Sony Stereo System CMT EP515 User Manual

4-246-169-11(1)  
Micro Hi-Fi  
Component  
System  
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.  
Serial No.  
CMT-EP515  
©2003 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Viewing information about the disc in the  
display ............................................ 16  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
tape..................................................12  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories.  
AM loop antenna  
FM lead antenna  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
3
1 Connect the speakers.  
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
Connect the right and left speaker cords to  
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
SPEAKER  
TERMIN  
A
L
Gray (3)  
L
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
#
#
FM ANT  
75  
Stripe (#)  
Insert this portion  
AM loop  
antenna  
R
3
AM ANT  
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Note  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.  
Setting the clock  
3 Connect the power cord to a wall  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
outlet.  
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,  
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for  
models equipped with an adaptor).  
To turn on the system, press ?/1.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
6
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
The clock starts working.  
To adjust the clock  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press ./> to select “CLOCK”, then  
press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
Note  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace both batteries with new ones.  
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Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
CD – Play  
Loading a disc  
This system lets you play the disc in different  
play modes.  
1
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the  
unit.  
Playing time  
2
Place a disc with the label side up on  
the CD compartment.  
Track number  
1
2
Press CD N to switch the function to  
CD.  
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION in stop  
mode repeatedly until the mode you  
want appears in the display.  
3
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the  
unit again to close the lid of the CD  
compartment.  
Select  
To play  
Note  
No display  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc in  
original order.  
Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this  
may cause malfunction.  
SHUFFLE  
(Shuffle Play)  
All tracks on the disc in  
random order.  
PGM  
The tracks on the disc in the  
(Program Play) order you want them to be  
3
Press CD N.  
Note  
You cannot change the play mode during playback.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Select a track  
Press ./> repeatedly.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during  
track (Search)  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
Remove a disc  
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on  
the unit.  
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Playing repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
Creating your own  
program  
— Program Play  
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a  
disc.  
You can make a program of up to 30 steps.  
You can synchro record the programed tracks  
onto a cassette tape (page 12).  
Press REPEAT/FM MODE during playback  
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.  
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the disc up to five  
times.  
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.  
1
2
3
Press CD N to switch the function to  
CD, then press x.  
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION in stop  
mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until  
both “REPEAT” and “REPEAT 1” disappear.  
Press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Total playing time of the program  
Selected track number  
4
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION.  
The track is programed.  
The total number of program steps appears.  
Total playing time of the program  
Total nuumber of program steps  
5
6
To program additional tracks, repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
Press CD N.  
Program Play starts.  
continued  
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Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Tuner  
Cancel Program  
Play  
Press PLAY MODE/  
DIRECTION in stop mode  
repeatedly until both “PGM” and  
“SHUFFLE” disappear.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 32 stations for FMand AM.  
You can then tune in any of those stations  
simply by selecting the corresponding preset  
number.  
Add a track to the Perform steps 1 – 4 in stop mode.  
end of the program  
Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, a  
track is cleared from the end of  
the program.  
Automatic tuning preset  
Tip  
You can automatically tune in all of the stations  
that can be received in your area and then store  
the radio frequency of the desired stations.  
The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD  
N. However, the program is cleared when you open  
the lid of the CD compartment.  
1
2
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select FM or AM.  
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the  
frequency indication starts to change,  
then release it.  
Scanning stops automatically when a  
station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED”  
and “STEREO” (for stereo program only)  
appear.  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 2 through 4 of  
3
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
The preset number appears. Station storage  
starts with preset number 1. If preset  
stations have been erased, then stations are  
stored to the lowest preset number  
containing no station.  
Preset number  
4
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to preset  
other stations.  
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Manual tuning preset  
Listening to the radio  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
1
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select FM or AM.  
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in  
the desired station.  
Listening to a preset station  
— Preset Tuning  
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
The preset number appears. Station storage  
starts with preset number 1. If preset  
stations have been erased, then stations are  
stored to the lowest preset number  
containing no station.  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
1
2
Press TUNER BAND.  
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select  
the desired preset station (or RDS  
station name*).  
4
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to preset  
other stations.  
* European model only  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
Tune in a station  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”  
Follow the procedure described  
— Manual Tuning  
Erase a preset  
station  
Select the preset number of the  
station to be erased, and then  
press CLEAR twice.  
1
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select FM or AM.  
2
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in  
the desired station.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for European and Middle  
Eastern models)  
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9  
kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the  
AMtuning interval, tune in any AMstation first.  
While holding TUNER BAND, press ?/1.  
When you change the interval, all the AM/FM  
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,  
tune in any AM station first. While holding  
TUNER BAND, press ?/1.  
Tips  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press  
REPEAT/FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There  
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve.  
• In step 2, press and hold TUNING +/– until the  
frequency indication starts to change. Scanning stops  
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic  
Tuning).  
Tips  
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if  
you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure  
occurs.  
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas or connect an external antenna.  
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording  
(page 12).  
• You can change the display into the clock display  
(for the six seconds) by pressing DISPLAY.  
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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. RDS is available only on FM  
stations.*  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned  
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the  
signal is weak.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they  
provide the same types of services. If you are not  
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local  
radio stations for details on RDS services in your  
area.  
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 Frequency t Clock display  
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear in the display.  
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Playing a tape  
Tape – Play  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
Loading a tape  
1
2
Load a recorded tape.  
1
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the  
unit.  
Press TAPE nN.  
Press TAPE nN again to play the  
2
Load a recorded/recordable tape into  
the cassette holder.  
reverse side.  
3
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION  
repeatedly to select “g” to play one  
side, “h” to play both sides, or “j”  
to play both sides repeatedly.  
With the side  
you want to  
play/record  
facing  
*
forward.  
* The tape automatically stops after playing back  
five times.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Fast-forward or Press m/M.  
rewind  
Remove a tape Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on  
the unit.  
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Recording on a tape  
manually  
Tape – Recording  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
— CD Synchro Recording  
— Manual Recording  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio  
program.  
You can record a whole CD on a tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
1
2
3
Load a recordable tape.  
Select the desired source to record.  
Load a CD you want to record.  
Press CD SYNC on the unit.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
The tape deck stands by for recording and  
the CD player pauses for playback.  
When you want to record on the reverse  
side, press TAPE nN.  
• TUNER: To record from this system’s  
tuner.  
• MD: To record from the optional  
component connected to the MD IN  
jacks.  
4
5
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION  
repeatedly to select “g” to record on  
one side or “h” to record on both  
sides.  
3
Press zREC PAUSE/START on the  
unit.  
The tape deck stands by for recording.  
When you want to record on the reverse  
side, press TAPE nN.  
Press zREC PAUSE/START on the  
unit.  
Recording starts.  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the tape deck stop automatically.  
4
5
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION  
repeatedly to select “g” to record on  
one side or “h” to record on both  
sides.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
Press zREC PAUSE/START on the  
unit, then start playing the desired  
source to record.  
To record only your favorite CD  
tracks  
Recording starts.  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,  
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop recording Press x.  
Pause  
recording  
Press zREC PAUSE/START on the  
unit.  
Note  
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from  
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,  
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
Tip  
For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to  
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3  
and before step 5).  
Note  
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from  
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,  
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Timer  
Adjusting the sound  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more  
powerful sound.  
You can set the system to turn off after a certain  
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  
Generating a more dynamic  
sound (Dynamic Sound  
Generator)  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the minute  
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as  
follows:  
AUTO* t 90 t 80 t t 10 t OFF  
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.  
Press DSG.  
To cancel the DSG, press DSG again.  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
Using buttons on the remote  
Other operations  
To  
Press  
Check the  
remaining time**  
SLEEP once.  
Press BASS +/– repeatedly to adjust the  
bass, or TREBLE +/– repeatedly to adjust  
the treble.  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off time you want.  
Using buttons on the unit  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”  
Timer function appears.  
1
Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly to  
select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.  
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Note  
BASS t TREBLE t Original display  
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a  
tape.  
2
Press ./> repeatedly to adjust  
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”  
appears.  
Tip  
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set  
the clock.  
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Other operations  
Waking up to music  
— Daily Timer  
To  
Do this  
Check or change  
the setting  
Turn on the system and then  
start over from step 1 when the  
c DAILY indicator appears.  
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make  
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the  
Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT repeatedly until  
“PLAY” appears, then press  
CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
1
Prepare the sound source you want to  
play.  
Cancel the timer  
Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT repeatedly until  
“OFF” appears, then press  
CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific  
track, make a program (see “Creating  
• TAPE: Load a tape.  
• TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see  
Notes  
• If you use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at the  
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before  
the preset time).  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.  
• You cannot use the optional component connected to  
MD IN jacks as sound sources for the Daily Timer.  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly until  
“PLAY” appears, then press CLOCK/  
TIMER SET.  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
4
Set the time to start playback.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,  
then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
5
6
Set the time to stop playback following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
Press ./> repeatedly depending  
on the sound source you want to play.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
CD t TAPE t TUNER  
7
8
Press VOL +/– repeatedly (or turn  
VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the  
volume.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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Other operations  
Timer recording radio  
programs  
To  
Do this  
Check or change  
the setting  
Turn on the system and then  
start over from step 1 when the  
c REC indicator appears.  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
Activate the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT repeatedly until  
“REC” appears, then press  
CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Cancel the timer  
Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT repeatedly until  
“OFF” appears, then press  
CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Notes  
Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”  
appears, then press CLOCK/TIMER  
SET.  
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording  
timer at the same time.  
• If you use the recording timer and the Sleep Timer at  
the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds  
before the preset time).  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, the timer recording will not be activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
• If the system is in the recording or recording pause  
mode at the preset time, the timer recording will not  
be made.  
• If the system is playing back a tape at the preset time,  
the system will switch to the timer, but the timer  
recording will not be made.  
“ON TIME” appears and the hour  
indication flashes.  
4
Set the time to start recording.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,  
then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
5
6
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
The c REC indicator lights up.  
Press VOL +/– repeatedly (or turn  
VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the  
volume* for listening to the radio when  
it is activated by the timer.  
* This is not affect the recording volume: it only  
adjusts the volume for when the radio turns on  
at the preset time.  
7
8
Load a recordable tape.  
Press zREC PAUSE/START on the  
unit.  
9
Press TAPE nN, if you want to  
switch the direction.  
10Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION  
repeatedly to select “g” to record on  
one side or “h” to record on both  
sides.  
11Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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Viewing information  
about the disc in the  
display  
Display  
Turning off the display  
— Power Saving Mode  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current track or that of the disc.  
The clock display can be turned off to minimize  
the amount of power consumed during standby  
(Power Saving Mode).  
Checking the remaining time  
(CD)  
Press DISPLAY.  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Tips  
• The STANDBY indicator lights up even in the Power  
Saving Mode.  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
During playback  
Elapsed playing time on the current track*1  
t
Remaining time on the current track*2  
Remaining time on the current disc t Clock  
display (for six seconds)  
t
*1“– –:– –” appears when the total playing time of the  
program exceeds 100 minutes, when the program  
contains 31 tracks or more, or when a disc with 31  
tracks or more is played in Shuffle Play mode.  
*2“– –:– –” appears when a track is played whose  
number is 31 or over.  
In the stop mode  
Total number of tracks and total playing timet  
Clock display (for six seconds)  
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Optional Components  
Hooking up optional components  
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions  
provided with each component.  
From the audio  
output jacks of an  
optional analog  
component  
Optional analog component  
A MD IN jacks  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an  
optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to  
Recording audio from a  
connected component  
these jacks. You can then listen to the sound  
from the component.  
1 Connect audio cords.  
2 Start recording manually.  
Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
1 Connect audio cords.  
2 Press MD.  
Start playing the connected component.  
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Sound lacks bass.  
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are  
connected correctly.  
Troubleshooting  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo  
system. Move the stereo systemaway fromthe TV  
or VCR.  
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.  
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to  
the power line.  
Problems and remedies  
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.  
The timer cannot be set.  
• Set the clock correctly (page 5).  
The timer does not function.  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 14 and 15).  
If the problem persists after doing all of the  
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 13).  
• You cannot activate the timer recording and Daily  
Timer at the same time.  
General  
The display or button remains lighted or  
flashes even after the system was turned off.  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock display  
appears.  
The remote does not function.  
• Remove the obstacle.  
• Move the remote closer to the system.  
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.  
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).  
The clock indication does not show the  
correct time.  
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock  
(page 5) and timer settings (pages 14 and 15)  
again.  
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 color irregularity still  
persists, place the speakers farther away from the  
TV set.  
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is  
canceled.  
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure  
occurs longer than half a day.  
Redo the following:  
CD player  
The CD compartment does not close.  
• Place the disc correctly.  
If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to  
The sound drops out.  
• The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially  
available blower.  
There is no sound.  
• Press VOL + repeatedly (or turn VOLUME on the  
unit clockwise).  
Play does not start.  
• Open the lid of the CD compartment and check  
whether a disc is loaded.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 21).  
• Replace the disc.  
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord  
into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the vinyl  
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the  
speaker connections (page 4).  
• Place the disc that this system can play.  
• Place the disc correctly.  
Sound comes from one channel, or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Check the speaker connection and speaker  
placement.  
• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.  
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on  
the disc, then leave the system turned on for about  
an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
• Press CD Nto start play.  
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The sound skips.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 21).  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean  
them using a cleaning cassette (page 21).  
• Replace the disc.  
• Try moving the system to a place without  
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  
• Try moving the speakers away fromthesystem, or  
placing them on separate stands. When you listen  
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the  
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.  
Demagnetise them (page 22).  
The tape does not record.  
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.  
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.  
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly  
until both “PGM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear to  
return to Normal Play.  
• The tape has wound to the end.  
Tuner  
Optional components  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received.  
There is no sound.  
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 9).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 4).  
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good  
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you  
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you  
connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it  
fully.  
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker  
cords as possible.  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”  
(page 18) and check the condition of the system.  
• Connect the component properly (page 17) while  
checking:  
– if the cords are connected properly.  
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.  
• Turn on the connected component.  
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the connected component and start playing.  
• Press MD (page 17).  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press REPEAT/FM MODE until “STEREO”  
appears in the display.  
If the system still does not  
operate properly after performing  
the above measures, reset the  
system as follows:  
Tape deck  
1 Turn off the system.  
2 While pressing and holding x, turn on the  
system.  
The tape does not record or play, or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 21).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.  
Demagnetise them (page 22).  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.  
Demagnetise them (page 22).  
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Messages  
Additional Information  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
Precautions  
CD  
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.  
NO DISC  
There is no disc in the CD compartment.  
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 turned off.  
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it  
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by  
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,  
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
• The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror.  
On placement  
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight.  
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on  
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,  
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the  
surface may result.  
On heat buildup  
• Although the system heats up during operation, this  
is not a malfunction.  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  
ventilation hole.  
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In case color irregularity is observed  
on nearby a TV screen  
With the magnetically shielded typeof speaker system,  
the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,  
color irregularity may still be observed on the TV  
screen depending on the type of your TV set.  
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback  
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be  
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording  
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the  
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of  
recording, cannot be played back.  
Music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies  
If color irregularity is observed…  
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30  
minutes.  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently,  
various music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies are marketed by some record companies.  
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some  
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
If color irregularity is observed  
again…  
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.  
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 systemwill not operate  
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system  
turned on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightlymoistenedwith mild detergentsolution. Donot  
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.  
To save a tape permanently  
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded  
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as  
illustrated.  
• When you move the system, take out any disc.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Notes on discs  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight.  
Before placing a cassette in the tape  
deck  
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may  
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become  
damaged.  
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.  
This may cause a malfunction to the system.  
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky  
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a  
special ink when the label was printed, there is a  
chance that the disc or label may become attached to  
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be  
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this  
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label  
side of the disc is not sticky before using.  
The following types of disc should not be used:  
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the  
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the  
seal on the disc is tacky.  
When using a tape longer than 90  
minutes  
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape  
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding  
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape  
deck.  
Cleaning the tape heads  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.  
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an  
important recording or after playing an old tape.  
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning  
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the  
cleaning cassette.  
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink  
that feels tacky when touched.  
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do  
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.  
continued  
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Demagnetising the tape heads  
Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that  
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of  
use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For  
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising  
cassette.  
Specifications  
Main unit  
Amplifier section  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:  
(U.S.A. model only)  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 -  
10,000 Hz; rated 14 watts per channel minimum RMS  
power, with no more than 10% total harmonic  
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.  
North American model:  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
15 + 15 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
European model:  
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
15 + 15 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
25 + 25 W  
Other models:  
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/  
60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
15 + 15 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Inputs  
MD IN (phono jacks):  
Sensitivity 800 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PHONES (stereo minijack):  
Accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more  
SPEAKER:  
Accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms.  
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CD player section  
Speaker  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
2 way, bass-reflex type  
Laser  
10 cm dia., cone type  
2 cm dia., dome type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 148 × 230 × 143  
mm  
Frequency response  
Mass  
Approx. 1.5 kg net per  
speaker  
Tape deck section  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Wow and flutter  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
European model:  
Other models:  
Power consumption  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
North American model: 50 watts  
Tuner section  
European model:  
50 watts  
0.3 watts (in the standby  
mode)  
50 watts  
Approx. 163 × 233 × 237  
mm  
Approx. 3.6 kg  
Remote (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section  
Other models:  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50-kHz  
step)  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms balanced  
10.7 MHz  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Pan-American model:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
European model:  
Other models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
Antenna  
AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
Intermediate frequency  
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List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
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.  
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DISPLAY ws (9, 10, 16)  
R
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Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
?/1 (power) ql (5, 9, 14, 15)  
m/M (fast forward/rewind)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
8(5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15)  
x(stop) qj (6, 7, 11, 12, 19)  
X(pause) qk (6, 11)  
P – Z  
A – M  
PHONES jack qh  
BASS/TREBLE 5 (13)  
Cassette compartment qs  
CD SYNC qd (12)  
DIRECTION qg (11, 12, 15)  
DISPLAY ws (9, 10, 16)  
Display window 2  
DSG 4(13)  
PLAY MODE qg (6, 7)  
PRESET +/– 8(9)  
Remote sensor 1  
TUNER BAND w; (8, 9)  
TUNING +/– 0 (8, 9)  
VOLUME 9(14, 15)  
zREC PAUSE/START qf (12,  
MD 6 (17)  
CD N(play) wa (6, 7)  
TAPE nN (play) 7 (11, 12,  
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (CD  
open/close) 3 (6)  
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (tape  
open/close) qa (11)  
1
2
3
4
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
5
6
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
qs  
qh  
qg  
qf qd  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – M  
?/1 (power) 1 (5, 9, 14, 15)  
m/M (fast forward/rewind)  
6 (6, 11)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
5 (5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15)  
x(stop) 4 (6, 7, 11, 12, 19)  
X (pause) 3 (6, 11)  
CD N(play) qj (6, 7)  
TAPE nN (play) qg (11, 12,  
P – Z  
BASS +/– 0 (13)  
CLEAR 8 (8, 9)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT w;  
CLOCK/TIMER SET wa (5, 14,  
15)  
DISPLAY 2 (9, 10, 16)  
DSG qa (13)  
MD qk (17)  
PLAY MODE/DIRECTION qd  
(6, 7, 11, 12, 15)  
PRESET +/– 5 (9)  
REPEAT/FM MODE qf (7, 9)  
SLEEP ql (13)  
TREBLE +/– 9 (13)  
TUNER BAND qh (8, 9)  
TUNER MEMORY qs (8)  
TUNING +/– 6(8, 9)  
VOL +/– 7(14, 15)  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
1
2
3
4
qj  
qh  
qg  
5
6
qf  
qd  
qs  
7
8
9
qa  
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