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1. 2 Place a disc Press amp open 11 on the unit and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray 14 To close the disc tray press amp 11 on the unit 3 Start playback Press B play 4 Other operations To Press Pause playback II pause 4 To resume play press the button again Stop playback E stop 5 Select a folder on select folder 7 an MP3 disc repeatedly FE go back PP I go forward 7 Select a track or file Finda pointina Hold down lt 4 rewind P fast track or file forward 7 during playback and release the button at the desired point Select Repeat Play REPEAT 25 repeatedly until REP or REP1 appears To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE 24 repeatedly while the player is stopped You can select normal play 9 for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc shuffle play SHUF or SHUF for folder shuffle or program play PGM When playing a CD DA audio disc same operation as normal SHUF Play SHUF Play performs the Notes on Repeat Play e All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times REP 1 indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop playback Note on shuffle play m2. Playing a file of the USB device except for North American model The audio format that can be played back on this system is MP3 WMA AAC Files with DRM Digital Rights Management copyright protection cannot be played back on this system Files downloaded from an online music store may not be played back on this system Check the websites below for the information about compatible USB devices For customers in Europe lt http support sony europe com gt For customers in Asia and Oceania lt http www sony asia com support gt 1 Select the USB function Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly 2 Connect the USB device to the lt USB port 12 Start playback Press B 4 Other operations To Press Pause playback H 4 To resume play press the button again Stop playback E 5 To resume play press B 4 To cancel resume play press W 5 again Select a folder Z repeatedly Select a file Hea PPI 7 Find a point in Hold down lt P gt 7 during a file playback and release the button at the desired point Select Repeat Play REPEAT 25 repeatedly until REP or REP1 appears Hold down W 5 on the unit until No Device appears then remove the USB device Remove the USB device
3. 7 repeatedly to select the desired folder and then select the desired file Selected track or file number Total playing time of the selected track or file 4 Program the selected track or file Press 13 to enter the selected track or file 5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional tracks or files up to a total of 25 tracks or files 6 To play your program of tracks or files press B 4 The program remains available until you open the disc tray 14 or remove the USB device To play the same program again press BP 4 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE 24 repeatedly until PGM disappears while the player is stopped To delete the last track or file of the program Press CLEAR 19 while the player is stopped To view program information Press DISPLAY 27 repeatedly Using optional audio components 1 Prepare the sound source Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO IN jack 15 on the unit using an audio analog cord not supplied 2 Turn down the volume Press VOLUME 9 3 Select the AUDIO IN function Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly 4 Start playback Start playback of the connected component and adjust the volume Note The system may enter standby mode automatically if the volume level of the connected component is too lo
4. lt USB port Type A maximum current 500 mA Speaker Speaker system 2 way speaker system Bass reflex Speaker units Woofer 100 mm cone type Tweeter 40 mm cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions W H D North American model Approx 140 mm x 240 mm x 200 mm Other models Approx 150 mm x 240 mm x 220 mm Mass Approx 2 0 kg net per speaker General Power requirements North American model AC 120 V 60 Hz Other models AC 220 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 33 watts Dimensions W H D excl speakers Approx 309 mm x 122 mm x 247 mm Mass excl speakers Approx 2 9 kg Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 FM lead antenna 1 CMT MX500i DAB FM lead antenna 2 CMT MX550i Speaker cords 2 except for North American model Speaker pads 8 Dock Adapters for iPhone models 1 set Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Standby power consumption 0 5 W Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards
5. The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device Resume play is cancelled when you turn off the system Folders that have no audio files are skipped The audio formats that you can listen to with this system are as follows MP3 file extension mp3 WM lt A file extension wma AAC file extension m4a Note that even when file name has the correct file extension if the actual file differs the system may produce noise or may malfunction To use the system as a battery charger You can use the system as a battery charger for USB devices that have a rechargeable function when the system is on The charging begins when the USB device is connected to the lt USB port 12 The charge status appears in the USB device display For details see the user s guide of your USB device Creating your own program Program Play Note that the USB features are not available for North American model 1 Select the CD or USB function Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly 2 Select the play mode Press PLAY MODE 24 repeatedly until PGM appears while the player is stopped 3 Select the desired track or file number Press k PI 7 repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears When programming audio files press C4
6. 176 640 MHz 5B 211 648 MHz 10B 178 352 MHz 5C 213 360 MHz 10C 180 064 MHz 5D 215 072 MHz 10D 181 936 MHz 6A 216 928 MHz 11A 183 648 MHz 6B 218 640 MHz 11B 185 360 MHz 6C 220 352 MHz 11C 187 072 MHz 6D 222 064 MHz 11D 188 928 MHz 7A 223 936 MHz 12A 190 640 MHz 7B 225 648 MHz 12B 192 352 MHz 7C 227 360 MHz 12C 194 064 MHz 7D 229 072 MHz 12D 195 936 MHz 8A 230 784 MHz 13A 197 648 MHz 8B 232 496 MHz 13B 199 360 MHz 8C 234 208 MHz 13C 201 072 MHz 8D 235 776 MHz 13D 202 928 MHz 9A 237 488 MHz 13E 204 640 MHz 9B 239 200 MHz 13F 206 352 MHz 9C 208 064 MHz 9D Frequencies are displayed to two decimal places on this system iPod iPhone section Compatible iPod iPhone models iPod touch 2nd generation iPod touch 1st generation iPod classic 120 GB 160 GB 2009 iPod classic 160 GB 2007 iPod classic 80 GB iPod nano 5th generation video camera iPod nano 4th generation video iPod nano 3rd generation video iPod nano 2nd generation aluminum iPod nano Ist generation iPod 5th generation video iPod 4th generation color display iPod 4th generation iPod mini iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS USB section except for North American model Supported bit rate MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps VBR AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 44 1 48 kHz WMA 44 1 kHz AAC 44 1 kHz
7. When playing a VBR MP3 WMA file the system may resume playback from a different point To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE 24 repeatedly while the USB device is stopped You can select normal play for all files in the folder on the USB device shuffle play SHUF or CA SHUF or program play PGM Note on Repeat Play REP indicates that all audio files on a USB device are repeated until you stop playback Note on shuffle play mode When you turn off the system the selected shuffle play mode SHUF or SHUP is cleared and the play mode returns to normal play mode gt To select amemory on the USB device If the USB device has more than one memory for example internal memory and a memory card you can select which memory to use and then start playback You cannot select a memory during playback Make sure to select a memory before starting playback Use buttons on the unit to select a memory on the USB device 1 Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly to select the USB function 2 Connect the USB device to the lt USB port 12 Press TOOL MENU 8 and then press ENTER 13 4 Press 7 repeatedly to select a memory number Proceed to step 5 if only one memory can be selected To cancel this operation press W 5 5 Press ENTER 1
8. 30 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Other models DIN power output rated 25 watts 25 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 30 watts 30 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Input AUDIO IN stereo mini jack Sensitivity 700 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs SPEAKERS Accepts impedance of 6 ohms CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration Continuous Laser Output Less than 44 6uW This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7mm aperture Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB Tuner section FM tuner section FM stereo FM superheterodyne tuner Tuning range North American model 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step Other models 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz DAB DAB tuner section CMT MX550i only EM stereo DAB FM superheterodyne tuner Frequency range Band III 174 928 5A MHz 239 200 13F MHz For details see DAB DAB frequency table below Antenna DAB FM lead antenna Antenna terminal 75 ohms F female DAB DAB frequency table Band IIl Frequency Label Frequency Label 174 928 MHz 5A 209 936 MHz 10A
9. MX550i only such as the service name channel label preset number frequency DLS Dynamic Label Segment or ensemble label d The STANDBY indicator 2 on the unit lights up when the system is off The system offers the following display modes Display mode When the system is off Demonstration The demonstration is turned on Power Saving The display is turned off to conserve Mode power The timer and clock continue to operate Clock The clock is displayed 1 he STANDBY indicator 2 on the unit lights up when the system is off 2 You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode 3 The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after 8 seconds Notes on the display information Characters that cannot be displayed appear as _ The following are not displayed total playing time for an MP3 disc and a USB device except for North American model remaining playing time for an MP3 file The following are not displayed correctly elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR variable bit rate 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 remaining playing time for a track 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 bo
10. Sound comes from one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Connect only the supplied speakers Severe hum or noise Move the system away from sources of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter available separately to the power cord The remote does not function Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor 10 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 STANDBY indicator 2 remains lit after unplugging the power cord The STANDBY indicator 2 may not turn off immediately after unplugging the power cord The indicator will turn off after about 40 seconds This is not a malfunction CD MP3 player 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 Move the speakers away from the system or place them on separate stands At high volume speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE 24 repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear Starting playback takes more time than usual The following
11. You cannot charge an iPod iPhone and the USB device at the same time Are you using a supported USB device e 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 The sound skips There is noise A distorted sound is output Over Current appears A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the lt USB port 12 Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the lt USB port 12 Make sure there is no problem with the USB device If this display pattern persists contact your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system then reconnect the USB device There is noise skipping or distorted sound Turn off the system then reconnect the USB device The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Noise may have been entered when creating music data due to the conditions of the computer Create the music data again The bit rate used when encoding the files was low Send files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes
12. discs can increase the time it takes to start playback a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure a disc recorded in multisession mode a disc that has not been finalized a disc to which data can be added a disc that has many folders iPod iPhone There is no sound Make sure the iPod iPhone is connected securely Make sure the iPod iPhone is playing music Adjust the volume The sound is distorted Make sure the iPod iPhone is connected securely Turn down the volume Set the EQ setting of the iPod iPhone to Off or Flat The iPod iPhone does not function Make sure the iPod iPhone is connected securely Make sure the iPod iPhone is updated with the latest software If not update the iPod iPhone before using with the system Because the operation of the system and the iPod iPhone are different you may not operate the iPod iPhone using buttons on the remote or unit In this case use the control buttons on the iPod iPhone The iPod iPhone cannot be charged Make sure the iPod iPhone is connected securely You can use the system as a battery charger for iPod iPhone only when the system is on The ring volume of the iPhone does not change Adjust the ring volume on the iPhone USB device except for North American model The connected iPod iPhone or USB device is not being charged when both are connected at the same time
13. matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessories Remote commander Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005
14. radio station CMT MX550i only When you turn on the system for the first time after you purchase the system DAB Automatic Scan starts automatically and creates a list of available services During the DAB Automatic Scan MERER appears Do not press any button on the unit or the remote during DAB Automatic Scan Scanning is interrupted and service list may not be created properly To run the DAB Automatic Scan manually perform the procedure of Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually in Listening to the radio If you have moved to another area perform the DAB Automatic Scan manually and re register the contents of broadcasts Getting Started FM DAB lead antenna Extend it horizontally White side for North American model Brown side for other countries regions To wall outlet Connect white side FM antenna Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception and then set up the antenna Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise E Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display When you press 1 T the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends If the plug does not fit the wall outlet detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor DAB antenna CMT MX550i only With a DAB external antenna not supplied you can obtain higher DAB DAB b
15. the time to stop playback 6 Select the sound source Press 7 repeatedly until the desired sound source appears then press 19 7 Turn off the system Press 1 T The system automatically turns on before the preset time 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 To check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU 21 2 Press 7 repeatedly to select TIMER SEL and then press 13 3 Press 7 repeatedly to select PLAY SEL and then press 13 To cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure as above until TIMER OFF appears in step 3 and then press 13 To change the setting Start over from step 1 Notes for the iPod iPhone user Make sure the iPod iPhone is not playing when using the Play Timer The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the connected iPod iPhone Tip The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled manually Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and 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 If the STANDBY indicator flashes Imme
16. two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when VA moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped NAF WNR The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designe
17. 3 Notes When USB cable connection is necessary connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected See the operation manual supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub When the USB device is inserted the system reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device With some connected USB devices after an operation is performed there may be a delay before it is performed by this system Compatibility with all encoding writing software cannot be guaranteed If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software those files may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all This system cannot play audio files on the USB device in the following cases when the number of audio files in a folder exceeds 999 when the total number of audio files on a USB device exceeds 999 when the number of folders on a USB device exceeds 999 including the ROOT folder and empty folders These numbers may vary depending on the file and folder structure Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio files
18. ASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Notice for the customers in the U S A and Canada This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No http www sony net Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has
19. B storage devices formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported If you use a partitioned USB storage device only files on the first partition can be played Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This system supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB storage devices may not support all of these FAT For details see the operation manual of each USB storage device or contact the manufacturer Tuner Severe hum or noise or stations cannot be received TUNED or STEREO flashes on the display 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 speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise Turn off nearby electrical equipment DAB DAB radio station is not received properly CMT MX550i only Check all antenna connections then perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure see Reception of DAB DAB radio station The current DAB DAB service may not be available Press 7 to select a different service e If you have moved to another area some services frequencies may have changed and you may not be able to tune into your usual broadcast Perform the DAB Automatic Scan procedure to re register the contents of broadcasts Performing this procedure clears all previously stored prese
20. SONY Micro HI FI 4 189 334 11 1 Component system Operating Instructions CMT MX550i MX500i disg s master piemacauno Digital Amplifier DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting ARDS 2010 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Printed in China To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Except for customers in the U S A and Canada This appliance is classified as a CL
21. 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 capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented Erroneous display Send the music data to the USB device again as the data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and alphabets only Other characters are not displayed correctly The USB device is not recognized Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices with URLs listed under Playing a file of the USB device The USB device does not work properly Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem Play does not start Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices with URLs listed under Playing a file of the USB device Press B 4 to start playback Play does not start from the first track Set the play mode to Normal Play mode Files cannot be played back The audio file does not have the extension mp3 wma or m4a The data is not stored in MP3 WMA AAC format US
22. d to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Notice for customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee
23. diately unplug the power cord and check the following items Are the and speaker cords short circuited e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system Is the iPod iPhone connector 17 short circuited After the STANDBY indicator 2 stops flashing reconnect the power cord and turn on the system If the issue persists contact your nearest Sony dealer General The demonstration appears in the display after plugging in the power cord even though the system is not turned on Press DISPLAY 27 once while the system is off The demonstration disappears The system does not turn on Is the power cord plugged in The system has entered standby mode unexpectedly 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 e 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 There is no sound Are the and speaker cords short circuited Are you using only the supplied speakers Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system The specified station may have temporarily stopped broadcast
24. duct is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product License and Trademark Notice iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary e All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Unit 18 117116 15 114 Remote This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names To use the remo
25. e buttons on the unit to turn off the automatic standby function Hold down I T while the system is on until AUTO STBY OFF appears To turn on the function repeat the procedure until AUTO STBY ON appears Notes 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 DAB even when you have enabled it The system may not enter standby mode automatically in the following cases while an audio signal is being detected during playback of audio tracks or files while the preset Play Timer or Sleep Timer is in process Messages CD Over You have reached the end of the disc while pressing BP 7 during playback or pause Data Error You tried to play an unplayable file on the USB device Error The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected LOCKED The disc tray does not open Contact your nearest Sony dealer No Device No USB device is connected or the connected USB device has been stopped No Disc There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played No Memory The memory media which you have selected as playback source is not inserted in the USB device No Preset DAB DAB only There is no stored preset station No Service DAB DAB only There is no supported DAB DAB broadcast in your country o
26. ed using ink that feels tacky when touched Notes on discs 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 direct sunlight On safety 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 unit 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 service facility On placement 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 unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated for example with wax oil polish as staining or discoloration of the surface may result 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 s
27. following sessions are recorded in the same format the system will continue to play back MP3 files accordingly in multiple sessions until the system encounters another session recorded in a different format Listening to the radio Note that the reception of RDS services is only available for European model and the DAB DAB tuning is only available for CMT MX550i 1 Select DAB or FM Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly 2 Perform tuning For automatic scanning Press TUNING MODE 24 repeatedly until AUTO appears and then press 7 Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in and TUNED and STEREO for stereo programs only light up in the display LEM STEREO AUTO TUNED If TUNED does not light up and the scanning for an FM station does not stop press W 5 to stop scanning then perform manual tuning below When you tune in a DAB DAB station or an FM station that provides RDS services the service name or station name appears on the display For manual tuning FM band only Press TUNING MODE 24 repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear and then press 7 repeatedly to tune in the desired station Notes on DAB DAB stations When tuning in a DAB DAB station it may take a few seconds before you hear any sound Primary service is automatically received
28. mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This pro
29. n Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations You can preset up to 20 DAB DAB and 20 FM stations 6 To call up a preset radio station press TUNING MODE 24 repeatedly until PRESET appears and then press 7 repeatedly to select the desired preset number Note on presetting DAB DAB stations You can preset a DAB DAB service only when it can be received Playing the iPod iPhone 1 Select the iPod function Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly Place the iPod iPhone Start playback Press B 4 To control the iPod iPhone To Press Pause playback 11 4 5 Scroll up down 4 4 7 the iPod menus Select a track or chapter of audiobook podcast Choose the gt 7 43 selected item Hea P PI 7 To fast forward or fast rewind hold down the button Find a point in a track or chapter Hold down lt P gt 7 during playback and release the button at of audiobook the desired point podcast Return to the 7 TOOL MENU 8 RETURN 2 return 23 previous menu or select a menu To use the system as a battery charger You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod iPhone when the system is on The charging begins when the iPod iPhone is placed on the iPod iPhone connector 17 The charge stat
30. ode When you turn off the system the selected shuffle play mode SHUF or __ SHUP is cleared and the play mode returns to normal play mode gt Notes on playing MP3 discs Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of mp3 Even when file name has the mp3 file extension if the actual file differs playing this file may generate a loud noise which could damage the speaker system and the system may malfunction The maximum number of folders is 255 including the root folder MP3 files is 511 MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 512 folder levels the tree structure of files is 8 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding writing software recording device and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Notes on playing multisession discs If the first session on the disc is a CD DA session the other sessions on the disc cannot be recognized regardless of the session format only CD DA tracks in the first session can be played back If the session format for the first session is CD ROM and the
31. r region No Step All of the programmed tracks have been erased No Text DAB DAB only There is no text information in the received service No Track Playable file on the USB device is not loaded in the system Not in Use You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited Not Supported An unsupported USB device is connected Push STOP You pressed PLAY MODE 24 during playback Step Full You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files steps TIME NG The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time Discs that this system CAN play Audio CD CD R CD RW audio data MP3 files Discs that this system CANNOT play CD ROM CD R CD RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet CD R CD RW recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session 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 recording device CD R CD RW which is finalized incorrectly Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 files Discs of non standard shape for example heart square star Discs that have adhesive tape paper or sticker attached to them Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal Discs that have labels print
32. roadcast sound quality We recommend that you use the supplied FM DAB lead antenna only temporarily until you install a DAB external antenna D Speakers Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERS jacks on the unit Except for North American model connect the other end of the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers as shown below Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cords ELL ped To DAB external antenna not supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector not supplied To left speaker To right speaker To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to prevent slipping To use the iPod iPhone Open the panel where it says PULL OPEN 18 and insert a Dock Adapter into the Dock before use When using an iPod model use the Dock Adapter supplied with your iPod When using an iPhone model use the Dock Adapter supplied with the system For details on the supplied Dock Adapters refer to the instructions supplied with the Dock Adapters To remove the Dock Adapter pull it up with your fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter To close the panel slide the release lever 16 to the UNLOCK position and then close the panel Playing a CD MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly
33. te Slide and remove the battery compartment lid and insert the two supplied R6 size AA batteries side first matching the polarities shown below Notes on using the remote With normal use the batteries should last for about six months Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion When carrying this system Use buttons on the unit 1 Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism 2 Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly to select the CD function 3 While holding down TOOL MENU 8 hold down 1 7 power 1 until STANDBY appears 4 After LOCK appears unplug the power cord To set the clock 1 Press 1 T to turn on the system 2 Press TIMER MENU 21 to select the clock set mode If PLAY SET flashes press 7 repeatedly to select CLOCK SET and then press enter 13 3 Press 7 repeatedly to set the hour then press 13 4 Use the same procedure to set the minutes Note The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or ifa power failure occurs To display the clock when the system is off Press DISPLAY 27 The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds Reception of DAB DAB
34. th ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file Note on the DAB DAB display information CMT MX550i only The following is also displayed up to 8 characters of service name up to 128 characters of DLS Dynamic Label Segment and up to 16 characters of ensemble label Using the timers The system offers two timer functions If you use both timers the Sleep Timer has priority Sleep Timer You can fall asleep to music This function works even if the clock is not set Press SLEEP 26 repeatedly If you select AUTO the system automatically turns off after the current disc or USB device stops or within 100 minutes Play Timer You can wake up to CD FM reception DAB DAB reception CMT MX550i only iPod iPhone or USB device except for North American model at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock 1 Prepare the sound source Prepare the sound source and then press VOLUME 9 to adjust the volume To start from a specific CD track or audio file create your own program 2 Select the timer set mode Press TIMER MENU 21 3 Set the play timer Press 7 repeatedly to select PLAY SET then press 13 4 Setthe time to start playback Press 7 repeatedly to set the hour then press 13 Use the procedure above to set the minutes 5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set
35. ts To improve tuner reception Turn off CD player power by using the system s power management function By default CD player power is turned on Use buttons on the unit to turn off the CD player power 1 Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly to select the CD function Press I 1 to turn off the system After STANDBY stops flashing press DISPLAY 27 to display the clock and then press I T while holding down 7 until CD POWER OFF appears With CD player power turned off access time is increased To turn on CD player power repeat the procedure until CD POWER ON appears 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 unit to its factory default settings 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord and then turn on the system 2 While holding down ENTER 13 hold down VO until RESET appears 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 Us
36. us appears in the iPod iPhone display For details see the user s guide of your iPod iPhone To stop charging the iPod iPhone Remove the iPod iPhone Turning off the system also stops charging the iPod iPhone Notes When placing or removing the iPod iPhone handle the iPod iPhone in the same angle as that of the iPod iPhone connector on the unit and do not twist or sway the iPod iPhone to prevent connector damage Do not carry the unit with an iPod iPhone set on the connector Doing so may cause a malfunction When placing or removing the iPod iPhone brace the unit with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod iPhone by mistake Before disconnecting the iPod iPhone pause playback Hold down K lt 4 P 7 to fast forward fast rewind while playing video if lt lt PP 7 does not function When the iPhone is connected to the system and you receive a call during playback playback will pause and you can take an incoming call To change the volume level use VOLUME 9 The volume level does not change even if adjusted on the iPod iPhone This system is designed for iPod iPhone only You cannot connect any other portable audio players To use an iPod iPhone refer to the user s guide of your iPod iPhone Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod iPhone with this unit
37. w Adjust the component s volume accordingly See To turn off the automatic standby function Adjusting the sound To Press Adjust the volume VOLUME 9 DSGX 6 on the unit Generate a more dynamic sound Dynamic Sound Generator X tra Set the sound EQ 20 repeatedly to select BASS effect or TREBLE and then press 7 to adjust the level Changing the display To Press Change DISPLAY 27 repeatedly when the information on system is on the display Change Display DISPLAY 27 repeatedly when the mode see below system is off For example you can view CD MP3 disc information or the USB device information except for North American model such as track or file number during normal play track or file name JJ during normal play artist name Q during normal play album or folder name during normal play total playing time and total number of tracks on the CD DA disc only when normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped total number of folders albums on the MP3 disc or the USB device only when normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped volume label if it exists on the MP3 disc or the USB device only when normal play mode is selected and the player or USB device is stopped You can also view DAB DAB station information CMT
38. when secondary service ends This tuner does not support data services Tip To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station press FM MODE 25 repeatedly until MONO appears to turn off stereo reception Running the DAB Automatic Scan manually 1 Press FUNCTION 3 repeatedly to select DAB 2 Press TOOL MENU 8 to start the DAB Automatic Scan Init Scan and Push ENTER appear 3 Press 13 to perform scanning Scanning begins The scanning progress is indicated by advancing squares IEE Depending on the DAB DAB services available in your area scanning may take a few minutes yig When scanning is complete a list of available services is created Notes If your country or region does not support DAB DAB broadcast No Service appears This procedure clears all previously stored presets Before unplugging the DAB FM antenna make sure the system is turned off to preserve your own DAB DAB settings Presetting radio stations 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press TUNER MEMORY 23 to select the tuner memory mode STEREO vv A qd TNE a f a y 4 3 Press 7 repeatedly to select the desired preset number If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number the station is replaced by the new station 4 Press 13 to store the statio
39. ystem to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates On heat buildup 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 have become hot Do not obstruct the ventilation holes On the speaker system 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 If there is no improvement move the speakers far away from the TV Cleaning the cabinet 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 Main unit AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION The United States model only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 30 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section European model DIN power output rated 25 watts 25 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz DIN Continuous RMS power output reference 30 watts 30 watts 6 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD Music power output reference 30 watts
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