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CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(2) GB Operating Instructions Micr o Hi-Fi Component System 4-241-515- 11 (2) © 2002 Sony Corporation CMT -CP505MD.
2 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ................................................... 5 Remote Control ......................................... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system .........
4 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tuner Presetting radio stations .......................... 41 Listening to the radio .............................. 42 Labelling the preset stations — Station Name ............................... 43 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 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.
6 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Remote Control BASS/TRE 4 (47) CD wd (10–13) CLEAR 7 (10, 15, 30, 43) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (49, 50) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 48, 49) CURSOR T / t 8 (8, 12, 29, 30) D.
7 GB Getting Started CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB L R 4 2 3 1 FM antenna AM loop antenna Jack type A Jack type B AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally FM75 Ω AM U ANTENNA FM75 Ω AM ANTENNA U U 1 Connect the speakers.
8 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor).
9 GB CD CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Loading a CD 1 Press CD Z . The disc tray slides out. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. 3 Press CD Z again to close the disc tray. Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.
10 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Programming CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks. 1 Press CD on the remote. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
11 GB CD CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press N on the remote. Other operations To Cancel Program Play Check the program order Check the total number of programmed tracks Add a track to the end of the program Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes.
12 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 4 Enter a character. Character type Do this Alphabet Press the corresponding letter button (or . / > ) on the remote repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes, then press CURSOR t on the remote. Numbers Press the corresponding numeric buttons on the remote.
13 GB CD CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Loading an MD Insert an MD. With the label side up, and the shutter on the righthand side With the arrow pointing toward the deck MD – Play MD – Play Playing an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the MD in different play modes.
14 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Playing an MD (continued) To enter track number using the remote You can also select the desired track using the remote during Normal Play. Press the numeric buttons. The playback automatically starts. To enter track number over 10 1 Press >10.
15 GB MD – Play CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Programming MD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks. 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
16 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Playing only the tracks in the desired group This function allows you to listen only to your favorite tracks which you have registered into a group. For details of the Group Function, see page 18. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD.
17 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB When you use a partially recorded MD You cannot record while overwriting the recorded tracks. Recording starts after the recorded tracks. If you want to erase the recorded tracks, erase the tracks using Erase function (page 33).
18 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB How is group information recorded? When recording using the Group Function, the group management information is automatically recorded on the MD as the disc title. Specifically, a character string such as the following is written in the disc title recording area.
19 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording into a new group You can create new groups by CD album or artist, etc. 1 Load a recordable MD. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system’s CD player.
20 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 7 To record using the Group Function, perform the following procedure depending on where you want to record: To record into a new group Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until “New Group” appears. To record into an existing group Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the desired group appears.
21 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB no indication (stereo) LP2 (LP2 stereo) LP4 (LP4 stereo) MONO (monaural) Recording a tape on an MD — TAPE-MD Synchro Recording You can make an analog recording of a tape on an MD. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
22 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tips • If you want to record manually in the middle of a track loaded in this system, press CD NX (or X on the remote) before step 4 to pause the playback, then press CD NX (or N on the remote) in step 5 to start playback.
23 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Marking track numbers • Automatically during recording (Level Synchro Recording) Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original source during recording from this system’s CD player or components connected to DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack.
24 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording tips (continued) Marking track numbers automatically during recording — Level-Synchro Recording The Level Synchro Recording Function is factory set to on, so the track numbers are automatically marked. If “L-SYNC” does not appear during recording, turn on the Level Synchro Recording as follows.
25 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “Setup?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “S.
26 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 4 Press MENU/NO on the remote to display “Setup?”, then press ENTER/ YES on the remote. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “LevelAdjust?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 6 Press .
27 GB MD – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording When using CD-MD Synchro Recording or when recording a CD in the programmed order, you can record at high speed (approximately four times the normal speed). Select the setting when using High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording (page 20).
28 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Before you start editing You can edit an MD only when: • The MD is recordable. • The MD play mode is normal play. Check the following, before editing. 1 Check the tab of the MD to be edited. Slide the tab to close the slot.
29 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Perform the following procedure depending on what you want to label: To label a track Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired track number appears, then press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote.
30 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB To change the character In step 3 or 4, press T CURSOR or CURSOR t repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR on the remote to erase the character, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
31 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tip You can also register tracks that were recorded on a system that does not support the Group Function. Notes • You cannot register the same track to multiple groups. • When creating a group without registering any tracks, you must enter the group title.
32 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Releasing group registrations — Release Function These functions allow you to release group registrations simply by specifying the group for which you want to release the registrations. In addition, you can also release the group registrations of all tracks on an MD at once.
33 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Erasing recordings — Erase Function The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. You can restore the erased contents using the Undo function (page 38) immediately after the erasing.
34 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Erasing recordings (continued) Erasing all tracks — All Erase Function You can erase all the contents recorded on an MD (the disc title, group titles, all recorded tracks and their titles) at once. 1 Press MD on the remote.
35 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote if point A is correct. “Point B set” appears and playback for setting the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts. If the point A is incorrect, press .
36 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Moving recorded tracks (continued) 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the new track position appears. 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. Note When you move a track to a track number that is registered into a group, the moved track is re- registered into the group.
37 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote again if the point to be divided is correct. If the point to be divided is incorrect, press . or > on the remote to find the point to be divided, then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
38 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the first track number of the two to be combined appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. For example, to combine track 1 to 4, select 4. 5 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the second track number of the two to be combined appears.
39 GB MD – Editing CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Changing the recorded level after recording — S.F Edit Function You can change the volume of recorded tracks.
40 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Fade-in and Fade-out Recording 1 Press MD on the remote. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote to display “Edit Menu”. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “S.F Edit?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
41 GB Tuner CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Tuner Presetting radio stations 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. There are two ways to store the station presets.
42 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. 8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset other stations. Other Operations To Tune in a station with a weak signal Stop setting presets.
43 GB Tuner CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.
44 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 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.
45 GB Tape – Play / Tape – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a CD you want to record.
46 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording your favorite MD tracks on a tape — MD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole MD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a MD you want to record. 3 Press SYNCHRO repeatedly until “MD t TAPE SYNC” appears.
47 GB Tape – Play / Tape – Recording CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD or an MD on a tape. You can also record a radio programme. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
48 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Load a CD.
49 GB Timer CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB 7 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. Each time you press the button, the indication changes cyclically as follows: t TUNER y CD PLA Y T t T APE PLA Y y MD PLA Y T 8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
50 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Other operations To Check the settings/ activate the timer Change the setting Cancel the timer Tip When you record from the radio, the station name (or the frequency when the station is not labelled. See page 43) is recorded on an MD together with the start time and the stop time.
51 GB Timer CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Checking the total playing time/titles (CD/MD) Press DISPLAY on the remote in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as fo.
52 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Checking the station name (TUNER) Press DISPLAY on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* 7 t Preset number and frequency t Clock display t BASS level t TREBLE level * 7 Only when the preset station is labelled.
53 GB Timer CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
54 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a digital component such as a digital satellite receiver, etc. 1 Connect the digital optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 53. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “OPTICAL IN” appears.
55 GB Troubleshooting CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Troubleshooting 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.
56 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB MD Deck An MD cannot be inserted. • Insert the MD with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the deck. The controls do not work. • Replace the MD with a new one. • Retry the operations after “TOC” or “STANDBY” turns off.
57 GB Troubleshooting CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Optional components There is no sound. • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on page 55 and check the condition of the system. • Connect the component properly (see page 53) while checking: – if the cords are connected properly.
58 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB C41/Cannot Copy The sound source is a copy of a commercially available music software or CD-R. c The Serial Copy Management System prevents making a digital copy (see page 64). In addition, you cannot copy from a CD-R.
59 GB Troubleshooting CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Incomplete! Adjustment of the recording level after recording or Fade-in and Fade-out procedures have failed since the system was either subject to vibration or there is a damaged or dirty disc in the tray.
60 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Smart Space The signal was input again after silence continued for 3 or more but less than 30 seconds during digital recording, and the silence was cut to 3 seconds. Step Full! You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
61 GB Additional Information CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(2) GB 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.
62 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(2) GB Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
63 GB Additional Information CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB System limitations of MDs The recording system in your MD deck has the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself, not to mechanical causes.
64 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Guide to the Serial Copy Management System Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs let you copy music easily with high quality by processing music as a digital signal.
65 GB Additional Information CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB MD deck section System Minidisc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Sampling frequency 44.
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68 GB CMT-CP505MD 4-241-515-11(1) GB Sony Corporation Printed in Korea.
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