Operating Instructions
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... off the display 20 - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 20 Optional Components Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD/MP3 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 17 Timer Falling asleep to use this manual 4 ...discs 4 Getting Started Hooking up optional components......... 21 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 22 Messages 24 Additional Information Precautions 26 Specifications 27 List of Contents How to music 17 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 14 (European model CMT-NE5 only) Tape - Play Loading...
... off the display 20 - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 20 Optional Components Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD/MP3 - Manual Recording Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 17 Timer Falling asleep to use this manual 4 ...discs 4 Getting Started Hooking up optional components......... 21 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 22 Messages 24 Additional Information Precautions 26 Specifications 27 List of Contents How to music 17 - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 14 (European model CMT-NE5 only) Tape - Play Loading...
Operating Instructions
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...on the tracks in session 2. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called Lead-out. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on this system. Any difference in operation is used for example, "CMT-NE5 only". • This manual...CD is a recording method that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with each segment from Lead-in to add data using the buttons on the system having multiple sessions, with paper or stickers on it . 1) ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for model CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3...
...on the tracks in session 2. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called Lead-out. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on this system. Any difference in operation is used for example, "CMT-NE5 only". • This manual...CD is a recording method that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with each segment from Lead-in to add data using the buttons on the system having multiple sessions, with paper or stickers on it . 1) ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for model CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3...
Operating Instructions
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... files produced by analyzing of the recording device. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA sessions are played back without sound. • If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it has not been correctly finalized. a...back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi Session that have not ended by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not conform to which ...
... files produced by analyzing of the recording device. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA sessions are played back without sound. • If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it has not been correctly finalized. a...back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi Session that have not ended by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not conform to which ...
Operating Instructions
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... Shuffle Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play. All tracks on the disc in the album on the unit again to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in original order. CD/MP3 - Select No display (Normal Play) ALBM* (Normal Play) SHUF(FLE) (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF* (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play) To play... audio CDs and discs with the label side up on page 11). * CMT-NE5 only. 3 Press N. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in the order you want appears. The...
... Shuffle Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play. All tracks on the disc in the album on the unit again to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in original order. CD/MP3 - Select No display (Normal Play) ALBM* (Normal Play) SHUF(FLE) (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF* (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play) To play... audio CDs and discs with the label side up on page 11). * CMT-NE5 only. 3 Press N. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in the order you want appears. The...
Operating Instructions
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... elapsed time indication may take a long time for play to resume play back a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 audio track - Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit. * CMT-NE5 only. Select an album Press ALBUM +/- Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during playback until both "REP(EAT)" and "REP(EAT) 1" disappear. When...
... elapsed time indication may take a long time for play to resume play back a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 audio track - Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit. * CMT-NE5 only. Select an album Press ALBUM +/- Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during playback until both "REP(EAT)" and "REP(EAT) 1" disappear. When...
Operating Instructions
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... open the CD compartment. repeatedly to 25 steps. Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 4 Press ENTER on the unit). Selected track number Total playing time (including selected track) For CMT-NE5 only... The track is cleared from the end of up to select the album, then press ./> repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF(FLE)" disappears. CD/MP3 - The program step number appears, followed by the last programed track number and total playing time. 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 ...
... open the CD compartment. repeatedly to 25 steps. Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the desired track number appears. 4 Press ENTER on the unit). Selected track number Total playing time (including selected track) For CMT-NE5 only... The track is cleared from the end of up to select the album, then press ./> repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF(FLE)" disappears. CD/MP3 - The program step number appears, followed by the last programed track number and total playing time. 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 ...
Operating Instructions
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...source to record. • TUNER: To record from this system's tuner. • CD: To record from this Press x. Use buttons on a tape. Tip For recording from the optional component connected to record. CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on the unit for recording. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/... TYPE I (normal). Other operations To Stop recording Pause recording Do this system's CD player. • MD: To record from a CD, you want to 4 of "Creating your favorite CD tracks on a tape manually - For CMT-NE5 only: When you like from an MP3 disc, be sure to press...
...source to record. • TUNER: To record from this system's tuner. • CD: To record from this Press x. Use buttons on a tape. Tip For recording from the optional component connected to record. CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on the unit for recording. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/... TYPE I (normal). Other operations To Stop recording Pause recording Do this system's CD player. • MD: To record from a CD, you want to 4 of "Creating your favorite CD tracks on a tape manually - For CMT-NE5 only: When you like from an MP3 disc, be sure to press...
Operating Instructions
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...operations To Press Check the SLEEP once. Timer Falling asleep to adjust the level while "BASS" or "TREBLE" appears. Note Do not set the system to turn off in 100 minutes or after a certain time, so that you want. Generating a more powerful sound. Adjusting the bass and treble ...BASS/TREBLE on the unit) repeatedly to music - Each time you have not set the clock. 17GB t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off after the current CD or tape finishes playing. Tip You can use Sleep Timer, even if you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows...
...operations To Press Check the SLEEP once. Timer Falling asleep to adjust the level while "BASS" or "TREBLE" appears. Note Do not set the system to turn off in 100 minutes or after a certain time, so that you want. Generating a more powerful sound. Adjusting the bass and treble ...BASS/TREBLE on the unit) repeatedly to music - Each time you have not set the clock. 17GB t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off after the current CD or tape finishes playing. Tip You can use Sleep Timer, even if you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows...
Operating Instructions
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..."ON TIME" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to set the hour, then press ENTER. Each time you use the optional component connected to stop time and the sound source, then the original display returns. 9 Press ?/1 to the radio" on page 13). 2 Adjust the ...Do this 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and "SELECT" appears. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until the play . • CD: Load a disc. Make sure you want to music - Start over from the time the system turns on page 8). Press ./> repeatedly to start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own ...
..."ON TIME" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to set the hour, then press ENTER. Each time you use the optional component connected to stop time and the sound source, then the original display returns. 9 Press ?/1 to the radio" on page 13). 2 Adjust the ...Do this 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and "SELECT" appears. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until the play . • CD: Load a disc. Make sure you want to music - Start over from the time the system turns on page 8). Press ./> repeatedly to start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own ...
Operating Instructions
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... playing time of the disc ** For discs with MP3 audio tracks is displayed only if you play mode (CMT-NE5 only). 20GB To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off . Note You cannot perform the following operations in stop mode. setting the clock - changing the...back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag appears. Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Power Saving Mode. - Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the clock display disappears. Tips • The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving...
... playing time of the disc ** For discs with MP3 audio tracks is displayed only if you play mode (CMT-NE5 only). 20GB To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off . Note You cannot perform the following operations in stop mode. setting the clock - changing the...back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag appears. Checking the total playing time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Power Saving Mode. - Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the clock display disappears. Tips • The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving...
Operating Instructions
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... from the fluorescent light. Clean it with a commercially available blower. Set the clock (page 8). The color on the system. CD/MP3 player The sound drops out. • The lens is dirty. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be ... speakers. If the problem persists after doing all the above items and fix any problems found even after checking all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and...
... from the fluorescent light. Clean it with a commercially available blower. Set the clock (page 8). The color on the system. CD/MP3 player The sound drops out. • The lens is dirty. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be ... speakers. If the problem persists after doing all the above items and fix any problems found even after checking all the above , consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following : 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and...
Operating Instructions
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CD/MP3 NO DISC There is distorted. • Set the volume of the connected component lower. Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally. SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec Timer are set . TIME ... made, such as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the same time. 24GB OVER You have been erased. Tape NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab...
CD/MP3 NO DISC There is distorted. • Set the volume of the connected component lower. Tuner COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally. SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec Timer are set . TIME ... made, such as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the same time. 24GB OVER You have been erased. Tape NO TAB You cannot record the tape because the tab...
Operating Instructions
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...system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system...the system, unplug the system ...concerning your system, please...system in an inclined position. • Do not place the system...the system will...CD player. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it in a car parked in the system...system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. • Place the system... • If the system is brought directly from ...• Unplug the system from a cold to...system at the qualified service shop. Additional Information Precautions On operating...
...system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system...the system, unplug the system ...concerning your system, please...system in an inclined position. • Do not place the system...the system will...CD player. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it in a car parked in the system...system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. • Place the system... • If the system is brought directly from ...• Unplug the system from a cold to...system at the qualified service shop. Additional Information Precautions On operating...
Operating Instructions
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...CD player section CMT-NE3 Laser Frequency response Wavelength Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 20 Hz - 20 kHz 780 - 790 nm CMT-NE5 Laser Frequency response Wavelength Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 20 Hz - 20 kHz 780 - 790 nm Tape deck section CMT-NE3 Recording system... Frequency response 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. Peak (DIN) CMT-NE5 Recording system Frequency response ...
...CD player section CMT-NE3 Laser Frequency response Wavelength Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 20 Hz - 20 kHz 780 - 790 nm CMT-NE5 Laser Frequency response Wavelength Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 20 Hz - 20 kHz 780 - 790 nm Tape deck section CMT-NE3 Recording system... Frequency response 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. Peak (DIN) CMT-NE5 Recording system Frequency response ...
Operating Instructions
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...) TAPE/N (play) w; (15) Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (CD open/close) 6 (9) Z PUSH OPEN (tape open/close) qd (15) 1 234 5 6 7* 8 9 0 w; Illustration number r DISPLAY 0 (14, 20) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. qa ql qs qk qj qd qf 30GB qh qg * Button available only on CMT-NE5. List of button locations and...
...) TAPE/N (play) w; (15) Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (CD open/close) 6 (9) Z PUSH OPEN (tape open/close) qd (15) 1 234 5 6 7* 8 9 0 w; Illustration number r DISPLAY 0 (14, 20) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. qa ql qs qk qj qd qf 30GB qh qg * Button available only on CMT-NE5. List of button locations and...
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qa (10, 11) CD qh (9, 11, 16, 18) CLEAR qd (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (18, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 18, 19) DISPLAY ql (14, 20) ENTER 9 (8, 11, 12, 18, .../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) Additional Information CMT-NE3 w; 1 CMT-NE5 w; 1 ql 2 ql 2 qk 3 qk 3 qj 4 qj 4 qh 5 qh 5 qg 6 qg 6 qf 7 qf 7 8 8 qd 9 qd 9 qs * qs * 0 0 qa * Button does not function with this model...
qa (10, 11) CD qh (9, 11, 16, 18) CLEAR qd (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (18, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 18, 19) DISPLAY ql (14, 20) ENTER 9 (8, 11, 12, 18, .../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) Additional Information CMT-NE3 w; 1 CMT-NE5 w; 1 ql 2 ql 2 qk 3 qk 3 qj 4 qj 4 qh 5 qh 5 qg 6 qg 6 qf 7 qf 7 8 8 qd 9 qd 9 qs * qs * 0 0 qa * Button does not function with this model...