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PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM
Operating Instructions
©2012 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
ZS-BTY52
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
Europe only
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Disposal of waste batteries
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
(applicable in the European
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
Union and other European
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
countries with separate
as vases, on the apparatus.
collection systems)
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
indicates that the battery provided with this
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
product shall not be treated as household waste.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
from the AC outlet immediately.
combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
are added if the battery contains more than
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
off.
help prevent potentially negative consequences
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
for the environment and human health which
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
the materials will help to conserve natural
headphones can cause hearing loss.
resources.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
In case of products that for safety, performance
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
connection with an incorporated battery, this
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
Notice for customers: the
treated properly, hand over the product at
following information is only
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
applicable to equipment sold
equipment.
in countries applying EU
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
directives
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
This product has been manufactured by or on
collection point for the recycling of waste
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
batteries.
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries
For more detailed information about recycling of
related to product compliance based on
this product or battery, please contact your local
European Union legislation shall be addressed to
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland
service or the shop where you purchased the
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
product.
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
Licence and Trademark Notice
please refer to the addresses provided in the
separate service or guarantee documents.
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
For customers in Europe and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Australia
 Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
 This product contains technology subject to
Union and other European
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside
countries with separate
collection systems)
of this product is prohibited without the
appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
to the applicable collection point for the
marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
 The N Mark is a trademark or registered
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
you will help prevent potential negative
States and in other countries.
consequences for the environment and human
 Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
health, which could otherwise be caused by
 All other trademarks and registered trademarks
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
are of their respective holders. In this manual,
The recycling of materials will help to conserve
™ and ® marks are not specified.
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
Using the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord
, or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment
.
To a wall outlet
To AC IN
or
AC power cord (supplied)
Notes
 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 disconnect any USB device and any
optional component 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 (European models only)
This unit is equipped with an automatic standby function. With this function, the unit enters standby
mode automatically in about 20 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output.
and /ENTER
To turn the standby mode on or off, press DISPLAY
at the same time. Each time you
press the button, "AUTO STANDBY ON" or "AUTO STANDBY OFF" appears on the display.
Notes
 The message "AUTO.STBY" 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.
 The automatic standby function is not available in the FM/AM function.
Basic Operations
4-440-695- 12 (1)
Illumination
The illumination on the handle has the
following two features.
Indication of function change (
)
When you switch to one of four functions, the
illumination increases in intensity to notify
the user of function change. The illumination
is blue for Bluetooth and white for other
functions.
Lighting effects for audio output (
)
Lighting effects, in red, are created that
synchronize with the music source. You can
turn this function on or off as desired (See
"Turning off the light sync function").
Other operations
Before using the unit
To
Pause playback Press
To turn the power on or off
Press POWER (or OPERATE)
. You can also turn
on the power of this unit using the direct
Stop playback
power-on function (below).
In this manual, operations are mainly explained
using the direct power-on function.
To use the direct power-on function
Select a folder
Press USB
, BLUETOOTH
, RADIO FM/AM
Skip files
or AUDIO IN
while the unit is turned off. The
power turns on directly in the selected function.
Reverse/
Fast-forward
To adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME control
clockwise (+) or counter
clockwise ().
Find a point in
The volume level of this unit is adjustable in
steps from 0 to 31. For the 31st step, "VOL MAX" is
a file
displayed.
To listen through headphones
Remove a USB
Connect headphones to the  (headphones) jack
device
.
To reinforce the bass
Press MEGA BASS
.
"MEGA BASS" lights up on the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button
* When playing a VBR MP3/WMA/AAC file, the unit
again.
Tips
Turning off the automatic
 Playback starts from the last played audio file
demonstration (Latin
American models only)
 The total number of folders is displayed when the
Since demonstration mode is enabled by default,
the demonstration will start automatically in the
following cases;
 Only the file number is displayed when playback
 when the unit is turned off.
 when there is no audio output in the USB
 To cancel Resume play (to start playback from the
function.
 when the Bluetooth connection is not
established in the Bluetooth function (when
"NO BT" is displayed).
To turn off the automatic demonstration, press
PLAY MODE
until "DEMO MODE OFF" appears
Note
on the display.
Always pause playback and turn off the USB
function by pressing POWER (or OPERATE)
Note
function button other than USB
Demonstration mode does not function when
the USB device. Removing the USB device without
operating using batteries.
performing this procedure may corrupt the data on
the USB device or damage the USB device itself.
Turning off the light sync
To change play modes
Press PLAY MODE
function
device is playing or paused.
You can select normal play mode (playback in
sequence of all files on the USB device), folder
The light sync function of this unit creates
play mode (" " for all files in the specified folder
lighting effects that synchronize with the music
source. By default, this function is on but you can
on the USB device), repeat play mode (" " for
repeating all files/"
turn it off as desired.
shuffle play mode ("SHUF"). For details, see
"Selecting play mode" on the back page.
Press LIGHT SYNC
until "LIGHT SYNC OFF"
appears on the display.
Notes on the USB device
 It may take a long time before playback starts
 When a USB device is connected, the unit reads all
To turn on the function, press the button again
until "LIGHT SYNC ON" appears while a music
source is being output in any function.
 Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a
Listening to music on a USB
 With some connected USB devices, after an
device
 Operation is not always guaranteed, even if the
You can listen to audio files stored on a USB
 This unit may not support all the functions
device (a digital music player or USB storage
media).
 The playback order on this unit may differ from
Audio files in MP3, WMA and AAC formats* can
be played on this unit.
 Do not save non-MP3/WMA/AAC files or
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
copyright protection or files downloaded from an
 During playback, folders that contain no MP3/
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.
 The audio formats supported by this unit are as
Compatible USB devices
Compatibility requirements for the USB
devices are as follows. Before using with this
unit, check that your device meets the
requirements.
 Compliance with USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
 Supports Mass Storage mode*
 MP3 PRO format is not supported.
* Mass Storage mode is a mode that allows a
 WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless
USB device to become accessible to a host
device, enabling file transfers. Most USB
 AAC files encoded in copyright-protected AAC
devices support Mass Storage mode.
 This unit supports the AAC-LC (AAC Low
1
Connect the USB device to the
(USB)
port
.
 This unit cannot play audio files on a USB device
2
Press USB
to turn on the USB function.
If the USB device does not have a volume
label *
"STORAGE DRIVE" scrolls once on the display,
then "xxxFLDR"** appears on the display.
If the USB device has a volume label
The volume label* scrolls once on the display,
then "xxxFLDR"** appears on the display.
* A volume label is a name that you can assign to
 Compatibility with all encoding/writing software is
data storage media or devices.
** "xxx" is the total folder number.
3
Press 
to start playback.
File number
 Folder names and file names can be displayed
 Displayable characters are uppercase letters (A to
After the folder name and song title are
displayed, the file number and playing
time* appear.
* If the playing time is more than 100 minutes, it
appears as "--:--" on the display.
* /ENTER
has a
 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
tactile dot.
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:
 File name instead of the song title.
 "NO ARTIST" message instead of the artist
name.
 "NO ALBUM" message instead of the album
name.
ID3 tag information can be displayed using up to
32 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.
Do this
 Devices must conform to Bluetooth
 
Standard version 3.0.
during playback.
To resume playback, press
 Devices must support A2DP (Advanced
the button again*.
Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP
(Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
Press
 
to pause
playback, and then press
 NFC capability (required only when using
the NFC pairing function of the unit).
POWER (or OPERATE)
,
BLUETOOTH
, RADIO FM/
For the latest information on compatible
Bluetooth devices, including NFC-compatible
AM
or AUDIO IN
.
smartphones, check the website below.
Press
(Folder) + or 
.
For customers in Europe and Russia:
 
 
Press
or
once.
http://support.sony-europe.com/
You can skip files one by one.
For customers in Latin America:
 
Press and hold down
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
or
 
. Files will be
For customers in other countries/regions:
skipped continuously until
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
you release the button.
Hold down
 
or
 
Pairing
during playback, and release
Bluetooth devices must be "paired" with each
the button at the desired
other beforehand. Once Bluetooth devices are
point.
paired, there is no need for pairing again, unless
Press
 
to pause
pairing information is cleared. With this unit, up
playback, and then press
to 9 Bluetooth devices can be paired.
POWER (or OPERATE)
,
If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone,
BLUETOOTH
, RADIO FM/
the manual pairing procedure is not necessary.
AM
or AUDIO IN
to turn
Use the smartphone with this unit along with the
off the USB function. Then
procedures described under "To connect with a
remove the USB device.
smartphone by one touch (NFC)."
When using the Bluetooth function, pay
attention to the Bluetooth status indicator ( ) on
may resume playback from a different point.
the display, which tells you the network status
between the unit and your device.
Indications for the Bluetooth function
(Resume play). During pause (Resume stop), the
file number and playing time of the current audio
Status
Bluetooth indicator ( )
file are displayed.
Bluetooth
Off
connection is
reading process is completed and the USB device
off
stops after the device is connected, or after
switching to the USB function from an other
Pairing or
Flashes
function.
communicating
Connection is
Constantly on
of all audio files ends and the USB device stops.
established
beginning of the first MP3/WMA/AAC file), press
to pause playback, and press POWER
(or
To pair with a Bluetooth device
OPERATE)
, BLUETOOTH
, RADIO FM/AM
Keep the Bluetooth device and the unit within 1
or AUDIO IN
. Then, press
to start
playback.
meter of each other for this operation.
1
Press BLUETOOTH
to turn on the
Bluetooth function.
or a
2
before removing
Press and hold 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.
If activation fails, press and hold BLUETOOTH
repeatedly while the USB
PAIRING
again, and try to activate the
pairing mode again.
To cancel the pairing mode after activation,
press BLUETOOTH PAIRING
seconds.
3
Perform the pairing procedure on the
1" for repeating one file), or
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 folder structure is complex.
When the Bluetooth function of your device is
 the USB device is close to capacity.
activated, your device will search for pairable
devices and display a list of detected devices
the files on the device. If there are many folders or
on the device display. Select this unit from the
files on the device, it may take a long time for the
list. This unit appears as "ZS-BTY50/52/55."
unit to finish reading them.
If "ZS-BTY50/52/55" is not displayed, repeat
the procedure from step 2.
USB hub.
If a passcode is required
operation is performed, there may be a delay
Some Bluetooth devices may require a 4-digit
before it is performed by this unit.
passcode. If your device requires the
passcode, enter "0000."
USB devices meet the compatibility requirements.
When pairing of the device is completed and
provided with a connected USB device.
the Bluetooth connection is established, the
Bluetooth indicator ( ) stops flashing and "BT
the playback order on a connected USB device.
AUDIO" appears on the display.
unnecessary folders to a USB device that contains
MP3/WMA/AAC files.
WMA/AAC files are skipped.
follows:
If you want to pair with another Bluetooth
 MP3: file extension ".mp3"
device, repeat steps 1 to 3.
 WMA: file extension ".wma"
 AAC: file extension ".m4a" and ".mp4"
Notes on pairing with a Bluetooth device
Note that even if the file name has the correct file
 If you turn off the unit or power off the Bluetooth
extension, if the actual file was created in different
device before the Bluetooth connection is
audio format, this unit may produce noise or may
established, pairing information will not be stored,
malfunction.
and pairing will not be completed.
 Pairing mode is canceled after about 5 minutes. If
pairing mode is canceled halfway, start over from
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.
step 2.
 The operation and display may differ depending
format cannot be played back.
on the Bluetooth device or the version of
Bluetooth software installed.
Complexity) profile. The HE-AAC (High Efficiency
 "Passcode" may be called "Passkey," "PIN code,"
AAC) profile is not supported.
"PIN number" or "Password," etc., depending on
the Bluetooth device. For details on the passcode,
in the following cases;
refer to the
instruction manual
 when the total number of audio files in a single
folder exceeds 999.
To connect with a smartphone by one
 when the total number of audio files on a single
touch (NFC)
USB device exceeds 65,535.
 when the total number of folders on a single
By touching the unit with an NFC-compatible
USB device exceeds 256 (including the "ROOT"
smartphone, the unit is turned on automatically,
folder).
and then proceeds to complete pairing and the
 when the directory level (folder depths) exceeds
Bluetooth connection automatically.
8 (including the "ROOT" folder).
These numbers may vary depending on the file
and folder structure.
Compatible smartphones
Smartphones with a built-in NFC function
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)
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
What is "NFC"?
all.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
using up to 32 characters, including quotation
between various devices, such as mobile phones
marks.
and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
Z), numbers (0 to 9) and under score (_). Other
touching the designated touchpoint on the
characters are displayed as "_".
NFC-compatible devices.
1
Download and install the app "NFC Easy
Listening to the radio
Connect."
"NFC Easy Connect" is a free app for Android
smartphones that can be obtained on Google
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
Play. Search for the app using the keyword
select the band.
"NFC Easy Connect" on the site, or access the
Each time you press the button, the indication
download site directly by reading the
changes as follows:
two-dimensional code below.
"FM"  "AM"
Note that "NFC Easy Connect" is free but data
2
Press and hold TUNE + or
communication fees when downloading are
charged separately.
frequency digits begin to change on the
display.
Two-dimensional code* for direct access
* Use a two-dimensional code reader app.
The unit automatically scans the radio
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear
station.
If you cannot tune to a station using the
automatic tuning mode, press TUNE + or 
repeatedly to change the frequency step by
step.
Note
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST"
The App may not be available in some countries
lights up on the display.
and/or regions.
Tip
2
Start the app "NFC Easy Connect" on the
If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press FM MONO
until "MONO" appears on the display. You will
smartphone.
lose the stereo effect, but the broadcast will
Make sure that the application screen is
improve.
displayed.
3
Touch the smartphone to the N-marked
part
of the unit until the smartphone
vibrates.
To change the FM/AM tuning interval
Vibration cue is provided
The FM/AM tuning interval can be changed if
when the smartphone is
necessary using the following procedure.
recognized by the unit.
Note that this function is not available on
European, Australian, Taiwan and Latin American
models, except for Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru and
Chile models.
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
select the band.
2
Press
"MANUAL," and then press ENTER
"FM-xx" appears on the display.
3
Press and hold RADIO FM/AM
the current tuning step appears.
4
Press
desired tuning step.
"FM 50K" (for 50 kHz interval) or "FM 100K" (for
100 kHz interval) in the FM band, and "AM 9K"
After being recognized by the unit, follow the
(for 9 kHz interval) or "AM 10K" (for 10 kHz
on-screen instructions displayed on the
interval) in the AM band can be selected.
smartphone, and complete the procedure for
5
Press ENTER
Bluetooth connection.
Changing the tuning interval erases all the FM/
When the Bluetooth connection is established,
AM preset stations stored in the unit. Reset your
the Bluetooth indicator ( ) stops flashing and
preset stations after changing the tuning
the message "BT AUDIO" appears on the
interval.
display.
Tip
To improve radio reception
If pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail, do the
 Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
following.
 Relaunch "NFC Easy Connect" and move the
smartphone slowly over the N-marked part
.
 Remove the case from the smartphone if
using a commercially available smartphone
case.
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.
 The Bluetooth function of the device is
activated.
 Pairing and the Bluetooth connection are
completed correctly. If not, perform the pairing
 Reorient the unit itself to improve AM
procedure beforehand. (See "To pair with a
reception.
Bluetooth device" or "To connect with a
smartphone by one touch (NFC)").
Ą 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.
Ą 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
at least 2
smartphone for details on playback operations.
Note
The Bluetooth function turns off when:
 you press POWER (or OPERATE)
to turn off
the unit.
 you switch to a function other than 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, reselect the Bluetooth function by
pressing BLUETOOTH
after POWER (or OPERATE)
, USB
, RADIO FM/AM
or AUDIO IN
is
pressed. 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.
Ą For a Bluetooth device
 Turn off the unit.
 Turn off the device.
 Press POWER (or OPERATE)
, USB
, RADIO
FM/AM
or AUDIO IN
.
 Disable the Bluetooth function on the device.
Ą For an NFC-compatible smartphone
 Touch the smartphone to the N-marked part
again.
 Turn off the unit.
 Turn off the device.
 Press POWER (or OPERATE)
, USB
, RADIO
FM/AM
or AUDIO IN
.
 Disable the Bluetooth function on the
smartphone.
To clear the paired device
information stored in the unit
of your device.
1
Press BLUETOOTH
to turn on the
Bluetooth function.
2
Press FM MONO
, DISPLAY
and
TUNE
 
at the same time.
"BT RESET" appears on the display.
3
Press ENTER
to reset and clear the
paired device information.
When the paired device information is cleared,
"COMPLETE" appears on the display.
To cancel this reset operation, press FM MONO
, DISPLAY
and TUNE 
again before
pressing ENTER
.
repeatedly to
until the
repeatedly to
 
or
 
to select
.
until
 
or
 
to select the
.

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