Sony CMT-HX90BTR Operating Instructions Manual

Enjoy the massive variety of audio from dab digital radio as well as from usb, bluetooth® and supplied ipod® dock. with digital s-master amp for crystal clear audio playback.

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3-294-006-11(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-HX90BTR
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-294-006-11(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-HX90BTR © 2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: European Model Only

    Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC...
  • Page 3  The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls ... 5 Information on the display ... 9 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...10 Setting the clock ...12 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc ...13 Listening to the radio ...14 Using the Bluetooth function ...15 Transferring music from a disc to an USB device ...21 Listening to music of an USB...
  • Page 5: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls 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. Unit Front panel Top panel  Continued...
  • Page 6 Remote  / (power) button (page 12, 32, Press to turn on the system.  STANDBY indicator (page 28, 33) Lights up when the system is turned off.  Remote sensor (page 33)  BLUETOOTH indicator (page 19, 20, 21) Lights up when the Bluetooth function is active.
  • Page 7  Playback buttons and function buttons Unit: BLUETOOTH  (play/ pause) button (page 16, 17, 18) Press to select the Bluetooth function. Press to start or pause playback of the music on the Bluetooth device (Bluetooth mobile phone, etc.). Unit: USB  (play/pause) button (page 25) Press to select the USB function.
  • Page 8  USB MENU button (page 23) Press to erase audio files and folders from the connected optional USB device. Press to select which memory to read to if the USB device has more than one memory.  Sound buttons (page 28) Unit: DSGX button Remote: EQ button Press to select the sound effect.
  • Page 9: Information On The Display

    Information on the display  Play/Pause  BLUETOOTH Lights up when the Bluetooth function is selected.  Tuner reception mode (page 14) Tuner reception (page 14)  REC (page 21)  Text information  Audio format  Play mode (page 13, 26) ...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Right speaker Left speaker  FM/DAB lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  White side for North American model  Brown side for other regions  AM loop antenna  Connect white side.  75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied) Wall socket DAB external antenna...
  • Page 11  Speakers Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks.  Power Connect the power cord to a wall socket. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). ...
  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Notes  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 batteries.  If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc Select the CD function. Press FUNCTION +/ (or  FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly. Place a disc.  Press  on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To close the disc tray, press ...
  • Page 14: Listening To The Radio

    Notes on Repeat Play  All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.  “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it. Notes on playing MP discs  Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
  • Page 15: Using The Bluetooth Function

    “Bluetooth wireless technology” (page 43). Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: <http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport> For customers in Canada: English <http://www.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> French <http://fr.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> For customers in Europe: <http://support.sony-europe.com/> For customers in Latin America: <http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp>...
  • Page 16 Listening to music of a Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth device You can listen to music from your Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth device over a wireless connection. Follow the procedure below to listen to music from Bluetooth devices with this system.
  • Page 17 Enter the passkey. Passkey entry may be required depending on the type of Bluetooth device. When “PIN?” and a countdown appear, enter the passkey at the system as follows: Press / and / on the remote (or +/ and /  on the unit) to enter the same passkey that was entered at the Bluetooth device, and then press...
  • Page 18: Start Playback

    Start playback. Press  (or BLUETOOTH  on  the unit) Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may need to start up the AV software of the Bluetooth device beforehand. Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/ (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) To check the address of a connected Bluetooth device ...
  • Page 19 Listening to music on this system using Bluetooth headphones You can listen to music played on this system using your Bluetooth headphones over a wireless connection. Follow the procedure below to listen to music on this system with Bluetooth headphones. Pairing this system with Bluetooth headphones ...
  • Page 20 Enter the passkey. Follow the same procedure as in step 4 of “Pairing this system with a Bluetooth device” (page 16). Once pairing is completed and the connection is established, the system display changes as follows: “Connect”  Name of the Bluetooth device To cancel passkey entry partway ...
  • Page 21: Transferring Music From A Disc To An Usb Device

    Start playback of the music for the function selected in step 1. Depending on the type of Bluetooth headphones, you can operate this system (playback, volume control, etc.) using the headphone’s controls. For details about the operations of the Bluetooth headphones, refer to the operation manual supplied with your Bluetooth headphones.
  • Page 22: The Unit

    When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. See the operation manual supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method. Select the CD function, then load the disc to transfer music.
  • Page 23 To select the memory on the USB device If the USB device has more than one memory (for example, internal memory and a memory card), you can select which memory to read to and then start transferring. Connect the USB device to the ...
  • Page 24 Folder and file generation rules When first transferring music to an USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT. ” Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows. SYNC REC Music Folder name source Same as the music source CD-DA “CDDA001”...
  • Page 25: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device

    Listening to music of an USB device You can listen to music stored in the USB device. The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows: MP3*/WMA*/AAC* See “USB devices” (page 44) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system.
  • Page 26 To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE the USB device is stopped. You can select normal play (“ ” for all files in the folder on the USB device), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “ SHUF”), or program play (“PGM”). Notes on the USB device ...
  • Page 27: Using Optional Audio Components

    Using optional audio components Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO  IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume. Press VOLUME  (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) Select the AUDIO IN function. Press FUNCTION +/...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound To add a sound effect Press Generate a DSGX more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Set the sound effect to select “BASS” or “TREBLE, ” and then press +/ repeatedly to adjust the level. Changing the display Change information on ...
  • Page 29  The following are not displayed correctly:  folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.  The following are displayed:  ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used (up to 62 characters for an MP3 disc).
  • Page 30: Other Operations

    Other Operations Creating your own program (Program Play) Select the desired function. Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select the CD function. Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select the USB function. Press PLAY MODE until “PGM”...
  • Page 31: Presetting Radio Stations

    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. Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the radio” (page 14)).
  • Page 32: Using The Timers

    Using the Timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set.
  • Page 33: Others

    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 items.  If your system has a voltage...
  • Page 34 Play does not start from the first track.  Press PLAY MODE both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to return to normal play. 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.
  • Page 35 USB device becomes fragmented. Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring music to an USB device results in an error.  You are using an unsupported USB device.
  • Page 36 Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Play does not start.  Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system.
  • Page 37 USB cable to avoid picking up noise.  Connect a commercially available external antenna.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
  • Page 38: Messages

    CD/MP3 player, Tuner Complete!: The preset operation ended normally. LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. No Disc: There is no disc in the system, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played. No Preset (DAB only): There is no stored preset station.
  • Page 39: Precautions

    Rec Error!: Transferring did not start, stopped partway, or otherwise could not be performed (page 35). Removed: The USB device has been removed. Step Full!: You tried to program more than 26 tracks or files (steps). Storage Drive: USB device is connected. Track Full!: The number of files on the USB device has reached the maximum.
  • Page 40 On safety  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. ...
  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Main unit Amplifier section DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs: AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):...
  • Page 42 Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz DAB frequency table (Band-III) Frequency Label Frequency 174.928 MHz 5A 176.640 MHz 5B 178.352 MHz 5C 180.064 MHz 5D 181.936 MHz 6A 183.648 MHz 6B 185.360 MHz 6C 187.072 MHz 6D 188.928 MHz 7A 190.640 MHz 7B 192.352 MHz 7C...
  • Page 43: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short- range wireless technology linking digital devices, such as personal computers and digital still cameras. Using the Bluetooth wireless technology, you can operate the units involved within a range of about 10 meters.
  • Page 44: Compatible Devices With This System

    Bluetooth technology.  Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using Bluetooth technology.
  • Page 45: Bluetooth Devices

    Bluetooth devices You can check the websites below for the Bluetooth compatible devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: <http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport> For customers in Canada: English <http://www.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> French <http://fr.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> For customers in Europe: <http://support.sony-europe.com/> For customers in Latin America: <http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp>...
  • Page 48 Printed in China...

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