Sony CMT-NEZ7DAB User Manual

Micro HI-FI Component System

Operating Instructions

2-635-673-13(1)

CMT-NEZ7DAB

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths , curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessories: Remote commander

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Table of Contents

How to use this manual ........................... 4

Overview of DAB ................................... 4

Playable discs.......................................... 5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................ 7

Setting the clock...................................... 9

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc ....................................... 10

Playing a disc ........................................ 10

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................11

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program.................. 12

— Program Play

Tuner

Scanning DAB stations ......................... 13

Presetting radio stations ........................13

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

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning (FM/AM bands only)

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 16

Tape – Play

Loading a tape....................................... 17

Playing a tape ........................................17

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a

tape.................................................. 18

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually...............18

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound .............................. 19

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 19

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music.............................. 20

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 21

— Rec Timer

Display

Turning off the display ......................... 22

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc in the

display ............................................ 22

Viewing the tuner information in the

display ............................................ 23

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components......... 24

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ......................... 25

Messages............................................... 28

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 29

Specifications........................................ 30

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 33

How to use this manual

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

Overview of DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programs with a quality comparable to that of

CDs

. Each DAB multiplex radio station converts programs (services) into an ensemble, which it then broadcasts. Each service contains one or more components. All services and components are identified by name, so you can access any of them without having to know their frequencies. Furthermore, additional information (called program associated data) can be broadcast along with the services in the form of text.

With DAB digital radio, you can enjoy:

– CD sound quality without any hiss or crackle to

spoil the sound

– both music and data services from a single tuner

(this tuner does not support data services)

– the same radio stations of the same frequency from

anywhere in the country

– multiple programs (services) from a single

frequency

* Some service components may not match CD quality

sound.

Ensemble

Service

Component Component

Component

Notes

• The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your country or region. It may not be broadcasted or may be in test phase.

• DAB programs are broadcast in Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) and/or L-Band (1452 to 1491 MHz), with each band divided into channels. Each of these channels has its own channel label. For details on the channel labels and frequencies that this tuner supports, see the Frequency Table on page 31.

• This tuner does not support data services.

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

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)

Discs that this system cannot play

•CD-ROMs

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660

Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

ISO9660 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 names 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 adding of 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 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. 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

• 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.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the session” are not supported.

• The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extension “.MP3”.

• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise or malfunction.

• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree

structure.

– a disc recorded in Multi Session.

– a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

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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.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered.

• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered.

• The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc.

• A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

Right speaker Left speaker

FM lead aerial

AM loop aerial

Getting Started

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit as shown below.

SPEAKER

Black/Stripe

Insert this portion.

IMPEDANCE USE 6-16

Red (3)

(#)

2 Connect the FM and AM aerials.

Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect it.

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Plug type A

COAXIAL

FM 75

Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally

Plug type B

3 Connect the DAB aerial.

With a DAB external aerial, you can obtain a higher DAB broadcast sound quality. We recommend that you use the supplied DAB/

AM loop aerial

FM lead aerial only temporarily until you install a DAB external aerial.

Connect the supplied DAB/FM lead aerial to the DAB terminal on the back of this unit.

ANTENNA

DAB 75

Connect white side

COAXIAL

FM 75

Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally

AM loop aerial

Plug type C

COAXIAL

FM 75

Connect brown side

Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally

AM loop aerial

Note

To prevent noise pickup, keep the aerial away from the system and other components.

Tip

You can use the same lead aerial for both DAB and FM connection. Use the white side connector for DAB connection and the brown side connector for FM connection.

Extend the DAB/FM lead aerial (supplied) horizontally

Connect a DAB external aerial (not supplied) to the DAB terminal on the back of this unit.

75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied)

To DAB external aerial (not supplied)

Tip

To install the DAB external aerial (not supplied), 75ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied) will be needed.

ANTENNA

DAB 75

4 Connect the mains lead to a mains.

If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). To turn on the system, press ?/1.

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

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.

Setting the clock

Getting Started

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour.

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select

“CLOCK SET?”, 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 22).

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the

unit.

2 Place a disc with the label side up on

the CD compartment.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks.

Example: When playing a disc

3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the

unit again to close the lid of CD compartment.

Notes

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this

may cause malfunction.

• 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.

Track number

Playing time

1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to

switch the function to CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

No display (Normal Play)

(Normal Play)

SHUF (Shuffle Play)

SHUF

(Shuffle Play)

PGM (Program Play)

The tracks on the disc in original order.

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in original order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, the system performs the same operation as Normal Play.

All tracks on the disc in random order.

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in random order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, the system performs the same operation as Shuffle Play.

The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 12).

3 Press N (or CD/NX on the unit).

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit).

Select a track Press . or > repeatedly.

Select an album of MP3

Find a point in a track

Remove a disc Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on

Notes

• When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer time may be required to access the disc.

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• 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 tr ack to start play.

• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. We recommend that you do not save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped.

• The maximum number of tracks: 299

• The maximum number of albums: 150 (including root folder)

• The total maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.

• 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.

Press again to resume play.

Press + or – repeatedly after step 2.

Keep pressing m or M during playback and release it at the desired point.

the unit.

• Wh en playing back an MP3 audio tr ack, 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 tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REP” or “REP1” appears.

REP: For all the tracks on a disc, or all the MP3 audio tracks in an album up to five times. REP1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and “REP1” disappear.

Note

When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.

CD/MP3 – Play

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