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4-240-065-12(1)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-M700DVD
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-240-065-12(1) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions CMT-M700DVD © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Except for European model ® NERGY is a U.S. registered mark. ® As an NERGY partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This system can play the following discs .. 6 Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD: Using the Setup Display ......19 Setting the display or sound track List of Button Locations and language Reference Pages — LANGUAGE SETUP ....20 Settings for the display Main unit ...........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents (continued) Tuner Presetting radio stations ......60 MD – Recording Listening to the radio ......61 Labelling the preset stations Before you start recording ....... 36 — Station Name ....... 62 Recording tracks in groups Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* ..63 —...
  • Page 5 Other Features Playing an MD and a DVD at the same time — BGMD Function ......70 Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode ....71 Using the display ........71 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ... 73 Listening to audio from a connected component ........

  • Page 6: This System Can Play The Following Discs

    Note on playback operations of This system can play the DVDs and VIDEO CDs following discs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc DVD VIDEOs Audio CDs VIDEO CD contents the software producers designed, some Disc...

  • Page 7: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER P – V A – D E – N ANGLE eg (28) ENTER/YES wd (11, 14, 35, PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE 0 (12, 14, 15, 33, 35, 41, 47, 42–60, 62, 68–70) AUDIO ej (25) 60–62) FUNCTION ql (12, 14, 33, 35, BASS/TREBLE qd (65) REPEAT/FM MODE 9 (13, 34, 36, 39, 41–45, 47, 48, 50–56,...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM antenna Left speaker Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

  • Page 10: Inserting Two R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote

    Operating a Sony TV When using a TV You can use the following buttons on the Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can remote to operate a Sony TV. view the pictures from this system. Press Tips •...

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER/YES or CURSORt on the remote. Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly to set the minute.

  • Page 12: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd

    DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Playing a disc Playing discs Loading a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play/Scan/Slow-motion Play Press Z DVD. Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn The disc tray slides out. on your TV and select the video input. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some Place a disc with the label side up on operations may be different or restricted.
  • Page 13 Other operations Tips • Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by Do this following the instructions on the menu (see page Stop play Press x (or DVD x on the 17 for DVD, and see page 18 for VIDEO CD).

  • Page 14: Creating Your Own Program

    To program additional tracks, repeat Creating your own steps 3 and 4. program Press DVD N on the remote. Other operations — Program Play Do this You can make a program of up to 25 steps. Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE/TUNING Play MODE on the remote in stop Using the front panel display...
  • Page 15 Using the on-screen display x When programming a VIDEO CD or The North American model is the model used For example, select track “02”. for OSD (on-screen display) illustration Press V/v or the numeric buttons to select purposes. “02” under “T”, then press ENTER. Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE on To erase a step the remote repeatedly until...

  • Page 16: Resuming Playback From The Point You

    Resuming playback from Playing repeatedly the point you stopped the — Repeat Play disc You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. — Resume Play In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or This system memorizes the point where you programmed order.

  • Page 17: Playing Dvds Using The Menu

    To cancel Repeat Play Playing DVDs using the Select “OFF” in step 3, or press CLEAR. menu To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the Control Menu is turned off. DVDs.

  • Page 18: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions

    To cancel playback with PBC Playing VIDEO CDs with functions PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) When the playback is stopped, press DVD .or > on the remote, or the numeric buttons on the remote to select a track, then — PBC Play press DVD N on the remote.

  • Page 19: Setting Up For Dvd/Video Cd/Cd

    Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Press V or v repeatedly to select the Using the Setup Display setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. By using the Setup Display, you can make The selected setup item appears. various adjustments to items such as picture Example: “SCREEN SETUP”...

  • Page 20: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Using the Setup Display (continued) x SUBTITLE (DVD only) Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the language from the displayed list.* To turn off the Setup Display When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW”, the Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the language for the subtitles changes according to Setup Display is turned off.

  • Page 21: Settings For The Display

    x SCREEN SAVER Settings for the display Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image — SCREEN SETUP appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a Select settings according to the connected TV.

  • Page 22: Custom Settings

    x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only) Custom settings Set a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for — CUSTOM SETUP children. For details, see “Limiting playback by children (Parental Control)” on page 30. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) CUSTOM SETUP Gives the priority to the sound track which...

  • Page 23: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing information about the disc x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC Checking the playing time functions) and remaining time • ** : ** Playing time of the current scene You can check the playing time and remaining x When playing a VIDEO CD (without time of the current title, chapter, or track, and PBC functions) or CD the total playing time of the disc.

  • Page 24: Checking The Playback Information

    Displays of each item Checking the playback By pressing DVD DISPLAY repeatedly, you information can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER”, whichever was selected in “ADVANCED”. — ADVANCED BIT RATE (DVD only) BIT RATE Audio kbps You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.

  • Page 25: Sound Adjustment

    Sound adjustment Changing the sound You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the setting changes. If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, Notes you can select the language you want while •...
  • Page 26 Changing the sound (continued) • DTS “LFE” is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component ** The letters in the program format display mean the being output. following sound components recorded in the track, regardless of the actual number of speakers: PROGRAM FORMAT Front (left) DTS 3/2.1...

  • Page 27: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying movies To search for a scene using Searching for a title/ the time code (TIME SEARCH) chapter/track/index/scene (DVD only) You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, In step 2, select “TIME”. and you can search a VIDEO CD or CD by “T ** : ** : ** ”...

  • Page 28: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles Displaying the subtitles (DVD only) (DVD only) When playing a DVD on which various angles With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can recorded, you can change the subtitle language change the viewing angle.

  • Page 29: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using various additional functions Press V or v repeatedly to select “ON Locking discs t”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ The display for registering a new password PARENTAL CONTROL appears. You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the disc.

  • Page 30: Limiting Playback By Children

    Locking discs (continued) Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) If you make a mistake (DVD only) Press RETURN O, then start from step 3 When the playback is stopped, press again. DVD SETUP. To turn off the Control Menu The Setup Display appears. Press RETURN O, then press DVD Press V or v repeatedly to select DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is...
  • Page 31 x When you have already registered a Press V or v repeatedly to select a password geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The display for entering the password The area is selected. appears. When you select “OTHERS t”, select and CUSTOM SETUP enter the standard code in the table on page PARENTAL CONTROL...
  • Page 32 Locking discs (continued) Area code Standard Code Standard Code number number To turn off the Parental Control Argentina 2044 Korea 2304 function and play the DVD after Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 entering your password Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. Belgium 2057 Netherlands...

  • Page 33: Md - Play

    MD – Play Playing an MD Loading an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play Insert an MD. With the label side up, and the This system lets you play the MD in different shutter on the righthand side play modes. Playing time Track number With the arrow...
  • Page 34 Playing an MD (continued) To enter the track number using the remote You can also select the desired track using the Other operations remote during Normal Play. Press the numeric buttons. The playback Do this automatically starts. Press x (or MD x on the remote). Stop play Press MD NX (or MD X on the To enter the track number over 10...

  • Page 35: Programming Md Tracks

    To program additional tracks, repeat Programming MD tracks steps 3 and 4. Press MD N on the remote. — Program Play Other operations You can make a program of up to 25 tracks. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch Do this the function to MD.

  • Page 36: Playing Only The Tracks In The Desired Group

    MD – Recording Playing only the tracks in Before you start recording the desired group MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and This function allows you to listen only to your play music with high quality sound. Another favorite tracks which you have registered into a feature of MDs is track marking.

  • Page 37: After Recording

    After recording When you use a partially recorded Press Z MD to remove the MD or press You cannot record while overwriting the ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. recorded tracks. “TOC” or “STANDBY” starts flashing. The Recording starts after the recorded tracks. TOC is updated and recording is completed.

  • Page 38: Recording Tracks In Groups

    How is group information Recording tracks in recorded? groups When recording using the Group Function, the group management information is — Group Function automatically recorded on the MD as the disc title. Specifically, a character string such as the following is written in the disc title recording What is the Group Function? area.
  • Page 39 Recording into a new group Recording into an existing group After step 4, press GROUP SKIP on the remote You can create new groups by CD album or repeatedly until the desired group appears, then artist, etc. proceed to step 5. New tracks are recorded after the last track in the group.

  • Page 40: Recording A Cd On An Md

    To record using the Group Function, Recording a CD on an MD perform the following procedure depending on where you want to — CD-MD Synchro Recording record: To record into a new group You can record a whole CD on an MD. Press GROUP SKIP on the remote You can select the recording time by switching repeatedly until “New Group”...

  • Page 41: Recording A Tape On An Md

    Recording a tape on an MD Recording on an MD manually — TAPE-MD Synchro Recording — Manual Recording You can make an analog recording of a tape on an MD. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. You can record just the portions you like from Load a recordable MD.

  • Page 42: Starting Recording With 6 Seconds Of

    Recording on an MD manually Load a recordable MD. (continued) Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record. Tips • If you want to record manually in the middle of a Press REC MODE repeatedly to select track loaded in this system, press DVD NX (or the recording mode.

  • Page 43: Marking Track Numbers

    Marking track numbers Recording tips • Automatically during recording (Level Synchro Recording) Adding “LP:” to a track name Track numbers are automatically marked as on during MDLP recording the original source during recording from this system’s DVD/CD player or components You can add “LP:”...
  • Page 44 Recording tips (continued) To change the trigger level for Level Synchro Recording When the Level Synchro recording is set to Marking track numbers “On”, track numbers are automatically marked automatically during recording when the input signal is below the trigger level —...
  • Page 45 Making a space between Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. tracks 3 seconds long automatically Press MENU/NO on the remote. Press MENU + or – on the remote — Smart Space repeatedly until “Setup?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. Smart Space: Lets you make the blank spaces between tracks 3 seconds long Press MENU + or –...

  • Page 46: Explanation Of Recording Settings

    Recording tips (continued) Explanation of recording Settings Press MENU/NO on the remote to display “Setup?”, then press ENTER/ YES on the remote. Recording for long times Press MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly until “LevelAdjust?” This system has two long time recording appears, then press ENTER/YES on the modes: LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording).

  • Page 47: Md - Editing

    MD – Editing Labelling an MD Before you start editing — Name Function You can edit an MD only when: You can create titles for your recorded MDs, • The MD is recordable. tracks, and groups as follows. • The MD play mode is normal play. Check the following, before editing.
  • Page 48 Labelling an MD (continued) Enter a character. Character type Do this Alphabet Press the corresponding Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch letter button (or MENU the function to MD. +/–) on the remote repeatedly until the Perform the following procedure character to be entered depending on what you want to label: flashes, then press To label a track...
  • Page 49 Erasing the titles To change the character In step 3 or 4, press TCURSOR or To erase group titles, press GROUP on CURSORt repeatedly until the character to the remote repeatedly in stop mode be changed flashes, press CLEAR on the until “GROUP ON”...

  • Page 50: Registering Recorded Tracks Into A New

    Registering recorded You can also register tracks that were recorded on a system that does not support the Group Function. tracks into a new group Notes • You cannot register the same track to multiple — Create Function groups. • When creating a group without registering any This function allows you to create a new group tracks, you must enter the group title.

  • Page 51: Releasing Group Registrations

    Releasing the registrations of Releasing group all tracks on an MD registrations — All Release Function — Release Function You can release the group registrations of all tracks on an MD at once. These functions allow you to release group Press GROUP on the remote repeatedly registrations simply by specifying the group for in stop mode until “GROUP ON”...

  • Page 52: Erasing Recordings

    As the track numbers are renummbered as Erasing recordings above, it is recommended to erase from the latter tracks when erasing several tracks, so as — Erase Function not to change the track numberings of unerased tracks. The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch quickly and easily.

  • Page 53: Erasing All Tracks

    Erasing all tracks Erasing a portion of a track — All Erase Function — A-B Erase Function You can erase all the contents recorded on an You can specify a portion within a track and MD (the disc title, group titles, all recorded erase the portion with ease.

  • Page 54: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Erasing recordings (continued) Moving recorded tracks Press ENTER/YES on the remote if — Move Function point A is correct. You can use this function to change the order “Point B set” appears and playback for of any track on the disc. When you move setting the ending point of the portion to be tracks, the tracks are automatically erased (point B) starts.

  • Page 55: Dividing Recorded Tracks

    Press MD . or > on the remote Dividing recorded tracks repeatedly until the new track position appears. — Divide Function You can use this function to mark track numbers after recording. You can also use this L-SYNC funciton when recording from tapes or radio programs and track numbers are not marked automatically, and want to mark tracks.

  • Page 56: Combining Recorded Tracks

    Dividing recorded tracks (continued) Combining recorded tracks Press ENTER/YES on the remote again if the point to be divided is correct. — Combine Function If the point to be divided is incorrect, press MD . or > on the remote to find the You can use this function to combine 2 tracks point to be divided, then press ENTER/YES into a single track.

  • Page 57: Undoing The Last Edit - Undo Function

    Press MD . or > on the remote Undoing the last edit repeatedly until the first track number of the two to be combined appears, — Undo Function then press ENTER/YES on the remote. For example, to combine track 1 to 4, select You can use this function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit.

  • Page 58: Changing The Recorded Level After Recording

    While monitoring the sound, press Changing the recorded MENU + or – on the remote repeatedly to change the recorded level. level after recording The recording level can be changed from –12 dB to +12 dB, in 2 dB steps. Change to —...
  • Page 59 Press MENU + or – on the remote Notes repeatedly until “Fade In?” or “Fade • You cannot change the recording level of the tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Out?” appears, then press ENTER/YES • Repeatedly changing the recording level results in on the remote.

  • Page 60: Tuner

    Tuner Press MENU +/– on the remote Presetting radio stations repeatedly until “Memory?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6 You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 and 7 while the preset number flashes. AM stations.

  • Page 61: Listening To The Radio

    Press TUNING +/– (or TUNER +/– on the Listening to the radio remote) repeatedly to select the desired preset station. You can listen to a radio station either by Press ENTER/YES on the remote. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.

  • Page 62: Labelling The Preset Stations

    Listening to the radio (continued) Labelling the preset stations Listening to non-preset radio station — Station Name — Manual Tuning You can label each preset station with up to 12 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to characters (Station Name). select FM or AM. Tune in the station you want to label Press TUNING MODE (or PLAY MODE/ (see “Listening to the radio”...

  • Page 63: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Tape – Play Using the Radio Data Loading a tape System (RDS) Press Z PUSH. (European model only) Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting With the side you service that allows radio stations to send want to play/ additional information along with the regular...

  • Page 64: Tape - Recording

    Tape – Recording Recording on an MD and a tape at Recording your favorite the same time Insert a recordable MD, then select “DUAL CD/MD tracks on a tape SYNC?” in step 3. Even if the MD or the tape ends part-way through the recording, the other continues —...

  • Page 65: Recording On A Tape Manually

    Sound Adjustment Recording on a tape Adjusting the sound manually Generating a more dynamic sound — Manual Recording (Dynamic Sound Generator) Press DSG on the remote. You can record just the portions you like from To cancel the DSG, press DSG on the remote a CD or an MD on a tape.

  • Page 66: Enjoying Virtual Surround Sound

    Effects of each item Enjoying virtual surround sound VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) TV Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) lets you (L, R) without using actual rear speakers enjoy surround sound effects by using sound (shown below).
  • Page 67 Notes VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a NIGHT moment. When you change the item while The large sounds, such as explosions, are recording, a track number may marked at the point. compressed, but the quieter sounds are •...

  • Page 68: Timer

    Timer Waking up to music Falling asleep to music — Daily Timer — Sleep Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. You can set the system to turn off after a Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting certain time, so that you can fall asleep to the clock”...

  • Page 69: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Press MENU + or – on the remote Timer recording radio repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. programs Each time you press the button, the indication changes cyclically as follows: To timer record, you must first preset the radio t TUNER y DVD PLAY T station (see “Presetting radio stations”...

  • Page 70: Other Features

    Other Features Timer recording radio programs (continued) Playing an MD and a DVD Other operations at the same time Do this — BGMD Function Check the settings/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER activate the timer SELECT on the remote. You can enjoy the video images of a DVD with 2 Press MENU + or –...

  • Page 71: Display

    Display Using the display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode Checking the remaining time/ titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MD) Even if the system is off, the system consumes power to display the clock and to stay When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can responsive to commands from the remote.
  • Page 72 Using the display (continued) Checking the station name (TUNER) Checking the total playing Press DISPLAY on the remote while time/titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/ listening to the radio. CD/MD) Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Press DISPLAY on the remote in stop t Frequency t Clock Station name* mode.

  • Page 73: Optional Components

    D PC LINK jack A DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not Use an Sony PC connection kit (not supplied) supplied) to connect an optional digital that supports this system to connect the component (digital satellite receiver, etc.) to personal computer.

  • Page 74: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    Listening to audio from a Enjoying the 5.1 channel connected component sound with the optional amplifier Listening to a digital By connecting this unit to the optical input jack component such as a digital of the optional amplifier eqipped with Dolby satellite receiver, etc.

  • Page 75: Recording Audio From A Connected Component

    Recording audio from a Recording on a connected connected component component Connect the digital optical cable. Making a digital recording Start recording. from a digital component Refer to the operating instructions provided The Serial Copy Management system (page 86) with connected component. may prevent you from making a digital Note recording of certain material.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. Should you encounter a problem with your • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords The disc tray does not close.
  • Page 77 Picture The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being There is no sound. played. The angle can be changed only when the • The DTS format is selected. Select other audio “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel format such as Dolby Digital (see page 25).
  • Page 78 Problems and remedies (continued) Recording is not possible. • Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (see page 37). MD Deck • Connect the optional component properly (see page 73). An MD cannot be inserted. • Replace with a recordable MD. •...
  • Page 79 • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments.

  • Page 80: Self-Diagnosis Display

    No component is connected to the DIGITAL the problem refer to the following list. If any OPTICAL IN jack, or you tried to record from the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony digital component which is not connected dealer. correctly.
  • Page 81 Cannot REC cContact your nearest Sony dealer or local • A pre-mastered MD is in the deck. authorized Sony service facility and give the 5- • The function is switched to MD. character service number. Cannot SYNC! Example: E 61 10 •...
  • Page 82 Self-diagnosis display (continued) Smart Space The signal was input again after silence continued for 3 or more but less than 30 seconds during Incomplete! digital recording, and the silence was cut to 3 seconds. Adjustment of the recording level after recording or Fade-in and Fade-out procedures have failed Step Full! since the system was either subject to vibration or...

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. continued...
  • Page 84 Precautions (continued) 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 Notes on MDs condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of •...

  • Page 85: System Limitations Of Mds

    Demagnetising the tape heads System limitations of MDs Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours The recording system in your MD deck has the of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the limitations described below.
  • Page 86 System limitations of MDs Guide to the Serial Copy (continued) Management System Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and The total recorded time and the DATs let you copy music easily with high quality by remaining time on the MD do not add processing music as a digital signal.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    5 Hz – 20 kHz Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
  • Page 88 Video cable (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker (SS-CM700) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Optional accessories Sony PC connection kit Speaker units (See the catalogue and Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type other promotional Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., balanced...

  • Page 89: Glossary

    Glossary Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. Bit Rate The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete Value indicating the amount of video data subwoofer channel in this format. DTS compressed in a DVD per second.
  • Page 90 Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES) to control playback. By using menu screens Technology from Sony developed to produce recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, surround sound for home use using only the you can enjoy playing simple interactive supplied front speakers.

  • Page 91: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see pages 20, 25 and 28. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician...

  • Page 92: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List Control Menu Items Function TITLE (DVD only) Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC Playback), or the SCENE (VIDEO CD track (VIDEO CD) to be played. in PBC Playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD only) CHAPTER (DVD only) Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.

  • Page 93: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List You can set the following items in the Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE CUSTOM – OSD (Select the language you – COLOR AUTO want to use from the SYSTEM* –...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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