Affordable, easy to use all-in-one cd-radio-cassette audio system with usb slot for easy connection, play back and charge to mp3 players, ideal for bedroom and kitchen (32 pages)
Affordable, easy to use all-in-one cd-radio-cassette audio system with usb slot for easy connection, play back and charge to mp3 players. dab tuner for wider choice of digital radio programs (32 pages)
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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.
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NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® is a U.S.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 6 Replacing the battery in the remote ... 8 Setting the time ... 8 Loading a CD ... 9 Playing a CD —...
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit Display window 0 FUNCTION 7 (9, 16) OPEN/CLOSE Z 1 (9) Remote sensor 9 TUNER/BAND 6 (12) TUNING +/– 3 (12) VOL +/–...
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The front cover is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this system carefully. Rear cover 1 Remove the rear cover.
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3 Connect the AM antenna. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Connect the white cord to the U terminal, and the red cord to the other terminal. AM loop antenna White 4 Reinstall the rear cover. Put the wires through the hole at the bottom of the rear cover.
Replacing the battery in the remote Slide out and remove the battery case. Insert a new lithium battery CR2025 with the + side facing up. A lithium battery CR2025 Slide the battery case back in. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace the battery with a new one.
Loading a CD Touch OPEN/CLOSE Z (or press OPEN/ CLOSE Z on the remote) to raise the disc tray. Place a CD vertically in the disc tray. With the label side facing front. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), use the optional adaptor.
Playing a CD (continued) Other Operations Do this Press x. Stop play Pause Press NX (or X on the remote). Press again to resume play. Press . or > repeatedly until Select a track you find the desired track. Keep pressing m or M during Find a point in a track play and release it at the desired...
Programing CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 24 tracks. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
Using the CD display Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles. The display changes cyclically as follows: During normal play Track number and elapsed playing time on the current track t Track number and remaining time on the current track t Remaining time on the CD t Track title of the current track*...
To stop scanning Press TUNING MODE on the remote. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE on the remote repeatedly in step 2. “MANUAL” appears. Then press TUNING – or + (or – or + on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the station manually and continue from step 4.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS)* is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP on the remote to select a desired time. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t...
Waking up to music (continued) Press . or > repeatedly to select the desired sound source. The indication changes as follows: * Select “PC/TAPE” to use an optional component connected to the PC/TAPE jacks as the sound source. Press ENTER on the remote. The start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before the original display returns.
Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. continued...
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Press VOL +. • Make sure the headphones are not connected.
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• Always lower the tray by touching OPEN/ CLOSE Z or pressing OPEN/CLOSE Z on the remote. The CD does not eject. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Play does not start. • Wipe the CD clean (see page 18). • Replace the CD.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments.
Specifications Main Unit (HCD-EX100) Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 12 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.
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Specifications (continued) Speaker (SS-CEX100) Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Tweeter: Impedance Dimensions Mass General Power requirements North American model: European model: Other models: Power consumption North American model: European model: Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.