Other Operations
Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the display.Checking the information of an audio CDTo check the total track number and playing time of the CDPress to stop the CD playback.Total track numberTotal playing timeChecking the information of an MP3/WMA disc
To check the total folder number on the CDPress to stop the CD playback.
(Example: When you place MP3 disc)Total folder numberTo check file informationPress DISPLAY/ENTER on the unit while playing an MP3/WMA disc. The display changes as follows:
The current file number and playing time
The song title (
)*
The artist name (
)
The album name (
)**If the file does not have ID3 information, file name or folder name appears in the display.
Playing tracks/MP3/WMA files
repeatedly (Repeat Play)You can play tracks/MP3/WMA files repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes.
1Press CD on the unit.“CD” appears in the display.2Proceed as follows:| To repeat | Do this | ||
| A single track/ | 1 | Press REPEAT on the unit until | |
| MP3/WMA |
| “ | 1” appears. |
file | 2 | Press or to select the | |
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| track/MP3/WMA file that you want | |
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| to repeat. | |
| 3 | Press . | |
| All tracks/ | 1 | Press REPEAT on the unit until | |
MP3/WMA |
| “ | ” appears. |
| files on the CD | 2 | Press . | |
| A selected | 1 | Press MODE until “ ” appears | |
| folder (MP3/ |
| and then press REPEAT until | |
| WMA disc |
| “REP” appears. | |
| only) | 2 | Select the folder by pressing + or | |
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| – . |
| 3 | Press . | |
| Tracks/MP3/ | 1 | Start Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/ | |
| WMA files in |
| MP3/WMA files in random order”). | |
| random order | 2 | Press REPEAT on the unit until | |
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| “ | ” appears. |
| 3 | Press . | |
MP3/WMA | 1 | Start Folder Shufle Play (see “Playing | |
| files in a |
| tracks/MP3/WMA files in random | |
| selected folder |
| order”). | |
| in random | 2 | Press REPEAT on the unit until | |
| order (MP3/ |
| “ | ” appears. |
WMA disc | 3 | Press . | |
only) |
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| Programed | 1 | Program tracks/MP3/WMA files (see | |
| tracks/MP3/ |
| “Creating your own program”). | |
| WMA files | 2 | Press REPEAT on the unit until | |
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| “ | ” appears. |
| 3 | Press . | |
” disappears from the display.Playing tracks/MP3/WMA files in
random order (Shuffle Play)You can play tracks/MP3/WMA files in random order.1Press CD on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display.When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3/WMA disc only), press MODE on the unit until “ ” and “SHUF” appear in the display. Then press + or – on the unit to select the folder you want.
3Press to start Shuffle Play.To cancel Shuffle PlayStop playing first. Then press MODE until “SHUF” disappears from the display.Tips
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3/ WMA file by pressing .
The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.Creating your own program (Program
Play)You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 tracks/ MP3/WMA files on a CD.1Press CD on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display.3Press or to select the track/MP3/WMA file, and then press DISPLAY/ENTER to add it to the program.
Repeat to program other tracks in the order that you want.After programming the first track, “STEP 1” appears, followed by selected track/MP3/WMA file.
Each time you add a track/MP3/WMA file, a step number is added.Audio CD (Program Play)Total playing time of the selected track
Programmed track numberMP3/WMA disc (Program Play) (Example: When you place MP3 disc)
Programmed file number4Press to start Program Play.To cancel Program PlayStop playing first. Then press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display.To clear the program you setPress .“NO STEP” appears in the display for 2 seconds, and the same display information as when inserting a CD appears.
Tips
You can play the same program again, since the program is saved, until you press or open the CD compartment.
The resume function does not work during Program Play.Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations in unit’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order.
1Press RADIO repeatedly on the unit to select the band.2Hold down RADIO on the unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.
3Press DISPLAY/ENTER on the unit.The stations are stored in memory from lower frequencies to higher ones.If a station cannot be preset automaticallyYou may need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.1Press RADIO repeatedly on the unit to select the band.
2Tune in the station you want.3Hold down DISPLAY/ENTER on the unit for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display.
4Press PRESET + or – on the unit until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display.
5Press DISPLAY/ENTER on the unit.The new station replaces the old one.Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset radio stations
1Press RADIO repeatedly on the unit to select the band.
2Press PRESET + or – on the unit to tune in the stored station.Falling asleep to music
1Play the music source you want.2Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP”.3Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the unit goes off automatically.Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:
“AUTO*” “60MIN” “30MIN” “20MIN” “10MIN” “OFF”.*When you select “AUTO”, the CD and USB stops playing in 90 minutes at most and the unit goes off automatically. When you are listening to the radio and audio in, the unit goes off in 90 minutes.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off automatically.If 4 seconds pass after pressing SLEEP , the currently displayed time option is entered.
To cancel the sleep functionPress OPERATE to turn off the power, or press SLEEPrepeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF” in step 3.Playable USB devices
You can use the following Sony USB devices on this unit. Other USB devices are not playable on this unit.
Verified Sony digital music players (as of January 2008)
| Product name | Model name |
| Walkman | |
| B105F |
| |
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| S618F/S716F |
For customers in Europe:
Notes
When formatting the above models, be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model.
Do not use any 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.Playback of Windows Media Audio/AAC files with copyright protection is not supported.
Files downloaded from a music download website may not be played.Connection through a hub is not supported.Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN playAudio CD*
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause a tracking error.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
Do not stick paper or stickers on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.After playing, store the CD in its case.On safetyAs the laser beam used in the CD player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Discs with
For AC operation, check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply (see “Specifications”) and use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not used for an extended period of time.
When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior.
On placementDo not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock, or in a car subject to the direct rays of the sun.
Do not place the unit on an inclined or unstable place.Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the unit to operate properly and prolong the life of its components.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring- wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet.
On operationIf the unit 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. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning the cabinetClean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.You cannot turn on the unit with the remote when you operate the unit on batteries.
There is no audio.Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.Noise is heard.Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the unit.
Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the unit.CD/MP3/WMA player
The CD does not play or “NO DISC” is displayed even when a CD is in place.Place the CD with the label surface up.Clean the CD.Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
TheThere is a problem with the quality of the
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
The sound drops out.Reduce the volume.Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.Place the unit in a location free from vibration.Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality
Radio
Reception is poor.Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception.The audio is weak or has poor quality.Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
Move the unit away from the TV.If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard.The picture of your TV becomes unstable.If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the TV.
USB device
Are you using a compatible USB device?If you connect an incompatible USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Playable USB devices” for a list of devices that are supported.
–The USB device is not recognized.–File or folder names are not displayed on this unit.–Playback is not possible.–The sound skips.–There is noise.–The sound output is distorted.“OVER CURRENT” appears.An abnormal level has been detected in the electricalcurrent from the (USB) port . Turn off the unit and remove the USB device from the (USB) port . Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this message persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound.The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. Then turn on the unit and check whether the “USB MEMORY” lights up or not in the display.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. Then turn on the unit again.The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted. Noise may have entered during the recording process. Delete the file and try recording it again.
The USB device cannot be connected to the (USB) port .The connector on the USB device or USB cable was not correctly oriented when the connection was attempted. Connect the connector on the USB device or USB cable in the correct orientation.
“READING” is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.
The reading process can take a long time in the following cases:–There are many folders or files on the USB device.–The file structure is extremely complex.–The memory is almost full.–The internal memory is fragmented.To avoid the above problems, we recommend that you adhere to the following guidelines:
–Keep the total number of folders on USB device to 100 or less–Keep the total number of files per folder to 100 or less.Erroneous displayThe data stored on the USB device may be corrupted. Send the music data to the USB device again.
This unit can display only numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other characters will not be displayed correctly.
The USB device is not recognized.Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the unit.Connect the supported USB device (See “Playable USB devices” (on this page) for the supported device types.).
The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the USB device operation manual for details on how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.Connect a USB device that this unit can play (see “Playable USB devices”).Play does not start from the first track.Set the play mode to Normal Play.MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.The MP3/WMA files do not have the “.mp3” or “.wma” extension.The data was not stored in the MP3/WMA format.The USB storage device uses a file system other than FAT16 or FAT32.*The USB storage device is partitioned. Only the MP3/ WMA files in the first partition can be played.
Playback is possible up to 8 levels.The number of folders exceeds 255.The number of files exceeds 999.The files are encrypted or protected by passwords.*This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB storage media may not support both file systems.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the USB storage device in question or contact the manufacturer.
Remote
The remote does not function.Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the unit.Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
Move closer to the unit when using the remote.After trying the remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power cord or insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.