Sony CMT-EH20DAB User Manual

CMT-EH20DAB.GB.2-688-576-11(1)

Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.

Press CD  to select the CD function.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” appears 

while the player is stopped.

Press / (or 

/ on the unit)  

repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
When programing MP3 files, press   +/–  

repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select 

the desired file.

Selected track or file number

Press ENTER  to add the track or file to the 

program.

Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional 

tracks or files, up to a total of 15 tracks or files.

To play your program of tracks or files, press  

(play)  (or CD/ (play/pause)  on the unit).
The program remains available until you open the CD 

compartment. To play it again, select the CD function, 

and press  (play)  (or CD/ (play/pause)  

on the unit).

To cancel Program Play, press PLAY MODE  

repeatedly until “PGM” disappears while the player is 

stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program, press 

CLEAR  while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total track number 

of the program, press DISPLAY  repeatedly.

You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune 

them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset 

number. 

Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.

Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the 

radio”).

Press TUNER MEMORY .

Preset number

Press +/– (or TUNING + or – on the unit)  

repeatedly to select your desired preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected 

preset number, the station is replaced by the new 

stations.

Press ENTER .

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 DAB and 20 FM stations. The 

preset stations are retained for about half a day even 

if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure 

occurs.

To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING 

MODE  repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, and 

then press +/– (or TUNING + or – on the unit)  

repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

You can preset a DAB service only when it can be received.

Use a TYPE I (normal) tape only. 
You can record just the portions you like from a sound 

source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.

Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder 

with the side you want to record facing forward.

Prepare the recording source.
Select the desired source to record.

Place the disc you want to record.

When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press 

PLAY MODE  on the remote repeatedly to select 

“ ,” and then press   +/–  on the remote 

repeatedly to select the desired folder.

To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in 

your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of “Creating 

your own CD program.”

Start recording.
Press  (record) , and then start playing the 

desired recording source.

The CD starts playing automatically.

If there is noise while recording from the tuner, 

reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the 

noise.

While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.

To stop recording, press  (stop/eject) .
Tip

We recommend that you press  (pause)  first, and then press 

 (stop/eject)  to avoid noise being recorded when you stop 

recording.

The system offers two timer functions. If you use both 

timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. 

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if 

the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP  on the remote repeatedly. If you select 

“AUTO,” the system automatically turns off after the 

current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.

If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set 

time, the system turns off after the tape deck stops.

You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time. 
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer. 

Make sure you have set the clock.

Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME 

+/– (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit)  to 

adjust the volume. 

To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create 

your own CD program.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .

Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” 

and then press ENTER .
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.

Set the time to start playing.

  Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, and 

then press ENTER .
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure 

above to set the minute.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time 

to stop playing.

Select the sound source.
Press /  repeatedly until the desired 

sound source appears, and then press ENTER . The 

display shows the timer settings.

Press   to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer 

will not play.

To activate or check the timer again, press CLOCK/

TIMER SELECT , press /  repeatedly until 

“PLAY SEL” appears, and then press ENTER .
To cancel a timer, repeat the same procedure as above 

until “OFF” appears, and then press ENTER .
To change the setting, start over from step 1.
Tip

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled 

manually.

Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are 

correctly and firmly connected.

Find your problem in the checklist below, and take 

the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the 

following item.

• If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage 

selector set to the correct voltage?

After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, 

reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If 

the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited? 

Make sure the speaker cords are correctly connected.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?

• Connect only the supplied speakers.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

• The specified station may have temporarily stopped 

broadcast.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect only the supplied speakers.

• Move the system away from sources of noise.

• Connect the system to a different wall socket.

• Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power 

cord.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the 

remote sensor  on the unit, and position the unit 

away from fluorescent lights.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.

• Move the system to a location away from vibration (for 

example, on top of a stable stand).

• Move the speakers away from the system, or place them 

on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration 

may cause the sound to skip.

• Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE  

repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.

– a disc recorded in multisession mode.

– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data 

can be added).

– a disc that has many folders.

• Connect the antenna properly.

• Find a location and an orientation that provide good 

reception, and then set up the antenna again.

• Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the 

power cord to avoid picking up noise.

• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

• Check all antenna connections, then perform the DAB 

Automatic Scan (see “Before using the system”).

• The current DAB service may not be available. Press 

+/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – on the unit)  

to select a different service.

• If you have moved to another area, some services/

frequencies may have changed and you may not be able 

to tune into your usual broadcast.  

Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure to 

re-register the contents of broadcasts. (Performing this 

procedure clears all previously stored presets.)

• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and 

demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for details.

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the 

system to factory settings.

Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory 

default settings.

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then 

turn on the system.

Press  ,  , and DSGX  at the same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio 

stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.

FULL : You tried to program more than 15 tracks (steps).

NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have 

loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NO PRESET (DAB only): There is no stored preset 

station.

NO SERV (DAB only): There is no supported DAB 

broadcast in your country or region.

NO STEP : All of the programed tracks have been erased.

NO TEXT (DAB only) : There is no text information in 

the received service.

NOT IN USE : You pressed an invalid button.

OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while 

pressing   during playback or pause.

PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during 

timer operation.

PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE  during 

playback.

READING : The system is reading information from the 

disc. Some buttons are not available.

SET CLOCK : You tried to select the timer when the clock 

is not set.

SET TIMER : You tried to select the timer when the Play 

Timer is not set.

TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to 

the same time.

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5 (five)
6 (six)
8 (eight)
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• Audio CD

• CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)

• CD-ROM

• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD 

format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 

1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession

• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not 

ended by “closing the session”

• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-

RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW 

recorded with an incompatible recording device

• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-

3 (MP3) files

• Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, 

square, star)

• Some discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker 

attached to them

• Some rental or used discs with attached seals where the 

glue extends beyond the seal

• Some discs that have labels printed using ink that feels 

tacky when touched

• Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from 

the center out to the edge.

• Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine 

thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-

static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources 

such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in 

direct sunlight.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 

(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, 

even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) 

from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used 

for an extended period of time. When unplugging the 

unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, 

unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified 

personnel before operating it again.

• The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified 

service facility.

• Do not place the system in an inclined position or in 

locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or 

humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to 

vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

• Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces 

that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, 

oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface 

may result.

• 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, and 

cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, 

remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for 

about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal 

and is not cause for alarm.

• Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used 

continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may 

have become hot. 

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and 

the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically 

distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 

minutes, and turn it back on. 

If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away 

from the TV.

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened 

with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type 

of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as 

thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side 

A or B as illustrated.

Break off the 

cassette tab

To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab 

with adhesive tape.

The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play 

time is not recommended except for long, continuous 

recording or playback.

Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available 

separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an 

important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure 

to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality 

or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For 

details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after 

every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize 

the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of 

high frequency sound, and an inability to completely 

erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the 

demagnetizing cassette.

DIN power output (rated): 4 + 4 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 + 5 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% 

THD)

Music power output (reference): 7 + 7 W

Inputs

AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance 47 kilohms

Outputs

PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 

ohms or more

SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms

System: Compact disc and digital audio system

Laser Diode Properties

Emission duration: continuous

Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW

* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the 

objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Tape deck section

Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo

FM/DAB stereo tuner

Antenna: FM/DAB lead antenna

FM tuner section:

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

DAB tuner section:

Frequency range

Band-III: 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHz

* For details, see “DAB frequency table” below.

DAB frequency table (Band-III) 

174.928 MHz

5A

209.936 MHz

10A

176.640 MHz

5B

211.648 MHz

10B

178.352 MHz

5C

213.360 MHz

10C

180.064 MHz

5D

215.072 MHz

10D

181.936 MHz

6A

216.928 MHz

11A

183.648 MHz

6B

218.640 MHz

11B

185.360 MHz

6C

220.352 MHz

11C

187.072 MHz

6D

222.064 MHz

11D

188.928 MHz

7A

223.936 MHz

12A

190.640 MHz

7B

225.648 MHz

12B

192.352 MHz

7C

227.360 MHz

12C

194.064 MHz

7D

229.072 MHz

12D

195.936 MHz

8A

230.784 MHz

13A

197.648 MHz

8B

232.496 MHz

13B

199.360 MHz

8C

234.208 MHz

13C

201.072 MHz

8D

235.776 MHz

13D

202.928 MHz

9A

237.488 MHz

13E

204.640 MHz

9B

239.200 MHz

13F

206.352 MHz

9C

208.064 MHz

9D

* Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system.
Speaker

Speaker system: Full Range, 8 cm dia., cone type

Nominal impedance: 4 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 × 241.5 × 134 mm

Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg net per speaker
General

Power requirements: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:  25 W

 

1.0 W (in Power off)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 158 × 241.5 × 233 mm

Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.4 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/FM/DAB lead antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Standby power consumption: 1.0 W

 

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the 

certain printed wiring boards.

 

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts.

 

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.