3-095-520-12(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-HX9DAB © 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 Unit: VOLUME control (page 13, 14, 16, 17) Remote: VOLUME +/ button (page 13, 14, 16, 17) Turn or press to adjust the volume. AUDIO IN jack (page 17) Connect to an optional audio component. PHONES jack Connect the headphones. (open/close) button (page 13) Press to open or close the disc tray. / (power) button (page 12, 21, 25) Press to turn on the system.
Press to select the CD function. Press to start or pause playback of a disc. Remote: CD button (page 13) Press to select the CD function. Remote: (play) button, (pause) button Press to start or pause playback. TUNER/BAND button (page 14) Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select FM or AM reception mode. Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 17) Press to select the AUDIO IN function. FUNCTION button Press to select the function.
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 13, 15, 16) 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 19) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. TUNER MEMORY button (page 20) Press to preset the radio station.
Play/Pause Audio format Tuner reception mode (page 14) Tuner reception (page 14) Play mode (page 13, 16) Timer (page 21) DSGX (page 18) Guide to parts and controls Information on the display DAB service reception Text information Lights up when secondary service is received.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely or DAB external antenna (not supplied) or Wall socket Right speaker Left speaker FM/DAB lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Connect white side. 75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied) White side for North American model Brown side for other regions AM loop antenna or Speakers Power Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
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. When carrying this system 1 Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism. Getting Started With a DAB external antenna (not supplied), you can obtain higher DAB broadcast sound quality. We recommend that you use the supplied FM/DAB lead antenna only temporarily until you install a DAB external antenna.
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? Push ENTER” appears. 2 Press ENTER . Scanning begins. “Auto Scan” appears. Depending on the DAB services available in your area, scanning may take a few minutes.
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 turn the VOLUME control on the unit) . To Press Pause playback (or CD on the unit) .
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”. 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.
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 turn the VOLUME control 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.
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. 7 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. 1 2 3 Prepare the sound source. Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume. To start from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 19).
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.
Starting playback takes more time than usual. The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in multisession mode. a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data can be added). a disc that has many folders. 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 .
Erroneous display Send the music data to the USB device again, as the data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. Play does not start. Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device. Connect the USB device that this system can play. Press (or USB on the unit) to start play. 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.
To improve tuner reception Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. By default, CD power is turned on. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD function, and then turn off the system. 2 After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings. Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings.
USB device 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.
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): 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 50 + 50 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 ohms USB section Supported b
General DAB frequency table (Band-III) 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 229.072 MHz 12D 195.936 MHz 8A 230.784 MHz 13A 197.648 MHz 8B 232.
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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