3-095-508-12(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-BX7DAB © 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.................................12 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc......................13 Listening to the radio........................14 Listening to music of an USB device......................................................15 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 17) Connect to an optional audio component. PHONES jack Connect the headphones. (USB) port (page 16, 30) Connect to an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). / (power) button (page 12, 21, 24) Press to turn on the system. STANDBY indicator (page 18, 22) Lights up when the system is turned off.
TUNER/BAND button (page 14) Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 17) Press to select the AUDIO IN function. Remote: FUNCTION button Press to select the function. DISPLAY button (page 18) Press to change the information on the display. DAB AUTO SCAN button (page 12) / (go back/go forward) button (page 13, 16, 19) Press to select a track or file. Unit: TUNE +/ (tuning) button (page 14) Remote: +/ (tuning) button (page 14, 20) Press to tune in the desired station.
Battery compartment lid (page 11) CLEAR button (page 19) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. TUNER MEMORY button (page 20) Press to preset the radio station. PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button (page 13, 14, 16, 19, 20) Press to select the play mode of a CD, MP3 disc or an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). Press to select the tuning mode. SLEEP button (page 21) Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Function Timer (page 21) Label indication (page 18) DAB service reception Lights up when secondary service is received.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Left speaker Right speaker ANT E DAB NNA 75 or Wall socket or or DAB external antenna (not supplied) Speaker cord (Red/) Speaker cord (Black/) AM loop antenna FM/DAB lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Brown side for other regions White side for North American model Connect white side.
DAB antenna 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. Power 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). When carrying this system 1 Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism. 2 Press CD to select the CD function.
To run the DAB Automatic Scan When you turn on the system for the first time after you purchase the system, DAB Automatic Scan starts automatically and creates a list of available services. If you want to run the DAB Automatic Scan again, perform the procedure below. 1 Press DAB AUTO SCAN on the unit. “AUTO SCAN” and “PUSH ENTR” appear. Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote to set the clock. 1 2 2 Press ENTER . Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated by advancing asterisks.
Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function. 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 Start playback. Press (or CD on the unit) . Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on the unit) . 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 Do not save other types of 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”.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception. Notes on listening to DAB stations 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 30) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system.
1 2 Select the USB function. Press USB . Connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port as shown below. USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. See the operation manual supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method.
Notes on the USB device 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 Press VOLUME (or VOL on the unit) . Basic Operations Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub. With some connected USB devices, after an operation is performed, there may be a delay before it is performed by this system.
Adjusting the sound Changing the display To add a sound effect To Change information on the display1) Check the clock when the system is off To Generate a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Set the sound effect Press DSGX on the unit. EQ repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE,” and then press +/ repeatedly to adjust the level. 1) 2) Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is on. DISPLAY when the system is off2). The clock is displayed for 8 seconds.
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) Select the desired function. CD Press CD to select the CD function. USB Press USB to select the USB function. 2 3 USB The total program time cannot be displayed, so “ . ” appears. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the system is stopped.
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. 1 2 Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the radio” (page 14)). Press TUNER MEMORY . Preset number 3 Press +/ repeatedly to select your desired preset number. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new stations. 4 5 Press ENTER .
Using the Timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Press SLEEP repeatedly. 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. Make sure you have set the clock.
Others Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and 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.
USB device “OVER CURRENT” appears. A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the (USB) port . Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (USB) port . Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device and check if the USB MEMORY indicator lights up. The sound is distorted.
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. * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB storage media may not support all of these FAT.
Messages CD/MP3 player, Tuner ATRAC AD: An ATRAC Audio Device is connected. ERROR: The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected. INVALID: You have made an invalid or currently prohibited operation. NO DEVICE: No USB device is connected or the connected USB device has been stopped. NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks or files have been erased. NO TRACK: No playable file is loaded in the system. NOT SUPPORTED: An unsupported USB device is connected.
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 | ” $ % , .
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 DIN power output (rated): 18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 38 + 38 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs: AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms (USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA Outputs: PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms USB section Suppo
DAB frequency table (Band-III) Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system. Frequency Label Frequency Label 209.936 MHz 10A 176.640 MHz 5B 211.648 MHz 10B 178.352 MHz 5C 213.360 MHz 10C 180.064 MHz 5D 215.072 MHz 10D 181.936 MHz 6A 216.928 MHz 11A 183.648 MHz 6B 218.640 MHz 11B 185.360 MHz 6C 220.352 MHz 11C 187.072 MHz 6D 222.064 MHz 11D 188.928 MHz 7A 223.936 MHz 12A 190.640 MHz 7B 225.648 MHz 12B 192.352 MHz 7C 227.360 MHz 12C 194.064 MHz 7D 229.
Playable USB devices You can play back the following Sony USB devices on this system. Other USB devices cannot be played back on this system.
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