Move the system away from sources of noise.
Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
Install a noise filter (not supplied) to the power cord.
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
Point the remote at the system’s sensor
Move the remote closer to the system.
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).
Play does not start from the first track.
Return to normal play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
The following discs can increase the time it takes to
a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure
a disc that has many folders
The data stored in the CD-DA, MP3 disc may have
been corrupted. Perform the transfer again.
The character codes that can be displayed by this
Lowercase (a to z) (lowercase will be displayed as
Symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > ? @ [ \ ] `)
Other characters appear as “_”
Are you using a supported USB device?
If you connect an unsupported USB device, the
following problems may occur. Check the information
on the websites about compatible USB devices with
URLs listed under “Playing a file of the USB device.”
The USB device is not recognized
File or folder names are not displayed on this system
Playback is not possible
A distorted sound is output
The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the
system and reconnect the USB device.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
You are using an unsupported USB device. Check the
information on the websites about compatible USB
Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then
The music data itself contains noise, or the sound
is distorted. Noise may have entered during the
transferring process. Delete the file, and try transferring
The bit rate used when encoding audio files was low.
Send audio files with higher bit rate to the USB device.
“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
There are many folders or files on the USB device
The file structure is extremely complex
The memory capacity is excessive
The internal memory is fragmented
The data stored in the USB device may have been
corrupted. Perform the transfer again.
The character codes that can be displayed by this
Lowercase (a to z) (lowercase will be displayed as
Symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = > ? @ [ \ ] `)
Other characters appear as “_”
The USB device is not recognized.
Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then
Check the information on the websites about
The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the USB device for
how to deal with this problem.
Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then
Check the information on the websites about
Playback does not start from the first file.
Set the play mode to Normal Play mode.
Audio file cannot be played back.
MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back.
WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and
Professional format cannot be played back.
USB device formatted with file systems other than
FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*
In case multiple partitions exist in USB device that is
being used, files may not be played back.
The system can play back to a depth of 9 folders only.
Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc.
Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights
Management) cannot be played back by this system.
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device
may not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes on the
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 power cord to avoid
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
Several radio stations can be heard at the same
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
Bundle the antenna cables using commercially available
cord clips, for example, and adjust the cable lengths.
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
1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
“RESET” appears in the display.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
To turn off the Automatic Standby function
This system is equipped with an Automatic Standby
function. With this function, the system enters Standby
mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no
operation or audio signal output.
By default, the Automatic Standby function is turned on.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off the Automatic
while the system is on, until
“AUTO. STBY OFF” appears.
To turn on the function, repeat the procedure until
“AUTO. STBY” appears in the display for 2 minutes before the
system enters Standby mode.
The Automatic Standby function is invalid for the tuner function
(FM/AM), even when you have enabled it.
The system may not enter Standby mode automatically in the
while an audio signal is being detected
during playback of audio tracks or files
while the preset Sleep Timer or Play Timer is in process
The system counts down the time again until it enters Standby
mode, even when Automatic Standby function is enabled in the
when the USB device is connected
when a button on the remote or unit is pressed
when a preset time of the Sleep or Play Timer is starts
CANNOT PLAY: You have inserted a disc that cannot be
played back on this system.
COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally.
DEVICE ERROR: Unpredictable situation (or an
unknown device is connected).
FULL: You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files
No DEVICE: No USB device is connected or the
connected USB device has been removed.
NO DISC: There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
No MEMORY: No memory device has been plugged into
the USB hub connected to the system.
NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks have been
NO SUPPORT: An unsupported disc or USB device is
NO TRACK: There are no playable files in the USB device
NOT USED: You tried to perform a specific operation
under conditions where that operation is prohibited.
OVER CURRENT: The system has detected a power
failure from a connected USB device. Remove the USB
device from the system and turn the system power
off then back on. If the problem persists, contact your
PROTECT: The system has detected a power failure.
Unplug the AC adaptor. If the problem persists, contact
your nearest Sony dealer.
PUSH STOP: You pressed PLAY MODE
playback in the CD or USB function.
TIME NG: The Play Timer start and end times are set to
Discs that this system CAN play
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
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
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
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
Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
system, 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.
The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
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 system on surfaces that
have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil,
polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may
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.
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
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
This 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.
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvents, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Power output (rated): 4 watts + 4 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 1% THD)
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 5 watts + 5 watts (8 ohms at
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 900 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 80 dB
Dynamic range: More than 80 dB
87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
European and Russian models:
531 kHz 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 kHz 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz 1710 kHz (9 kHz step)
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps 320 kbps, VBR
WMA: 48 kbps 192 kbps, VBR
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz
(USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA
Full-range speaker: 80 mm, cone type
European and Russian models:
Input: 110 V 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Input: 120 V 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 13 watts
Approx. 400 mm × 197 mm × 114 mm
Quantity of the main unit: 1 piece
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), AC adaptor (1),
AM loop antenna (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
The system offers 2 timer functions. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
decreased by 10 minutes from a maximum of 90 minutes
to minimum of 10 minutes.
To cancel the Sleep Timer, select “OFF.”
You can wake up to CD, FM/AM reception, or USB
device at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
to adjust the volume. You can set the CD,
USB, FM, or AM function as the sound source.
To start from a specific CD track, audio file, and radio
station create your own program.
2 Select the timer set mode.
repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” then
4 Set the time to start playback.
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
. Use the procedure above to set the minutes.
5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
6 Select the sound source.
repeatedly until the desired sound
source appears, then press
. The system automatically turns on
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play. Do not operate the system from the time
the system turns on until the playback starts.
If the sound source is set to an FM/AM station for a
timer, the system automatically turns on 15 seconds
before the preset time. If the sound source is set
to CD/USB, the system automatically turns on
30 seconds before the preset time.
repeatedly to select “SELECT,” and then
repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” and
Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears
in step 3, and then press
If you select a USB device as a timer and have many files or folders
on that device, it takes time for read processing, causing a slight
delay before start of play in response to the timer.
If the sound source for a Play Timer is set to an FM/AM station
tuned in using auto scanning or manual scanning, when you change
the radio station after setting the Play Timer, radio station tuning for
the Play Timer will also changed.
If the sound source for a Play Timer is set to an FM/AM station
with a registered preset number, the radio station tuning for the Play
Timer is fixed at what you set for it. Even if you change the radio
station after setting the Play Timer, the radio station setting for the
Play Timer will not change.
The Play Timer setting remains in effect as long as the setting is not
canceled manually and clock setting is completed.
1 Make sure the power cord is firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
The system does not turn on.
Is the power cord plugged in correctly?
The system has entered Standby mode
This is not a malfunction. The system enters Standby
mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is
no operation or audio signal output. See “To turn off
the Automatic Standby function.”
The clock setting or the Play Timer operation
has been cancelled unexpectedly.
If about a minute elapses with no operation, the clock
setting or Play Timer setting is cancelled automatically.
Perform the operation again from the beginning.
Press VOLUME + to turn up the volume.
Make sure additional audio components are connected
Make sure the function is set to AUDIO IN.
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
The specified station may have temporarily stopped
The audio formats that you can listen to with this system are as
MP3: file extension “.mp3”
WMA: file extension “.wma”
Note that even when file name has the correct file extension,
if the actual file differs, the system may produce noise or may
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for USB
devices that have a recharge function when the system
Charging begins when the USB device is connected to
. The charging status appears on the
USB device display. For details, see the user’s guide for
To stop charging the USB device
Note on charging the USB device
You cannot charge a USB device when the system is off.
Using optional audio components
1 Prepare the sound source.
Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO
on the unit using an audio analog cord
3 Select the AUDIO IN function.
Start playback of the connected component and adjust
The system may enter Standby mode automatically if the volume
level of the connected component is too low. Adjust the component’s
volume accordingly. See “To turn off the Automatic Standby function.”
SOUND EFFECT repeatedly
until desired sound effect is
Each time you press this button,
sound effects are displayed in
the order “ROCK” “POP”
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information or the USB
device information, such as:
remaining playing time of a track during playback
total remaining playing time
track or file name (“ ”)
The system offers the following display modes.
Display mode When the system is off
The display is turned off to conserve
power. The timer and clock continue
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving mode.
The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving mode after 8
Notes on the display information
When the information includes double-byte characters, each double-
byte character will occupy 2 bytes
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”
The following are not displayed:
total playing time for an MP3 disc and a USB device
total remaining playing time for an MP3 disc and a USB device
remaining playing time for an MP3 file on MP3 disc or a MP3/
The following are not displayed correctly:
elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable
folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660
Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format
The following are displayed:
total playing time for a CD-DA disc (except when PGM mode is
selected and the player is stopped)
remaining playing time for a track of CD-DA disc
remaining playing time for a CD-DA disc (only when Normal Play
mode is selected during playback)
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
up to 64 characters for an ID3 tag, where characters allowed are
uppercase letters (A to Z), lowercase letters (a to z) (lowercase will
be displayed as uppercase), digits (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( )
* + , – . / < = > ? @ [ \ ] `)
