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Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
Recording onto a tape
(Program Play)
You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways:
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
CD Synchro Recording:
1
Press CD
to select the CD function.
You can record an entire CD onto a tape.
2
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "PGM"
Manual Recording:
appears while the player is stopped.
You can record just the portions you like from a sound
3
source, including connected audio components.
Press /
repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
When programming MP3 files, press
+/– (select
1
Load a recordable tape with the side you want to
folder)
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and
record facing forward.
then select the desired file.
2
Prepare the recording source.
Selected track or file number
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press CD
on the remote to select the CD function.
Load the disc you want to record.
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE
repeatedly to select "
press
+/– (select folder)
the desired folder.
Total playing time of program
To record only your favorite CD tracks in your desired
(including selected track or file)
order, perform steps 2 through 5 of "Creating your
4
Press ENTER
to add the track or file to the
own CD program."
program.
For Manual Recording:
"– –.– –" appears when the total time exceeds 100
Select the desired source to record.
minutes for a CD, or when you select an MP3 file.
3
5
Set the tape deck to stand by for recording.
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.
For CD Synchro Recording:
6
To play your program of tracks or files, press
Press CD SYNC
.
(play)
.
For Manual Recording:
The program remains available until you open the CD
Press PAUSE/START
.
compartment. To play the same program again, select
4
Start recording.
the CD function, and press (play)
.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
To cancel Program Play
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both "PGM" and
Press PAUSE/START
. When the recording
"SHUF" disappear while the player is stopped.
is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop
To delete the last track or file of the program
automatically. If you are recording onto a tape and
Press CLEAR
while the player is stopped.
the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way
through a track or file, "TURN TAPE" appears. Turn
To view program information, such as total
the tape over to the reverse side, re-insert it, and
track number of the program
"PUSH REC" appears. And then press PAUSE/
Press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
START
.
For Manual Recording:
Press PAUSE/START
, and then start playing
Presetting radio stations
the desired recording source.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
To stop recording
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
Press (stop)
.
1
Tune in the desired station (see "Listening to the
Note
radio").
Recording stops if you change to a different function.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
.
Preset number
Using the Timers
The system offers three timer functions. You cannot
activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the
same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer:
3
Press +/–
repeatedly to select your desired
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
preset number.
the clock is not set.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
Press SLEEP
on the remote repeatedly. If you select
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
"AUTO," the system automatically turns off after the
stations.
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.
4
Press ENTER
.
Do not select "AUTO" during Synchro Recording of a
tape.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The
Play Timer:
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time.
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
Rec Timer:
occurs.
You can record a preset radio station at a specified time.
6
To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until "PRESET" appears,
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and
and then press +/–
repeatedly to select the
the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.
desired preset number.
1
Prepare the sound source.
For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/–
to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
your own CD program.
For Rec Timer:
Tune in the preset radio station.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
3
Press /
repeatedly to select "PLAY
SET" or "REC SET" then press ENTER
"ON TIME" appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing or recording.
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 or recording.
6
Select the sound source or prepare the tape.
For Play Timer:
Press /
repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER
. The
display shows the timer settings.
For Rec Timer:
Load a recordable tape. The display shows the timer
settings.
7
Press (power)
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 and the Rec Timer will not play or record.
To activate or check the timer again
, press /
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT
repeatedly until "PLAY SEL" or "REC SEL" appears,
and then press ENTER
.
To cancel the timer
" and then
Repeat the same procedure as above until "OFF"
repeatedly to select
appears, and then press ENTER
.
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tips
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has
been activated.
.
.
Troubleshooting
Messages
1
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and firmly connected.
FULL : You tried to program more than 26 tracks or files
(steps).
2
Find your problem in the checklist below, and
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
take the indicated corrective action.
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
NO STEP : All of the programed tracks have been
erased.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
NO TAB : You cannot record because the overwrite
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the
protection tab has been removed from the cassette.
following item.
NO TAPE : There is no tape in the tape deck.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
NOT USED : You pressed an invalid button.
selector set to the correct voltage?
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
pressing (fast forward)
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?
pause.
PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
back of the system?
during timer operation.
After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing,
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE
reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If
playback.
the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
SET CLOCK : You tried to select the timer when the
clock is not set.
SET TIMER : You tried to select the timer when the
General
Play Timer or Rec Timer is not set.
TIME NG : The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end
Sound comes from one channel, or the left
times are set to the same time.
and right volumes are unbalanced.
Display examples
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only the supplied speakers.
Display
indicates
2 (two)
Severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from sources of noise.
5 (five)
• Connect the system to a different wall socket.
6 (six)
• Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
cord.
8 (eight)
The remote does not function.
0 (zero)
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
A
remote sensor
on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
B
• Point the remote at the system's sensor.
D
• Move the remote closer to the system.
G
CD/MP3 player
H
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
K
• Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
M
• Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
O
• Move the speakers away from the system, or place
Q
them on separate stands. At high volume, speaker
vibration may cause the sound to skip.
R
Play does not start from the first track.
S
• Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear.
Z
|
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.
• Connect the antenna properly.
Precautions
• Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
• Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
Discs that this system CAN play
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
• Connect a commercially available external antenna.
• Audio CD
• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
• CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
Tape deck
• CD-ROM
The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter
• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
or dropout.
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession
• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and
• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
demagnetize the tape heads. See "Precautions" for details.
ended by "closing the session"
To change the AM tuning interval
• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10
recorded with an incompatible recording device
kHz, for some areas; this function is not available on the
• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
European model).
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval.
3 (MP3) files
1
Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the
• Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
system.
square, star)
2
• Some discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker
While holding down TUNER/BAND , press
attached to them
(power) .
• Some rental or used discs with attached seals where the
All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the
glue extends beyond the seal
interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.
• Some discs that have labels printed using ink that feels
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
tacky when touched
Saving Mode.
Notes on discs
To reset the system to factory settings
• Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
from the center out to the edge.
system to factory settings. You cannot reset the system to
• Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine
factory settings in Power Saving Mode.
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and
direct sunlight.
then turn on the system.
2
Press (stop)
and (power)
On safety
, and turn
VOLUME control
to the left at the same time.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket,
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
• Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
CMT-NEZ30
North-American model:
from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 15 + 15 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
used for an extended period of time. When unplugging
10% THD)
the unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord
The following are measured at AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz (Argentine model), AC
120 V, 60 Hz (Mexican model), AC 120, 220 or 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (other
itself.
models)
• Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 15 + 15 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
personnel before operating it again.
Inputs
• The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
AUDIO IN: Sensitivity 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
service facility.
PHONES: Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms
On placement
CD player section
• Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the
• Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
during playback or
Tape deck section
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
Tuner section
surface may result.
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
FM tuner section:
during
Tuning range
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
Antenna: FM lead antenna
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
about a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
AM tuner section:
Tuning range
On heat buildup
Pan-American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
• Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and
European model: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
is not cause for alarm.
Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
• Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
have become hot.
Speaker
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
CMT-NEZ50
Speaker system: 2-way, bass-reflex type
On the speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
Tweeter: 4 cm dia., cone type
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 × 235 × 175 mm
Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg net per speaker
minutes, and turn it back on.
CMT-NEZ33/NEZ30
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
Speaker system: Full Range Speaker System
from the TV.
Speaker units
North American model: 8 cm dia., cone type
Cleaning the cabinet
Other models: 10 cm dia., cone type
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 × 235 × 155 mm
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
Mass:
North American model: Approx. 1.4 kg net per speaker
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
Other models: Approx. 1.5 kg net per speaker
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
General
Power requirements
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
recorded over
Mexican model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
European model: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Break off the cassette's overwrite protection tab from
Australian model: AC 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
side A or B as illustrated.
Korean model: AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Taiwanese model: AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Argentine model: AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models: AC 120, 220 or 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Break off the
Adjustable with voltage selector
cassette tab
Power consumption:
CMT-NEZ50
European model: 60 watts
Other models: 50 watts
CMT-NEZ33: 50 watts
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
CMT-NEZ30
with adhesive tape.
North American model: 45 watts
Other models: 45 watts
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):
CMT-NEZ50
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
Approx. 164 × 235 × 267 mm
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
CMT-NEZ33/NEZ30
Approx. 164 × 235 × 265 mm
recording or playback.
Mass (excl. speakers):
CMT-NEZ50
Cleaning the tape heads
Approx. 3.7 kg
CMT-NEZ33
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
Approx. 3.6 kg
separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start
CMT-NEZ30
an important recording, or after playing an old tape.
North American model: Approx. 3.2 kg
Other models: Approx. 3.3 kg
Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (size AA) batteries (2)/AM
quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes.
loop antenna (1)/FM lead antenna (1)
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(CMT-NEZ30 The United States model only)
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 15 watts
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
CMT-NEZ50
European model:
DIN power output (rated): 18 + 18 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Music power output (reference): 38 + 38 W
The following are measured at AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz (Argentine model), AC
120 V, 60 Hz (Mexican model), AC 120, 220 or 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (other
models)
DIN power output (rated): 14 + 14 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 20 + 20 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Inputs
AUDIO IN: Sensitivity 250 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-NEZ33
The following are measured at AC 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Australian model),
AC 220 V, 60 Hz (Korean model), AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz (Taiwanese model),
AC 120, 220 or 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (other models)
DIN power output (rated): 14 + 14 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 20 + 20 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Inputs
AUDIO IN: Sensitivity 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES: Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
531 – 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
531 – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
0.5 watts (in Power Saving Mode)
• Standby power consumption: 0.5 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.
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