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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 4 Playable discs... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 6 Setting the clock... 8 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ... 9 Playing a disc ... 9 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly...
• The instructions in this manual are for model CMT-NEZ5 and CMT-NEZ3. Check your model number by looking at the front panel. In this manual, CMT-NEZ3 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CMT-...
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. CMT-NEZ3 is used for illustration purpose. Right speaker FM lead antenna 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit as shown below.
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Plug type A AM loop antenna X I A C O A Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type B AM loop antenna X I A C O A Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type C AM loop antenna X I A C O A Extend the FM lead...
Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute.
CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again to close the lid of CD compartment. Notes •...
Press N (or CD/NX on the unit). Other operations Do this Stop play Press x. Press X (or CD/NX on the unit). Pause Press again to resume play. Select a track Press . or > repeatedly. Select an album Press of MP3 step 2.
Creating your own program — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 16). Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM”...
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for European and Saudi Arabian models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system.
Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to tuner. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display. Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Tape – Play Loading a tape Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Z on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play/record facing towards you. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Load a tape.
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Load a recordable tape. Load a disc you want to record.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Press DSGX on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DSGX ON y DSGX OFF Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound.
Waking up to music — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Prepare the sound source you want to play.
Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...
Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the clock display disappears.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Stereo mini-plug From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component A AUDIO IN jack Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (Portable Audio Player, etc.) to this jack.
Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.
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The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Move the speakers farther away from the TV set. Speakers Sounds come from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connections and placement. CD/MP3 player Play does not start. •...
Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 27). • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 27). The tape does not erase completely. •...
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 FULL You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps). NO DISC There is no disc in the player. NO STEP All of the programed tracks have been erased. OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing and holding M during playback or pause.
Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage • Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. • The voltage selector is located at the rear of the apparatus.
RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. CMT-NEZ3 With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 9 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
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CMT-NEZ3 North-American model: Continuous RMS power output (reference): European model: DIN power output (rated): 11 + 11 W (6 ohms at Continuous RMS power output (reference): Music power output (reference): Other models: The following measured at AC 120, 220 or 240 V,...
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Power consumption CMT-NEZ5 European model: 60 W 0.3 W (in Power Saving Mode) Other models: 50 W CMT-NEZ3 North American model: 40 W European model: 45 W 0.3 W (in Power Saving Mode) Other models: 45 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers) Approx.