3-095-504-21(2) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-BX3 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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 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.
Note on DualDiscs A 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 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.
Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls.............. 5 Information on the display................ 9 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely...................................................10 Setting the clock.................................11 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc......................12 Listening to the radio........................13 Listening to music of an USB device......................................................14 Using optional audio components...............
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.
Remote USB MEMORY indicator Lights up when an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) is connected. AUDIO IN jack (page 16) Connect to an optional audio component. PHONES jack Connect the headphones. (USB) port (page 14, 28) Connect to an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). / (power) button (page 11, 20, 23) Press to turn on the system. STANDBY indicator (page 17, 21) Lights up when the system is turned off.
Press to start or pause playback. TUNER/BAND button (page 13) ENTER button (page 11, 18, 19, 20) Press to enter the settings. Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select FM or AM reception mode. Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 16) Press to select a track or file. Press to select the AUDIO IN function. Unit: TUNE +/ (tuning) button (page 13) Remote: +/ (tuning) button (page 13, 19) Remote: FUNCTION button Press to select the function.
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 12, 13, 15) Press to listen to a disc, a single track or file repeatedly. Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo). Battery compartment lid (page 11) CLEAR button (page 18) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. TUNER MEMORY button (page 19) Press to preset the radio station. SLEEP button (page 20) Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Function Timer (page 20) Audio format Play mode (page 12, 15) DSGX (page 16) Tuner reception mode (page 13) Tuner reception (page 13) Play/Pause Guide to parts and controls Information on the display Text information GB
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Left speaker Right speaker or Wall socket Speaker cord (Red/) Speaker cord (Black/) AM loop antenna FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Brown side for other regions White side for North American model 10GB Speakers Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cords into the SPEAKER jacks. Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna.
Power When carrying this system 1 Remove a disc to protect the CD Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote to set the clock. 1 2 mechanism. 2 Press CD to select the CD function. 3 Hold down TUNER/BAND and DSGX on the unit, and press on the unit until “STANDBY” appears. 4 After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord. To use the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below.
Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function. Press CD . 2 Place a disc. Press on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To close the disc tray, press on the unit again. Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may damage the unit. 3 4 12GB Start playback. Press (or CD on the unit) . Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on the unit) . Other operation To Press Pause playback (or CD on the unit) .
Notes on Repeat 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. Notes on playing MP3 discs 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 other sessions are not played back. A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode.
Listening to music of an USB device 1 2 You can connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port on the unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. See “Playable USB devices” (page 28) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system. The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows: ATRAC/MP3*/WMA*/AAC* * Files with copyright protection (Digital Select the USB function. Press USB .
Other operation Select a file / . Find a point in Hold down / during playback, a file and release the button at the desired point. Select Repeat REPEAT repeatedly Play until “REP” or “REP1” appears. Remove the Hold down until USB device “NO DEVICE” appears, then remove the USB device. To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped.
Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). 2 Turn down the volume. 3 Select the AUDIO IN function. 4 5 16GB Press VOLUME (or VOL on the unit) . Press AUDIO IN on the unit. Start playing the connected component. Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on the unit) .
Changing the display 1) 2) Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is on. DISPLAY when the system is off2). The clock is displayed for 8 seconds. For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information or the USB device information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total playing time while the player is stopped. The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system is off.
Other Operations 4 CD “ . ” appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 file. Creating your own program (Program Play) 1 Select the desired function. CD Press CD to select the CD function. USB Press USB to select the USB function. 2 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the system is stopped. Press / repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears.
6 Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number. Use buttons on the remote to preset stations. 2 Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the radio” (page 13)). Press TUNER MEMORY . Other Operations 1 To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and then press +/ repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Using the Timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, 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. 5 6 7 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 optional USB device at a preset time. Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer.
Others Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the checklist If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
USB device Are you using a supported USB device? If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Playable USB devices” (page 28) for the supported device types. The USB device is not recognized. File or folder names are not displayed on this system. Playback is not possible. The sound skips. There is noise. “OVER CURRENT” appears. A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the (USB) port .
Play does not start from the first track. Set the play mode to Normal Play mode. Files cannot be played back. USB storage media formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.* If you use partitioned USB storage media, only files on the first partition can be played. Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back. Tuner Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “ST” flashes on the display.) Connect the antenna properly.
Messages CD/MP3 player, Tuner CD OVER: You have reached the end of the disc while pressing during playback or pause. COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally. INVALID: You pressed an invalid button. LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. NO DISC: There is no disc in the system, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played. NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks or files have been erased. PUSH SELECT: You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation.
Display examples Display indicates 2 (two) 5 (five) 6 (six) 8 (eight) 0 (zero) A D G H K M O Q R S Z | ” $ % , .
On safety Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall socket (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. The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility.
Specifications Main unit Amplifier section USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 320 kbps, VBR ATRAC: 48 352 kbps (ATRAC3plus), 66/105/132 kbps (ATRAC3) WMA: 32 192 kbps, VBR AAC: 48 320 kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz ATRAC: 44.1 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.1 kHz System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.
General Power requirements Canadian model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V, 230 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption: 65 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 200 × 132 × 298 mm Mass (excl. speakers): 3.
Verified Sony USB storage media (as of January 2007) Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: For customers in Canada: English French For customers in Europe: For customers in Latin America: For customers in Asia and Oceania:
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Others 31GB
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