Sony CMT-MX550I Leaflet

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CMT-MX550i/MX500i.GB.4-189-334-11(1)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
do not expose this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such 
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place 
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a 
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the 
mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. 
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect 
the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 
like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it 
is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has 
been turned off. 
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will 
increase eye hazard.
Except for customers in the U.S.A. and 
Canada
This appliance is classified 
as a CLASS 1 LASER 
product. This marking 
is located on the rear 
exterior.
Notice for the customers in the U.S.A. and 
Canada
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of 
the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided 
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony 
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.                                        
Serial No.                                         
Important Safety Instructions
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type 
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for 
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your 
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on 
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
The following FCC statement applies only 
to the version of this model manufactured 
for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may 
not comply with FCC technical regulations.
NOTE:
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:
  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 customers: the following 
information is only applicable to 
equipment sold in countries applying EU 
directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The 
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is 
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, 
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents.
  Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates 
that this product shall not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate 
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials 
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed 
information about recycling of this product, please 
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
  Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates 
that the battery provided with this product shall not be 
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in 
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical 
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the 
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% 
lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, 
you will help prevent potentially negative consequences 
for the environment and human health which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of 
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to 
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.
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.
Music discs encoded with copyright 
protection technologies
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.
License and Trademark Notice
 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 
and other countries.
 iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents 
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
 Windows Media is either a registered trademark or 
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
 This 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.
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of 
their respective holders. In this manual, 
 and 
®
 marks 
are not specified.
Operations
Playing the iPod/iPhone
1
Select the iPod function.
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly.
2
Place the iPod/iPhone.
3
Start playback.
Press  .
To control the iPod/iPhone
To
Press
Pause playback
 / . 
Scroll up/down 
the iPod menus
/ .
Select a track 
or chapter of 
audiobook/
podcast
/ . To fast-forward or 
fast-rewind, hold down the button.
Choose the 
selected item
 /  .
Find a point in a 
track or chapter 
of audiobook/
podcast
Hold down /  during 
playback, and release the button at 
the desired point.
Return to the 
previous menu or 
select a menu
 /TOOL MENU /RETURN 
 (return) .
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod/
iPhone when the system is on.
The charging begins when the iPod/iPhone is placed on 
the iPod/iPhone connector . The charge status appears 
in the iPod/iPhone display. For details, see the user’s 
guide of your iPod/iPhone.
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone
Remove the iPod/iPhone. Turning off the system also 
stops charging the iPod/iPhone.
Notes
 When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, handle the iPod/iPhone 
in the same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone connector on the unit 
and do not twist or sway the iPod/iPhone to prevent connector 
damage.
 Do not carry the unit with an iPod/iPhone set on the connector. 
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
 When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, brace the unit with one 
hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod/iPhone by 
mistake.
 Before disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, pause playback.
 Hold down /  to fast-forward (fast-rewind) while 
playing video if /  does not function.
 When the iPhone is connected to the system and you receive a call 
during playback, playback will pause and you can take an incoming 
call.
 To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/ . The volume level 
does not change even if adjusted on the iPod/iPhone.
 This system is designed for iPod/iPhone only. You cannot connect 
any other portable audio players.
 To use an iPod/iPhone, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod/iPhone.
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to 
iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone with this 
unit.
Playing a file of the USB device 
(except for North American model)
The audio format that can be played back on this system 
is MP3*/WMA*/AAC*.
*
  Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection 
cannot be played back on this system. 
Files downloaded from an online music store may not be played 
back on this system.
Check the websites below for the information about 
compatible USB devices.
For customers in Europe:
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>
1
Select the USB function.
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly.
2
Connect the USB device to the   (USB) port .
3
Start playback.
Press  .
Other operations
To
Press
Pause playback
 . To resume play, press the 
button again.
Stop playback
 . To resume play, press  
*. To cancel resume play, press  
 again.
Select a folder
 +/  repeatedly.
Select a file
/ .
Find a point in 
a file
Hold down /  during 
playback, and release the button at 
the desired point.
Select Repeat Play REPEAT  repeatedly until “REP” 
or “REP1” appears.
Remove the USB 
device
Hold down   on the unit until 
“No Device” appears, then remove 
the USB device.
* When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, the system may resume 
playback from a different point.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly while the USB device 
is stopped. You can select normal play (“ ” for all files 
in the folder on the USB device), shuffle play (“SHUF” or 
“  SHUF”), or program play (“PGM”).
Note on Repeat Play
“REP” indicates that all audio files on a USB device are repeated until 
you stop playback.
Getting Started
Unit
Remote
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.
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert 
the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side first, 
matching the polarities shown below. 
Notes on using the remote
 With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of 
batteries.
 If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the 
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
When carrying this system
Use buttons on the unit.
1
Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism.
2
Press FUNCTION  repeatedly to select the CD 
function.
3
While holding down TOOL MENU , hold down 
 (power)  until “STANDBY” appears.
4
After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord.
To set the clock
1
Press   to turn on the system.
2
Press TIMER MENU  to select the clock set mode.
If “PLAY SET?” flashes, press /  repeatedly to 
select “CLOCK SET?,” and then press   (enter) .
3
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, then press 
 . 
4
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
Note
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a 
power failure occurs.
To display the clock when the system is off
Press DISPLAY . The clock is displayed for about 
8 seconds.
Reception of DAB/DAB+ radio station  
(CMT-MX550i 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” in 
“Listening to the radio.” If you have moved to another 
area, perform the DAB Automatic Scan manually and 
re-register the contents of broadcasts.
 FM antenna
Find a location and an orientation that provide good 
reception, and then set up the antenna. 
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the 
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
 Power
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. When 
you press  , the system turns on and the 
demonstration automatically ends.
If the plug does not fit the wall outlet, detach the supplied 
plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor).
 DAB antenna (CMT-MX550i only)
With a DAB external antenna (not supplied), you can 
obtain higher DAB/DAB+ broadcast sound quality. We 
recommend that you use the supplied FM/DAB lead 
antenna only temporarily until you install a DAB external 
antenna.
 Speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERS jacks on 
the unit.
Except for North American model, connect the other end 
of the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers as 
shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion 
of the speaker cords.
Red ()
Notes on playing multisession discs
 If the first session on the disc is a CD-DA session, the other sessions 
on the disc cannot be recognized regardless of the session format; 
only CD-DA tracks in the first session can be played back.
 If the session format for the first session is CD-ROM and the 
following sessions are recorded in the same format, the system will 
continue to play back MP3 files accordingly in multiple sessions 
until the system encounters another session recorded in a different 
format.
Listening to the radio
Note that the reception of RDS services is only available 
for European model, and the DAB/DAB+ tuning is only 
available for CMT-MX550i.
1
Select “DAB” or “FM.” 
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly.
2
Perform tuning.
For automatic scanning
Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until “AUTO” 
appears, and then press +/ . Scanning stops 
automatically when a station is tuned in, and 
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo programs only) 
light up in the display.
If “TUNED” does not light up and the scanning 
for an FM station does not stop, press   to stop 
scanning, then perform manual tuning (below).
When you tune in a DAB/DAB+ station or an FM 
station that provides RDS services, the service name 
or station name appears on the display.
For manual tuning (FM band only)
Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until “AUTO” 
and “PRESET” disappear, and then press +/  
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Notes on DAB/DAB+ stations
 When tuning in a DAB/DAB+ station, it may take a few seconds 
before you hear any sound.
 Primary service is automatically received when secondary service 
ends.
 This tuner does not support data services.
Tip
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station, press FM MODE 
 repeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.
Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually
1
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly to select “DAB.”
2
Press TOOL MENU  to start the DAB Automatic 
Scan.
“Init Scan?” and “Push ENTER” appear.
3
Press    to perform scanning.
Scanning begins. The scanning progress is indicated 
by advancing squares (
). Depending on the 
DAB/DAB+ services available in your area, scanning 
may take a few minutes.
When scanning is complete, a list of available services 
is created.
Notes
 If your country or region does not support DAB/DAB+ broadcast, 
“No Service” appears.
 This procedure clears all previously stored presets.
 Before unplugging the DAB/FM antenna, make sure the system is 
turned off to preserve your own DAB/DAB+ settings.
Presetting radio stations
1
Tune in the desired station.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY  to select the tuner 
memory mode.
3
Press +/  repeatedly to select the desired preset 
number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected 
preset number, the station is replaced by the new 
station.
4
Press    to store the station.
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 DAB/DAB+ and 20 FM 
stations.
6
To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING 
MODE  repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and 
then press +/  repeatedly to select the desired 
preset number.
Note on presetting DAB/DAB+ stations 
You can preset a DAB/DAB+ service only when it can be received.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1
Select the CD function.
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly.
2
Place a disc.
Press  (open)  on the unit, and place a disc with 
the label side up on the disc tray . 
To close the disc tray, press   on the unit.
3
Start playback.
Press  (play) .
Other operations
To
Press
Pause playback
 (pause) . To resume play, press 
the button again.
Stop playback
 (stop) .
Select a folder on 
an MP3 disc
 (select folder) +/  
repeatedly.
Select a track or 
file
 (go back)/ (go forward) 
.
Find a point in a 
track or file 
Hold down  (rewind)/ (fast 
forward)  during playback, and 
release the button at the desired 
point.
Select Repeat Play REPEAT  repeatedly until “REP” 
or “REP1” appears.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly while the player is 
stopped. You can select normal play (“ ” for all MP3 
files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“SHUF” 
or “  SHUF*” for folder shuffle), or program play 
(“PGM”).
* When playing a CD-DA (audio) disc, 
 (SHUF) Play performs the 
same operation as normal (SHUF) Play.
Notes on Repeat Play
 All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.
 “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop 
playback.
Note on shuffle play mode
When you turn off the system, the selected shuffle play mode (“SHUF” 
or “
 SHUF”) is cleared and the play mode returns to normal play 
mode (“
”).
Notes on playing MP3 discs
 Do not save other types of tracks or files, or unnecessary folders on a 
disc that has MP3 files.
 Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
 MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto 
the disc.
 The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of 
“.mp3”.
 Even when file name has the “.mp3” file extension, if the actual 
file differs, playing this file may generate a loud noise which could 
damage the speaker system and the system may malfunction.
 The maximum number of:
 folders is 255 (including the root folder).
 MP3 files is 511.
 MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 512.
 folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.
 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording 
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible 
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play 
at all.
 FM/DAB lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
 White side for North American model
 Brown side for other countries/regions
 To wall outlet
 Connect white side.
To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the 
speakers to prevent slipping.
To use the iPod/iPhone
Open the panel where it says “PULL OPEN” , and 
insert a Dock Adapter into the Dock before use. When 
using an iPod model, use the Dock Adapter supplied 
with your iPod. When using an iPhone model, use the 
Dock Adapter supplied with the system. For details on 
the supplied Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions 
supplied with the Dock Adapters.
Dock Adapter
iPod/iPhone Connector
To remove the Dock Adapter, pull it up with your 
fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter.
To close the panel, slide the release lever  to the 
UNLOCK position, and then close the panel.
 To DAB external antenna (not supplied)
 75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied)
 To left speaker
 To right speaker
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