4-255-291-13(2) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ______________ Serial No.
WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
CMT-HPX10W only NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; sony customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Except for European model ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Table of Contents How to use this manual........................... 5 Playable discs.......................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system............................ 7 Setting the clock...................................... 9 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ....................................... 10 Playing a disc ........................................ 11 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly................................. 12 — Repeat Play Creating your own program ..
How to use this manual • The instructions in this manual are for model CMT-HPX10W, CMT-HPX9 and CMTHPX7. Check your model number by looking at the top of the unit. In this manual, CMTHPX7 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CMT-HPX10W only”. • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the system having the same or similar names.
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. • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.
Getting Started Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna Getting Started Hooking up the system FM lead antenna Left speaker Right speaker 2 3 1 1 Connect the speakers. 4 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.
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.
Setting the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. Getting Started Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ENTER. Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock 1 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above. Press ./> until “CLOCK SET” appears, then press ENTER. Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode (page 22).
To remove discs 1 2 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc Press Z. Hold down the lever on the left side of the respective slot to elevate the disc, then lift it out with your other hand. 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.
3 Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Other operations To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Select a track Press ./> repeatedly. Select an album of MP31) Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly after step 2. Find a point in a track2) Keep pressing m/M during playback and release it at the desired point. Select a disc in stop mode Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or any one of the buttons (DISC 1 – 5 and DISC +13) on the unit)).
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. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play. • Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
Creating your own program 6 — Program Play Program additional discs or tracks. Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the same disc 4 and 5 Other tracks on other discs 3 to 5 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 programed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 18). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 7 1 Other operations 2 3 4 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) until “CD” appears.
Tip Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning. 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. Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations. 1 2 Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations.
To improve tuner reception When tuner reception is poor, set CD player power off by the CD power manage function. CD power is factory set to on. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. 2 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Press ?/1 on the unit while holding x on the unit. You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.
Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
Tape – Play Loading a tape 1 2 You can use TYPE I (normal). 1 Slide the lid open with your hand. Insert a tape. To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the side as shown in the illustration. 2 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) until “TAPE” appears. Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit). Other operations To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind Press m/M. Remove a tape Slide the lid open on the unit in stop mode.
Tape – Recording 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). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 2 Load a recordable tape. Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD on a tape. You can also record a radio program. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 2 Press CD SYNC. “SYNC” and “REC” appear.
Sound Adjustment Timer Adjusting the sound Falling asleep to music You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) To cancel the DSGX, press DSGX on the unit again. You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Waking up to music — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Creating your own program” on page 13). • TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape” on page 17). • TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 15). 2 3 4 Adjust the volume.
Timer recording radio programs Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press ./> repeatedly — Rec Timer To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly until “REC” appears, then press ENTER. “ON” appears with a flashing hour indication.
Display Turning off the display Viewing information about the disc in the display — Power Saving Mode 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. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional analog component From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to these jacks. You can then listen to the sound from the component.
2 Transmitter Connect the transmitter to a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor. The transmitter automatically turns on. (CMT-HPX10W only) Transmitter Hooking up the transmitter to DC IN 9V jack (North American model only) 1 AC power adaptor (supplied) Set the transmitter by the following procedures. Select either AUDIO IN A or AUDIO IN B hook up depending on the jack type of the optional component you want to connect the transmitter to.
Where to place the transmitter Placing it up off the floor, such as on a desk, is recommended. Notes Hooking up the transmitter (European model only) You can use the wireless stereo headphone system (MDR-RF820RK) as a transmitter by hooking it up to an optional component. For details on how to hook up and place this system, refer to the operating instructions of the MDR-RF820RK. To listen to audio using this system, see “Listening to audio using the wireless system” on page 25.
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. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
Play does not start. • Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded. • Wipe the disc clean (page 30). • Replace the disc. • Load the disc that this system can play (page 5). • 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/NX on the unit) to start play. Disc access takes a long time.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 31). 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 (page 31). • The tape has wound to the end. Optional components There is no sound. • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 26) and check the condition of the system.
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased. CD OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding M during playback or pause. SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer with the clock not set. Wireless (CMT-HPX10W only) AUTO SCAN You can adjust the settings so that you hear clear audio sound. Other NOT IN USE You pressed an invalid button.
On operation 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. • The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus. 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.
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 Specifications Main unit (HCD-HPX10W/HCD-HPX9/ HCD-HPX7) Amplifier section For the United States model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS HCD-HPX10W If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape.
HCD-HPX7 for CMT-HPX7 European model: DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 60 + 60 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 100 + 100 W Other models: The following measured at AC 240 V, AC 220 V or AC 120 V 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) AM tuner section Tuning range Pan-American model: European model: Other models: A
Mass Approx. 2.2 kg net per speaker For European model: 0.25 W (in Power Saving Mode) Transmitter (for CMT-HPX10W) Dimensions (w/h/d) North American model Carrier frequency Channel CHANNEL 1: CHANNEL 2: CHANNEL 3: Modulation Power source North American model: Approx. 196 × 270 × 407 mm incl. projecting parts and controls 913.6 MHz 914.0 MHz 914.4 MHz FM stereo Mass HCD-HPX10W: HCD-HPX9: HCD-HPX7: DC 9 V: supplied AC power adaptor (AC-GSX100) phono jacks/stereo mini jack Approx.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number r Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Remote control BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ALPHABETICAL ORDER A–O P–Z ALBUM +/– qs (11, 13) CD qj (11, 13, 15) CLEAR qf (13) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (20, 21, 26) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 20, 21) DISC SKIP 0 (11, 13) DISPLAY w; (16, 22) ENTER 9 (9, 13, 20, 21) EQ qd (19) FM MODE 4 (16, 27) FUNCTION 6 (11, 13, 15, 17, 23) PLAY MODE ql (11, 13, 18) REPEAT 4 (12) SLEEP wa (19) TAPE qh (17) TUNER/BAND 5 (14, 15) TUNER MEMORY qk (14) TUNING MODE ql (14, 15) VOLUME +/– qa (20, 26) w; ql qk qj qh qg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Additio
Deutsch Svenska Härmed intygar Sony Corp. att detta högtalarsystem står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Mer information finns på webbadressen: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Den här produkten är avsedd att användas i följande länder.