Sony CMT-VP11 manual

Operating Instructions Micr o HiFi Component System 4-227-682- 11 (2) ©2000 Sony Corporation CMT -VP11[...]

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[...]

3 T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 4 Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations — Preset .. 8 Connecting optional components .............. 9 Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD .............................. 12 Playing a CD — Normal Play ...........[...]

4 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set the AM loop antenna up before connecting it. FM 75 Ω AM ANTENNA U U 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. 3 # # L 3 R Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow [...]

5 Getting Started 3 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the video input jack on your TV with the supplied video connecting cord. VIDEO OUT When using a TV Turn on your TV and set the input selector to video input so you can view the pictures from the system. 4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system) to PAL or NTSC depending on the color system of your TV. AU TO[...]

6 Inserting two size-AA (R6) batteries into the remote Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes on batteries • Make sure the battery poles (plus/minus) are properly oriented. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do n[...]

7 Getting Started Step 2: Setting the time Before you can use the system’s timer functions, set the internal clock. + – # 2 N Xx nN .> z  mM y 1 2,4 3,5 1 Press TIMER SET. The hour indication flashes. AM1200 2 Press +/– repeatedly to set the hour. AM1100 3 Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. AM1100 4 Press +/– repeatedly to se[...]

8 2 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears. 4 Press TUNING +/–. The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo programs only) appear. FM1005 AUTO STEREO TUNED M H z 5 Press[...]

9 Getting Started To tune in a weak station In step 3, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear, then press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in the station. To change the preset number Start over from step 2. Tip The preset stations are saved in the system’s memory for about two days even if you disconnect the power[...]

10 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 Note You cannot make a digital recording from a VIDEO CD to an MD deck through an optical cable. You can, however, make an analog[...]

11 Getting Started Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. Z ux . > m M + – PHONES jack Connecting external antennas You can connect an external antenna to your system to get better reception. FM antenna Connect a commercially available external FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminals as shown below. You may also connect a [...]

12 1 Turn on your TV and select the video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details. 2 Press CD EJECT Z and place a VIDEO CD on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. If the disc is not placed properly, it may not be recognized. A ux . > m M + – ?/ 1 M D /V ID E O T U N ER T AP E C D T U N IN G M O D E E JE CT P[...]

Basic Operations 13 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 + – CD x CD . / > m / M 4 3 1,2 VOLUME 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 ID E O T U N E R[...]

14 Recording from a CD/ VIDEO CD to a tape — CD Synchro Recor ding The CD Synchro Recording function makes it easy to record from a CD/VIDEO 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 31). To turn on the system, pre[...]

Basic Operations 15 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/ VIDEO CD on the disc tray. A ux . > m M + – ? / 1 MD/VIDEO TUNER TAPE CD T U N I N G M O D E EJECT P L A Y M O D E R E P E A T S T A N D B Y 3 Pre[...]

16 Listening to the radio — Preset T uning Presetting radio stations in the system’s memory in advance makes it easy to tune in those stations later (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations” on page 8). To turn on the system, press ?/1 . Z bB x mM Xz Z ux . > m M + – 34 1 2 VOLUME + – # 2 + + –– O N Xx nN .> z  mM y STEREO/ [...]

Basic Operations 17 Recording from the radio Do the procedure below to tune in a preset station (see page 16) 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 + – 2 1 3 56 8 T APE nN T APE x 4 + – # 2 + + –– O N Xx nN .> z [...]

18 Recording from the radio (continued) 1 Press TUNER. “TUNER” appears. 2 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. 4 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to display the preset number of the desired station. 3FM1005 STEREO TUNED M H z PRESET Preset number Frequency 5 Press TAPE EJECT Z and insert a[...]

Basic Operations 19 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 + – 1 4 T APE X T APE x 2 VOLUME T APE m / M + – # 2 + + –– O N [...]

20 Singing along: Karaoke Do the procedure below to suppress the singer’s voice on any stereo CD/VIDEO CD in order to sing along. To do this, you need to connect an optional microphone. To turn on the system, press ?/1 . Z bB x mM Xz Z ux . > m M + – 1,5 24 4 + – # 2 + + –– O N Xx nN .> z  mM y TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO KEY CONTROL # / 2 3[...]

Basic Operations 21 1 Turn MIC VOL to 0 to turn down the microphone volume level. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC IN. 3 Press K.PON/MPX on the remote repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you want. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t K_PON t MPX R t MPX L STEREO T To use the Karaoke function, choose “K_PON[...]

22 The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (V er . 2.0) –– PBC Play When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC (Play Back Control) functions, you will be able to use menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure will differ with each disc, so be sure to read the instructions suppli[...]

23 The VIDEO CD/CD Player Checking the remaining playing time Do the procedure below to check the remaining playing time of the current track or the entire CD/ VIDEO CD. + + –– DISPLA Y , Press DISPLAY. Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows: During normal playback t Current track number and elapsed playing time of the [...]

24 In the stop mode t Total number of tracks and total playing time r Clock display r Current source display Note If the CD/VIDEO CD contains 20 tracks or more, the remaining playing time of the current track will appear as “- - . - -” for each track starting with the 20th. Using the on-screen display When a VIDEO CD or audio CD is playing or s[...]

25 The VIDEO CD/CD Player continued • While an audio CD is stopped (except during Program Play) 9 29:48 CD STOP CONTINUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9    REPEAT 1 2 1 4 3 1 Total number of tracks and total playing time of disc 2 Play mode 3 REPEAT mode or no display 4 Music calendar* * Track numbers disappear from the music calendar afte[...]

26 • While a VIDEO CD or an audio CD is stopped in Program Play 9 29:48 CD STOP PROGRAM(STEP/TRK) 1/ 1 6/ 8 2/ 3 7/ 4 3/ 5 8/ 7 4/ 2 9/ 6 5/ 9 REPEAT 1 2 1 4 3 1 Total number of tracks and total playing time of disc 2 Play mode 3 Programmed track numbers* 4 REPEAT mode or no display * The selection number and programmed track[...]

27 The VIDEO CD/CD Player Resuming VIDEO CD playback from the point last stopped at –– Resume Play When you stop VIDEO CD playback, the system memorizes the stopping point so that you can resume playback from that point. Resume Play is not cancelled when you turn off the system. Note that this function cannot be used when playing an audio CD. Z[...]

28 Playing CD/VIDEO CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play The Repeat Play function lets you playback a single track or all the tracks on a CD/VIDEO CD repeatedly in Normal Play. You can also use Repeat Play function while in Shuffle Play or Program Play. The PBC functions of VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) are disabled during Repeat Play. Z ux . > m M + – [...]

29 The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing CD/VIDEO CD tracks in a favorite order –– Program Play You can make a program of up to 20 tracks on a CD/VIDEO CD in any order that you want. After setting the order, you can also make a synchronized tape recording of the tracks (see page 31). The PBC functions of VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) are disabled during Program[...]

30 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/VIDEO CD. Z bB x mM Xz Z ux . > m M + – 53 2 1 T APE x T APE nN + – # 2 + + –– O [...]

31 The Tape Deck continued Recording your favorite CD/VIDEO CD tracks to a tape — Program Edit With Program Edit function, you can select only the CD/VIDEO CD tracks that you want using the Program Play function, then record the programmed tracks to a tape using the CD Synchro Recording function. The PBC functions of VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) are disab[...]

32 Recording your favorite CD/ VIDEO CD tracks to a tape (continued) 9 Press CD SYNC. The tape stands by for recording and the VIDEO CD/CD stands by for playback. “ ” and “ B ” (or “ b ”) appear, and the CD SYNC indicator lights up. 10 Press DIR MODE on the remote repeatedly to select “ ” to record on one side of the tape, or “ ?[...]

33 Other Features Other Features Adjusting the sound Not only can you adjust the bass and treble, you can use the DSG (Dynamic Sound Generator) function to enjoy a more powerful sound. Z bB x mM Xz Z ux . > m M + – DSG TREBLE BASS Generating a more dynamic sound , Press DSG. To cancel the DSG Press DSG again. Adjusting the bass , Turn BASS. Yo[...]

34 2 Press VOL +/– repeatedly to adjust the volume. 3 Press TIMER SET. 4 Press +/– repeatedly until “SET DAILY” apperars. “SET DAILY” scrolls and “ c DAILY” appears in the display. 5 Press ENTER. “ON TIME” appears, then the hour indication flashes. AM1200 DAIL Y c 6 Set the starting time. Press +/– repeatedly to set the hour, [...]

35 Other Features Timer -activated recording of radio programs — REC Timer 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 8). To use this function, make sure that you have set the system clock correctly (see “Step 2: Setting the time” on[...]

36 4 Press +/– 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. AM1200 REC c 6 Set the starting time. Press +/– repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication begins flashing next. PM 600 REC c Press[...]

37 Additional Information 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 th[...]

38 Precautions (continued) 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, con[...]

39 Additional Information 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 37). • 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 38). • The [...]

40 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 11). • Make sure that the antenna is connected properly. • Do not bend or roll up the antenna. • The two wires comprising the FM antenna have been pulled further apar[...]

41 Additional Information Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE I cassette 50 - 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superhetero[...]

42 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. Remote Button(s) TUNING MODE For operating the Function SELECT/CD N VIDEO CD/CD VIDEO CD Starts playback. During playback of a VIDE[...]

43 Additional Information Numeric buttons* VIDEO CD Selects a number from the menu during playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). To enter numbers over 10, first press >10, then press the numeric buttons. To enter 0, use the 10/0 button. For operating the Function SLOW y * VIDEO CD Slows playback. ON SCREEN* VIDEO CD/CD Shows displ[...]

Sony Corporation Printed in Korea Index A Adjusting the bass 33 the treble 33 the volume 13, 14, 16, 20 Antennas 4, 11 Automatic Source Selection 13, 14, 17, 20 B Batteries 6 C Clock setting 7 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E, F, G Daily Timer 34 H, I, J Hooking up optional components 9 the antenna 4, 11 the power cord 5 the system 4 K, L, M Karaoke[...]