Sony CMT-NE3 - Micro Hi Fi Component System User manual

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4-253-397-11(2)
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

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking islocatedonthe
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
For customers in the United States
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.
WARNING
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
Youare cautioned thatany changes ormodification 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 the 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.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR®is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR®partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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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.................................10
— Repeat Play
Creating your own program..................11
— Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations........................12
Listening to the radio ............................13
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....14
(European model CMT-NE5 only)
Tape – Play
Loading a tape.......................................15
Playing a tape........................................15
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................16
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............16
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ..............................17
Timer
Falling asleep to music......................... 17
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music.............................. 18
— Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs........... 19
— Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 20
— Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 20
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 21
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies......................... 22
Messages............................................... 24
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 26
Specifications........................................ 27
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 30
Table of Contents

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• 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
indicatedinthe text,for example,“CMT-NE5
only”.
• Thismanualmainly explainsoperationsusing
the remote, but the same operations can also
be performed using the buttons on the system
having the same or similar names.
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
*CMT-NE5only.
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)
Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
1) ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight
characters. There can be no more than eight nested
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 16 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
2) Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables you to add
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD isa CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regardedas a single session. This unit supportsup to
10 sessions.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data)onthetracksinsession1anddataonthe tracks
in session 2. This unit supports up to 10 sessions.
Mixed CD: This format records data on the first
track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and
subsequent tracks of a session.
How to use this manual
Playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data/MP3 files*)

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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,thediscwillnotplayifit has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating instructions for
the recording device.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in Multi
Session that have not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
format files that do not have the extension
“.MP3”.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
havethe extension“.MP3”mayresultinnoise
or malfunction.
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and
MP3 sessions are played back without sound.
• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, and CD-DA
sessions are played back without sound.
• The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced by analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD format will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.

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Perform the following procedures 1to 4to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
2Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Plug type A
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
43
2
1
AM loop antenna
Right speaker Left speaker
FM lead antenna
L
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
USE 8-16
#
R
#
3
Insert this portion
Gray (3)
Black (#)
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
ANTENNA
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna

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Plug type B
Plug type C
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from
the system and other components.
3For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage. The voltage
selector is located at the bottom of the
apparatus.
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V
4Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
To turn on the system, press ?/1.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
ANTENNA
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
ANTENNA
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
North American models:
Connect using the white side
Other models:
Connect using the brown side
*

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Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour.
4Press ENTER.
5Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute.
6Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears,
then press ENTER.
3Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock is not displayed in Power Saving Mode
(page 20).
Setting the clock

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1Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit.
2Place a disc with the label side up on
the CD compartment.
3Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit again to close the lid of the CD
compartment.
Notes
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and
the CD player will not operate properly.
You can play audio CDs and discs with MP3
audio tracks.
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT-
NE3.
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until the mode you want
appears.
*CMT-NE5only.
3Press N.
CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Select To play
No display
(Normal Play) The tracks on the disc in original order.
ALBM*
(Normal Play) All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in original
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as
Normal Play.
SHUF(FLE)
(Shuffle Play) All tracks on the disc in random order.
ALBM SHUF*
(Shuffle Play) All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc in random
order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as Shuffle Play.
PGM
(Program Play) The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 11).
Track number Playing time
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Other operations
*CMT-NE5only.
Notes
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
audio tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or
non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long
time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track
to start play.
• Do not save unnecessary albums or audio tracks
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3
listening. We recommend that you do not save other
types of audio tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc
that has MP3 audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• Maximum album number: 150 (including root
album)
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can
be contained on a single disc is 255.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that
they are recorded on the disc.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions and noise.
• WhenplayingbackanMP3audiotrack,theplayback
elapsed time indication may differ from the actual
time in the following cases.
– When you play back a VBR (variable bit rate)
MP3 audio track
– When you perform Fast Forward or Rewind
(Manual Search)
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on CMT-
NE3.
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly
during playback until “REP(EAT)” or
“REP(EAT) 1” appears.
REP(EAT): For all the tracks on the disc up to
five times.
REP(EAT) 1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
“REP(EAT)” and “REP(EAT) 1” disappear.
Note
When you select “REP(EAT) 1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until “REP(EAT) 1” is canceled.
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause PressX(or CD/NX ontheunit).
Press again to resume play.
Select a track Press ./> repeatedly.
Select an album
of MP3* Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly after step 2.
Find a point in a
track Keep pressing m/M during playback and release it at the
desired point.
Remove a disc Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
the unit.
Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play

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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.
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
3Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
For CMT-NE5 only:
When programing an MP3, press ALBUM
+/– repeatedly to select the album, then
press ./> repeatedly until the
desired track number appears.
4Press ENTER on the remote.
The track is programed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the last programed track
number and total playing time.
5To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
6Press N.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press N
(or CD/NX on the unit). However, the program is
cleared when you open the CD compartment.
• “– –.– –” appears if the total program time exceeds
100 minutes, if you select a track whose number is 21
or over, or when you programed an MP3 audio track.
Creating your own
program
— Program Play
Selected track number Total playing time
(including selected
track)
To Do this
Cancel Program
Play Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until both
“PGM” and “SHUF(FLE)”
disappears.
Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, a
track is cleared from the end of
the program.
Add a track to the
end of the program Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop mode.

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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.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
3Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 2 and 3 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 12).
4Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number flashes. Perform steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
5Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
6Press ENTER.
7Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Tip
Press xto stop scanning.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press TUNING MODE on the unit
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear from the display.
3Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
4Press TUNER MEMORY.
5Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
number.
6Press ENTER.
7Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset
other stations.
Other Operations
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Preset number
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 12).
Set another station
to the existing
preset number
After step 4, press +/– (or
TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
station.

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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. While
holding TUNING +, press ?/1. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are initialized. To reset the interval, repeat the
same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12).
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
3Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset
station.
Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO”and“PRESET”disappearfrom
the display.
3Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Listening to the radio
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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.
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 2 above, then press +/– (or TUNING
+/– on the unit). The frequency indication changes
andscanningstopswhenthesystemtunesin a station
(Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 16).
• You can change the display into the clock display
(for 8 seconds) by pressing DISPLAY.
(European model CMT-NE5 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. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
Note
RDSmaynotworkproperlyifthestationyouaretuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stationsprovideRDS service, nor do they
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 cyclically as follows:
Station name* tFrequency tClock display
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)

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1Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit.
2Load a recorded/recordable tape into
the cassette holder.
You can use TYPE I (normal).
1Press TAPE to switch the function to
TAPE.
2Press N(or TAPE/Non the unit).
Other operations
Tape – Play
Loading a tape
Withthe side
you want to
play/record
facing
forward.
Playing a tape
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X. Press again to resume
play.
Fast-forward or
rewind Press m/M.
Remove a tape Press ZPUSH OPEN on the unit
in stop mode.

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You can record a whole CD on a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Load a recordable tape.
2Load a CD you want to record.
For CMT-NE5 only:
When you want to record an album from an
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to
select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/– to
select the desired album before proceeding.
3Press CD SYNCHRO.
“SYNC” and “REC” appear.
The tape deck stands by for recording and
the CD player pauses for playback.
4Press zREC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
When the recording is completed, the CD
player and the tape deck stop automatically.
To stop recording
Press x.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only your favorite CD tracks
using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 1 to 4 of “Creating your own
program” (page 11).
You can record just the portions you like from a
CD on a tape. You can also record a radio
program.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Load a recordable tape.
2Select the desired source to record.
• TUNER: To record from this system’s
tuner.
• CD: To record from this system’s CD
player.
• MD: To record from the optional
component connected to the MD jacks.
3Press zREC PAUSE/START.
“REC” appears and the tape deck stands by
for recording.
4PresszRECPAUSE/START,thenstart
playing the desired source to record.
Recording starts.
Other operations
Tip
For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to
select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3
and before step 4).
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite
CD tracks on a tape
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape
manually
— Manual Recording
To Do this
Stop recording Press x.
Pause recording Press zREC PAUSE/START.

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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.
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble.
1Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the
unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
BASS yTREBLE
2Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the
unit) repeatedly to adjust the level
while “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears.
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t90MIN t80MIN t… t
10MIN tOFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current CD or tape finishes playing.
Other operations
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Note
Do not setto “AUTO” duringSynchro Recording on a
tape.
Tip
You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the
clock.
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Timer
Falling asleep to music
—SleepTimer
To Press
Check the
remaining time** SLEEP once.
Change the time
to turn off SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
Cancel Sleep
Timer function SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.

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Youcanwakeupto music at a presettime.Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 8).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 11).
• TAPE: Load a tape (see “Playing a tape”
on page 15).
• TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 13).
2Adjust the volume.
3Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
4Press ./> repeatedly until
“PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
5Set the time to start playing.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
6Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
7Press ./> repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
8Press ENTER.
The start time, the stop time and the sound
source, then the original display returns.
9Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
Notes
• If you use Play Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the play starts (about 15 seconds before
the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Play Timer will not be activated.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
the MD jacks as sound sources for Play Timer.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the
same time.
Waking up to music
—PlayTimer
t
TUNER y CD T
t TAPE T
To Do this
Cancel the timer/
activate the timer/
check the setting
1Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT and “SELECT”
appears.
2Press ./> repeatedly
until “PLAY”, “REC” or
“(TIMER) OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.

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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.
1Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset station” on
page 13).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Press ./> repeatedly until “REC”
appears, then press ENTER.
“ON TIME” appears and the hour
indication flashes.
4Set the time to start recording.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour,
then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute, then press ENTER.
5Setthetimetostoprecordingfollowing
the same procedure as step 4.
Rec Timer settings and the desired station
appear, then the original display returns.
6Load a recordable tape.
7Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
Notes
• If you use Rec Timer and Sleep Timer at the same
time, Sleep Timer has priority.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
• If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset
time, Rec Timer will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during
recording.
• You cannot activate Play Timer and Rec Timer at the
same time.
• After you have set Rec Timer, do not operate the
system until the recording ends.
Timer recording radio
programs
— Rec Timer
To Do this
Cancel the timer/
activate the timer/
check the setting
1Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT and “SELECT”
appears.
2Press ./> repeatedly
until “PLAY”, “REC” or
“(TIMER) OFF” appears,
then press ENTER.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.

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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.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
as follows:
Clock display* yNo display (Power Saving
Mode)
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
Tips
•The?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
Note
You cannot perform the following operations in Power
Saving Mode.
– setting the clock
– changing the AM tuning interval
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,
you can also check the information recorded on
disc, such as the titles.
Checking the remaining time
and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal
Play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Current track number and elapsed playing time
tCurrent track number and remaining time or
“– –.– –”*tRemaining time of the disc or
“– –.– –”*tTrack title (disc with MP3 audio
tracks** only) tAlbum name* tClock
display
* For disc with MP3 audio tracks (CMT-NE5 only)
**When you play back a track with an ID3 tag, the ID3
tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title
information.
Checking the total playing
time and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
TOC display* or total number of albums on the
disc** or total track number of the current
album** tAlbum name** tClock display
* TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc and total
playing time of the disc
**For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles may
not be displayed depending on the play mode
(CMT-NE5 only).
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
Viewing information
about the disc in the
display