Sony Stereo System CMT EP303 User Manual

4-239-335-11 (1)  
Micro Hi-Fi  
Component  
System  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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-EP303  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations and  
Reference Pages  
Tape  
Loading a tape ..................................... 12  
Playing a tape ...................................... 12  
Main unit ............................................... 4  
Remote control ...................................... 5  
Recording to a tape  
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording  
Manually ....................................... 13  
Getting Started  
Hooking up the system .......................... 6  
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into  
the remote ........................................ 7  
Setting the clock .................................... 7  
Sound Adjustment  
Adjusting the sound  
— MEGA BASS ........................... 14  
Turning off the sound  
— Muting ...................................... 14  
CD  
Loading the CD ..................................... 8  
Timer  
Playing the CD  
Falling asleep to music  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat  
Play.................................................. 8  
— Sleep Timer .............................. 14  
Waking up to music  
Programing the CD tracks  
— Daily Timer .............................. 15  
— Program Play .............................. 9  
Display  
Tuner  
Using the CD display .......................... 16  
Presetting radio stations....................... 10  
Listening to the radio  
Troubleshooting  
— Preset Tuning ........................... 11  
— Manual Tuning ......................... 11  
Problems and remedies ........................ 16  
Additional information  
Precautions .......................................... 18  
Specifications ...................................... 19  
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
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MUSIC MENU 9 (14)  
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Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
@/1 (power) wh (6)  
R – Z  
A – P  
Remote sensor 0  
REPEAT 2 (8)  
SHUFFLE wa (8)  
TAPE 3 (12)  
TIMER indicator 1 (15)  
TUNER 6 (10, 11, 13)  
TUNER MEM w; (10)  
TUNING +/– wd (10, 11)  
VOLUME control qa  
CD  
Cassette compartment qd (12)  
CD 4 (8, 9, 13)  
. m/M > (go back/go  
forward) wd (8, 9)  
u (play/pause) wf (8, 9)  
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 7 (8)  
x (stop) wg (8, 9)  
Display Window 5 (8, 9, 10)  
ENTER/PGM w; (8, 9, 10, 14)  
MEGA BASS 8 (14)  
MUSIC MENU 9 (14)  
PHONES jack ws  
TAPE  
PRESET +/– qs (10, 11)  
M (fast forward) qh (12)  
X (pause) qf (12, 13)  
N (play) qk (12)  
z (recording) ql (13)  
m (rewind) qj (12)  
xZ (stop/eject) qg (12, 13)  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
A – P  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
m (rewind) M (fast forward)  
qg (8)  
. (go back) > (go forward)  
qg (8, 9)  
u (play/pause) qh (8, 9)  
`/1 (power) 3 (6)  
x (stop) qj (8, 9, 12)  
R – Z  
REPEAT 6 (8)  
SHUFFLE 5 (8)  
TAPE qk (12)  
TIMER ON/OFF 2 (15)  
TUNER/BAND 4 (10, 11, 13)  
TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM 7  
(7, 9, 10, 14, 15)  
TUNING + 8 (10, 11)  
TUNING – qd (10, 11)  
VOL (volume) +/– 9  
CD/REMAIN ql (7, 8, 9, 13, 15,  
16)  
CLOCK/TIMER + 8 (7, 14, 15)  
CLOCK/TIMER – qd (7, 14, 15)  
CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET 1  
(7, 14, 15)  
MEGA BASS qs (14)  
MUSIC MENU qa (14)  
MUTING q; (14)  
PRESET +/– qf (10, 11)  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Do the following procedure 1 to 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories.  
FM antenna  
Front speaker (Right)  
Front speaker (Left)  
1 Connect the front speakers.  
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER  
terminals as shown below.  
2 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not  
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug  
(only for models equipped with the  
adaptor).  
SPEAKER  
(IMPED  
ANCE USE 4  
)
Insert only the  
To turn on the system, press [/ 1 (power).  
stripped portion.  
Red (3)  
L
R
Black (#)  
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Inserting two size AA (R6)  
batteries into the remote  
Setting the clock  
1 Turn on the system.  
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on  
the remote.  
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the  
remote repeatedly to set the clock.  
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4 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the  
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remote.  
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The clock starts working.  
To adjust the clock  
Perform from step 2.  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace both batteries with new ones.  
Note  
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect  
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.  
Note  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage.  
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CD  
2 Press SHUFFLE or ENTER/PGM  
(TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the  
remote) repeatedly until the mode you  
want appears in the display.  
Loading the CD  
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to  
Select  
To play  
open the lid of the CD compartment.  
No display  
The CD in original order.  
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the  
(Normal Play)  
compartment.  
SHUFFLE  
The tracks on the CD in random  
(Shuffle Play) order.  
PROGRAM The tracks on the CD in the order  
(Program Play)you want them to be played (see  
“Programing the CD tracks” on  
page 9).  
3 Press u.  
Other Operations  
Do this  
Stop playback Press x.  
To  
3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE down to  
close the lid of the CD compartment.  
Press u.  
Pause  
Press again to resume play.  
Playing the CD  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat  
Play  
Select a track  
Turn ./> clockwise or  
counterclockwise (or press . or  
> on the remote).  
During play, turn and hold m/  
M clockwise or counterclockwise  
(or keep pressing m or M on the  
remote). Release it when you find  
the desired point.  
Find a point  
in a track  
This system lets you play the CD in different  
play modes.  
Playing time  
Press REPEAT during play until  
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”  
appears.  
Play repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the  
CD.  
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.  
To cancel playing repeatedly, press  
REPEAT until “REPEAT” or  
“REPEAT 1” disappears.  
Remove the CD Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.  
Track number  
1 Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote).  
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To  
Do this  
Programing the CD tracks  
Check the total Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER  
number of  
programed  
tracks  
MEM/ENTER/PGM on the remote)  
repeatedly in stop mode. Each time  
you press the button, the selected  
track number and the programed  
step number appear in the display  
in turn.  
— Program Play  
You can make a program of up to 28 tracks in  
the order you want them to be played.  
1 Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote),  
Cancel Program Press x twice until “PROGRAM”  
Play  
then place a CD.  
disappears from the display. The  
program you made will be erased.  
2 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/  
ENTER/PGM on the remote) repeatedly  
until “00 PR.01” appears in the display.  
Tip  
3 Turn ./> clockwise or  
counterclockwise (or press . or >  
on the remote) until the desired track  
appears in the display.  
The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. When Program Play remains in the system’s  
memory, “PROGRAM” flashes. To play the same  
program again, press CD (CD/REMAIN on the  
remote) and ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/ENTER/  
PGM on the remote), then press u.  
Programed step number  
Selected track number  
(including selected track)  
4 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/  
ENTER/PGM on the remote).  
The track is programed. The next program  
step number appears, and “PROGRAM”  
flashes.  
5 To program additional tracks, repeat  
steps 3 to 4.  
6 Press u.  
Program Play starts.  
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Tuner  
4 Press PRESET + or – until the preset  
number you want for the station  
flashes.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 24 stations for FM and  
AM. You can then tune in any of those stations  
simply by selecting the corresponding preset  
number.  
5 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/  
ENTER/PGM on the remote).  
The station is stored.  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other  
There are two ways to store the station presets.  
stations.  
Method  
To  
Automatic Tuning  
Preset  
Automatically tune all of the  
stations that can be received in  
your area and then store them  
manually  
Setting presets through  
manual tuning  
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the  
remote) repeatedly to select “FM” or  
“AM”.  
Manual Tuning  
Preset  
Manually tune and store the  
radio frequency of your  
favourite stations  
2 Turn TUNING +/– (or press TUNING + or  
– on the remote) repeatedly to tune in  
the desired station.  
Setting presets through  
automatic tuning  
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEM/  
ENTER/PGM on the remote).  
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the  
remote) repeatedly to select “FM” or  
“AM”.  
A preset number appears in the display.  
The stations are stored from preset number  
1.  
2 Turn and hold TUNING +/– (or press  
and hold TUNING + or – on the remote)  
until the frequency indication starts to  
change, then release it.  
Scanning stops automatically when the  
system tunes in a station. “STEREO” (for a  
stereo program) appears.  
Preset number  
If the scanning doesn’t stop  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 2 through 6 of  
“Setting presets through manual tuning”.  
4 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the desired preset number.  
5 Press ENTER/PGM (TUNER MEM/  
3 Press TUNER MEM (TUNER MEM/  
ENTER/PGM on the remote).  
ENTER/PGM on the remote).  
The station is stored.  
A preset number appears in the display.  
The stations are stored from preset number  
1.  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other  
stations.  
Preset number  
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Other Operations  
2 Press PRESET + or repeatedly to tune  
in the desired preset station.  
To  
Do this  
The preset number appears in the display  
for a few seconds.  
When only one station is preset, only that  
station is tuned.  
Tune in a station with a  
weak signal  
Follow the procedure  
described in “Setting  
presets through manual  
tuning”.  
Change the preset  
number  
Start over from step 1.  
Listening to non-preset radio  
station  
Manual Tuning  
Set another station to  
an exsisting preset  
number  
Start over from step 1.  
After step 3, press  
PRESET + or –  
repeatedly to select the  
preset number where you  
want to store the other  
station and then press  
ENTER/PGM (TUNER  
MEM/ENTER/PGM on  
the remote).  
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the  
remote) repeatedly to select FMor  
AM.  
2 Turn TUNING +/(or press TUNING + or  
on the remote) repeatedly to tune in  
the desired station.  
Tip  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for the European and Middle  
Eastern models)  
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the antenna  
(for FM) or reorient the main unit itself (for AM).  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet  
first, and then set the AM FREQ STEP switch  
at the rear to 9 kHz or 10 kHz.  
Tip  
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if  
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure  
occurs.  
Listening to the radio  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning  
in the station.  
Listening to a preset station  
Preset Tuning  
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first  
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 10).  
1 Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the  
remote).  
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Tape  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
Pause  
xZ  
Loading a tape  
X
Press again to resume play.  
1 Press xZ.  
Fast-forward or rewind m or M  
Remove the cassette xZ  
2 Insert a tape in deck with the side you  
want to play/record facing forward.  
Insert with the side  
you want to play/  
record facing forward.  
Playing a tape  
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
1 Load a recorded tape.  
2 Press TAPE.  
3 Press N.  
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Recording to a tape  
CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually  
You can record from a CD or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.  
Steps  
Recording from a CD  
(CD Synchro Recording)  
Recording from the radio  
1
2
Load a blank tape.  
Press CD (CD/REMAIN on the remote).  
Press TUNER (TUNER/BAND on the  
remote).  
3
4
Load the CD you want to record.  
Tune in the station you want to record.  
Press z.  
Press X and z.  
The deck stands by for recording.  
PressX again.  
To stop recording  
Press xZ.  
Tip  
For recording from a CD to a tape, you can turn  
./> clockwise or counterclockwise (or press  
. or > on the remote) to select tracks before  
step 4.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Timer  
Adjusting the sound  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
Reinforcing the bass sound  
You can set the system to turn off after certain  
amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to  
music.  
— MEGA BASS  
You can listen to music with stronger bass  
tones.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on  
the remote repeatedly until “SLEEP  
OFF” appears in the display.  
Press MEGA BASS.  
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display and the  
bass is reinforced.  
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the  
remote to select the minutes until the  
player goes off automatically.  
Press again to cancel MEGA BASS.  
Every time you press the button, the minute  
display (the turn-off time) changes as  
follows:  
Selecting the preset effect  
from the music menu  
90 y 80 y 70 y y 10 y OFF  
Press MUSIC MENU repeatedly to select  
the preset effect you desire.  
3 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
remote.  
ROCK t POP t JAZZ t No display t  
ROCK t ...  
Do this  
To  
Start over from step 1.  
Change the  
time to turn off  
Start over from step 1 and select  
“OFF” on step 2.  
Cancel the Sleep  
Timer function  
Turning off the sound  
— Muting  
You can turn off the sound temporarily.  
Press MUTING on the remote.  
Press again to cancel muting.  
Tip  
You can also turn up the volume by turning  
VOLUME clockwise or turning off the power and  
turning it on again.  
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To  
Do this  
Waking up to music  
— Daily Timer  
Check the setting  
Press CLOCK/TIMER/  
SLEEP SET on the remote  
repeatedly.  
Change the setting  
Start over from step 1.  
You can wake up to music at a preset time.  
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting  
the clock” page 7).  
Cancel the timer  
operation  
Press TIMER ON/OFF on  
the remote.  
1 Prepare the sound source you want to  
play.  
• CD: Place a CD.  
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you  
want (see “Listening to the radio” on  
page 11).  
2 Adjust the volume.  
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on  
the remote repeatedly until “ON 0:00”  
appears in the display.  
4 Set the time to start playback using  
CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote.  
5 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the  
remote.  
6 Press CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP SET on  
the remote repeatedly until “OFF 0:00”  
appears in the display.  
7 Set the time to stop playback using  
CLOCK/TIMER + or – on the remote.  
8 Press TUNER MEM/ENTER/PGM on the  
remote.  
9 Press CD/REMAIN or TUNER/BAND on  
the remote depending on the sound  
source you want to play.  
10Turn off the power and press TIMER  
ON/OFF on the remote.  
The TIMER indicator lights up.  
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Display  
Troubleshooting  
Using the CD display  
Problems and remedies  
If you have any problem using this system, use  
the following check list.  
Press CD/REMAIN on the remote  
repeatedly.  
First, check that the power cord is connected  
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly  
and firmly.  
The display changes as follows:  
During normal play  
Elapsed playing time on the current track t  
Remaining time on the current track t  
Remaining time on the current CD t  
Elapsed playing time on the current track t...  
Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
General  
The clock indication does not show the correct  
time.  
A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and  
timer settings again.  
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is  
canceled.  
The power cord is disconnected or a power  
failure occurs longer than half a day.  
Redo the following:  
— “Setting the clockon page 7  
— “Presetting radio stationson page 10  
If you have set the timer, also redo Waking up  
to musicon page 15.  
There is no sound.  
Turn VOLUME clockwise and hold.  
The headphones are connected.  
Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker  
cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the  
vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the  
speaker connections.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo  
system. Move the stereo system away from the  
TV or VCR.  
The timer does not function.  
Set the clock correctly.  
When you used the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer  
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer  
turns it off.  
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Tape Deck  
The remote does not function.  
There is an obstacle between the remote and the  
system.  
The tape does not record.  
No tape in the cassette compartment.  
The tab has been removed from the cassette.  
The tape has reeled to the end.  
The remote is not pointing in the direction of the  
systems sensor.  
The batteries have run down. Replace the  
batteries.  
The tape does not record nor play or there is a  
decrease in sound level.  
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.  
The heads are dirty. Clean them (see Cleaning  
the tape headson page 19).  
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15  
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still  
persists, place the speakers farther away from the  
TV set.  
The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape  
headson page 19).  
The tape does not erase completely.  
Speakers  
The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape  
headson page 19).  
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced  
left and right volume.  
Check the speaker connection and speaker  
placement.  
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound  
drops out.  
Sound lacks bass.  
The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean  
them (see Cleaning the tape headson page 19).  
Check that the speakers + and terminals are  
connected correctly.  
Noise increases or the high frequencies are  
erased.  
The record/playback heads are magnetized.  
Demagnetize them (see Demagnetizing the tape  
headson page 19).  
CD Player  
The CD compartment does not close.  
The CD is not placed properly.  
The sound drops out.  
Tuner  
The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially  
available blower.  
Noise is heard.  
For FM, move the antenna to reduce the noise.  
The CD will not play.  
For AM, reorient the main unit itself to reduce  
the noise.  
The CD is not lying flat in the CD compartment.  
The CD is dirty.  
The CD is inserted label side down.  
Messages  
The following message may appear in the  
display during operations.  
Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the  
CD and leave the system turned on for about an  
hour until the moisture evaporates.  
NO DISC  
There is no disc on the CD compartment.  
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Additional information  
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 CD and leave the  
system turned on for about an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
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 discs.  
On safety  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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 cord (mains lead), pull it out by the  
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
component, unplug the stereo system and have the  
component checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
Notes on CDs  
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the CD from the center out.  
Do not use solvents.  
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat  
sources.  
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to  
do so may damage the system. Do not use such  
discs.  
The AC power cord must be changed only at a  
qualified service shop.  
The nameplate is located on the bottom exteror.  
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback  
On placement  
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be  
played back because of scratches, dirt., recording  
condition or the drives characteristics. Besides, the  
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of  
recording cannot be played back.  
Place the unit in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up the unit.  
Do not place the unit in an inclined position.  
Do not place the unit in locations where it is;  
Extremely hot or cold  
Dusty or dirty  
Very humid  
Vibrating  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
Subject to direct sunlight.  
On heat buildup  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is  
not malfunction.  
Place the unit in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the unit.  
If you continuously use this unit at a large volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
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To save a tape permanently  
Specifications  
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded  
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as  
illustrated.  
Amplifier section  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:  
(U.S.A. model only)  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
Break off the  
cassette tab of  
side A  
with 4 loads both channels driven, from 120  
- 10,000 Hz; rates 6 W per channel minimum  
RMS power, with no more than 10% total  
harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated  
output.  
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover  
the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
Canadian model:  
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.  
Continuous RMS power output (reference)  
6 + 6 W  
(4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
European model:  
DIN power output (rated) 4.5 + 4.5 W  
(4 at 1 kHz, DIN)  
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 (etc.)  
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape  
deck.  
Continuous RMS power output (reference)  
6 + 6 W  
(4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference)  
13 + 13 W  
Other model:  
Cleaning the tape heads  
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V,  
50/60 Hz  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.  
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an  
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use  
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.  
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning  
cassette.  
DIN power output (rated) 4.5 + 4.5 W  
(4 at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (reference)  
6 + 6 W  
(4 at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Outputs  
PHONES:  
(stereo mini jack)  
SPEAKER:  
Accepts headphones of  
8 or more  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that  
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use  
with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For  
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing  
cassette.  
Accepts impedance of 4 to  
16 Ω  
CD player section  
System  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Frequency response  
20 Hz - 20 kHz ( 0.5 dB)  
continued  
19GB  
 
Specifications (continued)  
Tape player section  
General  
Recording system  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
Power requirements  
Frequency response  
50 - 13 000 Hz ( 3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassette  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model:  
Australian model:  
Mexican model:  
Argentine model:  
Taiwan model:  
Other models:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 - 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Wow and flutter  
0.15% W.Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)  
0.2% W.Peak (DIN)  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
Power consumption  
U.S.A. model:  
25 W  
Canadian model:  
European model:  
25 W  
30 W  
0.5 W (in the standby  
mode)  
30 W  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
FM lead antenna  
10.7 MHz  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
Other models:  
Dimensions (w/h/d):  
Mass:  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Pan-American model:  
Approx. 145 × 240 × 252 mm  
530 - 1 710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
531 - 1 602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
531 -1 602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
531 - 1 602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
Approx. 2.9 kg  
Supplied accessories:  
Remote Commander (1)  
Batteries (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
European model:  
Other models:  
530 - 1 710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
Built-in ferrite bar antenna  
450 kHz  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
Speaker  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Bass-reflex type  
Full range 10 cm, cone  
type  
Nominal impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Mass  
4 Ω  
Approx. 145 × 237 × 170 mm  
Approx. 1.3 kg net per  
speaker  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  
 

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