WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
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.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
License and Trademark Notice
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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
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Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside
of this product is prohibited without the
appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
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The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by Sony Corporation is under
license.
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The N Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.
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Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
Power Sources
Using the AC power cord or batteries
Connect the AC power cord
, or insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment
.
AC power cord (supplied)
To a wall outlet
To AC IN
Notes
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Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator
dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all
the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any disc and disconnect any
USB device and any optional component from the unit.
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To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet.
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When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote.
About the power-management function (Only for Europe models)
A power-management function is installed in this unit. With this function, the unit enters standby mode
automatically after about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output.
Notes
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The message “AUTOSTBY” will flash on the display for about 2 minutes before entering standby mode.
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When the unit is in standby mode with the AC power cord connected, “STANDBY” appears on the display.
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The power-management function is not available for the radio.
Preparing the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
To replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the
unit, replace both batteries with new ones.
Basic Operations
*
(on the unit and remote)
and
(on the
remote) have a tactile dot.
Unit
Remote
Before using the unit
To turn the power on or off
Press
(
(AC ONLY) on the remote)
.
To adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME
clockwise (+) or
counterclockwise (
) on the unit, or press
VOLUME
or +
on the remote.
The volume level of this unit is adjustable in
steps from 0 (“VOL 0” on the display) to 31 (“VOL
MAX” on the display).
To select the sound characteristic
Press ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP, REGUETON,
ELECTRONICA, or FLAT
to select the desired
audio emphasis.
On the remote, each time you press SOUND
,
the audio emphasis setting changes as follows:
ROCK
POP
HIP-HOP
FLAT
ELECTRONICA
REGUETON
To reinforce the bass
Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER
(WOOFER
on
the remote) repeatedly to select the type of bass
sound with speaker lighting effect. Each time you
press the button, the indication changes as
follows:
WOOFER 2 LIGHT SYNC* (default)
Off
WOOFER 2
WOOFER 1
* The light sync function creates lighting effects
that synchronize with the music.
Setting the automatic
demonstration
(Except Europe models)
An automatic demonstration mode is installed in
this unit, and default setting is on. When the
setting is on, the speaker lighting effect will
activate in the following cases;
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when the unit is turned off
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when no playback in the CD or USB function
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when the BLUETOOTH connection is not
established in the BLUETOOTH function (when
“NO BT” is displayed)
To set the automatic demonstration
on/off
With the unit turned on, hold down MODE
until “DEMO MODE OFF” (setting is off) or “DEMO
MODE ON” (setting is on) appears on the display.
Note
Demonstration mode does not function when
operating using batteries.
Playing a music disc
You can play the following types of discs with
this unit.
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Audio CDs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded
in CD-DA disc format.
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CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 or WMA
audio files are recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
1
Press CD
to turn on the CD function.
2
Press
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
, and place
a disc with the label side up into the CD
compartment.
3
Press
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
to close
the CD compartment.
4
Press
to start playback.
When you play an MP3 or WMA disc, “MP3”
(for MP3 files) or “WMA” (for WMA files) lights
up on the display.
Audio CD
Track number
Playing time
MP3/WMA disc
MP3/WMA file number
After the song title*
1
is displayed,
the playing time*
2
will appear.
*
1
If there is no song title in the ID3 or WMA tag
information, the file name will be displayed.
*
2
If the playing time exceeds 100 minutes, “--:--”
appears on the display.
Other operations
To
Do this
Pause playback Press
. To resume
playback, press the button
again.
Stop playback
Press
.
Select a folder
on an MP3/
WMA disc
Press
or +
.
Select a track/
file
Press
or
. You can
skip tracks/files one by one.
Find a point in a
track/file
Hold down
or
during playback, and release
the button at the desired
point. When locating a point
in pause status, press
to start playback after the
desired point is found.
Example of folder structure and
playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as
follows:
Folder
MP3/WMA file
Notes on MP3/WMA discs
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When a disc is loaded, the unit reads all the files
on that disc. During this time, “READING” is
displayed. If there are many folders or non-MP3/
WMA files on the disc, it may take a long time for
play to begin or for the next MP3/WMA file to
start to play.
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We recommend that non-MP3/WMA files or
unnecessary folders are excluded when creating
MP3/WMA discs.
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During playback, folders that contain no MP3/
WMA files are skipped.
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The audio formats supported by this unit are as
follows:
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MP3: file extension “.mp3”
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WMA: file extension “.wma”
Note that even though a file name has a
supported file extension but the actual file was
created in a different audio format, this unit may
produce noise or may malfunction.
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MP3 PRO format is not supported.
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WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.
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This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the
following cases:
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When the total number of audio files exceeds
512.
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When the total number of folders on a single
disc exceeds 255.
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When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds
9 (including the “ROOT” folder).
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Folder names and file names can be displayed
with up to 35 characters, including quotation
marks.
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Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed
by the unit will appear as “_.”
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This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and
2.4 of the ID3 tag format for MP3 files and the
WMA tag format (defined by the ASF (Advanced
Systems Format) specification) for WMA files.
When a file has the ID3 or WMA tag information,
song title, artist name, and album name will be
displayed. If a file does not have the tag
information, the unit displays as follows:
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File name instead of the song title.
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“NO ARTIST” message instead of the artist
name.
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“NO ALBUM” message instead of the album
name.
ID3 tag information can be displayed for up to 40
characters and WMA tag information can be
displayed for up to 40 characters.
Listening to music on a USB
device
You can listen to audio files stored on a USB
device (a digital music player or USB storage
media).
Audio files in MP3, WMA and AAC formats* can
be played on this unit.
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
copyright protection or files downloaded from an
online music store cannot be played on this unit. If
you try to play one of these files, the unit plays
the next unprotected audio file.
Compatible USB devices
Compatibility requirements for the USB devices
are as follows. Before using with this unit, check
that your device meets the requirements.
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Complies with USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
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Supports Mass Storage mode*
* Mass Storage mode allows a USB device to
become accessible to a host device, enabling
file transfer. Most USB devices support Mass
Storage mode.
1
Connect the USB device to the
(USB)
port
.
Note
This unit cannot be used to charge USB devices.
2
Press USB
to turn on the USB function.
3
Press
to start playback.
File number
After the folder name and song title are
displayed, the file number and playing
time* will appear.
* If the playing time exceeds 100 minutes, “--:--”
appears on the display.
Other operations
To
Do this
Pause playback Press
. To resume
playback, press the button
again*.
Stop playback
Press
.
Select a folder
Press
or +
.
Select a file
Press
or
. You can
skip files one by one.
Find a point in a
file
Hold down
or
during playback, and release
the button at the desired
point. When locating a point
in pause status, press
to start playback after the
desired point is found.
Remove a USB
device
Hold down
until “NO
DEV” appears on the display,
then remove the USB device.
* When playing a VBR MP3/WMA/AAC file, the unit
may resume playback from a different point.
Tips
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Playback starts from the MP3/WMA/AAC file you
last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop,
the file number and the elapsed playing time are
displayed.
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To cancel resume play (to start play from the
beginning of the first MP3/WMA/AAC file), press
.
Note
When you remove the USB device, always hold
down
and make sure that “NO DEV” appears
before removing the USB device. Removing the USB
device without performing this procedure may
corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the
device itself.
To change play mode
Press MODE
repeatedly while a USB playback
is stopped.
You can select Normal Play mode (playback in
sequence of all files on the USB device), Folder
Play mode (“ ” for all files in the specified folder
on the USB device), Repeat Play mode (“ ” for
repeating all files/“ 1” for repeating one file), or
Shuffle Play mode (“SHUF”). For details, see
“Selecting play mode” on the back page.
Notes on the USB device
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You cannot change the play mode during
playback.
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It may take a long time before playback starts
when:
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the folder structure is complex.
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the USB device is close to capacity.
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When a USB device is connected, the unit reads all
the files on the device. If there are many folders or
files on the device, it may take a long time for the
unit to finish reading them.
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Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a
USB hub.
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With some connected USB devices, after an
operation is performed, there may be a delay
before the operation starts.
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Operation is not always guaranteed, even if the
USB devices meet the compatibility requirements.
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This unit may not support all the functions
provided with a connected USB device.
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This unit cannot be used to charge USB devices.
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Files recorded by this unit are played back in the
order of folder creation. Files recorded by a device
other than this unit (such as a computer) may not
be played back in the order in which they were
recorded.
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The playback order on this unit may differ from
the playback order on a connected USB device.
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Do not save non-MP3/WMA/AAC files or
unnecessary folders to a USB device that contains
MP3/WMA/AAC files.
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During playback, folders that contain no MP3/
WMA/AAC files are skipped.
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The audio formats supported by this unit are as
follows:
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MP3: file extension “.mp3”
ˎ
WMA: file extension “.wma”
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AAC: file extension “.m4a”
Note that even though a file name has a
supported file extension but the actual file was
created in different audio format, this unit may
produce noise or may malfunction.
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MP3 PRO format is not supported.
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WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.
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AAC files encoded in copyright-protected AAC
format cannot be played back.
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This unit supports the AAC-LC (AAC Low
Complexity) profile. The HE-AAC (High Efficiency
AAC) profile is not supported.
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This unit cannot play audio files on a USB device
in the following cases;
ˎ
when the total number of audio files in a single
folder exceeds 999.
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when the total number of audio files on a single
USB device exceeds 999.
ˎ
when the total number of folders on a single
USB device exceeds 300 (including the “ROOT”
folder).
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when the directory level (folder depths) exceeds
9 (including the “ROOT” folder).
These numbers may vary depending on the file
and folder structure.
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Compatibility with all encoding/writing software is
not guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device
were originally encoded with incompatible
software, those files may produce noise or
interrupted sound, or may not play back at all.
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Folder names and file names can be displayed
using up to 40 characters, including quotation
marks.
ˎ
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Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed
by the unit will appear as “_.”
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This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and
2.4 of the ID3 tag format. When a file has ID3 tag
information, song title, artist name, and album
name will be displayed. If a file does not have the
ID3 tag information, the unit displays as follows:
ˎ
File name instead of the song title.
ˎ
“NO ARTIST” message instead of the artist
name.
ˎ
“NO ALBUM” message instead of the album
name.
ID3 tag information can be displayed using up to
40 characters.
Listening to music wirelessly
on a BLUETOOTH device
Using the BLUETOOTH connection, you can listen
to music from wirelessly connected BLUETOOTH
devices such as mobile phones, smartphones,
music players, etc.
This unit supports non-NFC compatible
BLUETOOTH devices (hereafter “BLUETOOTH
device(s)”) and NFC-compatible smartphones.
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
Compatibility requirements for the devices are as
follows. Before using with this unit, check that
your device meets the requirements.
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Devices must conform to BLUETOOTH Standard
version 3.0.
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Devices must support A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video
Remote Control Profile).
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NFC capability (required only when using the
NFC pairing function of the unit).
For the latest information on compatible
BLUETOOTH devices, including NFC compatible
smartphones, check the website below.
For customers in Europe and Russia:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Pairing
BLUETOOTH devices must be “paired” with each
other beforehand. Once BLUETOOTH devices are
paired, there is no need for pairing again, unless
pairing information is cleared. With this unit, up
to 5 BLUETOOTH devices can be paired.
If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone,
the manual pairing procedure is not necessary.
Use the smartphone with this unit along with the
procedures described under “To connect with a
smartphone by one touch (NFC).”
When using the BLUETOOTH function, pay
attention to the BLUETOOTH status indicator ( )
on the display, which shows the network status
between the unit and your device.
Indications for the BLUETOOTH function
Status
BLUETOOTH indicator
( )
BLUETOOTH
connection is off
Off
Pairing,
communicating or
connecting process
Flashes
Connection is
established
Constantly on
To pair with a BLUETOOTH device
Keep the BLUETOOTH device and the unit within
1 meter of each other for this operation.
1
Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING
to turn
on the BLUETOOTH function.
2
Hold down BLUETOOTH PAIRING
to
activate the pairing mode of the unit.
When pairing mode is activated, a double-
beep will sound and the BLUETOOTH indicator
( ) will flash on the display.
To cancel the pairing mode after activation,
press BLUETOOTH PAIRING
again.
Tip
When you turn on the BLUETOOTH function for
the first time, this unit will automatically enter the
pairing mode and the BLUETOOTH indicator ( )
will start flashing.
3
Perform the pairing procedure on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Turn on the BLUETOOTH device and activate
the BLUETOOTH function on your device. For
details, refer to the instruction manual of your
BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH function of your device
is activated, it will search for pairable devices
and display a list of detected devices on its
display. Select this unit from the list. This unit
appears as “SONY:ZS-BTG905.”
If “SONY:ZS-BTG905” is not displayed, repeat
the procedure from step 2.
If a passcode is required
Some BLUETOOTH devices may require a
4-digit passcode. If your device requires a
passcode, enter “0000.”
When pairing of the device is completed and
the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the
BLUETOOTH indicator ( ) stops flashing and
“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.
If you want to pair with another BLUETOOTH
device, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Notes on pairing with a BLUETOOTH device
ˎ
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If you turn off the unit or power off the
BLUETOOTH device before the BLUETOOTH
connection is established, pairing information will
not be stored, and pairing will not be completed.
ˎ
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Pairing mode is canceled after about 5 minutes. If
pairing mode is canceled before completion, start
over from step 2.
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The operation and display may differ depending
on the BLUETOOTH device or the version of
BLUETOOTH software installed.
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“Passcode” may be called “Passkey,” “PIN code,”
“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on
the BLUETOOTH device. For details on the
passcode, refer to the instruction manual of your
device.
To connect with a smartphone by one
touch (NFC)
By touching the unit with an NFC-compatible
smartphone, the unit is turned on automatically,
and then proceeds to complete pairing and the
BLUETOOTH connection automatically.
Compatible smartphones
Smartphones with a built-in NFC function
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)
What is “NFC”?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones
and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the designated touchpoint on the
NFC-compatible devices.
1
Set the NFC function of the smartphone
to on.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.
ˎ
ˎ
If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3 or
later, and less than Android 4.1: proceed to
step 2.
ˎ
ˎ
If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1 or later:
proceed to step 4.
2
Download and install the app “NFC Easy
Connect” on the smartphone.
“NFC Easy Connect” is an original app by Sony
for Android phones, and is available at Google
Play Store.
Search for “NFC Easy Connect” or scan the
following two-dimensional code to download
and install the free app. Communication fees
are required to download the app.
The App may not be available in some
countries and/or regions.
Tip
For some smartphones, One-touch connection
may be available without downloading the app
“NFC Easy Connect.” In that case, the operation
and specifications may be different from the
description here. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
smartphone.
By the two-dimensional code:
Use a two-dimensional code reader app.
3
Start the app “NFC Easy Connect” on the
smartphone.
Make sure that the application screen is
displayed.
4
Touch the unit with the smartphone.
Keep touching the smartphone on the
N-marked part
of the unit until the
smartphone responds.
Note
If the screen of your smartphone is locked, the
smartphone will not function. In this case, release
the lock, then touch the smartphone on the
N-marked part
again.
Smartphone responds
(unit recognized)
After being recognized by the unit, follow the
on-screen instructions displayed on the
smartphone, and complete the procedure for
BLUETOOTH connection.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is
established, the BLUETOOTH indicator ( )
stops flashing and the message “BT AUDIO”
appears on the display.
Tip
If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail, do the
following.
ˎ
Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the
smartphone slowly over the N-marked part
.
ˎ
Remove the case from the smartphone if using a
commercially available smartphone case.
To use the BLUETOOTH standby
function
By using the BLUETOOTH standby function, the
unit can be turned on and operated by a
BLUETOOTH device.
When the unit is turned on, hold down
for at least 2 seconds.
The BLUETOOTH standby function is activated
and the unit turns off automatically. “BT
STANDBY” will light up on the display while the
unit is turning off.
To cancel the BLUETOOTH standby
function
When the unit is turned on, hold down
for at least 2 seconds. The unit turns off, and no
indication will be displayed.
Notes
ˎ
ˎ
The BLUETOOTH standby function is not available
when you use the unit on batteries.
ˎ
ˎ
The BLUETOOTH standby function is available only
when this unit is turned off.
To listen to audio
Keep the BLUETOOTH device (or NFC-compatible
smartphone) and the unit within 10 meters of
each other, and check the following before
operation.
ˎ
The BLUETOOTH function of the device is
activated.
ˎ
Pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection are
completed correctly. If not, perform the pairing
procedure. (see “To pair with a BLUETOOTH
device” or “To connect with a smartphone by
one touch (NFC)”).
ˎ
For a BLUETOOTH device
1
Press BLUETOOTH
to turn on the
BLUETOOTH function.
The last connected device will be connected
automatically.
2
Start playback of an audio source such as
music, videos, games, etc., on the device.
Refer to the instruction manual of your device
for details on playback operations.
ˎ
For an NFC-compatible smartphone
Start playback of an audio source such as music,
videos, games, etc., on the smartphone.
Refer to the instruction manual of your
smartphone for details on playback operations.
Note
The BLUETOOTH function turns off when:
ˎ
you press
to turn off the unit.
ˎ
you switch to a function other than the
BLUETOOTH function.
Tip
If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of the
unit first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust
the volume level on the connected BLUETOOTH
device or the smartphone.
Tip for the BLUETOOTH devices
If the last connected device does not connect
automatically, try the following;
ˎ
press CD, USB, RADIO FM/AM, AUDIO IN
, or
restart the unit.
ˎ
then, press BLUETOOTH
to turn on the
BLUETOOTH function again.
If it still does not connect, select the model name of
this unit from the device list (perform step 3 in “To
pair with a BLUETOOTH device”).
To terminate a BLUETOOTH
connection
You can terminate the BLUETOOTH connection
using any of the following operations.
ˎ
For a BLUETOOTH device
ˎ
ˎ
Turn off the unit.
ˎ
ˎ
Turn off the device.
ˎ
ˎ
Press CD, USB, RADIO FM/AM, or AUDIO IN
.
ˎ
ˎ
Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the device.
ˎ
For an NFC-compatible smartphone
ˎ
ˎ
Touch the smartphone to the N-marked part
again.
ˎ
ˎ
Turn off the unit.
ˎ
ˎ
Turn off the smartphone.
ˎ
ˎ
Press CD, USB, RADIO FM/AM, or AUDIO IN
.
ˎ
ˎ
Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the
smartphone.
Illumination
Illumination
When connected to a BLUETOOTH device, the illumination lamp lights up or flashes blue.
When using CD, USB, radio, AUDIO IN function, or when the BLUETOOTH is disconnected, the illumination
lamp lights up white.
Tip
To turn the illumination on/off, hold down /TUNE -
and BLUETOOTH
for 2 seconds when the BLUETOOTH
function is on.
Listening to the radio
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
select AM or FM.
Each time you press the button, the indication
switches between “AM” and “FM.”
2
Hold down TUNE
or +
until the
frequency digits begin to change on the
display.
The unit automatically scans the radio
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear
signal.
If you cannot tune to a station using the
automatic tuning mode, press TUNE
or +
repeatedly to change the frequency step by
step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST”
lights up on the display.
Tip
If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press MODE
until “MONO” appears on the display. You will lose
the stereo effect, but the broadcast reception will
improve.
To improve radio reception
ˎ
ˎ
Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
ˎ
ˎ
Reorient the unit itself to improve AM
reception.
Recording from a disc to a
USB device
You can record music from a disc to the USB
device by connecting a USB device (a digital
music player or USB storage media) to the
(USB) port
.
This unit supports recording from CD-DA and
MP3/WMA discs only. Sound from the
BLUETOOTH, radio or AUDIO IN cannot be
recorded to a USB device.
Audio files are recorded on this unit in the MP3
or WMA format.
The approximate recording size is about 1 MB per
minute of recording time from a CD. The file size
may be larger for recordings made from an MP3/
WMA disc.
Compatible USB devices
Compatibility requirements for the USB devices
are as follows. Before using with this unit, check
that your device meets the requirements.
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Complies with USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
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Supports Mass Storage mode*
* Mass Storage mode allows a USB device to
become accessible to a host device, enabling
file transfer. Most USB devices support Mass
Storage mode.
Synchro Recording
This function allows you to easily record an entire
disc onto a USB device.
1
Connect the USB device with recording
capability to the
(USB) port
.
2
Press CD
to turn on the CD function.
3
Insert the disc that you want to record.
4
Press REC CD
USB
.
“REC” flashes, and “CD SYNC” and “PUSH ENT”
appear alternately on the display.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator
flashes red.
Notes
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If the recording process is not ready, “CD SYNC”
and “PLEASE WAIT” appear alternately on the
display.
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If the amount of free space is less than 5 MB,
“DEVICE FULL” will be displayed.
5
Press ENTER
to start recording.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator
flashes red
and stays on during the recording. The unit
and the USB device automatically stop when
the recording is completed.
REC1 Recording
This procedure allows you to easily record the
currently playing track or MP3/WMA file to a USB
device.
1
Connect the USB device with recording
capability to the
(USB) port
.
2
Press CD
to turn on the CD function.
3
Insert the disc with the track or MP3/
WMA file.
4
Select the track or MP3/WMA file that
you want to record and start playback.
5
Press REC CD
USB
while the
selected track or MP3/WMA file is
playing or pausing.
“REC” flashes, and “REC1” and “PUSH ENT”
appear alternately on the display.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator
flashes red.
Notes
ˎ
ˎ
If the recording process is not ready, “REC1” and
“PLEASE WAIT” appear alternately on the
display.
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If the amount of free space is less than 5 MB,
“DEVICE FULL” will be displayed.
6
Press ENTER
to start recording.
When recording is completed, the CD player
continues to play.
To stop recording
Press
.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator
turns off.
To remove the USB device
1
Press USB
to turn on the USB function
when the recording is stopped.
2
Hold down
until “NO DEV” appears.
3
Remove the USB device.
To erase MP3/WMA/AAC files or
folders in a USB device
You can erase MP3/WMA/AAC files or folders in
a USB device.
1
Connect the USB device to the
(USB)
port
.
2
Press USB
to turn on the USB function.
3
Press ERASE
.
“SELECT” and “FLDR/TRK” appear alternately
on the display.
4
Press
or +
repeatedly to select a
folder.
“FOLDER” appears, followed by “ERASE?”
If you erase a whole folder, proceed to step 6.
If you select and erase a file, proceed to step
5.
To cancel the erase operation, press
.
5
Press
or
repeatedly to select
the file that you want to erase.
“TRACK” appears, followed by “ERASE?”
To cancel the erase operation, press
.
6
Press ENTER
.
“ERASE??” appears on the display. Press ENTER
again.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator
flashes red
and the selected MP3/WMA/AAC file or folder
is erased.
When the erase operation is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears on the display.
7
Press
to finish the erase operation.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator
turns off.
Folder and file generation rules
When a recording operation is first performed on
a USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created in the
“ROOT” folder. Folders and files are generated
within this “MUSIC” folder as follows, according
to the recording method.
Synchro Recording
Recording
source
MP3
WMA
CD-DA
Destination
folder
CD-MP3_WMA
CD-DA
Folder
name
Same as the
recording source*
1
CDDA0001*
2
File name
TRACK0001*
3
REC1 recording
Recording
source
MP3
WMA
CD-DA
Destination
folder
REC1
Folder
name
REC1-MP3_WMA*
4
REC1-CD*
4
File name
Same as the
recording source*
1
TRACK0001*
3
*
1
Up to 35 characters of the name are assigned.
*
2
Folder names are assigned in sequential order up
to a maximum of 300 (including “ROOT” and
“MUSIC” folder).
*
3
File names are assigned in sequential order.
*
4
A new file is recorded to the “REC1-xxx” folder
each time REC1 recording is performed.
Notes
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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.
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Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a
USB hub.
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When recording from a CD, the tracks are recorded
as MP3 files at 128 kbps. When recording from an
MP3/WMA disc, MP3/WMA files are recorded with
the same bit rate as the original MP3/WMA files.
ˎ
ˎ
CD text information is not included in the MP3/
WMA files.
ˎ
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If you cancel a recording before it is completed, an
MP3/WMA file is created with the contents up to
the point the recording was stopped.
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Recording stops automatically if:
ˎ
the USB device runs out of space during
recording.
ˎ
the number of MP3/WMA files on the USB
device reaches the limit that the unit can
recognize.
ˎ
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A maximum of 999 MP3/WMA files and 300
folders can be contained on a single USB device
(including “ROOT” and “MUSIC” folder).
The maximum number of MP3/WMA files and
folders may vary, depending on the MP3/WMA file
and folder structure.
ˎ
ˎ
If a folder to be erased contains non-MP3/WMA/
AAC format files or sub folders, these are not
erased.
ˎ
ˎ
If a folder or file with the same name as the one
you are trying to record already exists on the USB
device, a sequential number is added after the
name for the newly recorded folder or file to avoid
overwriting the existing one.
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When recording, there is no sound output.
Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
4-466-019-
13
(1)
ZS-BTG905
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