Sony CMT-HPZ9 - Micro Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions Manual Download

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2-591-385-

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Micro HI-FI
Component
System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Records

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-HPZ9
CMT-HPZ7

Summary of Contents for CMT-HPZ9 - Micro Hi Fi Component System

Page 1: ...ctions Owner s Records 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 HPZ9 CMT HPZ7 ...

Page 2: ...n accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of...

Page 3: ...ir logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names This manual describes how to use this system For details on the supplied software SonicStage refer t...

Page 4: ...tracks on a tape 22 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 22 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 23 Timer Falling asleep to music 23 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 24 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 25 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 26 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 26 Changing the load disc illumination 2...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... frequencies 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 ...

Page 7: ...ng 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 rec...

Page 8: ...d MP3 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 MP...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...peaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it Plug type A Getting Started Hooking up the system Right speaker Left speaker FM lead antenna AM loop antenna L R IMPEDANCE USE 6 16Ω 3 3 Insert this portion Red 3 Red Black Line Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna ...

Page 11: ... s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet If the plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor To turn on the system press 1 AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American models Connect using the white side Other m...

Page 12: ...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 26 When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism Use buttons o...

Page 13: ...opening the disc tray it may catch and cause malfunction Do not use a disc with tape seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction Do not use a non standard shape disc Do not load an 8 cm disc Doing so may cause the system to malfunction When you eject a disc handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface When using the DISC SKIP EX CHANGE function be sure that you do not insert a disc ...

Page 14: ...rder 1 DISC SHUF Shuffle Play All the tracks on the disc you have selected in random order Track number Playing time Current disc Loaded discs SHUF Shuffle Play All the tracks in the group on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD in random order When playing an audio CD the system performs the same operation as 1 DISC SHUF Play PGM Program Play The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played see C...

Page 15: ...r and play the desired track by using the jog dial on the unit Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD 2 Press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE repeatedly to select a disc in stop mode 3 Turn the jog dial in stop mode to select the desired track then press PUSH ENTER To search for tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD turn the jog dial to first select the d...

Page 16: ...22 Using the 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 DISC SKIP repeatedly or press one of the disc buttons DISC 1 5 on the unit to select a disc To program all the tracks on a disc at once proceed to step 5 with ALL displayed 4 Press or repeatedly until the desired track number appears When programmin...

Page 17: ...ations Notes You cannot erase the program during playback You cannot program the tracks on other discs by using the jog dial 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 HS on the unit However the program is...

Page 18: ...er flashes Perform steps 6 and 7 while the preset number flashes 6 Press or or TUNE 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 func...

Page 19: ...unction 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 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 20: ... use manual recording page 22 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...

Page 21: ...h the function to TAPE 3 Press N or TAPE H on the unit Other operations Note Do not eject the tape during playback as this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and cassette holder Tape Play Loading a tape With the side you want to play record facing towards you Playing a tape To Do this Stop play Press x Pause Press X Press again to resume play Fast forward or rewind Press m or M Remove a tape...

Page 22: ...2 to 6 of Creating your own program page 16 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 28 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 player TUNER To ...

Page 23: ...erform 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 SLEEP OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 min...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ... 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 ILLUMINATION on the unit Each time you press the button the loaded disc illumination changes cyclically as follows ILLUM ON y ILLUM OFF Press DISPLAY while listening to th...

Page 28: ...m 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 ...

Page 29: ...nually See Recording on a tape manually on page 22 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 30: ...e Connect the supplied speakers 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 power cord The timer cannot be set Set the clock again page 12 The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 24 and 25 Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 2...

Page 31: ...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 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 ...

Page 32: ...ive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them page 35 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 35 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 35 The tape has wound to the en...

Page 33: ...yback STEP FULL 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...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Main unit HCD HPZ9 HCD HPZ7 Amplifier section For the United States model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS HCD HPZ9 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 85 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more th...

Page 36: ...ony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American model 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tun...

Page 37: ... 0 25 W in Power Saving Mode Mexican model 90 W Other models 90 W Dimensions w h d excl speakers Approx 198 275 341 mm Mass excl speakers Amplifier Tuner Tape CD section CMT HPZ9 7 6 kg CMT HPZ7 7 5 kg Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 CD ROM SonicStage 1 SonicStage Installation Operating Guide 1 US and foreign patents licensed from ...

Page 38: ...TUNE ql 18 19 VOLUME control 0 1 power 1 11 19 32 Z PUSH OPEN CLOSE tape open close 5 21 lj JL rewind fast forward go back go forward ql 14 21 23 select group w 14 22 x stop wa 12 19 22 TAPE H play wd 21 CD HS play wf 14 Z CD open close wj 13 21 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 men...

Page 39: ...6 14 16 18 19 21 22 29 PLAY MODE ql 14 16 22 REPEAT 4 16 SLEEP wa 23 TAPE qh 21 TUNER BAND 5 18 19 TUNER MEMORY qk 18 TUNING MODE ql 18 19 VOLUME qa 24 1 power 1 12 24 m M rewind fast forward 7 14 21 N play 8 14 21 X pause 8 14 21 x stop 8 14 21 select group qs 14 16 go back go forward qg 12 14 23 24 tuning qg 18 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A E F Z BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 4 5 6 7 8 9 wa 1 qs qf qd w ql qk qj q...

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