Micro HI-FI Component System
GB
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable
to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
Getting Started
| 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 and the |
power cord to avoid picking up noise. |
| Speakers |
Insert only the stripped portion of the cord. |
DAB Antenna |
With a DAB external antenna (not supplied), you |
can obtain higher DAB broadcast sound quality. We |
| recommend that you use the supplied DAB lead antenna |
only temporarily until you install a DAB external |
antenna. |
Press VOLUME +/.
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit.
To set the clockUse buttons on the remote to set the clock.
1 | Press (power) to turn on the system. |
2 | Press TIMER MENU to select the clock set mode. |
| If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /repeatedly to |
| select “CLOCK,” and then press (enter) . |
3 | Press /repeatedly to set the hour, then press |
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 opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, 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 expose batteries or apparatus with battery- installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
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.
To use the remoteSlide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied only with
| Before unplugging the DAB antenna, make sure the |
| system is turned off to preserve your own DAB settings. |
| Power |
| Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. |
| If the plug does not fit the wall outlet, detach the supplied |
or | plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). |
| To use the iPod |
| Insert an iPod Dock Adapter into the Dock before |
or | use. For details on the iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the |
instructions supplied with the Dock Adapters. | |
| To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, |
| pull it up with your fingernail or |
| a flat object using the slot inside |
| the adapter. |
| iPod Dock Adapter |
AM loop antenna | Connect white side |
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) | DAB lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) |
Speaker cord (Red/) | To wall outlet |
To right speaker | Speaker cord (Black/) |
Speaker cord (Black/) | To left speaker |
Speaker cord (Red/) | |
| |
To DAB external antenna | Connector |
| |
| Note |
| The iPod Dock Adapter is not supplied with the system. Use an iPod |
| Dock Adapter supplied with your iPod. |
. |
| 4 Use the same procedure to set the minutes. |
Note
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
To display the clock when the system is offPress DISPLAY . The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.
Reception of DAB radio station (CMT-LX40i only)
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.
During the DAB Automatic Scan, “” 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.
To run the DAB Automatic Scan manually, perform the procedure of “Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually” in “Listening to the radio.” If you have moved to another area, perform the DAB Automatic Scan manually and
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Except for customers in the U.S.A.This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This markingis located on the rear exterior.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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
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. |
Operations
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1 | Select the CD function. |
| Press FUNCTION +/repeatedly. |
2 | Insert a disc. |
| Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side |
| facing forward. |
To | Press |
Find a point in a | Hold down /(rewind/fast |
track or file | forward) during playback, and |
| release the button at the desired |
| point. |
Select Repeat Play | REPEAT repeatedly until |
| “REP” or “REP1” appears. |
Listening to the radio
Note that the DAB tuning and reception of RDS services are only available for
1 | Select “DAB,”“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM.” |
| Press FUNCTION +/repeatedly. |
2 | Perform tuning. |
2Press 
(or ENTER on the unit) to perform scanning.
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
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.
License and Trademark NoticeiPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MPEG
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.
Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such |
| as sunshine, fire or the like. |
When you turn on the system, the disc is not pulled into the disc slot until “NO DISC” appears in the display. Do not attempt to push in the disc until “NO DISC” appears.
Do not insert a disc with
When pressing on the unit and then reinserting the disc that appears in the disc slot , do not simply push in the disc. Remove the disc from the disc slot and then reinsert it.
Do not turn off the system with a disc halfway inserted in the disc slot . Doing so may cause the disc to fall.
Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction.
When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.Do not push a disc into the disc slot when the system is off. Doing so may cause the system to malfunction.
Do not insert an 8 cm disc with an adaptor. Doing so may cause the system to malfunction.
3Start playback.
Press (play) (or (play/pause) on the unit)
.
ToPressPause playback (pause) (or on the unit) . To resume playback, press the button again.
Stop playback | (stop) . |
Select a folder on an | (select folder) +/. |
MP3 disc |
|
Select a track or file /(go back/go forward) .
Eject a disc | (eject) on the unit. |
Press PLAY MODE 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*” for folder shuffle), or program play (“PGM”).
*When playing a 
(SHUF) Play performs the same operation as normal (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.Note on shuffle play modeWhen you turn off the system, the selected shuffle play mode (“SHUF” or “
SHUF”) is cleared and the play mode returns to normal play mode (“
”).
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”.Even when file name has the “.mp3” file extension, if the actual file differs, playing this file may generate a loud noise which could damage the speaker system and the system 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 8.
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 discsIf the disc begins with a
| For automatic scanning |
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” |
appears, and then press +/(or TUNE +/on the |
| unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station |
| is tuned in, and “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo |
programs only) appear. |
| When tuning in an FM or AM station, If “TUNED” |
| does not appear and the scanning does not stop, press |
to stop scanning, then perform manual tuning |
(below). |
| 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. |
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears, and then press +/(or TUNE +/on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Notes on DAB stationsWhen 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.This tuner does not support data services.TipTo reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station, press FM MODErepeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually
1Press DAB AUTO SCAN on the unit to start the DAB Automatic Scan.
“AUTO SCAN?” and “PUSH ENTER” appear.
When scanning is complete, a list of available services is created.
Notes
If your country or region does not support DAB broadcast, “NO SERV” appears.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.
Presetting radio stationsUse buttons on the remote to preset stations.
1Tune in the desired station.
2Press TUNER MEMORY to select the tuner memory mode.
Preset number
3Press +/repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new station.
4Press 
to store the station.
5Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 DAB, 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
6To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and then press +/repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Note on presetting DAB stationsYou can preset a DAB service only when it can be received.