Sony Stereo System CMT CPX22 User Manual

4-253-813-12(1)  
Micro Hi-Fi  
Component  
System  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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-CP555  
CMT-CPX22  
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Table of Contents  
Adjusting the brightness of the display  
back light........................................ 23  
Viewing information about the disc in the  
display ............................................ 24  
Listening to audio from a connected  
component...................................... 26  
Recording on a connected  
component...................................... 26  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
tape..................................................17  
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Discs that this system cannot  
play  
How to use this manual  
This manual mainly explains operations using  
the remote, but the same operations can also be  
performed using the buttons on the unit having  
the same or similar names.  
• CD-ROMs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in  
the following formats:  
– music CD format  
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)  
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2)  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
Playable discs  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,  
or a sticker still left on it.  
You can play back the following discs on this  
system. Other discs cannot be played back.  
• Data part of CD-Extras3)  
List of playable discs  
• Data track of Mixed CDs4)  
1)  
Format of discs  
Disc logo  
ISO9660 Format  
The most common international standard for the  
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.  
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,  
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than  
eight characters in the name, no more than three  
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital  
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight  
characters. There can be no more than eight nested  
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file  
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.  
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.  
Audio CDs  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data/MP3 files)  
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder  
names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of  
the contents of the writing software, etc.  
2)  
Multi Session  
This is a recording method that enables adding of  
data using the Track-At-Once method.  
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called  
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A  
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,  
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out  
regarded as a single session.  
3)  
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD  
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks  
in session 2.  
4)  
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first  
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and  
subsequent tracks of a session.  
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played  
on this system depending upon the recording  
quality or physical condition of the disc, or  
the characteristics of the recording device.  
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized. For more  
information, see the operating instructions for  
the recording device.  
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.  
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may  
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,  
recording condition or the driver’s  
characteristics.  
Cautions when playing a disc  
that is recorded in Multi  
Session  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-  
session that have not ended by “closing the  
session” are not supported.  
• The system may be unable to play MP3  
format files that do not have the “.MP3”  
extension.  
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and  
playback continues until an MP3 session is  
encountered.  
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that  
have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise  
or malfunction.  
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is  
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback  
continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is  
encountered.  
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and  
2, folder names or file names may not be  
displayed correctly.  
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is  
determined by the tree structure of files  
produced by analyzing of the disc.  
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
• The following discs take a longer time to start  
playback.  
– a disc recorded with complicated tree  
structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
– a disc to which data can be added (non-  
finalized disc).  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories. CMT-CPX22 is used for illustration purpose.  
AM loop antenna  
FM lead antenna  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
Speakers (CMT-CPX22 only)  
1 Connect the speakers.  
Connect the right and left speaker cords to  
the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and to  
the terminals on the speakers (CMT-CPX22  
only) as shown below.  
Main Unit  
Black (#)  
SPEAKER  
L
R
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
M
A
IA  
75  
AM loop antenna  
M
O
F
L
X
A
C
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
Note  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.  
Note  
3 For models with a voltage selector, set  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
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.  
Refer to the print on your system’s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available  
settings.  
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.  
Attaching the speaker pads  
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom  
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and  
prevent them from slipping.  
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V  
4 Connect the power cord to a wall  
outlet.  
The demonstration appears in the display.  
When you press ?/1, the system turns on  
and the demonstration automatically ends.  
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,  
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for  
models equipped with an adaptor).  
When carrying this system  
Perform the following procedure to protect  
the CD mechanism.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1 Make sure that all discs are removed  
from the system.  
2 Press CD.  
3 Hold down x and then press CD until  
“LOCK” appears.  
4 Unplug the power cord.  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the unit.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The clock starts working.  
To adjust the clock  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
Note  
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode.  
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Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
CD/MP3 – Play  
Loading a disc  
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs  
with MP3 audio tracks.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Example: When a disc is loaded  
1
Press DISC 1 – 5 to select the disc tray.  
Track number  
Playing time  
When no disc is in the disc tray you  
selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform step 2  
while “DISC-1” (eg., 2 – 5) flashes.  
DISC  
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
Press CD Z.  
A
B
Place a disc with the label side up on  
the disc tray.  
Disc tray  
number  
Disc presence indicator  
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until the mode you want appears  
in the display.  
When youplay  
a 8 cm disc,  
place it on the  
inner circle of  
the tray.  
Select  
To play  
ALL DISCS  
(Normal Play)  
All discs in the disc tray  
continuously.  
1DISC  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in original  
order.  
4
Press CD Z again to close the disc  
tray.  
Notes  
ALBM  
(Normal Play)  
All MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in original order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Play performs  
the same operation as 1DISC  
Play.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this  
may cause malfunction.  
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your  
finger, as this may cause malfunction.  
ALL DISCS  
SHUF (Shuffle  
Play)  
The tracks on all discs in  
random order.  
1DISC SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in random  
order.  
ALBM SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in random order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Shuffle Play  
performs the same operation  
as 1DISC SHUF Play.  
PGM  
(Program Play)  
The tracks on the disc in the  
order you want them to be  
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Notes  
3
Press N (or nN on the unit).  
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.  
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs  
recorded in complex configurations such as many  
layers.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the  
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-  
MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time  
for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to  
start play.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Select a track  
Press . or > repeatedly.  
Select an album Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly  
of MP3* after step 2.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during  
• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than  
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.  
We recommend that you do not save other types of  
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3  
audio tracks.  
track  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 5  
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track  
is skipped.  
stop mode  
on the unit).  
Switch to CD  
function from  
another source  
Press DISC 1 – 5 on the unit  
(Automatic Source Selection).  
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root  
folder)  
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and  
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.  
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that  
they are recorded on the disc.  
Remove a disc  
Press DISC 1 – 5 on the unit, then  
press CD Z on the unit.  
* You may not be able to search between multiple files.  
Also, the time may not be displayed correctly for  
some files.  
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,  
recording device, or the recording media used at the  
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may  
encounter such problems as disabled playback,  
sound interruptions, and noise.  
Tip  
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER  
ON” by CD power manage function (page 13).  
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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 repeatedly.  
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from  
all the discs in the order you want to play them.  
You can synchro record the programmed tracks  
onto a cassette tape (page 17).  
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback  
until “REP” or “REP1” appears.  
REP: For all the tracks on a disc, or all the MP3  
audio tracks in an album up to five times.  
REP1: For a single track only.  
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and  
“REP1” disappear.  
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.  
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 5 on the  
unit) to select a disc.  
Notes  
• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”  
at the same time.  
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,  
proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.  
• When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated  
endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.  
4
Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
When programming the MP3 audio tracks,  
press ALBUM – or + to select album, then  
press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Selected track  
number  
Total playing time  
(including selected track)  
DISC  
1
Disc tray number  
Press ENTER.  
2
3
4
5
PGM  
A
B
5
6
The track is programmed.  
The program step number appears,  
followed by the total playing time.  
Program additional discs or tracks.  
To program  
Repeat steps  
Other discs  
3 and 5  
Other tracks on the 4 and 5  
same disc  
Other tracks on  
other discs  
3 to 5  
7
Press N (or nN on the unit).  
Program Play starts.  
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Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Tuner  
Cancel Program Play  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly in stop mode  
until “PGM” disappears.  
Presetting radio stations  
Clear a track from  
the end  
Press CLEAR in stop  
mode.  
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM  
stations. You can then tune in any of those  
stations simply by selecting the corresponding  
preset number.  
Tips  
• The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD  
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to  
CD, then press N (or nN on the unit). However,  
the program is cleared when you open the disc tray.  
• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time  
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track  
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an  
MP3 audio track.  
Automatic tuning preset  
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.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” appears in the display.  
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit).  
The frequency changes as the system scans  
for a station. Scanning stops automatically  
when a station is tuned in. At that time,  
“TUNED” and “ST” (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 “Manual tuning  
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6  
and 7 while the preset number flashes.  
Preset number  
ST  
TUNED  
MHz  
1
2
3
4
5
A
B
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6
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
To improve tuner reception  
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player  
power off by CD power manage function.  
CD power is factory set to on. Use buttons on the  
unit for the operation.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other  
stations.  
1 Press CD.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Tip  
Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning.  
3 Press ?/1 while holding x.  
“CD POWER OFF” appears.  
Manual tuning preset  
To set CD power on  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER  
ON” appears.  
Notes  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access  
time is increased.  
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving  
Mode (page 23).  
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for European, Russian  
and Saudi Arabian models)  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to  
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the  
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,  
then turn off the system. While holding x, press  
?/1 on the unit. When you change the interval,  
all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset  
the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
4
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
Note  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power  
Saving Mode (page 23).  
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other  
stations.  
Tips  
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day  
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Tune in a station  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”  
Follow the procedure described  
Set another station After step 5, press – or + (or  
to the existing  
preset number  
TUNING – or + on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the preset  
number you want to store the  
station.  
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Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
Listening to the radio  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
— Manual Tuning  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
Listening to a preset station  
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
— Preset Tuning  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
tuner.  
4
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Note  
When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer  
time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set  
“CD POWER ON” by CD power manage function  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“PRESET” appears in the display.  
Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the  
unit) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset station.  
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  
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.  
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve.  
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”  
appears in step 3 above, then press – or + (or  
TUNING – or + on the unit). The frequency  
indication changes and scanning stops when the  
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).  
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording  
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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 Program type*  
t Clock display t Bass level t Treble level  
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name or the program type 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 tape.  
1
Press A TAPE Z or TAPE Z B on the  
unit.  
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  
or TAPE A/B on the unit to switch the  
function to TAPE.  
2
Load a recorded/recordable tape into  
the cassette holder.  
3
4
Press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit)  
repeatedly to select deck A or B.  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select  
g” to play one side. Select “j” to  
With the side you  
want to play/record  
facing towards you.  
*
play both sides. Select “RELAY” (Relay  
*
Play) to play both decks in  
succession.  
5
Press N (or nN on the unit).  
The tape starts playing. Press the button  
again to play the reverse side.  
Playing direction  
1
2
3
4
5
RELAY  
A
B
* Relay play always follow this cyclic sequence:  
Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side)  
t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse  
side)  
For CMT-CP555, deck A does not play the  
reverse side.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Play the reverse  
side*  
Press N (or nN on the unit)  
again during play.  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Fast-forward or  
rewind  
Press m or M in stop mode.  
Remove a tape  
Press A TAPE Z or TAPE Z B  
on the unit.  
* For CMT-CP555, deck A does not play the reverse  
side.  
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Searching for the beginning of  
the current or the previous or the  
next track (AMS)*  
Tape – Recording  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
To go forward  
Press > during play.  
Each time you press the button, the search  
direction, + (forward), and number of tracks  
being skipped (1 to 9) appear.  
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording  
You can record a whole CD on a tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The  
recording level is adjusted automatically.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
To go back  
Press . during playback.  
Each time you press the button, the search  
direction, – (back), and number of tracks being  
skipped (1 to 9) appear.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape into deck B.  
Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then  
press nN repeatedly to select  
recording side. And press x to stop  
playback.  
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)  
Note  
The AMS function may not operate correctly under the  
following circumstances:  
3
4
Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly to select “g” to record on  
one side. Select “j” (or “RELAY”) to  
record on both sides.  
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less  
than 4 seconds long.  
– When the system is placed near a television.  
Tips  
Press CD and load a disc you want to  
record.  
• If you select “j” or “RELAY”*, the deck stops  
automatically after repeating the sequence five times.  
• When a tape is inserted, corresponding forward  
(N)/reverse (n) indicators light.  
When you want to record an album from an  
MP3 disc, be sure to press ALBUM – or +  
to select the desired album before  
proceeding.  
* For CMT-CP555, deck A does not play the reverse  
side.  
5
6
Press CD SYNC.  
Deck B stands by for recording.  
“REC” flashes.  
Press z START.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
To record a disc by specifying  
track order  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 4 and 5,  
perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own  
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Tips  
• 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.  
• If you select both sides recording and the tape  
reaches the end of the front side part-way through a  
track, the entire track is recorded again from the  
beginning of the reverse side.  
Recording on a tape  
manually  
— Manual Recording  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD, tape or radio program on a tape.  
You can also record from connected  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape into deck B.  
Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then  
press nN repeatedly to select  
recording side. And press x to stop  
playback.  
3
4
Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly to select “g” to record on  
one side. Select “j” (or “RELAY”) to  
record on both sides.  
Press one of the following buttons to  
select the desired source to record.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
• TAPE A/B: To record from this system’s  
tape deck A.  
• TUNER/BAND: To record from this  
system’s tuner.  
• VIDEO/MD: To record from the optional  
component connected to the VIDEO/MD  
IN jacks.  
5
6
Press z START.  
Deck B stands by for recording.  
“REC” flashes.  
Press z START, then start playing the  
desired source to record.  
Recording starts.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop recording  
Pause recording  
Press x.  
Press z START on the unit.  
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Notes  
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.  
Sound Adjustment  
• If TAPE B is selected in step 4, silence is recorded.  
Tips  
Adjusting the sound  
• For recording from the tuner:  
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner,  
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.  
• 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.  
Generating a more dynamic  
sound (Dynamic Sound  
Generator X-tra)  
Press DSGX on the unit.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
DSGX ON y DSGX OFF  
Generating a more attractive  
sound (MP3 BOOSTER)  
You can enjoy a more attractive sound when  
playing MP3 audio tracks.  
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
Hold DSGX on the unit for 2 seconds.  
Each time you hold the button for 2  
seconds, the display changes as follows:  
BOOSTER ON y BOOSTER OFF  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more  
powerful sound.  
1
Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”  
or “TREBLE”.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
BASS y TREBLE  
2
Press . or > repeatedly to adjust  
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”  
appears.  
To adjust the bass on the unit  
Turn BASS control.  
To adjust the treble on the unit  
Turn TREBLE control.  
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To exit the bass and treble  
settings  
If you do not perform any operations for  
4 seconds, the display automatically returns to  
the original display.  
Timer  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
You can set the system to turn off after a certain  
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  
Press SLEEP.  
Each time you press the button, the minute  
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as  
follows:  
AUTO* t 90min t 80min t t 10min  
t OFF  
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current disc or tape finishes playing.  
Other operations  
To  
Press  
Check the  
SLEEP once.  
remaining time*  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off time you want.  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”  
Timer Function appears.  
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
Tip  
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set  
the clock.  
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Waking up to music  
— Play Timer  
To  
Do this  
Check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “PLAY  
SELECT?” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make  
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
1
Prepare the sound source you want to  
play.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific  
track, make a program (see “Creating  
• Tape: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “TIMER  
OFF?” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
Notes  
• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec  
Timer at the same time.  
• If you use the Play 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).  
2
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
3
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“PLAY SET?”, then press ENTER.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, the Play Timer will not be activated.  
• You cannot use the optional component connected to  
VIDEO/MD IN jacks as the sound source for Play  
Timer.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
5
Set the time to start playing.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following  
the same procedure as step 5.  
Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired sound source appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
t
y
T
TUNER  
CD PLAY  
t
T
TAPE PLAY  
8
9
Press ENTER.  
The start time, the stop time and the sound  
source appear in turn, then the original  
display returns.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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Press nN on the unit repeatedly to  
select recording side.  
Timer recording radio  
programs  
If you select both sides recording or front  
side recording, press nN to light up the  
>>> indicator. If you record on the reverse  
side, press nN again to light up the <<<  
indicator.  
— Rec Timer  
You can record a preset radio station from a  
specified time.  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
10Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “REC  
SELECT?” appears, then  
press ENTER.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
“PLAY SET?” appears.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“REC SET?”, then press ENTER.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “TIMER  
OFF?” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
4
5
Set the time to start recording.  
Notes  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec  
Timer at the same time.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
• If you use the the Rec 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).  
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, the Rec Timer will not be activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
The start time, the stop time, and the preset  
radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER  
FM 5”) appear in turn, before the original  
display returns.  
6
7
Load a recordable tape into deck B.  
Press TAPE to switch the function to  
TAPE.  
8
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until g  
appears to record on one side or h (or  
j) to record on both sides.  
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Adjusting the brightness  
of the display back light  
Display  
Turning off the display  
— Power Saving Mode  
Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly to  
select the desired setting while the system  
is on.  
The demonstration display (display window and  
buttons lighting and flashing even when the  
system power is off) and the clock display can  
be turned off to minimize the amount of power  
consumed during standby (Power Saving  
Mode).  
The display changes cyclically as follows:  
DIMMER OFF t DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2  
t DIMMER 3*  
* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the  
system is off until the demonstration  
display or the clock display disappears.  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each  
time you press the button, the display switches  
cyclically as follows:  
Demonstration display t Clock display* t  
No display (Power Saving Mode)  
* “– –:– –” appears if you have not set the clock.  
Note  
You cannot perform the following operations in Power  
Saving Mode.  
– setting the clock  
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for  
European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models)  
– turning on the system by pressing the function  
buttons  
– changing the CD power manage function  
Tips  
?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
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Checking the total playing  
time and titles (CD/MP3)  
Viewing information  
about the disc in the  
display  
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current track or that of the disc.  
When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3  
audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the  
information recorded on disc, such as the titles.  
When the unit detects CD-TEXT discs, the “CD  
TEXT” indication appears in the display.  
When the unit detects MP3 discs, the “MP3”  
indication appears in the display.  
x When a CD/MP3 is in Normal Play mode  
TOC display1) or total album number of the  
disc2) or total track number of the current  
album3) t Disc title4) or volume label5) or  
album name5) t Clock display (for eight  
seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t  
Treble level (for eight seconds)  
1)  
TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of  
tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc  
2)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in Normal play or  
Checking the remaining time  
and titles (CD/MP3)  
SHUF mode  
3)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in ALBM or  
ALBM SHUF mode  
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.  
4)  
For discs with CD-TEXT  
5)  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles or  
volume label may not be displayed depending on the  
play mode  
Current track number and elapsed playing time  
t Current track number and remaining time or  
“– –.– –”1) t Remaining time of the disc or  
“– –.– –”1) t Track title (CD-TEXT disc or disc  
with MP3 audio tracks2) only) t Album name  
(disc with MP3 audio tracks only) t Clock  
display (for eight seconds) t  
Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT information  
may not appear.  
x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode  
The last track number of the program and the  
total playing time t Total track number of the  
program (for eight seconds) t Disc title1) or  
volume label2) t Clock display (for eight  
seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t  
Treble level (for eight seconds)  
Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level  
(for eight seconds)  
1)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks  
2)  
When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1  
1)  
For discs with CD-TEXT  
or ver. 2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays  
only the track title information.  
2)  
For discs with MP3 audio tracks  
Checking the station name  
(TUNER)  
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name t Frequency t Clock display  
(for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight  
seconds) t Treble level (for eight 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.  
Optional digital component  
To the digital input jack of an  
optional digital component  
From the audio output jacks of an  
optional analog component  
Optional analog component  
A DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT jack  
B VIDEO/MD IN jacks  
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied)  
to connect an optional component (such as an  
MD deck) to this jack. You can then record  
digital audio from this system.  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an  
optional analog component (MD deck or VCR,  
etc.) to these jacks. You can then listen to the  
sound from the component.  
Note  
There is no digital audio output from this jack during  
playback of MP3 audio tracks.  
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Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
Recording on a connected  
component  
1
Connect the audio cords.  
Making a digital recording  
1
2
Connect the digital optical cord.  
Start recording.  
Refer to the operating instructions of  
the connected component.  
2
Press VIDEO/MD on the unit to switch  
the function to VIDEO or MD.  
Start playing the connected component.  
Note  
Note  
You can digitally record from the discs only. However,  
you cannot record from copy prohibited discs and MP3  
audio tracks.  
If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO” is  
selected or you want to switch back to “MD”, repeat  
the operation described above to switch to “MD”.  
Tip  
If you cannot select “MD” by pressing VIDEO/MD  
repeatedly, hold down VIDEO/MD and then press ?/1  
while the power is on. The function will change from  
“VIDEO” to “MD”, and “MD” will appear in the  
display. To change back to “VIDEO”, repeat the same  
procedure.  
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General  
The display starts flashing as soon as you  
plug in the power cord even though you have  
not turned on the system (see step 4 of  
• Press ?/1 while the system is off. The  
demonstration disappears.  
Troubleshooting  
Problems and remedies  
Should you encounter a problem with your  
system, do the following:  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock  
(page 8) and timer settings (pages 21 and 22)  
again.  
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 clock setting/radio presetting/timer is  
canceled.  
If the problem persists after doing all of the  
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Redo the following:  
When the ?/1 indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord and  
check the following items.  
There is no sound.  
• If your system has a voltage selector, make sure  
the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage.  
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on  
the unit clockwise.  
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the  
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?  
Check the voltage for your region, then  
make sure the voltage selector is set  
correctly.  
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).  
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
Sound comes from one channel, or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
• Connect the supplied speakers.  
• Are you using the supplied speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes  
on the rear of the system?  
Check all the above items and fix any  
problems found. After ?/1 indicator  
stops flashing, reconnect the power cord  
and turn on the system. If the indicator still  
flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot  
be found even after checking all the above  
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Move the system away from the source of noise.  
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.  
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to  
the power cord.  
The timer cannot be set.  
• Set the clock again (page 8).  
The timer does not function.  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 21 and 22).  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 20).  
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The remote does not function.  
• Remove the obstacle.  
Disc access takes a long time.  
• Set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage  
function (page 13).  
• Move the remote closer to the system.  
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.  
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).  
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.  
The sound skips.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 31).  
• 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 from the system, 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.  
The system can not be turned on even though  
you have pressed ?/1.  
• Make sure the power cord is connected to wall  
outlet.  
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.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”  
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.  
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.  
• Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet in the  
expansion format.  
CD/MP3 player  
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”  
appears.  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.  
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1, 2, 2.5  
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.  
The disc tray does not close.  
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.  
• Always close the tray by pressing CD Z on the  
unit. Trying to press the tray closed with your  
fingers may cause problems with the player.  
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than  
others.  
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,  
playback may take more time than usual if:  
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is  
very large.  
The disc does not eject.  
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro  
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro  
Recording, then press CD Z on the unit to eject  
the disc.  
– the album and track organization structure is  
very complex.  
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not  
appear correctly.  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Play does not start.  
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1,  
level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.  
• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 or ver. 2.  
• Check whether a disc is loaded. The disc indicator  
lights up when a disc is loaded.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 31).  
• Replace the disc.  
• Place the disc that this system can play.  
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.  
• 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 a few  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• Press N to start play.  
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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  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received.  
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 12).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 6).  
• 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 tape has wound to the end.  
Optional components  
There is no sound.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it  
fully.  
• Refer to General item “The clock setting/radio  
the condition of the system.  
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker  
cords as possible.  
• Connect the component properly (page 25) while  
checking:  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage  
function (page 13).  
– 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 FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD” or  
“VIDEO” (page 26).  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
Tape deck  
After pressing nN, there is a mechanical  
noise, “Eject” appears in the display, and the  
unit enters standby mode automatically.  
• Insert the cassette correctly.  
If the system still does not  
operate properly after performing  
the above measures, reset the  
system as follows:  
The tape does not record or play, or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
1 Disconnect the power cord.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 32).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 32).  
2 Reconnect the power cord.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 32).  
4 Press x, DIMMER and ?/1 on the unit.  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 32).  
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Messages  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
CD/MP3  
No Disc  
There is no disc in the player.  
OVER  
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing  
M during playback or pause.  
Push STOP!  
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.  
Step Full!  
You tried to program 25 or more tracks (steps).  
TAPE  
No Tab  
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been  
removed from the cassette.  
No Tape  
There is no tape in the tape deck.  
Timer  
OFF TIME NG!  
The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are  
set to the same time.  
PUSH SELECT!  
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer  
operation.  
SET CLOCK!  
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.  
SET TIMER!  
You tried to select the timer with the timer not set.  
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On the speaker system  
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and  
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically  
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV  
set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.  
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the  
speaker system further away from the TV set.  
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 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 disc and leave the system  
turned on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Notes on discs  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
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  
• 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.  
– Dusty or dirty  
• 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.  
– 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.  
– 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.  
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  
ventilation hole.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol.  
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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.  
Specifications  
Main unit  
Amplifier section  
For the U.S.A. model  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
CMT-CPX22  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
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.  
Other models:  
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.  
The following measured at AC 120 – 127/220 – 240 V,  
50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only)  
The following measured at AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
(European and Russian models only)  
The following measured at AC 120/220 – 240 V,  
50/60 Hz (except for European, Russian and Saudi  
Arabian models)  
Cleaning the tape heads  
The following measured at AC 220 V, 60 Hz  
(Korean model only)  
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.  
CMT-CP555  
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
75 + 75 watts  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Demagnetize 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 demagnetizing cassette. For  
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing  
cassette.  
CMT-CPX22  
DIN power output (rated): 75 + 75 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
100 + 100 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
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Inputs  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
VIDEO/MD IN (phono jacks):  
Sensitivity 250/450 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT:  
Optical Wavelength:  
Pan-American model:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
660 nm  
PHONES (mini jack):  
SPEAKER:  
accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more  
Use only the supplied  
speakers  
SS-CP555S  
(CMT-CP555)  
SS-CPX22  
European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
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)  
(CMT-CPX22)  
CD player section  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
AM loop antenna  
External antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=770 – 810 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Speaker  
Front speaker SS-CP555S for CMT-CP555  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
Frequency response  
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
15 cm dia., cone type  
2.5 cm dia., balanced-  
dome-type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 173 × 275 ×  
265 mm  
Tape deck section  
Tweeter:  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Mass  
Approx. 3.0 kg net per  
speaker  
Wow and flutter  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
Front speaker SS-CPX22 for CMT-CPX22  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section  
15 cm dia., cone type  
2.5 cm dia., soft-dome-  
type  
4 ohms  
Approx. 173 × 275 ×  
265 mm  
Tweeter:  
Tuning range  
U.S.A. model:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100-kHz step)  
65.0 – 74.0 MHz  
(10-kHz step)  
(There is no stereo effect)  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50-kHz step)  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Russian model:  
Mass  
Approx. 3.9 kg net per  
speaker  
Other models:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50-kHz step)  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
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Power requirements  
U.S.A. model:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European and Russian models:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Korean model:  
Saudi Arabian model:  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
120 – 127 V or  
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Other models:  
120 V, 220 – 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Power consumption  
U.S.A. model:  
CMT-CPX22  
65 watts  
European and Russian models:  
CMT-CP555  
110 watts  
0.3 watts (in Power Saving  
mode)  
CMT-CPX22  
65 watts  
0.3 watts (in Power Saving  
mode)  
Other models:  
CMT-CP555  
CMT-CPX22  
115 watts  
65 watts  
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls  
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:  
Approx. 230 × 292 ×  
355 mm  
Mass  
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:  
CMT-CP555  
Approx. 6.5 kg  
CMT-CPX22  
Approx. 6.1 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
Speaker pads (8)  
Speaker cords  
(CMT-CPX22 only) (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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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.  
r
TAPE A/B wh (16, 17, 18)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 13, 26, 29)  
nN (play) 5 (10, 16, 17, 22)  
X (pause) 6 (10, 16)  
x (stop) 7 (7, 10, 13, 16, 17, 29)  
CD Z (eject) 8 (9)  
.m/M> (rewind/fast  
forward, go back/go forward)  
0 (10, 16)  
A – O  
P – Z  
ALBUM +/– qa (10, 11, 17)  
BASS control w; (19)  
CD SYNC ws (17)  
PHONES jack qh  
Remote sensor 2  
TAPE A/B wh (16, 17, 18)  
TREBLE control ql (19)  
TUNER/BAND wj (12, 14, 18)  
TUNING +/– 0 (12, 14)  
VIDEO/MD wg (18, 26)  
VOLUME control qd  
Deck A qj (16)  
Deck B qg (16, 17, 18)  
DIMMER wd (23, 29)  
DISC 1 – 5 3 (9, 10, 11)  
Disc tray 9 (9)  
TAPE Z B(eject) qf (16)  
A TAPE Z (eject) qk (16)  
z START wa (17)  
DISPLAY wf (15, 23, 24)  
Display window 4  
DSGX qs (19)  
1 2  
3
4
wk  
wj  
wh  
wg  
5
6
7
8
9
wf  
wd  
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
0
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qk  
qj  
qg  
qh  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – E  
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 21)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
N (play) 8 (10, 16)  
X (pause) 8 (10, 16)  
x (stop) 8 (10, 16)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
qh (8, 10, 17, 19, 21)  
–/+ (tuning) qh (12)  
F – Z  
ALBUM – qd (10, 11, 17)  
ALBUM + qa (10, 11, 17)  
CD qk (9, 11, 19)  
CLEAR qg (12)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2  
FM MODE 4 (14)  
FUNCTION 6 (9, 11, 12, 14, 16,  
PLAY MODE w; (9, 11, 16, 17,  
REPEAT 4 (11)  
SLEEP ws (20)  
TAPE qj (16)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 21,  
DISC SKIP 0 (10, 11)  
DISPLAY wa (15, 23, 24)  
ENTER 9 (8, 11, 13, 21, 22)  
EQ qf (19)  
TUNER BAND 5 (12, 14)  
TUNER MEMORY ql (12)  
TUNING MODE w; (12, 14)  
VOLUME +/– qs (21)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
7
8
qh  
qg  
qf  
9
q;  
qd  
qa  
qs  
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