Sony CMT-EX1 User Manual

3-867-450-13(1)

Compact Component System

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.

Model No.

Serial No.

CMT-EX1

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.

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

Except for North American model: The following caution label is located inside the unit.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user 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.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 FCC Rules.

INFORMATION

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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 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 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.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Table 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 ............................................. 9

Listening to the radio .............................. 10

The CD Player

Playing the CD tracks in random order

–– Shuffle Play ................................. 12

Programing the CD tracks

–– Program Play ............................... 13

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly

–– Repeat Play.................................. 14

Using the CD display .............................. 15

Other Features

Generating a more dynamic sound.......... 16

Selecting the surround effect................... 16

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only) ..................... 17

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer ................................. 17

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer ................................. 18

Optional Components

Connecting audio components ................ 20

Listening to the sound of connected

components....................................... 21

Recording a CD on an MD/a tape ........... 22

Connecting external antennas ................. 22

Additional Information

Precautions .............................................. 23

Troubleshooting ...................................... 24

Specifications .......................................... 26

Index ...........................................back cover

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.

AM loop antenna

Rear cover Left speakerRight speaker

1 Remove the rear cover.

Push in on the tabs and pull up the cover

2 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

Insert this portion

lined

clear

Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antenna to prevent noise.

• Be sure to connect both left and right speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

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.

AM loop antenna

Note

Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords to prevent noise.

4 Reinstall the rear cover.

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

Note on the glass cover of CD player

The CD player 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. This glass, however, may shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is scratched.

To level the speakers

Attach the supplied speaker legs to the rear of the speaker bottoms to level the speakers.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Getting Started

5 Connect the AC power cord to a wall

outlet after you complete all the connections.

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.

To connect optional component

See “Optional Components” on page 20.

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.

3 Press +/– to set the hour then press

ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press +/– to set the minute then press

ENTER.

The clock starts.

DISPLAY

2,3,4

1 Press TIMER SET while the power is

off.

The day indication flashes after “CLOCK SET” flashing.

2 Press +/– to set the day then press

ENTER.

The hour indication flashes.

To change the time

You can change the preset time while the power is on.

1 Press TIMER SET. 2 Press +/– repeatedly until “CLOCK SET”

appears then press ENTER.

3 Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To show the time

You can display the clock any time. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock display

appears.

Tips

• If you have made a mistake, start over from step 1.

• The built-in clock shows the time in the display while the power is off.

• The upper dot flashes for the first half of a minute (0 to 29 seconds), and the lower dot flashes for the last half of a minute (30 to 59 seconds).

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can preset the following number of stations: – 20 for FM, 10 for AM.

5 Press MEMORY.

A preset number flashes. Proceed to step 6 while the preset number is

flashing. If the unit is not operated for more than 16 seconds, the preset number disappears and the unit returns to the status of step 3. If this happens, start over from step 4.

Getting Started

3,4

4,6 5

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until

the band you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM y AM

3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” appears.

4 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. When you want to stop scanning, press TUNING MODE.

6 Press +/– to select the preset number

you want then press ENTER.

The station is stored. Select 1 to 20 for FM, and select 1 to 10 for AM.

7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset other

stations.

To tune in the station manually

1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” appears in step 3.

2 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

repeatedly to tune in the station and continue from step 5.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 2.

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations

DISPLAY

(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. While holding down the TUNING + button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tips

• When a new station is memorized, the station formerly memorized at that preset number is erased.

• The preset stations are retained for a week even if you disconnect the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs.

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

Saving the power in standby mode

You can lower the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in the standby mode.

, Press DISPLAY when the power is off.

The unit switches to the Power Saving Mode and the clock display disappears. The system turns on/off by pressing ?/1.

To cancel the Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY. The clock display appears.

Notes

• When the Daily Timer is set, you cannot switch to the Power Saving Mode.

• When the Daily Timer is set in the Power Saving Mode, the Power Saving Mode does not function until the timer is canceled.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

To turn on the system, press ?/1.

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1 Touch Z (or press OPEN/CLOSE on

the remote) to raise the disc tray.

2 Place a CD vertically in the tray.

With the label side front. When you play a 8 cm CD, use the optional adaptor.

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.

Basic Operations

VOL +/–

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