Sony CMT-X3 User manual

Personal Audio

Getting started

System

Operating Instructions

Listening to a CD

Listening to the radio

Listening to a file on a USB device

Listening to music with optional audio components

Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Precautions/Specifications

CMT-X3CD

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, 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.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/ 53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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.

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

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Europe Only

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the batter y will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Before operating this system

Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of the system will be repaired by Sony in accordance with the conditions defined in the limited warranty for this system. However, Sony will not be liable for any consequences arising from a failure to play caused by a damaged or malfunctioning system.

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.

Table of Contents

Before operating this system................................................................. 3

Getting started

Location and Function of Controls.........................................................6

Preparing the Remote............................................................................ 9

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

Listening to a CD

Playing a CD-DA/MP3/WMA disc .........................................................10

To change the play mode ................................................................10

Creating your own program (Program Play)....................................... 11

Listening to the radio

Tuning in a radio station .......................................................................13

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

Selecting a preset radio station........................................................14

Listening to a file on a USB device

Playing a file on a USB device................................................................15

Listening to music with optional audio components

Playing back the music of optional audio components .......................16

Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection

Pairing the system with a BLUETOOTH device and listening to

music .................................................................................................17

Listening to music through a registered device..................................18

Listening to music by one-touch action (NFC)......................................19

Additional information

Setting the Automatic Standby function............................................. 20

Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby mode ............................................... 21

Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal ON/OFF..................................21

Adjusting the sound .............................................................................22

Using the timers....................................................................................22

Setting the Sleep Timer...................................................................22

Setting the Play Timer.....................................................................22

Troubleshooting

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

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

Precautions/Specifications

Precautions.......................................................................................... 28

Compatible USB devices and versions................................................. 29

BLUETOOTH wireless technology ........................................................ 30

Specifications........................................................................................31

Getting started

Location and Function of Controls

Note

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.

Unit (front/top)

Remote

 Unit: FUNCTION/PAIRING button

 Use to select the source. Each press

changes to the next source in the following sequence: CD  USB  BT AUDIO  FM  AUDIO IN

 Press and hold to enter the BLUETOOTH

Pair ing mode.

Remote: Function (CD/USB/ BLUETOOTH/FM/AUDIO IN) buttons

Use to select the source.

 Unit:  (play/pause) button

Remote:  (play) / (pause) button

Use to start or pause playback.

/ (previous/next) buttons

Use to cue the beginning of a track or file.

TUNING +/– button

Use to tune in a desired radio station.

Remote: / (fast-rewind/fastforward) buttons

Use to fast-forward/fast-rewind a track or file.

Remote: PRESET +/– buttons

Use to recall the preset stations.

 Unit: VOL +/– buttons

Remote: VOLUME +/– button

Use to adjust the volume.

/ (power) button

Use to turn the power on or off.

 Display window  (eject) button

Use to eject a CD.

 Remote sensor

The IR mark is not indicated on the unit.

 Disk slot

Insert a CD.

 N-Mark

Place a smartphone/tablet equipped with the NFC function close to this mark to perform BLUETOOTH registration, connection or disconnection by a onetouch action (page 19).

 (BLUETOOTH) indicator

Lights up or blinks to show the BLUETOOTH connection status.

 BLUETOOTH MENU button

Use to open or close the BLUETOOTH menu (page 17, 18, 21).

 EQ button

Use to select a sound effect (page 22).

 MEGA BASS button

Use to boost bass sound (page 22).

 MUTING

Use to mute and unmute the sound.

 PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button

 Use to select the play mode (page 10).  Use to select the tuning mode

(page 13).

 REPEAT/FM MODE button



Use to select the repeat play mode

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Getting started

 Use to select FM stereo or monaural

Note



reception (page 13).

 (stop) button

Use to stop a playback.

 CLEAR button

Use to delete a programmed track (page 12).

 RETURN button

Use to return to the previous status.

 (enter) button

Use to confirm an item.

/// buttons

Use to select an item.

+/– buttons

Use to select a folder (album) on an MP3/ WMA disc or USB device.

Unit (back)

 TUNER MEMORY button

Use to preset radio stations (page 13).

 TUNER PRESET (1 to 4) buttons

Use to tune in 4 registered FM stations.

 TIMER MENU button

Use to set the timer menu (page 22).

 SLEEP button

Use to set the sleep timer (page 22).

 DISPLAY button

Use to change information displayed in the display window . An underscore “_” is displayed in the place of an unrecognizable character. If you press this button when the power is turned off, the clock time is displayed.

 FM ANTENNA

Connect the FM antenna.

 Find a location and an orientation that provide

good reception, and then fix the FM antenna to a stable surface (window, wall, etc.).

 Secure the end of the FM lead antenna with

adhesive tape.

 AUDIO IN (external input) jack

Connect optional external equipment with an audio connecting cable (not supplied).

 HEADPHONE jack

Use to connect headphones.

 (USB) port

Use to connect a USB device (page 15).

 ~ AC IN (120-240 V AC) input

Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

Preparing the

Note

Remote

Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), matching the polarities as shown below.

Setting the clock

Press /  to turn on the

system.

Notes on using the remote

 With normal use, the battery should last for

about six months.

 If you do not use the remote for a long period of

time, remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Press TIMER MENU .

If setting the clock for the first time, proceed to step 4.

Press /  to select “CLOCK,”

then press .

Press /  to set the hour,

then press .

Press /  to set the minutes,

then press .

Complete the clock setting.

 The clock settings are reset when you

disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

To display the clock when the system is off

Press DISPLAY  to display the clock. The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.

Getting started

Tip

Note

Listening to a CD

Label side (printed side)

 (eject)

Playing a CD-DA/ MP3/WMA disc

 8 cm CDs cannot be used with this system.  Do not load a disc with a non-standard shape

(e.g., heart, square, star). Doing so may cause irreparable damage to the system.

 Do not use a disc with tape or stickers on it as

this may cause malfunction.

 When you remove a disc, do not touch its

surface.

Press CD .

Insert a CD to the disc slot  at

the top of the unit.

Load a CD with the label side (printed side) toward you.

Press  .

If you switch the function to “CD” from another function when a CD is already inserted in the slot, press   after “READING” has disappeared from the display window . The button of the remote or the unit enables you to fast-rewind/fastforward, select a track, file or folder (for MP3/WMA disc), etc.

To eject the CD

Press   on the unit.

 You can lock the disc slot . Press and hold

FUNCTION  on the unit and VOL -  on the unit at the same time for 5 seconds, “LOCKED” appears on the display window  and the   button is then inoperable. To unlock the disc slot , repeat the same procedure.

To change the play mode

Play mode enables you to playback the same music repeatedly or shuffle-play.

Press   to stop playback.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly

to select a play mode.

You can select the following play modes.

Play mode Effect

FOLDER* Plays all tracks in the

SHUFFLE Plays all tracks repeatedly

FOLDER SHUFFLE*

PROGRAM Plays the programmed

OFF Plays a track or file.

* This play mode is applicable only for playing a

USB device or MP3/WMA disc.

selected folder. “FLDR” appears on the display window .

in random order. “SHUF” appears on the display window .

Plays all tracks in the selected folder in random order. “FLDRSHUF” appears on the display window .

tra cks o r files. “PROGR AM” appears on the display window . For details, see “Creating your own program (Program Play)” (page 11).

Note

Selected track or file number

Tot al p la yi ng ti m e o f the selected track or file

REPEAT

To switch the repeat play mode, press REPEAT  repeatedly. You can select the following play modes.

Play mode Effect

ONE Plays the selected track

FOLDER* Plays all tracks in the

ALL Plays all tracks in a disc

OFF Cancels repeat playback.

* This play mode is applicable only for playing a

USB device or MP3/WMA disc.

When “PLS STOP” appears

You cannot change the play mode during playback. Stop playback, then change the play mode.

 Once the power cord is unplugged, the play

mode is turned off automatically.

Note on playing MP3/WMA discs

 Do not save unnecessary folders or files

on a disc that has MP3/WMA files.

 Folders that have no MP3/WMA files are

not recognized on the system.

 The system can only play MP3/WMA files

that have a file extension of “.mp3” or “.wma.” Even when file name has the “.mp3” or “.wma” file extension, if it is not an audio MP3/WMA file, playing this file may generate a loud noise, which could cause damage of the system.

 The maximum number of MP3/WMA

folders and files compatible with this system is:

 256* folders (including the root folder)  999 files  999 files in a single folder  8 folder levels (in the tree structure of

files)

* This includes folders that have no MP3/WMA

or other files. The number of folders that the system can recognize may be less than actual

repeatedly. “REP ONE” appears on the display window .

selected folder repeatedly. “REP FLDR” appears on the display window .

repeatedly. “REP ALL” appears on the display window .

number of folders, depending on the folder structure.

 Compatibility with all MP3/WMA

encoding/writing software, CD-R/RW drive and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3/WMA discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.

Creating your own program (Program Play)

Plays the programmed track or file.

Press   to stop playback.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly

to select “PROGRAM.”

When using an MP3 disc, press

+/–  to select the folder

containing the tracks or files that you want to program.

Press /  to select a

desired track or file, then press .

Repeat the steps above to program additional tracks or files.

Press  .

Your program of tracks or files starts playback.

Listening to a CD

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