3-867-450-15(1) Compact Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CMT-EX1 ©1999 Sony Corporation Serial No.
CAUTION 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. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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 Optional Components Connecting audio components ................ 20 Listening to the sound of connected components ....................................... 21 Recording a CD on an MD/a tape ........... 22 Connecting external antennas .................
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1to 5to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The front cover is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully. AM loop antenna Rear cover Right speaker Left speaker 1 4 3 2 5 1 Remove the rear cover. 2 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
3 Connect the AM antenna. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Connect the white cord to the U terminal, and the red cord to the other terminal. Note on the glass cover of CD player To level the speakers AM loop antenna Attach the supplied speaker legs to the rear of the speaker bottoms to level the speakers. Getting Started The CD player cover is made of tempered glass. Under normal conditions, this tempered glass is more shock resistant and able to bear more weight than ordinary glass.
Step 2: Setting the time 3 Press +/– to set the hour then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. You must set the time before you can 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 model is used for illustration purpose. Set the time before turning the power on. 4 Press +/– to set the minute then press ENTER. The clock starts.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations 5 – 20 for FM, 10 for AM. 3,4 1 4,6 6 5 6 7 Press +/– to select the preset number you want then press ENTER. The station is stored. Select 1 to 20 for FM, and select 1 to 10 for AM. Getting Started A preset number flashes. Proceed to step 6 while the preset number is flashing. If the unit is not operated for more than 16 seconds, the preset number disappears and the unit returns to the status of step 3. If this happens, start over from step 4.
Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To change the AM tuning interval (except for 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 power. While holding down the TUNING + button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Basic Operations Playing a CD To turn on the system, press ?/1 . 1 Touch Z (or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) to raise the disc tray. 2 Place a CD vertically in the tray. 1,2 "/1 (Power) Z NX 3 OPEN/ CLOSE CD H x Basic Operations ?/1 With the label side front. When you play a 8 cm CD, use the optional adaptor. x . m M> ./> m/M VOL –/+ "/1 (Power) S s l/L j/J VOL +/– To lower the disc tray, touch Z(or press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote) again. 3 Press NX (or CD H on the remote).
Playing a CD (continued) To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press NX (or S on the remote). Press again to resume play. Select a track Press ./> repeatedly until you find the desired track. Find a point in a track Press and hold m/M during play, and release it at the desired point. Remove CD Touch Z (or press OPEN/ CLOSE on the remote). Adjust the volume Press VOL +/–. Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 7). To turn on the system, press "/1 .
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM 2 MHz Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. PRESET TUNED STEREO 3 MHz Press l/L to select the desired station’s preset number. PRESET TUNED STEREO Press TUNING MODE. Tips • You can switch from another source to the tuner by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection).
The CD Player Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on a CD in random order. 3 1 2 l/L 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. SHUF 3 Press CD H. Shuffle Play starts. “;” appears, and all the tracks play in random order. 12 To cancel Shuffle Play Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” and “PGM” disappear from the display. The tracks continue playing in their original order.
Programing the CD tracks –– Program Play You can make a program up to 24 tracks in the order you want them to be played. 5 Press CD H. All the tracks play in the order you selected. To cancel Program Play Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear from the display. To change the program s 3 3 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 Press CD PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 3 Press l/L until the desired track number appears, then press ENTER.
To cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedly –– Repeat Play Press REPEAT until “REP” or “REP 1” disappears from the display. You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. 1 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 Press REPEAT during play until “REP” or “REP 1” appears.
Using the CD display You can check the total number of tracks, the total playing time, and the remaining time of the track or the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the CD, such as the titles or artist names. FUNCTION Checking the total playing time 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 While the disc is stopped, press DISPLAY repeatedly. , Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play.
Other Features Generating a more dynamic sound Selecting the surround effect The Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) automatically enhances your music to produce a more powerful sound. You can enjoy the encompassing effects of surround sound. DSG , Press DSG. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t DSG 1 t DSG 2 t DSG OFF When DSG is ON, “DSG” lights up in the display. SURROUND , Press SURROUND.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? 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 set the timer in 10 minutes increments. Other Features Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal.
Falling asleep to music (continued) Waking up to music To check the remaining time — Daily Timer Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 6). To wake up to the radio, preset the radio stations first (see page 7). To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
4 5 Press +/– repeatedly until “TIMER SET” appears then press ENTER. To change the setting Start over from step 1. The hour indication flashes. To check the setting / To use the timer Set the time to start playback. Press TIMER SELECT to indicate “DAILY”. The start time, followed by the stop time, the music source appears, then the original display appears. Press +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. To cancel the timer Press TIMER SELECT to indicate “TIMER OFF”.
Optional Components Connecting audio components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component. To connect optional components, remove the small rear cover first. Connecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting an MD deck or a tape deck for analog recording Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck or tape deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TAPE” appears.
Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. Listening to the sound of connected components ?/1 (Power) 2 1 Prepare the audio components. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TAPE” appears. Optional Components PHONES jack Each time you press the button, the function display changes as follows: t TUNER t TAPE t CD To attenuate the distortion from the connected components You can change the audio input level for the TAPE input jacks between two levels.
Recording a CD on an MD/a tape Connecting external antennas For the operations of the connected components, refer to the instructions of each component. Remove the rear cover and connect an external antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. 4 2 You can also use the TV antenna instead. 1 Prepare the recording component for recording. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears.
Additional Information Important If you connect an external antenna, connect the ground wire and the AM antenna to the U terminal. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Precautions The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. On safety On placement • Make sure the system fan is on during use. Place the system in a location with adequate air circulation, and do not place anything on the system.
Precautions (continued) 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 2 hours until the moisture evaporates. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CD Player The CD cannot be read. • The CD was not placed in the disc tray properly. Place a CD vertically in the tray. The CD will not eject. • The CD has tape, stickers, or paste on it. The CD will not play. • The CD is dirty. Clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. • The face of the CD is scratched. Exchange the CD. • The CD is facing the wrong way. • Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about 2 hours until the moisture evaporates. “- OVER -” is displayed.
Specifications CD player section System Laser Amplifier section Laser output For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads both channels driven, from 70 – 20,000 Hz; rated 10 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Speaker Speaker system Speaker units Impedance Dimensions Mass 2-way, bass-reflex type Woofer: 9 cm (3 5/8 in) dia., cone type Tweeter: 2 cm (13/16 in) dia., balanced drive 4 ohms 130 × 216 × 183 mm (5 1/8 × 8 5/8 × 7 1/4 in) (w/h/d, incl. projecting parts and controls) Approx 1.8 kg (3 lb 15 oz.) net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: European model: Other models: Power consumption Dimensions Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
L Index Listening to the radio 10 the sound of connected components 21 A Adjusting the sound 16 the volume 10, 11 Antennas 5, 22 Automatic Source Selection 10, 11 Automatic Tuning 7, 11 B M Manual Tuning 7, 11 N Normal Play 9 O Batteries 5 One Touch Play 10, 11 C P, Q CD player 9, 12 Clock setting 6 Connecting.