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Sony CMT-NE3 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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
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LASER user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION The use manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system system
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Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 20 Optional Components Hooking up optional components......... 21 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 22 Messages 24 Additional Information Precautions 26 Specifications 27 List of button locations and reference pages 30 3GB
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using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the system having the same or similar names. 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 Audio CDs Disc logo CD
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may not be playable by this product. 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 MP3 sessions are played back without sound. • If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an
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Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker Left speaker 1 2 43 FM lead antenna AM loop antenna 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker
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AA) batteries into the remote Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM ANTENNA FCMOA7X5IAL North American models: Connect using the white side Other models: Connect using the brown side Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from the system and other components. 3 For models with
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Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To
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play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMTNE3. 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again to close the lid of the 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
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- 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. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMTNE3. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until "REP(EAT)" or "REP(EAT) 1" appears
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audio tracks cannot be played on CMTNE3. 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD time you press the button, a track is CMT-NE5 only: When programing an MP3, press ALBUM +/- repeatedly to select the album, then press ./> repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 4 Press ENTER on the remote
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the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for stereo program only preset number flashes. Tip Press x to stop scanning. Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired
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in the display. 3 Press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station. Listening to non-preset radio station - Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from the display
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radio programs, use manual recording (page 16). • You can change the display into the clock display (for 8 seconds) by pressing DISPLAY. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model CMT-NE5 only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio
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/recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal). 1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE. 2 Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit). Other operations To Stop play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape
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a radio program. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Select the desired source to record. • TUNER: To record from this system's tuner. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • MD: To record from the optional component connected to the MD jacks. 3 Press
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Falling asleep to music - Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
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the clock" on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Load a disc. To start from a system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, Play Timer will not be activated. • You cannot use the optional component connected to the MD
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12) and set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening to 6 Load a recordable tape. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other operations To Cancel the timer/ activate the timer/ check the setting
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* For disc with MP3 audio tracks (CMT-NE5 only) ** When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title information. Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the
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up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Display/Optional Components From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component Optional analog component A MD jacks Use audio cords (not
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your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer
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are connected properly. - if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way. • Turn on the connected component. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing. • Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "MD" appears (page 21). continued 23GB Troubleshooting
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the connected component lower. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on CD/MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased. OVER You have reached the end of the disc
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Troubleshooting Other INVALID You pressed an invalid button. 25GB
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inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult
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use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Specifications AUDIO output. Main unit Amplifier section CMT-NE3 North American model: Continuous at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs MD (phono jacks): Outputs PHONES: SPEAKER:
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kHz 780 - 790 nm CMT-NE5 Laser Frequency response Wavelength Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 20 Hz - 20 kHz 780 - 790 nm Tape deck section CMT-NE3 Recording system Frequency response 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow
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mm incl. projecting parts and controls Mass CMT-NE3: CMT-NE5: Approx. 3.7 kg Approx. 3.9 kg Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 29GB
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page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Illustration number r DISPLAY 0 (14, 20) R R Name of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O ALBUM +/-* 7 (10, 11) BASS/TREBLE 8 (17) Cassette compartment qf CD
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X (pause) 8 (10, 15) N (play) 8 (9, 11, 15, 22) +/- (tuning) qf (12, 13) Additional Information CMT-NE3 w; 1 CMT-NE5 w; 1 ql 2 ql 2 qk 3 qk 3 qj 4 qj 4 qh 5 qh 5 qg 6 qg 6 qf 7 qf 7 8 8 qd 9 qd 9 qs * qs * 0 0 qa * Button does not function with this model. 31GB
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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
How to use this manual	4
Playable discs	4
Hooking up the system	6
1 Connect the speakers.	6
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.	6
3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. The v...	7
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.	7
Setting the clock	8
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.	8
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	8
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour.	8
4 Press ENTER.	8
5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute.	8
6 Press ENTER.	8
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	8
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears, then press ENTER.	8
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.	8
Loading a disc	9
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit.	9
2 Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.	9
3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again to close the lid of the CD compartment.	9
Playing a disc	9
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.	9
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears.	9
3 Press N.	9
Playing repeatedly	10
Creating your own program	11
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.	11
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears.	11
3 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired track number appears.	11
4 Press ENTER on the remote.	11
5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4.	11
6 Press N.	11
Presetting radio stations	12
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	12
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display.	12
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).	12
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.	12
5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.	12
6 Press ENTER.	12
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations.	12
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	12
2 Press TUNING MODE on the unit repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.	12
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.	12
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.	12
5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.	12
6 Press ENTER.	12
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations.	12
Listening to the radio	13
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	13
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display.	13
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station.	13
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	13
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.	13
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.	13
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)	14
Loading a tape	15
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit.	15
2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.	15
Playing a tape	15
1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE.	15
2 Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).	15
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape	16
1 Load a recordable tape.	16
2 Load a CD you want to record.	16
3 Press CD SYNCHRO.	16
4 Press z REC PAUSE/START.	16
Recording on a tape manually	16
1 Load a recordable tape.	16
2 Select the desired source to record.	16
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.	16
4 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record.	16
Adjusting the sound	17
1 Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.	17
2 Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to adjust the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE” a...	17
Falling asleep to music	17
Waking up to music	18
1 Prepare the sound source you want to play.	18
2 Adjust the volume.	18
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	18
4 Press ./> repeatedly until “PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.	18
5 Set the time to start playing.	18
6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5.	18
7 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired sound source appears.	18
8 Press ENTER.	18
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.	18
Timer recording radio programs	19
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to a preset station” on page13).	19
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	19
3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC” appears, then press ENTER.	19
4 Set the time to start recording.	19
5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4.	19
6 Load a recordable tape.	19
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.	19
Turning off the display	20
Viewing information about the disc in the display	20
Hooking up optional components	21
1 Connect audio cords. See the illustration above.	21
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears. Start playing the connected component.	21
1 Connect audio cords.	21
2 Start recording manually. See “Recording on a tape manually” on page16.	21
Problems and remedies	22
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.	22
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.	22
1 Disconnect the power cord.	24
2 Reconnect the power cord.	24
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.	24
4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the left at the same time.	24
Messages	24
Precautions	26
On operating voltage	26
On safety	26
On placement	26
On heat buildup	26
On operation	26
Notes on discs	26
Cleaning the cabinet	26
To save a tape permanently	27
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck	27
When using a tape longer than 90minutes	27
Cleaning the tape heads	27
Demagnetizing the tape heads	27
Specifications	27