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Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions

CMT-RB5
©2000 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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
— Preset Tuning ............................... 10

The CD Player
Playing CD tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .................................. 11
Playing CD tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ................................. 11
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play ............................... 12
Using the CD display .............................. 13

Connecting optional
components
Connecting optional A/V components .... 19
Listening to the sound of
connected components ..................... 20
Recording to connected components ...... 21
Connecting external antennas ................. 21

Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 23
Troubleshooting ...................................... 24
Specifications .......................................... 26
Parts descriptions for the remote ............. 28
Index ........................................................ 30
* North American and European models only
** European model only

Other Features
Adjusting the sound ................................ 15
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)** ............................................ 16
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer ................................. 16
Waking up to music — Daily Timer ....... 17

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Right speaker

Left speaker

AM loop antenna

3
FM antenna

4
1

Speaker

1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
Main unit

Insert this portion

–

+
Red (3)

–

Insert this portion

Red (3)

–

Black (#)

Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Jack type A

Extend the FM
lead antenna
AM loop
horizontally
antenna

75Ω
FM XIAL
A
CO

Getting Started

e
E
e

Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
• Be sure to insert the batteries in correct direction.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Do not use a battery that is leaking.
• If the battery leaks, clean the battery compartment
and replace all the batteries with new ones.

Jack type B

Extend the FM
lead antenna AM loop
horizontally
antenna

U 75Ω
AM

3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
110-120V

220-240V

VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).

Step 2: Setting the time
You must set the time beforehand to 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 is used for illustration
purposes.

?/1

DISPLAY

1
4,6

3,5
1

Turn on the system.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The clock appears and the hour indication
flashes.

0:00

Press ./> to set the hour.

Press ENTER or M.
The minute indication flashes.

11:00

Press ./> to set the minute.

Press ENTER.
The clock starts.

If you made a mistake
Press m/M repeatedly until the incorrect item
flashes, then set it again.

To change the preset time
You can change the preset time while the system
is off.
1 Press DISPLAY to display the clock.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Repeat steps 3 to 6 of “Setting the time.”
Tips
• The upper dot of the colon flashes for the first 30
seconds, and the lower dot flashes for the last 30
seconds of each minute.
• Each time you press DISPLAY while the system is
off, the display switches between no display and the
clock display.

Step 3: Presetting radio
stations

Press MEMORY.
A preset number flashes in the display. The
stations are stored from preset number 1.

?/1

Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE !!” appears, and then the
station is stored.

5
2
STEREO/
MONO

MEMORY FM 1

1
4
3

Getting Started

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and
10 for AM.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset other
stations.

To stop scanning

Press MODE.
.

PRESET +/–

To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL”
appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/–
repeatedly to tune in the station manually.

Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or
“AM.”

To set another station to an
exist preset number

Pressing TUNER/BAND turns on the
system.

Start over from step 1. After step 4, press
PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset
number that you want to overwrite to. And then,
press ENTER.

Press MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears.

continued

87.50

Press TUNING +/–.
The frequency indication changes and the
scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appear.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued)
To erase a preset station
1 Press down MEMORY until “ERASE” and a
preset number appear in the display.
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the
preset number that you want to erase.
Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to erase
all the preset stations.
3 Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE !!” appears.
When you erase a preset number, the preset
number decreases by one and all preset numbers
following the erased one are renumbered.

Saving the power in
standby mode
(North American and European models only)
You can lower the power consumption to a
minimum and save energy in the standby mode.
The system is set at the factory not to display the
clock when the system is off (Power Saving
Mode). To display the clock even when the
system is off, deactivate the Power Saving Mode.
DISPLAY

To change the AM tuning
interval (except for the European
model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off
the system. While pressing down the J L
button on the unit, turn the system back on. When
you change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same
procedure.

, Press DISPLAY when the system is off.
The system switches off the Power Saving
Mode and the clock appears.

Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
STEREO/MONO until “MONO” appears in the
display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.

To activate Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY.
The clock disappears.
Tip
Each time you press DISPLAY in the standby mode,
the display switches between the Power Saving Mode
and the clock display.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

Do this

Stop play

Press s.

Pause

Press HS. Press again to resume
play.

Select a track

Press l j/J L
repeatedly.

Find a point in
a track

Press down l j/J L
during play and release it at the
desired point. “–OVER–” appears
at the end of the CD.

Remove the CD

Press Z.

Adjust the
volume

Turn VOLUME.

To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).
CD TEXT
indicator

?/1 (power)

Tips
lj s JL

VOLUME

Press Z and place a CD on the disc
tray.

With the
label side up.
When you
play a CD
single (8 cm
CD), place it
on the inner
circle of the
tray.

Notes

To close the disc tray, press Z again.

• If there is no CD in the player, “CD No Disc”
appears in the display.
• Pressing HS when the system is off automatically
turns on the system and starts CD play if there is a
CD on the disc tray (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the CD
player and start playing a CD just by pressing HS
(Automatic Source Selection).
• You can start playing from the desired track in
step 2.
1 Press l j/J L repeatedly until the
desired track appears.
2 Press HS.

Started/Basic Operations
Operations
Getting
Basic

Press HS.
The disc tray closes and play starts.
The CD TEXT indicator lights up when the
system detects a CD TEXT disc.

CD1

• Do not use a CD with tape, seals or paste on it as
this may damage the CD player.
• Do not push the disc tray to close it, as this may
damage the CD player. Press Z to close the disc
tray.
• The disc cannot be viewed through the front
window when a CD single (8 cm CD) is loaded.
• The characters printed on the CD appear upside
down when viewed through the front window.

0m35s

Track number

Playing time

Listening to the radio

Do this

Turn off the radio

Press ?/1 to turn off the
system.

Adjust the volume

Press VOL +/– repeatedly

— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see page 7).
To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).

?/1

?/1
(power)

2
STEREO/
MONO
TUNING –

VOL +
m

TUNING +

Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or
“AM.”

Press MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears.

87.50

Press PRESET +/– to select the desired
preset station.

FM 1
Preset number

87.50
Frequency (or RDS
station name*)

When you preset only one station,
“ONE PRESET” appears in the display.
* European model only

• Press MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL”
appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/–
repeatedly to tune in the desired station
(Manual Tuning).
• Press MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears
in step 2, then press TUNING +/–. The
frequency indication changes and the scanning
stops when the system tunes in a station
(Automatic Tuning).

To cancel Automatic Tuning
Press MODE.
Tips

VOL –

Listening to non-preset radio
stations

• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the system is off
automatically turns on the system and tunes in the
last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the tuner
just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic
Source Selection).
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna (see page 21).
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
STEREO/MONO until “MONO” appears in the
display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.

The CD Player

Playing CD tracks
repeatedly — Repeat Play

Playing CD tracks in
random order — Shuffle Play

You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play
and Program Play.

You can play all the tracks on a CD in random
order.

?/1
N

REPEAT

CD1

2m35s

, Press REPEAT repeatedly during play
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
appears.

REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD.
REPEAT 1: For a single track only.

Press CD to switch the function to CD.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” appears.

CD Player
Player
Operations/The
CD
Basic
The

To cancel Repeat Play

CD16 62m00s

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
Note

When “REPEAT” is selected, the CD player
automatically stops after playing five times.

Press N.
Shuffle Play starts.

To cancel Shuffle Play in stop
mode
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
and “PROGRAM” disappear.
Tip
To skip a track, press >.

Note
The play mode cannot be changed while playing a
disc. To change the play mode, press x first to stop
play.

Programing CD tracks

Press ENTER.
The track is programed.
“STEP” appears, followed by the selection
number. The last programed track number
appears, followed by the total playing time of
the program. If you have made a mistake,
you can clear the last programed track from
the program by pressing CLEAR.

— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks in the
order you want them to be played.

?/1

4
DISPLAY

CD7

CLEAR

Last programed
track number

1
6

Total playing
time

To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.

Press N.
Program Play starts.
All the tracks play in the order you selected.

Press CD to switch the function to CD.

To check the total number of
programed tracks

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears.

Press DISPLAY in stop mode. The total number
of programed steps appears, followed by the last
programed track number and the total playing time
of the program.

Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears in the
display.

CD11 28m08s
Last programed
track number

CD7
Selected
track number

4m09s

4m09s
Total playing
time

Total playing time
of the program

To check the program order
Press ./> repeatedly during Program Play.
To

Do this

Cancel
Program Play

Press x, then press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.

Add a track to
the program
(in stop mode)

Perform steps 3 and 4.

Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press
N.
• “STEP FULL” appears when you try to program 26
or more tracks (steps).
• “--m--s” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.

Using the CD display
You can check the total number of tracks, the total
playing time and the remaining time on the current
track or on the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is
loaded, you can check the information recorded on
the disc, such as the titles or artist names.

Note
?/1

DISPLAY

The CD Player

The play mode cannot be changed while playing a
disc. To change the play mode, press x first to stop
play.

, Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button during
normal play or in stop mode, the display
changes as follows:

During normal play
t Elapsed playing time of the current track
r
Remaining time of the current track
r
Remaining time of the CD*
r
Track title of the current track**
r
Clock display (for eight seconds)
r
BASS level (for three seconds)
r
TREBLE level (for three seconds)

continued

Using the CD display (continued)
In stop mode
During Program Play with a program
t Last track number and total playing time
of the program
r
Total number of programed tracks
(for eight seconds)
r
Disc title and artist name**
r
Clock display (for eight seconds)
r
BASS level (for three seconds)
r
TREBLE level (for three seconds)
During other times
t Total number of tracks and total playing
time
r
Disc title and artist name**
r
Clock display (for eight seconds)
r
BASS level (for three seconds)
r
TREBLE level (for three seconds)
* “--m--s” appears during Program Play.
** • Only for CD TEXT discs (certain characters
cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc,
some CD TEXT information may not appear.
• If the CD contains 21 or more tracks, CD TEXT
information will not appear in the display for
each track after the 21st.
• After the title or name has scrolled across the
display, the original display returns.

Other Features

Adjusting the sound
Not only can you adjust the bass and treble, you
can turn on the DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback)
function to produce more powerful sound and
enhanced bass.

Adjusting the treble
, Press TREBLE +/– repeatedly.
You can adjust the treble in 9 steps (from
MIN to MAX).

Tip
?/1

BASS +/–

TREBLE +/–
m

DBFB

Reinforcing the bass sound

Player/Other Features
Features
CD
Other
The

You can enjoy the original sound by turning off the
DBFB and setting BASS and TREBLE to 0.

, Press DBFB.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
DBFB ON
Y
DBFB OFF
“DBFB” appears in the display, when the
DBFB is on.

Adjusting the bass
, Press BASS +/– repeatedly.
You can adjust the bass in 9 steps (from MIN
to MAX).

Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model 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. RDS is available only on FM
stations*.

Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to
music. You can preset the time to turn off in
10 minutes increments.

?/1

SLEEP

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.

, Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a
desired time.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the remaining time) changes as
follows:
t SLEEP OFF t AUTO
10min T ... T 80min T 90min T
“SLEEP” flashes in the display, except when
“SLEEP OFF” is selected.

To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once. However, the remaining time
is not displayed when “AUTO” is selected.

To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
t Station name*
r
Frequency
r
Clock display (for eight seconds)
r
BASS level (for three seconds)
r
TREBLE level (for three seconds)
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name may not appear in the display.

To change the time to turn off
Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP.

To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears.

When you select “AUTO”
The system automatically turns off after the CD
finishes playing (up to 100 minutes).
When the function is TUNER, the system turns off
in 100 minutes.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.

Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see page 6).
CLOCK/
TIMER
SELECT

9
3

?/1

5,6,
7
2
1

2
5,6,
7

Other Features

4,5
6,8

Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Place a CD. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see page 12).
• Radio: Tune in a station (see page 10).

Press VOL +/– repeatedly to adjust the
volume.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“SET DAILY” appears.
“DAILY” and the c indicator start flashing.

Press ENTER.
“ON” lights up, and the hour indication
flashes.

0:00
continued

Waking up to music (continued)

Set the time to start playing.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.

8:00

Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.

Set the time to stop playing following
the procedure in step 5.

Press ./> to select the desired
sound source.
The display changes as follows:
TUNER
Y
CD PLAY

Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
“DAILY” and the c indicator light
continuously.

Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

To change the setting
Start over from step 1.

To check the setting/activate
the timer
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT.
2 Press ./> repeatedly until
“SEL DAILY” appears, then press ENTER.

To cancel the timer
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT, then press
./> repeatedly until “TIMER OFF”
appears. Then press ENTER.
Notes
• Do not perform any operation from the time the
system is turned on until the time play starts (about
15 seconds before the preset time).
• If the system is on at the preset time, the set sound
source starts playing.
• You cannot use the optional components connected
to the MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jack as the sound
source for Daily Timer.

Connecting optional
components

Connecting optional A/V
components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional
components. Refer to the operating instructions of
each component.

Connecting audio components

Tip
If you cannot select “MD” by pressing FUNCTION,
turn off the system, and then press ?/1 while pressing
down FUNCTION. The function will be switched
from “VIDEO” to “MD”. To go back to “VIDEO”,
repeat this procedure.

Connecting a VCR
You can connect a VCR to the system with a
commercially available audio cord. Be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate
jacks. To listen to the VCR after connecting it,
press FUNCTION until “VIDEO” appears.

Connecting an MD deck for
digital recording

To the digital input connector
on the MD deck

To the audio output jacks on
the VCR

Tip
If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressing
FUNCTION, turn off the system, and then press ?/1
while pressing down FUNCTION. The function will
be switched from “MD” to “VIDEO”. To go back to
“MD”, repeat this procedure.

Connecting an MD deck for
analog recording
You can connect an MD deck to the system with
commercially available audio cords. Be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate
jacks. To listen to the MD deck after connecting it,
press FUNCTION until “MD” appears.
To the audio input jacks on the
MD deck

To the audio output jacks on
the MD deck

continued

optional components
optional components
Features/Connecting
Other
Connecting

You can record from CD into the MD deck
digitally by connecting a commercially available
optical cable.

Connecting optional A/V
components (continued)

Connecting headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.

Listening to the sound
of connected
components
2

?/1 (power)
Z

Z
lj

PHONES jack

Prepare the audio components.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“MD” or “VIDEO” appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
t TUNER t MD (or VIDEO)
CD T

To switch between the “MD” or
“VIDEO” display
1 Turn off the system.
2 Press ?/1 while pressing down FUNCTION.
To go back to the previous display, repeat this
procedure.

Recording to connected
components

Connecting external
antennas

For the operations of the connected components,
refer to the instructions of each component.

Connect an external antenna to improve reception.

FM antenna
Connect a commercially available FM external
antenna, or you can use a TV antenna instead.

Jack type A

IEC standard
socket connector
(not supplied)

4
Jack type B

1
2

Prepare the recording component for
recording.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” or “TUNER” appears.

Start recording.

Press HS if CD is selected as the
sound source.
Play starts.

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
FM

U 75Ω
U
AM

Connecting optional components

75Ω
FM XIAL
A
CO

continued

Connecting external antennas
(continued)
AM antenna
Connect a 6- to 15- meter insulated wire to the
AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM
loop antenna connected.
Jack type A
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
75Ω
FM XIAL
A
CO

U
AM

Jack type B
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
FM

U 75Ω
AM

Additional Information

Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.

On safety

On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build up.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight.

On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the TV set once, and
after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.
If there seems to be no improvement, locate
the speaker system further away from the TV set.
Also, be sure not to place objects in which magnets
are attached or used near the speaker system, such as
audio racks, TV stands, and toys. These may cause
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.

Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as
this may damage the player.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.

optional components/Additional Information
Additional
ConnectingInformation

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the mains if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
system, unplug the system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
• When you connect the power cord to the AC power
source, even if the power is off, the system begins
charging for remote and timer functions. Therefore
the surface of this unit become warm, this is
normal.

On the speaker system

Troubleshooting
If you have any problem using this system, use the
following checklist.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and that the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

General
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (see page 4).
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see
page 4).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as
possible.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of
noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available)
to the power line.
“- - : - -” appears in the display.
• Set the clock (see page 6).
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (see page 6).

The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the
timer and light up “DAILY” in the display
(see page 17).
• Check the set contents and set the correct time
(see pages 6 and 17).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (see page
16).
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (size AA/R6).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent
light.
The color irregularity on a TV screen
persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn on it after
15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from
the TV set.

CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
• Place the CD correctly in the center of the
tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing Z. Trying
to push the tray closed with your fingers may
cause problems with the CD player.
The CD does not eject.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Play does not start.
• Open the CD tray and check whether a CD is
loaded.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 23).
• Replace the CD.
• The CD is placed with the label side down.
Place the CD correctly in the center of the
tray.
• Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture
on the CD, then leave the system turned on
for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press HS to start play.

Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears to
return to normal play.
“–OVER–” appears.
• Press down l j or press l j
repeatedly to return to the desired playing
position.

There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound” on
page 24 and check the condition of the
system.
• Connect the component properly (see
page 19) while checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are fully inserted.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions included
with the connected component and start
playing.
The sound from the connected component
is distorted.
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you
press FUNCTION, switch the display to
“MD” (see “To switch between the “MD” or
“VIDEO” display” on page 20).

Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes).
• Set the proper band and frequency (see
page 7).
• Connect the antenna properly (see page 5).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide
good reception, then set up the antenna again.
If you cannot obtain good reception, we
recommend you connect a commercially
available external antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives
signals along its entire length, so make sure
you extend it fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the
speaker cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna wire has come off the
plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipment.

Additional Information

The sound skips.
• Wipe the CD clean (see page 23).
• Replace the CD.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the
system, or placing them on separate stands.
When you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause
the sound to skip.

Optional components

continued

Troubleshooting (continued)

A stereo FM program cannot be received
in stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO until “STEREO”
appears in the display.
• See “There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED”
or “STEREO” flashes)” on page 25, and
check the antenna condition.

If the system still does not
operate properly after
performing the above measures,
reset the system as follows:
With the system turned on, press s, FUNCTION
and ?/1 at the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All the
settings you made such as the preset stations,
clock and timer are cleared. You should set them
again.

Specifications
Main Unit
Amplifier section
The following measured at 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 10 + 10 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
12 + 12 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

The following measured at 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 12 + 12 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
15 + 15 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Inputs
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):
voltage 500/250 mV, impedance
47 kilohms
Outputs
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) OUT (phono jack):
voltage 250 mV, impedance
1 kilohm
PHONES (stereo minijack):
accepts headphones of 8 ohms or
more.
SPEAKER:
accepts impedance of 4 to
16 ohms.
CD DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL:
Optical

CD player section

General

System

Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (w/h/d)

Laser
Laser output

Frequency response

Compact disc and digital audio
system
Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
MAX. 44.6 µW*
*This output is the value measured
at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm
aperture.
2 Hz – 20 kHz

Mass
Supplied accessories

220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
45 watts
Approx. 180 × 130 × 315 mm
incl. projecting parts and controls
Approx. 4.0 kg
Remote (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker cords (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency

87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
FM lead antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz

Tuning range

Antenna
Intermediate frequency

531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at 10 kHz)
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminals
450 kHz

Speaker
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Mass

2-way, bass-reflex type

Additional Information

AM tuner section

10 cm dia., cone type
5 cm dia., cone type
4 ohms
Approx. 145 × 255 × 210 mm
Approx. 2.7 kg net per speaker

Parts descriptions for
the remote
You can use the supplied remote to control the
system.

3 N (play) button
If you press the button while the system is off, the
system automatically turns on and the CD player
starts playing if there is a CD on the disc tray.

X (pause) button
x (stop) button
4 REPEAT button

Note
You cannot perform the following operations with the
remote;
— Removing a disc
— Switching between the “MD” or “VIDEO”
function
— Resetting the system

Press to play a track or all the tracks repeatedly
(page 11).

5 ./> (AMS: Automatic Music
Sensor), PRESET +/– buttons
Press to select a track, preset number, or item
(pages 6-9, 11, 12 and 17).

6 m/M, TUNING +/– buttons

?/1

1
7
2

The m/M buttons locate a desired point in a
track during CD play or pause (page 9).
Press to tune in a radio station (pages 7 and 10).

7 DISPLAY button
N

6
m

8 CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button

Press to show the various information (pages 6, 8,
12, 13 and 16).

Press to check timer settings, or to set the timer
on/off (page 18).

CLOCK/TIMER SET button
Press to set the clock or timer functions (pages 6
and 17).

1 ?/1 (power) switch
2 The sound source buttons
MD/VIDEO button
CD button
TUNER/BAND button
Press to select the tuner for the sound source, or
to select the FM or AM band.
If you press the button while the system is off, the
system automatically turns on and tunes in the
station last received.

?/1

qh
q;
qa
N

qg
m

9 ENTER button

0 CLEAR button
Press to cancel the selection (page 12).

qa MODE button
Press to select “AUTO”, “MANUAL” or
“PRESET” (pages 7 and 10).

STEREO/MONO button
Press to select “STEREO” or “MONO” (pages 8
and 10).

Additional Information

Press to set the clock, timer, Program Play and to
complete presetting stations (pages 6-8, 12, 17
and 18).

MEMORY button
Press to preset a radio station (pages 7 and 8).

qs VOL +/– buttons
Press to adjust the volume.

qd PLAY MODE button
Press to select normal play, Shuffle Play or
Program Play (pages 11 and 12).

qf DBFB button
Press to reinforce the bass sound (page 15).

qg BASS +/– buttons
Press to adjust the bass (page 15).

TREBLE +/– buttons
Press to adjust the treble (page 15).

qh SLEEP button
Press to set Sleep Timer (page 16).

Index
A
Adjusting
the bass 15
the operating voltage 5
the sound 15
the treble 15
the volume 9, 10, 17
Antennas 5, 21
Automatic Source Selection 9,
10
Automatic tuning 10

B
Batteries 5

C
CD TEXT information 13
Clock setting 6
Connecting. See Hooking up

D, E, F, G
Daily Timer 17
Display 13, 16
Dynamic Bass FeedBack 15

L
Listening to the radio 10

M
Manual tuning 10

N
Normal Play 9

O
One Touch Play 9, 10, 28
Optional components 19

P, Q
Playing
a CD 9
tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) 11
tracks in the desired order
(Program Play) 12
tracks repeatedly (Repeat
Play) 11
Power Saving Mode 8
Preset Tuning 10
Presetting radio stations 7
Program Play 12

R
H, I, J, K
Hooking up
optional components 19
the antennas 5, 21
the power cord 5
the speakers 4

Radio Data System 16
Radio stations
presetting 7
tuning in 10
Repeat Play 11
Resetting the system 26

S
Setting the time 6
Shuffle Play 11
Sleep Timer 16
Sound adjustment 15
Speakers 4

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Timer
falling asleep to music 16
waking up to music 17
Troubleshooting 24
Tuning interval 8

Additional Information

Sony Corporation

Printed in China

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