Sony CMT-NE3 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony CMT-NE3 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CMT-NE3 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 unit. 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-NE5
CMT-NE3
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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.
  • Page 2 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Except for European model ® is a U.S. NERGY registered mark. As an E NERGY ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product ® meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual • The instructions in this manual are for model CMT-NE5 and CMT-NE3. Check your model number by looking at the front panel. In this manual, CMT-NE5 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CMT-NE5 only”.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Gray (3) Black (#) FM lead antenna...
  • Page 7 Plug type B AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Plug type C AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally North American models: Connect using the white side Other models: Connect using the brown side Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from the system and other components.
  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
  • Page 9: Cd/Mp3 - Play

    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 the CD compartment.
  • Page 10: Other Operations

    Other operations Do this Press x. Stop play Press X (or CD/NX on the unit). Pause Press again to resume play. Select a track Press ./> repeatedly. Select an album Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly of MP3* after step 2. Find a point in a Keep pressing m/M during track playback and release it at the...
  • Page 11: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating your own program — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the programed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 16). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT- NE3. Press CD to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM”...
  • Page 12: Tuner

    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.
  • Page 13: Listening To The Radio

    To change the AM tuning interval (except for European model and Saudi Arabian model) 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 power by pressing ?/1.
  • Page 14: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. •...
  • Page 15: Tape - Play

    Tape – Play Loading a tape Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal). Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE.
  • Page 16: Tape - Recording

    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). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Load a recordable tape. Load a CD you want to record.
  • Page 17: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more powerful sound. Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Press DSGX on the unit. To cancel the DSGX, press DSGX on the unit again.
  • Page 18: Waking Up To Music

    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.
  • Page 19: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer 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” on page 8). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to a preset station”...
  • Page 20: Display

    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.
  • Page 21: Optional Components

    Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. A MD jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MD deck, etc.) to these jacks.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
  • Page 23: Tape Deck

    • Keep the antennas away from the system and other components. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
  • Page 24: Messages

    The sound is distorted. • Set the volume of the connected component lower. If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Disconnect the power cord. Reconnect the power cord.
  • Page 25 Other INVALID You pressed an invalid button.
  • Page 26: Additional Information

    • When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. Break off the cassette tab If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
  • Page 28 780 – 790 nm Woofer: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) 4-track 2-channel, stereo Mass 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes CMT-NE5 Speaker system ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 –...
  • Page 29 Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 4 cm dia., cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 152 × 230.5 × 160 Mass Approx. 1.7 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model:...
  • Page 30: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ALBUM +/–* 7 (10, 11) BASS/TREBLE 8 (17) Cassette compartment qf...
  • Page 31: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ALBUM +/– qa (10, 11) CD qh (9, 11, 16, 18) CLEAR qd (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (18, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 18, DISPLAY ql (14, 20) ENTER 9 (8, 11, 12, 18, 19) EQ qs (17) FM MODE 4 (13) FUNCTION 6 (21)
  • Page 32 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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