Sony CMT-V10iPN User Manual

CMT-V10iPN (GB)  4-462-380-11 (1)

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 

exterior of the main 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.                                         

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.
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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a 

bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect 

the AC adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily 

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality 

in it, disconnect it 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 AC adaptor is not disconnected from the mains as 

long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the main 

unit itself has been turned off.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of the 

main unit and on the surface of the AC adaptor.

The use of optical instruments with this product will 

increase eye hazard.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 

ICES-003.

The dating code is located on the bottom exterior of the 

main unit.

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.

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 

not expressly approved in this manual could void your 

authority to operate this equipment.

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.

Open the dock by pushing the center of the dock.

Dock

Place the iPod/iPhone.

Select the CD function.
Press CD FUNCTION  on the remote or press 

FUNCTION  on the unit repeatedly.

Open the CD door.
Press  (Open/Close)  on the unit.

 (Open/Close) 

Set a disc.
Push the center part of the disc with two fingers until 

the disc snaps into its mounted position.

Set a disc with the 

label side facing 

forward.

Close the CD door.
Press  (Open/Close)  on the unit.

“READING” appears.

Start playback.
Press   on the remote or press   on the 

unit.

Press  (Open/Close)  on the unit and remove the 

disc by pulling up the edge of the disc while holding one 

finger against the spindle.
Notes

The system will automatically close the CD door  if a few minutes 

elapse of no operation with the CD door open.

Do not set a disc with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). 

The disc may fall into the system and cause irreparable damage.

If you press /  with the CD door open, the system will 

automatically close the CD door.

Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause a 

malfunction.

When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the 

surface.

Pause playback

  (or   on the unit). To 

resume play, press the button again.

Stop playback

 .

Select a folder on 

an MP3 disc

 +/ .

Select a track or 

file

/ // .

Find a point in a 

track or file 

Hold down /  (or 

/  on the unit) during 

playback, and release the button at 

the desired point.

Select Repeat Play REPEAT  repeatedly until “ ” or 

“ 1” appears.

Eject a disc



  on the unit.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly while the player is 

stopped. You can select Normal Play mode (“Normal” or 

“FLDR” for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), 

Shuffle Play mode (“SHUF” or “FLDR SHUF*” for folder 

shuffle), or Program Play mode (“PGM”).

* When playing a CD-DA (audio) disc, FLDR (SHUF) Play performs 

the same operation as normal (SHUF) Play.

When Shuffle Play mode is set to “SHUF,” the system shuffle-plays 

all tracks or files on the disc. When Shuffle Play mode is set to 

“FLDR SHUF,” the system shuffle-plays all tracks or files in selected 

folder. 

When you turn off the system, the selected Shuffle Play mode 

(“SHUF” or “FLDR SHUF”) is cleared and the play mode returns to 

Normal Play mode (“FLDR”).

“

” indicates that all tracks or files will be repeated until you stop 

playback.

“

1” indicates that a single track or file will be repeated until you 

stop playback.

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.

The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of 

“.mp3.”

Even if a file name has the “.mp3” file extension, if the actual file 

differs, playing it may generate loud noise that might even damage 

the system.

The maximum number of:

 folders is 255* (including the root folder).

 MP3 files is 512.

 MP3 files in a single folder is 512.

 folder levels (in the tree structure of files) is 9.

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 Power (DC IN 9.5 V)

Connect the AC adaptor to the unit.

Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet.

 AUDIO IN jack

Connect an external audio component.

 To AC Adaptor
 AM loop antenna
 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)

 Display panel

When the system is powered up, the setting status appears on the display panel.

When the system goes to Standby mode, the setting status disappears from the display panel.

Remote sensor

iPod/iPhone connector

CD door

(CD compartment)

Remote indicator

 Remote indicator

Lights in amber when a signal is received from the 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.

The SLEEP and TIMER MENU functions indicated in 

pink on the remote can be activated using SHIFT . 

If you want to operate the SLEEP or TIMER MENU 

functions, press and hold SHIFT  and press SLEEP 

 or TIMER MENU  button. If you press either 

of these buttons without holding SHIFT  pressed, 

the system will activate the BASS BOOST or SOUND 

EFFECT function.

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Remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two 

supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side first, matching 

the polarities shown below.

With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 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.

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Press   to turn on the system.

Press and hold SHIFT  and TIMER MENU  to 

select the clock set mode.
If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /  repeatedly to 

select “CLOCK,” and then press   (enter) .

Press 

/  repeatedly to set the hour, then press 

 (enter) .

Use the same procedure to set the minutes.

The clock settings are reset when you disconnect the power cord or if 

a power failure occurs.

Press DISPLAY . The clock is displayed for about 

8 seconds.

 Antennas

Find a location and an orientation that provide good 

reception, and then set up the AM antenna.

Keep the antenna away from the power cord to avoid 

picking up noise.

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.

iPhone®, iPod®, iPod nano®, and iPod touch® are 

trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 

other countries. Lightning

TM

 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.

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4-462-380-11 (1)

Personal Audio System

GB

 Operating Instructions

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