Sony Stereo System 3 300 703 112 User Manual

3-300-703-11(2)  
Mini HI-FI  
Component  
System  
Operating Instructions  
LBT-DJ2i  
©2008 Sony Corporation  
 
WARNING  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in  
a particular installation. If this equipment  
does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type  
plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for  
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.  
determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
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.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modification not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
Important Safety  
Instructions  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
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For customers in Europe  
For customers in Europe  
Disposal of Old  
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Disposal of waste  
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in the European  
Equipment  
Union and other  
(Applicable in the  
European countries  
European Union  
with separate  
and other European  
countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on the  
packaging indicates that the battery provided  
with this product shall not be treated as  
household waste.  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead  
it shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise be  
caused by inappropriate waste handling of  
this product. The recycling of materials will  
help to conserve 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.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health which could otherwise be  
caused by inappropriate waste handling of  
the battery. The recycling of the materials  
will help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity reasons require  
a permanent connection with an incorporated  
battery, this battery should be replaced by  
qualified service staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated  
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life  
to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the  
section on how to remove the battery from  
the product safely. Hand the battery over to  
the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product or battery, please  
contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
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“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Notice for the customer in  
the countries applying EU  
Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,  
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and product safety  
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For  
any service or guarantee matters please refer  
to the addresses given in separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
Windows Media is a registered trademark of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered  
in the U.S. and other countries.  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product  
which mates DVD recorded material on one  
side with digital audio material on the other  
side. However, since the audio material side  
does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard, playback on this product is not  
guaranteed.  
About this manual  
The LBT-DJ2i consists of:  
– Unit  
HCD-DJ2i  
– Speaker System  
• Front speakers  
• Subwoofer  
SS-DJ2i  
SA-WG2i  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to play back discs  
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard. Recently, various music discs  
encoded with copyright protection  
technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among  
those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
Note on Multi Session disc  
When you play back Multi Session discs  
with different formats for each session, the  
format of the first session is recognized as  
the disc type. Tracks in the second and  
subsequent sessions are played back if they  
are the same formats as the first session.  
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Table of Contents  
Using the Radio Data System  
(RDS)....................................36  
Compatible devices with this  
Transferring onto an USB  
device.................................... 21  
Listening to music of an USB  
device.................................... 24  
system...................................52  
Viewing information in the  
display .................................. 33  
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Guide to parts and controls  
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same  
operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or  
similar names.  
Unit  
– Front view  
1 2  
3
4
8 7  
6 5  
– Top view  
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9
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qh  
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Remote  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
wh  
ek  
ej  
eh  
1
wk  
q;  
wl  
e;  
ea  
eg  
Connect an optional microphone.  
ef  
28)  
28)  
Place an optional iPod on the  
connector to listen to audio contents  
stored in the iPod.  
qh  
es  
ed  
4
Press to reinforce the bass.  
K
indicator  
Lights up when an optional USB  
device is recognized, or during  
transferring or erase operation.  
Press to turn the system on or off.  
Connect an optional USB device.  
STANDBY indicator  
Lights up in green when the system is  
turned on.  
Lights up in red when the system is  
in standby mode.  
Press to select the power  
illumination pattern, subwoofer  
level, MP3 BOOSTER+ function  
and USB SELECT.  
Connect the headphones.  
Press to erase audio files or folders  
on the connected optional USB  
device.  
Turn to adjust the speakers volume.  
Remote: VOLUME +/–1)  
Press to transfer onto the connected  
optional USB device.  
Press to adjust the speakers volume.  
1)  
The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.  
Use the tactile dot as a reference when  
operating the system.  
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O Function buttons (on CHANNEL  
B):  
Remote: m/M2) (rewind/fast  
Press to select a function.  
Press to find a point in a track or file.  
Press to enter the settings.  
Unit: MENU/RETURN (pages 18,  
Press to return to previous menu of  
the iPod.  
Press to return to the parent folder.  
Press to exit search mode.  
P Operation buttons for CHANNEL  
B functions:  
Unit: HS (play/pause)  
Remote: N2)3) (play) (pages 18,  
Remote: X2) (pause) (pages 18,  
Turn to select a track, file or folder.  
Turn to select a setting in OPTIONS  
menu.  
Press to start or pause playback.  
x2) (stop) (pages 18, 25)  
Press to stop playback or  
transferring.  
Turn to scroll up or down the iPod  
menus.  
2)  
To operate the CHANNEL A functions  
using the remote, press and hold  
CHANNEL A, then press this button.  
Unit: l/L (go backward/go  
Remote: ./>2) (go  
backward/go forward) (pages 18,  
3)  
The N button has a tactile dot. Use the  
tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the system.  
Press to select a track or file.  
Unit: TUNE +/– (page 20)  
Turn to adjust the level of frequency  
band.  
Press to tune in a radio station.  
+/–2) (pages 18, 25, 34)  
Press to select a folder.  
Press to add percussion sound.  
S Power illuminator  
Slide to the left or right to blend the  
sound from CHANNEL A and B.  
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U MIC LEVEL (pages 37, 41)  
l/L (go backward/go  
Press to select a track or file.  
Turn to adjust the microphone  
volume.  
Press to enter the settings.  
Press to listen to CHANNEL A or B  
through a headphone.  
MENU/RETURN (page 28)  
Press to return to previous menu of  
the iPod.  
Press to return to the parent folder.  
Press to exit search mode.  
A/B indicator  
Indicate the selected CHANNEL  
output to the headphone.  
Turn to adjust the headphone volume  
level.  
Turn to select a setting in OPTIONS  
menu.  
Turn to scroll up or down the iPod  
menus.  
Press to turn on or off the rhythms of  
the beat.  
Y Function buttons (on CHANNEL  
A):  
Press to select the rhythms of the  
beat.  
Press to select a function.  
Press to adjust the beat level.  
36)  
Press to change the information in  
the display.  
Press to input the tempo of the audio  
source.  
wj SURROUND (page 29)  
Press to select the surround effect.  
Press to change the beat speed.  
wk CLEAR (page 35)  
X Operation buttons for CHANNEL  
A functions:  
Press to delete a pre-programmed  
track or file.  
HS (play/pause) (page 27)  
Press to start or pause playback.  
wl TIMER MENU (pages 17, 38, 39)  
Press to set the clock and the timers.  
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e; V/v/B/b2) (pages 17, 27, 38)  
eg TUNER MEMORY (page 35)  
Press to select the menu items.  
Press to preset a radio station.  
eh PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE2)  
2) (pages 17, 27, 35, 38)  
Press to enter the settings.  
ea TOOL MENU2) (page 28)  
Press to select the play mode of CD,  
USB or iPod function.  
Press to select the tuning mode.  
ej REPEAT/FM MODE2) (pages 18,  
Press to return to previous menu of  
the iPod.  
Press to select a function on  
CHANNEL B.  
To select a function on CHANNEL  
A, press and hold CHANNEL A,  
then press this button.  
Press to change the Repeat Play  
setting.  
Press to select the FM monaural or  
stereo reception.  
ek SLEEP (page 38)  
Press to set the Sleep Timer.  
ed CHANNEL A (pages 27, 28)  
2)  
To operate the CHANNEL A functions using  
the remote, press and hold CHANNEL A,  
then press this button.  
Press and hold to activate the orange  
printing button to operate the  
CHANNEL A function.  
For example, press and hold  
CHANNEL A, then press N to start  
playback iPod 1.  
ef O RETURN2) (page 28)  
Press to return to previous menu of  
the iPod.  
Press to return to previous display of  
the OPTIONS menu.  
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Information on the display  
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ql qk  
qj qh qg qf qd qs qa  
q;  
A Indicator for the level of the audio  
source play back on CHANNEL A.  
B Lights up for a few seconds during  
function change.  
C Lights up when the MP3 file contains  
ID3 tag information.  
D Lights up when a file name is  
E “ ” lights up when an artist name is  
displayed. “ ” lights up when a  
folder name is displayed.  
L Lights up when the timer is set  
M Lights up when an optional USB  
device is recognized (page 21).  
N Indicator for equalizer (page 37).  
O Indicates the type of disc or file that  
the system recognized.  
P Indicates the selected play mode  
Q Lights up when surround effect is  
activated (page 29).  
F Displays the current status and  
information (page 33).  
G Lights up during transferring onto an  
optional USB device (page 21).  
H Indicators for the TUNER function  
I Indicator for the level of the audio  
source play back on CHANNEL B.  
J Indicator for BEAT BLEND level  
R “GROOVE” lights up when  
“GROOVE ON” is selected.  
“Z-GROOVE” lights up when  
“Z-GROOVE ON” is selected  
S N” lights up during playback.  
NX” lights up when playback is  
paused.  
K Lights up when MP3 BOOSTER+  
function is activated (page 29).  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Unit (Left panel)  
Unit (Right panel)  
B
C
B
Subwoofer (Rear panel)  
A
1
2
D
F
E
G
3
4
1 To AM loop antenna  
2 To FM lead antenna  
3 From subwoofer  
4 To front speakers  
Note  
A Antennas  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords,  
the power cord and the USB cable to avoid  
picking up noise.  
Find a location and an orientation that  
provide good reception, and then set up  
the antennas.  
The FM 75 COAXIAL jack varies  
according to models.  
B LINE IN 1 L/R, LINE IN 2 L/R jacks  
Use an audio cord to connect to the audio  
output jacks of an optional component  
(such as a portable audio player).  
Extend the  
FM lead  
antenna  
horizontally  
AM loop  
antenna  
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C D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack  
E FRONT SPEAKER terminals  
Connect the D-LIGHT SYNC controller.  
You need to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC  
controller to a lighting device* (not  
supplied). The lighting device will react  
according to the control signals  
Connect the front speaker left/right to the  
terminals on the subwoofer.  
Insert only the stripped portion of the  
speaker cords into the FRONT SPEAKER  
terminals.  
transmitted by the D-LIGHT SYNC  
controller upon receiving music source  
from the system. For details on the use of  
the D-LIGHT SYNC controller and  
lighting device, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the respective  
device.  
R
L
FR  
ONT SPEAKER  
D-LIGHT SYNC  
controller cord  
Note  
Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.  
* Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the D-LIGHT SYNC controller for the  
recommended lighting device.  
F VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
For models equipped with a voltage  
selector on the subwoofer, set VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR to the position of your local  
power line voltage.  
Note  
The lighting effect may be different depending  
on the connected lighting device or the type of  
music being played back.  
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR may differ.  
D SYSTEM CONTROL jack  
Connect the system connector of  
subwoofer to the SYSTEM CONTROL  
jack on the unit.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
120V  
220V  
230-  
240V  
Insert the plug of the SYSTEM  
CONTROL cord into the jack, then secure  
the screws of the plug.  
G Power  
Unit (Left panel)  
Connect the power cord on the subwoofer  
to a wall outlet after you have make all  
connections. The demonstration appears  
in the display. When you press "/1, the  
system turns on and the demonstration  
automatically ends.  
Subwoofer (Rear panel)  
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does  
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the  
plug (only for models equipped with an  
adaptor).  
Plug  
SYSTEM CONTROL cord  
Screws  
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Using the iPod  
Using the remote  
Insert the iPod Dock Adapter into the  
iPod 1 or 2 connector before use.  
For details on the supplied iPod Dock  
Adapters, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the iPod Dock  
Adapter.  
Slide and remove the battery  
compartment lid, and insert the two  
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side  
first, matching the polarities shown  
below.  
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E
E
e
Notes  
• If you do not use the remote for a long period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
• With normal use, the batteries should last for  
about six months. When the remote no longer  
operates the system, replace both batteries  
with new ones.  
To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull it  
up with your fingernail or a flat object  
using the slot inside the adapter.  
• Batteries installed devices shall not be  
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
Slot  
Attaching the speaker pads  
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each  
corner on the bottom of the front speakers  
to stabilize the speakers and to prevent  
them from slipping.  
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When carrying the unit  
Do the following procedure to protect  
the disc mechanism.  
Use the buttons on the unit for the  
operation.  
Positioning the  
speakers  
You can place your speakers as shown  
below.  
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
2 Press CD.  
A Front speaker (left)  
B Front speaker (right)  
C Subwoofer  
3 Press A to open the disc tray  
D Unit  
and remove the disc.  
Example 1:  
Place the speakers at an equal distance  
from your listening position.  
4 Press A again to close the disc  
tray. Wait until “No Disc”  
appears in the display.  
A
B
5 Hold down CD and then press  
"/1 until “STANDBY” appears  
in the display. Then, “MECHA  
LOCK” appears in the display.  
D
6 Unplug the AC power cord.  
C
Note  
Before carrying the unit, be sure to  
disconnect the USB device or iPod(s).  
Example 2:  
This placement suitable for Djing.  
A
B
C
D
Notes  
• Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter (1 foot)  
away from the unit.  
• Be sure to place the subwoofer horizontally.  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote for the  
operation.  
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
Press TIMER MENU.  
The hour indication flashes in the  
display.  
If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the  
display, press V or v repeatedly to  
select “CLOCK SET?”, then press  
.
3
4
Press V or v repeatedly to set  
the hour.  
Press  
.
The minute indication flashes in the  
5 display.  
Press V or v repeatedly to set  
the minute.  
6
Press  
.
The clock starts functioning.  
Note  
The clock settings are canceled when you  
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure  
occurs.  
To display the clock when the  
system is off  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock  
is displayed. The clock is displayed for a  
few seconds (except when iPod is  
connected).  
When an iPod is connected, the display  
will change to clock automatically. For  
details, see page 32.  
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To  
Do this  
Select a track or Press l or L on  
Basic Operations  
file  
CHANNEL B (or .  
or > on the remote)  
repeatedly.  
Playing a CD/MP3 disc  
For AUDIO CD, you can  
also turn JOG DIAL on  
CHANNEL B, then  
press ENTER on  
CHANNEL B. (TRACK  
SEARCH)  
1
Press CD (or FUNCTION +/– on  
the remote repeatedly to select  
“CD”).  
2
3
Press A.  
Select a folder on Press  
+/– repeatedly,  
Load a disc with the label side  
facing up on the disc tray.  
an MP3 disc  
then press ENTER on  
CHANNEL B.  
When you play  
back an 8 cm  
disc such as a  
CD single, place  
it on the inner  
circle of the tray.  
Select a file on an Use buttons on  
MP3 disc while CHANNEL B for the  
viewing the  
folder and file  
names on the  
display  
operations.  
1 Turn JOG DIAL to  
select the folder you  
want, then press  
ENTER.  
(TRACK  
4
Press A to close the disc tray.  
SEARCH)  
2 Turn JOG DIAL to  
select the file you  
want, then press  
ENTER.  
Do not forcibly push the disc tray to  
close it as this may cause a  
5 malfunction.  
Press HS on CHANNEL B (or  
To return to the previous  
operation, press  
RETURN.  
N on the remote) to start  
playback.  
Find a point in a Hold down l or L  
6
Turn VOLUME +/– (or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote) to  
adjust the volume.  
track or file1)  
(or m or M on the  
remote)duringplayback,  
then release it at the point  
you want.  
Other operations  
Playback all the Press REPEAT on the  
tracks or files on remoterepeatedlyduring  
To  
Do this  
the disc or in  
playback until “REP”  
lights up in the display.  
the folder2)  
Stop playback  
Pause playback  
Press x.  
repeatedly3)  
(Repeat Play)  
Press HS on  
CHANNEL B (or X on  
the remote). Press HS  
(or X on the remote)  
again to resume  
Playback a single Press REPEAT on the  
track or file  
repeatedly4)  
(Repeat Play)  
remoterepeatedlyduring  
playback until “REP 1”  
lights up in the display.  
playback.  
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1)  
2)  
The elapsed playing time may not be  
displayed correctly depending on the MP3  
files.  
Notes on playing discs  
• The following discs/situations can increase  
the time it takes to start playback:  
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree  
structure.  
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.  
– a disc to which data can be added  
(non-finalized disc).  
When “  
” or “  
SHUF” is selected for  
MP3 files.  
3)  
4)  
Playback repeatedly up to five times.  
A track or file is played back repeatedly until  
you stop playback.  
– when the files in another folder have just  
been played back.  
To change the play mode  
• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all  
the files on that disc. If there are many folders  
or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may take a  
longer time for playback to begin or for the  
next MP3 file to start playback.  
• MP3 files are played back in the order that  
they are recorded onto the disc.  
• You are recommended not to save other types  
of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that  
has MP3 files.  
• The system can only play back MP3 files with  
the extension “.mp3”.  
• Attempting to play back non-MP3 format files  
that have the extension “.mp3” may result in  
noise or malfunction.  
• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is  
skipped.  
• The system can recognize the maximum of  
– 255 folders (including the root folder).  
– 511 MP3 files.  
Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly when playback is stopped. You  
can select the following play mode.  
– Normal Play (all tracks or MP3 files on  
the disc) (“ ”, “SHUF” and “PGM”  
light off)  
– Normal/Folder Play (all MP3 files in the  
folder or all tracks on the disc) (“ ”*  
lights up)  
– Shuffle Play (“SHUF” or “  
light up)  
SHUF”*  
– Program Play (“PGM” lights up)  
* When playing an AUDIO CD,  
Play performs the same operation as Normal  
(Shuffle) Play.  
(SHUF)  
– 512 MP3 files and folders on a single disc.  
– 8 folder levels.  
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,  
recording device, or the recording media used  
to record an MP3 file, you may encounter  
problems such as cannot play back, sound  
interruptions and noise.  
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To change the AM tuning interval  
(Except for European model)  
The factory setting for AM tuning interval  
is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas).  
Use the buttons on the unit for the  
operation.  
Listening to the radio  
Use buttons on the remote for the  
operation.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly  
to select FM or AM band.  
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to  
select AM band.  
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly  
until “AUTO” lights up in the  
display.  
2 Press "/1 to turn off the system.  
3 When demonstration appears, hold  
down ENTER on CHANNEL B and  
then press "/1.  
The system turn on automatically.  
“AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP”  
appears in the display.  
When you change the interval, all the AM  
preset stations are erased.  
3
Press +/–.  
You can also use TUNE +/– on the  
unit.  
Scanning stops automatically when a  
station is tuned in and “TUNED” lights  
up in the display. When a FM stereo  
program is tuned in, “STEREO” lights  
up in the display.  
Tip  
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the  
supplied antennas, or connect an external  
antenna.  
Note  
If “TUNED” does not light up and scanning  
does not stop, see “To tune in a station with  
4 a weak signal” below.  
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
To reduce static noise on a weak FM  
stereo station  
Press FM MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in the  
display.  
To stop automatic scanning  
Press x.  
There will be no stereo effect, but the  
reception will improve.  
To tune in a station with a weak  
signal  
Use buttons on the remote for the  
operation.  
1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly  
until “AUTO” and “PRESET”  
disappear from the display.  
2 Press +/– repeatedly to tune in the  
station you want.  
You can also use TUNE +/– on the  
unit.  
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Use buttons on the unit for the operation.  
Transferring onto an  
USB device  
1
Connect a transferable USB  
device to the  
the unit.  
(USB) port on  
You can transfer music from a sound  
source to an optional USB device by  
USB device  
connecting it to the  
the unit.  
(USB) port on  
The audio format transferred by this  
system is MP3. The approximate size of  
the transferring is about 1 MB per minute  
of transferring time (except MP3 disc).  
The files those are transferred onto the  
USB device is for personal use only.  
system” (page 52) for a list of USB  
devices that can be connected to this  
system.  
2
Prepare the transferring source.  
For CD-USB Synchronized  
Transfer:  
Press CD, then load the disc you want  
to transfer on the disc tray.  
You can transfer tracks or files on a  
disc in the order you want using  
Program Play. Perform steps 2 to 6 of  
“Creating your own program” on  
page 34. However, the play mode  
automatically changes to Normal Play,  
if you start transferring in Program  
Play with no tracks or files are  
programmed, Shuffle Play or Repeat  
Play.  
There are three ways to transfer onto an  
USB device.  
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer:  
You can easily transfer an entire disc onto  
an USB device.  
REC1 Transferring:  
You can easily transfer a single track or  
file from a disc that is currently being  
played back onto an USB device.  
For REC1 Transferring:  
Manual Transferring:  
You can transfer just the portion you want  
from a sound source (except CD).  
Press CD, then load the disc you want  
to transfer on the disc tray. Select the  
track or file you want to transfer, then  
press HS on CHANNEL B.  
Notes  
• If the BEAT BLEND is activated during  
Manual Transferring, the beat sound will be  
transferred onto the USB device.  
• The level of transferred sound during Manual  
Transferring is depends on the CROSS  
FADER slider position.  
For Manual Transferring:  
Press the function button (except CD)  
to select the source you want to  
transfer.  
If you want to record the “mix” sound  
from 2 audio source, select a function  
button on both CHANNEL A and B.  
The recorded sound is depends on the  
CROSS FADER slider position. For  
details, refer page 31.  
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Notes  
3
Start transferring.  
• Transferring stops automatically when you  
change the function or tuner band on  
CHANNEL B.  
For CD-USB Synchronized  
Transfer:  
• When a new MP3 file is created, a few  
seconds of music source would be lost.  
Press REC TO USB.  
“SYNC” and “REC” light up in the  
display. Then, transferring starts when  
“Don’t Remove USB” appears in the  
display.  
When the transferring is completed,  
the disc and the USB device stop  
automatically.  
To select the transferring  
destination on the USB device  
If the USB device has more than one  
memory (for example, internal memory  
and a memory card), you can select which  
memory to read to and then start  
transferring.  
For REC1 Transferring:  
Press REC TO USB.  
“REC” lights up in the display. Then,  
transferring starts when “Don’t  
Remove USB” appears in the display.  
When the transferring is completed,  
the disc continues to play.  
1 Connect the USB device to the  
(USB) port on the unit.  
2 Press OPTIONS.  
3 Turn JOG DIAL to select “USB  
SELECT”.  
For Manual Transferring:  
Press REC TO USB.  
4 Press ENTER.  
“REC” lights up in the display. Then,  
transferring starts when “Don’t  
Remove USB” appears in the display.  
Start playback the source to be  
transferred.  
A new file is automatically created  
after approximately 1 hour of  
transferring.  
The name of a memory is displayed.  
The displayed name vary depending on  
the specifications of the USB device.  
5 Turn JOG DIAL to select the drive  
you want.  
If only one memory can be selected,  
proceed to step 6.  
You can also create a new file any time  
during transferring by pressing REC  
TO USB. “New Track” appears in the  
display and transferring continues as a  
new file.  
However, if you press REC TO USB  
after a few seconds from the new file  
creation, the file cannot be created and  
“Not in Use” appears in the display.  
To stop transferring, press x.  
To cancel this operation, press  
OPTIONS.  
6 Press ENTER, then press  
OPTIONS to exit the OPTIONS  
menu.  
7 Start transferring by following steps  
Tip  
If noise is heard while transferring from the  
radio, move the respective antenna to reduce  
the noise.  
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To remove the USB device  
Folder and file generation rules  
When transferring to an USB device for  
the first time, a “MUSIC” folder is created  
directly below the “ROOT”. Folders and  
MP3 files are generated within this  
“MUSIC” folder as follows according to  
the transferring method.  
1 Press USB (or FUNCTION +/– on  
the remote repeatedly to select  
“USB”).  
2 When playback is stopped, hold  
down x on the unit until “No  
Device” appears in the display.  
1)  
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer  
3 Remove the USB device.  
Transferring Folder  
File name  
source  
name  
MP3 disc  
Same as the transferring  
source2)  
To erase audio files or folders from  
the USB device  
AUDIO CD CDDA0013) TRACK0014)  
You can erase audio files or folders from  
the USB device.  
REC1 Transferring  
1 Connect a transferable USB device  
Transferring Folder  
source  
File name  
to the  
(USB) port on the unit.  
name  
2 Press USB (or FUNCTION +/– on  
the remote repeatedly to select  
“USB”).  
MP3 disc  
Same as the  
transferring  
source2)  
TRACK0014)  
REC15)  
AUDIO CD  
3 To erase an audio file, press l or  
L on CHANNEL B (or . or  
> on the remote) repeatedly to  
select the audio file.  
Manual Transferring  
Transferring Folder  
File name  
source  
name  
To erase a folder, press  
+/–  
TUNER FM  
TUNER AM  
LINE IN  
iPod  
repeatedly to select the folder.  
FLDR0013) TRACK0014)  
4 Press ERASE.  
“Track Erase ?” or “Folder Erase ?”,  
and “Push ENTER” appear  
alternatively in the display.  
To cancel the erase operation, press x.  
1)  
In Program Play mode, the folder name is  
“PGM_xxx”, and the file name depends on  
the transferring source (AUDIO CD or MP3  
disc).  
Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.  
Folder numbers are assigned serially  
thereafter.  
5 Press ENTER on CHANNEL B  
(or  
on the remote).  
2)  
3)  
The selected audio file or folder is  
erased.  
4)  
5)  
Notes  
File numbers are assigned serially thereafter.  
A new file is transferred in the “REC1” folder  
each time REC1 Transferring is performed.  
• The program list is cleared when you perform  
the erase operation.  
• You cannot erase audio files and folders in  
Shuffle Play mode or Program Play mode.  
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Notes  
• Do not remove the USB device during  
transferring or erase operations. Doing so may  
corrupt the data on the USB device or damage  
the USB device itself.  
• Do not connect the system and the USB  
device through an USB hub.  
• You cannot eject the disc during transferring  
from disc to USB.  
• When transferring from an MP3 disc, MP3  
files are transferred with the same bit rate as  
the original MP3 files.  
Listening to music of  
an USB device  
You can listen to music stored in an  
optional USB device by connecting it to  
the  
(USB) port on the unit.  
The audio formats that can be played back  
by this system are as follows:  
MP3*/WMA*/AAC*  
When playback from a USB device, you  
can select the internal memory or memory  
card as a playback source. For details, see  
system” (page 52) for a list of USB  
devices that can be connected to this  
system.  
When transferring from other sound source,  
the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3  
files.  
• While transferring from an MP3 disc, no  
sound is output.  
• If you cancel the transferring partway, an  
MP3 file is created up to the point when the  
transferring was stopped.  
• Transferring stops automatically if:  
– the USB device runs out of space during  
transferring.  
– the number of audio files on the USB device  
reaches the limit for the number that the  
system can recognize.  
• A folder that contains non-audio format files  
or sub folders cannot be erased.  
* Files with copyright protection (Digital  
Rights Management) cannot be played back  
by this system.  
Files downloaded from an online music store  
may not be played back by this system.  
• The maximum number of folders that can be  
created on a single USB device by this system  
is 997.  
The maximum number of MP3 files that can  
be created on a single USB device by this  
system is 999.  
The maximum number of audio files and  
folders may vary depending on the audio file  
and folder structure.  
1
2
Press USB (or FUNCTION +/– on  
the remote repeatedly to select  
“USB”).  
Connect an optional USB device  
to the  
unit.  
(USB) port on the  
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer  
already exists on the USB device with the  
same name, a sequential number is added after  
the name without overwriting the original  
folder or file.  
• If you perform transferring after the erase  
operation, the new transferred files or folders  
may have the name that same as the erased  
files or folders. Therefore, the playback  
sequence may different from the transferring  
sequence.  
When the USB device is connected,  
the display changes as follows:  
USB Reading t volume label*  
* “Storage Drive” appears when there is no  
volume label assigned to the USB device.  
“WALKMAN” appears when a Sony  
digital music player is connected.  
Note  
Depending on the type of USB device, it  
may take a few seconds before “USB  
3 Reading” appears in the display.  
Press HS on CHANNEL B  
(or N on the remote).  
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Turn VOLUME +/– (or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote) to  
adjust the volume.  
To  
Do this  
Select a file while Use buttons on  
viewing the folder CHANNEL B for the  
and file names on operations.  
To remove the USB device  
the display  
(TRACK  
SEARCH)  
1 Turn JOG DIAL to  
select the folder you  
want, then press  
ENTER.  
1 Press USB (or FUNCTION +/– on  
the remote repeatedly to select  
“USB).  
2 Turn JOG DIAL to  
select the file you  
want, then press  
ENTER.  
To return to the previous  
operation, press  
RETURN.  
2 When playback is stopped, hold  
down x on the unit until  
“No Device” appears in the display.  
3 Remove the USB device.  
Other operations  
Find a point in a Holddownlor L  
file  
on CHANNEL B (or  
m or M on the  
remote) during  
To  
Do this  
Stop playback  
Press x.  
To cancel resume  
playback, press x twice  
and check that  
“RESUME” disappears  
from the display.  
playback, then release it  
at the point you want.  
Playback all the  
files in the USB  
device or the  
Press REPEAT on the  
remote repeatedly  
during playback until  
Pause playback  
Press HS on  
folder repeatedly “REP” lights up in the  
CHANNEL B (or X on  
the remote).  
To resume playback,  
press HS on  
(Repeat Play)  
display.  
Playback a file  
Press REPEAT on the  
remote repeatedly  
during playback until  
“REP 1” lights up in the  
display.  
2)  
repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
CHANNEL B (or X on  
1)  
the remote) again.  
Select the next or Press  
+/–  
1)  
When playing an VBR (variable bit rate)  
audio file, the system may resume playback  
from a different point.  
A file is playback repeatedly until you stop  
playback.  
previous folder  
repeatedly, then press  
ENTER on CHANNEL  
B.  
2)  
Select the next or Press l or L on  
previous file  
CHANNEL B (or .  
or > on the remote)  
repeatedly, then press  
ENTER on CHANNEL  
B.  
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• You are recommended not to save other types  
of files or unnecessary folders on an USB  
device that has audio files.  
• A folder that does not include an audio file is  
skipped.  
• Files and folders are played back in  
alphabetical order in this system.  
• The system can only play back  
– MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”.  
– WMA files with the extension “.wma”.  
– AAC files with the extension “.m4a”.  
Note that even when file names have the  
above file extensions, if the actual file differs,  
the system may produce noise or may  
malfunction.  
To change the play mode  
Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly when playback is stopped. You  
can select the following play mode.  
– Normal Play (all files on the USB  
device) (“ ”, “SHUF” and “PGM”  
light off)  
– Normal/Folder Play (all files in the  
folder on the USB device) (“ ” lights  
up)  
– Shuffle Play (“SHUF” or “  
lights up)  
SHUF”  
– Program Play (“PGM” lights up)  
• The system can recognize the maximum of  
– 999 folders.  
– 999 audio files.  
Notes on USB device  
• The following situations can increase the time  
it takes to start playback:  
The maximum number of audio files and  
folders may vary depending on the audio file  
and folder structure.  
– the folder structure is complex.  
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
softwares, recording devices, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
USB device may produce noise or interrupted  
audio or may not play back at all.  
• Do not carry the unit when the USB device is  
connected. When you are not using the USB  
device, disconnect it.  
– the memory capacity is excessive.  
• When the USB device is connected, the  
system reads all the files on the USB device.  
If there are many folders or files on the USB  
device, it may take a long time to finish  
reading the USB device.  
• Do not connect the system and the USB  
device through an USB hub.  
• After you have connected the USB device, be  
sure to handle the USB device with care  
otherwise it may cause a malfunction.  
• Depending on the previous operation you  
have performed with the USB device, the  
operation time for the USB device may vary.  
• If the system is turned off during Resume Play  
mode, when the system is turned on again  
playback starts from the beginning of the  
audio file.  
• This system does not necessarily support all  
the functions provided in a connected USB  
device.  
• The playback order for the system may differ  
from the playback order of the connected USB  
device.  
• Always hold down x on the unit and make  
sure that “No Device” appears before  
removing the USB device. Removing the  
USB device while “No Device” is not  
displayed may corrupt the data on it or  
damage the USB device itself.  
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• When placing or removing the iPod, brace the  
unit with one hand and take care not to press  
the controls of the iPod by mistake.  
• Before disconnecting the iPod, pause  
playback.  
• Depending on the connected iPod, you may  
not able to use m or M while playing  
video. In this case, you can fast rewind or fast  
forward by holding down l or L (or  
. or > on the remote).  
Playing the iPod  
You can listen to audio contents stored in  
the iPod on this system.  
1
Press iPod 1 or iPod 2.  
Using the remote:  
• To change the volume level, use  
Press and hold CHANNEL A, then  
press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to  
select “iPod 1”.  
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to  
select “iPod 2”.  
VOLUME +/–. The volume level does not  
change even if adjusted on the iPod.  
• This iPod 1 and iPod 2 connector are designed  
for iPod only. You cannot connect any other  
portable audio players.  
• To use an iPod, refer to the operating  
instructions of your iPod.  
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event  
that data recorded to iPod is lost or damage  
when using an iPod with this unit.  
2
Place the iPod(s).  
• Some iPod operations may not be performed  
using buttons on the unit or remote.  
Other operations  
You can control your iPod with the  
following buttons on the remote or unit.  
The remote buttons are assigned to  
control functions on CHANNEL B, if you  
want to control the iPod connected to the  
iPod 1 connector, press and hold  
CHANNEL A, then press the button you  
want.  
3
4
Press HS on respective  
CHANNEL (or N* on the  
remote) to start playback.  
* To play back the iPod 1, press and hold  
CHANNEL A, then press this button.  
To  
Do this  
Pause playback Press HS (or X on the  
Turn VOLUME +/– (or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote) to  
adjust the volume.  
remote).  
Scroll up/down Turn the JOG DIAL (or  
the iPod menus press V/v repeatedly on  
the remote).  
Notes  
• To control the iPod connected to the iPod 1  
connector, use the buttons on CHANNEL A  
on the unit. If you want to control the iPod  
using the remote, press and hold CHANNEL  
A, then press the button you want.  
• When you connect an iPod to the unit, the  
iPod is automatically turned on if the system  
is turned on.  
• When placing or removing the iPod, handle  
the iPod in the same angle as that of the iPod  
connector on the unit and do not twist or sway  
the iPod to prevent connector damage.  
• Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the  
connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
Select a track or Press l or L (or  
chapter of  
audiobook/  
podcast  
. or > on the  
remote) repeatedly.  
Choose the  
select item  
Press ENTER (or bor  
on the remote).  
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To  
Do this  
Using optional  
components  
Fast forward or Hold down l or L  
fast rewind Play (or m or M on the  
remote) during playback,  
then release it at the point  
you want.  
1
2
3
Connect a portable audio player  
to the LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2  
jacks using audio cord (not  
supplied).  
Work much like Press MENU/RETURN  
the Menu button (or Bor TOOL MENU or  
on the iPod  
O RETURN on the  
remote). You can return to  
the previous menu or  
select a menu much like  
the Menu button on the  
iPod or the touch  
Turn VOLUME +/–  
counterclockwise (or press  
VOLUME – on the remote) to turn  
down the volume.  
operation of the iPod  
touch.  
Press LINE IN 1 on CHANNEL A  
or LINE IN 2 on CHANNEL B.  
Set iPod to  
Shuffle Songs  
Press PLAY MODE on  
the remote repeatedly.  
Using the remote:  
Press and hold CHANNEL A, then  
press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to  
select “LINE IN 1”.  
Set iPod to  
Repeat Songs  
Press REPEAT on the  
remote repeatedly.  
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to  
select “LINE IN 2”.  
Note  
To control the iPod connected to the iPod 1  
connector, use the buttons on CHANNEL A on  
the unit. To control the iPod connected to the  
iPod 2 connector, use the buttons on  
CHANNEL B on the unit.  
If you want to hear the sound from  
both connected component at once,  
select both functions on the unit.  
4
5
Start playing the connected  
component(s).  
To use the system as a battery  
charger  
You can use the system as a battery  
charger for the iPod when the system is on  
or off.  
Turn VOLUME +/– (or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote) to  
adjust the volume.  
The charging begins when the iPod is  
placed on the iPod 1 or iPod 2 connector.  
The charging status appears in the iPod  
screen and when the system is off the  
display of the unit change to clock. For  
details, see the operating instructions of  
your iPod.  
To stop charging the iPod  
Remove the iPod. If you stop charging the  
iPod when the system is off, press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is  
turned off (Power Saving mode).  
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Adjusting the subwoofer level  
Adjusting the sound  
You can adjust the subwoofer level to  
output the low frequency sound.  
To add a sound effect  
1 Press OPTIONS.  
To  
Do this  
Reinforce the  
bass and create repeatedly until  
a more powerful “GROOVE”* or  
Press GROOVE  
2 Turn JOG DIAL to select  
“SUBWOOFER LEVEL”, then  
press ENTER.  
sound  
“Z-GROOVE”*lightsup  
in the display.  
Set the surround Press SURROUND  
3 Turn JOG DIAL to select the  
subwoofer level you want, then  
press ENTER.  
effect  
repeatedly until  
You can adjust the subwoofer level in  
4 levels (0 dB, 4 dB, 7 dB, 10 dB).  
To exit the OPTIONS menu, press  
OPTIONS.  
“SURROUND” lights up  
in the display.  
* The volume switches to power mode and the  
equalizer curve changes.  
Enhancing the sound quality  
You can enhance the sound quality by  
using the MP3 BOOSTER+ function.  
1 Press OPTIONS.  
2 Turn JOG DIAL to select “MP3  
BOOSTER+”, then press ENTER.  
3 Turn JOG DIAL to select “AUTO”,  
then press ENTER.  
To exit the OPTIONS menu, press  
OPTIONS.  
Note  
When an audio file is played back, the MP3  
BOOSTER+ function is automatically activated  
if you have set “MP3 BOOSTER+” to  
“AUTO”. “BOOSTER” lights up in the display.  
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Using the beat functions  
Creating a party  
With the beat functions, you can enjoy a  
variety of rhythms. They can be used with  
any source.  
atmosphere  
— Inspiring the DJ’s mood  
1
2
Press BEAT ON/OFF repeatedly  
to turn off the beat pattern.  
Using the drum pads  
Hold down BEAT PATTERN and  
turn JOG DIAL to select the beat  
pattern you want.  
— BEAT BLEND  
With the drum pads, you can add  
percussion during playback. This effect  
can be used with any source.  
3
Press BPM CONTROL once to  
start the tempo input.  
To  
Do this  
Add the drum  
sound  
Press PAD I or PAD II to  
produce the respective  
sound.  
Change the  
drum sound  
Hold down PAD I or PAD  
II, then turn JOG DIAL to  
select the sound you want.  
The name of the drum  
sound appears in the  
display.  
The sound you select will  
be stored in PAD I or  
PAD II.  
4
5
By following the tempo of the  
music, press BPM CONTROL 4  
times to input the tempo.  
Each time you press BPM CONTROL,  
the flashing “B” will be replaced with  
a box.  
Press BPM CONTROL again to  
start playback of the beat  
pattern.  
Create a drum  
roll  
1 Hold down PAD I and  
PAD II.  
“CHAIN” appears in the  
display.  
2 Turn JOG DIAL  
clockwise to output the  
PAD II sound and  
counterclockwise to  
output the PAD I sound.  
The BPM (Beat Per Minute) value  
appears in the display.  
To change the beat pattern  
Hold down BEAT PATTERN and turn  
JOG DIAL to select the beat pattern you  
want.  
The name of the beat pattern appears in  
the display.  
Adjust the  
volume of the  
drum  
Press BEAT LEVEL  
repeatedly.  
To change the beat speed  
Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn JOG  
DIAL to select the speed you want (BPM  
40 – 200).  
Tip  
The PAD I and PAD II indicator light up when  
you press the respective button.  
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To return the beat speed to default  
setting (BPM 120)  
Press MENU/RETURN on CHANNEL A  
and BEAT SPEED simultaneously.  
Monitor Cue  
You can monitor the audio source  
playback on CHANNEL A or B through a  
headphone without interruption of the  
sound output from the speakers. Monitor  
Cue allows you to seek for a point for  
sound mixing before you perform  
Crossfader.  
Notes  
• The beat tempo input is canceled if you press  
any buttons other than BPM CONTROL.  
• If you input the tempo less than BPM 40,  
“Hit Faster” appears in the display. Hit again  
in faster tempo.  
• If you input the tempo more than BPM 200,  
“Hit Slower” appears in the display. Hit again  
in slower tempo.  
1 Connect a headphone (not  
supplied) to i jack.  
Note  
Be sure to turn the i LEVEL to MIN before  
you connect the headphone.  
• If the tempo of the beat pattern does not match  
the tempo of the music, change the speed  
manually after you input the tempo.  
2 Press i CHANNEL SELECT  
repeatedly to select CHANNEL A or  
B.  
The indicator for selected channel  
lights up.  
Tips  
• You can use the drum pads and the beat  
function at the same time.  
• You can transfer the sound of the drum pad or  
beat pattern onto a USB device using Manual  
Transferring only.  
3 Turn i LEVEL to adjust the volume  
level of the headphone.  
Notes  
Using the Crossfader  
• The sound output from the headphone is same  
as the input source.  
• You cannot hear the sound from microphone  
and BEAT BLEND through a headphone.  
• The headphone output will not affected by  
CROSS FADER slider position.  
You can isolate the sound from  
CHANNEL A and B or blend them  
together using the Crossfader. By sliding  
the CROSS FADER slider from one  
position to another will vary the output  
signals of the CHANNEL A and B  
respectively.  
To  
Do this  
Listen to  
Slide the CROSS FADER  
CHANNEL A slider all the way to the  
only  
left.  
Listen to  
CHANNEL B  
only  
Slide the CROSS FADER  
slider all the way to the  
right.  
Mix the  
sound from  
Slide the CROSS FADER  
slider to the position  
CHANNEL A which the percentage of  
and B  
audio sources you want to  
mix.  
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1)  
2)  
When an iPod is connected, the display  
change to clock. If you remove the iPod, the  
display changes to Power Saving Mode after a  
few seconds.  
You cannot perform the following operations  
during Power Saving Mode:  
Changing the display  
1
2
Press OPTIONS.  
Turn JOG DIAL to select  
“ILLUM”, then press ENTER.  
– Setting the clock (page 17).  
– Changing the AM tuning interval (page 20).  
– Turning on the system by pressing the  
function buttons.  
The clock is displayed continuously while the  
iPod is being charged. To turn off the clock  
display, press DISPLAY (see “To stop  
charging the iPod” (page 28)).  
3
4
Turn JOG DIAL to select the  
setting you want.  
3)  
Press ENTER.  
To exit the OPTIONS menu  
Press OPTIONS again.  
Changing the display mode  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while  
the system is turned off.  
You can select the following display  
mode.  
1)  
Demonstration  
The display changes and the indicators  
flash even when the system is turned off.  
1)2)  
No display (Power Saving Mode)  
The display is turned off to conserve  
power. The timer and clock continue to  
operate.  
Clock  
The clock is displayed. The clock display  
automatically turns to Power Saving  
Mode after a few seconds. However, the  
display returns to clock display when you  
connect an iPod.3)  
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Checking the total playing time and  
titles  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when  
playback is stopped.  
The following information appears in the  
display.  
Viewing information in  
the display  
Checking the elapsed playing time,  
remaining time and titles  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during  
playback.  
The following information appears in the  
display.  
During “PGM” play mode:  
1 The last programmed item information  
2 Total number of programmed step1)2)  
(for few seconds)  
3 Memory free space of connected USB  
device3)  
When playing an AUDIO CD:  
1 Elapsed playing time of the current  
track  
2 Remaining time of the current track  
3 Remaining time of the current disc1)  
4 Clock display (for few seconds)  
5 Effect on/off (for few seconds)  
4 Clock display (for few seconds)  
5 Effect on/off (for few seconds)  
During other play mode:  
1 AUDIO CD:  
Total number of tracks and total  
playing time  
Audio files:  
Total number of files of the current  
folder and folder name  
Total number of folders and volume  
label of the disc2)/USB device3)  
2 Memory free space of the connected  
USB device3)  
When playing audio files:  
1 Elapsed playing time of the current  
file  
2 Track name2) from the file information  
3 Artist name3) from the file information  
4 Album name4) from the file  
information  
1)  
“NO STEP” appears in the display if you have  
5 Clock display (for few seconds)  
6 Effect on/off (for few seconds)  
not program the tracks or files.  
Appears during CD function only.  
Appears during USB function only.  
2)  
3)  
1)  
Appears only when “  
mode is selected.  
File name is displayed when there is no track  
name information from the file.  
“NO ARTIST” is displayed when there is no  
artist name information from the file.  
Folder name is displayed when there is no  
album name information from the file.  
” or Normal Play  
Notes  
2)  
3)  
4)  
• Some text characters may not be displayed.  
• If the audio file title contains characters which  
cannot be displayed, these characters will be  
displayed as “_”.  
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Select a track or file to program.  
To program a track:  
Other Operations  
Press l or L on CHANNEL B  
(or . or > on the remote)  
repeatedly until the track number you  
want appears in the display.  
Creating your own  
program  
To program an audio file:  
— Program Play  
Press  
+/– repeatedly until the  
folder you want appears in the display,  
then press l or L on  
CHANNEL B (or . or > on the  
remote) repeatedly until the file  
number you want appears in the  
display.  
You can make a program of up to 25 steps  
in the order you want them to be played  
back.  
You can synchro transfer the programmed  
tracks or files onto an USB device  
– –.– –” flashes in the display.  
Total playing time  
1
Select the function you want.  
Track or file  
number  
(including selected  
1)  
Press CD to select CD function.  
Press USB to select USB function.  
You can also press FUNCTION +/– on  
the remote repeatedly to select “CD”  
or “USB”.  
track)  
2
3
When playback is stopped,  
press PLAY MODE on the  
remote repeatedly until “PGM”  
lights up in the display.  
2)  
2)  
File name  
1)  
2)  
When program an audio file, “– –.– –”  
appears.  
Appears when an optional USB device is  
recognized.  
(For CD function only)  
To program all the tracks on a disc  
at once:  
Press l or L on CHANNEL B  
(or . or > on the remote)  
repeatedly until “ALL” appears in the  
display. Then, proceed to step 5.  
5
Press ENTER on CHANNEL B  
(or on the remote).  
The track(s) or file(s) is(are)  
programmed.  
The programmed step number appears  
in the display.  
To program all the MP3 files on a  
folder at once:  
Press  
+/– repeatedly until the  
folder you want appears in the display,  
then proceed to step 5.  
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7
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program  
additional folders, tracks or files.  
Presetting radio  
stations  
Press HS on CHANNEL B (or  
N on the remote).  
You can preset your favourite radio  
stations and tune them in instantly by  
selecting the corresponding preset  
number.  
Program Play starts.  
Other operations  
Use buttons on the remote to preset  
stations.  
To  
Do this  
Cancel Program When playback is  
Play  
stopped, press PLAY  
MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until “PGM”  
disappear from the  
display.  
1
2
Tune in the station you want  
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the  
from the program remotewhenplaybackis  
list  
A preset number flashes in the display.  
The stations are stored from preset  
number 1.  
stopped.  
Note  
(For USB function only)  
The program list is cleared when you perform  
the erase operation.  
Preset number  
Tips  
• The program you made remains in the  
system’s memory even after it has been  
played back. Press HS on CHANNEL B  
(or N on the remote) to play back the same  
program again.  
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing  
time during programming, this means:  
– you have programmed a track in an AUDIO  
CD with track number exceeds 20.  
– the total playing time has exceeded 100  
minutes.  
3
4
Press +/– repeatedly to select  
the preset number you want.  
If another station is already assigned to  
the selected preset number, the station  
is replaced by the new stations.  
Press  
.
“Complete!” appears in the display.  
The station is stored.  
– you have programmed an audio file.  
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5
6
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other  
stations.  
Using the Radio Data  
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10  
AM stations.  
System (RDS)  
(European model only)  
To call up a preset radio station,  
press TUNING MODE repeatedly  
until “PRESET” lights up in the  
display. Then, press +/–  
What is the Radio Data System?  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a  
broadcasting service that allows radio  
stations to send additional information  
along with the regular program signal.  
This tuner offers convenient RDS features  
like station name. RDS is available only  
on FM stations.*  
repeatedly to select the preset  
number you want.  
To cancel presetting  
Press TUNER MEMORY.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor  
do they provide the same types of services. If  
you are not familiar with the RDS system,  
check with your local radio stations for details  
on RDS services in your area.  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you  
are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal  
properly or if the signal is weak.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station from FM  
band.  
When you tune in a station that provides  
RDS services, the station name appears in  
the display.  
To check the RDS information  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
RDS information appears on the display.  
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Ajusting the sound  
effect  
Singing along  
You can sing along with any audio source  
that play back on this system.  
You can adjust the sound by raising or  
lowering the level of specific frequency  
band.  
1
2
3
4
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to  
reduce the microphone volume.  
Turn LOW jog to adjust the level of  
low frequency band.  
Connectanoptionalmicrophone  
to MIC jack.  
Turn MID jog to adjust the level of  
medium frequency band.  
Start playing the music and  
adjust the volume.  
Turn HIGH jog to adjust the level of  
high frequency band.  
Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the  
microphone volume.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs,  
reduce the volume, move the  
microphone away from the speakers,  
or change the direction of the  
microphone.  
After you have finished, turn MIC  
LEVEL to MIN, then disconnect the  
microphone from the MIC jack.  
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Play Timer:  
You can wake up to music from disc,  
iPod 2, tuner or optional USB device at  
a preset time.  
You can only set the Play Timer for audio  
source on CHANNEL B only.  
Using the timer  
The system offers three timer functions.  
Sleep Timer  
Recording Timer:  
You can set the system to turn off after a  
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to  
music.  
You can transfer onto a transferable USB  
device from a preset station at a specified  
time.  
Press SLEEP on the remote  
repeatedly.  
The minute display (turn-off time)  
changes.  
If you select “AUTO”, the system  
automatically turns off after the current  
disc or USB device stops or after 100  
minutes. When you played back the  
source on CHANNEL A and B  
simultaneously, the system will turns off  
after the playback on CHANNEL B stops.  
Do not select “AUTO” during CD-USB  
Synchronized Transfer or the erase  
operation.  
1
Prepare the sound source.  
For Play Timer:  
Prepare the sound source and then  
press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
To start from a specific track or file,  
create your own program (page 34).  
For Recording Timer:  
Tune in the preset radio station you  
2
3
Press TIMER MENU.  
Press V/v or ./>  
Note  
repeatedly to select “PLAY  
SET?” or “REC SET?”, then  
The system is not turned off on the preset time  
during the USB erase operation.  
The system will only automatically turns off  
after the USB erase operation finish.  
press  
.
“ON” appears and the hour indication  
flashes in the display.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time, press SLEEP on  
the remote once. However, you cannot check  
the remaining time if you select “AUTO”.  
4
5
Set the time to start playback or  
transferring.  
Press V/v or ./> repeatedly to  
set the hour, then press  
.
Play Timer/Recording Timer  
The minute indication flashes in the  
display. Use the procedure above to set  
the minute. “OFF” appears and the  
hour indication flashes in the display.  
You cannot activate both the Play Timer  
and the Recording Timer at the same time.  
If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the  
Sleep Timer has priority.  
Make sure you have set the clock.  
Use the buttons on the remote for the  
operation.  
Set the time to stop playback or  
transferring using the same  
procedure as step 4.  
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7
Select the sound source or  
prepare the USB device. Then,  
slide CROSS FADER slider to B.  
To  
Cancel the Play 1 PressTIMER MENU to  
Timer or select “TIMER  
Recording Timer SELECT?”, then press  
.
Do this  
For Play Timer:  
Press V/v or ./> repeatedly  
until the music source you want  
2 Press V/v or ./  
appears in the display, then press  
The display will show the timer  
settings.  
.
> repeatedly to  
select “TIMER OFF?”,  
then press  
.
For Recording Timer:  
The display will show the timer  
settings. Connect a transferable USB  
device.  
Notes  
• The Play Timer and Recording Timer will not  
be activated if the system is turned on or if  
“STANDBY” flashes in the display.  
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the  
setting is not canceled manually.  
• The Recording Timer is automatically  
canceled after the Recording Timer has been  
activated.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
Recording Timer.  
• The system is not turned off on the preset time  
during the USB erase operation.  
The system will only automatically turns off  
after the USB erase operation finish.  
• During Play Timer is activated, if the CROSS  
FADER slider is positioned at A, there will be  
no sound is output unless an audio source is  
played back on CHANNEL A.  
Press "/1 to turn off the system.  
The system turns on a few seconds  
before the preset time.* If the system is  
on at the preset time, the Play Timer  
and the Recording Timer will not play  
or transfer.  
* For USB Recording Timer, the system  
turns on approximately 1 minute before  
the preset time.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
• During Recording Timer is activated, if the  
CROSS FADER slider is positioned at A, no  
sound will be recorded unless an audio source  
is played back on CHANNEL A.  
• The Play Timer may not be activated  
depending on the status of the connected iPod.  
Check the setting 1 PressTIMER MENU to  
select “TIMER  
SELECT?”, then press  
.
2 Press V/v or ./  
> repeatedly to  
select “PLAY  
SELECT?” or “REC  
SELECT?”, then press  
.
Note on the iPod touch  
The Play Timer may not be activated depending  
on the status of the connected iPod touch.  
Change the  
setting  
Start from step 1.  
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When the STANDBY indicator  
flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord  
on the subwoofer and check the  
following items.  
• If your subwoofer have a voltage  
selector, is the voltage selector set to  
the correct voltage?  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
Should you encounter a problem with  
your system, do the following:  
Check the voltage for your region,  
then make sure the voltage selector  
is set correctly.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
• Are you using the supplied  
speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation  
holes on the rear of the unit?  
1 Make sure the power cord and  
speaker cords are connected  
correctly and firmly.  
2 Find your problem in the  
troubleshootingchecklistbelowand  
take the indicated corrective action.  
If the problem persists after doing all of  
the above, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
After checking the above items and  
fixing any problems, plug in the power  
cord again and turn on the system. If  
the STANDBY indicator still flashes,  
or if the cause of the problem cannot  
be found even after checking all the  
above items, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Note that if service personnel changes  
some parts during repair, these parts may  
be retained.  
In the event of a problem, have a Sony  
dealer check the entire system together.  
General  
The display starts flashing as soon as  
you plug in the power cord even  
though you have not turned on the  
system.  
• The demonstration mode started. Press  
"/1 (page 14).  
The clock or timer setting is canceled.  
• The power cord is disconnected or a  
power failure occurred. Redo “Setting  
the clock” (page 17). If you have set the  
timer, redo “Using the timer” (page 38).  
“– –:– –” appears in the display.  
• The clock is not set. Set the clock  
• A power failure has occurred. Set the  
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There is no sound.  
There is no sound output from the  
headphone.  
• Turn i LEVEL clockwise to adjust the  
headphone volume.  
• Check the headphone connection.  
• Check that the audio source on the  
selected channel is played back.  
• Turn VOLUME +/– clockwise (or press  
VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote).  
• Check the CROSS FADER slider  
• Check the speaker connections  
• There is no audio output during  
Recording Timer.  
There is beat sound even though you  
have not played back any source.  
• Press BEAT ON/OFF to turn off beat  
pattern.  
There is no microphone sound.  
• Turn VOLUME +/– clockwise (or press  
VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote)  
or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise to adjust  
the microphone volume.  
There is acoustic feedback.  
• Reduce the volume.  
• Move the microphone away from the  
speakers or change the direction of the  
microphone.  
• Make sure the microphone is connected  
to the MIC jack correctly.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the  
unit. Move the unit away from the TV or  
VCR.  
• Move the unit away from the source of  
noise.  
• Connect the unit to a different wall  
outlet.  
• Install a noise filter (commercially  
available) to the power cord.  
• Turn off surrounding electrical  
equipment.  
Speakers  
Sound comes from one channel or  
unbalanced left and right volume.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as  
possible.  
• Check that the speaker are connected  
securely and correctly.  
• The source being played back is  
monaural.  
There is no sound from the  
subwoofer.  
• Adjust the subwoofer level to the  
appropriate level.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
securely and correctly.  
• Check that the SYSTEM CONTROL  
jack on the unit is connected.  
• Check that the power cord on the  
subwoofer is connected and the power is  
turned on.  
The timer does not function.  
• Check the timer setting and set the  
correct time (page 38).  
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function  
• You cannot select the Play Timer and  
the Recording Timer at the same time.  
• Check the CROSS FADER slider  
The remote does not function.  
• Remove the obstacles between the  
remote and the unit.  
• Move the remote closer to the unit.  
• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.  
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).  
• Move the unit away from the  
fluorescent light.  
Sound lacks bass.  
• Check that the speaker’s + and –  
terminals are connected correctly.  
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Playback does not start from the first  
track.  
Disc player  
• The system is in Program Play or  
Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE  
on the remote repeatedly until both  
“PGM” and “SHUF” light off in the  
display.  
The disc tray does not open and  
“LOCKED” appears in the display.  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer or  
local authorized Sony service facility.  
The disc tray does not close.  
• Load the disc correctly.  
• Always close the disc tray by pressing  
A. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to  
close it as this may cause a malfunction.  
The MP3 file cannot be played back.  
• The MP3 file is not recorded in a format  
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format).  
• The MP3 file does not have the  
extension “.mp3”.  
The disc does not eject.  
• The MP3 file in format other than  
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be  
played back.  
• The system can play back to a depth of  
8 folders only.  
• You cannot eject the disc during  
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer, or  
REC1 Transferring. Press x to cancel  
the transferring, then press A to eject  
the disc.  
• The disc contains more than 256 folders.  
• The disc contains more than 511 MP3  
files.  
• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be  
played back.  
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Playback does not start.  
• Open the disc tray and check whether a  
disc is loaded.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 48).  
• Reload the disc.  
• Load the disc that this system can play  
• Load the disc on the disc tray with the  
label side facing up.  
The MP3 files take a longer time to  
play back than others.  
• After the system reads all the files on the  
disc, playback may take more time than  
usual if:  
• Remove the disc and wipe away the  
moisture on the disc, then leave the  
system turned on for a few hours until  
the moisture evaporates.  
– the number of folders or files on the  
disc is very large.  
– the folder and file organization  
structure is very complex.  
• Press HS (or N on the remote) to  
start playback.  
The folder name, track name, file  
name and ID3 tag characters do not  
appear properly.  
The sound skips.  
• Wipe the disc clean (page 48).  
• Reload the disc.  
• Use a disc that conforms to ISO9660  
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion  
format).  
• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.  
• The character code that can be displayed  
by this system are as follows:  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
• Move the unit to a place without  
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  
• Move the speakers away from the unit,  
or place them on separate stands. When  
you listen to a track with bass sounds at  
high volume, the speaker vibration may  
cause the sound to skip.  
– Lower cases (a to z)  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
– Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _)  
Other characters may not be displayed  
correctly.  
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Transferring to an USB device results  
in an error.  
• You are using an unsupported USB  
device types.  
• The USB device was disconnected or  
the power was turned off during  
transferring. Delete the partially-  
transferred file, and transfer again. If  
this does not fix the problem, the USB  
device may be broken. Refer to  
operating instructions of the USB  
device on how to remedy this problem.  
• Turn off the system and remove the  
USB device. If the USB device has a  
power switch, turn the USB device off  
and then on again after removing it from  
the system. Then perform transferring  
again.  
• ID3 tag information for MP3 audio files  
is displayed when the files have ID3  
version 1 or ID3 version 2. If there are  
ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags, ID3  
version 2 tag information has priority.  
USB device  
You cannot start transferring to an  
USB device.  
• The following problems may have  
occurred.  
– The USB device is full.  
– The number of audio file and folder  
that system can recognize has reached  
the upper limit.  
– The USB device is write-protected.  
Transferring is stopped before it is  
finished.  
• You are using an unsupported USB  
device types.  
• The USB device is not formatted  
correctly. Refer to the USB device  
operating instructions for how to  
format.  
• Turn off the system and remove the  
USB device. Then, turn on the system.  
If the USB device has a power switch,  
turn the USB device off and then on  
again after removing it from the system.  
Then perform transferring again.  
• If the transferring and erase operations  
are repeated multiple times, the file  
structure within the USB device  
becomes complex. Refer to operating  
instructions of the USB device on how  
to remedy this problem.  
Audio files or folders on the USB  
device cannot be erased.  
• Check if the USB device is write-  
protected.  
• The USB device was disconnected or  
the power was turned off during the  
erase operation. Delete the partially-  
erased track. If this does not fix the  
problem, the USB device may be  
broken. Refer to operating instructions  
of the USB device on how to remedy  
this problem.  
Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
• If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may  
device types.  
– The USB device is not recognized.  
– File or folder names are not displayed  
on this system.  
– Playback is not possible.  
– The sound skips.  
– There is noise.  
– A distorted sound is output.  
– Transferring stops before it is finished.  
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“Over Current” appears in the  
display.  
“USB Reading” is displayed for an  
extended time, or it takes a long time  
before playback starts.  
• The reading process can take a long time  
in the following cases.  
– There are many folders or files on the  
USB device.  
– The file structure is extremely  
complex.  
– The memory capacity is excessive.  
– The internal memory is fragmented.  
Thus, we recommend following these  
guidelines.  
– Total folders on USB device: 100 or  
less  
• A problem has been detected with the  
level of electrical current from the  
(USB) port. Turn off the system and  
remove the USB device from the  
(USB) port. Make sure there is no  
problem with the USB device. If this  
display pattern persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
“No Medium” appears in display.  
• Check the memory device on the Sony  
Ericsson mobile phone.  
There is no sound.  
– Total files per folder: 100 or less  
• The USB device is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the system, then  
connect the USB device again and  
check if “USB MEMORY” lights up in  
the display.  
Erroneous display.  
• The data stored in the USB device may  
have been corrupted, perform the  
transferring again.  
• The character code that can be displayed  
by this system are as follows:  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
– Lower cases (a to z)  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
– Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _)  
Other characters may not be displayed  
correctly.  
There is noise, skipping, or distorted  
sound.  
• Turn off the system, then connect the  
USB device again.  
• The music data itself contains noise, or  
the sound is distorted. Noise may have  
entered during the transferring process.  
Delete the file, and try transferring  
again.  
The USB device is not recognized.  
• Turn off the system, then reconnect the  
USB device.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
The USB device does not work  
properly. Refer to the USB device  
operating instructions for how to deal  
with this problem. If the problem  
persists, contact your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
The USB device cannot be connected  
into the  
(USB) port.  
• The USB device is being connected  
backwards. Connect the USB device in  
the correct orientation.  
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Playback does not start.  
• Turn off the system, then connect the  
USB device again.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
iPod  
There is no sound.  
• Make sure the iPod is connected  
securely.  
• Make sure the iPod is playing music.  
• Adjust the volume.  
• Press HS (or N on the remote) to  
start playback.  
Playback does not start from the first  
track.  
• Set the play mode to Normal Play  
• Depending on the contents of the iPod,  
it may take time to start playback.  
• You are using an unsupported iPod. See  
(page 52) for the supported device  
types.  
The audio files cannot be played  
back.  
• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be  
played back.  
• Some AAC files may not be played back  
correctly.  
• Check the CROSS FADER slider  
The sound is distorted.  
• Reduce the volume.  
• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod to “Off”  
or “Flat”.  
• WMA files in Windows Media Audio  
Lossless and Professional format cannot  
be played back.  
• The data is not stored in MP3/WMA/  
AAC format.  
• USB device formatted with file systems  
other than FAT16, or FAT32 (cluster  
size 512 byte – 32 kbyte) are  
unsupported.*  
• If you use partitioned USB device, only  
audio files on the first partition can be  
played back.  
The iPod cannot be charged.  
• Make sure the iPod is connected  
securely.  
Tuner  
There is severe hum or noise.  
(“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the  
display)  
• Set the proper band and frequency  
• Playback is possible up to 8 folder  
levels.  
• Connect the antenna properly (page 13).  
• Find a place and an orientation that  
provide good reception, then set up the  
antenna again. If you cannot obtain  
good reception, we recommend that you  
connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives  
signals along its entire length, so make  
sure you extend it fully.  
• The number of folders has exceeded  
997.  
• The number of audio files has exceeded  
999.  
• Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but  
some USB device may not support all of these  
FAT. For details, see the operating  
instructions of each USB device or contact the  
manufacturer.  
• Locate the antennas as far away from  
the speaker cords as possible.  
• Try turning off the surrounding  
electrical equipment.  
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A stereo FM program cannot be  
received in stereo.  
• Press FM MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until “MONO” disappears  
from the display.  
Messages  
One of the following messages may  
appear or flash in the display during  
operation.  
Optional components  
Disc/ Timer  
There is no sound.  
No Disc  
• Refer to General item “There is no  
sound.” (page 41) and check the  
condition of the system.  
• Connect the component properly  
(page 13) while checking:  
There is no disc on the disc tray or you  
have loaded a disc that cannot be played  
back on this system.  
Not in Use  
– if the cords are connected properly.  
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all  
the way.  
• Turn on the connected component.  
• Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the connected component  
and start playing.  
You have pressed a button those operation  
is not allowed or invalid at that time.  
OFF TIME NG!  
The on time and off time of Play Timer or  
Recording Timer is the same.  
Push STOP!  
You have pressed PLAY MODE on the  
remote during playback.  
To reset the system to factory  
settings  
If the system still does not operate  
properly after performing the above  
measures or other troubles not described  
above occur, reset the system as follows:  
Use the buttons on the unit for the  
operation.  
Reading  
The system is reading information of the  
disc. Some buttons are not available.  
NO STEP  
You have cleared all the steps you  
programmed.  
1 Unplug the power cord.  
2 Plug the power cord back in.  
3 Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
OVER  
You have reached the end of the disc  
while pressing M on the remote during  
playback or pause.  
4 Press x, PAD I and "/1 at the  
Step Full!  
You tried to program more than 25 steps.  
same time.  
“COLD RESET” appears in the  
display.  
The system is reset to the factory settings.  
You need to readjust all the settings you  
made, such as the preset stations, clock  
and timer.  
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Not in Use  
USB device  
You tried to perform a specific operation  
under conditions where that operation is  
prohibited.  
USB Reading  
The system is reading information of the  
USB device. Some buttons are not  
available.  
Over Current  
An over current was detected.  
Data Error  
You tried to play back a audio file that is  
not playable (page 45).  
Protected!  
You tried to transfer or erase a write-  
protected USB device.  
Device Error  
The USB device could not be recognized  
or an unknown device is connected.  
Push STOP!  
You tried to perform an operation that can  
be performed only when the playback is  
stopped.  
Fatal Error!  
The USB device was removed during  
transferring or erase operation, and may  
have been damaged.  
REC Error!  
Transferring did not start, stopped  
partway, or otherwise could not be  
performed (page 43).  
NO STEP  
All of the programmed files have been  
erased.  
Removed  
The USB device has been removed.  
Not Supported  
Step Full!  
You tried to program more than 25 tracks  
or files (steps).  
An unsupported USB device is connected  
or the USB device is connected through  
an USB hub.  
Track Full!  
No Track  
You cannot transfer onto the USB device  
because the number of file has reached its  
maximum.  
No playable audio file is loaded in the  
system.  
Folder Full!  
You cannot transfer onto the USB device  
because the number of folder has reached  
its maximum.  
Device Full!  
The memory of the USB device is full.  
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• Should any solid object or liquid get into the  
system, unplug the system, and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it again.  
• The AC power cord can be changed only by a  
qualified service facility.  
Precautions  
Discs that this system CAN play  
• AUDIO CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)  
On placement  
Discs that this system CANNOT play  
• CD-ROM  
• 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.  
• Be careful when placing the unit or speakers  
on surfaces that have been specially treated  
(for example, 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 unit, 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.  
• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in  
music CD format or MP3 format conforming  
to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet (expansion  
format)  
• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that  
have not ended by “closing the session”  
• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality,  
CD-R/CD-RW that have scratches or are  
dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an  
incompatible recording device  
• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly  
• Disc containing files other than MPEG 1  
Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files  
• Discs of non-standard shape (for example,  
heart, square, star)  
On heat buildup  
• Heat buildup on the unit during operation is  
normal and is not a 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.  
• Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or  
sticker attached to them  
• Rental or used discs with attached seals where  
the glue extends beyond the seal  
• Discs that have labels printed using ink that  
feels tacky when touched  
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.  
Notes on discs  
On the speaker system  
• 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 such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a  
car parked in direct sunlight.  
This speaker system is not magnetically  
shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may  
become magnetically 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 from the TV.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution.  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine,  
or alcohol.  
On safety  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall socket, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
• Completely disconnect the power cord (mains  
lead) from the wall socket (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.  
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Subwoofer  
RMS output power (reference):  
150 W (at 6 , 100 Hz, 10% THD)  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
Inputs  
LINE IN 1, 2 L/R:  
Voltage 250 mV, impedance  
47 kilohms  
USA model only  
MIC:  
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven,  
from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 90 watts per  
channel minimum RMS power, with no  
more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion  
from 250 miliwatts to rated output.  
Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance  
10 kilohms  
(USB) port:  
Type A  
Outputs  
Amplifier section  
i : accepts headphones of 8 or more  
FRONT SPEAKER:  
North American model only  
The following are measured at  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
accepts impedance of 6 Ω  
Disc player section  
System  
Front speaker  
RMS output power (reference):  
150 W + 150 W (per channel at 6 ,  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Subwoofer  
RMS output power (reference):  
150 W (at 6 , 100 Hz, 10% THD)  
Compact disc and digital audio system  
Laser Diode Properties  
Emission Duration: Continuous  
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW  
* This output is the value measurement  
at a distance of 200 mm from the  
objective lens surface on the Optical  
Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.  
Frequency response  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
More than 90 dB  
Dynamic range  
Other models  
The following are measured at  
Mexican model:  
AC 127 V, 60 Hz  
Other models:  
AC 120, 220, 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Front speaker  
More than 88 dB  
Power Output (rated):  
90 W + 90 W (at 6 , 1 kHz, 1% THD)  
RMS output power (reference):  
150 W + 150 W (per channel at 6 ,  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
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Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
USB section  
Supported bit rate  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3):  
32 – 320 kbps, VBR  
WMA: 32 – 192 kbps, VBR  
AAC: 48 – 320 kbps  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American model:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)  
Other models:  
Sampling frequencies  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3):  
32/44.1/48 kHz  
WMA: 44.1 kHz  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)  
Antenna  
FM lead antenna  
AAC: 44.1 kHz  
Antenna terminals  
75 ohms unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
Transfer speed  
Full-Speed  
Supported USB device  
Mass Storage Class  
Maximum current  
500 mA  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Pan-American and Oceanian models:  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set  
at 10 kHz)  
iPod section  
DC5V 500 mA MAX  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set  
at 9 kHz)  
Speakers  
European model:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set  
at 9 kHz)  
Other models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set  
at 9 kHz)  
Front speaker (SS-DJ2i)  
Speaker system  
3-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex  
Speaker unit  
Woofer: 130 mm (5 1/ inches), cone  
2
type  
Subwoofer: 130 mm (5 1/ inches),  
530 – 1,610 kHz (with the interval set  
at 10 kHz)  
2
cone type  
Tweeter: 40 mm (1 1/ inches), horn  
Antenna  
2
AM loop antenna  
type  
Antenna terminals  
Rated impedance  
6 ohms  
External antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 205 × 381 × 248 mm  
(8 1/8 × 15 × 9 7/ inches)  
8
Mass  
Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 14 oz) net per  
speaker  
50GB  
 
Subwoofer (SA-WG2i)  
Subwoofer system  
1-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex  
Speaker unit  
Mass (Approx.)  
HCD-DJ2i: 3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz)  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
Subwoofer: 180 mm (7 inches),  
cone type  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Rated impedance  
FM lead antenna (1)  
6 ohms  
Front speaker pads (8)  
iPod Dock Adapters (5 set)  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 500 × 306 × 505 mm  
(19 3/ × 12 1/ × 20 inches)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
4
8
Mass  
Approx. 16.5 kg (36 lb 7 oz)  
• Standby power  
General  
Power requirements  
consumption: 0.5 W  
• Halogenated flame  
retardants are not used in the  
certain printed wiring  
boards.  
North American model: 120 V AC,  
60 Hz  
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz  
Oceanian model: 230 – 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or  
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable  
with voltage selector  
Power consumption  
Canadian model: 450 VA  
Other models: 345 W  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
HCD-DJ2i: 380 × 146.8 × 288 mm  
(15 × 5 7/8 × 11 3/8 inches)  
51GB  
 
For customers in Asia and Oceania:  
<http://www.css.ap.sony.com/>  
Compatible devices  
with this system  
Notes  
• Do not use USB devices other than these USB  
devices. Operation of models not listed here is  
not guaranteed.  
• Operation may not always be ensured even  
when using these USB devices.  
USB devices  
• Some of these USB devices may not be  
available for purchase in certain areas.  
• See the operating instructions supplied with  
the USB device for details on the operation  
method.  
• If you want to format the above USB devices,  
be sure to use the models or formatter  
software supplied with the USB device.  
However, if the formatting process is  
performed using other method, the  
transferring may not be properly done.  
You can use the following Sony USB  
devices on this system.  
Verified Sony USB device  
(as of March 2008)  
Product name Model name  
®
Walkman  
NWD-B103/ B103F/  
B105/ B105F  
NWZ-A815/ A816/ A818  
Notes on using the Sony Ericsson  
mobile phone  
NWZ-S515/ S516/  
S615F/ S616F/ S618F  
• Set the data transfer mode of your mobile  
phone to File Transfer (Mass Storage).  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the mobile phone.  
• Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile  
phone when connecting to the system.  
• Some AAC audio files supported by the  
mobile phone are not supported by this  
system.  
IC Recorder  
ICD-SX57/ SX67/ SX77  
ICD-U50/ U60/ U70  
ICD-SX68/ SX78/ SX88  
MICROVAULT USM512JX/ 1GJX/  
2GJX/ 4GJX  
Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone  
(as of March 2008)  
• In the case that the song which is registered as  
the playlist in the mobile phone is erased by  
this system, the playlist registration is not  
deleted.  
Product name Model name  
®
Walkman Phone W880i/ W850i/ W710i/  
®
Notes on Walkman  
W660i/ W580i  
• Some audio files supported by the Sony  
digital music player are not supported by this  
system.  
W910i  
• When the Sony digital music player is  
connected to this system, wait until the  
display of “Creating Library” or “Creating  
Database” disappears.  
• When transferring music data from the Sony  
digital music player by using “Media  
Manager for WALKMAN”, transfer in MP3  
format.  
Check the websites below for the latest  
information about compatible devices.  
For customers in the U.S.A.:  
<http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport>  
For customers in Canada:  
ElectronicsSupport/>  
• MP4 format file (AAC or VIDEO) cannot be  
displayed by this system.  
ElectronicsSupport/>  
For customers in Europe:  
<http://sonydigital-link.com/dna>  
For customers in Latin America:  
<http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info>  
52GB  
 
     
iPod models  
You can use the following iPod models on this system. Update your iPod with the latest  
software before using it.  
iPod touch  
iPod nano 3rd  
generation  
(video)  
iPod classic  
iPod nano 2nd  
generation  
(aluminum)  
iPod 5th  
generation  
(video)  
iPod nano 1st  
generation  
iPod 4th  
generation  
(color display)  
iPod 4th  
generation  
iPod mini  
Notes  
• The iPod 1 and 2 connectors are designed for iPod only. You cannot connect any other portable audio  
players.  
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when  
using an iPod connected to this unit.  
• This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod and has been certified to meet Apple  
performance standards.  
• This unit is not compatible with iPhone.  
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Index  
B
O
Batteries 15  
BEAT BLEND 30  
Beat speed 30  
P
Play mode 19, 26  
Playable disc 48  
Power Saving Mode 32  
Presetting radio station 35  
Program Play 34  
C
CD-USB Synchonized  
Transfer 21  
COLD RESET 46  
Compatible iPod with this  
system 53  
Compatible USB devices with  
this system 52  
R
Radio station 20  
RDS (Radio Data System) 36  
REC1 Transferring 21  
Remote 8  
Crossfader 31  
D
Demonstration 14, 32  
Display 12  
S
Display mode 32  
F
T
Timer  
Play Timer 38  
Recording Timer 38  
Sleep Timer 38  
H
Handling discs 48  
Hooking up the system 13  
M
Manual Transferring 21  
MP3 BOOSTER+ 29  
Multi Session 5  
N
Non-playable disc 48  
Normal Play 19, 26  
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