Sony CMT-RB5 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CMT-RB5 Operating Instructions Manual

Micro & mini shelf systems: micro hi fi component system

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4-230-861-11(1)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-RB5
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-230-861-11(1) Micro Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions CMT-RB5 ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 7 Saving the power in standby mode* ... 8 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 9 Listening to the radio —...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Main unit Insert this portion AM loop antenna...
  • Page 5 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
  • Page 6: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time beforehand to use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24-hour system is used for illustration purposes.
  • Page 7: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. STEREO/ MONO > Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or “AM.” Pressing TUNER/BAND turns on the system. Press MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
  • Page 8: Saving The Power In Standby Mode

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To erase a preset station 1 Press down MEMORY until “ERASE” and a preset number appear in the display. 2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset number that you want to erase. Select “ALL ERASE”...
  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). CD TEXT ?/1 (power) indicator Press Z and place a CD on the disc tray. With the label side up. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the...
  • Page 10: Listening To The Radio - Preset Tuning

    Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 7). To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). STEREO/ MONO TUNING – VOL – Press TUNER/BAND to select “FM” or “AM.” Press MODE repeatedly until “PRESET”...
  • Page 11: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Playing CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can repeat a CD in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. > , Press REPEAT repeatedly during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. C D 1 REPEAT: For all the tracks on the CD. REPEAT 1: For a single track only.
  • Page 12: Programing Cd Tracks

    Programing CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played. DISPLAY Press CD to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears. Press ./>...
  • Page 13: Using The Cd Display

    Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press • “STEP FULL” appears when you try to program 26 or more tracks (steps). • “--m--s” appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over.
  • Page 14 Using the CD display (continued) In stop mode During Program Play with a program t Last track number and total playing time of the program Total number of programed tracks (for eight seconds) Disc title and artist name** Clock display (for eight seconds) BASS level (for three seconds) TREBLE level (for three seconds) During other times...
  • Page 15: Other Features

    Other Features Adjusting the sound Not only can you adjust the bass and treble, you can turn on the DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) function to produce more powerful sound and enhanced bass. BASS +/– > Reinforcing the bass sound , Press DBFB. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DBFB ON...
  • Page 16: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    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. RDS is available only on FM stations*.
  • Page 17: Waking Up To Music - Daily Timer

    When you select “AUTO” The system automatically turns off after the CD finishes playing (up to 100 minutes). When the function is TUNER, the system turns off in 100 minutes. You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock.
  • Page 18 Waking up to music (continued) 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. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop playing following the procedure in step 5.
  • Page 19: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting optional components Connecting optional A/V components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions of each component. Connecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting a commercially available optical cable.
  • Page 20: Listening To The Sound Of Connected Components

    Connecting optional A/V components (continued) Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES jack Listening to the sound of connected components ?/1 (power) Prepare the audio components. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” or “VIDEO” appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t TUNER t MD (or VIDEO) CD T...
  • Page 21: Recording To Connected Components

    Recording to connected components For the operations of the connected components, refer to the instructions of each component. Prepare the recording component for recording. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” or “TUNER” appears. Start recording. Press HS if CD is selected as the sound source.
  • Page 22 Connecting external antennas (continued) AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Insulated wire (not supplied) Jack type B Insulated wire (not supplied)
  • Page 23: Additional Information

    • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    • Place the CD correctly in the center of the tray. • Always close the tray by pressing Z. Trying to push the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the CD player. The CD does not eject. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 25: Optional Components

    • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna wire has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Troubleshooting (continued) A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO until “STEREO” appears in the display. • See “There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes)” on page 25, and check the antenna condition. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures,...
  • Page 27: Cd Player Section

    CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output MAX. 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
  • Page 28: Parts Descriptions For The Remote

    Parts descriptions for the remote You can use the supplied remote to control the system. Note You cannot perform the following operations with the remote; — Removing a disc — Switching between the “MD” or “VIDEO” function — Resetting the system 1 ?/1 (power) switch 2 The sound source buttons MD/VIDEO button...
  • Page 29 > 9 ENTER button Press to set the clock, timer, Program Play and to complete presetting stations (pages 6-8, 12, 17 and 18). 0 CLEAR button Press to cancel the selection (page 12). qa MODE button Press to select “AUTO”, “MANUAL” or “PRESET”...
  • Page 30: Index

    Index Adjusting the bass 15 the operating voltage 5 the sound 15 the treble 15 the volume 9, 10, 17 Antennas 5, 21 Automatic Source Selection 9, Automatic tuning 10 Batteries 5 CD TEXT information 13 Clock setting 6 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E, F, G Daily Timer 17 Display 13, 16...
  • Page 32 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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