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©2003 Sony Corporation
4-246-166-12(2)
Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. 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-EP315
CMT-EP313


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2GB
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
label is located on the
rear exterior.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the system
having the same or similar names.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
How to use this manual


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3GB
How to use this manual........................... 2
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................ 4
Setting the clock...................................... 5
CD ­ Play
Loading a disc ......................................... 6
Playing a disc .......................................... 6
-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly................................... 7
-- Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................... 7
-- Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations .......................... 8
Listening to the radio .............................. 9
-- Preset Tuning
-- Manual Tuning
Tape ­ Play
Loading a tape....................................... 10
Playing a tape ........................................ 10
Tape ­ Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape.................................................. 11
-- CD Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually............... 11
-- Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 12
Timer
Falling asleep to music.......................... 12
-- Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 13
-- Daily Timer
Display
Turning off the display ......................... 14
-- Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 14
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 15
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 16
Messages............................................... 18
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 18
Specifications........................................ 20
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 22
Table of Contents


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4GB
Perform the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
AM loop antenna
Right speaker
Left speaker
FM lead antenna
SPEAKER
IMPED
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USE 6-16
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3
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3
Insert this portion
Gray (3)
Stripe (#)


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Gettin
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5GB
Note
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
3 Connect 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.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press ./> to select the clock display,
then press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
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Setting the clock