Sony CMT-CX5BIP Operating Instructions

Micro HI-FI
Component System
GB Operating Instructions
©2011 Sony Corporation
CMT-CX5BiP
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
WARNING
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates
that the battery provided with this product shall not be
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
treated as household waste.
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
as lighted candles on the apparatus. combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
lead.
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
you will help prevent potentially negative consequences
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
for the environment and human health which could
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect
conserve natural resources.
the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
like.
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it
be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life
is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
been turned off.
electrical and electronic equipment.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of the
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
main unit.
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
WARNING
recycling of waste batteries.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
For more detailed information about recycling of this
attached to the wall in accordance with the installation
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
instructions.
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
Note on DualDiscs
increase eye hazard.
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
This appliance is classified
audio material on the other side. However, since the
as a CLASS 1 LASER
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
product. This marking
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
is located on the bottom
guaranteed.
exterior of the main unit.
Music discs encoded with copyright
The unit is equipped with three ferrite cores for the
protection technologies
speaker cords and power cord.
This product is designed to playback discs that conform
Do not remove the ferrite cores. Doing so may cause EMI
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
(Electro Magnetic Interference) interference.
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Notice for customers: the following
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
information is only applicable to that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives.
License and Trademark Notice
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
 iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
other countries.
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
 Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
guarantee documents.
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
 This product is protected by certain intellectual
Electronic Equipment
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
(Applicable in the European
distribution of such technology outside of this product
Union and other European is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an
countries with separate authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of
collection systems)
their respective holders. In this manual,
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
are not specified.
that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
Screw
Left Speaker
Location of Controls Getting Started
4-278-006-12 (1)
Unit (Top)
Unit (Front)
Printed in China
To use the iPod/iPhone
Push up the panel
Dock before using. When using an iPod model, use the
Dock Adapter supplied with your iPod. When using an
iPhone model, use the Dock Adapter supplied with the
system. For details on the Dock Adapters, refer to the
Rear
instructions supplied with the Dock Adapters.
Remote
When not using an iPod/iPhone, keep the panel closed.
To remove the Dock Adapter, pull it up with your
fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter.
Installations
Attaching the stand to the system
This manual mainly explains operations using the
remote, but the same operations can also be performed
using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert
the two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied),  side
first, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes on using the remote

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
1
Insert the tabs of the stand into the grooved section
batteries.
 If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the of the unit.
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
2
While holding down bottom of the stand, insert the
tabs of the stand into the grooved section.
remove the stand from the system
To
While holding down bottom of the stand, pull up the tabs
of the stand from the unit.
™ ®
and marks
Screw
Main unit
 Speaker cord (right)  To AC Adapter
 Speaker cord (left)  DAB/FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
About Dock Adapters for iPhone models
 and insert a Dock Adapter into the The adapter number is shown on the bottom of Dock
Adapter.
For iPod models, use the Dock Adapter supplied with
your iPod, or purchase a compatible dock adapter from
Apple Inc.
: For iPhone
: For iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS
: For iPhone 4
Dock Adapter
iPod/iPhone
Connector
Hanging the system on a wall
You can install the system on a wall. Before installing,
remove the stand from the unit.
Tabs
Notes
 Make sure that the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet
before installing the system.
Stand  Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength.
Contact a screw shop or professional installer regarding the
installation, wall material, or screws.

Insufficient wall strength or use of inappropriate screws may cause
Tabs the system to fall and be damaged and may result in personal injury.
1
Attach the supplied pads to the rear of the speakers
Removing
and unit.
Tabs
Location for
pasting on the
pads
2
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for
the holes on the back of the unit and speakers. See
the illustrations below.
4.6 mm
10 mm
Holes on the back of the unit
and speakers
(Center)
 Speakers  DAB/ FM antenna
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERS jacks on Find a location and an orientation that provide good
the unit. reception, and then set up the antenna.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
 Power
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
1
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2
Connect the AC adapter to the unit, and then plug
the power cord in to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. When
you press   , the system turns on and the
demonstration automatically ends. When you turn off
the system, the demonstration appears again on the
display.
When you set the clock, the system goes to Power
Saving mode and the demonstration is canceled.
To set the clock Reception of DAB/DAB+ radio station
When you turn on the system for the first time after
1 Press  
to turn on the system.
you purchase the system, DAB Automatic Scan starts
2 
Press TIMER MENU to select the clock set mode.
automatically and creates a list of available services.
If "PLAY SET?" flashes, press / 
repeatedly to
During the DAB Automatic Scan, "
select "CLOCK SET?, " and then press (enter)  .
Do not press any button on the unit or the remote
3 Press /  during DAB Automatic Scan. Scanning is interrupted
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
 and service list may not be created properly. To run the
(enter) .
DAB Automatic Scan manually, perform the procedure
4
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
of "Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually" in
Note
"Listening to the radio. " If you have moved to another
The clock settings are reset when you disconnect the power cord or if
area, perform the DAB Automatic Scan manually and
a power failure occurs.
re-register the contents of broadcasts.
To display the clock when the system is off
Press DISPLAY  . The clock is displayed for about
8 seconds.
3 4
Fasten the screws to the wall. The commercially Hang the system onto the screws.
available screws should protrude 3 to 4 mm.
Align the holes the back of the system to the screws,
Install the system on a vertical and flat reinforced area then hang the system onto 4 screws.
of the wall.
190 mm
3 to 4 mm
Rear of the speaker
Tips Notes
 When installing the speakers and unit close together, fasten the  Make sure the screws are properly aligned, with their heads evenly
protruding enough to engage the holes on the back of the unit and
screws to the wall according to the  marks on the lower side, as
illustrated in this manual. speakers.

 The distance between the screw of the unit and a speaker is Be aware that is a person or object happens to hit the system hanging
90 mm minimum. To install the system leaving space between on a wall, it may fall.

the unit and speakers, adjust the length of the speaker cord Do not hang or put anything on the system hanging on a wall.
before installing the system.  Depending on the materials of the wall, heat from the system or dust

You can wrap the speaker cord around the protruding on the may cause peeling or discoloration of wallpaper.
rear of the unit, as illustrated.  Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper
installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation,
natural calamity, etc.
To enjoy better sound quality
You can get better sound quality with optimal location of
the speakers.
For better sound quality, install the system according to
the reference below.
 It is better to arrange left-right placement of the
speakers according to the usual orientation of the
listener in the room.
 Speakers are better installed at usual ear level in a room.
Screw Screw
Right Speaker
Operations
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1
Select the CD function.
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly.
2
Insert a disc.
Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side facing
forward.
Insert a disc with the
label side facing forward.
 Eject a disc
3
Start playback.
Press  (play) 
.
Notes
 When you turn on the system, the disc is not pulled into the disc slot
until "No Disc" appears in the display. Do not attempt to push in the
disc until "No Disc" appears.
 Do not insert a disc with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star). The disc may fall into the system and cause irreparable
damage.
 When pressing  (eject) on the unit and then reinserting the disc
that appears in the disc slot, do not simply push in the disc. Remove
" appears.
the disc from the disc slot and then reinsert it.
 Do not turn off the system with a disc halfway inserted in the disc
slot. Doing so may cause the disc to fall.
 Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause
malfunction.
 When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the
surface.
 Do not push a disc into the disc slot when the system is off. Doing so
may cause the system to malfunction.
 Do not insert an 8 cm disc with an adapter. Doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
Other operations
To Press
Pause playback  (pause)  . To resume play, press
the button again.

Stop playback  (stop) .
Select a folder on

(select folder) +/
an MP3 disc
repeatedly.
Select a track or  (go back)/ (go forward)
file  .
Find a point in a Hold down  (rewind)/ (fast
track or file forward)  during playback, and
release the button at the desired
point.
Select Repeat Play REPEAT  repeatedly until "REP"
or "REP1" appears.
Eject a disc on the unit  .

To change the play mode

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is
stopped. You can select Normal Play mode (" " for all
MP3 files in the folder on the disc), Shuffle Play mode
("SHUF" or " SHUF*" for folder shuffle), or Program
Play mode ("PGM").
* When playing a CD-DA (audio) disc, (SHUF) Play performs the
same operation as normal (SHUF) Play.
Note on Repeat Play
"REP1" indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop
playback.
Notes on Shuffle Play mode

When Shuffle Play mode is set to "SHUF, " the system shuffle-plays
all tracks or files on the disc. When Shuffle Play mode is set to "
SHUF, " the system shuffle-plays all tracks or files in selected folder.
 When you turn off the system, the selected Shuffle Play mode
("SHUF" or " SHUF") is cleared and the play mode returns to
Normal Play mode (" ").
Notes on playing MP3 discs
 Do not save other types of tracks or files, or unnecessary folders on a
disc that has MP3 files.
 Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
 MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
the disc.
 The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of
".mp3".
 Even when file name has the ".mp3" file extension, if the actual
file differs, playing this file may generate a loud noise which could
damage the speaker system and the system may malfunction.

The maximum number of:
 folders is 255 (including the root folder).
 MP3 files is 511.
 MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 512.
 folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.
 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs
 If the first session on the disc is a CD-DA session, the other sessions
on the disc cannot be recognized regardless of the session format;
only CD-DA tracks in the first session can be played back.
 If the session format for the first session is CD-ROM and the
following sessions are recorded in the same format, the system will
continue to play back MP3 files accordingly in multiple sessions
until the system encounters another session recorded in a different
format.