Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CMT-EX1 Sony
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Compact Component System 3-867-450- 13 (1) ©1999 Sony Corporation CMT -EX1 Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3 T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 4 Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ............... 7 Saving the power in standby mode ........... 8 Basic Operations Playing a CD .
4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The front cover is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully. 5 1 4 3 2 1 Remove the rear cover.
5 Getting Started 3 Connect the AM antenna. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Connect the white cord to the U terminal, and the red cord to the other terminal. Note Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords to prevent noise. 4 Reinstall the rear cover.
6 Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before you can use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose. Set the time before turning the power on.
7 Getting Started Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – 20 for FM, 10 for AM. 4,6 1 5 6 2 3,4 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To change the AM tuning interval (except for European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power.
Basic Operations 9 1 Touch Z (or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) to raise the disc tray. 2 Place a CD vertically in the tray. To lower the disc tray, touch Z (or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) again. 3 Press NX (or CD H on the remote). Play starts. With the label side front.
10 Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 7). To turn on the system, press "/1 . ?/1 NX x . m M > VOL –/+ TUNER/ BAND ./> TUNING –/+ Z VOL +/– 1 2 3 STEREO/ MONO "/1 (Power) "/1 (Power) To Do this Stop play Press x .
Basic Operations 11 To cancel the Automatic Tuning Press TUNING MODE. Tips • You can switch from another source to the tuner by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection). • If you press TUNER/BAND while the power is off, the power turns on and the system tunes in the last received station automatically (One Touch play).
12 The CD Player Playing the CD tracks in random or der –– Shuf fle Play You can play all the tracks on a CD in random order. 3 1 2 l/L 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. SHUF 3 Press CD H .
13 The CD Player Programing the CD tracks –– Program Play You can make a program up to 24 tracks in the order you want them to be played. 5 1 2 3 3 s 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
14 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly –– Repeat Play You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. 2 1 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears.
15 The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the total number of tracks, the total playing time, and the remaining time of the track or the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the CD, such as the titles or artist names.
16 Other Features Selecting the surround effect You can enjoy the encompassing effects of surround sound. SURROUND , Press SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURR ON y SURR OFF When SURROUND is ON, “SURR” lights up in the display.
17 Other Features continued Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal.
18 Falling asleep to music (continued) To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears. Tip You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock.
19 Other Features 4 Press +/– repeatedly until “TIMER SET” appears then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to start playback. Press +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. Press +/– to set the minute, then press ENTER.
20 Optional Components Connecting audio components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.
21 Optional Components Listening to the sound of connected components 2 1 Prepare the audio components. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TAPE” appears.
22 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Insulated wire (not supplied) Recording a CD on an MD/a tape For the operations of the connected components, refer to the instructions of each component. 2 4 1 Prepare the recording component for recording. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears.
23 Optional Components/Additional Information continued Additional Information Precautions The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. On safety • The glass over the display window on the cover is made of tempered glass. Under normal conditions, this tempered glass is more shock resistant and able to bear more weight than ordinary glass.
24 Precautions (continued) 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.
25 Additional Information CD Player The CD cannot be read. • The CD was not placed in the disc tray properly. Place a CD vertically in the tray. The CD will not eject. • The CD has tape, stickers, or paste on it. The CD will not play. • The CD is dirty.
26 Specifications Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 10 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.
27 Additional Information Speaker Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 9 cm (3 5 / 8 in) dia., cone type Tweeter: 2 cm ( 13 / 16 in) dia., balanced drive Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions 130 × 216 × 183 mm (5 1 / 8 × 8 5 / 8 × 7 1 / 4 in) (w/h/d, incl.
Sony Corporation Printed in China Index A Adjusting the sound 16 the volume 10, 11 Antennas 5, 22 Automatic Source Selection 10, 11 Automatic Tuning 7, 11 B Batteries 5 C CD player 9, 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting.
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