Sony ZS-BTG900 Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
ZS-BTG900
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do The following FCC statement applies
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
only to the version of this model
manufactured for sale in the USA.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, Other versions may not comply with
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
FCC technical regulations
as vases, on the apparatus.
NOTE:
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
This equipment has been tested and found to
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
are designed to provide reasonable protection
from the AC outlet immediately.
against harmful interference in a residential
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power installation.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
off. used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
communications. However, there is no guarantee
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
harmful interference to radio or television
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
reception, which can be determined by turning
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
the equipment off and on, the user is
The nameplate and important information
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
concerning safety are located on the bottom
one or more of the following measures:
exterior.
ˋReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ˋ
Owner's Record ˋIncrease the separation between the ˋ
equipment and receiver.
The model and serial numbers are located on the
ˋConnect the equipment into an outlet on a ˋ
bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the
circuit different from that to which the receiver
space provided below. Refer to them whenever
is connected.
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
ˋConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ˋ
product.
technician for help.
Model No. ZS-BTG900
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
Serial No.
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
CAUTION
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF
The use of optical instruments with this product
energy that it deemed to comply without
will increase eye hazard.
maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
But it is desirable that it should be installed and
For customers in Canada
operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or
This device complies with Industry Canada
more away from person's body (excluding
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
The following IC statement applies
device must accept any interference, including
only to the version of this model
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device. manufactured for sale in Canada.
Other versions may not comply with
Important Safety Instructions
IC technical regulations
1) Read these instructions.
This equipment complies with IC radiation
2) Keep these instructions.
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
3) Heed all warnings.
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio
4) Follow all instructions.
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
to comply without maximum permissive
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that
in accordance with the manufacturer's
it should be installed and operated keeping the
instructions.
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
wrists, feet and ankles).
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
CAUTION
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
You are cautioned that any changes or
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
modifications not expressly approved in this
plug has two blades with one wider than the
manual could void your authority to operate this
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
equipment.
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your
This equipment must not be co-located or
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
your outlet, consult an electrician for
or transmitter.
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
This graphical symbol is located on the bottom
storms or when unused for long periods of
of the unit.
time.
License and Trademark Notice
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
ˎ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and ˋ
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
such as power-supply cord or plug is
Thomson.
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
ˎ Windows Media is either a registered ˋ
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
Corporation in the United States and/or other
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
countries.
ˎ This product contains technology subject to ˋ
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.
ˎ The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are ˋ
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by Sony Corporation is under
license.
ˎ The N Mark is a trademark or registered ˋ
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.
ˎ Android is a trademark of Google Inc. ˋ
ˎ Other trademarks and trade names are those
ˋ
of their respective owners.
Power Sources
Using the AC power cord or batteries
Connect the AC power cord , or insert eight R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery
compartment .
AC power cord (supplied)
 To AC IN

Notes
ˎ Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator  dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all
ˋ
the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any disc and disconnect any
optional component from the unit.
ˎ To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet. ˋ
ˎ When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote. ˋ
Preparing the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
To replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the
unit, replace both batteries with new ones.
Basic Operations
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Unit
Illumination
Before using the unit
To turn the power on or off
Press  ( (AC ONLY) on the remote) .
To adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME  clockwise (+) or
counterclockwise (ˋ) on the unit, or press
VOLUME ˋ or +  on the remote.
The volume level of this unit is adjustable in
steps from 0 ("VOL 0" on the display) to 31 ("VOL
MAX" on the display).
To select the sound characteristic
Press ROCK, POP, HIP-HOP, REGUETON,
ELECTRONICA, or FLAT  to select the desired
audio emphasis.
On the remote, each time you press SOUND ,
the audio emphasis setting changes as follows:
ROCK POP
FLAT ELECTRONICA
To reinforce the bass
Press POWER DRIVE WOOFER  (WOOFER  on
the remote) repeatedly to select the type of bass
sound with speaker lighting effect. Each time you
press the button, the indication changes as
follows:
WOOFER 2 LIGHT SYNC* (default)
WOOFER 2
* The light sync function creates lighting effects
that synchronize with the music.
Setting the automatic
demonstration
An automatic demonstration mode is installed in
this unit, and default setting is off. When the
setting is on, the speaker lighting effect will
activate in the following cases;
ˋwhen the unit is turned off ˋ
ˋwhen no playback in the CD function ˋ
ˋwhen the BLUETOOTH connection is not ˋ
established in the BLUETOOTH function (when
"NO BT" is displayed)
To set the automatic demonstration
on/off
With the unit turned on, hold down MODE 
until "DEMO MODE OFF" (setting is off) or "DEMO
MODE ON" (setting is on) appears on the display.
Note
Demonstration mode does not function when
operating using batteries.
Playing a music disc
You can play the following types of discs with
this unit.
ˋAudio CDs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded ˋ
in CD-DA disc format.
ˋCD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 or WMA ˋ
audio files are recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
1 Press CD  to turn on the CD function.
2 Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE , and place
a disc with the label side up into the CD
compartment.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
3 Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE  to close
(servicing) instructions in the
the CD compartment.
literature accompanying the
appliance.
4 Press   to start playback.
When you play an MP3 or WMA disc, "MP3"
(for MP3 files) or "WMA" (for WMA files) lights
up on the display.
Audio CD
Track number
MP3/WMA disc
MP3/WMA file number
After the song title*
the playing time*
* If there is no song title in the ID3 or WMA tag
1
information, the file name will be displayed.
* 2 If the playing time exceeds 100 minutes, "--:--"
appears on the display.
Other operations
To Do this
Pause playback Press  . To resume
playback, press the button
again.
Stop playback
Press  .
Select a folder
Press
on an MP3/
WMA disc
Select a track/
Press  or  . You can
file
skip tracks/files one by one.
To a wall outlet
Find a point in a Hold down  or  
track/file
during playback, and release
the button at the desired
point. When locating a point
in pause status, press  
to start playback after the
desired point is found.
Example of folder structure and
playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as
follows:
Notes on MP3/WMA discs
ˎ When a disc is loaded, the unit reads all the files ˋ
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.
ˎ We recommend that non-MP3/WMA files or ˋ
unnecessary folders are excluded when creating
MP3/WMA discs.
ˎ During playback, folders that contain no MP3/ ˋ
WMA files are skipped.
When connected to a BLUETOOTH device, the illumination lamp lights up or flashes blue.
When using CD, radio, AUDIO IN function, or when the BLUETOOTH is disconnected, the illumination lamp
lights up white.
Tip
To turn the illumination on/off, hold down
function is on.
Illumination
ˎ The audio formats supported by this unit are as
ˋ
follows:
ˋ MP3: file extension ".mp3" ˋ
ˋ WMA: file extension ".wma" ˋ
Note that even though a file name has a
supported file extension but the actual file was
created in a different audio format, this unit may
produce noise or may malfunction.
ˎ MP3 PRO format is not supported. ˋ
ˎ WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless ˋ
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.
ˎ This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the ˋ
following cases:
ˋ When the total number of audio files exceeds ˋ
512.
ˋ When the total number of folders on a single ˋ
disc exceeds 255.
ˋ When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds ˋ
9 (including the "ROOT" folder).
ˎ Folder names and file names can be displayed ˋ
with up to 35 characters, including quotation
marks.
ˎ Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed ˋ
HIP-HOP by the unit will appear as "_."
ˎ This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and ˋ
REGUETON 2.4 of the ID3 tag format for MP3 files and the
WMA tag format (defined by the ASF (Advanced
Systems Format) specification) for WMA files.
When a file has the ID3 or WMA tag information,
song title, artist name, and album name will be
displayed. If a file does not have the tag
information, the unit displays as follows:
ˋ File name instead of the song title. ˋ
ˋ "NO ARTIST" message instead of the artist ˋ
name.
ˋ "NO ALBUM" message instead of the album ˋ
Off
name.
ID3 tag information can be displayed for up to 40
WOOFER 1
characters and WMA tag information can be
displayed for up to 40 characters.
Listening to music wirelessly
on a BLUETOOTH device
Using the BLUETOOTH connection, you can listen
to music from wirelessly connected BLUETOOTH
devices such as mobile phones, smartphones,
music players, etc.
This unit supports non-NFC compatible
BLUETOOTH devices (hereafter "BLUETOOTH
device(s)") and NFC-compatible smartphones.
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
Compatibility requirements for the devices are as
follows. Before using with this unit, check that
your device meets the requirements.
ˎ Devices must conform to BLUETOOTH Standard
ˋ
version 3.0.
ˎ Devices must support A2DP (Advanced Audio ˋ
Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video
Remote Control Profile).
ˎ NFC capability (required only when using the ˋ
NFC pairing function of the unit).
For the latest information on compatible
BLUETOOTH devices, including NFC compatible
smartphones, check the website below.
Customers in the U.S.A.
Access the following Web site for details:
http://esupport.sony.com/US
Customers in Canada
Access the following Web site for details:
http://esupport.sony.com/CA
Pairing
BLUETOOTH devices must be "paired" with each
other beforehand. Once BLUETOOTH devices are
paired, there is no need for pairing again, unless
pairing information is cleared. With this unit, up
to 5 BLUETOOTH devices can be paired.
If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone,
the manual pairing procedure is not necessary.
Use the smartphone with this unit along with the
procedures described under "To connect with a
smartphone by one touch (NFC)."
When using the BLUETOOTH function, pay
attention to the BLUETOOTH status indicator ( )
on the display, which shows the network status
between the unit and your device.
Indications for the BLUETOOTH function
Status BLUETOOTH indicator
( )
BLUETOOTH Off
connection is off
Playing time Pairing, Flashes
communicating or
connecting process
Connection is Constantly on
established
To pair with a BLUETOOTH device
Keep the BLUETOOTH device and the unit within
1 meter (3 ft) of each other for this operation.
1 is displayed,
1 PAIRING  to turn
2 will appear. Press BLUETOOTH
on the BLUETOOTH function.
2 PAIRING  to
Hold down BLUETOOTH
activate the pairing mode of the unit.
When pairing mode is activated, a double-
beep will sound and the BLUETOOTH indicator
( ) will flash on the display.
To cancel the pairing mode after activation,
PAIRING  again.
press BLUETOOTH
Tip
When you turn on the BLUETOOTH function for
the first time, this unit will automatically enter the
pairing mode and the BLUETOOTH indicator ( )
ˋ or + .
will start flashing.
3
Perform the pairing procedure on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Turn on the BLUETOOTH device and activate
the BLUETOOTH function on your device. For
details, refer to the instruction manual of your
BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH function of your device
is activated, it will search for pairable devices
and display a list of detected devices on its
display. Select this unit from the list. This unit
appears as "SONY:ZS-BTG900."
If "SONY:ZS-BTG900" is not displayed, repeat
the procedure from step 2.
If a passcode is required
Some BLUETOOTH devices may require a
4-digit passcode. If your device requires a
passcode, enter "0000."
Folder
MP3/WMA file When pairing of the device is completed and
the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the
BLUETOOTH indicator ( ) stops flashing and
"BT AUDIO" appears on the display.
If you want to pair with another BLUETOOTH
device, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Notes on pairing with a BLUETOOTH device
ˎ If you turn off the unit or power off the
ˋ
BLUETOOTH device before the BLUETOOTH
connection is established, pairing information will
not be stored, and pairing will not be completed.
ˎ Pairing mode is canceled after about 5 minutes. If ˋ
pairing mode is canceled before completion, start
over from step 2.
ˎ The operation and display may differ depending ˋ
on the BLUETOOTH device or the version of
BLUETOOTH software installed.
ˎ "Passcode" may be called "Passkey," "PIN code,"
ˋ
"PIN number" or "Password," etc., depending on
the BLUETOOTH device. For details on the
passcode, refer to the instruction manual of your
device.
Remote
*   (on the unit and remote) and VOLUME +  (on the
remote) have a tactile dot.
/TUNE -  and BLUETOOTH  for 2 seconds when the BLUETOOTH
To connect with a smartphone by one
touch (NFC)
By touching the unit with an NFC-compatible
smartphone, the unit is turned on automatically,
and then proceeds to complete pairing and the
BLUETOOTH connection automatically.
Compatible smartphones
Smartphones with a built-in NFC function
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)
What is "NFC"?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones
and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the designated touchpoint on the
NFC-compatible devices.
1 Set the NFC function of the smartphone
to on.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.
ˎ If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3 or ˋ
later, and less than Android 4.1: proceed to
step 2.
ˎ If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1 or later: ˋ
proceed to step 4.
2 Download and install the app "NFC Easy
Connect" on the smartphone.
"NFC Easy Connect" is an original app by Sony
for Android phones, and is available at Google
Play Store.
Search for "NFC Easy Connect" or scan the
following two-dimensional code to download
and install the free app. Communication fees
are required to download the app.
The App may not be available in some
countries and/or regions.
Tip
For some smartphones, One-touch connection
may be available without downloading the app
"NFC Easy Connect." In that case, the operation
and specifications may be different from the
description here. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
smartphone.
By the two-dimensional code:
Use a two-dimensional code reader app.
3
Start the app "NFC Easy Connect" on the
smartphone.
Make sure that the application screen is
displayed.
4
Touch the unit with the smartphone.
Keep touching the smartphone on the
N-marked part  of the unit until the
smartphone responds.
Note
If the screen of your smartphone is locked, the
smartphone will not function. In this case, release
the lock, then touch the smartphone on the
N-marked part  again.
Smartphone responds
(unit recognized)
After being recognized by the unit, follow the
on-screen instructions displayed on the
smartphone, and complete the procedure for
BLUETOOTH connection.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is
established, the BLUETOOTH indicator ( )
stops flashing and the message "BT AUDIO"
appears on the display.
Tip
If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail, do the
following.
ˋ Relaunch "NFC Easy Connect" and move the ˋ
smartphone slowly over the N-marked part .
ˋ Remove the case from the smartphone if using a ˋ
commercially available smartphone case.
To use the BLUETOOTH standby
function
By using the BLUETOOTH standby function, the
unit can be turned on and operated by a
BLUETOOTH device.
When the unit is turned on, hold down 
 for at least 2 seconds.
The BLUETOOTH standby function is activated
and the unit turns off automatically. "BT
STANDBY" will light up on the display while the
unit is turning off.
To cancel the BLUETOOTH standby
function
When the unit is turned on, hold down  
for at least 2 seconds. The unit turns off, and no
indication will be displayed.
Notes
ˎ The BLUETOOTH standby function is not available ˋ
when you use the unit on batteries.
ˎ The BLUETOOTH standby function is available only ˋ
when this unit is turned off.
To listen to audio
Keep the BLUETOOTH device (or NFC-compatible
smartphone) and the unit within 10 meters (30 ft)
of each other, and check the following before
operation.
ˋThe BLUETOOTH function of the device is ˋ
activated.
ˋPairing and the BLUETOOTH connection are ˋ
completed correctly. If not, perform the pairing
procedure. (see "To pair with a BLUETOOTH
device" or "To connect with a smartphone by
one touch (NFC)").
 For a BLUETOOTH device ˋ
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.
 For an NFC-compatible smartphone ˋ
Start playback of an audio source such as music,
videos, games, etc., on the smartphone.
Refer to the instruction manual of your
smartphone for details on playback operations.
Note
The BLUETOOTH function turns off when:
ˋ you press /  to turn off the unit. ˋ
ˋ you switch to a function other than the ˋ
BLUETOOTH function.
Tip
If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of the
unit first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust
the volume level on the connected BLUETOOTH
device or the smartphone.
Tip for the BLUETOOTH devices
If the last connected device does not connect
automatically, try the following;
ˋ press CD, FM, AM or AUDIO IN , or restart the ˋ
unit.
ˋ then, press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the ˋ
BLUETOOTH function again.
If it still does not connect, select the model name of
this unit from the device list (perform step 3 in "To
pair with a BLUETOOTH device").
To terminate a BLUETOOTH
connection
You can terminate the BLUETOOTH connection
using any of the following operations.
 For a BLUETOOTH device ˋ
ˎ Turn off the unit.
ˋ
ˎ Turn off the device. ˋ
ˎ Press CD, FM, AM or AUDIO IN .
ˋ
ˎ Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the device. ˋ
 For an NFC-compatible smartphone ˋ
ˎ Touch the smartphone to the N-marked part ˋ
 again.
ˎ Turn off the unit.
ˋ
ˎ Turn off the smartphone. ˋ
ˎ Press CD, FM, AM or AUDIO IN .
ˋ
ˎ Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the ˋ
smartphone.
Listening to the radio
1 Press FM or AM  to select the band.
2 Hold down TUNE ˋ or +  until the
frequency digits begin to change on the
display.
The unit automatically scans the radio
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear
signal.
If you cannot tune to a station using the
automatic tuning mode, press TUNE ˋ or + 
repeatedly to change the frequency step by
step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST"
lights up on the display.
Tip
If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press MODE 
until "MONO" appears on the display. You will lose
the stereo effect, but the broadcast reception will
improve.
To improve radio reception
ˎ Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception. ˋ
ˎ Reorient the unit itself to improve AM ˋ
reception.
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