CMT-HPZ9

Micro System

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170 Watts Total: 85 Watts per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD) PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input 5 Disc CD Changer with CD Pop-Up Loading Mechanism 3 Way Main Speakers with Woofers Plays Back CD-R/RW1 Discs with MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio Compatible with the Connect Music Store

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specifications
Impedance: 6 ohms Tuning: FM/AM Superheterodyne Tuner Tuner Frequency Range: AM: 530-1,710kHz; FM: 87.5- 108.0MHz Antenna System: FM Lead Antenna Terminals: 75 ohms Unbalanced; AM Loop Antenna Terminals: External Antenna Terminal CD Player: (Semiconductor Laser) 780nm CD Digital-to-Analog Converter: CD: 1 Bit D/A Digital Filter: CD: 22 Bit Frequency Response: CD: 2Hz-20kHz Output(s): Phones (Stereo Mini Pin Jack) Accepts Headphones of 8 ohms or more Input(s): Audio Line-in in Rear Output Power: 85 Watts Per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD) Speaker Unit: 4 3/4" Woofer Driver; 2" Mid Driver; 3/4" Tweeter Driver Speaker System: 3 Way Bass Reflex Type Dimensions (Approx.): Speaker Wire (length): 4.9 Ft (1.5 meters), Speaker: 7" x 12"x 9.6" (180 x 296 x 245mm) Weight: 17.8lbs (8.1 Kg) Dimensions (WHD): 7.5 x 10.6 x 16.1" (190 x 269.5 x 408.3mm) main unit Supplied Accessories: Power Requirements Instruction Manual Remote Commander Remote Control (RM-SC3) Batteries x 2 FM Lead Antenna
1. CD-R/RW media/formats are not universally compatible. 2. Estimated at 4 minutes per song, using 700MB CD-R/RW media, compressing in ATRAC3plus @48kbps. 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC and ATRAC3plus and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
170 Watts Total: 85 Watts per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD) Plenty of power for small to large size rooms or offices. PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input An exciting new feature that takes music playback beyond tape and CD. It allows simple plug-and-play integration with a digital music device or PC via a 2.5mm jack. 5 Disc CD Changer with CD Pop-Up Loading Mechanism Provides a unique way to keep the music going all day, or all night long. Pop-up mechanism ejects CDs vertically for convenience and style. 3 Way Main Speakers with Woofers A three driver design helps ensure audio accuracy by providing a greater frequency range. The speaker's crossover splits the frequency band into three ranges: bass frequencies go to the woofer, and treble frequencies go to the tweeter and the middle frequencies are sent to a third driver commonly referred to as the midrange. Plays Back CD-R/RW1 Discs with MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to manage, burn and playback their collection of MP3s. ATRAC3plus is an advanced audio compression technology offering multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference with the ability to get up to 4902 songs on 1 CD-R/RW disc @ 48kbps. Compatible with the Connect Music Store Offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Moodmix, Connect Sets and live radio, make this a choice destination for customers looking to expand their music collection. It's easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose from top hits and tracks from independent artists.

Sony Electronics, Inc. 16450 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 1-800-222-7669 www.sony.com

Last Updated 2005-03-22

2-591-385-12(1)
Micro HI-FI Component System
Operating Instructions Owners Records
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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-HPZ9 CMT-HPZ7

2005 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, 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. 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 marking is located on the rear exterior. Dont throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
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 modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
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.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers 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.

Install SonicStage on your computer.
SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded from audio CDs on your computer and creates original CDs. It can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.

Create an ATRAC CD.

After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer, record them on a CD-R/ CD-RW using SonicStage. Audio CDs, MP3 files

ATRAC CD

Listen to them with this system.
You can enjoy lots of songs on your original CD.
Please see the supplied Installation/Operating Guide for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs. * When the total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format.
Which discs can you play on this system?

Audio CDs:

CD-DA format CDs CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for audio CDs.

ATRAC CDs:

CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus can compress audio files to about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps. Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are:
Bit rates Sampling frequencies

ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus

66/105/132 kbps kbps

44.1 kHz 44.1 kHz

Up to 62 characters can be displayed on this system.

MP3 CDs:

CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded by using a software other than SonicStage* Bit rates and sampling frequencies this system can play are shown below. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) files can also be played.
MPEG-1 Layer3 MPEG-2 Layer3 MPEG-2.5 Layer3

kbps kbps kbps

32/44.1/48 kHz 16/22.05/23 kHz 8/11.025/12 kHz
This system conforms to Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 of the ID3 tag format. ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track title, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. Up to 124 characters of ID3 tag information can be displayed on this system. An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded using software other than SonicStage can also be played. With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is recorded. * Only ISO9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs can be played.

List of playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo

Audio CDs

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data, ATRAC3plus files, MP3 files)
Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session.

Discs that this system cannot play
CD-ROMs CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: music CD format ATRAC3plus format and MP3 format that conform to ISO96601) Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2) Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it. An 8 cm disc An 8 cm disc with an adaptor.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drivers characteristics. CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session are not supported. With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc).
ISO9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

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Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
Right speaker Left speaker
FM lead antenna AM loop antenna

1 Connect the speakers.

2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

ANCE IMPED -16 USE 6

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Insert this portion

Red (3)

Plug type A

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

R Red (Black 3 Line) (#)

AM loop antenna
Plug type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). To turn on the system, press ?/1.
AM loop antenna Plug type C North American models: Connect using the white side Other models: Connect using the brown side Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna Note

To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your systems VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings.
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Setting the clock

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press. or > repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
The clock starts working.
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press. or > repeatedly to select

PGM (Program Play)

To Loaded discs Playing time
Press N (or CD HS on the unit).

Other operations

Do this

Stop play Pause

Press x. Press X (or CD HS on the unit). Press again to resume play. Press. or > repeatedly. + or repeatedly after
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

Select a track
Select a group on Press the ATRAC CD step 2. or MP3 CD
ALL DISCS (Normal Play) 1 DISC (Normal Play)
All discs in the system continuously. The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order. All the tracks in the group on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD in original order. When playing an audio CD, the system performs the same operation as 1 DISC Play. The tracks on all discs in random order. All the tracks on the disc you have selected in random order.
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during track playback and release it at the desired point. Select a disc in stop mode Switch to CD function from another source Exchange discs Remove a disc Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or DISC 1 5* on the unit). Press DISC 1 5* on the unit (Automatic Source Selection). Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit. Press Z on the unit.

(Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1 DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play)
* DISC on the unit are not available when ALL DISCS SHUF is selected or when performing Program Play.
You cannot change the play mode during playback. Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers. Before playing back a track, the system reads all tracks and groups on the disc. During this time, READING appears on the display. Depending on disc content, some time may be needed to read the disc. A group that does not include MP3 tracks is skipped. Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 track is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions and noise. When playing back an MP3 track, the playback elapsed time indication may differ from the actual time in the following cases. When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 track When you perform fast forward or rewind (Manual Search)
Searching for tracks with the jog dial
You can quickly search for and play the desired track by using the jog dial on the unit. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE repeatedly to select a disc in stop mode. Turn the jog dial in stop mode to select the desired track, then press PUSH ENTER.

To search for tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the desired group, then press PUSH ENTER before performing step 3. Playback starts from the selected track.
When disc access takes a long time, set CD POWER and ON by CD power manage function (page 19).
Only the first 6 characters are displayed when performing the group or track search.
You can search for and play other tracks in the selected group during playback. To select a track of another group during playback, turn the jog dial counterclockwise until GROUP appears, then press PUSH ENTER and select a group. You can then select the desired track by turning the jog dial.
To cancel the track search

Press CANCEL.

If you do not perform any operations for approximately 8 seconds, the display returns to the previous one. The track search is not possible in Program Play mode. The track search is only possible for the current disc.

Playing repeatedly

Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until REP or REP 1 appears.
Creating your own program

Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 22).
REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five times. REP 1: For a single track only.

Using the remote

To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP 1 disappear.
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until PGM appears. Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or press one of the disc buttons (DISC 1 5) on the unit) to select a disc.
You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time. When you select REP 1, that track is repeated endlessly until REP 1 is canceled.
To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 with ALL displayed.
Press. or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
When programming the tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, press + or repeatedly to select the desired group, then press. or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

Selected track number

Current disc

Total playing time

Press ENTER.
The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the last programmed track number and total playing time.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the

function to CD.

2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 After STANDBY stops flashing, press ?/1
while holding x. CD POWER and OFF appear.

To set CD power on

Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER and ON appear.
When CD POWER and OFF are selected, disc access time is increased. You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode (page 26).
Listening to non-preset radio station

Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only)

Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display. Press + or (or TUNE + or on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. RDS is available only on FM stations.*
When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set CD POWER and ON by CD power manage function (page 19).
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal 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.
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 repeatedly until MONO appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in step 3 above, then press + or (or TUNE + or on the unit). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 22).

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name1) t Preset number2) and frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight seconds)
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the station name may not appear in the display. Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio stations (page 18).

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

Loading a tape 1 2

Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.
Load a tape. Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TAPE. Press N (or TAPE H on the unit).
Other operations Tape Play
Be careful not to touch the exposed tape.
With the side you want to play/record facing towards you.
Press x. Press X. Press again to resume play. Press m or M. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit in stop mode.
Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape
Do not eject the tape during playback, as this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and cassette holder.
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape
CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Recording on a tape manually

Manual Recording

You can record just the portions you like from a CD or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see Hooking up optional components on page 28). Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Load a recordable tape. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD and load a disc you want to record.
Load a recordable tape. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record.
If you have already loaded the disc, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE repeatedly (or DISC on the unit) to select a disc. When you want to record a group from an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, be sure to press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select , then press + or repeatedly to select the desired group before proceeding.
CD: To record from this systems CD player. TUNER: To record from this systems tuner. MD: To record from the optional component connected to the ANALOG IN jack.

Press REC PAUSE/START.

Press CD SYNC.
SYNC and REC appear. The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for playback.
REC lights up and the tape deck stands by for recording.
Press REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record.

Recording starts.

Recording starts. When the recording is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically.
Stop recording Pause recording
Press x. Press REC PAUSE/START.

To stop recording

Press x.
To record a disc by specifying track order

Set the time to start recording.
You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time. If you use the Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time). If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, the Rec Timer will not be activated. The volume is reduced to minimum during recording. The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has been activated.
Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4.
The start time, the stop time, and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., FM 5) appear in turn, before the original display returns.
Load a recordable tape. Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Turning off the display

Power Saving Mode
The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the clock display disappears. To cancel Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the display
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles.
Checking the remaining time and titles
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows: Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode)
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode. setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval (except for European model) changing the CD power manage function
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining time or . 1) t Remaining time of the disc or . 2) t Track title (ATRAC CD and MP3 CD4) only) t Group name3)4) t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight seconds)

STANDBY indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode. The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.
For MP3 CDs . appears for ATRAC CDs, MP3 CDs or when the audio CD is in a play mode other than 1 DISC Play. For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1 or ver. 2, the ID3 tag information appears. The ID3 tag displays the track title, album name and artist name information.
When fast forward or fast reverse is performed, elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not be displayed accurately.
Checking the total playing time and titles
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
Viewing the tuner information in the display
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.

x Normal Play mode

TOC display1) or total group number of the disc2) or total track number of the current group2) t Volume label2) or group name2) t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight seconds)
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name1) t Preset number2) and frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight seconds)

1) European 2) Preset

TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc 2) For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs (group names or volume label may not be displayed depending on the play mode)
model only number is displayed only if you preset radio stations (page 18)

x Program Play mode

The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total track number of the program t Volume label* t Clock display t Bass level t Treble level
* For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs
Changing the load disc illumination
Press ILLUMINATION on the unit.
Each time you press the button, the loaded disc illumination changes cyclically as follows: ILLUM ON y ILLUM OFF
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component Optional analog component
To the digital input jack of an optional digital component Optional digital component

A ANALOG IN jack

Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MiniDisc player/ recorder or Portable Audio player, etc.) to this jack. You can then record or listen to the sound from the component through this system.

B CD DIGITAL OUT jack

Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied) to connect an amplifier, MiniDisc player/ recorder or DAT deck with a digital optical input jack. Sound is then output when the system function is set to CD. If the jack is covered with a cap, remove it before use.
There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of ATRAC3plus/MP3 tracks. You cannot make a digital recording of a copy guarded disc using a digital component connected to this system. Also, playback may not be possible depending on the connected component. Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord (not supplied), press VOLUME repeatedly (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit counterclockwise) to turn down the volume.
Listening to audio from a connected component 3
Connect the audio cord (not supplied).
Recording on a connected component 1 2
Connect the digital optical cord. Start recording with the connected digital component (MiniDisc player/ recorder, etc.).
See Hooking up optional components on page 28.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears. Start playing the connected component.
Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.
You can digitally record from the discs only. However, you cannot record from copy prohibited discs and ATRAC3plus/MP3 tracks.
Recording audio from a connected component 1 2
Connect audio cord (not supplied).
Start recording manually.
See Recording on a tape manually on page 22.

General

Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
CANT LOCK appears. Turn the power off and then on again by pressing ?/1 on the system, then perform When carrying this system (page 12). If CANT LOCK still appears, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. : appears in the display. A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 12) and timer settings (pages 24 and 25) again. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. Redo the following: Setting the clock (page 12) Presetting radio stations (page 18) Waking up to music (page 24) Timer recording radio programs (page 25) There is no sound. Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise. Make sure the headphones are not connected. Check the speaker connections (page 10). There is no audio output during Rec Timer. Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. Connect the supplied speakers. There is severe hum or noise. Move the system away from the source of noise. Connect the system to a different wall outlet. Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. The timer cannot be set. Set the clock again (page 12). The timer does not function. Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 24 and 25). Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 23). Make sure the clock is correctly set (page 12). 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.

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly. Are the + and speaker cords shortcircuited? Are you using the supplied speakers? Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the system? Check all the above items and fix any problems found. After STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The remote does not function. Remove the obstacle. Move the remote closer to the system. Point the remote at the systems sensor. Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. The system can not be turned on even though you have pressed ?/1. Make sure the power cord is connected to wall outlet.
Tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD cannot be played back. Recording was not performed according to the ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in the expansion format. The MP3 file does not have the extension.MP3. The data is not stored in ATRAC3plus/MP3 format. Discs containing MP3 files other than MPEG 1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played. Tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD take longer to play back than others. After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take more time than usual if: the number of groups or tracks on the disc is very large. the album and track organization structure is very complex. Title information do not appear correctly. Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format. The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 nor ver. 2. The characters that can be displayed by this system are as follows: Upper cases (A to Z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols (< > * + , /@[\] _ `) Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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LOCKED appears. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc does not eject. You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Press x on the unit to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on the unit to eject the disc. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Play does not start. Check whether a disc is loaded. Wipe the disc clean (page 34). Replace the disc. Load the disc that this system can play (page 7). Load the disc correctly. Load the disc with the label side up. Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. Press N (or CD HS on the unit) to start play. Disc access takes a long time. Set CD POWER and ON by CD power manage function (page 19). The sound skips. Wipe the disc clean (page 34). Replace the disc. Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands. 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 the first track. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear to return to Normal Play.