Sony ZS-BTG905 Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
ZS-BTG905
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do License and Trademark Notice
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
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ˎ
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The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
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source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
ˎ The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are ˎ
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
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off.
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license.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
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such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. ˎ
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Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
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batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
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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
To a wall outlet

Notes
ˎ Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator  dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all
ˎ
the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any disc and disconnect any
USB device and 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. ˎ
ˎ When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote. ˎ
About the power-management function (Only for Europe models)
A power-management function is installed in this unit. With this function, the unit enters standby mode
automatically after about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output.
Notes
ˎ The message "AUTOSTBY" will flash on the display for about 2 minutes before entering standby mode. ˎ
ˎ When the unit is in standby mode with the AC power cord connected, "STANDBY" appears on the display. ˎ
ˎ The power-management function is not available for the radio. ˎ
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
When connected to a BLUETOOTH device, the illumination lamp lights up or flashes blue.
When using CD, USB, 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 ˎ
Before using the unit
To turn the power on or off
Press  ( (AC ONLY) on the remote) .
To adjust the volume
ˎ MP3 PRO format is not supported.
ˎ
Turn VOLUME  clockwise (+) or
ˎ WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless ˎ
counterclockwise () on the unit, or press
VOLUME  or +  on the remote.
ˎ This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the ˎ
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
ˎ Folder names and file names can be displayed ˎ
audio emphasis.
On the remote, each time you press SOUND ,
the audio emphasis setting changes as follows:
ˎ Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed ˎ
ROCK POP HIP-HOP
ˎ This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and ˎ
FLAT ELECTRONICA REGUETON
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) Off
WOOFER 2 WOOFER 1
* The light sync function creates lighting effects
that synchronize with the music.
Listening to music on a USB
Setting the automatic
device
demonstration
You can listen to audio files stored on a USB
(Except Europe models)
device (a digital music player or USB storage
media).
An automatic demonstration mode is installed in
Audio files in MP3, WMA and AAC formats* can
this unit, and default setting is on. When the be played on this unit.
setting is on, the speaker lighting effect will
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
activate in the following cases;
when the unit is turned off ˎ
when no playback in the CD or USB function ˎ
when the BLUETOOTH connection is not ˎ
established in the BLUETOOTH function (when
Compatible USB devices
"NO BT" is displayed)
Compatibility requirements for the USB devices
are as follows. Before using with this unit, check
To set the automatic demonstration
that your device meets the requirements.
on/off
ˎ Complies with USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
With the unit turned on, hold down MODE 
ˎ Supports Mass Storage 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.
1
Playing a music disc
You can play the following types of discs with
2
this unit.
3
Audio CDs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded ˎ
in CD-DA disc format.
CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 or WMA ˎ
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.
Other operations
To
Pause playback Press  . To resume
Stop playback
3 Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE  to close
Select a folder
the CD compartment.
Select a file
4 Press   to start playback.
When you play an MP3 or WMA disc, "MP3"
Find a point in a
(for MP3 files) or "WMA" (for WMA files) lights
file
up on the display.
Audio CD
Remove a USB
device
Track number Playing time
MP3/WMA disc * When playing a VBR MP3/WMA/AAC file, the unit
MP3/WMA file number
Tips
ˎ Playback starts from the MP3/WMA/AAC file you
ˎ
ˎ To cancel resume play (to start play from the ˎ
After the song title* is displayed,
1
the playing time* 2 will appear.
* 1 If there is no song title in the ID3 or WMA tag Note
information, the file name will be displayed. When you remove the USB device, always hold
down   and make sure that "NO DEV" appears
* 2 If the playing time exceeds 100 minutes, "--:--"
appears on the display. before removing the USB device. Removing the USB
device without performing this procedure may
Other operations
corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the
device itself.
To Do this
Pause playback Press  . To resume
To change play mode
playback, press the button
Press MODE  repeatedly while a USB playback
again.
is stopped.
Stop playback
Press  . You can select Normal Play mode (playback in
sequence of all files on the USB device), Folder
Select a folder  or + .
Press
Play mode (" " for all files in the specified folder
on an MP3/
on the USB device), Repeat Play mode (" " for
WMA disc
repeating all files/"
Select a track/ Press  or  . You can
Shuffle Play mode ("SHUF"). For details, see
file
skip tracks/files one by one.
"Selecting play mode" on the back page.
Find a point in a Hold down  or  
Notes on the USB device
track/file
during playback, and release
ˎ You cannot change the play mode during ˎ
the button at the desired
point. When locating a point
ˎ It may take a long time before playback starts ˎ
in pause status, press  
to start playback after the
desired point is found.
ˎ When a USB device is connected, the unit reads all ˎ
Example of folder structure and
playing order
ˎ Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a
ˎ
The playing order of the folders and files is as
follows:
ˎ With some connected USB devices, after an
ˎ
Folder
MP3/WMA file
ˎ Operation is not always guaranteed, even if the ˎ
ˎ This unit may not support all the functions
ˎ
ˎ This unit cannot be used to charge USB devices.
ˎ
ˎ Files recorded by this unit are played back in the
ˎ
ˎ The playback order on this unit may differ from ˎ
ˎ Do not save non-MP3/WMA/AAC files or ˎ
ˎ During playback, folders that contain no MP3/ ˎ
ˎ The audio formats supported by this unit are as ˎ
Notes on MP3/WMA discs
ˎ When a disc is loaded, the unit reads all the files ˎ
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
ˎ MP3 PRO format is not supported.
play to begin or for the next MP3/WMA file to ˎ
start to play. ˎ WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless ˎ
ˎ We recommend that non-MP3/WMA files or
ˎ
unnecessary folders are excluded when creating ˎ AAC files encoded in copyright-protected AAC ˎ
MP3/WMA discs.
ˎ During playback, folders that contain no MP3/
ˎ
WMA files are skipped.
Remote
*   (on the unit and remote)
and VOLUME +  (on the
remote) have a tactile dot.
/TUNE -  and BLUETOOTH  for 2 seconds when the BLUETOOTH
ˎ This unit supports the AAC-LC (AAC Low ˎ
follows: Complexity) profile. The HE-AAC (High Efficiency
 MP3: file extension ".mp3" ˎ AAC) profile is not supported.
 WMA: file extension ".wma" ˎ
ˎ This unit cannot play audio files on a USB device ˎ
Note that even though a file name has a
in the following cases;
supported file extension but the actual file was
 when the total number of audio files in a single ˎ
created in a different audio format, this unit may
folder exceeds 999.
produce noise or may malfunction.  when the total number of audio files on a single ˎ
USB device exceeds 999.
 when the total number of folders on a single ˎ
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back. USB device exceeds 300 (including the "ROOT"
folder).
 when the directory level (folder depths) exceeds ˎ
following cases:
9 (including the "ROOT" folder).
 When the total number of audio files exceeds ˎ
These numbers may vary depending on the file
512.
and folder structure.
 When the total number of folders on a single ˎ
ˎ Compatibility with all encoding/writing software is ˎ
disc exceeds 255.
 When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds ˎ not guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device
were originally encoded with incompatible
9 (including the "ROOT" folder).
software, those files may produce noise or
interrupted sound, or may not play back at all.
with up to 35 characters, including quotation
ˎ Folder names and file names can be displayed ˎ
marks.
using up to 40 characters, including quotation
marks.
by the unit will appear as "_."
ˎ Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed
ˎ
by the unit will appear as "_."
2.4 of the ID3 tag format for MP3 files and the
ˎ This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and ˎ
WMA tag format (defined by the ASF (Advanced
2.4 of the ID3 tag format. When a file has ID3 tag
Systems Format) specification) for WMA files.
When a file has the ID3 or WMA tag information, information, song title, artist name, and album
song title, artist name, and album name will be name will be displayed. If a file does not have the
ID3 tag information, the unit displays as follows:
displayed. If a file does not have the tag
 File name instead of the song title. ˎ
information, the unit displays as follows:
 File name instead of the song title. ˎ  "NO ARTIST" message instead of the artist ˎ
 "NO ARTIST" message instead of the artist ˎ name.
 "NO ALBUM" message instead of the album ˎ
name.
name.
 "NO ALBUM" message instead of the album ˎ
ID3 tag information can be displayed using up to
name.
40 characters.
ID3 tag information can be displayed for up to 40
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.
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.
ˎ
ˎ
* Mass Storage mode allows a USB device to
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
become accessible to a host device, enabling
Compatibility requirements for the devices are as
file transfer. Most USB devices support Mass
follows. Before using with this unit, check that
Storage mode.
your device meets the requirements.
ˎ Devices must conform to BLUETOOTH Standard ˎ
Connect the USB device to the (USB)
version 3.0.
port .
ˎ Devices must support A2DP (Advanced Audio ˎ
Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video
Note
Remote Control Profile).
This unit cannot be used to charge USB devices.
ˎ NFC capability (required only when using the ˎ
Press USB  to turn on the USB function.
NFC pairing function of the unit).
Press   to start playback. For the latest information on compatible
BLUETOOTH devices, including NFC compatible
File number
smartphones, check the website below.
For customers in Europe and Russia:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
After the folder name and song title are
Pairing
displayed, the file number and playing
BLUETOOTH devices must be "paired" with each
time* will appear.
other beforehand. Once BLUETOOTH devices are
paired, there is no need for pairing again, unless
* If the playing time exceeds 100 minutes, "--:--"
pairing information is cleared. With this unit, up
appears on the display.
to 5 BLUETOOTH devices can be paired.
If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone,
the manual pairing procedure is not necessary.
Do this
Use the smartphone with this unit along with the
procedures described under "To connect with a
smartphone by one touch (NFC)."
playback, press the button
again*. When using the BLUETOOTH function, pay
attention to the BLUETOOTH status indicator ( )
Press  .
on the display, which shows the network status
Press  or + . between the unit and your device.
Press  or  . You can
Indications for the BLUETOOTH function
skip files one by one.
Status BLUETOOTH indicator
Hold down  or  
( )
during playback, and release
BLUETOOTH Off
the button at the desired
connection is off
point. When locating a point
in pause status, press   Pairing, Flashes
communicating or
to start playback after the
connecting process
desired point is found.
Connection is Constantly on
Hold down  
until "NO
established
DEV" appears on the display,
then remove the USB device.
To pair with a BLUETOOTH device
may resume playback from a different point. Keep the BLUETOOTH device and the unit within
1 meter of each other for this operation.
1 PAIRING  to turn
Press BLUETOOTH
last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, on the BLUETOOTH function.
the file number and the elapsed playing time are
2
Hold down BLUETOOTH
displayed.
activate the pairing mode of the unit.
beginning of the first MP3/WMA/AAC file), press 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,
press BLUETOOTH PAIRING  again.
Tip
When you turn on the BLUETOOTH function for
the first time, this unit will automatically enter the
pairing mode and the BLUETOOTH indicator ( )
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
1" for repeating one file), or
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-BTG905."
If "SONY:ZS-BTG905" is not displayed, repeat
playback.
the procedure from step 2.
when: If a passcode is required
 the folder structure is complex. ˎ
Some BLUETOOTH devices may require a
 the USB device is close to capacity. ˎ
4-digit passcode. If your device requires a
passcode, enter "0000."
the files on the device. If there are many folders or
files on the device, it may take a long time for the
When pairing of the device is completed and
unit to finish reading them.
the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the
BLUETOOTH indicator ( ) stops flashing and
USB hub.
"BT AUDIO" appears on the display.
operation is performed, there may be a delay
before the operation starts.
USB devices meet the compatibility requirements.
If you want to pair with another BLUETOOTH
provided with a connected USB device.
device, repeat steps 2 to 3.
Notes on pairing with a BLUETOOTH device
order of folder creation. Files recorded by a device
ˎ If you turn off the unit or power off the ˎ
other than this unit (such as a computer) may not
BLUETOOTH device before the BLUETOOTH
be played back in the order in which they were
connection is established, pairing information will
recorded.
not be stored, and pairing will not be completed.
ˎ Pairing mode is canceled after about 5 minutes. If ˎ
the playback order on a connected USB device.
pairing mode is canceled before completion, start
over from step 2.
unnecessary folders to a USB device that contains
ˎ The operation and display may differ depending ˎ
MP3/WMA/AAC files.
on the BLUETOOTH device or the version of
BLUETOOTH software installed.
WMA/AAC files are skipped.
ˎ "Passcode" may be called "Passkey," "PIN code," ˎ
"PIN number" or "Password," etc., depending on
follows: the BLUETOOTH device. For details on the
 MP3: file extension ".mp3" ˎ
passcode, refer to the instruction manual of your
 WMA: file extension ".wma" ˎ
device.
 AAC: file extension ".m4a" ˎ
Note that even though a file name has a
To connect with a smartphone by one
supported file extension but the actual file was
touch (NFC)
created in different audio format, this unit may
produce noise or may malfunction.
By touching the unit with an NFC-compatible
smartphone, the unit is turned on automatically,
and then proceeds to complete pairing and the
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back. BLUETOOTH connection automatically.
format cannot be played back.
Compatible smartphones
Smartphones with a built-in NFC function
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)
What is "NFC"?
Listening to the radio
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones
1 Press RADIO FM/AM  repeatedly to
and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
select AM or FM.
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the designated touchpoint on the Each time you press the button, the indication
NFC-compatible devices. switches between "AM" and "FM."
1
Set the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Hold down TUNE  or +  until the
to on.
frequency digits begin to change on the
For details, refer to the operating instructions display.
supplied with the smartphone.
ˎ If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3 or
ˎ
later, and less than Android 4.1: proceed to
step 2.
ˎ If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1 or later:
ˎ
proceed to step 4. The unit automatically scans the radio
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear
2 Download and install the app "NFC Easy
signal.
Connect" on the smartphone.
If you cannot tune to a station using the
"NFC Easy Connect" is an original app by Sony
automatic tuning mode, press TUNE  or + 
for Android phones, and is available at Google
repeatedly to change the frequency step by
Play Store.
step.
Search for "NFC Easy Connect" or scan the
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST"
following two-dimensional code to download
lights up on the display.
and install the free app. Communication fees
are required to download the app. Tip
If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press MODE 
The App may not be available in some
until "MONO" appears on the display. You will lose
countries and/or regions.
the stereo effect, but the broadcast reception will
Tip
improve.
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.
To improve radio reception
By the two-dimensional code:
ˎ Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception. ˎ
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. ˎ Reorient the unit itself to improve AM ˎ
reception.
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)
Recording from a disc to a
USB device
You can record music from a disc to the USB
device by connecting a USB device (a digital
music player or USB storage media) to the
(USB) port .
This unit supports recording from CD-DA and
MP3/WMA discs only. Sound from the
BLUETOOTH, radio or AUDIO IN cannot be
recorded to a USB device.
Audio files are recorded on this unit in the MP3
or WMA format.
The approximate recording size is about 1 MB per
minute of recording time from a CD. The file size
may be larger for recordings made from an MP3/
After being recognized by the unit, follow the
WMA disc.
on-screen instructions displayed on the
smartphone, and complete the procedure for
Compatible USB devices
BLUETOOTH connection.
Compatibility requirements for the USB devices
When the BLUETOOTH connection is
are as follows. Before using with this unit, check
established, the BLUETOOTH indicator ( )
that your device meets the requirements.
stops flashing and the message "BT AUDIO"
ˎ Complies with USB 2.0 (Full Speed) ˎ
appears on the display.
ˎ Supports Mass Storage mode* ˎ
Tip * Mass Storage mode allows a USB device to
If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail, do the
following.
 Relaunch "NFC Easy Connect" and move the ˎ
smartphone slowly over the N-marked part .
 Remove the case from the smartphone if using a ˎ
commercially available smartphone case. Synchro Recording
This function allows you to easily record an entire
To use the BLUETOOTH standby
disc onto a USB device.
function
1
Connect the USB device with recording
By using the BLUETOOTH standby function, the
capability to the
unit can be turned on and operated by a
2 Press CD  to turn on the CD function.
BLUETOOTH device.
When the unit is turned on, hold down 
3 Insert the disc that you want to record.
 for at least 2 seconds.
4 Press REC CD  USB .
The BLUETOOTH standby function is activated
"REC" flashes, and "CD SYNC" and "PUSH ENT"
and the unit turns off automatically. "BT
appear alternately on the display.
STANDBY" will light up on the display while the
The USB REC/ERASE indicator  flashes red.
unit is turning off.
Notes
To cancel the BLUETOOTH standby
ˎ If the recording process is not ready, "CD SYNC" ˎ
function
When the unit is turned on, hold down  
for at least 2 seconds. The unit turns off, and no ˎ If the amount of free space is less than 5 MB,
ˎ
indication will be displayed.
5 Press ENTER  to start recording.
Notes
The USB REC/ERASE indicator  flashes red
ˎ The BLUETOOTH standby function is not available ˎ
when you use the unit on batteries. and stays on during the recording. The unit
and the USB device automatically stop when
ˎ The BLUETOOTH standby function is available only ˎ
the recording is completed.
when this unit is turned off.
To listen to audio REC1 Recording
This procedure allows you to easily record the
Keep the BLUETOOTH device (or NFC-compatible
currently playing track or MP3/WMA file to a USB
smartphone) and the unit within 10 meters of
each other, and check the following before device.
operation.
1
Connect the USB device with recording
The BLUETOOTH function of the device is ˎ
capability to the
activated.
2 Press CD  to turn on the CD function.
Pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection are ˎ
completed correctly. If not, perform the pairing
3 Insert the disc with the track or MP3/
procedure. (see "To pair with a BLUETOOTH
WMA file.
device" or "To connect with a smartphone by
4
one touch (NFC)"). Select the track or MP3/WMA file that
you want to record and start playback.
 For a BLUETOOTH device ˎ
5 Press REC CD  USB  while the
1 Press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the
selected track or MP3/WMA file is
BLUETOOTH function.
playing or pausing.
The last connected device will be connected
"REC" flashes, and "REC1" and "PUSH ENT"
automatically.
appear alternately on the display.
2 Start playback of an audio source such as
The USB REC/ERASE indicator  flashes red.
music, videos, games, etc., on the device.
Notes
Refer to the instruction manual of your device
ˎ If the recording process is not ready, "REC1" and ˎ
for details on playback operations.
 For an NFC-compatible smartphone ˎ
ˎ If the amount of free space is less than 5 MB, ˎ
Start playback of an audio source such as music,
videos, games, etc., on the smartphone.
6 Press ENTER  to start recording.
Refer to the instruction manual of your
smartphone for details on playback operations.
When recording is completed, the CD player
continues to play.
Note
The BLUETOOTH function turns off when:
To stop recording
 you press   to turn off the unit. ˎ
Press  .
 you switch to a function other than the ˎ
BLUETOOTH function. The USB REC/ERASE indicator  turns off.
Tip
To remove the USB device
If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of the
unit first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust
1 Press USB  to turn on the USB function
the volume level on the connected BLUETOOTH
when the recording is stopped.
device or the smartphone.
2 Hold down   until "NO DEV" appears.
Tip for the BLUETOOTH devices
3
If the last connected device does not connect Remove the USB device.
automatically, try the following;
 press CD, USB, RADIO FM/AM, AUDIO IN , or ˎ
PAIRING  to To erase MP3/WMA/AAC files or
restart the unit.
folders in a USB device
 then, press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the ˎ
BLUETOOTH function again.
You can erase MP3/WMA/AAC files or folders in
If it still does not connect, select the model name of
a USB device.
this unit from the device list (perform step 3 in "To
1
Connect the USB device to the
pair with a BLUETOOTH device").
port .
To terminate a BLUETOOTH
2 Press USB  to turn on the USB function.
connection
3 Press ERASE .
You can terminate the BLUETOOTH connection
"SELECT" and "FLDR/TRK" appear alternately
using any of the following operations.
on the display.
 For a BLUETOOTH device ˎ 4 Press
folder.
ˎ Turn off the unit. ˎ
"FOLDER" appears, followed by "ERASE?"
ˎ Turn off the device. ˎ
ˎ Press CD, USB, RADIO FM/AM, or AUDIO IN . If you erase a whole folder, proceed to step 6.
ˎ
If you select and erase a file, proceed to step
ˎ Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the device. ˎ
5.
 For an NFC-compatible smartphone ˎ
To cancel the erase operation, press  .
ˎ Touch the smartphone to the N-marked part ˎ
5 Press  or 
 again.
the file that you want to erase.
ˎ Turn off the unit. ˎ
"TRACK" appears, followed by "ERASE?"
ˎ Turn off the smartphone. ˎ
To cancel the erase operation, press  .
ˎ Press CD, USB, RADIO FM/AM, or AUDIO IN . ˎ
6 Press ENTER .
ˎ Disable the BLUETOOTH function on the ˎ
"ERASE??" appears on the display. Press ENTER
smartphone.
 again.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator  flashes red
and the selected MP3/WMA/AAC file or folder
is erased.
When the erase operation is completed,
"COMPLETE" appears on the display.
7 Press   to finish the erase operation.
The USB REC/ERASE indicator  turns off.
Folder and file generation rules
When a recording operation is first performed on
a USB device, a "MUSIC" folder is created in the
"ROOT" folder. Folders and files are generated
within this "MUSIC" folder as follows, according
to the recording method.
Synchro Recording
Recording MP3 WMA
source
Destination CD-MP3_WMA
folder
Folder Same as the
name recording source* 1
File name
REC1 recording
Recording MP3 WMA
source
Destination REC1
folder
Folder REC1-MP3_WMA* 4
name
File name Same as the
recording source*
1
* 1 Up to 35 characters of the name are assigned.
* 2 Folder names are assigned in sequential order up
to a maximum of 300 (including "ROOT" and
"MUSIC" folder).
* 3 File names are assigned in sequential order.
* 4 A new file is recorded to the "REC1-xxx" folder
each time REC1 recording is performed.
Notes
ˎ Do not remove the USB device during recording or ˎ
erase operations.
Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device
or damage the USB device itself.
ˎ Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a
ˎ
USB hub.
ˎ When recording from a CD, the tracks are recorded
ˎ
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.
ˎ CD text information is not included in the MP3/ ˎ
WMA files.
ˎ If you cancel a recording before it is completed, an ˎ
MP3/WMA file is created with the contents up to
the point the recording was stopped.
ˎ Recording stops automatically if: ˎ
 the USB device runs out of space during ˎ
recording.
 the number of MP3/WMA files on the USB ˎ
device reaches the limit that the unit can
recognize.
ˎ A maximum of 999 MP3/WMA files and 300 ˎ
folders can be contained on a single USB device
(including "ROOT" and "MUSIC" folder).
The maximum number of MP3/WMA files and
folders may vary, depending on the MP3/WMA file
and folder structure.
ˎ If a folder to be erased contains non-MP3/WMA/
ˎ
AAC format files or sub folders, these are not
erased.
ˎ If a folder or file with the same name as the one ˎ
you are trying to record already exists on the USB
device, a sequential number is added after the
name for the newly recorded folder or file to avoid
overwriting the existing one.
ˎ When recording, there is no sound output. ˎ
become accessible to a host device, enabling
file transfer. Most USB devices support Mass
Storage mode.
(USB) port .
and "PLEASE WAIT" appear alternately on the
display.
"DEVICE FULL" will be displayed.
(USB) port .
"PLEASE WAIT" appear alternately on the
display.
"DEVICE FULL" will be displayed.
(USB)
 or +  repeatedly to select a
 repeatedly to select
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CD-DA
CD-DA
CDDA0001* 2
TRACK0001* 3
CD-DA
REC1-CD* 4
TRACK0001* 3