Enjoy the massive variety of audio from dab digital radio as well as from usb, bluetooth® and supplied ipod® dock. with digital s-master amp for crystal clear audio playback. (48 pages)
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Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives According to the EU Directive related to product safety, EMC and R&TTE, the manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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CD standard and may not be playable by this product. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls ... 5 Information on the display ... 9 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...10 Setting the clock ...12 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc ...13 Listening to the radio ...14 Listening to music of an USB device ...15 Using optional audio...
Guide to parts and controls 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. Unit Front panel Top panel Continued...
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Remote / (power) button (page 12, 21, 24, 25) Press to turn on the system. STANDBY indicator (page 18, 22) Lights up when the system is turned off. USB MEMORY indicator Lights up when an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) is connected.
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Unit: CD (play/pause) 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. Remote: (play) button, (pause) button Press to start or pause playback.
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CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button (page 21) CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page 12, 21) Press to set the clock and the Play Timer. REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 13, 14, 16) Press to listen to a disc, a single track or file repeatedly. Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo).
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Wall socket Right speaker Left speaker FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) White side for North American model Brown side for other regions AM loop antenna Power For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
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When carrying this system Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism. Press CD to select the CD function. Hold down SEARCH on the unit, and press on the unit until “STANDBY” appears. After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord.
Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote to set the clock. Press / to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET If the current mode appears on the display, press / repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?” and then press ENTER Press /...
Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc Select the CD function. Press CD Place a disc. Press on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To close the disc tray, press the unit again.
Notes on playing MP discs Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files. Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped. MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.
Listening to music of an USB device You can connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. See “Playable USB devices” (page 29) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system.
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Other operation Press Pause playback (or USB on the unit) play, press the button again. Stop playback Select a folder / Select a file Select a folder SEARCH / and file while viewing the the desired folder, then folder and file press ENTER /...
Using optional audio components Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume. Press VOLUME (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) Select the AUDIO IN function. ...
Changing the display Press Change DISPLAY information on when the system is on. the display Check the DISPLAY clock when the the system is off system is off clock is displayed for 8 seconds. For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information or the USB device information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total...
Other Operations Creating your own program (Program Play) Select the desired function. Press CD to select the CD function. Press USB to select the USB function. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the system is stopped. Press /...
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. Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the radio” (page 14)).
Using the Timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set.
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items. If your system has a voltage...
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(USB) port . Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then...
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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. Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
Complete!: The preset operation ended normally. Invalid: You pressed an invalid button. LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. No Disc: There 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. No Track: No playable file is loaded in the system. Not Supported: An unsupported USB device is connected. Please Wait: The system is readying for usage of an USB device. Reading: The system is recognizing the USB device.
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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. ...
Specifications Main unit Amplifier section Canadian model: DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at...
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. Playable USB devices You can play back the following Sony USB devices on this system. Other USB devices cannot be played back on this system. Verified Sony digital music player (as...
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Verified Sony USB storage media (as of January 2007) Product name Model name MICROVAULT USM512EX / 1GEX / 2GEX USM128J / 256J / 512J / 1GJ / 2GJ / 4GJ / 8GJ USM512JX / 1GJX / 2GJX / 4GJX USM256H / 512H /...