Sony HCD-EX5 User Manual

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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