Operating InstructionsMicro Hi-FiComponentSystem4-230-234-13(1)©2000 Sony Corporation CMT-SP55MD
10Playing CD tracks inrandom order — Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on a CD in randomorder.`/12131 Press CD to switch the function to CD.2 Pr
The CD Player115 Press N.All the tracks play in the order you selected.To Do thisCancelProgrammePlayPress x, then press PLAY MODErepeatedly until “PRO
12Playing CD tracksrepeatedly — Repeat PlayYou can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Playand Programme Play.`/1REPEAT, Press REPEAT during play unti
The CD Player13Using the CD displayYou can check the total number of tracks, the totalplaying time, and the remaining time on the trackor on the CD. W
14Labelling a CD — Disc MemoYou can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to 20symbols and characters. Whenever you load alabelled CD, the title appear
The CD Player155 Press CURSORt.The character you selected in step 4 stopsflashing and the cursor shifts to the right.Cursor6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to co
16Checking Disc Memoinformation`/1213,53,54Checking a disc title1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.2 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.3 Press . or >
The CD Player/The MD Deck — Play17The MD Deck — PlayPlaying an MDYou can play an MD just like a CD.To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).?/1 (power
18Playing MD tracks inrandom order — Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on an MD in randomorder.`/12131 Press MD to switch the function to MD.2 P
The MD Deck — Play19Programming MD tracks— Programme PlayYou can make a programme of up to 25 tracks inthe order you want them to be played.`/123151 P
2Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.This appliance is classified asa CLASS 1 LASER product.The CL
20All the programmedtracks in orderREPEAT 1*: For a single track only.* You cannot repeat a single track duringShuffle Play or Programme Play.To cance
The MD Deck — Play21Using the MD displayYou can check the total number of tracks, the totalplaying time and the remaining time on the MD.`/1DISPLAY, P
22The MD Deck — RecordingBefore you startrecordingMDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and playmusic with high quality sound. Another feature ofMDs
The MD Deck — Recording23Recording a CD on anMD — CD-MD Synchro RecordingYou can make a digital recording of a CD on anMD, marking track numbers in th
24Recording a CD on an MD(continued)Recording your favouriteCD tracks on an MD— CD-MD Synchro RecordingYou can select your favourite CD tracks with th
The MD Deck — Recording25Selecting the tracks1 Press CD on the remote to switch thefunction to CD.Place a CD.2 Press PLAY MODE on the remoterepeatedly
26Recording your favouriteportions on an MD— Manual RecordingIf you use a partially recorded MD, recordingstarts after the recorded tracks.25431 Inser
The MD Deck — Recording27Recording from theradio — Manual RecordingYou can make an analogue recording of a radioprogramme on an MD.356421 Insert a rec
28Making a spacebetween tracks 3seconds long — Smart SpaceThe Smart Space function lets you make the blankspaces between tracks 3 seconds longautomati
The MD Deck — Recording296 Press H on the MD deck.Recording starts.If there is an extended silence of less than 30seconds, “Smart Space” appears, and
3The MD Deck — RecordingBefore you start recording... 22Recording a CD on an MD— CD-MD Synchro Recording ... 23Recording your
302531 Insert a recordable MD.2 Turn FUNCTION until the desiredsound source (i.e., TUNER) to recordappears.3 Press z REC.The MD deck stands by for rec
The MD Deck — Recording31Marking track numbersYou can mark track numbers as follows:• Automatically during recordingTrack numbers are automatically m
32Marking track numbers at aspecific point duringrecording — Track MarkYou can mark track numbers at any time duringrecording, regardless of the type
The MD Deck — Recording33continued3 Turn l/L to adjust the recordinglevel.The sound source and recording level aredisplayed. The recording level can b
343 Turn l/L until “MD Stereo Rec”(or “MD Mono Rec”) appears, thenpress ENTER/YES.4 Turn l/L until “MD Mono Rec”appears, then press ENTER/YES.“MONO” l
The MD Deck — Recording/Editing35The MD Deck— EditingBefore you start editingYou can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. Byusing the editing functions,
36Labelling an MD— Name FunctionYou can create titles for your recorded MDs andtracks as follows.During recordingIf “CD-TEXT” flashes in the display d
The MD Deck — Editing37Erasing the titlesTo erase the disc titles and alltrack titles at once1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.2 Press . or > repeatedly
38Erasing recordings— Erase FunctionThe MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracksquickly and easily. You can restore the contents tothe condition before
The MD Deck — Editing39To cancel Track ErasePress MENU/NO before completing theprocedure.To return to the condition beforeTrack EraseYou can return to
4Getting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the systemPerform the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.No
406 While monitoring the sound, press .or > repeatedly to find the startingpoint of the portion to be erased (pointA).You can shift the starting po
The MD Deck — Editing41Moving recorded tracks— Move FunctionYou can use this function to change the order ofany track on the disc. When you move track
42Dividing recorded tracks— Divide FunctionYou can use this function to mark track numbersafter recording. The total number of tracksincreases by one
The MD Deck — Editing43To return to the condition beforeDivideYou can return to the original conditionimmediately after dividing the tracks by using t
441 Press MD to switch the function to MD.2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD EditMenu”.3 Press . or > repeatedly until“MD Combine ?” appears, then pre
The MD Deck — Editing45Undoing the last edit— Undo FunctionYou can use this function to cancel the last editand restore the contents of the MD to thec
46TunerPresetting radiostationsYou can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and10 for AM.`/15,615,625,6534 41 Press @/1 (power) to turn on thesystem.2
47The MD Deck — Editing/TunerTo tune in a station with a weaksignal1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until“MANUAL” appears in step 3.2 Press m or M repea
483 Press . or > to select the desiredpreset station.Preset number and frequency (or stationname* or RDS station name**)*The station name appears o
49TunerTips• You can switch from another source to the tunerjust by pressing TUNER/BAND on the tuner(Automatic Source Selection).• To improve broadcas
5Getting StartedPreparationStack the components vertically in the ordershown in the illustration below.1 Connect the supplied digital cable toDIGITAL
50Labelling the preset stations(continued)8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to complete theentire title.If you made a mistakePress CURSORT or t until the characte
51Tuner/Timer/Other FeaturesTimer/Other FeaturesFalling asleep to music— Sleep TimerYou can set the system to turn off after a certaintime, so that yo
52Waking up to music— Daily TimerYou can wake up to music at a preset time.Make sure you have set the clock (see page 8).To wake up to the radio, pres
53Timer/Other FeaturesTo cancel the procedurePress CLOCK/TIMER SET.To change the settingStart over from step 1.To check the setting/activatethe timerP
544 Set the time to start recording.Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour,then press ENTER/YES.The minute indication flashes.Press . or > repe
55Timer/Other FeaturesTips• The system automatically turns on about 30 secondsbefore the start time and prepares for timer-recording. Recording starts
56Adjusting the soundYou can adjust the bass and treble using the DSG(Dynamic Sound Generator) function.DSG FREQUENCYHIGHDSG FREQUENCY LOWDSG ON/OFFGe
57Timer/Other Features/Optional Components1 Connect an optical cable (square opticalconnector, not supplied).AUXIN 2AUXIN 2Optional ComponentsConnecti
58Connecting an analoguecomponentTo enhance your system, you can connect optionalcomponents. Analogue sound from the connectedcomponent is recorded as
59Optional ComponentsConnecting another tape deck,TV, VCR, etc.Connect the component to the AUX IN and OUTjacks on the rear panel of the tuner.continu
63 Connect the speakers.Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERterminals on the amplifier and to theterminals on the speakers as shown below.–R +L +–
60Connecting externalaerialsConnect an external aerial to improve reception.FM aerialConnect an commercially available FM externalaerial, or you can u
Optional Components/Additional Information61Additional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltage(For the model with the voltageselector)• Before oper
62Notes on MDs• If you try to force the shutter open, the disc may bedamaged. If the shutter opens, close it immediatelywithout touching the disc insi
Additional Information63The sound may drop-out whilesearching the edited tracksTracks created through editing may exhibit sounddropout during searchin
64The timer does not function.• Check the set contents and set the correct time(see pages 51 – 55).• Connect the optional tape deck TC-SP55properly (s
Additional Information65A stereo FM programme cannot bereceived in stereo.• Press STEREO/MONO on the remote until“STEREO” appears in the display.• See
66Optional componentsThere is no sound.• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” onpage 64 and check the condition of thesystem.• Connect the compo
Additional Information67C14/Toc ErrorThe MD deck cannot read the disc informationproperly.cReplace the MD.cErase all the recorded contents of the MDus
68Name FullThere is no more space to store track or disctitles.No NameYou tried to show the title of a non-labelleddisc or track.- OVER -You have reac
Additional Information69SpecificationsTuner section (ST-SP55)FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerInputAUX IN (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV, impedanc
7Getting StartedInserting two R6 (size AA)batteries into the remoteTipWith normal use, the batteries should last for aboutsix months. When the remote
70Speaker (SS-CSP55)Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 12 cm dia., glass-fiber cone typeTweeter: 2.5 cm dia., balanced drive t
Additional Information71IndexAA-B Erase Function 39Adjustingthe bass 56the operating voltage 7the recording level 32the sound 56the treble 56the
72SSaving recordings 22Self-diagnosis display 67Serial copy managementsystem 63Setting the time 8Shuffle Play 10, 18Sleep Timer 51Smart Space 2
8Step 2: Setting the timeYou must set the time beforehand to use the timerfunctions.The clock is on a 24-hour system for the Europeanmodel, and a 12-
Getting Started/The CD Player9The CD PlayerPlaying a CDTo turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).?/1 (power)2 Press H on the CD player.Play starts.Trac
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