Sony CMT-GPZ6 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CMT-GPZ6 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony micro hi-fi component system operating instructions

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2-591-383-12(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-GPZ7
CMT-GPZ6
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-591-383-12(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-GPZ7 CMT-GPZ6 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: How To Use This Manual

    ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • This manual mainly explains operations using • This manual describes how to use this system. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to use this manual... 2 Create your own ATRAC CDs ... 4 Which discs can you play on this system?... 5 About ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs ... 7 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 9 Setting the clock...
  • Page 4: Create Your Own Atrac Cds

    Create your own ATRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC Install SonicStage on your computer.
  • Page 5: Which Discs Can You Play On This System

    Which discs can you play on this system? Audio CDs: CD-DA format CDs CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
  • Page 6 List of playable discs Format of discs Audio CDs CD-R/CD-RW (audio data, ATRAC3plus files, MP3 files) Discs that this system cannot play • CD-ROMs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – ATRAC3plus format and MP3 format that conform to ISO9660 Joliet or Multi Session •...
  • Page 7: About Atrac Cds And Mp3 Cds

    Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies 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.
  • Page 8 The usable number of groups and files ATRAC CDs: • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number of files: 999 MP3 CDs: • Maximum number of groups: 256 • Maximum number of files: 511 (The maximum number of MP3 files and groups that can be contained on a single disc is 512.) Notes •...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker AM loop aerial 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
  • Page 10 Plug type B Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally Plug type C North American models: Connect using the white side Other models: Connect using the brown side Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the aerials away from the speaker cords. 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 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. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
  • Page 12: Cd - Play

    CD – Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side up. When you play a disc, insert it with the label side Notes...
  • Page 13: Searching For Tracks With The Jog Dial

    Other operations Do this Press x (or CD x on the unit). Stop play Press X (or CD NX on the unit). Pause Press again to resume play. Select a track Press . or > repeatedly. Select a group on Press + or –...
  • Page 14: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly. Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REP” or “REP 1” appears. REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five times.
  • Page 15 Using the jog dial Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “PGM” appears. Turn the jog dial to select the desired track. To program tracks on the ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, turn the jog dial to first select the desired group, then press ENTER before...
  • Page 16: Tuner

    Tuner Presetting radio 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. 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.
  • Page 17: Listening To The Radio

    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 areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding ML, press ?/1 on the unit.
  • Page 18: Manual Tuning

    Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display. Press + or –...
  • Page 19: Tape - Play

    Tape – Play Loading a tape Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. Note Be careful not to touch the exposed tape. With the side you want to play/record facing towards you. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
  • Page 20: Tape - Recording

    Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Load a recordable tape. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD and load a disc you want to record.
  • Page 21: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Press DSGX on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: y DSGX OFF DSGX ON * The DSGX indicator lights up.
  • Page 22: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 11). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Prepare the sound source you want to play.
  • Page 23: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 16) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 24: Display

    Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode 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.
  • Page 25: Viewing The Tuner Information In The Display

    Checking the total playing time and titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: x Normal Play mode TOC display or total group number of the disc or total track number of the current group Volume label or group name t Clock...
  • Page 26: Optional Components

    Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component Optional analog component A ANALOG IN jack Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MiniDisc player/ recorder or Portable Audio player, etc.) to this...
  • Page 27: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    Listening to audio from a connected component Connect the audio cord (not supplied). See “Hooking up optional components” on page 26. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears. Start playing the connected component. Recording audio from a connected component Connect audio cord (not supplied). See “Hooking up optional components”...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the mains lead and check the following items.
  • Page 29 ?/1. • Make sure the mains lead is connected to mains. CD player “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc does not eject. • You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.
  • Page 30: Tape Deck

    • Locate the aerials as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM aerial has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set “CD POWER” and “OFF” by CD power manage function (page 17).
  • Page 31: Messages

    Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP All of the programmed tracks have been erased. CD OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing M during playback or pause.
  • Page 32: Additional Information

    • 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. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Continuous RMS power output (reference): 60 + 60 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) HCD-GPZ6 for CMT-GPZ6 European model: DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference):...
  • Page 34 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Dimensions (w/h/d) 780 – 790 nm Mass 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), SS-CGPZ6 for CMT-GPZ6 using Sony TYPE I Speaker system cassettes Speaker units ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) Woofer: 0.1% W.
  • Page 35 European model: 100 W 0.25 W (in Power Saving Mode) Mexican model: 105 W Other models: 105 W CMT-GPZ6 European model: 90 W 0.25 W (in Power Saving Mode) Other models: 75 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers) Approx. 181 × 261 ×...
  • Page 36: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages 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. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – I ANALOG IN jack wf (20, 22, 26) BASS +/–...
  • Page 37: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – E CD qh (12, 14) CLEAR qd (15) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (22, 23) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (11, 22, DISPLAY ql (18, 24, 25) ENTER 9 (11, 14, 16, 22, 23) EQ qs (21) F – Z FM MODE 4 (18) FUNCTION 6 (12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 27)
  • Page 40 Printed on 100 % recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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