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 number
Total playing time
Checking the information of an MP3 discTo check the total folder number and total file number on the CDPress while the CD is stopped, and you can check them in the display.
Playing tracks/MP3 files in random order
You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order. When playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 files in a selected folder in random order (Folder Shuffle Play).
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display.
When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc only), press MODE on the unit until “ ” and “SHUF” appear in the display. Then press /PRESET + or
–on the unit to select a folder you want.
3 Press on the unit to start Shuffle Play.
On the remote
To select the CD function, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.
To cancel Shuffle PlayStop playing first. Then press MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” disappears from the display.
Tips
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 file by pressing (on the remote) .
The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order.
1Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band.
2Hold down RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.
3Press ENTER while “AUTO” flashes in the display.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automaticallyYou need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down 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 ENTER on the unit.
The new station replaces the old one.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN playAudio CD
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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 tracking |
error. |
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, |
commercially available cleaners or |
intended for vinyl LPs. |
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.Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window.
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 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 tray open for about |
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.
To reset the unit to factory settingsIf the unit still does not operate properly, reset the unit to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory default settings.
1Remove all the batteries from the unit.
2Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the unit.
3Press , ENTER and OPERATE on the unit at the same time.
All
After trying the remedies, if the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Total file number | Total folder number |
Press DISPLAY on the unit while playing an MP3 disc. The display changes as follows:
The current file number and playing time
The song title (
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The artist name (
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The album name (
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Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly
(Repeat Play)You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal, Shuffle or Program play modes.
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Proceed as follows.
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A single | 1 | Press REPEAT until “ | 1” appears. | ||
track/MP3 | 2 | Press or (or on the | |||
file |
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| All tracks/ | 1 | Press REPEAT until “ | ” appears. | |
MP3 files on | 2 | Press . |
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the CD |
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A selected | 1 | Press MODE until “ | ” appears, and then | ||
folder (MP3 |
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disc only) | 2 | Select the folder by pressing /PRESET + or – | |||
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| Tracks/MP3 | 1 | Select Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/MP3 files | ||
files in |
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random | 2 | Press REPEAT until “SHUF” and | |||
order |
| “ | ” appear. |
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| Files in a | 1 | Start Folder Shufle Play (see “Playing tracks/ | ||
selected |
| MP3 files in random order”). | |||
folder in | 2 | Press REPEAT on the unit until “ ”, | |||
random |
| “SHUF” and “ ” appear. |
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order (MP3 | 3 | Press . |
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disc only) |
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Programed | 1 | Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating your | |||
tracks/MP3 |
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files | 2 | Press REPEAT until “ | ” and “PGM” appear. | ||
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On the remote
To select the CD function, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.
To cancel Repeat PlayPress REPEAT until “
” disappears from the display.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD.
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE repeatedly until “PGM” flashes in the display.
3Press or (or on the remote) then press ENTER for the track/MP3 files you want to program in the order you want.
For MP3 files, press /PRESET + or – first and then press ENTER .
Audio CD (Program Play)
Programed track number
Playing order
MP3 disc (Program Play)
Programed track number | Playing order |
4Press to start Program Play.
On the remote
To select the CD function, press CD .
To cancel Program PlayStop playing first. Then press MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappears from the display.
To delete the last track of the programPress CLEAR on the remote while the player is stopped.
To check the order of tracks before playPress ENTER .
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.
To change the current programPress once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current program will be erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure.
Tips
If you try to program 21 tracks/MP3 files or more, “FULL” will appear in the display.
You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD tray or turn off the power of the unit.
The resume function does not work during Program Play.
On the remote
1Press RADIOBAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down ENTER for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display.
4Press PRESET + or – until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display.
5Press ENTER .
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 BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit (RADIOBAND on the remote) to select the band.
2Press /PRESET + or – on the unit (PRESET + or
– on the remote) to tune in the stored station.
Falling asleep to music
1Play the music source you want.
2Press SLEEP on the unit to display “SLEEP”.
3Press SLEEP on the unit 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 stops playing in 90 minutes at most and the unit goes off automatically. When you are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP , the minutes in the display are entered.
When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off automatically.
To cancel the sleep functionPress OPERATE to turn off the power.
Tip
The display’s backlight goes off while sleeping time is active.
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 sticker on the CD, nor scratch the |
surface of the CD. |
After playing, store the CD in its case. |
As the laser beam used in the CD player section 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, 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 indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.
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 section. 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.
an hour to dry moisture condensation. |
The |
There is a problem with the quality of the |
CD‑RW, recording device or application software. |
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. |
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.