Sony CMT-GPX9DAB Operating Instructions Manual
Sony CMT-GPX9DAB Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CMT-GPX9DAB Operating Instructions Manual

Sony operating instructions micro hi-fi component system cmt-gpx9dab

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2-593-298-13(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-GPX9DAB
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-593-298-13(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-GPX9DAB ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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 don’t 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to use this manual... 4 Overview of DAB ... 4 Playable discs... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 6 Setting the clock... 9 CD – Play Loading a disc ... 9 Playing a disc ... 10 —...
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Overview of DAB DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programmes with a quality comparable to that of...
  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back. List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo Audio CDs CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) Discs that this system cannot play • CD-ROMs •...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker AM loop aerial 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
  • Page 7 Plug type B Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally Plug type C Extend the DAB/FM lead aerial horizontally North American models: Connect using the white side Other models: Connect using the brown side Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the aerials away from the speaker cords.
  • Page 8 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Note 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. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute.
  • Page 10: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play You can play audio CDs. Track number 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 No display...
  • Page 11: Playing Repeatedly

    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. REP: For all tracks up to five times. REP 1: For a single track only. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP”...
  • Page 12: Other Operations

    Other operations Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly Play in stop mode until “PGM” disappears. Erase the program Press CLEAR in step 4. Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program. Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop end of the program...
  • Page 13: Tuner

    Tuner Scanning DAB stations Before you can receive DAB, you must register the contents of broadcasts (service components) so that they can be received by the DAB tuner using the DAB Automatic Scan procedure. DAB Automatic Scan DAB Automatic Scan starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the system.
  • Page 14 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Press ENTER. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to preset other stations. Notes • When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few seconds before you hear any sound.
  • Page 15: Listening To The Radio

    Notes • When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, disc access time is increased. • You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode (page 23). Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.
  • Page 16: Using The Radio Data System On Fm Stations (Rds)

    Note 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 14). Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied aerials, or connect a commercially available external aerial.
  • Page 17: Tape - Play

    Tape – Play Loading a tape Press A PUSH EJECT on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play/record facing up. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Load a tape.
  • Page 18: Recording On A Tape Manually

    If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD or radio program on a tape.
  • Page 19 Other operations Do this Press x (TAPE stop). Stop recording Pause recording Press z REC PAUSE/START. Notes • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. •...
  • Page 20: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Press DSGX on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DSGX ON * The “DSGX ON”...
  • Page 21: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Prepare the sound source you want to play.
  • Page 22: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 23: Display

    Display 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.
  • Page 24: Viewing The Tuner Information In The Display

    Viewing the tuner information in the display Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: t Preset number Station name frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight seconds) European model only Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio...
  • Page 25: 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. From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component A AUDIO IN jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MiniDisc player/ recorder or VCR, etc.) to these jacks.
  • Page 26: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    Listening to audio from a connected component Connect the audio cord. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 25. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “AUDIO IN” appears. Start playing the connected component. Recording audio from a connected component Connect audio cord. See “Hooking up optional components”...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    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 ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the mains lead and check the following items.
  • Page 28 CD player “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 CD x on the unit to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press CD A on the unit to eject the disc.
  • Page 29: Tape Deck

    “TUNED” does not appear in the display (DAB only). • Check all aerial connections, then press TAPE x and TUNING MODE on the unit simultaneously to perform the DAB Automatic Scan. • The current DAB service is not available. Press + or –...
  • Page 30: Messages

    Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased. CD OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing M during playback or pause.
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    • 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. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    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 If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
  • Page 33 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) Tuner section DAB tuner section...
  • Page 34 L-Band Frequency 1452.960 MHz 1454.672 MHz 1456.384 MHz 1458.096 MHz 1459.808 MHz 1461.520 MHz 1463.232 MHz 1464.944 MHz 1466.656 MHz 1468.368 MHz 1470.080 MHz 1471.792 MHz 1473.504 MHz 1475.216 MHz 1476.928 MHz 1478.640 MHz 1480.352 MHz 1482.064 MHz 1483.776 MHz 1485.488 MHz 1487.200 MHz 1488.912 MHz...
  • Page 35: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O BASS +/–...
  • Page 36: Remote Control

    FUNCTION q; (10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 26) Printed on 100 % recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China P – Z PLAY MODE qk (10, 11) REPEAT 4 (11) SLEEP w; (20)

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