Sony CMT-CP505MD manual

CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(2) GB Operating Instructions Micr o Hi-Fi Component System 4-241-515- 11 (2) © 2002 Sony Corporation CMT -CP505MD[...]

2 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 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. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby[...]

3 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ................................................... 5 Remote Control ......................................... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system .............................. 7 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ......................[...]

4 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tuner Presetting radio stations .......................... 41 Listening to the radio .............................. 42 Labelling the preset stations — Station Name ............................... 43 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 44 Tape – Play Loading a tape .........................................[...]

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 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 r PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) RR Name of button/part Reference page List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit [...]

6 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Remote Control BASS/TRE 4 (47) CD wd (10–13) CLEAR 7 (10, 15, 30, 43) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (49, 50) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 48, 49) CURSOR T / t 8 (8, 12, 29, 30) DISPLAY wg (11, 15, 22, 44, 50– 52) DSG qd (47) ENTER/YES 5 (8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 22–26, 28–43, 48–50) FUNCTION ws (9, 13, 16, 19, 21–23, 25, 4[...]

7 GB Getting Started CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB L R 4 2 3 1 FM antenna AM loop antenna Jack type A Jack type B AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally FM75 Ω AM U ANTENNA FM75 Ω AM ANTENNA U U 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAK[...]

8 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 4 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 @ / 1 . Inserting two R6 (size [...]

9 GB CD CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Loading a CD 1 Press CD Z . The disc tray slides out. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. 3 Press CD Z again to close the disc tray. Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the functi[...]

10 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Programming CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks. 1 Press CD on the remote. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. The track is programme[...]

11 GB CD CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press N on the remote. Other operations To Cancel Program Play Check the program order Check the total number of programmed tracks Add a track to the end of the program Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same p[...]

12 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 4 Enter a character. Character type Do this Alphabet Press the corresponding letter button (or . / > ) on the remote repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes, then press CURSOR t on the remote. Numbers Press the corresponding numeric buttons on the remote. Blank space Press 10/0 on the remote. ´ [...]

13 GB CD CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Loading an MD Insert an MD. With the label side up, and the shutter on the righthand side With the arrow pointing toward the deck MD – Play MD – Play Playing an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the MD in different play modes. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the f[...]

14 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Playing an MD (continued) To enter track number using the remote You can also select the desired track using the remote during Normal Play. Press the numeric buttons. The playback automatically starts. To enter track number over 10 1 Press >10. 2 Press the numeric buttons for the same number of “–” flas[...]

15 GB MD – Play CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Programming MD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks. 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. The track [...]

16 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Playing only the tracks in the desired group This function allows you to listen only to your favorite tracks which you have registered into a group. For details of the Group Function, see page 18. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. 2 Press GROUP ON/OFF in stop mode repeatedly until GROUP i[...]

17 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB When you use a partially recorded MD You cannot record while overwriting the recorded tracks. Recording starts after the recorded tracks. If you want to erase the recorded tracks, erase the tracks using Erase function (page 33). Note on MD track numbers On an MD, the track numbers (track sequenc[...]

18 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB How is group information recorded? When recording using the Group Function, the group management information is automatically recorded on the MD as the disc title. Specifically, a character string such as the following is written in the disc title recording area. Disc title recording area 0 ; Favorites // 1 – [...]

19 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording into a new group You can create new groups by CD album or artist, etc. 1 Load a recordable MD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system’s CD player. • TAPE: To record from this system’s cassette deck. • TUNER: To rec[...]

20 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 7 To record using the Group Function, perform the following procedure depending on where you want to record: To record into a new group Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until “New Group” appears. To record into an existing group Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the desired group appears. Proceed to step 8 to rec[...]

21 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB no indication (stereo) LP2 (LP2 stereo) LP4 (LP4 stereo) MONO (monaural) Recording a tape on an MD — TAPE-MD Synchro Recording You can make an analog recording of a tape on an MD. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a recordable MD. 2 Load a tape you want to record. 3 Press SYNCHRO repeat[...]

22 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tips • If you want to record manually in the middle of a track loaded in this system, press CD NX (or X on the remote) before step 4 to pause the playback, then press CD NX (or N on the remote) in step 5 to start playback. • You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD during recording by pressing D[...]

23 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Marking track numbers • Automatically during recording (Level Synchro Recording) Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original source during recording from this system’s CD player or components connected to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack. However, track numbers are not marked depending [...]

24 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording tips (continued) Marking track numbers automatically during recording — Level-Synchro Recording The Level Synchro Recording Function is factory set to on, so the track numbers are automatically marked. If “L-SYNC” does not appear during recording, turn on the Level Synchro Recording as follows. T[...]

25 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “Setup?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “S.Space Off” (or “S.Space On”) appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote[...]

26 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 4 Press MENU/NO on the remote to display “Setup?”, then press ENTER/ YES on the remote. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “LevelAdjust?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 6 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to adjust the recording level. Adjust to the optimum level while [...]

27 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording When using CD-MD Synchro Recording or when recording a CD in the programmed order, you can record at high speed (approximately four times the normal speed). Select the setting when using High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording (page 20). If you cannot use High-Speed[...]

28 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Before you start editing You can edit an MD only when: • The MD is recordable. • The MD play mode is normal play. Check the following, before editing. 1 Check the tab of the MD to be edited. Slide the tab to close the slot. If the MD is protected, you cannot edit the MD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until bo[...]

29 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Perform the following procedure depending on what you want to label: To label a track Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears, then press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote. To label an MD Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote while th[...]

30 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB To change the character In step 3 or 4, press T CURSOR or CURSOR t repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR on the remote to erase the character, then repeat steps 3 and 4. To add a character After steps 1 and 2, press T CURSOR or CURSOR t until the cursor comes to the point you want to [...]

31 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tip You can also register tracks that were recorded on a system that does not support the Group Function. Notes • You cannot register the same track to multiple groups. • When creating a group without registering any tracks, you must enter the group title. • If you do not enter a group title[...]

32 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Releasing group registrations — Release Function These functions allow you to release group registrations simply by specifying the group for which you want to release the registrations. In addition, you can also release the group registrations of all tracks on an MD at once. Releasing a single group — Group [...]

33 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Erasing recordings — Erase Function The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. You can restore the erased contents using the Undo function (page 38) immediately after the erasing. However, you cannot restore the erased contents after performing other editings. Before erasing,[...]

34 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Erasing recordings (continued) Erasing all tracks — All Erase Function You can erase all the contents recorded on an MD (the disc title, group titles, all recorded tracks and their titles) at once. 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote to display “Edit Menu”. 3 Press . or > on the remo[...]

35 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote if point A is correct. “Point B set” appears and playback for setting the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts. If the point A is incorrect, press . or > on the remote repeatedly to find the starting point of the portion to be erased (poi[...]

36 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Moving recorded tracks (continued) 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the new track position appears. 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. Note When you move a track to a track number that is registered into a group, the moved track is re- registered into the group. In addition, if you move a track tha[...]

37 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote again if the point to be divided is correct. If the point to be divided is incorrect, press . or > on the remote to find the point to be divided, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. You can shift the point by 1/86 second (1 frame) intervals.* * You can shift the [...]

38 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the first track number of the two to be combined appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. For example, to combine track 1 to 4, select 4. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the second track number of the two to be combined appears. 6 Press ENTER/[...]

39 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Changing the recorded level after recording — S.F Edit Function You can change the volume of recorded tracks. The original track is recorded over at the new recording level. When changing the recording level, you can select Fade-in Recording to gradually increase the signal level at the start of[...]

40 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Fade-in and Fade-out Recording 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote to display “Edit Menu”. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “S.F Edit?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “Fade In?” or “Fade Out?” appea[...]

41 GB Tuner CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 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 in all of the stations that can be received in your [...]

42 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. 8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset other stations. Other Operations To Tune in a station with a weak signal Stop setting presets Set another station to the existing preset number To change the AM tuning interval (Except for European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-pres[...]

43 GB Tuner CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display. 3 Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or counterclockwise to tune in the desired station. Tips • To im[...]

44 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 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 st[...]

45 GB Tape – Play / Tape – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a CD you want to record. 3 Press SYNCHRO repeatedly until “CD t TAPE SYNC” appears. 4 Press ENTE[...]

46 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording your favorite MD tracks on a tape — MD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole MD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a MD you want to record. 3 Press SYNCHRO repeatedly until “MD t TAPE SYNC” appears. 4 Press ENTER/START. “Press START” flashes.[...]

47 GB Tape – Play / Tape – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD or an MD on a tape. You can also record a radio programme. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source [...]

48 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Programming CD tracks” on page 10). • [...]

49 GB Timer CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 7 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. Each time you press the button, the indication changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLA Y T t T APE PLA Y y MD PLA Y T 8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. The start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in tur[...]

50 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Other operations To Check the settings/ activate the timer Change the setting Cancel the timer Tip When you record from the radio, the station name (or the frequency when the station is not labelled. See page 43) is recorded on an MD together with the start time and the stop time. Notes • You cannot activate t[...]

51 GB Timer CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Checking the total playing time/titles (CD/MD) Press DISPLAY on the remote in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: x When a CD is in stop mode Total number of tracks and the total playing time t Disc title* 4 t Clock display t BASS level t TREBLE level x Whe[...]

52 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Checking the station name (TUNER) Press DISPLAY on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* 7 t Preset number and frequency t Clock display t BASS level t TREBLE level * 7 Only when the preset station is labelled. To scroll a long name Press SCROLL on t[...]

53 GB Timer CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. A DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an optional digital component (digital satellite receiver, et[...]

54 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a digital component such as a digital satellite receiver, etc. 1 Connect the digital optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 53. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “OPTICAL IN” appears. Start playing the connected component. Li[...]

55 GB Troubleshooting CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the pro[...]

56 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB MD Deck An MD cannot be inserted. • Insert the MD with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the deck. The controls do not work. • Replace the MD with a new one. • Retry the operations after “TOC” or “STANDBY” turns off. Play does not start. • Replace the MD. • Insert the MD and leave[...]

57 GB Troubleshooting CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Optional components There is no sound. • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on page 55 and check the condition of the system. • Connect the component properly (see page 53) while checking: – if the cords are connected properly. – if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the w[...]

58 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB C41/Cannot Copy The sound source is a copy of a commercially available music software or CD-R. c The Serial Copy Management System prevents making a digital copy (see page 64). In addition, you cannot copy from a CD-R. C71/Check OPT-IN No component is connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack, or you tried to rec[...]

59 GB Troubleshooting CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Incomplete! Adjustment of the recording level after recording or Fade-in and Fade-out procedures have failed since the system was either subject to vibration or there is a damaged or dirty disc in the tray. Initialize The power was off for a long time, so the system is initializing itself. Name F[...]

60 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Smart Space The signal was input again after silence continued for 3 or more but less than 30 seconds during digital recording, and the silence was cut to 3 seconds. Step Full! You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps). TOC Reading The MD deck is reading the TOC information of the MD. TOC Writing The MD dec[...]

61 GB Additional Information CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(2) GB On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an [...]

62 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(2) GB Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, n[...]

63 GB Additional Information CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB System limitations of MDs The recording system in your MD deck has the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself, not to mechanical causes. “Disc Full!” appears before the MD has reached the maxim[...]

64 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Guide to the Serial Copy Management System Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs let you copy music easily with high quality by processing music as a digital signal. To protect the copyrighted music programs, this system uses the Serial Copy Management System that allows you to make only a single [...]

65 GB Additional Information CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB MD deck section System Minidisc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency response 5 Hz – 20 kHz Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB)[...]

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