2-683-463-13 (1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-U1 © 2006 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. • “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls.................................5 Information on the display...................................7 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely......................8 Setting the clock...................................................... 10 Basic Operations Playing a CD/ATRAC/MP3 disc......................... 11 Listening to the radio............................................ 13 Listening to music of an USB device...........
Guide to parts and controls Unit 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. / (power) button (page 10, 17, 20, 23, 24) STANDBY indicator (page 16, 21) Lights up when the system is turned off. VOLUME +/– button (page 11, 13, 14, 15) Press to adjust the volume. USB Sound buttons (page 16) Unit: DSGX button Remote: EQ button Press to select the sound.
ENTER button (page 10, 17, 18, 19, 20) Press to enter the settings. / (go back/go forward) button (page 11, 14, 18) Press to select a track or file. Unit: TUNE +/– (tuning) button (page 13) Remote: +/– (tuning) button (page 13) Press to tune in the desired station. Unit: / (folder and file search) button (page 11, 14) Press to select a folder and file. Remote: +/– (select folder) button (page 11, 14, 18) Press to select a folder.
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button (page 20) CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page 10, 20) Information on the display Press to set the clock and the timers. Press to listen to a disc, a single track or file repeatedly. Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo). Battery compartment lid (page 10) CLEAR button (page 18) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. TUNER MEMORY button (page 19) Press to preset the radio station.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Speakers Left speaker Right speaker Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise. FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.
Getting Started Power For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Connect the power cord to a wall socket. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor).
To use the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below. Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries. • If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Basic Operations Playing a CD/ATRAC/MP3 disc 1 2 3 Start playback. 4 Adjust the volume. Press (or CD on the unit) . Press VOLUME +/– . Other operation Select the CD function. To Pause playback Press Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side facing forward. Stop playback . Select a folder on an “ATRAC” disc or MP3 disc Select a track or file Select a folder and file on an “ATRAC” disc or MP3 disc using the buttons on the unit +/– (or / on the unit) . Press CD .
To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select normal play (“ *” for all “ATRAC” files and MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “ SHUF*”), or program play (“PGM”). * When playing a CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same operation as SHUF Play. To create an “ATRAC”/MP3 disc You can create an “ATRAC” disc and MP3 disc with the SonicStage software.
Listening to the radio 1 Select “FM” or “AM.” Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 3 Select the tuning mode. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears. Tune in the desired station. Press +/– (or TUNE +/– on the unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in, and then “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo programs) appear.
Listening to music of an USB device You can connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port on the unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. See “Playable USB devices” (page 28) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system. The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows: ATRAC/MP31)/ WMA1)/AAC1)2) 1) 2) 1 2 It may take about 10 seconds before “Detect” appears depending on the type of USB device connected.
To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped. You can select normal play (“ ” for all files in the folder on the digital music player), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “ SHUF”), or program play (“PGM”). Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). Notes on the USB device 2 Turn down the volume. 3 Select the AUDIO IN function. 4 5 Press VOLUME – .
Adjusting the sound Changing the display To add a sound effect To Change information on the display* Press Change Display mode (See below.) DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned off. To Generate a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Set the sound effect Press DSGX on the unit. EQ repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE,” and then press +/– repeatedly to adjust the level.
To select the text mode You can select from a variety of languages for displaying the text information on a disc or an USB device. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press / to turn off the system. 2 Press SEARCH . The language list appears. The languages you can select vary depending on the country or region specification. 3 Press / to select the language, and then press ENTER . Notes on the display information Basic Operations • Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.
Other Operations Creating your own program 4 CD “– –.– –” appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an “ATRAC” file or MP3 file. (Program Play) Use buttons on the remote to create your own program. 1 Select the desired function. CD Press CD to select the CD function. USB The total program time cannot be displayed, so “– –.– –” appears. 5 USB Press USB to select the USB function.
Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number. Use buttons on the remote to preset stations. 1 2 Press TUNER MEMORY . Other Operations Press +/– repeatedly to select your desired preset number. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new stations.
Using the Timers Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playing. 6 Select the sound source. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set. Press SLEEP repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the system automatically turns off after the current disc stops or in 100 minutes. 7 Press / to turn off the system. Play Timer: You can wake up to CD, tuner or optional USB device at a preset time.
Others Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following item.
USB device Are you using a supported USB device? • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Playable USB devices” (page 28) for the supported USB device types. – The USB device is not recognized. – File or folder names are not displayed on this system. – Playback is not possible. – The sound skips. – There is noise. “Over Current” appears. • A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the (USB) port .
Files cannot be played back. • USB storage media formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.* • If you use partitioned USB storage media, only files on the first valid partition can be played. • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back. * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB storage media may not support all of these FAT. For details, see the operation manual of each USB storage media or contact the manufacturer.
To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings. You cannot reset the system to factory settings in Power Saving Mode. Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings. 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the system. 2 Press DSGX and / at the same time. All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
USB device Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data “ATRAC” files/ MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play • CD-ROM • CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format, “ATRAC” format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession • CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the session” • CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an i
Notes on discs • Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge. • Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
Specifications Main unit Amplifier section European model: DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs: AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 620 mV, impedance 47 kilohms (U
General Power requirements Brazilian model: 127 or 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Adjustable with voltage selector Latin American models except for Brazilian model: 120 – 127 or 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Adjustable with voltage selector Other models: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 35 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 160 × 241 × 218 mm Playable USB devices You can play back the following Sony USB devices on this system. Other USB devices cannot be played back on this system.
Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible devices. For customers in Europe: For customers in Latin America: Notes • Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices. Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed. • Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices. • Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas.
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