4-239-805-12 (2)

Micro Hi-Fi Component System
Operating Instructions Owners 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. _______________

CMT-EP707

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. 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. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And dont 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. Dont throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
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. 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:
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
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.
Except for European model:

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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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.
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.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit.. 4 Remote control.. 5

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound MEGA BASS.. 16 Turning off the sound Muting.. 16

Getting Started

Hooking up the system. 6 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote.. 7 Setting the clock. 7
Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer.. 16 Waking up to music Daily Timer.. 16
Loading the CD.. 8 Playing the CD Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play.. 8 Programing the CD tracks Program Play.. 9

Display

Turning off the display Power Saving Mode.. 17 Using the CD display. 17

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components. 18 Listening to audio from a connected component.. 18 Recording a CD on a connected digital component.. 18 Recording audio from a connected component.. 18
Presetting radio stations.. 10 Listening to the radio Preset Tuning.. 11 Manual Tuning.. 11 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*.. 11

Troubleshooting Tape

Loading a tape.. 13 Playing a tape.. 13 Recording to a tape CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually.. 14 Program Edit.. 15 Timer-recording radio programs. 15 Problems and remedies. 19

Additional information

Precautions.. 21 Specifications.. 22
* For European model only

How to use this page

Illustration number
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

PLAY MODE wz (8, 9)

Name of button/part

Reference page

Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
Cassette compartment 5 (13) CD 3 (8, 9) DISC 1/DISC 2/DISC 3 qf (8, 9, 14) Disc tray qg (8) DISC SKIP 3 (8) DISPLAY ws (12, 17) Display Window 4 (8, 9, 10) ENTER 1 (7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17) FM MODE/DIR wa (11, 13, 14, 15, 20) MD 7 (14, 18) MEGA BASS qk (16) MUSIC MENU qj (16)
PGM CLEAR 8 (9) PHONES jack ql PLAY MODE wa (8, 9) PRESET +/ qd (10, 11) Remote sensor wd TAPE 2 (13) TUNER 6 (10, 11, 14) TUNER MEM q; (10) TUNING +/ qs (10, 11) VOLUME control qh
@/1 (power) w; (7, 15, 17)
. m (go back) qs (8, 9) M > (go forward) qs (8, 9) nN (play) 1 (8, 9) X (pause) q; (8) Z (eject) qf (8) x (stop) 8 (8)
M > (fast forward) qs (13) X (pause) 0 (13) nN (play) 1 (13, 14) z REC PAUSE/START qa (14, 15). m (rewind) qs (13) Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 9 (13) x (stop) 8 (13, 14)

Remote control

CD qa (8, 9) CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF 2 (15, 17) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (7, 15, 16) DISC SKIP 7 (8) DISPLAY 6 (12, 17, 19) ENTER qg (7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17) FM MODE 8 (11, 20) MD 9 (14, 18) MEGA BASS qf (16) MUSIC MENU +/ qj (16) MUTING qh (16)
PGM CLEAR qs (9) PLAY MODE w; (8, 9) PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER +/ wd (10, 11, 15, 17) REPEAT/DIR wa (8, 13, 14, 15) SLEEP 1 (16) TAPE ql (13) TUNER/BAND q; (10, 11, 14) TUNER MEMORY qk (10) TUNING +/ ws (10, 11) VOL (volume) +/ qd
@/1 (power) 4 (7, 15, 17) m (rewind) M (fast forward) ws (8, 13). (go back) > (go forward) wd (7, 8, 9, 13) X (pause) wf (8, 13) nN (play) wg (8, 9, 13, 14) x (stop) 5 (8, 13, 14)

Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna FM antenna*

Right speaker

Left speaker
* Except for European model

1 Connect the speakers.

2 Connect the AM antenna.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Red (3) AM loop antenna Black (#)
3 Connect the FM antenna (except for European model).
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

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4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with the adaptor). To turn on the system, press [/ 1 (power).
When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
When carrying this system, make sure that all discs are removed from the system.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that the disc is removed from the system. 2 Re-tie the strip that was attached to the CD tray when you purchased the system. 3 Press [/ 1 to turn off the system. 4 Unplug the power cord.

Setting the clock

1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

remote.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote to select SET CLK, then press ENTER.
4 Press. or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the hour.
5 Press ENTER. 6 Press. or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the minute.

7 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

If you make a mistake

Perform from step 1.
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Select To play

Loading the CD

1 Press DISC Z.

The disc tray opens.

Programing the CD tracks

Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played.

Do this

Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE until Play PROGRAM or SHUFFLE disappears from the display. Add a track to the end of the program Erase the entire program Do steps 3 to 5 with Program Play stopped. Press PGM CLEAR, when Program Play is in stop mode.
1 Press CD, then place a CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until PROGRAM appears in the display.
3 Press DISC to select a CD. 4 Turn./ > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press. or > on the remote) until the desired track appears in the display.
The program you made remains in the systems memory even after it has been played back. Press CD, then press nN to play the same program again.
If you open the disc tray, the program you made will be erased.

Disc tray number

Track number

Programed step number

5 Press ENTER.

The track is programed.

6 To program additional tracks, repeat

steps 3 to 5.

7 Press nN.

Program Play starts.

Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 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

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.
Automatically tune in all of Automatic Tuning the stations that can be Preset received in your area and then store them manually Manually tune in and store the Manual Tuning radio frequency of your Preset favourite stations
2 Turn TUNING +/ (or press TUNING + or
TUNING on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEMORY

on the remote).

Setting presets through automatic tuning
4 Press PRESET (PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER
on the remote) + or repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
2 Turn and hold TUNING +/ (or press
and hold TUNING + or TUNING on the remote) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it.
stations. Other Operations

Preset number

Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. STEREO (for a stereo program) appears.
If the scanning doesnt stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 through 5 of Setting presets through manual tuning.

Tune in a station with a weak signal
Follow the procedure described in Setting presets through manual tuning. Start over from step 1. Start over from step 1.
The preset number starts flashing.
Change the preset number Change the preset station
To change the AM tuning interval (except for the European model)
Listening to non-preset radio station

Manual Tuning

The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, press and hold TUNER MEM on the unit for 4 seconds or more while the system is turned off. The AM tuning interval is toggled between 9 kHz and 10 kHz and the system is automatically turned on. When you change the interval, all the preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
and hold TUNING + or TUNING on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
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.
To improve AM/FM broadcast reception, adjust the antennas. When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE/DIR (FM MODE on the remote) repeatedly until MONO MODE appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. You can tune in the radio program directly from other source by pressing TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) (Automatic Source Selection).
Listening to a preset station

Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuners memory first (see Presetting radio stations on page 10).
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(European model only) What is the Radio Data System?

remote).

2 Press PRESET (PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER
on the remote) + or repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station.
The preset number appears in the display for a few seconds.
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name and program type display. RDS is available only on FM stations.*
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.

continued

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (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 DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: Station name t Frequency t RDS TEXT t Program type* (for five seconds) t Clock display (for five seconds) t Station name t.
* 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).

Loading a tape

1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. 2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you
want to play/record facing up.
Finding the beginning of a track (AMS*)
During playback, turn./> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press. or > on the remote). The tape is wound or rewound to the beginning of the next or current track, and play will start automatically. The search direction, >> + 1 (forward) or << 1 (back) appears in the display.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Insert with the side you want to play/ record facing up.

Tape Tape

Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) 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. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on
the remote) repeatedly to select g to play one side, h to play both sides, or j* to play both sides repeatedly.
* The tape automatically stops after playing back five times.

4 Press nN.

Press nN again to play the reverse side.

Stop play Pause

Press x. 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.

Recording to a tape

CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually
You can record from a CD or radio (or connected components). You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Load a blank tape. Press DISC Z. Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the remote) or MD to select the desired source to record. Tune in the radio station (or load another audio source) you want to record. Recording from the radio (or a connected component) manually
Load the CD you want to record.
Press z REC PAUSE/START. The deck stands by for recording. When you want to record on the reverse side, press nN.

Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on the remote) repeatedly to select g to record on one side, h to record on both sides. Press z REC PAUSE/START again. Recording starts. Press z REC PAUSE/START again, and then start playing the desired source.

To stop recording

Press x.
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the top side. If you start from the bottom side, recording stops at the end of the bottom side. For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
To erase a recording, remove all the CDs, press CD, and then press z REC PAUSE/START twice.
Recording a CD by specifying track order

Program Edit

4 Set the time to stop the recording
following the procedure in step 3.
5 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or on
the remote repeatedly until RECORD appears, then press ENTER.
1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Program CD tracks following steps 1 to
6 in Programing the CD tracks on page 9.
6 Insert a recordable tape with the side
you want to record on facing up.
7 Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or on
the remote repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station, then press ENTER.
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
The tape deck stands by to record. The CD player stands by for playback.
4 Press FM MODE/DIR (REPEAT/DIR on
the remote) repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select h to record on both sides.
8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
5 Press z REC PAUSE/START again.

Recording starts.

Check or change the setting Activate the timer operation Cancel the timer operation
Turn on the system and then start over from step 1. Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/ OFF on the remote until REC appears. Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/ OFF on the remote until REC and DAILY disappear.
Timer-recording radio programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see Presetting radio stations on page 10) and set the clock (see Setting the clock on page 7) beforehand.
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote repeatedly until SET TMR appears, then press ENTER.
ON appears, and the hour indication flashes.

3 Set the starting time.

Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or on the remote repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER.
When you use the recording timer at the same time as the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer setting has priority. You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the recording timer at the same time. If the system is on at the preset time, the timerrecording will not be activated. The volume is reduced to minimum during recording. If the system is in the recording or recording-pause mode at the preset time, the timer recording will not be made.

The minute indication begins flashing next.
Press PRESET/CLOCK/TIMER + or on the remote repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.

Adjusting the sound

Reinforcing the bass sound

MEGA BASS

You can listen to music with stronger bass tones.

Press MEGA BASS.

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.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
MEGA BASS appears in the display and the bass is reinforced. Press again to cancel MEGA BASS.
Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: 90 t 80 t 70 t t 10 t OFF t

To Press

Selecting the preset effect from the music menu
Press MUSIC MENU (or MUSIC MENU +/ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset effect you desire.
Check the remaining time Change the time to turn off Cancel the Sleep Timer function
SLEEP on the remote once. SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to select the time you want. SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: ROCK t POP t JAZZ t FLAT* t ROCK t.
* FLAT is displayed for a few seconds.

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 clock page 7).

To cancel the effect

Press MUSIC MENU (or MUSIC MENU +/ on the remote) repeatedly until FLAT appears.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to

Turning off the sound

Muting
You can turn off the sound temporarily.
Press MUTING on the remote.
CD: Place a CD. Tape: Insert a tape with the side you want to play on facing up. Radio: Tune in the station you want (see Listening to the radio on page 11).
Press again to cancel muting.
2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
You can also turn up the volume by turning VOLUME clockwise or turning off the power and turning it on again.
4 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

5 Set the starting time.

Turning off the display

Power Saving Mode

Even if the system is off, the system consumes power to display the clock and to stay responsive to commands from the remote. Power Saving mode reduces the amount of power consumed during standby. In this mode, the clock is not displayed.

Press DISPLAY while the system is off until the clock display disappears. To cancel the Power Saving mode
6 Set the time to stop the playback
following the procedure in step 5.
the remote to select the desired sound source.
The indication changes as follows: TUNER t CD t TAPE t RECORD t TUNER t
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. The display changes as follows: Clock display* y No display (Power Saving mode)
* --:-- is displayed if you do not set the clock.
8 Press ENTER. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Check or change the setting Activate the timer operation Cancel the timer
Turn on the system and then start over from step 1. Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF on the remote until DAILY appears. Press CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF on the remote until DAILY and REC disappear.
The timer continues to operate in Power Saving mode.

Using the CD display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes as follows:
The system automatically turns on 1 minute before the preset time.

During normal play

The radio station selected for the Daily Timer is the one that you tuned in before you turned off the system.
Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the current CD t Clock display (for five seconds) t Elapsed playing time on the current track t.

In the stop mode

Total number of tracks and total playing time t Clock display (for five seconds) t Total number of tracks and total playing time t.
Hooking up optional components
You can connect a digital or an analogue component to this system.
Optional analogue component
From the audio output jacks of an analogue component
Optional digital component To the digital input jack of a digital component

A MD IN jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional component (such as an MD player) to these jacks. You can then record or listen to analogue audio from that component through this system.

There is no sound.

CD Player
The CD tray does not open/close.
The CD is not placed properly. The system is not placed horizontally on a flat and solid stand.

The CD does not change.

The system is not placed horizontally on a flat and solid stand.

The CD will not play.

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.
The CD is not lying flat on the CD tray. 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.
A TV 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.
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Set the clock correctly. You cannot activate the Timer-recording and Daily Timer at the same time. When you used the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer and Timer-recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off.
Problems and remedies (continued)
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the measures explained on pages 19 and 20, reset the system as follows:
The disc tray does not open and CD ERR 1 or CD ERR 2 appears.
A foreign object is caught in the drive. Remove it, turn the system off, and turn the system on again.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.
1 Remove the power cord from the wall outlet, wait for 30 seconds or more, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet again. 2 Turn off the system and press MEGA BASS, x (stop) and TAPE simultaneously. All system parameters are reset to their factory settings.
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.

Messages

The following message may appear in the display during operations.

NO DISC

The heads are dirty. Clean them (see Cleaning the tape heads on page 22). The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 22).
The tape does not erase completely.
There is no disc on the disc tray.

TRAY/PROTECT

The system is not placed horizontally on a flat and solid surface.
The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 22).
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 22).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

Noise is heard.

Adjust the antennas.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
Press FM MODE/DIR (FM MODE on the remote) until STEREO MODE appears in the display.

On operation

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.
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.

On safety

The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system 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.

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.

Additional Information

On placement
Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up the system. 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 Vibrating 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.
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 drives 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.
Break off the cassette tab of side A

On heat buildup

Although the system heats up during operation, this is not 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 ventilation hole.
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Precautions (continued)

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.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (U.S.A. model only)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 4 loads both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rates 15 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output.
Amplifier section Canadian model: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 15 + 15 W (4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: DIN power output (rated) 12 + 12 W (4 at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 15 + 15 W (4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 38 + 38 W Other model: The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 12 + 12 W (4 at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 15 + 15 W (4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs MD IN (phono jacks): voltage 450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES: Accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 or more SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 8 to 16
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.