Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
Basic Operations
2-688-576-11(1)
Notes
Notes on playing MP3 discs
Notes on the display information
• If your country or region does not support DAB broadcast, “NO
• Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a
• e following are not displayed correctly;
SERV” appears.
disc that has MP3 files.
– total playing time for a disc with MP3 files.
– elapsed playing time and remaining time of an MP3 file encoded
using a VBR (variable bit rate) when the file is played or is shiſted
with fast forward or fast reverse.
is 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. e 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.
• 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. In this case, run the DAB Automatic Scan again.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store the
stations for your new area.
• Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
• MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
the disc.
Micro HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
• e system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of
“.MP3”.
• If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file extension,
but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
– folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1
or 2 standard.
• is procedure clears all previously stored presets.
• Before unplugging the DAB antenna, make sure the system is turned
off to preserve your own DAB settings.
• e following are displayed;
GB
– ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version
2 tags are used.
• is tuner does not support data services.
• e maximum number of:
– folders is 150 (including the root folder).
– MP3 files is 255.
– up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (" $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = >
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).
–
MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 256.
– up to 8 characters of service name, up to 128 characters of DLS
(Dynamic Label Segment) and up to 16 characters of ensemble
label using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and
symbols (" $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).
– folder levels (the tree structure of files) is eight.
• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing soſtware, recording
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
Selecting a music source
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION
repeatedly).
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
To select
CD
Press
Notes on playing multisession discs
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
• A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
disc.
Using optional audio components
CD on the remote.
TUNER/BAND .
DAB .
Note on DualDiscs
Tuner
DAB
Tape
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.
To connect an optional headphones
Open the tape
section lid.
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
unit.
on the
CMT-EH20DAB
TAPE on the remote.
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Component* (connected
using an audio cord)
FUNCTION
To connect an optional component
repeatedly until “AUDIO
IN” appears.
Connect additional audio source component to the
Listening to the radio
AUDIO IN jack
on the unit using an audio analog
Before you can receive DAB, you must complete the
DAB Automatic Scan procedure (see “Before using the
system”).
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
Music discs encoded with copyright
* If the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to avoid distorted
sound from the speakers.
Except for customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
protection technologies
WARNING
is 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.
1
2
3
Select “DAB”or “FM.”
Press TUNER/BAND
select DAB directly by pressing DAB
is appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. is marking
is located on the rear
exterior.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
repeatedly. You can also
.
Adjusting the sound
Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE
until “AUTO” appears.
on the remote repeatedly
To adjust the volume
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
Press VOLUME +/– on the remote (or turn the
.
VOLUME control on the unit)
Tune in the desired station.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – on the
To add a sound effect
To
Generate a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station
Press
is tuned in, and then “TUNED” (DAB only) and
“STEREO” (for stereo programs) appear. When you
tune in a DAB station or an FM station that provides
RDS services, the service name or station name
appears on the display.
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.
DSGX on the unit.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Set the sound effect
EQ on the remote.
Tip
Press (stop)
to stop automatic scanning (FM band only).
To tune in a station with a weak signal (FM
band only)
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
If the scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE
1
Select the CD function.
on the remote repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears, and
Before using the system
Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
then press +/– on the remote (or TUNING + or – on the
.
unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
To use the remote
2
Place a disc.
Notes on listening to DAB stations
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and
insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied),
side first, matching the polarities shown below.
Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit, and place a
disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.
• When tuning in a DAB station, it may take a few seconds before you
hear any sound.
• Primary service is automatically received when secondary service
ends.
To close the CD compartment, press PUSH OPEN/
CLOSE on the unit.
Hooking up the system securely
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
Playing a tape
Antennas
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then
set up the antenna.
1
Select a tape function.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE on the
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords and the power cord to
avoid picking up noise.
remote)
.
Notes on using the remote
2
Insert a tape.
Press (stop/eject)
• 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.
Before unplugging the FM/DAB antenna, make sure the system is turned
off to preserve your own FM and DAB settings.
on the unit, and insert the
tape into the cassette holder. Make sure there is no
slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the
tape deck.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
3
Start playback.
Press (play)
on the remote (or CD/ (play/
pause)
on the unit).
To set the clock
3
Start playback.
Press (play)
1
Turn on the system.
on the unit.
To
Press
Press (power)
.
Pause playback
(pause) on the remote (or
CD/ (play/pause) on the
unit). To resume play, press it
again.
To
Press
2
Select the clock set mode.
Pause playback
(pause) on the unit. To
resume play, press it again.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
on the remote. If the
current mode appears on the display, press /
Stop playback
(stop/eject) on the unit.
on the remote repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and
Stop playback
(stop) .
then press ENTER
on the remote.
Rewind or fast
forward*
/ on the unit.
Select a folder on an
MP3 disc
Select a track or file
+/– on the remote.
3
Set the time.
Press /
on the remote repeatedly to set
* Be sure to press (stop/eject)
been wound or rewound to the end.
on the unit aſter the tape has
(go back/go forward)
on the remote (/ on the
unit) .
the hour, and then press ENTER
on the remote.
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
Note
FM/DAB lead antenna
(Extend it horizontally.)
Do not turn off the system during playback or recording.
e clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Find a point in a
track or file
Hold down / (rewind/
fast forward) during playback,
and release it at the desired point.
To run the DAB Automatic Scan
When you turn on the system for the first time aſter
you purchase the system, DAB Automatic Scan starts
automatically and creates a list of available services.
If you want to run the DAB Automatic Scan again,
perform the procedure below.
Changing the display
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT on the remote
repeatedly until “REP” appears.
To change
Press
Insert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Information on
the display1)
DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is on.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE
the player is stopped. You can select normal play (“
for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play
on the remote repeatedly while
1
Press DAB AUTO SCAN
“DAB SCAN” and “PUSH DAB” appear.
on the unit.
”
Display mode
(Clock)
DISPLAY when the system is
off2). e clock is displayed for eight
seconds.
Solid (Red/)
(“SHUF” or “
SHUF*”), or program play (“PGM”).
.
2
Press DAB
Left speaker
* When playing a CD-DA disc,
operation as SHUF Play.
(SHUF) Play performs the same
1) For example, you can view:
– CD/MP3 disc information such as the track or file number, folder
name (during normal play), or the total play time (while the player
is stopped)
– DAB station information such as the service name, channel label,
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment), or ensemble label
2) e STANDBY indicator lights up when the system is turned off.
Scanning begins. e scanning progress is indicated
by advancing asterisks. Depending on the DAB
services available in your area, scanning may take a
few minutes.
Solid (Black/)
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
it.
Right speaker
Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the
supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped
with an adaptor).
When scanning is complete, a list of available services
is created.
Wall socket
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