CMT-EH45DAB.GB.3-294-219-13(1)
Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1
Press CD
to select the CD function.
2
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” appears
while the player is stopped.
3
Press
/
repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
When programming MP3 files, press +/
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select
the desired file.
Selected track or file number
4
Press ENTER
to add the track or file to the
program.
5
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 15 tracks or files.
6
To play your program of tracks or files, press
.
The program remains available until you open the CD
compartment. To play it again, select the CD function,
and then press
.
To cancel Program Play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” disappears while the player is
stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program, press
CLEAR
while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total track number
of the program, press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
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.
1
Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the
radio”).
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
.
Preset number
3
Press +/
repeatedly to select your desired
preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
stations.
4
Press ENTER
.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 DAB and 20 FM stations. The
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
6
To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and
then press +/
repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Note on presetting DAB stations
You can preset a DAB service only when it can be received.
Recording onto a tape
Use a TYPE I (normal) tape only.
You can record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
1
Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder
with the side you want to record facing forward.
2
Prepare the recording source.
Select the desired source to record.
Place the disc you want to record.
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE
on the remote repeatedly to select
“ ,” and then press +/
repeatedly to select
the desired folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of “Creating
your own CD program.”
3
Start recording.
Press
(record)
, and then start playing the
desired recording source.
The CD starts playing automatically.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the
noise.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
To stop recording, press
.
Tip
We recommend that you press
first, and then press
to
avoid noise being recorded when you stop recording.
Using the Timers
The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP
repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the
system automatically turns off after the current disc or
tape stops or in 100 minutes.
If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set
time, the system turns off after the tape deck stops.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1
Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/
to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
your own CD program.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
.
3
Press
/
repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,”
and then press ENTER
.
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing.
Press
/
repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER
.
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minutes.
5
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playing.
6
Select the sound source.
Press
/
repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER
. The
display shows the timer settings.
7
Press
to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
To activate or check the timer again, press CLOCK/
TIMER SELECT
, press
/
repeatedly until
“PLAY SEL” appears, and then press ENTER
.
To cancel a timer, repeat the same procedure as above
until “OFF” appears, and then press ENTER
.
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
Tip
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and firmly connected.
2
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 item.
If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
selector set to the correct voltage?
After the STANDBY indicator
stops flashing,
reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If
the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The system unexpectedly shuts off while
operating.
Are the + and
speaker cords short-circuited?
Make sure the speaker cords are correctly connected.
There is no sound.
Are the + and
speaker cords short-circuited?
Connect only the supplied speakers.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
The specified station may have temporarily stopped
broadcast.
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
Connect only the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
Move the system away from sources of noise.
Connect the system to a different wall socket.
Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
cord.
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor
on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
Move the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
The following discs take a longer time to start playback.
a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
a disc recorded in multisession mode.
a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
a disc that has many folders.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes on the
display.)
Connect the antenna properly.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
“TUNED” does not appear in the display (DAB
only).
Check all antenna connections, then perform the DAB
Automatic Scan (see “Before using the system”).
The current DAB service may not be available. Press
+/
(or or
on the unit)
to select a
different service.
If you have moved to another area, some services/
frequencies may have changed and you may not be able
to tune into your usual broadcast.
Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure to re-
register the contents of broadcasts. (Performing this
procedure clears all previously stored presets.)
Tape deck
The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or
dropout.
Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and
demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for
details.
Troubleshooting
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2
Press
,
, and
at the same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
Messages
COMPLETE :
The preset operation ended normally.
FULL :
You tried to program more than 15 tracks (steps).
NO DISC :
There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NOPRESET (DAB only) :
There is no stored preset
station.
NO SERV (DAB only) :
There is no supported DAB
broadcast in your country or region.
NO STEP :
All of the programmed tracks have been
erased.
No TEXT (DAB only) :
There is no text information in
the received service.
NOT USED :
You pressed an invalid button.
OVER :
You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing
during playback or pause.
PUSH SELECT :
You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.
PUSH STOP :
You pressed PLAY MODE
during
playback.
READING :
The system is reading information from the
disc. Some buttons are not available.
SET CLOCK :
You tried to select the timer when the clock
is not set.
SET TIMER :
You tried to select the timer when the Play
Timer is not set.
TIME NG :
The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
Display examples
Display
indicates
2 (two)
5 (five)
6 (six)
8 (eight)
0 (zero)
A
B
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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
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
ended by “closing the session”
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
recorded with an incompatible recording device
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio
Layer-3 (MP3) files
Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
square, star)
Some discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker
attached to them
Some rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal
Some discs that have labels printed using ink that feels
tacky when touched
Notes on discs
Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
the center out to the edge.
Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight.
On safety
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as
it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself
has been turned off.
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.
Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
service facility.
On placement
Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On heat buildup
Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to
30 minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over
Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side
A or B as illustrated.
Break off the cassette
tab
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
with adhesive tape.
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
recording or playback.
Cleaning the tape heads
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an
important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure
to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality
or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after
every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize
the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of
high frequency sound, and an inability to completely
erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
DIN power output (rated): 4 + 4 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 + 5 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Music power output (reference): 7 + 7 W
Inputs
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of
8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz
20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Tape deck section
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo
Tuner section
FM/DAB stereo tuner
Antenna:
FM/DAB lead antenna
FM tuner section:
Tuning range: 87.5
108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
DAB tuner section:
Frequency range
Band-III:
174.928 (5A)
239.200 (13F) MHz
* For details, see “DAB frequency table” below.
DAB frequency table (Band-III)
Frequency
Label
Frequency
Label
174.928 MHz
5A
209.936 MHz
10A
176.640 MHz
5B
211.648 MHz
10B
178.352 MHz
5C
213.360 MHz
10C
180.064 MHz
5D
215.072 MHz
10D
181.936 MHz
6A
216.928 MHz
11A
183.648 MHz
6B
218.640 MHz
11B
185.360 MHz
6C
220.352 MHz
11C
187.072 MHz
6D
222.064 MHz
11D
188.928 MHz
7A
223.936 MHz
12A
190.640 MHz
7B
225.648 MHz
12B
192.352 MHz
7C
227.360 MHz
12C
194.064 MHz
7D
229.072 MHz
12D
195.936 MHz
8A
230.784 MHz
13A
197.648 MHz
8B
232.496 MHz
13B
199.360 MHz
8C
234.208 MHz
13C
201.072 MHz
8D
235.776 MHz
13D
202.928 MHz
9A
237.488 MHz
13E
204.640 MHz
9B
239.200 MHz
13F
206.352 MHz
9C
208.064 MHz
9D
* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system.
Speaker
Speaker system: Full Range, 8 cm dia., cone type
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 148 × 241 × 135.5 mm
Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg net per speaker
General
Power requirements: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 25 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 155 × 241 × 224.6 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.2 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/FM/DAB lead antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Standby power consumption: 1.0 W
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
