Sony CMT-GPX6 User's Manual
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1. Main unit CMT GPX7 CMT GPX6 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS poz 1 7 13 19 20 PHONES jack 23 144 44 CD skip PLAY MODE 22 9 11 back skip forward CD rewind Remote sensor 2 fast forward 19 9 11 REPEAT 21 10 44 gt gt tape rewind fast TREBLE 13 18 forward 29 9 15 TUNER BAND 15 12 13 17 E CD stop 17 9 13 25 19 W tape stop 9 15 16 17 TUNER MEMORY 27 12 REC PAUSE START 8 16 TUNING 25 12 13 17 TUNING MODE 14 12 13 CD B IE play pause 18 9 11 VOLUME t1 19 23 TAPE lt a play 10 15 16 17 20 amp CD eject 16 9 amp PUSH EJECT tape open close 15 continued jeuonippy 31 32 Main unit CMT GPX5 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A O BASS 28 18 Cassette compartment 4 CD SYNCHRO 7 16 DIRECTION 6 15 16 17 20 Disc slot 24 8 DISPLAY 1 14 21 Display window 3 DSGX 12 18 25 FM MODE 26 14 24 FUNCTION 80 9 11 132. The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them page 28 The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 28 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 28 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette page 28 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 28 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 28 The tape has wound to the end Optional components There is no sound Refer to General item There is no sound page 23 and check the condition of the system Connect the component properly page 22 while checking 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 until MD or VIDEO appears page 22 The sound is distorted Set the volume of the connected component lower If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above m
3. or TUNING on the unit The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning To record the radio programs use manual recording page 17 Using the Radio Data System RDS European model only What is the Radio Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Frequency Clock display Bass level Treble level f the RDS broadcast is not properly received the station name may not appear in the display ng a tape You can use TYPE I normal 1 Press TAPE or FUNCTION repeatedly 1 Press 2 PUSH EJECT on the unit to switch the function to TAPE 2 Pre
4. 12 13 17 20 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 8 19 19 m 8 9 13 15 16 17 25 20 TUNER MEMORY t7 12 8 9 B DISPLAY 19 14 21 TUNING MODE 18 12 13 8 9 Ti penes ENTER 9 8 11 19 20 VOLUME 19 23 a y 11 15 16 17 EQ 12 18 tuning 14 12 13 FM MODE 4 14 24 FUNCTION 6 9 11 13 15 22 CMT GPX5 CMT GPX7 CMT GPX6 This button is not available for this model jeuonippy 3368 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net
5. Korean model Australian model Taiwanese model Argentine model Other models Power consumption CMT GPX7 CMT GPX6 CMT GPXS UK model 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 60 Hz 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 105W 0 25 W in Power Saving Mode 80W 95W 0 25 W in Power Saving Mode CMT GPXS other models Dimensions w h d Mass HCD GPX7 HCD GPX6 HCD GPX5 Supplied accessories 80W 0 25 W in Power Saving Mode Approx 181 5 x 261 5 x 357 5 mm incl projecting parts and controls Approx 6 3 kg Approx 5 8 kg Approx 5 8 kg Remote Commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY Bi 14 21 parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Illustration number Name of button part Reference page ALPHABETICAL ORDER A O ALBUM 20 9 11 BASS 28 18 Cassette compartment 4 CD SYNCHRO 7 16 DIRECTION 6 15 16 17 20 Disc slot 24 8 DISPLAY 1 14 21 Display window 3 DSGX 112 18 25 FM MODE 26 14 24 FUNCTION 80 9 11 13 15 22
6. 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 We recommend that you do not save other types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped Maximum album number 150 including root album and empty albums The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300 Playback is possible up to 8 trees MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise When playing back an MP3 audio track the playback elapsed time indication may differ from the actual time in the following cases When you play back a VBR variable bit rate audio track When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind Manual Search
7. or 5 on the unit again until appears 9 Press 1 0 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 44 PP repeatedly until REC SEL appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 44 gt gt repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer Notes If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time 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 If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time Rec Timer will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording Note that if Rec Timer is set at the same time as Play Timer sound source is set to tape Rec Timer sound may be recorded onto the tape You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer simultaneously Display Turning off 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 Each time you press the button the display switches as follows Clock display No display Power Saving M
8. or TREBLE on the unit Timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Use buttons on the remote for the operation Press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90MIN 80MIN 10MIN gt SLEEP OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current CD or tape finishes playing Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once remaining time Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the to turn off time you want Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until OFF Timer function appears You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Tip You can use Sleep Timer even if you have not set the clock 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 8 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 11 TAPE Load a tape see Playing a tape on page 15 TUNER Tune a radio station see Listening to the radio on page 13 Adjust the volume Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 44 gt gt
9. Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 12 Listening to the radio 13 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System RDS 14 European model only Tape Play Loading a tape Playing 2 Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a E 16 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 17 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 18 Timer Falling asleep to music 18 Sleep Timer Waking up to MUSIC eee 19 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 20 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 21 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 5 nte ee 21 Optional Components Hooking up optional components 22 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 23 M SSageS petenda netter 25 Additional Information Pr cau tions cuente ey 27 Speciticatioris nee tree 28 List of button locations and reference esque am 31 398 408 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 system having the same or similar names Playable discs You can play back the following
10. as play stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck 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 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 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION The United States model only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 35 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Main unit HCD GPX7 HCD GPX6 HCD GPX5 Amplifier section HCD GPX7 for CMT GPX7 Argentine model DIN power output rated 40 40 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 55 55 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 1096 THD Music power output reference 100 100 W Other models DIN power output rated 40 40 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 60 60 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 1096 THD Music power output reference 100 100 W HC
11. continued 968 10 When disc access takes a long time set CD POWER and ON by CD power manage function page 13 Playing repeatedly Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track ona disc repeatedly MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT 5 Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until REP or REP 1 appears REP For all tracks depending on the selected play mode up to five times or endlessly for MP3 tracks when SHUF is displayed REP 1 For a single track only To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP 1 disappear Note When you select REP 1 that track is repeated endlessly until 1 is canceled Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape page 16 MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT GPX5 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly on the unit to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until appears 3 Press 4 P or Kd 44 9 P on the unit except for CMT GPX5 repeatedly until the desired track number appears When programing an MP3 press ALBUM repeatedly to select the album then press 44 PPI or 1444 44 gt gt gt gt the unit except for CMT GPX5 repeatedly until the desired track number appears Selected track
12. discs on this system Other discs cannot be played back List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo Audio CDs COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CD R CD RW COMPACT COMPACT audio data MP3 files DIGITALAUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO 55946292 ReWritable 459492972 ReWritable CMT GPX7 CMT GPX6 only Discs that this system cannot play CD ROMs e CD Rs CD RWs other than those recorded in the following formats music CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet or Multi Session disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart disc with paper or stickers on it disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape a sticker still left on it SO 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD ROM There are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than eight characters in the name no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested folder levels Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long Each folder can have up to 8 trees 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 Multi
13. 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 repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display 3 Press or TUNING 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 stereo program only appear If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 and 3 of Manual tuning preset page 12 4 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number flashes Perform steps 5 and 6 while the preset number flashes Preset number D Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number Press TUNER MEMORY O Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations Tip Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station Press TUNER MEMORY Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired p
14. local authorized Sony service facility continued 23 Play does not start Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded Wipe the disc clean page 27 Replace the disc Load the disc that this system can play page 4 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 B or CD B on the unit to start play Disc access takes a long time Set CD POWER and ON by the CD power manage function page 13 The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 27 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 disappear to return to Normal Play MP3 audio track cannot be played back 5 does not play MP3 audio Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the expansion format The MP3 audio track does not have the extension MP3 The data is not stored in MP3 format Discs contai
15. number Total playing time Press ENTER The track is programed The program step number appears followed by the last programed track number 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press B or on the unit Program Play starts Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE in stop Play mode repeatedly until both and SHUF disappears Erase the program Press CLEAR in step 4 Each time you press the button a track is cleared from the end of the program Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop end of the program mode Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press B or CD B gt Il on the unit However the program is cleared when you eject the disc e appears if the total program time exceeds 100 minutes if you select a track whose number is 21 or over or when you programed an MP3 audio track If you select AL in step 3 you can select all tracks on the disc at once If you select an album in step 3 you can select all MP3 audio tracks in the album at once 11 1298 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 Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune
16. the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected C
17. unit When this occurs it may not be possible to remove the disc and may also cause this unit to malfunction Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using The following types of disc should not be used Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky 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 uoneuuoju euonippy 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 benzene or alcohol continued 2768 28 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 S Break off the cassette tab Q M 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 Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such
18. 15 22 P Z PHONES jack PLAY MODE Remote sensor 2 23 22 9 11 REPEAT 21 10 TREBLE TUNER BAN 19 13 18 D 9 12 13 17 TUNER MEMORY 27 12 TUNING 25 12 13 TUNING MODE 14 12 13 19 23 VOLUME 11 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1 00 power 1 7 13 19 20 25 4 PP I CD skip back skip forward 20 9 11 lt lt PP CD rewind fast forward 19 9 44 gt gt tape rewind fast forward 29 9 15 W CD stop 17 9 13 25 W tape stop 9 15 16 17 REC PAUSE START 8 16 17 CD W 1l play pause 18 9 11 85 play 10 15 16 17 20 CD eject 16 9 amp PUSH EJECT tape open close 15 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS P Z 1 0 power 11 7 13 19 20 ALBUM ii 9 11 PLAY MODE 9 9 11 25 CD 18 9 11 13 17 19 REPEAT 4 10 ae forward CLEAR 3 11 SLEEP 0 18 EL Tm CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 TAPE 15 15 19 pda Ti 19 20 TUNER BAND 5
19. 5 108 0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American model European model Other models Antenna Intermediate frequency 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 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 Speaker SS CGPX7 SS CGPX6 SS CGPX5 SS CGPX7 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass SS CGPX6 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass SS CGPX5 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 2 way bass reflex type 13 cm dia cone type 4 cm dia cone type 6 ohms Approx 163 x 261 5 x 259 5 mm Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker 2 way bass reflex type 12 cm dia cone type 4 cm dia cone type 6 ohms Approx 160 x 261 5 x 229 5 mm Approx 2 6 kg net per speaker 2 way bass reflex type 13 cm dia cone type 4 cm dia cone type 6 ohms Approx 160 x 261 5 x 229 5 mm Approx 2 7 kg net per speaker uoneuuoju euonippy 29 30 General Power requirements North American model European model
20. D GPX6 for CMT GPX6 North American model Continuous RMS power output reference 40 40 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Other models The following measured at AC 240 V AC 220 V or AC 120 V DIN power output rated 30 30 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 35 35 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD HCD GPX5 for CMT GPX5 UK model DIN power output rated 40 40 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 50 50 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 1096 THD Music power output reference 90 90 W Other models DIN power output rated 30 30 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 35 35 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 60 60 W Inputs MD VIDEO Sensitivity 450 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER Accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms CD player section Laser Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Wavelength 780 790 nm Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPEI cassettes 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Wow and flutter Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87
21. O jacks as sound sources for Play Timer You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer simultaneously j aueunsn py punos 1959 20 Timer recording radio programs Rec Timer To timer record you must first preset the radio station see Presetting radio stations on page 12 and set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 13 Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 44 gt gt repeatedly until REC SET appears then press ENTER N ON appears and the hour indication flashes Set the time to start recording Press 99 PI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 64 gt gt repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4 Rec Timer settings and the desired station appear then the original display returns Load a recordable tape Press DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly to select to record on one side or 22 or 22 to record on both sides 8 Press B or 4 on the unit O repeatedly to select the recording side If you select both sides recording or front side recording press B gt TAPE gt on the unit until B9 appears If you record on the reverse side press B
22. P3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT 5 Track number Playing time 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly on the unit to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears Select To play No display The tracks on the disc in Normal Play original order ALBM audio tracks in the Normal Play album on the disc in original order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Play performs the same operation as Normal Play SHUF All tracks on the disc in Shuffle Play random order ALBM SHUF audio tracks in the Shuffle Play album on the disc in random order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play PGM The tracks on the disc in the Program Play order you want them to be played see Creating your own program on page 11 3 Press B or CD PH on the unit Other operations To Do this Stop play Press B CD stop Pause Press or CD B lll on the unit Press again to resume play Press 44 gt gt or 44 44 gt gt gt on the unit except for 5 repeatedly Select an album Press ALBUM repeatedly Select a track eld of MP3 after step 2 Find a point ina Keep pressing lt lt during track playback and release it at the desired point Remove a disc Press amp on the unit Notes
23. S O NY 4 253 903 12 5 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 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CMT GPX7 CM T GPX6 CMT GPX5 2004 Sony Corporation 2GB 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 This marking is located on the rear exterior CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert
24. Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track At Once method Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead in and end at an area called Lead out A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions with each segment from Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session 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 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 CD R and CD RW discs recorded in multi session that have not ended by closing the session are not supported The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extension MP3 Attempting to play non MP3 format files that have the extension MP3 may result in noise or malfunction With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2 folder names
25. e repeatedly or turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise Make sure the headphones are not connected Check the speaker connections page 6 Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Connect the supplied speakers 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 line The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 8 The timer does not function Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote to set the timer and light up PLAY or REC in the display pages 19 and 20 Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 19 and 20 Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 18 Make sure the clock is correctly set The color on the TV screen is irregular Move the speakers farther away from the TV set The remote does not function Remove the obstacle 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 Speakers Sound comes from one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced Check the speaker connections and placement CD MP3 player LOCKED appears e Contact your Sony dealer or
26. easures reset the system as follows Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 Reconnect the power cord 3 Press 1 to turn on the system 4 Press CD stop DSGX and I at the same time The system is reset to the factory settings You should set the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer 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 of the programed tracks have been erased CD OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding P during playback or pause STEP FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks steps PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally Tape NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette NO TAPE There is no tape in the tape deck Timer SET TIMER You cannot select the timer function when Play Timer or Rec Timer are not set TIME NG Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set to the same time PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer with the clock not set continued 2598 Other INVALID You pr
27. essed an invalid button 2659 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 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 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 AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop 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 Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On heat buildup Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction Place the system in a location with adequate ve
28. ge function is not possible Tips 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 the reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna Listening to the radio 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 Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 12 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset station Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station continued aaun 1398 14 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
29. gt repeatedly to select the recording side If you select both sides recording or front side recording press TAPE B until p gt appears If you record on the reverse side press lt 9 again until e appears 6 Press 6 REC PAUSE START Recording starts When the recording is completed the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically To stop recording Press Bl 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 1 to 5 of Creating your own program page 11 Tip If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part way through a track the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side Recording 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 Load a recordable tape 2 Select the desired source to record TUNER To record from this system s tuner CD To record from this system s CD player MD or VIDEO To record from the optional component connected to the MD VIDEO jacks 3 Press REC PAUSE START REC flashes and BE appears and the tape deck stands by for recording 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side gt gt or C275 to
30. ng the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation Press I to turn on the system Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press 44 gt gt repeatedly to set the hour Press ENTER Press 44 gt gt repeatedly to set the minute Press ENTER The clock starts working c WN To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press I until CLOCK SET appears then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode page 21 CD MP3 Play Loading a disc 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly on the unit to switch the function to CD 2 Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side up When you play a disc insert it with the label side up Notes When you turn on the system the disc is not pulled into the disc slot until NO DISC appears in the display Do not attempt to push in the disc until DISC appears 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 with an adaptor Doing so may cause the system to malfunction When you eject a disc handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface If you load a disc that is not playable by this system it will be ejected automatically Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks M
31. ning tracks other than 2 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others After the system reads all tracks on the discs playback may take more time than usual if the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large the album and track organization structure is very complex The album title track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1 level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The disc ID3 tag is not ver 1 ver 1 0 or 1 1 24 Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received Set the proper band and frequency page 12 Connect the antenna properly page 6 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Keep the antennas away from the system and other components 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 the CD power manage function page 13 A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE until MONO disappears in the display Tape deck
32. ntilation 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 To prevent a malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole 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 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 Notes on discs Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs 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 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
33. ode The clock is displayed only if you set the clock Tips e The 1 0 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode setting the clock switching the MD VIDEO function switching the CD power on or off using the CD power manage function changing the AM tuning interval Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded you can also check the information recorded on disc such as the titles Checking the remaining time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Current track number and elapsed playing time Current track number and remaining time or Remaining time of the disc or Track title disc with audio tracks only Album name Clock display Bass level Treble level For discs with MP3 audio tracks When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver 1 ver 1 0 or 1 1 the ID3 tag appears The ID3 tag displays only the track title information Checking the total playing time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode Each time you
34. onnect the speakers Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below Insert this portion Connect the FM and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American models Connect using the white side Other models Connect using the brown side Note To prevent noise pickup keep the antennas away from the system and other components For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus Refer to the print on your system s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings 230 240V T z 9 As 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 0 Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote 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 Tip When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones penis Dunes 768 868 Setti
35. onsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Except for European model P 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 Table of Contents How to use this manual 4 Playable dise eene 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock sess 8 CD MP3 Play Loading a disc eese 8 Playing enm 9 Normal Play Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 10 Repeat Play Creating your own program 11
36. or file names may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback adisc recorded with complicated tree structure adisc recorded in Multi Session adisc to which data can be added non finalized disc 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 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 MP3 sessions are played back without sound Ifthe disc begins with an MP3 session it is recognized as an MP3 disc and CD DA sessions are played back without sound The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD DA audio disc 598 668 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories Right speaker Left speaker AM loop antenna C
37. press the button the display changes cyclically as follows TOC display or total number of albums on the disc or total track number of the current album Disc name Clock display gt Bass level Treble level TOC Table of Contents displays total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc For discs with MP3 audio tracks album titles may not be displayed depending on the play mode Kejdsiq 2168 2268 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 MD VIDEO jacks 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 Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords See the illustration above 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD or VIDEO appears Start playing the connected component Tip If you cannot select VIDEO by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly turn off the system and then press 1 1 on the unit while holding down FUNCTION on the unit The function will change from MD to VIDEO and VIDEO will appear in the display To change back to MD repeat
38. record on both sides 5 Press TAPE B gt repeatedly to select the recording side If you select both sides recording or front side recording press TAPE i until B appears If you record on the reverse side press lt B again until lt a appears 6 Press REC PAUSE START then start playing the desired source to record Recording starts Other operations To Do this Stop recording Press M TAPE stop Pause recording Press REC PAUSE START Tip For recording from a CD you can press 44 gt gt or 1 lt 4 44 5 PPI the unit except for CMT GPXS to select tracks during recording pause mode after step 3 and before step 5 Note When you record on both sides be sure to start from the front side If you start from the reverse side recording stops at the end of the reverse side Buipsooay lj 17 18 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound Generating a more dynamic sound Dynamic Sound Generator X tra Press DSGX on the unit To cancel the DSGX press DSGX on the unit again Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble 1 Press EQ to select BASS or TREBLE 2 Press 44 gt gt repeatedly to adjust the level while BASS or TREBLE appears Tip You can also adjust the bass and treble levels by turning BASS
39. repeatedly until PLAY SET appears then press ENTER amp ON appears and the hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press 44 gt gt repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press 4 gt gt repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press 44 gt gt repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Cee eed TAPE PLAY 1 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn then the original display returns 9 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press k d PP repeatedly until PLAY SEL appears then press ENTER Change the setting Start over from step 1 Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press 44 repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Notes If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time 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 If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time Play Timer will not be activated You cannot use the optional component connected to the MD VIDE
40. reset number 6 Press TUNER MEMORY 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations Other Operations To Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described with a weak signal in Manual tuning preset page 12 Set another station After step 4 press or to the existing TUNING on the unit preset number repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station To change the AM tuning interval Except for European model The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas To change the AM tuning interval tune into any AM station first then turn off the power by pressing 1 0 While holding TUNING press 1 0 When you change the interval all AM preset stations are erased To reset the interval repeat the above procedure 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 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press 1 to turn off the system 3 Press 1 on the unit while holding CD stop on the unit CD POWER and OFF appear To set the CD power on Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER and ON appear Notes When CD POWER and OFF are selected CD access time is increased In the Power Saving Mode switching the CD power on or off using the CD power mana
41. ss DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly to select to play one side ofa tape 2 to play both sides or to play both sides 2 Load a tape into the cassette holder With the side you want to repeatedly play record The tape deck stops automatically after facing up repeating the sequence five times 3 Press B or TAPE B gt on the unit o Press B or 9 on the unit again to play the reverse side Other operations To Do this Stop play Press B TAPE stop Pause Press M Press again to resume play Fast forward or Press 44 rewind Remove atape Press amp PUSH EJECT on the unit in stop mode el d 1 15 169 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 Load a recordable tape 2 Load a CD you want to record When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc be sure to press PLAY MODE to select ALBM then use ALBUM to select the desired album before proceeding 3 Press CD SYNCHRO on the unit SYNC REC and or 8 appear The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for playback 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select to record on one side gt or C275 to record on both sides 5 Press TAPE B
42. the same procedure However you cannot switch the MD VIDEO function in Power Saving Mode 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 f 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 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 1 5 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 General appears in the display A power interruption has occurred Set the clock page 8 and timer settings pages 19 and 20 again There is no sound Press VOLUME on the remot
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