Micro HI-FI Component System
Operating Instructions
CMT-EH20DAB
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Applicable accessories: Remote commander
Note on DualDiscsA DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Basic Operations
Open the tape section lid.
•If your country or region does not support DAB broadcast, “NO SERV” appears.
•Do not press any button on the unit or the remote during DAB Automatic Scan. Scanning is interrupted and service list may not be created properly. In this case, run the DAB Automatic Scan again.
•If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store the stations for your new area.
•This procedure clears all previously stored presets.
•Before unplugging the DAB antenna, make sure the system is turned off to preserve your own DAB settings.
•This tuner does not support data services.
Selecting a music source
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION repeatedly).
| To select | Press |
CD | CD on the remote. |
Tuner | TUNER/BAND . |
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DAB | DAB . |
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Tape | TAPE on the remote. |
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Component* (connected | FUNCTION |
using an audio cord) | repeatedly until “AUDIO |
| IN” appears. |
•Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
•Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
•MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.
•The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of “.MP3”.
•If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file extension, but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may malfunction.
•The maximum number of:
–folders is 150 (including the root folder).
–MP3 files is 255.
–MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 256.
–folder levels (the tree structure of files) is eight.
•Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs•If the disc begins with a
•A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a
Listening to the radio
•The following are not displayed correctly;
–total playing time for a disc with MP3 files.
–elapsed playing time and remaining time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) when the file is played or is shifted with fast forward or fast reverse.
–folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1 or 2 standard.
•The following are displayed;
–ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used.
–up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (" $ % ’ ( ) * + ,
–up to 8 characters of service name, up to 128 characters of DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) and up to 16 characters of ensemble label using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (" $ % ’ ( ) * + ,
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio source component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog
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.
Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking
is located on the rear exterior.
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.
MPEG
Before using the system
To use the remote
*If the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to avoid distorted sound from the speakers.
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/– on the remote (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) .
To add a sound effect
To | Press |
Generate a more dynamic | DSGX on the unit. |
sound (Dynamic Sound |
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Generator |
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Set the sound effect | EQ on the remote. |
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Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1 | Select the CD function. |
| Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly) |
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2 | Place a disc. |
Before you can receive DAB, you must complete the DAB Automatic Scan procedure (see “Before using the system”).
1Select “DAB” or “FM.”
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. You can also select DAB directly by pressing DAB .
2Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
3Tune in the desired station.
Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – on the unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in, and then “TUNED” (DAB only) and “STEREO” (for stereo programs) appear. When you tune in a DAB station or an FM station that provides RDS services, the service name or station name appears on the display.
TipPress (stop) to stop automatic scanning (FM band only).
To tune in a station with a weak signal (FM band only)
If the scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears, and then press +/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
Hooking up the system securely
AntennasFind a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna.
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Before unplugging the FM/DAB antenna, make sure the system is turned off to preserve your own FM and DAB settings.
Right speaker 
Wall socket 
FM/DAB lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Solid (Red/)
Left speaker
Solid (Black/)
PowerConnect 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).
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied), side first, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes on using the remote•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.
To set the clock
1Turn on the system.
Press (power) .
2Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. If the current mode appears on the display, press / on the remote repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and then press ENTER on the remote.
3Set the time.
Press /on the remote repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER on the remote. Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
To run the DAB Automatic Scan
When you turn on the system for the first time after you purchase the system, DAB Automatic Scan starts automatically and creates a list of available services.
If you want to run the DAB Automatic Scan again, perform the procedure below.
1Press DAB AUTO SCAN on the unit.
“DAB SCAN” and “PUSH DAB” appear.
2Press DAB .
Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated by advancing asterisks. Depending on the DAB services available in your area, scanning may take a few minutes.
When scanning is complete, a list of available services is created.
Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit, and place a |
disc with the label side up on the CD compartment. |
To close the CD compartment, press PUSH OPEN/ |
CLOSE on the unit. |
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
3Start playback.
Press (play) on the remote (or CD/(play/ pause) on the unit).
To | Press |
Pause playback | (pause) on the remote (or |
| CD/(play/pause) on the |
| unit). To resume play, press it |
| again. |
Stop playback | (stop) . |
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Select a folder on an | +/– on the remote. |
MP3 disc |
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Select a track or file | (go back/go forward) |
| on the remote (/on the |
| unit) . |
Find a point in a | Hold down /(rewind/ |
track or file | fast forward) during playback, |
| and release it at the desired point. |
Select Repeat Play | REPEAT on the remote |
| repeatedly until “REP” appears. |
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select normal play (“
” for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “
SHUF*”), or program play (“PGM”).
*When playing a 
(SHUF) Play performs the same operation as SHUF Play.
•All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.
•“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it.
•When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few seconds before you hear any sound.
•Primary service is automatically received when secondary service ends.
Playing a tape
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Select a tape function.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE on the remote) .
2Insert a tape.
Press (stop/eject) on the unit, and insert the tape into the cassette holder. Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the tape deck.
3Start playback.
Press (play) on the unit.
ToPressPause playback (pause) on the unit. To resume play, press it again.
Stop playback (stop/eject) on the unit.
Rewind or fast /on the unit. forward*
*Be sure to press (stop/eject) on the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound to the end.
NoteDo not turn off the system during playback or recording.
Changing the display
| To change | Press |
Information on | DISPLAY repeatedly when the |
the display1) | system is on. |
Display mode | DISPLAY when the system is |
(Clock) | off2). The clock is displayed for eight |
| seconds. |
1)For example, you can view:
–CD/MP3 disc information such as the track or file number, folder name (during normal play), or the total play time (while the player is stopped)
–DAB station information such as the service name, channel label, DLS (Dynamic Label Segment), or ensemble label
2)The STANDBY indicator lights up when the system is turned off.