Sony CMT-EH20DAB - Manual (Page 2)

CMT-EH20DAB.GB.2-688-576-11(1)
Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1 Press CD  to select the CD function.
2 Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” appears
while the player is stopped.
3 Press / (or / on the unit) 
repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
When programing MP3 files, press +/– 
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select
the desired file.
Selected track or file number
4 Press ENTER  to add the track or file to the
program.
5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 15 tracks or files.
6 To play your program of tracks or files, press 
(play)  (or CD/ (play/pause)  on the unit).
The program remains available until you open the CD
compartment. To play it again, select the CD function,
and press  (play)  (or CD/ (play/pause) 
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.
To view program information, such as total track number
of the program, press DISPLAY  repeatedly.
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 +/– (or TUNING + or – on the unit) 
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
stations.
4 Press ENTER .
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 DAB and 20 FM 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 +/– (or TUNING + or – on the unit) 
repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Note on presetting DAB stations
You can preset a DAB service only when it can be received.
Recording onto a tape
Use a TYPE I (normal) tape only.
You can record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
1 Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder
with the side you want to record facing forward.
2 Prepare the recording source.
Select the desired source to record.
Place the disc you want to record.
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE  on the remote repeatedly to select
“ ,” and then press +/–  on the remote
repeatedly to select the desired folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of “Creating
your own CD program.”
3 Start recording.
Press  (record) , and then start playing the
desired recording source.
The CD starts playing automatically.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the
noise.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
To stop recording, press  (stop/eject) .
Tip
We recommend that you press  (pause)  first, and then press
 (stop/eject)  to avoid noise being recorded when you stop
recording.
Using the Timers
The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP  on the remote repeatedly. If you select
“AUTO,” the system automatically turns off after the
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.
If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set
time, the system turns off after the tape deck stops.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/– (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit)  to
adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
your own CD program.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .
3 Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,”
and then press ENTER .
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start playing.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER .
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minute.
5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playing.
6 Select the sound source.
Press /  repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER . 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, press CLOCK/
TIMER SELECT , press /  repeatedly until
“PLAY SEL” appears, and then press ENTER .
To cancel a timer, repeat the same procedure as above
until “OFF” appears, and then press ENTER .
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
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 item.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
selector set to the correct voltage?
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
The system unexpectedly shuts off while
operating.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
Make sure the speaker cords are correctly connected.
There is no sound.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Connect only the supplied speakers.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• The specified station may have temporarily stopped
broadcast.
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.
• Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE 
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.
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.
• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
“TUNED” does not appear in the display (DAB
only).
• Check all antenna connections, then perform the DAB
Automatic Scan (see “Before using the system”).
• The current DAB service may not be available. Press
+/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – 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.)
Tape deck
The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or
dropout.
• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and
demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for details.
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  ,  , and DSGX  at the same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
Troubleshooting Messages
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
FULL : You tried to program more than 15 tracks (steps).
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NO PRESET (DAB only): There is no stored preset
station.
NO SERV (DAB only): There is no supported DAB
broadcast in your country or region.
NO STEP : All of the programed tracks have been erased.
NO TEXT (DAB only) : There is no text information in
the received service.
NOT IN USE : You pressed an invalid button.
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing   during playback or pause.
PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE  during
playback.
READING : The system is reading information from the
disc. Some buttons are not available.
SET CLOCK : You tried to select the timer when the clock
is not set.
SET TIMER : You tried to select the timer when the Play
Timer is not set.
TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
Display examples
Display indicates
2 (two)
5 (five)
6 (six)
8 (eight)
0 (zero)
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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 or multisession
• 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)
• Some discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker
attached to them
• Some rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal
• Some 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
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• 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.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over
Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side
A or B as illustrated.
Break off the
cassette tab
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
with adhesive tape.
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
recording or playback.
Cleaning the tape heads
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an
important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure
to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality
or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after
every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize
the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of
high frequency sound, and an inability to completely
erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
DIN power output (rated): 4 + 4 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 + 5 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (reference): 7 + 7 W
Inputs
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8
ohms or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission duration: continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Tape deck section
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo
Tuner section
FM/DAB stereo tuner
Antenna: FM/DAB lead antenna
FM tuner section:
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
DAB tuner section:
Frequency range
Band-III: 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHz
* For details, see “DAB frequency table” below.
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
* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system.
Speaker
Speaker system: Full Range, 8 cm dia., cone type
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 Ч 241.5 Ч 134 mm
Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg net per speaker
General
Power requirements: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 25 W
1.0 W (in Power off)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 158 Ч 241.5 Ч 233 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.4 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/FM/DAB lead antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Standby power consumption: 1.0 W
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.