Sony CMT-ED1 User Manual

Compact Component Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-860-292-14(1)

CMT-ED1/ED1A

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.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* Btype noise reduction system. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 7

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 8

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 10

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 12

Recording a CD .................................... 14

Listening to the radio........................... 15

Recording from the radio .................... 16

Playing a tape........................................ 18

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 19

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 19

Playing CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 20

Programming CD tracks ..................... 21

The Tape Deck

Other Features

Falling asleep to music ........................ 26

Waking up to music ............................. 26

Timer-recording radio programmes.. 28

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 30

Troubleshooting ................................... 31

Specifications ........................................ 33

Index....................................................... 34

F ES

Recording on a tape manually ........... 22

Recording CD by specifying the track

order ................................................ 23

Sound Adjustment

Activating the bass sound ................... 25

Activating the sound effect ................. 25

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

The rear cover Right speaker

1 Remove the rear cover.

Left speaker

2 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to the

SPEAKER R jack and the SPEAKER L jack on the rear panel of the unit.

SPEAKER

Push in on the tabs and pull up on the cover.

2 Attach the speaker cables to the

clump.

3 Attach the speakers.

Facing the front of the unit, attach the speaker connected to the SPEAKER R jack onto the right side of the unit and the speaker connected to the SPEAKER L jack onto the left side of the unit.

3 Reinstall the rear cover.

Put the wires through the hole at the bottom of the rear cover.

Note on the glass door of CD player

The CD player cover of the CMT-ED1 is made of tempered glass. Under normal conditions, this tempered glass is more shock resistant and able to bear more weight than ordinary glass. This glass, however, may shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is scratched.

To detach the speakers

1 Slide the speakers in the opposite

direction of the arrows of the illustration in “Attach the speakers” (see step 2 -3 on this page.)

2 After detaching the speakers, set the

speaker cords into the speaker cord groove at the bottom of the speaker. Otherwise, the speaker cord could be damaged.

Groove

4 Turn the unit upside down holding

the glass door with firm hand and set the speaker cord into a groove of the unit.

5 Connect the mains lead to mains.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

To remove the AM aerial

If noise is heard while listening to an AM station, remove the AM aerial from the rear panel and place the aerial outside the cabinet.

1 Remove the rear cover.

(See step 1 on the page 4.)

2 Remove the AM aerial.

3 Attach the rear cover.

(See step 3 on the page 5.)

Hook

Inserting two AA (R6) batteries into the remote

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

You can hang the AM aerial on a wall. If noise is heard while listening to an FM

station, remove the FM aerial from the rear panel and place the aerial outside the cabinet.

To exchange the speaker net

You can remove the speaker net drawing up to your side and exchange with the supplied extra net.

Tip

See wire dressing for the rear panel prior to install the rear cover.

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

4 Press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

2,4,6

1 Press TIMER SET.

The clock of the display begins flashes. When “DAILY” or “TIMER REC”

appears, press ≠/± repeatedly so that it disappears.

2 Press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes.

1/u (Power)

3,5

5 Press ≠/± to set the minutes.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

Tip

If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.

3 Press ≠/± to set the hour.

The clock uses the 24 -hour system.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

1/u (Power)

2 1

4,6

1/u (Power)

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM.”

2 Press FM or AM (or TUNER/BAND

on the remote repeatedly).

3 Press TUNING/PLAY MODE on

the remote repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.

4 Press TUNING +/– (or ≠/±

on the remote).

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for a stereo programme) appears.

PGM

TUNED

MHz

5 Press MEMORY on the remote.

The preset channel number flashes.

PGM

TUNED

MHz

4,6

6 Press TUNING +/– (or ≠/±

on the remote) to select the preset

5 7

number you want.

PGM

TUNED

MHz

7 Press ENTER on the remote.

The station is stored.

8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store

other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press TUNING/PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 3, then press TUNING +/– (or ≠/± on the remote) to tune in the station.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 2.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for about two days when you disconnect the mains lead or a power failure occurs.

Connecting optional AV components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details.

Connecting audio components

Connecting an MD deck for analog recording

Be sure to match the colour of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears.

To the audio input/output of the MD deck

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording

You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the digital input of the MD deck

Connecting a VCR

Be sure to match the colour of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears.

To the audio output of the VCR

Connecting the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

PHONES jack

Connecting outdoor aerials

Remove the rear cover and connect an outdoor aerial to improve the reception.

FM aerial

Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial using a 75-ohm coaxial cable and IEC standard socket connector. You can also use the TV aerial instead.

AM aerial

Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the AM aerial terminal. Leave the supplied AM bar aerial connected.

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

Ground wire (not supplied)

AM bar aerial

Important

If you connect an outdoor aerial, connect a ground wire to the y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Ground wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

IEC standard socket (not supplied)

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