Sony CMT-M70 Primary User manual

CMT-M70 4-239-398-11(3) GB
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
4-239-398-11 (3)
CMT-M70
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.
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This label is
located on the rear exterior.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, 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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Except for the 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.

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List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Inserting two size-AA (R6) batteries into
the remote control ........................... 7
Setting the clock .................................... 7
CD
Loading the CD ..................................... 8
Playing the CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play .... 8
Programming the CD tracks
–– Program Play .............................. 9
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ......................... 9
Listening to the radio ........................... 11
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) * .... 11
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 12
Playing a tape ...................................... 12
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/
Recording Manually/Program Edit ...
13
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 14
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................. 15
Display
Using the display ................................. 16
Other Features
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 16
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 16
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ........ 18
Listening to audio from a connected
component ..................................... 18
Recording on a connected component ... 18
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ........................ 19
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 21
Specifications ...................................... 22
Table of Contents
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How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Illustration number
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PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)
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Name of button/part Reference page
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – F
CD disc tray 9(8)
CD SYNCHRO qa (13, 14)
CD SYNCHRO indicator w; (14)
CD N7(8, 9)
CD X7(8)
DIRECTION q; (12–14)
Display window 2
DSG qk (15, 18)
FUNCTION ql (8–14, 18)
PHONES jack qf
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
qd (8–11, 14)
Remote sensor 4
REPEAT/FM MODE qs (8, 11)
TAPE nN qj (12–14)
TAPE Xqj (12–14)
TUNER AM qg (9–11)
TUNER FM qg (9–11)
TUNING +/– 3(9–11)
VOLUME +/– 6(17)
P – V
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 1(7, 10, 15, 17, 18)
m/M 3(8, 12)
l/L 3(8, 9, 14)
x 5(8, 12, 13)
Z CD 8(8)
zREC qh (13)
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Remote Control
CD REPEAT qk (8)
CD Nws (8, 9)
DIR MODE ql (12–14)
DISPLAY 2(11, 16)
DSG 1(15)
ENTER qd (7, 10, 14, 15, 17)
FM MODE 9(11)
FUNCTION qj (8–14, 18)
MEMORY qh (10)
SLEEP qf (16)
TAPE nN w; (12–14)
TIMER SELECT qs (15, 17)
TIMER SET qg (7, 14, 17)
TUNER/BAND wa (9–11)
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE
q; (8–11, 14)
VOL +/–qa (17)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
X4(8, 12, 14)
x5(8, 9, 12–14)
./>6(7–10, 14, 15, 17)
m/M7(8–12)
@/1 (power) 3(7, 15, 17)
zREC 8(13)
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – M S – V
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L
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE USE 6-16Ω
R
Jack type A
Jack type B
Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1through 4of the procedure below to hook up your system using the supplied cords
and accessories.
AM loop antenna
Left speaker
Right speaker
FM antenna
1Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
2Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set the AM loop antenna up before
connecting it.
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM
wire antenna
horizontally
Solid (3)
Stripe (#)
Getting Started
4
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Getting Started
3For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
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 size-AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
control
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
110V-120V
220V-240V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
EE
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e
Setting the clock
1Turn on the system.
2Press TIMER SET on the remote.
3Press ./>on the remote
repeatedly to set the hour.
4Press ENTER on the remote.
The minute indication flashes.
5Press ./>on the remote
repeatedly to set the minute.
6Press ENTER on the remote.
The clock will begin operating.
To adjust the clock
1Press TIMER SET on the remote.
2Press .or >on the remote to select
“SET CLOCK”, then press ENTER on the
remote.
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Loading the CD
1Press ZCD.
The disc tray slides out.
2Load a CD onto the disc tray.
3Press ZCD again to close the disc tray.
Playing the CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This system lets you play CDs in different play
modes.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
Load with the
label side up.
When you play
a CD single
(8 cm CD),
load it onto the
inner circle of
the tray.
Track number Playing time
2Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
Select
No display
SHUFFLE
PGM
3Press CD N.
Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause
Select a track
Find a point
in a track
Remove the CD
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
To play
The CD in original order.
The tracks on the CD in random
order.
The tracks on the CD in any
order that you want (see
“Programming the CD tracks”on
page 9).
Do this
Press x.
Press CD X(or Xon the
remote). Press again to resume
playback.
During playback or pause, press
l/L (or ./> on the
remote) repeatedly until you find
the desired track.
During playback, press and hold
down m/Muntil you find the
desired point.
Press ZCD.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE (or
CD REPEAT on the remote)
repeatedly during playback until
“REPEAT”or “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.
REPEAT: For all the tracks on
the CD.
REPEAT 1: For only the
currently playing track.
To cancel playing repeatedly,
press REPEAT/FM MODE (or
CD REPEAT on the remote)
repeatedly until “REPEAT”and
“REPEAT 1”disappear from the
display.
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CD/Tuner
Programming the CD
tracks
–– Program Play
You can make a program of up to 24 tracks on
a CD in any order that you want.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “PGM”
appears in the display.
3Press l/L (or ./> on the
remote) repeatedly until the desired
track number appears in the display.
4Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote).
The selected track is programmed.
The selection number appears in the
display.
5To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6Press CD N.
To
Cancel Program Play
Add a track to the end
of the program
Erase the entire
program
Tips
•The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the program again, switch the
function to CD, and then press CD N.
•“--.--”appears in the display when the total program
time exceeds 100 minutes.
Selected track
number
Total playing time
Do this
Press PLAY MODE/
TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY
MODE on the remote)
repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
Do steps 3 and 4 with
Program Play stopped.
Press xwith Program Play
stopped.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
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.
There are two ways to store the station presets.
To
Automatically tune
all of the stations
that can be received
in your area and then
store them manually
Manually tune and store
the radio frequency of
your favorite stations
Setting presets through
automatic tuning
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears in the display.
2Press TUNER FM or TUNER AM (or
TUNER/BAND on the remote) to select
FM or AM.
3Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in the display.
4Press TUNING +/– (or m/M on the
remote).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. 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 3 through 7 of
“Setting presets through manual tuning”.
Method
Automatic Tuning Preset
Manual Tuning Preset
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Preset number Frequency
5Press MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes.
6Press ./> on the remote
repeatedly to select the preset number
that you want.
7Press ENTER on the remote.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
8Repeat steps 2 through 7 to preset
other stations.
Tip
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or TUNING
MODE/PLAY MODE on the remote) when you want
to stop scanning.
Setting presets through
manual tuning
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears in the display.
2Press TUNER FM or TUNER AM (or
TUNER/BAND on the remote) to select
FM or AM.
3Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear from the display.
4Press TUNING +/– (or m/M on the
remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
5Press MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes.
Preset number Frequency
Presetting radio stations (continued)
6Press ./> on the remote
repeatedly to select the preset number
that you want.
7Press ENTER on the remote.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
8Repeat steps 2 through 7 to preset
other stations.
Other Operations
To
Tune in a station
with a weak
signal
Stop setting
presets
To change the
preset number
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the European, Middle
Eastern and Philippine models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or
10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the
system. Press and hold TUNING + and TUNER AM.
When you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are erased. To reset the interval, tune in any
AM station first, then turn off the system. Press and
hold TUNING –and TUNER AM.
Tips
•The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power
failure occurs.
•To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
Do this
Follow the procedure described in
“Setting presets through manual
tuning”.
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE (or TUNING MODE/
PLAY MODE on the remote).
Start over from step 2.
1FM1005
PRESET STEREO
TUNED
MH z
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CD/Tuner
Listening to the radio
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 9).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears in the display.
2 Press TUNER FM or TUNER AM (or
TUNER/BAND on the remote) to select
FM or AM.
3Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “PRESET”
appears in the display.
4Press TUNING +/– (or m/M on the
remote) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears in the display.
2 Press TUNER FM or TUNER AM (or
TUNER/BAND on the remote) to select
FM or AM.
3Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear from the display.
4Press TUNING +/– (or m/M on the
remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
Tuner
Tips
•To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
aerials, or connect a commercially available
external aerial.
•When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
REPEAT/FM MODE (or FM MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “MONO”appears. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
•Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or TUNING
MODE/PLAY MODE on the remote) repeatedly
until “AUTO”appears in step 3 above, then press
TUNING +/–(or m/M on the remote). The
frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
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
RDS may not work properly if the 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 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 on the remote,
the display changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* tFrequency tClock display
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
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Loading a tape
1Press ZPUSH.
2Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
Playing a tape
You can use Type I (normal) tape.
1Load a recorded tape into the cassette
holder.
2Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“TAPE”appears in the display.
3Press DIRECTION (or DIR MODE on the
remote) repeatedly to select “ ” to
play one side of the tape, “ ” to play
both sides, or “ ”* to play both
sides repeatedly.
* The tape automatically stops after playing back
five times.
4Press TAPE nN.
Press TAPE nN again to play the
reverse side. The tape starts playing back.
With the side you
want to play/record
facing up
Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause
Fast-forward or
rewind
Remove the tape
Do this
Press x.
Press TAPE X(or Xon the
remote). Press again to
resume playback.
With the tape stopped, press
m/M.
Press ZPUSH.
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Tape
Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording) Recording manually
Load a recordable tape into the cassette holder.
Load a CD onto the disc tray.
Load a CD (or other audio source), or
tune in the desired station.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the source you want to record from.
Press CD SYNCHRO. Press zREC.
The tape stands by for recording.
“”and “B”(or “b”) appear.
To start recording on the side facing away from you, press TAPE nN until
“ ” changes to “ ”.
Press DIRECTION (or DIR MODE on the remote) repeatedly to select “ ” to record
on one side of the tape, or “ ” or “ ” to record on both sides.
Press TAPE X.
Steps
2
3
4
5
6
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a CD (or connected components) or radio. You can use Type I (normal) tape.
1
Press TAPE X, and then start playing
the desired source.
continued
To stop recording
Press x.
Tip
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Recording CD tracks in your
favorite order
–– Program Edit
1Load a recordable tape into the
cassette holder.
2Load a CD onto the disc tray.
3Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
4Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote) repeatedly until “PGM”
appears in the display.
5Press l/L (or ./> on the
remote) repeatedly until the desired
track number appears in the display.
6Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or
TUNING MODE/PLAY MODE on the
remote).
The selected track is programmed.
The selection number appears in the
display.
To program additional tracks, repeat steps 5
and 6.
7Press CD SYNCHRO.
The tape stands by for recording and the CD
stands by for playback.
“”and “B”(or “b”) appear, and the
CD SYNCHRO indicator lights up.
To start recording on the side facing away
from you, press TAPE nN until “”
changes to “.”
8Press DIRECTION (or DIR MODE on the
remote) repeatedly to select “ ” to
record on one side of the tape, or “ ”
or “ ” to record on both sides.
9Press TAPE X.
To
Stop recording
Cancel Program
Edit
To place a specific number of tracks
on each side of the tape during CD
Synchro Recording
1Program the tracks for the first side by
doing steps 1 to 6.
2Press Xon the remote.
3Program the tracks for the other side by
doing steps 5 and 6.
4Do steps 7 to 9 (see Note below).
When the Xcommand is detected during
CD Synchro Recording, the CD will pause,
the first side of the tape will continue
running till it ends, the tape will reverse
direction, the CD will play and recording of
the remaining tracks will resume on the
other side of the tape.
Note
To enable two-sided recording, you must select
“ ” or “ ” in step 8 on the left.
Timer-recording radio
programs
To timer-record, make sure that you have set
the system clock correctly (see “Setting the
clock”on page 7) and preset the radio station
(see “Presetting radio stations”on page 9).
1Tune in the desired preset radio station
(see “Listening to the radio”on page
11).
2Load a recordable tape.
3Press TIMER SET on the remote.
4Press ./>on the remote
repeatedly until “SET REC”appears in
the display.
“SET REC”scrolls and “cREC”appears
in the display.
5Press ENTER on the remote.
“ON TIME”appears, then the hour
indication flashes.
Recording to a tape (continued)
Do this
Press x.
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE (or TUNING MODE/
PLAY MODE on the remote)
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Tape
6Set the starting time.
Press ./>on the remote repeatedly to
set the hour, then press ENTER on the
remote.
The minute indication begins flashing next.
Press ./>on the remote repeatedly to
set the minute, then press ENTER on the
remote.
“OFF TIME”appears, then the hour
indication flashes again.
7Set the stopping time by repeating step
6.
The start time, the stopping time,
“TUNER”, and the preset station appear in
turn, then the original display returns.
8Press @/1to turn off the system.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is automatically set to the minimum.
To
Check the settings
Turn off the timer
Tip
Once you set the timer, the time settings will remain
in the system’s memory until you change them, even
when you turn the system or the timer off. The
settings that were last used will be in effect when you
turn the timer on again.
Notes
•The system will turn on 15 seconds before the
specified starting time.
•If the system is turned on at the specified starting
time, recording will not occur.
•When you have set the Sleep Timer, the timer
recording will not operate until the Sleep Timer
Function is turned off.
•You cannot operate the Daily Timer and the timer
recording at the same time.
Do this
Press TIMER SELECT on the
remote repeatedly until
“cREC”appears in the
display. The preset items
appear in turn.
Press TIMER SELECT on the
remote repeatedly until
“cREC”disappears from the
display.
Adjusting the sound
Generating a more dynamic sound
(Dynamic Sound Generator)
Press DSG.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
DSG 2 tDSG OFF tDSG 1
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Falling asleep to music
—Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer Function lets you specify a
sleep time, after which the system stops playing
and turns off automatically. You can thus fall
asleep to music.
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly.
The sleep time changes as follows:
AUTO* t90MIN t80MIN t70MIN t
…t10MIN tOFF tAUTO* t…
* The system turns off after the current CD or tape
finishes playing (up to 100 minutes). The system
also turns off when you manually stop the CD or
tape.
To
Check the remaining
sleep time**
Change the sleep time
Cancel the Sleep
Timer Function
** You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Waking up to music
—Daily Timer
By setting the Daily Timer, you can make the
system automatically turn on and off at
specified times. To use this function, make
sure that you have set the system clock
correctly (see “Setting the clock”on page 7).
Press
SLEEP on the remote once.
SLEEP on the remote
repeatedly until the time
you want appears.
SLEEP on the remote
repeatedly until “OFF”
appears.
Using the display
Checking the remaining time
(CD)
Press DISPLAY on the remote during play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Current track number and elapsed playing time
of the track tCurrent track number and
remaining playing time of the track* t
Remaining playing time of the entire CD t
Clock display
*“– ––.––” appears when you check the remaining
playing time of a CD track whose number is 25 or
over.
Checking the total playing
time (CD)
Press DISPLAY on the remote in stop
mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Total playing time tClock display t
Current source display
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Display/Other Features
8Press ./>on the remote
repeatedly until the music source you
want appears.
The display changes as follows:
tTUNER yCD T
tTAPE T
9Press ENTER on the remote.
The starting time, the stopping time, and the
music source appear in turn, then the
original display returns.
10 Press @/1to turn off the system.
To
Check the settings
Turn off the timer
Tip
Once you set the timer, the time settings will remain
in the system’s memory until you change them, even
when you turn the system or the timer off. The
settings that were last used will be in effect when you
turn the timer on again.
Notes
•The system will turn on 15 seconds before the
specified starting time.
•When you have set the Sleep Timer, the Daily
Timer will not operate until the Sleep Timer
Function is turned off.
•You cannot operate the Daily Timer and the timer
recording at the same time.
Do this
Press TIMER SELECT on the
remote repeatedly until
“cDAILY”appears in the
display. The preset items
appear in turn.
Press TIMER SELECT on the
remote repeatedly until
“cDAILY”disappears from
the display.
1Prepare the music source you want to
listen to when the system turns on.
•CD: Load a CD. To start playing from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programming the CD tracks”on page 9).
•Tape: Load a tape with the side you want
to play facing towards you.
•Radio: Tune in the preset radio station
that you want (see “Listening to the radio”
on page 11).
2Adjust the volume.
3Press TIMER SET on the remote.
4Press ./>on the remote
repeatedly until “SET DAILY”appears
in the display.
“SET DAILY”scrolls and “cDAILY”
appears in the display.
5Press ENTER on the remote.
“ON TIME”appears, then the hour
indication flashes.
6Set the starting time.
Press ./>on the remote repeatedly to
set the hour, then press ENTER on the
remote.
The minute indication begins flashing next.
Press ./>on the remote repeatedly to
set the minute, then press ENTER on the
remote.
“OFF TIME”appears, then the hour
indication flashes again.
7Set the stopping time by repeating step
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Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
AAUDIO IN (MD/VIDEO) jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
MD deck or VCR to these jacks. You can then
listen to analog audio from the MD deck or
VCR through this system.
BOPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack
Use a digital optical cable (square, not
supplied) to connect an MD deck to this jack.
You can then output the digital audio to the
MD deck from this system. If the jack is
covered with a cap, remove it before use.
Listening to audio from a
connected component
1Connect the audio cords.
2Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”
or “VIDEO” appears.
Start playing the connected component.
Tip
If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing
FUNCTION repeatedly, turn off the system and then
press DSG and FUNCTION at the same time. The
function will change from “MD” to “VIDEO”, and
“VIDEO” will appear in the display. To change back
to “MD”, repeat this procedure.
Recording on a connected
component
1Connect the digital optical cable.
2Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
Optional Components
MD deck / VCR
From the audio output
jacks of an MD deck /
VCR
To the digital input jack of
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Optional Components/Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
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.
General
There is no sound from the speakers.
•Adjust the volume.
•The headphones are connected.
•Check the speaker connections.
There is severe hum or noise.
•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit.
Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.
“0:00”(or “AM 12:00”) flashes in the display.
•A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(see page 7) and timer settings (see pages 14 and
16) again.
The timer does not function.
•Make sure the clock is correctly set (see page 7).
“cDAILY”and “cREC”do not appear when
you press TIMER SELECT on the remote.
•Make sure each timer is correctly set (see pages
14 and 16).
•Make sure the clock is correctly set (see page 7).
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
•Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The remote does not work.
•There is an obstacle between the remote and the
unit.
•You are not pointing the remote in the direction
of the system’s sensor.
•The batteries in the remote have run down.
Replace the batteries.
•Make sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly.
Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel, or the left
and right volumes are unbalanced.
•Check the speaker connections and placement.
CD Player
The CD will not play.
•The CD is dirty.
•The surface of the CD is scratched. Replace the
CD.
•The CD is loaded with the label side down.
•Condensation has built up in the system.
Remove the CD and leave the system turned on
for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in Program or Shuffle Play. Press
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (or TUNING
MODE/PLAY MODE on the remote) repeatedly
until “PGM”and “SHUFFLE”disappear.
Tape Deck
Recording cannot be done.
•There is no tape in the cassette holder.
•The record protect tab has been removed from
the cassette (see page 21).
•The tape has come to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page 21).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 21).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 21).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 21).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
missing.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 21).
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Tuner
There is a severe hum or noise (“TUNED”or
“STEREO”flashes).
•Adjust the antenna.
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect an
external antenna.
•Make sure that the antenna is connected
properly.
•Do not bend or roll up the antenna.
•The two wires comprising the FM antenna have
been pulled further apart since the system was
first purchased. Repair or replace with a new
one.
•The AM antenna wire is detached from the stand.
•Keep the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
•Press FM MODE on the remote until “STEREO”
appears in the display.
Resetting the system
With the system turned on, press x, DSG
and CD Xat the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
previous settings are cleared and must be set
again.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operations.
NO DISC
•There is no CD on the disc tray.
PGM FULL
•You try to program 25 tracks or more.
PROTECT
•Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Problems and remedies (continued)