3-293-639-11(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-BX30R
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Note on DualDiscs
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable
in the European
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.
Union and other
European countries
with separate
collection systems)
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
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.
is symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. 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. e recycling of the materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN”
logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
Windows Media is a registered
trademark of Microsoſt Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
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.
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Guide to parts and controls
is 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.
Unit
Front panel
Top panel
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Remote
USB MEMORY indicator
Lights up when an optional USB device
is connected.
(open/close) button (page 13)
Press to open or close the disc tray.
AUDIO IN jack (page 20)
Connect to an optional audio
component.
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
(USB) port (page 15, 18, 34)
Connect to an optional USB device.
Playback buttons and function
buttons
Unit: USB (play/pause)
button (page 18)
/ (power) button (page 12, 24,
29)
Press to turn on the system.
Press to select the USB function.
Press to start or pause playback of an
optional USB device.
STANDBY indicator (page 21, 25)
Lights up when the system is turned off.
Remote: USB button (page 18)
Press to select the USB function.
Unit: CD (play/pause)
Remote sensor (page 25)
button (page 13)
Press to select the CD function.
Press to start or pause playback of a disc.
Remote: CD button (page 13)
Press to select the CD function.
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Remote: (play) button,
(pause) button
ENTER button (page 12, 15, 16,
17, 22, 23, 24)
Press to enter the settings.
Press to start or pause playback.
TUNER/BAND button (page 14)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to select FM or AM reception
mode.
/ (go back/go forward)
button (page 13, 16, 17, 19, 22,
24)
Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 20)
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.
Press to select a track or file.
Unit: TUNE +/ (tuning) button
FUNCTION button (page 14, 20)
(page 14)
Press to select the function.
Remote: +/ (tuning) button
(page 14, 23)
Press to tune in the desired station.
Unit: CD-USB SYNC/REC1 button
(page 15, 16)
Press to record from a disc onto the
connected optional USB device.
+/ (select folder) button
(page 13, 19, 22)
Press to select a folder.
/ (rewind/fast forward)
button (page 13, 19)
USB MENU button (page 16, 17)
Press to erase audio files and folders from
the connected optional USB device.
Press to select which memory to read
to if the USB device has more than one
memory.
Press to find a point in a track or file.
Unit: VOL +/ button (page 13,
14, 18, 20)
Remote: VOLUME +/ button
(page 13, 14, 18, 20)
Press to adjust the volume.
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PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
button (page 13, 14, 15, 19, 22,
23)
Press to select the play mode of a CD,
MP3 disc or an optional USB device.
Press to select the tuning mode.
Battery compartment lid
(page 11)
CLEAR button (page 22)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track
or file.
Sound buttons (page 21)
Unit: DSGX button
Remote: EQ button
Press to select the sound effect.
TUNER MEMORY button (page
23)
Press to preset the radio station.
DISPLAY button (page 21)
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel)
Press to change the information on the
display.
button (page 13, 14, 16, 17, 19)
Remote: (stop) button (page
13, 14, 16, 17, 19)
Press to stop playback.
SLEEP button (page 24)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button
(page 24)
CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page
12, 24)
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page
13, 14, 19)
Press to listen to a disc, a single track or
file repeatedly.
Press to select the FM reception mode
(monaural or stereo).
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Information on the display
Function
DSGX (page 21)
Audio format
Timer (page 24)
Play mode (page 13, 19)
CD-USB Recording (page 15, 16)
Tuner reception mode (page 14)
Tuner reception (page 14)
Play/Pause
Text information
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
Right speaker
or
Left speaker
Wall socket
Speaker cord (Red/)
Speaker cord (Black/)
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
White side for North American model
Brown side for other regions
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Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antenna.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
Notes
Speakers
With normal use, the batteries should last for
Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cords into the SPEAKER jacks.
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.
Power
For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
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 carrying this system
1
2
3
Remove a disc to protect the CD
mechanism.
Press CD
function.
to select the CD
and DSGX
Hold down VOL +
on the unit, and press
unit until “STANDBY”appears.
on the
4
After “LOCK”appears, unplug the
power cord.
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.
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Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote to set the
clock.
1
2
Press /
system.
to turn on the
.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
e hour indication flashes in the
display.
If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display,
press /
repeatedly to
select “CLOCK SET?” and then press
ENTER
.
3
4
Press /
repeatedly
to set the hour, and then press
.
ENTER
Use the same procedure to set
the minutes.
e 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 . e clock is displayed
for about 8 seconds.
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Other operations
Basic Operations
To
Press
Pause playback (or CD on the
unit) . To resume
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
play, press the button
again.
1
Select the CD function.
.
Stop playback
Press CD
.
Select a folder
on an MP3
disc
Select a track /
or file
+/
.
2
Place a disc.
Press
on the unit, and place
a disc with the label side up on the
.
disc tray.
Find a point in Hold down /
a track or file
during playback, and
release the button at the
desired point.
Select Repeat REPEAT
repeatedly
Play
until “REP” or “REP1”
appears.
To close the disc tray, press
on
the unit again.
To change the play mode
Do not force the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may damage the
unit.
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
3
4
Start playback.
(“SHUF” or “
play (“PGM”).
*
SHUF*”), or program
Press (or CD on the unit)
.
When playing a CD-DA disc,
(SHUF)
Play performs the same operation as normal
(shuffle) play.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
Notes on Repeat Play
.
the unit)
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.
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Notes on playing MPꢁ discs
Do not save other types of files or
unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3
files.
Listening to the radio
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
MP3 files are played back in the order that
they are recorded onto the disc.
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.
e 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.
1
2
3
Select “FM”or “AM.”
Press FUNCTION (or TUNER/
BAND on the unit)
repeatedly.
Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE
until “AUTO” appears.
repeatedly
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/ (or TUNE +/ on
the unit) . Scanning stops
automatically when a station is
tuned in, and then “TUNED” and
“STEREO” (for stereo programs only)
appear.
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.
When you tune in a station that
provides RDS services, the station
name appears on the display
(European model only).
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 other sessions are not played
back.
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
4
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/
.
on the unit)
To stop automatic scanning
.
Press
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear, and then press
+/ (or TUNE +/ on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM
stereo station
Press FM MODE
repeatedly until
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo
reception.
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When USB cable connection is
necessary, connect the USB cable
supplied with the USB device to be
connected.
Recording from a disc
onto an USB device
See the operation manual supplied
with the USB device to be connected
for details on the operation method.
You can connect an optional USB device
to the
(USB) port
on the unit and
record music from a disc to the USB
2
3
Select the CD function, then
load the disc you want to
record.
device.
You can record from a CD-DA disc or
MP3 disc only.
e audio format of files recorded by this
system is MP3.
e approximate size of the recording is
about 1 MB per minute of recording time
from a CD. e size may be larger when
recording from an MP3 disc.
See “Compatible USB devices with this
system” (page 34) for a list of USB devices
that can be connected to this system.
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly
to select the play mode when
the CD player is stopped.
e play mode automatically changes
to normal play mode, if you start
recording in shuffle play mode, repeat
play mode or in program play mode
(when no tracks or MP3 files are
programmed).
For details about the play mode, see
“To change the play mode” (page 13).
Synchro Recording
on
4
5
Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1
the unit.
You can easily record an entire disc onto
an USB device.
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles
through “CD SYNC,” “xxxMB Free”
(remaining space on the USB device)
and “Push Enter.”
e USB device stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses
for play.
1
Connect a recordable USB
device to the (USB) port
as shown below.
.
Press ENTER
Recording starts. When the recording
is completed, the CD player and the
USB device stop automatically.
USB device
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To select the recording destination on
the USB device
Recording a single track or MP3
file during playback (REC1)
If the USB device has more than one
memory (for example, internal memory
and a memory card), you can select
which memory to read to and then start
recording.
You can easily record the track or MP3
file that is currently being played back
onto an USB device.
1
2
3
Connect the USB device to the
1
2
Connect a recordable USB
device to the (USB) port
(USB) port
.
.
Select the USB function.
Select the CD function, then
load the disc you want to
record.
.
Press USB
Press USB MENU
stop mode.
on the unit in
“Select?” appears. If an audio file or
3
4
Select the track or MP3 file you
want to record, then start play.
a folder is selected, “Erase?” appears
instead. Press /
to select “Select?.”
repeatedly
Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1
on
.
4
5
Press ENTER
the unit while the selected track
or MP3 file is being played back.
e name of a memory appears.
e displayed name varies depending
on the specifications of the USB
device.
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles
through “REC 1,” “xxxMB Free”
(remaining space on the USB device)
and “Push Enter.”
e USB device stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses
for play.
Press /
repeatedly to
select the memory.
Proceed to step 6 if only one memory
can be selected.
To cancel this operation, press
.
.
5
Press ENTER
.
6
7
Press ENTER
Recording starts. When the recording
is completed, the CD player continues
to play.
Start recording by following steps 2
thorough 5 of “Synchro Recording”or
“Recording a single track or MP3 file
during playback (REC1).”
To stop recording
.
Press
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To remove the USB device
Folder and file generation rules
When first recording to an USB device,
a “MUSIC” folder is created directly
below the “ROOT.” Folders and files are
generated within this “MUSIC” folder
as follows according to the recording
method.
1
2
3
Select the USB function.
Press USB
.
Hold down
on the unit in stop
mode until “No Device“ appears.
Remove the USB device.
Synchro Recording1)
Recording Folder name File name
source
To erase audio files or folders from the
USB device
MP3
Same as the recording source2)
“CDDA001”3) “TRACK001”4)
You can erase audio files or folders from
the USB device.
CD-DA
REC1 recording
1
2
3
Connect a recordable USB device to
Recording Folder name File name
source
.
the
(USB) port
Select the USB function.
MP3
Same as the
recording
source2)
.
Press USB
“REC1”5)
Press /
or
+/
CD-DA
“TRACK001”4)
repeatedly to select the audio file or
folder you want to erase.
1)
In Program Play mode, the folder name is
“PGM_xxx,” and the file name depends on
the recording source (CD-DA disc or MP3
disc).
on the unit.
4
5
Press USB MENU
“Erase?” appears.
2)
3)
Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.
.
Press ENTER
Folder numbers are assigned serially
thereaſter up to the maximum 999 (including
the “ROOT” and “MUSIC” folders).
File numbers are assigned serially thereaſter.
A new file is recorded in the “REC1” folder
each time REC1 recording is performed.
“Track Erase?” or “Folder Erase?”
appears in the display.
4)
5)
To cancel the erase operation, press
.
.
6
Press ENTER
e selected audio file or folder is
erased.
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Notes
Do not remove the USB device during
recording or erase operations. Doing so
may corrupt the data on the USB device or
damage the USB device itself.
Do not connect the system and the USB
device through an USB hub.
When recording from a CD, the tracks
are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files. When
recording from an MP3 disc, MP3 files
are recorded with the same bit rate as the
original MP3 files.
While recording from an MP3 disc, no sound
is output and “High Speed” appears.
Listening to music of
an USB device
You can listen to music stored in the USB
device.
e audio formats that can be played
back by this system are as follows:
MP3*/WMA*/AAC*
See “Compatible USB devices with this
system” (page 34) for a list of USB devices
that can be connected to this system.
* Files with copyright protection (Digital
Rights Management) cannot be played by
this system.
Files downloaded from an online music store
may not be played by this system.
CD text information is not recorded in the
created MP3 files.
If you cancel the recording partway, an
MP3 file is created up to the point when the
recording was stopped.
Recording stops automatically if:
the USB device runs out of space during
1
2
Select the USB function.
recording.
Press USB
.
the number of audio files on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number
that the system can recognize.
e maximum number of audio files and
folders that can be contained on a single USB
device is 999 (including the “ROOT” and
“MUSIC” folders).
e maximum number of audio files and
folders may vary depending on the audio file
and folder structure.
You cannot erase audio files and folders in
shuffle play mode or program play mode.
If the folder to be erased contains non-MP3/
WMA/AAC format files or sub folders, these
are not erased.
Connect an optional USB device
.
to the (USB) port
When the USB device is connected,
the display changes as follows:
“Reading”
“Storage Drive*”
* When connecting USB storage media,
the volume label is displayed next if
recorded.
Note
It may take about 10 seconds before
“Reading” appears depending on the type
of USB device connected.
If a folder or file that you are trying to record
already exists on the USB device with the
same name, a sequential number is added
aſter the name without overwriting the
original folder or file.
3
4
Start playback.
Press (or USB on the unit)
.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
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Notes on the USB device
Other operations
You cannot change the play mode during
playback.
To
Press
Some time may be needed to start playback
when:
the folder structure is complex.
the memory capacity is excessive.
When the USB device is inserted, 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.
Do not connect the system and the USB
device through an USB hub.
With some connected USB devices, aſter an
operation is performed, there may be a delay
before it is performed by this system.
is system does not necessarily support all
the functions provided in a connected USB
device.
Pause playback (or USB on
the unit) . To resume
play, press the button
again.
. To resume
Stop playback
play, press (or
USB on the unit)
*. To cancel resume
play, press
again.
Select a folder
Select a file
.
+/
/
.
Find a point in Hold down /
a file
during playback,
and release the button
at the desired point.
e playback order for the system may differ
Select Repeat REPEAT
repeatedly
from the playback order of the connected
Play
until “REP” or “REP1”
appears.
USB device.
Always hold down
on the unit and
make sure that “No Device” appears before
removing the USB device. Removing the USB
device while “No Device” is not displayed
may corrupt the data on it or damage the
USB device itself.
Remove the
USB device
Hold down
on
the unit until “No
Device” appears, then
remove the USB device.
Do not save other types of files or unnecessary
* When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file,
the system may resume playback from a
different point.
folders on an USB device that has audio files.
Folders that have no audio files are skipped.
e maximum number of audio files and
folders that can be contained on a single USB
device is 999 (including the “ROOT” and
“MUSIC” folders).
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly while
e maximum number of audio files and
folders may vary depending on the file and
folder structure.
the USB device is stopped. You can select
normal play (“ ” for all files in the
folder on the USB device), shuffle play
(“SHUF” or “
play (“PGM”).
SHUF”), or program
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e audio formats that you can listen to with
this system are as follows:
MP3: file extension “.mp3”
Windows Media Audio file: file extension
“.wma”
Using optional audio
components
AAC: file extension “.m4a”
1
Connect additional audio
component to the AUDIO
Note that even when file names have the
above file extensions, if the actual file differs,
the system may produce noise or may
malfunction.
Compatibility with all encoding/writing
soſtwares, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
USB device may produce noise or interrupted
audio or may not play at all.
IN jack
on the unit using
an audio analog cord (not
supplied).
2
3
Turn down the volume.
Press VOLUME (or VOL on the
.
unit)
Select the AUDIO IN function.
Press FUNCTION (or AUDIO IN on
the unit)
repeatedly.
4
5
Start playing the connected
component.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
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Adjusting the sound
Changing the display
To add a sound effect
To
Change
Press
DISPLAY
repeatedly
To
Press
information on when the system is on.
Generate a
more dynamic
sound
DSGX
on the unit.
the display1)
Check the
DISPLAY
when
clock when the the system is off2). e
(Dynamic
Sound
system is off
clock is displayed for 8
seconds.
Generator
X-tra)
1)
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc
information, such as;
Set the sound EQ
effect
repeatedly
to select “BASS”
track or file number during normal play.
track or file name (“ ”) during normal play.
artist name (“ ”) during normal play.
album or folder name (“
play.
or “TREBLE,” and
then press +/
repeatedly to adjust the
”) during normal
level.
total playing time while the player is
stopped.
e STANDBY indicator
lights up when the system is off.
2)
on the unit
Notes on the display information
Characters that cannot be displayed appear
as “_”.
e following are not displayed:
total playing time for a CD-DA disc
depending on the play mode.
total playing time and remaining playing
time for an MP3 disc and USB device.
e following is not displayed correctly:
folder and file names that do not follow
either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or
Joliet in the expansion format.
e following are displayed:
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when
ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used
(up to 62 characters for an MP3 disc).
e Russian model can display
information in Russian characters, but the
characters may not be displayed correctly
for discs created with some encoding/
writing soſtware and some recording
device.
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4
Press ENTER
to add the track
Other Operations
or file to the program.
CD
Creating your own
“ . ” appears when the total
program time exceeds 100 minutes
for a CD, or when you select a CD
track whose number is 21 or over, or
when you select an MP3 file.
program
(Program Play)
1
Select the desired function.
USB
e total program time cannot be
displayed, so “ . ” appears.
CD
Press CD
function.
to select the CD
5
6
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to
program additional tracks or
files, up to a total of 25 tracks or
files.
USB
Press USB
function.
to select the USB
repeatedly
until “PGM”appears while the
system is stopped.
2
3
Press PLAY MODE
To play your program of tracks
or files, press
.
e program remains available until
you open the disc tray or remove
the USB device. To play the same
Press /
repeatedly
until the desired track or file
number appears.
.
program again, press
When programming files, press
To cancel Program Play
+/
repeatedly to select the
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until
desired folder, and then select the
desired file.
Example: When programming tracks
on a CD
“PGM” disappears while the system is
stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the
program
Press CLEAR
stopped.
while the system is
Selected track or file number Total playing time of
program (including
selected track or file)
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To call up a preset radio
Presetting radio
stations
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.
station, press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET”
appears, and then press +/
repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
1
Tune in the desired station (see
“Listening to the radio”(page
14)).
.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
Preset number
3
Press +/
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.
.
4
5
Press ENTER
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to
store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10
AM stations.
e preset stations are retained
for about half a day even if you
disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
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5
6
Use the same procedure as in
step 4 to set the time to stop
playing.
Using the Timers
e system offers two timer functions.
If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep
Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Select the sound source.
Press /
repeatedly until
Sleep Timer:
the desired sound source appears, and
You can fall asleep to music. is
function works even if the clock is not
set.
then press ENTER . e display
shows the timer settings.
to turn off the
7
Press /
system.
Press SLEEP
repeatedly.
If you select “AUTO,” the system
automatically turns off aſter the current
disc or USB device stops or in 100
minutes.
e system turns on 15 seconds
before the preset time. If the system is
on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
Play Timer:
To activate or check the timer again
You can wake up to CD, tuner or optional
USB device at a preset time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the
Play Timer. Make sure you have set the
clock.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press
/ repeatedly until “PLAY
SEL?” appears, and then press ENTER
.
1
Prepare the sound source.
To cancel the timer
Prepare the sound source, and then
Repeat the same procedure as above until
“TIMER OFF?” appears, and then press
press VOLUME +/
to adjust the
volume.
.
ENTER
To start from a specific track or file,
create your own program (page 22).
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
.
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
Tip
Press /
repeatedly
e Play Timer setting remains as long as the
setting is not canceled manually.
to select “PLAY SET?,”and then
.
press ENTER
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour
indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing.
Press /
repeatedly to set
the hour, and then press ENTER
e minute indication flashes. Use the
.
procedure above to set the minutes.
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Severe hum or noise.
Move the system away from sources of
Others
noise.
Connect the system to a different wall
socket.
Install a noise filter (available
separately) to the power cord.
Troubleshooting
Make sure the power cord and
speaker cords are correctly and firmly
connected.
1
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the
on
2
Find your problem in the checklist
below, and take the indicated
corrective action.
remote and the remote sensor
the unit, and position the unit away
from fluorescent lights.
If the issue persists, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
Move the remote closer to the system.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord,
and check the following items.
If your system has a voltage
selector, is the voltage selector set to
the correct voltage?
The STANDBY indicator
remains lit
after unplugging the power cord.
e STANDBY indicator
may not
turn off immediately aſter unplugging
the power cord. is is not a
malfunction. e indicator will turn off
aſter about 40 seconds.
Are you using only the supplied
speakers?
CD/MP3 player
Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes on the top or back of the
system?
The sound skips, or the disc will not
play.
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
Move the system to a location away
from vibration (for example, on top of
a stable stand).
Aſter the STANDBY indicator
stops flashing, reconnect the power
cord, and turn on the system. If the
issue persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
Move the speakers away from the
system, or place them on separate
stands. At high volume, speaker
vibration may cause the sound to skip.
General
Sound comes from one channel,
or the left and right volumes are
unbalanced.
Place the speakers as symmetrically as
possible.
Connect only the supplied speakers.
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Play does not start from the first
track.
Turn off the system and remove the
USB device. If the USB device has a
power switch, turn the USB device
off and then on again aſter removing
it from the system. en perform
recording again.
If the recording and erase operations
are repeated multiple times, the file
structure within the USB device
becomes fragmented. Refer to the USB
device operation manual for how to
deal with this problem. If the problem
persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until
both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to
return to normal play.
Starting playback takes more time
than usual.
e 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
Recording to an USB device results in
an error.
You are using an unsupported USB
device. See “Compatible USB devices
with this system” (page 34) for the
supported device types.
disc to which data can be added).
a disc that has many folders.
USB device
You cannot start recording to an USB
device.
e following problems may have
occurred.
Turn off the system and remove the
USB device. If the USB device has a
power switch, turn the USB device
off and then on again aſter removing
it from the system. en perform
recording again.
e USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off during
recording. Delete the partially-
recorded file, and record again. If this
does not fix the problem, the USB
device may be broken. Refer to the
USB device operation manual for
how to deal with this problem. If the
problem persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
e USB device is full.
e number of files and folders on
the USB device has reached the
upper limit.
e USB device is write-protected.
Recording is stopped before it is
finished.
You are using an unsupported USB
device. See “Compatible USB devices
with this system” (page 34) for the
supported device types.
e USB device is not formatted
correctly. Refer to the USB device
operation manual for how to format.
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Files or folders on the USB device
cannot be erased.
Check if the USB device is write-
protected.
e USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off during
the erase operation. Delete the
partially-erased file. If this does not
fix the problem, the USB device may
be broken. Refer to the USB device
operation manual for how to deal with
this problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound.
e USB device is not connected
correctly. Turn off the system , then
reconnect the USB device and check if
the USB MEMORY indicator
up.
lights
There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.
Turn off the system, then reconnect the
USB device.
e music data itself contains noise, or
the sound is distorted. Noise may have
entered during the recording process.
Delete the file, and try recording again.
Are you using a supported USB
device?
If you connect an unsupported USB
device, the following problems may
occur. See “Compatible USB devices
with this system” (page 34) for the
supported device types.
The USB device cannot be connected
.
into the
(USB) port
e USB device is being connected
backwards. Connect the USB device in
the correct orientation.
e USB device is not recognized.
File or folder names are not
displayed on this system.
Playback is not possible.
e sound skips.
ere is noise.
A distorted sound is output.
Recording stops before it is finished.
“Reading”is displayed for an
extended time, or it takes a long time
before playback starts.
e reading process can take a long
time in the following cases.
ere are many folders or files on the
USB device.
e file structure is extremely
complex.
e memory capacity is excessive.
e internal memory is fragmented.
us, we recommend following these
guidelines.
Total folders on USB device: 100 or
less
Total files per folder: 100 or less
“Over Current”appears.
A problem has been detected with the
level of electrical current from the
(USB) port . Turn off the system and
remove the USB device from the
(USB) port . Make sure there is no
problem with the USB device. If this
display pattern persists, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Erroneous display
Files cannot be played back.
Send the music data to the USB device
again, as the data stored in the USB
device may have been corrupted.
e character codes that can be
displayed by this system are numbers
and alphabet only. Other characters are
not displayed correctly.
The audio file does not have the
extension “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.m4a”.
The data is not stored in MP3/WMA/
AAC format.
USB storage media formatted with file
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32
are unsupported.*
If you use partitioned USB storage
media, only files on the first partition
can be played.
Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
The number of folders has exceeded
999.
The number of files has exceeded 999.
Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
The USB device is not recognized.
Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.
Connect the supported USB device
(page 34).
e USB device does not work
properly. Refer to the USB device
operation manual for how to deal with
this problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
*
is system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but
some USB storage media may not support all
of these FAT. For details, see the operation
manual of each USB storage media or
contact the manufacturer.
Play does not start.
Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.
Connect the supported USB device
(page 34).
Press (or USB on the unit)
to start play.
Play does not start from the first
track.
Set the play mode to Normal Play
mode.
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Tuner
To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the
CD power management function. By
default, CD power is turned on.
Severe hum or noise, or stations
cannot be received. (“TUNED”or
“STEREO”flashes on the display.)
to select the CD
function, and then turn off the
system.
1
Press CD
Connect the antenna properly.
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set
up the antenna again.
Keep the antennas away from the
speaker cords, the power cord and the
USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
Connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna has come off the
plastic stand.
2
After “STANDBY”stops flashing, press
/
on the unit while holding
down
on the unit.
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD
player power turned off, disc access
time is increased. To turn on CD
player power, repeat the procedure
until “CD POWER ON” appears.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate
properly, reset the system to factory
settings.
To change the AM tuning interval
e AM tuning interval is factory-preset
to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this
function is not available on the European
and Russian models).
Use buttons on the unit to reset the
system to its factory default settings.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power
cord, and then turn on the system.
Use buttons on the unit to change the
AM tuning interval.
2
Press , VOL +
and /
at
1
Tune in any AM station, and then
turn off the system.
the same time.
All user-configured settings, such as
preset radio stations, timer, and the
clock, are deleted.
2
While holding down ENTER , press
/
.
All the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval to the factory
preset, repeat the procedure.
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FLDR Full: e number of folders on the
USB device has reached the maximum.
Messages
No Device: No USB device is connected
or the connected USB device has been
stopped.
No Step: All of the programmed tracks
or files have been erased.
No Track: No playable file is loaded in
the system.
Not in Use: You have made an invalid
operation.
Not Supported: An unsupported USB
device is connected.
Please Wait: e system is readying for
usage of an USB device.
Protected!: You tried to record or erase
a write-protected USB device.
Reading: e system is recognizing the
USB device.
REC Error!: Recording did not start,
stopped partway, or otherwise could
not be performed (page 26).
Removed: e USB device has been
removed.
Step Full!: You tried to program more
than 26 tracks or files (steps).
Storage Drive: An USB device is
connected.
CD/MP3 player, Tuner
CD Over: You have reached the end of
the disc while pressing
during
playback or pause.
Complete!: e preset operation ended
normally.
LOCKED: e disc tray does not open.
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No Disc: ere is no disc in the system,
or you have loaded a disc that cannot
be played.
No Step: All of the programmed tracks
or files have been erased.
Push SELECT!: You tried to set the clock
or timer during timer operation.
Push STOP!: You pressed PLAY MODE
during playback.
Reading: e system is reading
information of 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.
Step Full!: You tried to program more
than 26 tracks or files (steps).
Track Full: e number of files on the
USB device has reached the maximum.
TIME NG!: e Play Timer start and end
times are set to the same time.
USB device
Complete!: e audio file or folder on
the USB device has been erased.
Device Full!: e USB device is full.
Erase Error!: Erase of audio files or
folders on the USB device failed.
Error: e USB device could not be
recognized or an unknown device is
connected (page 28).
Fatal Error!: e USB device has been
disconnected while recording to or
erasing audio files or folders on the
USB device.
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Notes on discs
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.
Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
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)
On safety
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.
e AC power cord can be changed
only by a qualified service facility.
On placement
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.
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or
sticker attached to them
Rental or used discs with attached seals
where the glue extends beyond the seal
Discs that have labels printed using ink
that feels tacky when touched
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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.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
European and Russian models:
DIN power output (rated):
18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output
(reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
On heat buildup
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.
Music power output (reference):
38 + 38 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Other models:
DIN power output (rated):
18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output
(reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
Inputs:
On the speaker system
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):
voltage 250 mV, impedance
47 kilohms
is 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.
(USB) port: Type A, maximum
current 500 mA
Outputs:
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts
headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of
6 ohms
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soſt 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.
USB section
Supported bit rate
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 320 kbps, VBR
WMA: 32 192 kbps, VBR
AAC: 48 320 kbps
Sampling frequencies
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA: 44.1 kHz
AAC: 44.1 kHz
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CD player section
General
System: Compact disc and digital audio
system
Power requirements
European and Russian models: 230 V
Laser Diode Properties
AC, 50/60 Hz
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* is 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
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Argentine model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V, 230
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with
voltage selector
Power consumption
European model: 60 watts
Other models: 63 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 215 × 140 × 298 mm
Tuner section
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.9 kg
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander
(1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop
antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1)
FM tuner section:
Tuning range:
Design and specifications are subject to
87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
change without notice.
Standby power consumption:
0.5 W
Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in the certain
printed wiring boards.
Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in cabinets.
Tuning range
European and Russian models:
531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning
interval)
Other models:
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning
interval)
531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning
interval)
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
Speaker
Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
type
Speaker units: Woofer 10 cm, cone type,
Tweeter 4 cm, cone type
Rated impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 × 245 ×
215 mm (with speaker grill)
Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg
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Notes
When formatting the digital music player
or USB device, be sure to format using the
device itself or the dedicated formatting
soſtware for that device. Otherwise, you may
be unable to record the USB device properly
on this system.
Do not use USB devices other than these
USB devices. Operation of models not listed
here is not guaranteed.
Compatible USB
devices with this
system
You can use the following Sony USB
devices on this system. Other USB
devices are not playable/recordable on
this system.
Operation may not always be ensured even
when using these USB devices.
Some of these USB devices may not be
Verified Sony digital music player (as
of March 2008)
available for purchase in certain areas.
Notes on Walkman
®
When transferring music to a Walkman
®
Product name Model name
using “Media Manager for WALKMAN,” be
sure to transfer in MP3 format. Files in MP4
format (AAC or VIDEO) are not displayed
by this system.
NWD-B103 / B103F /
Walkman
®
B105 / B105F
NWZ-A815 / A816 /
A818 / B103F / B105F
When connecting a Walkman to the
®
system, be sure to connect aſter the display
“Creating Library” or “Creating Database” on
NWZ-S515 / S516 /
S615F / S616F / S618F
the Walkman has disappeared.
®
Check the websites below for the latest
information about compatible devices.
For customers in the U.S.A.:
<http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport>
For customers in Canada:
ElectronicsSupport/>
ElectronicsSupport/>
For customers in Europe:
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
For customers in Latin America:
<http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp>
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>
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