Sony Stereo System CMT EX100 User Manual

4-236-291-11(1)  
Micro Hi-Fi  
Component  
System  
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.  
Serial No.  
CMT-EX100  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Parts Identification  
Sound Adjustment  
Adjusting the sound  
Main unit ................................................... 4  
Remote Control ......................................... 5  
DSG ............................................. 14  
Timer  
Getting Started  
Falling asleep to music  
Hooking up the system .............................. 6  
Replacing the battery in the remote .......... 8  
Setting the time ......................................... 8  
Sleep Timer ................................. 15  
Waking up to music  
Daily Timer ................................. 15  
CD  
Optional Components  
Loading a CD ............................................ 9  
Hooking up the optional components ..... 16  
Playing a CD  
Normal Play/Shuffle Play/  
Repeat Play ......................................... 9  
Additional Information  
Programing CD tracks  
Precautions .............................................. 17  
Troubleshooting ...................................... 18  
Messages ................................................. 20  
Specifications .......................................... 21  
Program Play ............................... 11  
Using the CD display .............................. 12  
Tuner  
* European model only  
Presetting radio stations .......................... 12  
Listening to the radio  
Preset Tuning ............................... 13  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 14  
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Parts Identification  
The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for  
details.  
Main unit  
Display window 0  
FUNCTION 7 (9, 16)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
OPEN/CLOSE Z 1 (9)  
Remote sensor 9  
TUNER/BAND 6 (12)  
TUNING +/3 (12)  
VOL +/2  
m/M 3  
./> 3  
x 4  
NX 5  
?/1 8  
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Remote Control  
1 2 3 4  
ws  
wa  
5
6
7
w;  
8
9
0
qa  
ql  
qk  
qs  
qj  
qh  
qg  
qd  
qf  
BASS +/– qg (14)  
CD N qk (9)  
MEMORY 9 (12)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
Number buttons w; (10)  
OPEN/CLOSE Z 1 (9)  
PC/TAPE q; (16)  
PLAY MODE wa (9, 11)  
REPEAT 3 (10)  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 6  
(16)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET 7 (8, 15)  
DISPLAY 5 (8, 12, 14)  
DSG qd (14)  
ENTER 8 (8, 11, 12, 15)  
FM MODE 3 (13)  
FUNCTION ws (9, 16)  
@/1 4  
+/qa  
. qa  
> qa  
X qk  
x qk  
m ql  
M ql  
SLEEP 2 (15)  
SURROUND qh (14)  
TREBLE +/– qf (14)  
TUNER BAND qj (12)  
TUNING MODE wa (12)  
VOL +/– qs  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and  
accessories.  
The front cover is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this system carefully.  
AM loop antenna  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
Rear cover  
1 4  
3
2
5
1 Remove the rear cover.  
2 Connect the speakers.  
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER  
terminals as shown below.  
Insert this portion  
Lined  
Push in on the tabs and  
pull up the cover  
Clear  
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3 Connect the AM antenna.  
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect  
it.  
6 To use the remote, pull out the  
insulating sheet to allow power to flow  
from the battery.  
The remote already contains a battery.  
Connect the white cord to the U terminal,  
and the red cord to the other terminal.  
AM loop  
antenna  
Note on the glass cover of CD player  
The CD player cover is made of tempered glass.  
Under normal conditions, this tempered glass is  
more shock resistant and able to bear more weight  
than ordinary glass. This glass, however, may  
shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is  
scratched.  
White  
Red  
4 Reinstall the rear cover.  
Put the wires through the hole at the bottom  
of the rear cover.  
To connect optional components  
See Optional Componentson page 16.  
5 Connect the power cord to the wall  
outlet after you complete all the  
connections.  
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Replacing the battery in  
the remote  
Setting the time  
1 Turn on the system.  
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the  
1 Slide out and remove the battery case.  
remote.  
Proceed to step 4 when you set the clock for  
the first time.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
CLOCK SET, then press ENTER on  
the remote.  
The day indication flashes.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025  
day, then press ENTER on the remote.  
with the + side facing up.  
The hour indication flashes.  
A lithium battery CR2025  
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER on the remote.  
The minute indication flashes.  
6 Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER on the  
remote.  
The clock starts working.  
Tip  
3 Slide the battery case back in.  
Tip  
If you made a mistake or want to change the time,  
start over from step 1.  
When the remote no longer operates the system,  
replace the battery with a new one.  
Turning off the clock display  
in standby mode  
Notes  
If you do not use the remote for a long period of  
time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage.  
Press DISPLAY on the remote while the  
system is off.  
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of  
children. Should the battery be swallowed,  
immediately consult a doctor.  
To turn on the clock display, press DISPLAY  
on the remote again.  
Notes  
CAUTION  
When the Daily Timer is set, you cannot turn off the  
clock display.  
The clock display will appear when you set the  
Daily Timer during turning off the display.  
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 manufacturers instructions.  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
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CD  
Playing a CD  
Loading a CD  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat  
Play  
1 Touch OPEN/CLOSE Z (or press OPEN/  
CLOSE Z on the remote) to raise the  
disc tray.  
This system lets you play the CD in different  
play modes.  
Playing time  
Track number  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
the function to CD.  
2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until the mode you want  
appears in the display.  
Select  
To play  
No display  
(Normal Play)  
All the tracks in original  
order.  
2 Place a CD vertically in the disc tray.  
SHUF  
(Shuffle Play)  
All the tracks in random  
order.  
With the label side facing front.  
When you play a CD single (8 cm  
CD), use the optional adaptor.  
PGM  
(Program Play)  
All the tracks in the order  
you want them to be played  
(see “Programing CD  
tracks” on page 11).  
3 Press NX (or CD N on the remote).  
continued  
3 Touch OPEN/CLOSE Z (or press OPEN/  
CLOSE Z on the remote) again to lower  
the disc tray.  
Note  
Do not touch the playing side of the CD with your  
fingers, as this may damage CD or cause the CD to  
load prematurely.  
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Playing a CD (continued)  
To enter track number 10 or over  
on the remote  
1 Press >10.  
Other Operations  
2 Enter the corresponding number buttons.  
To  
Do this  
To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.  
Stop play  
Press x.  
Example:  
Pause  
Press NX (or X on the remote).  
To enter track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.  
Press again to resume play.  
Select a track  
Press . or > repeatedly until  
you find the desired track.  
Notes  
Do not forcibly press the disc down with your  
finger, as this may cause CD player trouble.  
Furthermore, do not obstruct the ejecting CD. Be  
sure to touch OPEN/CLOSE Z (or press OPEN/  
CLOSE Z on the remote) to lower the disc tray.  
The disc tray will not operate if you touch OPEN/  
CLOSE Z while wearing gloves. Touch OPEN/  
CLOSE Z with bare hands or press OPEN/  
CLOSE Z on the remote.  
Find a point in  
a track  
Keep pressing m or M during  
play and release it at the desired  
point.  
Remove a CD  
Touch OPEN/CLOSE Z (or press  
OPEN/CLOSE Z on the remote).  
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT on the remote  
(Repeat Play)  
during play until REPor  
REP 1appears.  
REP: For all the tracks on the CD.  
REP 1*: For a single track only.  
To cancel playing repeatedly, press  
REPEAT on the remote until  
REPor REP 1disappears.  
* You cannot repeat only one track during Shuffle  
Play and Program Play.  
Tip  
If you press a number button on the remote, the track  
corresponding to the pressed number on the disc starts  
playing (Track Direct Play).  
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Other Operations  
Programing CD tracks  
Program Play  
To  
Do this  
Cancel Program  
Play  
Press PLAY MODE on the  
remote repeatedly until PGM”  
and SHUFdisappear.  
You can make a program of up to 24 tracks.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch  
Clear the entire  
program  
Press x in stop mode.  
the function to CD.  
Select the desired Press number buttons on the  
track using number remote instead of performing  
2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until PGMappears.  
buttons  
steps 3 to 5.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
Tips  
Playing time of the selected track  
The program you made remains after Program Play  
finishes. To play the same program again, press  
NX (or CD N on the remote).  
When the total playing time has exceeded  
100 minutes, the time is not displayed and the total  
number of programed tracks is displayed.  
Track number  
4 Press ENTER on the remote.  
The track is programed.  
The total playing time of the program and  
the number of the last programed track are  
displayed.  
5 To program additional tracks, repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
6 Press NX (or CD N on the remote).  
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Tuner  
Using the CD display  
Presetting radio stations  
Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly.  
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can  
check the information recorded on the disc,  
such as the titles. The display changes  
cyclically as follows:  
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10  
stations for AM.  
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND  
on the remote) repeatedly to select  
FMor AM.  
During normal play  
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
Track number and elapsed playing time on the  
current track t Track number and remaining  
time on the current track t Remaining time  
on the CD t Track title of the current track*  
t Clock  
repeatedly until AUTOappears.  
3 Press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote).  
The frequency indication changes and the  
scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. TUNEDand STEREO(for a  
stereo program) appear.  
In stop mode  
Total number of tracks and total playing time  
t CD disc title* t Artist name* t Clock  
4 Press MEMORY on the remote.  
* If a CD that has no title is loaded, nothing appears.  
When the CD contains more than 20 tracks, CD  
TEXT is not displayed from track 21 on.  
A preset number flashes.  
Proceed to step 5 while the preset number is  
flashing. If the system is not operated for  
more than 16 seconds, the preset number  
disappears and the system returns to the  
status of step 2. If this happens, start over  
from step 3.  
5 Press . or > to select the preset  
number you want.  
6 Press ENTER on the remote.  
The station is stored.  
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other  
stations.  
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To stop scanning  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote.  
Listening to the radio  
To tune in a station with a weak  
signal  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly in step 2. MANUALappears.  
Then press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to tune in the station  
manually and continue from step 4.  
Preset Tuning  
Preset radio stations in the tuners memory first  
(see Presetting radio stationson page 12).  
1 Press TUNER/BAND (or TUNER BAND  
on the remote) repeatedly to select  
FMor AM.  
To change the preset number  
Start over from step 1.  
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until PRESETappears.  
3 Press . or > to select the desired  
preset station (or RDS station name*).  
* European model only  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for the 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,  
then turn off the system. While holding  
TUNING + on the system, turn the system back  
on. When you change the interval, all the AM  
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,  
repeat the same procedure.  
Listening to non-preset radio  
stations  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly in step 2. MANUALappears.  
Then press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired  
station (Manual Tuning).  
Tips  
The preset stations are retained for about a week  
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
When a new station is memorized, the station  
formerly memorized at that preset number is erased.  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until AUTOappears in step 2  
then press TUNING or + (or or + on the  
remote). The frequency indication changes  
and the scanning stops when the system  
tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).  
To cancel Automatic Tuning  
Press TUNING MODE on the remote.  
Tips  
If noise is heard while listening to an FM station,  
remove the FM antenna from the rear panel and  
place the antenna outside the cabinet.  
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 on the remote repeatedly until  
MONOappears. There will be no stereo effect,  
but the reception will improve.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
Adjusting the sound  
(European model only)  
Generating a more dynamic  
sound  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
DSG  
Radio Data System (RDS)* is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal.  
You can use the DSG (Dynamic Sound  
Generator) function to produce a more  
powerful sound.  
Press DSG on the remote.  
Note  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned  
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the  
signal is weak.  
DSG 1 t DSG 2 t DSG OFF  
When DSG is on, DSGlights up.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same types of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS service, check with your  
local radio stations for details on RDS services in  
your area.  
Press DSG on the remote repeatedly to cancel  
DSG.  
Selecting the surround effect  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Press SURROUND on the remote.  
SURRappears in the display.  
Press again to cancel surround effect.  
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.  
Adjusting the bass  
Press BASS + or on the remote  
repeatedly to adjust the bass.  
To check the RDS information  
Each time you press DISPLAY on the remote,  
the display changes cyclically as follows:  
You can adjust the bass in 7 steps (from 3 to  
+3).  
Frequency t Station name* t Clock  
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the  
station name may not appear.  
Adjusting the treble  
Press TREBLE + or on the remote  
repeatedly to adjust the treble.  
You can adjust the treble in 7 steps (from 3 to  
+3).  
Tips  
You can enjoy the original sound by setting BASS  
and TREBLE to 0.  
You cannot activate DSG and Bass/Treble  
adjustment at the same time.  
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Timer  
Waking up to music  
Falling asleep to music  
Daily Timer  
Sleep Timer  
You can wake up to music at a preset time.  
Make sure you have set the clock (see Setting  
the timeon page 8).  
You can set the system to turn off after a  
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to  
music.  
1 Prepare the sound source you want to  
Press SLEEP on the remote to select a  
desired time.  
play.  
CD: Place a CD. To start from a  
specific track, make a program (see  
Programing CD trackson page 11).  
Each time you press the button, the minute  
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Radio: Tune in a station (see  
Listening to the radioon page 13).  
AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t  
t 10MIN t OFF  
Tape: Make the same setting on the  
timer of the component connected to the  
PC/TAPE jacks.  
* The system automatically turns off after the current  
CD finishes playing (up to 100 minutes).  
When the function is TUNER, the system turns off  
in 100 minutes.  
2 Press VOL or + to adjust the volume.  
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the  
Other Operations  
remote.  
To  
Press  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
TIMER SETappears, then press  
ENTER on the remote.  
Check the  
remaining time  
SLEEP on the remote once.  
Change the time SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to  
to turn off select the time you want.  
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP on the remote repeatedly  
The hour indication flashes.  
5 Set the time to start playing.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
hour, then press ENTER on the remote.  
Timer function  
until OFFappears.  
The minute indication flashes.  
Note  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
When the Sleep Timer is used, you cannot use the  
minute, then press ENTER on the remote.  
Daily Timer.  
The hour indication flashes again.  
6 Set the time to stop playing following  
the procedure in step 5.  
The sound source indication flashes.  
continued  
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Optional Components  
Waking up to music (continued)  
Hooking up the optional  
components  
7 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
the desired sound source.  
The indication changes as follows:  
You can connect a digital or an analog  
component to this system.  
To connect optional components, remove the  
small rear cover first.  
* Select PC/TAPEto use an optional  
component connected to the PC/TAPE jacks as  
the sound source.  
To the audio input  
jacks of an optional  
component  
To the audio output  
jacks of an optional  
component  
8 Press ENTER on the remote.  
The start time, the stop time, and the sound  
source appear in turn, before the original  
display returns. DAILYlights up.  
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
Other Operations  
To  
Do this  
Check the setting  
Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT on the remote  
repeatedly until DAILY”  
appears. The start time,  
followed by the stop time, the  
sound source appears, then  
original display appears.  
PHONES jack  
To the digital input jack of  
a digital component  
Change the setting  
Cancel the timer  
Start over from step 1.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER  
SELECT on the remote  
repeatedly until TIMER  
OFFappears.  
To  
Do this  
Make a digital  
recording to a  
digital component  
Connect a optical cable.  
Make an analog  
recording to an  
analog component  
Connect the audio cords.  
Notes  
If the system is on about 30 seconds before the  
preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.  
Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the play starts (about 30 seconds  
before the preset time).  
Listen to the  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly  
connected optional until PC/TAPEappears (or  
component press PC/TAPE on the remote).  
Listen through the Connect the headphones to the  
headphones PHONES jack.  
Once you set the Daily Timer, it functions every  
day until you cancel it.  
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Additional Information  
On placement  
Place the system in a location with adequate air  
circulation, and do not place anything on top of the  
system.  
Precautions  
The nameplate is located on the bottom  
exterior.  
Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
Do not place the system in locations where it is:  
Extremely hot or cold  
Dusty or dirty  
Very humid  
On safety  
The glass over the display window on the cover is  
made of tempered glass.  
Under normal conditions, this tempered glass is  
more shock resistant and able to bear more weight  
than ordinary glass. This glass, however, may  
shatter if it receives a sharp blow or if it is  
scratched.  
Subject to vibrations  
Subject to direct sunlight.  
On heat build up  
Although the system heats up during operation,  
this is not a malfunction.  
The system is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.  
Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to  
be used for an extended period of time.  
Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system.  
If you continuously use this system at a large volume,  
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom  
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not  
touch the cabinet.  
To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the  
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation  
hole for the cooling fan.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
system, unplug the system and have it checked by  
qualified personnel before operating it any further.  
AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
When you connect the power cord to a wall outlet,  
even if the power is off, the system begins charging  
for remote and timer functions. Therefore the  
surface of this unit become warm, this is normal.  
On installing  
When you move the system, remove the CD.  
On operation  
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. Should this occur, the system will not operate  
properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned  
on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
continued  
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Precautions (continued)  
Troubleshooting  
If you have any problem using this system, use  
the following checklist.  
On the speaker system  
This speaker system is magnetically shielded and can  
be used near TV sets. However, the picture on certain  
TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In such a  
case, turn off the power of the TV set once, and after  
15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.  
First, check that the power cord is connected  
firmly and that the speakers are connected  
correctly and firmly.  
Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the  
speaker system further away from the TV set. Also,  
be sure not to place objects in which magnets are  
attached or used near the TV set, such as audio racks,  
TV stands and toys. These may cause magnetic  
distortion to the picture due to their interaction with  
the system.  
General  
There is no sound.  
Press VOL +.  
Make sure the headphones are not connected.  
Check the speaker connections (see page 6).  
Notes on CDs  
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the CD from the center out.  
Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as  
this may damage the player.  
Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced  
left and right volume.  
Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 6).  
Do not use solvents.  
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat  
sources.  
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,  
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to  
do so may damage the system. Do not use such  
discs.  
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.  
Connect only one of the supplied speakers to  
each set of speaker terminals.  
Connect the supplied speakers.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
Move the system away from the source of noise  
such as TV, VCR, etc.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
Connect the system to a different wall outlet.  
Install a noise filter (commercially available) to  
the power line.  
0:00(for the European model) or 12:00 AM”  
(for other models) flashes in the display.  
Set the clock again (see page 8).  
The timer cannot be set.  
Set the clock again (see page 8).  
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The timer does not function.  
The sound skips.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote to  
set the timer and light up DAILYin the  
display (see page 16).  
Wipe the CD clean (see page 18).  
Replace the CD.  
Try moving the system to a place without  
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  
Check the set contents and set the correct time  
(see page 16).  
Try moving the speakers away from the system,  
or placing them on separate stands.  
Cancel the Sleep Timer function (see page 15).  
When you listen to a track with bass sounds at  
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the  
sound to skip.  
The remote does not function.  
Remove the obstacle.  
Move the remote closer to the system.  
Point the remote at the systems sensor.  
Replace the battery.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly  
until PGMand SHUFdisappear to return to  
normal play.  
Locate the system away from the fluorescent  
light.  
Optional components  
CD Player  
There is no sound.  
The CD tray does not lower.  
Refer to General item There is no sound.on  
page 18 and check the condition of the system.  
Place the CD vertically in the tray.  
Always lower the tray by touching OPEN/  
CLOSE Z or pressing OPEN/CLOSE Z on the  
remote.  
Connect the component properly (see page 16)  
while checking:  
if the cords are connected properly.  
if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.  
Turn on the connected component.  
The CD does not eject.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Refer to the operating instructions included with  
Play does not start.  
the connected component and start playing.  
Wipe the CD clean (see page 18).  
Replace the CD.  
The sound is distorted.  
Place the CD vertically in the tray.  
Place the CD in the tray with the label side front.  
Set the volume of the connected component  
lower.  
Remove the CD and wipe away the moisture on  
the CD, then leave the system turned on for a  
few hours until the moisture evaporates.  
continued  
Press NX (or CD N on the remote) to start  
play.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Messages  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
Tuner  
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received.  
CD  
Set the proper band and frequency (see page 12).  
NO DISC  
Connect the antenna properly (see page 7).  
There is no CD.  
Find a place and an orientation that provide good  
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you  
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend  
you connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
OVER  
You have reached the end of the CD while  
pressing M during play or pause.  
STEP FULL  
Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker  
cords as possible.  
You tried to program 25 or more tracks (steps).  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied  
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.  
Try turning off surrounding electrical  
equipments.  
Remove the FM antenna from the rear panel and  
place the antenna outside the cabinet. Adjust the  
antenna.  
A stereo FM program cannot be received in  
stereo.  
Press FM MODE until STEREOappears in the  
display.  
See Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be  
received., and check the antenna condition.  
If the system still does not operate  
properly after performing the above  
measures, reset the system as  
follows:  
1 Unplug the power cord.  
2 Hold down ?/1, then plug the power cord  
into the wall outlet again.  
The system is reset to the factory settings. All  
the settings you made such as the preset  
stations, clock, and timer are cleared and must  
be set again.  
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CD player section  
System  
Specifications  
Compact disc and digital  
audio system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ=780 nm)  
Main Unit (HCD-EX100)  
Amplifier section  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Frequency response  
20 Hz 20,000 Hz  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
For the U.S. model  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
With 4 ohms loads, both channels driven, from  
120 10,000 Hz; rated 12 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total  
harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated  
output.  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American model: 87.5 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
Other models:  
87.5 108.0 MHz  
(50 kHz step)  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohms unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Canadian model:  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 watts  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Pan-American model:  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,  
10% THD)  
530 1,710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
531 1,710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
531 1,602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
531 1,602 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
9 kHz)  
European model:  
DIN power output (Rated):12 + 12 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,  
10% THD)  
European model:  
Other models:  
Music power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,  
10% THD)  
530 1,710 kHz  
(with the interval set at  
10 kHz)  
AM loop antenna  
External antenna terminals  
450 kHz  
Other models:  
DIN power output (Rated):12 + 12 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN,  
240 V)  
Antenna  
12 + 12 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN,  
220 V)  
Intermediate frequency  
continued  
Continuous RMS power output (Reference):  
15 + 15 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,  
10% THD, 240 V)  
15 + 15 watts  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,  
10% THD, 220 V)  
Inputs  
PC/TAPE IN:  
voltage 250 mV,  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Outputs  
PC/TAPE OUT:  
voltage 250 mV,  
impedance 1 kilohms  
Optical  
CD DIGITAL OUT:  
PHONES (stereo mini jack):  
accepts headphones of  
8 ohms or more  
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Specifications (continued)  
Speaker (SS-CEX100)  
Speaker system  
Speaker units  
Woofer:  
Tweeter:  
Impedance  
Dimensions  
2-way, bass-reflex type  
9 cm dia., cone type  
5 cm dia., cone type  
4 ohms  
130 × 220 × 183 mm  
(w/h/d, incl. projecting  
parts and controls)  
Approx 2.0 kg net per  
speaker  
Mass  
General  
Power requirements  
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model:  
Other models:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 – 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
40 watts  
North American model: 1.8 watts (in standby  
mode)  
European model:  
2.7 watts (in standby  
mode)  
Dimensions  
175 × 222 × 201 mm  
(w/h/d, incl. projecting  
parts and controls)  
Approx. 3.2 kg  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander with  
battery (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Speaker cords (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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