Preparation 2: Installation of device
The device drivers have to be installed, when connecting
to the USB port for the first time.
The device drivers are included in Windows XP and are
not supplied with the system.
Further, you will need the Windows XP CD-ROM to
install the device drivers.
For details, refer to the manual of your computer.
1Switch on your computer and start
2Connect the system to your computer.
3USB Composite Device/USB Audio
Device/USB Human Interface Device are
•You need not perform the above installation
procedure when connecting for the second time or
later. (When connected to different USB ports, you
may have to install again).
•The above installation procedure may differ
depending on the version of Windows XP.
Setting of music CD replay
This setting is necessary when playing back the music
1Select “Control Panel” from the “Start”
2Click “Sounds, Speech, and Audio
3Click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon
and open “Sounds and Audio Devices
5Select the CD-ROM icon for replaying
the music from “Devices” and click
7Click the check box “Enable digital CD
audio for this CD-ROM device.”
Preparation 2: Installation of device
The device drivers have to be installed, when connecting
to the USB port for the first time.
The device drivers are included in Windows 2000 and are
not supplied with the system.
Further, you will need the Windows 2000 CD-ROM to
install the device drivers.
For details, refer to the manual of your computer.
1Switch on your computer and start
2Connect the system to your computer.
3USB Composite Device/USB Audio
Device/USB Human Interface Device are
•You need not perform the above installation
procedure when connecting for the second time or
later. (When connected to different USB ports, you
may have to install again).
•The above installation procedure may differ
depending on the version of Windows 2000.
Setting of music CD replay
This setting is necessary when playing back the music
1Select “Settings” – “Control Panel” from
2Double click the icon “Sounds and
Multimedia” and open “Sounds and
4Select the CD-ROM icon for replaying
the music from “Devices” and open
6Click the check box “Enable digital CD
audio for this CD-ROM device.”
Preparation 2: Installation of device
The device drivers have to be installed, when connecting
to the USB port for the first time.
The device drivers are included in Windows Me and are
not supplied with the system.
Further, you will need the Windows Me CD-ROM to
install the device drivers.
For details, refer to the manual of your computer.
1Switch on your computer and start
2Connect the system to your computer.
3Install the USB Composite Device.
The USB Composite Devicee is automatically
4Install the USB Audio Device
1[Add New Hardware Wizard] is displayed just
after the USB Composite Device is installed.
2Check that is displayed in“USB Audio Device”
[Windows has found the following new
hardware] window, and check that the
“Automatic search for a better
driver[Recommended]” check box is selected
3The USB Audio Device is automatically
4When [Windows has finished installing the
new hardware device] is displayed, click
5Install the USB Human Interface Device
The USB Human Interface Device is automatically
installed after the USB Audio Device is installed.
•You need not perform the above installation
procedure when connecting for the second time or
later. (When connected to different USB ports, you
may have to install again).
•The above installation procedure may differ
depending on the version of Windows Me.
Settings of music CD replay
This setting is necessary when playing back a music CD
1Select “Settings” – “Control Panel” from
2Double click the “System” icon and
open “System Properties.”
3Select “Device Manager.”
4Double click the “CDROM” icon.
5Select the drive for replaying music, and
7Click the check box “Enable digital CD
audio for this CD-ROM device.”
Preparation 2: Installation of device
The device drivers have to be installed when connecting
to the USB port for the first time.
The device drivers are included in Windows 98SE and
are not supplied with the system.
Furthermore, you will need the Windows 98SE CD-ROM
to install the device drivers.
For details, refer to the manual of your computer.
1Switch on your computer and start
2Connect the system to your computer.
When the system is connected to the computer,
[Add New Hardware Wizard] is displayed and the
installation of the device driver automatically starts.
Install each driver following the on-screen
* When a message such as Insert the disk labeled
Windows 98SE CD-ROM is displayed, insert the
Windows 98SE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM Drive
Depending on the kind of computer you are using
you may have to specify the drive names (such as
3Install the USB Composite Device
1Check that “USB Composite Device” is
displayed in the [This wizard searches for new
drivers for] window, and click “Next.”
[What do you want Windows to do?] is
2Check that the “Search for the best driver for
your device.[Recommended].” check box is
selected and click “Next.”
[Windows will search for new drivers in its
driver database on your hard drive, and in
any of the following selected locations.] is
3For items checked at the beginning, check the
“CD-ROM drive” check box and click “Next.”
[Windows driver file search for the device] is
4Check that [USB Composite Device] is
displayed and click “Next.”
5When [Windows has finished installing the
software that your new hardware device
requires.] “Finish.” is displayed, click
4Install the USB Human Interface Device
1Check that “USB Human Interface Device” is
displayed in the [This wizard searches for new
drivers for] window, and click “Next.”
[What do you want Windows to do?] is
2Check that the “Search for the best driver for
your device.[Recommended].” check box is
checked, and click “Next.”
[Windows will search for new drivers in its
driver database on your hard drive, and in
any of the following selected locations.] is
3For items checked at the beginning, check the
“CD-ROM drive” check box, and click “Next.”
[Windows driver file search for the device] is
4Check that is[USB Human Interface Device]
displayed, and click “Next.”
5When [Windows has finished installing the
software that your new hardware device
requires.] “Finish.” is displayed, click
5Install USB Audio Device
1Check that is displayed in“USB Audio Device”
the [This wizard searches for new drivers for]
window, and click “Next.”
[What do you want Windows to do?] is
2Check that the “Search for the best driver for
your device.[Recommended].” check box is
selected and click “Next.”
[Windows will search for new drivers in its
driver database on your hard drive, and in
any of the following selected locations.] is
3For items checked at the beginning, check the
“CD-ROM drive” check box and click “Next.”
[Windows driver file search for the device] is
4Check that is displayed, and[USB Audio Device]
5When [Windows has finished installing the
software that your new hardware device
requires.] “Finish.” is displayed, click
•You need not perform the above installation
procedure when connecting for the second time or
later. (When connected to different USB ports, you
may have to install again).
•The above installation procedure may differ
depending on the version of Windows 98SE.
Setting of music CD replay
This setting is necessary when playing back the music
1Select “Settings” – “Control Panel” from
2Double click the icon “Multimedia” and
open “Multimedia Properties.”
4Check the check box “Enable digital CD
audio for this CD-ROM device.”
First, turn down the volume of the system. The volume
should be set to minimum before you begin playing the
When installing the system using the stand, refer to
The POWER indicator lights up.
2Pull the left speaker of the system and
•Hold both enclosures in your hands while
•Do not twist the speakers.
3Start the software for replaying the
If the system is connected while the music software
is running in your computer, music may not come
from the system. Stop the music software once and
start again. Music can be heard from the system.
To set the appropriate volume, adjust either the
VOLUME of the speakers or the volume control of your
Store the USB cable as illustrated.
• When the sound is low even on increasing the volume
of the system, the volume of the computer may be set
at a low level. Check the volume of the computer from
the control panel. The volume will differ depending on
the software’s recording levels.
• When you only hear the music in the system with the
computer running on batteries, it is recommended that
you set the brightness control of your computer to
minimum, to increase the life span of the battery. Use
the AC adaptor when using the system for an extended
• Do not continuously cause the “Beep” to sound in your
system, to avoid reducing battery life span or
malfunction from excess current.
• Do not use the system via a USB hub. The speaker’s
volume may be reduced. Connect the system directly
to the computer with the USB cable.
• When connecting the USB plug to your computer, do
not pull out or insert the plug continuously or forcibly,
as the system may not be recognized on your
computer, there may be no sound from the system, or
the system may malfunction.
• Connect the system to the USB jack (Type A jack) of
your computer. For details, refer to the manual of your
• Do not twist the left and right speakers to avoid
disconnection of speakers.
• When checking the connection between the system and
the computer, check the device manager of the
computer. For details, refer to the manual of your
• When the computer has two or more USB jacks, the
system may not be used with other USB devices at the
same time. It may cause low-output, sound skipping or
noise. For details, refer to the manual of your
• Operations are not guaranteed with Windows OS
installed in do-it-yourself computers, upgraded
Windows OS, or except compliant OS.
• Sony recommends that the CPU of your computer
should be Pentium II 266MHz or faster. If the
requirements of the CPU is insufficient or when other
applications are running simultaneously, reading data
may be skipped which may cause noise or intermittent
• Using an extension cable for a USB connection may
cause a malfunction or low output.
• If the sound from the speakers is distorted, or noise is
excessive, adjust the volume of the system and that of
the computer through the control panel.
• If the sound of the alarm of your computer and that of
playback is unbalanced, adjust by following the
• Sony recommends that you take a back up of
important data before installing the USB device
drivers. Sony will not be responsible in the case that
the computer cannot be used or data is lost due to a
mistaken operation or breakdown.
• When using the suspension resume function (System
suspend, system hibernation etc.), the system speakers
may not work correctly. In such a case, restart either
the application or the computer.
• Do not disconnect and reconnect the USB cable while
playing music in a CD player or in a media player. It
may cause a malfunction or a breakdown.
• Do not disconnect and reconnect the USB cable of the
system while the computer is on. It may cause a
malfunction. If, however you have disconnected and
connected the USB cable, restart it after shutting down
The input signal is too high.
cReduce the volume of the computer.
cDepending on the software you are using, the plot
comes closer to being flat by adjusting the equalizer.
Sound is low or no sound.
The volume control of the computer or the volume of the
music playback software must be turned down.
cAdjust the volume control.
• The USB cable is not connected properly.
cConnect the USB cable properly.
• The system is connected while music software is being
cStop playback of the music software and start again.
• The audio replaying device of your computer is not set
cWindows XP : Select “Audio” in [Sounds and Audio
Devices Properties], and select “USB Audio CODEC”
for [Default device] in the Sound playback menu.
cWindows 2000 : Select “Audio” in [Sounds and
Multimedia Properties], and select “USB Audio
Device” for [Preferred device] in the Sound Playback
cWindows Me : Select “Audio” in [Sounds and
Multimedia Properties], and select “USB Audio
Device” for [Preferred device] in the Sound Playback
cWindows 98SE : Select “Audio” in [Multimedia
Properties], and select “USB Audio Device” for
[Preferred device] in the Playback menu.
• The volume control of the computer or the music
playback software is set at “Mute.”
• The USB port is not recognized.
cRestart after quitting the playback software. If the
problem persists, restart your computer.
cCheck the device manager of your computer.
Sound is distorted; there is noise or no
• The CPU of your computer is overloaded.
cExit other applications.
• The system is being used via the USB hub.
cConnect the system directly to the USB jack of your
There is no sound from the speakers when
using the built-in mike or external mike of
• The audio recording device of your computer is not set
cChange the audio recording device of your computer,
from the USB audio device to the audio device or
external mike installed in your computer.
For details on the operation of your computer, refer to
the manual of your computer.
There can be some breakdowns that cannot be solved
even with “Troubleshooting”. In such cases, contact your
USB connector Type A plug
USB cord length Approx. 51 cm (20
Compliant OS Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Complies with the standard
operating systems that are
Compliant computer IBM PC/AT or compatible
Recommended CPU Pentium II 266MHz or faster
Maximum output power 0.6 W + 0.6 W
(10 % T.H.D., 1 kHz, 20 Ω)
Enclosure type Full range, Bass reflex
Speaker system 34 mm magnetically shielded
Power supply USB bus power compliant
Dimensions (w h d) Approx. 209 53 24.2 mm× × × ×
Mass Approx. 250 g (9 oz.)
Supplied accessories Operating instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
