Sony CMT-EP303 User's Manual
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1. 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 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 NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA 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 Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Man Unit 5 ose REIS 4 Remote control m5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 6 Inserting two size AA R6 batteries into theTemote s rere pni 7 Setting the clock ssssss 7 CD Loading the CD sess 8 Playing the CD Normal Play Shuffle Play Repeat PLAY os iere eme 8 Programing the CD tracks Program Play 9 Tuner Presetting radio stations2. Setting presets through manual tuning 3 Press TUNER MEM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote A preset number appears in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 Preset number 10 4 Press PRESET or until the preset number you want for the station flashes 5 Press ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote The station is stored 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER TUNER BAND on the remote repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Turn TUNING or press TUNING or on the remote repeatedly to tune in the desired station 3 Press TUNER MEM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote A preset number appears in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 STEREO Preset number 4 Press PRESET or repeatedly to select the desired preset number 5 Press ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote The station is stored 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations Other Operations To Do this Tune in a station with a weak signal Follow the procedure described in Setting presets through manual tuning Change the preset number Start over from step 1 Set another station to an exsisting preset number Start over from step 1 After step 3 press PRESET or repeatedly to select the preset number where you want to store the other stati
3. He 44 95 PPI go back go Display Window 5 8 9 10 SHUFFLE 21 8 forward 23 8 9 ENTER PGM 20 8 9 10 14 TAPE 3 12 Pl play pause 24 8 9 MEGA BASS 8 14 TIMER indicator 1 15 PUSH OPEN CLOSE 7 8 MUSIC MENU 9 14 TUNER 6 10 11 13 W stop 25 8 9 PHONES jack 22 TUNER MEM 20 10 TAPE PRESET 12 10 11 TUNING 23 10 11 PP fast forward 18 12 VOLUME control 11 HH pause 14 12 13 We play 18 12 recording 19 13 A rewind 17 12 WA stop eject 15 12 13 468 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A P R Z rewind P fast forward 15 8 CD REMAIN 19 7 8 9 13 15 REPEAT 6 8 8 back PPI go forward 16 SHUFFLE 5 8 pt go back P go forward CLOCK TIMER 8 7 14 15 TAPE 18 12 CLOCK TIMER 13 7 14 15 TIMER ON OFF 2 15 8 9 Pll play pause 16 8 9 VO power 3 6 CLOCK
4. JAZZ No display ROCK Turning off the sound Muting You can turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTING on the remote Press again to cancel muting Tip You can also turn up the volume by turning VOLUME clockwise or turning off the power and turning it on again 146 Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after certain amount of time so that you can fall asleep to music 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the display 2 Press CLOCK TIMER or on the remote to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically Every time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes as follows 90 gt 80 70 lt gt 10 gt OFF 3 Press TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote To Do this Change the time to turn off Start over from step 1 Cancel the Sleep Start over from step 1 and select Timer function OFF on step 2 1 1 To Do this Waking up to music Check the setting Press CLOCK TIMER Lr Daily Timer SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly You can wake up to music at a preset time Change the setting Start over from step 1 Make sure you have set the clock see Setting Cancel the timer Press TIMER ON OFF on the clock page 7 operation the remote 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play CD Place a CD Radio Tune in the preset s
5. 10 Listening to the radio Preset Tuning 11 Manual Tuning 11 Tape Loading a tape sss 12 Playing a tape een 12 Recording to a tape CD Synchro Recording Recording Manually 5 mew 13 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound MEGA BASS see 14 Turning off the sound M ling esie 14 Timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer sss 14 Waking up to music Daily Timer 15 Display Using the CD display 16 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 16 Additional information Pr cautions 75 pm 18 Specifications sss 19 3GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text MUSIC MENU 14 t t Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A P R Z I power 26 6 Cassette compartment 13 12 Remote sensor 10 CD CD 4 8 9 13 REPEAT 2 8
6. characteristics Besides the discs which are not yet finalized at the end of recording cannot be played back Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution 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 of side A z S 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 as play stop and fast winding etc frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use 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 every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Specifications Amplifier sect
7. P SET on the remote 3 Press CLOCK TIMER or on the remote repeatedly to set the clock 4 Press TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote The clock starts working To adjust the clock Perform from step 2 Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs pepeis Bunije59 H 798 CD Loading the CD 1 Press 4 PUSH OPEN CLOSE down to open the lid of the CD compartment 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the compartment 3 Press 4 PUSH OPEN CLOSE down to close the lid of the CD compartment Playing the CD Normal Play Shuffle Play Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes Playing time SHUFFLE TAZ TALL 171 Vd Vg A Track number 1 Press cD CD REMAIN on the remote 898 2 Press SHUFFLE or ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display Select To play No display The CD in original order Normal Play SHUFFLE The tracks on the CD in random Shuffle Play order PROGRAM The tracks on the CD in the order Program Play you want them to be played see Programing the CD tracks on page 9 3 Press Pll Other Operations To Do this Stop playback Press Ml Pause Press PAI Press again to resume play Turn Ke 9 clockwise or counterclockwise or press K lt or PPI on the remote During play turn an
8. S 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 CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard 2GB 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 ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver
9. S O N Y 4 239 335 11 1 Micro Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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 dise DIGITAL AUDIO CMT EP303 2002 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This label is located on the bottom CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus E Don t throw away the battery with gt NE D general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste A NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PART
10. TIMER SLEEP SET 1 TUNER BAND 4 10 11 13 E stop 17 8 9 12 7 14 15 TUNER MEM ENTER PGM 7 MEGA BASS 12 14 7 9 10 14 15 MUSIC MENU t1 14 TUNING 8 10 11 MUTING 10 14 TUNING 13 10 11 PRESET 14 10 11 VOL volume 9 SoBed 92u9149JoH pue suone2o7 uojing Jo 1SI7 ii 5GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure lll to KA to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories FM antenna Front speaker Right Front speaker Left Connect the front speakers Connect the power cord to a wall outlet Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not terminals as shown below fit your wall outlet detach it from the plug only for models equipped with the MPEDA ASER adaptor Insert only the USE 40 To turn on the system press I 5 power stripped portion y P p Red 695 Inserting two size AA R6 batteries into the remote Tip When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Setting the clock 1 Turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SLEE
11. d hold 4 PP clockwise or counterclockwise or keep pressing lt lt or gt P on the remote Release it when you find the desired point Select a track Find a point in a track Play repeatedly Press REPEAT during play until Repeat Play REPEAT or REPEAT 1 appears REPEAT For all the tracks on the CD REPEAT 1 For a single track only To cancel playing repeatedly press REPEAT until REPEAT or REPEAT 1 disappears Remove the CD Press amp PUSH OPEN CLOSE Programing the CD tracks Program Play You can make a program of up to 28 tracks in the order you want them to be played 1 Press CD CD REMAIN on the remote then place a CD 2 Press ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote repeatedly until 00 PR 01 appears in the display 3 Turn I gt gt i clockwise or counterclockwise or press lt or PPI on the remote until the desired track appears in the display Programed step number PROGRAM Selected track number including selected track 4 Press ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote The track is programed The next program step number appears and PROGRAM flashes 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 to 4 6 Press Pl Program Play starts To Do this Check the total Press ENTER PGM TUNER number of MEM ENTER PGM on the remote programed repeatedly in stop mode Each time tracks you press the button the se
12. et the clock and timer settings again The clock setting radio presetting timer is canceled The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day Redo the following Setting the clock on page 7 Presetting radio stations on page 10 If you have set the timer also redo Waking up to music on page 15 There is no sound Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold The headphones are connected Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER terminal Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections There is severe hum or noise ATV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR The timer does not function Set the clock correctly When you used the Sleep Timer the Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off The remote does not function There is an obstacle between the remote and the system The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system s sensor The batteries have run down Replace the batteries The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If the color irregularity still persists place the speakers farther away from the TV set Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Check t
13. he speaker connection and speaker placement Sound lacks bass Check that the speaker s and terminals are connected correctly CD Player The CD compartment does not close The CD is not placed properly The sound drops out The lens is dirty Clean it with a commercially available blower The CD will not play The CD is not lying flat in the CD compartment The CD is dirty The CD is inserted label side down Moisture condensation has built up Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates Tape Deck The tape does not record No tape in the cassette compartment The tab has been removed from the cassette The tape has reeled to the end The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them see Cleaning the tape heads on page 19 The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 19 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 19 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty Clean them see Cleaning the tape heads on page 19 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize
14. ion AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS U S A model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 4 Q loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rates 6 W per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output Canadian model Continuous RMS power output reference 6 6W 4 Q at 1 KHz 10 THD European model DIN power output rated 4 5 4 5 W 4 Q at 1 KHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 6 6W 4 Q at 1 KHz 10 THD Music power output reference 13 13W Other model The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 4 5 4 5 W 4 Q at 1 KHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 6 6W 4 Q at 1 KHz 10 THD Outputs PHONES Accepts headphones of stereo mini jack 8 Q or more SPEAKER Accepts impedance of 4 to 160 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 5 dB Laser Frequency response continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 19 Specifications continued Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassette 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna In
15. lected track number and the programed step number appear in the display in turn Cancel Program Press W twice until PROGRAM Play disappears from the display The program you made will be erased Tip The program you made remains after Program Play finishes When Program Play remains in the system s memory PROGRAM flashes To play the same program again press CD CD REMAIN on the remote and ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote then press PAI y 93B Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 24 stations for FM and AM You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number There are two ways to store the station presets To Method Automatically tune all of the Automatic Tuning stations that can be received in Preset your area and then store them manually Manually tune and store the Manual Tuning radio frequency of your Preset favourite stations Setting presets through automatic tuning 1 Press TUNER TUNER BAND on the remote repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Turn and hold TUNING or press and hold TUNING or on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change then release it Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station STEREO for a stereo program appears If the scanning doesn t stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 through 6 of
16. on and then press ENTER PGM TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote To change the AM tuning interval except for the European and Middle Eastern models Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first and then set the AM FREQ STEP switch at the rear to 9 kHz or 10 kHz Tip The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs 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 10 1 Press TUNER TUNER BAND on the remote 2 Press PRESET or repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station The preset number appears in the display for a few seconds When only one station is preset only that station is tuned Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER TUNER BAND on the remote repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Turn TUNING or press TUNING or on the remote repeatedly to tune in the desired station Tip To improve broadcast reception adjust the antenna for FM or reorient the main unit itself for AM aaun 11 To Press Loading a tape Stop play ms Pause H 1 Press BA Press again to resume play F Fast forward or rewind lt lt or gt g
17. remely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Subject to direct sunlight On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not malfunction Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the unit If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 18 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 When you move the system take out any discs If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on CDs Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out 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 this system Attempting to do so may damage the system Do not use such discs Note on CD R CD RW playback Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the drive s
18. t 2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you Remove the cassette mu want to play record facing forward Insert with the side you want to play record facing forward Playing a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape 1 Load a recorded tape 2 Press TAPE 3 Press P 1265 Recording to a tape CD Synchro Recording Recording Manually You can record from a CD or radio You can use TYPE I normal tape Recording from a CD CD Synchro Recording Recording from the radio Load a blank tape Press CD CD REMAIN on the remote Press TUNER TUNER BAND on the remote Load the CD you want to record Tune in the station you want to record Press To stop recording Press BA Tip For recording from a CD to a tape you can turn I 4 PP1 clockwise or counterclockwise or press kea or gt P on the remote to select tracks before step 4 Press II and The deck stands by for recording Press Il again 13 Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound MEGA BASS You can listen to music with stronger bass tones Press MEGA BASS MEGA BASS appears in the display and the bass is reinforced Press again to cancel MEGA BASS Selecting the preset effect from the music menu Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select the preset effect you desire Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows ROCK POP
19. tation you want see Listening to the radio on page 11 2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until ON 0 00 appears in the display 4 Set the time to start playback using CLOCK TIMER or on the remote 5 Press TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote 6 Press CLOCK TIMER SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until OFF 0 00 appears in the display 7 Set the time to stop playback using CLOCK TIMER or on the remote 8 Press TUNER MEM ENTER PGM on the remote 9 Press CD REMAIN or TUNER BAND on the remote depending on the sound source you want to play 1 OTurn off the power and press TIMER ON OFF on the remote The TIMER indicator lights up JounAausunsn py punos H 15 Display Using the CD display Press CD REMAIN on the remote repeatedly The display changes as follows During normal play Elapsed playing time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the current CD Elapsed playing time on the current track 169 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you have any problem using this system use the following check list First check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer General The clock indication does not show the correct time A power interruption occurred S
20. termediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American model European model Other models Antenna Intermediate frequency Speaker Speaker system Speaker units Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass 87 5 108 0 MHz FM lead antenna 10 7 MHz 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz Built in ferrite bar antenna 450 kHz Bass reflex type Full range 10 cm cone type 4Q Approx 145 x 237 x 170 mm Approx 1 3 kg net per speaker Sony Corporation Printed in China General Power requirements North American model European model Australian model Mexican model Argentine model Taiwan model Other models Power consumption U S A model Canadian model European model Other models Dimensions w h d Mass Supplied accessories 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 120 V AC 60 Hz 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 25W 25W 30W 0 5 W in the standby mode 30W Approx 145 x 240 x 252 mm Approx 2 9 kg Remote Commander 1 Batteries 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice http www sony net
21. them see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 19 Tuner Bunoousoeiqnoag Aejdsiq F Noise is heard For FM move the antenna to reduce the noise For AM reorient the main unit itself to reduce the noise Messages The following message may appear in the display during operations NO DISC There is no disc on the CD compartment 1765 Additional information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On 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 cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component unplug the stereo system and have the component checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror On placement e Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up the unit e Do not place the unit in an inclined position Do not place the unit in locations where it is Ext
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