Sony CMT-LS1 - Micro Hi Fi Component System User manual

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.
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
3-867-817-12(1)
©1999 Sony Corporation
CMT-LS1

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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.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS
1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT
MARKING is located
on the rear exterior.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 FCC Rules.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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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 .............................. 14
The CD Player
Playing the CD tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ................................. 16
Programing the CD tracks
— Program Play ............................... 17
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .................................. 18
Using the CD display .............................. 18
The Radio
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(European model only) ..................... 20
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ................................ 20
Generating a more dynamic sound.......... 21
Selecting the surround effect................... 21
Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer ................................. 22
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer ................................. 23
Optional Components
Connecting audio components ................ 24
Listening to the sound of connected
components....................................... 25
Recording a CD on the connected
component ........................................ 26
Connecting external antennas ................. 26
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 27
Troubleshooting ...................................... 28
Specifications .......................................... 30
Index...........................................back cover

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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1to 6to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1Attach the unit to the supplied desktop
stand with the supplied screws
(M4 ×14).
After mounting the unit on the stand, be
certain to pass the power cord through the
groove of the stand. If the stand is set up
without passing the power cord through the
groove, the weight of the unit will damage
the power cord, which could lead to electric
shock or fire.
Notes
•Be sure to attach the unit to the stand.
•Either mount both the left and right speakers, or
remove both of the speakers. Do not use the system
with only one speaker mounted.
Left speakerRight speaker
FM antenna
AM loop antenna

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Getting Started
2Attach 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.
3Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
jacks as shown below.
Notes
•Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
•Be sure to connect both left and right speakers.
Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
4Connect the AM antenna.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
5Connect the FM antenna.
Jack type A
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
Jack type B
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
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White
Red
AM loop antenna

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6Connect the AC power cord to a wall
outlet after you complete all the
connections.
7To use the remote, pull out the
insulating sheet to allow power to flow
from the battery.
The remote already contains a battery.
To connect optional components
See “Optional Components”on page 24.
To detach the speakers
Slide the speakers in the direction of the arrows as
shown below.
To protect the jacks on the top
of the unit from dust
Use the dust caps (supplied). See “Connecting
audio components”on page 24.
Using the wall hanging
bracket
You can hang the unit on the wall using the
supplied wall hanging adapter and bracket.
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.
Safety precautions
•The supplied adapter and bracket are for use
with the Sony Compact Component System
CMT-LS1 only. Using these items for purposes
other than to hang the unit on the wall may
result in accidents.
•The component system CMT-LS1 (7.5 kg), the
wall hanging adapter (0.5 kg) and the wall
hanging bracket (0.5 kg) have a combined
weight of 8.5 kg. Therefore, for safety reasons,
the bracket should be attached securely to a wall
made from materials capable of supporting a
load of 50 kg or more.
•When you hang the unit on the wall, make sure
the left and right speakers are both attached or
both detached. Attaching one speaker without
the other may cause the unit to drop and injure
someone.
Preparation
•The screws for attaching the wall hanging
bracket to the wall are not supplied. Be sure to
purchase screws suited to the wall materials.
•If the wall materials cannot support a load of
50 kg or more, be sure to reinforce the wall.
Step 1: Hooking up the system
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Getting Started
To hang the unit on the wall
1Attach the wall hanging adapter to the
unit with the supplied screws (M4 ×14).
2Fix the wall hanging bracket to the wall
using screws (not supplied).
Note
Be sure to secure the bracket in a level
position.
3Attach the wall hanging adapter to the
wall hanging bracket which you have
fixed to the wall.
4Attach the speaker with the R cord to
the right side as viewed from the front
of the unit.
5Connect the R cord to the SPEAKER
jack, pass the R cord through the groove
between the wall hanging adapter and
the bracket as shown below.
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6Connect the L cord to the SPEAKER
jack as shown below.
7Attach the speaker with the L cord to
the left side as viewed from the front of
the unit.
Replacing the battery in the
remote
1Slide out and remove the battery case.
2Insert a new lithium battery CR2025
with the + side facing up.
a lithium battery
CR2025
3Slide 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.
To avoid battery leakage
If you are not going to use the remote for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused
by corrosion from battery leakage.
Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
•Do not break up the battery or throw it into a
fire, which might cause it to explode.
Carefully dispose of the used battery.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommend by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued)

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Getting Started
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.
Set the time before turning on the power.
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power is off.
The hour indication flashes.
2Press +/–to set the hour then press
ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
3Press +/–to set the minute then press
ENTER.
The clock starts.
To change the time
You can change the preset time while the power is
on.
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2Press +/–repeatedly until “SET CLOCK”
appears then press ENTER.
3Repeat steps 2 and 3 of “Setting the time”.
Tips
•If you have made a mistake, start again from step 1.
•The built-in clock shows the time in the display
while the power is off.
•The upper dot flashes for the first half of a minute
(0 to 29 seconds), and the lower dot flashes for the
last half of a minute (30 to 59 seconds).

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Step 3: Presetting radio
stations
You can preset the following number of stations:
–20 for FM, and 10 for AM.
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1Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
2Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until
the band you want appears in the
display.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
FM yAM
3Press PLAY/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO”appears.
4Press TUNER +/–.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED”and “STEREO”(for a
stereo program) appear. When you want to
stop scanning, press PLAY/TUNING
MODE.
5Press MEMORY.
A preset number flashes.
Proceed to step 6 while the preset number is
flashing. If the unit is not operated for more
than 16 seconds, the preset number
disappears and the unit returns to the status
of step 3. If this happens, start over from
step 4.
6Press TUNER +/–to select the preset
number you want, then press ENTER.
The station is stored.
7Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset other
stations.
To tune in the station manually
1Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL”appears in step 3.
2Press TUNER +/–repeatedly to tune in the
station and continue from step 5.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 2.
To change the AM tuning
interval (except for European
model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first. Turn off the
power while holding down the TUNER + button.
Then turn the power back on. When you change
the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

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Getting Started
Tip
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
1Press –on the remote in step 5 of “Presetting
radio stations”.
A preset number flashes.
2Press TUNER +/–to select the preset number
you want to erase.
To erase all the preset numbers, select “ERA
ALL”.
3Press ENTER.
The total number of preset stations decreases by
one each time you erase a preset number.
You can add new preset numbers after the last
preset number.
Opening the front panel
You can open the front panel automatically simply
by bringing your hand near the front panel. You
can also open and close the panel using the OPEN/
CLOSE button located on top of the unit. This
panel open setting is made using the PANEL
OPEN switch located on top of the unit.
You can select ON/AUTO, AUTO or MANUAL
using the PANEL OPEN switch located on top of
the unit.
PANEL OPEN switch
OPEN/CLOSE
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
You can play up to 5 CDs in a row. To turn on the
power, press ?/1.
Open the front panel first to perform operations
using buttons on the unit. (See “Opening the front
panel” on page 11.)
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?/1 (power)
?/1 (power)
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.
AUTO
(factory setting) The panel opens when you bring your hand near it while
the power is on. The panel
closes automatically if the unit
is not operated for more than
30 seconds.
MANUAL The panel is opened and
closed by pressing OPEN/
CLOSE located on top of the
unit while the power is on.
Tip
Set the PANEL OPEN switch to MANUAL to leave
the panel open.
Opening the front panel
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Getting Started/Basic Operations
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4Press CD N(or NX on the unit).
Play starts and the playing disc number is
displayed. Playing time
Disc tray number Track number
To start playing a different CD, press
DISC 1 – 5 to select the desired disc.
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X(or NX on the
unit). Press again to resume
play.
Select a track Press .or >repeatedly
until you find the desired
track.
Find a point in a track Press and hold mor M
during play and release it at
the desired point.
Select a CD • Press DISC SKIP on the
remote repeatedly so that a
box appears around DISC 1
– 5 in the display. Press
CD N(or NX on the
unit) to play the selected
CD.
• Press DISC 1 – 5 on the
unit. Play starts when the
button is pressed.
If you press DISC 1 – 5 (or
DISC SKIP on the remote)
during play, the selected CD
changes and the new CD
starts playing.
Remove a CD Press DISC SKIP on the
remote repeatedly to select the
CD you want to remove. Open
the front panel and press Aon
the unit.
Adjust the volume Press VOL +/–.
1Press DISC 1 – 5 to select a disc tray,
then press Aon the unit.
2Insert 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.
3Press PLAY/TUNING MODE on the
remote repeatedly to select the playing
mode.
Each time you press the button, the mode
changes;
MODE Playing
ALL DISCS all the tracks on all CDs.
1 DISC all the tracks on the
current CD.
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE all the tracks on all CDs in random order (see
page 16).
1 DISC SHUFFLE all the tracks on the
current CD in random
order (see page 16).
DISC PROGRAM desired tracks on all CDs
in the order you
programed (see page 17). continued

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Listening to the radio
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see page 10). To turn on the power, press ?/1.
?/1 (power)
TUNER/BAND –/+
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?/1 (power)
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).
• The DISC 1 – 5 indicators light up in the display
when CD is loaded on the tray.
• If a CD is not loaded to any of DISC 1 – 5, “NO
DISC” appears.
• If you press a number button on the remote, the
track corresponding to the pressed number on the
current disc starts playing (Track Direct Play).
Playing a CD (continued)

Basic Operations
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1Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until
the band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the band
changes as follows:
FM yAM
2Press PLAY/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears.
3Press TUNER +/– to select the desired
station’s preset number.
Preset number*and frequency
* When you preset only one station, “ONE
PRSET” appears in the display.
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press ?/1 to turn off the
power.
Adjust the volume Press VOL +/–.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
• Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press
TUNER + or – repeatedly to tune in the desired
station (Manual Tuning).
• Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in step 2, then press
TUNER + or –. The frequency indication
changes and scanning stops when the system
tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
To cancel the Automatic Tuning
Press PLAY/TUNING MODE.
Tips
• You can switch from another source to the tuner by
pressing TUNER BAND (Automatic Source
Selection).
• If you press TUNER BAND while the power is off,
the power turns on and the system tunes in the last
received station automatically (One Touch play).
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
supplied antenna or connect an optional external
antenna (FM antenna only).
• When an FM program has static noise, press
STEREO/MONO until “MONO” appears. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press again to restore the stereo effect.

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3If you select “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE”,
press CD N(or NX on the unit). If
you select “1 DISC SHUFFLE”, press
DISC SKIP repeatedly to select the
desired CD then press CD N(or just
press DISC 1 – 5 on the unit).
Shuffle Play starts.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“SHUFFLE” and “PROGRAM” disappear from
the display. The tracks continue playing in their
original order.
Tips
• You can start Shuffle Play during normal play by
pressing PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly to
select “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” or “1 DISC
SHUFFLE”.
• To skip a track, press >.
Press .to go back to the beginning of the
current track. However, you cannot go back to the
previous track.
The CD Player
Playing the CD tracks in
random order — Shuffle Play
You can play all the tracks on a CD or all CDs in
random order.
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1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
2Press PLAY/TUNING MODE
repeatedly to select the playing mode of
either “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” or
“1 DISC SHUFFLE”.
MODE Playing
ALL DISCS SHUFFLE all the tracks on all
CDs in random
order.
1 DISC SHUFFLE all the tracks on the
current CD in
random order.

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6To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
You can make a program up to 32 tracks.
7Press CD N.
All the programed tracks play in the order
you selected.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear from
the display.
To change the program
You can change the program before you start
playing.
To Do this
Clear the entire
program Do steps 1 and 2 then press x
in stop mode.
Add a track to the
program Do steps 3 to 5.
To select the desired track using
number buttons
Press number buttons instead of performing steps
4 to 6.
To enter track numbers 11 or over, press >10 once
and then the number buttons of the track number.
For example, to select track 32, press >10 once,
then 3, and 2.
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press
CD N (or NX on the unit).
• “--.--” appears when the total playing time has
exceeded 100 minutes, or when you select a track
whose number is 21 or over.
• If you try to program 33 or more tracks, “FULL”
appears.
• You can also select a CD by using DISC 1 – 5 on
the unit in step 3.
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.
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1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
2Press PLAY/TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “DISC PROGRAM”
appears.
3Press DISC SKIP repeatedly to select
the desired CD.
4Press .or >repeatedly until the
desired track appears in the display.
5Press PLAY/TUNING MODE.
The track is programed.

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Using the CD display
You can check the total number of tracks, the total
playing time, and the remaining time on the track
or the CD.
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check
the information stored on the CD, such as the titles
or artist names.
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FUNCTION
Playing the CD tracks
repeatedly — Repeat Play
You can repeat a disc or all discs in normal play,
Shuffle Play and Program Play.
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2Press REPEAT during play until
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks.
REPEAT 1: For a single track only in normal
play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”
disappears.

The CD Player
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Checking the remaining time
,Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
tThe disc number, the track number and the
elapsed time of the current track
r
The disc number, the track number and the
remaining time*1of the current track
r
The remaining time of the current CD*2
r
The disc title of the current CD*3
r
Clock
*1“--.--” is displayed when the CD contains
more than 20 tracks.
*2“--.--” is displayed in all modes except
1 DISC CONTINUE.
*3With CD TEXT discs only. When the disc
title has more than 31 characters, not all the
characters are displayed.
Checking the total playing
time
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“CD” appears.
2While the disc is stopped, press
DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
tThe disc number and the track number
r
The disc title*
r
Artist name*
r
The total number of tracks and the total
playing time (The number of programed
tracks when programed)
r
Clock
* With CD TEXT discs only. When the CD
contains more than 20 tracks, CD TEXT is
not displayed beyond track 21.

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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.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they all provide the same types of services. If you
are not familiar with the RDS system, check with
your local radio stations for details on RDS services
in your area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
Station name* yFrequency
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
You can adjust bass and treble.
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BASS
TREBLE
Adjusting the bass
1Press BASS.
2Press +/–repeatedly until the level you
want appears.
You can adjust from –3 to +3.
3Press ENTER.
Adjusting the treble
1Press TREBLE.
2Press +/–repeatedly until the level you
want appears.
You can adjust from –3 to +3.
3Press ENTER.