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ZS-RS70BT_E92 [GB] 4-470-545-

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4-470-545-

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Personal Audio System

Operating Instructions

©2013 Sony Corporation     Printed in China

ZS-RS70BT

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 and  

 have a tactile dot.

Illumination

The illumination 

 has the following two 

features.

Indication of function change

When switching to one of five functions, the 
center of the illumination (white) increases in 
intensity to notify the user of a function 
change. When switching to the Bluetooth 
function, both sides of the illumination are also 
lit in blue.

Lighting effects for audio output

Lighting effects (both sides of the illumination 
are lit in red) are created that synchronize with 
the music source. You can turn this function on 
or off as desired (See “To turn off the light sync 
function”).

Europe Only

  Disposal of waste batteries 

(applicable in the European 

Union and other European 

countries with separate 

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging 
indicates that the battery provided with this 
product shall not be treated as household waste. 
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in 
combination with a chemical symbol. The 
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) 
are added if the battery contains more than 
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 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. The recycling of 
the materials will help to conserve natural 
resources.
In case of products that for safety, 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.

Licence and Trademark Notice

 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and 

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and 
Thomson.

 Windows Media is either a registered 

trademark or trademark of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.

 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.

 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.

 The N Mark is a trademark or registered 

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United 
States and in other countries.

 Android™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of 

Google Inc.

 Other trademarks and trade names are those 

of their respective owners. In this manual, ™ 
and 

®

 marks are not specified.

Basic Operations

Before using the unit

To turn the power on or off

Press POWER (or OPERATE) 

. You can also turn 

on the power of this unit using the direct 
power-on function (below).
In this manual, operations are mainly explained 
using the direct power-on function.

To use the direct power-on function

Press CD 

, USB 

, BLUETOOTH 

, RADIO FM/

AM 

 or AUDIO IN 

 while the unit is turned 

off. The power turns on with the relevant 
function selected.

To adjust the volume

Press or 

 

.

The volume level of this unit is adjustable in 
steps from 0 to 31. For the 31st step, “VOL MAX” is 
displayed.

To listen through headphones

Connect headphones to the 

 (headphones) jack 

.

To reinforce the bass

Press MEGA BASS 

.

“MEGA BASS” lights up on the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button 
again.

To turn off the automatic 
demonstration (Latin American 
models only)

Since demonstration mode is enabled by default, 
the demonstration will start automatically in the 
following cases;

 when the unit is turned off.

 when there is no audio output in the CD and 

USB function.

 when the Bluetooth connection is not 

established in the Bluetooth function (when 
“NO BT” is displayed).

To turn off the automatic demonstration, hold 
down MODE 

 until “DEMO MODE OFF” appears 

on the display.

Note

Demonstration mode does not function when 
operating using batteries.

To turn off the light sync function

The light sync function creates lighting effects 
that synchronize with the music source. By 
default, this function is on, but you can turn it off 
as desired.
Hold down LIGHT SYNC 

 until “LIGHT SYNC 

OFF” appears on the display.
To turn on the function, hold down the button 
again until “LIGHT SYNC ON” appears.

Playing a music disc

You can play the following types of discs with 
this unit.

 Audio CDs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded 

in CD-DA disc format

 CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 or WMA 

audio files are recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/

Level 2 or Joliet

Press CD 

 to turn on the CD function.

Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 

 

, and place 

a disc in the CD compartment with the 
label side up.

Label side up

Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 

 

 to close 

the CD compartment.

(Example: when an audio CD is loaded)

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

(Example: when an MP3/WMA disc is loaded)

Total number of folders*

*  If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root 

directory (“ROOT” folder), “1FLDR” appears on 

the display.

Press 

 

 to start playback.

Track or MP3/WMA file number

Playing time

When you play an MP3/WMA disc, the folder 
name*

1

 and song title are displayed before the 

playing time*

2

 appears.

*

1

 If there is no folder, “ROOT” appears on the 

display.

*

2

 If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes, 

“--:--” appears on the display.

Other operations
To

Do this

Pause playback Press 

 

. To return to 

playback, press the button 
again.

Stop playback

Press 

 

. When you press 

 

 after playback is 

stopped, playback starts from 
the beginning of the track/
file you were last playing 
(Resume Play).

Cancel Resume 
Play

Press 

 

 twice. When you 

press 

 

 after you cancel 

Resume Play, playback starts 
from the beginning of the 
first track/file.

Select a folder 
on an MP3/
WMA disc

Press   (Folder) + 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 
while paused, press 

 

 to 

start playback after the 
desired point is found.

Tip

Resume Play is cancelled if you press 

 

, open 

the CD compartment or turn off the unit.

Note

When removing a USB device, always hold down 

 

 until “NO DEV” appears on the display. Removing 

the USB device without performing this step may 

corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the 

device itself.

To change play modes

Press MODE 

 repeatedly while the USB device 

is stopped.
For details, see “Selecting play mode” on the 
back page.

Notes on the USB device

  It may take a long time before playback starts 

when:

 the folder structure is complex.

 the USB device is close to capacity.

  Do not save non-MP3/WMA files or unnecessary 

folders to a USB device that contains MP3/WMA 

files.

  During playback, folders that contain no MP3/

WMA files are skipped.

  The audio formats supported by this unit are as 

follows:

 MP3: file extension “.mp3”

 WMA: file extension “.wma”

  Note that even if the file name has the correct file 

extension but the actual file was created in a 

different audio format, this unit may produce 

noise or may malfunction.

  MP3 PRO format is not supported.

  WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless 

and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.

  This unit cannot play audio files on a USB device in 

the following cases;

 when the total number of audio files in a single 

folder exceeds 999.

 when the total number of audio files on a single 

USB device exceeds 5,000.

 when the total number of folders on a single 

USB device exceeds 255 (including the “ROOT” 

folder).

 when the directory level (folder depths) exceeds 

8 (including the “ROOT” folder).

  These numbers may vary depending on the file 

and folder structure.

  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 be played back at 

all.

  Folder names and file names can be displayed 

using up to 32 characters, including quotation 

marks.

  Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed 

by the unit will appear as “_”.

  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 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:

 

File name instead of the song title.

 

“NO ARTIST” message instead of the artist 

name.

 

“NO ALBUM” message instead of the album 

name.

  ID3 and WMA tag information can be displayed up 

to 32 characters.

Recording music from a disc 

to a USB device

You can record a whole disc (Synchro Recording) 
or a currently playing track or file (single track 
recording) to a USB device (digital music player 
or USB storage media, etc.).
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.
For compatible USB devices, see “Compatible 
USB devices” on the back page.

Connect the USB device to the 

 (USB) 

port 

.

Place a disc you want to record in the CD 
compartment.

To record a whole disc

Proceed to step 3.

To record MP3/WMA files in a specific 

folder

Press   (Folder) + or 

 

 repeatedly to select 

the folder you want.

To record only your favorite tracks/files

Perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own 
program (Program Play)” on the back page.

To record a single track/file

Select and start playback of the track/file you 
want to record.

Press REC CD 

 USB 

.

“REC” flashes and the unit starts calculating 
the amount of free space on the USB device.

When the calculation is finished, 
“FREE***G”/“FREE***M” (remaining storage 
space on the device, in gigabytes/megabytes), 
and then “PUSH ENT” appears on the display.
If “LOW ***M” appears on the display, there is 
insufficient space on the device. To cancel 
recording, press 

 

. To continue recording 

anyway, proceed to step 4.

Press ENTER 

.

Recording starts. Do not remove the USB 
device while recording.
Playback stops automatically when Synchro 
Recording is completed.
Playback continues when recording of a single 
track/file is completed.

Other operations
To

Do this

Stop recording

Press 

 

. An MP3/WMA file 

is created up to the point the 
recording was stopped.

Remove a USB 
device

Press USB 

, then hold down 

 

 until “NO DEV” appears 

on the display, and then 
disconnect the USB device.

To erase audio files or folders from the 

USB device

Select the audio file or folder you want to 
erase.

Press 

 or 

 

 to select an audio file.

Press   (Folder) + or 

 

 to select a folder.

Press ERASE 

.

“ERASE?” appears on the display.

Press ENTER 

.

“TRACK ERASE?” or “FOLDER ERASE?” appears 
on the display.

Press ENTER 

.

The selected audio file or folder is erased, and 
“COMPLETE” appears on the display.

Folder and file generation rules

When first recording to a USB device, a “MUSIC” 
folder is created directly below the “ROOT.” 
Folders and files are generated within any of the 
transfer mode-oriented folders as follows.

Synchro Recording*

1

Recording 

source

Folder name

File name

MP3/WMA

Same as the recording source*

2

CD-DA

“FLDR001”*

3

“TRACK001”*

4

Single track recording

Recording 

source

Folder name

File name

MP3/WMA

“REC1”*

5

Same as the 
recording 
source*

2

CD-DA

“TRACK001”*

4

*

1

 Recording a whole disc, MP3/WMA files in a 

specific folder and only your favorite tracks/files 

(Program play)

*

2

 A folder name of up to 32 characters can be 

assigned.

*

3

 Folder names are assigned in sequential order up 

to a maximum of 255 (including the “ROOT” and 

“MUSIC” folders).

*

4

 File names are assigned in sequential order.

*

5

 A new file is recorded to the “REC1” folder each 

time single track recording is performed.

Notes

  If you start recording in shuffle play or repeat play 

mode, the selected play mode is automatically 

changed to normal play.

  Do not remove the USB device during recording or 

erase operations. Doing so may corrupt the data 

on the device or damage the device itself.

  While recording from an MP3/WMA disc, no sound 

is output and “HI-SPEED” appears on the display.

  CD-TEXT information is not transferred in the 

created MP3 files.

  Recording stops automatically if:

 the USB device runs out of space during 

recording.

 the number of audio files and folders on the 

USB device reaches the limit that the unit can 

recognize.

 the function is changed.

  If a folder or file that you are trying to record has 

the same name as folder or file already existing on 

the USB device, a sequential number is added 

after the name without overwriting the original 

folder or file.

  You cannot erase MP3/WMA folders during 

playback or pause.

  Non-MP3/WMA format files or sub folders in the 

folder to be erased are not erased.

  Radio sound cannot be recorded to a USB device.

Note on copyright-protected content

The recorded music is limited to private use only. 

Use of the music beyond this limit requires 

permission from the copyright holders.

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

  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.

  We recommend that non-MP3/WMA files or 

unnecessary folders are excluded when creating 

MP3/WMA discs.

  During playback, folders that contain no MP3/

WMA files are skipped.

  The audio formats supported by this unit are as 

follows:

 

MP3: File extension “.mp3”

 

WMA: File extension “.wma”

  Note that even if the file name has the correct file 

extension but the actual file was created in a 

different audio format, this unit may produce 

noise or may malfunction.

  MP3 PRO format is not supported.

  WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless 

and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.

  This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the 

following cases:

 

When the total number of audio files exceeds 

511.

 

When the total number of folders on a single 

disc exceeds 511.

 

When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds 

9 (including the “ROOT” folder).

  Folder names and file names can be displayed 

with up to 32 characters, including quotation 

marks.

  Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed 

by the unit will appear as “_”.

  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 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:

 

File name instead of the song title.

 

“NO ARTIST” message instead of the artist 

name.

 

“NO ALBUM” message instead of the album 

name.

  ID3 and WMA tag information can be displayed up 

to 32 characters.

To change play modes

Press MODE 

 repeatedly while the disc is 

stopped.
For details, see “Selecting play mode” on the 
back page.

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 and WMA formats* can be 
played on this unit.
For compatible USB devices, see “Compatible 
USB devices” on the back page.

*  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.

Connect the USB device to the 

 (USB) 

port 

.

Note

This unit cannot be used to charge USB devices.

Press USB 

 to turn on the USB function.

The volume label* scrolls once, then the total 
folder number appears on the display.

Total folder number

*  If the USB device does not have a volume label, 

“STORAGE DRIVE” scrolls. 

A volume label is a name that you can assign to 

data storage media or devices.

Press 

 

 to start playback.

The folder name and song title are displayed, 
and then the file number and playing time 
appear.

File number

Playing time*

*  If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes, 

“--:--” appears on the display.

Other operations
To

Do this

Pause playback Press 

 

. To return to 

playback, press the button 
again*.

Stop playback

Press 

 

. When you press 

 

 after playback is 

stopped, playback starts from 
the point where you stopped 
playback (Resume Play).

Cancel Resume 
Play

Press 

 

 twice. When you 

press 

 

 after you cancel 

Resume Play, playback starts 
from the beginning of the 
first file.

Select a folder

Press   (Folder) + or 

 

.

Select a file

Press 

 or 

 

. You can 

skip files one by one.
To skip files continuously, 
hold down 

 or 

 

 and 

release the button at the 
desired track/file.

Find a point in 
a file

Hold down 

 or 

 

 

during playback, and release 
the button at the desired 
point. When locating a point 
while paused, press 

 

 to 

start playback after the 
desired point is found.

Remove a USB 
device

Hold down 

 

 until “NO 

DEV” appears on the display, 
and then disconnect the USB 
device.

*  When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, playback may 

restart from a different point.

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.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 
headphones can cause hearing loss.
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 is located on the bottom exterior.

Notice for customers: the 

following information is only 

applicable to equipment sold 

in countries applying EU 

directives

This product has been manufactured by or on 
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan 
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries 
related to product compliance based on 
European Union legislation shall be addressed to 
the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland 

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, 

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, 
please refer to the addresses provided in the 
separate service or guarantee documents.

  Disposal of Old Electrical & 

Electronic Equipment  

(Applicable in the European 

Union and other European 

countries with separate 

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging 
indicates that this product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over 
to the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, 
you will help prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The 
recycling of materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. For more detailed information 
about recycling of this product, please contact 
your local Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.

Power Sources

Making a wireless connection 

with Bluetooth devices

You can enjoy music wirelessly via the Bluetooth 
function built in to your devices.
Choose one of the following three connection 
methods best suited for the Bluetooth device. 
For details on how to operate your device, refer 
to the operating instructions supplied with the 
device.

Pairing with a Bluetooth device: 
see 

Pattern A

Bluetooth devices need to be “paired” with each 
other beforehand.

Connecting with a paired device: 
see 

Pattern B

To listen to music with a Bluetooth device that 
has been paired, see this pattern.

One touch connection with a smartphone 

(NFC):
see 

Pattern C

Using an NFC-compatible smartphone, you can 
establish a Bluetooth connection by just 
touching the unit with it.
Check the following before operating the unit.

 Both the unit and the device are placed within 

1 m of each other.

 The unit is connected to the AC power cord, or 

the OPR/BATT indicator 

 is lit.

 The operating instructions supplied with the 

device are at hand.

Pattern A

Pairing and connecting with a 
Bluetooth device

Press BLUETOOTH 

 to turn on the 

Bluetooth function.

Turn on the Bluetooth function of the 
Bluetooth device.

For details, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the device.
If no devices have been paired, such as when 
you press BLUETOOTH 

 for the first time 

after you purchase the unit, the unit 
automatically enters pairing mode, and the 
Bluetooth indicator ( ) and “PAIRING” on the 
display flash. In this case, proceed to step 4.

Hold down BLUETOOTH-PAIRING 

 until 

two beeps are heard.

The unit enters pairing mode, and the 
Bluetooth indicator 

( )

 and “PAIRING” on the 

display flash.

Perform the pairing procedure on the 
Bluetooth device to detect the unit.

Select “SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB” shown on 
the display of the Bluetooth device.

If “SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB” does not appear on 
the device’s display, repeat from step 2.

Note

Some devices cannot display a list of detected 

devices.

If Passcode* input is required on the 
display of the Bluetooth device, input 
“0000.”

The Bluetooth connection is established. 

“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

*  “Passcode” may be referred to as “Passkey,” 

“PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “Password.”

Tip

To pair with other Bluetooth devices, repeat steps 2 

to 6 for each device.

Notes

  Pairing mode of the unit is cancelled after about 

5 minutes, and the Bluetooth indicator (

) flashes. 

If pairing mode is cancelled while performing this 

procedure, start over from step 3.

  The passcode of the unit is fixed as “0000.” The 

unit cannot be paired with a Bluetooth device 

whose Passcode is not “0000.”

  Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no 

need to pair those devices again. However, in the 

following case, you will need to perform the 

pairing procedure again.

 The unit is paired with 10 or more devices.  

The unit can be paired with up to 9 Bluetooth 

devices. If a new device is paired after 9 devices 

have been paired, the device whose latest 

connection time is the oldest among the 9 

paired devices is replaced with the new one.

  More than one device can be paired with the unit, 

but sound will be heard from just one of those 

devices.

Pattern B

Connecting with a paired Bluetooth 
device

Press BLUETOOTH 

 to turn on the 

Bluetooth function.

Turn on the Bluetooth function of the 
Bluetooth device.

Tip

In the case of the last-connected Bluetooth 

device, the unit tries to re-establish a Bluetooth 

connection with it if the device’s Bluetooth 

function is on. When a Bluetooth connection is 

established, the Bluetooth indicator ( ) on the 

display stays on.

Select “SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB” shown in 
the display of the Bluetooth device.

If necessary, select Bluetooth profile “A2DP,” 
which the unit supports. For details on the 
profile, see “What is Bluetooth Wireless 
Technology?”
The Bluetooth connection is established and 

“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

Notes

  This step may not be necessary for some 

devices.

  If the unit cannot connect to the Bluetooth 

device, delete “SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB” from the 

Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again.

Bluetooth standby mode

Bluetooth standby mode makes the unit turn on 
and switch to the Bluetooth function 
automatically when you try to make a Bluetooth 
connection with a Bluetooth device (only when 
the AC power cord is connected).
Hold down POWER (OPERATE) 

 until “BT 

STANDBY ON” appears on the display. The unit is 
turned off and enters Bluetooth standby mode.
To cancel the mode, repeat the procedure until 
“BT STANDBY OFF” appears. The unit is turned off 
(and enters standby mode in case of European 
models).

Connect the AC power cord 

, or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery 

compartment 

.

For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR 

 to the local power line voltage.

To a wall outlet

To AC IN

AC power cord (supplied)

or

(only for models with 
a voltage selector)

Notes

  Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator 

 dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all 

of the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any CD and disconnect any 

USB devices or optional components from the unit.

  To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet.

To use the power-management function

This unit is equipped with an automatic standby function. With this function, the unit enters standby 
mode automatically after about 15 minutes if there is no operation or audio signal output. 
To turn standby mode on or off, press DISPLAY 

 while holding down 

 

. Each time you press the 

buttons, “AUTO STANDBY ON” or “AUTO STANDBY OFF” appears on the display.

Notes

  The displayed content starts flashing on the display about 2 minutes before entering standby mode.

  In standby mode with the AC power cord connected, “STANDBY” appears on the display (European models 

only).

  The automatic standby function is not available with the FM/AM function (and the AUDIO IN function except for 

European models).

Pattern C

Connecting with a smartphone by 
One touch (NFC)

By just touching the unit with an NFC-compatible 
smartphone, the unit is turned on and switched 
to the Bluetooth function automatically and then 
paired and connected to the smartphone.

Compatible smartphones

Smartphones with the NFC function built-in  

(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)

About 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 relevant symbol or designated 
location on NFC compatible devices.

Turn on the NFC function of the 
smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the smartphone.

If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3 

or later, but earlier than Android 4.1

Proceed to step 2.

If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1 

or later

Proceed to step 4.

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 the 
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.

For the two-dimensional code:
Use a two-dimensional code reader app.

Start the app “NFC Easy Connect” on the 
smartphone.

Make sure that the application screen is 
displayed.

Touch the unit with the smartphone.

Keep touching the smartphone to the N mark 

 on the unit until the smartphone responds.

Note

If your smartphone screen is locked, the 

smartphone will not function. Release the lock, 

then touch the smartphone to the N mark 

 

again.

Smartphone responds 
(unit recognized)

Follow the on-screen instructions to establish 
the connection.
When the Bluetooth connection is established, 

“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

Tips

  If it is difficult to establish the connection, try 

the following.

 Activate the app “NFC Easy Connect” and 

move the smartphone slightly across the N 

mark 

 on the unit.

 If the smartphone is in a case, remove it.

  Touch the unit with the smartphone again to 

disconnect.

  If you have multiple NFC-compatible devices, 

just touch the smartphone to a different device 

to switch the connection to that device. For 

example, when your smartphone is connected 

with NFC-compatible headphones, just touch 

the smartphone to the unit to change the 

Bluetooth connection to the unit (One-touch 

connection switching).

Listening to music on a 

Bluetooth device wirelessly

Operations may vary depending on the 
Bluetooth device. Refer also to the operating 
instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.

Make the Bluetooth connection between 
the unit and the device.

For details on the Bluetooth connection 
procedure, see “Making a wireless connection 
with Bluetooth devices.
” When the Bluetooth 
connection is established, the Bluetooth 
indicator ( ) on the display stays on.

Start playback on the Bluetooth device, 
then adjust the volume.

Set the volume of the Bluetooth device to a 
moderate level, and press VOLUME 

 or + 

 

on the unit.

After use

Do any of the following.

 Turn off the Bluetooth function of the 

Bluetooth device. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the 
device.

 Turn off the Bluetooth device.

 Change the function of the unit.

 Turn off the unit.

 Touch the unit with the smartphone again to 

disconnect (NFC-compatible smartphones 
only).

To clear the paired device information 

stored in the unit

Press BLUETOOTH 

 to turn on the 

Bluetooth function.

Hold down ERASE 

 until “BT RESET” 

appears on the display.

Press ENTER 

 to reset and clear the 

paired device information.

When the paired device information is cleared, 
“COMPLETE” appears on the display.
To cancel the reset operation, press 

 

 

before pressing ENTER 

.

Listening to the radio

Press RADIO FM/AM 

 repeatedly to 

select the band “FM” or “AM.”

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 
station.
If you cannot tune to a station using 
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 

 

repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the display. You 

will lose the stereo effect, but the broadcast will 

improve.

To change the FM/AM tuning interval

(Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, 
Singapore, Malaysia and India models only)
The FM/AM tuning interval can be changed if 
necessary using the following procedure.

Press RADIO FM/AM 

 repeatedly to 

select a band.

Hold down MANUAL PRESET 

 until 

“FM-xx” or “AM-xx” flashes on the display.

Hold down RADIO FM/AM 

 until the 

current tuning step appears.

Press 

 or 

 

 to select the desired 

tuning step.

“FM 50K” (for 50 kHz interval) or “FM 100K” (for 

100 kHz interval) in the FM band, and “AM 9K” 
(for 9 kHz interval) or “AM 10K” (for 10 kHz 

interval) in the AM band can be selected.

Press ENTER 

.

Changing the tuning interval erases all the FM/
AM preset stations stored in the unit. Reset your 
preset stations after changing the tuning 
interval.

To improve radio reception

 Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.

 Reorient the unit itself to improve AM 

reception.

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