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The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to...
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Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls ... 5 Information on the display ... 9 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...10 Setting the clock ...12 Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc ...13 Listening to the radio ...14 Using the Bluetooth function ...15 Playing the iPod ...21 Using optional audio...
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit (HCD-BX50BTi/Compact Disc Receiver) Front panel Top panel ...
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Remote (RM-AMU009) / (power) button (page 12, 27, Press to turn on the system. STANDBY indicator (page 24, 29) Lights up when the system is turned off. Remote sensor (page 29) BLUETOOTH button (page 17, 19, Press to make a connection, disconnection, or pairing with a Bluetooth device.
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Unit: CD (play/pause) button (page 13) Press to select the CD function. Press to start or pause playback of a disc. Unit: iPod (play/pause) button (page 21, 22) Press to select the iPod function. Press to start or pause playback of the iPod.
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Unit: VOL +/ button (page 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23) Remote: VOLUME +/ button (page 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23) Press to adjust the volume. DISPLAY button (page 17, 22, 24) Press to change the information on the display.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Right speaker Left speaker Wall socket Speaker cord (Red/) Speaker cord (Black/) AM loop antenna FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) White side for North American model Brown side for other regions...
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Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise. Speakers Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cords into the SPEAKER jacks.
Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote to set the clock. Press / to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, press / repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”...
Basic Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc Select the CD function. Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly. Place a disc. Press on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.
Notes on playing MP discs Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files. Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped. MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.
“Bluetooth wireless technology” (page 38). Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: For customers in Canada: English French For customers in Europe: For customers in Latin America: ...
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Pairing this system with a Bluetooth device Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below to pair the system with your Bluetooth device. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.
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To erase all the pairing registration information Press BLUETOOTH unit. When the system is connected with a Bluetooth device (when the Bluetooth device name or other information appears in the system display), press and hold BLUETOOTH unit for about 2 seconds to put the system in Bluetooth standby mode.
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Notes on connections with Bluetooth devices If you cannot connect with a paired Bluetooth device, perform the pairing operation between the system and the Bluetooth device again. Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, you can adjust the volume using the controls of the Bluetooth device.
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Pairing this system with Bluetooth headphones Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below to pair the system with your Bluetooth headphones. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again.
Playing music on this system You can operate this system from Bluetooth headphones by connecting the system and Bluetooth headphones using AVRCP. Select a function other than the Bluetooth function. Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly. Establish a connection with the Bluetooth headphones.
To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod with this unit. Continued ...
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Other operations You can control your iPod with the following buttons on the remote or unit. Press Pause playback (pause) (or iPod (play/pause) on the unit) or (stop) . / . You can scroll Scroll up/ down the iPod up or down the iPod menus...
Using optional audio components Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume. Press VOLUME (or VOL on the unit) Select the AUDIO IN function. Press FUNCTION +/...
Changing the display Press Change DISPLAY information on when the system is on. the display 1)2) Check the DISPLAY clock when the the system is off system is off clock is displayed for 8 seconds. For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;...
Other Operations Creating your own program (Program Play) Select the desired function. Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select the CD function. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears while the system is stopped. Press /...
Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number. Use buttons on the remote to preset stations. Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the radio” (page 14)).
Using the Timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set.
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To activate or check the timer again Press TIMER MENU . “TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display. . Press Press / repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL?. ” . Press To cancel the timer Press TIMER MENU . “TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display. .
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items. If your system has a voltage...
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CD/MP3 player The sound skips, or the disc will not play. Wipe the disc clean, and replace it. Move the system to a location away from vibration (for example, on top of a stable stand). Move the speakers away from the system, or place them on separate stands.
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The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. The system and the Bluetooth device are too far apart. If there are obstacles between the system and your Bluetooth device, remove or avoid the obstacles. If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device, or a microwave oven nearby, move...
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Connect a commercially available external antenna. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
Complete!: The preset operation ended normally. LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. No Disc: There is no disc in the system, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played.
Precautions Discs that this system CAN play Audio CD CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession ...
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On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or...
Specifications Main unit (HCD-BX50BTi/Compact Disc Receiver) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (The United States model only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 10,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
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Speaker (SS-CBX20) Speaker system: Full-range, bass-reflex, 10 cm, cone type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 × 245 × 215 mm Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg General Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 63 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx.
Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short- range wireless technology linking digital devices, such as personal computers and digital still cameras. Using the Bluetooth wireless technology, you can operate the units involved within a range of about 10 meters.
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Bluetooth technology. Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using Bluetooth technology.
Bluetooth devices You can check the websites below for the Bluetooth compatible devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: For customers in Canada: English French For customers in Europe: For customers in Latin America: ...
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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 5th iPod nano 1st generation generation (video) iPod mini iPod classic iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)