Sony CMT-EP50LIV manual

Micr o Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________ Serial No. _______________ 4-234-818- 12 (2) CMT -EP50 CMT -EP50LI[...]

2 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. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspape[...]

3 * For European model only T able of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote ................................ 7 Setting th[...]

4 Cassette compartment qj (1 3 ) CD 4 ( 8, 9, 14) DISPLAY wf ( 9, 11) Display Window 5 (8, 9, 10) ENTER ql ( 7, 9, 10, 12) ISS 0 (14) MEGA BASS 8 (16) MONO STEREO 0 (11 ) MUSIC MENU 9 (1 6 ) PHONES jack wa PLAY MODE w; ( 8, 9) PRESET +/– qk ( 10, 11, 12) RDS (European model only)/DIR w; ( 12, 13, 14, 15) Remote sensor wg TAPE 3 (1 3 ) TIMER indic[...]

Parts Identification 5 CD 3 ( 8, 9, 14 ) CLOCK/TIMER qg (7, 15, 17) DISPLAY qh ( 9, 11) MEGA BASS 2 (16 ) MUSIC MENU wa (1 6 ) PLAY MODE/RDS (European model only)/DIR qj ( 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15) PRESET +/– qk (10, 11) REPEAT 7 (8) SLEEP qd (1 7 ) TAPE w; (1 3 ) TIMER ON/OFF qf (15, 18) TUNER/BAND 5 (10, 11, 14) TUNER MEM/ENTER 6 (7, 9, 10, 12, 15,[...]

6 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 3 1 2 2 FM antenna SPEAKER (IMPED[...]

Getting Started 7 Setting the time 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER on the remote. When you set the clock for the first time, go to step 5. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER on the remote repeatedly until “SET CLK” appears in the display. 4 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the remote. 5 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote repeatedly to set the h[...]

8 CD Loading the CD 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the compartment. 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to close the lid of the CD compartment. Playing the CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Other Operations To[...]

CD 9 Programing the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 32 tracks in the order you want them to be played. 1 Press CD, then place a CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE (PLAY MODE/RDS/ DIR on the remote) repeatedly until “ PROGRAM ” appears in the display. 3 Press . m or M > until the desired track appears in the display. 4 Press ENT[...]

10 To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING (TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To set another station to an existing preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset number where you want to store the other station and[...]

Tuner 11 Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner ’ s memory first. 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. The preset number appears in the display for a few seconds. When only one station is preset, onl[...]

12 Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The system tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner ’ s preset memory. The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA, CUL[...]

Tape 13 Tape Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE. 2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. 3 Insert a tape in deck with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO 2 ) or TYPE IV (metal) tape. 1 Load a recorded tape. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the rmote) repeatedly to select g to play[...]

14 Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from the radio 1 Load a blank tape. 2 Press CD. 3 Load the CD you want to record. 4 Press z . The deck stands by for recording. 5 Press nN , if you want to switch the direction. 6 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to record on one side, h to record on[...]

Tape 15 T imer -recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “ Presetting radio stations ” on page 10) and set the clock (see “ Setting the time ” on page 7) beforehand. 1 Tune in the preset radio station that you want to record from (see “ Li[...]

16 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Press MEGA BASS. “ MEGA BASS ” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Selecting the audio emphasis Selecting the preset effect from the music menu Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select the preset effect you desire. Each time you press the button, the display changes as [...]

Sound Adjustment/Other features 17 Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 7). 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Load a CD. • Tape: Insert a tape with the side you want to play on facing towards you. • Radio: Tune in the preset station [...]

18 6 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the remote. The type of timer followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. 7 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote to adjust the volume, then press TUNER MEM/ENTER on the remote. 8 Press ? / 1 to turn off the system. To Check or change the setting Act[...]

Additional Information 19 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 CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. [...]

20 T roubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is disco[...]

Additional Information 21 The remote does not function. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system ’ s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15[...]

22 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (U.S.A. model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 8 Ω loads both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rates 12 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output. Amplifier section Canadian model: Continuous RMS power outpu[...]

Additional Information 23 Speaker Speaker system Bass-reflex type Speaker units Full range 10 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 Ω Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 145 × 238 × 171 mm Mass Approx. 1.4 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Arg[...]

24 Sony Corporation Printed in China[...]