2-048-589-11(2)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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. ______________
Serial No. ______________
CMT-CPX11
©2004 Sony Corporation
Falling asleep to music ......................... 17
Getting Started
Waking up to music.............................. 17
Hooking up the system............................6
Timer recording radio programs........... 18
CD/MP3 – Play
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
— Repeat Play
display ............................................ 20
— Program Play
Listening to audio from a connected
Recording on a connected component.. 23
Tuner
Listening to the radio ............................12
— Preset Tuning
Troubleshooting
— Manual Tuning
(European model only)
Messages............................................... 26
Tape – Play
Additional Information
Loading a tape.......................................14
Playing a tape........................................14
Precautions............................................ 28
Specifications........................................ 30
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 32
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................15
— CD-Tape Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............16
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ..............................16
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Discs that this system cannot
play
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 system
having the same or similar names.
• CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660*
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session**
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
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
* ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters
in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters.
There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels.
Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder
names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can
have up to 8 trees.
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data/MP3 files)
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 64 characters), make sure of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
**Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables you to add
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating instructions for
the recording device.
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. 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.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi
Session that have not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
format files that do not have the extender
“.MP3”.
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA
sessions are played back without sound.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
have the extender “.MP3” may result in noise
or malfunction.
• With formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
Right speaker
Left speaker
1
3
2
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
L
R
AM
Ω
AM loop antenna
FM75
AXIAL
CO
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
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Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
3 Connect the mains lead to mains.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour.
To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
4
5
Press ENTER.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute.
6
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK SET”
appears, then press ENTER.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode.
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.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
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Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
This system lets you play CD in different play
modes.
1
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2
Insert a disc in the disc slot with the
label side up.
Track number
Playing time
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Whenyouplay
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears.
a disc, insert it
with the label
side up.
Select
To play
No display
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
Notes
• When you turn on the system, the disc is not
pulled into the disc slot until “NO DISC”
appears in the display. Do not attempt to
push in the disc until “NO DISC” appears.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
ALBUM
(Normal Play)
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in original
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as
Normal Play.
• Do not load an 8 cm disc with an adaptor. Doing so
may cause the system to malfunction.
• When you remove a disc, handle the disc by its edge
and pull it straight out of the disc slot. Do not touch
the surface.
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
All tracks on the disc in
random order.
ALBUM
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in random
order.
• If you load a disc that is not playable by this system,
it will be ejected automatically.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as Shuffle Play.
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 10).
3
Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
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Other operations
Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x (or CD x on the unit).
Press X (or CD NX on the unit).
Press again to resume play.
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Select a track
Press ./> repeatedly.
Select an album Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly
of MP3 after step 2.
Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT: For all tracks on the disc up to 5
times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
track
playback and release it at the
desired point.
Remove a disc
Press CD Z on the unit.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
“REPEAT” and “REPEAT 1” disappear.
Notes
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or
non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long
time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track
to start play.
• Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3
listening. We recommend that you do not save other
types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc
that has MP3 audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root album
and empty albums)
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
• Playback is possible up to 8 trees.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions and noise.
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual
time in the following cases.
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 audio track
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind
(Manual Search)
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER”
and “ON” by CD power manage function (page 12).
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Other operations
Creating your own
program
To
Do this
Cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE in stop
mode repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and
— Program Play
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Erase the program
Press CLEAR in step 4.
Each time you press the
button, a track is cleared
from the end of the
program.
You can make a program of up to 25 steps.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 15).
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Add a track to the end of Perform steps 3 and 4 in
the program
stop mode.
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears.
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press N.
However, the program is cleared when you eject the
disc.
Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
When programing an MP3, press ALBUM
+/– repeatedly to select the album, then
press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
• “– –.– –” appears if the total program time exceeds
100 minutes, if you select a track whose number is 21
or over, or when you programed an MP3 audio track.
Selected track number Total playing time
4
Press ENTER (or PLAY MODE).
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programmed track
number.
5
6
To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
Program Play starts.
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5
Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Tuner
6
7
Press ENTER.
Presetting radio stations
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Tip
Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning.
Manual tuning preset
Automatic tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
3
Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear.
4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
6
7
Press ENTER.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 11).
Other operations
To
Do this
4
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Tune in a station
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 11).
Follow the procedure described
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
Set another station After step 4, press +/– (or turn
to the existing
preset number
TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
station.
Preset number
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING +, press ?/1 on the unit. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same
procedure.
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Note
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 11).
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
Saving Mode.
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power
failure occurs.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by the CD power manage function.
CD power is factory set to on.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
— Manual Tuning
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press ?/1 on the unit while holding CD x on
the unit.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear.
To set the CD power on
Repeat the procedure above, and “CD POWER”
and “ON” appear.
3
Press +/– (or turn TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Notes
Tips
• When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, CD
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
access time is increased.
• In Power Saving Mode, switching the CD power on
or off using the CD power manage function is not
possible.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or turn
TUNING +/– on the unit). The frequency indication
changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(pages 16 and 18).
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Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Clock display
t Bass level t Treble level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
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Playing a tape
Tape – Play
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Loading a tape
1
2
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
1
2
Press TAPE Z on the unit.
Press DIRECTION on the unit
Load a tape into the cassette holder.
repeatedly to select “g” to play one
side of a tape, “h” to play both sides,
*
With the side you
want to play/record
facing towards you.
or “j” to play both sides
repeatedly.
* The tape deck stops automatically after
repeating the sequence 5 times.
3
Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit).
Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit)
again to play the reverse side.
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
Press X. Press again to resume
play.
Fast-forward or Press m/M.
rewind
Remove a tape
Press TAPE Z on the unit in stop
mode.
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Tip
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.
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— CD-Tape Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
Load a CD you want to record.
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to
select the desired album before proceeding.
3
Press CD SYNCHRO.
“SYNC”, “REC” and “N” (or “n”)
appears. The tape deck stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses for
playback.
4
5
Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly until g appears to record
on one side or h (or j) to record on
both sides.
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN until
“N” appears. If you record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN again until “n”
appears.
6
Press TAPE X.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
To stop recording
Press TAPE x.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own
program” (page 10).
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Recording on a tape
manually
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
— Manual Recording
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the desired source to record.
Press DSGX on the unit.
To cancel the DSGX, press DSGX again on the
unit.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• MD or VIDEO: To record from the
optional component connected to the
MD/VIDEO IN jacks.
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble.
1
Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”
or “TREBLE”.
3
Press TAPE z REC.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
“REC” and “N” lights up and the tape
deck stands by for recording.
BASS y TREBLE
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g
appears to record on one side or h (or
j) to record on both sides.
2
Press ./> repeatedly to adjust the
level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”
appears.
Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select
recording side.
To adjust the bass on the unit
Turn BASS +/–.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press TAPE nN until
“N” appears. If you record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN again until “n”
appears.
To adjust the treble on the unit
Turn TREBLE +/–.
To exit the bass and treble
settings
6
Press TAPE X, then start playing the
desired source to record.
Press any button other than EQ or ./>.
Also, if you do not perform any operations for a
few seconds, the display automatically returns to
the original display.
Recording starts.
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop recording
Pause recording
Press TAPE x.
Press TAPE X.
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— Play Timer
Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 7).
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1
Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
Press SLEEP.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 10).
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”
on page 14).
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t … t
10MIN t SLEEP OFF
• TUNER: Tune in the preset radio station
(see “Listening to the radio” on page 12).
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
2
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
Other operations
To
Press
3
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Check the
remaining time**
SLEEP once.
Press ./> repeatedly until “PLAY
SET” appears, then press ENTER.
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the
to turn off
“ON” appears with a flashing hour
indication.
time you want.
Cancel Sleep
Timer function
SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP
OFF” appears.
5
Set the time to start playing.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
Tip
You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the
clock.
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
t
y
T
TUNER
CD PLAY
t
T
TAPE PLAY
8
9
Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
programs
To
Do this
Check the settings 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “PLAY SEL” appears,
then press ENTER.
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 11) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 7).
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the timer
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
page 12).
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until“TIMER OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Notes
Press ./> repeatedly until “REC
SET” appears, then press ENTER.
• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
“ON” appears with a flashing hour
indication.
4
5
Set the time to start recording.
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Play Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
MD/VIDEO IN jacks as the sound source for Play
Timer.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Timer recording
simultaneously.
Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
Timer Recording settings and the desired
station appear, then the original display
returns.
6
7
Load a recordable tape and press
TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to TAPE.
Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly until g appears to record
on one side or h (or j) to record on
both sides.
8
Press N (or TAPE nN on the unit)
repeatedly to select recording side,
then press x.
If you select both sides recording or front
side recording, press N (or TAPE nN
on the unit) until “N” appears. If you
record on the reverse side, press N (or
TAPE nN on the unit) again until “n”
appears.
9
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
18GB
Other operations
To
Do this
Check the settings 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “REC SEL” appears,
then press ENTER.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the timer
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
until “TIMER OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
Notes
• If you use Timer Recording and Sleep Timer at the
same time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Timer Recording will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Timer
Recording simultaneously.
19GB
Viewing information
about the disc in the
display
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3
audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the
information recorded on disc, such as the titles.
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.
Checking the remaining time
(CD/MP3)
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
cyclically as follows:
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving
Mode)
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Current track number and elapsed playing time
t Current track number and remaining time or
“– –.– –”1) t Remaining time of the disc2) or
“– –.– –”1) t Track title of CD-TEXT disc3) or
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
Tips
)
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
disc with MP3 audio tracks4 t Album name1)
t Clock display t Bass level t Treble level
1) For discs with MP3 audio tracks
Note
2) “– –.– –” appears in Program Play mode.
3) When the disc contains more than 20 tracks,
CD-TEXT is not displayed from track 21 on.
4) When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the
ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track
title information.
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval (except for
European models)
– switching the MD/VIDEO function
– changing the CD power manage function
Checking the total playing
time (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
TOC display1) or total number of albums on the
disc2) or total track number of the current
album2) t Disc title3) or album name2) t
Clock display t Bass level t Treble level
1) TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of
tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc.
2) For discs with MP3 audio tracks (album names may
not be displayed depending on the play mode used).
3) For CD-TEXT discs (certain characters cannot be
displayed). Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT
information may not appear.
20GB
Note
When fast forward or fast reverse is performed, elapsed
playing time and remaining time of the track may not
be displayed accurately.
21GB
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
Optional analog component
From the audio output jacks of an
optional analog component
To the digital input jack of an
optional digital component
Optional digital component
A MD/VIDEO IN jacks
B CD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (MD deck or VCR,
etc.) to these jacks. You can then listen to the
sound from the component.
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)
to connect an amplifier, MD deck, or DAT deck
with a digital optical input jack. Sound is then
output when the system function is set to CD. If
the jack is covered with a cap, remove it before
use.
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Listening to audio from a
connected component
Recording on a connected
component
1
Connect audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional
components” on page 22.
Making a digital recording
1
2
Connect the digital optical cord.
Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions
provided with connected component.
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”
or “VIDEO” appears.
Start playing the connected
component.
Note
You can digitally record from the discs only. However,
you cannot record from copy prohibited discs.
Tip
If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing
FUNCTION repeatedly, turn off the system and then
press ?/1 while holding down FUNCTION on the
unit. The function will change from “MD” to
“VIDEO”, and “VIDEO” will appear in the display. To
change back to “MD”, repeat the same procedure.
However, you cannot switch the MD/VIDEO function
in Power Saving Mode.
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General
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 7) and timer settings (pages 17 and 18)
again.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
There is no sound.
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
• Press VOLUME +.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
2 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.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the mains line.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the mains lead and check
the following items.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 7).
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer
and light up “cPLAY” or “cREC” in the display
(pages 18 and 19).
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(pages 18 and 19).
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 17).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops
flashing, reconnect the mains lead and turn on
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if
the cause of the problem cannot be found
even after checking all the above items,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel, or the
left and right volumes are unbalanced.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
CD/MP3 player
“LOCKED” appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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The disc does not eject.
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not
appear correctly.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.
Play does not start.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 28).
• Replace the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 4).
• Load the disc correctly.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Load the disc with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press N to start play.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 11).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 6).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
Disc access takes a long time.
• Set “CD POWER” and “ON” by CD power
manage function (page 12).
The sound skips.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 28).
• Replace the disc.
• Keep the antennas away from the system and
other components.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• Set “CD POWER” and “OFF” by the CD power
manage function (page 12).
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both
“PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear to
return to Normal Play.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the
display.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in
the expansion format.
Tape deck
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.
• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 29).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 29).
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
others.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 29).
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,
playback may take more time than usual if:
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette (page 29).
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 29).
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The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 29).
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
• The tape has wound to the end.
CD/MP3
NO DISC
Optional components
There is no disc in the player.
There is no sound.
NO STEP
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 24) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 22) while
checking:
All of the programmed tracks have been erased.
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
M during playback or pause.
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “MD” or
“VIDEO” (page 23).
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
STEP FULL
You tried to program 25 or more tracks (steps).
Tuner
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
COMPLETE
The preset operation ended normally.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
Tape
NO TAB
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the cassette.
1 Disconnect the mains lead.
NO TAPE
2 Reconnect the mains lead.
There is no tape in the tape deck.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press TAPE x, CD x and ?/1 on the unit.
Timer
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer
operation.
SET CLOCK
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.
SET TIMER
You cannot select the timer function when the Play
Timer or Timer Recording are not set.
TIME NG
Play Timer or Timer Recording start and end times
are set to the same time.
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Other
INVALID
You pressed on invalid button.
27GB
In case color irregularity is observed
on nearby a TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system,
the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,
color irregularity may still be observed on the TV
screen depending on the type of your TV set.
Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.
If color irregularity is observed…
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again…
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
– Dusty or dirty
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
On heat buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
Cleaning the tape heads
• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by
the user. However, note that playback of some discs
may not be possible depending on the recording
device used for recording or the disc condition.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been finalized
(processing to allow play by a normal CD player)
cannot be played.
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-session
mode are not supported.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently,
various music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
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.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.
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.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
29GB
CD player section
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(CD: λ=780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
780 – 790 nm
Specifications
Main Unit
Amplifier section
Frequency response
Wavelength
For the United States model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Tape deck section
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
Recording system
Frequency response
4-track 2-channel stereo
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 75 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
Wow and flutter
North American model:
Tuner section
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
75 + 75 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
FM tuner section
Tuning range
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.9% (4 ohms at
1 kHz, 35 W)
Other models:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz
step)
European model:
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
FM wire antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
75 + 75 W
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Pan-American model:
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
Other models:
European model:
Other models:
The following measured at 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
75 + 75 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Inputs
MD/VIDEO IN (phono jacks):
Sensitivity 450/250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
Antenna
AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
450 kHz
Intermediate frequency
Speaker
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
CD DIGITAL OUT:
Optical Wavelength:
660 nm
2-way, bass-reflex type
PHONES:
accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms or
more
13 cm dia., cone type
2.5 cm dia., Balanced-
Dome-type
Tweeter:
SPEAKER:
accepts impedance of
4 ohms
Nominal impedance
4 ohms
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General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model:
Korean model:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model:
Other models:
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
North American model: 50 W
European model:
50 W
0.3 W (in Power Saving
mode)
50 W
50 W
Korean model:
Other models:
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 175 × 240.5 × 291
mm
Speakers:
Mass
Approx. 160 × 240 × 240
mm
Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:
Approx. 4.3 kg
Speakers:
Approx. 3.1 kg net per
speaker
Supplied accessories
Remote (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker pads (8)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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List of button locations and reference pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
r
DISPLAY wf (13, 20)
R
R
Main unit
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
26)
TAPE Z (eject) 4 (14)
TAPE nN (play) 5 (14, 15,
16, 18)
TAPE x (stop) 6 (14, 15, 16,
26)
TAPE X (pause) 7 (14, 15, 16)
TAPE z REC (record) 8 (16)
lm/ML (rewind/fast
forward, go back/go forward)
qd (9, 10, 14)
P – Z
A – O
PHONES jack qk
PLAY MODE wd (8, 10, 15, 25,
26)
Remote sensor 2
REPEAT qs (9)
TREBLE +/– ws (16)
TUNER/BAND 9 (11, 12)
TUNING MODE wd (11, 12)
TUNING +/– qd (11, 12)
VOLUME qf (17)
BASS +/– wa (16)
CD SYNCHRO qa (15)
DIRECTION wd (14, 15, 16, 18)
Disc slot ql (8)
DISPLAY wf (13, 20)
Display window 3
DSGX w; (16)
FM MODE qs (12, 25)
FUNCTION 0 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16,
23, 26)
CD NX (play pause) qh (8, 9,
10)
CD x (stop) qj (9, 12, 26)
CD Z (eject) qg (9)
3
4
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
wf
wd
ws
wa
qd
qf
qg
w;
ql
qh
qj
qk
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – O
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 12, 17, 18)
x (stop) 8 (9, 14)
P – Z
ALBUM +/– qa (9, 10, 15)
CD qh (8, 10)
CLEAR qd (10)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(18, 19, 24)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (7, 17,
18)
DISPLAY ql (13, 20)
ENTER 9 (7, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19)
EQ qs (16)
PLAY MODE qk (8, 10, 15, 25)
REPEAT 4 (9)
SLEEP w; (17)
X (pause) 8 (9, 14)
N (play) 8 (8, 10, 14, 18)
./> (skip back/skip
forward) qf (7, 9, 10, 16, 17,
18, 19)
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
7 (9, 14)
+/– (tuning) qf (11, 12)
TAPE qg (14)
TUNER/BAND 5 (11, 12)
TUNER MEMORY qj (11)
TUNING MODE qk (11, 12)
VOLUME +/– 0 (17)
FM MODE 4 (12, 25)
FUNCTION 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16,
23, 26)
w;
1
ql
qk
qj
qh
qg
qf
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
qd
qs
9
*
0
qa
* Button does not function with this model.
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