Sony CMT-EX200 User's Manual
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1. Select To play No display All the tracks in original Normal Play order SHUF All the tracks in random Shuffle Play order PGM All the tracks in the order Program Play you want them to be played see Programing CD tracks on page 12 3 Press II or CD B on the remote continued d2 peyieys Bume9 il 11 12 Playing a CD continued Other Operations To Do this Stop play Press W Pause Press BI or H on the remote Press again to resume play Press dd or bb repeatedly until you find the desired track Select a track Find a point in Keep pressing lt lt or gt gt during a track play and release it at the desired point Remove a CD Touch OPEN CLOSE amp or press OPEN CLOSE on the remote Play repeatedly Press REPEAT on the remote Repeat Play during play until REP or REP 1 appears REP For all the tracks on the CD REP 1 For a single track only To cancel playing repeatedly press REPEAT on the remote until REP or REP 1 disappears You cannot repeat only one track during Shuffle Play and Program Play Tip If you press a number button on the remote the track corresponding to the pressed number on the disc starts playing Track Direct Play To enter track number 10 or over on the remote 1 Press gt 10 2 Enter the corresponding number buttons To enter 0 press 10 0 instead Example To enter track number2. Press DSG on the remote Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows DSG 1 DSG 2 DSG OFF When DSG is on DSG lights up Press DSG on the remote repeatedly to cancel DSG Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND on the remote SURR appears in the display Press again to cancel surround effect Adjusting the bass Press BASS or on the remote repeatedly to adjust the bass You can adjust the bass in 7 steps from 3 to 3 Adjusting the treble Press TREBLE or on the remote repeatedly to adjust the treble You can adjust the treble in 7 steps from 3 to 3 Tips e You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS and TREBLE to 0 You cannot activate DSG and Bass Treble adjustment at the same time Adjusting the sub woofer You can adjust the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source and adjustment on the system 1 Start playing the sound source Male vocal tunes and voice containing bass sounds are most suitable for adjustment The volume for the system should be set to the same level as usual 2 Turn CUT OFF FREQ on the sub woofer to adjust the cut off frequency 3 Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer to adjust the volume level of the sub woofer 4 Press PHASE on the sub woofer repeatedly to select the phase polarity The polarity changes as follows NORMAL normal REVERSE reverse 1ueunsnipy punosjeun L 5 Rep
3. 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 Press SLEEP on the remote to select a desired time Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90MIN 80MIN 70MIN 10MIN OFF The system automatically turns off after the current CD finishes playing up to 100 minutes When the function is TUNER the system turns off in 100 minutes Other Operations To Press Check the SLEEP on the remote once remaining time Change the time to turn off SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to select the time you want Cancel the Sleep Timer function SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until OFF appears Note When the Sleep Timer is used you cannot use the Daily Timer Waking up to music Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock see Setting the time on page 10 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play e CD Place a CD To start from a specific track make a program see Programing CD tracks on page 12 e Radio Tune in a station see Listening to the radio on page 14 e Tape Make the same setting on the timer of the component connected to the PC TAPE jacks 2 Press VOL or to adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET on the remote 4 Pr
4. 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 KHz 531 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 KHz AM loop antenna External antenna terminals 450 kHz Satellite speaker SS CEX200 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Impedance Dimensions Mass General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories 2 way bass reflex type 9 cm dia cone type 5 cm dia cone type 4 ohms 130 x 220 x 183 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Approx 2 0 kg net per speaker 120 V AC 60 Hz 40 watts 1 8 watts in standby mode 175 x 222 x 201 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Approx 3 2 kg Remote commander with battery 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Speaker cords 4 Sub woofer SA WEX200 Amplifier section For the U S model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4 ohms loads from 50 150 Hz rated 30 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Canadian model Continuous RMS power output reference 30 watts 4 ohms at 55 Hz 10 THD Active sub woofer magnetically shielded design 10 cm dia cone type woofer x2 Practical maximum output 30 watts Reproduction frequency range Speaker system Speaker unit 45 150 Hz High frequency cut off range 70 150 Hz Phase selector
5. To play the same program again press BI or CD B on the remote e When the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes the time is not displayed and the total number of programed tracks is displayed Using the CD display Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly When a CD TEXT disc is loaded you can check the information recorded on the disc such as the titles The display changes cyclically as follows During normal play Track number and elapsed playing time on the current track Track number and remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the CD Track title of the current track Clock In stop mode Total number of tracks and total playing time CD disc title Artist name Clock If a CD that has no title is loaded nothing appears When the CD contains more than 20 tracks CD TEXT is not displayed from track 21 on Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM 1 Press TUNER BAND or TUNER BAND on the remote repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until AUTO appears 3 Press TUNING or or or on the remote The frequency indication changes and the scanning stops when the system tunes in a station TUNED and STEREO for a stereo program appear 4 Press MEMORY on the remote A preset number flashes Proceed to step 5 while the preset number is f
6. 30 press gt 10 then 3 and 10 0 Notes Do not forcibly press the disc down with your finger as this may cause CD player trouble Furthermore do not obstruct the ejecting CD Be sure to touch OPEN CLOSE amp or press OPEN CLOSE amp on the remote to lower the disc tray e The disc tray will not operate if you touch OPEN CLOSE amp while wearing gloves Touch OPEN CLOSE amp with bare hands or press OPEN CLOSE amp on the remote Programing CD tracks Program Play You can make a program of up to 24 tracks 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until PGM appears 3 Press Idd or bb repeatedly until the desired track number appears Playing time of the selected track ahs Track number 4 Press ENTER on the remote The track is programed The total playing time of the program and the number of the last programed track are displayed 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press II or CD B gt on the remote Other Operations To Do this Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until PGM and SHUF disappear Press W in stop mode Cancel Program Play Clear the entire program Press number buttons on the remote instead of performing steps 3 to 5 Select the desired track using number buttons Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes
7. Optional Components Hooking up the optional components 17 Additional Information Precautions ni iaia 18 Troubleshooting ee ee 19 MESSASES Ee iaia 21 Specifications ssassn 21 Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Main unit Display window 10 FUNCTION 7 1 OPEN CLOSE amp Remote sensor TUNER BAND TUNING VOL 17 1 11 9 Oo Ar 2 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS lt q pp 3 kea P PI 3 Mid Pil 5 VO 8 CUT OFF FREO 3 15 LEVEL 1 15 PHASE 4 15 Power indicator 2 Remote Control kollo N lo a pura mare O BASS 15 15 Number buttons 20 12 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS CD B gt 18 11 OPEN CLOSE 1 11 CLOCK TIMER SELECT 6 PC TAPE 10 17 VO 17 PLAY M
8. Normal reverse Input SPEAKER INPUT Input terminal Output SPEAKER OUTPUT Output terminal 120 V AC 60 Hz 40 watts Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Approx 150 x 220 x 345 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 6 2 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony Corporation Printed in China http www world sony com
9. ODE BT 11 12 Mar CLOCK TIMER SET 7 10 16 REPEAT 8 12 laa Ti DISPLAY 5 10 13 SLEEP 2 16 pp 11 DSG 13 15 SURROUND 16 15 MRE ENTER 8 10 12 13 16 TREBLE 14 15 E 18 FM MODE 3 14 TUNER BAND 17 13 PPIE FUNCTION 22 11 17 TUNING MODE 21 13 pp 19 MEMORY 9 13 VOL 12 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure RE to RA to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories The front cover is made of tempered glass Please remember to handle this system carefully N AM loop antenna Rear cover Right satellite speaker Left satellite speaker OXO 4 od continued peueis BumSD UOREIUWRUSPI sped Hooking up the system continued Remove the rear cover Push in on the tabs and pull up the cover Connect the sub woofer to the system Connect the speaker cords from the system to the SPEAKER INPUT terminals on the sub woofer as shown below CMT EX200 main unit Sub woofer Connect the satellite speakers to the sub woofer Connect the speaker cords from the satellite speakers to the SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals on the sub woofer as shown below Sub woofer Insert this portion To the terminals on the satellite speaker EI Connect the AM antenna Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it Connect the white cord to the rk terminal
10. S O NY 4 236 466 11 1 Micro Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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 aise DIGITAL AUDIO TEXT CMT EX200 2001 Sony Corporation 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 gualified personnel only Don t throw a battery dispose it as the injurious wastes NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO 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 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 oe CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard WARNING This equipment has been teste
11. all 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 CAUTION Use of this appliance with some systems may present a shock or fire hazard Do not use with any units which have the following marking located near output WARNING HAZARDOUS ENERGY ENERGY STAR is a U S AES registered mark Groggy As an ENERGY STAR Partner TT Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Table of Contents Parts Identification Main MELLE er ee GE ED GE Ge Ge R 4 Sub Woofer as vee eg a Remote Control Getting Started Hooking up the system n 7 Replacing the battery in the remote 10 Setting the time i 10 CD Loading a CD 11 Playing a CD Normal Play Shuffle Play Repeat Playing 11 Programing CD tracks Program Play Using the CD display Tuner Presetting radio stations 13 Listening to the radio Preset Tuning ii 14 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ER RE 15 Adjusting the sub woofer 15 Timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer n 16 Waking up to music Daily Timer i 16
12. and the red cord to the other terminal Reinstall the rear cover Put the wires through the hole at the bottom of the rear cover IE Connect the power cords of system and the sub woofer to the wall outlet after you complete all the connections The sub woofer switches to standby mode automatically after a certain time Auto Power Off To use the remote pull out the insulating sheet to allow power to flow from the battery The remote already contains a battery 7 af Note on the glass cover of CD player The CD player cover is made of tempered glass Under normal conditions this tempered glass is more shock resistant and able to bear more weight than ordinary glass This glass however may shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is scratched To connect optional components See Optional Components on page 17 Placing the sub woofer Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a woofer below 150 Hz comes from you can place the woofer wherever you like in your room To obtain a better bass reproduction we recommend you to place the woofer on a solid floor where the resonance is unlikely to occur Notes Always place the woofer vertically keeping a few centimeters from away the wall If the woofer is placed in the center of a room the bass could be extreamely weakened This is due to the influence of the standing wave o
13. appear or flash in the display during operation CD NO DISC There is no CD OVER You have reached the end of the CD while pressing Bb during play or pause STEP FULL You tried to program 25 or more tracks steps Specifications Main Unit HCD EX200 Amplifier section For the U S model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4 ohms loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 12 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Canadian model Continuous RMS power output Reference 15 15 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs PC TAPE IN voltage 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PC TAPE OUT voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms CD DIGITAL OUT Optical PHONES stereo mini jack accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Frequency response 20 Hz 20 000 Hz Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step FM wire antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency continued UOREWLIOJU eUONIPPVY i 21 22 Specifications continued AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Intermediate frequency
14. ation hole for the cooling fan On installing When you move the system remove the CD 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 CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer On the speaker system This speaker system is magnetically shielded and can be used near TV sets However the picture on certain 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 Also be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the TV set such as audio racks TV stands and toys These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system Notes on CDs Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out Do not use a CD with tape seals or paste on it as this may damage the player Do not use solvents Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on
15. d 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 ina 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 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to c
16. eat step 2 to 4 to adjust for your preference Tips The power indicator lights red in standby mode During playing the indicator turns green The sub woofer switches to standby mode automatically a few minutes after the music ends and sound is no longer produced If the sound distorts when you turn on the bass reinforcement such as DSG Bass etc turn off the bass reinforcement and adjust the sound Once you have adjusted the sub woofer to the setting you desire you can use VOL or on the system to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked to the satellite speakers Reversing the polarity with PHASE on the sub woofer may provide better bass reproduction in certain listening environments depending on the position of the sub woofer satellite and adjustment of the cut off frequency It may also change the expanse and tightness of the sound and effect the feeling of the sound field Note Never set the system s tone control Bass Treble or DSG output to a high level or input sinewaves of 20 Hz to 50 Hz recorded on a commercially available test disc or special sound bass sound of electronic musical instrument pop noise of analog disc turntable sound with abnormally enhanced bass etc in a high level to this system These actions may cause damage to the speakers When a special disc containing abnormally enhanced bass is played noise may be output In such a case decrease the sound level 1 5 16 Timer
17. em turns on until the play starts about 30 seconds before the preset time e Once you set the Daily Timer it functions every day until you cancel it Optional Components Hooking up the optional components You can connect a digital or an analog component to this system To connect optional components remove the small rear cover first To the audio input jacks of an optional component To the audio output jacks of an optional component PHONES jack To the digital input jack of a digital component To Do this Make a digital Connect a optical cable recording to a digital component Make an analog recording to an analog component Connect the audio cords Listen to the connected optional component Press FUNCTION repeatedly until PC TAPE appears or press PC TAPE on the remote Listen through the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack sjusuodwio gt jeuondO auil 17 18 Additional Information Precautions The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior On safety e The glass over the display window on the cover is made of tempered glass Under normal conditions this tempered glass is more shock resistant and able to bear more weight than ordinary glass This glass however may shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is scratched The system is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connec
18. ess dd or bb repeatedly until TIMER SET appears then press ENTER on the remote The hour indication flashes 5 Set the time to start playing Press dd or BI repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER on the remote The minute indication flashes Press dd or BI repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER on the remote The hour indication flashes again 6 Set the time to stop playing following the procedure in step 5 The sound source indication flashes 7 Press dd or bb repeatedly to select the desired sound source The indication changes as follows ee el R CD PLAY Select PC TAPE to use an optional component connected to the PC TAPE jacks as the sound source 8 Press ENTER on the remote The start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn before the original display returns DAILY lights up 9 Press 1 0 to turn off the system Other Operations To Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote repeatedly until DAILY appears The start time followed by the stop time the sound source appears then original display appears Change the setting Start over from step 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears Cancel the timer Notes If the system is on about 30 seconds before the preset time the Daily Timer will not be activated Do not operate the system from the time the syst
19. f the room If this happened move the woofer away from the center of a room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave by placing a bookshelf on the wall etc peueis Bume9 ii Replacing the battery in the remote 1 Slide out and remove the battery case 2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025 with the side facing up A lithium battery CR2025 Fen es att 3 Slide the battery case back in Tip When the remote no longer operates the system replace the battery with a new one Notes If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Setting the time 1 Turn on the system 2 Press CLOCKITIMER SET on the remote Proceed to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time 3 Press dd or bb repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER on the remote The day indication flashes 4 Press dd or bb repeatedly to set the day then press ENTER on the remote The hour indication
20. flashes 5 Press dd or bb repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER on the remote The minute indication flashes 6 Press dd or bb repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER on the remote The clock starts working Tip If you made a mistake or want to change the time start over from step 1 Turning off the clock display in standby mode Press DISPLAY on the remote while the system is off To turn on the clock display press DISPLAY on the remote again Notes When the Daily Timer is set you cannot turn off the clock display The clock display will appear when you set the Daily Timer during turning off the display Loading a CD 1 Touch OPEN CLOSE 4 or press OPEN CLOSE on the remote to raise the disc tray 2 Place a CD vertically in the disc tray With the label side facing front When you play a CD single 8 cm CD use the optional adaptor 3 Touch OPEN CLOSE or press OPEN CLOSE on the remote again to lower the disc tray Note Do not touch the playing side of the CD with your fingers as this may damage CD or cause the CD to load prematurely Playing a CD Normal Play Shuffle Play Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes Playing time le Track number 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display
21. lashing If the system is not operated for more than 16 seconds the preset number disappears and the system returns to the status of step 2 If this happens start over from step 3 5 Press dd or bb to select the preset number you want 6 Press ENTER on the remote The station is stored 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations continued 1eun 1 09 i 13 14 Presetting radio stations continued To stop scanning Press TUNING MODE on the remote To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly in step 2 MANUAL appears Then press TUNING or or or on the remote repeatedly to tune in the station manually and continue from step 4 To change the preset number Start over from step 1 To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz 10 kHz in some areas To change the AM tuning interval tune in any AM station first then turn off the system While holding TUNING on the system turn the system back on When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Tips The preset stations are retained for about a week even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs e When a new station is memorized the station formerly memorized at that preset number is erased Listening to the radio Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tune
22. on Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote to set the timer and light up DAILY in the display see page 17 e Check the set contents and set the correct time see page 17 Cancel the Sleep Timer function see page 16 The remote does not function e Remove the obstacle e Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the battery e Locate the system away from the fluorescent light CD Player The CD tray does not lower Place the CD vertically in the tray Always lower the tray by touching OPEN CLOSE amp or pressing OPEN CLOSE amp on the remote The CD does not eject e Consult your nearest Sony dealer Play does not start e Wipe the CD clean see page 18 Replace the CD Place the CD vertically in the tray e Place the CD in the tray with the label side front e Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on the CD then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates e Press BI or CD B on the remote to start play The sound skips e Wipe the CD clean see page 18 e Replace the CD e Try moving the system to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable stand e Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands e 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
23. r s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 13 1 Press TUNER BAND or TUNER BAND on the remote repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until PRESET appears 3 Press dd or bb to select the desired preset station Listening to non preset radio stations e Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly in step 2 MANUAL appears Then press TUNING or or or on the remote repeatedly to tune in the desired station Manual Tuning e Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until AUTO appears in step 2 then press TUNING or or or on the remote The frequency indication changes and the scanning stops when the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning To cancel Automatic Tuning Press TUNING MODE on the remote Tips If noise is heard while listening to an FM station remove the FM antenna from the rear panel and place the antenna outside the cabinet 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 on the remote repeatedly until MONO appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Generating a more dynamic sound DSG You can use the DSG Dynamic Sound Generator function to produce a more powerful sound
24. ted to the wall outlet even if the system itself has been turned off Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord 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 When you connect the power cord to a wall outlet even if the power is off the system begins charging for remote and timer functions Therefore the surface of this unit become warm this is normal On placement e Place the system in a location with adequate air circulation and do not place anything on top of the system Do not place the system in an inclined position e 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 On heat build up Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction 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 large 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 ventil
25. the first track Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until PGM and SHUF disappear to return to normal play continued UOREWLIOJU EUOI IPPY ii 19 Troubleshooting continued Sub woofer and satellite speakers There is no sound e Connect the component properly see page 8 while checking if the cords are connected properly if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer clockwise The sound has suddenly stopped e Connect the speaker cords properly see page 8 The sound is distorted e Connect the speaker cords properly see page 8 Press VOL on the system e Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer counterclockwise Turn CUT OFF FREQ on the sub woofer to adjust cut off frequency Howling occurs Relocate the sub woofer or press VOL on the system Severe hum or noise is heard e Connect the speaker cords properly see page 8 e The system is picking up some noise from a TV set Move the system away from the TV set or turn the TV set off Optional components There is no sound Refer to General item There is no sound on page 19 and check the condition of the system e Connect the component properly see page 17 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 incl
26. this system Attempting to do so may damage the system Do not use such discs Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution To avoid damaging the sub woofer Be careful in setting the volume control to avoid an excessive input power e Do not attempt to open the enclosuer or remold speaker units and networks Troubleshooting If you have any problem using this system use the following checklist First check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer General There is no sound Press VOL e Make sure the headphones are not connected e Check the speaker connections see page 8 Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume e Connect the speaker cords properly see page 8 Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible e Connect only one of the supplied speakers to each set of speaker terminals e Connect the supplied speakers There is severe hum or noise Move the system away from the source of noise such as TV VCR etc e Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power line 12 00 AM flashes in the display e Set the clock again see page 10 The timer cannot be set Set the clock again see page 10 The timer does not functi
27. uded with the connected component and start playing The sound is distorted e Set the volume of the connected component lower 20 Tuner Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received Set the proper band and frequency see page 13 e Connect the antenna properly see page 8 e 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 Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments Remove the FM antenna from the rear panel and place the antenna outside the cabinet Adjust the antenna A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE until STEREO appears in the display See Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received and check the antenna condition If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Hold down 1 0 then plug the power cord into the wall outlet again The system is reset to the factory settings All the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer are cleared and must be set again Messages One of the following messages may
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