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4-246-669-11(1)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-HP8V
©2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-246-669-11(1) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions CMT-HP8V ©2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste. ® is a U.S. NERGY registered mark. As an E NERGY ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product ® meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to use this manual......4 Timer Playable discs.......... 4 Falling asleep to music ......22 Getting Started — Sleep Timer Waking up to music......22 Hooking up the system......6 — Daily Timer Setting the clock........8 Timer recording radio programs...
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    Discs that this system cannot How to use this manual play • This manual mainly explains operations using • CD-ROMs the remote, but the same operations can also • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in be performed using the buttons on the unit the following formats: having the same or similar names.
  • Page 5 Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Note on playback operations of VIDEO CDs • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannnot be played on this system depending upon the recording Some playback operations of VIDEO CDs may quality or physical condition of the disc, or be intentionally set by software producers.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right speaker Left speaker 1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Connect the right and left speaker cords to Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
  • Page 7 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV 6 Set the color system to PAL or NTSC to the VIDEO OUT jack with the depending on the color system of your supplied video cord. TV while the power is off. The color system Do this of your TV...
  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    Attaching the speaker pads Setting the clock Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the Use buttons on the remote for the operation. bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
  • Page 9: Video Cd/Cd/Mp3-Play

    Playing a disc VIDEO CD/CD/MP3-Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. This system lets you play VIDEO CDs*, audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Press DISC 1 Z – DISC 5 Z. Before playing a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV Insert a disc with the label side up.
  • Page 10: Other Operations

    Notes Select To play • For 8 cm discs, only playback is supported in this ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the system. When an 8 cm disc is loaded in the system, it (Shuffle Play) album on the disc you have becomes impossible to select or play back another selected in random order.
  • Page 11: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions

    Resuming playback from the Playing VIDEO CDs with point you stopped the disc PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — Resume Play — PBC Play This system memorizes the point where you stopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume from that point. You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to Resume Play is not available for an audio CD enjoy the disc’s interactive software.
  • Page 12: Playing Repeatedly

    To cancel playback with PBC Playing repeatedly functions (Ver. 2.0) In stop mode, press ./> to select a — Repeat Play track. Press N (or CD N on the unit). The “PBC OFF” indicator lights up and You can play all the tracks or a single track on a playback starts from the selected track.
  • Page 13: Creating Your Own Program

    Program additional discs or tracks. Creating your own To program Repeat steps program Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc — Program Play Other tracks on 3 to 5 other discs Press N (or CD N on the unit). You can make a program of up to 25 steps from Program Play starts.
  • Page 14: Locating A Specific Part Of

    Locating the desired track Locating a specific part of — Disc Digest a VIDEO CD You can select the track you want by viewing — Time Search/Disc Digest the first frame of each track. 9 different tracks can be displayed on the TV screen at one time. Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode.
  • Page 15: Tuner

    Press ENTER on the remote. “COMPLETE” appears. Tuner Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other Presetting radio stations stations. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM Manual tuning preset stations. You can then tune in any of those You can manually tune in and store the radio stations simply by selecting the corresponding frequency of the desired stations.
  • Page 16: Listening To The Radio

    To improve tuner reception Listening to the radio When tuner reception is poor, set CD player power off by the CD power manage function. You can listen to a radio station either by CD power is factory set to on. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning Press CD (or FUNCTION on the unit in the station.
  • Page 17: Tape - Play

    Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied Tape – Play antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. Loading a tape • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote until “MONO” appears.
  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape Tape – Recording You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Recording your favorite Load a tape. CD tracks on a tape Press TAPE A/B (or FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly) until “TAPE” appears. — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select You can record a whole CD on a tape.
  • Page 19: Recording On A Tape Manually

    Recording on a tape For recording from the tuner: If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, move manually the respective antenna to reduce the noise. — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD or radio program on a tape.
  • Page 20: Sound Adjustment

    Selecting the sound effect Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Selecting the effect from the music menu You can reinforce the bass and create a more Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the powerful sound. preset you desire. Press GROOVE. The preset name appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display See the chart “Sound effect options”.
  • Page 21: Singing Along

    Notes Singing along • With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when you select “KARAOKE PON”. • During KARAOKE PON, equalizer and surround You can sing along by connecting an optional settings cannot be changed. microphone. • If you press PRESET EQ (or EFFECT ON/OFF on Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
  • Page 22: Timer

    Waking up to music Timer — Daily Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
  • Page 23: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Other operations Timer recording radio Do this programs Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press M/m repeatedly until You can record a preset radio station from a “DAILY” appears, then specified time. press ENTER. To timer record, you must first preset the radio Change the setting Start over from step 1.
  • Page 24: Display

    Other operations Do this Display Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER Turning off the display SELECT. Press repeatedly until “REC SELECT” appears, — Power Saving Mode then press ENTER. The demonstration display (display window and Change the setting Start over from step 1. buttons lighting and flashing even when the Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display's

    Adjusting the brightness Viewing information of the display’s backlight about the disc in the display You can change the brightness of the display’s backlight. You can check the playing time and remaining Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly. time of the current track or that of the disc. Each time you press the button, the brightness changes cyclically as follows: Checking the remaining time...
  • Page 26: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display

    Checking the total playing Viewing information time and titles about the disc in the (VIDEO CD/CD/MP3) on-screen display Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display You can check the current operating status and changes cyclically as follows: disc information of VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or x When a CD/MP3/VIDEO CD is in Normal MP3 during playback or in stop mode.
  • Page 27 While the player Displayed In stop mode of a Album name MP3 audio tracks* In Program Play Programed disc and track mode number During playback of Current album name and track a MP3 audio name tracks* In other conditions No display When the MP3 audio track information includes an ID3 tag, the on-screen display information may differ from the ID3 information shown on the system...
  • Page 28: Optional Components

    Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional analog component To the video From the audio output imput of a TV jacks of an optional analog component To the audio output jacks of an optional...
  • Page 29 Recording audio from a connected component Connect audio cords. Start recording manually. See “Recording on a tape manually” on page 19. Recording on a connected component Making an analog recording Connect audio cords. Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with connected component.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persists after doing all of the There is no microphone sound. above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Press VOL +/– repeatedly (or turn VOLUME on the unit) or turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to adjust When the ?/1 indicator flashes the microphone volume.
  • Page 31 “LOCKED” appears. Play does not start from the first track. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony • Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM” service facility. and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.
  • Page 32: Tape Deck

    Tuner Optional components Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be There is no sound. received (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” the display). (page 30) and check the condition of the system. • Set the proper band and frequency (page 15). •...
  • Page 33: Messages

    Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 Cannot Use You pressed an invalid button. NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP There is no program step. OVER You have reached the end of the disc or the end of MP3 audio track while pressing and holding M...
  • Page 34: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your • AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. service shop. Notes on discs On placement •...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Cleaning the cabinet Specifications Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or Main unit solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol. Amplifier section To save a tape permanently The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V...
  • Page 36 4-track 2-channel, stereo Power requirements Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127/220 or 230 – 240 using Sony TYPE I V AC, 50/60 Hz cassettes Adjustable with voltage Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) selector 0.1% W.
  • Page 37: Glossary

    Track Glossary Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track Album you want. Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.
  • Page 38: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B 5 ( 18, 19 parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit...
  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 4 (7, 8, 16, 22, 23, A – N O – Z ALBUM +/– wh (10, 13) ON SCREEN qs (26) m/M (rewind/fast forward) CD es (9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 19) PLAY MODE e;...
  • Page 40 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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