Sony CMT-X5CD CMTX5CDB Leaflet

CMT-X5CD/CMT-X5CDB (GB)  4-528-304-

12(1)

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the 
ventilation opening of the appliance with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame 
sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, 
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such 
as vases, on the appliance.
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 install the appliance in a confined space, 
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with 
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as 
sunshine and fire.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits set out in the EMC 
Directive using a connection cable shorter than 
3 meters.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

The use of optical instruments with this product 
will increase eye hazard.

This appliance is 
classified as a CLASS 
1 LASER product. This 
marking is located on 
the bottom exterior.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type.

This equipment should be installed and operated 
with at least 20 cm and more between the
radiator and person’s body (excluding 
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

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.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment 
is in compliance with the essential requirements 
and other relevant provisions of Directive 
1999/5/EC. For details, please access the 
following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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.

Europe Only

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.

Press FUNCTION 

 to select “CD.”

Insert a CD to the disc slot 

 at the top of the 

unit.
Load a CD with the label side (printed side) 
toward you.

Label side  

(printed side)

 (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 

.

The button of the remote or the unit enables 
you to fast-rewind/fast forward, select a track, 
file or folder (for MP3 disc), etc.

Press 

 (eject)  on the unit.

 

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.

Play mode enables you to playback the same 
music repeatedly or shuffle-play.

Play mode

Press 

  to stop playback.

If you select “REPEAT” in step 4, you do not 
have to stop playback.

Press MENU 

.

Press 

/  to select “CD MENU”, then press 

 

.

Press 

/  to select “PLAYMODE” or 

“REPEAT,” then press   

.

Press 

/  to select the play mode, then 

press   

.

You can select the following play modes.

Plays a track or file.

FOLDER*

Plays all tracks in the selected 
folder. “FLDR” lights up in the 
display window 

.

Plays all tracks or files in 
random order. “SHUF” lights 
up in the display window 

.

FLDR.SHUF*

Plays all tracks or files in the 
selected folder in random 
order. “FLDR. SHUF” lights up 
in the display window 

.

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.

ALL (Repeat 
plays all tracks)

The system plays all tracks in a 
disc or folder repeatedly.  
“ ” lights up in the display 
window 

.

ONE (Repeat 
plays one track)

The system plays the selected 
track repeatedly. “ 1” lights 
up in the display window 

.

Cancels repeat playback.

 

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.

Plays the programmed track or file in a CD.

Select “PROGRAM” in step 5 of “To change the 

play mode” , then press   

.

When using an MP3 disc, press 

 +/– 

 to 

select the folder containing the tracks or files 

that you want to program.
If you want to play all tracks or files in the 
folder, press   

.

Press 

/  to select a desired track or 

file, then select   

.

Total playing time 

of the selected 

track or file

Selected track  

or file number

Repeat the steps above to program additional 
tracks or files.

Press 



 



.

Your program of tracks or files starts playback.

In step 1, select “NORMAL” for “PROGRAM,” then 
press   

.

Press CLEAR 

 while the play is stopped. Each 

time you press the button, the last programmed 
track or file will be deleted.
When all the programmed tracks or files are 
deleted, “NO STEP” appears.

 

ˎUp to 25 tracks or files can be programmed. If you attempt 

to program more than 25 tracks or files, “FULL” will be 

displayed. In this case, delete unnecessary tracks.
 

ˎTo play the same program again, press  .

 

ˎWhen the disc is ejected or the power cord is 

disconnected after programming, all the programmed 

tracks and files are deleted.

Press FUNCTION 

 to select “FM” or “DAB*” 

(CMT-X5CDB).

Press and hold PRESET +/– 

 until the 

frequency indication in the display window 

 

starts changing, then release the button.
Tuning stops automatically when a FM stereo 
broadcast is received (

Automatic Scanning). 

“ST” lights up in the display window 

.

*  DAB is for CMT-X5CDB only.

Press PRESET +/– 

 repeatedly to tune-in the 

desired station.

 

ˎWhen you tune in a station that provides RDS services, 

information such as the service name or station name is 

provided by broadcasts.
 

ˎWhen tuning in a DAB/DAB+ station, it may take a few 

seconds before you hear any sound.
 

ˎPrimary service is automatically received when secondary 

service ends.
 

ˎThis tuner does not support data services.

 

ˎIf reception of an FM stereo broadcast is noisy, press MENU 

 and select “TUNE:MENU,” “FM MODE” and “MONO” in 

turn, to select monaural reception. This reduces noise.

You can preset your desired radio stations.

Tune in the desired station, then press MENU 

.

Press 

/  to select “TUNE:MENU,” then 

press   

.

Press 

/  to select “MEMORY,” then press 

 

.

Press 

/  to select “OK,” then press   .

Press 

/  to select the preset number, 

then press   

.

Preset number

“COMPLETE” appears in the display window 

 and the radio station is registered with the 

preset number.
Repeat the steps above to register further 
radio stations.

Press 

/  to turn off the power, then press 

/  again to turn on the power.

 

ˎYou can preset up to 20 FM, or 20 DAB/DAB+ and 20 FM 

stations (CMT-X5CDB).
 

ˎIf you select an already-registered preset number in step 

5, the preset radio station is replaced by the currently 

tuned-in radio station.

   (USB) port

Connect a USB device.

 

ˎYou can use your iPhone/iPod with this system via 

Bluetooth or connection only.

 AUDIO IN (external input) jack

Connect optional external equipment with an 
audio connecting cable (not supplied).

 ~ AC IN (220-240V AC) input

Connect the power cord (supplied) to the wall 
outlet.

  FM ANTENNA  

Connect the FM or DAB/FM antenna.
* The illustration above is for CMT-X5CD.

 

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.

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.

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.

Front

Top

The battery is factory-installed in the remote. 
Before using the remote for the first time, 
remove the insulation sheet attached to the 
battery holder. For details, see “Changing the 
battery”.

You can play a track of optional audio 
components connected to the unit.

 

ˎBeforehand, press the VOL –  to turn down the volume.

Press FUNCTION 

 to select “AUDIO IN.”

Connect its audio connecting cord to the 

AUDIO IN jack 

 on the rear of the unit and 

the output terminal of the optional external 

equipment.

Start playback of the connected component.
Adjust the volume on the connected 
component during playback.

Press VOL +/

 



 on the remote to adjust the 

volume.

 

ˎThe system may enter Standby mode automatically if the 

volume level of the connected component is too low. For 

details, see “Setting the Automatic Standby function.”

You can listen to music from BLUETOOTH device 
over a wireless connection.
Before using the BLUETOOTH function, perform 
pairing to register your BLUETOOTH device.

 

ˎPlace the BLUETOOTH device to be connected within one 

meter of the system.
 

ˎIf your BLUETOOTH device is compliant with touch (NFC), 

skip the next procedure. See “Listening to music by one-

touch action (NFC).”

Press FUNCTION 

 to select “BT AUDIO.”

Press MENU 

.

Press 

/  to select “BT MENU,” then press 

 

.

Press 

/  to select “PAIRING,” then press   

.

Press 

/  to select “OK” then press   .

When “PAIRING” starts flashing in the display 
window 

, the system changes to pairing 

mode.

Search for this system with the BLUETOOTH 

device.
A list of the devices found may appear on the 
BLUETOOTH device display.

Select [SONY:CMT-X5CD] or [SONY:CMT-

X5CDB] (this system).
If prompted to enter a passkey on the 
BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.”
If this system is not shown in the display of 
the device, proceed from step 1 again.
When pairing is completed, the display 
changes to the connected BLUETOOTH device 
name from “PAIRING” and the BLUETOOTH 
indicator lights up.

Press 

 .

Starts playback.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, press 

  again. Also, you may have to start up a 

music player on the BLUETOOTH device.

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 
operated with the remote or buttons of the 
unit.

 

ˎYou can perform a pairing operation or attempt to make a 

BLUETOOTH connection with another BLUETOOTH device 

while the BLUETOOTH connection is established with one 

BLUETOOTH device. The currently established BLUETOOTH 

connection is canceled when BLUETOOTH connection with 

another device is successfully established.

 

ˎThe operations described above may not be available 

for certain BLUETOOTH devices. In addition, the actual 

operations may differ depending on the connected 

BLUETOOTH device.
 

ˎOnce a pairing operation is performed, it does not have 

to be performed again. In the following cases, however, a 

pairing operation must be performed again:
 Pairing information was erased when the BLUETOOTH 

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.

 

ˎ“Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN 

number” or “Password,” etc.

Press DISPLAY 

, while the name set on the 

connected BLUETOOTH device is shown in the 
display window 

. The BLUETOOTH device 

address appears in two lines on the system 
display window 

 for 8 seconds.

Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on the 
BLUETOOTH device. “BT AUDIO” appears in the 
display window 

.

Select “DEL LINK” after step 3 on “Pairing 

the system with a BLUETOOTH device and 

listening to music,” then press   

.

Press 



/



 

 to select “OK,” then press   .

“COMPLETE” appears in the display window 

 and all the pairing information is erased.

 

ˎIf you have erased the pairing information, you cannot 

make a BLUETOOTH connection unless pairing is 

performed again.

After step 1 on “Pairing the system with a 
BLUETOOTH device and listening to music,” 
operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect with 
the system, then press 

  of the unit to start 

playback.

NFC is a technology for short-range wireless 
communication between various devices such as 
a mobile phone and IC tag.
Just touch your smartphone/tablet on the 
system. The system is turned on automatically, 
and pairing and BLUETOOTH connection are 
established.
Beforehand, turn the NFC settings to on.

Touch your smartphone/tablet on the N-mark 

 on the unit.
Touch the smartphone/tablet on the unit and 
maintain contact until the smartphone/tablet 
vibrates.
Refer to the user’s guide of your smartphone 
for the part of your smartphone/tablet used 
as touch contact.

After completing the connection, press 

 .

Starts playback.
To disconnect the established connection, 
touch your smartphone/tablet on the N-Mark 

 on the unit.

 

ˎCompatible smartphones are those equipped with the NFC 

function (compatible operating system: Android version 

2.3.3 or later with the exception of Android 3.x). 

Check the website below for information on compatible 

devices. 

For customers in Europe:

For customers in other countries/regions:

 

ˎIf the smartphone/tablet does not respond 

even though it is touched to the unit, download 

“NFC Easy Connect” to your smartphone/tablet 

and run it. Then touch to the unit again. “NFC 

Easy Connect” is a free application for exclusive 

use with Android™. Scan the following 2D 

Code.

 

ˎWhen you touch an NFC-compliant 

smartphone/tablet on the unit while another 

BLUETOOTH device is connected with this 

system, the BLUETOOTH device is disconnected 

and the system is connected with the 

smartphone/tablet.

 

ˎIn some countries and regions, NFC-compliant 

application may not be downloaded.

 

ˎFor some smartphones/tablets, this function 

may be available without downloading “NFC 

Easy Connect.” In this case, the operation 

and specifications of the smartphone/tablet 

may be different from the description in this 

manual. 
For details, refer to the user’s guide supplied 
with your smartphone/tablet.

Press PRESET +/– 

 to select the preset number 

to which the desired station is registered.

Before you can tune in DAB/DAB+ stations, you 
must perform a DAB Initial Scan.
When you have moved to another area, also 
perform the DAB Initial Scan manually to update 
the DAB/DAB+ service information.

Press MENU 

.

Press 

/  to select “TUNE:MENU,” then 

press   

.

Press 

/  to select “INIT:SCAN,” then press 

 

.

Press 

/  to select “OK,” then press   .

Scanning begins. The scanning progress is 
indicated by asterisks (*******). Depending on 
the DAB/DAB+ services available in your area, 
scanning may take a few minutes.

 

ˎIf your country or region does not support DAB/DAB+ 

broadcast, “NO SERV” appears.
 

ˎThis procedure clears all previously stored presets.

 

ˎBefore unplugging the DAB/FM lead antenna, make sure 

the system is turned off to preserve your own DAB/DAB+ 

settings.

You can play audio files stored on a USB device 
such as WALKMAN® or digital media player, on 
this system by connecting a USB device to the 
system.
For details on compatible USB devices, see 
“Compatible devices and versions.”

Press FUNCTION 

 to select “USB.”

Connect the USB device to the 

 (USB) port 

 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 

. 

Wait until “READING” disappears.

Press 

 .

Starts playback.
You can operate fast-rewind/fast-forward, 
selecting a track or file or selecting folder with 
the remote or the button of the unit.

When playing the USB device, the play mode 
can be selected. Press MENU 

, then select 

“USB MENU.” Select “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT.” 
For details, see “To change the play mode” of 
“Listening to a CD.” When a file on a USB device 
is playing, programmed playback cannot be 
played.

 

ˎIf a USB device is connected to the unit, battery charging 

starts automatically. Even when the system is off, the USB 

device can be charged.
 

ˎIf the USB device cannot be charged, disconnect and 

reconnect it. For details on the charging status of the USB 

device, see the operating manual of the USB device.

 

ˎThe playback order for the system may differ from the 

playback order of the connected digital music player.
 

ˎBe sure to turn off the system before removing the USB 

device. Removing the USB device while the system is 

turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device.
 

ˎWhen USB cable connection is necessary, connect the 

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.
 

ˎIt may take time before “READING” appears after 

connecting, depending on the type of USB device 

connected.
 

ˎDo not connect the USB device through a USB hub.

 

ˎWhen the USB device is connected, the system reads all 

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 

reading the USB device.
 

ˎWith some connected USB devices, it may take a long time 

to transmit signals from the system or to finish reading the 

USB device.
 

ˎCompatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot 

be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were 

originally encoded with incompatible software, those files 

may produce noise or, may malfunction.
 

ˎThe maximum number of folders and files on the USB 

device compatible with this system is:
 1,000* folders (including the root folder)
 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 

can recognize may be less than actual number of folders, 

depending on the folder structure.

 

ˎThe system does not necessarily support all the functions 

provided in a connected USB device.
 

ˎFolders that have no audio files are not recognized.

 

ˎThe audio formats that you can listen to with this system 

are as follows:
 MP3: file extension “.mp3”
 WMA*: file extension “.wma”
 AAC*: file extension “.m4a,” “mp4” or “.3gp”
Note that even when file name has the correct file 

extension, if the actual file differs, the system may 

produce noise or may malfunction.

*  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.

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 
will not be liable for any consequences arising 
from a failure to play caused by a damaged or 
malfunctioning system.

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.

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.

 

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 

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 
trademarks or registered trademarks of the 
manufacturer. ™ and ® marks are omitted in 
this manual.
 

ˎApple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, 

iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 
and other countries. App Store is a service mark 
of Apple Inc.
 

ˎ“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” 

mean that an electronic accessory has been 
designed to connect specifically to iPod and 
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified 
by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards. Apple is not responsible for the 
operation of this device or its compliance with 
safety and regulatory standards. Please note 
that the use of this accessory with iPod or 
iPhone may affect wireless performance.
 

ˎ“Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of 

Sony Mobile Communications AB.

Press 

 



 to turn on the system.

Press TIMER 



.

If “PLAY SET” is displayed, press 

/ 



 to 

select “CLOCK,” then press   



.

Press 

/ 



 to set the hour, then press   



.

Press 

/ 



 to set the minutes, then press   



.

 

ˎThe clock settings are reset when you disconnect the 

power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Press DISPLAY 

 

repeatedly to display the clock.

The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.
If the system is in BLUETOOTH Standby mode, 
the clock does not appear by pressing DISPLAY 

.

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