Sony CMT-CP11 manual

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    Operating Instructions 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. Model No. CMT-CP11 Serial No. Micr o HiFi Component System 4-227-681- 11 (1) ©2000 Sony Corporation CMT -CP11[...]

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    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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER P[...]

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    3 * European model only T able of Contents 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[...]

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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. 4 3 2 1 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals of the same color. 3 # # L 3 R Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to preven[...]

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    5 Getting Started Jack type B FM 75 Ω AM ANTENNA U 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: Presetting 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. Z bB x mM Xz Z ux + – . > m M 34 12 6 5 7 1 Press TUNER. “TUNER” appears. 2 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING MODE repe[...]

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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 FM75 Ω A M ANTENNA U U AM antenna For the AM antenna, use a 6- to 15-meter, 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 ANTENNA AM U Jack type B FM75 Ω A M A N TE N N A U U 75-ohm coaxial cable (not sup[...]

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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 . Z bB x mM Xz Z ux + – . > m M 4 V OLUME CD ./> m /M 3 1,2 CD x 1 Press CD EJECT Z and place a CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. A ux . > m M + – ?/ 1 M D /V I[...]

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    12 1 Press TAPE EJECT Z and insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to record on facing towards you Z bB x mM Xz 2 Press CD EJECT Z and place a CD on the disc tray. A ux . > m M + – ? / 1 MD/VIDEO TUNER TAPE CD T U N IN G M O D E EJECT P L A Y M O D E R E P E A T CD S T A N D B Y 3 Press CD EJECT Z again to cl[...]

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    Basic Operations 13 6 Press DIR MODE on the remote repeatedly to select “ ” to record on one side of the tape, or “ ”or “ ” to record on both sides. 7 Press TAPE X . Recording starts. To stop recording Press TAPE x . Tips • To record with the Dolby NR system on, press DOLBY NR on the remote before step 7. “ ; ” appears. • To sta[...]

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    14 Tips • If you press TUNER BAND 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 (Automatic Source Selection). • If there is static during an FM broadcast, press STEREO/MONO on the remote until “MON[...]

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    Basic Operations 15 Recording from the radio Do the procedure below to tune in a preset station (see page 13) and record from the radio to a tape. Both Type I (normal) and Type II (CrO 2 ) tapes can be used. To turn on the system, press ?/1 . Z bB x mM Xz Z ux + – . > m M 4 3 12 85 6 T APE nN T APE x DOLBY NR 7 1 Press TUNER. “TUNER” appea[...]

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    16 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 . Z bB x mM Xz Z ux + – . > m M 2 1 4 T APE X T APE x T APE m/M VOLUME DOLBY NR 3 Recording from the radio (continu[...]

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    Basic Operations 17 1 Press TAPE EJECT Z and insert a recorded tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play facing towards you Z bB x mM Xz 2 Press TAPE. “TAPE” appears. 3 Press 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.[...]

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    18 Playing CD tracks repeatedly — 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. Z ux + – . > m M REPEA T , Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” appears. Repeat Play st[...]

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    19 The CD Player Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can use this function to playback all the tracks on a CD in random order. Z bB x mM Xz Z ux + – . > m M 2 13 CD > 1 Press CD. “CD” appears. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears. 3 Press CD u . Shuffle Play starts. “ ; ” appears while the next[...]

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    20 Selected track number Total playing time 4 Press PLAY MODE. The selected track is programmed. “STEP” appears, followed by the number of the selection just programmed. 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press CD u . Program Play starts. The tracks play in the order that they were programmed. To cancel Program Play Press P[...]

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    21 The Tape Deck The CD Player/The Tape Deck The Tape Deck Recording to a tape manually Do the procedure below to manually record from any source to a tape. For example, tracks from a CD, the radio, or from any of the connected components. This lets you record just the songs that you want from a CD. Z bB x mM Xz Z ux + – . > m M 3 1 T APE x 5 [...]

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    22 Total playing time Selected track number 1 Press CD EJECT Z and place a CD. 2 Press CD EJECT Z again to close the disc tray. 3 Press TAPE EJECT Z and insert a recordable tape. 4 Press CD. “CD” appears. 5 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 6 Press CD . or CD > repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 3 243 PGM 7 [...]

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    23 The Tape Deck 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 “ B ” (or “ b ”) appear, and the CD SYNC indicator lights up. 12 Press DIR MODE on the remote repeatedly to select “ ” to[...]

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    24 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 signal properly or i[...]

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    25 Other Features 4 Press l or L repeatedly until “SET DAILY” appears. “SET DAILY” scrolls and “ c DAILY” appears in the display. 5 Press ENTER. “ON TIME” appears, then the hour indication flashes. 000 DAI L Y c 6 Set the starting time. Press l or L repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication begins flashing [...]

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    26 9 Press ENTER. The starting time, the stopping time, and the music source appear in turn, then the original display returns. 10 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. To check the settings Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “ c DAILY” appears in the display. The preset items appear in turn. To turn off the Daily Timer Press TIMER SELECT repeated[...]

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    27 Other Features 4 Press l or L repeatedly until “SET REC” appears. “SET REC” scrolls and “ c REC” appears in the display. 5 Press ENTER. “ON TIME” appears, then the hour indication flashes. 000 REC c 6 Set the starting time. Press l or L repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication begins flashing next. 600 [...]

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    28 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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    29 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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    30 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 28). • 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 29). • The record/playback heads a[...]

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    31 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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    32 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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    33 Additional Information Parts identification for the remote You can also operate the system with the supplied remote. Buttons marked with “*” are provided only on the remote. TUNER Remote Button(s) Function TUNER/BAND Selects FM or AM. TUNING MODE Selects “AUTO”, “PRESET” or “MANUAL”. MEMORY* Presets a station. STEREO/MONO* Select[...]

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    34 Index A Adjusting the bass 23 the treble 23 the volume 11, 14, 17 Antennas 4, 9, 10 Automatic Source Selection 11, 14, 17 B Batteries 5 C CD player 11, 12, 18 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E, F, G Daily Timer 25 H, I, J, K, L, M Hooking up optional components 8 the antenna 4, 9, 10 the power cord 5 the system 4 N Normal Play 11 O[...]

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    35 Additional Information[...]

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