Main unit
*
and
on the
unit, and VOL +
and 5
on the
remote have a tactile dot.
Remote control
Using the display
You can check information about the disc/USB device
using the display.
Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing
time of a CD
Press
while the CD is stopped. The number of
tracks will be displayed.
Total track
number
Total playing
time
Checking the information of an MP3/WMA
disc
To check the total folder number on a CD
Press
twice during playback, or press
once
while selecting the file.
When there are multiple folders, the total file number is
not displayed.
MP3/WMA disc
(Example: When you insert an MP3 disc)
Total folder number
Checking the information of an USB device
To check the total folder number on a USB
device
Press
twice during playback, or press
once
while selecting the file.
When there are multiple folders, the total file number is
not displayed.
USB device
(Example: When you connect a USB device)
Total folder number
Tips
If the CD is blank, “NO DISC” appears in the display.
If there are no MP3/WMA files on the USB device, “NO
TRK” appears in the display.
If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root of the
USB device, “1FLDR” appears in the display.
To check file information
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
on the unit while playing an
MP3/WMA disc or USB device. The display changes as
follows:
The song title ( )*
The artist name ( )*
The album name ( )*
The current file number and playing time**
* If the file does not have corresponding ID3 information,
the file name, “NO ARTIST”, and “NO ALBUM” scroll
instead of the song title, artist name, and album name,
respectively.
** Artist name or album name will change to this in a few
seconds.
Selecting the various modes of
playback
You can set to play tracks repeatedly or in random order,
while a disc/USB device is stopped.
Press MODE
.
Each press changes the play mode as follows:
Normal play (None)
Single repeat ( 1)
All repeat ( )
Selected folder play ( )*
Selected folder repeat play ( , )*
Shuffle play (SHUF)
Program play (PGM)
Program repeat play ( , PGM)
* These functions do not apply when using a CD-DA.
Other Operations
To repeat
Do this
A single track/
MP3/WMA file
1 Press MODE
until “ 1”
appears.
2 Press
or
to select
the track/MP3/WMA file that
you want to repeat.
3 Press
on the unit (
on the remote).
All tracks/MP3/
WMA files on a
CD
1 Press MODE
until “ ”
appears.
2 Press
on the unit (
on the remote).
A selected folder
(MP3/WMA disc
only)
1 Press MODE
until “ ” and
“ ” appear.
2 Select the folder by pressing
“ ” (Folder) + or –
on the
unit (, –
on the
remote).
3 Press
on the unit (
on the remote).
Programmed
tracks/MP3/
WMA files
1 Program tracks/MP3/WMA
files (see “Creating your own
program”).
2 Press MODE
until “ ” and
“PGM” appear.
3 Press
on the unit (
on the remote).
To cancel Repeat Play
Stop playback first, then press MODE
until “ ”
disappears from the display.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playback first, then press MODE
until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
Tip
During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/
MP3/WMA file by pressing
.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 tracks/
MP3/WMA files on a CD or USB device.
1
Press POWER
.
2
Press CD/USB
on the unit.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION
repeatedly
until “CD”/“USB” appears in the display.)
3
Press MODE
until “PGM” appears in the
display.
4
Press
or
, then press DISPLAY/
ENTER
(ENTER
on the remote) for the
tracks/MP3/WMA files you want to program in
desired order*.
For MP3/WMA files, press “ ” (Folder) + or –
on the unit (, –
on the
remote) first, press
or
, and then
DISPLAY/ENTER
(ENTER
on the
remote).
After programming the first track, “STEP 1” appears,
followed by the selected track/MP3/WMA file.
Each time you add a track/MP3/WMA file, a step
number is added.
The total time of the program play will be displayed
up to “99:59” for the CD (If the total time count
becomes more than 99:59, “--:--” will be displayed.
For MP3/WMA, “--:--” will be always displayed.)
* When selecting the track directly on the remote, press
number buttons
you want to listen.
(Example: When you select 12 track, press 1, 2
, and
then ENTER
.)
Audio CD (Program Play)
Total programmed
playing time
Programmed last
track number
MP3/WMA disc (Program Play)
(Example: When you insert an MP3 disc)
Programmed last track number
USB device (Program Play)
(Example: When you connect a USB device)
Programmed last track number
5
Press
on the unit (
on the
remote) to start Program Play.
To display programmed track information
After creating your own program, press DISPLAY/
ENTER
on the unit. The display changes as follows:
programmed last track number and total
playing time
Total programmed step number
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE
until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To delete one or all programmed tracks
To delete one track, press CLEAR
on the remote.
To delete all programmed tracks, press
twice
during playback, or press
once while stopped.
The current program will also be cleared if you press
PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
on the unit to open the CD
compartment.
You can create other programs, following the
programming procedure.
Tips
If you try to program 26 tracks/MP3/WMA files or more,
“FULL” will appear in the display.
You can play the same program again, since the program
is saved until you open the CD compartment or turn off
the power of the unit.
Using the resume function during Program Play only
works with the USB function.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You
can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for
AM in any order.
1
Press RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on
the unit (BAND
on the remote) to select the
band.
Main unit
Remote control
2
Hold down RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on the unit (BAND
on the remote) for
about 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the
display.
3
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
on the unit
(ENTER
on the remote).
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
If a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1
Press RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on
the unit (BAND
on the remote) to select the
band.
Main unit
Remote control
2
Tune in a station you want.
3
Press
on the unit (MANUAL PRESET
on the remote).
“FM-xx” appears in the display.
4
Press or –
on the unit (number
buttons
on the remote) until the preset
number you want for the station flashes in the
display.
5
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
on the unit
(ENTER
on the remote).
The new station replaces the old one.
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug
the AC power cord or remove the batteries.
Playing preset radio stations
1
Press POWER
.
2
Press RADIO/BAND AUTO PRESET
on
the unit (BAND
on the remote) to select the
band.
Main unit
Remote control
3
Press or –
on the unit to tune in
the stored station.
On the remote
1
Press BAND
repeatedly to select the band.
2
Press the number buttons
to tune in the
stored station.
(Examples)
For preset number 1: Press 1
, and then ENTER
.
For preset number 12: Press 1, 2
, and then ENTER
.
General
The power will not turn on.
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
The battery may be low. If “LOW” and “BATTERY”
are displayed alternately, replace all the batteries with
new ones.
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote when
you operate the unit on batteries.
The power will not turn on, and
“
LOW
”
and
“
BATTERY
”
are displayed alternately.
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
There is no audio.
Make sure the function you want to use appears in the
display window.
Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
Noise is heard.
Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment emitting radio waves near the unit.
Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the
unit.
CD/MP3/WMA player
The CD does not play or
“
NO DISC
”
is
displayed even when a CD is in place.
Place the CD with the label surface up.
Clean the CD.
Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open
for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/
CD-RW, recording device or application software.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
The sound drops out.
Reduce the volume.
Clean the CD, or replace if it is badly damaged.
Place the unit in a location free from vibration.
Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.
The sound may drop out, or noise may be heard when
using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there is a
problem with the recording device or application
software.
Starting playback takes more time than
usual.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which
data can be added).
– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3/WMA files.
Radio
Audio is weak or of poor quality.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
Move the unit away from any nearby TV.
If you are using the remote while listening to AM
radio, noise may be heard.
TV picture is unstable.
If you are listening to an FM program near a TV with
an indoor antenna, move the unit away from the TV.
USB device
Are you using a compatible USB device?
If you connect an incompatible USB device, the
following problems may occur. See “Playable/
Recordable USB devices” for a list of devices that are
supported.
– The USB device is not recognized.
– File or folder names are not displayed on this unit.
– Playback is not possible.
– The sound skips.
– There is noise.
– The sound output is distorted.
“
OVER CURRENT
”
appears.
An abnormal level has been detected in the electrical
current from the
(USB) port
. Turn off the unit
and remove the USB device from the
(USB) port
. Make sure there is no problem with the USB
device. If this message persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
There is no sound.
The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off
the unit and reconnect the USB device. Then turn on
the unit and check whether or not the “USB
MEMORY” lights up in the display.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. Then
turn on the unit again.
The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is
distorted. Noise may have entered during the
recording process. Delete the file and try recording it
again.
The USB device cannot be connected to the
(USB) port
.
The connector on the USB device or USB cable was
not correctly oriented when the connection was
attempted. Orient the connector on the USB device or
USB cable correctly.
Playable/Recordable USB devices
You can use a USB device (a digital music player or USB
storage media) with this unit.
However, some USB devices may not be compatible with
this unit. The following Sony digital music players have
been verified to be compatible with this unit.
Verified Sony digital music players
(as of March 2011)
Product name Model name Series name
Walkman
NWZ-
E053
S754/S755
E453/E454/E455
E353/E354/E355
W252/W253
B152/B153/B152F/
B153F
A844/A845/A846/
A847
IC-Recorder
ICD-
SX712/SX713/SX813
UX512/UX512F/
UX513/UX513F
AX412/AX412F
PX312/PX312F
PX820
Linear PCM
Recorder
PCM-
M10
Check the websites below for the latest information
about compatible devices.
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
Notes
When formatting the above models, be sure to format
using the model itself, or the dedicated formatting
software for that model.
Do not use any other than these USB devices. Operation
of models not listed here is not guaranteed.
Operation may not always be ensured, even when using
these USB devices.
Some of these USB devices may not be available for
purchase in certain areas.
Playback of WMA files with copyright protection is not
supported.
Files downloaded from a music download website may
not be playable.
Connection through a hub is not supported.
Connecting optional components
You can enjoy the sound from an optional component,
such as a portable digital music player, through the
speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before
making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
component to be connected.
To AUDIO
IN jack
audio connecting cable
(not supplied)
(e.g.,portable
digital music
player)
1
Connect the AUDIO IN jack
to the line
output jack of the portable digital music player
or other components using an audio
connecting cable (not supplied).
2
Turn the unit and the connected component
on.
3
Press AUDIO IN
on the unit and start
playing sound on the connected component.
(On the remote, press FUNCTION
repeatedly
until “AUDIO IN” appears in the display.)
The sound from the connected component is output
from the speakers.
To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension
cable (not supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one
end and two phono plugs on the other end.
Notes
If connected to the monaural output jack of a digital
music player, sound may not come through the right
speaker of the unit.
If connected to the LINE OUT jack of a digital music
player, distortion may occur. If the sound is distorted,
connect to the headphones jack instead.
If connected to the headphones jack of a digital music
player, increase the volume of the digital music player, and
then adjust the volume of the unit.
Precautions
Discs that this unit CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3/WMA files)
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital
Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music
CD format or MP3/WMA format conforming to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-
RW that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW
recorded with an incompatible recording device
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Notes on discs
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch,
dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking
error.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static sprays
intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose a CD to direct sunlight or heat sources,
such as hot air ducts, or leave in a car parked in direct
sunlight, as there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
Do not stick paper or stickers on the CD, or scratch
the surface of the CD.
After playing a CD, store it in its case.
On safety
As the laser beam used in the CD player section is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
On power sources
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do
not use any other type.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to
avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or
corrosion.
On placement
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources,
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock, or in a car subject to the direct rays
of the sun.
Do not place the unit on an inclined or unstable
surface.
Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the
cabinet. The ventilation holes must be unobstructed
for the unit to operate properly and prolong the life of
its components.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep
personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.
On operation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player section.
Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In
this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls 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 alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
“
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.
– The file structure is complex.
– The memory is almost full.
– The internal memory is fragmented.
To avoid the above problems, we recommend that you
adhere to the following guidelines:
– Keep the total number of folders on a USB device to
100 or less.
– Keep the total number of files per folder to 100 or
less.
Erroneous display
The data stored on the USB device may be corrupted.
Send the music data to the USB device again.
This unit can display only numbers and letters of the
alphabet. Other characters will not be displayed
correctly.
“
REC ERROR
”
appears.
An error occurred during the recording. Turn off the
unit and remove the connected USB device. Make sure
of the following:
– The USB device is not full. If it is full or has little free
space, delete any unnecessary files or folders.
– The data to be recorded is not corrupted.
– The file format to be recorded is compatible with this
unit.
If the message still persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
“
PROTECT
”
appears.
The connected USB device is write-protected. This
unit cannot change the protection status. Turn off the
unit and remove the USB device. Clear the write
protection, or use another USB device. If the message
still persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
“
FATAL ERROR
”
appears.
The connected USB device is removed during
recording or erasing. Do not disconnect the USB
device while recording or erasing data via USB on this
unit. Disconnecting a USB device during operation
may cause data corruption. If the message still persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
“
ERASE ERROR
”
appears.
Erasing files or folders on the connected USB device
failed. The data to be erased may be already corrupted.
If the message still persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
The USB device is not recognized.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device, then
turn on the unit.
Connect the supported USB device (See “Playable/
Recordable USB devices” (on this page) for supported
device types.).
The USB device is not functioning properly. Refer to
the USB device operation manual for details on how
to deal with this problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.
Connect a USB device that this unit can play (see
“Playable/Recordable USB devices”).
Play does not start from the first track.
Set the play mode to Normal Play.
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.
The MP3/WMA files do not have the “.mp3” or
“.wma” extension.
The data was not stored in the MP3/WMA format.
The USB storage device uses a file system other than
FAT16 or FAT32.*
The USB storage device is partitioned. Only MP3/
WMA files in the first partition can be played.
Playback is possible up to 8 directory levels.
The number of folders exceeds 255.
The number of files exceeds 5,000.
A maximum of 999 files can be contained in a single
folder.
The files are encrypted or protected by passwords.
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB
storage media may not support both file systems.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the USB
storage device in question or contact the manufacturer.
Remote
The remote does not function.
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if
they are weak.
Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the
remote sensor on the unit.
Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and
the unit.
Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong
light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
After trying the suggested remedies, if a problem
persists, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the
batteries. After all the indications in the display
disappear, plug in the AC power cord again, or re-insert
the batteries. If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
