Sony CMT-X5CD Operating Instructions

4-528-304-12(1)
Personal Audio System
GB Operating Instructions
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
CMT-X5CD/CMT-X5CDB
For customers in Europe
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU directives.
This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to
product compliance based on European Union
legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please
refer to the addresses provided in the separate
service or guarantee documents.
WARNING
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment
is in compliance with the essential requirements
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the and other relevant provisions of Directive
ventilation opening of the appliance with
1999/5/EC. For details, please access the
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. following URL:
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
sources (for example, lighted candles).
For customers in Europe and Australia
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or splashing,
Disposal of Old Electrical &
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
Electronic Equipment
as vases, on the appliance.
(Applicable in the European
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
Union and other European
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
countries with separate
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
collection systems)
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
plug from the AC outlet immediately.
indicates that this product shall not be treated
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
over to the applicable collection point for the
Do not expose batteries or appliances with recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
sunshine and fire.
you will help prevent potential negative
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
the unit itself has been turned off.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve
This equipment has been tested and found
natural resources. For more detailed information
to comply with the limits set out in the EMC
about recycling of this product, please contact
Directive using a connection cable shorter than
your local Civic Office, your household waste
3 meters.
disposal service or the shop where you
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
purchased the product.
CAUTION
Europe Only
Disposal of waste batteries
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. (applicable in the European
Union and other European
This appliance is
countries with separate
classified as a CLASS
collection systems)
1 LASER product. This
marking is located on This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
the bottom exterior. indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
CAUTION On certain batteries this symbol might be used
in combination with a chemical symbol. The
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
replaced. Replace only with the same or
are added if the battery contains more than
equivalent type.
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
For customers in Australia and New
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
Zealand
negative consequences for the environment
This equipment should be installed and operated
and human health which could otherwise be
with at least 20 cm and more between the
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
radiator and person's body (excluding
battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at end-
of-life to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling
of this product or battery, please contact your
local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Before operating this system
Getting Started
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
Location of Controls
will not be liable for any consequences arising
from a failure to play caused by a damaged or
Note
malfunctioning system.
This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be
Music discs encoded with copyright performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
protection technologies
Remote
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware
that among those discs, there are some that do
not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side
with digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
License and Trademark Notice
ˎWindows Media is either a registered trademark
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
ˎThis product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
ˎMPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
ˎ"WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are Unit (back)
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ˎ© 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. The
aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks
of CSR plc or one of its group companies and
may be registered in one or more jurisdictions.
ˎThe 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.
ˎThe N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.
ˎAndroid and Google Play are trademarks of
Google Inc.
ˎThe system names and product names
indicated in this manual are generally the
 (USB) port
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturer. ™ and ® marks are omitted in
Connect a USB device.
this manual.
Note
ˎApple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod,
ˎYou can use your iPhone/iPod with this system via
iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are
Bluetooth or connection only.
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries. App Store is a service mark  AUDIO IN (external input) jack
of Apple Inc.
Connect optional external equipment with an
ˎ"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone"
audio connecting cable (not supplied).
mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod and
 ~ AC IN (220-240V AC) input
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the wall
by the developer to meet Apple performance
outlet.
standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with
 FM ANTENNA
safety and regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod or (for CMT-X5CD only)
iPhone may affect wireless performance. DAB/FM ANTENNA
ˎ"Xperia" and "Xperia Tablet" are trademarks of
(for CMT-X5CDB only)
Sony Mobile Communications AB.
Connect the FM or DAB/FM antenna.
* The illustration above is for CMT-X5CD.
Note
ˎFind a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then fix the antennas to a stable surface
(window, wall, etc.).
ˎSecure the end of the FM lead antenna with adhesive
tape.
Reception of DAB/DAB+ radio station
(CMT-X5CDB only)
When you turn on the system for the first time
after you purchase the system, DAB Automatic
Scan starts automatically and creates a list of
available services. During the DAB Automatic
Scan, "********" appears. Do not press any button
on the unit or the remote during DAB Automatic
Scan. Scanning is interrupted and service list
may not be created properly. To run the DAB
Automatic Scan manually, perform the procedure
of "Running the DAB Automatic Scan
manually." If you have moved to another area,
perform the DAB Automatic Scan manually and
re-register the contents of broadcasts.
Listening to a CD
Playing a CD-DA/MP3 disc
1
Press FUNCTION  to select "CD."
2 Insert a CD to the disc slot  at the top of the
unit.
Unit (front/top)
Load a CD with the label side (printed side)
toward you.
Top
Label side
(printed side)
Front
 (eject) 
Plays back automatically. If you switch the
function to "CD" from another function when
a CD is already inserted in the slot, press 
 after "READING" has disappeared from the
display window .
When you use the remote for the first time The button of the remote or the unit enables
The battery is factory-installed in the remote. you to fast-rewind/fast forward, select a track,
Before using the remote for the first time, file or folder (for MP3 disc), etc.
remove the insulation sheet attached to the
To eject the CD
battery holder. For details, see "Changing the
Press  (eject)  on the unit.
battery".
Note
ˎ8 cm CD cannot be used with this system.
ˎDo not load a CD with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Doing this may cause irreparable damage to
the system.
ˎDo not use a CD with tape, stickers or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
ˎWhen you remove a CD, do not touch the surface of the
disc.
To change the play mode
Play mode enables you to playback the same
music repeatedly or shuffle-play.
Play mode
1
Press   to stop playback.
If you select "REPEAT" in step 4, you do not
have to stop playback.
2
Press MENU .
3 Press /  to select "CD MENU", then press
.
4 Press /  to select "PLAYMODE" or
Setting the clock
.
"REPEAT," then press
5
Press /  to select the play mode, then
1 Press  
to turn on the system.
press .
2
Press TIMER  .
You can select the following play modes.
If "PLAY SET" is displayed, press /  to
PLAYMODE

select "CLOCK," then press .
3 Press /  
to set the hour, then press .
Play mode Effect
4
Press /  to set the minutes, then press NORMAL Plays a track or file.
 .
FOLDER* Plays all tracks in the selected
Note folder. "FLDR" lights up in the
ˎThe clock settings are reset when you disconnect the display window .
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
SHUFFLE Plays all tracks or files in
To display the clock when the system is off random order. "SHUF" lights
Press DISPLAY  repeatedly to display the clock. up in the display window .
The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.
FLDR.SHUF* Plays all tracks or files in the
If the system is in BLUETOOTH Standby mode,
selected folder in random
the clock does not appear by pressing DISPLAY
order. "FLDR. SHUF" lights up
.
in the display window .
PROGRAM Plays the programmed tracks
or files. "PGM" lights
up in the display window .
For details, see "Creating your
own program (Program Play)".
* This play mode is applicable only for playing an MP3 disc.
REPEAT
Play mode Effect
ALL (Repeat The system plays all tracks in a
plays all tracks) disc or folder repeatedly.
" " lights up in the display
window .
ONE (Repeat The system plays the selected
plays one track) track repeatedly. " 1" lights
up in the display window .
OFF Cancels repeat playback.
Note on playing MP3 discs
ˎDo not save unnecessary folders or files on a disc that has
MP3 files.
ˎFolders that have no MP3 files are not recognized on the
system.
ˎThe system can only play MP3 files that have a file
extension of ".mp3."
Even when file name has the ".mp3" file extension, if it is
not an audio MP3 file, playing this file may generate a loud
noise, which could cause damage of the system.
ˎThe maximum number of MP3 folders and files compatible
with this system is:
 999* folders (including the root folder)
 999 files
 250 files in a single folder
 8 folder levels (in the tree structure of files)
* This include folders that have no MP3 or other files. The
number of folders that the system can recognize may
be less than actual number of folders, depending on the
folder structure.
ˎCompatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software,
CD-R/RW drive and recording media cannot be
guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or
interrupted audio or may not play at all.
To tune in to a preset radio station
Creating your own program
Press PRESET +/–  to select the preset number
(Program Play)
to which the desired station is registered.
Plays the programmed track or file in a CD. Running the DAB Automatic Scan
1 manually (CMT-X5CDB only)
Select "PROGRAM" in step 5 of "To change the
play mode" , then press .
Before you can tune in DAB/DAB+ stations, you
2 +/–  to must perform a DAB Initial Scan.
When using an MP3 disc, press
When you have moved to another area, also
select the folder containing the tracks or files
that you want to program. perform the DAB Initial Scan manually to update
the DAB/DAB+ service information.
If you want to play all tracks or files in the
. 1
folder, press Press MENU .
3 Press /  to select a desired track or
2 Press /  to select "TUNE:MENU," then
.
file, then select .
press
3
Press /  to select "INIT:SCAN," then press
.
4 Press /  to select "OK," then press .
Selected track Total playing time
or file number of the selected Scanning begins. The scanning progress is
track or file indicated by asterisks (*******). Depending on
the DAB/DAB+ services available in your area,
Repeat the steps above to program additional
scanning may take a few minutes.
tracks or files.
Note
4  
Press .
ˎIf your country or region does not support DAB/DAB+
broadcast, "NO SERV" appears.
Your program of tracks or files starts playback.
ˎThis procedure clears all previously stored presets.
To cancel program play ˎBefore unplugging the DAB/FM lead antenna, make sure
the system is turned off to preserve your own DAB/DAB+
In step 1, select "NORMAL" for "PROGRAM," then
settings.
.
press
To delete a programmed track or file
Press CLEAR  while the play is stopped. Each Listening to a file on a USB
time you press the button, the last programmed
device
track or file will be deleted.
When all the programmed tracks or files are
deleted, "NO STEP" appears.
Tip Playing a file on a USB device
ˎUp to 25 tracks or files can be programmed. If you attempt
to program more than 25 tracks or files, "FULL" will be
You can play audio files stored on a USB device
displayed. In this case, delete unnecessary tracks.
such as WALKMAN® or digital media player, on
ˎTo play the same program again, press  .
this system by connecting a USB device to the
Note
system.
ˎWhen the disc is ejected or the power cord is
For details on compatible USB devices, see
disconnected after programming, all the programmed
"Compatible devices and versions."
tracks and files are deleted.
1 Press FUNCTION  to select "USB."
2
Connect the USB device to the (USB) port
Listening to the radio
 on the rear of the unit.
Connect the USB device directly, or via the USB
cable supplied with the USB device, to the
(USB) port .
Tuning in a radio station
Wait until "READING" disappears.
3 Press  .
1 Press FUNCTION  to select "FM" or "DAB*"
Starts playback.
(CMT-X5CDB).
You can operate fast-rewind/fast-forward,
2
Press and hold PRESET +/–  until the
selecting a track or file or selecting folder with
frequency indication in the display window 
the remote or the button of the unit.
starts changing, then release the button.
Tuning stops automatically when a FM stereo
To change the play mode
broadcast is received (Automatic Scanning).
When playing the USB device, the play mode
"ST" lights up in the display window .
can be selected. Press MENU , then select
* DAB is for CMT-X5CDB only.
"USB MENU." Select "PLAYMODE" or "REPEAT."
Manual tuning For details, see "To change the play mode" of
"Listening to a CD." When a file on a USB device
Press PRESET +/–  repeatedly to tune-in the
is playing, programmed playback cannot be
desired station.
played.
Note on DAB/DAB+ stations (CMT-X5CDB
Tip
only)
ˎIf a USB device is connected to the unit, battery charging
ˎWhen you tune in a station that provides RDS services, starts automatically. Even when the system is off, the USB
information such as the service name or station name is device can be charged.
provided by broadcasts. ˎIf the USB device cannot be charged, disconnect and
ˎWhen tuning in a DAB/DAB+ station, it may take a few reconnect it. For details on the charging status of the USB
seconds before you hear any sound. device, see the operating manual of the USB device.
ˎPrimary service is automatically received when secondary
Note
service ends.
ˎThe playback order for the system may differ from the
ˎThis tuner does not support data services.
playback order of the connected digital music player.
ˎBe sure to turn off the system before removing the USB
Tip
device. Removing the USB device while the system is
ˎIf reception of an FM stereo broadcast is noisy, press MENU
turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device.
 and select "TUNE:MENU," "FM MODE" and "MONO" in
ˎWhen USB cable connection is necessary, connect the
turn, to select monaural reception. This reduces noise.
USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected.
For details on connection, refer to the operation manual
supplied with the USB device to be connected.
Presetting radio stations ˎIt may take time before "READING" appears after
connecting, depending on the type of USB device
connected.
You can preset your desired radio stations.
ˎDo not connect the USB device through a USB hub.
1 ˎWhen the USB device is connected, the system reads all
Tune in the desired station, then press MENU
the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or
.
files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish
2 Press /  to select "TUNE:MENU," then reading the USB device.
ˎWith some connected USB devices, it may take a long time
.
press
to transmit signals from the system or to finish reading the
3
Press /  to select "MEMORY," then press USB device.
ˎCompatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot
.
be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were
4 Press /  to select "OK," then press . originally encoded with incompatible software, those files
may produce noise or, may malfunction.
5
Press /  to select the preset number, ˎThe maximum number of folders and files on the USB
then press . device compatible with this system is:
 1,000* folders (including the root folder)
Preset number
 3,000 files
 250 files in a single folder
 8 folder levels (in the tree structure of files)
* This includes folders that have no playable audio file and
empty folders. The number of folders that the system
"COMPLETE" appears in the display window
can recognize may be less than actual number of folders,
 and the radio station is registered with the
depending on the folder structure.
preset number.
ˎThe system does not necessarily support all the functions
Repeat the steps above to register further
provided in a connected USB device.
radio stations. ˎFolders that have no audio files are not recognized.
ˎThe audio formats that you can listen to with this system
6 Press /  to turn off the power, then press
are as follows:
/  again to turn on the power.
 MP3: file extension ".mp3"
 WMA*: file extension ".wma"
Tip
 AAC*: file extension ".m4a," "mp4" or ".3gp"
ˎYou can preset up to 20 FM, or 20 DAB/DAB+ and 20 FM
Note that even when file name has the correct file
stations (CMT-X5CDB).
extension, if the actual file differs, the system may
ˎIf you select an already-registered preset number in step
produce noise or may malfunction.
5, the preset radio station is replaced by the currently
tuned-in radio station.
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright
protection or files downloaded from an online music
store cannot be played on this system. If you try to play
one of these files, the system plays the next unprotected
audio file.
ˎ"Passkey" may be called "Passcode," "PIN code," "PIN
Listening to music with
number" or "Password," etc.
optional audio components
To check the address of a connected
BLUETOOTH device
Press DISPLAY , while the name set on the
Playing back the music of
connected BLUETOOTH device is shown in the
display window . The BLUETOOTH device
optional audio components
address appears in two lines on the system
display window  for 8 seconds.
You can play a track of optional audio
components connected to the unit.
To cancel the connection with a
Note
BLUETOOTH device
ˎBeforehand, press the VOL –  to turn down the volume.
Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on the
1
Press FUNCTION  to select "AUDIO IN."
BLUETOOTH device. "BT AUDIO" appears in the
2 display window .
Connect its audio connecting cord to the
AUDIO IN jack  on the rear of the unit and
the output terminal of the optional external To erase the pairing registration
equipment.
information
3
Start playback of the connected component.
1
Select "DEL LINK" after step 3 on "Pairing
Adjust the volume on the connected
the system with a BLUETOOTH device and
component during playback.
listening to music," then press .
4
Press VOL +/  on the remote to adjust the
2    to select "OK," then press .
Press /
volume.
"COMPLETE" appears in the display window
Note
 and all the pairing information is erased.
ˎThe system may enter Standby mode automatically if the
volume level of the connected component is too low. For
Note
details, see "Setting the Automatic Standby function."
ˎIf you have erased the pairing information, you cannot
make a BLUETOOTH connection unless pairing is
performed again.
Listening to music through
Listening to music through a
a BLUETOOTH connection registered device
After step 1 on "Pairing the system with a
BLUETOOTH device and listening to music,"
operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect with
Pairing the system with a
the system, then press   of the unit to start
BLUETOOTH device and listening playback.
to music
Listening to music by one-touch
You can listen to music from BLUETOOTH device
over a wireless connection. action (NFC)
Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform
pairing to register your BLUETOOTH device.
NFC is a technology for short-range wireless
communication between various devices such as
Note
a mobile phone and IC tag.
ˎPlace the BLUETOOTH device to be connected within one
meter of the system. Just touch your smartphone/tablet on the
ˎIf your BLUETOOTH device is compliant with touch (NFC),
system. The system is turned on automatically,
skip the next procedure. See "Listening to music by one-
and pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are
touch action (NFC)."
established.
1 Press FUNCTION  to select "BT AUDIO."
Beforehand, turn the NFC settings to on.
2
Press MENU . 1
Touch your smartphone/tablet on the N-mark
 on the unit.
3 Press /  to select "BT MENU," then press
.
Touch the smartphone/tablet on the unit and
maintain contact until the smartphone/tablet
4
Press /  to select "PAIRING," then press
vibrates.
.
Refer to the user's guide of your smartphone
5 Press /  to select "OK" then press .
for the part of your smartphone/tablet used
When "PAIRING" starts flashing in the display as touch contact.
window , the system changes to pairing
2 After completing the connection, press  .
mode.
Starts playback.
6
Search for this system with the BLUETOOTH
To disconnect the established connection,
device.
touch your smartphone/tablet on the N-Mark
A list of the devices found may appear on the
 on the unit.
BLUETOOTH device display.
Tip
7
Select [SONY:CMT-X5CD] or [SONY:CMT-
ˎCompatible smartphones are those equipped with the NFC
X5CDB] (this system).
function (compatible operating system: Android version
2.3.3 or later with the exception of Android 3.x).
If prompted to enter a passkey on the
Check the website below for information on compatible
BLUETOOTH device, enter "0000."
devices.
If this system is not shown in the display of For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
the device, proceed from step 1 again.
For customers in other countries/regions:
When pairing is completed, the display
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
changes to the connected BLUETOOTH device
ˎ If the smartphone/tablet does not respond
name from "PAIRING" and the BLUETOOTH
even though it is touched to the unit, download
indicator lights up.
"NFC Easy Connect" to your smartphone/tablet
8 and run it. Then touch to the unit again. "NFC
Press  .
Easy Connect" is a free application for exclusive
Starts playback.
use with Android™. Scan the following 2D
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, press
Code.
  again. Also, you may have to start up a
music player on the BLUETOOTH device.
9 Press VOL +/–  to adjust the volume.
If the volume cannot be changed on the
system, adjust it on your BLUETOOTH device.
Operation such as fast-rewind/fast-forward,
selecting music and selecting a folder can be
ˎ When you touch an NFC-compliant
operated with the remote or buttons of the
smartphone/tablet on the unit while another
unit.
BLUETOOTH device is connected with this
Tip
system, the BLUETOOTH device is disconnected
ˎYou can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a
and the system is connected with the
BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device
smartphone/tablet.
while the BLUETOOTH connection is established with one
BLUETOOTH device. The currently established BLUETOOTH
Note
connection is canceled when BLUETOOTH connection with
ˎ In some countries and regions, NFC-compliant
another device is successfully established.
application may not be downloaded.
Note
ˎ For some smartphones/tablets, this function
ˎThe operations described above may not be available
may be available without downloading "NFC
for certain BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual
Easy Connect." In this case, the operation
operations may differ depending on the connected
BLUETOOTH device. and specifications of the smartphone/tablet
ˎOnce a pairing operation is performed, it does not have may be different from the description in this
to be performed again. In the following cases, however, a manual.
pairing operation must be performed again:
For details, refer to the user's guide supplied
 Pairing information was erased when the BLUETOOTH
with your smartphone/tablet.
device was repaired.
 You attempt to pair the system with more than 10
BLUETOOTH devices.
This system can pair with up to 9 BLUETOOTH devices.
If you pair another BLUETOOTH device after pairing
with 9 devices was performed, pairing information of
the device that was connected with the system first is
overwritten with that of the new device.
 Pairing registration information of this system is erased
from the connected device.
 If you initialize the system or erase the pairing history
with the system, all the pairing information will be
erased.
ˎThe sound of this system cannot be sent to a BLUETOOTH
speaker.