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Getting started System Listening to a CD Listening to the radio Operating Instructions Listening to a file on a USB device Listening to music with optional audio components Listening to music through a BLUETOOTH connection Additional information Troubleshooting Precautions/Specifications CMT-X3CD...
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For all other batteries, please view the section on Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is how to remove the battery from the product in compliance with the essential requirements and safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable...
Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of the system will be repaired by Sony in accordance with the conditions defined in the limited warranty for this system. However, Sony will not be liable for any consequences arising from a failure to play caused by a damaged or malfunctioning system.
Table of Contents Before operating this system ..............3 Getting started Location and Function of Controls............6 Preparing the Remote................9 Setting the clock..................9 Listening to a CD Playing a CD-DA/MP3/WMA disc ............10 ..............10 To change the play mode ........
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Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function ..........20 Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby mode ..........21 Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH signal ON/OFF........21 Adjusting the sound ................22 Using the timers..................22 ..............22 Setting the Sleep Timer ..............22 Setting the Play Timer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................
Getting started Location and Function of Controls Note This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit (front/top)
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Remote: / (fast-rewind/fast- Remote forward) buttons Use to fast-forward/fast-rewind a track or file. Remote: PRESET +/– buttons Use to recall the preset stations. Unit: VOL +/– buttons Remote: VOLUME +/– button Use to adjust the volume. / (power) button Use to turn the power on or off.
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Use to select FM stereo or monaural TUNER MEMORY button reception (page 13). Use to preset radio stations (page 13). (stop) button TUNER PRESET (1 to 4) buttons Use to stop a playback. Use to tune in 4 registered FM stations. ...
Preparing the Setting the clock Remote Press / to turn on the Insert an R6 (size AA) battery (not supplied), system. matching the polarities as shown below. Press TIMER MENU . If setting the clock for the first time, proceed to step 4.
Note 8 cm CDs cannot be used with this system. Listening to a CD Do not load a disc with a non-standard shape (e.g., heart, square, star). Doing so may cause irreparable damage to the system. Playing a CD-DA/ ...
REPEAT number of folders, depending on the folder structure. To switch the repeat play mode, press Compatibility with all MP3/WMA REPEAT repeatedly. encoding/writing software, CD-R/RW You can select the following play modes. drive and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
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Note For MP3/WMA file, the name or title of selected file appears on the display window first, and total playing time is not displayed. To cancel program play In step 2, select “OFF” for “PROGRAM.” To delete a programmed track or file Press CLEAR ...
Presetting radio Listening to the radio stations Tuning in a radio You can preset your desired radio stations. station Tune in the desired station. Press FM . Press TUNER MEMORY . Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO.” Press PRESET +/– repeatedly Each time you press the button, the to select a preset number, then mode changes to AUTO, MANUAL or...
Selecting a preset radio station For registered radio stations to a preset number 1 to 4, the radio station will be tuned in by just pressing the TUNER PRESET (1 to 4) when the system is in FM function. For registered radio stations to a preset number 5 or higher, press TUNING MODE ...
Note The playback order for the system may differ Listening to a file on a USB device from the playback order of the connected digital music player. Be sure to turn off the system before removing Playing a file on a USB the USB device.
Listening to music with optional audio components Playing back the music of optional audio components You can play a track of optional audio components connected to the unit. Note Beforehand, press the VOLUME – to turn down the volume. Press AUDIO IN .
Select [SONY:CMT-X3CD] (this Listening to music through a system). BLUETOOTH connection If prompted to enter a passkey on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.” If this system is not shown in the Pairing the system display window of the device, proceed from step 1 again.
Press and hold FUNCTION and on Note the unit at the same time until “RESET” The operations described above may not be appears on the display window . available for certain BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual operations may differ Note depending on the connected BLUETOOTH ...
Android version 2.3.3 or later with the exception of Android 3.x). Check the website below for information on compatible devices. http://support.sony-europe.com/ If the smartphone/tablet does not respond even though it is touched to the unit, download “NFC Easy Connect” to your smartphone/tablet and run it.
when a button on the remote or unit is pressed Additional information Setting the Automatic Standby function The system enters Standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output (Automatic Standby function). By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on.
Setting the Setting the wireless BLUETOOTH Standby BLUETOOTH signal mode ON/OFF When BLUETOOTH Standby mode is When the unit is turned on, you can control enabled, the system enters Wait mode for a BLUETOOTH signal. The default setting is BLUETOOTH connection even when the system is turned off.
Adjusting the sound Using the timers You can select the desired sound from the The system offers Sleep Timer and Play various styles and change the effectiveness Timer. of the bass sound. Note The Sleep Timer has priority over the Play Timer. Selecting the desired sound Press EQ ...
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The timer setting appears in the display window Press / to select “PLAY . . SET,” then press To cancel the timer The start time flashes in the display Select “OFF” in step 3 of “To check the window . setting”...
If a problem occurs while operating the The system has entered Standby mode system, follow the steps described below unexpectedly. before consulting your nearest Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. The system enters If an error message appears, be sure to Standby mode automatically in about 15 make a note of the contents for reference.
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CD-DA/MP3/WMA There is no sound. The USB device is not connected correctly. “LOCKED” appears in the display window Turn off the system, and then reconnect the USB device. and the disc cannot be removed from the disc slot . There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
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An incompatible USB device may be If the problem persists after doing all of the connected. above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note Play does not start from the first track. If you dispose of the unit or give it to another ...
SEARCH Messages The system is searching the information on the USB device. Some buttons do not work during searching. The following messages may appear or flash during operation. TIME NG The Play Timer start and end times are set to DISC ERR the same time.
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or extended period, consult your nearest sticker attached to them Sony dealer. Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal On heat buildup ...
Do not attach paper or tape to the disc. devices: Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or http://support.sony-europe.com/ heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight, as the temperature may rise...
Effective communication range communication using BLUETOOTH technology. BLUETOOTH devices should be used within Sony cannot be held liable in any way for approximately 10 meters (unobstructed damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using distance) of each other.
BLUETOOTH devices connected with this system must comply with the BLUETOOTH specification Specifications prescribed by the BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc., and must be certified to comply. However, even when a device complies with the BLUETOOTH specification, there may be cases where the Amplifier section characteristics or specifications of the BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to...
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Antenna: Power consumption: FM lead antenna 28 watts Antenna terminals: Dimensions (W/H/D) (incl. projecting parts): 8 ohms unbalanced Approx. 340 mm × 173 mm × 90 mm Mass: Speaker section Approx. 2.3 kg Speaker system: Supplied accessories: Full-range speaker Remote (RM-AMU212) (1), FM lead antenna Passive radiator (1), Operating Instructions (this manual) (1), Warranty Card (1)
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Sony Corporation. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc.