2-639-099-15(1)

Micro HI-FI

 

 

Component System

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Instructions

 

GB

Owner’s Record

The 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. ______________

CMT-EH10/EH12LIV

© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China

 

CAUTION
WARNING
The use of optical instruments with this product will

 

increase eye hazard.

 

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.

WARNING

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.

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, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

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
Basic Operations
Open the tape section lid.
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volumePress VOLUME +/– on the remote (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) .To add a sound effect

To

Press
Generate a more dynamicDSGX on the unit.
sound (Dynamic Sound

 

Generator X-tra)

 

Set the sound effectEQ on the remote.

 

 

Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1Select the CD function.Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly)

.

2Place a disc.

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
To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears, and then press +/– on the remote repeatedly (or TUNING + or – on the unit) to tune in the desired station.

To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station

Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.

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.

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 built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery- installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Except for customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaThis appliance is classified as a CLASS1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.For customers in the U.S.A.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

European model onlyExcessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
U.S.A., Canadian and Australian models only

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Before using the system
To use the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied), side first, matching the polarities shown below.

3Start playback.

Press (play) (or CD/(play/pause) on the unit).

ToPress

Pause playback (pause) on the remote (or CD/on the unit). To resume play, press it again.

Stop playback(stop) .

 

 

Select a folder on an

+/– .

MP3 disc

 

Select a track or file (go back/go forward) on the remote (on the unit) .
Find a point in aHold down /(rewind/fast
track or fileforward) during playback, and
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 onDISPLAY repeatedly when the
the display1)system is on.

 

 

Display modeDISPLAY 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 or folder name during normal play, or the total play time while the player is stopped.

2)The STANDBY indicator lights up when the system is turned off.Notes on the display information
• The following are not displayed;

– total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on the play mode.

Hooking up the system securely
PowerFor models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGESELECTOR 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).

Right speaker
Antennas

Find 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.

FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)AM loop antennaInsert only the stripped portion of the cord.Solid (Red/) Left speakerSolid (Black/)
Notes on using the remoteWith 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 clock1Turn 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.

Selecting a music source
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION repeatedly).
To select

Press

CD

CD on the remote.

 

 

TunerTUNER/BAND .

 

 

TapeTAPE on the remote.

 

 

Component* (connectedFUNCTION
using an audio cord)repeatedly until “AUDIO

 

IN” appears.

 

 

*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.

 

release it at the desired point.

 

 

Select Repeat PlayREPEAT on the remote

 

repeatedly until “REP” or

 

“REP1” 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 CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same operation as SHUF Play.

Notes on Repeat PlayAll 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.Notes on playing MP3 discs

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 CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another session is encountered.

A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
Listening to the radio
1Select “FM” or “AM.”Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly.2Select the tuning mode.Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
– total playing time for an MP3 disc.
– remaining playing time for a track and an MP3 file.
• The following are not displayed correctly;
– elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a 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;

– 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 (‘< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _).
Using optional audio componentsTo connect an optional headphonesConnect 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 cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.

Wall socket
3Tune in the desired station.

Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – on the unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears on the display.

TipTo stop automatic scanning, press (stop) .