Sony CMT-NE3 Operating Instructions - Page 2

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GB

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

This appliance is

classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. This

marking is located on the

rear exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery with

general house waste, dispose of it

correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the United States

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

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

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 modification not

expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

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.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

Except for European model

E

NERGY

S

TAR

®

is a U.S.

registered mark. As an E

NERGY

S

TAR

®

partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this product

meets the E

NERGY

S

TAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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

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