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Using optional audio components
Using the timers
The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
1
Prepare the sound source.
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO
IN jack
on the unit using an audio analog cord
Sleep Timer:
(not supplied).
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
2
the clock is not set.
Turn down the volume.
Press SLEEP
repeatedly. If you select "AUTO, " the
Press VOLUME
.
system automatically turns off after the current disc stops,
3
Select the AUDIO IN function.
or within 100 minutes.
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly.
Play Timer:
4
Start playback.
You can wake up to CD, FM/AM reception or iPod at a
Start playback of the connected component and adjust
preset time.
the volume.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1
Note
Prepare the sound source.
The system may enter standby mode automatically if the volume
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
level of the connected component is too low. Adjust the component's
+/
to adjust the volume.
volume accordingly. See "To turn off the automatic standby function. "
To start from a specific CD track or audio file, create
your own program.
Adjusting the sound
2
Select the timer set mode.
Press TIMER MENU
.
To
Press
3
Set the play timer.
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/
.
Press /
repeatedly to select "PLAY SET, " then
Generate a more
DSGX
on the unit.
press
.
dynamic sound
4
Set the time to start playback.
(Dynamic Sound
Press /
repeatedly to set the time, then press
Generator X-tra)
.
Set the sound
EQ
.
5
effect
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playback.
6
Select the sound source.
Press /
repeatedly until the desired sound
Changing the display
source appears, then press
7
Turn off the system.
To
Press
Change
Press
. The system turns on 15 seconds before
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
information on
system is on.
the preset time.
the display*
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play. Do not operate the system from the time
Check the clock
DISPLAY
when the system is off.
when the system
The clock is displayed for 8 seconds.
the system turns on until the playback starts.
is off
To check the setting
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;
1
Press TIMER MENU
.
track or file number during normal play.
track or file name ("
") during normal play.
2
Press /
repeatedly to select "SELECT, " and then
artist name (" ") during normal play.
press
.
album or folder name ("
") during normal play.
3
total playing time and total number of tracks on the CD-DA
Press /
repeatedly to select "PLAY SEL, " and
disc (only when normal play mode is selected and the player is
then press
.
stopped).
total number of folders (albums) on the MP3 disc (only when
To cancel the timer
normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped).
Repeat the same procedure as above until "OFF" appears
volume label if it exists on the MP3 disc.
in step 3, and then press
.
Notes on the display information
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as "_".
To change the setting
The following are not displayed;
Start over from step 1.
total playing time for an MP3 disc.
remaining playing time for an MP3 file.
Notes for the iPod user
The following are not displayed correctly;
M ake sure the iPod is not playing when using the Play Timer.
elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable
Th e Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the
bit rate).
connected iPod.
folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660
Tip
Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled
The following are displayed;
manually.
remaining playing time for a track.
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
single MP3 file).
up to 32 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ' ( ) * + , – . / < = >
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^
~
).
iPod
Troubleshooting
There is no sound.
Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
Make sure the iPod is playing music.
correctly and firmly connected.
Adjust the volume.
2
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
The sound is distorted.
Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Turn down the volume.
If "PROTECT" appears on the display
Set the "EQ" setting of the iPod to "Off " or "Flat. "
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the
The iPod does not function.
following items after "PROTECT" disappears.
Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
Are the + and speaker cords short-circuited?
Make sure the iPod is updated with the latest software.
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the
If not, update the iPod before using with the system.
system?
Because the operation of the system and the iPod are
Is the iPod connector
short-circuited?
different, you may not operate the iPod using buttons
After you have checked these above items and found
on the remote or unit. In this case, use the control
to be all right, reconnect the power cord, and turn on
buttons on the iPod.
the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
The iPod cannot be charged.
Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
You can use the system as a battery charger for iPod
General
only when the system is on.
The system does not turn on.
"PROTECT" appears.
Is the power cord plugged in?
A problem has been detected with the level of electrical
current from the iPod connector. Turn off the system
The system has entered standby mode
and remove the iPod from the iPod connector. Make
unexpectedly.
sure there is no problem with the iPod. If this display
This is not a malfunction. The system enters standby
pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is
no operation or audio signal output. See "To turn off
Tuner
the automatic standby function. "
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
The clock setting or the Play Timer operation
received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes on the
has been cancelled unexpectedly.
.
display.)
If about a minute elapses with no operation, the clock
Connect the antenna properly.
setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled automatically.
Perform the operation again from the beginning.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
There is no sound.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
Are the + and speaker cords short-circuited?
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Are you using only the supplied speakers?
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
Several radio stations can be heard at the same
The specified station may have temporarily stopped
time.
broadcast.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
right volumes are unbalanced.
Bundle the antenna cables using commercially available
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
cord clips, for example, and adjust the cable lengths.
Connect only the supplied speakers.
To improve tuner reception
Severe hum or noise.
Turn off CD player power by using the system's power
Move the system away from sources of noise.
management function. By default, CD player power is
Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
turned on.
Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
Use buttons on the unit to turn off the CD player power.
cord.
1
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
2
remote sensor
on the unit, and position the unit
3
away from fluorescent lights.
Point the remote at the system's sensor.
Move the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
To reset the system to factory settings
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
system to factory settings.
example, on top of a stable stand).
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
default settings.
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
1
Play does not start from the first track.
2
Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
The following discs can increase the time it takes to
start playback;
a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
a disc recorded in multisession mode.
a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
a disc that has many folders.
To turn off the automatic standby function
This system is equipped with an automatic standby
function. With this function, the system enters standby
mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no
operation or audio signal output.
By default, the automatic standby function is turned on.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off the automatic standby
function.
Hold down
while the system is on, until
"AUTO. STBY OFF" appears.
To turn on the function, repeat the procedure until
"AUTO. STBY ON" appears.
Notes
" AUTO STANDBY" lights up in the display when the automatic
standby function is turned on.
Th e automatic standby function is invalid for the tuner functions
(FM/AM), even when "AUTO STANDBY" lights up in the display.
Th e system may not enter standby mode automatically in the
following cases;
when an audio signal is detected.
when an iPod is connected.
during playback of audio tracks or files.
while the preset Play Timer or Sleep Timer is in process.
Messages
FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files
(steps).
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
erased.
NOT USED : You tried to perform a specific operation
under conditions where that operation is prohibited.
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing
during playback or pause.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE
playback.
TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
Press FUNCTION
repeatedly to select the CD
function.
Press
to turn off the system.
After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press DISPLAY
to display the clock, and then press
while
holding down
, until "CD POWER OFF" appears.
With CD player power turned off, access time is
increased. To turn on CD player power, repeat the
procedure until "CD POWER ON" appears.
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
While holding down FUNCTION
and
+
,
press
.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
Precautions
Specifications
Main unit
Discs that this system CAN play
Amplifier section
Audio CD
DIN power output (rated): 4 watts + 4 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 watts + 5 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz,
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
10% THD)
Music power output (reference): 9 watts + 9 watts
Discs that this system CANNOT play
Input
CD-ROM
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 550 mV, impedance 50 kilohms
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
Outputs
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
PHONES (stereo mini jack): Accepts headphones with an impedance of
8 ohms or more
1/Level 2, Joliet
SPEAKERS: Accepts impedance of 4 ohms
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
CD player section
ended by "closing the session"
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
Emission Duration: Continuous
CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
RW recorded with an incompatible recording device
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz
Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
3 (MP3) files
Tuner section
Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
square, star)
FM tuner section:
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
Tuning range: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
to them
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Intermediate frequency: 225 kHz
Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
AM tuner section:
extends beyond the seal
Tuning range: 531 kHz 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
Antenna: AM loop antenna
Intermediate frequency: 53 kHz
when touched
iPod section
Compatible iPod models:
Notes on discs
Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
the center out to the edge.
Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine,
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
iPod nano
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
5th generation
during
direct sunlight.
(video camera)
On safety
Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
iPod nano
The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
4th generation
service facility.
(video)
On placement
Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
iPod nano
Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
3rd generation
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
(video)
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
iPod
On heat buildup
5th generation
Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
(video)
and is not cause for alarm.
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
iPod
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
4th generation
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to
30 minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
Speaker
Speaker system: Full range, 8 cm dia., cone type
from the TV.
Rated impedance: 4 ohms
Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 148 mm × 240 mm × 127 mm
Cleaning the cabinet
Mass: Approx. 1.23 kg net per speaker
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
General
Power requirements: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
Power consumption: 28 watts
abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvents, such as
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Approx. 158 mm × 240 mm × 251.5 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.2 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), FM lead/AM loop antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.
iPod classic
iPod touch
120 GB
2nd generation/
160 GB (2009)
iPod touch
Late 2009
iPod classic
iPod touch
160 GB (2007)
1st generation
iPod nano
iPod classic
2nd generation
80 GB
(aluminum)
iPod nano
iPod
1st generation
4th generation
(color display)
iPod mini
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