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User manual Sony, model CMT-EP30

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• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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. Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt., recording condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of recording cannot be played back. Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. 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. Break off the cassette tab of side A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. 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 (etc.) frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck. Cleaning the tape heads 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. 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. Troubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General 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 time”on page 7 —“Presetting radio stations”on page 10 If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to music”on 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 clock indication does not show the correct time. •A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. 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. continued Additional Information Troubleshooting (continued) The remote does not function. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the system. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • 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. Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are connected correctly. CD Player The CD compartment does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. • The CD is not lying flat in the CD compartment. • The CD is dirty. • The CD is inserted label side down. • Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Tape Deck 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 tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 17). • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 17). The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 17). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleanin...