Sony CMT-HPZ9 - Micro Hi Fi Component System User manual

Micro HI.FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Records
The model and serial nu tubers ar_,]OC_ltedon the rear of the unit. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding Ihis product. Model No. Serial No.
CD
DiGiTAL AUDIO
02005 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To pre_ ent fire, do not cover tile _entihltion of tile
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don't place lighted candies on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
I Do nol inslall the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or buill-in cabinet.
" This appliance is
I CLASS1LASERPRODUCT classified as a CLASS 1
LUOKAN_LASERLAITE LASER producl. This
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAF marking is located on the
rear exterior.
Don'l Ihrow away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of il
correctl) as chelnical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerousvoltage"
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 anti
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments _xithIbis product will
increase eye hazard.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested anti found to comply
with the limits lk_ra Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable wotection against harmRd
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with Ihe 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
harmfid 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
dillk._rent from that to which the receiver is comlected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installe_:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines lk_r 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 practicah
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments _qth this product _xill
increase eye hazard.
Except fo_ European model
ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR <_)partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meels Ihe ENERGY STAR<'`>
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Notice for users
On the supplied software
Depending on the lype of tile text and characters, the
text shown on SonicStage may not be disphLved
properly on the device. This is due to:
The limitations of Ihe connected plwer.
The player is not l]mctionning normally.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their ]ogos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also
be perlormed using the buttons on the unit
having the same or similar names.
•This manual describes how to use this system.
For details on the supplied sollware
SonicStage, refer to the supplied SonicStage
instruction manual "lnstallafion/Operafing
Guide."
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How to use this manual ........................... 3
Create your own ATRAC CDs ............... 5
Which discs can you play on
this system'? ....................................... 6
About ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs ........ 8
Getting Started
Hooking up tile system .......................... 10
Setting the clock .................................... 12
CD - Play
Loading a disc ....................................... 13
Playing a disc ........................................ 14
Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Searching t_r tracks with the jog dial ... 15
Playing repeatedly ................................. 16
-- Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 16
-- Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 18
Listening to the radio ............................ 19
-- Preset Tuning
-- Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 20
(European model only)
Tape - Play
Loading a tape ....................................... 21
Playing a tape ........................................ 21
Tape - Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape .................................................. 22
-- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually ............... 22
-- Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 23
Timer
Falling asleep to music......................... 23
Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 24
-- Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ........... 25
-- Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 26
-- Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 26
Changing the load disc illumination ..... 27
Viewing the tuner information in the
display ............................................ 27
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 28
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 29
Recording audio from a connected
component ...................................... 29
Recording on a connected
component ...................................... 29
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 30
Messages ............................................... 33
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 34
Specifications ....................................... 35
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 38
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In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called "ATRAC CD," that you create
with the supplied soflware, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs" can be recorded oll
one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC
CD.
i
Create an ATRAC CD.
Aller selec/ing your l'avorite songs from music
stored on your compuler, record/hem on a CD-R]
CD-RW using SonicStage.
ATRAC CI)
MP3 l'iles
Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" lbr how to install SonicStage and how to create
ATRAC CDs.
': When the total playing time olone CD (albmn) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording ol1
a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus lbrmat.
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OAudio CDs:
CD-DA format CDs
CD-DA (Conapacl Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for audio CDs.
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ATRAC CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has
been recorded by using SonicStage*
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Translimn Acoustic Coding3plus) is :radio compression technoh)gy
that satisfies the demand R)r high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus can
compress audio files to about 1120 of their original size at 64 kbps.
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are:
Bit rates Sampling frequencies
ATRAC3 66/1051132 kbps 44.1 kHz
ATRAC3plus 8 352 kbps 44.1 kHz
Up to 62 characters can be displayed on this system.
MP3 CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been
recorded by using a software other than SonicStage '_'
Bit rates :rodsampling l_'equencies this system can play are shown helow. Variable Bit Rate
(VBR) files can also be played.
Bit rates Sampling frequencies
MPEG-I Layer3 32 320 kbps 32144.1148 kHz
MPEG-2 Layer3 8 160 kbps 16/22.05/23 kHz
MPEG-2.5 Layer3 8 160 kbps 8/11.025/12 kHz
This system conR)rms to Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 of the ID3 tag format. 1D3 tag is a format
for adding certain inli)rmation (track title, albmn name, artist name, etc'.) to MP3 files. Up to
124 characters ol 1D3 tag information can be displayed on this system.
An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded using soflware
other than SonicStage can also be played.
With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed lormat audio data is recorded.
* Only 1SO9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension formal discs can be played.
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2)
List of playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
Aud.,CDs DeG_TAL AUDIO
(audio dala, ATRAC3plus DIC;IT_L AUmO _IGh'_LAU_BO
files, MP3 files) _
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
•CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the li_llowing li)rmats:
- music CD R_rmat
- ATRAC3plus format and MP3 lormat that
conform to lSO96601/Level l/Level 2,
Joliet or Multi Session _'!
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• An8cmdisc
• An 8 cm disc with an adaptor.
i) 1SO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and fidders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in Ihe 8.3 l_wmat(no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension) and in capital letters.
Folder names can be nolonger than eight characters.
There can be no more than eight nested folder
levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names anti
folder names up to 31 characters long. Each tk_lder
can ha'_e up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file anti folder
names can ha'_e up to 64 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing soflx_are, etc.
Multi Session
Tiffs is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once melhod.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lea&in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Leadqn to Lead=out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) onthe tracks in session 1and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track anti audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
•Some CD-Rs or C[)-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
iuR)rmation, see the operating instructions Rw
the recording device.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-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.
• With li)rmats other than lSO9660 Level 1 attd
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-
linalized disc).
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Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact 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
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
The structure of ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs
ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of"files"
and "groups." A "file" is equivalent to a "track"
of an audio CD. A "group" is a bundle ot files
and is equivalent to an "album." For MP3 CDs,
this system recognizes an MP3 folder as a
"group" so that ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs can
be operated in the same way.
Playing order of ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs
For ATRAC CDs, files are played in the order
selected in SonicStage. For MP3 CDs, the
playing order may differ depending on the
method used to record MP3 files on the disc. In
the R)llowiug example, files are played in order
of(i) to @.
Group
File
(Maximum directory level: 8)
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The usable number of groups and
files
ATRAC CDs:
•Maximum number of groups: 255
• Maximum number of files: 999
MP3 CDs:
• Maximum numher of groups: 256
• Maximum number of files: 511
(The maximum number of MP3 files and groups that
can be contained on a single disc is 512.)
Notes
• The system m_ly be unable to phly MP3 files that do
not have the .MP3" extension.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 files that h_l,_e the
".MP3" extension may result in noise or malRinction.
• If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded on
file same disc, this system phlys the ATRAC3plus
files first.
• On a disc that has ATRAC3plus and MP3 files, do
not save files in other formats and do not make
unnecessary foklers.
• To compress a source in an MP3 file, we recommend
setting the compression parameters to "44.1 kHz"
'128 kbps," and "Constant Bit Rate."
• To record up to the maximum c_lpacity, set the
writing sofiwarc to "halting of writing."
• To record to the maximum capacily at one time up on
media that has nodfing recorded on it, set the x_riting
sofiware to "Disc at Once."
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
•lfthe disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
ATRAC3plus/MP3 sessions are not played
back.
• If the disc begins with an ATRAC3plus/MP3
session, it is recognized as an ATRAC CD/
MP3 CD, attd CD-[)A (audio) sessions are not
played back.
• The playback range of an MP3 CD is
determined by the tree struclure of files
produced by attalyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD lbrmat will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
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Perform the lollowing procedures [] to [] to hook up your system using Ihe supplied cords and
accessories.
Rightspeaker Leftspeaker
AM loop antenna
[] Connect the speakers.
Connect tile right and lel_ speaker coMs to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Insert this portion Red
(Black
(_ Line) (C))
FM lead antenna
[] Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up tile AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Plug type @
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
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Plug type ®
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
[] Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
It"the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To mrn on the system, press I/(_).
if)
5'
(.Q
AM loop 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 loop antenna
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep tile antennas a_ from
tile speaker cords.
[] 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 R_r available
settings.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
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Inserting two R6(size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
It"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
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When Ihe remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
When carrying this system
Perform the li)llo'a ing procedure to protect
the CD mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press I/(3 to turn on the system, then
press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
3Hold down ILLUMINATION, and then
press • and DISC1 until "LOCK"
appears.
4Unplug the power cord.
Use btlllens ell the remote for the operalion.
1Press I/(_ to turn on the system.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2
3
4
5
Press t,<1<1or _repeatedlyto setthe
hour.
Press ENTER.
Press I<1<1or _repeatedly to set the
minute.
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2Press _ or _ repeatedly to select
"CLOCK SET", then press ENTER.
3Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Po_ er Saving Mode
(page 26).
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Use bu:lolls on the unit lot lhe operalion.
1 Press _--.
2 Insert discs with the label side facing
forward.
Check that tile lever on the left side ol tile
respeclive slol raises.
When
side forward.
To remove discs
1 Press _--.
2 Hold down the lever on the left side of
the respective slot to elevate the disc,
then lift it out with your other hand. O
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3Press _--.
DISC 1 - 5 slot
(for 12 cm disc only)
DISC 3
DISC 4
DISC 5
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 DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE during
playback.
2 Remove and insert discs in any slot
except that of the currently playing
disc.
Notes
•Do not place anything (such as the remote or cords)
in front of the disc tray. When opening the disc tray,
it may catch and cause malfunction.
• Do not use adisc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not use a non-standard shape disc.
• Do not load an 8 cm disc. Doing so may cause the
system to malfimction.
• When you eiect adisc, handle the disc by its edge. Do
not touch the surlace.
• When using the DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE limction,
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 malfunction.
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-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play CDs in different play
modes.
Example: When playing discs
Current discTrack number }
Loaded discs Playing time
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Select
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
1 DISC
(Normal Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display,
To play
All discs in tile system
continuously.
Tile tracks on tile disc you
ha_e selected in original
order.
_=_ All tiletracks in tile group on
(Normal Play) tile ATRAC CD or MP3 CD
in original order.
When playing an audio CD,
tile system perl_mns the
same operation as 1DISC
Play.
The tracks on all discs in
random order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
1 DISC SHUP All the tracks on the disc you
(Shuffle Play) ha', e selected ill random
order.
Select To play
SHUP All the tracks in the group on
(Shuffle Play) the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD
in random order.
When phLvingan audio CD.
the system ped2_rms the
same operation as 1 DISC
SHUF Play.
PGM The tracks on the disc in the
(Program Play) order you want them to be
plwed (see "Creating your
own program" on page 16).
Press I_- (or CD [_>B_ on the unit).
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press I.
Pause Press || (or CD 1::>0{]on the unit).
Press again to resume play.
Select a track Press _ or _ repeatedly.
Select agroupon Press _=_+ or repeatedly after
the ATRAC CD step2.
or MP3 CD
Find a point in a Keep pressing _ or _ during
track playback and release it at the
desired point.
Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or
stop mode DISC I 5:'-on the unit).
Switch to CD Press DISC 1 5::-on the unit
function from (Automatic Source Selection).
another source
Exchange discs Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
on the unit.
Remove a disc Press j" on the unit.
:'-DISC 1 5 on the unit are not availahle when "ALL
D[SCS SHUF" is selected or when performing
Program Play.
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Notes
•You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
• Belk)re playing back a track, the system reads all
tracks and groups on the disc. During this time,
"READING _' appears on the display. Depending on
disc content, some time may be needed to read the
disc.
• A group that does not include MP3 tracks is skipped.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 track is recorded, you may encounter
such problems as disabled playback, sound
interruptions and noise.
• When playing back an MP3 track, the plwback
elapsed time indication may difli:r from the actual
time in the following cases.
When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 track
When you perform fast forward or rc_ ind (Manual
Search)
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set "CD POWER"
and "ON" by CD power manage function (page 19).
Yuu can quickly search fur and play lhe desired
track by using the jug dial on the unil.
Use buttons un lhe uuil lk)r the operation. I
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| Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch ,<
the function to CD
2
3
Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
repeatedly to select a disc in stop
mode.
Turn the jog dial in stop mode to select
the desired track, then press PUSH
ENTER.
To sem_c'h fur tracks on the ATRAC CD or
MP3 CD. turn the jog dial to first select the
desired group, then press PUSH ENTER
belk_re perRmning slep 3.
Playback starts from the selected track.
Note
Only the first 6 characters are displayed when
performing the group or track search.
Tip
You can seardl for and phLvother tracks inthe selected
group during playback. To select a track of another
group during playback, turn the jog dial
counterclockwise until GROUP" appears, then press
PUSH ENTER and select agroup. You can then select
the desired track by turning the jog dial.
To cancel the track search
Press CANCEL.
Notes
•If you do not perform any operations for
approximately 8 seconds, the disphLvreturns to the
previous one.
• The track search is not possible in Program Play
mode.
• The track search is only possible for the current disc.
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-- Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until "REP" or "REP 1" appears.
REP: For all tile tracks on the disc up to l'ive
times.
REP 1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until hoth "REP" and
"REP 1" disappear.
Notes
•You cannot select "REP" and "ALL DISCS SHUF"
at tile same time.
• When you select REP 1",that track is repeated
endlessly until REP 1" is canceled.
-- Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play them.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 22).
Using the remote
1PressCD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until "PGM" appears.
3 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or press
one of the disc buttons (DISC 1 - 5) on
the unit) to select a disc.
To program :dl tile tracks on a disc at once,
proceed to step 5 with "ALL" displayed.
4Press _or _repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
When programming the tracks on tile
ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, press _ + or -
repeatedly to select the desired group, then
press _ or _ repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
Selected track number
l l
t
u_ud
Current disc Total playing time
Press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
l'ollowed by the last programmed track
number and total playing time.
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6Program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeat steps
Other discs 3 and 5
Other trackson the 4 and 5
same disc
Other tracks on 3 to 5
other discs
7 Press I_- (or CD [2>1111on the unit).
Program Play starts.
Using the jog dial
Use butlOllS Oil the unil lor the operalion.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
_, Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until "PGM" appears.
3 Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
repeatedly to select a disc in stop
mode,
4
5
6
7
Turn the jog dial to select the desired
track.
To progrmn tracks on the ATRAC CD or
MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the
desired group, then press PUSH ENTER
before performing slep 4.
Press PUSH ENTER.
The track is programnted.
The program step number appears,
lollowed by the last programmed track
number and total playing time.
To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 through 5.
Press CD E>-II_.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly in stop mode
until PGM" disappears.
Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop
mode. Each time you press
Ihe button, a track iscleared
from the end of the
program.
Add a track to the end of Perform steps 4 and 5 in
the program stop mode.
Notes
•You cannot erase Ihe progrmn during playback.
• You cannot program the tracks on other discs by
using the jog dial.
Tips
• You can program the tracks during playback hy using
the jog dial.
• The program you made remains afler Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch lhe function to
CD, then press _ (or CD [2:>11Don the unit).
However, the program is cleared when you eject the
disc.
• " . " appears when the total program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a disc wilh
21 tracks or more, or when you select an
ATRAC3plus/MP3 track.
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You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. 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 ill your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
3
4
5
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" appears in the display.
Press + or - (or TUNE + or - on the
unit).
Tile frequency ch:mges as the systent sc:ms
R_r a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
"TUNED" and "STERE()" (for an FM
stereo program only) appear.
If "TUNED" does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the li'equency of the desired radio
station as described in seeps 3 and 4 of
"Manual tuning preset".
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Tile preset numher flashes. Perform steps 6
and 7 while the preset number flashes.
Preset number
6
7
8
Tip
Press + or - (or TUNE + or- on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other
stations.
Press • to slop scanning.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
l?'equency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display,
Press + or-(or TUNE + or-on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station,
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press + or - (or TUNE + or- on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station Follmx the procedure described
with a weak signal in "Manual tuning preset".
Set another station After step 5, press + or /or
to the existing TUNE + or on the unit)
preset number repeatedly to select the preset
number of Ihestation you x_ant
to store.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change tile
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first.
then turn oflthe system. While holding Di>Dt>0.
press I/(!) on the unit. When you change the
interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Po_er
Saving Mode (page 26).
Tips
•The preset stations are retained for about baH aday
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
l,ulure occurs.
• To improve broadcast reception, a_liust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor. set CD player
power off by CD power manage function.
CD power is factory set to on.
Use buttons oll the unit for the operalion.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
2Press I/@ to turn off the system.
3 After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press I/_
while holding l
"CD POWER" and "OFF" appear.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and "CD POWER"
and "ON" appear.
Notes
• When "CD POWER" and "OFF are selected, disc
access time is increased.
• You cannot change the sclting in Power Saving
Mode (page 26).
You can lislen to a radio slalion either by
selecting a presel station, or by manually luning
in lhe slalion.
Listening to a preset station
-- Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the Iuner's memory first
(see "Presetting radio stations" on page 18).
1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"PRESET" appears in the display.
Press + or- (or TUNE + or- on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
station.
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
-- Manual Tuning
1
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press + or- (or TUNE + or- on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Note
When s_ itching to CD fimction fiom tuner, a longer
time may be required to access the disc. In tiffs case, set
"CD POWER" and "ON" by CD power manage
function (page 19).
Tips
•To imprm e broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially a; ailable
external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until 'MONO" appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the recq_tion _ill
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO"
appears in step 3 above, then press + or (or TUNE
+or on the unit). The frequency indication changes
and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station
/Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio progrmns, use manual recording
(page 22).
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional inlk_rmalion along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
statinns.":
Note
RDS may not work properly ifthe station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
:'-Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you arc 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 Ik_llows:
Station narne _>--+ Preset number 2>and
frequency ---+Clock display (%r eight seconds)
---+Bass level (for eight seconds) ---+Treble
level (%r eight seconds)
i/if Ihe RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2/Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 18).
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