User manual SONY CMT-E301

[. . . ] 4-234-822-11 (3) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. _______________ CMT-EP40 CMT-EP30 CMT-E301 © 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. [. . . ] 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 u. Using the CD display Press REMAIN (CD/REMAIN on the remote) repeatedly. The display changes as follows: Selected track number (including selected track) During normal play 4 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). The track is programed. The next program step number appears, and "PROGRAM" flashes. Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the current CD t Elapsed playing time on the current track t . . . 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 to 4. 6 Press u. Program Play starts. 9 Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 24 stations for FM and AM. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING (TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or ­ repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To set another station to an existing preset number 1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING (TUNING/ CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or ­ until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. "STEREO" (for a stereo program) appears. If it doesn't stop automatically, press TUNING (TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or ­ repeatedly to tune in a station manually. Start over from step 1. After step 3, press PRESET + or ­ repeatedly to select the preset number where you want to store the other station and the press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the remote). You can preset a new station in the selected preset number. 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 3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs. A preset number appears in the display. 2 Press PRESET + or ­ repeatedly to select the program type you want. 3 Press and hold TUNING (TUNING/ CLOCK/TIMER on the remote) + or ­. When the tuner receives a program, "PTY" flashes. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength 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. When the program type you select is not currently being broadcast, the system tunes back in the FM program that was tuned before you pressed RDS. To cancel PTY Press TUNER DSPL until "PTY" disappears from the display. continued Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, "RDS" appears in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you press RDS, the display changes as follows: Station name* t RDS TEXT* t Program type* t Preset number t Frequency t Station name* t . . . * If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name, RDS TEXT and program type may not appear in the display. 11 Tape Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Loading a tape 1 Press TAPE. 3 Insert a tape in deck with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Insert with the side you want to play/ record facing forward. Listening to a traffic information When the tuner receives traffic information signal, "TRAFFIC INFO" will flash in the display. 1 Press RDS repeatedly until "INFO OFF" or "INFO ON" appears while listening to an FM program. 2 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote) to set "INFO ON". Setting the time to the broadcast You can set the time to the clock information received. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Press RDS repeatedly until "SYNC OFF" or "SYNC ON" appears while listening to an FM program. 2 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote) to set "SYNC ON". 1 Load a recorded tape. 3 Press N. To Press Stop play Pause xZ X Press again to resume play. xZ Fast-forward or rewind m or M Remove the cassette 12 Recording to a tape ­­ CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a CD or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Load a blank tape. To stop recording Recording from the radio 1 2 3 4 Tape Load the CD you want to record. Press z. Press xZ. Tips · For recording from a CD to a tape, you can press . m or M > to select tracks before step 4. · When an AM program is noisy, set ISS to select the position that decreases the noise the most. 13 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Press MEGA BASS. "MEGA BASS" appears in the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Selecting the audio emphasis Selecting the preset effect from the music menu Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select the preset effect you desire. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: ROCK t POP t JAZZ t No display t ROCK t . . . 14 Other features 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after certain amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to music. the remote repeatedly until "ON 0:00" appears in the display. 4 Set the time to start playback using TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or ­ on the remote. 5 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears in the display. 6 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on the remote repeatedly until "OFF 0:00" appears in the display. 2 Press TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or ­ on the remote to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically. 7 Set the time to stop playback using TUNING/CLOCK/TIMER + or ­ on the remote. Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: 90 y 80 y 70 y . . . y 10 y OFF 8 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). Sound Adjustment/Other features 9 Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote) or TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) depending on the sound source you want to play. 3 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ ENTER/PGM on the remote). To Do this 10Turn off the power and press TIMER ON/OFF on the remote. Change the time to turn off Cancel the Sleep Timer function Start over from step 1. [. . . ] For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette. · Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold. · 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. · A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. The clock indication does not show the correct time. 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. [. . . ]