Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below.
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION repeatedly).
To select | Press |
CD | CD on the remote. |
Tuner | TUNER/BAND . |
Component (connected using an audio cord) | AUDIO IN . |
Press VOLUME +/ - on the remote (or VOL +/ - on the unit) .
To | Press |
Generate a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) | DSGX on the unit. |
Set the sound effect | EQ on the remote repeatedly to select "BASS" or "TREBLE," and then press +/- on the remote repeatedly to adjust the level. |
To | Press |
Pause playback | (pause) on the remote (or CD (play/pause) on the unit) . To resume play, press the button again. |
Stop playback | (stop) . |
Select a folder on an | (select folder) |
Select a track or file | (go back/go forward) . |
Find a point in a track or file | Hold down (rewind/fast forward) during playback, and release the button at the desired point. |
Select Repeat Play | REPEAT on the remote repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" appears. |
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select normal play ("" for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play ("SHUF" or " SHUF*"), or program play ("PGM").
* When playing a CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same operation as normal (shuffle) play.
Press (stop) .
If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear, and then press +/- on the remote (or TUNE +/- on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until "MONO" appears to turn off stereo reception.
To | Press |
Change information on the display1) | DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is on. |
Check the clock when the system is off | DISPLAY when the system is off 2). The clock is displayed for 8 seconds. |
1) For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total playing time while the player is stopped.
2) The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system is off.
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit.
Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
Other Operations
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" disappears while the player is stopped.
Press CLEAR on the remote while the player is stopped.
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.
The system offers two timer functions. If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP repeatedly. If you select "AUTO," the system automatically turns off after the current disc stops or in 100 minutes.
You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer.
Make sure you have set the clock.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press repeatedly until "PLAY SEL" appears, and then press ENTER .
Repeat the same procedure as above until "TIMER OFF" appears, and then press ENTER .
Start over from step 1.
Tip
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.
Severe hum or noise.
The remote does not function.
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
Play does not start from the first track.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes on the display.)
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas).
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval.
To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. By default, CD power is turned on.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory default settings.
CD OVER: You have reached the end of the disc while pressing during playback or pause.
COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally.
INVALID: You pressed an invalid button.
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.
NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks or files have been erased.
PUSH SELECT: You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation.
PUSH STOP: You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.
READING: The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available.
SET CLOCK: You tried to select the timer when the clock is not set.
SET TIMER: You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer is not set.
STEP FULL: You tried to program more than 26 tracks or files (steps).
TIME NG: The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time.
Discs that this system CAN play
Discs that this system CANNOT play
Notes on discs
On safety
On placement
On heat buildup
On the speaker system
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.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 - 10,000Hz; rated 12 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 15 + 15 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission duration: continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz -20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section:
Tuning range: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Tuning range:
530 - 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
531 - 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
Speaker system: Full Range, 10 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 × 245 × 135 mm
Mass: Approx. 1.5 kg net per speaker
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 40 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 200 × 132 × 298 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.4 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)/AM loop antenna (1)/FM lead antenna (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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