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©2003 Sony Corporation

4-249-983-11(3)

Micro Hi-Fi 
Component 
System

Operating Instructions

CMT-GP6V

Summary of Contents for CMT-GP6V

Page 1: ... 2003 Sony Corporation 4 249 983 11 3 Micro Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions CMT GP6V ...

Page 2: ... 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 ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien...

Page 3: ...ng 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 info...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...e 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 prod...

Page 6: ... 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 3 3 3 4 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 AM loop antenna Right speaker Left speaker FM lead antenna Insert this portion Gray 3 Stripe AM LOOP Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna ...

Page 7: ...ystem 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...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...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 Whe...

Page 10: ...g 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...

Page 11: ... 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 ...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...he 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 i...

Page 14: ...e 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 TUN...

Page 15: ...o 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...

Page 16: ...d 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 stat...

Page 17: ... 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 re...

Page 18: ...rd 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 t...

Page 20: ...g 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 ...

Page 21: ...rt from a specific track make a program see Creating your own program on page 12 TAPE Load a tape TUNER Tune in a radio station see Listening to the radio on page 16 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Press repeatedly until PLAY appears then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start playback Press repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication fl...

Page 22: ...on see Listening to a preset station on page 16 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Press repeatedly until REC appears then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start recording Press repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedur...

Page 23: ...ystem 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 the timer recording will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording To Do this Change the setting Start over from step 1 Activate the timer Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT repeatedly until REC appears then press ENTE...

Page 24: ... DIMMER 0 t DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2 You can check the playing time of the current track or remaining time of the disc Checking the remaining time and titles VIDEO CD CD MP3 Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows x When playing a CD MP3 VIDEO CD without PBC function Ver 1 1 Current track number and elapsed playing time of the trac...

Page 25: ...racks In the following case elapsed playing time may not be displayed accurately when an MP3 audio track of VBR variable bit rate is played when fast forward or fast reverse is performed You can check the current operating status and disc information of VIDEO CDs audio CDs or MP3 during playback or in stop mode Depending on conditions some items are displayed and others are not Press ON SCREEN on ...

Page 26: ... C SUB WOOFER jack Connect an optional powered subwoofer with a built in amplifier to this jack Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords See Hooking up optional components on page 26 2 Press MD on the unit Start playing the connected component Recording audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords 2 Start recording manually See Recording on a tape manually on p...

Page 27: ...ected or a power failure occurs longer than half a day Redo the following Setting the clock page 8 Presetting radio stations page 14 If you have set the timer also redo Waking up to music page 21 and Timer recording radio programs page 22 There is no sound Press VOLUME repeatedly Make sure the headphones are not connected Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKERS termi...

Page 28: ...n hour until the moisture evaporates Press N or CD NX on the unit to start play Disc access takes a long time Set ON by the CD power manage function page 15 The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 30 Replace the disc 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 t...

Page 29: ... deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette page 31 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them page 31 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 31 The tape has wound to the end Optional components There is no sound ...

Page 30: ...type of your TV set 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 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 VIDEO CD CD player Should this occur t...

Page 31: ... wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise 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 demagnetising cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette Main unit Amplifier section The following measured at...

Page 32: ...2 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz Antenna AM loop antenna external antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker Speaker system 2 way bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer 10 cm dia cone type Tweeter 2 cm dia dome type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 155 250 200 mm Mass Approx 2 6 kg net per speaker General Power requirements Saudi Arabian model 120 127 220 V A...

Page 33: ...enu screens displayed on the TV screen PBC Playback in addition to the video playback functions of Ver 1 1 discs Moreover you can play high resolution still pictures if they are included on the disc Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC playback control functions the menu screens moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called scenes Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD ...

Page 34: ...ind 6 8 10 12 13 17 18 19 21 22 24 x stop qs 10 11 13 15 17 18 20 29 zREC PAUSE START qf 18 20 CD NX play pause ql 9 11 12 15 33 TAPE nN play ql 17 18 Z CD open close 5 9 10 Z PUSH tape open close 0 17 List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text Illustration number r DIS...

Page 35: ...TURE EFFECT wh PREV 9 11 SELECT q SLEEP qj 21 SPECIAL MENU qh 13 TAPE wd 17 TUNER BAND ws 14 16 TUNING MEMORY 5 14 VOLUME qs 19 21 1 power 1 7 8 15 21 22 m M fast forward rewind 8 10 13 17 go back go forward 9 8 10 12 18 19 21 22 24 x stop qa 10 11 13 15 17 18 20 29 X pause qg 10 17 N play q 9 11 12 17 18 33 9 RETURN O wg 11 This button cannot be used in this system ALPHABETICAL ORDER A K N Z BUTT...

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