Sony CMT-LS1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
CMT-LS1
©1999 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 9 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 10 Opening the front panel ... 11 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 12 Listening to the radio ...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker Attach the unit to the supplied desktop stand with the supplied screws (M4 14).
  • Page 5 Attach the speakers. Attach the speaker with the R cord to the right side, and the speaker with the L cord to the left side as viewed from the front of the unit. Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below.
  • Page 6 The screws for attaching the wall hanging bracket to the wall are not supplied. When installing the bracket by yourself, be sure to use screws appropriate for the type of wall. Sony cannot be held responsible for any damages or injury due to installation.
  • Page 7 To hang the unit on the wall Attach the wall hanging adapter to the unit with the supplied screws (M4 14). Fix the wall hanging bracket to the wall using screws (not supplied). Note Be sure to secure the bracket in a level position.
  • Page 8 Slide the battery case back in. Battery life You can expect the remote to operate for about 6 months (using a Sony CR2025 lithium battery) before the battery run down. When the battery no longer operates the remote, replace the battery with a new one.
  • Page 9: Step 2: Setting The Time

    Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before you can use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24 hour system model is used for illustration purposes.
  • Page 10: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations

    Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – 20 for FM, and 10 for AM. 10/0 >10 – Press ?/1 to turn on the power. Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
  • Page 11: Opening The Front Panel

    The preset stations are retained for a day even if you disconnect the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs. To erase a preset number 1 Press – on the remote in step 5 of “Presetting radio stations”. A preset number flashes.
  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Opening the front panel (continued) Switch setting Operation ON/AUTO The power turns on and the front panel opens when you bring your hand near it while the power is off. The panel closes automatically if the unit is not operated for more than 30 seconds.
  • Page 13 Press DISC 1 – 5 to select a disc tray, then press A on the unit. Insert a CD and push it down lightly. Note You cannot play a 8 cm CD. With the label side front A box appears around the selected disc number in the display when the disc is loaded.
  • Page 14: Listening To The Radio

    Playing a CD (continued) Tips • You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD by pressing CD N (or NX on the unit) (Automatic Source Selection). • If you press CD N (or NX on the unit) while the power is off, the power turns on and play starts automatically (One Touch Play).
  • Page 15 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. Press TUNER +/– to select the desired station’s preset number. Preset number* and frequency * When you preset only one station, “ONE PRSET”...
  • Page 16: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Playing the CD tracks in random order You can play all the tracks on a CD or all CDs in random order. 10/0 >10 – Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly to select the playing mode of either “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE”...
  • Page 17: Programing The Cd Tracks

    Programing the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. 10/0 >10 – – > – Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until “DISC PROGRAM”...
  • Page 18: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing the CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can repeat a disc or all discs in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. 10/0 >10 – Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. Press REPEAT during play until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears. REPEAT: For all the tracks.
  • Page 19: Checking The Remaining Time

    Checking the total playing time Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. While the disc is stopped, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t The disc number and the track number The disc title* Artist name* The total number of tracks and the total playing time (The number of programed...
  • Page 20: The Radio

    The Radio Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you have tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
  • Page 21: Generating A More Dynamic Sound

    Generating a more dynamic sound The Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) automatically enhances your music to produce a more powerful sound. 10/0 >10 – – > – , Press DSG. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DSG ON y DSG OFF When DSG is ON, “DSG”...
  • Page 22: Timer

    Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can set the timer in 10 minutes increments. SLEEP 10/0 >10 –...
  • Page 23: Waking Up To Music

    Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 9). To wake up to the radio, preset the radio stations first (see page 10). 10/0 >10 –...
  • Page 24: Optional Components

    Waking up to music (continued) To change the setting Start again from step 1. To check the setting / To use the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “DAILY” appears. The start time, followed by the stop time, the music source appears, then the original display appears.
  • Page 25: Listening To The Sound Of Connected Components

    To the audio output of a tape deck To the audio input of a tape deck Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES jack Connecting the dust caps When not connecting optional headphones or a tape deck, attach the supplied dust caps to prevent dust and dirt from entering the jacks.
  • Page 26: Recording A Cd On The Connected Component

    Recording a CD on the connected component For the operations of the connected components, refer to the instructions of each component. 10/0 >10 – Prepare the recording component for recording. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. Start recording on the MD deck or the tape deck.
  • Page 27: Additional Information

    AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Insulated wire (not supplied) Important If you connect an external antenna, connect the ground wire to the U terminal. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    2 hours until the moisture evaporates. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted.
  • Page 29 CD Player The CD will not eject. • The CD has tape, stickers, or paste on it. The CD will not play. • The CD is dirty. Clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. • The face of the CD is scratched. Exchange the •...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 16 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 31 Speaker Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., balanced drive Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions 251 73 mm (w/h/d, incl. projecting parts and controls) Mass Approx. 1.8 kg net per speaker Desktop stand Dimensions (w/h/d) 218 140 mm...
  • Page 32: Index

    H, I, J, K Hanging the unit on the wall 6 Hooking up optional components 24 the antennas 5, 26 the speaker 5 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Listening to the radio 14 the sound of connected components 25 Manual Tuning 10, 15...

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