Personal Audio System Getting started Listening to a CD Listening to the radio Operating Instructions Listening to a file on a USB device Listening to music with optional audio components Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Additional information Troubleshooting Precautions/Specifications CMT-X3CD
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
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Table of Contents Before operating this system ................................................................. 3 Getting started Location and Function of Controls......................................................... 6 Preparing the Remote............................................................................ 9 Setting the clock..................................................................................... 9 Listening to a CD Playing a CD-DA/MP3/WMA disc ...................................
Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function ............................................. 20 Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby mode ............................................... 21 Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal ON/OFF.................................. 21 Adjusting the sound .............................................................................22 Using the timers....................................................................................22 Setting the Sleep Timer.......
Getting started Location and Function of Controls Note This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
Remote: / (fast-rewind/fastforward) buttons Use to fast-forward/fast-rewind a track or file. Remote Remote: PRESET +/– buttons Use to recall the preset stations. Unit: VOL +/– buttons Remote: VOLUME +/– button Use to adjust the volume. Getting started / (power) button Use to turn the power on or off. Display window (eject) button Use to eject a CD. Remote sensor The IR mark is not indicated on the unit. Disk slot Insert a CD.
Use to select FM stereo or monaural reception (page 13). TUNER MEMORY button Use to preset radio stations (page 13). (stop) button Use to stop a playback. TUNER PRESET (1 to 4) buttons Use to tune in 4 registered FM stations. CLEAR button Use to delete a programmed track (page 12). TIMER MENU button Use to set the timer menu (page 22). RETURN button Use to return to the previous status. (enter) button Use to confirm an item. /// buttons Use to select an item.
Preparing the Remote Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), matching the polarities as shown below. With normal use, the battery should last for about six months. If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 1 Press / to turn on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU . 3 Press / to select “CLOCK,” then press . 4 Press / to set the hour, then press . 5 Press / to set the minutes, then press .
Note Listening to a CD Playing a CD-DA/ MP3/WMA disc 1 Press CD . 2 Insert a CD to the disc slot at the top of the unit. 8 cm CDs cannot be used with this system. Do not load a disc with a non-standard shape (e.g., heart, square, star). Doing so may cause irreparable damage to the system. Do not use a disc with tape or stickers on it as this may cause malfunction. When you remove a disc, do not touch its surface.
REPEAT To switch the repeat play mode, press REPEAT repeatedly. You can select the following play modes. Effect Plays the selected track repeatedly. “REP ONE” appears on the display window . FOLDER* Plays all tracks in the selected folder repeatedly. “REP FLDR” appears on the display window . ALL Plays all tracks in a disc repeatedly. “REP ALL” appears on the display window . OFF Cancels repeat playback. * This play mode is applicable only for playing a USB device or MP3/WMA disc.
Note For MP3/WMA file, the name or title of selected file appears on the display window first, and total playing time is not displayed. To cancel program play In step 2, select “OFF” for “PROGRAM.” To delete a programmed track or file Press CLEAR while the play is stopped. Each time you press the button, the last programmed track or file will be deleted. When all the programmed tracks or files are deleted, “NO STEP” appears. Tip Up to 64 tracks or files can be programmed.
Listening to the radio Tuning in a radio station 1 Presetting radio stations You can preset your desired radio stations. 1 Tune in the desired station. 2 Press TUNER MEMORY . 3 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select a preset number, then press . Press FM . Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO.” Each time you press the button, the mode changes to AUTO, MANUAL or PRESET. 3 You can also select a preset number by pressing TUNER PRESET (1 to 4) or / // . Press TUNING +/– .
Selecting a preset radio station For registered radio stations to a preset number 1 to 4, the radio station will be tuned in by just pressing the TUNER PRESET (1 to 4) when the system is in FM function. For registered radio stations to a preset number 5 or higher, press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “PRESET,” then press PRESET +/– or /// repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Note Listening to a file on a USB device Playing a file on a USB device You can play audio files stored on a USB device such as WALKMAN® or digital media player, on this system by connecting a USB device to the system. For details on compatible USB devices, see “Compatible USB devices and versions” (page 29). 2 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the rear of the unit. Connect the USB device directly, or via the USB cable supplied with the USB device, to the (USB) port .
Listening to music with optional audio components Playing back the music of optional audio components You can play a track of optional audio components connected to the unit. Note Beforehand, press the VOLUME – to turn down the volume. 1 Press AUDIO IN . 2 Connect its audio connecting cord to the AUDIO IN jack on the rear of the unit and the output terminal of the optional external equipment. 3 Start playback of the connected component.
Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection 4 Select [SONY:CMT-X3CD] (this system). If prompted to enter a passkey on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.” If this system is not shown in the display window of the device, proceed from step 1 again. When pairing is completed, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically. “BT AUDIO” appears on the display window of the system and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up. Perform this step within 5 minutes, or the pairing is canceled.
Note The operations described above may not be available for certain BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual operations may differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not have to be performed again. In the following cases, however, a pairing operation must be performed again: Pairing information was erased when the BLUETOOTH device was repaired. You attempt to pair the system with more than 8 BLUETOOTH devices.
Listening to music by one-touch action (NFC) NFC is a technology for short-range wireless communication between various devices such as a mobile phone and IC tag. Just touch your smartphone/tablet on the system. The system is turned on automatically, and pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are established. Beforehand, turn the NFC settings to on. 1 Touch your smartphone/tablet on the N-mark on the unit. 2 After completing the connection, press . Starts playback.
when a button on the remote or unit is pressed Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function The system enters Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output (Automatic Standby function). By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on. 1 Press / to turn on the system. 2 Press and hold / for more than 3 seconds. “AUTO STANDBY ON” appears on the display window . To turn off the function, repeat the same procedure.
Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby mode Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal ON/OFF When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is enabled, the system enters Wait mode for BLUETOOTH connection even when the system is turned off. This mode is disabled by default. When the unit is turned on, you can control a BLUETOOTH signal. The default setting is ON. 1 Press BLUETOOTH MENU . 2 Press / to select “BT: STBY,” then press . Press / to select “ON” or “OFF,” then press . 4 Press / to turn off the system.
Adjusting the sound Using the timers You can select the desired sound from the various styles and change the effectiveness of the bass sound. The system offers Sleep Timer and Play Timer. Selecting the desired sound Note The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. Press EQ repeatedly to select the desired sound from the following styles: “R AND B/HIP HOP,” “FLAT,” “ROCK,” “POP,” “JAZZ,” “CLASSIC.” Change the effectiveness of the bass sound Press MEGA BASS .
3 Press / to select “PLAY SET,” then press . The start time flashes in the display window . 4 The timer setting appears in the display window . To cancel the timer Select “OFF” in step 3 of “To check the setting” (page 23). Press / to select time, then press . Follow the same procedure to set “MINUTE” of the time to start operation, then “HOUR” and “MINUTE” of the time to stop the operation. 5 Press / to select the desired sound source, then press .
General Troubleshooting The system does not turn on. Troubleshooting Make sure you have connected the power If a problem occurs while operating the system, follow the steps described below before consulting your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears, be sure to make a note of the contents for reference. The system has entered Standby mode unexpectedly. This is not a malfunction.
CD-DA/MP3/WMA “LOCKED” appears in the display window and the disc cannot be removed from the disc slot . The disc slot lock feature is activated. Turn the feature off (page 10). There is no sound. The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, and then reconnect the USB device. There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. An unsupported USB device is connected. Connect a supported USB device. The disc or file will not play.
2 Play does not start. Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system. An incompatible USB device may be connected. Play does not start from the first track. Make sure the current play mode is correct. If the play mode is “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM,” change the setting (page 10). The USB device cannot be charged. Make sure the USB device is connected securely to the (USB) port . The USB device may not be supported by this system.
SEARCH Messages The following messages may appear or flash during operation. DISC ERR You have set a disc that cannot be played back on this system, such as CD-ROM, or tried to play an unplayable file. The system is searching the information on the USB device. Some buttons do not work during searching. TIME NG The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time. COMPLETE The station preset operation ended normally. FULL You tried to program more than 64 tracks or files.
On safety Precautions/Specifications Precautions Discs that this system CAN play Audio CD-DA discs CD-R/CD-RW (audio data of CD-DA tracks and MP3/WMA files) Do not use a CD-R/CD-RW disc with no data stored. Doing so may damage the disc.
On moving the system Before moving the system, make sure that there is no disc loaded, and remove the power cord from the wall outlet. On handling discs To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight, as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
When a person, metal object, wall or BLUETOOTH wireless technology BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a shortrange wireless technology linking digital devices, such as personal computers and digital still cameras. Using the BLUETOOTH wireless technology, you can operate the units involved within a range of about 10 meters. The BLUETOOTH wireless technology is commonly used between two devices, but a single device can be connected to multiple devices.
BLUETOOTH devices connected with this system must comply with the BLUETOOTH specification prescribed by the BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc., and must be certified to comply. However, even when a device complies with the BLUETOOTH specification, there may be cases where the characteristics or specifications of the BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to connect, or may result in different control methods, display or operation.
Antenna: FM lead antenna Antenna terminals: 8 ohms unbalanced Speaker section 28 watts Dimensions (W/H/D) (incl. projecting parts): Approx. 340 mm × 173 mm × 90 mm Mass: Approx. 2.3 kg Speaker system: Supplied accessories: Full-range speaker Passive radiator Remote (RM-AMU212) (1), FM lead antenna (1), Operating Instructions (this manual) (1), Warranty Card (1) Rated impedance: 8 ohms BLUETOOTH section Communication system: BLUETOOTH Standard version 4.
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