Sony CMT RB5 User Manual Operating Instructions CMTRB5 CA

User Manual: Sony CMT-RB5 Operating Instructions

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Micro Hi-Fi

Component

System

4-230-861-11(1)

CMT-RB5

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

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.

1Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER

terminals as shown below.

Main unit

–

Speaker

–

Note

Keep the speaker cords away from the

antennas to prevent noise.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Left speakerRight speaker

Red (3)

Black (#)

Insert this portion Red (3)

Black (#)

Insert this portion

Getting Started

2Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

FM75Ω

COAXIAL

Jack type B

75Ω

3For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local

power line voltage.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

110-120V 220-240V

4Connect 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).

Inserting two size AA (R6)

batteries into the remote

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.

AM loop

antenna

Extend the FM

lead antenna

horizontally

AM loop

antenna

Extend the FM

lead antenna

horizontally

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.

NX x

?/1

4,6

3,5

DISPLAY

1Turn on the system.

2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The clock appears and the hour indication

flashes.

0:00

3Press ./> to set the hour.

4Press ENTER or M.

The minute indication flashes.

11:00

5Press ./> to set the minute.

6Press 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.

1Press DISPLAY to display the clock.

2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

3Repeat 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.

Getting Started

Step 3: Presetting radio

stations

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

10 for AM.

NX x

?/1

STEREO/

MONO

PRESET +/–

1Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or

“AM.”

Pressing TUNER/BAND turns on the

system.

2Press MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”

appears.

FM 78.50

3Press TUNING +/–.

The frequency indication changes and the

scanning stops when the system tunes in a

station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a

stereo program) appear.

4Press MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display. The

stations are stored from preset number 1.

MEMORY MF1

5Press ENTER.

“COMPLETE !!” appears, and then the

station is stored.

6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset other

stations.

To stop scanning

Press MODE.

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.

To set another station to an

exist preset number

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.

continued

To erase a preset station

1Press down MEMORY until “ERASE” and a

preset number appear in the display.

2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the

preset number that you want to erase.

Select “ALL ERASE” when you want to erase

all the preset stations.

3Press 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.

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.

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.

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.

J L

l j

DISPLAY

,Press DISPLAY when the system is off.

The system switches off the Power Saving

Mode and the clock appears.

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.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

(continued)

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

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

J L

l j

l j J L VOLUMEs

1Press Z and place a CD on the disc

tray.

J L

l j

To close the disc tray, press Z again.

2Press HS.

The disc tray closes and play starts.

The CD TEXT indicator lights up when the

system detects a CD TEXT disc.

CD1 30m s5

Track number Playing time

To Do this

Stop play Press s.

Pause Press HS. Press again to resume

play.

Select a track Press l j/J L

repeatedly.

Press down l j/J L

during play and release it at the

desired point. “–OVER–” appears

at the end of the CD.

Turn VOLUME.

Remove the CD Press Z.

Adjust the

volume

Tips

• 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.

1Press l j/J L repeatedly until the

desired track appears.

2Press HS.

Notes

• 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.

With the

label side up.

When you

play a CD

single (8 cm

CD), place it

on the inner

circle of the

tray.

Find a point in

a track

CD TEXT

indicator

?/1 (power)

Getting Started/Basic Operations

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first

(see page 7).

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

NX x

?/1

STEREO/

MONO

VOL –

TUNING – TUNING +

VOL +

1Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or

“AM.”

2Press MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” appears.

FM 78.50

3Press PRESET +/– to select the desired

preset station.

FM 1 785.0

When you preset only one station,

“ONE PRESET” appears in the display.

* European model only

?/1

(power)

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press ?/1 to turn off the

system.

Adjust the volume Press VOL +/– repeatedly

Listening to non-preset radio

stations

• 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

• 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.

Frequency (or RDS

station name*)

Preset number

The CD Player

Playing CD tracks

repeatedly — Repeat Play

You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play

and Program Play.

NX x

REPEAT

,Press REPEAT repeatedly during play

until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”

appears.

CD1 3m2s5

REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD.

REPEAT 1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” or

“REPEAT 1” disappears.

Note

When “REPEAT” is selected, the CD player

automatically stops after playing five times.

Playing CD tracks in

random order — Shuffle Play

You can play all the tracks on a CD in random

order.

NX x

?/1

1Press CD to switch the function to CD.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“SHUFFLE” appears.

CD16 62m00s

3Press 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.

Basic Operations/The CD Player

Programing CD tracks

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 tracks in the

order you want them to be played.

NX x

?/1

DISPLAY

CLEAR

1Press CD to switch the function to CD.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“PROGRAM” appears.

3Press ./> repeatedly until the

desired track number appears in the

display.

CD7 0m4s9

Selected

track number Total playing

time

4Press 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.

CD7 0m4s9

5To program additional tracks, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

6Press N.

Program Play starts.

All the tracks play in the order you selected.

To check the total number of

programed tracks

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.

CD 110m82s8

To check the program order

Press ./> repeatedly during Program Play.

To Do this

Last programed

track number Total playing

time

Last programed

track number Total playing time

of the program

Press x, then press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and

“SHUFFLE” disappear.

Cancel

Program Play

Perform steps 3 and 4.Add a track to

the program

(in stop mode)

The CD Player

continued

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play

finishes. To play the same program again, press

• “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.

Note

The play mode cannot be changed while playing a

disc. To change the play mode, press x first to stop

play.

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.

NX x

?/1

DISPLAY

,Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button during

normal play or in stop mode, the display

changes as follows:

During normal play

tElapsed playing time of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the CD*

Track title of the current track**

Clock display (for eight seconds)

BASS level (for three seconds)

TREBLE level (for three seconds)

Using the CD display (continued)

In stop mode

During Program Play with a program

tLast track number and total playing time

of the program

Total number of programed tracks

(for eight seconds)

Disc title and artist name**

Clock display (for eight seconds)

BASS level (for three seconds)

TREBLE level (for three seconds)

During other times

tTotal number of tracks and total playing

time

Disc title and artist name**

Clock display (for eight seconds)

BASS level (for three seconds)

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.

NX x

?/1

DBFB

TREBLE +/–BASS +/–

Reinforcing the bass sound

,Press DBFB.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

DBFB ON

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).

The CD Player/Other Features

Adjusting the treble

,Press TREBLE +/– repeatedly.

You can adjust the treble in 9 steps (from

MIN to MAX).

Tip

You can enjoy the original sound by turning off the

DBFB and setting BASS and TREBLE to 0.

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*.

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 as follows:

tStation name*

Frequency

Clock display (for eight seconds)

BASS level (for three seconds)

TREBLE level (for three seconds)

* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station

name may not appear in the display.

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.

NX x

?/1

SLEEP

,Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a

desired time.

Each time you press the button, the minute

display (the remaining time) changes as

follows:

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 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.

Other Features

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).

NX x

?/1

4,5

6,8

5,6,

CLOCK/

TIMER

SELECT

1Prepare 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).

2Press VOL +/– repeatedly to adjust the

volume.

3Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“SET DAILY” appears.

“DAILY” and the c indicator start flashing.

4Press ENTER.

“ON” lights up, and the hour indication

flashes.

ON 0:00

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.

continued

5Set the time to start playing.

Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,

then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

ON 8:00

Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute,

then press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes again.

6Set the time to stop playing following

the procedure in step 5.

7Press ./> to select the desired

sound source.

The display changes as follows:

TUNER

CD PLAY

8Press 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.

9Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

To change the setting

Start over from step 1.

To check the setting/activate

the timer

1Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT.

2Press ./> repeatedly until

“SEL DAILY” appears, then press ENTER.

Waking up to music (continued)

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

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

Connecting an MD deck for

digital recording

You can record from CD into the MD deck

digitally by connecting a commercially available

optical cable.

To the digital input connector

on the MD deck

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

Other Features/Connecting optional components

continued

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.

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 headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack.

J L

l j

PHONES jack

Connecting optional A/V

components (continued)

Listening to the sound

of connected

components

J L

l j

1Prepare the audio components.

2Press 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

1Turn off the system.

2Press ?/1 while pressing down FUNCTION.

To go back to the previous display, repeat this

procedure.

?/1 (power)

Connecting optional components

Connecting external

antennas

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

FM75Ω

COAXIAL

Jack type B

75Ω

Recording to connected

components

For the operations of the connected components,

refer to the instructions of each component.

J L

l j

1Prepare the recording component for

recording.

2Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” or “TUNER” appears.

3Start recording.

4Press HS if CD is selected as the

sound source.

Play starts.

IEC standard

socket connector

(not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied)

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

FM75Ω

COAXIAL

Jack type B

75Ω

Connecting external antennas

(continued)

Insulated wire

(not supplied)

Insulated wire

(not supplied)

Additional Information

On the speaker system

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.

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

• 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 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.

Connecting optional components/Additional Information

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.

Optional components

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.

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

Additional Information

CD player section

System Compact disc and digital audio

system

Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm)

Emission duration: continuous

Laser output 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.

Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step)

Antenna FM lead antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the interval set at 9 kHz)

530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the interval set at 10 kHz)

Antenna AM loop antenna

External antenna terminals

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Speaker

Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm dia., cone type

Nominal impedance 4 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 145 × 255 × 210 mm

Mass Approx. 2.7 kg net per speaker

General

Power requirements 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 45 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 180 × 130 × 315 mm

incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass Approx. 4.0 kg

Supplied accessories 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.

Parts descriptions for

the remote

You can use the supplied remote to control the

system.

Note

You cannot perform the following operations with the

remote;

— Removing a disc

— Switching between the “MD” or “VIDEO”

function

— Resetting the system

NX x

?/1

1?/1 (power) switch

2The 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.

3N (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

4REPEAT button

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).

6m/M, TUNING +/– buttons

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).

7DISPLAY button

Press to show the various information (pages 6, 8,

12, 13 and 16).

8CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button

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).

Additional Information

NX x

?/1

9ENTER button

Press to set the clock, timer, Program Play and to

complete presetting stations (pages 6-8, 12, 17

and 18).

0CLEAR 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).

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

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,

Automatic tuning 10

Batteries 5

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

H, I, J, K

Hooking up

optional components 19

the antennas 5, 21

the power cord 5

the speakers 4

Listening to the radio 10

Manual tuning 10

Normal Play 9

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

Radio Data System 16

Radio stations

presetting 7

tuning in 10

Repeat Play 11

Resetting the system 26

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

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