Sony CMT-NE3 User Manual

Micro hi-fi component system, Cmt-ne5 cmt-ne3

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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-NE5
CMT-NE3

Table of contents

Document Outline

Table of Contents
How to use this manual
Playable discs
Hooking up the system
- 1 Connect the speakers.
- 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
- 3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. The v...
- 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Setting the clock
- 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
- 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
- 3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour.
- 4 Press ENTER.
- 5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute.
- 6 Press ENTER.
- 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
- 2 Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears, then press ENTER.
- 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.
Loading a disc
- 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 to close the lid of the CD compartment.
Playing a disc
- 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
- 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears.
- 3 Press N.
Playing repeatedly
Creating your own program
- 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
- 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
- 3 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
- 4 Press ENTER on the remote.
- 5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4.
- 6 Press N.
Presetting radio stations
- 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.
- 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display.
- 3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).
- 4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
- 5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
- 6 Press ENTER.
- 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations.
- 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.
- 2 Press TUNING MODE on the unit repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.
- 3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
- 4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
- 5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
- 6 Press ENTER.
- 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations.
Listening to the radio
- 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.
- 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display.
- 3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station.
- 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.
- 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.
- 3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
Loading a tape
- 1 Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit.
- 2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.
Playing a tape
- 1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE.
- 2 Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape
- 1 Load a recordable tape.
- 2 Load a CD you want to record.
- 3 Press CD SYNCHRO.
- 4 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
Recording on a tape manually
- 1 Load a recordable tape.
- 2 Select the desired source to record.
- 3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
- 4 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record.
Adjusting the sound
- 1 Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.
- 2 Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to adjust the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE” a...
Falling asleep to music
Waking up to music
- 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play.
- 2 Adjust the volume.
- 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
- 4 Press ./> repeatedly until “PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.
- 5 Set the time to start playing.
- 6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5.
- 7 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired sound source appears.
- 8 Press ENTER.
- 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Timer recording radio programs
- 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to a preset station” on page13).
- 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
- 3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC” appears, then press ENTER.
- 4 Set the time to start recording.
- 5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4.
- 6 Load a recordable tape.
- 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Turning off the display
Viewing information about the disc in the display
Hooking up optional components
- 1 Connect audio cords. See the illustration above.
- 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears. Start playing the connected component.
- 1 Connect audio cords.
- 2 Start recording manually. See “Recording on a tape manually” on page16.
Problems and remedies
- 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.
- 1 Disconnect the power cord.
- 2 Reconnect the power cord.
- 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
- 4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the left at the same time.
Messages
Precautions
On operating voltage
On safety
On placement
On heat buildup
On operation
Notes on discs
Cleaning the cabinet
To save a tape permanently
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
When using a tape longer than 90minutes
Cleaning the tape heads
Demagnetizing the tape heads
- Specifications
- List of button locations and reference pages