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©2005 Sony Corporation

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Micro HI-FI 
Component
System

Operating Instructions

CMT-GPZ7
CMT-GPZ6

Summary of Contents for CMT-GPZ6

Page 1: ... 2005 Sony Corporation 2 591 383 12 1 Micro HI FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT GPZ7 CMT GPZ6 ...

Page 2: ...s for energy efficiency Notice for users On the supplied software Depending on the type of the text and characters the text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed properly on the device This is due to The limitations of the connected player The player is not functionning normally ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation SonicStage and SonicStage logo are tradema...

Page 3: ...g your favorite CD tracks on a tape 20 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 20 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 21 Timer Falling asleep to music 21 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 22 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 23 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 24 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 24 Viewing the tuner ...

Page 4: ...en the total playing time of one CD album is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on a 700MB CD R CD RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format Create your own ATRAC CDs Install SonicStage on your computer SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded from audio CDs on your computer and creates original CDs It can be installed from the supplied CD ROM Create an ATRAC CD After selecting your ...

Page 5: ...uencies this system can play are shown below Variable Bit Rate VBR files can also be played This system conforms to Version 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 of the ID3 tag format ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information track title album name artist name etc to MP3 files Up to 124 characters of ID3 tag information can be displayed on this system An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 f...

Page 6: ... of 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 recor...

Page 7: ... CDs ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of files and groups A file is equivalent to a track of an audio CD A group is a bundle of files and is equivalent to an album For MP3 CDs this system recognizes an MP3 folder as a group so that ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs can be operated in the same way Playing order of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs For ATRAC CDs files are played in the order selected in SonicStage For MP3 CDs...

Page 8: ...ry folders To compress a source in an MP3 file we recommend setting the compression parameters to 44 1 kHz 128 kbps and Constant Bit Rate To record up to the maximum capacity set the writing software to halting of writing To record to the maximum capacity at one time up on media that has nothing recorded on it set the writing software to Disc at Once Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded i...

Page 9: ...left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below 2 Connect the FM and AM aerials Set up the AM loop aerial then connect it Plug type A Getting Started Hooking up the system 4 3 2 1 Right speaker Left speaker FM lead aerial AM loop aerial L R IMPEDANCE USE 6 16Ω 3 3 Insert this portion Red 3 Black Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally AM loop aerial continued ...

Page 10: ...tem s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings 4 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 AM loop aerial Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally AM loop aerial Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally North American models Connect using the white side Other models Con...

Page 11: ...et the hour 4 Press ENTER 5 Press or repeatedly to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts working To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press or repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode page 24 When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism...

Page 12: ...y modes Example When playing a disc 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display 3 Press N or CD NX on the unit CD Play Loading a disc Z When you play a disc insert it with the label side up Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play Select To play No display Normal Play The tracks on the disc i...

Page 13: ...eration 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Turn the jog dial in stop mode to select the desired track then press ENTER To search for tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD turn the jog dial to first select the desired group then press ENTER before performing step 2 Playback starts from the selected track Note Only the first 6 characters are displayed when performing the group or ...

Page 14: ...he remote 1 Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until PGM appears 3 Press or repeatedly until the desired track number appears When programming the tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD press or repeatedly to select the desired group then press or repeatedly until the desired track number appears 4 Press ENTER The track is programmed Th...

Page 15: ...er operations Note You cannot erase the program during playback Tips You can program the tracks during playback by using the jog dial The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD then press N or CD NX on the unit However the program is cleared when you eject the disc appears when the total progr...

Page 16: ...flashes Perform steps 6 and 7 while the preset number flashes 6 Press or or TUNING or on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number 7 Press ENTER 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other stations Tip Press x to stop scanning Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations 1 Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the funct...

Page 17: ...tion CD power is factory set to on Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press 1 to turn off the system 3 After STANDBY stops flashing press 1 while holding CD x CD POWER and OFF appear To set CD power on Repeat the procedure above and CD POWER and ON appear Notes When CD POWER and OFF are selected disc access time is increased You can...

Page 18: ...s use manual recording page 20 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 provid...

Page 19: ... 3 Press N or TAPE N on the unit Other operations Note Do not eject the tape during playback or recording as this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and cassette holder Tape Play Loading a tape H s j J With the side you want to play record facing towards you Playing a tape To Do this Stop play Press x or TAPE x on the unit Pause Press X Press again to resume play Fast forward or rewind Press...

Page 20: ...3 perform steps 2 to 5 of Creating your own program page 14 You can record just the portions you like from a CD or radio program on a tape You can also record from connected components see Hooking up optional components on page 26 Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record CD To record from this system s CD ...

Page 21: ...ss 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 You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Press SLEEP repeatedly 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 SLEE...

Page 22: ...ton the display changes cyclically as follows 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source appear in turn then the original display returns 9 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations Notes You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority Do not operate the syst...

Page 23: ...turn before the original display returns 6 Load a recordable tape 7 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations Notes You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use the Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time the 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 pr...

Page 24: ...is loaded you can also check the information recorded on disc such as the titles Checking the remaining time and titles 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 disc or 2 t Track title ATRAC CD and MP3 CD4 only t Group...

Page 25: ...sc 2 For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs group names or volume label may not be displayed depending on the play mode x Program Play mode The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Total track number of the program t Volume label t Clock display t Bass level t Treble level For ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio Each time you press the button the display ch...

Page 26: ...function is set to CD If the jack is covered with a cap remove it before use Notes There is no digital audio output from this jack during playback of ATRAC3plus MP3 tracks You cannot make a digital recording of a copy guarded disc using a digital component connected to this system Also playback may not be possible depending on the connected component Before connecting or disconnecting the audio co...

Page 27: ...nually See Recording on a tape manually on page 20 1 Connect the digital optical cord 2 Start recording with the connected digital component MiniDisc player recorder etc Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component Note You can digitally record from the discs only However you cannot record from copy prohibited discs and ATRAC3plus MP3 tracks Listening to audio from a c...

Page 28: ...nnect the system to a different mains Install a noise filter commercially available to the mains lead The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 11 The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 22 and 23 Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 21 Make sure the clock is correctly set page 11 The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV set o...

Page 29: ...he 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 track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear to return to Normal P...

Page 30: ...e wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them page 33 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 33 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 33 The tape has wound to the end ...

Page 31: ...You tried to program 25 or more tracks steps Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally Tape NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette NO TAPE There is no tape in the tape deck Timer PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer when the clock is not set SET TIMER You tried to select...

Page 32: ...system further 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 When you move the system take out any disc If yo...

Page 33: ...ct 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 Main unit HCD GPZ7 HCD GPZ6 Amplifier section HCD GPZ7 for CMT GPZ7 European model DIN power output rated 40 40 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 60 60 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 100...

Page 34: ...he tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz European model 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz Other models 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz Aerial AM loop aerial Aerial terminals External aerial terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker SS CGPZ7 SS CGPZ6 SS CGPZ7 ...

Page 35: ...T GPZ7 6 1 kg CMT GPZ6 5 8 kg Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 AM loop aerial 1 FM lead aerial 1 CD ROM SonicStage 1 SonicStage Installation Operating Guide 1 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Standby power consumption 0 3 W Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain pri...

Page 36: ...LOSE tape open close 6 19 TAPE N play 7 19 x tape stop 8 19 20 m M tape rewind fast forward 9 19 z PAUSE START record qa 20 select group qh 13 20 lm ML rewind fast forward go back go forward ql 13 19 21 Z CD open close w 13 19 x CD stop wa 11 17 20 CD NX play ws 12 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...

Page 37: ...4 16 17 19 20 27 PLAY MODE qk 12 14 20 REPEAT 4 14 SLEEP w 21 TAPE qg 19 TUNER BAND 5 16 17 TUNER MEMORY qj 16 TUNING MODE qk 16 17 VOLUME q 22 1 power 1 11 22 m M rewind fast forward 7 13 19 N play 8 12 19 X pause 8 13 19 x stop 8 13 19 select group qa 13 14 go back go forward qf 11 13 21 22 tuning qf 16 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A E F Z BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 qs qf qd w ql qk qj qh qg qa 0 3...

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