Playing the iPod

1Select the iPod function.

Press FUNCTION +/repeatedly.

2Place the iPod.

3Start playback.

Press (or on the unit) .

To control the iPod

You can control your iPod with the following buttons on the remote or unit.

To

Press

Pause playback

(pause) (or (play/pause)

 

on the unit) or (stop) .

Scroll up/down the

/. You can scroll up or

iPod menus

down the iPod menus much like

 

the Click Wheel operations of

 

the iPod or the drag up-or-down

 

operations of the iPod touch.

Select a track

/(go back/go forward)

or chapter of

. To fast-forward or fast-

audiobook/podcast

rewind, hold down the button.

Choose the selected

/ (enter) (or ENTER on

To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program

Press CLEAR while the player is stopped.

To view program information, such as total track number of the program

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Using optional audio components

1Prepare the sound source.

Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied).

2Turn down the volume.

Press VOLUME .

3Select the AUDIO IN function.

Press FUNCTION +/repeatedly.

4Start playback.

Start playback of the connected component and adjust its volume.

5Adjust the volume.

Press VOLUME +/.

Adjusting the sound

To

Press

Using the timers

The system offers two timer functions. If you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.

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.

Play Timer:

You can wake up to CD, tuner or iPod at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock.

Use buttons on the remote to use the Play Timer functions.

1

Prepare the sound source.

 

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME

 

+/to adjust the volume.

 

To start from a specific CD track or audio file, create

 

your own program.

2

Select the timer set mode.

 

Press TIMER MENU .

3

Set the play timer.

 

Press /repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” then

 

press .

 

“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.

4

Set the time to start playback.

 

Press /repeatedly to set the hour, then press

 

.

 

The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure

 

above to set the minutes. “OFF TIME” appears and the

Troubleshooting

1Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.

2Find 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 items.

If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage?

Are you using only the supplied speakers?

Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or back of the system?

Is the iPod connector short-circuited?

After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General
The system does not turn on.

Is the power cord plugged in?

There is no sound.

Are the + and speaker cords short-circuited?

Are you using only the supplied speakers?

Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or

back of the system?

The specified station may have temporarily stopped
iPod

There is no sound.

Make sure the iPod is connected securely.

Make sure the iPod is playing music.

Adjust the volume.

The sound is distorted.

Turn down the volume.

Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod to “Off” or “Flat.”

The remote does not function.

Make sure the iPod is updated with the latest software. If not, update the iPod before using with the system.

The iPod cannot be charged.

Make sure the iPod is connected securely.

You can use the system as a battery charger for iPod only when the system is on.

“OVER CURRENT” appears.

A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the iPod connector. Turn off the system and remove the iPod from the iPod connector. Make sure there is no problem with the iPod. If this display pattern persistes, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

To change the AM tuning interval (CMT-LX20i only)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas).

Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval.

1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the

system.

Display examples
Display indicates

2 (two)

5 (five)

6 (six)

8 (eight)

0 (zero)

A

B

D

G

H

K

M

O

Q

R

S

Z

! or

$

%

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on.

If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away from the TV.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

Specifications

Main unitAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (CMT-LX20i The United States model only)

With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 10,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier sectionCMT-LX40iDIN power output (rated):4 + 4 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 + 5 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)Music power output (reference): 9 + 9 wattsCMT-LX20i

DIN power output (rated):

4 + 4 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 + 5 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

InputsAUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Voltage 775 mV, impedance 22 kilohms
iPod sectionCompatible iPod models:

 

iPod nano 4th

 

iPod touch 2ndgenerationiPod touch 1st

generation

(video)

generation

iPod nano 3rd

 

 

 

 

generation

iPod classic

iPod nano 2nd

(video)

generation

 

 

 

 

(aluminum)

iPod 5thiPod nano 1stiPod 4th

generation

generation

 

generation

(video)

 

(color display)

item

the unit) . You can choose the

Generate a more dynamic

DSGX on the unit.

sound (Dynamic Sound

 

hour indication flashes in the display.
broadcast.
2 Press DISPLAY to display the clock.

,

OutputsPHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones with an impedance of

iPod 4th

iPod mini

 

selected item much like the center

 

button on the iPod or the touch

 

operation of the iPod touch.

Find a point in a

Hold down /(rewind/

track or chapter of

fast forward) during playback,

audiobook/podcast

and release the button at the

 

desired point.

Return to the

/TOOL MENU /

previous menu or

(return) . You can return to the

select a menu

previous menu or select a menu

 

much like the Menu button on

 

the iPod or the touch operation

 

of the iPod touch.

To use the system as a battery charger

You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod when the system is on.

The charging begins when the iPod is placed on the unit’s connector. The charging status appears in the iPod display. For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.

To stop charging the iPod

Remove the iPod.

Notes

When placing or removing the iPod, handle the iPod in the same angle as that of the iPod connector on the unit and do not twist or sway the iPod to prevent connector damage.

Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

When placing or removing the iPod, brace the unit with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake.

Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.

While playing video, you cannot use /. You can fast rewind (fast forward) by holding down /.

To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/. The volume level does not change even if adjusted on the iPod.

This system is designed for iPod only. You cannot connect any other portable audio players.

To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.

Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod with this system.

Creating your own program (Program Play)

Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.

1Select the CD function.

Press FUNCTION +/repeatedly.

2Select the play mode.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the player is stopped.

3Select the desired track or file number.

Press /repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears.

When programming MP3 files, press +/repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select the desired file.

Selected track or file number

Total playing time of the selected track or file

4Program the selected track or file.

Press to enter the selected track or file.

5Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.

6To play your program of tracks or files, press .

The program remains available until you remove the

disc. To play the same program again, select the CD function, and then press .

Generator X-tra)

 

Set the sound effect

EQ .

Changing the display

To

Press

Change

DISPLAY repeatedly when the

information on the

system is on.

display1)

 

Check the clock

DISPLAY when the system is

when the system

off2). The clock is displayed for 8

is off.

seconds.

1)For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as; track or file number during normal play.

track or file name (“”) during normal play. artist name (“ ”) during normal play.

album or folder name (“”) during normal play. total playing time while the player is stopped.

volume label if it exists on the disc.

You can also view DAB station information (CMT-LX40i only) such as the service name, channel label, preset number, frequency, DLS (Dynamic Label Segment), or ensemble label.

2)The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system is off.Notes on the display information

Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”. The following are not displayed;

total playing time for an MP3 disc. remaining playing time for an MP3 file.The following are not displayed correctly;elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable bit rate).

folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

The following are displayed;

total playing time for a CD-DA disc during normal play. remaining playing time for a track.

remaining playing time of a current CD-DA disc during normal play.

ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file).

up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (" $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = >

@[ \ ] _ ` { } ! ? ^).

Note on the DAB display information (CMT-LX40i only)The following is also displayed;

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 (" $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { } ! ? ^).

5

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time

 

to stop playback.

 

6

Select the sound source.

 

 

Press /repeatedly until the desired sound

 

source appears, then press

. The display shows

 

the timer settings.

 

7

Turn off the system.

 

 

Press . The system turns on 15 seconds before

 

the preset time.

 

 

If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer

 

will not play. Do not operate the system from the time

 

the system turns on until the playback starts.

To check the setting

1Press TIMER MENU .

“SELECT” flashes in the display.

2Press .

3Press /repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” then press .

To cancel the timer

Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears in step 3, and then press .

To change the setting

Start over from step 1.

Notes for the iPod userMake sure the iPod is not playing when using the Play Timer.

The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the connected iPod.

Tip

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled manually.

The STANDBY indicator remains lit after unplugging the power cord.

The STANDBY indicator may not turn off immediately after unplugging the power cord. This is not a malfunction. The indicator will turn off after about 40 seconds.

Sound comes from one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.

Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

Connect only the supplied speakers.

Severe hum or noise.

Move the system away from sources of noise.

Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power cord.

The remote does not function.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit, and position the unit away from fluorescent lights.

Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

Move the remote closer to the system.

CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.

Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.

Move the system to a location away from vibration (for example, on top of a stable stand).

Move the speakers away from the system, or place them on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.

Starting playback takes more time than usual.

The following discs can increase the time it takes to start playback:

a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in multisession mode.

a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data can be added).

a disc that has many folders.

The system does not eject the disc and “LOCKED” appears.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes on the display.)

Connect the antenna properly.

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna again.

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

“TUNED” does not appear in the display (DAB only).

Check all antenna connections, then perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure (see “Reception of DAB radio station (CMT-LX40i only)”).

The current DAB service may not be available. Press +/(or TUNE +/on the unit) to select a different service.

If you have moved to another area, some services/ frequencies may have changed and you may not be able to tune into your usual broadcast.

Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure to re-register the contents of broadcasts. (Performing this procedure clears all previously stored presets.)

3 While holding down , press .

All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the
interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.
To improve disc loading performance

Turn on the CD player power using the CD power management function. By default, the CD player power is turned off.

Use buttons on the unit to turn on the CD player power.

1Press FUNCTION +/repeatedly to select the CD function.

2Press to turn off the system.

3After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press DISPLAY to display the clock and then press while holding down .

“CD POWER ON” appears. Turning the CD player power on, decreases disc access time and improves loading performance.

If there is poor tuner reception when the CD player power is turned on, return the setting to default. To turn off the CD player power, repeat the procedure until “CD POWER OFF” appears.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings.

Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory default settings.

1Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the system.

2Hold down and ENTER , and press .

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

Messages

COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally.

FULL: You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files (steps).

LOCKED: The system does not eject the disc. Contact your nearest Sony dealer.

NO DISC: There is no disc in the player, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NoPRESET (DAB only): There is no stored preset station.

NO SERV (DAB only): There is no supported DAB broadcast in your country or region.

NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks have been erased.

No TEXT (DAB only): There is no text information in the received service.

NOT USED: You pressed an invalid button.

OVER: You have reached the end of the disc while pressing during playback or pause.

PUSH STOP: You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

READING: The system is reading information from the disc. Some buttons are not available.

TIME NG: The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time.

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Precautions

Discs that this system CAN play

Audio CD

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)

Discs that this system CANNOT play

CD-ROM

CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet

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/

CDRW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD- RW recorded with an incompatible recording device

CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer- 3 (MP3) files

Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, square, star)

Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached to them

Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal

Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched

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.

On safety

Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again.

AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

On placement

Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

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, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On heat buildup

Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm.

Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

8 ohms or moreSPEAKER: accepts impedance of 4 ohmsCD player sectionSystem: Compact disc and digital audio systemLaser Diode PropertiesEmission Duration: ContinuousLaser Output*: Less than 44.6µW

*This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.

Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHzSignal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dBDynamic range: More than 90 dBTuner sectionDAB tuner section (CMT-LX40i only):Frequency range*Band-III: 174.928 (5A) 239.200 (13F) MHz*For details, see “DAB frequency table” below. Antenna: DAB lead antennaAntenna terminal: 75 ohms, F femaleDAB frequency table (Band-III)
FrequencyLabel

Frequency

Label

 

 

 

 

174.928 MHz

5A

209.936 MHz10A
176.640 MHz

5B

211.648 MHz10B
178.352 MHz

5C

213.360 MHz10C
180.064 MHz

5D

215.072 MHz10D
181.936 MHz

6A

216.928 MHz11A
183.648 MHz

6B

218.640 MHz11B
185.360 MHz

6C

220.352 MHz11C
187.072 MHz

6D

222.064 MHz11D
188.928 MHz

7A

223.936 MHz12A
190.640 MHz

7B

225.648 MHz12B
192.352 MHz

7C

227.360 MHz12C
194.064 MHz

7D

229.072 MHz12D
195.936 MHz

8A

230.784 MHz13A
197.648 MHz

8B

232.496 MHz13B
199.360 MHz

8C

234.208 MHz13C
201.072 MHz

8D

235.776 MHz13D
202.928 MHz

9A

237.488 MHz13E
204.640 MHz

9B

239.200 MHz13F
206.352 MHz

9C

 

 

208.064 MHz

9D

 

 

* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system.FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner section:Tuning range:CMT-LX40i: 87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)CMT-LX20i: 87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)Antenna: FM lead antennaIntermediate frequency: 10.7 MHzAM tuner section:Tuning range: CMT-LX40i:531 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) CMT-LX20i:530 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)

531 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step) Antenna: AM loop antenna Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz

generation

SpeakerSpeaker system: Full-range, bass-reflex, 80 mm, cone typeRated impedance: 4 ohmsDimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 130 × 221 × 135 mmMass: Approx. 0.7 kg net per speakerGeneralPower requirements:CMT-LX40i: 230 V AC, 50/60 HzCMT-LX20i: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 25 wattsDimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 200 × 221 × 205 mmMass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.2 kg

Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) (CMT-LX40i only), FM lead/AM loop antenna (1), DAB lead antenna (1) (CMT-LX40i only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.