Sony CMT-EP40 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. _______________ 4-234-822- 11 (2) CMT -EP40 CMT -EP30 C[...]

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 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 the time ...................[...]

4 Cassette compartment qd (1 2 ) CD 4 ( 8, 9, 13, 15) Display Window 5 ( 9, 18) ENTER/PGM w; ( 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15) ISS 0 (13) MEGA BASS 8 (14) MONO STEREO 0 (1 1 ) MUSIC MENU 9 (1 4 ) PHONES jack ws PRESET +/– qs ( 10, 11) RDS (CMT-EP40 only) wg ( 11, 12) REMAIN 4 (9 ) Remote sensor wk REPEAT wj (8 ) SHUFFLE wa (8 ) TAPE 3 (1 2 ) TIMER indicator[...]

Parts Identification 5 CD/REMAIN 3 (8, 9, 13, 15) CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET qf (7, 15) MEGA BASS 2 (14 ) MUSIC MENU w; (1 4 ) PRESET +/– qj (10, 11) RDS (CMT-EP40 only) qh ( 11, 12) REPEAT qs (8) SHUFFLE 7 (8) TAPE ql (1 2 ) TIMER ON/OFF qd (15) TUNER/BAND 5 (10, 13, 15) TUNER DSPL (CMT-EP40 only) qg (11 ) TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15) [...]

6 2 1 SPEAKER (IMPEDANCE USE 4 Ω ) L R 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) 2 Connect the power cord to a wa[...]

Getting Started 7 To attach the front speaker pads Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. 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 r[...]

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. 2 Press SHUFFLE or [...]

CD 9 Programing the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 28 tracks in the order you want them to be played. 1 Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote), then place a CD. 2 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote) repeatedly until “ 00 PR.01 ” appears in the display. 3 Press . m or M > until the desired track appear[...]

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 Tips • When an FM program is noisy, set MONO STEREO to MONO so that “ MONO ” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the antenna (for FM) or reorient the main unit itself (for AM). • While listening to the preset radio stations, you can switc[...]

12 Tape Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE. 2 Press xZ . 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) tape. 1 Load a recorded tape. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press N . To Stop play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove the cassette Insert with the side you want to play/ record facing forward.[...]

Tape 13 Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from the radio 1 Load a blank tape. 2 Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote). 3 Load the CD you want to record. 4 Press z . Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote). Tune in the station you want to record. Press X and z . The deck stands by for recording. Press X again. Recording to a tap[...]

14 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 15 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until “ ON 0:00 ” appears in the display. 4 Set the time to start playback using TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote. 5 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). 6 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until “ OFF 0:00 ?[...]

16 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. • When you move the s[...]

Additional Information 17 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. • [...]

18 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 to 30 minutes. If the [...]

Additional Information 19 Specifications Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (U.S.A. model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 4 Ω loads both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rates 5 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output. Canadian model: Cont[...]

20 Sony Corporation Printed in China Specifications (continued) General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Argentine model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60 Hz Other models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption U[...]