Sony CMT-SD3, CMT-SD1 User Manual

Compact Component System

Operating Instructions

3-864-770-14(1)

CMT-SD1 CMT-SD3

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.

IMPORTANT: Never connect two mains leads into a single mains plug.

– For MDS-SD1 and TC-SD1 –

The mains lead plugs of MDS-SD1 and TC-SD1 are 2-pin type designed to be connected only to CMT-SD1 or MDS-SD1. Do not connect this plug to any other system or mains supply.

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 ................................................ 11

Programming the CD tracks ............... 11

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 12

Using the CD display........................... 13

Labelling a CD ...................................... 14

The Radio

Labelling the preset station................. 16

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .............................................. 17

Timer

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

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

Optional A/V components

Connecting audio components .......... 21

Listening to the sound of connected

components .................................... 23

Recording a CD on an MD/tape........ 23

Connecting outdoor aerials................. 24

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 25

Troubleshooting ................................... 26

Messages ................................................ 27

Specifications ........................................ 28

Index........................................ Back cover

* European model only.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 18

Reinforcing the bass sound ................. 18

Selecting the surround effect .............. 19

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 (2, 4 for CMT-SD3 only) to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

The front panel is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully.

CMT-SD1

FM aerial

AM loop aerial

Right speaker

CMT-SD3

FM aerial

Satellite Speaker (Right) Satellite Speaker (Left)

AM loop aerial

Left speaker

Sub woofer

* Do not connect the main unit HCD-SD3 to these terminals. This may cause a

malfunction.

1 Connect the speakers.

–

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as below.

CMT-SD1

Back of the main unit

red lined

clear

Back of the speakers

–

Insert this portion

2 (CMT-SD3 only)

Connect the sub woofer using the speaker cords as below.

Back of the main unit

red

black

Back of the sub woofer

red

–

Getting Started

–

Insert the cord here

clear

red lined

CMT-SD3

Back of the sub woofer

–

gray

black

Back of the satellite speaker

gray

Notes

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

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

black

red

black

3 Connect the FM and AM aerials.

Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect it.

AM loop aerial

AXIAL

Extend the FM aerial

Note

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

horizontally

4 (CMT-SD3 only)

Connect the mains lead of the sub woofer to the main unit, then turn the power switch on the back of the sub woofer to ON.

When the power switch is in the ON position, the power of the sub woofer turns on/off when the power of the main unit turns on/off.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

Step 2: Setting the

5 Connect the mains lead of the

CMT-SD1/SD3 to a wall outlet after you complete all the connections.

To attach the front speaker pads (CMT-SD1 only)

Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

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.

1 2,3

2,3

1 Press TIMER SET while the power is

off.

The hour indication flashes.

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.

Adjusting the reflector colour of the satellite speaker (CMT-SD3 only)

The reflector of the satellite speaker lights up when the power is on.

You can change the colour of the light by turning the R, G or B dials on the bottom of the back of the satellite speakers.

2 Press +/– to set the hour then press

ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

3 Press +/– to set the minute then

press ENTER.

The clock starts.

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 and 3.

Tips

• If you have made a mistake, start again from step

• The built-in clock shows the time in the display while the power is off. However, the clock is not displayed in the Power Saving Mode (see page 8).

• 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.

1 3

5,6

5 4,5

1 Press 1/u to turn on the power. 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 n AM

Getting Started

3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “AUTO” appears.

4 Press +/–.

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

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

Saving the power

5 Press MENU/NO then +/–

repeatedly until “Frq-Memory?” appears then press ENTER/YES.

The 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.

6 Press ? or / on the remote to

select the preset number you want then press ENTER/YES.

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

7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 to preset

other stations.

To tune in the station manually

1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“MANUAL” appears in step 3.

2 Press +/– repeatedly to tune in the station

and continue from step 5.

To change the preset number

Start again from step 1.

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 staions are retained for a week even if you disconnect the mains lead or if a power failure occurs.

in standby mode

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

DISPLAY

/ Press DISPLAY on the remote or on

the CMT-SD1 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/u.

Tips

• u indicator and timer indicator (when the timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving Mode.

• The timer work in the Power Saving Mode.

To cancel the Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY. The clock display appears.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

To turn on the system, press 1/u.

1/u

(Power)

≠ ±

π VOLUME

0 )

CD ( P

=/+ 0/)

VOL +/–

2 Press ·∏ (or CD ( on the

remote).

The disc tray closes and play starts.

SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TUNED STEREO MONO1 SURR

DAILY REC SLEEP

DISC

AUTO

PRESTMANUAL

Stop play Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Remove CD Adjust the

volume

Tips

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD by pressing ·∏ (or CD ( on the remote) (Automatic Source Selection).

• If you push the disc tray lightly, the disc tray closes and play starts automatically (Auto Play).

Do this

Press π. Press ·∏ (or P on the

remote). Press again to resume play.

Press ≠ or ± (or =/ + on the remote) repeatedly until you find the desired track.

Press and hold 0 or ), during play and release it at the desired point.

Press §. Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

DBFB

kHz MHz

Basic Operations

1 Press § to open the disc tray and

place a CD.

With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

To close the disc tray, press § again.

Listening to the radio

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 7). To turn on the system, press

1/u.

1/u

(Power)

TUNING +/–TUNER/BAND

+/–

VOL

+/–

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears.

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

FMn AM

SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TUNED STEREO MONO1 SURR

DAILY REC SLEEP

DISC

AUTO

PRESTMANUAL

VOLUME

STEREO/ MONO

DBFB

kHz

MHz

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears.

SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TUNED STEREO MONO1 SURR

DAILY REC SLEEP

DISC

AUTO

PRESETMANUAL

3 Press +/– to select the desired

station’s preset number.

SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT TUNED STEREO MONO1 SURR

DAILY REC SLEEP

DISC

AUTO

PRESET

MANUAL

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u to turn off the

Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

To listen to non-preset radio stations

• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press

TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune in the desired station (Manual Tuning).

• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in step 2, then press

TUNING + or –. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).

To cancel the Automatic Tuning

Press TUNING MODE.

Tips

• You can switch from another source to the tuner

by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection).

• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the

supplied aerials or connect an optional external aerial.

• When an FM programme has static noise, press

STEREO/MONO until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press again to restore the stereo effect.

system

VOL +/– on the remote)

DBFB

kHz

MHz

kHz

MHz

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Sony CMT-SD3, CMT-SD1 User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

Listening to the radio