Sony CMT-BX3 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony micro hi-fi component system operating instructions
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3-095-504-22(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
CMT-BX3
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-095-504-22(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-BX3 © 2007 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives According to the EU Directive related to product safety, EMC and R&TTE, the manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 3 CD standard and may not be playable by this product.  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • 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 ...11 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc ...12 Listening to the radio ...13 Listening to music of an USB device ...14 Using optional audio...
  • 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 11, 20, Press to turn on the system.  STANDBY indicator (page 17, 21) Lights up when the system is turned off.  Remote sensor (page 21)   (open/close) button (page 12) Press to open or close the disc tray. ...
  • Page 7 Remote:  (play) button,  (pause) button Press to start or pause playback. TUNER/BAND button (page 13) Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select FM or AM reception mode. Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 16) Press to select the AUDIO IN function. Remote: FUNCTION button Press to select the function.
  • Page 8  REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 12, 13, 15) Press to listen to a disc, a single track or file repeatedly. Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo).  Battery compartment lid (page 11)  CLEAR button (page 18) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file.
  • Page 9: Information On The Display

    Information on the display  Function  Audio format  DSGX (page 16)  Tuner reception (page 13)  Text information  Timer (page 20)  Play mode (page 12, 15)  Tuner reception mode (page 13)  Play/Pause...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Left speaker Right speaker  Speaker cord (Red/)  Speaker cord (Black/)  AM loop antenna  FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  Brown side for other regions  White side for North American model Wall socket ...
  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

     Power For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 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: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc Select the CD function.  Press CD 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  the unit again.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device

    Listening to music of an USB device You can connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. See “Playable USB devices” (page 28) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system.
  • Page 15 Other operation Press Pause playback  (or USB  on  the unit) . To resume play, press the button again.   Stop playback Select a folder  +/ /  Select a file Hold down / Find a point in ...
  • Page 16: 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 VOL  on the  unit) Select the AUDIO IN function. Press AUDIO IN Start playing the connected component.
  • Page 17: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Press  Change DISPLAY information on when the system is on. the display  Check the DISPLAY clock when the the system is off system is off clock is displayed for 8 seconds. For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information or the USB device information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total...
  • Page 18: Other Operations

    Other Operations Creating your own program (Program Play) Select the desired function.  Press CD to select the CD function.  Press USB to select the USB function. Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” appears while the system is stopped. Press / until the desired track or file number appears.
  • Page 19: 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 13)).
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 (USB) port . Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound.  The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then...
  • Page 23 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 24: Messages

    : The preset operation ended normally. INVALID: You pressed an invalid button. 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.
  • Page 25: Precautions

    Display examples Display indicates 2 (two) 5 (five) 6 (six) 8 (eight) 0 (zero) ” Precautions Discs that this system CAN play  Audio CD  CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play  CD-ROM  CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession...
  • Page 26 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 27: Specifications

    Specifications Main unit Amplifier section Canadian model: DIN power output (rated): 18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: DIN power output (rated): 18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at...
  • Page 28: Playable Usb Devices

     Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. Playable USB devices You can play back the following Sony USB devices on this system. Other USB devices cannot be played back on this system. Verified Sony digital music player (as...
  • Page 29 Verified Sony USB storage media (as of January 2007) Product name Model name MICROVAULT USM512EX / 1GEX / 2GEX USM128J / 256J / 512J / 1GJ / 2GJ / 4GJ / 8GJ USM512JX / 1GJX / 2GJX / 4GJX USM256H / 512H /...
  • Page 32 Printed in China...

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