Sony GTX-X1BT, GTK-X1BT User Manual

4-485-790-13(2)

PERSONAL AUDIO
SYSTEM

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

USB Playback

Bluetooth

Tuner

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Additional Information

GTK-X1BT

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
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 install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as
sunshine and fire.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection cable shorter
than 3 meters.

FOR UNITED STATES
CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA,
INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES
CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ÉTATS-UNITS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA,
Y COMPRIS LA PROVIBCE
DE QUÉBEC.

For the customers in the
USA

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. __________________________

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” wit hin
the product’s enclosu re 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.

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Important Safety
Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) 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 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
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

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.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed 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.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

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CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connection to
host computers and/ or peripherals in order to
meet FCC emission limits.

This equipment must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But
it is desirable that it should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm
or more away from p erson’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For customers in Europe

Disposal of waste
batteries and electrical
and electronic
equipment (applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on
the packaging indicates that the product and
the battery shall not be treated as household
waste. On certain batteries this symb ol 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% mercury or

0.004% lead. By ensuring th ese products and
batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative

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consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling. 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 and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly, hand
over these products 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 or battery.

Notice for customers: The
following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in
countries applying EU Directives.

This product has been manufac tured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japa n. Inquiries
related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be
addressed to the authorized representative,
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters, please refer
to the addresses provided in the separate
service or guarantee documents.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this
equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following
URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

For customers in Australia
and India

Disposal of Old
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and
other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)

License and Trademark Notice

• iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service mark of
Apple Inc.

• “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone”

mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that
the use of this accessory with iPod or
iPhone may affect wireless performance.

®

• The Bluetooth

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Sony Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.

• The N Mark is a trademark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the
United States and in other countries.

word mark and logos are

• © 2013 CSR plc and its group companies.

•Android

• Google Play

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology

• Windows Media is either a registered

• This product is protected by certain

• All other trademarks and registered

®

The aptX
trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group
companies and may be registered in one or
more jurisdictions.

Inc.

and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.

trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.

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.

trademarks are of their respective holders.
In this manual, ™ and
specified.

mark and the aptX logo are

™

is a trademark of Google Inc.

™

is a trademark of Google

®

marks are not

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Table of Contents

Guide to parts and controls..........7

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

securely......................................10

Setting the clock ........................11

Changing the display mode .......12

USB Playback

Playing a USB device ................12

Bluetooth

About the Bluetooth wireless

technology .................................14

Setting the Bluetooth audio

codecs ........................................14

Connecting a smartphone with

one touch (NFC)........................15

Listening to music wirelessly on

a Bluetooth device .....................16

Setting the Bluetooth standby

mode ..........................................18

Setting the Bluetooth signal....... 18

Using “SongPal” via

Bluetooth ....................................18

Tuner

Listening to the radio.................19

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound...................20

Creating a party atmosphere

(DJ EFFECT).............................20

Setting the vertical sound

effect ..........................................20

Other Operations

Using the Party Chain

function......................................21

Setting the light illumination .....23

Using the timers.........................23

Using optional equipment..........24

Deactivating the buttons on the

unit (Child Lock) .......................24

Setting the automatic standby

function......................................24

Additional Information

Websites for compatible

devices .......................................25

Troubleshooting.........................25

Messages....................................28

Precautions.................................28

Specifications.............................30

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Guide to parts and controls

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations
can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

Unit
– Top view

– Front view

Protruding areas

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– Right view (when installed horizontally)

Note

When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons to make the selection.
However, for button 9, press the protruding areas as illustrated (page 7).

Remote control RM-AMU166

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1 ?/1 (on/standby)

Turn on the system, or set it to
standby mode.

B BLUETOOTH (page 14, 16, 17)

Press to select Bluetooth function.
Hold down to activate Bluetooth
pairing during Bluetooth function.

C Unit: FUNCTION

Remote control: FUNCTION +/–

Select a function.

D +/– (select folder)

Select a folder on a USB device.

E PARTY CHAIN (page 22)

Activate or deactivate the Party Chain
function.

F (USB) port (page 12, 13)

Connect a USB device.

G (N-Mark) (page 15)

Near Field Communication (NFC)
touchpoint indication.

H x (stop)

Stop playback.
Press twice to cancel resume playback
of the USB device.

I m/M (rewind/fast forward)

Hold down to find a point in a track or
file during playback.

./> (go back/go forward)

Select a track or file.

Unit: TUNING +/–
Remote control: +/– (tuning)

Tune to the station you want during
TUNER function.

J Unit: NX (play/pause)

Remote control: N* (play),
X (pause)

Start or pause playback.
To resume playback of the USB
device, press NX or N.

K Display panel

L Remote control sensor

M Unit: VOLUME/

DJ CONTROL +/–

Adjust the volume.
Adjust the DJ EFFECT level
(page 20).
You cannot use this knob to adjust the
volume when the DJ EFFECT is
activated.

Remote control: VOLUME +*/–

Adjust the volume.

N LED SPEAKER (page 23)

Change the light illumination.

O FLANGER, ISOLATOR,

PHASER, PAN (page 20)

Select the DJ EFFECT type.

P BASS BAZUCA (page 20)

Select the BASS BAZUCA effect.

Q EQ (page 20)

Select the preset sound effect.

R TIMER MENU (page 11, 23)

Set the clock and the timers.

S

Enter the settings.

T OPTIONS

Enter or exit options menu.

U RETURN O

Return to previous selection.

V ///

Select the options menu or timer
menu items.

W TUNER MEMORY (page 19)

Preset the radio station.

X PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE

Select the play mode of a USB device
(page 12).
Select the tuning mode (page 19).

Y REPEAT/FM MODE

Listen to a USB device, a single track
or file repeatedly (page 13).
Select the FM reception mode
(monaural or stereo) (page 19).

Z SLEEP (page 23)

Set the Sleep Timer.

wj DISPLAY (page 12)

Change the information in the display
panel.

* The VOLUME + and N buttons have a

tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the system.

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Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

To the wall outlet

A FM ANTENNA jack

Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception when you set up
the antenna.
Keep the antenna away from the power
cord and the USB cable to avoid picking
up noise.

Example:

Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally

* The shape of the connector varies depending

on the country/region.

B Audio

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to make
either connection as follows:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

Connect to the audio input jacks of an
optional equipment.

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– AUDIO IN L/R jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of an
optional equipment. The sound is
output through this system.

– PARTY CHAIN IN/OUT L/R jacks

Connect to another audio system to
enjoy the Party Chain function
(page 21).

Example:

C Power

Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
The demonstration appears in the display
panel. Press ?/1 to turn on the system and
the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the
plug (only for models equipped with an
adaptor).

Inserting batteries

Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)
batteries, matching the polarities as
shown below.

Notes

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or

mix different types of batteries.

• If you do not use the remote control for a long

period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Installing the system

The system can be installed either
horizontally or vertically. Select the
installation style based on your
preferences.

– Horizontal installation

– Vertical installation

Caution

Do not sit on or push the system; otherwise, the
system may toppled over and injury may result.
Be sure to place the system on a flat surface and
take appropriate measures, especially where
children are concerned.

Setting the clock

You cannot set the clock in Power Saving
Mode.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press TIMER MENU.

If “PLAY SET” appears in the display
panel, press / repeatedly to
select “CLOCK”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to set the

hour, then press .

4 Press / repeatedly to set the

minutes, then press .

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Changing the display mode

The demonstration appears in the display
panel once you plug the power cord into a
wall socket.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while
the system is turned off.

Demonstration

The display changes and the indicator
flashes even when the system is turned
off.

No display (Power Saving Mode)

The display is turned off to conserve
power. The timer and clock continue to
work internally.

Clock

The clock display automatically turns to
Power Saving Mode after a few seconds.

USB Playback

Playing a USB device

The audio formats that can be played back
by this system are as follows:
– MP3: file extension “.mp3”
– WMA: file extension “.wma”
– AAC: file extension “.m4a”, “.mp4” or

“.3gp”

– WAV: file extension “.wav”

If the audio files have the above file
extension but are not the respective
formats, the system may produce noise or
may malfunction.

Check the information on the website
about compatible USB devices (page 25).

1 Connect a USB device to the

port.

Notes

• You can use your iPhone/iPod with this
system via Bluetooth connection only.

• You can use a USB adaptor (not supplied)
to connect the USB device to the unit if the
USB device cannot be plugged into the

port.

2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select USB function.

3 Press N to start playback.

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To change the play mode

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly.

• Normal Play (blank): play all audio files
on a USB device

• Folder Play (“FLDR”)
files in the specified folder on a USB
device

• Shuffle Play (“SHUF”)
audio files on a USB device

1)

You cannot select Folder Play and “ ” at
the same time.

2)

You cannot select Shuffle Play and Repeat
Play at the same time.

3)

When you turn off the system, the selected

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Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode
returns to Normal Play.

1)

: play all audio

2)3)

: shuffle all

To select Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly.

• : repeat all audio files on a USB
device or in a folder

• : repeat an audio file

Notes on the USB device

• The playback order for the system may differ
from the playback order of the connected
digital music player.

• Be sure to turn off the system before removing
the USB device. Removing the USB device
while the system is turned on may corrupt the
data on the USB device.

• 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 sound, or may
not be played back at all.

• This system can recognize up to
– 256 folders in a USB device.
– 65,536 audio files in a USB device.
– 256 audio files in a folder.

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.
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select the USB function.
The charging begins when the USB
device is connected to the port. The
charge status appears in the display panel
of the USB device. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your USB
device.

Notes

• Total playing time for a USB device is not
displayed.

• 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.

• ID3 tag information for MP3 files is displayed
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 single MP3 file).

USB Playback

To view information in the display
panel

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while
the system is turned on.

You can view the information as follows:

• The elapsed playing time, file name and
folder name.

• The title, artist and album information.

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Bluetooth

About the Bluetooth wireless technology

Bluetooth wireless technology is a short­range wireless technology that enables
wireless data communication between
digital devices. Bluetooth wireless
technology operates within a range of
about 10 meters (33 feet).

Supported Bluetooth version,
profiles and codecs

Supported Bluetooth version:

• Bluetooth Standard version 3.0
Supported Bluetooth profiles:

• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution

Profile)

• AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote

Control Profile)

Supported Bluetooth codecs:

• SBC (Sub Band Codec)

• AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)

• aptX (aptX Codec)

About the BLUETOOTH
indicator

The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up or
flashes in blue to show the Bluetooth
status.

System status Indicator status

Bluetooth standby Flashes slowly

Bluetooth pairing Flashes quickly

Bluetooth connection

is established

Lights up

Setting the Bluetooth audio codecs

You can receive data in AAC or aptX
codec format from a Bluetooth device.

1 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit

to select Bluetooth function.

“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.

2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Press / repeatedly to select

“BT AAC” or “BT APTX”, then
press .

4 Press / repeatedly to select

“ON” or “OFF”, then press .

• ON: Enable reception in AAC or
aptX codec format if “BT AAC” or
“BT APTX” is selected in step 3
respectively.

• OFF: Receive in SBC codec format.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Notes

• You can enjoy high quality sound if the AAC
or aptX is selected. If you cannot listen to
AAC or aptX sound from your device, select
“OFF”.

• If you change this setting while the system is
connected to a Bluetooth device, the
Bluetooth device will be disconnected. To
connect to the Bluetooth device, perform the
Bluetooth connect ion again.

• If the sound is interrupted in AAC codec
format, select “OFF” to cancel the setting. In
this case, the system receives SBC codec.

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Connecting a smartphone with one touch (NFC)

What is “NFC”?

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a
technology enabling short-range wireless
communication between various devices,
such as mobile phones and IC tags.
Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily
just by touching the designated touchpoint
on the NFC-compatible devices.

When you touch the system with an NFC­compatible smartphone, the system
automatically:
– turns on in Bluetooth function.
– completes pairing.
– completes the Bluetooth connection.

1 Download and install the “NFC

Easy Connect” app.

Download the free Android app from
Google Play by searching for “NFC
Easy Connect” or ac cess it by using the
two-dimensional code below. Data
communication fees may be charged.

Two-dimensional code* for direct
access

* Use a two-dimensional code reader app.

Notes

• The app may not be available in some
countries/regions.

• Depending on your smartphone, you can
use the NFC function without installing
the app. In this case, the operations and
specifications may differ. For detail s, refer
to the operating instructions of your
smartphone.

Compatible smartphones

Smartphones with a built-in NFC
function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or
later, excluding Android 3.x)

2 Start the “NFC Easy Connect”

app on the smartphone.

Make sure that the app screen is
displayed.

3 Touch the smartphone to the

N-Mark on the system until the
smartphone vibrates.

Complete the connection by following
the instructions displayed on the
smartphone.
When the Bluetooth connection is
established, the BLUETOOTH
indicator stops flashing and remains
light up. Bluet ooth device name
appears in the display panel.
You can switch the sound source from
the smartphone to another NFC­compatible Bluetooth device.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth

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Tip

If pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail, do
the following.
– Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the

smartphone slowly over the N-Mark.

– Remove the case from the smartphone if using

a commercially available smartphone case.

To play music from the smartphone

Start playing an audio source on the
smartphone. For details o n playback, refer
to the operating instructions of your
smartphone.

To disconnect the smartphone

Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on
the system again.

Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetooth device

You can listen to music from your
Bluetooth device over a wireless
connection.

Check the information on the website
about compatible Bluetooth devices
(page 25).

Pairing this system with a
Bluetooth device

Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth
devices register with each other
beforehand. Once a pairing operation is
performed, it does not need to be
performed again. If your device is an
NFC-compatible smartphone, the manual
pairing procedure is not necessary.

1 Place the Bluetooth device

within 1 meter (3 feet) from the
system.

2 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit

to select Bluetooth function.

“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.

Note

If the system is connected to a Bluetooth
device, press BLUETOOTH to disconnect
the Bluetooth device.

3 Hold down BLUETOOTH on the

unit for 2 seconds or more.

“PAIRING” flashes in the display
panel.

4 Perform the pairing procedure

on the Bluetooth device.

For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your Bluetooth device.

5 Select “SONY:GTK-X1BT” in the

display of the Bluetooth device.

If passkey is required on the Bluetooth
device, enter “0000”.

6 Perform the Bluetooth

connection on the Bluetooth
device.

When pairing is completed and the

Bluetooth connection is established,
Bluetooth device name appears in the

display panel.
Depending on the Bluetooth device,
connection may start automatically
after pairing is completed.
You can check the Bluetooth device
address by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.

Notes

• You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices. If the
10th Bluetooth device is paired, the oldest
paired device will be deleted.

• “Passkey” may be called “Passcode”, “PIN
code”, “PIN number” or “Password”, etc.,
depending on the device.

• The pairing standby status of the system is
canceled after about 5 minutes. If pairing is
not successful, repeat from step 1.

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• If you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, repeat steps 1 to 6.

To cancel the pairing operation

Hold down BLUETOOTH on the unit for
2 seconds or more until “BT AUDIO”
appears in the display panel.

Notes

• When the system is not connected to any
Bluetooth device, the system will connect to
the last connected Bluetooth device
automatically when you press N.

• If you try to connect anot her Bluetooth device
to the system, the current connected Bluetooth
device will be disconnected.

Playing music from a
Bluetooth device

You can operate a Bluetooth device by
connecting the system and a Bluetoot h
device using AVRCP.
Check the following before playing
music:
– The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth

device is turned on.

– Pairing has been completed.

1 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit

to select Bluetooth function.

“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.

2 Establish connection with the

Bluetooth device.

The last connected Bluetooth device
will be connected automatically.
Perform the Bluetooth connection
from the Bluetooth device if the device
is not connected.
Once the connection is established, the
Bluetooth device name appears in the
display panel.

3 Press N to start playback.

Depending on the Bluetoot h device,
– you may need to press N twice.

– you may need to start playing an

audio source on the Bluetooth
device.

To disconnect the Bluetooth device

Press BLUETOOTH on the unit.
“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.
Depending on the Bl uetooth device, the
Bluetooth connection may be canceled
automatically when you stop playback.

Erasing all the pairing
registration information

Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.

1 Press BLUETOOTH to select

Bluetooth function.

“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.
If the system is connected to a
Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device
name appears in the display panel.
Press BLUETOOTH to disconnect the
Bluetooth device.

2 While holding down x, press

LED SPEAKER for about
3 seconds.

“BT HIST” and “CLEAR” appear in
the display panel and all the pairing
information is erased.

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Setting the Bluetooth standby mode

The Bluetooth standby mode enables the
system to turn on automatically when you
establish the Bluetooth connection from a
Bluetooth device.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“BT STBY”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

“ON” or “OFF”.

4 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

When the Bluetooth standby mode is
set to on, the system waits for a
Bluetooth connection even when the
system has been turned off. When a
Bluetooth connection is established,
the system turns on automatically.

Note

The system cannot enter the Bluetooth standby
mode if the pairing registration information has
been erased.

Setting the Bluetooth signal

You can connect to the system from a
paired Bluet ooth device in all functions
when Bluetooth signal is set to on. The
Bluetooth signal is turned on by default.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.

Notes

• You cannot perform the following operations

when Bluetooth signal is set to off:
– Pairing with Bluetooth device
– Erasing the pairing information
– Using “SongPal” via Bluetooth

• When the Bluetooth signal is set to off, this

system cannot be detected and connection
cannot be established from Bluetooth device.

• If you touch the system with an NFC-

compatible smartphone or set the Bluetooth
standby mode to on, the Bluetooth signals will
set to on automatically.

Using “SongPal” via

Bluetooth

About App

A dedicated app for this model is
available on both Google Play and App
Store. Search for “SongPal” and
download the free app to find out more
about the convenient features.

Bluetooth technology works with
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5,
iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod
touch (5th generation), iPod touch (4th
generation).

While holding down x, press
BLUETOOTH for about 3 seconds.

“BT ON” or “BT OFF” appears in the
display panel.

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Tuner

Listening to the radio

Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 20 FM stations as
your favorite stations.

1

Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly
to select FM band.

2 For automatic scanning:

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” lights up in the display
panel. Then, press +/–.
Scanning stops automatically when a
station is tuned in. “TUNED” and
“ST” (for FM stereo programs only)
light up in the display panel.
If “TUNED” does not light up and
scanning does not stop, press x to stop
scanning. Then, perform manual
tuning (below).

For manual tuning:

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” and “PRESET”
disappear from the display panel.
Then, press +/– repeatedly to tune to
the station you want.

Note

When you tune to an FM station that provides
RDS services, information such as the service
name or station name is provided by broadcasts.
You can check the RDS information by pressing
DISPLAY repeatedly.

Tip

To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station, press FM MODE repeatedly until
“MONO” lights up in the display panel.

1 Tune to the station you want.
2 Press TUNER MEMORY.

Preset number

3 Press +/– repeatedly to select

the preset number you want,
then press .

“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel. The station is stored.

To tune to a preset station

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” lights up in the display panel.
Then, press +/– repeatedly to select the
preset number you want.

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Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

To Do this

Reinforce the
bass and create
a more powerful
sound

Select a preset
sound effect

Press BASS BAZUCA.

Press EQ repeatedly.
To cancel preset sound
effect, press EQ
repeatedly to select
“FLAT”.

Creating a party
atmosphere

(DJ EFFECT)

Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.

1 Press FLANGER, ISOLATOR,

PHASER or PAN.

The selected button lights up and the
effect is activated.

• FLANGER: Create a deep flanging
effect that is similar to the roar of a
jet plane.

• ISOLATOR: Isolate a specific
frequency band by adjusting the
other frequency bands. For example,
when you want to focus on vocals.

• PHASER: Create a series of peaks
and troughs in the frequency
spectrum, like a sweeping effect.

• PAN: Create a feeling that the sound
is moving around the speakers
between left and right channels.

2 Turn DJ CONTROL +/– to adjust

the effect level.

To turn off the effect

Press the selected effect button again.

Notes

• The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off
when you turn off the system or change the
function or tuner band.

• You cannot use VOLUME/DJ CONTROL
+/– to adjust the volume when the
DJ EFFECT is activated. Press VOLUME
+/– on the remote control to adjust the
volume.

Setting the vertical sound effect

You can set the sound effect to
automatically change according to the
installation style of the system.
When installed horizontally, the system
output stereo sound effect.
When installed vertically, the top speaker
enhances the mid range frequency while
the bottom speaker enhances the low
range frequency.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“VERTICAL SOUND”, then press

.

3 Press / repeatedly to select

“AUTO” or “OFF”, then press

.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

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Other Operations

Using the Party Chain function

You can connect multiple audio systems
in a chain to create a more interesting
party environment and to produce higher
sound output.
Activate a system in the chain to be the
“Party Host” and share the music. Other
systems will become “Party Guest” and
play the same music as the “Party Host”.

Setting up the Party Chain

You can set up a Party Chain by
connecting all the systems using audio
cords (not supplied).
Before connecting cords, be sure to
disconnect the power cord.

A If all the systems are equipped

with Party Chain function

First system

When you make connection A

• Any system can become a Party Host in
this connection.

• You can select a new Party Host when
Party Chain function is activated. For
details, see “To select a new Party Host”
(page 22).

• In this connection, the last system must
be connected to the first system.

B If one of the system is not

equipped with Party Chain
function

First system

Second system

Continue the connection until
the last system

Last system

Sound Adjustment/Other Operations

Second system

Continue the connection until
the last system

Last system

When you make connection B

• You can connect the system which is not
equipped with Party Chain function at
the last system. Be sure to select the
function which corresponds to the
“AUDIO IN” jacks on the last system.

• You must select the first system as Party
Host so that all systems are playing the
same music when Party Chain function
is activated.

• In this connection, the last system is not
connected to the first system.

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Enjoying the Party Chain

Perform the following procedure to
activate the Party Chain function.

1 Plug in the power cord and turn

on all the systems.

2 Adjust the volume on each

system.

3 Activate the Party Chain

function on the system which
you want it to be the Party Host.

Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select the function (except AUDIO IN)
you want, then start playback.
Press PARTY CHAIN on the unit.
“PARTY” and “CHAIN” a ppear in the
display panel twice. All systems play
the same music as the Party Host.

Notes

• Depending on the total unit of systems you
have connected, Party Guest may take some
time to start playing the music.

• Changing the volume level and sound effect
on the Party Host will not affect the output on
the Party Guest.

• The Party Guest continues playing the music
source as Party Host even when you change
the function on Party Guest. However, you
can adjust the volume and change the sound
effect on Party Guest.

• The system which is not equipped with Party
Chain function cannot become a Party Host.

• For details on the operations of other system,
refer to the operating instructions of the
system.

To select a new Party Host

When you make connection A, you can
select another system as new Party Host.
Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party
Chain” on the system which you want it to
be a new Party Host.
The current Party Host will become Party
Guest automatically. All systems play the
same music as the new Party Host.

Notes

• You can only select another system as the new
Party Host after all the systems have
completed the Party Chain function.

• Repeat the step above if the selected system
does not change as a new Party Host after a
few seconds.

To deactivate the Party Chain

Press PARTY CHAIN on the unit of the
Party Host.

Note

Repeat the step above if the system does not
deactivate the Party Chain after a few seconds.

Setting the Party Chain sound
mode

You can set the sound mode when Party
Chain function is activated.
For optimum sound effect in a party
environment, set the systems on the left
side of the room to output only sound of
the left channel, and systems on the right
output only sound of the right channel.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“P.CHAIN MODE”, then press

.

3 Press / repeatedly to select

“STEREO”, “RIGHT CH” or
“LEFT CH”, then press .

• STEREO: Output the stereo sound.

• RIGHT CH: Output monaural sound
of the right channel.

• LEFT CH: Output monaural sound
of the left channel.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

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Setting the light illumination

You can set a light illumination from a
variety of illumination patterns. The light
illumination will create lighting effects
based on the music source.

Press LED SPEAKER repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the
pattern changes.

To turn off the light illumination

Press LED SPEAKER repeatedly to select
“LED OFF”.

Note

If the light illumination brightness is glaring,
switch on the room lights or turn off the light
illumination.

Using the timers

The system offers 2 timer functions. If
you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has
priority.

Sleep Timer

You can fall asleep while listening to
music. The system turns off after the
preset time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select “OFF”.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the system
turns off, press SLEEP.

Play Timer

You can wake up to tuner or USB device
at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.

1 Prepare the sound source, then

press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.

2 Press TIMER MENU.
3 Press / repeatedly to select

“PLAY SET”, then press .

4 Set the time to start playback.

Press / repeatedly to set the
hour/minute, then press .

5 Use the same procedure as in

step 4 to set the time to stop
playback.

6 Press / repeatedly to select

the sound source you want, then
press .

7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

To check the timer setting or
activate the timer again

1 Press TIMER MENU.

“TIMERSEL” flashes in the display
panel.

2 Press .
3 Press / repeatedly to select

“PLAY SEL”, then press .

To cancel the timer

Repeat the same procedure as above and
select “OFF” in step 3, then press .

Notes

• The system turns on before the preset time. If
the system is turned on at the preset time or if
“STANDBY” flashes in the display panel, the
Play Timer will not play.

• Do not operate the system from the time the
system turns on until the playback starts.

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Using optional equipment

Note

Child Lock function will be canceled when you
disconnect the power cord.

Press VOLUME – repeatedly

1

until “VOL MIN” appears in the
display panel.

2 Connect an optional equipment

(page 10).

3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select the AUDIO IN function.

4 Start playing the connected

equipment.

5 Press VOLUME + repeatedly to

adjust the volume.

Note

The system may enter standby mode
automatically if the volume level of the
connected equipment is too low. Adjust the
volume level of the equipment. To turn off
automatic standby function, see “Setting the
automatic standby function” (page 24).

Deactivating the
buttons on the unit

(Child Lock)

You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except ?/1) to prevent misoperation,
such as child mischief.

Hold down x on the unit for more
than 5 seconds.

“CHILD” and “LOCK ON” appear in the
display panel.
You can only operate the system using the
buttons on the remote control.
To cancel, hold down x on the unit for
more than 5 seconds until “CHILD” and
“LOCK OFF” appear in the display panel.

Setting the automatic standby function

This system is equipped with an
automatic standby function. With this
function, the system enters standby mode
automatically in about 15 minutes when
there is no operation or audio signal
output.
By default, the automatic standby
function is turned on.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“AutoSTBY”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

“ON” or “OFF”.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Notes

• The message “AutoSTBY” flashes in the

display about 2 minutes before entering
standby mode.

• The automatic standby function does not work

during tuner function.

• The system may not enter standby mode

automatically in the following cases:
– when an audio signal is detected.
– during playback of audio files.
– while the preset Play Timer or Sleep Timer

is in process.

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Additional Information

Websites for compatible devices

Check the websites below for the latest
information about compatible USB
devices and Bluetooth devices.

For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>
For customers in the United States:
<http://esupport.sony.com/>
For customers in Europe and Russia:
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
For customers in other countries/regions:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with
your system, find your problem in the
troubleshooting checklist below and take
the corrective action.
If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Note that if the service personnel changes
some parts during repair, these parts may
be retained.

If “PROTECT” and “EXX” (X is a
number) appear in the display
panel

Immediately unplug the power cord.

• Check if anything is blocking the
ventilation holes of the unit.

• Remove the connected USB device.
Make sure there is no problem with
the USB device.

After checking the above items and
fixing any problems, plug i n the power
cord again and turn on the system. If
the issue persists, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

General

The system has entered standby
mode.

• This is not a malfunction. The system
enters standby mode automatically in
about 15 minutes when there is no
operation or audio signal output
(page 24).

The clock or timer setting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurred. Set the clock
(page 11) and timer (page 23) again.

There is no sound.

• Adjust the volume.

• Check the connection of the optional
equipment, if any (page 10).

• Turn on the connected equipment.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from sources of
noise.

• Connect the system to a different wall
outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially
available) to the power cord.

• Turn off surrounding electrical
equipment.

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the
correct time (page 23).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer function
(page 23).

The remote control does not function.

• Remove the obstacles between the
remote control and the unit.

• Move the remote control closer to the
unit.

• Point the remote control at the unit’s
sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Move the unit away from the
fluorescent light.

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“CHILD” and “LOCK” appear when
you press any button on the unit.

• Set the Child Lock function to off
(page 24).

USB device

There is no sound.

• The USB device is not connected
correctly. Turn off the system and
reconnect the USB device, then turn on
the system.

There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.

• You are using an unsupported USB
device. Check the information on the
website about compatible USB devices
(page 25).

• Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.

• 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 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 ta ke 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.

“OVER CURRENT” appears.

• A problem has been detected with the
level of electrical current from the
port. Turn off the system and remove the
USB device from the port. Make sure
there is no problem with the USB
device. If this display pattern persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Erroneous display.

• The data stored in the USB device may
have been corrupted, send the music
data to the USB device again.

• The character codes that can be
displayed by this system are numbers
and alphabets only. Other characters
that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.

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 website
about compatible USB devices
(page 25).

• The USB device does not work
properly. Refer to the operating
instructions of your USB device on how
to deal with this problem.

Playback does not start.

• Turn off the system and reconnect the
USB device, then turn on the system.

• Check the information on the website
about compatible USB devices
(page 25).

Playback does not start from the first
file.

• Set the play mode to Normal Play
(page 12).

Audio file cannot be played back.

• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format canno t be
played back.

• Some AAC files may not b e played back
correctly.

• An AAC file which has video stream
cannot be played back.

• WMA files in Windows Media Audio
Lossless and Professional format cannot
be played back.

• USB devices formatted with file
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are
unsupported.*

• If you use a partitioned USB device,
only files on the first partition can be
played.

• The system can play back to a depth of
8 folders only.

• Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords cannot be played back.

• Files with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) copyright protection
cannot be played back by this system.

* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but

some USB devices may not support all of
these FAT. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of each USB device or contact the
manufacturer.

Bluetooth device

Pairing cannot be performed.

•Move the Bluetooth device closer to the
system.

• Pairing may not be possible if other
Bluetooth devi ces are present around the
system. In this case, turn off the other
Bluetooth devices.

• Make sure the correct passkey was
entered at the Bluetooth device.

The Bluetooth device cannot detect
this unit, or “BT OFF” appears in the
display panel.

•Set the Bluetooth signal to “BT ON”
(page 18).

Connection is not possible.

• The Bluetooth device you attempted to
connect does not support the A2DP
profile, and cannot be connected with
the system.

• Enable the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device.

• Establish a connection from the
Bluetooth device.

• The pairing registration information has
been erased. Perform the pairing
operation again.

• Erase the pairing registration
information of a Bluetooth device and
perform the pairing operation again.

The sound skips or fluctuates, or the
connection is lost.

• The system and the Bluetooth device are
too far apart.

• If there are obstacles between the
system and your Blueto oth device,
remove or avoid the obstacles.

• If there is equipment that generates
electromagnetic radiation, such as a
wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device,
or a microwave oven nearby, move
them away.

The sound of your Bluetooth device
cannot be heard on this system.

• Increase the volume on your Bluetooth
device first, then adjust the volume
using VOLUME +/–.

There is severe hum, noise or
distorted sound.

• If there are obstacles between the
system and your Blueto oth device,
remove or avoid the obstacles.

• If there is equipment that generates
electromagnetic radiation, such as a
wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device,
or a microwave oven nearby, move
them away.

• Turn down the volume of the connected
Bluetooth device.

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise, or
stations cannot be received.
(“TUNED” or “ST” flashes in the
display panel.)

• Connect the antenna properly.

• Change the antenna location and its
orientation to obtain good reception.

• Connect a commercially available
external antenna.

• Turn off surrounding electrical
equipment.

Party Chain

Party Chain function cannot be
activated.

• Check the connection (page 21).

• Make sure the audio cords are connected
correctly.

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“PARTY” and “CHAIN” are flashing in
the display panel.

• AUDIO IN function is selected during
Party Chain function. Press
FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select
other function.

• Restart the system.

Party Chain function does not operate
properly.

• Turn off the system. Then, turn on the
system and activate the Party Chain
function.

To reset the system

If the system still does not operate
properly, reset the system to factory
default settings.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.

1 Unplug and plug the power cord

back in.

2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
3 While holding down x, press

FUNCTION for about 3 seconds.

“RESET” appears in the display panel.
All user-configured settings, such as
preset radio stations, timers, and the
clock are reset to factory default
setting.

Messages

One of the following messages may
appear or flash in the display panel during
operation.

CHILD LOCK

The child lock function has been enabled.

CONNECT

The system is connecting to the last
connected device during Bluetooth
function.

ERROR

The USB device could not be recognized
or an unknown device is connected.

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GUEST

The system becomes a Party Guest when
Party Chain function is activated.

HOST

The system becomes a Party Host when
Party Chain function is activated.

NoDEVICE

No USB device is connected.

NO TRACK

No playable file is loaded in the system.

NOT SUPPORT

An unsupported USB de vice is connected,
or the USB device is connected through a
USB hub.

PAIRING

The system is in pairing mode.

READING

The system is reading information of the
USB device. Some operations are not
available.

TIME NG

The on time and off time of Play Timer
are the same.

Precautions

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.

• (For the customers in the USA)
One blade of the plug is wider than other for
the purpose of safety and will fit to the wall
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact your
dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.

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 system on
surfaces that have been specially treated (for
example, 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 unit, and cause the system to
malfunction. In this situation, leave the
system turned off until the moisture
evaporates.

On heat buildup

• Heat buildup on the unit during operation is
normal and is not a 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

The built-in 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
system 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 pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or
alcohol.

On Bluetooth communication

• Bluetooth devices should be used within
approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
(unobstructed distance) of each other. The
effective communication range may become
shorter under the following conditions.
– When a person, metal object, wall or other

obstruction is between the devices with a

Bluetooth connection
– Locations where a wireless LAN is installed
– Around microwave ovens that are in use
– Locations where other electromagnetic

waves occur

• Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN (IEEE

802.11b/g) use the same frequency band
(2.4 GHz). When u sing your Bluetooth device
near a device with wireless LAN capability,
electromagnetic interference may occur. This
could result in lower data transfer rates, noise,
or inability to connect. If this happens, try the
following remedies:
– Try connecting this system and Bluetooth

device when you are at least 10 meters
(33 feet) away from the wireless LAN
equipment.

– Turn off the power to the wireless LAN

equipment when using your Bluetooth
device within 10 meters (33 feet).

• The radio waves broadcast by this system may
interfere with the operation of some medical
devices. Since this interference may result in
malfunction, always turn off the power on this
system and Bluetooth device in the following
locations:
– In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at gas

stations, and any place where flammable
gasses may be present

– Near automatic doors or fire alarms

• This system supports security functions that
comply with the Bluetoot h specification as a
means of ensuring security during
communication using Bluetooth technology.
However, this security may be insufficient
depending on the setting contents and other
factors, so always be careful when performing
communication using Bluetooth technology.

• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for
damages or other loss resulting from
information leaks during communication
using Bluetooth technology.

• Bluetooth communication is not necessarily
guaranteed with all Bluetooth devices that
have the same profile as this system.

• Bluetooth devices connected with this system
must comply with the Bluetooth specification
prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and
must be certified to comply. However, even
when a device complies with the Bluetooth
specification, there may be cases where the
characteristics or specifications of the
Bluetooth device make it impossible to
connect, or may result in different control
methods, display or operation.

• Noise may occur or the audio may cut off
depending on the Bluetooth device connected
with this system, the communications
environment, or surrounding conditions.

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER
SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(USA model only)

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven,
from 120
channel minimum RMS power, with no
more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion
from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

The following are measured at

Power output (rated)

RMS output power (reference)

Inputs

AUDIO IN/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R

Outputs

AUDIO OUT/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R

– 10,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per

USA model:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Mexican model:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
European and Russian models:
AC 220 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Chilean and Bolivian models:
AC 220 V – 240 V, 50 Hz
Other models:
AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

150 W + 150 W (at 6 ohms, 1 kHz,
1% THD)

250 W + 250 W (per channel at
6 ohms, 1 kHz)

Voltage 2 V, impedance 47 kilohms

Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm

USB section

Supported format

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR
WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps
AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps
WAV: 16 bit PCM

Sampling frequencies

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
WMA: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
AAC: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
WAV: 8 kHz – 48 kHz

Supported USB device

Mass Storage Class

Maximum current

1A

(USB) port

Type A

Bluetooth section

Communication system

Bluetooth Standard version 3.0

Output

Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 10 m

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –

2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread
Spectrum)

Compatible Bluetooth profiles

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)

Supported codecs

SBC (Sub Band Codec)
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
aptX (aptX Codec)

1)

2)

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1)

The actual range will vary depending on
factors such as obstacles between devices,
magnetic fields around a microwave oven,
static electricity, reception sensitivity,
antenna’s performance, operating system,
software application, etc.

2)

Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the
purpose of Bluetooth communication between
devices.

FM tuner section

FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna

FM wire antenna

Tuning range

USA model:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz
step)
Other models:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

Speaker section

Speaker system

2-way, Bass reflex

Speaker unit

Woofer: 200 mm (7
Tweeter: 66 mm (2

7

/8in), cone type

5

/8in), cone type

Rated impedance

6 ohms

General

Power requirements

USA model:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Mexican model:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
European and Russian models:
AC 220 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Chilean and Bolivian models:
AC 220 V – 240 V, 50 Hz
Other models:
AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

110 W

Power consumption (at the Power Saving
mode)

European and Russian models:

0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to
“OFF”)
6 W (When “BT STBY” is set to
“ON”)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

757mm × 303mm × 363mm

7

/8in × 12 in × 143/8in)

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Mass (Approx.)

13.8 kg (30 lb 7 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote control (1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
FM wire antenna (1)

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Additional Information

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