Sony Stereo System CMT HPX7 User Manual

4-255-291-11(2)  
Micro Hi-Fi  
Component  
System  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
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-HPX10W  
CMT-HPX9  
CMT-HPX7  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
CMT-HPX10W only  
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE  
U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this product, you may  
call; sony customer Information Service Center  
The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
HCD-HPX10W  
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16450 W.Bernardo Dr,  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation of the  
device.  
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE  
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
This product is intended to be used in the following  
countries. United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy,  
Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland,  
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland  
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE  
U.S.A. AND CANADA  
Replace the AC power adaptor with model AC-  
GSX100 only, if replacement is necessary.  
Except for European model  
®
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registered mark. As an ENERGY  
®
STAR partner, Sony Corporation  
has determined that this product  
®
meets the ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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Playable discs..........................................5  
Getting Started  
— Sleep Timer  
— Rec Timer  
CD/MP3 – Play  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
— Repeat Play  
Tuner  
(CMT-HPX10W only)  
Listening to the radio ............................15  
Troubleshooting  
(European model only)  
Tape – Play  
Additional Information  
Precautions ........................................... 30  
Specifications ....................................... 31  
List of button locations and reference  
pages............................................... 34  
Tape – Recording  
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a  
Recording on a tape manually...............18  
— Manual Recording  
Sound Adjustment  
Adjusting the sound ..............................19  
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Discs that this system cannot  
play  
How to use this manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
CMT-HPX10W, CMT-HPX9 and CMT-  
HPX7. Check your model number by looking  
at the top of the unit. In this manual, CMT-  
HPX7 is used for illustration purposes unless  
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation  
is clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“CMT-HPX10W only”.  
• CD-ROMs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in  
the following formats:  
– music CD format  
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660*  
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Multi  
Session**  
• 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.  
• This manual mainly explains operations using  
the remote, but the same operations can also  
be performed using the buttons on the system  
having the same or similar names.  
* ISO 9660 Format  
Playable discs  
The most common international standard for the  
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.  
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,  
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than  
8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters  
in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.  
Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters.  
There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels.  
Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder  
names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can  
have up to 8 trees.  
You can play back the following discs on this  
system. Other discs cannot be played back.  
List of playable discs  
Format of discs  
Disc logo  
Audio CDs  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data/MP3 files)  
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format make  
sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.  
**Multi Session  
This is a recording method that enables adding 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 records data on the first  
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and  
subsequent tracks of a session.  
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played  
on this system depending upon the recording  
quality or physical condition of the disc, or  
the characteristics of the recording device.  
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized. For more  
information, see the operating instructions for  
the recording device.  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are marketed  
by some record companies. Please be aware that  
among those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may  
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,  
recording condition or the driver’s  
characteristics.  
Cautions when playing a disc  
that is recorded in Multi  
Session  
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-  
session that have not ended by “closing the  
session” are not supported.  
• The system may be unable to play MP3  
format files that do not have the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and  
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.  
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is  
recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA  
sessions are played back without sound.  
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is  
determined by the tree structure of files  
produced by analyzing of the disc.  
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that  
have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise  
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 with a mixed CD format will be  
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
– a disc recorded with complicated tree  
structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
– a disc to which data can be added (non-  
finalized disc).  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories.  
AM loop antenna  
FM lead antenna  
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
2
3
1
4
1 Connect the speakers.  
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.  
Connect the right and left speaker cords to  
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
Gray (3)  
L
#
Plug type A  
#
R
Black (#)  
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
Insert this portion  
3
ANCE  
IMPED  
USE 6-16  
AM loop antenna  
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Plug type B  
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally  
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.  
Inserting two R6 (size AA)  
batteries into the remote  
AM loop antenna  
Plug type C  
North American models:  
Connect using the white side  
Other models:  
Connect using the brown side  
Extend the FM lead  
antenna horizontally  
Note  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace both batteries with new ones.  
AM loop antenna  
When carrying this system  
Note  
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from  
the system and other components.  
Perform the following procedure to protect  
the CD mechanism.  
3 For models with a voltage selector, set  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
1 Switch the function to CD.  
2 Make sure that all discs are removed  
from the system.  
Refer to the print on your system’s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available  
settings.  
3 While holding down EX-CHANGE, press  
?/1.  
Check that “PLEASE WAIT” then “LOCK” is  
displayed.  
4 Unplug the power cord.  
* Saudi Arabian Model: 120 – 127 V  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
hour.  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute.  
6
Press ENTER.  
The clock starts working.  
To adjust the clock  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK SET”  
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6  
above.  
Note  
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode  
(page 22).  
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To remove discs  
1
2
Press Z.  
CD/MP3 – Play  
Hold down the lever on the left side of  
the respective slot to elevate the disc,  
then lift it out with your other hand.  
Loading a disc  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Press Z.  
Insert discs with the label side facing  
forward.  
Check that the lever on the left side of the  
respective slot raises.  
When you play a disc,  
insert it with the label  
side forward.  
To exchange discs during  
playback  
DISC 1 – 5 slot  
(for 12 cm disc only)  
DISC 1  
DISC 2  
1
2
Press EX-CHANGE during playback.  
DISC 3  
DISC 4  
Remove and insert discs in any slot  
except that of the currently playing  
disc.  
DISC 5  
Notes  
DISC +1 slot  
(for 8 cm disc only)  
• Do not place anything (such as the remote or cords)  
in front of the disc tray. When opening the disc tray,  
it may catch and cause malfunction.  
To load an 8 cm disc, insert only DISC +1  
slot. You cannot store an 8 cm disc in any of  
DISC 1 – 5 slot.  
• You cannot store 8 cm discs in the DISC 1 – 5 slots.  
For instructions on how to remove these discs, see  
page 27.  
• 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 with an adaptor. Doing so  
may cause the system to malfunction.  
• When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do  
not touch the surface.  
Place the disc so that it is  
flush with the gray side of the  
slot, then insert it vertically.  
• When using the EX-CHANGE function, be sure that  
you do not insert a disc in the slot of the current  
playing disc. If you do, “CHECK” and the respective  
disc number will be displayed alternately. This may  
cause malfunction.  
3
Press Z.  
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3
Press N on the remote (or CD/NX on  
the unit).  
Playing a disc  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3  
audio tracks.  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Current disc  
Track number  
Select a track  
Press ./> repeatedly.  
Select an album Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly  
1)  
of MP3  
after step 2.  
Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during  
2)  
track  
playback and release it at the  
desired point.  
Select a disc in  
stop mode  
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or  
any one of the buttons (DISC 1 – 5  
and DISC +1 on the unit)).  
Loaded discs  
Playing time  
3)  
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  
until “CD” appears.  
Switch to CD  
function from  
another source  
Press any one of the buttons  
(DISC 1 – 5 and DISC +1 on the  
unit) (Automatic Source  
Selection).  
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until the mode you want  
appears in the display.  
Exchange discs Press EX-CHANGE on the unit.  
Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.  
Select  
To play  
ALL DISCS  
(Normal Play)  
All discs in the system  
continuously.  
1) You may not be able to search between multiple  
files. Also, the time may not be displayed correctly  
for some files.  
1 DISC  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in original  
order.  
2) except for MP3 audio tracks  
3) DISC 1 – 5 and DISC +1 on the unit are not  
available when “ALL DISCS SHUF” is selected.  
ALBM  
(Normal Play)  
All MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in original order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Play becomes 1  
DISC Play.  
ALL DISCS  
SHUF (Shuffle  
Play)  
The tracks on all discs in  
random order.  
1 DISC SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The tracks on the disc you  
have selected in random  
order.  
ALBM SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
The MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the disc you have  
selected in random order.  
When playing a non-MP3  
disc, Album Shuffle Play  
becomes 1 DISC SHUF  
Play.  
PGM  
(Program Play)  
The tracks on all discs in the  
order you want them to be  
played (see “Creating your  
own program” on page 13).  
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Notes  
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.  
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs  
recorded in complex configurations such as many  
layers.  
Playing repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a  
disc repeatedly.  
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the  
audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or  
non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long  
time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track  
to start play.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback  
until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.  
REP: For all tracks on the disc(s) up to five  
times.  
REP 1: For a single track only.  
• Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks  
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3  
listening. We recommend that you do not save other  
types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc  
that has MP3 audio tracks.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track  
is skipped.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and  
“REP 1” disappear.  
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root album  
and empty albums)  
Note  
• You cannot select “REPEAT” and “ALL DISCS  
SHUF” at the same time.  
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and  
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 trees.  
• When you select “REPEAT 1”, that track is repeated  
endlessly until “REPEAT 1” is canceled.  
• Depending on the encoding/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.  
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback  
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual  
time in the following cases.  
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)  
MP3 audio track  
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind  
(Manual Search)  
Tip  
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER”  
and “ON” by CD power manage function (page 15).  
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6
7
Program additional discs or tracks.  
Creating your own  
program  
To program  
Repeat steps  
Other discs  
3 and 5  
Other tracks on the 4 and 5  
same disc  
— Program Play  
Other tracks on  
other discs  
3 to 5  
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from  
all the discs in the order you want to play them.  
You can synchro record the programed tracks  
onto a cassette tape (page 18).  
Press N (or CD/NX on the unit).  
Program Play starts.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
Other operations  
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  
until “CD” appears.  
To  
Do this  
Cancel Program  
Play  
Press PLAY MODE in stop  
mode repeatedly until “PGM”  
disappears.  
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode  
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.  
Press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or press  
one of the disc buttons (DISC 1 – 5 and  
DISC +1) on the unit) to select a disc.  
Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode.  
the end  
Tips  
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,  
proceed to step 5 with “AL” displayed.  
• The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD  
(or FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly) until “CD”  
appears, then press N (or CD/NX on the unit).  
However, the program is cleared when you press Z  
on the unit.  
4
Press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
When programing an MP3, press ALBUM  
+/– to select an album, then press ./  
> repeatedly until the desired track  
number appears.  
• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time  
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a disc with  
20 tracks or more, or when you select an MP3 audio  
track.  
Selected track number  
Current disc  
Total playing time  
5
Press ENTER (or PLAY MODE on the  
unit).  
The track is programed.  
The program step number appears,  
followed by the total playing time.  
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Tip  
Press TUNING MODE to stop scanning.  
Tuner  
Manual tuning preset  
Presetting radio stations  
You can manually tune in and store the radio  
frequency of the desired stations.  
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM  
stations. You can then tune in any of those  
stations simply by selecting the corresponding  
preset number.  
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
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.  
3
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
number.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” appears in the display.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).  
6
7
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
The frequency changes as the system scans  
for a station. Scanning stops automatically  
when a station is tuned in. At that time,  
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo  
program only) appear.  
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset  
other stations.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Tune in a station  
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”  
(page 14).  
Follow the procedure described  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of  
“Manual tuning preset” (page 14).  
Set another station After step 4, press +/– (or  
to the existing  
preset number  
TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the preset  
number you want to store the  
station.  
4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
A preset number flashes. Perform steps 5  
and 6 while the preset number flashes.  
Preset number  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
number.  
6
7
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset  
other stations.  
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To improve tuner reception  
Listening to the radio  
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player  
power off by the CD power manage function.  
CD power is factory set to on.  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the  
function to CD.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Listening to a preset station  
3 Press ?/1 on the unit while holding x on the  
unit.  
— Preset Tuning  
“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear.  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14).  
To set the CD power on  
Repeat the procedure above, and “CD POWER”  
and “ON” appear.  
1
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Notes  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“PRESET” appears in the display.  
• When “CD POWER” and “OFF” are selected, CD  
access time is increased.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to select the desired preset  
station.  
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving  
Mode (page 22).  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(Except for European model)  
Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to  
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the  
AM tuning interval, tune into any AM station  
first, then turn off the power by pressing ?/1 on  
the unit. While holding TUNING +, press ?/1  
on the unit. When you change the interval, all  
AM preset stations are erased. To reset the  
interval, repeat the above procedure.  
— Manual Tuning  
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select “FM” or “AM”.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until  
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from  
the display.  
Note  
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the  
Power Saving Mode (page 22).  
3
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station.  
Tips  
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day  
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas or connect an external antenna.  
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Tips  
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied  
antennas, or connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press  
FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There will be no  
stereo effect, but the reception will improve.  
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”  
appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or TUNING  
+/– on the unit). The frequency indication changes  
and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station  
(Automatic Tuning).  
(European model only)  
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.*  
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording  
(page 18).  
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 RDS service, nor do they  
provide the same types of services. If you are not  
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local  
radio stations for details on RDS services in your  
area.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station from the FM band.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the station name appears in the display.  
To check the RDS information  
Each time you press DISPLAY the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name* t Frequency t Clock display  
t Bass level t Treble level  
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear in the display.  
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Playing a tape  
Tape – Play  
You can use TYPE I (normal).  
Loading a tape  
1
2
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  
until “TAPE” appears.  
1
2
Slide the lid open with your hand.  
Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).  
Insert a tape.  
Other operations  
With the side  
you want to  
play/record  
facing up  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press X. Press again to resume  
play.  
Fast-forward or Press m/M.  
rewind  
Remove a tape  
Slide the lid open on the unit in  
stop mode.  
To remove the tape, lift up the tape from the  
side as shown in the illustration.  
3
Slide the lid close with your hand.  
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Recording on a tape  
manually  
Tape – Recording  
Recording your favorite  
CD tracks on a tape  
— Manual Recording  
You can record just the portions you like from a  
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio  
program.  
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording  
You can record a whole CD on a tape.  
You can use TYPE I (normal).  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
Select the desired source to record.  
1
2
Load a recordable tape.  
• TUNER: To record from this system’s  
tuner.  
Load a CD you want to record.  
When you want to record an album from an  
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to  
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to  
select the desired album before proceeding.  
• CD: To record from this system’s CD  
player.  
• MD/VIDEO: To record from the optional  
component connected to the MD/VIDEO  
jacks.  
• WIRELESS (CMT-HPX10W only): To  
record from the optional component  
connected to the transmitter.  
3
4
Press CD SYNC.  
“SYNC” and “REC” appear.  
The tape deck stands by for recording and  
the CD player pauses for playback.  
3
4
Press z REC.  
Press X TAPE.  
“REC” appears and the tape deck stands by  
for recording.  
Recording starts.  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the tape deck stop automatically.  
Press X TAPE, then start playing the  
desired source to record.  
To stop recording  
Recording starts.  
Press x.  
Other operations  
track order  
To  
Do this  
Stop recording  
Press x.  
You can record only your favorite CD tracks  
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,  
perform steps 1 to 4 of “Creating your own  
program” (page 13).  
Pause recording Press X TAPE.  
Tip  
For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to  
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3  
and before step 4).  
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Sound Adjustment  
Timer  
Adjusting the sound  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more  
powerful sound.  
You can set the system to turn off after a certain  
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
Generating a more dynamic  
sound (Dynamic Sound  
Generator X-tra)  
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  
Press DSGX on the unit.  
To cancel the DSGX, press DSGX on the unit  
again.  
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or  
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
You can adjust the bass and treble.  
Other operations  
To  
Press  
1
Press EQ to select “BASS” or  
“TREBLE”.  
Check the  
SLEEP once.  
remaining time**  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
BASS y TREBLE  
Press ./> repeatedly to adjust  
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”  
appears.  
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the  
to turn off time you want.  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP  
Timer function OFF” appears.  
2
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select  
“AUTO”.  
Tip  
You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the  
clock.  
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Other operations  
— Play Timer  
To  
Do this  
Check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press ./> repeatedly  
until “PLAY SEL” appears,  
then press ENTER.  
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make  
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the  
clock” on page 9).  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
1
Prepare the sound source you want to  
play.  
2 Press ./> repeatedly  
untilTIMER OFFappears,  
then press ENTER.  
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific  
your own program” on page 13).  
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”  
on page 17).  
Notes  
• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same  
time, Sleep Timer has priority.  
• TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see  
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before  
the preset time).  
2
3
4
Adjust the volume.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, Play Timer will not be activated.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly until “PLAY  
SET” appears, then press ENTER.  
• You cannot use the optional component connected to  
the MD/VIDEO jacks or the transmitter (CMT-  
HPX10W only) as sound sources for Play Timer.  
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer  
simultaneously.  
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes.  
5
Set the time to start playing.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,  
then press ENTER.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Press ./> repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER.  
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following  
the same procedure as step 5.  
Press ./> repeatedly until the  
desired sound source appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
t
y
T
TUNER  
CD PLAY  
t
T
TAPE PLAY  
8
9
Press ENTER.  
The start time, the stop time, and the sound  
source appear in turn, then the original  
display returns.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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Other operations  
Timer recording radio  
To  
Do this  
Check the setting  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press ./> repeatedly  
until “REC SEL” appears,  
then press ENTER.  
— Rec Timer  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
page 14) and set the clock (see “Setting the  
clock” on page 9).  
Change the setting Start over from step 1.  
Cancel the timer  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT.  
2 Press ./> repeatedly  
untilTIMER OFFappears,  
then press ENTER.  
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.  
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see  
“Listening to a preset station” on  
page 15).  
Notes  
• If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same  
time, Sleep Timer has priority.  
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”  
appears, then press ENTER.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds  
before the preset time).  
“ON” appears with a flashing hour  
indication.  
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset  
time, Rec Timer will not be activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
4
5
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.  
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer  
simultaneously.  
Set the time to stop recording following  
the same procedure as step 4.  
Rec Timer settings and the desired station  
appear, then the original display returns.  
6
7
Load a recordable tape.  
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
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Viewing information  
about the disc in the  
display  
Display  
Turning off the display  
— Power Saving Mode  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current track or that of the disc.  
When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,  
you can also check the information recorded on  
disc, such as the titles.  
The clock display can be turned off to minimize  
the amount of power consumed during standby  
(Power Saving Mode).  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the  
system is off until the clock display  
disappears.  
Checking the remaining time  
and titles (CD/MP3)  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each  
time you press the button, the display switches  
as follows:  
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving  
Mode)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during  
playback.  
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  
“– –.– –”* t Remaining time of the disc or  
“– –.– –”* t Track title (disc with MP3 audio  
tracks** only) t Album name* t Clock  
display t Bass level t Treble level  
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.  
Tips  
• The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving  
Mode.  
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving  
Mode.  
* For discs with MP3 audio tracks  
Note  
**When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3  
tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title  
information.  
You cannot perform the following operations in Power  
Saving Mode.  
– setting the clock  
– switching the MD/VIDEO function  
– switching the CD power on or off using the CD  
power manage function  
Checking the total playing  
time and titles (CD/MP3)  
– changing the AM tuning interval  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
TOC display* or total number of albums on the  
disc** or total track number of the current  
album** t Disc name** t Clock display t  
Bass level t Treble level  
* TOC = Table of Contents; displays total number of  
tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc.  
**For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles may  
not be displayed depending on the play mode.  
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Optional Components  
Hooking up optional components  
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions  
provided with each component.  
Optional analog component  
From the audio output  
jacks of an optional  
analog component  
A MD/VIDEO jacks  
Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an  
optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to  
these jacks. You can then listen to the sound  
from the component.  
1 Connect audio cords.  
See the illustration above.  
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” or  
“VIDEO” appears.  
Start playing the connected component.  
Tip  
If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing  
FUNCTION repeatedly, turn off the system and then  
press ?/1 on the unit while holding down FUNCTION  
on the unit. The function will change from “MD” to  
“VIDEO”, and “VIDEO” will appear in the display. To  
change back to “MD”, repeat the same procedure.  
However, you cannot switch the MD/VIDEO function  
in Power Saving Mode.  
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2
Connect the transmitter to a wall outlet  
using the supplied AC power adaptor.  
Transmitter  
The transmitter automatically turns on.  
(CMT-HPX10W only)  
Transmitter  
Hooking up the transmitter  
AC power adaptor  
(supplied)  
to DC IN 9V jack  
1
Set the transmitter by the following  
procedures.  
Select either AUDIO IN A or AUDIO IN B  
hook up depending on the jack type of the  
optional component you want to connect  
the transmitter to.  
Notes  
• The NOISE FILTER effects the sound only when  
you connect an optional component to the AUDIO  
IN A jacks of the transmitter. Connecting to the  
AUDIO IN B jack, the switch has no effect.  
• When you connect the transmitter to the analog out  
jacks, do not set the NOISE FILTER to ON.  
Otherwise, the volume will be limited.  
Transmitter  
• If stereo mini jack is connected to LINE OUT and the  
NOISE FILTER is set to ON, audio output will be  
reduced and audio signal may be intermittent or auto  
muting will activate. In this case, set the NOISE  
FILTER to OFF.  
DC IN 9V  
B
R
A
L
1
2 3  
OFF ON  
NOISE FILTER  
AUDIO
CHANNEL  
to AUDIO IN B  
jack  
to AUDIO IN A  
jack  
Right  
channel  
(red)  
Left  
channel  
(white)  
• While WIRELESS is selected as the function,  
bumping the transmitter or the unit may produce  
noise.  
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use  
any other AC power adaptor.  
Connecting  
cord (supplied)  
Right  
Left  
channel  
(red)  
channel  
(white)  
Unimatch plug  
adaptor (not  
supplied)  
Polarity of the plug  
• If the connected component has the AVLS  
(Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be  
sure to turn off the function when using the  
transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the  
volume of the speaker, and that may cause distortion.  
• If the connected component has the BASS BOOST  
or MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn off the  
function when using the transmitter. Otherwise, the  
sound from the speaker may be distorted.  
to headphones  
jack (stereo  
phone jack) of  
optional  
to LINE OUT or  
REC OUT jack  
components  
• If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for  
a few minutes, the power on the transmitter  
automatically turns off. When the transmitter  
receives an audio signal again, the power  
Optional  
Personal  
computer, etc.  
Components  
(TV, VCR,  
Personal  
automatically turns on.  
computer, etc.)  
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Notes  
Placing the transmitter  
• You may not hear the beginning of the sound from  
the main unit until the transmitter starts sending the  
RF signals after detecting an audio signal.  
• If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack  
of the source component, set the volume of that  
component as high as possible without distorting the  
audio signal.  
Placing it up off the floor, such as on a desk, is  
recommended.  
The transmitter has a signal reception area of 1  
to 46 m. However, this distance may be reduced  
depending on the surroundings and  
environment, such as obstacles (wall, etc.).  
• If you hold the antenna of the transmitter with your  
hand, noise may occur. However this is not a  
malfunction.  
Notes  
• Do not place the transmitter on or near the following  
objects. Doing so may cause noise.  
– Main unit, TV, speaker, fluorescent lamp, floor.  
– Radio waves generated such as cell phones and  
cordless phone systems or metal instruments are  
placed on the unit.  
• When the transmitter is not to be used for a long  
period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor  
from the wall outlet holding the plug. Do not pull on  
the cord.  
– Inside a building with walls containing steel  
beams.  
– Area with many steel file cabinets, etc.  
– Area with many electrical appliances capable of  
generating electromagnetic noise.  
– Area facing roadways.  
– Radio transceivers in trucks, etc.  
– Wireless communication systems installed along  
roadways.  
• Even within the signal reception area, there are some  
spots (dead spot) where the RF signal cannot be  
received. This is a characteristic inherent to RF  
signals, and does not indicate a malfunction. By  
slightly moving the transmitter, the location of the  
dead spot can be changed.  
Listening to audio using a  
wireless system  
1
2
3
Start playing the connected  
component.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to WIRELESS.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).  
“AUTO SCAN” appears.  
If the system picks up some  
noise or “AUTO SCAN” does not  
disappear  
• Reduce the distance between the transmitter  
unit and the main unit.  
• Select another channel using CHANNEL 1–3  
on the transmitter, then press +/– (or  
TUNING +/– on the unit). “AUTO SCAN”  
appears.  
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There is no sound.  
• Press VOLUME + on the remote repeatedly (or  
turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise).  
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
• Check the speaker connections (page 7).  
Troubleshooting  
Problems and remedies  
Sound comes from one channel, or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
• Connect the supplied speakers.  
Should you encounter a problem with your  
system, do the following:  
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker  
cords are correctly and firmly connected.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting  
checklist below and take the indicated  
corrective action.  
• 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 line.  
If the problem persists after doing all of the  
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
The timer cannot be set.  
• Set the clock again (page 9).  
When the ?/1 indicator flashes  
The timer does not function.  
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to  
set the timer and light up “c PLAY” or “c REC”  
in the display (pages 20 and 21).  
Immediately unplug the power cord and  
check the following items.  
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the  
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?  
Check the voltage for your region, then  
make sure the voltage selector is set  
correctly.  
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time  
(pages 20 and 21).  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 19).  
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.  
The color on the TV screen is irregular.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.  
The remote does not function.  
• Remove the obstacle.  
• Are you using the supplied speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes  
on the rear of the system?  
Check all the above items and fix any  
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops  
flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn  
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or  
if the cause of the problem cannot be found  
even after checking all the above items,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Move the remote closer to the system.  
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.  
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).  
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.  
Speakers  
Sound comes from one channel, or the left  
and right volumes are unbalanced.  
• Check the speaker connections and placement.  
General  
“CANT LOCK” appears.  
• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing  
?/1 on the system, then perform “When carrying  
this system” (page 8). If “CANT LOCK” still  
appears, contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
CD/MP3 player  
“LOCKED” appears.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock  
(page 9) and timer settings (pages 20 and 21)  
again.  
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Play does not start.  
You inserted an 8 cm disc in the DISC 15  
slots.  
• Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 30).  
• Unplug the power cord. Lift the main unit and  
remove the disc from underneath the tray.  
(However, do not lift the tray during this  
procedure.) Plug in the power cord once more.  
• Replace the disc.  
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 5).  
• Load the disc correctly.  
• Load the disc with the label side up.  
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on  
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• Press N (or CD/NX on the unit) to start play.  
Tuner  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received.  
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 14).  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 7).  
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good  
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you  
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you  
connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
Disc access takes a long time.  
• Set “CD POWER” and “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 track with bass sounds at high volume, the  
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it  
fully.  
• Keep the antennas away from the system and  
other components.  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
• Set “CD POWER” and “OFF” by the CD power  
manage function (page 15).  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”  
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.  
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.  
• Recording was not performed according to the  
ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format, or Joliet in  
the expansion format.  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears in the  
display.  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.  
• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2  
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.  
Tape deck  
The tape does not record or play, or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than  
others.  
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 31).  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 31).  
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,  
playback may take more time than usual if:  
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is  
very large.  
The tape does not erase completely.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (page 31).  
– the album and track organization structure is  
very complex.  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not  
appear correctly.  
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean  
them using a cleaning cassette (page 31).  
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 Level 1,  
level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.  
continued  
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Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• If the transmitter is connected to the headphones  
jack, turn down the volume of the connected  
optional component. If the connected optional  
component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA  
BASS function, set these function to OFF.  
• If the connected optional component has a LINE  
OUT jacks, connect its LINE OUT jacks.  
• Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL  
selector on the transmitter, then press +/– (or  
TUNING +/– on the unit) again.  
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize 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.  
• Reduce the distance between the transmitter unit  
and the main unit.  
• If you connect the transmitter to the analog out  
jacks of an audio reproducer, make sure that the  
NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.  
Optional components  
There is no sound.  
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”  
(page 26) and check the condition of the system.  
• Connect the component properly (page 23) while  
checking if:  
• Make sure that the transmitter is not placed on a  
speaker or any place subject to vibration.  
– the cords are connected properly.  
If the system still does not  
operate properly after performing  
the above measures, reset the  
system as follows:  
– the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.  
• Turn on the connected component.  
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the connected component and start playing.  
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” or  
“VIDEO” appears (page 23).  
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
1 Disconnect the power cord.  
2 Reconnect the power cord.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.  
The sound is distorted.  
• Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
4 Press x, PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE and  
?/1 at the same time.  
Transmitter (CMT-HPX10W only)  
The system is reset to the factory settings. You  
should set the settings you made, such as the  
preset stations, clock, and timer.  
There is no sound.  
• Check the connection of the optional component.  
• Check that the optional component is turned on.  
• Turn up the volume on the connected optional  
component, if the transmitter is connected to the  
headphones jack.  
• Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL  
selector on the transmitter, then press +/– (or  
TUNING +/– on the unit) again.  
• Reduce the distance between the transmitter unit  
and the main unit.  
• If you connect the transmitter to the analog out  
jacks of an audio reproducer, make sure that the  
NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.  
• Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set  
to either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck  
between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).  
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SET CLOCK  
Messages  
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
Wireless (CMT-HPX10W only)  
AUTO SCAN  
CD/MP3  
You can adjust the settings so that you hear clear  
audio sound.  
NO DISC  
There is no disc in the player.  
NO STEP  
Other  
All of the programed tracks have been erased.  
CD OVER  
NOT IN USE  
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing  
and holding M during playback or pause.  
You pressed an invalid button.  
CHECK DISC  
You have inserted a disc in the slot of the currently  
playing disc.  
STEP FULL  
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).  
PUSH STOP  
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.  
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  
SET TIMER  
You cannot select the timer function when Play  
Timer or Rec Timer are not set.  
TIME NG  
Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set  
to the same time.  
PUSH SELECT  
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer  
operation.  
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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.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On operating voltage  
• Before operating the system, check that the operating  
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of  
your local power supply.  
• When you move the system, take out any disc.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the  
apparatus.  
Notes on discs  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
On safety  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it  
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by  
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,  
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.  
This may cause a malfunction to the system.  
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky  
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a  
special ink when the label was printed, there is a  
chance that the disc or label may become attached to  
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be  
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this  
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label  
side of the disc is not sticky before using.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On placement  
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
The following types of disc should not be used:  
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the  
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the  
seal on the disc is tacky.  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight  
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on  
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,  
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the  
surface may result.  
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink  
that feels tacky when touched.  
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do  
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.  
On heat buildup  
• Although the system heats up during operation, this  
is not a malfunction.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  
ventilation hole.  
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To save a tape permanently  
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded  
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as  
illustrated.  
Specifications  
Main unit (HCD-HPX10W/HCD-HPX9/  
HCD-HPX7)  
Amplifier section  
Break off the  
cassette tab  
For the United States model  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
HCD-HPX10W  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 55 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
Before placing a cassette in the tape  
deck  
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may  
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become  
damaged.  
When using a tape longer than  
90 minutes  
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape  
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding  
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape  
deck.  
HCD-HPX9  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 75 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
Cleaning the tape heads  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be  
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an  
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a  
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.  
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning  
cassette.  
HCD-HPX10W for CMT-HPX10W  
DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
60 + 60 W  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music power output (reference):  
100 + 100 W  
Demagnetize 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 demagnetizing cassette. For  
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing  
cassette.  
HCD-HPX9 for CMT-HPX9  
North American model:  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
80 + 80 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Other models:  
The following measured at AC 240 V, AC 220 V or AC  
120 V  
DIN power output (rated): 53 + 53 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
70 + 70 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
continued  
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HCD-HPX7 for CMT-HPX7  
European model:  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 W  
Pan-American model:  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
(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):  
European model:  
Other models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(with the tuning interval  
set at 9 kHz)  
100 + 100 W  
Other models:  
The following measured at AC 240 V, AC 220 V or AC  
120 V  
DIN power output (rated): 45 + 45 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference):  
50 + 50 W  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Antenna  
AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
Intermediate frequency  
Inputs  
Speaker (SS-CHPX10W/SS-CHPX9/SS-  
CHPX7)  
SS-CHPX10W for CMT-HPX10W  
MD/VIDEO:  
Sensitivity 450/250 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PHONES:  
Accepts headphones with  
an impedance of 8 ohms or  
more.  
Accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms.  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Super tweeter:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
3-way, bass-reflex type  
2 cm dia., cone type  
12 cm dia., cone type  
4 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 170 × 300 × 208  
mm  
SPEAKER:  
CD player section  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
Mass  
Approx. 2.7 kg net per  
speaker  
continuous  
Frequency response  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
SS-CHPX9 for CMT-HPX9  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Super tweeter:  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
3-way, bass-reflex type  
Tape deck section  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel, stereo  
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassettes  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
2 cm dia., cone type  
12 cm dia., cone type  
4 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 170 × 300 × 208  
mm  
Wow and flutter  
Mass  
Approx. 2.7 kg net per  
speaker  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
SS-CHPX7 for CMT-HPX7  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
FM lead antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
10 cm dia., cone type  
4 cm dia., cone type  
6 ohms  
Approx. 155 × 270 × 182  
mm  
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Mass  
Approx. 2.2 kg net per  
speaker  
Other models:  
CMT-HPX9  
115 W  
North American model: 120 W  
Transmitter  
TMR-HT1 for CMT-HPX10W  
Other models:  
CMT-HPX7  
105 W  
European model:  
Other models:  
115 W  
90 W  
North American model:  
Carrier frequency  
Channel  
913.6 – 914.4 MHz  
For European model:  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
0.25 W (in Power Saving  
Mode)  
CHANNEL 1:  
CHANNEL 2:  
CHANNEL 3:  
European model:  
Carrier frequency  
Channel  
913.6 MHz  
914.0 MHz  
914.4 MHz  
Approx. 196 × 270 × 407  
mm incl. projecting parts  
and controls  
863.6 – 864.4 MHz  
CHANNEL 1:  
CHANNEL 2:  
CHANNEL 3:  
Modulation  
863.6 MHz  
864.0 MHz  
864.4 MHz  
FM stereo  
Mass  
CMT-HPX10W:  
CMT-HPX9:  
CMT-HPX7:  
Approx. 7.8 kg  
Approx. 8.1 kg  
Approx. 7.8 kg  
Power source  
North American model: DC 9 V: supplied AC  
power adaptor  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM lead antenna (1)  
Transmitter  
(CMT-HPX10W only) (1)  
AC adapter  
(CMT-HPX10W only) (1)  
Connecting cord phono  
plug-stereo mini plug  
(1 m)  
(AC-GSX100)  
UK model:  
DC 9 V: supplied AC  
power adaptor  
(AC-S901)  
Other models:  
DC 9 V: supplied AC  
power adaptor  
(AC-S9010)  
Audio input  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Mass  
phono jacks/stereo mini  
jack  
Approx. 137 × 106 × 103  
mm  
(CMT-HPX10W only) (1)  
Approx. 166 g  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model:  
Korean model:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
Australian model:  
Taiwanese model:  
Argentine model:  
Mexican model:  
Saudi Arabian model:  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
120 – 127/220 or 230 – 240  
V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Other models:  
120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240  
V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Power consumption  
CMT-HPX10W  
North American model: 110 W  
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List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
FM MODE qh (16, 27)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit (CMT-HPX10W/CMT-HPX9)  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
?/1 (power) 1 (8, 15, 20, 21,  
28)  
.m/M> (skip back/  
skip forward, rewind/fast  
forward) 8 (11, 13)  
x wd (11, 15, 28)  
X TAPE (pause) qd (17)  
z REC qf (18)  
A – O  
P – Z  
ALBUM +/– ws (11, 13)  
Cassette compartment 4  
CD SYNC qg (18)  
DISC 1 – 5, +1 wf (11, 13)  
DISC SKIP 5 (11, 13)  
Disc tray qs (10)  
PHONES jack qk  
PLAY MODE qj (11, 13, 18)  
Remote sensor 2  
REPEAT qh (12)  
TUNER/BAND 0 (14, 15)  
TUNING +/– 8 (14, 15)  
TUNING MODE qj (14, 15)  
VOLUME 7 (20, 26)  
Display window 3  
DSGX 6 (19)  
CD/NX (play/pause) ql (11,  
13, 27)  
TAPE/N (play) wa (17)  
Z (CD eject) qa (10, 11)  
EX-CHANGE w; (10)  
FM MODE qh (16, 27)  
FUNCTION 9 (11, 13, 15, 17,  
23)  
1
2
3
4
+/1  
5
6
wf  
wd  
7
x
lj  
JL  
8
9
0
ws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
HS  
A
qa  
qs  
z
X
qk qjqhqgqfqd  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
P – Z  
?/1 (power) 1 (8, 15, 20, 21,  
m/M (rewind/fast forward)  
7 (11, 17)  
./> (skip back/skip  
forward) qg (9, 11, 13, 19, 20,  
21)  
x (stop) 8 (11, 15, 17, 18, 28)  
X (pause) 8 (11, 17)  
N (play) 8 (11, 13, 17, 27)  
+/– (tuning) qg (14, 15)  
ALBUM +/– qs (11, 13)  
CD qj (11, 13, 15)  
CLEAR qf (13)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2  
(20, 21, 26)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 20,  
21)  
DISC SKIP 0 (11, 13)  
DISPLAY w; (16, 22)  
ENTER 9 (9, 13, 20, 21)  
EQ qd (19)  
PLAY MODE ql (11, 13, 18)  
REPEAT 4 (12)  
SLEEP wa (19)  
TAPE qh (17)  
TUNER/BAND 5 (14, 15)  
TUNER MEMORY qk (14)  
TUNING MODE ql (14, 15)  
VOLUME +/– qa (20, 26)  
FM MODE 4 (16, 27)  
FUNCTION 6 (11, 13, 15, 17,  
23)  
wa  
1
w;  
ql  
qk  
qj  
qh  
qg  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
qf  
qd  
9
0
qa  
qs  
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