Micro HI-FI Component System
Operating Instructions
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(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/on the remote (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) .
To add a sound effect
To | Press |
Generate a more dynamic | DSGX on the unit. |
sound (Dynamic Sound |
|
Generator |
|
Set the sound effect | EQ . |
Listening to the radio
1Select “FM” or “AM.”
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly.
2Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
3Tune in the desired station.
Press +/on the remote (or TUNING + or on the unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in, and then “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo programs only) appear.
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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.
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
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
is located on the rear exterior.
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU DirectivesThe manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
Applicable accessories: Remote commander
Note on DualDiscsA 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 technologiesThis 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.
MPEG
Before using the system
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), side first, matching the polarities shown below.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1Select the CD function.
Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly) .
2Place a disc.
Press (open/close) on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.
To close the disc tray, press (open/close) on the unit.
Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may damage the unit.
3Start playback.
Press (play) (or CD (play/pause) on the unit)
.
To | Press |
Pause playback | (pause) on the remote (or CD |
| on the unit) . To resume |
| play, press the button again. |
Stop playback | (stop) . |
Select a folder on an | +/. |
MP3 disc |
|
Select a track or file | /(go back/go forward) |
| on the remote (/on the |
| unit) . |
Find a point in a | Hold down /(rewind/ |
track or file | fast forward) during playback, |
| and release the button at the |
| desired point. |
To stop automatic scanning
Press (stop) .
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 “MANUAL” appears and press +/on the remote (or TUNING + or on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station
Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.
Changing the display
To | Press |
Change | DISPLAY repeatedly when the |
information on the | system is on. |
display1) |
|
Check the clock | DISPLAY when the system is |
when the system | off2). The clock is displayed for 8 |
is off | 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 turned off.Notes on the display information| The following are not displayed: |
total playing time for a |
| total playing time for an MP3 disc. |
| remaining playing time for a track and an MP3 file. |
| The following are not displayed correctly: |
elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR (variable |
| bit rate). |
| folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 |
Hooking up the system securely
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
AM loop antenna
SpeakersInsert only the stripped portion of the cord.
Right speaker
PowerFor models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. 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).
Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Solid (Red/)
Left speaker
Solid (Black/)
Speaker padsAttach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to prevent slipping.
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.
To set the clock
1Turn on the system.
Press (on/standby) .
2Select the clock set mode.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. If the current mode appears on the display, press / on the remote repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and then press ENTER on the remote.
3Set the time.
Press /on the remote repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER on the remote. Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
To display the clock when the system is off, press DISPLAY . The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.
Selecting a music source
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly).
| To select | Press |
CD | CD on the remote. |
Tuner | TUNER/BAND . |
Component (connected using | AUDIO IN . |
an audio cord) |
|
Select Repeat Play | REPEAT on the remote |
| repeatedly until “REP” or “REP1” |
| appears. |
To change the play mode
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 
(SHUF) Play performs the same operation as normal (shuffle) play.
All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times. “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop
it.Notes on playing MP3 discsDo not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of “.MP3”.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.
The maximum number of:folders is 150 (including the root folder). MP3 files is 255.MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300. folder levels (the tree structure of files) is eight.
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.
Notes on playing multisession discsIf the disc begins with a
| Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format. |
| The following are displayed: |
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version |
| 2 tags are used. |
up to 30 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (‘< > * + , / @ [ \ ] _).
The characters may not be displayed correctly according to the character code.Using optional audio components
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio source components to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an analog audio cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
Wall socket