Sony CMT-EH45DAB Operating Instructions

Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-EH45DAB
© 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China
CAUTION
WARNING
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
Except for customers in the U.S.A.
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
and Canada
moisture.
This appliance is classified
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
as a CLASS 1 LASER
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
product. This marking
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
is located on the rear
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
exterior.
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
European model only
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
candles on the apparatus.
headphones can cause hearing loss.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the
mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Notice for the customer in the
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect
countries applying EU Directives
the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery- Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
like.
guarantee documents.
Hooking up the system securely
Right speaker
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).
Wall socket
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Note on DualDiscs
3-294-219-13(1)
Equipment
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
(Applicable in the European Union and
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
other European countries with separate
audio material on the other side. However, since the
collection systems)
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
guaranteed.
that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
Music discs encoded with copyright
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
protection technologies
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential This product is designed to playback discs that conform
negative consequences for the environment and human
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate music discs encoded with copyright protection
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials technologies are marketed by some record companies.
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
information about recycling of this product, please that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste playable by this product.
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
product.
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates
that the battery provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries
are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will
be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that provide
good reception, and then set up the antenna.
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords
and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Before unplugging the FM/DAB antenna, make
sure the system is turned off to preserve your own
FM and DAB settings.
FM/DAB lead antenna
(Extend it horizontally.)
Speakers
Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Speaker cord (Red/)
Speaker cord (Black/)
Basic Operations
 



Open the tape

section lid.
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.
Before using the system
To use the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
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
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.
To set the clock
Use buttons on the remote to set the clock.
1 Turn on the system.
Press  (on/standby)  .
2
Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  . If the current mode

appears, press / repeatedly to select
"CLOCK, " and then press ENTER  .
3
Set the time.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER  . Use the same procedure to set
the minutes.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
To run the DAB Automatic Scan
When you turn on the system for the first time after
you purchase the system, DAB Automatic Scan starts
Left speaker
automatically and creates a list of available services. If
you want to run the DAB Automatic Scan again, perform
the procedure below.
1 
Press DAB AUTO SCAN on the unit.
"DAB SCAN" and "PUSH DAB" appear.
2
Press DAB  on the unit.
Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated
by advancing asterisks. Depending on the DAB
services available in your area, scanning may take a
few minutes.
When scanning is complete, a list of available services
is created.
Notes Notes on Repeat Play
 If your country or region does not support DAB broadcast,  All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.
"NO SERV" appears.  "REP1" indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop
 Do not press any button on the unit or the remote during DAB it.
Automatic Scan. If scanning is interrupted, run the DAB Automatic
Notes on playing MP3 discs
 Scan again.
 If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store the  Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a
disc that has MP3 files.
stations for your new area.

 Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
 This procedure clears all previously stored presets.
 MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
 Before unplugging the DAB antenna, make sure the system is turned

the disc.
off to preserve your own DAB settings.
 The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of
 This tuner does not support data services.

".MP3".
 If there are files on the disc that have the ".MP3" file extension,
but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
Selecting a music source
 The maximum number of:
 folders is 150 (including the root folder).

Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION
 MP3 files is 255.
repeatedly).
 MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 256.
 folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.
To select Press
 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording
CD
CD  .
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
Tuner TUNER/BAND  .
at all.
DAB DAB  on the unit.
Notes on playing multisession discs
Tape  If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
FUNCTION 
as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
repeatedly until "TAPE"
session is encountered.
appears.
 A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
disc.
Component* (connected AUDIO IN  .
using an audio cord)
* If the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Listening to the radio
or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to avoid distorted
sound from the speakers.
Before you can receive DAB, you must complete the
DAB Automatic Scan procedure (see "Before using the
system").
Adjusting the sound
1
Select "DAB" or "FM. "
Press TUNER/BAND
To adjust the volume
select DAB directly by pressing DAB
Press VOLUME +/ (or turn the VOLUME control on
2
 Select the tuning mode.
the unit) .
Press TUNING MODE
To add a sound effect
appears.
To Press 3
Tune in the desired station.
Generate a more dynamic
DSGX  on the unit.
Press +/ (or TUNING +/ on the unit)
sound (Dynamic Sound
Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned
Generator X-tra)
in, and then "TUNED" (DAB only) and "STEREO"
Set the sound effect EQ  . (for stereo programs) appear. When you tune in a
DAB station or an FM station that provides RDS
services, the service name or station name appears.
Tip
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
Press  (stop)  to stop automatic scanning (FM band only).
To tune in a station with a weak signal
1
Select the CD function.
(FM band only)
Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly)  .
Press TUNING MODE
2
Place a disc. appears, and then press +/ (or TUNING +/ on the
Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit, and place a unit)  repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
To close the CD compartment, press PUSH OPEN/
station
, and CLOSE on the unit.

Press FM MODE
to turn off stereo reception.
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
Notes on listening to DAB stations
 When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few seconds before you
hear any sound.
 Primary service is automatically received when secondary service
ends.
Playing a tape
Use buttons on the unit to play a tape.
3 Start playback.
1
Select the tape function.
Press  (play) (or CD/ (play/pause) on the unit)
Press FUNCTION

.
2
Insert a tape.
To Press Press  (stop/eject)
Pause playback  (pause) (or CD/ on the cassette holder. Make sure there is no slack in the tape
unit)  . To resume play, press to avoid damaging the tape or the tape deck.
it again.
3
Start playback.
Stop playback  (stop)  .
Press  (play)
Select a folder on an

+/ (select folder) .
MP3 disc To
Pause playback
Select a track or file / (go back/go forward)
(/ on the unit)  .
Stop playback
Find a point in a Hold down / (rewind/
track or file fast forward)  during playback,
Rewind or fast
and release it at the desired point.
forward*
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT  repeatedly until
* Be sure to press  (stop/eject)
"REP" or "REP1" appears.
or rewound to the end.
Note
To change the play mode Do not turn off the system during playback or recording.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is
stopped. You can select normal play (" " for all MP3
files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play ("SHUF" or
" SHUF*"), or program play ("PGM").
* When playing a CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same
operation as SHUF Play.
Changing the display
To change Press
Information on
DISPLAY  repeatedly when the
the display 1) system is on.
Display mode DISPLAY  when the system is
(Clock) off . The clock is displayed for eight
2)
seconds.
1) For example, you can view:
 CD/MP3 disc information such as the track or file number, folder
name during normal play, or the total play time while the player is
stopped.
 DAB station information such as the service name, channel label,
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment), or ensemble label.
2) The STANDBY indicator  lights up when the system is turned off.
Notes on the display information
 The following are not displayed;
 total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on the play mode.
 total playing time for an MP3 disc.
 remaining playing time for a track and an MP3 file.
 The following are not displayed correctly;
 elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable
bit rate).
 folder and file names that do not follow either 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 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (" $ % ' ( ) * + , – . / < = >
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).
 up to 8 characters of service name, up to 128 characters of DLS
(Dynamic Label Segment) and up to 16 characters of ensemble
label using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and
symbols (" $ % ' ( ) * + , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).
 repeatedly. You can also
Using optional audio components

on the unit.
To connect an optional headphones
 repeatedly until "AUTO"
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack  on the
unit.
 To connect an optional component
.
Connect additional audio source component to the
AUDIO IN jack  on the unit using an audio analog
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
 repeatedly until "MANUAL"
repeatedly until "MONO" appears
 repeatedly.

, and insert the tape into the

.
Press
 (pause)  . To resume play, press
it again.
 (stop/eject)  .
/ (rewind/fast forward)  .
 after the tape has been wound