Sony CMT-LS1 manual

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    Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the system. 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. Micr o Hi-Fi Component System 3-867-817- 12 (1) ©1999 Sony Corporation CMT -LS1[...]

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    2 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 P[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ................ 4 Step 2: Setting the time ............................ 9 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ............. 10 Opening the front panel ........................... 11 Basic Operations Playing a CD ........................................... 12 Listening to the radio ..[...]

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    4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. 1 Attach the unit to the supplied desktop stand with the supplied screws (M4 × 14). After mounting the unit on the stand, be certain to pass the power cord through the groove of the stand. If the [...]

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    5 Getting Started 2 Attach the speakers. Attach the speaker with the R cord to the right side, and the speaker with the L cord to the left side as viewed from the front of the unit. 3 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. • Be [...]

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    6 6 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet after you complete all the connections. 7 To use the remote, pull out the insulating sheet to allow power to flow from the battery. The remote already contains a battery. To connect optional components See “ Optional Components ” on page 24. To detach the speakers Slide the speakers in the directio[...]

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    7 Getting Started To hang the unit on the wall 1 Attach the wall hanging adapter to the unit with the supplied screws (M4 × 14). 2 Fix the wall hanging bracket to the wall using screws (not supplied). Note Be sure to secure the bracket in a level position. 3 Attach the wall hanging adapter to the wall hanging bracket which you have fixed to the wa[...]

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    8 6 Connect the L cord to the SPEAKER jack as shown below. 7 Attach the speaker with the L cord to the left side as viewed from the front of the unit. Replacing the battery in the remote 1 Slide out and remove the battery case. 2 Insert a new lithium battery CR2025 with the + side facing up. a lithium battery CR2025 3 Slide the battery case back in[...]

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    9 Getting Started Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before you can use the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The 24 hour system model is used for illustration purposes. Set the time before turning on the power. – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M ?[...]

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    10 Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – 20 for FM, and 10 for AM. – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M – + x . > N X 1 4,6 2 6 3 5 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the power. 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the band cha[...]

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    11 Getting Started Tip The preset stations are retained for a day even if you disconnect the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs. To erase a preset number 1 Press – on the remote in step 5 of “ Presetting radio stations ” . A preset number flashes. 2 Press TUNER +/ – to select the preset number you want to erase. To erase all the pre[...]

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    12 Basic Operations Playing a CD You can play up to 5 CDs in a row. To turn on the power, press ?/1 . Open the front panel first to perform operations using buttons on the unit. (See “Opening the front panel” on page 11.) NX ./> m/M x VOLUME +/– 1 1 – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M – + x . > N X VOL +/ – DISC SKIP 3 4 x [...]

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    Getting Started/Basic Operations 13 4 Press CD N (or NX on the unit). Play starts and the playing disc number is displayed. Playing time Disc tray number Track number To start playing a different CD, press DISC 1 – 5 to select the desired disc. To Do this Stop play Press x . Pause Press X (or NX on the unit). Press again to resume play. Select a [...]

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    14 Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see page 10). To turn on the power, press ?/1 . ?/1 (power) TUNER/BAND – /+ VOLUME +/ – – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M – + x . > N X STEREO/ MONO VOL +/ – 1 3 2 ?/1 (power) Tips • You can switch from another source to the CD player and start pl[...]

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    Basic Operations 15 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM 2 Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears. 3 Press TUNER +/– to select the desired station’s preset number. Preset number * and frequency * When you preset only one station,[...]

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    16 3 If you select “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE”, press CD N (or NX on the unit). If you select “1 DISC SHUFFLE”, press DISC SKIP repeatedly to select the desired CD then press CD N (or just press DISC 1 – 5 on the unit). Shuffle Play starts. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” and “PROGRAM” disappear fr[...]

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    The CD Player 17 6 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5. You can make a program up to 32 tracks. 7 Press CD N . All the programed tracks play in the order you selected. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY/TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear from the display. To change the program You can change the prog[...]

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    18 Using the CD display You can check the total number of tracks, the total playing time, and the remaining time on the track or the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the CD, such as the titles or artist names. – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M – + x . > N X DISPLA Y FUNCTION Playing the CD t[...]

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    The CD Player 19 Checking the remaining time , Press DISPLAY repeatedly during play. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t The disc number, the track number and the elapsed time of the current track r The disc number, the track number and the remaining time* 1 of the current track r The remaining time of the current CD* [...]

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    20 The Radio Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model 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. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you have tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal prop[...]

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    The Radio/Sound Adjustment 21 Generating a more dynamic sound The Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) automatically enhances your music to produce a more powerful sound. – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M – + x . > N X DSG , Press DSG. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DSG ON y DSG OFF When DSG is ON, “ DSG [...]

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    22 To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. To cancel Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “ OFF ” appears. Tip You can use Sleep Timer, even if you have not set the clock. Note When Sleep Timer is used, you cannot use Daily Timer. Timer Falling asleep to [...]

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    Timer 23 W aking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 9). To wake up to the radio, preset the radio stations first (see page 10). – + – + >10 10/0 8 9 7 56 4 2 3 1 m M – + x . > N X CLOCK/ TIMER SELECT 4–7 4–8 3 2 9 1 Prepare the music source you want to pl[...]

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    24 Waking up to music (continued) Optional Components Connecting audio components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable (not supplied). To the DIGITAL IN jac[...]

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    Timer/Optional Components 25 To the audio output of a tape deck To the audio input of a tape deck Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES jack Connecting the dust caps When not connecting optional headphones or a tape deck, attach the supplied dust caps to prevent dust and dirt from entering the jacks. You can also cut a[...]

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    26 Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve the reception. Refer to the instructions of each component. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Jack type A Recording a CD on the connected component For the operations of the connected components, refer to the instruction[...]

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    Optional Components/Additional Information 27 AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Insulated wire (not supplied) Important If you connect an external antenna, connect the ground wire to the U terminal. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connec[...]

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    28 T roubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following checklist. First, check that the AC power cord is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Press VOLUME +. • Make sure the headphones are no[...]

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    Additional Information 29 CD Player The CD will not eject. • The CD has tape, stickers, or paste on it. The CD will not play. • The CD is dirty. Clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. • The face of the CD is scratched. Exchange the CD. • The CD is facing the wrong way. • Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system [...]

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    30 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max. 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Frequency response 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±3.0 [...]

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    Additional Information 31 Speaker Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 10 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm dia., balanced drive Impedance 4 ohms Dimensions 194 × 251 × 73 mm (w/h/d, incl. projecting parts and controls) Mass Approx. 1.8 kg net per speaker Desktop stand Dimensions (w/h/d) 184 × 218 × 140 mm Mass Approx. [...]

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    Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Index A Adjusting the sound 20 the volume 13, 15 Antennas 5, 26 Automatic Source Selection 14, 15 Automatic Tuning 10, 15 B Battery 6, 8 C CD player 16 Clock setting 9 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E, F, G Daily Timer 23 Desktop stand 4 Display 18 DSG (Dynamic Sound Generator) 21 H, I, J, K Hanging the unit on t[...]