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Creating your own CD program 

(Program Play)

Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.

Press CD 

 to select the CD function.

Press PLAY MODE 

 repeatedly until “PGM” 

appears while the player is stopped.

Press DISC SKIP 

 to select a disc.

Press 

/

 (or 

 

 on the unit) 

 

repeatedly until the desired track number 

appears.

When programing MP3 files, press 

 +/– 

 

repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select 
the desired file. 

Selected track or file number

Press ENTER 

 to add the track or file to the 

program.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional 

tracks or files, up to a total of 15 tracks or files.

To play your program of tracks or files, press 

 

 (or CD/

 

 on the unit).

The program remains available until you open the 
disc tray. To play it again, select the CD function, and 
press 

 

 (or CD 

 

 on the unit).

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE 

 repeatedly until “PGM” 

disappears while the player is stopped.

To delete the last track or file of the program

Press CLEAR 

 on the remote while the player is 

stopped.

To view program information, such as total 

track number of the program

Press DISPLAY 

 repeatedly.

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”).

Press TUNER MEMORY 

 on the remote.

Preset number

Press +/– (or  or – on the unit) 

 

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.

Press ENTER 

.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.

You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The 
preset stations are retained for about a day even if 
you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure 
occurs.

To call up a preset radio station, press TUNING 

MODE 

 repeatedly until “PRESET” appears, 

and then press +/– (or  or – on the 

unit) repeatedly 

 to select the desired preset 

number.

Other Operations

Recording onto a tape

Use a TYPE I (normal) tape only. 
You can record just the portions you like from a sound 
source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.

Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder 

with the side you want to record facing up.

Prepare the recording source.

Select the desired source to record.
Place the disc you want to record and press DISC 
SKIP 

 to select a disc.

When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press 
PLAY MODE 

 repeatedly to select “

,” and 

then press 

 +/– 

 repeatedly to select the desired 

folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in 
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of “Creating 
your own CD program.”

Start recording.

Press 

 (record) 

, and then start playing the 

desired recording source.
The CD starts playing automatically.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner, 
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.

To stop recording

Press 

/

 

.

Tip

We recommend that you press 

 

 first, and then press 

/

 

 to 

avoid noise being recorded when you stop recording.

Using the timers

The system offers two timer functions. If you use both 
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. 

Sleep Timer:

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if 
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP 

 on the remote repeatedly. If you select 

“AUTO,” the system automatically turns off after the 
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.
If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set 
time, the system turns off after the tape deck stops.

Play Timer:

You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time. 
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer. 
Make sure you have set the clock.

Prepare the sound source.

Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME 
+/–  (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) 

 to 

adjust the volume. 
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create 
your own CD program.

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 

.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to select “PLAY 

SET,” and then press ENTER 

.

“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.

Set the time to start playing.
Press 

/

 

 repeatedly to set the hour, 

and then press ENTER 

.

The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure 
above to set the minute.

Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the 

time to stop playing.

Select the sound source.

Press 

/

 

 repeatedly until the desired 

sound source appears, and then press ENTER 

. The 

display shows the timer settings.

Press 



 

 to turn off the system.

If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer 
will not play.

To activate or check the timer again

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 

, press 

/

 

 repeatedly until “PLAY SEL” appears, and then press 

ENTER 

.

To cancel a timer

Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” 
appears, and then press ENTER 

.

To change the setting

Start over from step1.

Tip

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled 
manually.

Troubleshooting

Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are 

correctly and firmly connected.

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 item.
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage 

selector set to the correct voltage?

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the 

back of the system?

After the STANDBY indicator 

 stops flashing, 

reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If 
the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you 

plug in the power cord even though you 

have not turned on the system.

• Press DISPLAY 

 twice while the system is off. The 

demonstration disappears.

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.

Severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from sources of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall socket.
• Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power cord.

The remote does not function.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the 

remote sensor 

 on the unit, and position the unit 

away from fluorescent lights.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Move the remote closer to the system.

CD/MP3 player

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).

• Move the speakers away from the system, or place 

them on separate stands. At high volume, speaker 
vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

• Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE 

 

repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.

Starting playback takes more time than usual.

• The 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 disc to which data 

can be added).

– a disc that has many folders.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be 

received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes on 

the display.)

• 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 and the 

power cord to avoid picking up noise.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM 

antenna has come off the plastic stand.

• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

Tape deck

The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter 

or dropout.

• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and 

demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for details.

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz or 10 
kHz.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval.

Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the 

system. 

While holding down  

, press 



 

(power) 

All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the 
interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure. 
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power 
Saving Mode.

To improve tuner reception

Turn off CD player power by using the CD power 
management function. By default, CD power is turned on.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player power.

Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION on the 

remote repeatedly) 

 to select the CD function.

Press 



 

 to turn off the system.

After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press 



 

 

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.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the 
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory 
default settings.

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and 

then turn on the system.

Press 

 

, DSGX 

, and 



 

 at the same 

time.

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio 
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

Messages

CANNOT LOCK :

 The system cannot be locked after 

you have done the procedure of “When carrying this 
system.”

COMPLETE :

 The preset operation ended normally.

FULL :

 You tried to program more than 15 tracks 

(steps).

LOCKED :

 The disc tray does not open. Contact your 

nearest Sony dealer.

NO DISC :

 There is no disc in the player, or you have 

loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NO STEP :

 All of the programed tracks have been 

erased.

NOT USED :

 You pressed an invalid button.

OVER :

 You have reached the end of the disc while 

pressing 

 

 during playback or pause.

PUSH SELECT :

 You tried to set the clock or timer 

during timer operation.

PUSH STOP :

 You pressed PLAY MODE 

 during 

playback.

READING :

 The system is reading information from 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.

TIME NG :

 The Play Timer start and end times are set to 

the same time.

Display examples

Display

indicates

2 (two)

5 (five)

6 (six)

8 (eight)

0 (zero)

A

B

D

G

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M

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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)

• 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

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.

On safety

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 

(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, 
even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• 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.

• The 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.

• 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.

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. 

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

On the speaker system

This 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.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft 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.

To prevent a tape from being accidentally 

recorded over

Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from 
side A or B as illustrated.

Break off the 

cassette tab

To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab 
with adhesive tape.

About a tape longer than 90 minutes

The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play 
time is not recommended except for long, continuous 
recording or playback.

Cleaning the tape heads

Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available 
separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start 
an important recording, or after playing an old tape. 
Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound 
quality or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. 
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning 
cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) 
after every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize 
the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of 
high frequency sound, and an inability to completely 
erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the 
demagnetizing cassette.

Specifications

Main unit
Amplifier section

The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz (Mexican model), AC 220 V, 
60 Hz (Argentine model), AC 120, 220 or 240 V, 60 Hz (Other models)

DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50 + 50 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 
10% THD)

Inputs

AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 700 mV, impedance 47 kilohms

Outputs

PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 
ohms or more
SPEAKER: Accepts impedance of 6 ohms

CD player section

System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties

Emission duration: continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* This 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

Tape deck section

Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:

FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna

FM tuner section:

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section:

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
 

531 – 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)

Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz

Speaker

Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, transmission line type
Speaker units

Subwoofer: 12 cm, cone type
Woofer: 12 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 4 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 200 × 360 × 265 mm
Mass: Approx. 5.4 kg net per speaker

General

Power requirements

Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz
Argentine model: AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models: AC 120, 220 or 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage selector

Power consumption: 80 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 200 × 281.5 × 390.5 mm
Mass (excl. speakers):  Approx. 5.1 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)/
FM/AM antenna (1)/Speaker pads (8)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  •  Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

 

•  Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the 

certain printed wiring boards.

 

•  Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts.

 

•  Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. 

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