Micro HiFi
Component
System
4-228-581-12(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
CMT-CP33MD
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CMT-CP33MD
Serial No.
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.
The following caution label is located inside the unit.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING
is located on the rear
exterior.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type noise
reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 4
Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations ............... 7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ............................................. 9
Recording a CD on an MD or a tape ....... 10
Playing an MD ........................................ 14
Playing a tape .......................................... 15
Recording a tape on an MD
-- TAPE-MD Synchro Recording ... 16
Listening to the radio -- Preset Tuning .. 18
Recording from the radio
-- Manual Recording ....................... 19
The CD Player
Playing CD tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .................................. 22
Playing CD tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ................................. 23
Programing CD tracks -- Program Play .. 23
Using the CD display .............................. 25
Labeling a CD -- Disc Memo ................ 26
The MD Deck -- Play
Playing MD tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .................................. 28
Playing MD tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ................................. 28
Programing MD tracks
-- Program Play ............................... 29
Using the MD display ............................. 30
The MD Deck -- Recording
Before you start recording ....................... 31
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on an MD
-- CD-MD Synchro Recording ........ 32
Recording on an MD manually
-- Manual Recording ....................... 34
Starting recording with 6 seconds of
prestored audio data
-- Time Machine Recording ............ 35
Marking track numbers ........................... 37
Making a space between tracks 3 seconds
long -- Smart Space ......................... 39
Adjusting the recording level .................. 41
Monaural recording ................................. 42
The MD Deck -- Editing
Before you start editing ........................... 44
Labeling an MD -- Name Function ....... 45
Erasing recordings -- Erase Function .... 47
Moving recorded tracks
-- Move Function ............................ 51
Dividing recorded tracks
-- Divide Function ........................... 52
Combining recorded tracks
-- Combine Function ....................... 53
Undoing the last edit -- Undo Function .. 55
The Tape Deck -- Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape
-- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording .... 56
Recording an MD on a tape .................... 59
Recording on a tape manually
-- Manual Recording ....................... 61
Other Features
Adjusting the sound ................................ 62
Labeling the preset stations
-- Station Name ............................... 63
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 65
Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer .. 65
Waking up to music -- Daily Timer ....... 66
Timer recording radio programs ............. 68
Connecting optional
components
Connecting optional A/V components .... 69
Connecting external antennas ................. 70
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 71
System limitations of MDs ..................... 73
Troubleshooting ...................................... 74
Self-diagnosis display ............................. 78
Specifications .......................................... 81
Parts descriptions for the remote ............. 83
List of program types (PTY) ................... 85
Index ........................................................ 86
* European model only
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Jack type A
AM loop antenna
Right speaker
FM antenna
Left speaker
Black (#)
Red (3)
Insert this
portion
4
3
2
1
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
5
Getting
Started
Jack type B
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
e
E
e
E
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
· If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
· Be sure to insert the batteries in correct direction.
· Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
· Do not use different types of batteries together.
· Do not use a battery that is leaking.
· If the battery leaks, clean the battery compartment
and replace all the batteries with new ones.
AM loop
antenna
Insert this
portion
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
220V 240V
110V 120V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).