Other Operations
Using the display
You can check information about the CD using the display.
To check the total track number and playing time of the CDPress to stop the CD playback.
Total track number
Total playing time
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY on the unit while playing a CD. The display changes as follows:
The current track number and playing time
The current track number and the remaining time of the current track*
The number of tracks left and the time remaining on the CD
*For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as “− − : − −” in the display.
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, Shuffle or Program play modes.
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Proceed as follows.
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On the remote
To select the CD function, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.
To select the track number, press the number buttons
and then ENTER .
To cancel Repeat PlayPress REPEAT until “
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Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle
Play)You can play tracks in random order.
1Press CD .
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the display.
3Press 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.
Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track by pressing (on the remote) .
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 tracks you want to program in the order you want.
Programed track number
Playing order
4Press to start Program Play.
On the remote
To select the CD function, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.
After you have selected “PGM”, press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want, and then ENTER .
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.
TipsIf you try to program 21 tracks 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.
Presetting FM or AM 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/CATEGORY + 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.
On the remote
1Press RADIOBAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
2Tune in a station you want.
3Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station on for about 2 seconds.
To select a
To select a
(Examples)
For preset number1: Hold down 1 for about 2 seconds.
For preset number 12: Press 1 , and then hold down 2 for about 2 seconds.
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset FM or AM radio stations
1Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit to select the band.
2Press PRESET/CATEGORY + or – on the unit (PRESET + or – on the remote) to tune in the stored station.
On the remote
1Press RADIOBAND .
2Press the number buttons , and then press ENTER to tune in the stored station.
(Examples)
For preset number 1: Press 1 , and then ENTER .
For preset number 12: Press 1, 2 , and then ENTER
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Presetting satellite radio channels
You can preset up to 20 XM and 20 SIRIUS channels.
1Do steps 1 to 5 of “To listen to XM or SIRIUS” to select the channel you want to preset.
2Hold down ENTER for 2 seconds or more.
The preset number “1” (default setting) flashes if it is the first time to do the procedure, or the preset number immediately following the last preset number added.
3Press PRESET/CATEGORY (PRESET + or – on the remote) repeatedly to select your desired preset number.
4Press ENTER .
Note
You cannot preset XM or SIRIUS channels except when you receive the channel.
Playing preset satellite radio channels
1Do steps 1 to 4 of “To listen to XM or SIRIUS” to select the channel you want to preset.
2Press PRESET/CATEGORY + or – (PRESET + or – on the remote) repeatedly to select your desired preset channel in All Channel mode.
To view XM/SIRIUS informationEach time you press DISPLAY on the unit, the display will change as follows;
“CH NAME” Channel name
Preset number/Channel number (for 4 seconds)
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” Artist name*
“ ” Song title
“CAT” | Category name |
*In the case of SIRIUS, the name of the composer is shown with artist name.
Restricting access to specific channels (SIRIUS only)Parental LockYou can restrict access to certain channels using your own password. The password is set to “0000” as the default. Change the password before you use this function for the first time (see “To change the password”).
1While the SIRIUS channel you want to lock is selected, press PARENTAL LOCK on the remote.
“LOCK” flashes in the display.
2Press ENTER .
“ENTERCODE” appears in the display.
3Enter a
“COMPLETE” appears in the display. If “INVALID” appears, repeat steps 1 to 3.
To delete the number you have enteredPress CLEAR on the remote repeatedly.
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
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.
On safetyAs 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.
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 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.
The
There 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
FM or AM radio
Reception is poor.Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.
Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception.
Noise is heard.
The SIRIUS Connect Home tuner is connected to a wall outlet through the AC power adaptor.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
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.
Satellite radio (XM or SIRIUS)
The unit cannot receive satellite channels at all.Check that the XM
The receiving condition is not good. Move the antenna to the place where the condition is good.
Check that you subscribed to the desired satellite radio service (see “Before using the unit”).
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 POWER on the unit at the same time.
All
After trying the remedies, if the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Messages
XM
ANTENNA : The XM
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LOADING : The system have not finished receiving the entire audio data or text information. Some buttons are not available.
NO SIGNAL : The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. Make sure the antenna points south. For details about the antenna location, see the instructions supplied with the XM
OFF AIR : The channel is not broadcasted now.
UPDATING : You have not subscribed for XM or the channel is not authorized. You need to subscribe for XM.
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SIRIUS
ANTENNA : The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home tuner and the antenna.
LINKING : The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For details about the antenna location, see the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.
CALL
CHECK SIRIUS : The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not connected properly. Check all the connections, and then turn the system on again.
INVALID : You have entered an invalid channel number. The channel to be
SUB UPDT: You have not subscribed for SIRIUS or the channel is not authorized. You need to subscribe for
SIRIUS.
UPDATING : Channel information or SiriusConnect Home tuner firmware is being updated.
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