Sony HCD Ne5 Manual PDF

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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
©2004 Sony Corporation
model name[CMT-NE5/CMT-NE3]
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WARNING
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
expose the unit to rain or moisture. provide reasonable protection against harmful
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the interference in a residential installation. This
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, particular installation. If this equipment does cause
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
This appliance is
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
classified as a CLASS 1
interference by one or more of the following measures:
LASER product. This
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
marking is located on the
rear exterior. – Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Don’t throw away the battery with – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
general house waste, dispose of it different from that to which the receiver is connected.
correctly as chemical waste. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
For customers in the United States
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
This symbol is intended to alert close to the point of cable entry as practical.
the user to the presence of For customers in Canada
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure CAUTION
that may be of sufficient TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
magnitude to constitute a risk of BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
electric shock to persons. CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert The use of optical instruments with this product will
the user to the presence of increase eye hazard.
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) Except for European model
instructions in the literature ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
accompanying the appliance. registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR® partner, Sony Corporation
CAUTION has determined that this product
The use of optical instruments with this product will meets the ENERGY STAR®
increase eye hazard. guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual........................... 4
Playable discs.......................................... 4 Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 17
Getting Started — Sleep Timer
Hooking up the system............................ 6 Waking up to music.............................. 18
Setting the clock...................................... 8 — Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs........... 19
CD/MP3 – Play — Rec Timer
Loading a disc ......................................... 9
Display
Playing a disc .......................................... 9
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play Turning off the display ......................... 20
Playing repeatedly................................. 10 — Power Saving Mode
— Repeat Play Viewing information about the disc in the
Creating your own program .................. 11 display ............................................ 20
— Program Play
Optional Components
Tuner Hooking up optional components......... 21
Presetting radio stations ........................ 12
Listening to the radio ............................ 13 Troubleshooting
— Preset Tuning Problems and remedies......................... 22
— Manual Tuning Messages............................................... 24
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 14
(European model CMT-NE5 only) Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 26
Tape – Play Specifications........................................ 27
Loading a tape....................................... 15 List of button locations and reference
Playing a tape........................................ 15 pages............................................... 30
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape.................................................. 16
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually............... 16
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 17
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How to use this manual Discs that this system cannot

play
• The instructions in this manual are for model • CD-ROMs
CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3. Check your • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
model number by looking at the front panel. the following formats:
In this manual, CMT-NE5 is used for – music CD format
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. – MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)
Any difference in operation is clearly Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2)
indicated in the text, for example, “CMT-NE5 • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
only”. card, heart).
• This manual mainly explains operations using • A disc with paper or stickers on it.
the remote, but the same operations can also • A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
be performed using the buttons on the system or a sticker still left on it.
having the same or similar names.
1) ISO 9660 Format
Playable discs The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
You can play back the following discs on this There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
system. Other discs cannot be played back. 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
List of playable discs letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight
characters. There can be no more than eight nested
Format of discs Disc logo folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file
Audio CDs names and folder names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
CD-R/CD-RW names can have up to 16 characters) make sure of
(audio data/MP3 files*) the contents of the writing software, etc.
2) Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables you to add
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,
* CMT-NE5 only.
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session. This unit supports up to
10 sessions.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2. This unit supports up to 10 sessions.
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
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording technologies
quality or physical condition of the disc, or This product is designed to playback discs that
the characteristics of the recording device. conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not Recently, various music discs encoded with
been correctly finalized. For more copyright protection technologies are marketed
information, see the operating instructions for by some record companies. Please be aware that
the recording device. among those discs, there are some that do not
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may conform to the CD standard and may not be
not be played back because of scratches, dirt, playable by this product.
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi Cautions when playing a disc
Session that have not ended by “closing the that is recorded in Multi
session” are not supported. Session
• The system may be unable to play MP3
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
format files that do not have the extension
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
“.MP3”.
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
have the extension “.MP3” may result in noise
recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA
or malfunction.
sessions are played back without sound.
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
2, folder names or file names may not be
determined by the tree structure of files
displayed correctly.
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
playback.
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized 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.
Right speaker Left speaker
43
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 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. it.
Gray (3)
L
# Plug type A
AM loop antenna
Black (#) #
R Insert this portion
3 AM
SPEA
KER
IMPE
D
USE ANCE ANTE
8-16
NNA
Extend the FM lead FM 75

COAX
antenna horizontally IAL
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Plug type B 4 Connect the power cord to a wall

AM loop antenna outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
Getting Started
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
AM To turn on the system, press ?/1.
ANTE
NNA Inserting two R6 (size AA)
FM 75
batteries into the remote
COAX
IAL
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
Plug type C
AM loop antenna
AM
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
ANTE remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
NNA
Extend the FM lead battery leakage and corrosion.
antenna horizontally FM 75
COAX
IAL Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
North American models:
Connect using the white side
Other models:
Connect using the brown side
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage. The voltage
selector is located at the bottom of the
apparatus.
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V
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Setting the clock

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
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.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears,
then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode
(page 20).
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Playing a disc
CD/MP3 – Play
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Loading a disc
You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3
CD/MP3 – Play
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the audio tracks.
unit. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT-
NE3.
2 Place a disc with the label side up on
the CD compartment.
Track number Playing time
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the
appears.
unit again to close the lid of the CD
compartment. Select To play
No display The tracks on the disc in
Notes
(Normal Play) original order.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction. ALBM* All MP3 audio tracks in the
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not (Normal Play) album on the disc in original
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and order.
the CD player will not operate properly. When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as
Normal Play.
SHUF(FLE) All tracks on the disc in
(Shuffle Play) random order.
ALBM 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 The tracks on the disc in the
(Program Play) order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 11).
* CMT-NE5 only.
3 Press N.
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Other operations
To Do this Playing repeatedly
Stop play Press x. — Repeat Play
Pause Press X (or CD/NX on the unit).
Press again to resume play. You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
Select a track Press ./> repeatedly. disc repeatedly.
Select an album Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT-
of MP3* after step 2. NE3.
Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly
track playback and release it at the during playback until “REP(EAT)” or
desired point.
“REP(EAT) 1” appears.
Remove a disc Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
REP(EAT): For all the tracks on the disc up to
the unit.
five times.
* CMT-NE5 only. REP(EAT) 1: For a single track only.
Notes To cancel Repeat Play
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
“REP(EAT)” and “REP(EAT) 1” disappear.
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers. Note
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the When you select “REP(EAT) 1”, that track is repeated
audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or endlessly until “REP(EAT) 1” is canceled.
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 audio tracks
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3
listening. We recommend that you do not save other
types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc
that has MP3 audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root
album)
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can
be contained on a single disc is 255.
• 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 To Do this
program Cancel Program

Play
Press PLAY MODE in stop
mode repeatedly until both
— Program Play “PGM” and “SHUF(FLE)”
disappears.
CD/MP3 – Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps. Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode.
You can synchro record the programed tracks Each time you press the button, a
onto a cassette tape (page 16). track is cleared from the end of
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT- the program.
NE3. Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop
end of the program mode.
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
finishes. To play the same program again, press N
3 Press ./> repeatedly until the (or CD/NX on the unit). However, the program is
desired track number appears. cleared when you open the CD compartment.
• “– –.– –” appears if the total program time exceeds
100 minutes, if you select a track whose number is 21
or over, or when you programed an MP3 audio track.
Selected track number Total playing time

(including selected
track)
For CMT-NE5 only:

When programing an MP3, press ALBUM
+/– repeatedly to select the album, then
press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
4 Press ENTER on the remote.
The track is programed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programed track
number and total playing time.
5 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6 Press N.
Program Play starts.
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Tip
Press x to stop scanning.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM frequency of the desired stations.
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
preset number. select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE on the unit
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
Automatic tuning preset “PRESET” disappear from the display.
You can automatically tune in all of the stations 3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
that can be received in your area and then store repeatedly to tune in the desired
the radio frequency of the desired stations. station.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to 4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
select “FM” or “AM”.
5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until repeatedly to select the desired preset
“AUTO” appears in the display. number.
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit). 6 Press ENTER.
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo Other Operations
program only) appear. To Do this
If “TUNED” does not appear and the Tune in a station Follow the procedure described
scanning does not stop with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 12).
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of Set another station After step 4, press +/– (or
to the existing TUNING +/– on the unit)
“Manual tuning preset” (page 12).
preset number repeatedly to select the preset
4 Press TUNER MEMORY. number you want to store the
A preset number flashes. Perform steps 5 station.
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
Preset number

repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
6 Press ENTER.
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
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To change the AM tuning interval

(except for European model and Listening to the radio
Saudi Arabian model)
You can listen to a radio station either by
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
in the station.
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the power by pressing ?/1. While
holding TUNING +, press ?/1. When you Listening to a preset station
Tuner
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are initialized. To reset the interval, repeat the — Preset Tuning
same procedure.
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
Note (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12).
You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode.
Tips
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
failure occurs. “PRESET” appears in the display.
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
repeatedly to select the desired preset
station.
Listening to non-preset radio

station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
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Tips
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied Using the Radio Data
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna. System (RDS)
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There will be no (European model CMT-NE5 only)
stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or TUNING What is the Radio Data
+/– on the unit). The frequency indication changes System?
and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station
(Automatic Tuning). Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording service that allows radio stations to send
(page 16). additional information along with the regular
• You can change the display into the clock display program signal. This tuner offers convenient
(for 8 seconds) by pressing DISPLAY. RDS features like station name. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
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.
* 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.
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
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the

station name may not appear in the display.
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Playing a tape
Tape – Play
You can use TYPE I (normal).
Loading a tape
1 Press TAPE to switch the function to
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit. TAPE.
2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into 2 Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).

the cassette holder.
Other operations
With the side
you want to To Do this
Tape – Play
play/record Stop play Press x.
facing
forward. Pause Press X. Press again to resume
play.
Fast-forward or Press m/M.
rewind
Remove a tape Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit
in stop mode.
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Recording on a tape
Tape – Recording
manually
Recording your favorite
— Manual Recording
CD tracks on a tape
You can record just the portions you like from a
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
You can record a whole CD on a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
You can use TYPE I (normal).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape.
1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Select the desired source to record.

• TUNER: To record from this system’s
2 Load a CD you want to record.
tuner.
For CMT-NE5 only:
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
When you want to record an album from an player.
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to
• MD: To record from the optional
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to
component connected to the MD jacks.
select the desired album before proceeding.
3 Press CD SYNCHRO.
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” appears and the tape deck stands by
“SYNC” and “REC” appear.
for recording.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pauses for playback. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start
playing the desired source to record.
4 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD Other operations
player and the tape deck stop automatically. To Do this
Stop recording Press x.
To stop recording
Pause recording Press z REC PAUSE/START.
Press x.
To record a disc by specifying Tip
track order For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3
You can record only your favorite CD tracks and before step 4).
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 4 of “Creating your own
program” (page 11).
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Sound Adjustment Timer
Adjusting the sound Falling asleep to music

You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more — Sleep Timer
powerful sound.
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Generating a more dynamic Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
sound (Dynamic Sound Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Generator X-tra) Each time you press the button, the minute
Press DSGX on the unit. display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
Tape – Recording/Sound Adjustment/Timer

follows:
To cancel the DSGX, press DSGX on the unit
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t … t
again.
10MIN t OFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
Adjusting the bass and treble after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
You can adjust the bass and treble. Other operations

1 Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the To Press
unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or Check the SLEEP once.
“TREBLE”. remaining time**
Each time you press the button, the display Change the time SLEEP repeatedly to select the
changes cyclically as follows: to turn off time you want.
BASS y TREBLE Cancel Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF”
Timer function appears.
2 Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to adjust the level
** You cannot check the remaining time if you select
while “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears.
“AUTO”.
Note
Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a
tape.
Tip
You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the
clock.
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Other operations
Waking up to music To Do this
— Play Timer Cancel the timer/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

activate the timer/ SELECT and “SELECT”
check the setting appears.
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
2 Press ./> repeatedly
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
until “PLAY”, “REC” or
clock” on page 8).
“(TIMER) OFF” appears,
Use buttons on the remote for the operation. then press ENTER.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to Change the setting Start over from step 1.
play.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific Notes
track, make a program (see “Creating • If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
your own program” on page 11). time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape” • Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
on page 15).
the preset time).
• TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see • If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
“Listening to the radio” on page 13). time, Play Timer will not be activated.
2 Adjust the volume. • You cannot use the optional component connected to
the MD jacks as sound sources for Play Timer.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. • You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the
4 Press ./> repeatedly until same time.
“PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
7 Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
t TUNER y CD T
t TAPE T
8 Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source, then the original display returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
Timer recording radio To Do this
programs Cancel the timer/

activate the timer/
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT and “SELECT”
— Rec Timer check the setting appears.
2 Press ./> repeatedly
To timer record, you must first preset the radio until “PLAY”, “REC” or
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on “(TIMER) OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
page 12) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 8). Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Notes
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see • If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
“Listening to a preset station” on time, Sleep Timer has priority.
Timer
page 13). • Do not operate the system from the time the system
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC” • If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
appears, then press ENTER. time, Rec Timer will not be activated.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour • The volume is reduced to minimum during
indication flashes. recording.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the
4 Set the time to start recording. same time.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour, • After you have set Rec Timer, do not operate the
then press ENTER. system until the recording ends.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
5 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 Load a recordable tape.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Viewing information
Display
about the disc in the
Turning off the display
display
— Power Saving Mode
You can check the playing time and remaining
The clock display can be turned off to minimize time of the current track or that of the disc.
the amount of power consumed during standby When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,
(Power Saving Mode). you can also check the information recorded on
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the disc, such as the titles.
system is off until the clock display
disappears.
Checking the remaining time
To cancel Power Saving Mode and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal
time you press the button, the display switches Play.
as follows:
Clock display* y No display (Power Saving
Mode)
Current track number and elapsed playing time
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock. t Current track number and remaining time or
Tips “– –.– –”* t Remaining time of the disc or
• The ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving “– –.– –”* t Track title (disc with MP3 audio
Mode. tracks** only) t Album name* t Clock
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving display
Mode.
* For disc with MP3 audio tracks (CMT-NE5 only)
Note ** When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3
You cannot perform the following operations in Power tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title
Saving Mode. information.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval
Checking the total playing
time and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
TOC display* or total number of albums on the
disc** or total track number of the current
album** t Album name** t Clock display
* TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc and total
playing time of the disc
** For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles may
not be displayed depending on the play mode
(CMT-NE5 only).
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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.
Display/Optional Components
From the audio output
jacks of an optional
analog component
Optional analog component
A MD jacks
Recording audio from a
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
connected component
optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to
these jacks. You can then listen to the sound 1 Connect audio cords.
from the component.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording on a tape manually” on
Listening to audio from a page 16.
connected component
1 Connect audio cords.
See the illustration above.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD”
appears.
Start playing the connected component.
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There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from the source of noise.
Troubleshooting • Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
Problems and remedies the power line.
Should you encounter a problem with your The timer cannot be set.
system, do the following: • Set the clock again (page 8).
The timer does not function.
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected. • Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to
set the timer and light up “c PLAY” or “c REC”
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting in the display (pages 18 and 19).
checklist below and take the indicated • Check the timer setting and set the correct time
corrective action. (pages 18 and 19).
If the problem persists after doing all of the • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 17).
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes • Move the speakers farther away from the TV set.
Immediately unplug the power cord and The remote does not function.
check the following items. • Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Check the voltage for your region, then
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
Check all the above items and fix any Speakers
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops
flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn Sound comes from one channel, or the left
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or and right volumes are unbalanced.
if the cause of the problem cannot be found • Check the speaker connections and placement.
even after checking all the above items,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CD/MP3 player
General The sound drops out.
• The lens is dirty. Clean it with a commercially
“– –:– –” appears in the display. available blower.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 8). Play does not start.
• Eject the disc and check whether a disc is loaded.
There is no sound.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 26).
• Press VOLUME + on the remote repeatedly (or
• Replace the disc.
turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise).
• Load the disc that this system can play (page 4).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Load the disc correctly.
• Check the speaker connections (page 6).
• Load the disc with the label side up.
Sound comes from one channel, or • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
unbalanced left and right volume. the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Connect the supplied speakers. • Press N (or CD/NX on the unit) to start play.
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The sound skips. • Keep the antennas away from the system and
other components.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 26).
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
• Replace the disc.
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try moving the system to a place without
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or A stereo FM program cannot be received in
placing them on separate stands. When you listen stereo.
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the • Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip. display.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”
and “SHUF(FLE)” disappear to return to Normal Tape deck
Play. The tape does not record or play, or there is a
MP3 audio track cannot be played back (CMT- decrease in sound level.
NE5 only). • The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 27).
• CMT-NE3 does not play MP3 audio. • The record/playback heads are magnetized.
• Recording was not performed according to the Demagnetize them (page 27).
ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet in the The tape does not erase completely.
expansion format.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Troubleshooting
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension Demagnetize them (page 27).
“.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format. There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2
Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played. • The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette (page 27).
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
others (CMT-NE5 only). Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,
playback may take more time than usual if: • The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 27).
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large. The tape does not record.
– the album and track organization structure is • No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
very complex. • The tab has been removed from the cassette.
The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
appear correctly (CMT-NE5 only). (page 27).
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1, • The tape has wound to the end.
level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.
Optional components
Tuner There is no sound.
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be • Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
received. (page 22) and check the condition of the system.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 12). • Connect the component properly (page 21) while
• Connect the antenna properly (page 6). checking:
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good – if the cords are connected properly.
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you – if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you • Turn on the connected component.
connect a commercially available external • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
antenna. the connected component and start playing.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals • Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it (page 21).
fully.
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The sound is distorted.

• Set the volume of the connected component Messages
lower.
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing CD/MP3
the above measures, reset the NO DISC
system as follows: There is no disc in the player.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. NO STEP

All of the programed tracks have been erased.
1 Disconnect the power cord.
OVER
2 Reconnect the power cord.
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. and holding M during playback or pause.
4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the left at FULL
the same time. You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
The system is reset to the factory settings. You PUSH STOP
should set the settings you made, such as the You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
preset stations, clock, and timer.
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
SET CLOCK
You tried to select the timer with the clock not set.
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer
operation.
SET TIMER
You tried to select the timer when Play Timer or Rec
Timer are not set.
TIME NG
Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set
to the same time.
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Other
INVALID
You pressed an invalid button.
Troubleshooting
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On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
Additional Information warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
Precautions player. Should this occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
On operating voltage turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of • When you move the system, take out any disc.
your local power supply.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
• The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
apparatus.
Notes on discs
On safety
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
Wipe the disc from the center out.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
intended for vinyl LPs.
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
the plug. Never pull the cord itself. sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified • Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
personnel before operating it any further. This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified • When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
service shop. substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
On placement chance that the disc or label may become attached to
• Do not place the system in an inclined position. parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
• Do not place the system in locations where it is; possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
– Extremely hot or cold unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
– Dusty or dirty side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Very humid
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
– Subject to vibrations
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
– Subject to direct sunlight.
seal on the disc is tacky.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
that feels tacky when touched.
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
surface may result.
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
On heat buildup so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
Cleaning the cabinet
is not a malfunction.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
• Place the system in a location with adequate
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume, solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
• 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 Specifications
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Break off the POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
cassette tab DISTORTION:
(The United States model only)
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
120-10,000 Hz; rated 13 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
rated output.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck Main unit
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may Amplifier section
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become CMT-NE3
damaged. North American model:
When using a tape longer than Continuous RMS power output (reference):
15 + 15 W
90 minutes
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
THD)
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
European model:
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
Additional Information
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W (6 ohms at 1
deck.
kHz, DIN)
Cleaning the tape heads Continuous RMS power output (reference):
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be 15 + 15W (6 ohms at 1
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an kHz, 10% THD)
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a Music power output (reference):
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. 25 + 25 W
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning Other models:
cassette. The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/
60 Hz
Demagnetizing the tape heads DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of Continuous RMS power output (reference):
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For 15 + 15 W
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
cassette. THD)
Inputs
MD (phono jacks): Sensitivity 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES: Accepts headphones with
an impedance of 8 ohms or
more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms.
CMT-NE5
North American model:
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
20 + 20 W
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THD) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
European model: ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
DIN power output (rated): 16 + 16 W (6 ohms at 1
kHz, DIN) CMT-NE5
Continuous RMS power output (reference): Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo
20 + 20 W (6 ohms at 1 Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
kHz, 10% THD) using Sony TYPE I
Music power output (reference): cassettes
33 + 33 W Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
Other models: 0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
The following measured at AC 230 V or AC 120 V, 50/ ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
60 Hz
DIN power output (rated): 16 + 16 W Tuner section
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
FM tuner section
20 + 20 W
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
Antenna FM lead antenna
THD)
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Inputs
MD (phono jacks): Sensitivity 450 mV, AM tuner section
impedance 47 kilohms Pan-American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Outputs (with the tuning interval
PHONES: Accepts headphones with set at 10 kHz)
an impedance of 8 ohms or 531 – 1,710 kHz
more (with the tuning interval
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to set at 9 kHz)
16 ohms. European model: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the tuning interval
CD player section set at 9 kHz)
Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
CMT-NE3
Laser Semiconductor laser
set at 10 kHz)
(λ=780 nm)
531 – 1,602 kHz
Emission duration:
continuous
set at 9 kHz)
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Antenna AM loop antenna, external
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm
antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
CMT-NE5
Laser Semiconductor laser
Speaker
(λ=780 nm)
Emission duration: CMT-NE3
continuous Speaker system Full Range Speaker
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz System
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm Speaker units
Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type
Tape deck section Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 146 × 230.5 × 135
CMT-NE3
mm
Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo
Mass Approx. 1.5 kg net per
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
speaker
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
CMT-NE5
Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type
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Speaker units
Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type
Tweeter: 4 cm dia., cone type
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
mm
Mass Approx. 1.7 kg net per
speaker
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz
Chinese model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Taiwanese model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127/220 V AC, 50/
60 Hz
Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
CMT-NE3: 45 W
CMT-NE5
North American model: 50 W
Mexican model: 50 W
European model: 57 W
0.3 W (in Power Saving
Mode)
Korean model: 58 W
Chinese model 58 W
Taiwanese model: 50 W
Other models: 65 W

mm incl. projecting parts
and controls
Mass
CMT-NE3: Approx. 3.7 kg
CMT-NE5: Approx. 3.9 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 Illustration number

r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY 0 (14, 20)
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
P–Z ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 18, 19, 24)

A–O
.m/M> (skip back/
ALBUM +/–* 7 (10, 11) PHONES jack qk skip forward, rewind/fast
BASS/TREBLE 8 (17) PLAY MODE qj (9, 11) forward) 4 (10, 11, 15, 17, 18,
Cassette compartment qf Remote sensor 2 19)
CD SYNCHRO qg (16) TUNER/BAND qs (12, 13) x (stop) 3 (10, 15, 16, 24)
DISPLAY 0 (14, 20) TUNING +/– 4 (12, 13, 17) z REC PAUSE/START qh (16)
Display window 5 TUNING MODE qj (12, 13) CD/NX (play/pause) ql (9, 10,
DSGX 9 (17) VOLUME qa (18, 22) 22)
TAPE/N (play) w; (15)
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (CD
open/close) 6 (9)
Z PUSH OPEN (tape open/close)
qd (15)
1 2 34 5 6
7*
8
9
0
w; qa
ql qs
qk
qd
qj
qf
qh qg
* Button available only on CMT-NE5.
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A–O P–Z ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 18, 19, 24)

ALBUM +/– qa (10, 11) PLAY MODE qk (9, 11) m/M (rewind/fast forward)
CD qh (9, 11, 16, 18) REPEAT 4 (10) 7 (10, 15)
CLEAR qd (11) SLEEP w; (17) ./> (go back/go forward)
qf (8, 10, 11, 18, 19)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 TAPE qg (15, 18)
(18, 19) x (stop) 8 (10, 15, 16, 24)
TUNER/BAND 5 (12, 13, 18)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 18, X (pause) 8 (10, 15)
TUNER MEMORY qj (12)
19) N (play) 8 (9, 11, 15, 22)
TUNING MODE qk (12, 13)
DISPLAY ql (14, 20) +/– (tuning) qf (12, 13)
VOLUME +/– 0 (18, 22)
ENTER 9 (8, 11, 12, 18, 19)
EQ qs (17)
FM MODE 4 (13)
FUNCTION 6 (21)
CMT-NE3 CMT-NE5
w; 1 w; 1
ql 2 ql 2
qk 3 qk 3
qj 4 qj 4
qh 5 qh 5
qg 6 qg 6
qf 7 qf 7
8 8
qd 9 qd 9
qs * qs *
0 0
qa
* Button does not function with this model.
31GB
[4-253-397-11(2)]
Sony Corporation Printed in China
[4-253-397-11(2)]

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How to use this manual Discs that this system cannot

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Music discs encoded with

Hooking up the system

1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

R Insert this portion

Extend the FM lead FM 75

Plug type B 4 Connect the power cord to a wall

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V

Setting the clock

Track number Playing time

1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.

program Cancel Program

Selected track number Total playing time

For CMT-NE5 only:

Presetting radio stations Manual tuning preset

5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)

To change the AM tuning interval

Listening to non-preset radio

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they

Receiving RDS broadcasts

* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the

2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into 2 Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).

1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Select the desired source to record.

Sound Adjustment Timer

Adjusting the sound Falling asleep to music

Tape – Recording/Sound Adjustment/Timer

You can adjust the bass and treble. Other operations

— Play Timer Cancel the timer/ 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

programs Cancel the timer/

Hooking up optional components

Optional analog component

There is severe hum or noise.

The sound is distorted.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation. NO STEP

To save a tape permanently

(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 164 × 230.5 × 263

Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

List of button locations and reference pages

How to use this page Illustration number

P–Z ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 18, 19, 24)

A–O P–Z ?/1 (power) 1 (7, 18, 19, 24)

* Button does not function with this model.

Sony Corporation Printed in China

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