC 1 5 and DISC +1 on the unit are not
available when "ALL DISCS SHUF" is selected.
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Notes
•You cannot change the play mode dming playback
•Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers
•When the disc is inserted, the playa reads all the
andio tracks on that disc Ifthae are many albums or
non-MP3 andio tracks on the disc, it may take a long
time fbr play to begin or tbr the next MP3 andio track
to start play
• Do not save unnecessaly albums or audio tracks
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3
listening We recommend that you do not save other
types of andio tracks or tmnecessmy albums on a disc
that has MP3 audio tracks
• An albmn that does not include an MP3 andio tlack
is skipped.
• Maximmn album number: 150 (including root album
and empty albmns)
• The maximmn number ofMP3 andio tracks and
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300
• Playback is possible up to 8 trees
• Depending on the encoding,'writing software,
recording device or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sotmd interruptions and noise
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual
time in the following cases
When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 andio track
When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind
(Manual Search)
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set "CD POWER"
and "ON" by CD power manage fimction (page 15)
-- Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until "REP" or "REP 1" appears.
REP: For all tracks on the disc(s) up to fiYe
times
REP 1:For a single track onlv
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both "REP" and
"REP 1" disappear
Note
• You cannot select "REPEAT" and "ALL DISCS
SHUF" at the same time
• When you select "REPEAT 1", that track is repeated
endlessly until "REPEAT 1" is canceled
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-- 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 programed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 18).
Use buttons on the remote lbr the operation.
1Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
until "CD" appears.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until "PGM" appears.
3 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or press
one of the disc buttons (DISC 1 - 5 and
DISC +1) on the unit) to select a disc.
To program al! the tracks on a disc at once,
proceed to step 5 with "AL" displayed.
4Press I<1<1/1_1_1repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
When programing an MP3, press ALBUM
+/ to select an album, then press _ /
repeatedly until the desired track
number appears.
Selected track number
5Current disc Total pIaying time
Press ENTER (or PLAY MODE on the
unit).
The track is programed.
The program step number appears,
lbllowed bv the total playing time.
O Program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeatsteps
Othm discs 3 and 5
Othei tiacksonthe 4 and 5
same disc
Other tracks on 3 to 5
other discs
7 Press IP _(or CD/IP_II on the unit).
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Cancel Piogram Piess PLAY MODE in stop
Play mode repeatedly until "PGM"
disappears.
Clear a track from P*essCLEAR in stop mode.
the end
Tips
•The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly) until "CD"
appears, then press _ (or CDilP'_II on the trait).
However, the program is cleared when you press --_
on the unit.
•-- --' appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a disc with
20 tiacks or more, or when you select an MP3 andio
tiack
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Tip
PressTUNINGNIODEtostopscanning.
Youcanpresetupto20FMstationsandl0AM
stations.Youcanthentuneinanvofthose
stationssimplybyselectingthecorresponding
presetnumber.
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".
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" appears in the display.
3Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
ibr a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tnned 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 m steps 2and 3 of
"Mamlal tuning preset" (page 14).
4Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset munber flashes. Peribrm steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
f,d t-- I_/I l--t I--I I /
Ili-_- I ll_ll-V ZI
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
freqnency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station Follow the procedule desclibed
with a weak signal m "Manual 0ruing preset"
(page 14).
Set another station After step 4, press +/ (or
to the existing TUNING +, on the unit)
preset numbel repeatedly to select the preset
nmnber you want to store tile
station
5
6
7
Preset number
Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
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To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by the CD power manage function.
(D power is factory set to on.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press I/(_ to turn off the system.
3 Press I/(_ on the unit while holding • on the
unit.
"CD POWER" and "OFF" appear.
To set the CD power on
Repeat _e procednre above, and "CD POWER"
and "ON" appear.
Notes
•When "CD POWER" and "OFF" are selected, CD
access time is increased
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode (page 22).
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for European model)
The AM tuning interval is factol_--preset to
9 kHz (or i0 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune into any AM station
first, then turn offthe power by pressing I/(_) on
the nnit. While holding TUNING +, press I/(_)
on the unit. When you change the interval, all
AM preset stations are erased. To reset the
interval, repeat the above procedure.
Note
You catmot change the AM tuning inte!5,al in the
Powel Saving Mode (page 22).
Tips
•The preset stations are retained for about halfa day
even if you disconnect the power cord or ifa power
t_ailme occurs.
•To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or co!lned an extelnal antenna.
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by nranually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
-- Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's nrenrory first
(see "Presetting radio stations" on page 14).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM",
LPress TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"PRESET" appears in the display.
3 Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
station.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
-- Manual Tuning
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
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Tips
•To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a conmlercially available
extelnal allteilna
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE until "MONO" appears Thae will be no
stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO"
appears in step 2 above, then press +' (or TUNING
+_ on tile trait). The fiequency indication changes
and scanning stops when the system runes in a station
(Automatic Tuning).
•To record the radio p_oNams, use manual recording
(page 18).
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional mfom_ation along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station _u are timed
in is not transmitting the RDS signal propaly or if the
signal is weak.
*Not all FM stations provide RDS se!"vice, nor do they
provide the same types of sa_dces. If you are not
t:amiliar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations tbr details on RDS savices 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 Ibllows:
Station name* ---* Freqnency ---* (?lock display
---* Bass level ---* Treble level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
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1Slide the lid open with your hand.
2 Insert atape.
To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the
side as shown in the illustration.
3Slide the lid close with your hand.
You ca:: use TYPE I (normal).
1 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
until "TAPE" appears.
2 Press I=_ (or TAPE/I=_ on the unit).
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play P:ess m.
Pause P:ess II P:ess again to resume
play
Fast-tblavard o: P:ess <1<1/1_-.
:ewind
Remove a tape Slide the lid open on the ::nit in
stop mode
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-- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole (D on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal).
Use buttons on the unit lbr the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Load a CD you want to record.
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +_ to
select the desired album before proceeding.
3 Press CD SYNC.
"SYN(" and "RE(" appear.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pauses lbr playback.
4Press II TAPE.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
To stop recording
Press II.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your _vorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps l to 4 of"Creating your own
program" (page 13).
-- Manua/ Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2Select the desired source to record.
•TUNER: To record from this system's
tuner.
• CD: To record from this system's CD
player.
• MDVIDEO: To record from the optional
component connected to the MD VIDEO
jacks.
• WIRELESS (CMT-HPXIOW only): To
record from the optional component
connected to the transmitter.
Press •REC.
"RE(" appears and the tape deck stands by
tbr recording.
4Press II TAPE, then start playing the
desired source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Stop lecording Pless •
Pause lecolding Pless || TAPE
Tip
For recording from a CD, you can press _/It, q_l to
select tracks during iecolding pause mode (aftel step 3
and before step 4)
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Yon can adjust the bass and treble to er_joy more
powerful sonnd.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Press DSGX on the unit.
To cancel the DSGX, press DSGX on the nnit
again.
Adjusting the bass and treble
Yon can at!just the bass and treble.
1 Press EQ to select "BASS" or
"TREBLE".
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
BASS _ TREBLE
2 Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly to adjust
the level while "BASS" or "TREBLE"
appears.
-- Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use bnttons on the remote for the operation.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the tnrn-offtime) changes cyclicall'¢ as
follows: " " "o
AUTO*---* 90MIN---* 80MIN---* ... ---* I
10MIN ---* SLEEP OFF _0
* The system automatically tnrns offin 100 minutes or O
after the current CD or tape finishes playing. m,
Other operations
To Press O_
r_
Check the SLEEP once. ,,_
iemaining time** €,
Change the time SLEEP iepeatedly to select the
to turn off time you want r,,
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP iepeatedly tmtil "SLEEP
Timei filnction OFF" appeals.
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§.
"' You caimot check the remaining time if you select
"AUTO".
Tip
You can use Sleep Timer. even if you have not set the
clock.

-- Play Timer
2
3
4
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the
clock" on page 9).
Use buttons on the remote lbr 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 13).
• TAPE: Load a tape (see "Playing a tape"
on page 17).
• TUNER: Ttme in a radio station (see
"Listening to the radio" on page 15).
Adjust the volume.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
5
6
7
Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly until "PLAY
SET" appears, then press ENTER.
"ON" appears and the hour indication
flashes.
Set the time to start playing.
Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
Press _/1_1_1 repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the displa,,;
changes cyclically as follows:
TUNER _ CD PLAY
*TAPE PLAY
8
9
Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in ram, then the original
display returns.
Press I/_ to turn off the system.
Other operations
To Do this
Check the setting 1Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT
2Press _/11,'1_ repeatedly
until "PLAY SEL" appears,
then press ENTER
Change the setting Start over from step 1
Cancel tile timer 1Press CLOCK,'TIMER
SELECT
2Press _/11,'1_ repeatedly
until "TIMER OFF" appears
then press ENTER
Notes
•If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has priority.
•Do not operate the system from tile time the system
turns on tmtil the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time)
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Play Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component coimected to
the MD,'\'IDEO jacks or the tnmsmitter (CMT-
HPXIOW only) as sound somces tbr Play Timer.
• You cannot activale Play Tima and Rec Timer
simultaneously
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