Micro Hi-Fi
Component
System
4-230-268-13(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
CMT-RB5
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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. CMT-RB5
Serial No.
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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.
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.
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.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH
AMERICA
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.
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:
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
..............
4
Step2: Settingthetime
........................
6
Step3: Presettingradiostations
............. 7
Savingthepowerinstandbymode
* ........ 8
Basic Operations
PlayingaCD ......................................
9
Listeningtotheradio
--Preset Tuning .........................
10
The CD Player
PlayingCDtracksrepeatedly
--RepeatPlay ............................
11
PlayingCDtracksinrandomorder
--ShufflePlay ...........................
11
ProgramingCDtracks
--Program Play ..........................
12
UsingtheCDdisplay .........................
13
Other Features
Adjustingthesound
...........................
15
UsingtheRadioDataSystem
(RDS)** ....................................
16
Fallingasleeptomusic
--SleepTimer ............................
16
Waking up to music -- Daily Timer ..... 17
Connecting optional
components
ConnectingoptionalA/Vcomponents
... 19
Listeningtothesoundof
connectedcomponents
..................
20
Recordingtoconnectedcomponents
..... 21
Connectingexternalantennas
..............
21
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................
23
Troubleshooting ................................
24
Specifications ...................................
26
Partsdescriptionsfortheremote
.......... 28
Index ..............................................
30
*
NorthAmericanandEuropeanmodelsonly
** Europeanmodelonly
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
1
1
2
4
1
3
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
Main unit
L
+
+
R
Speaker
+
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Left speaker
Right speaker
Red (3)
Black (#)
Insert this portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
Insert this portion
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Getting
Started
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Jack type A
FM
75
CO
AX
IAL
AM
U
Jack type B
FM
75
AM
U
U
3 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
110-120V
220-240V
4 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).
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
E
e
e
E
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
· If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
· Be sure to insert the batteries in correct direction.
· Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
· Do not use different types of batteries together.
· Do not use a battery that is leaking.
· If the battery leaks, clean the battery compartment
and replace all the batteries with new ones.
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM
lead antenna
horizontally
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM
lead antenna
horizontally