Sony CMT-NE3 User's Manual
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1. The timer does not function e Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote to set the timer and light up PLAY or REC in the display pages 18 and 19 e Check the timer setting and set the correct time pages 18 and 19 e Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 17 e Make sure the clock is correctly set The color on the TV screen is irregular e Move the speakers farther away from the TV set The remote does not function e Remove the obstacle e Move the remote closer to the system e Point the remote at the system s sensor e Replace the batteries R6 size AA e Locate the system away from the fluorescent light Speakers Sound comes from one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced e Check the speaker connections and placement CD MP3 player The sound drops out e The lens is dirty Clean it with a commercially available blower Play does not start e Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded e Wipe the disc clean page 26 e Replace the disc e Load the disc that this system can play page 4 e Load the disc correctly e Load the disc with the label side up e Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates Press B or CD BE Il on the unit to start play The sound skips e Wipe the disc clean page 26 e Replace the disc e Try moving the sys2. CMT NES5 only e This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the system having the same or similar names Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system Other discs cannot be played back List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo Audio CDs dist DIGITAL AUDIO CD R CD RW COMPACT COMPACT audio data MP3 files DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO EegeEg ReWritable dise oise eens ReWritable CMT NES only Discs that this system cannot play e CD ROMs e CD Rs CD RWs other than those recorded in the following formats music CD format MP3 format that conforms to IS09660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet or Multi Session e A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart e A disc with paper or stickers on it e A disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it 1 ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD ROM There are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than eight characters in the name no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested folder levels Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder n
3. are not supported e The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extension MP3 e Attempting to play non MP3 format files that have the extension MP3 may result in noise or malfunction e With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2 folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback adisc recorded with complicated tree structure adisc recorded in Multi Session adisc to which data can be added non finalized disc 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 Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session e Ifthe disc begins with a CD DA session it is recognized as a CD DA audio disc and MP3 sessions are played back without sound e Ifthe disc begins with an MP3 session it is recognized as an MP3 disc and CD DA sessions are played back without sound e The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc e A disc with a mixed CD format will be recogni
4. CLOSE CD open close 6 9 PUSH OPEN tape open close 3 15 Button available only on CMT NES Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A O P Z 1 power 1 7 18 19 24 ALBUM 11 10 11 PLAY MODE 18 9 11 lt P gt rewind fast forward CD i 9 11 16 18 REPEAT 4 10 7 10 15 CLEAR 19 11 SLEEP 2 17 Hea PP I go back go forward CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 TAPE 15 15 18 14 8 10 11 18 19 18 19 TUNER BAND 5 12 13 18 E stop 8 10 15 16 24 CLOCK TIMER SET 3 8 18 TUNER MEMORY 17 12 HE pause 8 10 15 19 TUNING MODE i 12 13 P play 8 9 11 15 22 DISPLAY 19 14 20 VOLUME 10 18 22 tuning 14 12 13 ENTER 9 8 11 12 18 19 EQ M 17 FM MODE 4 13 FUNCTION 6 21 CMT NE3 CMT NE5 Button does not function with this model uoneunoyu eUOHIPpy g 31 GB Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net
5. Press PLAY MODE in stop Play mode repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF FLE disappears Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode Each time you press the button a track is cleared from the end of the program Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop end of the program mode Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press B or CD B gt Hl on the unit However the program is cleared when you open the CD compartment e ___ appears if the total program time exceeds 100 minutes if you select a track whose number is 21 or over or when you programed an MP3 audio track feld dIN GD fi 1158 1268 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 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit The frequency changes as the system scans for a station Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in At that time TUNED and STEREO for stereo program only appear If
6. display Power Saving Mode The clock is displayed only if you set the clock Tips e The I indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode e The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode Note You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded you can also check the information recorded on disc such as the titles Checking the remaining time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal Play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Current track number and elapsed playing time Current track number and remaining time or Remaining time of the disc or ___ Track title disc with MP3 audio tracks only Album name Clock display For disc with MP3 audio tracks CMT NES only When you play back a track with an ID3 tag the ID3 tag appears The ID3 tag displays only the track title information Checking the total playing time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows TOC display or total number of albums on the disc or total track
7. same procedure as step 4 Rec Timer settings and the desired station appear then the original display returns Load a recordable tape oD Press 1 0 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT and SELECT appears 2 Press k d PPI repeatedly until PLAY REC or TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer activate the timer check the setting Change the setting Start over from step 1 Notes e If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time Sleep Timer has priority Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts about 15 seconds before the preset time If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time Rec Timer will not be activated The volume is reduced to minimum during recording You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the same time After you have set Rec Timer do not operate the system until the recording ends JOUNLL 1948 2058 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 To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off Each time you press the button the display switches as follows Clock display gt No
8. to the radio eee 13 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System RDS 14 European model CMT NE5 only Tape Play Loading a tape Playing a tape eeceseseeseesecteceeeeeeeeees Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a VAD Cen reese ss N Soest tet 16 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 16 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Timer Falling asleep to MUSIC eeeeeeeeees 17 Sleep Timer Waking up to MUSIC eee 18 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 19 Rec Timer Display Turning off the display 0 0 0 20 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the Gis play eisene ia s 20 Optional Components Hooking up optional components 21 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies e eeeeees 22 Messages eon iooni inie iie 24 Additional Information Precautions 26 Specifications s sesssseesseseseseseresesesesesee 27 List of button locations and reference pagese ter e a E e ea 30 338 46B How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for model CMT NES and CMT NE3 Check your model number by looking at the front panel In this manual CMT NES is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example
9. with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring This may cause a malfunction to the system When using discs that have glue or similar tacky substance on the label side of the disc or that used a special ink when the label was printed there is a chance that the disc or label may become attached to parts inside this unit When this occurs it may not be possible to remove the disc and may also cause this unit to malfunction Be sure to check that the label side of the disc is not sticky before using The following types of disc should not be used Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal The perimeter of the seal on the disc is tacky Discs that have labels printed using a special ink that feels tacky when touched Discs with non standard shapes e g heart square star cannot be played on this unit Attempting to do so may damage the unit Do not use such discs Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as
10. 30 5 x 263 mm incl projecting parts and controls Approx 3 7 kg Approx 3 9 kg Remote Commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uonewsojuy euoNIPpy al 2968 3058 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 Name of button part Illustration number DISPLAY f0 14 20 Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A O ALBUM 7 10 11 17 BASS TREBLE 8 Cassette compartment 16 DISPLAY 10 14 20 CD SYNCHRO 15 E Display window 5 DSGX 9 17 P Z PHONES jack 18 PLAY MODE 17 Remote sensor 2 9 11 TUNER BAND 12 12 13 TUNING 4 TUNING MODE 12 13 17 ff7 12 13 VOLUME f 18 22 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1 power 1 7 18 19 24 Hea lt P gt PPI skip back skip forward rewind fast forward 4 10 11 15 17 18 19 E stop 3 10 15 16 24 REC PAUSE START 16 16 CD B Il play pause 22 TAPE gt play 20 19 9 10 15 PUSH OPEN
11. REC appear The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for playback 4 Press REC PAUSE START Recording starts When the recording is completed the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically To stop recording Press W To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play Between steps 2 and 3 perform steps 1 to 4 of Creating your own program page 11 Recording on a tape manually Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD on a tape You can also record a radio program Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape 2 Select the desired source to record e TUNER To record from this system s tuner e CD To record from this system s CD player e MD To record from the optional component connected to the MD jacks 3 Press REC PAUSE START REC appears and the tape deck stands by for recording 4 Press REC PAUSE START then start playing the desired source to record Recording starts Other operations To Do this Stop recording Press W Pause recording Press REC PAUSE START Tip For recording from a CD you can press Kd PP1 to select tracks during recording pause mode after step 3 and before step 4 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound Generating a more dyna
12. S SPEAKER CD player section CMT NE3 Laser Frequency response Wavelength CMT NE5 Laser Frequency response Wavelength Tape deck section CMT NE3 Recording system Frequency response 20 20 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Sensitivity 450 mV impedance 47 kilohms Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more Accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous 20 Hz 20 kHz 780 790 nm Semiconductor laser A 780 nm Emission duration continuous 20 Hz 20 kHz 780 790 nm 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter CMT NE5 Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Tuner section 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN 4 track 2 channel stereo 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Pan American model European model Other models Antenna Intermediate frequency Speaker CMT NE3 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass CMT NE5 Speaker system 87 5 108 0 MHz FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning inte
13. S O N Y 4 253 397 11 2 Micro Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO CMI NE5 CMI NE3 2004 Sony Corporation 26B To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the us
14. TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 and 3 of Manual tuning preset page 12 4 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number flashes Perform steps 5 and 6 while the preset number flashes Preset number D press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number Press ENTER Oo Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations Tip Press Ml to stop scanning Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations T Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE on the unit repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to tune in the desired station 4 Press TUNER MEMORY 5 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number 6 Press ENTER 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations Other Operations To Do this Follow the procedure described with a weak signal in Manual tuning preset page 12 Set another station After step 4 press or to the existing TUNING on the unit preset number repeatedly to select the preset Tune in a station number you want to store the station To change the AM tuning interval except for European model an
15. ames up to 31 characters long Each folder can have up to 8 trees For Joliet in the expansion format file and folder names can have up to 16 characters make sure of the contents of the writing software etc 2 Multi Session This is a recording method that enables you to add data using the Track At Once method Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead in and end at an area called Lead out A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions with each segment from Lead in to Lead out regarded as a single session This unit supports up to 10 sessions CD Extra This format records audio audio CD data on the tracks in session and data on the tracks in session 2 This unit supports up to 10 sessions Mixed CD This format records data on the first track and audio audio CD data on the second and subsequent tracks of a session Notes on CD R and CD RW e Some CD Rs or CD RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recording device Furthermore the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized For more information see the operating instructions for the recording device e Discs recorded on CD R CD RW drives may not be played back because of scratches dirt recording condition or the driver s characteristics e CD R and CD RW discs recorded in Multi Session that have not ended by closing the session
16. below and take the indicated corrective action If the problem persists after doing all of the above consult your nearest Sony dealer When the I indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items e If your system has a voltage selector is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage e Check the voltage for your region then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly Check all the above items and fix any problems found After 1 C indicator stops flashing reconnect the power cord and turn on the system If the indicator still flashes or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer General m appears in the display e A power interruption has occurred Set the clock page 8 There is no sound e Press VOLUME on the remote repeatedly or turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise e Make sure the headphones are not connected e Check the speaker connections page 6 Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume e Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible e Connect the supplied speakers There is severe hum or noise e Move the system away from the source of noise e Connect the system to a different wall outlet e Install a noise filter commercially available to the power line The timer cannot be set e Set the clock again page 8
17. cks or a single track on a disc repeatedly MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT NE3 Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until REP EAT or REP EAT 1 appears REP EAT For all the tracks on the disc up to five times REP EAT 1 For a single track only To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP EAT and REP EAT 1 disappear Note When you select REP EAT 1 that track is repeated endlessly until REP EAT 1 is canceled Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape page 16 MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT NE3 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until PGM appears 3 Press k lt gt P1 repeatedly until the desired track number appears Selected track number Total playing time including selected track For CMT NES only When programing an MP3 press ALBUM repeatedly to select the album then press ka PP1 repeatedly until the desired track number appears 4 Press ENTER on the remote The track is programed The program step number appears followed by the last programed track number and total playing time 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press B Program Play starts Other operations To Do this Cancel Program
18. d Saudi Arabian 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 power by pressing I While holding TUNING press 1 0 When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are initialized To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Note You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode Tips e The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs e To improve the reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on page 12 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears in the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset station Listening to non preset radio station Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 3 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to t
19. ears 2 Press k d PPI repeatedly until PLAY REC or TIMER OFF appears then press ENTER Cancel the timer activate the timer check the setting Change the setting Start over from step 1 Notes e If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time Sleep Timer has priority e Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the play starts about 15 seconds before the preset time e If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time Play Timer will not be activated e You cannot use the optional component connected to the MD jacks as sound sources for Play Timer e You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the same time Timer recording radio programs Rec Timer To timer record you must first preset the radio station see Presetting radio stations on page 12 and set the clock see Setting the clock on page 8 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Tune in the preset radio station see Listening to a preset station on page 13 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Press lt gt repeatedly until REC appears then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start recording Press kK P 1 repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press k PP1 repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 5 Set the time to stop recording following the
20. er to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult
21. further AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement e Do not place the system in an inclined position e Do not place the system in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight e Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On heat buildup e Although the system heats up during operation this is not a malfunction Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system If you continuously use this system at a high volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet To prevent a malfunction do not cover the ventilation hole On operation e 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 Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates e 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 e Before playing clean the disc
22. g playback e Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers When the disc is inserted the player reads all the audio tracks on that disc If there are many albums or non MP3 audio tracks on the disc it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening We recommend that you do not save other types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped Maximum album number 150 including root album The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be contained on a single disc is 255 Playback is possible up to 8 levels MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise When playing back an MP3 audio track the playback elapsed time indication may differ from the actual time in the following cases When you play back a VBR variable bit rate MP3 audio track When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind Manual Search Playing repeatedly Repeat Play You can play all the tra
23. he system press 1 0 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 Tip When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones payeys Buma g 768 838 Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the system Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press k lt gt gt 1 repeatedly to set the hour Press ENTER Press lt gt P1 repeatedly to set the minute Press ENTER The clock starts working oOo car OON To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press Ke gt gt until CLOCK appears then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode page 20 CD MP3 Play Loading a disc T Press 4 PUSH OPEN CLOSE on the unit 2 Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment 3 Press amp PUSH OPEN CLOSE on the unit again to close the lid of the CD compartment Notes e Do not use a disc with tape seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction e Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it If you do so the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play You can play audio CDs and discs
24. mic sound Dynamic Sound Generator X tra Press DSGX on the unit To cancel the DSGX press DSGX on the unit again Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble T Press EQ or BASS TREBLE on the unit repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows BASS TREBLE 2 Press k lt gt gt i or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to adjust the level while BASS or TREBLE appears Timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Use buttons on the remote for the operation Press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO 90MIN 80MIN gt gt 10MIN OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current CD or tape finishes playing Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once remaining time Change the time to turn off SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want Cancel Sleep Timer function SLEEP repeatedly until OFF appears You cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Note Do not set to AUTO during Synchro Recording on a tape Tip You can use Sleep Timer even if you have not set the clock 1 w juswysnipy
25. nimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Main unit Amplifier section CMT NE3 North American model Continuous RMS power output reference 15 15 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD European model DIN power output rated 11 11 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 15 15W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 25 25 W Other models The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V 50 60 Hz DIN power output rated 11 11 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference uoneunoju jeuonippy 15 15 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs MD phono jacks Sensitivity 450 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER Accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms CMT NE5 North American model Continuous RMS power output reference 20 20 W continued 2768 2858 European model 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD DIN power output rated 16 16 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 20 20 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference Other models The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V 50 60 Hz 33 33 W DIN power output rated 16 16 W 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference Inputs MD phono jacks Outputs PHONE
26. number of the current album Album name Clock display TOC Table of Contents displays current disc number total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc For discs with MP3 audio tracks album titles may not be displayed depending on the play mode CMT NES only 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 MD jacks Use audio cords not supplied to connect an optional analog component MD deck etc to these jacks You can then listen to the sound 1 Connect audio cords from the component Recording audio from a connected component 2 Start recording manually See Recording on a tape manually on Listening to audio from a page 16 connected component 1 Connect audio cords See the illustration above 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears Start playing the connected component s u uodwos jeuondo Ae dsig ff 21 GB 22GB Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system do the following 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist
27. ptional components There is no sound e Refer to General item There is no sound page 22 and check the condition of the system e Connect the component properly page 21 while checking if the cords are connected properly if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way Turn on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing e Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears page 21 continued 2358 2498 The sound is distorted e Set the volume of the connected component lower If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Disconnect the power cord 2 Reconnect the power cord 3 Press 1 to turn on the system 4 Press W 1 0 and turn volume to the left at the same time The system is reset to the factory settings You should set the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding gt during playback or pause FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks steps PUSH STOP You pres
28. punos bulpsooey ade ji 1782 1868 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 8 Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play e CD Load a disc To start from a specific track make a program see Creating your own program on page 11 TAPE Load a tape see Playing a tape on page 15 TUNER Tune in a radio station see Listening to the radio on page 13 Adjust the volume Press CLOCK TIMER SET Press lt P gt repeatedly until PLAY appears then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes A aN 5 Set the time to start playing Press k gt Pi repeatedly to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press k gt Pi repeatedly to set the minute then press ENTER 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press k lt gt P gt i repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows a TUNER lt gt CD lt _ gt TAPE 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source then the original display returns 9 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations To Do this 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT and SELECT app
29. rval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz 530 1 710 kHz with the tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 602 kHz with the tuning interval set at 9 kHz AM loop antenna external antenna terminal 450 kHz Full Range Speaker System 10 cm dia cone type 6 ohms Approx 146 x 230 5 x 135 mm Approx 1 5 kg net per speaker 2 way bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer Tweeter Nominal impedance Dimensions w h d Mass General Power requirements North American model Mexican model European model Australian model Korean model Chinese model Taiwanese model Saudi Arabian model Other models Power consumption CMT NE3 CMT NE5 North American model Mexican model European model Korean model Chinese model Taiwanese model Other models Dimensions w h d Mass CMT NE3 CMT NES Supplied accessories 10 cm dia cone type 4 cm dia cone type 6 ohms Approx 152 x 230 5 x 160 mm Approx 1 7 kg net per speaker 120 V AC 60 Hz 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 60 Hz 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 120 127 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 45 W 50 W 50 W 57W 0 3 W in Power Saving Mode 58 W 58 W 50 W 65 W Approx 164 x 2
30. sed PLAY MODE during playback Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally Tape NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette NO TAPE There is no tape in the tape deck Timer SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer with the clock not set PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec Timer are not set TIME NG Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set to the same time Other INVALID You pressed an invalid button Bunooyseqnoi E 2598 2658 Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage e Before operating the system check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply e The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus On safety e The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the system from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
31. sts Simply select a station from the FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Station name Frequency Clock display If the RDS broadcast is not properly received the station name may not appear in the display Loading a tape 1 Press amp PUSH OPEN on the unit 2 Load a recorded recordable tape into the cassette holder With the side you want to play record facing forward iel You can use TYPE I normal 1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE 2 Press B or TAPE on the unit Other operations m To Do this Stop play Press W D gej Pause Press Ii Press again to resume D lay l play v Fast forward or Press lt lt P gt D rewind lt Remove a tape Press amp PUSH OPEN on the unit in stop mode 158 168 Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape CD TAPE Synchro Recording 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 Load a CD you want to record For CMT NES only When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc be sure to press PLAY MODE to select ALBM then use ALBUM to select the desired album before proceeding 3 Press CD SYNCHRO SYNC and
32. tem to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable stand e Try moving the speakers away from the system or placing them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip e Keep the antennas away from the system and other components e Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo e Press FM MODE until STEREO appears in the display Play does not start from the first track e Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF FLE disappear to return to Normal Play MP3 audio track cannot be played back CMT NE5 only e CMT NE3 does not play MP3 audio e Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the expansion format e The MP3 audio track does not have the extension MP3 The data is not stored in MP3 format e Discs containing tracks other than MPEGI1 2 Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others CMT NE5 only e After the system reads all tracks on the discs playback may take more time than usual if the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large the album and track organization structure is very complex The album ti
33. the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Except for European model ENERGY STAR is a U S Lo registered mark As an ENERGY Erei STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Table of Contents How to use this manual 0cccc0e 4 Playable dises nir nn ie 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system eee 6 Setting the ClOCK cece eeeeereeeeeees 8 CD MP3 Play Loading a disc Playing a diSCan aier saia Normal Play Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly eeeeeeeeees 10 Repeat Play Creating your own program s 11 Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations cceeeeeees 12 Listening
34. thinner benzene or alcohol 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 Q So Q 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 frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a 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 after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION The United States model only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 13 watts per channel mi
35. tle track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly CMT NE5 only e Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1 level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format Tuner Severe hum or noise stations cannot be received e Set the proper band and frequency page 12 e Connect the antenna properly page 6 e Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna e The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Tape deck The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level e The heads are dirty Clean them page 27 e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 27 The tape does not erase completely e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 27 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out e The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette page 27 Bunooyseqnoi f Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased e The record playback heads are magnetized Demagnetize them page 27 The tape does not record e No cassette is loaded Load a cassette e The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape page 27 e The tape has wound to the end O
36. une in the desired station continued JOUNL p 1348 146 Tips e To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna When an FM stereo program has static noise press FM MODE until MONO appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in step 2 above then press or TUNING on the unit The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station Automatic Tuning e To record the radio programs use manual recording page 16 e You can change the display into the clock display for 8 seconds by pressing DISPLAY Using the Radio Data System RDS European model CMT NES5 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 This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Receiving RDS broadca
37. with MP3 audio tracks MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT NE3 Track number Aeld dIN GD fi Playing time 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears Select To play No display The tracks on the disc in Normal Play original order ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the Normal Play album on the disc in original order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Play performs the same operation as Normal Play SHUF FLE All tracks on the disc in Shuffle Play random order ALBM SHUF All MP3 audio tracks in the Shuffle Play album on the disc in random order When playing a non MP3 disc Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play PGM The tracks on the disc in the Program Play order you want them to be played see Creating your own program on page 11 CMT NES only 3 Press w continued gs8 10 Other operations To Do this Stop play Press W Pause Press HE or CD B HI on the unit Press again to resume play Select a track Press Fed PP I repeatedly Select an album Press ALBUM repeatedly of MP3 after step 2 Find a pointina Keep pressing lt P gt during track playback and release it at the desired point Press amp PUSH OPEN CLOSE on the unit Remove a disc CMT NES only Notes e You cannot change the play mode durin
38. zed as a CD DA audio disc 5 GB 688 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures E to K amp S to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories Right speaker Left speaker FM lead antenna A AM loop antenna Connect the speakers Connect the FM and AM antennas Connect the right and left speaker cords to Set up the AM loop antenna then connect the SPEAKER terminals as shown below it Plug type AM loop antenna A Extend the FM lead 750 antenna a La COAXIAL Plug type AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type AM loop antenna AM Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American models Connect using the white side Other models Connect using the brown side Note To prevent noise pickup keep the antennas away from the system and other components For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus Refer to the print on your system s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110V 120V 220V 240V Saudi Arabian model 120 127 V El Connect the power cord to a wall outlet If the plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor To turn on t
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