Sony CMT-NE3 - Micro Hi Fi Component System, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ht 2004 Sony Corporation 4 253 397 11 2 Micro Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ______________ Serial No ______________ CMT NE5 CMT NE3 ...

Page 2: ...quency 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 ...

Page 3: ...o Data System RDS 14 European model CMT NE5 only Tape Play Loading a tape 15 Playing a tape 15 Tape Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape 16 CD TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually 16 Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 17 Timer Falling asleep to music 17 Sleep Timer Waking up to music 18 Play Timer Timer recording radio programs 19 Rec Timer Displa...

Page 4: ...ard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD ROM There are several specification levels In Level 1 file names must be in the 8 3 format no more than eight characters in the name no more than three characters in the extension MP3 and in capital letters Folder names can be no longer than eight characters There can be no more than eight nested folder levels Level 2 specifications allow fil...

Page 5: ...her than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2 folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly The following discs take a longer time to start playback a disc recorded with complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to t...

Page 6: ... and accessories 1 Connect the speakers Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it Plug type A Getting Started Hooking up the system 4 3 2 1 AM loop antenna Right speaker Left speaker FM lead antenna L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 8 16 R 3 Insert this portion Gray 3 Black FM 75 COAXIAL AM ANT...

Page 7: ...bian model 120 127 V 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet If the plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor To turn on the system press 1 Inserting two R6 size AA batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion ...

Page 8: ... operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Press repeatedly to set the hour 4 Press ENTER 5 Press repeatedly to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts working To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SET 2 Press until CLOCK appears then press ENTER 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above Note The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode page 20 Setting the ...

Page 9: ...not be played on CMT NE3 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears CMT NE5 only 3 Press N CD MP3 Play Loading a disc Playing a disc Normal Play Shuffle Play Select To play No display Normal Play The tracks on the disc in original order ALBM Normal Play All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in original order When playin...

Page 10: ...recorded on the disc Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded you may encounter such problems as disabled playback sound interruptions and noise When playing back an MP3 audio track the playback elapsed time indication may differ from the actual time in the following cases When you play back a VBR variable bi...

Page 11: ...mber appears followed by the last programed track number and total playing time 5 To program additional tracks repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Press N Program Play starts Other operations Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes To play the same program again press N or CD NX on the unit However the program is cleared when you open the CD compartment appears if the total program time e...

Page 12: ...steps 2 and 3 of Manual tuning preset page 12 4 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number flashes Perform steps 5 and 6 while the preset number flashes 5 Press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to select the desired preset number 6 Press ENTER 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations Tip Press x to stop scanning Manual tuning preset You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the ...

Page 13: ...ut half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs To improve the reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station or by manually tuning in the station Listening to a preset station Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner s memory first see Presetting radio stations on...

Page 14: ...Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name RDS is available only on FM stations Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Not all FM stat...

Page 15: ...a recorded recordable tape into the cassette holder You can use TYPE I normal 1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE 2 Press N or TAPE N on the unit Other operations Tape Play Loading a tape With the side you want to play record facing forward Playing a tape To Do this Stop play Press x Pause Press X Press again to resume play Fast forward or rewind Press m M Remove a tape Press Z PUSH OPEN o...

Page 16: ...der You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play Between steps 2 and 3 perform steps 1 to 4 of Creating your own program page 11 You can record just the portions you like from a CD on a tape You can also record a radio program Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Load a recordable tape 2 Select the desired source to record TUNER To record from this system s tuner CD To rec...

Page 17: ...the level while BASS or TREBLE appears You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Use buttons on the remote for the operation Press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press the button the minute display the turn off time changes cyclically as follows AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t t 10MIN t OFF The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the cur...

Page 18: ...NTER 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5 7 Press repeatedly until the desired sound source appears Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 8 Press ENTER The start time the stop time and the sound source then the original display returns 9 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations Notes If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at...

Page 19: ...ecording following the same procedure as step 4 Rec Timer settings and the desired station appear then the original display returns 6 Load a recordable tape 7 Press 1 to turn off the system Other operations Notes If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same time Sleep Timer has priority Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts about 15 seconds befo...

Page 20: ...nformation recorded on disc such as the titles Checking the remaining time and titles CD MP3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal Play Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining time or t Remaining time of the disc or t Track title disc with MP3 audio tracks only t Album name t Clock ...

Page 21: ...o connect an optional analog component MD deck etc to these jacks You can then listen to the sound from the component Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords See the illustration above 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears Start playing the connected component Recording audio from a connected component 1 Connect audio cords 2 Start recording manually See Recordin...

Page 22: ...imer function page 17 Make sure the clock is correctly set The color on the TV screen is irregular Move the speakers farther away from the TV set The remote does not function Remove the obstacle Move the remote closer to the system Point the remote at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Locate the system away from the fluorescent light Speakers Sound comes from one channel or the ...

Page 23: ...page 6 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully Keep the antennas away from the system and other components Consult your nearest Sony dealer if t...

Page 24: ... One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation CD MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding M during playback or pause FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks steps PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback Tuner COMPLETE The prese...

Page 25: ... masterpage Right filename Nas data server SONY Current jobs SONY CMT NE5 NE3 DTP 4253397111 425339711CMTNE5UC2 GB11TRB CEL fm 25GB model name CMT NE5 CMT NE3 4 253 397 11 2 Other INVALID You pressed an invalid button ...

Page 26: ...ion 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 Should this occur the system will not operate properly Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates When you move the system take out any disc If you have any questions or problems concerning y...

Page 27: ...ads Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION The United States model only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 13 watt...

Page 28: ...deck section CMT NE3 Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN CMT NE5 Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Tuner section FM stereo FM AM super...

Page 29: ...0 60 Hz Korean model 220 V AC 60 Hz Chinese model 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Taiwanese model 120 V AC 50 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model 120 127 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption CMT NE3 45 W CMT NE5 North American model 50 W Mexican model 50 W European model 57 W 0 3 W in Power Saving Mode Korean model 58 W Chinese model 58 W Tai...

Page 30: ... 22 1 power 1 7 18 19 24 m M skip back skip forward rewind fast forward 4 10 11 15 17 18 19 x stop 3 10 15 16 24 z REC PAUSE START qh 16 CD NX play pause ql 9 10 22 TAPE N play w 15 Z PUSH OPEN CLOSE CD open close 6 9 Z PUSH OPEN tape open close qd 15 List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that a...

Page 31: ...9 8 11 12 18 19 EQ qs 17 FM MODE 4 13 FUNCTION 6 21 PLAY MODE qk 9 11 REPEAT 4 10 SLEEP w 17 TAPE qg 15 18 TUNER BAND 5 12 13 18 TUNER MEMORY qj 12 TUNING MODE qk 12 13 VOLUME 0 18 22 1 power 1 7 18 19 24 m M rewind fast forward 7 10 15 go back go forward qf 8 10 11 18 19 x stop 8 10 15 16 24 X pause 8 10 15 N play 8 9 11 15 22 tuning qf 12 13 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A O P Z BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 4 5 6 7...

Page 32: ...masterpage Left filename Nas data server SONY Current jobs SONY CMT NE5 NE3 DTP 4253397111 425339711CMTNE5UC2 GB12INF CEL fm Sony Corporation Printed in China model name CMT NE5 CMT NE3 4 253 397 11 2 ...