Sony CMT-ED1/ED1A Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CMT-ED1/ED1A Operating Instructions Manual

Compact component stereo system

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3-860-292-14(1)
Compact
Component
Stereo System
Operating Instructions
CMT-ED1/ED1A
©1997 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-860-292-14(1) Compact Component Stereo System Operating Instructions CMT-ED1/ED1A ©1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 7 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 8 Connecting optional AV components ... 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 12 Recording a CD ...
  • Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System

    Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The rear cover Remove the rear cover. Push in on the tabs and pull up on the cover. Right speaker Connect the speakers.
  • Page 5: The Unit

    3 Attach the speakers. Facing the front of the unit, attach the speaker connected to the SPEAKER R jack onto the right side of the unit and the speaker connected to the SPEAKER L jack onto the left side of the unit.
  • Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) To remove the AM aerial If noise is heard while listening to an AM station, remove the AM aerial from the rear panel and place the aerial outside the cabinet. 1 Remove the rear cover. (See step 1 on the page 4.) 2 Remove the AM aerial.
  • Page 7: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. 2,4,6 Press TIMER SET. The clock of the display begins flashes. When “DAILY” or “TIMER REC” appears, press ≠/± repeatedly so that it disappears. Press ENTER. The hour indication flashes.
  • Page 8: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. (Power) Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM.” Press FM or AM (or TUNER/BAND on the remote repeatedly). Press TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “AUTO”...
  • Page 9 To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 3, then press TUNING +/– (or ≠/± on the remote) to tune in the station. To change the preset number Start over from step 2.
  • Page 10: Connecting Optional Av Components

    Connecting optional AV components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details. Connecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for analog recording Be sure to match the colour of the plugs and the connectors.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Headphones

    Connecting the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. Connecting outdoor aerials Remove the rear cover and connect an outdoor aerial to improve the reception. FM aerial Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial using a 75-ohm coaxial cable and IEC standard socket connector.
  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play all tracks in the original order consecutively. (Power) Open the glass door and place a CD on the disc tray. Open the glass door. The display will show “OPEn”. Fit the CD to the pivot and place the stabilizer on the CD with the hole facing down.
  • Page 13 Do this Press π. Stop playback Press ∏. Press again to resume Pause playback. During playback or pause, Select a track press ‚± (or ± on the remote)(to go forward) or ≠º (or ≠ on the remote)(to go backward). Press and hold ‚± (or Find a point in a track ‚...
  • Page 14: Recording A Cd

    Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily.You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. (Power) Press § PUSH of the front cover and insert a blank tape into the deck.
  • Page 15: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”). (Power) STEREO/ MONO Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears. Press FM or AM (or TUNER/BAND on the remote repeatedly).
  • Page 16: Recording From The Radio

    Recording from the radio You can record a radio programme on a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO (Power) Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears. Press FM or AM (or TUNER/BAND on the remote repeatedly).
  • Page 17 Tips • To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL” in step 3, then press TUNING +/– (or ≠/± on the remote) to tune in the desired station. • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low- level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR on the remote before step 8 so “a”...
  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    Playing a tape You can play any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO The deck automatically detects the tape type. (Power) Press § PUSH of the front cover and insert a recorded tape into the deck. With the side you want to play facing forward ) or TYPE IV (metal).
  • Page 19: The Cd Player Using The Cd Display

    The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD. (Power) Press DISPLAY on the remote. Each time you press this button in Normal Play, the display changes as follows: During playback Current track number and elapsed time on...
  • Page 20: Playing Cd Tracks In Random Order

    Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD in random order. (Power) Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears. Press · (or CD · on the remote). “J”...
  • Page 21: Programming Cd Tracks

    Programming CD tracks –– Programme Play You can create a programme of up to 24 tracks from the CD in the order you want them to be played. (Power) Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
  • Page 22: The Tape Deck

    The Tape Deck Recording On a tape manually You can record tracks from CD, radio, or the connected component as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the CD. (Power) Insert a blank tape into the deck.
  • Page 23: Recording Cd By Specifying The Track Order

    Recording CD by specifying the track order — Programme Edit You can record tracks from the CD in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. (Power) 8,12 Place a CD and close the glass door.
  • Page 24 Recording CD by specifying the track order (continued) Press DIR MODE on the remote repeatedly to select on one side or both sides. Press ∏. Recording starts from the front side. After about 10 seconds, the CD starts playing. To stop recording Press π.
  • Page 25: Sound Adjustment Activating The Bass Sound

    Sound Adjustment Activating the bass sound You can reinforce the bass to create a more powerful sound. (Power) / Press DBFB*on the remote. The DBFB lamp on the unit lights up red. * DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback To cancel DBFB Press DBFB again.
  • Page 26: Other Features Falling Asleep To Music

    Other Features Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the remaining time in 10 minute increments. SLEEP Press SLEEP.
  • Page 27 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a programme (see “Programming CD tracks”). • Tape: Insert an tape with the side you want to play facing forward. •...
  • Page 28: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes

    Timer-recording radio programmes — REC Timer To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”) beforehand. (Power) Tune in the preset radio station you want to record (see “Listening to the radio”).
  • Page 29 To check the setting Press TIMER SELECT on the remote so that “TIMER REC” disappears, then press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “TIMER REC” appears. The preset items appear sequentially. To cancel the timer operation Press TIMER SELECT on the remote repeatedly until “OFF”...
  • Page 30: Additional Information Precautions

    • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. •Press VOLUME +/–. •The headphones are connected.
  • Page 32 Tuner Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “ST” flashes). •Adjust the aerial. •The signal strength is too weak. Connect an external aerial. A stereo FM programme cannot be received in stereo. •Press STEREO/MONO on the remote so that “ST” appears in the display. If other problems not described above occur, reset the system as follows:...
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF) using a Sony TYPE I cassette 50 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.
  • Page 34: Index

    Index Activating the bass sound 25 the sound effect 25 Adjusting the volume 13, 15, 18 Aerials 11 Automatic Source Selection 13, 15, 18 Batteries 6 CD player 12, 19 Clock setting 7 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E Display 19 F, G, H, I, J Hooking up optional components 10...
  • Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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