Sony Stereo System CMT EX5 User Manual

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.  
Serial No.  
CMT-EX5  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations  
and Reference Pages  
Timer  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer ................................. 17  
Waking up to music  
Main unit ................................................... 4  
Remote control .......................................... 5  
— Play Timer ................................... 18  
Getting Started  
Display  
Hooking up the system .............................. 6  
Preparing the remote ................................. 7  
Turning off the display  
— Power Saving Mode .................... 19  
Changing the brightness for the  
display .............................................. 19  
Using the display ..................................... 20  
Replacing the battery in the remote .......... 8  
Setting the clock ........................................ 8  
CD  
Loading a CD ............................................ 9  
Optional Components  
Playing a CD  
Hooking up optional components ........... 21  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/  
Repeat Play ......................................... 9  
Listening to audio from a connected  
component ........................................ 22  
Recording on a connected component .... 22  
Programing CD tracks  
— Program Play ............................... 10  
Labeling a CD  
Troubleshooting  
— Disc Memo .................................. 11  
Problems and remedies ........................... 23  
Self-diagnosis display ............................. 25  
Tuner  
Presetting radio stations .......................... 13  
Additional Information  
Listening to the radio  
— Preset Tuning/Manual Tuning ..... 15  
Precautions .............................................. 25  
Specifications .......................................... 27  
Labeling the preset stations  
— Station Name ............................... 16  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 16  
* European model only  
Sound Adjustment  
Adjusting the sound  
— DSG ............................................. 17  
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
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Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
TUNER/BAND 9 (13 - 15, 24)  
R
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Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
@/1 (power) 1  
Z 3  
./> 6  
m/M 6  
x 7  
NX 8  
R – Z  
A – Q  
Disc slot 2 (23)  
Display window 4  
DISPLAY qa (16, 19, 20)  
FUNCTION 0 (9 - 13, 15, 22,  
24)  
Remote sensor qs  
TUNER/BAND 9 (13 - 15, 24)  
TUNING +/6 (13 -15)  
VOLUME +/5 (18)  
To open the front cover, push  
down on the knob under the  
display window.  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
Z 1  
@/1 (power) 4  
./> qa  
+/qa  
X ws  
x ws  
m/M wd  
L – Z  
A – K  
BASS +/qj (17)  
Letter/Number buttons wf (10,  
12, 15)  
CD N ws (9 - 11, 23)  
CLEAR 9 (10 - 12, 16)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 6  
(19)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 7 (8, 18)  
CURSOR T/t wd (8, 12)  
DIMMER qk (19)  
MENU/NO q; (12 - 14, 16, 22)  
NAME EDIT/SELECT 3 (11,  
16)  
PLAY MODE w; (9 - 11, 13, 23,  
25)  
REPEAT qd (10)  
SCROLL 5 (12, 20)  
SLEEP 2 (17)  
SURROUND qg (17)  
TIME wh (11, 20)  
DISPLAY wg (16, 19, 20)  
DSG qf (17)  
ENTER/YES 8 (8, 10, 12 - 14,  
16, 18, 19, 22)  
TREBLE +/qh (17)  
TUNER BAND wa (13 -15)  
TUNING MODE w; (13 - 15)  
VOL +/qs (18)  
FM MODE qd (15, 24)  
FUNCTION ql (9 - 13, 15, 22,  
24)  
1 2 3 4  
wh  
wg  
5
6
7
wf  
8
9
0
qa  
wd  
ws  
wa  
w;  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
ql  
qk  
qj qh  
5GB  
 
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
5
1 Remove the rear cover.  
2 Connect the speakers.  
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER  
terminals as shown below.  
Push in on the tab and  
pull up the cover  
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3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.  
4 Reinstall the rear cover.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
Pass the wires under the rear cover.  
it.  
AM antenna  
AM loop  
antenna  
Black  
5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.  
White  
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.  
FM antenna (Jack type A)  
Note on the front glass  
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally  
The front glass is made of tempered glass. Under  
normal conditions, this tempered glass is more  
shock resistant and able to bear more weight than  
ordinary glass. This glass, however, may shatter if  
it receives a sharp blow or if it is scratched.  
Note  
Depending on the connected cords or antennas, you  
may not be able to reinstall the rear cover.  
FM antenna (Jack type B)  
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally  
Preparing the remote  
Pull out the insulating sheet to allow  
power to flow from the battery.  
The remote already contains a battery.  
FM antenna (Jack type C)  
Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally  
7GB  
 
Replacing the battery in  
the remote  
Setting the clock  
1Turn on the system.  
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the  
1 Slide out and remove the battery case.  
remote.  
The day indication flashes.  
3Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to set the day, then press  
ENTER/YES on the remote.  
The hour indication flashes.  
4Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to set the hour, then press  
ENTER/YES on the remote.  
2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025  
with the + side facing up.  
A lithium battery CR2025  
The minute indication flashes.  
5Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to set the minuite, then  
press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
If you made a mistake  
Press TCURSOR or CURSORt on the remote  
repeatedly until the indication you want to change  
(day, hour, minuite) flashes, and then change the  
setting.  
3 Slide the battery case back in.  
To adjust the clock  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace the battery with a new one.  
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.  
2 Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to select CLOCK SET?, then  
press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
Note  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the battery to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
3 Do the same procedures as steps 3 to 5  
above.  
Notes on lithium battery  
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of  
children. Should the battery be swallowed,  
immediately consult a doctor.  
Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good  
contact.  
Be sure to observe the correct polarity when  
installing the battery.  
Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,  
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if you mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
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CD  
Playing a CD  
Loading a CD  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat  
Play  
1 Press Z.  
OPENappears and the function switches  
This system lets you play the CD in different  
play modes.  
to CD.  
2 Insert a CD and push down on it gently.  
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.  
Select  
To play  
No display  
(Normal Play)  
The tracks on the CD in  
original order.  
SHUFFLE  
(Shuffle Play)  
The tracks on the CD in  
random order.  
PROGRAM  
(Program Play)  
The tracks on the CD in the  
order you want them to be  
played (see Programing CD  
trackson page 10).  
Tips  
To reload the CD, first remove the CD, and then  
load it again.  
You can load a CD single (8 cm CD) without an  
adapter.  
Playback starts automatically when you simply load  
the CD (CD Auto Play). This function, however,  
does not work while Program Play is selected.  
3 Press NX (or CD N on the remote).  
continued  
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Playing a CD (continued)  
Programing CD tracks  
— Program Play  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks on  
a CD in the order you want to play them.  
Stop play  
Pause  
Press x.  
Press NX (or X on the remote).  
Press again to resume play.  
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
Select a track  
During play or pause, press .  
or > repeatedly until you find  
the desired track.  
2Press PLAY MODE on the remote in  
stop mode repeatedly until  
“PROGRAM” appears.  
Find a point in  
a track  
During play, press and hold down  
m or M and release it at the  
desired point.  
3Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT on the remote  
(Repeat Play)  
repeatedly during play until  
REPEATor REPEAT1”  
appears.  
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the  
CD up to five times.  
Selected track Playing time of the  
REPEAT1: For a single track only.  
To cancel playing repeatedly, press  
REPEAT on the remote repeatedly  
until REPEATand REPEAT1”  
disappear.  
number  
selected track  
4Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
The track is programed.  
Stepappears, followed by the order  
number of the track just programed. Then  
the last programed track number appears,  
followed by the total playing time of the  
program.  
Remove the CD Press Z to remove the CD, then  
press Z again to close the cover  
inside the disc slot.  
If you made a mistake, you can clear the last  
programed track from the program by  
pressing CLEAR on the remote.  
To enter track number using the  
remote  
You can also select the desired track using the  
remote during Normal Play (no display).  
Press number buttons. Play automatically  
starts.  
To enter track number 10 or higher  
Last programed Total playing  
1 Press >10.  
track number  
time  
2 Enter the corresponding digits.  
To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.  
5To program additional tracks, repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
Example:  
6Press NX (or CD N on the remote).  
To enter track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.  
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Other operations  
Labeling a CD  
To  
Do this  
— Disc Memo  
Check the  
Press . or > repeatedly  
program order  
during Program Play.  
You can label up to 100 CDs with titles of up  
to 20 symbols and characters. Whenever you  
load a labeled CD, the title appears.  
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.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
If SHUFFLEor PROGRAMappears,  
press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until both disappear.  
Cancel Program  
Play  
Press PLAY MODE on the  
remote in stop mode repeatedly  
until PROGRAMand  
SHUFFLEdisappear.  
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the  
Add a track to the  
end of the program  
in stop mode  
Do steps 3 and 4.  
remote in stop mode.  
The cursor starts flashing.  
3 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the  
remote repeatedly to select the desired  
type of character.  
Erase a track  
Press CLEAR on the remote in  
stop mode. Each time you press  
the button, the last programed  
track is erased.  
Type of character  
Select  
Uppercase letters/  
Selected AB  
blank space/symbols  
Tips  
The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, switch  
the function to CD, then press NX (or CD N on  
the remote).  
Lowercase letters/  
blank space/symbols  
Selected ab  
Selected 12  
Numbers  
• “– .– –” appears when the total CD program time  
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track  
whose number is 21 or over.  
continued  
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Labeling a CD (continued)  
To erase and change 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.  
4 Enter a character.  
Type of character Do this  
Uppercase or  
Press the corresponding  
lowercase letters  
letter button on the remote  
repeatedly until the  
To cancel labeling  
Press MENU/NO on the remote.  
character to be entered  
flashes. Or press the button  
once and press . or  
> repeatedly. Then  
press CURSORt on the  
remote.  
To add a character  
After step 2, press TCURSOR or  
CURSORt on the remote repeatedly to move  
the cursor to the place where you want to add a  
character. Then proceed to step 3.  
Numbers  
Press the corresponding  
number button on the  
remote.  
Checking the disc titles  
Blank space  
Press 10/0 on the remote.  
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
Symbols  
(‘ – / , . ( ) : ! ?)  
Press number 1 on the  
remote repeatedly.  
the function to CD.  
2Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop  
Symbols  
Press number 1 on the  
mode.  
(& + < > _ = ; # $ remote and press . or  
% @  
`)  
> repeatedly. Then  
press CURSORt on the  
remote.  
3Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly until “Name Check?”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES on the  
remote.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the rest  
4Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to select the disc titles  
stored in the system memory between  
001 and 100.  
of the name.  
6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
Complete!appears.  
To check the current disc title  
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.  
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Tuner  
Erasing a disc title  
Presetting radio stations  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
The system can store a total of 30 preset  
stations (20 for FM and 10 for AM). You can  
then tune in any of those stations simply by  
selecting the corresponding preset number.  
If SHUFFLEor PROGRAMappears,  
press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until both disappear.  
2 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop  
There are two ways to store the preset stations.  
mode.  
To  
Method  
3 Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly until Name Erase?”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES on the  
remote.  
Automatically tune in all Automatic Tuning Preset  
of the stations that can be  
received in your area and  
then store them manually  
Manually tune in and  
store the radio frequency  
of your favorite stations  
Manual Tuning Preset  
4 Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to select the disc title you  
want to erase.  
5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote again.  
Complete!appears.  
Setting presets through  
automatic tuning  
To erase all disc titles  
Press . or > on the remote repeatedly  
until All Erase?appears in step 3, then press  
ENTER/YES on the remote twice.  
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND  
on the remote) repeatedly to select  
FMor AM.  
To cancel erasing  
Press MENU/NO on the remote during steps 1  
through 4.  
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until AUTOappears.  
3 Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
Note  
remote).  
The disc titles are saved in the system memory for  
about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or  
a power failure occurs.  
The frequency indication changes and the  
scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. TUNEDand STEREO(for a  
stereo program only) appear.  
If TUNEDdoes not appear and the  
scanning does not stop  
Set the frequency of the desired radio  
station as described in steps 2 through 8 of  
Setting presets through manual tuning.  
continued  
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3Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to tune in the  
desired station.  
Presetting radio stations (continued)  
4 Press MENU/NO on the remote.  
4Press 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.  
5Press 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.  
A preset number appears.  
Do steps 6 and 7 when the preset number is  
flashing.  
6 Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
6Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
7Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
Complete!appears.  
Complete!appears.  
The station is stored.  
The station is stored.  
8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 to store other  
8Repeat steps 1 through 7 to store other  
stations.  
stations.  
Tip  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote when you want  
to stop scanning.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
Setting presets through  
manual tuning  
Tune in a station Follow the procedure described in  
with a weak  
signal  
Setting presets through manual  
tuning.  
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND  
on the remote) repeatedly to select  
FMor AM.  
Stop setting  
presets  
Press MENU/NO on the remote in  
step 5 or 6.  
Change the  
Start over from step 1.  
preset station  
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until MANUALappears.  
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To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for the European model)  
To select a desired preset number  
using the number buttons on the  
remote  
Press number buttons instead of performing  
step 3.  
To enter preset number 10 or higher, press >10  
and enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0,  
press 10/0 instead.  
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  
Example:  
The preset stations are retained for about a day even  
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
To enter preset number 20, press >10, then 2 and  
10/0.  
You can label the preset stations (see page 16).  
To improve the broadcast reception, adjust the  
supplied antennas, or connect a commercially  
available external antenna.  
Listening to a non-preset  
radio station  
Manual Tuning  
Listening to the radio  
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND  
on the remote) repeatedly to select  
FMor AM.  
You can listen to a radio station either by  
selecting a preset station or by manually tuning  
in a station.  
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until MANUALappears.  
3 Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to tune in the  
desired station.  
Listening to a preset station  
Preset Tuning  
Tips  
Preset radio stations in the tuners memory first  
To improve the broadcast reception, adjust the  
supplied antennas, or connect a commercially  
available external antenna.  
When an FM stereo program has static noise, press  
FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until  
MONOappears. There will be no stereo effect,  
but the reception will improve.  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly  
until AUTOappears in step 2, then press  
TUNING or + (or or + on the remote). The  
frequency indication changes and the scanning  
stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic  
Tuning).  
(see Presetting radio stationson page 13).  
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND  
on the remote) repeatedly to select  
FMor AM.  
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until PRESETappears.  
3 Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to select the desired  
preset station (or station name* or RDS  
station name**).  
* The station name appears only if you have  
labeled the station (see Labeling the preset  
stationson page 16).  
**European model only.  
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Labeling the preset  
stations  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
(European model only)  
Station Name  
What is the Radio Data System?  
You can label each preset station with up to  
10 symbols or characters (Station Name).  
Radio Data System (RDS)* is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal.  
1 Tune the preset station you want to  
label (see Listening to the radioon  
page 15).  
Note  
2 Follow the same procedures as from  
steps 2 to 6 of Labeling a CDon  
page 11.  
RDS may not work properly if the station you have  
tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly  
or if the signal is weak.  
To cancel labeling  
Press MENU/NO on the remote.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they all provide the same type of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS system, check with your  
local radio stations for details on RDS services in  
your area.  
To erase the name  
1 Tune the station.  
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station from the FM band.  
3 Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to  
erase the name.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the station name appears in the  
display.  
4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
To check the RDS information  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name** t Frequency t Clock  
display t Volume  
**If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Timer  
Adjusting the sound  
Falling asleep to music  
Sleep Timer  
Generating a more dynamic  
sound  
You can set the system to turn off after a  
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to  
music.  
DSG  
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly.  
Press DSG* on the remote.  
DSGappears.  
To cancel the DSG, press DSG on the remote  
again.  
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: Dynamic Sound Generator  
Tip  
* The system automatically turns off after the current  
sound source finishes playing (up to 4 hours).  
DSG is factory set to on.  
Selecting the surround effect  
To  
Press  
Check the remaining SLEEP on the remote once.  
sleep time**  
Press SURROUND on the remote.  
SURRappears.  
To cancel the surround effect, press  
SURROUND on the remote again.  
Change the time to  
turn off  
SLEEP on the remote  
repeatedly to select the time  
you want.  
Cancel the Sleep  
Timer function  
SLEEP on the remote  
repeatedly until OFF”  
appears.  
Adjusting the bass and treble  
To adjust  
Press  
**You cannot check the remaining time when you  
Bass  
BASS + or on the remote  
select AUTO.  
repeatedly.  
Treble  
TREBLE + or on the remote  
repeatedly.  
Tips  
You can adjust the bass and treble in 7 steps (from  
3 to +3).  
You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS  
and TREBLE to “– –”.  
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5Set the time to start playing.  
Waking up to music  
If you selected PLAY ONCE?or PLAY  
WEEKLY?in step 4, press . or >  
on the remote to set the day, then press  
ENTER/YES on the remote.  
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 clockon page 8).  
The hour indication flashes.  
Press . or > on the remote repeatedly  
to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES on  
the remote.  
The minute indication flashes.  
1 Prepare the sound source you want to  
Press . or > on the remote repeatedly  
to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES  
on the remote.  
The following indication flashes again if  
you selected in step 4:  
PLAY ONCE?or PLAY WEEKLY?:  
The day indication  
PLAY DAILY?: The hour indication.  
play.  
CD: Load a CD. To start from a specific  
track, make a program (see Programing  
CD trackson page 10).  
Radio: Tune in the preset radio station that  
you want (see Listening to the radioon  
page 15).  
2 Press VOLUME + or (or VOL + or on  
the remote) repeatedly to adjust the  
volume.  
6Set the time to stop playing following  
the procedure in step 5.  
7Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly until the desired sound  
source appears.  
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the  
remote.  
PLAY SET?flashes, then press ENTER/  
YES on the remote.  
The indication changes as follows:  
TUNER y CD PLAY  
4 Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly until the type of timer you  
want appears, then press ENTER/YES  
on the remote.  
8Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
The type of timer, the start time, the stop  
time, the sound source, and the volume  
appear in turn, then the original display  
returns.  
To play  
Select  
Only once  
Everyday  
PLAY ONCE?  
PLAY DAILY?  
PLAY WEEKLY?  
9Press @/1 to turn off the system.  
The same day(s)  
every week  
18GB  
 
Display  
To  
Do this  
Check the settings  
Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT on the remote, then  
press ENTER/YES on the  
remote. PLAY ON?”  
Turning off the display  
Power Saving Mode  
appears, then press ENTER/  
YES on the remote.  
Even if the system is off, the system consumes  
power to display the clock and to stay  
responsive to commands from the remote. The  
Power Saving Mode is introduced to reduce the  
amount of power consumed during standby.  
Activate the timer  
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.  
In this mode, the clock is not displayed.  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off  
until the clock display disappears.  
Change the setting  
Cancel the timer  
Start over from step 1.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT on the remote and  
press . or > on the  
remote repeatedly until  
TIMER OFF?appears, then  
press ENTER/YES on the  
remote.  
To cancel Power Saving Mode  
Press DISPLAY while the system is off.  
The display changes as follows:  
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving  
Mode)  
* The clock is displayed only when you have set the  
clock.  
Tip  
Notes  
Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds  
before the preset time). Otherwise the timer will not  
be activated correctly.  
The timer continues to operate during Power Saving  
Mode.  
If you use the Play Timer at the same time as the  
Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
You cannot use the optional components connected  
to PC/TAPE/MD IN jack as the sound source for  
Play Timer.  
Changing the brightness  
for the display  
You can change the brightness for the display.  
Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly  
while the system is on.  
The brightness level changes cyclically.  
Tip  
The brightness level is factory set to high.  
19GB  
 
Checking a station name  
(Tuner)  
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.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
The display changes cyclically as follows:  
Station name* t Frequency** t Clock  
display t Volume**  
* The station name is skipped if the station is  
unlabeled.  
**After appearing for 8 seconds, the display will  
revert back to the station name (or to the frequency  
if the station is unlabeled).  
Checking the remaining time  
Press TIME on the remote repeatedly  
during normal play.  
To scroll a long name  
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**  
* “– –.– –” appears when you check the remaining  
time of a CD track whose number is 21 or over.  
**“– –.– –” appears during Shuffle Play of a CD  
which has 21 or more tracks, or during Program  
Play when a CD track whose number is 21 or over  
is selected.  
Press SCROLL on the remote.  
The title appears scrolling.  
To pause the scrolling of the title, press  
SCROLL on the remote again.  
Tips  
If you press TIME on the remote in stop mode for a  
CD with CD TEXT containing the artist name, the  
artist name appears scrolling.  
To label a disc title on a CD, see Labeling a CD”  
on page 11.  
To label a station name on a preset station, see  
Labeling the preset stationson page 16.  
Checking the total playing  
time  
Press TIME on the remote in stop mode.  
Checking a track title, a disc  
title (CD)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
The display changes cyclically as follows:  
Clock display t Volume*1 t Playing time of  
the CD*2 t Track title or disc title*3  
*1 After 8 seconds, the playing time of the CD  
appears.  
*2 The display that appears depends on the current  
disc status:  
If the disc is stopped: The total playing time of the  
CD is displayed.  
If the disc is playing: The elapsed playing time of  
the track, remaining playing time of the track, or  
remaining playing time of the CD is displayed.  
*3 The track title appears during playback (only for  
CDs with CD TEXT), and the disc title appears  
when the disc is stopped. If a CD that has no title is  
loaded, the track title or disc title is skipped.  
20GB  
 
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  
To the audio input  
jacks of an optional  
component  
From the audio  
output jacks of an  
optional component  
To the digital input  
jack of a digital  
component  
Optional component  
Optional component  
Optional digital component  
A PC/TAPE/MD OUT jack  
C OPTICAL CD DIGITAL 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. You can then output analog  
audio to that component from this system.  
Use a digital optical cable (square, not  
supplied) to connect an optional digital  
component (such as an MD deck) to this  
jack. You can then output digital audio to  
that component from this system.  
B PC/TAPE/MD IN jack  
D PHONES 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. You can then listen to analog  
audio from that component through this  
system.  
You can connect the headphones to this  
jack.  
21GB  
 
Listening to audio from a  
connected component  
Recording on a connected  
component  
1 Connect the audio cord.  
See Hooking up optional componentson  
page 21.  
Making a digital recording on  
a digital component  
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until PC,  
1Connect the digital optical cable.  
MDor TAPEappears.  
See Hooking up optional componentson  
Start playing the connected component.  
page 21.  
To select the desired connected  
component  
2Start recording.  
Refer to the operating instructions provided  
with connected component.  
1 Turn on the system.  
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until PC,  
Making an analog recording  
on a component  
MDor TAPEappears.  
3 Press MENU/NO on the remote.  
4 Press . or > on the remote  
repeatedly to select the desired connected  
component.  
1Connect the audio cord.  
See Hooking up optional componentson  
page 21.  
To listen to  
Select  
PC?  
2Start recording.  
The connected personal computer  
The connected MD deck  
The connected tape deck  
Refer to the operating instructions provided  
with connected component.  
MD?  
TAPE?  
5 Press ENTER/YES on the remote.  
22GB  
 
Troubleshooting  
The remote does not function.  
Remove the obstacle.  
Problems and remedies  
Move the remote closer to the system.  
Point the remote at the systems sensor.  
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.  
Replace the CR2025 battery.  
Locate the system away from the fluorescent  
light.  
Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
CD Player  
The cover inside the disc slot does not open and  
LOCKEDappears.  
General  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
Set the clock again (see page 8).  
The CD does not eject.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
There is no sound.  
Adjust the volume.  
Play does not start.  
Load a CD.  
Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
Check the speaker connections (see page 6).  
Wipe the CD clean (see page 26).  
Replace the CD.  
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced  
left and right volume.  
The CD has been inserted with the label side  
facing inward. Load the CD correctly.  
Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).  
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
Connect the supplied speakers.  
Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on  
the CD, then leave the system turned on for a  
few hours until the moisture evaporates.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
Press NX (or CD N on the remote) to start  
play.  
Move the system away from the source of noise.  
Connect the system to a different wall outlet.  
The sound skips.  
Install a noise filter (commercially available) to  
the power line.  
Wipe the CD clean (see page 26).  
Replace the CD.  
The timer cannot be set.  
Try moving the system to a place without  
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  
Set the clock again (see page 8).  
Try moving the speakers away from the system,  
or placing them on separate stands.  
When you listen to a track with bass sounds at  
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the  
sound to skip.  
The timer does not function.  
Activate the timer (see To activate the timeron  
page 19).  
Check the set contents and set the correct time  
(see page 8 or 19).  
Play does not start from the first track.  
After you have set the timer, make sure to press  
`/1 to turn off the system.  
With the system stopped, press PLAY MODE on  
the remote repeatedly until PROGRAMand  
SHUFFLEdisappear to return to normal play.  
The system is on about 15 seconds before the  
preset time.  
continued  
23GB  
 
Problems and remedies (continued)  
Optional components  
There is no sound.  
Tuner  
Refer to General item There is no sound.on  
page 23 and check the condition of the system.  
Connect the component properly (see page 21)  
while checking:  
There is severe hum or noise (TUNEDor  
STEREOflashes).  
Set the proper band and frequency (see page 13).  
Connect the antenna properly (see page 7).  
if the cords are connected properly.  
if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.  
Turn on the connected component.  
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.  
Refer to the operating instructions included with  
the connected component and start playing.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until PC(or  
MDor TAPE) appears.  
The supplied FM wire antenna receives signals  
along its entire length, so make sure you extend  
it fully.  
The sound is distorted.  
Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker  
cords as possible.  
The external input may be excessively large. Set  
the external function to MD(see page 22).  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna wire has come off the plastic stand.  
Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.  
If the system still does not operate  
properly after performing the above  
measures, reset the system as  
follows:  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
Press FM MODE on the remote until MONO”  
disappears.  
See There is severe hum or noise (TUNEDor  
STEREOflashes)., and check the antenna  
condition.  
With the system turned on, press Z, TUNER/  
BAND and FUNCTION at the same time.  
COLD RESETappears and the system turns  
off. The system is reset to the factory settings.  
All the settings you made are cleared. Be sure  
to restore all necessary settings.  
Note  
You cannot reset the system in the Power Saving  
Mode.  
24GB  
 
Additional Information  
Self-diagnosis display  
Precautions  
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.  
Messages  
CAUTION  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operations.  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used  
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
CD  
Complete!  
On operating voltage  
Before operating the system, check that the operating  
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of  
your local power supply.  
CD editing (Disc Memo) finished normally.  
File Full  
There are already 100 disc titles stored in the  
system.  
On safety  
• The front cover is made of tempered glass.  
Under normal conditions, this tempered glass is  
more shock resistant and able to bear more weight  
than ordinary glass. This glass, however, may  
shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is  
scratched.  
Initialize  
The system is being initialized. You cannot load a  
CD during this time. Wait until “Initialize”  
disappears.  
No Disc  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it  
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out  
by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
system, unplug the system and have it checked by  
qualified personnel before operating it any further.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
There is no disc in the CD player.  
—OVER—  
You have reached the end of the CD while  
pressing and holding down M during playing  
pause.  
Push STOP!  
You pressed PLAY MODE on the remote during  
play.  
Step Full!  
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).  
On placement  
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:  
— Extremely hot or cold  
— Dusty or dirty  
— Very humid  
— Subject to vibrations  
— Subject to direct sunlight.  
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on  
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,  
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the  
surface may result.  
continued  
25GB  
 
Precautions (continued)  
Notes on CDs  
Before playing a CD, clean the CD surface with a  
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.  
Do not play a CD with tape, stickers, or adhesives  
on any of its surfaces as this may damage the  
system.  
Do not use solvents.  
Do not expose the CDs to direct sunlight or heat  
sources.  
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to  
do so may damage the system. Do not use such  
discs.  
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.  
Note on CD-R/CD-RW play  
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation  
hole.  
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be  
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording  
condition or the drives characteristics. Besides, the  
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of  
recording, cannot be played back.  
On operation  
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD  
player. Should this occur, the system will not operate  
properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned  
on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On the speaker system  
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and  
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically  
distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV  
set, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.  
If there seems to be no improvement, locate  
the speaker system further away from the TV set.  
Also, be sure not to place objects in which magnets  
are attached or used near the speaker system, such as  
audio racks, TV stands and toys. These may cause  
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their  
interaction with the system.  
26GB  
 
CD player section  
System  
Specifications  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ = 795 nm)  
Main unit (HCD-EX5)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Amplifier section  
For the U.S. model  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
Frequency response  
2 Hz 20 kHz  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American model: 87.5 108.0 MHz  
(100-kHz step)  
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.  
Other models:  
87.5 108.0 MHz  
(50-kHz step)  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
North American model:  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 W  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Pan-American model:  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
530 1,710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
531 1,710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
European model:  
DIN power output (Rated):12 + 12 W  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 W  
European model:  
Other models:  
531 1,602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
530 1,710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
531 1,602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
450 kHz  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
Music power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 W  
Other models:  
The following measured at 220 V AC, 60 Hz  
DIN power output (Rated):  
12 + 12 W  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN,  
110 V 240 V AC)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 W  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD, 110 V 240 V AC)  
Speakers (SS-CEX5)  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer  
Tweeter  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
Inputs  
PC/TAPE/MD IN (stereo mini jack):  
voltage 450 mV (MD)/  
250 mV (PC/TAPE),  
impedance 47 kilohms  
10 cm dia., cone type  
2.5 cm dia., dome type  
4 ohms  
Approx. 160 × 235 ×  
Outputs  
150 mm  
Mass  
Approx. 1.5 kg net per  
speaker  
PC/TAPE/MD OUT (stereo mini jack):  
voltage 250 mV,  
impedance 1 kilohm  
PHONES (stereo mini jack):  
accepts headphones with  
continued  
an impedance of 8 ohms  
or more  
OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT (Supported sampling  
frequency: 44.1 kHz)  
27GB  
 
Specifications (continued)  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model:  
Mexican model:  
Australian model:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
220 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Korean model:  
Chinese model:  
Other models:  
220 V AC, 60 Hz  
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
European model:  
See the nameplate  
0.25 W (at the Power  
Saving Mode)  
Other models:  
See the nameplate  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 186 × 235 ×  
157 mm incl. projecting  
parts and controls  
Mass  
Approx. 3.0 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander with  
battery (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Sony Corporation  
Printed in Indonesia  
 

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