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CMT-CPZ2.GB.2-887-635-12(1)

Other Operations

Creating your own CD program 

(Program Play)

Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.

Press CD 

 to select the CD function.

Press PLAY MODE 

 repeatedly until “PGM” appears 

while the player is stopped.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly until the desired 

track number appears.

When programming MP3 files, press   +/

 

 

repeatedly to select the desired group, and then select 

the desired file.

Selected track or 

file number

Total playing time of program 

(including selected track or file)

Press ENTER 

 to add the track or file to the 

program.

 

.

 

” appears when the total time exceeds 100 

minutes for a disc, or when you select a CD track 

whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an 

MP3 file.

Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional 

tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.

To play your program of tracks or files, press 

 

(play) 

.

The program remains available until you eject the 

disc. To play the same program again, select the CD 

function, and press 

 (play) 

.

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE 

 repeatedly until “PGM” 

disappears while the player is stopped.

To delete the last track or file of the program

Press CLEAR 

 while the player is stopped.

To view program information, such as total 

track number of the program

Press DISPLAY 

 repeatedly.

Tip

You can also use the jog dial 

 on the unit to select files in step 3. 

Turn the jog dial 

 and press PUSH ENTER 

 on the unit to select 

the desired group, and then select the desired file.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune 

them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset 

number. 

Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.

Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the 

radio”).

Press TUNER MEMORY 

.

Preset number

Press +/

 

 repeatedly to select your desired 

preset number.

If another station is already assigned to the selected 

preset number, the station is replaced by the new 

stations.

Press ENTER 

.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.

You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The 

preset stations are retained for about half a day even 

if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure 

occurs.

To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING 

MODE 

 repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and 

then press +/

 

 repeatedly to select the desired 

preset station.

Recording onto a tape

You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways: 

CD Synchro Recording:

You can record an entire CD onto a tape.

Manual Recording:

You can record just the portions you like from a sound 

source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.

Load a recordable tape with the side you want to 

record facing forward.

Prepare the tape deck for recording.

Press FUNCTION 

 repeatedly to select the tape 

function.

Press DIRECTION 

 on the unit repeatedly and 

select “

” to record on one side, or “

” or “

” 

to record on both sides.

To switch the recording sides of the tape, press 

TAPE 



 (play) 

 repeatedly (“

” appears for 

recording on the front, and “

” for the reverse side), 

and then press TAPE 

 (stop) 

.

Prepare the recording source.

For CD Synchro Recording:

Press FUNCTION 

 repeatedly to select the CD 

function.

Load the disc you want to record.

When recording a group from an MP3 disc, press 

PLAY MODE 

 repeatedly to select “ ,” and then 

press   +/

 

 repeatedly to select the desired 

group.

To record only your favorite CD tracks in your desired 

order, perform steps 2 through 5 of “Creating your 

own CD program.”

For Manual Recording:

Select the desired source to record.

Set the tape deck to stand by for recording.

For CD Synchro Recording:

Press CD SYNCHRO 

.

For Manual Recording:

Press TAPE 

 REC 

.

Start recording.

While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.

For CD Synchro Recording:

Press TAPE 

 (pause) 

. When the recording is 

completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop 

automatically. If both sides of the tape are being 

recorded on, and the tape reaches the end of the front 

side part-way through a track, the entire track is 

recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.

For Manual Recording:

Press TAPE 

 (pause) 

, and then start playing the 

desired recording source.

If there is noise while recording from the tuner, 

reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the 

noise.

To stop recording

Press TAPE 

 (stop) 

 or CD 

 (stop) 

 (for CD 

Synchro Recording only).

To pause recording (Manual Recording only)

Press TAPE 

 (pause) 

.

Notes

 Recording stops if you change to a different function.

 You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.

Tips

 If you stop the CD Synchro Recording by pressing CD 

 (stop) 

the tape stops after making about a 4 seconds blank (unrecorded) 

space before stopping.

 When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. 

If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the 

reverse side.

Using the Timers

The system offers three timer functions. You cannot 

activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the 

same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the 

Sleep Timer has priority. 

Sleep Timer:

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if 

the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP 

 on the remote repeatedly. If you select 

“AUTO,” the system automatically turns off after the 

current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.

Play Timer:

You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time. 

Rec Timer:

You can record a preset radio station at a specified time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and 

the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.

Prepare the sound source.

For Play Timer:

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME 

+/

 

 to adjust the volume.

To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create 

your own CD program.

For Rec Timer:

Tune in the preset radio station.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “PLAY SET” 

or “REC SET” then press ENTER 

.

“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.

Set the time to start playing or recording.

  Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to set the hour, and 

then press ENTER 

.

The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure 

above to set the minute.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time 

to stop playing or recording.

Select the sound source or prepare the tape.

For Play Timer:

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly until the desired 

sound source appears, and then press ENTER 

. The 

display shows the timer settings.

For Rec Timer:

Load a recordable tape and press TAPE 

 to select 

the tape function.

Press DIRECTION 

 on the unit repeatedly and 

select “

” to record on one side, or “

” or “

” 

to record on both sides.

To switch the recording sides of the tape, press 

 

(play) 

 repeatedly (“

” appears for recording on the 

front, and “

” for the reverse side), and then press 

 

(stop) 

.

Press 



 (power) 

 to turn off the system.

The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer 

and the Rec Timer will not play or record.

To activate or check the timer again

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 

, press 

/

 

 

repeatedly until “PLAY SEL” or “REC SEL” appears, and 

then press ENTER 

.

To cancel the timer

Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER OFF” 

appears, and then press ENTER 

.

To change the setting

Start over from step 1.

Tips

 The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled 

manually.

 The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has 

been activated.

 The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.

Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are 

correctly and firmly connected.

Find your problem in the checklist below, and take 

the indicated corrective action.

If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

If the STANDBY indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the 

following item.

 If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage 

selector set to the correct voltage?

 Are the + and 

 speaker cords short-circuited?

 Are you using only the supplied speakers?

 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear 

of the system?

After the STANDBY indicator 

 stops flashing, 

reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If 

the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General

Sound comes from one channel, or the left and 

right volumes are unbalanced.

 Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

 Connect only the supplied speakers.

Severe hum or noise.

 Move the system away from sources of noise.

 Connect the system to a different wall socket.

 Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power 

cord.

The remote does not function.

 Remove any obstacles between the remote and the 

remote sensor 

 on the unit, and position the unit 

away from fluorescent lights.

 Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

 Move the remote closer to the system.

CD/MP3 player

The sound skips, or the disc will not play.

 Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.

 Move the system to a location away from vibration (for 

example, on top of a stable stand).

 Move the speakers away from the system, or place them 

on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration 

may cause the sound to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

 Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE 

 

repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.

Starting playback takes more time than usual.

 The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

 a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.

 a disc recorded in multisession mode.

 a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data 

can be added).

 a disc that has many groups.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be 

received. 

 Connect the antenna properly.

 Find a location and an orientation that provide good 

reception, and then set up the antenna again.

 Connect a commercially available external antenna.

 Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the 

power cord to avoid picking up noise.

 Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM 

antenna has come off the plastic stand.

 Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

Tape deck

The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or 

dropout.

 Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and 

demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for 

details.

To improve tuner reception

Turn off CD player power by using the CD power 

management function. By default, CD power is turned 

on. You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode.

Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player power.

Press FUNCTION 

 repeatedly to select the CD 

function.

Press 



 (power) 

 to turn off the system.

After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press 



 (power) 

 while holding CD 

 (stop) 

.

“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear. With CD player 

power turned off, disc access time is increased. To 

turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until 

“CD POWER” and “ON” appear.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the 

system to factory settings. You cannot reset the system to 

factory settings in Power Saving Mode.

Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory 

default settings.

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then 

turn on the system.

Press TAPE 

 (stop) 

, DISPLAY 

 and 



 

(power) 

 at the same time.

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio 

stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

Troubleshooting

Messages

COMPLETE :

 The preset operation ended normally.

LOCKED :

 Contact your nearest Sony dealer.

NO DISC :

 There is no disc in the player, or you have 

loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NO STEP :

 All of the programmed tracks have been 

erased.

NO TAB :

 You cannot record because the overwrite 

protection tab has been removed from the cassette.

NO TAPE :

 There is no tape in the tape deck.

NOT IN USE :

 You pressed an invalid button.

OVER :

 You have reached the end of the disc while 

pressing 

 (fast forward) 

 during playback or 

pause.

PUSH SELECT :

 You tried to set the clock or timer during 

timer operation.

PUSH STOP :

 You pressed PLAY MODE 

 during 

playback.

SET CLOCK :

 You tried to select the timer when the clock 

is not set.

SET TIMER :

 You tried to select the timer when the Play 

Timer or Rec Timer is not set.

STEP FULL :

 You tried to program more than 25 tracks 

or files (steps).

TIME NG :

 The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end 

times are set to the same time.

Display examples

Display

indicates

2 (two)

6 (six)
8 (eight)
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
O or 0 (zero)
Q
R
S or 5 (five)
Z
,
@

Precautions

Discs that this system CAN play

 Audio CD

 CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)

Discs that this system CANNOT play

 CD-ROM

 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD 

format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 

1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession

 CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not 

ended by “closing the session”

 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-

RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW 

recorded with an incompatible recording device

 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

 Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-

3 (MP3) files

 Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, 

square, star)

 Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached 

to them

 Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue 

extends beyond the seal

 Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky 

when touched

 An 8 cm disc with an adaptor

Notes on discs

 Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from 

the center out to the edge.

 Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine 

thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-

static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources 

such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in 

direct sunlight.

On safety

 The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 

(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, 

even if the unit itself has been turned off.

 Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) 

from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used 

for an extended period of time. When unplugging the 

unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

 Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, 

unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified 

personnel before operating it again.

 The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified 

service facility.

On placement

 Do not place the system in an inclined position or in 

locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or 

humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to 

vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

 Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on 

surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, 

with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the 

surface may result.

 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, and 

cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, 

remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for 

about a few hours until the moisture evaporates.

On heat buildup

 Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal 

and is not cause for alarm.

 Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used 

continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may 

have become hot. 

 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and 

the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically 

distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 

minutes, and turn it back on. 

If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away 

from the TV.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened 

with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type 

of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as 

thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

To prevent a tape from being accidentally 

recorded over

Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side 

A or B as illustrated.

Break off the 

cassette tab

To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab 

with adhesive tape.

About a tape longer than 90 minutes

The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play 

time is not recommended except for long, continuous 

recording or playback.

Cleaning the tape heads

Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available 

separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an 

important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure 

to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality 

or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For 

details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after 

every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize 

the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of 

high frequency sound, and an inability to completely 

erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the 

demagnetizing cassette.

Specifications

Main unit
Amplifier section

DIN power output (rated): 60 + 60 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference): 75 + 75 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% 

THD)

Outputs

CD DIGITAL OUT: Optical Wavelength: 660 nm

PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 

ohms or more

SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms

CD player section

System: Compact disc and digital audio system

Laser Diode Properties

Emission Duration: Continuous

Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW

* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the 

objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.

Frequency response: 20 Hz 

 20 kHz (±1 dB)

Wavelength: 770 

 810 nm

Tape deck section

Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section:

Tuning range: 87.5 

 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

Antenna: FM lead antenna

Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section:

Tuning range: 531 

 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz) 

Antenna: AM loop antenna

Antenna terminals: External antenna terminal

Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz 

Speaker

Speaker system: 2-way, bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm dia., cone type

Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., hard-dome-type

Nominal impedance: 4 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 178 × 240 × 280 mm

Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker

General

Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 60 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 175 × 240 × 295 mm

Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.8 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (size AA) batteries (2)/ 

AM loop antenna (1)/FM lead antenna (1)/Speaker pads (8)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

 Standby power consumption: 0.3 W

 

 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the 

certain printed wiring boards.

 

 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

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