Sony CMT-BX77DBi - Manual (Page 2)

CMT-BX77DBi.GB.4-183-777-12(1)
Other Operations
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
1 Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) 
repeatedly to select the CD function.
2 Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” appears
while the player is stopped.
3 Press /  repeatedly until the desired
track or file number appears.
When programming files, press +/  repeatedly
to select the desired folder, and then select the desired
file.
Total playing time of program
(including selected track
or file)
Selected track or file
number
4 Press (or ENTER on the unit)  to add the track
or file to the program.
“ . ” appears when the total program time
exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or when you select a
CD track whose number is 21 or over, or when you
select an MP3 file.
5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.
6 To play your program of tracks or files, press  (or
CD  on the unit) .
The program remains available until you open the disc
tray. To play the same program again, press  (or
CD  on the unit) .
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR  while the player is stopped.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
1 Tune in the desired station (See “Listening to the
radio ”).
2 Press TUNER MEMORY .
Preset number
3 Press +/  repeatedly to select your desired
preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
station.
4 Press .
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 DAB, 20 FM and 10 AM
stations. The preset stations are retained for about half
a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
6 To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE  repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and
then press +/  repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Note on presetting DAB stations
You can preset a DAB service only when it can be received.
Using the Timers
The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play
Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP  repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the
system automatically turns off after the current disc stops
or in 100 minutes.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, tuner or iPod at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/  to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific track or file, create your own
program.
2 Press TIMER MENU .
3 Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SET?,” and
then press .
“ON” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start playback.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, and then
press .
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minutes.
5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playback.
6 Select the sound source.
Press /  repeatedly until the desired sound
source appears, and then press . The display
shows the timer settings.
7 Press   to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
To activate or check the timer again
1
Press TIMER MENU .
“TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display.
2 Press .
3 Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL?,” then
press .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER
OFF?” appears in step 3, and then press .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Notes for the iPod user
 Make sure the iPod is not playing when using the Play Timer.
 The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the
connected iPod.
Tip
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the
following items.
 If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
selector set to the correct voltage?
 Are you using only the supplied speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top
or back of the system?
 Is the iPod connector  short-circuited?
After the STANDBY indicator  stops flashing,
reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If
the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
General
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.
 Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
 Connect only the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
 Move the system away from sources of noise.
 Connect the system to a different wall socket.
 Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
cord.
The remote does not function.
 Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor  on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
 Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
 Move the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
 Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
 Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
 Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
 Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until both “PGM”
and “SHUF” disappear to return to normal play.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
 The following discs take a longer time to start playback.
 a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
 a disc recorded in multisession mode.
 a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
 a disc that has many folders.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes on the
display.)
 Connect the antenna properly.
 Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
 Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
 Connect a commercially available external antenna.
 Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM
antenna has come off the plastic stand.
 Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
“TUNED” does not appear in the display (DAB
only).
 Check all antenna connections, then perform the
DAB Automatic Scan procedure (see “Before using the
system”).
 The current DAB service may not be available. Press
+/ (or TUNE +/ on the unit)  to select a different
service.
 If you have moved to another area, some services/
frequencies may have changed and you may not be able
to tune into your usual broadcast.
Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure to
re-register the contents of broadcasts. (Performing this
procedure clears all previously stored presets.)
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or
10 kHz, for some areas).
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.
1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the
system.
2 While holding down ENTER , press  .
All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the
interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.
Troubleshooting To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the CD power
management function. By default, CD power is turned on.
1 Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) 
repeatedly to select the CD function, and then turn
off the system.
2 After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press   on the
unit while holding down CANCEL  on the unit.
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD player power
turned off, disc access time is increased. To turn on
CD player power, repeat the procedure until “CD
POWER ON” appears.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2 Press  , VOL +  and CANCEL  at the
same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
iPod
There is no sound.
 Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
 Make sure the iPod is playing music.
 Adjust the volume.
The sound is distorted.
 Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
 Turn down the volume.
 Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod to “Off” or “Flat.”
The iPod does not function.
 Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
 Make sure the iPod is updated with the latest software.
If not, update the iPod before using with the system.
 Because operation of the system and the iPod are
different, you may not operate the iPod using buttons
on the remote or unit. In this case, use control buttons
on the iPod.
 Remove the iPod, then reconnect it.
The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
Messages
CD Over: You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing   during playback or pause.
Complete!: The preset operation ended normally.
LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
No Disc: There is no disc in the system, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
No Step: All of the programmed tracks or files have been
erased.
No Preset (DAB only): There is no stored preset station.
No Service (DAB only): There is no supported DAB
broadcast in your country or region.
Push STOP!: You pressed PLAY MODE  during
playback.
Reading: The system is reading information of the disc.
Some buttons are not available.
Step Full!: You tried to program more than 26 tracks or
files (steps).
TIME NG!: The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
 Audio CD
 CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
 CD-ROM
 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet
 CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
ended by “closing the session”
 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
recorded with an incompatible recording device
 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
 Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
3 (MP3) files
 Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
square, star)
 Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
to them
 Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
extends beyond the seal
 Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
when touched
Notes on discs
 Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
the center out to the edge.
 Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine,
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight.
On safety
 Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
 Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
 The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
service facility.
On placement
 Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
 Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
 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, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On heat buildup
 Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.
 Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.
 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to
30 minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
DIN power output (rated):
18 watts + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 watts + 25 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference): 38 watts + 38 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW
* 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.
Frequency response: 20 Hz  20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Tuner section
DAB tuner section:
Frequency range*
Band-III: 174.928 (5A) MHz  239.200 (13F) MHz
* For details, see “DAB frequency table” below.
Antenna: FM/DAB lead antenna
Antenna terminal: 75 ohms, F female
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section: Tuning range: 87.5 MHz  108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM/DAB lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Tuning range: 531 kHz  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
DAB frequency table (Band-III)
Frequency Label Frequency Label
174.928 MHz 5A 209.936 MHz 10A
176.640 MHz 5B 211.648 MHz 10B
178.352 MHz 5C 213.360 MHz 10C
180.064 MHz 5D 215.072 MHz 10D
181.936 MHz 6A 216.928 MHz 11A
183.648 MHz 6B 218.640 MHz 11B
185.360 MHz 6C 220.352 MHz 11C
187.072 MHz 6D 222.064 MHz 11D
188.928 MHz 7A 223.936 MHz 12A
190.640 MHz 7B 225.648 MHz 12B
192.352 MHz 7C 227.360 MHz 12C
194.064 MHz 7D 229.072 MHz 12D
195.936 MHz 8A 230.784 MHz 13A
197.648 MHz 8B 232.496 MHz 13B
199.360 MHz 8C 234.208 MHz 13C
201.072 MHz 8D 235.776 MHz 13D
202.928 MHz 9A 237.488 MHz 13E
204.640 MHz 9B 239.200 MHz 13F
206.352 MHz 9C
208.064 MHz 9D
iPod section
Compatible iPod models *:
* Update your iPod to use the latest software before you use it.
iPod nano
5th generation
(video camera)
iPod touch
2nd generation/
iPod touch
Late 2009
iPod classic
120 GB
160 GB (2009)
iPod nano
4th generation
(video)
iPod classic
160 GB (2007)
iPod touch
1st generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
(video) iPod classic
80 GB
iPod nano
2nd generation
(aluminum)
iPod
5th generation
(video)
iPod nano
1st generation iPod
4th generation
(color display)
iPod
4th generation
iPod mini
Speaker
Speaker system: 2-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Woofer: 100 mm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 40 mm dia., cone type
Rated impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 mm × 240 mm × 200 mm
Mass: Approx. 2.0 kg
General
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 63 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 215 mm × 140 mm × 298 mm Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.9 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)/AM
loop antenna (1)/FM/DAB lead antenna (2)/Speaker cords (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.