4-241-375-11(2) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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. CMT-EX5 © 2002 Sony Corporation Serial No.
CAUTION WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the bottom exterior. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ................................................... 4 Remote control .......................................... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system .............................. 6 Preparing the remote ................................. 7 Replacing the battery in the remote .......... 8 Setting the clock ........................................ 8 Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer .................................
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page r Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Remote control BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Z1 @/1 (power) 4 .
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The front cover is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this system carefully. AM loop antenna FM antenna Right speaker Left speaker Rear cover 1 4 2 3 1 Remove the rear cover. 5 2 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 Reinstall the rear cover. Pass the wires under the rear cover. AM antenna Getting Started AM loop antenna Black White 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. If the plug does not fit the wall outlet, attach the supplied plug adapter (only for models equipped with an adapter). To turn on the system, press @/1.
Replacing the battery in the remote 1 Slide out and remove the battery case. Setting the clock 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. The day indication flashes. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the day, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. The hour indication flashes. 2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025 with the + side facing up. A lithium battery CR2025 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES on the remote.
CD Loading a CD Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 1 Press Z. “OPEN” appears and the function switches to CD. CD 2 Insert a CD and push down on it gently. This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. The CD is drawn in and playback starts automatically. With the label side facing front. Track number Playing time 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears.
Playing a CD (continued) Programing CD tracks Other operations — Program Play To Do this Stop play Press x. You can make a program of up to 25 tracks on a CD in the order you want to play them. Pause Press NX (or X on the remote). Press again to resume play. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch Select a track During play or pause, press . or > repeatedly until you find the desired track.
Other operations Do this Check the program order Press . or > repeatedly during Program Play. Check the total number of programed tracks Press TIME on the remote in stop mode. The total number of programed tracks appears, followed by the last programed track number and the total playing time of the program. Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE on the remote in stop mode repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear. Add a track to the end of the program in stop mode Do steps 3 and 4.
Labeling a CD (continued) To erase and change a character 4 Enter a character. In step 3 or 4, press TCURSOR or CURSORt on the remote repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Press CLEAR on the remote to erase the character, then repeat steps 3 and 4. Type of character Do this Uppercase or lowercase letters Press the corresponding letter button on the remote repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes. Or press the button once and press . or > repeatedly.
Tuner Erasing a disc title 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. If “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” appears, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until both disappear. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop mode. repeatedly until “Name Erase?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to select the disc title you want to erase. The system can store a total of 30 preset stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM).
Presetting radio stations (continued) 4 Press MENU/NO on the remote. 5 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the remote) repeatedly until “Memory?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 3 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. 4 Press MENU/NO on the remote. 5 Press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the remote) repeatedly until “Memory?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. A preset number appears. Do steps 6 and 7 when the preset number is flashing.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for the European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding down FUNCTION on the system, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Tips Press number buttons instead of performing step 3.
Labeling the preset stations — Station Name You can label each preset station with up to 10 symbols or characters (Station Name). 1 Tune the preset station you want to label (see “Listening to the radio” on page 15). 2 Follow the same procedures as from steps 2 to 6 of “Labeling a CD” on page 11.
Sound Adjustment Timer Adjusting the sound Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer Generating a more dynamic sound — DSG Press DSG* on the remote. * DSG: Dynamic Sound Generator Tip Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min t … t 10min t OFF DSG is factory set to on. * The system automatically turns off after the current sound source finishes playing (up to 4 hours).
Waking up to music — Play Timer By setting the Play Timer, you can make the system automatically turn on and off at specified day and times. To use this function, make sure that you have set the system clock correctly (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. • CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Programing CD tracks” on page 10). • Radio: Tune in the preset radio station that you want (see “Listening to the radio” on page 15).
Display To Do this Check the settings Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. “PLAY ON?” appears, then press ENTER/ YES on the remote. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “PLAY ON?” appears, then press ENTER/YES on the remote. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press .
Using the display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles. Checking the remaining time Press TIME on the remote repeatedly during normal play. The display changes cyclically as follows: Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time of the current track* t Remaining time of the current CD** * “– –.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Headphones Optional component From the audio output jacks of an optional component Optional component A PC/TAPE/MD OUT jack Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional component (such as a personal computer, a cassette deck or an MD deck) to this jack.
Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cord. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 21. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PC”, “MD” or “TAPE” appears. Start playing the connected component. To select the desired connected component 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PC”, “MD” or “TAPE” appears. 3 Press MENU/NO on the remote. 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to select the desired connected component.
Troubleshooting The remote does not function. Problems and remedies If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General “– –:– –” appears in the display. • Set the clock again (see page 8). There is no sound. • Adjust the volume. • Make sure the headphones are not connected.
Problems and remedies (continued) Optional components There is no sound. Tuner There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes). • Set the proper band and frequency (see page 13). • Connect the antenna properly (see page 7). • 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.
Additional Information Self-diagnosis display Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operations. CD Complete! CD editing (Disc Memo) finished normally. File Full There are already 100 disc titles stored in the system. Initialize The system is being initialized. You cannot load a CD during this time. Wait until “Initialize” disappears. No Disc There is no disc in the CD player. —OVER— Push STOP! You pressed PLAY MODE on the remote during play.
Precautions (continued) On heat buildup • Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. • To prevent heat build-up in the system, place the system in a location with adequate ventilation and refrain from placing anything on the top of the cabinet. If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
Specifications CD player section System Laser Main unit (HCD-EX5) Amplifier section Frequency response Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ = 795 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz – 20 kHz For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rated 12 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.
Specifications (continued) General Power requirements North American model: European model: Mexican model: Australian model: Korean model: Chinese model: Other models: Power consumption European model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220 V AC, 60 Hz 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See the nameplate 0.25 W (at the Power Saving Mode) See the nameplate Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 186 × 235 × 157 mm incl.
