User manual SONY CMT-EP505

[. . . ] 4-239-338-11 (2) 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. _______________ CMT-EP505 CMT-EP404 © 2002 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. [. . . ] RDS is available only on FM stations. * Note · To improve FM broadcast reception, adjust the antennas. · To improve AM broadcast reception, adjust the antenna (for CMT-EP505) or reorient the main unit itself (for CMT-EP404). · You can change the display into the clock display (for five seconds) by pressing DISPLAY. 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. 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 DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: Frequency t RDS name* t RDS TEXT* t RDS type* t Clock display (for five seconds) t Frequency t . . . * If the RDS broadcast is not received, the RDS name, RDS TEXT and RDS type may not appear in the display. 12GB Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The system tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner's preset memory. The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews, games and comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M, OLDIES, FOLK M , DOCUMENT, TEST ALARM and NONE (any programs not defined above). Listening to a traffic information When the tuner receives traffic information signal, "TRAFFIC INFORMATION" will be scrolled in the display. 1 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly until "INFO OFF" or "INFO ON" appears while listening to an FM program. 2 Press ENTER to set "INFO ON". Setting the time to the broadcast You can set the time to the clock information received. Tuner 1 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly until "SYNC OFF" or "SYNC ON" appears while listening to an FM program. 1 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) while listening to the radio. 2 Press ENTER to set "SYNC ON". 2 Press PRESET + or ­ repeatedly to select the program type you want. 3 Turn and hold TUNING +/­ (or press and hold TUNING + or TUNING ­ on the remote). When the tuner receives a program, "PTY" flashes. Tip "TYPE NOT FOUND" appears when the program type you select is not currently being broadcast. To cancel PTY Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) again. 13GB Tape Loading a tape 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. 2 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. Finding the beginning of a track (AMS*) (CMT-EP505 only) During playback, turn . /> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press . The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning of the next or current track, and play will start automatically. The search direction, "+" (forward) or "­" (back), and "1" appear in the display. * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Note Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) (CMT-EP505 only) or TYPE IV (metal) (CMT-EP505 only) tape. The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: ­ When the unrecorded space between tracks is less than 4 seconds long. ­ When the system is placed near a television. 1 Load a recorded tape. 3 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to play one side, h to play both sides, or j* to play both sides repeatedly (CMT-EP505 only). * The tape automatically stops after playing back five times. 4 Press nN (CMT-EP505) or N (nN on the remote, CMT-EP404). Press nN again to play the reverse side (CMT-EP505 only). To Do this Stop play Pause Press x. Press again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind With the tape stopped, turn m/M clockwise or counterclockwise (or press m or M on the remote). Remove the cassette Press Z PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE. 14GB 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. Recording from the radio 1 2 3 4 Tape Load the CD you want to record. The deck stands by for recording. When you want to record on the reverse side, press nN (CMT-EP505 only). 5 6 Press RDS/DIR (PLAY MODE/RDS/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to record on one side, h to record on both sides (CMT-EP505 only). Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. Tips · For recording from a CD to a tape manually, you can turn . /> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press . or > on the remote) to select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 4 and before step 6). · When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. [. . . ] · The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. · The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror. Notes on CDs · Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. · 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. [. . . ]