4-241-375-11(2)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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.
CMT-EX5
© 2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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 label is located on the
bottom exterior.
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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
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
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accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
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.
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 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.
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.
Except for European models
ENERGY STAR
registered mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S.
®
partner,
Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the
®
STAR
guidelines for energy
ENERGY
efficiency.
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations
and Reference Pages
Main unit ................................................... 4
Remote control .......................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system.............................. 6
Preparing the remote ................................. 7
Replacing the battery in the remote .......... 8
Setting the clock ........................................ 8
CD
Loading a CD ............................................ 9
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ......................................... 9
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play ............................... 10
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo .................................. 11
Tuner
Presetting radio stations .......................... 13
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning/Manual Tuning ..... 15
Labeling the preset stations
— Station Name ............................... 16
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 16
Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer ................................. 17
Waking up to music
— Play Timer ................................... 18
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode .................... 19
Changing the brightness for the
display .............................................. 19
Using the display..................................... 20
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ........... 21
Listening to audio from a connected
component ........................................ 22
Recording on a connected component .... 22
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ........................... 23
Self-diagnosis display ............................. 25
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 25
Specifications .......................................... 27
* European model only
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
— DSG ............................................. 17
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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.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – Q
Disc slot 2 (23)
Display window 4
DISPLAY qa (16, 19, 20)
FUNCTION 0 (9 - 13, 15, 22,
24)
R – Z
Remote sensor qs
TUNER/BAND 9 (13 - 15, 24)
TUNING +/– 6 (13 -15)
VOLUME +/– 5 (18)
Illustration number
r
TUNER/BAND 9 (13 - 15, 24)
Name of button/part Reference page
RR
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 1
Z 3
./> 6
m/M 6
x 7
NX 8
To open the front cover, push
down on the knob under the
display window.
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – K
BASS +/– qj (17)
CD N ws (9 - 11, 23)
CLEAR 9 (10 - 12, 16)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 6
(19)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 7 (8, 18)
CURSOR T/t wd (8, 12)
DIMMER qk (19)
DISPLAY wg (16, 19, 20)
DSG qf (17)
ENTER/YES 8 (8, 10, 12 - 14,
16, 18, 19, 22)
FM MODE qd (15, 24)
FUNCTION ql (9 - 13, 15, 22,
24)
L – Z
Letter/Number buttons wf (10,
12, 15)
MENU/NO q; (12 - 14, 16, 22)
NAME EDIT/SELECT 3 (11,
16)
PLAY MODE w; (9 - 11, 13, 23,
25)
REPEAT qd (10)
SCROLL 5 (12, 20)
SLEEP 2 (17)
SURROUND qg (17)
TIME wh (11, 20)
TREBLE +/– qh (17)
TUNER BAND wa (13 -15)
TUNING MODE w; (13 - 15)
VOL +/– qs (18)
1 234
wh
wg
wf
wd
ws
wa
w;
ql
qk
Z 1
@/1 (power) 4
./> qa
+/– qa
X ws
x ws
m/M wd
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qhqj
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 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 system carefully.
Right speaker Left speaker
Rear cover
1
4
1 Remove the rear cover.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
2
3
5
2 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
Push in on the tab and
pull up the cover
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3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
AM antenna
AM loop
antenna
White
FM antenna (Jack type A)
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally
FM antenna (Jack type B)
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally
Black
4 Reinstall the rear cover.
Pass the wires under the rear cover.
Getting Started
5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall outlet, attach
the supplied plug adapter (only for models
equipped with an adapter).
To turn on the system, press @/1.
Note on the front glass
The front glass 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.
Note
Depending on the connected cords or antennas, you
may not be able to reinstall the rear cover.
FM antenna (Jack type C)
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally
Preparing the remote
Pull out the insulating sheet to allow
power to flow from the battery.
The remote already contains a battery.
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Replacing the battery in
the remote
1 Slide out and remove the battery case.
2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025
with the + side facing up.
A lithium battery CR2025
3 Slide the battery case back in.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace the battery with a new one.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the battery to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Setting the clock
1Turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
The day indication flashes.
3Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the day, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
The hour indication flashes.
4Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
The minute indication flashes.
5Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to set the minuite, then
press ENTER/YES on the remote.
If you made a mistake
Press TCURSOR or CURSORt on the remote
repeatedly until the indication you want to change
(day, hour, minuite) flashes, and then change the
setting.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
2 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”, then
press ENTER/YES on the remote.
3 Do the same procedures as steps 3 to 5
above.
WARNING
Battery may explode if you mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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CD
Loading a CD
1 Press Z.
“OPEN” appears and the function switches
to CD.
2 Insert a CD and push down on it gently.
The CD is drawn in and playback starts
automatically.
With the label side facing front.
Tips
• To reload the CD, first remove the CD, and then
load it again.
• You can load a CD single (8 cm CD) without an
adapter.
• Playback starts automatically when you simply load
the CD (CD Auto Play). This function, however,
does not work while Program Play is selected.
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This system lets you play the CD in different
play modes.
Track number Playing time
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote in
stop mode repeatedly until the mode
you want appears.
Select To play
No display
(Normal Play)
SHUFFLE
(Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
3 Press NX (or CD N on the remote).
The tracks on the CD in
original order.
The tracks on the CD in
random order.
The tracks on the CD in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programing CD
tracks” on page 10).
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CD
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Playing a CD (continued)
Programing CD tracks
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause
Select a track
Find a point in
a track
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Remove the CD
To enter track number using the
remote
Press NX (or X on the remote).
Press again to resume play.
During play or pause, press .
or > repeatedly until you find
the desired track.
During play, press and hold down
m or M and release it at the
desired point.
Press REPEAT on the remote
repeatedly during play until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT1”
appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the
CD up to five times.
REPEAT1: For a single track only.
To cancel playing repeatedly, press
REPEAT on the remote repeatedly
until “REPEAT” and “REPEAT1”
disappear.
Press Z to remove the CD, then
press Z again to close the cover
inside the disc slot.
You can also select the desired track using the
remote during Normal Play (no display).
Press number buttons. Play automatically
starts.
To enter track number 10 or higher
1 Press >10.
2 Enter the corresponding digits.
To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.
Example:
To enter track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.
— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks on
a CD in the order you want to play them.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2Press PLAY MODE on the remote in
stop mode repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears.
3Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
Selected track
number
Playing time of the
selected track
4Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
The track is programed.
“Step” appears, followed by the order
number of the track just programed. Then
the last programed track number appears,
followed by the total playing time of the
program.
If you made a mistake, you can clear the last
programed track from the program by
pressing CLEAR on the remote.
Last programed
track number
Total playing
time
5To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6Press NX (or CD N on the remote).
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Other operations
To Do this
Check the
program order
Check the total
number of
programed tracks
Cancel Program
Play
Add a track to the
end of the program
in stop mode
Erase a track Press CLEAR on the remote in
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, switch
the function to CD, then press NX (or CD N on
the remote).
•“– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.
Press . or > repeatedly
during Program Play.
Press TIME on the remote in
stop mode. The total number of
programed tracks appears,
followed by the last programed
track number and the total
playing time of the program.
Press PLAY MODE on the
remote in stop mode repeatedly
until “PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Do steps 3 and 4.
stop mode. Each time you press
the button, the last programed
track is erased.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo
You can label up to 100 CDs with titles of up
to 20 symbols and characters. Whenever you
load a labeled CD, the title appears.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
If “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears,
press PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly until both disappear.
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the
remote in stop mode.
The cursor starts flashing.
3 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the
remote repeatedly to select the desired
type of character.
Type of character Select
Uppercase letters/
blank space/symbols
Lowercase letters/
blank space/symbols
Numbers
Selected AB
Selected ab
Selected 12
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Labeling a CD (continued)
4 Enter a character.
Type of character Do this
Uppercase or
lowercase letters
Numbers Press the corresponding
Blank space Press 10/0 on the remote.
Symbols
(‘ – / , . ( ) : ! ?)
Symbols
(& + < > _ = ” ; # $
`)
% @
Press the corresponding
letter button on the remote
repeatedly until the
character to be entered
flashes. Or press the button
once and press . or
> repeatedly. Then
press CURSORt on the
remote.
number button on the
remote.
Press number 1 on the
remote repeatedly.
Press number 1 on the
remote and press . or
> repeatedly. Then
press CURSORt on the
remote.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the rest
of the name.
6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
“Complete!” appears.
To erase and change a character
In step 3 or 4, press TCURSOR or
CURSORt on the remote repeatedly until the
character you want to change flashes. Press
CLEAR on the remote to erase the character,
then repeat steps 3 and 4.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
To add a character
After step 2, press TCURSOR or
CURSORt on the remote repeatedly to move
the cursor to the place where you want to add a
character. Then proceed to step 3.
Checking the disc titles
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
2Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
3Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly until “Name Check?”
appears, then press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
4Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to select the disc titles
stored in the system memory between
001 and 100.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
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Erasing a disc title
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to CD.
If “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears,
press PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly until both disappear.
2 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop
mode.
3 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly until “Name Erase?”
appears, then press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
4 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to select the disc title you
want to erase.
5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote again.
“Complete!” appears.
To erase all disc titles
Press . or > on the remote repeatedly
until “All Erase?” appears in step 3, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote twice.
To cancel erasing
Press MENU/NO on the remote during steps 1
through 4.
Note
The disc titles are saved in the system memory for
about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or
a power failure occurs.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
The system can store a total of 30 preset
stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM). You can
then tune in any of those stations simply by
selecting the corresponding preset number.
There are two ways to store the preset stations.
To Method
Automatically tune in all
of the stations that can be
received in your area and
then store them manually
Manually tune in and
store the radio frequency
of your favorite stations
Setting presets through
automatic tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND
on the remote) repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
3 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote).
The frequency indication changes and the
scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program only) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 through 8 of
“Setting presets through manual tuning”.
Automatic Tuning Preset
Manual Tuning Preset
Tuner
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Presetting radio stations (continued)
4 Press MENU/NO on the remote.
5 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly until “Memory?”
appears, then press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
A preset number appears.
Do steps 6 and 7 when the preset number is
flashing.
6 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
3Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
4Press MENU/NO on the remote.
5Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly until “Memory?”
appears, then press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
A preset number appears.
Do steps 6 and 7 when the preset number is
flashing.
6Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
“Complete!” appears.
The station is stored.
8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to store other
stations.
Tip
Press TUNING MODE on the remote when you want
to stop scanning.
Setting presets through
manual tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND
on the remote) repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears.
7Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
“Complete!” appears.
The station is stored.
8Repeat steps 1 through 7 to store other
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak
signal
Stop setting
presets
Change the
preset station
Follow the procedure described in
“Setting presets through manual
tuning”.
Press MENU/NO on the remote in
step 5 or 6.
Start over from step 1.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for the European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the
system. While holding down FUNCTION on the
system, turn the system back on. When you change
the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To
reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
• You can label the preset stations (see page 16).
• To improve the broadcast reception, adjust the
supplied antennas, or connect a commercially
available external antenna.
To select a desired preset number
using the number buttons on the
remote
Press number buttons instead of performing
step 3.
To enter preset number 10 or higher, press >10
and enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0,
press 10/0 instead.
Example:
To enter preset number 20, press >10, then 2 and
10/0.
Listening to a non-preset
radio station
— Manual Tuning
Tuner
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station or by manually tuning
in a station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 13).
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND
on the remote) repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears.
3 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station (or station name* or RDS
station name**).
* The station name appears only if you have
labeled the station (see “Labeling the preset
stations” on page 16).
**European model only.
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND
on the remote) repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears.
3 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the
remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
Tips
• To improve the broadcast reception, adjust the
supplied antennas, or connect a commercially
available external antenna.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until
“MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect,
but the reception will improve.
• Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears in step 2, then press
TUNING – or + (or – or + on the remote). The
frequency indication changes and the scanning
stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
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Labeling the preset
stations
— Station Name
You can label each preset station with up to
10 symbols or characters (Station Name).
1 Tune the preset station you want to
label (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 15).
2 Follow the same procedures as from
steps 2 to 6 of “Labeling a CD” on
page 11.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO on the remote.
To erase the name
1 Tune the station.
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote.
3 Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to
erase the name.
4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
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.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you have
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 all provide the same type 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 broadcasts
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** t Frequency t Clock
display t Volume
**If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear.
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Sound Adjustment
Timer
Adjusting the sound
Generating a more dynamic
sound
— DSG
Press DSG* on the remote.
“DSG” appears.
To cancel the DSG, press DSG on the remote
again.
* DSG: Dynamic Sound Generator
Tip
DSG is factory set to on.
Selecting the surround effect
Press SURROUND on the remote.
“SURR” appears.
To cancel the surround effect, press
SURROUND on the remote again.
Adjusting the bass and treble
To adjust Press
Bass BASS + or – on the remote
repeatedly.
Treble TREBLE + or – on the remote
repeatedly.
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.
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min t
t 10min t OFF
* The system automatically turns off after the current
sound source finishes playing (up to 4 hours).
To Press
Check the remaining
sleep time**
Change the time to
turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
**You cannot check the remaining time when you
select “AUTO”.
SLEEP on the remote once.
SLEEP on the remote
repeatedly to select the time
you want.
SLEEP on the remote
repeatedly until “OFF”
appears.
…
Sound Adjustment/Timer
Tips
• You can adjust the bass and treble in 7 steps (from
–3 to +3).
• You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS
and TREBLE to “– –”.
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Waking up to music
— Play Timer
By setting the Play Timer, you can make the
system automatically turn on and off at
specified day and times. To use this function,
make sure that you have set the system clock
correctly (see “Setting the clock” on page 8).
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Programing
CD tracks” on page 10).
• Radio: Tune in the preset radio station that
you want (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 15).
2 Press VOLUME + or – (or VOL + or – on
the remote) repeatedly to adjust the
volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
“PLAY SET?” flashes, then press ENTER/
YES on the remote.
4 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly until the type of timer you
want appears, then press ENTER/YES
on the remote.
To play Select
Only once PLAY ONCE?
Everyday PLAY DAILY?
The same day(s)
every week
PLAY WEEKLY?
5Set the time to start playing.
If you selected “PLAY ONCE?” or “PLAY
WEEKLY?” in step 4, press . or >
on the remote to set the day, then press
ENTER/YES on the remote.
The hour indication flashes.
Press . or > on the remote repeatedly
to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES on
the remote.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > on the remote repeatedly
to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES
on the remote.
The following indication flashes again if
you selected in step 4:
“PLAY ONCE?” or “PLAY WEEKLY?”:
The day indication
“PLAY DAILY?”: The hour indication.
6Set the time to stop playing following
the procedure in step 5.
7Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly until the desired sound
source appears.
The indication changes as follows:
TUNER y CD PLAY
8Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
The type of timer, the start time, the stop
time, the sound source, and the volume
appear in turn, then the original display
returns.
9Press @/1 to turn off the system.
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To Do this
Check the settings Press CLOCK/TIMER
Activate the timer
Change the setting
Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
Notes
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time). Otherwise the timer will not
be activated correctly.
• If you use the Play Timer at the same time as the
Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• You cannot use the optional components connected
to PC/TAPE/MD IN jack as the sound source for
Play Timer.
SELECT on the remote, then
press ENTER/YES on the
remote. “PLAY ON?”
appears, then press ENTER/
YES on the remote.
Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
press . or > on the
remote repeatedly until
“PLAY ON?” appears, then
press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
Start over from step 1.
SELECT on the remote and
press . or > on the
remote repeatedly until
“TIMER OFF?” appears, then
press ENTER/YES on the
remote.
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
Even if the system is off, the system consumes
power to display the clock and to stay
responsive to commands from the remote. The
Power Saving Mode is introduced to reduce the
amount of power consumed during standby.
In this mode, the clock is not displayed.
Press DISPLAY while the system is off
until the clock display disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off.
The display changes as follows:
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving
Mode)
* The clock is displayed only when you have set the
clock.
Tip
The timer continues to operate during Power Saving
Mode.
Changing the brightness
for the display
You can change the brightness for the display.
Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly
while the system is on.
The brightness level changes cyclically.
Tip
The brightness level is factory set to high.
Display
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Using the display
You can check the remaining time of the current
track or the entire CD. When a CD TEXT disc is
loaded, you can also check the information
recorded on the disc, such as the titles.
Checking the remaining time
Press TIME on the remote repeatedly
during normal play.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
Elapsed playing time on the current track t
Remaining time of the current track* t
Remaining time of the current CD**
* “– –.– –” appears when you check the remaining
time of a CD track whose number is 21 or over.
**“– –.– –” appears during Shuffle Play of a CD
which has 21 or more tracks, or during Program
Play when a CD track whose number is 21 or over
is selected.
Checking the total playing
time
Press TIME on the remote in stop mode.
Checking a track title, a disc
title (CD)
Checking a station name
(Tuner)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency** t Clock
display t Volume**
* The station name is skipped if the station is
unlabeled.
**After appearing for 8 seconds, the display will
revert back to the station name (or to the frequency
if the station is unlabeled).
To scroll a long name
Press SCROLL on the remote.
The title appears scrolling.
To pause the scrolling of the title, press
SCROLL on the remote again.
Tips
• If you press TIME on the remote in stop mode for a
CD with CD TEXT containing the artist name, the
artist name appears scrolling.
• To label a disc title on a CD, see “Labeling a CD”
on page 11.
• To label a station name on a preset station, see
“Labeling the preset stations” on page 16.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
Clock display t Volume*
2
the CD*
*1After 8 seconds, the playing time of the CD
*2The display that appears depends on the current
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t Track title or disc title*
appears.
disc status:
If the disc is stopped: The total playing time of the
CD is displayed.
If the disc is playing: The elapsed playing time of
the track, remaining playing time of the track, or
remaining playing time of the CD is displayed.
3
The track title appears during playback (only for
CDs with CD TEXT), and the disc title appears
when the disc is stopped. If a CD that has no title is
loaded, the track title or disc title is skipped.
1
t Playing time of
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
Headphones
Optional Components
To the audio input
jacks of an optional
component
Optional component Optional component
A PC/TAPE/MD OUT jack
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect
an optional component (such as a personal
computer, a cassette deck or an MD deck)
to this jack. You can then output analog
audio to that component from this system.
B PC/TAPE/MD IN jack
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect
an optional component (such as a personal
computer, a cassette deck or an MD deck)
to this jack. You can then listen to analog
audio from that component through this
system.
From the audio
output jacks of an
optional component
C OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT jack
To the digital input
jack of a digital
component
Optional digital component
Use a digital optical cable (square, not
supplied) to connect an optional digital
component (such as an MD deck) to this
jack. You can then output digital audio to
that component from this system.
D PHONES jack
You can connect the headphones to this
jack.
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Listening to audio from a
connected component
Recording on a connected
component
1 Connect the audio cord.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 21.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PC”,
“MD” or “TAPE” appears.
Start playing the connected component.
To select the desired connected
component
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PC”,
“MD” or “TAPE” appears.
3 Press MENU/NO on the remote.
4 Press . or > on the remote
repeatedly to select the desired connected
component.
To listen to Select
The connected personal computer PC?
The connected MD deck
The connected tape deck
5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
MD?
TAPE?
Making a digital recording on
a digital component
1Connect the digital optical cable.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 21.
2Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
Making an analog recording
on a component
1Connect the audio cord.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 21.
2Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and that the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the CR2025 battery.
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent
light.
CD Player
General
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
There is no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 6).
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (see page 8).
The timer does not function.
• Activate the timer (see “To activate the timer” on
page 19).
• Check the set contents and set the correct time
(see page 8 or 19).
• After you have set the timer, make sure to press
`/1 to turn off the system.
• The system is on about 15 seconds before the
preset time.
The cover inside the disc slot does not open and
“LOCKED” appears.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The CD does not eject.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
• Load a CD.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 26).
• Replace the CD.
• The CD has been inserted with the label side
facing inward. Load the CD correctly.
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on
the CD, then leave the system turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press NX (or CD N on the remote) to start
play.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 26).
• Replace the CD.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• 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.
Play does not start from the first track.
• With the system stopped, press PLAY MODE on
the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear to return to normal play.
Troubleshooting
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Problems and remedies (continued)
Optional components
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes).
• Set the proper band and frequency (see page 13).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 7).
• 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.
• The supplied FM wire antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend
it fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna wire has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE on the remote until “MONO”
disappears.
• See “There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes).”, and check the antenna
condition.
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.” on
page 23 and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (see 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 included with
the connected component and start playing.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PC” (or
“MD” or “TAPE”) appears.
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
• The external input may be excessively large. Set
the external function to “MD” (see page 22).
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures, reset the system as
follows:
With the system turned on, press Z, TUNER/
BAND and FUNCTION at the same time.
“COLD RESET” appears and the system turns
off. The system is reset to the factory settings.
All the settings you made are cleared. Be sure
to restore all necessary settings.
Note
You cannot reset the system in the Power Saving
Mode.
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis display
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operations.
CD
Complete!
CD editing (Disc Memo) finished normally.
File Full
There are already 100 disc titles stored in the
system.
Initialize
The system is being initialized. You cannot load a
CD during this time. Wait until “Initialize”
disappears.
No Disc
There is no disc in the CD player.
—OVER—
You have reached the end of the CD while
pressing and holding down M during playing
pause.
Push STOP!
You pressed PLAY MODE on the remote during
play.
Step Full!
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
Precautions
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.
On safety
• The front 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.
• 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 further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• 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.
• 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.
Additional Information
continued
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Precautions (continued)
On heat buildup
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction.
• To prevent heat build-up in the system, place the
system in a location with adequate ventilation and
refrain from placing anything on the top of the
cabinet.
If you continuously use this system at a large 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
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 CD and leave the system turned
on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV
set, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.
If there seems to be no improvement, locate
the speaker system further away from the TV set.
Also, be sure not to place objects in which magnets
are attached or used near the speaker system, such as
audio racks, TV stands and toys. These may cause
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing a CD, clean the CD surface with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not play a CD with tape, stickers, or adhesives
on any of its surfaces as this may damage the
system.
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not expose the CDs to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to
do so may damage the system. Do not use such
discs.
Note on CD-R/CD-RW play
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording, cannot be played back.
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 thinner, benzene or alcohol.
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Specifications
Main unit (HCD-EX5)
Amplifier section
For the U.S. model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from
120 - 10,000 Hz; rated 12 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts
to rated output.
North American model:
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
15 + 15 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
European model:
DIN power output (Rated):12 + 12 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
15 + 15 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (Reference):
15 + 15 W
Other models:
The following measured at 220 V AC, 60 Hz
DIN power output (Rated):
12 + 12 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN,
110 V – 240 V AC)
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):
15 + 15 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD, 110 V – 240 V AC)
Inputs
PC/TAPE/MD IN (stereo mini jack):
voltage 450 mV (MD)/
250 mV (PC/TAPE),
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PC/TAPE/MD OUT (stereo mini jack):
voltage 250 mV,
impedance 1 kilohm
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms
or more
OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT (Supported sampling
frequency: 44.1 kHz)
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(λ = 795 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100-kHz step)
Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50-kHz step)
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Pan-American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
European model: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Speakers (SS-CEX5)
Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Woofer 10 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter 2.5 cm dia., dome type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 160 × 235 ×
150 mm
Mass Approx. 1.5 kg net per
speaker
continued
Additional Information
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Specifications (continued)
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model: 220 – 240 V AC,
Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz
Chinese model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 110 – 240 V AC,
Power consumption
European model: See the nameplate
Other models: See the nameplate
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 186 × 235 ×
Mass Approx. 3.0 kg
Supplied accessories Remote commander with
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz
0.25 W (at the Power
Saving Mode)
157 mm incl. projecting
parts and controls
battery (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM wire antenna (1)
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