To reduce the risk of f ire 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 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 f ire 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.
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 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.
License and Trademark Notice
• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo
are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• 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 contains technology subject
to certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology
outside of this product is prohibited
without the appropriate license(s) from
Microsoft.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This marking is located on
the rear exterior.
When unpacking or handling a big and/or
heavy speaker, be sure to handle the unit
with two or more persons. Dropping the unit
may cause personal injury and/or property
damage.
In this manual, the FST-SH2000 is used
for illustration purpose unless stated
otherwise.
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Guide to parts and controls
This manual mainly explains operations using the unit, but the same operations can also
be performed using the buttons on the remote control having the same or similar names.
Unit
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BAND
1
"/1 (on/standby)
Turn on the system, or set it to standby
mode. The STANDBY indicator lights up
in red when the system is turned off.
B
Remote control sensor
C
Display panel
D
Unit: / / /
Select the menu items.
+/– (select folder)
Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB
device.
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
Hold down to find a point in a track or file
during playback.
Unit: l/L (go back/go
forward)
Select a track or file.
Remote control: ./>
(go back/go forward)
Select a track or file.
Unit: TUNING +/–
Remote control: +/– (tuning)
Tune to the station you want.
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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.
* The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the system.
F
Disc slot
G
Z EJECT
Eject a disc.
H
OPTIONS
Enter the option menus.
TUNER/BAND
Select the TUNER function.
Select the FM or AM band during
TUNER function.
CD
Select the CD function.
Unit: USB/USB SELECT
Remote control: USB
Select the USB function.
Select the USB device connected to the
A or B port during USB function.
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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.
x (stop)
Stop playback.
Press x twice to cancel resume play of the
USB device.
J
Unit: PC
Select the PC function.
Unit: TV
Select the TV function.
Unit: DVD/SAT
Select the DVD/SAT function.
Unit: GAME
Select the GAME function.
Remote control: FUNCTION
Select a function.
K
TV L/R jacks
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect to the audio output jacks of a TV.
The TV sound is output through this
system.
L
PC L/R jacks
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect to the audio output jacks of an
audio equipment. The audio is output
through this system.
M
B (PLAY/REC) port
Connect and transfer to an optional USB
device.
B indicator
Lights up in red when transferring to the
connected optional USB device.
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N
A (PLAY) port
Connect an optional USB device.
A indicator
O
MIC IN jack
Connect a microphone.
MIC LEVEL
Adjust the microphone volume.
P
Unit: FLANGER, ISOLATOR,
SOUND FLASH, PHASER
Activate or select the DJ EFFECT type.
Q
Unit: SEARCH
Enter or exit search mode.
Unit: GROOVE
Reinforce the bass.
Unit: PRESET EQ
Remote control: EQ
Select the sound effect (page 19).
REC TO USB B
Transfer onto the optional USB device
which is connected to the B port.
R
RETURN
Return to previous selection.
S
ENTER
Enter the settings.
T
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT (page 21)
CLOCK/TIMER SET (page 10, 21)
Set the clock and the timers.
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U
REPEAT/FM MODE
Listen to a disc, a USB device, a single
track or file repeatedly (page 12, 18).
Select the FM reception mode (monaural
or stereo) (page 12).
V
CLEAR
Delete the last step from the program list.
W
TUNER MEMORY (page 13)
Preset the radio station.
X
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD,
MP3 disc or a USB device (page 11, 18).
Select the tuning mode (page 12).
Y
DISPLAY
Change the information on the display
panel.
Z
SLEEP (page 21)
Set the Sleep Timer.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
ANTENNA
A
B
FM/AM
GAME
DVD/SAT
C
L
L
LED SPEAKER
RL
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R
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SPEAKERS
HIGH CHANNEL
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RL
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IMPEDANCE USE 4
Ω
SPEAKERS
LOW CHANNEL
IMPEDANCE USE 4
LR
Ω
A Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antennas.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
B GAME L/R jacks
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect to the audio output jacks of a
gaming device (such as PlayStation 3).
The audio is output through this system.
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C DVD/SAT L/R jacks
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect to the audio output jacks of an
audio/video equipment. The audio is
output through this system.
D LED SPEAKER terminals
Connect the LED SPEAKER connector of
the speaker to this terminal.
The lighting on the speakers will react
according to the music source. You can
select the lighting pattern according to
your preference (page 20).
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E Speakers
The speaker connectors are color-coded
with their respective speaker terminals on
the unit.
HIGH CHANNEL
White
Red
LOW CHANNEL
Blue
Grey
Notes
• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
• When connecting speaker cords, insert the
connector straight into the terminals.
F 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 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 for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the speaker foot
Attach the supplied speaker foot at each
corner on the bottom of the speakers to
stabilize the speakers and to prevent them
from slipping.
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Positioning the
speakers
To obtain optimum performance from the
system, we recommend you to place the
speakers as shown below.
A Unit
B Speaker (left)
C Speaker (right)
BC
A
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Setting the clock
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving
Mode.
Use the buttons on the remote control to
perform this operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
If “PLAY SET” appears in the display
panel, press ./> repeatedly to
select “CLOCK SET”, then press
ENTER.
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set
the hour, then press ENTER.
4 Press ./> repeatedly to set
the minutes, then press ENTER.
Disc
Playing an AUDIO CD/
MP3 disc
1
Press CD.
2 Insert a disc with the label side
facing up.
To search a track or MP3 file
(TRACK SEARCH)
1 Press SEARCH.
2 (MP3 files only)
Press / to select the folder you
want, then press ENTER or NX.
3 Press / to select the track or file
you want, then press ENTER or
NX.
The selected track or file starts
playback.
Notes on playing discs
• The system can recognize up to
– 999 folders (including root folder).
– 999 MP3 files.
– 250 MP3 files on a single folder.
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files).
• CD-TEXT information is not supported.
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Using play mode
Playing in original order
(Normal Play)
Press PLAY MODE on the remote control
repeatedly when playback is stopped.
• (blank): a disc
•*: all MP3 files in the folder on the
disc
* When playing an AUDIO CD, “”
performs the same operation as normal play
mode.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
Press PLAY MODE on the remote control
repeatedly when playback is stopped.
• SHUF: shuffle a disc.
• SHUF*: shuffle all MP3 files in the
folder on the disc
* When playing an AUDIO CD, “ SHUF”
performs the same operation as “SHUF” play
mode.
Note
When you turn off the system, the selected
Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode
returns to Normal Play.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
You can make a program of up to 25 steps
in the order you want them to be played
back.
Use the buttons on the remote control to
perform this operation.
2 When playback is stopped,
press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PGM” lights up in the
display panel.
3 For USB function:
Press USB repeatedly to select the
USB you want.
4 (Audio files only)
+/– repeatedly to select a
Press
folder.
If you want to program all files in the
folder, press ENTER.
5 Press ./> repeatedly to
select the track or file you want,
then press ENTER.
Selected track
or file number
“--.--” appears when the total playing
time exceeds 100 minutes for an
AUDIO CD or when you program an
audio file.
Total playing time of
program (including
selected track)
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program
additional tracks or files.
7 Press N to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote control repeatedly
until “PGM” disappear from the display
panel.
Disc
1 For CD function:
Press CD.
For USB function:
Press USB.
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To delete the last step from the
program list
Press CLEAR on the remote control when
playback is stopped.
Notes
• (CD function only) The program list remains
available until you eject the disc.
• (USB function only) The program list is
cleared when you:
– remove the USB device.
– switch the USB memory select.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)
Press REPEAT on the remote control
repeatedly.
• REP: repeat all tracks or files
• REP 1: repeat a track or file
Tuner
Listening to the radio
Use the buttons on the remote control to
perform this operation.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
to select FM or AM 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, and then “TUNED”
and “STEREO” (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.
Tip
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station, press FM MODE repeatedly until
“MONO” lights up in the display panel.
12
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting for AM tuning interval
is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). You
cannot change the AM tuning interval in
Power Saving Mode.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.
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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select AM band.
2 Press "/1 to turn off the system.
3 While holding down ENTER, press
"/1.
“AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP”
appears in the display panel.
When you change the interval, all the
AM preset stations are erased.
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 20 FM and 10 AM
stations as your favorite stations.
Use the buttons on the remote control to
perform this operation.
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 ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel. The station is stored.
Receiving RDS
broadcasts
This system allows you to use Radio Data
System (RDS), which enables radio
stations to send additional information
along with the regular programming
signal. This system offers convenient
RDS features, such as Program Service
name display. RDS is available only for
FM stations.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor
do they provide the same type of services. If
you are not familiar with the RDS services in
your area, check with your local radio stations
for details.
Simply select a station on the FM
band.
When you tune to a station that provides
RDS services, the Program Service name
appears in the display panel.
You can check the RDS information by
pressing DISPLAY on the remote control
repeatedly.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if
the signal strength is weak.
Tuner
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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USB Device
Before using the USB
device with this system
Check the websites below for the
information about compatible USB
devices.
For customers in Latin America:
<http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp>
For customers in other countries/regions:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>
Note on the maximum number of
audio files and folders on a USB
device
This system cannot transfer or playback audio
files and folders of the USB device in the
following cases.
– When the number of audio files in a folder
exceeds 250.
– When the number of audio files in a USB
device exceeds 3000.
– When the number of folders in a USB device
exceeds 1000.
Note
Do not remove the USB device during
transferring or erase operations. Doing so may
corrupt the data on the USB device or damage
the USB device itself.
To select the playback source or
transferring destination
If the USB device has more than one
memory (for example, internal memory
and a memory card), you can select which
memory to use as a playback source or
transferring destination.
Note
You cannot select a memory during playback or
transferring. Make sure to select a memory
before starting playback or transferring.
1 Connect the USB device to the
A or B port on the unit.
2 Press USB/USB SELECT
repeatedly to select “USB A” or
“USB B”.
3 Press OPTIONS when playback is
stopped.
4 Press / to select “USB MEM
SEL”, then press ENTER.
5 Press / to select the memory
you want, then press ENTER.
6 Start playback the audio files of the
selected memory or start
transferring.
Transferring music
You can transfer music from a sound
source to a USB device.
The audio format of files transferred by
this system is MP3. However, you can
also transfer WMA and AAC files from
USB A to USB B.
Notes
• When transferring from an AUDIO CD, the
tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files.
When transferring from an MP3 disc, MP3
files are transferred with the same bit rate as
the original MP3 files.
When transferring from a USB device, the
audio files are transferred with the same bit
rate as the original audio files.
• When transferring from TUNER, PC, TV,
DVD/SAT, GAME function, the music are
transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files.
Note on copyright-protected
content
The transferred music is limited to private
use only. Use of the music beyond this
limit requires permission of the copyright
holders.
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Transferring music from a disc
You can easily transfer all the music on a
disc to a USB device (CD-USB
Synchronized Transfer). You can also
transfer a single track or MP3 file during
playback (REC1 Transferring).
1 Connect a transferable USB
device to the B port as
shown below.
USB device
2 Press CD.
3 Insert the disc you want to
transfer.
4 For CD-USB Synchronized
Transfer:
When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE on the remote control
repeatedly to select the play mode you
want.
Note
If you start transferring in Shuffle Play or
Repeat Play, the selected play mode is
automatically changes to Normal Play.
For REC1 Transferring:
Select the track or MP3 file you want
to transfer, then start playback.
5 Press REC TO USB B.
“PUSH ENTER” appears in the
display panel.
6 Press ENTER.
Transferring starts when “DON’T
REMOVE” appears in the display
panel.
For CD-USB Synchronized
Transfer:
When the transferring is completed,
the disc and the USB device stop
automatically.
For REC1 Transferring:
When the transferring is completed,
the disc continues to play.
Transferring analog audio
(Analog Transferring)
You can transfer the sound from analog
audio sources (other than CD and USB
function) to a USB device.
1 Connect a transferable USB
device to the B port on the
unit (page 15).
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the source you want to
transfer.
3 Press REC TO USB B.
“PUSH ENTER” appears in the
display panel.
4 Press ENTER.
Transferring starts when “DON’T
REMOVE” appears in the display
panel.
5 Start playback the source.
To stop transferring
Press x.
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To create a new MP3 file
Press REC TO USB B.
“NEW TRACK” appears in the display
panel.
If you press REC TO USB B again after a
few seconds, a new MP3 file cannot be
created.
Note
When a new MP3 file is created, transferring is
disabled for the time being.
Tip
A new MP3 file is created automatically after
approximately 1 hour of transferring.
Transferring music from USB
device
You can easily transfer the audio files
from a USB device to another USB device
(USB A-USB B Synchronized Transfer).
You can also transfer a single audio file
during playback (USB A-USB B REC1
Transferring).
1 Connect a transferable USB
device to the B port, then
connect the USB device you
want to transfer to A port.
2 Press USB/USB SELECT
repeatedly to select “USB A”.
3 For USB A-USB B Synchronized
Transfer:
When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE on the remote control
repeatedly to select the play mode you
want.
Note
If you start transferring in “ALL USB”,
“ALL USB SHUF”, “1 USB SHUF” and
Repeat Play, the play mode automatically
changes to “1 USB”.
If you start transferring in “SHUF”, the
play mode automatically changes to “ ”.
For USB A-USB B REC1
Transferring:
Select the audio file you want to
transfer, then start playback.
4 Press REC TO USB B.
“PUSH ENTER” appears in the
display panel.
5 Press ENTER.
Transferring starts when “DON’T
REMOVE” appears in the display
panel.
For USB A-USB B Synchronized
Transfer:
When the transferring is completed,
both USB devices stop automatically.
For USB A-USB B REC1
Transferring:
When the transferring is completed,
the audio file continues to play.
Folder and file generation
rules
When transferring to a USB device, a
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below
the “ROOT”. Folders and files are
generated within this “MUSIC” folder as
follows.
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer
Transferring
source
MP3Same as the transferring source
AUDIO CD “CDDA0001”* “TRACK001”*
CD-USB REC1 Transferring
Transferring
source
MP3
AUDIO CD “REC1-CD”“TRACK001”*
Folder nameFile name
Folder nameFile name
“REC1-MP3”
Same as the
transferring
source
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Analog Transferring
Transferring
source
FM“TUFM0001”* “TRACK001”*
AM“TUAM0001”*
PC“EXPC0001”*
TV“EXTV0001”*
DVD/SAT “EXDS0001”*
GAME“EXGA0001”*
USB A-USB B Synchronized Transfer
Transferring
source
Audio files
(MP3,
WMA,
AAC)
USB A-USB B REC1 Transferring
Transferring
source
Audio files
(MP3,
WMA,
AAC)
* Folder and file numbers are assigned serially
thereafter.
Notes on transferring
• While transferring from an MP3 disc, AUDIO
CD or USB device, no sound is output.
• CD-TEXT information is not transferred in
the created MP3 files.
• Transferring stops automatically if:
– the USB device runs out of space during
– the number of audio files and folders on the
– the function or tuner band is changed.
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer
already exists on the USB device with the
same name, a sequential number is added after
the name without overwriting the original
folder or file.
• You cannot eject the disc, select another track
or file, pause playback or find a point in the
track or file during CD-USB Synchronized
Transfer or REC1 Transferring.
Folder nameFile name
Folder nameFile name
Same as the transferring source
Folder nameFile name
Same as the
“REC1-MP3”
transferring.
USB device reaches the limit for the number
that the system can recognize.
transferring
source
®
• When transferring music to a Walkman
using “Media Manager for WALKMAN”, be
sure to transfer in MP3 format.
• When connecting a Walkman
be sure to connect after the display “Creating
Library” or “Creating Database” on the
®
Walkman
has disappeared.
®
to the system,
Playing a file
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”
If the audio files have the above file
extension but are not the respective
formats, the system may produce noise or
may malfunction.
1 Press USB/USB SELECT
repeatedly to select “USB A” or
“USB B”.
2 Connect a USB device to the
A or B port on the unit.
The display changes as follows:
READING
* “xxxx” represent number of folders.
txxxx FOLDER*
3 Press NX.
The audio files are played back in
alphabetical order.
To search an audio file
(TRACK SEARCH)
1 Press SEARCH.
2 Press / to select the folder you
want, then press ENTER or NX.
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3 Press / to select the audio file
you want, then press ENTER or
NX.
The selected file starts playback.
To erase audio files or folders from
the USB device
1 Connect a USB device to the A
or B port on the unit.
2 Press USB/USB SELECT
repeatedly to select “USB A” or
“USB B” when playback is stopped.
3 Press l/L or +/–
repeatedly to select the audio file or
folder.
4 Press OPTIONS.
5 Press / to select “USB
ERASE”, then press ENTER.
“FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK
ERASE” appears in the display panel.
6 Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel.
Using play mode
Use the buttons on the remote control to
perform this operation.
Playing in original order (Normal
Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when
playback is stopped.
• ALL USB: all USB devices
• 1 USB: a USB device
•: all audio files in the folder on the
USB device
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when
playback is stopped.
• ALL USB SHUF: shuffle all USB
devices
• 1 USB SHUF: shuffle a USB device
• SHUF: shuffle all audio files in the
folder on the USB device
Note
When you turn off the system, the selected
Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode
returns to Normal Play.
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
See page 11.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Press REPEAT repeatedly.
• REP: repeat all audio files on a USB
device
• REP 1: 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.
• You cannot erase audio files and folders in
Shuffle Play or Program Play.
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
ToDo this
Reinforce the
bass and create
a more powerful
sound
(CD and USB
function only)
Enhance the
sound quality of
the audio file
To select a preset sound effect
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote
control) repeatedly.
The type of sound effects varies
depending on the selected function as
below:
• TV function: SPORTS, DRAMA/
NEWS, MOVIE, REGGAETON,
FLAT, USER EQ
• DVD/SAT function: MOVIE, Music
EQ*, FLAT, USER EQ
• Other functions: Music EQ*, FLAT,
USER EQ
* REGGAETON, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,
DANCE, TECHNO, SALSA, SAMBA
To cancel preset sound effect, select
“FLAT”.
Press GROOVE
repeatedly.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly
to select “MP3
BOOSTER+”, then
press ENTER.
3 Press / to select
“AUTO”, then press
ENTER.
To exit the OPTIONS
menu, press OPTIONS.
Creating your own
sound effect
You can raise or lower the levels of
specific frequency ranges and then store
the setting in the memory as “USER EQ”.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“EQ EDIT”, then press ENTER.
3 Press / repeatedly to adjust
the equalizer level, then press
ENTER.
Equalizer levelFrequency band
4 Repeat step 3 to adjust the level
of other frequency bands and
surround effect.
The user equalizer setting is stored
when “USER EQ” appears in the
display panel.
To call up the user equalizer setting
Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote
control) repeatedly to select “USER EQ”.
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Creating a party
atmosphere
(DJ EFFECT)
1 Press the following button to
select the effect type.
• 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 only
vocal, etc.
• SOUND FLASH: Flash the sound
output. The sound cuts off
periodically.
• PHASER: Create a series of peaks
and troughs in the frequency
spectrum, like a sweeping effect.
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, change the
function or change the tuner band.
• If you activate the DJ EFFECT during
transferring, the sound effect will not be
transferred onto the USB device.
• 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.
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Other Operations
Singing along
You can sing along with any audio source
that played back on this system.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to
reduce the microphone volume
level.
2 Connect a microphone to the
MIC jack on the unit.
3 Start playing the music and
adjust the volume.
4 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the
microphone volume.
If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs,
reduce the volume, move the
microphone away from the speakers,
or change the direction of the
microphone.
After you have finished, disconnect the
microphone.
Note
During transferring, the sound from microphone
will not be transferred onto the USB device.
Changing the lighting
pattern on the
speakers
1
Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“LED SPEAKER”, then press
ENTER.
3 Press / repeatedly to select
the speaker lighting pattern you
want, then press ENTER.
To turn off the lighting, select
“PATTERN OFF”.
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Using the timers
The system offers three timer functions.
You cannot activate both the Play Timer
and the Recording Timer at the same time.
If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer
You can fall asleep to music. The system
turns off after the preset time.
Press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the system
turns off, press SLEEP on the remote control.
To cancel Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP on the remote control
repeatedly to select “SLEEP OFF”.
Play Timer/Recording Timer
Make sure you have set the clock.
Use the button on the remote control to
perform this operation.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to disc, tuner or USB
device at a preset time.
Recording Timer:
You can transfer music from a preset radio
station into a USB device at a specified
time.
1 For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, and then
press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
To start from a specific track or file,
create your own program (page 11).
For Recording Timer:
Tune to the preset radio station
(page 13).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press ./> repeatedly to
select “PLAY SET” or “REC
SET”, then press ENTER.
4 Set the time to start playing or
transferring.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour/minute, then press ENTER.
5 Use the same procedure as in
step 4 to set the time to stop
playing or transferring.
6 Press ./> repeatedly to
select the sound source you
want, then press ENTER.
For Recording Timer:
Connect a transferable USB device to
the B port on the unit.
7 Press "/1 to turn off the system.
To check the timer setting or
activate the timer again
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT, press
./> repeatedly to select “PLAY
SELECT” or “REC SELECT”, then press
ENTER.
To cancel the timer
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT, press
./> repeatedly to select “TIMER
OFF”, then press ENTER.
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 and the Recording Timer will not
play or transfer.
• Do not operate the system from the time the
system turns on until the playback or
transferring starts.
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Changing the display
Changing the display mode
Changing the illumination
pattern around VOLUME/
DJ CONTROL knob
Press DISPLAY on the remote
control 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
operate. You cannot turn on the system by
pressing the function buttons.
Clock
The clock display automatically turns to
Power Saving Mode after a few seconds.
Changing the spectrum
pattern of the display panel
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“SPECTRUM”, then press
ENTER.
3 Press / repeatedly to select
the spectrum pattern you want,
then press ENTER.
To exit the OPTIONS menu, press
OPTIONS.
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1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“ILLUM”, then press ENTER.
3 Press / repeatedly to select
the illumination pattern you
want, then press ENTER.
To exit the OPTIONS menu, press
OPTIONS.
Changing the brightness of the
display panel
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“DIMMER”, then press ENTER.
3 Press / repeatedly to select
the brightness setting you want,
then press ENTER.
To exit the OPTIONS menu, press
OPTIONS.
Viewing information in the
display panel
Press DISPLAY on the remote
control repeatedly when the
system is turned on.
You can view the information as follows:
• For AUDIO CD:
– The elapsed playing time, remaining
playing time and total remaining
playing time during playback.
– The total playing time when playback
is stopped.
• For audio files:
– The elapsed playing time, file name
and folder name.
– The title, artist and album information.
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Note
The elapsed playing time of an audio file
encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) is not
displayed correctly.
Using optional
equipment
1
Connect an optional equipment
(page 8).
2 Turn VOLUME counterclockwise
to reduce the volume.
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the function which
corresponds to the connected
equipment.
4 Start playing the connected
equipment.
Deactivating the
buttons on the unit
(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except "/1) for preventing
misoperation, such as child mischief.
Hold down x for more than 5
seconds.
“CHILD LOCK” and “ON” appear in the
display panel.
You can only operate the system using the
buttons on the remote control.
To cancel, hold down x for more than 5
seconds until “CHILD LOCK” and
“OFF” appear in the display panel.
Additional Information
Playable discs
• AUDIO CD
• CD-R/CD-RW
– audio data
– MP3 files that conforms to ISO9660
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion
format).
Notes
• MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) which
compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.
• The system can only play back MP3 files that
have a file extension of “.mp3”.
Discs that cannot be played back
•CD-ROM
• CD-R/CD-RW which has the following
conditions:
– Recorded in MP3 PRO format.
– Recorded in multisession that have not
• 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 printed using ink
that feels tacky when touched
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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 product is designed to play back
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.
Notes on playing multisession discs
• This system can play back multisession
discs when an MP3 file is contained in
the first session. Any subsequent MP3
files recorded in later sessions can also
be played back.
• If the first session is recorded in AUDIO
CD format, only the first session will be
played back.
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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 persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes
some parts during repair, these parts may
be retained.
If “PROTECT” appears in the
display panel
Immediately unplug the power cord,
and check the following items.
• Are you using only the supplied
speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes of the unit?
After checking the above items and
fixing any problems, plug in the power
cord again and turn on the system. If
the issue persists, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
General
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurred. Set the clock
(page 10) and timer (page 21) again.
There is no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• Check the speaker connections (page 8).
• Check the connection of the optional
equipment, if any (page 8).
• Turn on the connected equipment.
• There is no audio output during
Recording Timer.
There is no microphone sound.
• Adjust the microphone volume.
• Make sure the microphone is connected
to the MIC jack correctly.
• Make sure the microphone is turned on.
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There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the
unit. Move the unit away from the
source of noise.
• Connect the unit 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 21).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function
(page 21).
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.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
• Move the microphone away from the
speakers or change the direction of the
microphone.
“CHILD LOCK” appears when you
press any button on the unit.
• Set the Child Lock function to off
(page 23).
“CONNECT ALL SPEAKERS AND
CHANGE VOL” appears.
• Connect all speakers and adjust the
volume to the level that you want.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as
possible.
• Check that the speakers are connected
securely and correctly.
• The source being played back is
monaural.
There is no sound from a specific
speaker.
• Check that the speaker is connected
securely and correctly.
Disc player
The system does not eject the disc
and “LOCKED” appears.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
The disc cannot be inserted.
• Check that the system is turned on.
• You cannot insert the disc immediately
after turning on the system.
The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc during
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer or
REC1 Transferring. Press x to cancel
the transferring, then press Z EJECT to
eject the disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Playback does not start.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 29).
• Reload the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play
back (page 23).
• Remove the disc and wipe away the
moisture on the disc, then leave the
system turned on for a few hours until
the moisture evaporates.
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The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 29).
• Reload the disc.
• Move the unit to place without vibration
(e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Move the speakers away from the unit,
or place them on separate stands. When
you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may
cause the sound to skip.
Playback does not start from the first
track.
• Set the play mode to Normal Play
(page 11).
The folder name, track name, file
name and ID3 tag characters do not
appear properly.
• Use a disc that conforms to ISO9660
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion
format).
• The ID3 tag is not Version 1(1.0/1.1)
and Version 2(2.2/2.3).
• The character code that can be displayed
by this system are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _)
Other characters appear as “_”.
USB device
Transferring results in an error.
• You are using an unsupported USB
device. Check the information on the
websites about compatible USB devices
(page 14).
• The USB device is not formatted
correctly. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the USB
device on how to format.
• Turn off the system and remove the
USB device. If the USB device has a
power switch, turn the USB device off
and then on again after removing it from
the system. Then perform transferring
again.
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• If the transferring and erase operations
are repeated multiple times, the file
structure within the USB device
becomes fragmented. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
USB device on how to deal with this
problem.
• The USB device was disconnected or
the power was turned off during
transferring. Delete the partiallytransferred file, and perform
transferring again. If this does not fix the
problem, the USB device may be
broken. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the USB
device on how to deal with this problem.
Audio files or folders on the USB
device cannot be erased.
• Check if the USB device is writeprotected.
• The USB device was disconnected or
the power was turned off during the
erase operation. Delete the partiallyerased file. If this does not fix the
problem, the USB device may be
broken. Refer to operating instructions
supplied with the USB device on how to
deal with this problem.
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 and check if “USB A” or
“USB B” lights up in the display panel.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.
• You are using an unsupported USB
device. Check the information on the
websites about compatible USB devices
(page 14).
• 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
entered during the transferring process.
Delete the file, and try transferring
again.
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• The bit rate used when encoding audio
files was low. Send audio files with
higher bit rate to the USB device.
“READING” is displayed for an
extended time, or it takes a long time
before playback starts.
• The reading process can take a long time
in the following cases.
– There are many folders or files on the
USB device (page 14).
– 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
A or B 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.
Erroneous display.
• The data stored in the USB device may
have been corrupted, perform the
transferring again.
• The character code that can be displayed
by this system are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _)
Other characters 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 websites
about compatible USB devices
(page 14).
• The USB device does not work
properly. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the 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 websites
about compatible USB devices
(page 14).
Playback does not start from the first
file.
• Set the play mode to Normal Play
(page 18).
Audio file cannot be played back.
• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be
played back.
• Some AAC files may not be played bac k
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 device formatted with file systems
other than FAT16 or FAT32 are
unsupported.*
• In case multiple partitions exist in USB
device that is being used, files may not
be played back.
• The system can play back to a depth of
8 folders only.
• Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
• Files with copyright protection (Digital
Rights Management) cannot be played
back by this system.
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but
some USB device may not support all of these
FAT. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of each USB device or contact the
manufacturer.
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Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display
panel.)
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antenna again.
• Connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna has come off the
plastic stand.
• Turn off surrounding electrical
equipment.
To reset the system
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures or other troubles not described
above occur, reset the system to factory
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 Hold down x and follow by "/1 for
about 3 seconds.
“COLD RESET” appears in the display
panel.
All user-configured settings, such as
preset radio stations, timer, and the
clock are reset to factory setting.
Messages
Disc/Timer
CANNOT PLAY
You have inserted a disc that cannot be
played back on this system.
NO DISC
There is no disc in the disc slot.
NO STEP
All of the programmed steps have been
erased.
NOT IN USE
You have pressed a button that the
operation is not allowed or invalid at this
time.
OFF TIME NG
The Play Timer or Recording Timer start
time and stop time is the same.
PUSH SELECT
You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.
PUSH STOP
You tried to perform an operation that can
be performed only when the playback is
stopped.
READING
The system is reading information of the
disc. Some buttons are not available.
SET CLOCK
You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT
before the clock is set.
SET TIMER
You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT
before the Play Timer or Recording Timer
is set.
STEP FULL
You tried to program more than 25 steps.
UNLOCK
The disc theft-preventive function is
released.
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USB device
DATA ERROR
You tried to play back a file that is not
playable.
DEVICE ERROR
The USB device could not be recognized
or an unknown device is connected.
DEVICE FULL
The memory of the USB device is full.
FATAL ERROR
The USB device was removed during
transferring or erase operation, and may
have been damaged.
FOLDER FULL
The number of folders has reached the
maximum.
NO DEVICE
No USB device is connected.
NO MEMORY
The memory selected for playback or
transfer has no memory media inserted in
the USB device.
NO STEP
All of the programmed steps have been
erased.
NO TRACK
No playable file is inserted 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,
or the USB device is connected through
an USB hub.
PROTECTED
The USB device is write-protected.
PUSH STOP
You tried to perform an operation that can
be performed only when the playback is
stopped.
READING
The system is reading information of the
USB device. Some buttons are not
available.
REC ERROR
Transferring did not start, stopped
partway, or otherwise could not be
performed.
STEP FULL
You tried to program more than 25 steps.
TRACK FULL
The number of files has reached the
maximum.
Precautions
When carrying the unit
Perform the following procedure to
protect the disc mechanism.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CD.
3 Remove the disc.
Press Z EJECT to remove the disc.
Wait until “CD NO DISC” appears in
the display panel.
4 Hold down CD and follow by "/1 for
about 3 seconds. Then, “MECHA
LOCK” appears in the display
panel.
5 Unplug the power cord.
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.
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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.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
• Avoid looking directly at the lighting on the
LED speakers for too long. Doing so may be
harmful to your health.
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 unit, and cause the system to
malfunction. In this situation, remove the
disc, and leave the system turned on for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
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
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 pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine,
or alcohol.
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Specifications
Amplifier section
The following are measured at AC 120 V 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power output (rated):
High channel
300 W + 300 W (at 4 :, 1 kHz,
1% THD)
Low channel
300 W + 300 W (at 4 :, 100 Hz,
1% THD)
RMS output power (reference):
High channel
500 W + 500 W (per channel at 4 :,
1kHz)
Low channel
500 W + 500 W (per channel at 4 :,
100 Hz)
Inputs
PC (AUDIO IN) L/R, TV (AUDIO IN) L/R,
DVD/SAT (AUDIO IN) L/R, GAME
(AUDIO IN) L/R