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Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CMT-CP1 Serial No. Micr o HiFi Component System 3-865-909- 14 (1) ©1998 by Sony Corporation CMT -CP[...]
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2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the system 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. The CLASS 1 LASER[...]
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3 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations — Preset ............................................ 7 Connecting optional components ........ 8 Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play ............. 11 Recording from a CD to a tape — CD [...]
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4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 4 of the procedure below to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 4 2 3 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals of the same color. 3 L # # R 3 Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to preven[...]
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5 Getting Started Jack type B AM ANTENNA U FM 75 Ω U 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. VO L T AG E SELECT OR 110V~120V 220V~240V 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).[...]
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6 Step 2: Setting the time Before you can use the system’s timer functions, set the internal clock. The clock uses a 24-hour system on the European model, and a 12-hour system on other models. The 24-hour system is used here for illustration purposes. 2,4 1 3,5 1 Press TIMER SET. The hour indication flashes. 000 2 Press l/L repeatedly to set the [...]
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7 Getting Started Step 3: Pr esetting radio stations — Preset The system can store a total of 30 preset stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM). This section explains how to tune in stations and preset them. A bB x mM Xz A ux + – ?/1 . > m M 3 4,6 12 5 7 TUNING/ PLA Y MODE TUNER/ BAND j/J l/L 1 Press TUNER. “TUNER” appears. 2 Press TUNER BAND[...]
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8 Connecting optional components This section explains how to connect a variety of components to your system in order to enhance it. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details. Connecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for analog recording You can connect an MD deck to the system with commercially available audio cor[...]
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9 Getting Started Connecting an MD deck for digital recording By connecting an MD deck to the system with a commercially available optical cable, you can make a digital recording from a CD. To the digital input connector on the MD deck Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR to the system with a commercially available audio cord. Be sure to match th[...]
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10 Jack type B AM U F M 7 5 Ω U ANTENNA AM antenna For the AM antenna, use a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50-foot), horizontally extended insulated wire, with one end connected to the AM ANTENNA terminals as shown below. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A FM 75 Ω AM U ANTENNA Jack type B AM U FM75 Ω U ANTENNA 75-ohm coaxial c[...]
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Basic Operations 11 Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play Do the procedure below to play a CD starting from the first track. To turn on the system, press ?/1 . A bB x mM Xz A ux + – ?/1 . > m M 4 VOLUME CD .m/>M 3 1,2 CD x ?/1 l/L j/J VOL + / – X CD H x 1 Press CD EJECT A and place a CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. A ux [...]
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12 Recording fr om a CD to a tape — CD Synchro Recor ding The CD Synchro Recording function makes it easy to record from a CD to a tape. Both Type I (normal) and Type II (CrO 2 ) tapes can be used. To record only the tracks that you want, it is convenient to use the Program Edit function (see page 23). To turn on the system, press ?/1 . A bB x mM[...]
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Basic Operations 13 1 Press TAPE EJECT A and insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to record on facing towards you A bB x mM Xz ?/1 EJECT MD/VIDEO TUNER CD TAPE TAPE REC CD–SYNC TUNER BAND TUNING VOLUME STANDBY DSG 2 Press CD EJECT A and place a CD on the disc tray. A ux . > m M + – ? / 1 M D /V ID E O T U[...]
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14 2 Press TUNER BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the remote) to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING MODE (or TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote) repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. 4 Press TUNING +/– (or j/J on the remote) repeatedly to display the preset number of the desired station. 3FM1005 PRESET STEREO TUNED MH z Preset number Frequency To Do this Turn of[...]
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Basic Operations 15 Tips • If you press TUNER BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the remote) when the power is off, the system automatically turns on and tunes in the station last received (One Touch Play). • To switch to the radio while listening to another source, press TUNER BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the remote) (Automatic Source Selection). • If there i[...]
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16 8 Press TAPE X (or X on the remote). Recording starts. To stop recording Press TAPE x (or x on the remote). Tips • To record from a non-preset station, press TUNING MODE (or TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote) repeatedly in step 3 until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear, then press TUNING +/– (or j/J on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the [...]
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Basic Operations 17 Playing a tape The system can play three types of tapes: Type I (normal), Type II (CrO 2 ) and Type IV (metal). The system automatically detects the tape type so there is no need to specify it. To turn on the system, press ?/1 . A bB x mM Xz A ux + – ?/1 . > m M 2 1 4 T APE X TAPE x T APE m/M VOLUME ?/1 DOLBY NR VOL + / –[...]
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18 Tips • If you press TAPE nN (or TAPE hH on the remote) when the power is off, the system automatically turns on and starts playing the tape if there is a tape in the holder (One Touch Play). • To switch to the tape while listening to another source, press TAPE nN (or TAPE hH on the remote) while the tape is stopped. The tape will automatical[...]
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19 The CD Player Playing CD tr acks r epeatedly — Repeat Play The Repeat Play function lets you playback a single track or all the tracks on a CD repeatedly in Normal Play. You can also use Repeat Play function while in Shuffle Play or Program Play. A bB x mM Xz A ux + – ?/1 . > m M REPEA T CD REPEA T , Press REPEAT (or CD REPEAT on the remo[...]
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20 2 Press PLAY MODE (or TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote) repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears. 3 Press CD u (or CD H on the remote). Shuffle Play starts. “ ; ” appears while the next track is being selected, and all the tracks play in random order. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE (or TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote) repeatedly until “[...]
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21 The CD Player Playing CD tr acks in a favorite order –– Program Play You can make a program of up to 24 tracks on a CD in any order that you want. After setting the order, you can also make a synchronized tape recording of the tracks (see page 23). A bB x mM Xz A ux + – ?/1 . > m M 2,4 3 16 CD x x CD H TUNING/ PLA Y MODE l/L 1 Press CD.[...]
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22 Tips • The program you made remains in the system’s memory until you turn off the system or remove the CD. After the program finishes, press CD u (or CD H on the remote) to play the program again. • When the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds 100 minutes, “- - . - -” appears in the display. • If you try to program mo[...]
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23 The Tape Deck continued 1 Press TAPE EJECT A and insert a recordable tape. 2 Press the button of the source you want to record from. • CD: To record from the CD • TUNER: To record from the radio • MD/VIDEO: To record from optional component 3 Press REC z (or z REC on the remote). The tape stands by for recording. “ ” and “ ” appear[...]
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24 Recording your favorite CD tracks to a tape (continued) 10 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to select tracks to be recorded on the side of the tape facing away from you. 11 Press CD-SYNC. The tape stands by for recording and the CD stands by for playback. “ ” and “ ” appear, and the CD-SYNC indicator lights up. 12 Press DIR MODE on the remote repeat[...]
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25 Other Features 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. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you have tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signa[...]
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26 F alling 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. SLEEP , Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the sleep time changes as follows: AUTO t 90min t 80min t 70min Rr OFF T 10min .... T 60min Whe[...]
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27 Other Features 1 Prepare the music source you want to listen to when the system turns on. • CD: Place a CD. To start playing from a specific track, make a program (see “Playing CD tracks in a favorite order” on page 21). • Tape: Insert a tape with the side you want to play on facing towards you. • Radio: Tune in the preset radio statio[...]
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28 T imer -activated recor ding of r adio pr ograms — REC T imer Set the REC Timer to make the system start recording from a preset radio station at a specified time (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 7). To use this function, make sure that you have set the system clock correctly (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on page 6). [...]
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29 Other Features 7 Set the stopping time by repeating step 6. The starting time, the stopping time, “TUNER”, and the preset station appear in turn, then the original display returns. 8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. When recording starts, the volume level is automatically set to the minimum. To check the settings Press TIMER SELECT on the r[...]
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30 Additional Information Precautions 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 the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been [...]
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31 Additional Information T roubleshooting 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 problem persists after doing all of the above, cons[...]
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32 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 30). • 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 31). • The record/playback heads a[...]
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33 Additional Information 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 (see page 9). • Make sure that the antenna is connected properly. • Do not bend or roll up the antenna. • The two wires comprising the FM antenna have be[...]
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34 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output MAX 44.6 µ W* * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Wavelength 780 - 790 nm Frequency response 2[...]
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35 Additional Information Index A Adjusting the volume 12, 14, 18 AMS 12 Antennas 4, 9, 10 Automatic Source Selection 12, 15, 18 B Batteries 5 C CD player 11, 12, 18 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E, F Daily Timer 26 G Generating a more dynamic sound 25 H, I, J, K, L, M Hooking up optional components 8 the antenna 4, 9, 10 the power [...]
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