CMT-V50iP (GB) 4-418-711-13 (1)
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Notes
When the sound source for a Play Timer is set to an FM/AM station
tuned from a preset radio station, the radio station tuning for the
Play Timer is fixed at what you set for it. Even if you change the
radio station after setting the Play Timer, the radio station setting for
the Play Timer will not change.
When the sound source for a Play Timer is set to an FM/AM station
that you set using auto tuning or manual tuning, if you change the
radio station after setting the Play Timer, the radio station setting for
the Play Timer also will be changed.
Notes for the iPod/iPhone/iPad user
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is not playing when using the Play
Timer.
The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the
connected iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Tip
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled
manually.
Troubleshooting
1 M ake sure the power cord is 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 items.
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the
system?
Is the iPod/iPhone/iPad 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 correctly?
The system has entered Standby mode
unexpectedly.
This is not a malfunction. The system enters Standby
mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is
no operation or audio signal output. See “To turn off
the Automatic Standby function.”
The clock setting or the Play Timer operation
has been cancelled unexpectedly.
If about a minute elapses with no operation, the clock
setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled automatically.
Perform the operation again from the beginning.
There is no sound.
Press VOLUME + to turn up the volume.
Make sure the headphone is not connected to the
(phones) jack .
Make sure additional audio components are connected
correctly.
Make sure the function is set to AUDIO IN.
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
The specified station may have temporarily stopped
broadcast.
Severe hum or noise.
Move the system away from sources of noise.
Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
Install a noise filter (not supplied) 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.
The STANDBY indicator remains lit after
unplugging the power cord.
The STANDBY indicator may not turn off
immediately after unplugging the power cord. The
indicator will turn off after about 40 seconds. This is
not a malfunction.

CD/MP3 disc

The system does not eject the disc and
“LOCKED” appears.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
The disc cannot be inserted.
Check that the system is turned on.
Do not insert a disc into the disc slot until “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
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).
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 that has many folders.
Erroneous display.
The data stored in the CD-DA, MP3 disc may have
been corrupted, perform the transferring again.
The character code that can be displayed by this system
are as follows:
Upper cases (A to Z).
Numbers (0 to 9).
Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _).
Other characters appear as “_.”

iPod/iPhone/iPad

There is no sound.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected securely.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is playing music.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is updated with the
latest software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone/iPad
before using with the system.
Adjust the volume.
The sound is distorted.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected securely.
Turn down the volume.
Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/iPhone/iPad to “Off”
or “Flat.”
The iPod/iPhone/iPad does not function.
Shut down any other iOS applications running on the
iPod/iPhone/iPad. For details, refer to the operation
manual supplied with the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected securely.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is updated with the
latest software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone/iPad
before using with the system.
Because the operation of the system and the iPod/
iPhone/iPad are different, you may not operate the
iPod/iPhone/iPad using buttons on the remote or unit.
In this case, use the control buttons on the iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
The iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be charged.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected securely.
If you press DISPLAY while charging when the
system is off, the system stops charging an iPod/
iPhone/iPad. To restart charging of an iPod/iPhone/
iPad, reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad when the display
mode is Power Saving mode.
The ring volume of the iPhone does not
change.
Adjust the ring volume on the iPhone.

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 power cord to avoid
picking up noise.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
Several radio stations can be heard at the same
time.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
Bundle the antenna cables using commercially available
cord clips, for example, and adjust the cable lengths.

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 system to its factory
default settings.
1 Disconnec t and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2 Press and hold and / on the unit until
“RESET” appears in the display.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

To turn off the Automatic Standby function

This system is equipped with an Automatic Standby
function. With this function, the system enters Standby
mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no
operation or audio signal output.
By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off the Automatic
Standby function.
Hold down  while the system is on, until
“AUTO. STBY OFF” appears.
To turn on the function, repeat the procedure until
“AUTO. STBY ON” appears.
Notes
“AUTO. STBY” appears in the display for 2 minutes before the
system enters Standby mode.
The Automatic Standby function is invalid for the tuner function
(FM/AM), even when you have enabled it.
The system may not enter Standby mode automatically in the
following cases:
while an audio signal is being detected.
during playback of audio tracks or files.
while the preset Sleep Timer or Play Timer is in process.
The system counts down the time again until it enters Standby
mode, even when Automatic Standby function is enabled in the
following cases:
when an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected.
when a button on the remote or unit is pressed.

To turn off the beep sound

The system is set at the factory for the key-touch
confirmation beep to sound when you press a touch
panel key on the unit. You can turn off the beep sound.
1 Press the / to turn on the system.
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2 Press and hold and VOLUME on the unit
for 3 seconds or longer.
If you want to set the beep sound to on, use the same
procedure as in step 1, 2.
Note
Even if the beep sound is set to on, the system does not
beep to confirm key-touch while the Dock indicator is
flashing, although operation of the touch panel is enabled
even while the Dock indicator is flashing.
Messages
CAN’T PLAY : You have inserted a disc that cannot be
played back on this system.
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
ERROR : Unpredictable situations or an unknown device
is connected.
FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files
(steps).
LOCKED : The disc slot does not work. Contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
erased.
NO SUPPORT : An unsupported iPod/iPhone/iPad is
connected or the iPod/iPhone/iPad whose battery is
empty is connected.
NO TRACK : There is not playable files on the CD disc.
NOT USED : You tried to perform a specific operation
under conditions where that operation is prohibited.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE during
playback in the CD function.
TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
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 of poor recording quality,
CD-R/CD-RW 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
system, 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.
The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
service facility.
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 system 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.
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.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvents, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Specifications
Amplifier section
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(The United States model only)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 15,000 Hz; rated 20 watts
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Power output (rated): 16 watts + 16 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 1% THD)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 20 watts + 20 watts (8 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Input
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 700 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna: FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna
FM tuner section
Tuning range:
North American model:
87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Other models:
87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
AM tuner section
Tuning range:
531 kHz 1710 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 kHz ��� 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
iPod/iPhone/iPad section
Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models:
iPod touch 4th generation
iPod touch 3rd generation
iPod touch 2nd generation
iPod nano 6th generation
iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)
iPod nano 4th generation (video)
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
iPod classic 160 GB (2009)
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPad2
iPad
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone,
or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.
Speaker section
Full-range speaker: 65 mm (2 5/8 in.), cone type
Passive radiator: 67 mm × 108 mm (2 3/4 × 4 3/8 in.)
Rated impedance: 8 ohms
General
Power requirements:
AC adapter
Input: 100 V 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output: DC 19.5 V 3.9 A
Power consumption: 32 watts
Dimensions (W/H/D) (incl. protruding parts):
Approx. 449 mm × 212 mm × 137 (95) mm (17 3/4 × 8 3/8 × 5 1/2 (3 3/4) in.)
Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)
Quantity of the main unit: 1 piece
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), AC adapter (1), Power cord (1),
FM lead/AM loop antenna (1), Protective cushion (2),
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

Changing the display

To Press
Change
information on
the display1)
DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is on.
Change Display
mode (see below.)
DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is off.2)
1) For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as:
CD-DA disc
remaining playing time of a track during playback
total remaining playing time
MP3 disc
track or file name (“ ”)
artist name (“ ”)
album name (“ ”)
2)
The STANDBY indicator
on the unit lights up when the system is
off.
The system offers the following display modes.
Display mode When the system is off1)
Power Saving
mode2)
The display is turned off to conserve
power. The timer and clock continue
to operate.
Clock3) The clock is displayed.
1)
The STANDBY indicator
on the unit lights up when the system is
off.
2) You cannot set the clock in Power Saving mode.
3) The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving mode after 8
seconds.
Notes on the display information
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_.”
The following are not displayed:
total playing time for an MP3 disc.
total remaining 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 (except when PGM mode is
selected and the player is stopped).
remaining playing time for a track of CD-DA disc.
remaining playing time for a CD-DA disc (only when Normal Play
mode is selected during playback).
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 64 characters for an ID3 tag, where characters allowed are
uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ (
) * + , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^ ~).

Using the timers

The system offers 2 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 and hold SHIFT and press SLEEP repeatedly.
With each press of SLEEP with SHIFT held
pressed, the setting time is decreased by 10 minutes, from
a maximum of 90 minutes to minimum of 10 minutes.
To cancel the Sleep Timer, select “OFF.”
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, FM/AM reception, or iPod/
iPhone/iPad at a preset time. Make sure you have set the
clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/ to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track, audio file, and radio
station create your own program.
2 S elect the timer set mode.
Press and hold SHIFT and TIMER MENU .
3 S et the play timer.
Press / repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” then
press .
4 S et the time to start playback.
Press / repeatedly to set the hour, then press
. Use the procedure above to set the minutes.
5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playback.
6 S elect the sound source.
Press / repeatedly until the desired sound
source appears, then press .
7 Turn off the system.
Press  . The system automatically turns on
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.
If the sound source is set to an FM/AM station for a
timer, the system automatically turns on 15 seconds
before the preset time. If the sound source is set to
CD, the system automatically turns on 90 seconds
before the preset time. If the sound source is set to
iPod/iPhone/iPad, the system automatically turns on
30 seconds before the preset time.
To check the setting
1 Press and hold SHIFT and TIMER MENU .
2 Press / repeatedly to select “SELECT,” and then
press .
3 Press / repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” and
then press .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears
in step 3, and then press .
4 Press to register the station.
5 R epeat steps 1 through 4 to register other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations.
To tune in to a preset radio station
If you registered a radio station to a preset number 1
to 6, the radio station will be tuned in by just pressing
the TUNER MEMORY NUMBER (1 to 6) when the
system function is set to AM or FM.
If you registered a radio station to a preset number 7
or higher, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears then press +/- repeatedly to select
the desired preset number.

Playing the iPod/iPhone/iPad

1 S elect the iPod function.
Press iPod FUNCTION on the remote or press
FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly.
The function indicator lights in white.
2 Place the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
3 Star t playback.
Press on the remote or press on the
unit.
To control the iPod/iPhone/iPad
To Press
Pause playback / .
Select a track
or chapter of
audiobook/
podcast
/ . To fast-forward or
fast-rewind, hold down the button.
Find a point in a
track or chapter
of audiobook/
podcast
Hold down / during
playback, and release the button at
the desired point.
Choose the
selected item
.
Scroll up/down
the iPod menus
/ .
Return to the
previous menu or
select a menu
TOOL MENU /RETURN .
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for an iPod/
iPhone/iPad whether the system is on or off.
To see whether charging is operating or not, check the
battery icon of the iPod/iPhone/iPad display. Check the
“iPod/iPhone/iPad section” of the “Specifications” for
a list of iPod/iPhone/iPad models compatible with this
system.
To stop charging an iPod/iPhone/iPad
Remove the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Note on charging an iPod/iPhone/iPad
If you press DISPLAY while charging when the system is off, the
system stops charging an iPod/iPhone/iPad. To restart charging of an
iPod/iPhone/iPad, reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad when the display
mode is Power Saving mode.
Notes
The performance of the system may be vary, depending on the
specifications of your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone/iPad, handle the
iPod/iPhone/iPad in the same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone/iPad
connector on the unit and do not twist or sway the iPod/iPhone/iPad
to prevent connector damage.
Do not carry the system with an iPod/iPhone/iPad set on the
connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone/iPad, brace the system
with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod/
iPhone/iPad by mistake.
To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/ . The volume
level does not change if you adjust it on the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
To use an iPod/iPhone/iPad, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
iPod/iPhone/iPad is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone/
iPad with this system.

Using optional audio components

1 Prepare the sound source.
Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO
IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord
(not supplied).
2 Turn down the volume.
Press VOLUME .
3 S elect the AUDIO IN function.
Press AUDIO IN FUNCTION on the remote or
press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly.
The function indicator lights in amber.
4 Star t playback.
Start playback of the connected component and adjust
the volume.
Note
The system may enter Standby mode automatically if the volume
level of the connected component is too low. Adjust the component’s
volume accordingly. See “To turn off the Automatic Standby function.”

Adjusting the sound

To Press
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/ .
Generate a more
dynamic sound
BASS BOOST .
Set the sound
effect
SOUND EFFECT repeatedly
until desired sound effect is
displayed.