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4-231-125-21(1)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-PX5
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-231-125-21(1) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions CMT-PX5 © 2000 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING Table of Contents To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Getting Started Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Step 1: Hooking up the system ....4 Step 2: Setting the time ......
  • Page 3 The MD Deck — Recording Sound Adjustment Before you start recording ....... 25 Reinforcing the bass sound — DBFB ........... 54 Recording your favourite CD tracks on an MD — CD-MD Synchro Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu ..54 Recording ......... 26 Other Features Recording a CD on an MD at high speed Labelling the preset stations...

  • Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System

    Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop aerial FM aerial CMT-PX5 Right speaker Left speaker rear panel Notes Connect the speakers.
  • Page 5 Inserting two R6 (size AA) Connect the FM/AM aerials. batteries into the remote Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect it. AM loop aerial With normal use, the batteries should last for about C O A X IA L six months.

  • Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting the time Press – or + to set the day, then press ENTER/YES or CURSORt. The hour indication flashes. You must set the time beforehand to use the timer (Noon is indicated as 12:00 PM, and functions. midnight as 12:00 AM.) DISPLAY Press –...

  • Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Showing the time Step 3: Presetting radio In consideration of reducing standby power, this stations system can select whether or not to display the clock in standby mode. The system is set at the factory to not display the clock when the system is You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and off (Power Saving Mode).
  • Page 8 Step 3: Presetting radio To stop scanning stations (continued) Press MENU/NO. To tune in a station with a weak Press – or +. signal The frequency indication changes and the Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until scanning stops when the system tunes in a “MANUAL”...

  • Page 9: Basic Operations Playing A Cd

    Basic Operations Playing a CD Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select playing of either ALL DISCS or 1DISC. You can play up to 3 CDs in a row. To turn on the To start playing from the first track, press system, press ?/1 (power).

  • Page 10: Recording A Cd On An Md - Cd-Md Synchro Recording

    Playing a CD (continued) Recording a CD on an — CD-MD Synchro Recording Do this Press one of CD 1 – 3 A to open Remove a CD the tray that contains the CD you You can make a digital recording of a CD on an want to remove.
  • Page 11 To stop recording Press CD 1 A and place a CD on the Press s . disc tray. If you stop recording or the MD runs out of recording time during With the label side up. When you play high-speed recording a CD single (8 cm The partial high-speed recorded track is not CD), place it on the...

  • Page 12: Playing An Md

    Do this Playing an MD Press s. Stop play Press MD HS. The MD HS Pause To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). button lights orange. Press again to resume play. ?/1 (power) VOLUME –l/L+ Select a track Turn –l/L+ clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back).

  • Page 13: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Turn –l/L+ to select the desired preset station. — Preset Tuning Station name* Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 7). To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). ?/1 (power) VOLUME Preset number Frequency * The station name appears only if you have labelled the station (see page 55).

  • Page 14: Recording From The Radio

    Listening to the radio Recording from the (continued) radio — Manual Recording Listening to non-preset radio stations You can analogue record a radio programme on an MD. If you use a partially recorded MD, recording • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until starts after the recorded tracks.
  • Page 15 Before pulling out the mains lead Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to MD recording is completed when the MD Table select “FM” or “AM”. of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until turn off the system.

  • Page 16: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Playing CD tracks Playing CD tracks in repeatedly random order — Repeat Play — Shuffle Play You can repeat a disc or all discs in normal play, You can play all the tracks on a CD in random “1DISC”...

  • Page 17: Programming Cd Tracks

    Programming CD tracks If you selected “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE”, press CD HS. — Programme Play If you selected “1DISC SHUFFLE”, press CD 1 – 3 for the tray containing the desired CD. You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks (steps) from 3 CDs in the order you want them to Shuffle Play starts.
  • Page 18 Programming CD tracks Press CD H. (continued) All the tracks play in the order you selected. Press D.SKIP repeatedly to select the desired CD. To check the total number of programmed tracks You can also use CD 1 – 3 to select a CD. To programme all of the tracks on a single Press TIME in stop mode.

  • Page 19: Using The Display

    Checking a track title or a Using the display disc title You can check the time remaining in a single track, or on an entire CD. You can also check the , Press DISPLAY during play or in stop disc title or a track title of a CD. Use the mode.

  • Page 20: Labelling A Cd - Disc Memo

    Labelling a CD Press NAME EDIT/SELECT. — Disc Memo The text input screen appears, and the cursor flashes. You can label up to 100 CDs with titles of up to 20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load a Cursor labelled CD, the title appears in the display. Note When labelling CDs for the first time, be sure to perform the operations in “Erasing all disc...
  • Page 21 Erasing a disc title Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the rest of the name. 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. 2 Press – or + repeatedly until “Name Erase?” To change a character appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press TCURSOR or CURSORt 3 Press –...

  • Page 22: The Md Deck - Play

    The MD Deck — Play Playing MD tracks Playing MD tracks in repeatedly random order — Repeat Play — Shuffle Play You can repeat an MD in normal play, Shuffle You can play all the tracks on an MD in random Play and Programme Play.

  • Page 23: Programming Md Tracks

    Programming MD tracks Press ENTER/YES. The track is programmed. The number of the — Programme Play track in the programmed sequence (the Step number) appears, followed by the last programmed track number and the total You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks playing time of all the programmed tracks.

  • Page 24: Using The Display

    Programming MD tracks Using the display (continued) Do this You can check the time remaining in a single Press x, then press PLAY Cancel track, or on an entire MD. You can also check the Programme MODE repeatedly until disc title or a track title of an MD. Use the Play “PROGRAM”...

  • Page 25: The Md Deck - Recording Before You Start Recording

    The MD Deck — Recording Checking the total playing Before you start time recording , Press TIME in stop mode. MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and play Each time you press the button, the display music with high quality sound. Another feature of changes as follows: MDs is track marking.

  • Page 26: Recording Your Favourite Cd Tracks On An Md - Cd-Md Synchro Recording

    Before you start recording Recording your favourite (continued) CD tracks on an MD After recording — CD-MD Synchro Recording , Press MD A to remove the MD or press You can select your favourite CD tracks with the ?/1 (power) to turn off the system. Programme Play feature, then record the “TOC”...
  • Page 27 Recording on an MD Press CD 1 – 3 to select the desired CD. To programme all of the tracks on a single CD at once, proceed to step 5 with “AL” Insert a recordable MD. displayed. Press CD SYNC NORM SPEED. Turn –l/L+ to select the desired The MD deck stands by for recording and the track.

  • Page 28: Recording A Cd On An Md At High Speed - High-Speed Cd-Md Synchro Recording

    Recording your favourite CD Recording a CD on an tracks on an MD (continued) MD at high speed Labelling titles during recording — High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording If “CD TEXT” lights up or flashes during recording, you can record the CD TEXT information on to the MD as follows: This function allows you to record from a CD to an MD at approximately four times the normal...
  • Page 29 Notes Press MD HS. • You cannot record over existing material during High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording. The High-speed recording starts. system automatically starts recording from the end You cannot monitor the recorded signal of the existing material. during recording. When the recording is •...

  • Page 30: Recording Only The First Track

    To record from 4 or more CDs Recording only the first Repeat steps 1 to 3 after changing the CDs. track To stop recording Press s. — Hit Parade Before pulling out the mains lead You can record the first track of each CD. MD recording is completed when the MD Table This feature is useful when you record CD singles of Contents (TOC) is updated.

  • Page 31: Recording The Current Track

    Before pulling out the mains lead Recording the current MD recording is completed when the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is track — Rec It updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to turn off the system. Do not pull out the mains lead before updating the TOC (while “TOC”...

  • Page 32: Recording For Long Times

    Recording for long times Start the recording. The source is recorded in the selected recording mode. This system has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When recording in LP2 Stereo mode, you can record 2 times the normal recordable time, and in LP4 Stereo mode, you can record 4 times the normal recordable time.

  • Page 33: Recording On An Md Manually

    Notes Recording on an MD • MDs recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) mode should be played back on a system that supports MDLP manually — Manual Recording mode. These MDs cannot be played back on other systems. • Even if you press REC MODE during recording or If you use a partially recorded MD, recording recording pause, you cannot change the recording starts after the recorded tracks.

  • Page 34: Starting Recording With 6 Seconds Of

    Recording on an MD manually Starting recording with (continued) 6 seconds of prestored Start playing the desired source (CD, audio data etc.) to record. When recording from this system’s CD — Time Machine Recording player, the track numbers are automatically marked.

  • Page 35: Marking Track Numbers

    Marking track numbers Insert a recordable MD. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the You can mark track numbers: desired source to record appears. • Automatically during recording Track numbers are automatically marked as on Press MD z REC. the original source during recording from this The MD deck stands by for recording.
  • Page 36 Marking track numbers Press – or + repeatedly until “T.Mark (continued) LSync” appears, then press ENTER/ YES. “L-SYNC” lights up. Press MENU/NO. To continue and record, follow the procedures described on the various recording pages. To change the trigger level for automatic track marking Perform the procedure below to change the signal level that triggers automatic track marking.

  • Page 37: Making A Space Between Tracks 3 Seconds

    Marking track numbers at a Making a space specific point during between tracks recording — Track Mark 3 seconds long — Smart Space You can mark track numbers at any time during recording, regardless of the type of sound source. The Smart Space function lets you make the blank spaces between tracks 3 seconds long automatically while making a digital recording...
  • Page 38 Making a space between tracks Press – or + repeatedly until “S.Space 3 seconds long (continued) On” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Setting Smart Space to on Press MENU/NO. To continue and record, follow the procedures described on the various recording pages. If there is an extended silence of less than about 30 seconds during recording, “Smart Space”...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Adjusting the recording Press MENU/NO repeatedly until “Setup Menu” appears. level Press – or + repeatedly until “LevelAdjust?” appears, then press When recording on an MD, you can adjust the recording level to the desired volume. You can ENTER/YES. adjust the recording level not only when making an analogue recording, but also when making a Press –...

  • Page 40: The Md Deck - Editing Before You Start Editing

    The MD Deck — Editing Before editing Before you start editing You can edit an MD only when: • The MD is recordable. You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. By using the editing functions, you can create a new •...

  • Page 41: Labelling An Md - Name Function

    Labelling an MD Press NAME EDIT/SELECT. The text input screen appears, and the cursor — Name Function flashes. Cursor You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks as follows. During recording If “CD TEXT” flashes in the display during recording a CD, you can record the track titles on the MD (see page 28).
  • Page 42 Labelling an MD (continued) Copying a disc or track title You can copy a labelled disc or track title to use it To enter a blank space as a title of another track or the disc title within a disc. 1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to select upper case or lower case letters.

  • Page 43: Erasing Recordings - Erase Function

    Erasing the titles Erasing recordings 1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode. — Erase Function 2 Press – or + repeatedly until “Name?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Press – or + repeatedly until “Nm Erase?” The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks appears, then press ENTER/YES.
  • Page 44 Erasing recordings (continued) Erasing all tracks — All Erase Function You can erase the disc title, all recorded tracks and their titles at once. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. Press – or + repeatedly until “Tr Erase?”...

  • Page 45: Erasing A Portion Of A Track

    Erasing a portion of a track Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch — A-B Erase Function the function to MD. You can specify a portion within a track and erase While playing an MD, press X at the the portion with ease. You can shift the desired starting point of the portion to be erased portion by frame*, minute or second intervals.

  • Page 46: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Erasing recordings (continued) Moving recorded tracks — Move Function Press ENTER/YES if point A is correct. “Point B set” appears and playback for You can use this function to change the order of setting the ending point of the portion to be any track on the disc.

  • Page 47: Dividing Recorded Tracks

    Dividing recorded tracks Press – or + repeatedly until “Move?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. — Divide Function Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number to move appears, You can use this function to mark track numbers after recording. The total number of tracks then press ENTER/YES.
  • Page 48 Dividing recorded tracks To return to the condition before (continued) DIVIDE You can return to the original condition immediately after dividing the tracks (see page Press – or + repeatedly until “Divide?” 50). You can also return to the original condition appears, then press ENTER/YES.

  • Page 49: Combining Recorded Tracks

    Combining recorded Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to MD. tracks — Combine Function Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu”. You can use this function to combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the Press –...

  • Page 50: Undoing The Last Edit - Undo Function

    Combining recorded tracks Undoing the last edit (continued) — Undo Function To cancel combining Press MENU/NO. You can use this function to cancel the last edit To return to the condition before and restore the contents of the MD to the COMBINE condition before the edit.

  • Page 51: Changing The Recorded Level After Recording

    Changing the recorded Press ENTER/YES. One of the following messages appears, level after recording depending on the last edit. Editing done Message — S.F Edit Function Labelling a track or an MD You can change the volume of recorded tracks Copying a disc or using S.F (Scale Factor) Edit.

  • Page 52: Recording Level

    Changing the recorded level Press ENTER/YES. after recording (continued) “S.F Edit OK?” appears in the display. Changing the overall Press ENTER/YES. recording level The deck starts recording over the existing track. “S.F Edit: ** %” appears while the track is being recorded. An amount of time Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch that is roughly equal to or longer than the the function to MD.
  • Page 53 Notes While monitoring the sound, press – or • Do not disconnect the mains lead or move the + repeatedly to change the Fade-in or system while recording is in progress. This may damage the recording data preventing recording Fade-out recording time. from being performed properly.

  • Page 54: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Reinforcing the bass Selecting the Preset sound Equalizer menu — DBFB You can listen to music with stronger bass tones The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the or a more powerful sound. sound characteristic among 5 sound effects according to the type of music you are listening to.

  • Page 55: Other Features

    Other Features Labelling the preset Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to select the desired type of character. stations — Station Name Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Selected AB* (Upper cases) t Selected ab* You can label each preset station with up to 10 (Lower cases) t Selected 12 (Numbers) t characters (Station Name).

  • Page 56: Falling Asleep To Music - Sleep Timer

    Labelling the preset stations Falling asleep to music (continued) — Sleep Timer Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the rest of the name. You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can To change a character preset the time to turn off in 10 minutes Press TCURSOR or CURSORt...

  • Page 57: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music Press – or + repeatedly until “DAILY SET?” appears, then press ENTER/ — Daily Timer YES. The hour indication flashes. You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 6). Set the time to start play.

  • Page 58: Timer Recording Radio Programmes

    Waking up to music (continued) Timer recording radio programmes To change the setting Start over from step 1. If you made a mistake, press TCURSOR and To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6). return to the point you want to change during steps 5 to 7, then change the setting.
  • Page 59 Press – or + repeatedly until “ONCE?”, Set the time to start recording. “DAILY?” or “WEEKLY?” appears. Press – or + repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. If you select “ONCE?”, the recording timer The minute indication flashes. activates only once.

  • Page 60: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting optional Timer recording radio components programmes (continued) Connecting optional A/V To check the timer components Select the timer number (REC 1 to 3) in step 2 of “To activate/cancel the timer”, then press ENTER/ YES. To enhance your system, you can connect optional The last setting appears.
  • Page 61 Connecting a portable MD, Connecting a tape deck, etc. etc. Connect the component to the TAPE IN and OUT jacks on the rear panel of the unit, using audio Connect a portable MD, etc., to the ANALOG IN connecting cords (not supplied). jack on the front panel of the unit, using an audio To the audio output of a component connecting cord (not supplied).

  • Page 62: Connecting External Aerial

    Connecting optional A/V Connecting external components (continued) aerial Connecting a CS/BS digital tuner, etc. Connect an external aerial to improve reception. Connect the component to the DIGITAL FM aerial OPTICAL IN jack on the rear panel of the system, Connect an commercially available FM external using a digital connecting cable (square, not aerial, or you can use a TV aerial instead.

  • Page 63: Additional Information Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning On safety your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power On the speaker system source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall Although this speaker system is magnetically outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

  • Page 64: System Limitations Of Mds

    Precautions (continued) System limitations of Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the centre out. The recording system in your MD deck has the • Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as limitations described below.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    When “L-SYNC” (page 35) lights up in the display Should any problem persist, consult your nearest window during analogue recording, the track numbers Sony dealer. may not be marked at the beginning of the track: • if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for General less than 2 seconds between tracks.
  • Page 66 • Always close the tray by pressing CD 1 – 3 A. Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the CD player. The CD does not eject. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 67 • Locate the aerials as far away from the “—OVER—” appears. speaker cords as possible. • Turn –l/L+ or j/J • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the counterclockwise to return to the desired supplied AM aerial has come off the plastic playing position.

  • Page 68: Self-Diagnosis Display

    65 and check the condition of the problem. To solve the problem refer to the system. following list. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Connect the component properly (see pages 60 to 62) while checking: – if the cords/cables are connected properly.

  • Page 69: Messages

    There is an error in the internal data that the operation. system needs in order to operate. • You cannot combine the tracks due to the cConsult your nearest Sony dealer. system limitations of MDs. E0101/LASER NG Incomplete! There is a problem with the optical pickup.
  • Page 70 Messages (continued) S.F Edit NOW You pressed ?/1 while in S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Initialize (flashing) Fade-out) mode. If you turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, The Setup Menu settings have been lost. any changes that you have made will not be Or the contents recorded by the timer have made properly.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Check and CD Position appear alternately Main Unit (HCD-PX5) The disc could not be read properly. Complete! Amplifier section CD editing operation (Disc Memo) is Tourist model: completed. Continuous RMS power output (Reference): File Full 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, There are already 100 disc titles stored in the 10% THD, 240 V) Other models:...

  • Page 72: Tuner Section

    Specifications (continued) Speaker (SS-CPX5) Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units MD deck section Woofer: 13 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., balanced drive type System MiniDisc digital audio system Nominal impedance 6 ohms Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous General Max.

  • Page 73: Parts Descriptions For The Remote

    1 ?/1 (power) switch Parts descriptions for 2 CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button the remote Press to check timer settings, or to set the timer on/off. (pages 58, 59) You can use the supplied remote to control the CLOCK/TIMER SET button system. Press to set the clock and timer functions.
  • Page 74 Parts descriptions for the 7 TCURSOR/CURSORt, m/M remote (continued) buttons The m/M buttons locate a desired point in a 6 PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button track during MD play or pause, or during CD This functions as the PLAY MODE button when play or pause.
  • Page 75 qd PRESET EQ button Press to select the type of the preset equalizer. (page 54) qf STEREO/MONO button Press to switch between stereo and monaural when receiving a stereo broadcast. qg SCROLL button Press to display the disc title or track title scrolling.

  • Page 76: Index

    P , Q Index Erase Function 43 Playing Erasing a CD 9, 16 a portion of a track 45 an MD 12, 22 A-B Erase Function 45 a single track 43 tracks in random order Adjusting (Shuffle Play) 16, 22 a track number 49 the operating voltage 5 tracks in the desired order...
  • Page 77 Saving recordings 26 Self-diagnosis display 68 Serial copy management system Setting the time 6 S.F Edit Function 51 Showing the time 7 Shuffle Play 16, 22 Sleep Timer 56 Smart Space 37 Sound adjustment 54 Speakers 4 Station Name 55 System limitations 64 Time Machine Recording 34 Timer...
  • Page 80 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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