Sony CMT-L7HD manual

Micr o Hi-Fi Component System © 2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions 4-241-222- 12 (1) CMT -L7HD Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on 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 this product. Model No. Serial No.[...]

2 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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is lo[...]

3 GB 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[...]

4 GB T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 6 Remote control ...................................... 7 Overview Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 9 Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote .............................. 12 [...]

5 GB * European model only Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound — DSG .......................................... 40 Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer .............................. 40 Waking up to music — Daily Timer .............................. 41 Timer recording radio programs .......... 42 Display Turning off the display — Po[...]

6 GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 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. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – H ALBUM dial qf (18, 19, 21, 26) CD cover 2 (14, 15) CD u qa (14 - 16, 25) CD x qs (15, 16, 24, 25) DISPLAY 8 (39, 44, 45) Display windo[...]

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 7 GB Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER ALBUM eh (19) ALBUM FAVORITES 7 (22) ALBUM MEMORY 8 (22) ALBUM +/– 6 (18, 19, 21, 26) CAPS rd (16, 31) CD N wa (14 - 16, 25) CD X qa (15) CD x q; (15, 16, 24, 25) CLEAR es (15 - 17, 29, 31, 39) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT eg (41 - 43) CLOCK/TIMER SET ef (13, 41, 42) CURSOR[...]

8 GB Overview This system, with its internal hard disc (HD), supports the following functions: HD configuration Library area This area can be used like a 250-CD changer. CDs (or selected tracks from a CD) are stored as albums in this area (the “L” indicator lights up). Up to 250 albums can be stored here. Flexible area This area can be used lik[...]

9 GB Getting Started 2 Attach the speakers. Afterwards, push down on the speakers to make sure they are securely fastened to the main unit. Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 Set the speaker cord into the speaker cord groove at the bottom of[...]

10 GB Hooking up the system (continued) 3 Secure the speaker cords with the speaker cord hooks at the bottom of the main unit. Otherwise, the speaker cord could be damaged. 4 Connect the speaker cords. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set the AM loop antenna up before connecting it. To[...]

11 GB Getting Started 7 Attach the system to the supplied desktop stand. Make sure to grasp the main unit, and not the speakers. After attaching the system to the stand, push down on the system to make sure they are securely fastened to the stand. 8 Attach the supplied rear cover to the stand. Put the wires through the holes at the bottom of the re[...]

12 GB Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote 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. Using the wall hanging bracket You can hang the system [...]

13 GB Getting Started 5 Attach the system to the wall hanging bracket which you have fixed to the wall. Make sure to grasp the main unit, and not the speakers. After attaching the system to the bracket, push down on the system to make sure they are securely fastened to the bracket. Setting the clock 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on [...]

14 GB CD Loading the CD 1 Touch Z (or press Z on the remote). The CD cover opens and the function switches to CD. 2 Insert a CD and push down on it gently. The CD is drawn in and playback starts automatically. Tips • To reload the CD, first remove the CD, and then load it again. • You can load a CD single (8-cm CD) without an adapter. • Playb[...]

15 GB CD Other operations To Stop playback Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Remove the CD To enter track number using the remote You can also select the desired track using the remote during Normal Play (no display). Press the numeric buttons. The playback automatically starts. To enter track number over 10[...]

16 GB Programing the CD tracks (continued) Other operations To Check the program order Check the total number of programmed tracks Cancel Program Play Add a track to the end of the program Erase the last programmed track Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the program again, switch the function to CD, and then[...]

17 GB CD To erase and change a character In step 3 or 4, press T CURSOR or CURSOR t on the remote repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes, press CLEAR on the remote to erase the character, and then repeat steps 3 and 4. To cancel labelling Press MENU/NO on the remote. To add a character After step 2, press T CURSOR or CURSOR t on [...]

18 GB HD - Play Playing the HD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the HD in different play modes. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “HD” appears in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. When you select ALL ALBUM only (Normal Play) 1ALB[...]

19 GB HD - Play * 1 You can locate a point only within the current album. * 2 If a track is not specified, the system repeats the first track in the current album. To enter track number using the remote You can also select the desired track using the remote during Normal Play (no display). Press the numeric buttons. Playback starts automatically. T[...]

20 GB 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. When the corresponding item is found, playback of the item starts as follows: If you selected For Album? For Track? If there are multiple matches, press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly to select the desired album or track. If there are no matches, “Not Found” appears in the display. 7 Press HD u (or[...]

21 GB HD - Play Searching by playback (Highlight Play) This function allows you to easily locate an album on the HD by playing back a part of a representative track in each album. To register a representative track for Highlight Play 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “HD” appears in the display. If “SHUFFLE” appears in the display, press PL[...]

22 GB Playing a registered album — Album Favorites Up to 5 albums can be registered for easy playback at the press of a button. Registering an album 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “HD” appears in the display. 2 Select the album you want to register. 3 Press ALBUM MEMORY on the remote. 4 Press one of ALBUM FAVORITES (A - E) on the remote to[...]

23 GB HD - Recording HD - Recording Notes on recording Before recording • You cannot select a playlist as the recording destination. • You cannot record over an existing track. If you select an album with existing tracks as the recording destination, the system automatically starts recording from the end of the existing tracks. After recording [...]

24 GB Recording a CD to the HD — Auto Storage/High-Speed Synchro Storage When Auto Storage is selected as the storage mode, CD tracks are automatically recorded to the HD while being played back. Only tracks that are played back completely and are not yet stored on the HD are recorded in this mode. If the tracks are from a CD that has never been [...]

25 GB HD - Recording Recording a CD in High- Speed Synchro Storage mode 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 2 After the indicator stops flashing, press HIGH SPEED SYNC. The album to be recorded is automatically set and the HD stands by for recording. 3 After “HIGH SPEED” disappears, press HD u (or HD N or HD X on [...]

26 GB Recording to the HD manually — Manual Recording Tracks are stored in an album in the Flexible area. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the sound source • CD: For recording a CD loaded in the system. If “AUTO” appears, press STORAGE MODE until “AUTO” disappears. • FM/AM: For recording from the system’s tuner. • OPTICAL IN:[...]

27 GB HD - Recording Note When recording a CD, track numbers are marked when you paused recording. In addition, the tracks might be recorded as the same single track with a single track number when the same single track of the same CD is recorded repeatedly. • Any point during recording (Track Mark) You can mark track numbers during manual record[...]

28 GB Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/Auto Cut) The Smart Space function lets you make the blank spaces between tracks 3 second long automatically. If the Smart Space function is on and there is no sound input for about 3 seconds or more (but less than 30 seconds) during manual recording, the system replaces this silence with a bl[...]

29 GB HD - Recording 3 Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until “Setup?” flashes in the display, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 4 Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until “S.Space On” (or “S.Space Off”) appears in the display, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 5 Press MENU + or – on the remote to select the [...]

30 GB HD - Editing Before editing • You can edit an HD track only when the HD play mode is Normal Play. • You cannot edit HD tracks during Auto Storage or High-Speed Synchro Storage. To cancel the last edit Use Undo function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the HD to the condition before the edit. To quit while editing Press [...]

31 GB HD - Editing 6 Press CAPS or SML on the remote to select the desired type of character. Type of character Uppercase letters/blank space/symbols/numbers Lowercase letters/blank space/symbols/numbers 7 Press the corresponding text input button on the remote to enter a character. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the rest of the name. 9 Press ENTE[...]

32 GB 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “HD” appears in the display. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote after selecting the album you want to edit. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. 3 Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until “Tr Erase?” flashes in the display, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. The display for erasing tracks app[...]

33 GB HD - Editing Erasing all tracks in an album (Album Erase) Do the procedure below to erase all tracks, track names, album name and artist name at once. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “HD” appears in the display. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote after selecting the album you want to edit. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. 3 Press MENU[...]

34 GB Dividing recorded tracks — Divide Function You can use this function to add track numbers to previously recorded materials. For example, you can add multiple track numbers to material recorded as a single track. The total number of tracks in the album increases by one and all the tracks following the divided one are renumbered. Example: Div[...]

35 GB HD - Editing 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote again if the dividing point is correct. If the dividing point is incorrect, press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until the point is correct, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. You can shift the starting point in 1-frame (f) intervals (1 frame = 1/43 second). Tip To shift the point by minut[...]

36 GB Combining recorded tracks (continued) Notes • You cannot combine two albums into a single album. • If both of the combined tracks have track names, the name of the second track is erased. • If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks cannot be combined because repeated editing has been done to the track(s). This is a technica[...]

37 GB Tuner 6 Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to select the desired preset number. 7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. “Complete!” appears, and then the station is stored. 8 Repeat steps 1 to 7 to preset other stations. Tip Press TUNING MODE on the remote when you want to stop scanning. Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND to [...]

38 GB Other operations To Tune in a weak station Cancel presetting Change the preset number To change the AM tuning interval (not applicable on the European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To switch the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. Pressing and holdi[...]

39 GB Tuner 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 follows: Station name** t Clock display t Preset Equalizer name t Volume ** If the [...]

40 GB Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound — DSG Press DSG* on the remote. “DSG” appears in the display. Press again to cancel DSG. * DSG: Dynamic Sound Generator Tip DSG is factory set to on. Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the sound characteristic among 5 sound effect[...]

41 GB Timer 7 Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The display changes cyclically as follows: TUNER t CD PLAY t HD PLAY 8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. The starting time, the stopping time, the music source, and the volume appear in turn, then the original display returns. 9 Press @ / 1 to turn off [...]

42 GB T imer recording radio programs Before recording with the timer, make sure that you have set the system clock correctly (see “Setting the clock” on page 13) and preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 37). 1 Tune in the desired preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 38). 2 Press CLOCK/[...]

43 GB Timer To Change the setting Turn off the timer Tip To cancel all timer settings (Daily Timer and timer- recordings) simultaneously, press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote, press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, and then press ENTER/YES on the remote. Notes • The system will turn on 30 seconds before the [...]

44 GB Using the display Checking the remaining time (CD/HD) Press TIME on the remote repeatedly during normal playback. The display changes cyclically as follows: Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track* t Remaining time on the current CD or album * “--.--” appears when you check the remaining time of a C[...]

45 GB Display Checking a track title, an album title or a playlist title (HD) Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The display changes cyclically as follows: Clock display t Preset Equalizer name t Volume t Track title, album title or playlist title* t Artist name * The track title appears during playback, and an album or a playlist title appears when the sys[...]

46 GB Note You can use this software to operate only this system connected directly to the computer. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB  Music Recognition Service SM . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information g[...]

47 GB M-crew System requirements The following hardware and software are necessary to use the “M-crew for CMT-L7HD” software. s IBM PC/AT or compatible (This software does not run on the Apple Macintosh.) s CPU* 1 : Intel Pentium II 333 MHz/Celeron 366 MHz or higher s Video board and display driver: SVGA (800 × 600 pixels), 65,536 colors or mo[...]

48 GB Installing the software (continued) 3 Click “ 1. Setting up M-crew ” in the setup window. The setup program starts up. Note The Windows Installer is necessary to install this software. If the Windows Installer is not installed on your computer, the following window appears. If this happens, click “Restart” to restart your computer. Wh[...]

49 GB M-crew If you selected “ Custom ” in step 5, click “ Next ” . To change the folder to which to install this software, click “Change” to open the dialog box, click “Next” after specifying the folder, and then click “Install”. 7 When the dialog box indicating the completion of installing the “ M-crew for CMT-L7HD ” files[...]

50 GB Connections Connecting your computer with the system Use the supplied USB cable to connect your computer with the system. To listen to an audio file or record an audio file to the HD, use a digital optical cable (not supplied) or an audio cord (not supplied) along with the USB cable. ? Notes • Be sure to install this software before connect[...]

51 GB M-crew Setting up for Windows 98/ 98SE Installing the USB driver 1 Connect the system to the computer directly, and then start up the computer. “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears. Quit any applications that are active. 2 Click “ Next ” . 3 Select “ Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended) ” . Load the Windows 98/98[...]

52 GB 3 Select “ Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) ” . Load the Windows 2000 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer if the wizard requests it, and then install the drivers. Installation procedure will be repeated for each of the following device. • Generic USB hub Installing the USB driver (Windows Me) 1 Connect t[...]

53 GB M-crew 2 Double-click the “ System ” icon. The “System Properties” dialog box appears. Note If you cannot find the “System” icon, click “View all Control Panel options” (for Windows Me). 3 (For Windows 2000/Windows XP only) Click the “ Hardware ” tab. 4 Click the “ Device Manager ” tab. (For Windows 2000/Windows XP, cl[...]

54 GB Notes • After uninstalling M-crew, the “Database” and “Jacket” folders created under the “M-crew for CMT-L7HD” folder (usually C:Program FilesM_crewL7HD) and their files still remain on the hard disk. Delete them manually, if there is no more need for them. • If you select LabelMaker 5.1 in step 3 above and uninstall it, no[...]

55 GB M-crew Searching by Keyword 1 Click the “ Index ” tab in the above topic search dialog box. 2 Enter a word or phrase that you want to search for or select the keyword by scrolling the list of keywords. 3 Click “ Display ” . A topic containing the selected keyword appears in the right frame of the dialog box. If the “Topics Found” [...]

56 GB Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional analog component Optional analog component Optional digital component To the audio input jacks on an analog component From the audio output jacks on an analo[...]

57 GB Optional Components Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a digital component such as digital satellite receiver, DVD player, etc. 1 Connect a digital optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 56. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “OPTICAL IN” appears. Start playing the connected component. Note [...]

58 GB Recording on a connected component Making a digital recording on a digital component 1 Connect a digital optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 56. 2 Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with connected component. Making an analog recording on a component 1 Connect an audio cord. See “Hooking[...]

59 GB Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you have any problem using this system or software, use the following checklist. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Please also refer to your computer’s manual, as well as the “Readme.txt” file installed o[...]

60 GB Problems and remedies (continued) The sound skips. • Wipe the CD clean (see page 64). • Replace the CD. • Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). • Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, t[...]

61 GB Troubleshooting M-crew The message “ Equipment does not respond. Check connections. ” appears. • Check the USB connector connection. • Try disconnecting the USB cable from the computer, and then connecting it again. • Check that the power cord of the system is connected to a wall outlet. No screen response or screen error. • Turn [...]

62 GB Self-diagnosis display Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operations. CD Complete! CD editing (Disc Memo) finished normally. File Full There are already 100 disc titles stored in the system. Initialize The system is being initialized. You cannot load a CD during this time. Wait until “Initialize[...]

63 GB Troubleshooting Drive Error Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Drive Full! Recording tracks is not possible because there is not enough recordable space on the HD or the maximum number of recordable tracks has been reached. Erasing The system is erasing data from the HD. Do not disconnect the power cord. Forma[...]

64 GB Additional Information Precautions The nameplate is located on the rear exterior. On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to [...]

65 GB Additional Information Specifications Main unit (HCD-L7HD) Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts t[...]

66 GB Speakers (SS-L7) Speaker system Two-way, bass reflex system Speaker units 10 cm dia., cone type woofer 2.5 cm dia., balance drive tweeter Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 149 × 248 × 220 mm Mass Approx. 1.8 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz[...]

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