3-095-505-11(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
CMT-BX4R
CMT-BX3R
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
is product is designed to playback
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.
e recorded music is limited to private
use only. Use of the music beyond
this limit requires permission of the
copyright holders.
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN”
logo are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
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Guide to parts and controls
is 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
Front panel
Top panel
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Remote
USB MEMORY indicator
Lights up when an optional USB device
(Digital music player or USB storage
media) is connected.
AUDIO IN jack (page 18)
Connect to an optional audio
component.
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
(USB) port (page 14, 16, 31)
Connect to an optional USB device
(Digital music player or USB storage
media).
Playback buttons and function
buttons
Unit: USB (play/pause)
button (page 16)
Press to select the USB function.
Press to start or pause playback of an
optional USB device (Digital music
player or USB storage media).
Remote: USB button (page 15, 16)
Press to select the USB function.
/ (power) button (page 11, 22,
26)
Press to turn on the system.
STANDBY indicator (page 19, 23)
Lights up when the system is turned off.
Unit: CD (play/pause)
Remote sensor (page 23)
button (page 12)
Press to select the CD function.
Press to start or pause playback of a disc.
(open/close) button (page 12)
Press to open or close the disc tray.
Remote: CD button (page 12)
Press to select the CD function.
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Remote: (play) button,
(pause) button
ENTER button (page 11, 14, 15,
20, 21, 22)
Press to enter the settings.
Press to start or pause playback.
TUNER/BAND button (page 13)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to select FM or AM reception
mode.
/ (go back/go forward)
button (page 12, 15, 17, 20)
Press to select a track or file.
Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 18)
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.
Unit: TUNE +/ (tuning) button
(page 13)
Remote: +/ (tuning) button
(page 13, 21)
Press to tune in the desired station.
Remote: FUNCTION button
Press to select the function.
CD-USB SYNC/REC1 button (page
14, 15)
Press to record from a disc onto the
connected optional USB device (Digital
music player or USB storage media).
+/ (select folder) button
(page 12, 15, 17, 20)
Press to select a folder.
/ (rewind/fast forward)
button (page 12, 17)
Press to find a point in a track or file.
ERASE button (page 15)
Press to erase MP3 files and folders
from the connected optional USB device
(Digital music player or USB storage
media).
Unit: VOL +/ button (page 12,
13, 16, 18)
Remote: VOLUME +/ button
(page 12, 13, 16, 18)
Sound buttons (page 18)
Unit: DSGX button
Remote: EQ button
Press to select the sound effect.
Press to adjust the volume.
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button
(page 22)
CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page
11, 22)
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel)
button (page 12, 13, 15, 17)
Remote: (stop) button (page
12, 13, 15, 17)
Press to stop playback.
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REPEAT/FM MODE button (page
12, 13, 17)
Press to listen to a disc, an USB device, a
single track or file repeatedly.
Press to select the FM reception mode
(monaural or stereo).
Battery compartment lid
(page 11)
CLEAR button (page 20)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track
or file.
TUNER MEMORY button (page
21)
Press to preset the radio station.
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
button (page 12, 13, 14, 17, 20,
21)
Press to select the play mode of a CD,
MP3 disc or an optional USB device
(Digital music player or USB storage
media).
Press to select the tuning mode.
DISPLAY button (page 19)
Press to change the information on the
display.
SLEEP button (page 22)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
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Information on the display
Function
Timer (page 22)
Audio format
Play mode (page 12, 17)
DSGX (page 18)
Tuner reception mode (page 13)
Tuner reception (page 13)
CD-USB Recording (page 14)
Text information
Play/Pause
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
Left speaker
Right speaker
or
Wall socket
Speaker cord (Red/)
Speakers
Speaker cord (Black/)
Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cords into the SPEAKER jacks.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
Brown side for other regions
White side for North American model
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, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
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Power
Setting the clock
For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Use buttons on the remote to set the
clock.
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only
for models equipped with an adaptor).
1
2
Press /
system.
to turn on the
When carrying this system
.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
If the current mode appears on
1
2
3
Remove a disc to protect the CD
mechanism.
the display, press /
repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET”
and then press ENTER
.
Press CD
function.
to select the CD
repeatedly
to set the hour, and then press
3
4
Press /
Hold down TUNER/BAND
and
DSGX
on the unit, and press
.
ENTER
on the unit until “STANDBY”appears.
Use the same procedure to set
the minutes.
4
After “LOCK”appears, unplug the
power cord.
e clock settings are lost when you
disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery
compartment lid , and insert the two
To display the clock when the system
is off
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side
first, matching the polarities shown
below.
Press DISPLAY . e clock is displayed
for about 8 seconds.
Notes
With normal use, the batteries should last for
about six months.
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or
mix different types of batteries.
If you do not use the remote for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Other operation
Basic Operations
To
Press
Pause playback (or CD on the
unit) . To resume
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
play, press the button
again.
1
Select the CD function.
.
Stop playback
Press CD
.
Select a folder
on an MP3
disc
Select a track /
or file
+/
.
2
Place a disc.
Press
on the unit, and place
a disc with the label side up on the
disc tray.
.
Find a point in Hold down /
a track or file
during playback, and
release the button at the
desired point.
Select Repeat REPEAT
repeatedly
Play
until “REP” or “REP1”
appears.
To close the disc tray, press
the unit again.
on
To change the play mode
Do not force the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may damage the
unit.
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
3
4
Start playback.
(“SHUF” or “
play (“PGM”).
(SHUF)
Play performs the same operation as normal
(shuffle) play.
SHUF*”), or program
Press (or CD on the unit)
.
*
When playing a CD-DA disc,
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
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Notes on Repeat Play
All tracks or files on a disc are played
Listening to the radio
repeatedly up to five times.
“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is
repeated until you stop it.
1
Select “FM”or “AM.”
Press TUNER/BAND
repeatedly.
Notes on playing MPꢁ discs
Do not save other types of files or
unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3
files.
2
Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE
repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears.
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
MP3 files are played back in the order that
3
4
Tune in the desired station.
they are recorded onto the disc.
Press +/ (or TUNE +/ on
e system can only play MP3 files that have
a file extension of “.MP3”.
the unit) . Scanning stops
automatically when a station is tuned
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for
stereo programs only) appear.
If there are files on the disc that have the
“.MP3” file extension, but that are not MP3
files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
e maximum number of:
folders is 255 (including the root folder).
MP3 files is 511.
MP3 files and folders that can be
contained on a single disc is 512.
folder levels (the tree structure of files) is
8.
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing
soſtware, recording device, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted
audio or may not play at all.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
To stop automatic scanning
.
Press
Notes on playing multisession discs
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3)
session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or
MP3) disc, and other sessions are not played
back.
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear, and then press
+/ (or TUNE +/ on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM
stereo station
Press FM MODE
repeatedly until
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo
reception.
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See the operation manual supplied
with the USB device to be connected
for details on the operation method.
Recording from a disc
onto an USB device
2
3
Select the CD function, then
load the disc you want to
record.
You can connect an optional USB device
(Digital music player or USB storage
media) to the
(USB) port
on the
unit and record music from a disc to the
USB device.
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly
to select the play mode when
the CD player is stopped.
You can record from a CD-DA disc or
MP3 disc only.
e audio format of files recorded by this
system is MP3.
e approximate size of the recording is
about 1 MB per minute of recording time
from a CD. e size may be larger when
recording from an MP3 disc.
See “Playable/Recordable USB devices”
(page 31) for a list of USB devices that
can be connected to this system.
e play mode automatically changes
to normal play mode, if you start
recording in shuffle play mode, repeat
play mode or in program play mode
(when no tracks or MP3 files are
programmed).
For details about the play mode, see
“To change the play mode” (page 12).
on
4
5
Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1
the unit.
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles
through “CD SYNC,” “FREExxxMB”
(remaining space on the USB device)
and “PUSH ENTR.”
e USB device stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses
for play.
Synchro Recording
You can easily record an entire disc onto
an USB device.
1
Connect a recordable USB
device to the (USB) port
as shown below.
.
Press ENTER
Recording starts. When the recording
is completed, the CD player and the
USB device stop automatically.
Recording a single track or MP3
file during playback (REC1)
USB device (Digital music
player or USB storage
media)
You can easily record the track or MP3
file that is currently being played back
onto an USB device.
When USB cable connection is
1
Connect a recordable USB
device to the (USB) port
necessary, connect the USB cable
supplied with the USB device to be
connected.
.
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3
4
Press /
or
+/
2
Select the CD function, then
load the disc you want to
record.
repeatedly to select the MP3 file or
folder you want to erase.
Press ERASE
on the unit.
“TRACK ERASE?” or “FOLDER
ERASE?” appears in the display.
To cancel the erase operation, press
3
4
Select the track or MP3 file you
want to record, then start play.
.
Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1
on
.
the unit while the selected track
or MP3 file is being played back.
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles
through “REC 1,” “FREExxxMB”
(remaining space on the USB device)
and “PUSH ENTR.”
e USB device stands by for
recording and the CD player pauses
for play.
5
Press ENTER
e selected MP3 file or folder is
erased.
Folder and file generation rules
When first recording to an USB device,
a “MUSIC” folder is created directly
below the “ROOT.” Folders and files are
generated within this “MUSIC” folder
as follows according to the recording
method.
.
5
Press ENTER
Synchro Recording1)
Recording starts. When the recording
is completed, the CD player continues
to play.
Recording Folder name File name
source
MP3
Same as the recording source2)
“FLDR001”3) “TRACK001”4)
To stop recording
CD-DA
.
Press
REC1 recording
To remove the USB device
Recording Folder name File name
source
1
2
3
Select the USB function.
MP3
Same as the
recording
source2)
“TRACK001”4)
Press USB
.
“REC1-001”5)
Hold down
on the unit in stop
mode until “NO DEVICE“ appears.
CD-DA
Remove the USB device.
1)
In Program Play mode, the folder name is
“FLDRxxx,” and the file name depends on the
recording source (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc).
To erase MP3 files or folders from the
USB device
2)
3)
Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.
Folder numbers are assigned serially
thereaſter up to the maximum 999 (including
the “ROOT” and “MUSIC” folders).
You can erase MP3 files or folders from
the USB device.
4)
5)
File numbers are assigned serially thereaſter.
1
Connect a recordable USB device to
A new file is recorded in the “REC1-
001” folder each time REC1 recording is
performed.
.
the
(USB) port
2
Select the USB function.
Press USB
.
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Notes
Do not remove the USB device during
recording 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.
When recording from a CD, the tracks
are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files. When
recording from an MP3 disc, MP3 files
are recorded with the same bit rate as the
original MP3 files.
While recording from an MP3 disc, no sound
is output and “HI-SPEED” appears.
CD text information is not recorded in the
created MP3 files.
If you cancel the recording partway, an
MP3 file is created up to the point when the
recording was stopped.
Recording stops automatically if:
the USB device runs out of space during
recording.
the number of MP3 files on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number
that the system can recognize.
e maximum number of MP3 files and
folders that can be contained on a single USB
device is 999 (including the “ROOT” and
“MUSIC” folders).
e maximum number of MP3 files and
folders may vary depending on the MP3 file
and folder structure.
Listening to music of
an USB device
You can listen to music stored in the USB
device.
e audio format that can be played back
by this system is MP3* only.
See “Playable/Recordable USB devices”
(page 31) for a list of USB devices that
can be connected to this system.
* Files with copyright protection (Digital
Rights Management) cannot be played by
this system.
1
2
Select the USB function.
Press USB
.
Connect an optional USB device
to the (USB) port
unit.
on the
When the USB device is connected,
the display changes as follows:
“READING”
DRIVE*”
“STORAGE
*
When connecting USB storage media,
the volume label is displayed next if
recorded.
You cannot erase MP3 files and folders in
shuffle play mode or program play mode.
Note
It may take about 10 seconds before
“READING” appears depending on the
type of USB device connected.
If the folder to be erased contains non-MP3
format files or sub folders, these are not
erased.
If a folder or file that you are trying to record
already exists on the USB device with the
same name, a sequential number is added
aſter the name without overwriting the
original folder or file.
3
4
Start playback.
Press (or USB on the unit)
.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
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When the USB device is inserted, 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.
With some connected USB devices, aſter an
operation is performed, there may be a delay
before it is performed by this system.
is system does not necessarily support all
the functions provided in a connected USB
device.
Files recorded by this system are played back
in the order of folder creation. Files recorded
by a device other than this system such as
a computer may not be played back in the
order in which they were recorded.
Other operation
To
Press
Pause playback (or USB on
the unit) . To resume
play, press the button
again.
Stop playback
. To resume play,
press (or USB
on the unit) *.
To cancel resume play,
press
again.
Select a folder
Select a file
.
+/
/
.
Find a point in Hold down /
a file
during playback,
e playback order for the system may differ
from the playback order of the connected
USB device.
and release the button
at the desired point.
Always hold down
and make sure that
Select Repeat REPEAT
repeatedly
“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.
Play
until “REP” or “REP1”
appears.
Remove the
USB device
Hold down
on
the unit in stop mode
until “NO DEVICE”
appears, then remove
the USB device.
Do not save other types of files or
unnecessary folders on an USB device that
has MP3 files.
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
e system can only play MP3 files that have
a file extension of “.MP3”.
*
When playing a VBR MP3 file, the system
may resume playback from a different point.
If there are files on the USB device that have
the “.MP3” file extension, but that are not
MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
e maximum number of MP3 files and
folders that can be contained on a single USB
device is 999 (including the “ROOT” and
“MUSIC” folders).
e maximum number of MP3 files and
folders may vary depending on the file and
folder structure.
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing
soſtwares, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
USB device may produce noise or interrupted
audio or may not play at all.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly while
the USB device is stopped. You can
select normal play (“ ” for all files in
the folder on the digital music player),
shuffle play (“SHUF” or “
program play (“PGM”).
SHUF”), or
Notes on the USB device
You cannot change the play mode during
playback.
Some time may be needed to start playback
when:
the folder structure is complex.
the memory capacity is excessive.
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Using optional audio
components
Adjusting the sound
To add a sound effect
To
Press
1
Connect additional audio
component to the AUDIO
Generate a
more dynamic
sound
DSGX
on the unit.
IN jack
on the unit using
an audio analog cord (not
supplied).
(Dynamic
Sound
Generator
X-tra)
2
Turn down the volume.
Press VOLUME (or VOL on the
Set the sound EQ
effect
repeatedly
.
unit)
to select “BASS”
or “TREBLE,” and
3
4
5
Select the AUDIO IN function.
then press +/
repeatedly to adjust the
level.
Press AUDIO IN
on the unit.
Start playing the connected
component.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
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Changing the display
To
Press
Change
DISPLAY
repeatedly
information on when the system is on.
the display1)
Check the
DISPLAY
when
clock when the the system is off2). e
system is off
clock is displayed for 8
seconds.
1)
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc
information or the USB device 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)
e STANDBY indicator
on the unit
lights up when the system is off.
Notes on the display information
Characters that cannot be displayed appear
as “_”.
e following are not displayed:
total playing time for a CD-DA disc
depending on the play mode.
total playing time and remaining playing
time for an MP3 disc and USB device.
e following are not displayed correctly:
folder and file names that do not follow
either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or
Joliet in the expansion format.
e following are displayed:
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when
ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used
(up to 62 characters for an MP3 disc).
e Russian model can display
information in Russian characters, but the
characters may not be displayed correctly
for discs created with some encoding/
writing soſtware and some recording
device.
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4
Press ENTER
to add the track
Other Operations
or file to the program.
CD
Creating your own
“ . ” appears when the total
program time exceeds 100 minutes
for a CD, or when you select a CD
track whose number is 21 or over, or
when you select an MP3 file.
program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your
own program.
USB
e total program time cannot be
displayed, so “ . ” appears.
1
Select the desired function.
CD
5
6
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to
program additional tracks or
files, up to a total of 25 tracks or
files.
Press CD
function.
to select the CD
USB
Press USB
function.
to select the USB
To play your program of tracks
or files, press
.
repeatedly
until “PGM”appears while the
system is stopped.
2
3
Press PLAY MODE
e program remains available until
you open the disc tray or remove
the USB device. To play the same
.
program again, press
Press /
repeatedly
To cancel Program Play
until the desired track or file
number appears.
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until
“PGM” disappears while the system is
stopped.
When programming files, press
+/
repeatedly to select the
desired folder, and then select the
desired file.
To delete the last track or file of the
program
Example: When programming tracks
on a CD
Press CLEAR
stopped.
while the system is
Selected track or file number Total playing time of
program (including
selected track or file)
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6
To call up a preset radio
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.
station, press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET”
appears, and then press +/
repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
1
Tune in the desired station (see
“Listening to the radio”(page
13)).
.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
Preset number
repeatedly to
select your desired preset
number.
3
Press +/
If another station is already assigned
to the selected preset number,
the station is replaced by the new
stations.
.
4
5
Press ENTER
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to
store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10
AM stations. e preset stations are
retained for about half a day even if
you disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
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5
6
Use the same procedure as in
step 4 to set the time to stop
playing.
Using the Timers
e system offers two timer functions.
If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep
Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Select the sound source.
Press /
repeatedly until
Sleep Timer:
the desired sound source appears, and
You can fall asleep to music. is
function works even if the clock is not
set.
then press ENTER . e display
shows the timer settings.
to turn off the
7
Press /
Press SLEEP
repeatedly.
system.
If you select “AUTO,” the system
automatically turns off aſter the current
disc or USB device stops or in 100
minutes.
e system turns on 15 seconds
before the preset time. If the system is
on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
Play Timer:
To activate or check the timer again
You can wake up to CD, tuner or optional
USB device 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
.
To cancel the timer
1
Prepare the sound source.
Repeat the same procedure as above until
“TIMER OFF” appears, and then press
Prepare the sound source, and then
.
ENTER
press VOLUME +/
to adjust the
volume.
To change the setting
To start from a specific track or file,
create your own program (page 20).
Start over from step 1.
.
Tip
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
e Play Timer setting remains as long as the
setting is not canceled manually.
Press /
repeatedly
to select “PLAY SET,”and then
.
press ENTER
“ON” appears, and the hour
indication flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing.
Press /
repeatedly to set
the hour, and then press ENTER
.
e minute indication flashes. Use the
procedure above to set the minutes.
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Connect the system to a different wall
socket.
Others
Install a noise filter (available
separately) to the power cord.
Troubleshooting
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the
1
Make sure the power cord and
speaker cords are correctly and firmly
connected.
remote and the remote sensor
on
the unit, and position the unit away
from fluorescent lights.
2
Find your problem in the checklist
below, and take the indicated
corrective action.
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
Move the remote closer to the system.
If the issue persists, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
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. At high volume, speaker
vibration may cause the sound to skip.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord,
and check the following items.
If your system has a voltage
selector, is the voltage selector set to
the correct voltage?
Are you using only the supplied
speakers?
Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes on the top or back of the
system?
Play does not start from the first
track.
Aſter the STANDBY indicator
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until
stops flashing, reconnect the power
cord, and turn on the system. If the
issue persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to
return to normal play.
Starting playback takes more time
than usual.
e following discs take a longer time
General
to start playback.
a disc recorded with a complicated
tree structure.
a disc recorded in multisession
mode.
a disc that has not been finalized (a
disc to which data can be added).
a disc that has many folders.
Sound comes from one channel,
or the left and right volumes are
unbalanced.
Place the speakers as symmetrically as
possible.
Connect only the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
Move the system away from sources of
noise.
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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 aſter removing
it from the system. en perform
recording again.
e USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off during
recording. Delete the partially-
recorded file, and record again. If this
does not fix the problem, the USB
device may be broken. Refer to the
USB device operation manual for
how to deal with this problem. If the
problem persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
USB device
You cannot start recording to an USB
device.
e following problems may have
occurred.
e USB device is full.
e number of MP3 files and folders
on the USB device has reached the
upper limit.
e USB device is write-protected.
Recording is stopped before it is
finished.
You are using an unsupported USB
device. See “Playable/Recordable USB
devices” (page 31) for the supported
device types.
e USB device is not formatted
correctly. Refer to the USB device
operation manual for how to format.
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 aſter removing
it from the system. en perform
recording again.
If the recording and erase operations
are repeated multiple times, the file
structure within the USB device
becomes complex. Refer to the USB
device operation manual for how to
deal with this problem. If the problem
persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
MPꢁ files or folders on the USB
device cannot be erased.
Check if the USB device is write-
protected.
e USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off during
the erase operation. Delete the
partially-erased file. If this does not
fix the problem, the USB device may
be broken. Refer to the USB device
operation manual for how to deal with
this problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Are you using a supported USB
device?
If you connect an unsupported USB
device, the following problems may
occur. See “Playable/Recordable USB
devices” (page 31) for the supported
device types.
e USB device is not recognized.
File or folder names are not
displayed on this system.
Recording to an USB device results in
an error.
You are using an unsupported USB
device. See “Playable/Recordable USB
devices” (page 31) for the supported
device types.
Playback is not possible.
e sound skips.
ere is noise.
A distorted sound is output.
Recording stops before it is finished.
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“OVER CURRENT” appears.
Erroneous display
A problem has been detected with the
Send the music data to the USB device
again, as the data stored in the USB
device may have been corrupted.
e character codes that can be
displayed by this system are numbers
and alphabet only. Other characters are
not displayed correctly.
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.
The USB device is not recognized.
Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.
Connect the supported USB device
(page 31).
e USB device does not work
properly. Refer to the USB device
operation manual for how to deal with
this problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound.
e USB device is not connected
correctly. Turn off the system and
reconnect the USB device, then turn
on the system and check if the USB
MEMORY indicator
lights up.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.
Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.
e music data itself contains noise, or
the sound is distorted. Noise may have
entered during the recording process.
Delete the file, and try recording again.
Play does not start.
Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.
Connect the supported USB device
(page 31).
Press (or USB on the unit)
The USB device cannot be connected
to start play.
.
into the
(USB) port
e USB device is being connected
backwards. Connect the USB device in
the correct orientation.
Play does not start from the first
track.
Set the play mode to Normal Play
mode.
“READING” is displayed for an
extended time, or it takes a long time
before playback starts.
e reading process can take a long
time in the following cases.
ere are many folders or files on the
USB device.
e file structure is extremely
complex.
e memory capacity is excessive.
e internal memory is fragmented.
us, we recommend following these
guidelines.
MPꢁ file cannot be played back.
The MP3 file does not have the
extension “.MP3”.
The data is not stored in MP3 format.
USB storage media formatted with file
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32
are unsupported.*
If you use partitioned USB storage
media, only MP3 files on the first
partition can be played.
Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
Total folders on USB device: 100 or
less
Total files per folder: 100 or less
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The number of folders has exceeded
To improve tuner reception
999.
Turn off CD player power by using the
CD power management function. By
default, CD power is turned on.
The number of files has exceeded 999.
Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
repeatedly to
select the CD function, and then turn
off the system.
1
Press FUNCTION
*
is system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but
some USB storage media may not support all
of these FAT. For details, see the operation
manual of each USB storage media or
contact the manufacturer.
2
After “STANDBY”stops flashing, press
/
on the unit while holding
down /CANCEL
on the unit.
Tuner
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD
player power turned off, disc access
time is increased. To turn on CD
player power, repeat the procedure
until “CD POWER ON” appears.
Severe hum or noise, or stations
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “ST”
flashes on the display.)
Connect the antenna properly.
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set
up the antenna again.
Keep the antennas away from the
speaker cords, the power cord and the
USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
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
system to its factory default settings.
Connect a commercially available
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power
cord, and then turn on the system.
external antenna.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna has come off the
plastic stand.
2
Press
/
, /CANCEL
and
at the same time.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
All user-configured settings, such as
preset radio stations, timer, and the
clock, are deleted.
To change the AM tuning interval
e AM tuning interval is factory-preset
to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this
function is not available on the Russian
model).
Use buttons on the unit to change the
AM tuning interval.
1
Tune in any AM station, and then
turn off the system.
2
While holding down TUNER/BAND
, press /
.
All the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval to the factory
preset, repeat the procedure.
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USB device
Messages
COMPLETE: e MP3 file or folder on
the USB device has been erased.
CD/MP3 player, Tuner
DEVICE FULL: e USB device is full.
ERASE ERROR: Erase of MP3 files or
folders on the USB device failed.
ERROR: e USB device could not be
recognized or an unknown device is
connected (page 25).
CD OVER: You have reached the end of
the disc while pressing
playback or pause.
COMPLETE: e preset operation ended
normally.
during
FATAL ERROR: e USB device was
disconnected while recording to or
erasing MP3 files or folders on the USB
device.
FLDR FULL: e number of folders
on the USB device has reached the
maximum.
INVALID: You have made an invalid or
currently prohibited operation.
NO DEVICE: No USB device is connected
or the connected USB device has been
stopped.
NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks
or files have been erased.
NO TRACK: No playable file is loaded in
the system.
NOT SUPPORTED: An unsupported
USB device is connected.
PLEASE WAIT: e system is readying
for usage of an USB device.
INVALID: You pressed an invalid button.
LOCKED: e disc tray does not open.
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
NO DISC: ere 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: e 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).
PROTECTED: You tried to record or
erase a write-protected USB device.
READING: e system is recognizing the
USB device.
TIME NG: e Play Timer start and end
times are set to the same time.
REC ERROR: Recording did not start,
stopped partway, or otherwise could
not be performed (page 24).
REMOVED: e USB device has been
removed.
STEP FULL: You tried to program more
than 26 tracks or files (steps).
STORAGE DRIVE: USB storage media is
connected.
TRK FULL: e number of files on the
USB device has reached the maximum.
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Display examples
Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
Audio CD
Display
indicates
2 (two)
5 (five)
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
6 (six)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
8 (eight)
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
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
Discs containing files other than
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files
Discs of non-standard shape (for
example, heart, square, star)
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or
sticker attached to them
0 (zero)
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
O
Q
R
S
Rental or used discs with attached seals
where the glue extends beyond the seal
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Discs that have labels printed using ink
that feels tacky when touched
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Notes on discs
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.
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On safety
On the speaker system
is 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.
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.
Should any solid object or liquid get
into the system, unplug the system, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it again.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soſt 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.
e AC power cord can be changed
only by a qualified service facility.
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
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
CD player, 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.
On heat buildup
Heat buildup on the unit during
operation is normal and is not 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.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
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CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio
system
Specifications
Main unit
Laser Diode Properties
Emission duration: continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* is 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
Amplifier section
Russian model:
DIN power output (rated):
18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output
(reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Music power output (reference):
38 + 38 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Other models:
FM tuner section:
Tuning range:
DIN power output (rated):
18 + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output
(reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Inputs:
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):
voltage 250 mV, impedance
47 kilohms
Tuning range
Russian model:
531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning
interval)
(USB) port: Type A, maximum
current 500 mA
Other models:
Outputs:
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning
interval)
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts
headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms
531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning
interval)
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
USB section
Supported bit rate
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32/44.1/48 kHz
Speaker
Speaker system: Full Range 10 cm, cone
type
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 × 245 ×
210 mm
(USB) port
USB-A (Full Speed)
Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg net per speaker
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General
Power requirements
Playable/Recordable
USB devices
Russian model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Argentine model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V, 230
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with
voltage selector
You can use the following Sony USB
devices on this system. Other USB
devices are not playable/recordable on
this system.
Power consumption: 65 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 200 × 132 × 298 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.7 kg
Verified Sony digital music player (as
of April 2007)
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander
(1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop
antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1)
Product name Model name
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
NWD-B103 / B103F /
B105 / B105F
Walkman
®
Standby power consumption:
0.5 W
Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in the certain
printed wiring boards.
Verified Sony USB storage media (as of
April 2007)
Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in cabinets.
Product name Model name
MICROVAULT USM512EX / 1GEX /
2GEX
USM128J / 256J / 512J /
1GJ / 2GJ / 4GJ
USM512JX / 1GJX /
2GJX / 4GJX
USM256H / 512H /
1GH / 2GH / 4GH
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Check the websites below for the latest
information about compatible devices.
For customers in Europe:
<http://sonydigital-link.com/dna>
For customers in Latin America:
<http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info>
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
<http://www.css.ap.sony.com/>
Notes
When formatting the above models, be
sure to format using the model itself or the
dedicated formatting soſtware for that model.
Otherwise, you may be unable to record the
USB device properly on this system.
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.
Some of these USB devices may not be
available for purchase in certain areas.
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