Sony CMT-NE3 manual

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    model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB01COV -CEL.fm] master page:Right ©2004 Sony Corporation 4-253-397- 11 (2) Micr o Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’ s Record The model and s erial numbers are located o n the rea[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB02REG-CEL.fm] 2 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] To preve nt fire or sho ck hazard, do not expose th e unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ventilati on of the apparatus w ith news papers,[...]

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    master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB03REG-CEL T OC.fm] 3 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] How to use t his manual .......... ............. .... 4 Playable discs ....... ........... .. ... ........... .. ...... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the syst[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB04PRE-CEL.fm] 4 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] • The instructions in this manual are for model CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3. Check your model number by looking at the front panel. In this manual, CMT-NE5 is used for i[...]

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    master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB04PRE-CEL.fm] 5 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical cond ition of the disc, or the c[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB05CON-CEL.fm] 6 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left spe ake[...]

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    Getting Started master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB05CON-CEL.fm] 7 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Plug type B Plug type C Note To prevent noise picku p, keep the an tennas away from the system an d o ther components. 3 For models with a voltage[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB05CON-CEL.fm] 8 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the syste m. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER.[...]

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    CD/MP3 – Pla y master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB06CDP-CEL.fm] 9 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment. 3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again t[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB06CDP-CEL.fm] 10 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Other operations *C M T - N E 5 o n l y . Notes • You canno t change the play mode d uring playback. • Some time may be needed t o start play back of discs re[...]

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    CD/MP3 – Pla y master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB06CDP-CEL.fm] 11 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 16). MP3 audio tracks cannot be[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB07TUN-CEL.fm] 12 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by sel ecting the corresponding preset number. Automatic[...]

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    T uner master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB07TUN-CEL.fm] 13 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] To change the AM tuning inte rval (except for European model and Saudi Arabian model) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for som[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB07TUN-CEL.fm] 14 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Tips • To improve br oadcast reception, ad ju st the supplied antennas, o r connect a co mmercially av ailable external an tenna. • When an FM st er eo progra[...]

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    Ta p e – P l a y master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB08T AP-CEL.fm] 15 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit. 2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. You can use TYPE I (normal). 1 Press TAPE to swi[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB08T AP-CEL.fm] 16 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a CD you want to re[...]

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    T ape – Recor ding/Sound Adjustment/Timer master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB09TIM-CEL.fm] 17 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] You can adjust the bass and treble to en joy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Gene[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB09TIM-CEL.fm] 18 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] You can wake up to music at a preset time. Ma ke sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.[...]

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    Timer master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB09TIM-CEL.fm] 19 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetti ng radio stations” on page 12) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” o[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB09TIM-CEL.fm] 20 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] The clock display can be tu rned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly while th e system is of[...]

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    Display/Optional Components master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB10OPT -CEL.fm] 21 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. A MD [...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB11TRB-CEL.fm] 22 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the fo llowing: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your p[...]

  • Page 23

    T r oubleshooting master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB11TRB-CEL.fm] 23 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] The sound skips. • Wipe th e disc clean ( page 26 ). • Replace t he disc. • Try moving the system t o a place with out vibration (e .g., [...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB11TRB-CEL.fm] 24 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] The sound is d is torted. • Set the vol ume of the conn ected component lower. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures[...]

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    T r oubleshooting master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB11TRB-CEL.fm] 25 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Other INVALID You presse d an invalid bu tton.[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] 26 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] On operating voltage • Before ope rating the system, che ck that the op erating voltage of yo ur system is iden tical with the vo ltage of your local po wer sup[...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] 27 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from be ing accident ally recorded over, brea k off the cass ette tab from s ide A or B as il[...]

  • Page 28

    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] 28 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European m odel: DIN power ou tput (rated): 16 + 16 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power out put (reference): 20 + 20 W (6 oh [...]

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    Additional Information master page:Right filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] 29 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Speaker uni ts Woofer: 10 cm dia., co ne type Tweeter: 4 cm dia., cone ty pe Nominal im pedance 6 ohms Dimension s (w/h/d) A pprox. 152 ×[...]

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    masterpag e:Left-3 (3 column) filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] 30 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Main unit ALBUM +/–* 7 (10, 11) BASS/TREB LE 8 (17) Cassette com partment qf CD SYNCHRO qg (16) DISPLA Y 0 (14, 20 ) Display wind ow 5 DSGX 9 (17) [...]

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    Additional Information masterp age:Right-3 (3 column) filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] 31 GB model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)] Remote control ALBUM +/– qa (10, 11) CD qh (9, 11, 16, 18) CLEAR qd (11) CLOCK/TIMER SE LECT 2 (18, 19) CLOCK/ TI MER SET 3[...]

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    master page:Left filename[Nas-data-ser verSONY Current jobsSONY CMT -NE5- NE3DTP4253397111425339711CMTNE5UC2GB12INF-CEL.fm] Sony Corporation Printed in China model name[CMT -NE5/CMT -NE3] [4-253-397- 11 (2)][...]