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Note
Other Operations
You can change the play mode only when playback
of a track or MP3/WMA file is stopped. If you press
MODE
while a track or MP3/WMA file is playing
or in pause status, "PUSH STOP" appears. Be sure to
Using the display
stop playback by pressing 
play mode.
You can check information about the currently
Playing tracks/audio files repeatedly
playing audio file from the disc/USB device using
the display.
(Repeat Play)
You can set the unit to repeatedly play CD-DA
 Information about the total
tracks on an audio CD, or MP3/WMA files on a
number of tracks and the playing
disc or on a USB device in normal and program
play modes.
time of an audio CD
1
Press CD
or USB
to turn on the CD
After the CD is loaded and the reading process
is completed, or after you cancel Resume Play
or USB function.
by pressing 
twice, the total number of
2
Proceed as follows.
tracks and the total playing time are
displayed.
To repeat
Do this
Total number of tracks
A single track/
1 Press MODE
MP3/WMA file
until "
1" appears.
2 Press
select a track/audio file that
you want to repeat. When
you want to specify a folder
that contains MP3/WMA
Total playing time
files, press TUNE/
first to select a folder,
 Information about the total
and then press
number of folders on an MP3/
to select a file.
3 Press
 
WMA disc and USB device
Play.
MP3/WMA disc
All tracks/MP3/
1 Press MODE
After the MP3/WMA disc is loaded and the
WMA files
until " " appears.
reading process is completed, or after you
2 Press
 
cancel Resume Play by pressing 
twice,
Play.
the total number of folders is displayed. The
A selected
total number of files and the total playing
1 Press MODE
folder on an
until " " (Folder) and " "
time are not displayed for MP3 and WMA
MP3/WMA disc
discs.
appear.
or USB device
2 Select a folder by pressing
USB device
TUNE/
After the USB device is connected and the
3 Press
 
reading process is completed, or after you
Play.
cancel Resume Play by pressing 
twice,
Programmed
1 Program tracks/audio files
the total number of folders is displayed. The
total number of files and the total playing
tracks/MP3 or
(see "Creating your own
WMA files
program (Program Play)").
time are not displayed.
2 Press MODE
(Example: MP3 disc)
and " " appear on the
display.
 
3 Press
Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press 
to stop playback, and then press
Total number of folders
MODE
repeatedly until " " (or "
Tip
disappears from the display.
If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root
directory ("ROOT" folder) of the USB device, "1FLDR"
Playing tracks/audio files in random
appears on the display.
order (Shuffle Play)
To check file information
You can set the unit to play CD-DA tracks on a
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
repeatedly while
CD, or MP3/WMA files on a disc or on a USB
playing an MP3/WMA file on the disc/USB
device in random order.
device. The display changes as follows:
1
Press CD
or USB
to turn on the CD
Song title ( )*
1
or USB function.
2
Press MODE
until "SHUF" appears on
Artist name ( )*
1
the display.
3
Press 
to start Shuffle Play.
Album name ( )*
1
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press 
to stop playback, and then press
2
Current file number and playing time*
MODE
repeatedly until "SHUF" disappears
*
1
If the file does not have corresponding ID3 or
from the display.
WMA tag information, the file name, "NO ARTIST,"
and "NO ALBUM" scroll instead of the song title,
Tips
artist name, and album name, respectively.
 During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous
2
*
The artist name or album name will change to this
MP3/WMA file by pressing 
in a few seconds.
 The Resume Play is available when using Shuffle
Play mode in the USB function. Press 
you stopped Shuffle Play by pressing 
Selecting play mode
Play starts from the point where you stopped.
Creating your own program (Program
You can set the unit to play tracks or files
Play)
repeatedly or in random order while a disc/USB
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25
device is stopped.
tracks/audio files (MP3/WMA files) on a disc/USB
device.
Press MODE
repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the indication
1
Press CD
or USB
to turn on the CD
changes as follows:
or USB function.
Normal play (no indication)
2
Press MODE
until "PGM" appears on
the display.
Single repeat (
1)
3
Press  or 
to select a track/
file.
All repeat ( )
When you want to specify a folder that
contains MP3/WMA files, press TUNE/
Selected folder play (
)*
first to select a folder, and then press
 or 
to select a file.
4
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
Selected folder repeat play ( ,
)*
"STEP 1" appears, followed by the selected
track or MP3/WMA file.
Shuffle play (SHUF)
Example (Programming a CD-DA track
from an audio CD)
Program play (PGM)
Program repeat play ( , PGM)
* These functions are available only when playing
MP3/WMA files on an MP3/WMA disc or USB
device.
Each time you add a track or MP3/WMA file, a
step number is added and a track or file
number flashes on the display.
The total time of the program play will be
1
displayed up to "99:59" for the audio CD. (If
the total time count is more than 99:59, "--:--"
will be displayed.)
In the case of MP3/WMA discs, the total time
before changing the
is not displayed and "--:--" will always be
2
displayed.
3
5
Press 
to start Program Play.
The created program remains available until
you open the CD compartment, remove the
USB device or turn off the power of the unit.
To play the same program again, press 
.
Note
If you try to program 26 tracks/MP3/WMA files or
more, "FULL" appears on the display.
Notes
Tip
 If the AUDIO IN jack
The Resume Play is available when using Program
Play mode in the USB function. Press 
after
you stopped Program Play by pressing 
.
 If the AUDIO IN jack
Program Play starts from the point where you
repeatedly
stopped.
or
 
to
To display programmed track
 If the AUDIO IN jack
information
After creating your own program, you can check
the information about programmed tracks/files
+ or 
by pressing DISPLAY/ENTER
. Each time you
press the button, the display changes as follows:
or
Precautions
Programmed last track number and total
playing time*
to start Repeat
Discs that this unit CAN play
Total programmed step number
 Audio CD (CD-DA*
repeatedly
 CD-R/CD-RW that contains MP3/WMA files and
* Total playing time can be displayed only for
to start Repeat
CD-DA tracks.
*1
To cancel Program Play
repeatedly
Press 
to stop playback, and then press
MODE
repeatedly until "PGM" disappears from
*2
the display.
+ or 
.
To delete all tracks in the current program
to start Repeat
Stop playback, and then press 
. "NO STEP"
appears and you can create a new program,
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
following the procedure "Creating your own
program (Program Play)."
 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in
until "PGM"
Presetting radio stations
 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
to start Repeat
You can store radio stations in the unit's memory.
You can store up to 30 radio stations; 20 for FM
 CD-R/CD-RW that is unfinalized or finalized
and 10 for AM can be preset.
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
Notes on discs
1")
select the band.
 Before playing, clean the CD with
2
Press and hold RADIO FM/AM AUTO
PRESET
until "AUTO" flashes on the
display.
3
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
to store the
 Do not use solvents such as
station.
The stations are stored in memory from lower
to higher frequencies.
 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
If a station cannot be preset
automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.
 Do not stick paper or a sticker on the CD, or
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
 After playing, store the CD in its case.
select the band.
2
Tune to the station you want.
Note on DualDiscs
3
Press  MANUAL PRESET
.
 A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
The band selected ("FM-xx" or "AM-xx")
appears on the display.
4
Press PRESET + or 
until the preset
.
number you want for the station flashes
after
on the display.
. Shuffle
5
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
to store the
Music discs encoded with copyright
station.
protection technologies
If another station is already assigned to the
 This product is designed to playback discs that
selected preset number, that station is
replaced by the new one.
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in the unit's
memory even in the following situations.
The AC power cord is unplugged.
The batteries are removed.
On safety
Listening to the radio from
 As the laser beam used in the CD player
preset radio stations
+ or
1
Press RADIO FM/AM
repeatedly to
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
select the band.
2
Press PRESET + or 
to select a stored
.
preset number for the desired radio
 Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
station.
Connecting optional
On power sources
components
 For AC operation, use the supplied AC power
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is
You can enjoy the sound from an optional
component, such as a portable digital music
player, through the speakers of this unit.
 When not using the batteries, remove them to
Be sure to turn off the power of each component
before making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
On placement
Connect the AUDIO IN jack
to the line
output jack of the portable digital music
 Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight,
player or other component using an
excessive dust or mechanical shock, or in a car
audio connection cable (not supplied).
subject to the direct rays of the sun.
Turn on the connected component.
 Do not place the unit on an inclined or
unstable surface.
Press AUDIO IN
and start playing
 Do not place anything within 10 mm of the rear
sound on the connected component.
of the cabinet. The ventilation openings must
The sound from the connected component is
be unobstructed for the unit to operate
output from the speakers.
properly and prolong the life of its
To connect the unit to a TV or video recorder/
components.
player, use an extension cable (not supplied)
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
with a stereo-mini plug on one end and two
keep personal credit cards using magnetic
phono plugs (L/R) on the other end.
coding or spring-wound watches away from
the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
of this unit is connected to
the monaural output jack of a digital music player,
On operation
you will hear sound from the left channel only.
 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
of this unit is connected to
the line out jack of a digital music player,
warm location, or is placed in a very damp
distortion may occur. If the sound is distorted,
room, moisture may condense on the lens
connect to the headphones jack instead.
inside the CD player section. Should this occur,
of this unit is connected to
the unit will not operate properly. In this case,
the headphones jack of a digital music player,
remove the CD and wait about an hour for the
increase the volume of the digital music player,
moisture to evaporate.
and then adjust the volume of the unit.
On handling the unit
 Do not leave the CD compartment door open
to avoid dust and debris contamination.
 When carrying the unit, grasp the handle at the
rear of the unit to prevent the unit from
dropping.
1
tracks)
is finalized*
2
correctly.
CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital
Audio. It is a recording standard used for audio
CDs.
Finalizing is the process to make the CD-R/CD-RW
discs playable on the consumer disc player
products, and the finalizing can be enabled or
disabled as optional settings during disc creation
in most recording software.
On cleaning the cabinet
 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls using a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
audio CD format or formats conforming to
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
CD-RW with scratches or that is dirty, or CD-R/
If you have any questions or problems
CD-RW recorded using an incompatible
concerning your unit, consult your nearest Sony
recording device
dealer.
incorrectly
Troubleshooting
a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD
General
from the center out. If there are
scratches, dirt or fingerprints on
the CD, a tracking error may occur.
The unit does not turn on when the AC
power cord is connected.
benzine, thinner, commercially
 Make sure the AC power cord is connected to
available cleaners or anti-static
the wall outlet securely.
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
The unit does not turn on during battery
operation.
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a
car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
"LOW BATTERY" flashes on the display
and the unit turns off automatically.
scratch the surface of the CD.
 Replace all the batteries with new ones.
There is no sound.
 Make sure the appropriate function is selected
for the music or sound source you want to
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
listen to.
However, since the audio material side does
The sound is noisy.
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
 Is someone using a mobile phone or other
guaranteed.
equipment emitting radio waves near the unit?
If so, move the unit away from such devices.
CD/MP3/WMA player
The CD player does not play or "NO DISC"
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
is displayed even when a CD is in place.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are
 Place the CD with the label side facing forward.
marketed by some record companies. Please
 Clean the CD.
be aware that among those discs, there are
 Take out the CD and leave the CD
some that do not conform to the CD standard
compartment open for about an hour to dry
and may not be playable by this product.
moisture condensation.
 The CD-R/CD-RW is blank or unfinalized.
 There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the
disc.
section is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
 There is a problem with the quality of the
disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to
CD-R/CD-RW, recording device or application
qualified personnel only.
software.
 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by
are exhausted.
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
The sound drops out.
 Reduce the volume.
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
 Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
damaged.
not use such discs.
 Place the unit in a location free from vibrations.
 Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.
cord; do not use any other cord.
 The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW
not be used for an extended period of time.
or if there is a problem with the recording
device or application software.
avoid damage that can be caused by battery
Starting playback takes more time than
leakage or corrosion.
usual.
 The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
 A disc recorded with a complicated tree
Radio
structure.
 A disc that has many folders or non-MP3/
The sound is weak or reception is poor
quality.
WMA files.
 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
USB device
are exhausted.
 Move the unit away from any nearby TV.
"
NO TRK
"
is displayed when a USB device
 For FM reception, extend the antenna to its full
is connected.
length, and reorient it for best FM reception.
 There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the
For AM reception, reorient the unit itself to find
USB device.
the best reception.
FM reception
The USB device does not work properly.
AM reception
 If you connect an incompatible USB device, the
following problems may occur.
 The USB device is not recognized.
 File or folder names are not displayed on this
unit.
 Playback is not possible.
 The sound skips.
 There is noise.
The TV picture is unstable.
 The sound output is distorted.
 If you are listening to an FM program near a TV
"
OVER CURRENT
"
appears.
with an indoor antenna, move the unit away
from the TV.
 An abnormal level has been detected in the
electrical current from the
(USB) port
.
Turn off the unit and remove the USB device
After trying the suggested remedies, if the
problem persists, unplug the AC power cord or
from the
(USB) port
. Try using another
remove all the batteries. After all the indications
USB device. If this message persists, contact
on the display disappear, plug in the AC power
your nearest Sony dealer.
cord again, or re-insert the batteries. If the
problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
There is no sound.
dealer.
 The USB device may be connected incorrectly.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
Then turn on the unit.
Specifications
There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.
 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
CD player section
Then turn on the unit again.
System
 The music data itself contains noise, or the
Compact disc digital audio system
sound is distorted. Noise may have entered
Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous
during the creation of audio files. Try
re-creating audio files and use them to play on
Laser output: Less than 44.6 μW
this unit.
(This output is the value measurement at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens
The USB device cannot be connected to
surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
the
(USB) port
.
aperture.)
Number of channels
 The connector on the USB device or the USB
2
cable is being inserted backwards. Insert it to
Frequency response
the
(USB) port
in the correct direction.
20 Hz  20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB
READING
is displayed for an extended
Wow and flutter
"
"
time, or it takes a long time before
Below measurable limit
playback starts.
USB section
 The reading process can take a long time in the
(USB) port (Type A), maximum current 500 mA,
following cases:
USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible
 There are many folders or files on the USB
Radio section
device.
Frequency range
 The file structure is complex.
FM: 87.5 MHz  108 MHz (50 kHz step)
 The memory is almost full.
AM: 531 kHz  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
 The internal memory is fragmented.
Intermediate frequency
To avoid the above problems, we recommend
FM: 128 kHz
that you adhere to the following guidelines:
AM: 45 kHz
 Keep the total number of folders on a USB
Antennas
device to 100 or less.
FM: Telescopic antenna
 Keep the total number of files per folder to
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
100 or less.
Input
Erroneous display
AUDIO IN
Stereo mini jack
 The data stored on the USB device may be
corrupted. Send the music data to the USB
Output
device again.
 (headphones) stereo mini jack
 This unit can display only numbers and letters
 32 
For 16 
impedance headphones
of the alphabet. Other characters will not be
Supported audio formats
displayed correctly.
Supported bit rates
The USB device is not recognized.
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kbps  320 kbps, VBR
 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device,
WMA:
then turn on the unit.
48 kbps  192 kbps, VBR
 The USB device is not functioning properly.
Sampling frequencies
Refer to the USB device operation manual for
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
details on how to deal with this problem.
32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA:
Play does not start.
32/44.1/48 kHz
 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
General
Play does not start from the first track.
Speaker
 Set the play mode to Normal Play.
Two full range speakers, 5 cm dia., 8 
type
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.
Power output
 The audio files may have inappropriate file
1 W + 1 W (at 8
, 10% harmonic distortion)
extensions. The file extensions supported by
Power requirements
this unit are as follows:
230 V AC, 50 Hz (AC power supply)
 MP3: File extension ".mp3"
9 V DC, six R6 (size AA) batteries
 WMA: File extension ".wma"
Power consumption
AC 13 W
 The audio files may have been created in
Battery Life*
1,
*
2
formats other than MP3/WMA formats.
CD playback
 The USB storage device uses a file system
Approx. 3 hours (at about 40% of maximum
other than FAT16 or FAT32.*
volume level)
 The USB storage device is partitioned. Only
FM reception
MP3/WMA files in the first partition can be
Approx. 12 hours
played.
*
1
Measured by Sony standards. The actual battery life may
 Playback is possible up to 8 directory levels
vary depending on the circumstances of the unit or
(including the "ROOT" folder).
operating conditions.
2
 The number of folders on the device exceeds
*
When using Sony alkaline batteries
Dimensions
255 (including the "ROOT" folder).
Approx. 330 mm × 166 mm × 89 mm (W/H/D)
 The number of files on the device exceeds
(incl. projecting parts)
5,000.
Mass
 The number of files per folder exceeds 999.
Approx. 1.7 kg (incl. batteries)
 The files are encrypted or protected by
Supplied accessories
passwords.
AC power cord (1)
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB
storage media may not support both file systems.
Design and specifications are subject to change
For details, refer to the operation manual of the
without notice.
USB storage device in question or contact the
manufacturer.
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