Other Operations
Using the display
You can check information about the currently
playing audio file from the disc/USB device using
the display.
Information about the total
number of tracks and the playing
time of an audio CD
After the CD is loaded and the reading process
is completed, or after you cancel Resume Play
by pressing
twice, the total number of
tracks and the total playing time are
displayed.
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
Information about the total
number of folders on an MP3/
WMA disc and USB device
MP3/WMA disc
After the MP3/WMA disc is loaded and the
reading process is completed, or after you
cancel Resume Play by pressing
twice,
the total number of folders is displayed. The
total number of files and the total playing
time are not displayed for MP3 and WMA
discs.
USB device
After the USB device is connected and the
reading process is completed, or after you
cancel Resume Play by pressing
twice,
the total number of folders is displayed. The
total number of files and the total playing
time are not displayed.
(Example: MP3 disc)
Total number of folders
Tip
If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root
directory (“ROOT” folder) of the USB device, “1FLDR”
appears on the display.
To check file information
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
repeatedly while
playing an MP3/WMA file on the disc/USB
device. The display changes as follows:
Song title ( )*
1
Artist name ( )*
1
Album name ( )*
1
Current file number and playing time*
2
*
1
If the file does not have corresponding ID3 or
WMA tag information, the file name, “NO ARTIST,”
and “NO ALBUM” scroll instead of the song title,
artist name, and album name, respectively.
*
2
The artist name or album name will change to this
in a few seconds.
Selecting play mode
You can set the unit to play tracks or files
repeatedly or in random order while a disc/USB
device is stopped.
Press MODE
repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the indication
changes as follows:
Normal play (no indication)
Single repeat ( 1)
All repeat ( )
Selected folder play ( )*
Selected folder repeat play ( , )*
Shuffle play (SHUF)
Program play (PGM)
Program repeat play ( , PGM)
* These functions are available only when playing
MP3/WMA files on an MP3/WMA disc or USB
device.
Note
You can change the play mode only when playback
of a track or MP3/WMA file is stopped. If you press
MODE
while a track or MP3/WMA file is playing
or in pause status, “PUSH STOP” appears. Be sure to
stop playback by pressing
before changing the
play mode.
Playing tracks/audio files repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can set the unit to repeatedly play CD-DA
tracks on an audio CD, or MP3/WMA files on a
disc or on a USB device in normal and program
play modes.
1
Press CD
or USB
to turn on the CD
or USB function.
2
Proceed as follows.
To repeat
Do this
A single track/
MP3/WMA file
1 Press MODE
repeatedly
until “ 1” appears.
2 Press
or
to
select a track/audio file that
you want to repeat. When
you want to specify a folder
that contains MP3/WMA
files, press TUNE/ + or
first to select a folder,
and then press
or
to select a file.
3 Press
to start Repeat
Play.
All tracks/MP3/
WMA files
1 Press MODE
repeatedly
until “ ” appears.
2 Press
to start Repeat
Play.
A selected
folder on an
MP3/WMA disc
or USB device
1 Press MODE
repeatedly
until “ ” (Folder) and “ ”
appear.
2 Select a folder by pressing
TUNE/ + or
.
3 Press
to start Repeat
Play.
Programmed
tracks/MP3 or
WMA files
1 Program tracks/audio files
(see “Creating your own
program (Program Play)”).
2 Press MODE
until “PGM”
and “ ” appear on the
display.
3 Press
to start Repeat
Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press
to stop playback, and then press
MODE
repeatedly until “ ” (or “ 1”)
disappears from the display.
Playing tracks/audio files in random
order (Shuffle Play)
You can set the unit to play CD-DA tracks on a
CD, or MP3/WMA files on a disc or on a USB
device in random order.
1
Press CD
or USB
to turn on the CD
or USB function.
2
Press MODE
until “SHUF” appears on
the display.
3
Press
to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press
to stop playback, and then press
MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” disappears
from the display.
Tips
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous
MP3/WMA file by pressing
.
The Resume Play is available when using Shuffle
Play mode in the USB function. Press
after
you stopped Shuffle Play by pressing
. Shuffle
Play starts from the point where you stopped.
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25
tracks/audio files (MP3/WMA files) on a disc/USB
device.
1
Press CD
or USB
to turn on the CD
or USB function.
2
Press MODE
until “PGM” appears on
the display.
3
Press
or
to select a track/
file.
When you want to specify a folder that
contains MP3/WMA files, press TUNE/ + or
first to select a folder, and then press
or
to select a file.
4
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
.
“STEP 1” appears, followed by the selected
track or MP3/WMA file.
Example (Programming a CD-DA track
from an audio CD)
Each time you add a track or MP3/WMA file, a
step number is added and a track or file
number flashes on the display.
The total time of the program play will be
displayed up to “99:59” for the audio CD. (If
the total time count is more than 99:59, “--:--”
will be displayed.)
In the case of MP3/WMA discs, the total time
is not displayed and “--:--” will always be
displayed.
5
Press
to start Program Play.
The created program remains available until
you open the CD compartment, remove the
USB device or turn off the power of the unit.
To play the same program again, press
.
Note
If you try to program 26 tracks/MP3/WMA files or
more, “FULL” appears on the display.
Tip
The Resume Play is available when using Program
Play mode in the USB function. Press
after
you stopped Program Play by pressing
.
Program Play starts from the point where you
stopped.
To display programmed track
information
After creating your own program, you can check
the information about programmed tracks/files
by pressing DISPLAY/ENTER
. Each time you
press the button, the display changes as follows:
Programmed last track number and total
playing time*
Total programmed step number
* Total playing time can be displayed only for
CD-DA tracks.
To cancel Program Play
Press
to stop playback, and then press
MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” disappears from
the display.
To delete all tracks in the current program
Stop playback, and then press
. “NO STEP”
appears and you can create a new program,
following the procedure “Creating your own
program (Program Play).”
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations in the unit’s memory.
You can store up to 30 radio stations; 20 for FM
and 10 for AM can be preset.
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
select the band.
2
Press and hold RADIO FM/AM AUTO
PRESET
until “AUTO” flashes on the
display.
3
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
to store the
station.
The stations are stored in memory from lower
to higher frequencies.
If a station cannot be preset
automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
select the band.
2
Tune to the station you want.
3
Press
MANUAL PRESET
.
The band selected (“FM-xx” or “AM-xx”)
appears on the display.
4
Press or
until the preset
number you want for the station flashes
on the display.
5
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
to store the
station.
If another station is already assigned to the
selected preset number, that station is
replaced by the new one.
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in the unit’s
memory even in the following situations.
The AC power cord is unplugged.
The batteries are removed.
Listening to the radio from
preset radio stations
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
select the band.
2
Press or
to select a stored
preset number for the desired radio
station.
Connecting optional
components
You can enjoy the sound from an optional
component, such as a portable digital music
player, through the speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component
before making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
On placement
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock, or in a car
subject to the direct rays of the sun.
Do not place the unit on an inclined or
unstable surface.
Do not place anything within 10 mm of the rear
of the cabinet. The ventilation openings must
be unobstructed for the unit to operate
properly and prolong the life of its
components.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic
coding or spring-wound watches away from
the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
On operation
If the unit 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 section. Should this occur,
the unit will not operate properly. In this case,
remove the CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
On handling the unit
Do not leave the CD compartment door open
to avoid dust and debris contamination.
When carrying the unit, grasp the handle at the
rear of the unit to prevent the unit from
dropping.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls using a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Troubleshooting
General
The unit does not turn on when the AC
power cord is connected.
Make sure the AC power cord is connected to
the wall outlet securely.
The unit does not turn on during battery
operation.
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
“LOW BATTERY” flashes on the display
and the unit turns off automatically.
Replace all the batteries with new ones.
There is no sound.
Make sure the appropriate function is selected
for the music or sound source you want to
listen to.
The sound is noisy.
Is someone using a mobile phone or other
equipment emitting radio waves near the unit?
If so, move the unit away from such devices.
CD/MP3/WMA player
The CD player does not play or “NO DISC”
is displayed even when a CD is in place.
Place the CD with the label side facing forward.
Clean the CD.
Take out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an hour to dry
moisture condensation.
The CD-R/CD-RW is blank or unfinalized.
There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the
disc.
There is a problem with the quality of the
CD-R/CD-RW, recording device or application
software.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are exhausted.
The sound drops out.
Reduce the volume.
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
Place the unit in a location free from vibrations.
Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.
The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW
or if there is a problem with the recording
device or application software.
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 that has many folders or non-MP3/
WMA files.
USB device
“
NO TRK
”
is displayed when a USB device
is connected.
There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the
USB device.
The USB device does not work properly.
If you connect an incompatible USB device, the
following problems may occur.
The USB device is not recognized.
File or folder names are not displayed on this
unit.
Playback is not possible.
The sound skips.
There is noise.
The sound output is distorted.
“
OVER CURRENT
”
appears.
An abnormal level has been detected in the
electrical current from the
(USB) port
.
Turn off the unit and remove the USB device
from the
(USB) port
. Try using another
USB device. If this message persists, contact
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound.
The USB device may be connected incorrectly.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
Then turn on the unit.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
Then turn on the unit again.
The music data itself contains noise, or the
sound is distorted. Noise may have entered
during the creation of audio files. Try
re-creating audio files and use them to play on
this unit.
The USB device cannot be connected to
the
(USB) port
.
The connector on the USB device or the USB
cable is being inserted backwards. Insert it to
the
(USB) port
in the correct direction.
“
READING
”
is displayed for an extended
time, or it takes a long time before
playback starts.
The reading process can take a long time in the
following cases:
There are many folders or files on the USB
device.
The file structure is complex.
The memory is almost full.
The internal memory is fragmented.
To avoid the above problems, we recommend
that you adhere to the following guidelines:
Keep the total number of folders on a USB
device to 100 or less.
Keep the total number of files per folder to
100 or less.
Erroneous display
The data stored on the USB device may be
corrupted. Send the music data to the USB
device again.
This unit can display only numbers and letters
of the alphabet. Other characters will not be
displayed correctly.
The USB device is not recognized.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device,
then turn on the unit.
The USB device is not functioning properly.
Refer to the USB device operation manual for
details on how to deal with this problem.
Play does not start.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
Play does not start from the first track.
Set the play mode to Normal Play.
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.
The audio files may have inappropriate file
extensions. The file extensions supported by
this unit are as follows:
MP3: File extension “.mp3”
WMA: File extension “.wma”
The audio files may have been created in
formats other than MP3/WMA formats.
The USB storage device uses a file system
other than FAT16 or FAT32.*
The USB storage device is partitioned. Only
MP3/WMA files in the first partition can be
played.
Playback is possible up to 8 directory levels
(including the “ROOT” folder).
The number of folders on the device exceeds
255 (including the “ROOT” folder).
The number of files on the device exceeds
5,000.
The number of files per folder exceeds 999.
The files are encrypted or protected by
passwords.
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB
storage media may not support both file systems.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the
USB storage device in question or contact the
manufacturer.
1
Connect the AUDIO IN jack
to the line
output jack of the portable digital music
player or other component using an
audio connection cable (not supplied).
2
Turn on the connected component.
3
Press AUDIO IN
and start playing
sound on the connected component.
The sound from the connected component is
output from the speakers.
To connect the unit to a TV or video recorder/
player, use an extension cable (not supplied)
with a stereo-mini plug on one end and two
phono plugs (L/R) on the other end.
Notes
If the AUDIO IN jack
of this unit is connected to
the monaural output jack of a digital music player,
you will hear sound from the left channel only.
If the AUDIO IN jack
of this unit is connected to
the line out jack of a digital music player,
distortion may occur. If the sound is distorted,
connect to the headphones jack instead.
If the AUDIO IN jack
of this unit is connected to
the headphones jack of a digital music player,
increase the volume of the digital music player,
and then adjust the volume of the unit.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
Audio CD (CD-DA*
1
tracks)
CD-R/CD-RW that contains MP3/WMA files and
is finalized*
2
correctly.
*1
CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital
Audio. It is a recording standard used for audio
CDs.
*2
Finalizing is the process to make the CD-R/CD-RW
discs playable on the consumer disc player
products, and the finalizing can be enabled or
disabled as optional settings during disc creation
in most recording software.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in
audio CD format or formats conforming to
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
CD-RW with scratches or that is dirty, or CD-R/
CD-RW recorded using an incompatible
recording device
CD-R/CD-RW that is unfinalized or finalized
incorrectly
Notes on discs
Before playing, clean the CD with
a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD
from the center out. If there are
scratches, dirt or fingerprints on
the CD, a tracking error may occur.
Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a
car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
Do not stick paper or a sticker on the CD, or
scratch the surface of the CD.
After playing, store the CD in its case.
Note on DualDiscs
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.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This 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.
On safety
As the laser beam used in the CD player
section is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
On power sources
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power
cord; do not use any other cord.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is
not be used for an extended period of time.
When not using the batteries, remove them to
avoid damage that can be caused by battery
leakage or corrosion.
Radio
The sound is weak or reception is poor
quality.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are exhausted.
Move the unit away from any nearby TV.
For FM reception, extend the antenna to its full
length, and reorient it for best FM reception.
For AM reception, reorient the unit itself to find
the best reception.
FM reception
AM reception
The TV picture is unstable.
If you are listening to an FM program near a TV
with an indoor antenna, move the unit away
from the TV.
After trying the suggested remedies, if the
problem persists, unplug the AC power cord or
remove all the batteries. After all the indications
on the display disappear, plug in the AC power
cord again, or re-insert the batteries. If the
problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 μW
(This output is the value measurement at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 Hz
20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
USB section
(USB) port (Type A), maximum current 500 mA,
USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 MHz
108 MHz (50 kHz step)
AM: 531 kHz
1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency
FM: 128 kHz
AM: 45 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Input
AUDIO IN
Stereo mini jack
Output
(headphones) stereo mini jack
For 16
32
impedance headphones
Supported audio formats
Supported bit rates
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kbps
320 kbps, VBR
WMA:
48 kbps
192 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA:
32/44.1/48 kHz
General
Speaker
Two full range speakers, 5 cm dia., 8
, cone
type
Power output
1 W + 1 W (at 8
, 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz (AC power supply)
9 V DC, six R6 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 13 W
Battery Life*
1,
*
2
CD playback
Approx. 3 hours (at about 40% of maximum
volume level)
FM reception
Approx. 12 hours
*
1
Measured by Sony standards. The actual battery life may
vary depending on the circumstances of the unit or
operating conditions.
*
2
When using Sony alkaline batteries
Dimensions
Approx. 330 mm × 166 mm × 89 mm (W/H/D)
(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 1.7 kg (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
