2-582-894-14(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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-NEZ5
CMT-NEZ3
©2005 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 20
(European model CMT-NEZ5
only)
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................16
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Discs that this system cannot
play
How to use this manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
CMT-NEZ5 and CMT-NEZ3. Check your
model number by looking at the front panel.
In this manual, CMT-NEZ3 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “CMT-
NEZ5 only”.
• CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session**
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• 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.
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
* ISO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight
characters. There can be no more than eight nested
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
Playable discs
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of discs
Disc logo
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 16 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
Audio CDs
**Multi Session
CD-R/CD-RW
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session. This unit supports up to
10 sessions.
(audio data/MP3 files)
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating instructions for
the recording device.
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
Note on DualDiscs
• 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 have the extension
“.MP3”.
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.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise
or malfunction.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
playback continues until an MP3 session is
encountered.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback
continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is
encountered.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. CMT-NEZ3 is used for illustration purpose.
Right speaker
Left speaker
3
4
1
2
FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna
1 Connect the speakers.
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals on the unit as
shown below.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
SPEAKER
Red (3)
#
#
Black (#)
#
3
R
Insert this portion.
ANCE
IMPED
USE 6-16
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Plug type A
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage. The voltage
selector is located at the rear of the
apparatus.
M
A
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings.
AM loop antenna
AM loop antenna
AM loop antenna
L
IA
X
A
O
C
75
M
F
VOLTAGE
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
SELECTOR
120V*
Plug type B
M
A
220V
230–240V
L
IA
X
A
O
C
75
FM
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
4 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
Plug type C
M
A
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
AXIAL
CO
FM 75
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
North American models:
Connect white side
Other models:
Connect brown side
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
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Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1
2
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the unit.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4
5
Press ENTER.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
6
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“CLOCK”, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode
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Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs
with MP3 audio tracks.
1
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit.
Example: When a disc is loaded
2
Place a disc with the label side up on
the CD compartment.
Playing time
Track number
1
2
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display.
3
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit again to close the lid of CD
compartment.
Select
To play
Notes
No display
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the disc in
original order.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
ALBUM
(Normal Play)
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc in original
order.
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and
the CD player will not operate properly.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as
Normal Play.
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
All tracks on the disc in
random order.
ALBUM SHUF All MP3 audio tracks in the
(Shuffle Play)
album on the disc in random
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as Shuffle Play.
PGM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
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3
Press N (or CD/NX on the unit).
Playing repeatedly
Other operations
— Repeat Play
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press X (or CD/NX on the unit).
Press again to resume play.
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT1” appears.
Select a track
Press . or > repeatedly.
Select an album Press
of MP3 step 2.
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during
+ or – repeatedly after
REPEAT: For all the tracks on a disc, or all the
MP3 audio tracks in an album up to five times.
REPEAT1: For a single track only.
track
playback and release it at the
desired point.
To cancel Repeat Play
Remove a disc
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
“REPEAT” and “REPEAT1” disappear.
the unit.
Notes
Note
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
When you select “REPEAT1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until “REPEAT1” is canceled.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or
non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long
time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track
to start play.
• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other types of
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• The maximum number of tracks: 255
• The maximum number of albums: 150 (including
root folder)
• The total maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that
they are recorded on the disc.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions, and noise.
• When playing back an MP3 audio track, the playback
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual
time in the following cases.
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 audio track
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind
(Manual Search)
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Other operations
Creating your own
program
To
Do this
Cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE in stop
mode repeatedly until both
“PGM” and “SHUF”
disappears.
— Program Play
Erase the program
Press CLEAR in stop
mode.
You can make a program of up to 25 steps.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
Each time you press the
button, a track is cleared
from the end of the
program.
1
2
3
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
Add a track to the end of Perform steps 3 and 4 in
the program
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
stop mode.
Tips
Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press N
(or CD/NX on the unit). However, the program is
cleared when you open the CD compartment.
• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an
MP3 audio track.
When programming the MP3 audio tracks,
press
+ or – to select album, then press
. or > repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
Selected track
number
Total playing time
(including selected track)
4
Press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programed track
number and the total playing time.
5
6
To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
Press N (or CD/NX on the unit).
Program Play starts.
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6
Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Tuner
7
8
Press ENTER.
Presetting radio stations
Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other
stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Tip
Press x to stop scanning.
Manual tuning preset
Automatic tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1
Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
1
Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2
3
4
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
4
Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear.
5
6
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
7
8
Press ENTER.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Repeat steps 4 through 7 to store other
stations.
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of
Other operations
To
Do this
5
Press TUNER MEMORY.
Tune in a station
Follow the procedure described
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6
and 7 while the preset number flashes.
Set another station After step 5, press + or – (or
to the existing
preset number
TUNING + or – on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
station.
Preset number
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European and Saudi
Arabian models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding TUNER/
BAND, press ?/1 on the unit. When you change
the interval, all the AM preset stations are
erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same
procedure.
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
1
Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
2
3
4
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by CD power manage function. CD
power is factory set to on.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the
function to CD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press ?/1 while holding CD/NX.
“CD POWER” and “OFF” appear.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER”
and “ON” appear.
Notes
• When “CD POWER” and “OFF”are selected, disc
access time is increased.
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
— Manual Tuning
(European model CMT-NEZ5 only)
1
Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
What is the Radio Data
System?
2
3
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
4
Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types 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.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO” disappears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• When a stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo, press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO”
appears in the display.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 3 above, then press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit). The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
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:
• You can change the display into the clock display
(for 8 seconds) by pressing DISPLAY.
Station name* t Frequency t Clock display
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name or the program type may not appear in
the display.
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Playing a tape
Tape – Play
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Loading a tape
1
2
Load a tape.
1
Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Z on the
unit.
Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
2
Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
3
Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).
Other operations
With the side you
want to play/record
facing towards you.
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
Press X. Press again to resume
play.
Fast-forward or
rewind
Press m or M.
Remove a tape
Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Z
on the unit in stop mode.
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Recording on a tape
manually
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD, tape or radio program on a tape.
You can also record from connected
components (see “Hooking up optional
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
1
2
Load a recordable tape.
Load a disc you want to record.
Press one of the following buttons (or
FUNCTION repeatedly) to select the
desired source to record.
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to
select ALBUM, then press
select the desired album before proceeding.
+ or – to
• TUNER/BAND: To record from this
system’s tuner.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
3
4
Press CD SYNC.
“SYNC” and “REC” flash.
• AUDIO IN: To record from the optional
component connected to the AUDIO IN
jack.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pause for playback.
Press z PAUSE/START.
3
4
Press z PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
“REC” flashes and the tape deck stands by
for recording.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
Press z PAUSE/START, then start
playing the desired source to record.
To stop recording
Press x.
Recording starts.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop recording
Pause recording
Press x.
Press z PAUSE/START on
the unit.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Tips
• For recording from the tuner:
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
• For recording from a CD:
You can press . or > to select tracks during
recording pause mode (after step 3 and before step 4).
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Sound Adjustment
Timer
Adjusting the sound
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Press DSGX on the unit.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
DSGX ON y DSGX OFF
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t … t
10MIN t OFF
Adjusting the bass and treble
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
Other operations
1
Press EQ repeatedly to select “BASS”
or “TREBLE”.
To
Press
Check the
remaining time*
SLEEP once.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the
to turn off time you want.
BASS y TREBLE
2
Press . or > repeatedly to adjust
the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE”
appears.
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”
Timer Function appears.
* You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Note
Do not set to “AUTO” during Syncro Recording on a
tape.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
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Other operations
Waking up to music
— Play Timer
To
Do this
Check the setting
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “PLAY”
appears, then press ENTER.
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Cancel the timer
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
1
Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “OFF”
appears, then press ENTER.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
Notes
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station
2
Press VOLUME + or – (or turn VOLUME
control on the unit) to adjust the
volume.
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Play Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
AUDIO IN jack as the sound source for Play Timer.
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec
Timer at the same time.
3
4
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Press . or > repeatedly to select
“PLAY”, then press ENTER.
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting
is not canceled manually.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
5
Set the time to start playing.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6
7
Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
Press . or > repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
t
y
T
TUNER
CD
t
T
TAPE
8
9
Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source appear in turn, then the original
display returns.
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
Timer recording radio
programs
To
Do this
Check the setting
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “REC”
appears, then press ENTER.
— Rec Timer
You can record a preset radio station from a
specified time.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
To timer record, you must first preset the radio
Cancel the timer
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly until “OFF”
appears, then press ENTER.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1
Tune in the preset radio station (see
Notes
• If you use the Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“PLAY” appears.
Press . or > repeatedly to select
“REC”, then press ENTER.
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, the Rec Timer will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec
Timer at the same time.
4
5
Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
• After you have set Rec Timer, do not operate the
system until the recording ends.
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the
Rec Timer has been activated.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
Rec Timer settings and the desired station
appear, then the original display returns.
6
7
Load a recordable tape.
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Checking the remaining time
and titles and the artist
names (CD/MP3)
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal
Play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
The clock display can be turned off to minimize
the amount of power consumed during standby
(Power Saving Mode).
Current track number and elapsed playing time
t Current track number and remaining time or
“– –.– –”* t Remaining time of the disc or
“– –.– –”* t Track title and the artist name
(disc with MP3 audio tracks** only) t Album
name** t Clock display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the clock display
disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
* “– –.– –” appears when you select a CD track whose
number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3
audio track.
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
cyclically as follows:
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving
Mode)
**When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1
or ver. 2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays
the track title, the artist name and the album name
information.
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
Note
Checking the total playing
time and titles and the artist
names (CD/MP3)
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
Tips
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
• STANDBY indicator lights up even in Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time t Total track number of the
program (for eight seconds) t Volume label1)
t Clock display (for eight seconds)
Viewinginformationabout
the disc in the display
x When a CD/MP3 is in other mode
TOC display2) or total number of albums on the
disc3) or total track number of the current
album3) t Volume label3) or album name3) t
Clock display (for eight seconds)
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,
you can also check the information recorded on
disc, such as the titles and the artist’s names.
1)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks
2)
TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc and total
playing time of the disc.
3)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles and
the artist names may not be displayed depending on
the play mode.
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
Stereo mini-plug
From the audio output
jacks of an optional
analog component
Optional analog component
A AUDIO IN jack
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (Portable Audio
Recording audio from a
connected component
Player, etc.) to this jack. You can then record or
listen to the sound from the component through
this system.
1 Connect the audio cords.
2 Start recording manually.
Listening to audio from a
connected component
Notes
• If the connected component has the AVLS
(Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be
sure to turn off the function when using the
1 Connect the audio cords.
transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the
volume of the speaker, and that may cause distortion.
• If the connected component has the BASS BOOST
or MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn off the
function when using the transmitter. Otherwise, the
sound from the speaker may be distorted.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “AUDIO
IN” appears.
Start playing the connected component.
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General
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
again.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
• Redo the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
There is no sound.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• If your system has a voltage selector, make sure
the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage.
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on
the unit clockwise.
When the STANDBY indicator
flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and
check the following items.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
Sound comes from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
• Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power cord.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
The timer cannot be set.
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After STANDBY
indicator stops flashing, reconnect the
power cord and turn on the system. If the
indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the
problem cannot be found even after checking
all the above items, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The timer does not function.
• Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer
and light up “c PLAY” or “c REC” in the
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
• Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
The system can not be turned on even though
you have pressed ?/1.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to wall
outlet.
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The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
others.
• After the system reads all tracks on the disc,
playback may take more time than usual if:
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
Speakers
Sounds come from one channel, or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
The folder name, file name and ID3 tag
information (album title, track title and artist
name) do not appear correctly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1,
level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The Disc ID3 tag is not ver.1 nor ver.2.
• Only up to 30 characters of ID3 tags are displayed.
• The characters that can be displayed by this
system are as follows:
CD/MP3 player
Play does not start.
• Replace the disc.
• Place the disc that this system can play.
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the CD
compartment.
– Upper case (A to Z)
• Place the disc in the CD compartment with the
label side up.
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (’ < > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _)
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press N (or CD/NX on the unit) to start play.
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
Tuner
The sound skips.
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Replace the disc.
• 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.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• 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 supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”
and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet in the
expansion format.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1, 2
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.
• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the
display.
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Tape deck
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Disconnect the power cord.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
2 Reconnect the power cord.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
4 Press x and ?/1 and turn VOLUME control
to the left at the same time.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
• The tape has wound to the end.
Optional components
There is no sound.
(page 22) and check the condition of the system.
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO
The sound is distorted.
• Set the volume of the connected component
lower.
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Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
CD/MP3
FULL
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
NO DISC
There is no disc in the player.
NO STEP
All of the programed tracks have been erased.
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
and holding M during playback or pause.
PUSH STOP
You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
Tuner
COMPLETE
The preset operation ended normally.
Tape
NO TAB
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE
There is no tape in the tape deck.
Timer
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer
operation.
SET CLOCK
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.
SET TIMER
You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec
Timer are not set.
TIME NG
The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are
set to the same time.
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On the speaker system
Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
Additional Information
Precautions
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 disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
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.
• The voltage selector is located at the rear of the
apparatus.
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On safety
• 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.
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• 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.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
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.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
• 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.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
On heat buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
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, benzine or alcohol.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
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To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
Specifications
Main unit
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Break off the
cassette tab
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(The United States model only)
CMT-NEZ5
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 18 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
CMT-NEZ3
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 9 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Amplifier section
CMT-NEZ5
European model:
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
DIN power output (rated): 18 + 18 W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
25 + 25W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference):
38 + 38 W
Pan-American model:
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
20 + 20 W (6 ohms at
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Other models:
The following measured at AC 120, 220 or 240 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 14 + 14 W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
20 + 20 W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Inputs
AUDIO IN:
Sensitivity 250 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES:
Accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms or
more
SPEAKER:
Accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
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CMT-NEZ3
North-American model:
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
Pan-American model:
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
10 + 10 W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
European model:
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
15 + 15 W (6 ohms at
European and Saudi Arabian models:
531 – 1,602 kHz
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference):
28 + 28 W
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
set at 9 kHz)
Other models:
Other models:
The following measured at AC 120, 220 or 240 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W (6 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
15 + 15 W (6 ohms at
Antenna
AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
450 kHz
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Intermediate frequency
Speaker
Inputs
AUDIO IN:
Sensitivity 250 mV,
CMT-NEZ5
impedance 47 kilohms
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
2-way, bass-reflex type
Outputs
PHONES:
Accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms or
more
10 cm dia., cone type
4 cm dia., cone type
6 ohms
Approx. 145 × 235 ×
175 mm
SPEAKER:
Accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
Mass
Approx. 1.9 kg net per
speaker
CD player section
Laser Diode Properties
Emission duration:
continuous
CMT-NEZ3
Laser Output: Less than
44.6 µW
Speaker system
Full Range Speaker
System
(This output is the value
measurement at a distance
of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture)
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Speaker units
Woofer:
North American model: 8 cm dia., cone type
Other models:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
10 cm dia., cone type
6 ohms
Approx. 145 × 235 ×
155 mm
Frequency response
Mass
Tape deck section
North American model: Approx. 1.4 kg net per
speaker
Recording system
4-track 2-channel, stereo
Other models:
Approx. 1.5 kg net per
speaker
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
FM lead antenna
75 ohms unbalanced
10.7 MHz
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• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W
• Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Lead-free solder is used for soldering
certain parts.
General
Power requirements
North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Mexican model:
European model:
Australian model:
Korean model:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 220 V, 60 Hz
• Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in cabinets.
Chinese model:
AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 – 127, 220,
230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120, 220 or
Taiwanese model:
Argentine model
Saudi Arabian model:
Other models:
230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
CMT-NEZ5
European model:
60 W
0.3 W (in Power Saving
Mode)
50 W
Other models:
CMT-NEZ3
North American model: 40 W
European model:
45 W
0.3 W (in Power Saving
Mode)
45 W
Other models:
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers)
Approx. 164 × 235 ×
265 mm
Mass (excl. speakers)
CMT-NEZ5:
Approx. 3.6 kg
CMT-NEZ3
North American model: Approx. 2.8 kg
Other models:
Approx. 3.6 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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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.
Illustration number
r
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (CD
open/close) 7
A – S
T – Z
Display window 6
PHONES jack qd
Remote sensor 2
.m/M> (rewind/fast
forward, go back/go forward)
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Z (tape
* Except for North American
model CMT-NEZ3
12 3 45 6
7
8
9
qk
qj
0
qa
qh
qs
qd
qg qf
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – O
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
./> (go back/go forward)
P – Z
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
19)
w;
1
2
3
4
ql
qk
qj
qh
qg
5
6
qf
7
8
qd
qs
9
0
qa
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paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
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