Sony CMT-L1 manual

Micr o Hi-Fi Component System © 2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions 4-238-669- 11 (2) CMT -L1 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. 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.[...]

2 GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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 lo[...]

3 GB * European model only T able 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 ............................. 9 Using the wall hanging [...]

4 GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – F CD cover 2 (11) CD u 7 (11 - 13) CD x 8 (11, 12) DISPLAY 6 (17, 20, 21) Display 1 (20, 21) FUNCTION qa (11 - 14, 16, 23, 25) P – Z P[...]

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 GB Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – F CD N wd (11 - 13) CD X ws (11) CD x qs (11, 12) CLEAR 9 (12, 13, 17) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 6 (19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 7 (10, 19) CURSOR T / t wf (10, 13) DIMMER ql (20) DISPLAY wh (17, 20, 21) DSG qf (18) ENTER/YES 8 (10, 12 - 15, 17, 19, 23) FM MODE qh (16) FUNCTI[...]

6 GB 2 Attach the speakers. Afterwards, push down on the speakers to make sure they are securely fastened to the main unit. Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 Set the speaker cord into the speaker cord groove at the bottom of the speaker. Ot[...]

7 GB Getting Started 3 Secure the speaker cords with the speaker cord hooks at the bottom of the main unit. Otherwise, the speaker cord could be damaged. 4 Connect the speaker cords. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set the AM loop antenna up before connecting it. AM antenna FM antenna[...]

8 GB 7 Attach the system to the supplied desktop stand. Make sure to grasp the main unit, and not the speakers. After attaching the system to the stand, push down on the system to make sure they are securely fastened to the stand. 8 Attach the supplied rear cover to the stand. Put the wires through the holes at the bottom of the rear cover. 9 Conne[...]

9 GB Getting Started Preparing the remote Pull out the insulating sheet to allow power to flow from the battery. The remote already contains a battery. Using the wall hanging bracket You can hang the system on the wall using the supplied wall hanging bracket. The screws for attaching the wall hanging bracket to the wall are not supplied. When insta[...]

10 GB Replacing the battery in the remote 1 Slide out and remove the battery case. 2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025 with the + side facing up. 3 Slide the battery case back in. Tip When the battery no longer operates the remote, replace the battery with a new one. Note If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove the battery [...]

11 GB CD CD Loading the CD 1 Touch Z (or press Z on the remote). The CD cover opens and the function switches to CD. 2 Insert a CD and push down on it gently. The CD is drawn in and playback starts automatically. 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. • Pl[...]

12 GB To enter track number using the remote You can also select the desired track using the remote during Normal Play (no display). Press the numeric buttons. The playback automatically starts. To enter track number over 10 1 Press >10. 2 Enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0, press 10/0 instead. Example: To enter track number 30, press &g[...]

13 GB CD 4 Enter a character. Type of character Uppercase or lowercase letters Numbers Blank space Symbols (‘ – / , . ( ) : ! ?) Symbols (& + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @ `) 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the rest of the name. 6 Press ENTER/YES on the remote to complete the labelling procedure. To erase and change a character In step 3 or 4[...]

14 GB Checking the disc titles 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 2 Press MENU/NO on the remote in stop mode. 3 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until “Name Check?” appears, and then press ENTER/YES on the remote. 4 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to select a disc title stored in the system memor[...]

15 GB Tuner 6 Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to select the desired preset number. 7 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. “Complete!” appears, and then the station is stored. 8 Repeat steps 1 to 7 to preset other stations. Tip Press PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE when you want to stop scanning. Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND to sele[...]

16 GB Other operations To Tune in a weak station Cancel presetting Change the preset number To change the AM tuning interval (not applicable on the European model) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To switch the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. Pressing and holdi[...]

17 GB Tuner Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name** t Frequency t Clock display t Preset Equalizer name t Volum[...]

18 GB Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound — DSG Press DSG* on the remote. “DSG” appears in the display. Press again to cancel DSG. * DSG: Dynamic Sound Generator Tip DSG is factory set to on. Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu The Preset Equalizer enables you to select the sound characteristic among 5 sound effect[...]

19 GB Timer 7 Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The display changes as follows: TUNER y CD PLAY 8 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. The starting time, the stopping time, the music source, and the volume appear in turn, then the original display returns. 9 Press @ / 1 to turn off the system. To Check the [...]

20 GB Using the display Checking the remaining time Press TIME on the remote repeatedly during playback. The display changes cyclically as follows: Elapsed playing time on the current track t Remaining time on the current track* 1 t Remaining time on the current CD* 2 * 1 “--.--” appears when you check the remaining time of a CD track whose num[...]

21 GB Display Checking a station name (Tuner) Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency** t Clock display** t Preset Equalizer name** t Volume** * The station name is skipped if the station is unlabelled. ** After appearing for 8 seconds, the display will revert back to the station name (or to th[...]

22 GB Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional analog component Optional analog component Optional digital component To the audio input jacks on an analog component From the audio output jacks on an analo[...]

23 GB Optional Components Listening to audio from a connected component 1 Connect the audio cord. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 22. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” or “TAPE” appears. Start playing the connected component. To switch the function from “MD” to “TAPE” When you listen to the connected tape deck,[...]

24 GB Troubleshooting Problems and remedies If you have any problem using this system, use the following checklist. 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. When bringing the system in for servicing, be sure to bring t[...]

25 GB Troubleshooting Tuner There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes). • Set the proper band and frequency (see page 16). • 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 conn[...]

26 GB Additional Information Precautions The nameplate is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION 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. On operating voltage Before operating the system[...]

27 GB Additional Information Specifications Main unit (HCD-L1) Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to [...]

28 GB General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110 - 240 V AC , 50/60 Hz Power consumption European model: See the nameplate 0.2 W (at the Power Saving Mode) Other models: See the nameplate Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 293 × 246 × 131 mm incl. projecting parts and controls Mas[...]