Sony CMT-GPX5 manual

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    model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB01COV -CEL.fm] master page:Right ©2004 Sony Corporation 2-067-346- 11 (1) Micr o Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’ s Record The model and s erial numbers ar[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB02REG-C EL.fm] 2 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] To preve nt fire or sho ck hazard, do not expose th e unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ventilati on of the appara[...]

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    master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB03REG-C EL TOC .fm] 3 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] How to use t his manual .......... ............. .... 4 Playable discs ....... ........... .. ... ........... .. ...... 4 Getting Start[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB04PRE-CEL.fm] 4 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] This manual mainly expl ains operations usin g the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the system havin[...]

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    master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB04PRE-CEL.fm] 5 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical cond ition [...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB05CON-CEL.fm] 6 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the r[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB05CON-CEL.fm] 7 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Plug type B Plug type C Note To prevent noise picku p, keep the an tennas away from the system an d o ther components. 3 For [...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB06CDP-CEL.fm] 8 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the syste m. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the[...]

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    CD/MP3 – Pla y master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB06CDP-CEL.fm] 9 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can play audio CDs an d discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT- GPX5. 1 Press CD (or FUNC[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB06CDP-CEL.fm] 10 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Tip When disc ac cess takes a lon g time, set “CD P OWER” and “ON” by CD power ma nage functi on (page 13). You can play all the trac[...]

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    CD/MP3 – Pla y master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB06CDP-CEL.fm] 11 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 16). MP3 a[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB07TUN-CEL.fm] 12 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by sel ecting the corresponding pre[...]

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    T uner master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB07TUN-CEL.fm] 13 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] To change the AM tuning interval (Except for European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some ar[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB07TUN-CEL.fm] 14 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Tips • To imp ro ve broadcast receptio n, adjust the supplied antennas, o r connect a co mmercially av ailable external an tenna. • When [...]

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    Ta p e – P l a y master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB08T AP-CEL.fm] 15 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] 1 Press A PUSH EJECT on the unit. 2 Load a tape into the cassette hold er. You can use TYPE I (normal). 1 Press TAPE (or[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB08T AP-CEL.fm] 16 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Loa[...]

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    T ape – Recording master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB08T AP-CEL.fm] 17 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can record just the portions you like from a CD on a tape. You can also record a radio p rogram. Use buttons on the[...]

  • Page 18

    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB09TIM-CEL.fm] 18 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can adjust the bass and treble to en joy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Press DSGX [...]

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    Sound Adjust ment/Timer master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB09TIM-CEL.fm] 19 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8).[...]

  • Page 20

    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB09TIM-CEL.fm] 20 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetti ng radio stations” on page 12) and set the clock (see “Setting [...]

  • Page 21

    Display master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB09TIM-CEL.fm] 21 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repea[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB10OPT -CEL.fm] 22 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. A MD/VIDEO ja[...]

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    T roublesho oting master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB11TRB-CEL.f m] 23 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the fo llowing: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are corr[...]

  • Page 24

    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB11TRB-CEL.f m] 24 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Play does not start. • Eject the dis c and check whether a disc is loaded. • Wipe the dis c clean (page 27). • Replace the di sc. • [...]

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    T roublesho oting master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB11TRB-CEL.f m] 25 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Optional components There is no sound. • Refer to General item “There i s no sound.” (page 23) and che ck the condi[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB11TRB-CEL.f m] 26 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Other INVALID You presse d an invalid bu tton.[...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 27 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] On operating vo ltage • Before operat ing the syst em, check tha t the operati ng voltage of yo ur system is iden [...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 28 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from be ing accident ally recorded over, brea k off the cass ette tab from s ide A or B as illu[...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 29 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Continuous RMS power out put (reference): 35 + 35 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (refer ence): 60 +[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 30 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] General Power requir ements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Australia[...]

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    Additional Information masterp age:Right-3 (3 column) filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 31 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Main unit (CMT- GPX7/CMT-GPX6) ALBUM +/– w; (9, 11) BASS +/– wk (18) Cassette com partment 4 CD SYN[...]

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    masterpag e:Left-3 (3 column) filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 32 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Main unit (CMT-GPX5) BASS +/– wk (18) Cassette com partment 4 CD SYNCHRO 7 (16) DIRECTION 6 (15, 16 , 17, 20) Disc slo t wf ([...]

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    Additional Information masterp age:Right-3 (3 column) filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] 33 GB model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)] Remote control ALBUM +/– qa (9, 11) CD qh (9, 11, 13, 17, 1 9) CLEAR qd (11) CLOCK/TIMER SE LECT 2 (1[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)][...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)][...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Cu rrent jobsSONY CMT -GPX7-GPX6- GPX5DTP2067346111206734611CMTGPX7CELGB12INF-C EL.fm] Sony Corporation Printed in Hungar y model name[CMT -GPX7/CMT -GPX6/CMT -GPX5] [2-067-346- 11 (1)][...]