©2003 Sony Corporation
4-249-983-11(3)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-GP6V
2
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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.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
E
NERGY STAR
®
is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the E
NERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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How to use this manual...........................4
Playable discs..........................................4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................6
Setting the clock......................................8
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc.........................................9
Playing a disc..........................................9
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0).........................................11
— PBC Play
Playing repeatedly.................................12
— Repeat Play
Creating your own program..................12
— Program Play
Locating a specific part of
a VIDEO CD ..................................13
— Disc Digest/Track Digest
Tuner
Presetting radio stations........................14
Listening to the radio............................16
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning
Tape – Play
Loading a tape.......................................17
Playing a tape........................................17
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................18
— CD Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............18
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ..............................19
Singing along........................................19
Timer
Falling asleep to music......................... 21
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music.............................. 21
— Daily Timer
Timer recording radio programs........... 22
Display
Turning off the display......................... 24
— Power Saving Mode
Adjusting the brightness of the display’s
backlight......................................... 24
Viewing information about the disc in the
display............................................ 24
Viewing information about the disc in the
on-screen display............................ 25
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 26
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies......................... 27
Messages............................................... 29
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 30
Specifications........................................ 31
Glossary................................................ 33
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 34
Table of Contents
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• 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.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet*
• 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.
• When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
* Up to 8 characters can be displayed.
How to use this manual
Symbol Meaning
Functions that can be used with
VIDEO CDs
Functions that can be used with
audio CDs
Functions that can be used with
MP3
Playable discs
Format of
discs
Disc logo Contents
VIDEO CD Audio +
Video
Audio CDs Audio
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data)
Audio
CD-R/CD-RW
(MP3 files)
Audio
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannnot 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.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in packet
write format are not supported.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session mode are not supported.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
format files that do not have the extender
“.MP3”.
• 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 recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
Note on playback operations
of VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of VIDEO CDs may
be intentionally set by software producers. Since
this system plays VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the
VIDEO CDs.
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.
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Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKERS terminals as shown below.
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
6
6
6
33
3
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4
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
AM loop antenna
Right speaker Left speaker
FM lead antenna
Insert this
portion
Gray (3)
Stripe (#)
A
M
LO
O
P
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
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Note
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
3 Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video cord.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can
view the pictures from this system.
4 Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
depending on the color system of your
TV.
Notes
• You cannot set the color system in Power Saving
Mode.
• When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a
different color system from the one you set to the
unit, the picture image may be distorted.
5 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings.
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127/220 V
6 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).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
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.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
The color system
of your TV
Do this
AUTO
(factory setting)
Set SYSTEM SELECT to
AUTO. If your TV
automatically changes the
color system according to
the input signal, the system
is set to AUTO.
NTSC Set SYSTEM SELECT to
NTSC. The system is set to
NTSC.
PAL Set SYSTEM SELECT to
PAL. The system is set to
PAL.
AUTO
NTSC PAL
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Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press ./> to select “CLOCK”, then
press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Setting the clock
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press Z.
2 Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
3 Press Z again to close the disc tray.
Notes
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.
This system lets you play VIDEO CDs*, audio
CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks.
Before playing a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV
and select the video input. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your TV if you need
help.
Shuffle Play cannot be used while the PBC
indicator lights up.
* You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0).
Example: When a disc is loaded
1 Press CD on the remote to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE on
the unit in stop mode repeatedly until
the mode you want appears in the
display.
3 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
When you play
an 8 cm disc,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Select To play
No display
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
All tracks on the disc in
random order.
PGM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 12).
Track number Playing time
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Other operations
*1
For VIDEO CDs, there are may be some
disturbance in the video image.
*2
Only when setting the PBC function to off or when
playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1).
*3
You may not be able to search between multiple
files. Also, the time may not be displayed correctly
for some files.
Notes
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Shuffle Play and Program Play cannot be used with
MP3 discs.
• 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
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 tracks other than
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other types of
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: 255 (including root
folder)
• Up to 255 tracks and albums of MP3 on a single disc
can be recognized on this unit.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• MP3 audio tracks may not be played back in the
order that they are recorded on the disc.
• 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.
• The bit rate typically used for MP3 files is 128 kbps.
The assured bit rate range for sound quality on the
unit is 96 kbps to 192 kbps. If an MP3 file stored with
a bit rate beyond that range is played back, sound
quality is not guaranteed and noise may be generated.
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set “ON” by the
CD power manage function (page 15).
To play a track by entering the
track number
You can also select the track you want using the
remote during Normal Play.
Press the numeric button(s).
To enter a track number over 10
1 Press >10.
2 Enter the corresponding digits for the same
number of “–” flashing in the display.
To enter 0, press 10/0.
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X (or CD NX on the
unit)*
1
. Press again to resume
play.
Select a track or
scene*
2
Press ./> repeatedly.
Select an album
of MP3
Press ALBUM +/– on the remote
repeatedly after step 2.
If you select an album during
playback, playback will stop.
Press N (or CD NX on the
unit) to resume play.
Find a point in a
track or scene*
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(Search)
Keep pressing m/M during
playback and release it at the
desired point.
For VIDEO CDs only, keep
pressing m/M for a few
seconds during playback. The
picture plays back in fast reverse
or fast advance at 20-second
intervals. Press N (or CD NX
on the unit) to stop searching and
start playback.
Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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Example:
To enter track number 30, press >10, then press 3 and
10/0.
Resuming playback from the
point you stopped the disc
— Resume Play
This system memorizes the point where you
stopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume from
that point.
Resume Play is not available for an audio CD
and a disc with MP3 audio tracks.
This function cannot be used while the PBC
indicator lights up.
1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press x to
stop playback.
2 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
The player starts playback from the point
you stopped the VIDEO CD in step 1.
Notes
• You cannot perform Resume Play during Disc
Digest, Track Digest, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or
Program Play.
• Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO CD,
the system may resume playback from a different
point.
• Resume play is canceled when:
– you press the numeric buttons on the remote,
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE on the unit, x or
./>.
– you disconnect the power cord.
– you press Z on the unit.
Tip
To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD, press
x in stop mode, then press N (or CD NX on the
unit).
You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to
enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu
format and structure may differ depending on
each disc.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
* PBC: Playback Control
1 Press N (or CD NX on the unit) to
start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0).
The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press the numeric buttons repeatedly
to select the item number you want.
3 Continue playback according to the
instructions on the menus to enjoy
interactive playback.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
Other operations
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
— PBC Play
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Go to the next
menu page or
scene
Press NEXT.
Go back to the
previous menu
page or scene
Press PREV.
Go back to the
previous menu
Press RETURN O.
Select a menu See “To play a track by entering
the track number” (page 10).
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To cancel playback with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0)
1 In stop mode, press ./> to select a
track.
2 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
The PBC indicator disappears and playback
starts from the selected track. Still images,
such as the menu screens, will not be
shown.
You can use the numeric buttons instead of
performing steps 1 and 2.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then
press N (or CD NX on the unit).
Tip
“PBC” appears for the disc with PBC functions, and
the PBC indicator disappears when its function is
canceled.
You can play all the tracks on a disc.
This function cannot be used while the PBC
indicator lights up.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the unit
repeatedly during playback until
“REPEAT” appears.
Playback of all the tracks on a disc repeats up to
five times.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the unit
repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears.
You can make a program of up to 30 steps.
You can synchro record the programed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 18).
This function cannot be used while the PBC
indicator lights up.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE on
the unit in stop mode repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
3 Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
4 Press ENTER.
The track is programed.
The total number of program steps appears.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press N (or CD NX on the unit).
Program Play starts.
Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Creating your own
program
— Program Play
Selected track
number
Total playing time
of the program
Total number of
program steps
Total playing time of
the program
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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Other operations
Selecting a track by entering the
track number
You can also select the track you want using the
remote. Press the numeric button(s) instead of
performing steps 3 and 4.
Tips
• When you press x twice, all the tracks in the
program are cleared.
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press N
(or CD NX on the unit). However, the program is
cleared when you open the disc tray.
The TV screen must be ON to use these
functions.
These functions cannot be used while the PBC
indicator lights up.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Locating the desired track
— Disc Digest
You can select the track you want by viewing
the first frame of each track. 9 different tracks
can be displayed on the TV screen at one time.
1 Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode.
The first frame of tracks 1 through 9 on the
current disc are displayed.
2 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 9) to
select the track you want.
To display the next 9 tracks
Press M. The first frame of tracks 10 through
18 are displayed.
When there are more tracks in the disc, “>”
appears in the upper right corner of the TV
screen.
To display previous tracks, press m.
To cancel Disc Digest
Press x.
To Do this
Cancel Program
Play
Press PLAY MODE/TUNING
MODE on the unit in stop mode
repeatedly until both “PGM” and
“SHUF” disappear.
Add a track to the
end of the program
Perform steps 1 – 4 in stop mode.
Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, a
track is cleared from the end of
the program.
Locating a specific part of
a VIDEO CD
— Disc Digest/Track Digest
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Locating a section within a
track
— Track Digest
You can have the VIDEO CD player divide a
track into 9 different sections and display the
first scene of each section on the TV screen.
1 Press SPECIAL MENU during
playback.
The current track is divided into 9 sections
and the first scene of each section is
displayed.
2 Press the numeric buttons (1 – 9) to
select the section you want.
To switch to the digest of another
track during Track Digest
Press m/M repeatedly during Track Digest.
To cancel Track Digest
Press x.
Notes
• If you press SPECIAL MENU to active Disc Digest
or Track Digest in Repeat or Shuffle Play mode, it
changes to Normal Play mode.
• Track Digest may not be possible for a track of less
than 1 minute.
You can preset up to 32 stations for FM and AM.
You can then tune in any of those stations
simply by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Automatic tuning preset
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 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and the
frequency appear in the display.
3 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release it.
Scanning stops automatically when a
station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED”
and “STEREO” (for stereo program only)
appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 through 5 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 15).
4 Press TUNING MEMORY on the remote.
The preset number appears. Station storage
starts with preset number 1. If preset
stations have been erased, then stations are
stored to the lowest preset number
containing no station.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Preset number Frequency
Tuner
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5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset
other stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear from the display.
3 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
4 Press TUNING MEMORY on the remote.
The preset number appears. Station storage
starts with preset number 1. If preset
stations have been erased, then stations are
stored to the lowest preset number
containing no station.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to preset
other stations.
Other Operations
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.
1 Press CD on the remote to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press CD NX while holding x.
“OFF” appears.
To set the CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and “ON” appears.
Note
When “OFF” is selected, CD access time is increased.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Middle Eastern
model)
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.
While holding TUNER/BAND, press ?/1.
When you change the interval, all the AM/FM
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
tune in any AM station first. While holding
TUNER/BAND, press ?/1.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 15).
Erase a preset
station
1 Select the preset number of
the station to be erased.
2 Press CLEAR on the remote.
3 Press ENTER on the remote.
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You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14).
1 Press TUNER/BAND.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in
the display.
3 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to select
the desired preset station.
Selecting the desired preset
number using the numeric
buttons
Press the numeric button(s) on the remote
instead of performing step 3.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear from the display.
3 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
Note
When “CD” is selected as the current function and
TUNER/BAND is pressed to select “TUNER” during
“OFF”, it may take some time to switch the function
(page 15).
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
REPEAT/FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• In step 2, press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and the frequency appear
in the display, then press and hold TUNING +/– until
the frequency indication starts to change. Scanning
stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 18).
• You can change the display into the clock display
(for the six seconds) by pressing DISPLAY on the
remote.
Listening to the radio
Tape – Play
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1 Press Z PUSH on the unit.
2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recorded tape.
2 Press TAPE nN.
When using the buttons on the remote, press
TAPE, then press N.
Press TAPE nN (or N on the remote)
again to play the reverse side.
3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to play one side, “h” to play
both sides, or “j”
*
to play both sides
repeatedly.
* The tape automatically stops after playing back
five times.
Other operations
Tape – Play
Loading a tape
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing
forward.
Playing a tape
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X on the remote. Press again
to resume play.
Fast-forward or
rewind
Press .m/M> (or
press m/M on the remote).
Remove a tape Press Z PUSH.
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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 Load a recordable tape.
2 Load a disc you want to record.
3 Press CD SYNC.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pauses for playback.
When you want to record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN (or N on the
remote).
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side or “h” to
record on both sides.
5 Press zREC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
To stop recording
Press x.
To record only your favorite
tracks
You can record only your favorite tracks using
Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3, perform
steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own program”
(page 12).
Note
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.
Tip
When setting the PBC function to on, change the
setting to off and then start recording.
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Select the desired source to record.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• MD: To record from the optional
component connected to the MD IN
jacks.
3 Press zREC PAUSE/START.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
When you want to record on the reverse
side, press TAPE nN (or N on the
remote).
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side or “h” to
record on both sides.
5 Press zREC PAUSE/START, then start
playing the desired source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
Tip
For recording from a disc, you can press .m/
M> (or ./> on the remote) repeatedly to
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3
and before step 5).
Note
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.
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— CD Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape
manually
— Manual Recording
To Do this
Stop recording Press x.
Pause
recording
Press zREC PAUSE/START.
Sound Adjustment
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You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator)
Press DSG.
To cancel the DSG, press DSG again.
Adjusting the bass and treble
1 Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly to
select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
BASS t TREBLE t Original display
2 Press ./> repeatedly to adjust
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”
appears.
You can sing along by connecting an optional
microphone.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Enjoying Karaoke
1 Connect an optional microphone to
MIC jack.
2 Press K.PON/MPX on the remote
repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect
you desire.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
KARAOKE PON t MPX L t MPX R
t OFF (effect status)
To sing karaoke of multiplex CD, select
“MPX L” or “MPX R”.
3 Start playing the music.
4 Adjust the volume and tone of the
source.
5 Press MIC/ECHO repeatedly to select
“MIC X”.
6 Adjust the microphone volume by
pressing .m/M> (or ./
> on the remote) repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
MIC OFF t MIC 1 t MIC 2 t … t
MIC 7
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Singing along
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Other operations
Notes
• With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when
you select “KARAOKE PON”.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
monaural.
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
– only a few instruments are playing.
– a duet is being played.
– the source has strong echoes or chorus.
– the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
– the voice on the source is singing in high soprano
or tenor.
• Keep microphone away from the speakers and adjust
its volume to avoid acoustic feedback (howling) and
distortion.
• The key can be adjusted only when the function is set
to CD.
• The microphone volume and microphone echo turn
off (“MIC OFF” and “ECHO OFF”) when the
function is changed.
Mixing and recording sounds
1 Prepare the source you want to mix.
Then, load a recordable tape.
2 Press the function button of the source
you want to record (e.g., CD).
3 Press zREC PAUSE/START.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
4 Press zREC PAUSE/START and then
start singing, speaking or playing the
desired source.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
Note
If the microphone is connected during recording, its
input is recorded mixed with the sound source.
Tips
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD
function and not playing a disc.
• When high level sound signals are input, the system
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent
distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level
Control function).
• The key can be adjusted only when the function is set
to CD.
To Do this
Use VIDEO CDs Turn on your TV and switch it to
the appropriate video input.
Cancel karaoke
mode
Press MIC/ECHO repeatedly until
“MIC X” or “ECHO X”
disappears and disconnect the
microphone from MIC jack, then
press K.PON/MPX on the remote
repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
Adjust the
microphone echo
Press MIC/ECHO repeatedly to
select “ECHO X”, then press
.m/M> (or ./
> on the remote) repeatedly to
adjust the echo effect. To cancel
the echoing, press .m (or
. on the remote) repeatedly
until “ECHO OFF” appears.
Adjust the key Press KEY CONTROL on the
remote, then press .m/
M> (or ./> on the
remote) repeatedly to suit your
vocal range.
You can adjust the key higher or
lower in 9 halftone steps (–4 – +4).
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