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Other Operations
Main unit
Remote control
* VOLUME + and on the
unit, and VOL + and 5 on the
remote have a tactile dot.
To repeat
Do this
Using the display
1 Press MODE
A single track/
MP3/WMA file
appears.
You can check information about the disc/USB device
2 Press
using the display.
the track/MP3/WMA file that
Checking the information of an audio CD
you want to repeat.
3 Press
To check the total track number and playing
on the remote).
time of a CD
1 Press MODE
Press
while the CD is stopped. The number of
All tracks/MP3/
WMA files on a
appears.
tracks will be displayed.
2 Press
CD
on the remote).
A selected folder
1 Press MODE
(MP3/WMA disc
" " appear.
only)
2 Select the folder by pressing
Total track
Total playing
" " (Folder) + or –
number
time
unit (FOLDER +, –
remote).
Checking the information of an MP3/WMA
3 Press
disc
on the remote).
To check the total folder number on a CD
Programmed
1 Program tracks/MP3/WMA
Press
twice during playback, or press
once
files (see "Creating your own
tracks/MP3/
while selecting the file.
WMA files
program").
When there are multiple folders, the total file number is
2 Press MODE
not displayed.
"PGM" appear.
3 Press
MP3/WMA disc
on the remote).
(Example: When you insert an MP3 disc)
To cancel Repeat Play
Stop playback first, then press MODE
disappears from the display.
Total folder number
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playback first, then press MODE
Checking the information of an USB device
disappears from the display.
To check the total folder number on a USB
Tip
device
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/
Press
twice during playback, or press
once
MP3/WMA file by pressing
while selecting the file.
When there are multiple folders, the total file number is
not displayed.
Creating your own program
USB device
(Program Play)
(Example: When you connect a USB device)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 tracks/
MP3/WMA files on a CD or USB device.
1
Press OPERATE
.
2
Press CD/USB
on the unit.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION
Total folder number
until "CD"/"USB" appears in the display.)
Tips
3
Press MODE
until "PGM" appears in the
If the CD is blank, "NO DISC" appears in the display.
display.
If there are no MP3/WMA files on the USB device, "NO
4
Press
or
, then press DISPLAY/
TRK" appears in the display.
If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root of the
ENTER
(ENTER
on the remote) for the
USB device, "1FLDR" appears in the display.
tracks/MP3/WMA files you want to program in
desired order*.
To check file information
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
on the unit while playing an
For MP3/WMA files, press " " (Folder) + or –
MP3/WMA disc or USB device. The display changes as
on the unit (FOLDER +, –
follows:
remote) first, press
or
The song title ( )*
DISPLAY/ENTER
(ENTER
remote).
The artist name ( )*
After programming the first track, "STEP 1" appears,
followed by the selected track/MP3/WMA file.
The album name (
)*
Each time you add a track/MP3/WMA file, a step
number is added.
The total time of the program play will be displayed
The current file number and playing time**
up to "99:59" for the CD (If the total time count
becomes more than 99:59, "--:--" will be displayed.
* If the file does not have corresponding ID3 information,
For MP3/WMA, "--:--" will be always displayed.)
the file name, "NO ARTIST", and "NO ALBUM" scroll
instead of the song title, artist name, and album name,
* When selecting the track directly on the remote, press
respectively.
number buttons
you want to listen.
(Example: When you select 12 track, press 1, 2
** Artist name or album name will change to this in a few
then ENTER
.)
seconds.
Selecting the various modes of
playback
Audio CD (Program Play)
You can set to play tracks repeatedly or in random order,
while a disc/USB device is stopped.
Press MODE
.
Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Normal play (None)
Programmed last
Total programmed
track number
playing time
Single repeat (
1)
MP3/WMA disc (Program Play)
(Example: When you insert an MP3 disc)
All repeat ( )
Selected folder play (
)*
Programmed last track number
Selected folder repeat play ( ,
)*
USB device (Program Play)
Shuffle play (SHUF)
(Example: When you connect a USB device)
Program play (PGM)
Program repeat play ( , PGM)
Programmed last track number
* These functions do not apply when using a CD-DA.
5
Press
on the unit (
remote) to start Program Play.
To display programmed track information
Playable/Recordable USB devices
After creating your own program, press DISPLAY/
ENTER
on the unit. The display changes as follows:
You can use a USB device (a digital music player or USB
programmed last track number and total
storage media) with this unit.
playing time
However, some USB devices may not be compatible with
this unit. The following Sony digital music players have
been verified to be compatible with this unit.
Total programmed step number
Verified Sony digital music players
(as of March 2011)
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE
until "PGM"
Product name Model name Series name
disappears from the display.
Walkman
To delete one or all programmed tracks
To delete one track, press CLEAR
on the remote.
To delete all programmed tracks, press
twice
during playback, or press
once while stopped.
The current program will also be cleared if you press
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
on the unit to open the CD
compartment.
You can create other programs, following the
IC-Recorder
programming procedure.
Tips
If you try to program 26 tracks/MP3/WMA files or more,
"FULL" will appear in the display.
You can play the same program again, since the program
is saved until you open the CD compartment or turn off
Linear PCM
the power of the unit.
Recorder
Using the resume function during Program Play only
works with the USB function.
Check the websites below for the latest information
Presetting radio stations
about compatible devices.
You can store radio stations into the unit's memory. You
For customers in Europe:
can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for
http://support.sony-europe.com/
AM in any order.
For customers in Latin America:
1
Press RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on
http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info
the unit (BAND
on the remote) to select the
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
band.
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
Main unit
Remote control
Notes
When formatting the above models, be sure to format
until "
1"
Do not use any other than these USB devices. Operation
2
Hold down RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on the unit (BAND
on the remote) for
Operation may not always be ensured, even when using
or
to select
about 2 seconds until "AUTO" flashes in the
Some of these USB devices may not be available for
display.
on the unit (
Playback of WMA files with copyright protection is not
until " "
Files downloaded from a music download website may
on the unit (
Connection through a hub is not supported.
3
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
on the unit
(ENTER
on the remote).
until " " and
Connecting optional components
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
You can enjoy the sound from an optional component,
on the
such as a portable digital music player, through the
If a station cannot be preset automatically
on the
speakers of this unit.
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before
on the unit (
1
Press RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on
making any connections.
the unit (BAND
on the remote) to select the
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
band.
component to be connected.
Main unit
Remote control
until " " and
on the unit (
2
Tune in a station you want.
3
Press
on the unit (MANUAL PRESET
on the remote).
until " "
"FM-xx" appears in the display.
until "SHUF"
4
Press PRESET + or –
on the unit (number
buttons
on the remote) until the preset
.
1
number you want for the station flashes in the
display.
2
5
3
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
on the unit
(ENTER
on the remote).
The new station replaces the old one.
repeatedly
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug
the AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset radio stations
Notes
1
Press OPERATE
.
If connected to the monaural output jack of a digital
2
Press RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on
the unit (BAND
on the remote) to select the
on the
If connected to the LINE OUT jack of a digital music
band.
, and then
Main unit
Remote control
on the
If connected to the headphones jack of a digital music
3
Press PRESET + or –
on the unit to tune in
the stored station.
On the remote
, and
1
Press BAND
repeatedly to select the band.
2
Press the number buttons
to tune in the
stored station.
(Examples)
For preset number 1: Press 1
, and then ENTER
.
For preset number 12: Press 1, 2
, and then ENTER
.
on the
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3/WMA files)
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital
Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music
CD format or MP3/WMA format conforming to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
NWZ-
E053
RW that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
S754/S755
recorded with an incompatible recording device
E453/E454/E455
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
E353/E354/E355
Notes on discs
W252/W253
B152/B153/B152F/
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
B153F
Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch,
A844/A845/A846/
dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking
A847
error.
ICD-
SX712/SX713/SX813
UX512/UX512F/
UX513/UX513F
AX412/AX412F
PX312/PX312F
PX820
PCM-
M10
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static sprays
intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose a CD to direct sunlight or heat sources,
such as hot air ducts, or leave in a car parked in direct
sunlight, as there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
Do not stick paper or stickers on the CD, or scratch
the surface of the CD.
After playing a CD, store it in its case.
On safety
As the laser beam used in the CD player section is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
using the model itself, or the dedicated formatting
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
software for that model.
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
of models not listed here is not guaranteed.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
these USB devices.
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
purchase in certain areas.
On power sources
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do
supported.
not use any other type.
not be playable.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to
avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or
corrosion.
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 side of the
cabinet. The ventilation holes 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
To AUDIO
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
IN jack
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player section.
(e.g.,portable
Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In
digital music
this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the
audio connecting cable
player)
moisture to evaporate.
(not supplied)
Cleaning the cabinet
Connect the AUDIO IN jack
to the line
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
output jack of the portable digital music player
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
or other components using an audio
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or
solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
connecting cable (not supplied).
Turn the unit and the connected component
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
on.
unit, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Press AUDIO IN
on the unit and start
playing sound on the connected component.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION
repeatedly
until "AUDIO IN" appears in the display.)
The sound from the connected component is output
from the speakers.
To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension
cable (not supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one
end and two phono plugs on the other end.
music player, sound may not come through the right
speaker of the unit.
player, distortion may occur. If the sound is distorted,
connect to the headphones jack instead.
player, increase the volume of the digital music player, and
then adjust the volume of the unit.
Troubleshooting
General
"
READING
"
is displayed for an extended time,
or it takes a long time before playback starts.
The power will not turn on.
The reading process can take a long time in the
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.
following cases:
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
– There are many folders or files on the USB device.
The battery may be low. If "LOW" and "BATTERY"
– The file structure is complex.
are displayed alternately, replace all the batteries with
– The memory is almost full.
new ones.
– The internal memory is fragmented.
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote when
To avoid the above problems, we recommend that you
you operate the unit on batteries.
adhere to the following guidelines:
– Keep the total number of folders on a USB device to
The power will not turn on, and
"
LOW
"
and
100 or less.
"
BATTERY
"
are displayed alternately.
– Keep the total number of files per folder to 100 or
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
less.
There is no audio.
Erroneous display
Make sure the function you want to use appears in the
The data stored on the USB device may be corrupted.
display window.
Send the music data to the USB device again.
Unplug the headphones when listening through
This unit can display only numbers and letters of the
speakers.
alphabet. Other characters will not be displayed
correctly.
Noise is heard.
Someone is using a portable telephone or other
"
REC ERROR
"
appears.
equipment emitting radio waves near the unit.
An error occurred during the recording. Turn off the
Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the
unit and remove the connected USB device. Make sure
unit.
of the following:
CD/MP3/WMA player
– The USB device is not full. If it is full or has little free
space, delete any unnecessary files or folders.
The CD does not play or
"
NO DISC
"
is
– The data to be recorded is not corrupted.
displayed even when a CD is in place.
– The file format to be recorded is compatible with this
Place the CD with the label surface up.
unit.
Clean the CD.
If the message still persists, contact your nearest Sony
Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open
dealer.
for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
PROTECT
appears.
"
"
The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
The connected USB device is write-protected. This
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/
unit cannot change the protection status. Turn off the
CD-RW, recording device or application software.
unit and remove the USB device. Clear the write
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
protection, or use another USB device. If the message
weak.
still persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
The sound drops out.
"
FATAL ERROR
"
appears.
Reduce the volume.
The connected USB device is removed during
Clean the CD, or replace if it is badly damaged.
recording or erasing. Do not disconnect the USB
Place the unit in a location free from vibration.
device while recording or erasing data via USB on this
Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.
unit. Disconnecting a USB device during operation
The sound may drop out, or noise may be heard when
may cause data corruption. If the message still persists,
using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there is a
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
problem with the recording device or application
"
ERASE ERROR
"
appears.
software.
Erasing files or folders on the connected USB device
Starting playback takes more time than
failed. The data to be erased may be already corrupted.
usual.
If the message still persists, contact your nearest Sony
The following discs take a longer time to start
dealer.
playback.
The USB device is not recognized.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device, then
– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which
turn on the unit.
data can be added).
Connect the supported USB device (See "Playable/
– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3/WMA files.
Recordable USB devices" (on this page) for supported
Radio
device types.).
The USB device is not functioning properly. Refer to
Audio is weak or of poor quality.
the USB device operation manual for details on how
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
to deal with this problem. If the problem persists,
weak.
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Move the unit away from any nearby TV.
If you are using the remote while listening to AM
Play does not start.
radio, noise may be heard.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
Connect a USB device that this unit can play (see
TV picture is unstable.
"Playable/Recordable USB devices").
If you are listening to an FM program near a TV with
an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the TV.
Play does not start from the first track.
USB device
Set the play mode to Normal Play.
Are you using a compatible USB device?
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.
If you connect an incompatible USB device, the
The MP3/WMA files do not have the ".mp3" or
following problems may occur. See "Playable/
".wma" extension.
Recordable USB devices" for a list of devices that are
The data was not stored in the MP3/WMA format.
supported.
The USB storage device uses a file system other than
– The USB device is not recognized.
FAT16 or FAT32.*
– File or folder names are not displayed on this unit.
The USB storage device is partitioned. Only MP3/
– Playback is not possible.
WMA files in the first partition can be played.
– The sound skips.
Playback is possible up to 8 directory levels.
– There is noise.
The number of folders exceeds 255.
– The sound output is distorted.
The number of files exceeds 5,000.
A maximum of 999 files can be contained in a single
"
OVER CURRENT
"
appears.
folder.
An abnormal level has been detected in the electrical
The files are encrypted or protected by passwords.
current from the
(USB) port
. Turn off the unit
and remove the USB device from the
(USB) port
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB
. Make sure there is no problem with the USB
storage media may not support both file systems.
device. If this message persists, contact your nearest
For details, refer to the operation manual of the USB
Sony dealer.
storage device in question or contact the manufacturer.
Remote
There is no sound.
The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off
The remote does not function.
the unit and reconnect the USB device. Then turn on
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if
the unit and check whether or not the "USB
they are weak.
MEMORY" lights up in the display.
Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the
remote sensor on the unit.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. Then
the unit.
turn on the unit again.
Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong
The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is
light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
distorted. Noise may have entered during the
Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
recording process. Delete the file and try recording it
again.
After trying the suggested remedies, if a problem
The USB device cannot be connected to the
persists, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the
(USB) port
.
batteries. After all the indications in the display
disappear, plug in the AC power cord again, or re-insert
The connector on the USB device or USB cable was
the batteries. If the problem persists, consult your
not correctly oriented when the connection was
nearest Sony dealer.
attempted. Orient the connector on the USB device or
USB cable correctly.
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