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Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE until "MONO" appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. • Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" appears in step 2 above, then press +/- (or TUNING +/- on the unit). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the 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 stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name. RDS is available only on FM stations.* Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Clock display * If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the station name may not appear in the display. 14GB

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