Sony CMT-EX1 Operating Instructions

Sony CMT-EX1 - Micro Hi Fi Component System Manual

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    Compact Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. 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-EX1
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    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in 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. Note to CATV system
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    Table of Contents 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 -- Shuffle Play 12
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    system using the supplied cords and accessories. The front cover is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully. AM loop antenna Rear cover 14 Right speaker Left speaker 3 2 5 1 Remove the rear cover. 2 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
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    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. To connect optional component See "Optional Components" on page 20. 5
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    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. 3 Press +/- to set the hour then press ENTER. The minute indication
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    radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: - 20 for FM, 10 for AM. 1 2 4,6 3,4 5 6 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system system tunes in a station. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for a stereo tune in the station manually 1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "MANUAL" appears in step 3.
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    is off. The unit switches to the Power Saving Mode and the clock display disappears. The system turns on/off by pressing ?/1. To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY. The clock display appears. Notes • When the Daily Timer is set, you cannot switch to the Power Saving Mode. • When the Daily
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    Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a CD To turn on the system, press ?/1. "/1 (Power) 1,2 1 Touch Z (or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) to raise the disc tray. 2 Place a CD vertically in the tray. With the label side front. When you play a 8 cm CD, use the optional adaptor. ?/1 Z NX x
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    on the rear panel. Notes • Do not forcibly press the disc down with your finger, as this may cause CD player trouble. Furthermore, do not obstruct the ejecting CD. Be sure to touch Z (or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) to lower the disc tray. • Do not push strongly on Z, as this may damage the
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    the reception will improve. Press again to restore the stereo effect. To Turn off the radio Adjust the volume Do this Press "/1 to turn off the system. Press VOL +/-. To listen to non-preset radio stations • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "MANUAL" appears in step 2, then press +/- (or TUNING
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    The CD Player Playing the CD tracks in random order -- Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on a CD in random order. 3 l/L 1 2 To cancel Shuffle Play Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUF" and "PGM" disappear from the display. The tracks continue playing in their original order. Tips • If
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    The CD Player Programing the CD tracks -- Program Play You can make a program up to 24 tracks in the order you want them to be played. 5 s 1 3 2 3 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears. 2 Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 3 Press l/L until the desired track number
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    appears. 2 Press REPEAT during play until "REP" or "REP 1" appears. REP REP: For all the tracks on the CD; Play mode Repeat Normal All the tracks in their original order Shuffle (page 12) Program (page 13) All the tracks in random order All the
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    r The track number and the remaining time of the current track r The remaining time of the CD r The track name of the current track* r Clock Checking the total playing time 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears. 2 While the disc is stopped, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the
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    Other Features Generating a more dynamic sound The Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) automatically enhances your music to produce a more powerful sound. Selecting the surround effect You can enjoy the encompassing effects of surround sound. DSG SURROUND , Press DSG. Each time you press the button,
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    Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio AUTO," the system turns off after the CD finishes playback (up to 100 minutes). The system also turns off when you manually stop playing the CD. continued
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    can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock. Note When the Sleep Timer is used, you cannot CD: Place a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see page 13). • Radio: Tune in a preset radio station (see page 10). • Tape: Make the same setting on the timer of the component
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    "DAILY" lights up in the display. * Select "TAPE" to use an optional component connected to the TAPE jacks as the music source. 8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. The Daily Timer is set. At the selected time, the system turns on automatically and the assigned music source begins playback. When the
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    Optional Components Connecting audio components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component. To connect optional components, remove the small rear cover first. Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD
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    changes as follows: t TUNER t TAPE t CD To attenuate the distortion from the connected components You can change the audio input level for the appears. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 While holding down x on the unit, press ?/1 on the unit to turn on the system. "ATT ON" appears in the display.
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    reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. 1 Prepare the recording component for recording. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears. 3 Start recording. 4 Press CD H. Play starts. 75-ohm
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    Optional Components/Additional Information Important If you connect an external antenna, changed only at the qualified service shop. • When you connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet (mains), even though the power is off, the system begins charging for remote and timer functions. Therefore the
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    CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about 2 hours 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
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    "STEREO" appears. If other problems not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the AC power cord. 2 Hold down ?/1, then plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet again. The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock
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    CD OUT: Optical PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more CD player section System Laser Laser output Frequency response Compact disc and digital audio system interval set at 9 kHz) 531 - 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 - 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at
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    /60 Hz 40 W 170 × 217 × 200 mm (6 3/4 × 8 5/8 × 7 7/8 in) (w/h/d, incl. projecting parts and controls) Approx. 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz.) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords (2) Speaker legs (4) Designs and specifications are subject to change without
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    Automatic Tuning 7, 11 B Batteries 5 C CD player 9, 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E, F, G Daily Timer 18 Display 6, 15 DSG (Dynamic Sound Generator) 16 H, I, J, K Hooking up optional components 20 the antennas 5, 22 the speaker 4 L Listening to the radio 10 the sound of connected
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CMT-EX1
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system.
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.