4-234-822-11 (3) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________ CMT-EP40 CMT-EP30 CMT-E301 © 2001 Sony Corporation Serial No.
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. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote ................................ 7 Setting the time ...................................... 7 Tape Loading a tape ..................................... 12 Playing a tape ......................................
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Remote Control Parts Identification 1 2 34 w; ql qk qj 6 7 qf 8 9 q; qa qd qs qh qg CD/REMAIN 3 (8, 9, 13, 15) CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET qf (7, 15) MEGA BASS 2 (14) MUSIC MENU w; (14) PRESET +/– qj (10, 11) RDS (CMT-EP40 only) qh (11, 12) REPEAT qs (8) SHUFFLE 7 (8) TAPE ql (12) TIMER ON/OFF qd (15) TUNER/BAND 5 (10, 13, 15) TUNER DSPL (CMT-EP40 only) qg (11) TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15) TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER +/– qk (7, 10, 11, 15) VOLUME +/– 4 (15) 5 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS M (fast forward)
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna 1 2 Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) 1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion.
Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote Setting the time Getting Started 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote. The clock indication appears. 3 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote repeatedly to set the time. 4 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). The clock starts working. Tip If you made a mistake, perform from step 2. Tip When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
CD 2 Press SHUFFLE or ENTER/PGM Loading the CD (TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the remote) repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the compartment. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the compartment. Select To play No display The CD in original order. SHUFFLE The tracks on the CD in random order.
Programing the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 28 tracks in the order you want them to be played. To Do this Check the total number of programed tracks Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the remote) repeatedly in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the selected track number and the programed step number appear in the display in turn. then place a CD. 2 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote) repeatedly until “00 PR.01” appears in the display.
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 24 stations for FM and AM. 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING (TUNING/ CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or – until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appears.
Tips • When an FM program is noisy, set MONO STEREO to MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the antenna (for FM) or reorient the main unit itself (for AM). • While listening to the preset radio stations, you can switch the display between the preset number and the frequency by pressing TUNER DSPL (CMTEP40 only).
Tape Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Listening to a traffic information When the tuner receives traffic information signal, “TRAFFIC INFO” will flash in the display. Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE. 2 Press xZ. 3 Insert a tape in deck with the side you want to play/record facing forward. 1 Press RDS repeatedly until “INFO OFF” or “INFO ON” appears while listening to an FM program. Insert with the side you want to play/ record facing forward.
Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a CD or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from the radio Load a blank tape. 2 Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote). Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote). 3 Load the CD you want to record. Tune in the station you want to record. 4 Press z. Press X and z. Tape 1 The deck stands by for recording. Press X again. To stop recording Press xZ.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Press MEGA BASS. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Selecting the audio emphasis Selecting the preset effect from the music menu Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select the preset effect you desire. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: ROCK t POP t JAZZ t No display t ROCK t ...
Other features 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after certain amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to music. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the display. 2 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically. 4 Set the time to start playback using TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote.
Additional information On operation Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if 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 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. Break off the cassette tab of side A Troubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting (continued) Tape Deck The tape does not record. The remote does not function. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. 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.
Specifications Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (U.S.A. model only) Wow and flutter POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Tuner section with 4 Ω loads both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rates 5 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output.
Specifications (continued) General Power requirements North American model: European model: Australian model: Mexican model: Argentine model: Taiwan model: Other models: Power consumption U.S.A. model: Canadian model: European model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 25 W 25 W 30 W 0.9 W (in the standby mode) 30 W Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 × 238 × 238 mm Mass: Approx. 2.
