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CMT-V11iP [GB]  4-462-381-

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If the sound source is set to an FM/AM station for a 

timer, the system automatically turns on 15 seconds 

before the preset time. If the sound source is set 

to CD/USB, the system automatically turns on 

30 seconds before the preset time.

To check the setting

Press TIMER MENU 

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “SELECT,” and then 

press   

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” and 

then press   

.

To cancel the timer

Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears 

in step 3, and then press   

.

To change the setting

Start over from step 1.

Notes

If you select a USB device as a timer and have many files or folders 

on that device, it takes time for read processing, causing a slight 

delay before start of play in response to the timer.

If the sound source for a Play Timer is set to an FM/AM station 

tuned in using auto scanning or manual scanning, when you change 

the radio station after setting the Play Timer, radio station tuning for 

the Play Timer will also changed. 

If the sound source for a Play Timer is set to an FM/AM station 

with a registered preset number, the radio station tuning for the Play 

Timer is fixed at what you set for it. Even if you change the radio 

station after setting the Play Timer, the radio station setting for the 

Play Timer will not change.

Notes for the iPod/iPhone user

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is not playing when using the Play 

Timer.

The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the 

connected iPod/iPhone.

Tip

The Play Timer setting remains in effect as long as the setting is not 

canceled manually and clock setting is completed.

Troubleshooting

Make sure the power cord is firmly connected.

Find your problem in the checklist below, and take 

the indicated corrective action.

If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The system does not turn on.

Is the power cord plugged in correctly?

The system has entered Standby mode 

unexpectedly.

This is not a malfunction. The system enters Standby 

mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is 

no operation or audio signal output. See “To turn off 

the Automatic Standby function.”

The clock setting or the Play Timer operation 

has been cancelled unexpectedly.

If about a minute elapses with no operation, the clock 

setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled automatically. 

Perform the operation again from the beginning.

There is no sound.

Press  

 to turn up the volume.

Make sure additional audio components are connected 

correctly.

Make sure the function is set to AUDIO IN.

Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?

The specified station may have temporarily stopped 

broadcast.

Severe hum or noise.

Move the system away from sources of noise.

Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

Install a noise filter (not supplied) 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 disc

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).

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 can increase the time it takes to 

start playback:

 a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure

 a disc that has many folders

Erroneous display.

The data stored in the CD-DA, MP3 disc may have 

been corrupted. Perform the transfer again.

The character codes that can be displayed by this 

system are as follows:

 Uppercase (A to Z)

 Lowercase (a to z) (lowercase will be displayed as 

uppercase)

 Digits (0 to 9)

 Symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > ? @ [ \ ] `) 

Other characters appear as “_”








USB device

Are you using a supported USB device?

If you connect an unsupported USB device, the 

following problems may occur. Check the information 

on the websites about compatible USB devices with 

URLs listed under “Playing a file of the USB device.”

 The USB device is not recognized

 File or folder names are not displayed on this system

 Playback is not possible

 The sound skips

 There is noise

 A distorted sound is output

There is no sound.

The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the 

system and reconnect the USB device.

There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.

You are using an unsupported USB device. Check the 

information on the websites about compatible USB 

devices.

Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then 

turn on the system.

The music data itself contains noise, or the sound 

is distorted. Noise may have entered during the 

transferring process. Delete the file, and try transferring 

again.

The bit rate used when encoding audio files was low. 

Send audio files with higher bit rate to the USB device.

“READING” is displayed for an extended time, 

or it takes a long time before playback starts.

The reading process can take a long time in the 

following cases:

 There are many folders or files on the USB device

 The file structure is extremely complex

 The memory capacity is excessive

 The internal memory is fragmented

Erroneous display.

The data stored in the USB device may have been 

corrupted. Perform the transfer again.

The character codes that can be displayed by this 

system are as follows:

 Uppercase (A to Z)

 Lowercase (a to z) (lowercase will be displayed as 

uppercase)

 Digits (0 to 9)

 Symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > ? @ [ \ ] `) 

Other characters appear as “_”

The USB device is not recognized.

Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then 

turn on the system.

Check the information on the websites about 

compatible USB devices.

The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the 

operating instructions supplied with the USB device for 

how to deal with this problem.

Playback does not start.

Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then 

turn on the system.

Check the information on the websites about 

compatible USB devices.

Playback does not start from the first file.

Set the play mode to Normal Play mode.

Audio file cannot be played back.

MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back.

WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and 

Professional format cannot be played back.

USB device formatted with file systems other than 

FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*

In case multiple partitions exist in USB device that is 

being used, files may not be played back.

The system can play back to a depth of 9 folders only.

Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. 

cannot be played back.

Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights 

Management) cannot be played back by this system.

*  This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device 

may not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating 

instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

iPod/iPhone

There is no sound.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is playing music.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is updated with the latest 

software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone before using 

with the system.

Adjust the volume.

The sound is distorted.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Turn down the volume.

Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/iPhone to “Off” or 

“Flat.”

The iPod/iPhone does not function.

Shut down any other iOS applications running on the 

iPod/iPhone. For details, refer to the operation manual 

supplied with the iPod/iPhone.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is updated with the latest 

software. If not, update the iPod/iPhone before using 

with the system.

Because the operation of the system and the iPod/

iPhone are different, you may not operate the iPod/

iPhone using buttons on the remote or unit. In this 

case, use the control buttons on the iPod/iPhone.

The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.

Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.

Make sure the system is turned on.









If you cannot fully charge the iPod/iPhone, charge it 

again after turning the Automatic Standby function off.

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 antennas away from the power cord to avoid 

picking up noise.

Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

Several radio stations can be heard at the same 

time.

Find a location and an orientation that provide good 

reception, and then set up the antenna again.

Bundle the antenna cables using commercially available 

cord clips, for example, and adjust the cable lengths.

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 system to its factory 

default settings.

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then 

turn on the system.

Press and hold 

 

 and 

/

 

 on the unit until 

“RESET” appears in the display.

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio 

stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

To turn off the Automatic Standby function

This system is equipped with an Automatic Standby 

function. With this function, the system enters Standby 

mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no 

operation or audio signal output.

By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on.

Use buttons on the unit to turn off the Automatic 

Standby function.

  Hold down 



 

 while the system is on, until 

“AUTO. STBY OFF” appears.

To turn on the function, repeat the procedure until 

“AUTO. STBY ON” appears.

Notes

“AUTO. STBY” appears in the display for 2 minutes before the 

system enters Standby mode.

The Automatic Standby function is invalid for the tuner function 

(FM/AM), even when you have enabled it.

The system may not enter Standby mode automatically in the 

following cases:

 while an audio signal is being detected

 during playback of audio tracks or files

 while the preset Sleep Timer or Play Timer is in process

The system counts down the time again until it enters Standby 

mode, even when Automatic Standby function is enabled in the 

following cases:

 when the USB device or iPod/iPhone is connected

 when a button on the remote or unit is pressed

 when a preset time of the Sleep or Play Timer is started

Messages

COMPLETE:

 The preset operation ended normally.

CONNECT:

 The connected iPod/iPhone is executing 

authentication.

DEVICE ERROR:

 Unpredictable situation (or an 

unknown device is connected).

FULL:

 You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files 

(steps).

NO DEVICE:

 Neither a USB device nor an iPod/iPhone is 

connected.

NO DISC:

 There is no disc in the player, or you have 

loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NO STEP:

 All of the programmed tracks have been 

erased.

NO SUPPORT:

 An unsupported USB device is 

connected.

NO TRACK:

 There are no playable files in the USB device 

or on the CD disc.

NOT USED:

 You tried to perform a specific operation 

under conditions where that operation is prohibited.

OVER CURRENT:

 The system has detected a power 

failure from a connected USB device or iPod/iPhone. 

Remove the USB device or iPod/iPhone from the 

system and turn the system power off then back on. If 

the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

PROTECT:

 The system has detected a power failure. 

Unplug the AC adaptor. If the problem persists, contact 

your nearest Sony dealer.

PUSH STOP:

 You pressed PLAY MODE 

 during 

playback in the CD or USB function.

READING:

 The system is reading the information on the 

disc, USB device, or iPod/iPhone. Some buttons do not 

work during reading.

REMOVED:

 The connected USB device or iPod/iPhone 

has been removed.

TIME NG:

 The Play Timer start and end times are set to 

the same time.


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

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)

Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached 

to them

Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue 

extends beyond the seal

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

Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) 

from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used 

for an extended period of time. When unplugging the 

system, 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 system 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.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened 

with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of 

abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvents, such as 

thinner, benzine, or alcohol.




Specifications

Amplifier section

Power output (rated): 4 watts + 4 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 1% THD)

Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 watts + 5 watts (8 ohms at 

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Input

AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 900 mV, impedance 47 kilohms

CD player section

System: Compact disc and digital audio system

Laser Diode Properties

Emission Duration: Continuous

Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW

* 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 80 dB

Dynamic range: More than 80 dB

Tuner section

Antenna: FM lead antenna

 

AM loop antenna

FM tuner section

Tuning range:

87.5 MHz 

 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

AM tuner section

Tuning range:

European model:

531 kHz 

 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)

Latin American and Australian models:

530 kHz 

 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)

531 kHz 

 1710 kHz (9 kHz step)

Other models:

531 kHz 

 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)

530 kHz 

 1610 kHz (10 kHz step)

USB section

Supported bit rate:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps 

 320 kbps, VBR

WMA: 48 kbps 

 192 kbps, VBR

Sampling frequencies:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz

WMA: 44.1 kHz 

 (USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA

iPod/iPhone section

Compatible iPod/iPhone models:

 

iPod touch (5th generation)

 

iPod touch (4th generation)

 

iPod touch (3rd generation)

 

iPod nano (7th generation)*

 

iPod nano (6th generation) 

 

iPod nano (5th generation) 

 

iPod nano (4th generation)

 

iPod classic

 

iPhone 5

 

iPhone 4S

 

iPhone 4

 

iPhone 3GS

*  The iPod nano (7th generation) cannot be controlled by the remote when 

the command of “TOOL MENU,” “

,” “

,” “

,” “

,” “

 

,” and “RETURN” 

is pressed. 

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has 

been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has 

been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple 

is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety 

and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod 

or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Speaker section

Full-range speaker: 80 mm, cone type

Rated impedance: 8 ohms

General

Power requirements:

Australian model:

AC adaptor

Input: 120 V 

 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Output: DC 9.5 V 1.8 A

Other models:

AC adaptor

Input: 110 V 

 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Output: DC 9.5 V 1.8 A

Power consumption: 13 watts

Dimensions (W/H/D): 

Approx. 400 mm × 197 mm × 114 mm

Mass: Approx. 2.4 kg

Quantity of the main unit: 1 piece
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), AC adaptor (1), 

AM loop antenna (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), Conversion plug adaptor 

(Latin American model only) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

Adjusting the sound

To

Press

Adjust the volume /

 

.

Generate a more 

dynamic sound

BASS BOOST 

.

Set the sound 

effect

SOUND EFFECT 

 repeatedly 

until desired sound effect is 

displayed.

Each time you press this button, 

sound effects are displayed in 

the order “ROCK” 

 “POP” 

 

“JAZZ” 

 “FLAT.”

Changing the display

To

Press

Change 

information on 

the display

1)

DISPLAY 

 repeatedly when the 

system is on.

Change Display 

mode (see below.)

DISPLAY 

 repeatedly when the 

system is off.

1)

 For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information or the USB 

device information, such as:

CD-DA disc

 remaining playing time of a track during playback

 total remaining playing time

MP3 disc/USB device

 track or file name (“ ”)

 artist name (“ ”)

 album name (“

”)

The system offers the following display modes.

Display mode

When the system is off

Power Saving 

mode

1)

The display is turned off to conserve 

power. The timer and clock continue 

to operate.

Clock

2)

The clock is displayed.

1)

 You cannot set the clock in Power Saving mode.

2)

 The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving mode after 8 

seconds.

Notes on the display information

When the information includes double-byte characters, each double-

byte character will occupy 2 bytes

Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”

The following are not displayed:

 total playing time for an MP3 disc and a USB device

 total remaining playing time for an MP3 disc and a USB device

 remaining playing time for an MP3 file on MP3 disc or a MP3/

WMA file in USB device

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 the ISO9660 

Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format

The following are displayed:

 total playing time for a CD-DA disc (except when PGM mode is 

selected and the player is stopped)

 remaining playing time for a track of CD-DA disc

 remaining playing time for a CD-DA disc (only when Normal Play 

mode is selected during playback)

 ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and 

version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has 

priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a 

single MP3 file)

 up to 64 characters for an ID3 tag, where characters allowed are 

uppercase letters (A to Z), lowercase letters (a to z) (lowercase will 

be displayed as uppercase), digits (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) 

* + , – . / < = > ? @ [ \ ] `)

Using the timers

The system offers 2 timer functions. If you use both 

timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.

Sleep Timer:

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if 

the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP 

 repeatedly.

With each press of SLEEP 

, the setting time is 

decreased by 10 minutes from a maximum of 90 minutes 

to minimum of 10 minutes.

To cancel the Sleep Timer, select “OFF.”

Play Timer:

You can wake up to CD, FM/AM reception, USB device, 

or iPod/iPhone

 

at a preset time. Make sure you have set 

the clock.

Prepare the sound source.

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME 

+/

 

 to adjust the volume. You can set the CD, 

USB (including iPod/iPhone), FM, or AM function as 

the sound source.

To start from a specific CD track, audio file, and radio 

station create your own program.

Select the timer set mode.

Press TIMER MENU 

.

Set the play timer.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” then 

press   

.

Set the time to start playback.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to set the hour, then press   

. Use the procedure above to set the minutes.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time 

to stop playback.

Select the sound source.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly until the desired sound 

source appears, then press   

.

Turn off the system.

Press 



 

. The system automatically turns on 

before the preset time.

If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer 

will not play. Do not operate the system from the time 

the system turns on until the playback starts.

The audio formats that you can listen to with this system are as 

follows:

 MP3: file extension “.mp3”

 WMA: file extension “.wma”

  Note that even when file name has the correct file extension, 

if the actual file differs, the system may produce noise or may 

malfunction.

To use the system as a battery charger

You can use the system as a battery charger for USB 

devices that have a recharge function when the system 

is on.

Charging begins when the USB device is connected to 

a   (USB) port 

. The charging status appears on the 

USB device display. For details, see the user’s guide for 

your USB device.

To stop charging the USB device

Remove the USB device.

Note on charging the USB device

You cannot charge a USB device when the system is off.

Playing the iPod/iPhone

Connect the USB cable supplied with the iPod/

iPhone to the   (USB) port 

 on the unit.

Select the USB function.

Press USB FUNCTION 

 on the remote or press 

FUNCTION 

 on the unit repeatedly.

Start playback after confirming “iPod” appears on 

the display.

Press 

 

 on the remote or press 

 

 on the 

unit.

To control the iPod/iPhone

To

Press

Pause playback

 

/

 

 (or 

 

 on the 

unit).

Pause

 

Select a track 

or chapter of 

audiobook/

podcast

/

 

. To fast-forward or 

fast-rewind, hold down the button.

Find a point in a 

track or chapter 

of audiobook/

podcast

Hold down 

/

 

 during 

playback, and release the button at 

the desired point.

Choose the 

selected item

 

 

.

Scroll up/down 

the iPod menus

/

 

.

Return to the 

previous menu

RETURN 

 

.

To use the system as a battery charger

You can use the system as a battery charger for an iPod/

iPhone while the system is on.

To see whether charging is operating or not, check 

the battery icon of the iPod/iPhone display. Check the 

“iPod/iPhone section” of the “Specifications” for a list of 

iPod/iPhone models compatible with this system.

To stop charging an iPod/iPhone

Remove the connected iPod/iPhone from the unit.

Notes

The performance of the system may be vary, depending on the 

specifications of your iPod/iPhone.

When an iPod/iPhone is being connected with the unit via a USB 

port, first “CONNECT” then “iPod” will be displayed.

Do not carry the system with an iPod/iPhone connected to the 

system. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

When connecting or disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, brace the 

system with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the 

iPod/iPhone by mistake.

To use an iPod/iPhone, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod/iPhone.

Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to 

iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone with 

this system.

Using optional audio components

Prepare the sound source.

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 

 

.

Select the AUDIO IN function.

Press AUDIO IN FUNCTION 

 on the remote or 

press FUNCTION 

 on the unit repeatedly.

Start playback.

Start playback of the connected component and adjust 

the volume.

Note

The system may enter Standby mode automatically if the volume 

level of the connected component is too low. Adjust the component’s 

volume accordingly. See “To turn off the Automatic Standby function.”

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