Sony Stereo System CMT HPZ7 User Manual

2-591-385-13(1)  
Micro HI-FI  
Component  
System  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Records  
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in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No. ______________  
Serial No. ______________  
CMT-HPZ9  
CMT-HPZ7  
©2005 Sony Corporation  
 
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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.  
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indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
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resources. For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
• This manual describes how to use this system.  
For details on the supplied software  
SonicStage, refer to the supplied SonicStage  
instruction manual “Installation/Operating  
Guide.”  
Applicable accessories: Remote commander  
Except for European model  
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guidelines for energy efficiency.  
Notice for users  
On the supplied software  
Depending on the type of the text and characters, the  
text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed  
properly on the device. This is due to:  
– The limitations of the connected player.  
– The player is not functionning normally.  
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or  
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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents  
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
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Table of Contents  
Which discs can you play on  
this system?.......................................6  
Viewing information about the disc in the  
display ............................................ 26  
Viewing the tuner information in the  
display ............................................ 27  
Listening to audio from a connected  
component...................................... 29  
Recording audio from a connected  
component...................................... 29  
Recording on a connected  
component...................................... 29  
Messages............................................... 33  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
tape..................................................22  
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Create your own ATRAC CDs  
In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create  
with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on  
one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC  
CD.  
Install SonicStage on your computer.  
SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded from  
audio CDs on your computer and creates original CDs. It  
can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.  
ATRAC CD  
Create an ATRAC CD.  
After selecting your favorite songs from music  
stored on your computer, record them on a CD-R/  
CD-RW using SonicStage.  
Audio CDs,  
MP3 files  
Listen to them with this system.  
You can enjoy lots of songs on your original CD.  
Please see the supplied “Installation/Operating Guide” for how to install SonicStage and how to create  
ATRAC CDs.  
* When the total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on  
a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format.  
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Which discs can you play on this system?  
Audio CDs:  
CD-DA format CDs  
CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for audio CDs.  
ATRAC CDs:  
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has  
been recorded by using SonicStage*  
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology  
that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus can  
compress audio files to about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps.  
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are:  
Bit rates  
Sampling frequencies  
44.1 kHz  
ATRAC3  
66/105/132 kbps  
8 – 352 kbps  
ATRAC3plus  
44.1 kHz  
Up to 62 characters can be displayed on this system.  
MP3 CDs:  
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been  
recorded by using a software other than SonicStage*  
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are shown below. Variable Bit Rate  
(VBR) files can also be played.  
Bit rates  
Sampling frequencies  
32/44.1/48 kHz  
MPEG-1 Layer3  
MPEG-2 Layer3  
MPEG-2.5 Layer3  
32 – 320 kbps  
8 – 160 kbps  
8 – 160 kbps  
16/22.05/23 kHz  
8/11.025/12 kHz  
This system conforms to Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 of the ID3 tag format. ID3 tag is a format  
for adding certain information (track title, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. Up to  
124 characters of ID3 tag information can be displayed on this system.  
An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded using software  
other than SonicStage can also be played.  
With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is recorded.  
* Only ISO9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs can be played.  
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2)  
Multi Session  
List of playable discs  
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.  
Format of discs  
Disc logo  
Audio CDs  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data, ATRAC3plus  
files, MP3 files)  
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD  
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks  
in session 2.  
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first  
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and  
subsequent tracks of a session.  
Discs that this system cannot  
play  
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
• 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.  
• CD-ROMs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in  
the following formats:  
– music CD format  
– ATRAC3plus format and MP3 format that  
conform to ISO96601) Level 1/Level 2,  
Joliet or Multi Session2)  
• 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.  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,  
or a sticker still left on it.  
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may  
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,  
recording condition or the driver’s  
characteristics.  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-  
session that have not ended by “closing the  
session” are not supported.  
• With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and  
2, folder names or file names may not be  
displayed correctly.  
• An 8 cm disc  
• An 8 cm disc with an adaptor.  
1)  
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) 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.  
• 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).  
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.  
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Note on DualDiscs  
About ATRAC CDs and  
MP3 CDs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side with  
digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
The structure of ATRAC CDs  
and MP3 CDs  
ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of “files”  
and “groups.” A “file” is equivalent to a “track”  
of an audio CD. A “group” is a bundle of files  
and is equivalent to an “album.” For MP3 CDs,  
this system recognizes an MP3 folder as a  
“group” so that ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs can  
be operated in the same way.  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
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.  
Playing order of ATRAC CDs  
and MP3 CDs  
For ATRAC CDs, files are played in the order  
selected in SonicStage. For MP3 CDs, the  
playing order may differ depending on the  
method used to record MP3 files on the disc. In  
the following example, files are played in order  
of 1 to 7.  
Group  
File  
MP3 CD  
(Maximum directory level: 8)  
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The usable number of groups and  
files  
ATRAC CDs:  
• Maximum number of groups: 255  
• Maximum number of files: 999  
MP3 CDs:  
• Maximum number of groups: 256  
• Maximum number of files: 511  
(The maximum number of MP3 files and groups that  
can be contained on a single disc is 512.)  
Notes  
• The system may be unable to play MP3 files that do  
not have the “.MP3” extension.  
• Attempting to play non-MP3 files that have the  
“.MP3” extension may result in noise or malfunction.  
• If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded on  
the same disc, this system plays the ATRAC3plus  
files first.  
• On a disc that has ATRAC3plus and MP3 files, do  
not save files in other formats and do not make  
unnecessary folders.  
• To compress a source in an MP3 file, we recommend  
setting the compression parameters to “44.1 kHz,”  
“128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”  
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set the  
writing software to “halting of writing.”  
• To record to the maximum capacity at one time up on  
media that has nothing recorded on it, set the writing  
software to “Disc at Once.”  
Cautions when playing a disc  
that is recorded in Multi  
Session  
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and  
ATRAC3plus/MP3 sessions are not played  
back.  
• If the disc begins with an ATRAC3plus/MP3  
session, it is recognized as an ATRAC CD/  
MP3 CD, and CD-DA (audio) sessions are not  
played back.  
• The playback range of an MP3 CD 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.  
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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.  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
FM lead antenna  
AM loop antenna  
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.  
ANCE  
IMPED  
USE 6-16  
Red (3)  
3
L
Plug type A  
#
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
#
R
Red  
(Black  
Line) (#)  
Insert this portion  
3
AM loop antenna  
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Plug type B  
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
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).  
To turn on the system, press ?/1.  
AM loop antenna  
Plug type C  
North American models:  
Connect using the white side  
Other models:  
Connect using the brown side  
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
AM loop antenna  
Note  
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from  
the speaker cords.  
3 For models with a voltage selector, set  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
Refer to the print on your system’s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available  
settings.  
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
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.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The clock starts working.  
Tip  
To adjust the clock  
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.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.  
When carrying this system  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
Perform the following procedure to protect  
the CD mechanism.  
Note  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system, then  
press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
2 Make sure that all discs are removed  
from the system.  
3 Hold down ILLUMINATION, and then  
press x and DISC1 until “LOCK”  
appears.  
4 Unplug the power cord.  
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To remove discs  
1
2
Press Z.  
CD – Play  
Hold down the lever on the left side of  
the respective slot to elevate the disc,  
then lift it out with your other hand.  
Loading a disc  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Press Z.  
Insert discs with the label side facing  
forward.  
Check that the lever on the left side of the  
respective slot raises.  
When you play a disc,  
insert it with the label  
side forward.  
DISC 1 – 5 slot  
(for 12 cm disc only)  
DISC 1  
To exchange discs during  
playback  
DISC 2  
DISC 3  
1
2
Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE during  
playback.  
DISC 4  
DISC 5  
Remove and insert discs in any slot  
except that of the currently playing  
disc.  
Notes  
• Do not place anything (such as the remote or cords)  
in front of the disc tray. When opening the disc tray,  
it may catch and cause malfunction.  
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this  
may cause malfunction.  
• Do not use a non-standard shape disc.  
• Do not load an 8 cm disc. Doing so may cause the  
system to malfunction.  
Place the disc so that it is  
flush with the gray side of the  
slot, then insert it vertically.  
• When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do  
not touch the surface.  
• When using the DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE function,  
be sure that you do not insert a disc in the slot of the  
current playing disc. If you do, “CHECK” and the  
respective disc number will be displayed alternately.  
This may cause malfunction.  
3
Press Z.  
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Select  
SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
To play  
Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
All the tracks in the group on  
the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD  
in random order.  
When playing an audio CD,  
the system performs the  
same operation as 1 DISC  
SHUF Play.  
This system lets you play CDs in different play  
modes.  
Example: When playing discs  
PGM  
(Program Play)  
The tracks on the disc in the  
order you want them to be  
Current disc  
Track number  
3
Press N (or CD HS on the unit).  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Loaded discs  
Playing time  
Press X (or CD HS on the unit).  
Press again to resume play.  
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
Select a track  
Press . or > repeatedly.  
Select a group on Press  
the ATRAC CD step 2.  
or MP3 CD  
+ or – repeatedly after  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until the mode you want appears  
in the display.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during  
Select  
To play  
track  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
ALL DISCS  
(Normal Play)  
All discs in the system  
continuously.  
Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or  
1 DISC  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in original  
order.  
stop mode  
DISC 1 – 5* on the unit).  
Switch to CD  
function from  
another source  
Press DISC 1 – 5* on the unit  
(Automatic Source Selection).  
All the tracks in the group on  
the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD  
in original order.  
(Normal Play)  
Exchange discs Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE  
on the unit.  
When playing an audio CD,  
the system performs the  
same operation as 1 DISC  
Play.  
Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.  
* DISC 1 – 5 on the unit are not available when “ALL  
DISCS SHUF” is selected or when performing  
Program Play.  
ALL DISCS  
SHUF (Shuffle  
Play)  
The tracks on all discs in  
random order.  
1 DISC SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
All the tracks on the disc you  
have selected in random  
order.  
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Notes  
• 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.  
Searching for tracks with  
the jog dial  
• Before playing back a track, the system reads all  
tracks and groups on the disc. During this time,  
“READING” appears on the display. Depending on  
disc content, some time may be needed to read the  
disc.  
You can quickly search for and play the desired  
track by using the jog dial on the unit.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
• A group that does not include MP3 tracks is skipped.  
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,  
recording device or the recording media used at the  
time an MP3 track is recorded, you may encounter  
such problems as disabled playback, sound  
interruptions and noise.  
Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE  
repeatedly to select a disc in stop  
mode.  
3
Turn the jog dial in stop mode to select  
the desired track, then press PUSH  
ENTER.  
• When playing back an MP3 track, the playback  
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual  
time in the following cases.  
To search for tracks on the ATRAC CD or  
MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the  
desired group, then press PUSH ENTER  
before performing step 3.  
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)  
MP3 track  
– When you perform fast forward or rewind (Manual  
Search)  
Playback starts from the selected track.  
Tip  
Note  
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER”  
and “ON” by CD power manage function (page 19).  
Only the first 6 characters are displayed when  
performing the group or track search.  
Tip  
You can search for and play other tracks in the selected  
group during playback. To select a track of another  
group during playback, turn the jog dial  
counterclockwise until “GROUP” appears, then press  
PUSH ENTER and select a group. You can then select  
the desired track by turning the jog dial.  
To cancel the track search  
Press CANCEL.  
Notes  
• If you do not perform any operations for  
approximately 8 seconds, the display returns to the  
previous one.  
• The track search is not possible in Program Play  
mode.  
• The track search is only possible for the current disc.  
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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 22).  
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback  
until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.  
REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five  
times.  
REP 1: For a single track only.  
Using the remote  
To cancel Repeat Play  
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to  
switch the function to CD.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and  
“REP 1” disappear.  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until “PGM” appears.  
Notes  
• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”  
at the same time.  
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or press  
one of the disc buttons (DISC 1 – 5) on  
the unit) to select a disc.  
• When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated  
endlessly until “REP 1” is canceled.  
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,  
proceed to step 5 with “ALL” displayed.  
4
Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
When programming the tracks on the  
ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, press  
+ or –  
repeatedly to select the desired group, then  
press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Selected track number  
Current disc  
Total playing time  
5
Press ENTER.  
The track is programmed.  
The program step number appears,  
followed by the last programmed track  
number and total playing time.  
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6
7
Program additional discs or tracks.  
Other operations  
To program  
Repeat steps  
To  
Do this  
Other discs  
3 and 5  
Cancel Program Play  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly in stop mode  
until “PGM” disappears.  
Other tracks on the 4 and 5  
same disc  
Erase the program  
Press CLEAR in stop  
mode. Each time you press  
the button, a track is cleared  
from the end of the  
program.  
Other tracks on  
other discs  
3 to 5  
Press N (or CD HS on the unit).  
Program Play starts.  
Add a track to the end of Perform steps 4 and 5 in  
the program  
stop mode.  
Using the jog dial  
Notes  
• You cannot erase the program during playback.  
• You cannot program the tracks on other discs by  
using the jog dial.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
Tips  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until “PGM” appears.  
• You can program the tracks during playback by using  
the jog dial.  
• 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 CD HS on the unit).  
However, the program is cleared when you eject the  
disc.  
Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE  
repeatedly to select a disc in stop  
mode.  
4
Turn the jog dial to select the desired  
track.  
• “– –.– –” appears when the total program time  
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a disc with  
21 tracks or more, or when you select an  
ATRAC3plus/MP3 track.  
To program tracks on the ATRAC CD or  
MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the  
desired group, then press PUSH ENTER  
before performing step 4.  
5
Press PUSH ENTER.  
The track is programmed.  
The program step number appears,  
followed by the last programmed track  
number and total playing time.  
6
7
To program additional tracks, repeat  
steps 3 through 5.  
Press CD HS.  
Program Play starts.  
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6
Press + or – (or TUNE + or – on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
number.  
Tuner  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
Presetting radio stations  
Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other  
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.  
Tip  
Press x to stop scanning.  
Manual tuning preset  
Automatic tuning preset  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
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.  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
TUNER.  
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” appears in the display.  
4
Press + or – (or TUNE + or – on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
Press + or – (or TUNE + 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 “STEREO” (for an FM  
stereo program only) appear.  
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Press + or – (or TUNE + or – on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
number.  
7
8
Press ENTER.  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other  
stations.  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 3 and 4 of  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Tune in a station  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset” .  
Follow the procedure described  
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6  
and 7 while the preset number flashes.  
Set another station After step 5, press + or – (or  
to the existing  
preset number  
TUNE + or – on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the preset  
number of the station you want  
to store.  
Preset number  
18GB  
 
                 
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for European model)  
Listening to the radio  
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 JL,  
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.  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
Listening to a preset station  
— Preset Tuning  
Note  
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power  
Saving Mode (page 26).  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
Tips  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
TUNER.  
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day  
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“PRESET” appears in the display.  
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.  
Press + or – (or TUNE + or – on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
station.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
function to CD.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
3 After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press ?/1  
while holding x.  
“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear.  
To set CD power on  
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER”  
and “ON” appear.  
Notes  
• When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, disc  
access time is increased.  
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving  
Mode (page 26).  
continued  
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Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
— Manual Tuning  
(European model only)  
1
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION  
repeatedly) to switch the function to  
TUNER.  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
2
3
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
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.*  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
4
Press + or – (or TUNE + or – on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
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.  
Note  
When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer  
time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set  
“CD POWER” and “ON” by CD power manage  
function (page 19).  
* 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.  
Tips  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
• 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.  
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.  
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”  
appears in step 3 above, then press + or – (or TUNE  
+ or – on the unit). The frequency indication changes  
and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station  
(Automatic Tuning).  
To check the RDS information  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name1) t Preset number2) and  
frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)  
t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble  
level (for eight seconds)  
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording  
1) If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear in the display.  
2) Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio  
stations (page 18).  
20GB  
 
         
Playing a tape  
Tape – Play  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
Loading a tape  
1
2
Load a tape.  
1
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the  
unit.  
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  
to switch the function to TAPE.  
2
Load a recorded/recordable tape into  
the cassette holder.  
3
Press N (or TAPE H on the unit).  
Other operations  
Note  
To  
Do this  
Be careful not to touch the exposed tape.  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
With the side  
you want to  
play/record  
facing towards  
you.  
Fast-forward or  
rewind  
Press m or M.  
Remove a tape  
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE  
on the unit in stop mode.  
Note  
Do not eject the tape during playback, as this may  
cause irreparable damage to the tape and cassette  
holder.  
21GB  
 
                     
Recording on a tape  
manually  
Tape – Recording  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
— Manual Recording  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD or radio program on a tape.  
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording  
You can also record from connected  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The  
recording level is adjusted automatically.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD and load a disc you  
want to record.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select  
the desired source to record.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
• TUNER: To record from this system’s  
tuner.  
• MD: To record from the optional  
component connected to the ANALOG  
IN jack.  
If you have already loaded the disc, press  
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE repeatedly (or  
DISC 1 – 5 on the unit) to select a disc.  
When you want to record a group from an  
ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, be sure to press  
PLAY MODE repeatedly to select , then  
press  
+ or – repeatedly to select the  
3
4
Press REC PAUSE/START.  
desired group before proceeding.  
“REC” lights up and the tape deck stands by  
for recording.  
3
4
Press CD SYNC.  
“SYNC” and “REC” appear. The tape deck  
stands by for recording and the CD player  
pauses for playback.  
Press REC PAUSE/START, then start  
playing the desired source to record.  
Recording starts.  
Press REC PAUSE/START.  
Recording starts.  
Other operations  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the tape deck stop automatically.  
To  
Do this  
Stop recording  
Pause recording  
Press x.  
To stop recording  
Press REC PAUSE/START.  
Press x.  
Notes  
To record a disc by specifying  
track order  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,  
perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own  
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.  
• Recording stops if you change the function to another  
one.  
Tip  
For recording from the tuner:  
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, move  
the respective antenna to reduce the noise.  
22GB  
 
                           
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 X-tra)  
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
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 SLEEP OFF  
Press DSGX on the unit.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
*
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current disc or tape finishes playing.  
DSGX ON y DSGX OFF  
* The DSGX indicator lights up.  
Other operations  
To  
Press  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
Check the  
remaining time*  
SLEEP once.  
You can adjust the bass and treble.  
1
Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”  
or “TREBLE”.  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off time you want.  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP  
Timer function OFF” appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
BASS y TREBLE  
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
2
Press . or > 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.  
To exit the bass and treble  
settings  
Press any button other than EQ, . or >.  
Also if you do not perform any operations for a  
few seconds, the display automatically returns to  
the original display.  
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Other operations  
Waking up to music  
— Play Timer  
To  
Do this  
Activate the timer/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
check the setting  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “PLAY  
SEL” 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  
• TUNER: Tune in the preset radio station  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “TIMER  
OFF” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
Notes  
• 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.  
• 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  
ANALOG IN jack as the sound source for Play  
Timer.  
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“PLAY SET”, then press ENTER.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
5
Set the time to start playing.  
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting  
is not canceled manually.  
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.  
24GB  
 
                   
Other operations  
Timer recording radio  
programs  
To  
Do this  
Activate the timer/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
check the setting  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “REC SEL”  
appears, then press ENTER.  
— Rec Timer  
You can record a preset radio station from a  
specified time.  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press . or >  
repeatedly until “TIMER  
OFF” appears, then press  
ENTER.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
Notes  
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec  
Timer at the same time.  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
“REC SET”, then press ENTER.  
• If you use 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).  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
4
5
Set the time to start recording.  
• 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.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the  
Rec Timer has been activated.  
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
The start time, the stop time, and the preset  
radio station to be recorded (e.g., “FM 5”)  
appear in turn, before the original display  
returns.  
6
7
Load a recordable tape.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
25GB  
 
             
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.  
When an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD is loaded, you  
can also check the information recorded on disc,  
such as the titles.  
The clock display can be turned off to minimize  
the amount of power consumed during standby  
(Power Saving Mode).  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the  
system is off until the clock display  
disappears.  
Checking the remaining time  
and titles  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each  
time you press the button, the display switches  
cyclically as follows:  
Clock display* t No display (Power Saving  
Mode)  
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Current track number and elapsed playing time  
t Current track number and remaining time or  
“– –.– –”1) t Remaining time of the disc or  
“– –.– –”2) t Track title (ATRAC CD and MP3  
CD4) only) t Group name3)4) t Clock display  
(for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight  
seconds) t Treble level (for eight seconds)  
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.  
Note  
You cannot perform the following operations in Power  
Saving Mode.  
– setting the clock  
1)  
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for  
European model)  
For MP3 CDs  
2)  
“– –.– –” appears for ATRAC CDs, MP3 CDs or  
– changing the CD power manage function  
when the audio CD is in a play mode other than 1  
DISC Play.  
Tips  
3)  
For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs  
• STANDBY indicator lights up even in Power Saving  
Mode.  
4)  
When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1  
or ver. 2, the ID3 tag information appears. The ID3  
tag displays the track title, album name and artist  
name information.  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
Note  
When fast forward or fast reverse is performed, elapsed  
playing time and remaining time of the track may not  
be displayed accurately.  
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Checking the total playing  
time and titles  
Viewing the tuner  
information in the display  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name1) t Preset number2) and  
frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)  
t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble  
level (for eight seconds)  
x Normal Play mode  
TOC display1) or total group number of the disc2)  
or total track number of the current group2) t  
Volume label2) or group name2) t Clock  
display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for  
eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight  
seconds)  
1) European model only  
2) Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio  
stations (page 18)  
1) TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of  
tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc  
2) For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs (group names or  
volume label may not be displayed depending on the  
play mode)  
x Program Play mode  
The last track number of the program and the  
total playing time t Total track number of the  
program t Volume label* t Clock display  
t Bass level t Treble level  
* For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs  
Changing the load disc  
illumination  
Press ILLUMINATION on the unit.  
Each time you press the button, the loaded disc  
illumination changes cyclically as follows:  
ILLUM ON y ILLUM OFF  
27GB  
 
     
Optional Components  
Hooking up optional components  
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions  
provided with each component.  
+/1  
A
HS  
HS  
lj  
JL  
s
i
From the audio output jacks of  
an optional analog component  
To the digital input jack of an  
optional digital component  
Optional analog component  
Optional digital component  
Notes  
A ANALOG IN jack  
• There is no digital audio output from this jack during  
playback of ATRAC3plus/MP3 tracks.  
Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an  
optional analog component (MiniDisc player/  
recorder or Portable Audio player, etc.) to this  
jack. You can then record or listen to the sound  
from the component through this system.  
• You cannot make a digital recording of a copy  
guarded disc using a digital component connected to  
this system. Also, playback may not be possible  
depending on the connected component.  
• Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord  
(not supplied), press VOLUME – repeatedly (or turn  
the VOLUME control on the unit counterclockwise)  
to turn down the volume.  
B CD DIGITAL OUT jack  
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)  
to connect an amplifier, MiniDisc player/  
recorder or DAT deck with a digital optical input  
jack. Sound is then output when the system  
function is set to CD. If the jack is covered with  
a cap, remove it before use.  
28GB  
 
       
Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
Recording on a connected  
component  
1
Connect the audio cord (not supplied).  
1
Connect the digital optical cord.  
2
Start recording with the connected  
digital component (MiniDisc player/  
recorder, etc.).  
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”  
appears.  
Refer to the operating instructions provided  
with the connected component.  
Start playing the connected  
component.  
Note  
You can digitally record from the discs only. However,  
you cannot record from copy prohibited discs and  
ATRAC3plus/MP3 tracks.  
Recording audio from a  
connected component  
1
Connect audio cord (not supplied).  
2
Start recording manually.  
29GB  
 
       
General  
“CANT LOCK” appears.  
Troubleshooting  
• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing  
?/1 on the system, then perform “When carrying  
this system” (page 12). If “CANT LOCK” still  
appears, contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
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 12) and timer settings (pages 24 and 25)  
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 STANDBY indicator  
flashes  
There is no sound.  
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on  
the unit clockwise.  
Immediately unplug the power cord and  
check the following items.  
• 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 10).  
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.  
Sound comes from one channel, or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
• Connect the supplied speakers.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
• 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 STANDBY 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 12).  
The timer does not function.  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 24 and 25).  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 23).  
• Make sure the clock is correctly set (page 12).  
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.  
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The remote does not function.  
• Remove the obstacle.  
Tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD cannot be  
played back.  
• Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in the  
expansion format.  
• 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 MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3”.  
• The data is not stored in ATRAC3plus/MP3  
format.  
The system can not be turned on even though  
you have pressed ?/1.  
• Make sure the power cord is connected to wall  
outlet.  
• Discs containing MP3 files other than MPEG 1, 2,  
2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.  
Tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD 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 groups or tracks on the disc is  
very large.  
CD player  
“LOCKED” appears.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
– the album and track organization structure is  
very complex.  
The disc does not eject.  
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro  
Recording. Press x on the unit to cancel the CD  
Synchro Recording, then press Z on the unit to  
eject the disc.  
Title information do not appear correctly.  
• 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 nor ver. 2.  
• The characters that can be displayed by this  
system are as follows:  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Play does not start.  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
• Check whether a disc is loaded.  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 34).  
– Symbols (’< > * + , – /@[\] _ `)  
• Replace the disc.  
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.  
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 7).  
• Load the disc correctly.  
• Load the disc 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 (or CD HS on the unit) to start play.  
Disc access takes a long time.  
• Set “CD POWER” and “ON” by CD power  
manage function (page 19).  
The sound skips.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 34).  
• 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.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”  
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.  
continued  
31GB  
 
Tuner  
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 18).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 10).  
• 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 “There is no sound.”  
(page 30) and check the condition of the system.  
• Connect the component properly (page 28) while  
checking:  
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker  
cords as possible.  
– 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”  
• 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” and “OFF” by CD power  
manage function (page 19).  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the  
display.  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
Tape deck  
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.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 35).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 35).  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1 Disconnect the power cord.  
2 Reconnect the power cord.  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 35).  
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
4 Press x, ILLUMINATION and ?/1.  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 35).  
32GB  
 
 
TIME NG  
The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are  
set to the same time.  
Messages  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
Other  
CD  
NOT IN USE  
You pressed an invalid button.  
NO DISC  
There is no disc in the player.  
NO STEP  
Display examples  
All of the programmed tracks have been erased.  
Display  
Indicates  
CD OVER  
2 (two)  
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing  
M during playback or pause.  
6 (six)  
CHECK DISC  
You have inserted a disc in the slot of the currently  
playing disc.  
8 (eight)  
A
PUSH STOP  
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.  
B
STEP FULL  
You tried to program 25 or more tracks (steps).  
D
G
Tuner  
H
COMPLETE  
The preset operation ended normally.  
K
M
Tape  
O or 0 (zero)  
NO TAB  
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been  
removed from the cassette.  
Q
R
NO TAPE  
There is no tape in the tape deck.  
S or 5 (five)  
Z
,
Timer  
PUSH SELECT  
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer  
operation.  
@
SET CLOCK  
You tried to select the timer when the clock is not  
set.  
SET TIMER  
You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer or  
Rec Timer are not set.  
33GB  
 
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 benzine, 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.  
– 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
34GB  
 
     
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 (HCD-HPZ9/HCD-HPZ7)  
Amplifier section  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
For the United States model  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
HCD-HPZ9  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 85 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.  
HCD-HPZ7  
When using a tape longer than  
90 minutes  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
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.  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 50 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
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.  
HCD-HPZ9 for CMT-HPZ9  
North American model:  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
85 + 85 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
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.  
Other models:  
The following measured at AC 240 V, AC 220 V or AC  
120 V  
DIN power output (rated): 53 + 53 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
70 + 70 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
HCD-HPZ7 for CMT-HPZ7  
North American model:  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
50 + 50 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
European model:  
DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 W (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, DIN)  
continued  
35GB  
 
       
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
60 + 60 W (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
100 + 100 W (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Other models:  
The following measured at AC 240 V, AC 220 V or AC  
120 V  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
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)  
DIN power output (rated): 45 + 45 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
50 + 50 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
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)  
AM loop antenna  
External antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
Inputs  
ANALOG IN (stereo mini jack):  
Sensitivity 250 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
CD DIGITAL OUT:  
Optical Wavelength:  
660 nm  
PHONES (stereo mini jack):  
accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more  
accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
SPEAKER:  
Speaker (SS-CHPZ9/SS-CHPZ7)  
CD player section  
SS-CHPZ9 for CMT-HPZ9  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Laser Output*:  
Less than 44.6 µW  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Super tweeter:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
3-way, bass-reflex type  
Laser Diode Properties  
2 cm dia., cone type  
15 cm dia., cone type  
4 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 180 × 296 ×  
245 mm  
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of  
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the  
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.  
Mass  
Approx. 2.8 kg net per  
speaker  
Frequency response  
Wavelength  
20 Hz – 20 kHz ( 0.5 dB)  
780 – 790 nm  
SS-CHPZ7 for CMT-HPZ7  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
Tape deck section  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz ( 3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
13 cm dia., cone type  
4 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 165 × 275 ×  
215 mm  
Wow and flutter  
Mass  
Approx. 2.3 kg net per  
speaker  
36GB  
 
• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in the certain printed wiring boards.  
• Lead-free solder is used for soldering  
certain parts.  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model:  
Korean model:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
Australian model:  
Taiwanese model:  
Argentine model:  
Mexican model:  
Other models:  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
120 V, 220 V or 230 –  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in cabinets.  
Power consumption  
CMT-HPZ9  
North American model: 145 W  
Other models:  
CMT-HPZ7  
125 W  
North American model: 85 W  
European model:  
95 W  
0.25 W (in Power Saving  
Mode)  
90 W  
90 W  
Mexican model:  
Other models:  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers)  
Approx. 198 × 275 ×  
341 mm  
Mass (excl. speakers)  
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:  
CMT-HPZ9:  
CMT-HPZ7:  
7.6 kg  
7.5 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
CD-ROM (SonicStage) (1)  
SonicStage Installation/  
Operating Guide (1)  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
37GB  
 
List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
TUNER/BAND wg (18, 19)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
?/1 (power) 1 (11, 19, 32)  
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (tape  
open/close) 5 (21)  
lj/JL (rewind/fast  
forward, go back/go forward)  
+/– (select group) w; (14, 22)  
x (stop) wa (12, 19, 22)  
TAPE H (play) wd (21)  
A – I  
J – Z  
ANALOG IN jack qs (22, 24, 28)  
CANCEL wa (15)  
Cassette compartment 4 (21)  
CD SYNC qg (22)  
DISC 1 – 5 2 (13, 14, 16, 22)  
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE wh  
(13, 14, 17, 22)  
Disc tray qa (13)  
Display window 3  
DSGX 9 (23)  
FM MODE qh (20)  
Jog dial 7 (15, 17)  
PHONES jack qk  
PLAY MODE qj (14, 16, 22)  
PUSH ENTER 8 (15, 17)  
REC PAUSE/START (record) qf  
Remote sensor 6  
REPEAT qh (16)  
TUNER/BAND wg (18, 19)  
TUNING MODE qj (18, 19)  
TUNE +/– ql (18, 19)  
VOLUME control 0  
CD HS (play) wf (14)  
Z (CD open/close) wj (13, 21)  
FUNCTION ws (14, 16, 18, 19,  
21, 22, 29)  
ILLUMINATION qd (12)  
2
3
4
56  
1
wj  
wh  
wg  
wf  
wd  
ws  
7
8
9
+/1  
A
HS  
HS  
0
lj  
JL  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qa  
i
qk qjqhqg qf qd qs  
38GB  
 
 
Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – E  
?/1 (power) 1 (12, 24)  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
7 (14, 21)  
N (play) 8 (14, 21)  
X (pause) 8 (14, 21)  
x (stop) 8 (14, 21)  
+/– (select group) qs (14, 16)  
./> (go back/go forward)  
F – Z  
CLEAR qf (17)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (12, 24,  
25)  
DISC SKIP 0 (14, 16)  
DISPLAY w; (20, 26, 27)  
ENTER 9 (12, 16, 18, 24, 25)  
EQ qd (23)  
FM MODE 4 (20)  
FUNCTION 6 (14, 16, 18, 19,  
PLAY MODE ql (14, 16, 22)  
REPEAT 4 (16)  
SLEEP wa (23)  
TAPE qh (21)  
TUNER BAND 5 (18, 19)  
TUNER MEMORY qk (18)  
TUNING MODE ql (18, 19)  
VOLUME +/– qa (24)  
+/– (tuning) qg (18)  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
qh  
qg  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa  
qf  
qd  
qs  
39GB  
 
Printed on 100 % recycled  
paper using VOC (Volatile  
Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  
 

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