Sony Stereo System CMT BX3 User Manual

3-095-504-22(1)  
Micro HI-FI  
Component System  
Operating Instructions  
CMT-BX3  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
 
Notice for the customer in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric shock, do not expose  
this apparatus to rain or  
moisture.  
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover  
the ventilation of the apparatus with  
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.  
And do not place lighted candles on the  
apparatus.  
According to the EU Directive related  
to product safety, EMC and R&TTE, the  
manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,  
Tokyo, Japan.  
e Authorized Representative 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.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,  
do not place objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, on the apparatus.  
Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC  
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality  
in the unit, disconnect the main plug from  
the AC outlet immediately.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined  
space, such as a bookcase or built-in  
cabinet.  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and  
other European countries  
with separate collection  
systems)  
is 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. e 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.  
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat  
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.  
Southeast Asian, Indian and African  
models only  
e nameplate is located on the bottom  
exterior.  
CAUTION  
e use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
Except for customers in the U.S.A.  
and Canada  
Applicable accessories: Remote  
commander  
is appliance is classified as a CLASS 1  
LASER product. is marking is located  
on the rear exterior.  
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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  
Continued  
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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 16)  
Connect to an optional audio  
component.  
PHONES jack  
Connect the headphones.  
(USB) port (page 14, 28)  
Connect to an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
Playback buttons and function  
buttons  
Unit: USB  (play/pause)  
button (page 14)  
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 14)  
Press to select the USB function.  
/(power) button (page 11, 20,  
23)  
Press to turn on the system.  
STANDBY indicator (page 17, 21)  
Lights up when the system is turned off.  
Unit: CD  (play/pause)  
Remote sensor (page 21)  
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, 18, 19,  
20)  
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, 18)  
Press to select a track or file.  
Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 16)  
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.  
Unit: TUNE +/(tuning) button  
(page 13)  
Remote: +/(tuning) button  
(page 13, 19)  
Press to tune in the desired station.  
Remote: FUNCTION button  
Press to select the function.  
DISPLAY button (page 17)  
Press to change the information on the  
display.  
+/(select folder) button  
(page 12, 15, 18)  
Press to select a folder.  
/(rewind/fast forward)  
button (page 12, 15)  
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE  
button (page 12, 13, 15, 18, 19)  
Press to find a point in a track or file.  
Press to select the play mode of a CD,  
MP3 disc or an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
Unit: VOL +/button (page 12,  
13, 14, 16)  
Press to select the tuning mode.  
Remote: VOLUME +/button  
(page 12, 13, 14, 16)  
Sound buttons (page 16)  
Unit: DSGX button  
Remote: EQ button  
Press to select the sound effect.  
Press to adjust the volume.  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button  
(page 20)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page  
11, 20)  
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.  
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel)  
button (page 12, 13, 15)  
Remote: (stop) button (page  
12, 13, 15)  
Press to stop playback.  
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REPEAT/FM MODE button (page  
12, 13, 15)  
Press to listen to a disc, a single track or  
file repeatedly.  
Press to select the FM reception mode  
(monaural or stereo).  
Battery compartment lid  
(page 11)  
CLEAR button (page 18)  
Press to delete a pre-programmed track  
or file.  
TUNER MEMORY button (page  
19)  
Press to preset the radio station.  
SLEEP button (page 20)  
Press to set the Sleep Timer.  
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Information on the display  
Function  
Timer (page 20)  
Audio format  
Play mode (page 12, 15)  
DSGX (page 16)  
Tuner reception mode (page 13)  
Tuner reception (page 13)  
Play/Pause  
Text information  
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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  
1
2
3
Remove a disc to protect the CD  
mechanism.  
If the current mode appears on  
the display, press /  
repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET”  
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
and then press ENTER  
.
repeatedly  
to set the hour, and then press  
Hold down TUNER/BAND  
and  
3
4
Press /  
DSGX  
on the unit, and press   
on the unit until “STANDBYappears.  
.
ENTER  
4
After “LOCKappears, unplug the  
power cord.  
Use the same procedure to set  
the minutes.  
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  
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side  
first, matching the polarities shown  
below.  
To display the clock when the system  
is off  
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 “FMor “AM.”  
Press TUNER/BAND  
repeatedly.  
Notes on playing MPꢀ 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
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.  
When you tune in a station that  
provides RDS services, the station  
name appears on the display  
(European model only).  
4
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on  
.
the unit)  
Notes on playing multisession discs  
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.  
To stop automatic scanning  
.
Press   
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized  
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
To tune in a station with a weak signal  
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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1
2
Select the USB function.  
Listening to music of  
an USB device  
Press USB  
.
Connect an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB  
storage media) to the (USB)  
You can connect an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media) to the  
(USB) port  
on the  
port  
as shown below.  
unit and listen to music stored in the USB  
device. See “Playable USB devices” (page  
28) for a list of USB devices that can be  
connected to this system.  
e audio formats that can be played  
back by this system are as follows:  
ATRAC/MP3*/WMA*/AAC*  
* Files with copyright protection (Digital  
Rights Management) cannot be played by  
this system.  
Files downloaded from an online music store  
may not be played by this system.  
USB device (Digital  
music player or USB  
storage media)  
When USB cable connection is  
necessary, connect the USB cable  
supplied with the USB device to be  
connected.  
See the operation manual supplied  
with the USB device to be connected  
for details on the operation method.  
When the USB device is connected,  
the display changes as follows:  
“READING”  
“ATRAC AD1)” or  
“STORAGE DRIVE2)”  
1)  
2)  
When connecting a digital music player.  
When connecting USB storage media. e  
volume label is displayed next if recorded.  
Note  
It may take about 10 seconds before  
“READING” appears depending on the type of  
USB device connected.  
3
4
Start playback.  
Press (or USB  on the unit)  
.
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on  
.
the unit)  
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Notes on the USB device  
Other operation  
Do not connect the system and the USB  
device through a USB hub.  
To  
Press  
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.  
Pause playback (or USB  on  
the unit) . To resume  
play, press the button  
again.  
Stop playback  
Select a folder  
.
e playback order for the system may differ  
from the playback order of the connected  
USB device.  
.
+/  
Select a file  
/  
.
Always hold down   
and make sure that  
Find a point in Hold down /  
“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.  
a file  
during playback,  
and release the button  
at the desired point.  
Select Repeat REPEAT  
repeatedly  
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on an USB device that  
has audio files.  
Folders that have no audio files are skipped.  
Files are played back in the order that they  
are transferred to the USB device.  
e maximum numbers of folders and files  
that can be contained on a single USB device  
are as follows:  
Digital music player: 65,535 groups  
(maximum 999 tracks per group)  
Play  
until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
Remove the  
USB device  
Hold down   
until  
“NO DEVICE” appears,  
then remove the USB  
device.  
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),  
USB storage media: 999 files  
e maximum number of files and folders  
may vary depending on the file and folder  
structure.  
e audio formats that you can listen to with  
this system are as follows:  
shuffle play (“SHUF” or “  
program play (“PGM”).  
SHUF”), or  
MP3: file extension .mp3”  
Windows Media Audio file: file extension  
.wma”  
AAC: file 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.  
Compatibility with all 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.  
1ꢂGB  
 
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)  
1ꢃGB  
 
 
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).  
ID3 tag information for ATRAC” files  
when ID3 version 2 tags are used.  
1ꢄGB  
 
 
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)  
1
Select the desired function.  
USB  
e total program time cannot be  
displayed, so “ . ” appears.  
CD  
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to  
program additional tracks or  
files, up to a total of 25 tracks or  
files.  
USB  
Press USB  
function.  
to select the USB  
repeatedly  
2
3
Press PLAY MODE  
until “PGMappears while the  
system is stopped.  
To play your program of tracks  
.
or files, press   
e program remains available until  
you open the disc tray or remove  
the USB device. To play the same  
Press /  
until the desired track or file  
number appears.  
repeatedly  
.
program again, press   
When programming files, press  
To cancel Program Play  
+/  
repeatedly to select the  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until  
desired folder, and then select the  
desired file.  
Example: When programming tracks  
on a CD  
“PGM” disappears while the system is  
stopped.  
To delete the last track or file of the  
program  
Press CLEAR  
stopped.  
while the system is  
Selected track or file number Total playing time of  
program (including  
selected track or file)  
1ꢅGB  
 
 
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 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:  
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.  
To activate or check the timer again  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press  
/  
repeatedly until “PLAY  
SELappears, 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  
press VOLUME +/  
to adjust the  
.
ENTER  
volume.  
To start from a specific track or file,  
create your own program (page 18).  
To change the setting  
Start over from step 1.  
.
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
Tip  
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.  
Press PLAY MODE  
both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to  
return to normal play.  
Aſter the STANDBY indicator  
repeatedly until  
stops flashing, reconnect the power  
cord, and turn on the system. If the  
issue persists, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Starting playback takes more time  
than usual.  
e following discs take a longer time  
to start playback.  
General  
a disc recorded with a complicated  
Sound comes from one channel,  
or the left and right volumes are  
unbalanced.  
Place the speakers as symmetrically as  
possible.  
tree structure.  
a disc recorded in multisession  
mode.  
a disc that has not been finalized (a  
disc to which data can be added).  
Connect only the supplied speakers.  
a disc that has many folders.  
Severe hum or noise.  
Move the system away from sources of  
noise.  
Continued  
21GB  
 
 
When using the USB storage media,  
copy the files to your computer, format  
the USB storage media in FAT16 or  
FAT32 format, and copy the files to the  
USB storage media again.*  
USB device  
Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may  
occur. See “Playable USB devices”  
(page 28) for the supported device  
types.  
e USB device is not recognized.  
File or folder names are not  
displayed on this system.  
The USB device cannot be connected  
.
into the  
(USB) port  
e USB device is being connected  
backwards. Connect the USB device in  
the correct orientation.  
The USB storage media which has  
been used on another device does  
not work.  
Playback is not possible.  
e sound skips.  
ere is noise.  
It may be recorded in an unsupported  
format. If so, first take the precaution  
of backing up important files on the  
USB storage media by copying them to  
your computer hard disk. Next, format  
the USB storage media with a FAT16  
or FAT32 file system and transfer the  
backed-up audio files onto the USB  
storage media again.*  
“OVER CURRENT” appears.  
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.  
“READING” is displayed for a long  
time.  
It may take a while to finish reading the  
USB device if there are many folders  
or files on it. us, we recommend  
following these guidelines.  
There is no sound.  
e USB device is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the system, then  
reconnect the USB device and check if  
the USB MEMORY indicator  
up.  
lights  
Total folders on USB device: 100 or  
less  
Total files per folder: 100 or less  
The sound is distorted.  
e bit rate used when encoding the  
files was low. Send files encoded with  
higher bit rates to the USB device.  
Erroneous display  
Send the music data to the USB device  
again, as the data stored in the USB  
device may have been corrupted.  
There is noise or the sound skips.  
Turn off the system, then reconnect the  
Play does not start.  
Turn off the system, then reconnect the  
USB device.  
Connect the USB device that this  
system can play.  
USB device.  
e music data itself contains noise.  
Noise may have been introduced  
when creating music data due to the  
conditions of the computer. Create the  
music data again.  
Press (or USB  on the unit)  
to start play.  
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Play does not start from the first  
track.  
Set the play mode to Normal Play  
mode.  
1
2
Tune in any AM station, and then  
turn off the system.  
While holding down TUNER/BAND  
.
, press /  
Files cannot be played back.  
All the AM preset stations are erased.  
To reset the interval to the factory  
preset, repeat the procedure.  
USB storage media formatted with file  
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32  
are unsupported.*  
If you use partitioned USB storage  
media, only files on the first partition  
can be played.  
To improve tuner reception  
Turn off CD player power by using the  
CD power management function. By  
default, CD power is turned on.  
Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
repeatedly to  
1
Press FUNCTION  
select the CD function, and then turn  
off the system.  
*
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 “STANDBYstops 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.  
Connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the  
supplied AM antenna has come off the  
plastic stand.  
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.  
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power  
cord, and then turn on the system.  
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 European  
model).  
Use buttons on the unit to change the  
AM tuning interval.  
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USB device  
Messages  
ATRAC AD: An ATRAC Audio Device is  
connected.  
CD/MP3 player, Tuner  
ERROR: e USB device could not be  
recognized or an unknown device is  
connected.  
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.  
READING: e system is recognizing the  
USB device.  
CD OVER: You have reached the end of  
the disc while pressing   
playback or pause.  
COMPLETE: e preset operation ended  
normally.  
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.  
during  
PUSH STOP: You pressed PLAY MODE  
during playback.  
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.  
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).  
TIME NG: e Play Timer start and end  
times are set to the same time.  
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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  
Z
|
where the glue extends beyond the seal  
Discs that have labels printed using ink  
that feels tacky when touched  
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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,
.
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Continued  
25GB  
 
 
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  
Canadian 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)  
European model:  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
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)  
FM tuner section:  
Tuning range  
Canadian model:  
Music power output (reference):  
38 + 38 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%  
THD)  
87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)  
Other models:  
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:  
Other models:  
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)  
Tuning range  
Canadian model:  
Inputs:  
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning  
interval)  
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):  
voltage 250 mV, impedance  
47 kilohms  
531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
(USB) port: Type A, maximum  
current 500 mA  
European model:  
531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
Outputs:  
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts  
headphones of 8 ohms or more  
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms  
Other models:  
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning  
interval)  
531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
USB section  
Supported bit rate  
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32 320 kbps, VBR  
ATRAC: 48 352 kbps  
(ATRAC3plus), 66/105/132 kbps  
(ATRAC3)  
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz  
Speaker  
Speaker system: Full Range 10 cm, cone  
type  
WMA: 32 192 kbps, VBR  
AAC: 48 320 kbps  
Sampling frequencies  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32/44.1/48 kHz  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 × 245 ×  
210 mm  
Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg net per speaker  
ATRAC: 44.1 kHz  
WMA: 44.1 kHz  
Continued  
AAC: 44.1 kHz  
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General  
Power requirements  
Playable USB devices  
Canadian model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Australian model: 230 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz  
Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Other models: 120 V, 220 V, 230   
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with  
voltage selector  
You can play back the following Sony  
USB devices on this system. Other USB  
devices cannot be played back on this  
system.  
Verified Sony digital music player (as  
of January 2007)  
Power consumption: 65 watts  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):  
Approx. 200 × 132 × 298 mm  
Product name Model name  
Mass (excl. speakers): 3.7 kg  
NW-E103 / E105 /  
E107  
NW-E205 / E207  
Walkman  
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.  
®
NW-E303 / E305 /  
E307  
NW-E403 / E405 /  
E407  
NW-E503 / E505 /  
E507  
NW-E002 / E002F /  
E003 / E003F / E005 /  
E005F  
Standby power consumption:  
0.5 W  
Halogenated flame retardants  
are not used in the certain  
printed wiring boards.  
Halogenated flame retardants  
are not used in cabinets.  
NW-A605 / A607 /  
A608  
NW-A1000 / A1200 /  
A3000  
NW-HD5  
NW-S603 / S605 /  
S703F / S705F / S706F  
NW-S202 / S202F /  
S203F / S205F  
2ꢅGB  
 
 
Verified Sony USB storage media (as of  
January 2007)  
Product name Model name  
MICROVAULT USM512EX / 1GEX /  
2GEX  
USM128J / 256J / 512J /  
1GJ / 2GJ / 4GJ / 8GJ  
USM512JX / 1GJX /  
2GJX / 4GJX  
USM256H / 512H /  
1GH / 2GH / 4GH  
USD2G / 4G / 5G / 8G  
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/>  
ElectronicsSupport/>  
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  
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.  
Notes on Walkman  
You cannot play back Linear PCM audio on  
this system.  
You cannot play back the ATRAC Advanced  
Lossless audio format on this system.  
You cannot play back music recorded directly  
to a Walkman without using a computer on  
this system.  
2ꢆGB  
 
ꢀ0GB  
 
ꢀ1GB  
 
Printed in China  
 

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