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Sony CMT-A70 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CMT-A70 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-318-613-11 (1)
Personal
Component
System
Operating Instructions
This manual describes how to use the player. For the supplied software
SonicStage, please see "Installation/Operating Guide."
CMT-A70
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-318-613-11 (1) Personal Component System Operating Instructions This manual describes how to use the player. For the supplied software SonicStage, please see “Installation/Operating Guide.” CMT-A70 ©2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Owner's Record

    The model number and the serial number are located at the rear. Record the model number and the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CMT-A70 Serial No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Create your own ATRAC CDs ... 4 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 6 Listening to the radio ... 10 Playing a tape ... 12 Recording on a tape ... 14 The CD Player Using the display ... 17 Locating a specific track ...

  • Page 4: Create Your Own Atrac Cds

    Create your own ATRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD.

  • Page 5: Audio Cds

    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. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, SonicStage and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 6: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD 1, 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 35 - 36. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE (direct power-on) and place the CD on the CD tray. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD tray. With the label side up...
  • Page 7 Press CD u (u on the remote). The player plays all the tracks once. Track number Note Before playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, this player reads all file and group information on the CD. Depending on the file structure, it may take more than a minute to read them.
  • Page 8 Playing a CD (continued) Notes • If ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 only. • The playback capability of this CD player may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
  • Page 9 Notes on ATRAC CDs • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be played on your computer. Notes on MP3 CDs • Maximum number of groups: 100 Maximum number of files: 400 Maximum directory level: 8 •...

  • Page 10: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio For hookup instructions, see pages 35 - 36. Press TUNER BAND•AUTO PRESET (BAND on the remote) repeatedly until the band you want appears on the display (direct power- on). Press TUNING + or TUNING – and hold it until the frequency digits begin to change on the display.
  • Page 11 • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE/DIR (MODE on the remote) repeatedly until “Mono” appears on the display and radio will play in monaural. Use these buttons for additional operations Do this adjust the volume Turn the VOLUME control. (Press VOL +*, –...

  • Page 12: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape 1, 2 For hookup instructions, see pages 35 - 36. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only . Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the compartment. Press TAPE Y (Y on the remote).
  • Page 13 Use these buttons for additional operations Do this adjust the volume Turn the VOLUME control. (Press VOL +*, – on the remote.) Press STOP x (x on the remote). stop playback play the reverse side Press TAPE Y (Y on the remote). fast-forward or rewind Press M/>...

  • Page 14: Recording On A Tape

    Recording on a tape For hookup instructions, see pages 35 - 36. To record on a MiniDisc or DAT recorder, connect the component (see page 37). Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the tape compartment, and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
  • Page 15 Press REC (z/X on the remote). “REC” and “DUB” appear on the display and the tape deck stands by for recording. While “REC” is flashing, press MODE/DIR (MODE on the remote) repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h to record on both sides.
  • Page 16 Recording on a tape (continued) Tips • (Only when “DUB” is displayed) When the direction mode of the tape is selected to h: If the tape is reversed with the recording of the track unfinished, the player will record the track again from its beginning on the reverse side.

  • Page 17: The Cd Player Using The Display

    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. DISPLAY Checking the information on an audio CD Press DISPLAY. The display changes as follows: The current track number and playing time The current track number and the remaining time of the current track The number of tracks left and the time remaining on the CD...

  • Page 18: Locating A Specific Track

    Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track on a CD using the number buttons on the remote. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. To locate Press a specific track the number button of the track directly M/>...

  • Page 19: Searching For Your Favorite Tracks/Files

    Searching for your favorite tracks/files Jog dial (PUSH ENTER/ FUNCTION MEMORY) Searching for a track on an audio CD Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display when the player is not in CD mode. Turn the jog dial upward or downward to select the track you want, then press it to enter the selection.

  • Page 20: Playing A Specific Group (Atrac Cd/Mp3 Cd Only)

    Searching for your favorite tracks/files (continued) You can also search a file while playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD. When you turn the jog dial during playback, the file list of the group in which the current file will be displayed. To select a file of another group, turn the jog dial upward or downward until “...

  • Page 21: Playing A Single Track

    Playing a single track (Single track play) You can play a single track once, and stop the player automatically. FUNCTION MODE/DIR CD u Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE/DIR repeatedly in stop mode until “1”...

  • Page 22: Playing Your Favorite Tracks By Adding Bookmarks (Bookmark Track Play)

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) (continued) Playing all files in a selected group in random order CD/MP3 CD only) Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE/DIR repeatedly in stop mode until “...

  • Page 23: Playing Your Favorite Play Lists (M3U Play List Play) (Mp3 Cd Only)

    Playing the tracks with Bookmarks Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE/DIR repeatedly in stop mode until “ ” and “Bookmark” appear on the display. Press CD u. The playback of the tracks with the Bookmarks starts.

  • Page 24: Creating Your Own Program

    Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) (continued) On the remote 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display. 2 Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “ ” appears on the display. 3 Press ./m or M/>...

  • Page 25: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press CD u to start Program Play. On the remote 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display. 2 Press MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears on the display. 3 Press the number buttons or ./m, M/ > for the tracks or files (or press for the groups) you want to program in the order you want.

  • Page 26: Changing The Resume Play Setting

    Changing the resume play setting The player is initially set to start playback from the point you last stopped playing (resume play) (see page 7). You can cancel resume play and the player always will start from the first track. Jog dial (PUSH ENTER/ MEMORY)

  • Page 27: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order. Jog dial (PUSH ENTER/ MEMORY) TUNER PRESET – BAND PRESET + AUTO PRESET...

  • Page 28: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations Once you’ve preset the stations, use the PRESET + or PRESET – button on the player or the number buttons on the remote to tune in your favorite stations. PRESET – PRESET + Press TUNER BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.

  • Page 29: The Audio Emphasis Selecting The Audio Emphasis

    The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose To get powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio light, bright sounds...

  • Page 30: The Timer Setting The Clock

    The Timer Setting the clock “– –:– –” indicator appears on the display until you set the clock. Jog dial (PUSH ENTER/ MEMORY) Before you begin, hook up the system (see pages 35 - 36). Press and hold CLOCK until the hour digit flashes.

  • Page 31: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 30). Jog dial (PUSH ENTER/ MEMORY) STANDBY Before you begin, make sure the indicator is not lit on the display.

  • Page 32: To Stop Play

    Waking up to music (continued) To check/change the waking up timer settings Press TIMER to check the setting. To change the setting, display the setting you want to change, select the setting item by pressing TUNING + or TUNING – or the jog dial and re-enter it.
  • Page 33 Press TIMER to make the and setting display appear. Turn the jog dial to select “REC”, and press the jog dial to enter the selection. Turn the jog dial to select “TUNER” or “LINE”, and press the jog dial to enter the selection.

  • Page 34: Falling Asleep To Music

    Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. SLEEP Play the music source you want. Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.” Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Hooking Up The System

    Setting Up Hooking up the system Make sure you turn off the power before making any connections. antenna Right speaker Speaker cord Hooking up the speakers Connect the speaker cord from the right speaker to the left speaker; the white wire to red terminal and the black wire to the other terminal.

  • Page 36: Replacing Batteries

    Hooking up the system (continued) Setting up the AM loop antennas Connecting the AC power cord 1 Connect the power cord from the left speaker to the SPEAKER OUT (POWER IN) socket located at the rear of the player. 2 Insert the end of the AC power cord from the left speaker to the wall outlet.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Display

    Adjusting the contrast of the display Jog dial (PUSH ENTER/ MEMORY) Press DISPLAY when the player is turned off. The MENU display appears. Press the jog dial or + to select “CONTRAST”. The contrast digits (1 - 32) flash on the display.
  • Page 38 Connecting optional components (continued) The type of jack on the component to be connected Optical miniplug (MiniDisc recorder, etc.) Square-shaped optical connector (MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.) Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack to the digital input jack of the MiniDisc recorder or other component using a digital connecting cable (not supplied) .

  • Page 39: Additional Information Precautions

    Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

  • Page 40: Notes On Cds

    90 minutes. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Side A...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General The power is not on. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. There is no audio. • Press ?/1 to turn on the player. • Adjust the volume. • Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.

  • Page 42: Tape Player

    If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. In that case, be sure to bring the left speaker which contains the power section along with the main...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    FM: Lead antenna AM: Loop antenna Cassette-corder section Recording system 4-track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx. 112 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60 Frequency response TYPE I (normal): 50 - 15 000 Hz General Speaker Tweeter: 4 cm (1 ⁄...

  • Page 45: Index

    Index Adjusting the contrast of the display 37 ATRAC CD about ATRAC3 5 display 17 playing order 8 Audio emphasis 29 Batteries for remote 36 Bookmark track play 22 CDDA format 5 CD player 6 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 4 Changing the resume play setting 26 Cleaning cabinet 43...
  • Page 48 For the customers who purchased this product in the USA Product registration Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/shelfreg <http://www.sony.com/shelfreg> Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you.

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