Sony Stereo System CMT HX3R User Manual

3-095-515-11(1)  
Micro HI-FI  
Component System  
Operating Instructions  
CMT-HX3R  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
 
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  
is product is designed to playback  
discs that conform to the Compact Disc  
(CD) standard. Recently, various music  
discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among  
those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
e recorded music is limited to private  
use only. Use of the music beyond  
this limit requires permission of the  
copyright holders.  
WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN”  
logo are registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  
technology and patents licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and omson.  
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Guide to parts and controls  
is manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can  
also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.  
Unit  
Front panel  
Top panel  
Continued  
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Remote  
Unit: VOLUME control (page 13,  
14, 17, 19)  
Remote: VOLUME +/button  
(page 13, 14, 17, 19)  
Turn or press to adjust the volume.  
AUDIO IN jack (page 19)  
Connect to an optional audio  
component.  
PHONES jack  
Connect the headphones.  
(open/close) button (page 13)  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
(USB) port (page 15, 16, 17, 32)  
Connect to an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
/(power) button (page 12, 23,  
27)  
Press to turn on the system.  
Playback buttons and function  
buttons  
Unit: USB (play/pause)  
button (page 17)  
STANDBY indicator (page 20, 24)  
Lights up when the system is turned off.  
Press to select the USB function.  
Press to start or pause playback of an  
optional USB device (Digital music  
player or USB storage media).  
Remote: USB button (page 16, 17)  
Press to select the USB function.  
USB MEMORY indicator  
Lights up when an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media) is connected.  
Remote sensor (page 24)  
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Unit: CD  (play/pause)  
/(go back/go forward)  
button (page 13, 16, 18, 21)  
Press to select a track or file.  
button (page 13)  
Press to select the CD function.  
Press to start or pause playback of a disc.  
Remote: CD button (page 13)  
Press to select the CD function.  
Unit: TUNE +/(tuning) button  
(page 14)  
Remote: +/(tuning) button  
(page 14, 22)  
Press to tune in the desired station.  
Remote: (play) button,  
(pause) button  
Press to start or pause playback.  
TUNER/BAND button (page 14)  
Press to select the TUNER function.  
Press to select FM or AM reception  
mode.  
+/(select folder) button  
(page 13, 16, 18, 21)  
Press to select a folder.  
/(rewind/fast forward)  
button (page 13, 18)  
Press to find a point in a track or file.  
Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 19)  
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.  
FUNCTION button  
Press to select the function.  
CD-USB SYNC/REC1 button (page  
15, 16)  
Press to record from a disc onto the  
connected optional USB device (Digital  
music player or USB storage media).  
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel)  
button (page 13, 14, 16, 18)  
Remote: (stop) button (page  
13, 14, 16, 18)  
Press to stop playback.  
Press to cancel search.  
ERASE button (page 16)  
Press to erase MP3 files and folders  
from the connected optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
SEARCH button (page 13, 18)  
Press to enter or exit search mode.  
Sound buttons (page 19)  
Unit: DSGX button  
ENTER button (page 12, 15, 16,  
21, 22, 23)  
Press to enter the settings.  
Remote: EQ button  
Press to select the sound effect.  
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CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button  
(page 23)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page  
12, 23)  
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.  
DISPLAY button (page 20)  
Press to change the information on the  
display.  
SLEEP button (page 23)  
Press to set the Sleep Timer.  
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page  
13, 14, 18)  
Press to listen to a disc, an USB device, a  
single track or file repeatedly.  
Press to select the FM reception mode  
(monaural or stereo).  
Battery compartment lid  
(page 11)  
CLEAR button (page 21)  
Press to delete a pre-programmed track  
or file.  
TUNER MEMORY button (page  
22)  
Press to preset the radio station.  
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE  
button (page 13, 14, 15, 18, 21,  
22)  
Press to select the play mode of a CD,  
MP3 disc or an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
Press to select the tuning mode.  
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Information on the display  
Play/Pause  
Audio format  
CD-USB Recording (page 15)  
Play mode (page 13, 18)  
Tuner reception mode (page 14)  
Tuner reception (page 14)  
Timer (page 23)  
DSGX (page 19)  
Text information  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system securely  
Wall socket  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
or  
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  
Power  
White side for North American model  
For models with a voltage selector, set  
Brown side for other regions  
AM loop antenna  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.  
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,  
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only  
for models equipped with an adaptor).  
Speakers  
Antennas  
Find a location and an orientation that  
provide good reception, and then set up  
the antenna.  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker  
cords, the power cord and the USB cable  
to avoid picking up noise.  
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Notes  
When carrying this system  
With normal use, the batteries should last for  
about six months.  
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or  
mix different types of batteries.  
If you do not use the remote for a long period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
1
2
3
Remove a disc to protect the CD  
mechanism.  
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
Hold down SEARCH  
and press   
on the unit,  
on the unit until  
“STANDBYappears.  
4
After “LOCKappears, unplug the  
power cord.  
Speaker pads  
Attach the supplied speaker pads to  
the bottom of the speakers to prevent  
slipping.  
To use the remote  
Slide and remove the battery  
compartment lid , and insert the two  
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side  
first, matching the polarities shown  
below.  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote to set the  
clock.  
1
2
Press /  
system.  
to turn on the  
.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
If the current mode appears on  
the display, press /  
repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”  
.
and then press ENTER  
repeatedly  
to set the hour, and then press  
3
4
Press /  
.
ENTER  
Use the same procedure to set  
the minutes.  
e clock settings are lost when you  
disconnect the power cord or if a  
power failure occurs.  
To display the clock when the system  
is off  
Press DISPLAY . e clock is displayed  
for about 8 seconds.  
1ꢀGB  
 
 
Other operation  
Basic Operations  
To  
Press  
Pause playback (or CD  on the  
unit) . To resume  
Playing a CD/MP3 disc  
play, press the button  
again.  
1
Select the CD function.  
.
Stop playback  
Press CD  
.
Select a folder  
on an MP3  
disc  
Select a track /  
or file  
+/  
.
2
Place a disc.  
Press   
on the unit, and place  
a disc with the label side up on the  
disc tray.  
.
Select a folder SEARCH . Press  
and file on  
/  
to select  
an MP3 disc the desired folder, then  
to select  
while viewing press ENTER . Press  
the folder and /  
file names on the desired file, then  
.
the display  
press ENTER  
Find a point in Hold down /  
a track or file  
during playback, and  
To close the disc tray, press   
on  
release the button at the  
desired point.  
the unit again.  
Do not force the disc tray closed with  
your finger, as this may damage the  
unit.  
Select Repeat REPEAT  
repeatedly  
Play  
until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
3
4
Start playback.  
Press (or CD  on the unit)  
To change the play mode  
.
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly while  
the player is stopped. You can select  
normal play (“ *” for all MP3 files  
in the folder on the disc), shuffle play  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
.
VOLUME control on the unit)  
(“SHUF” or “  
play (“PGM”).  
(SHUF)  
Play performs the same operation as normal  
(shuffle) play.  
SHUF*”), or program  
*
When playing a CD-DA disc,  
Notes on Repeat Play  
All tracks or files on a disc are played  
repeatedly up to five times.  
“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is  
repeated until you stop it.  
Continued  
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Notes on playing MPꢁ discs  
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3  
files.  
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.  
MP3 files are played back in the order that  
they are recorded onto the disc.  
Listening to the radio  
1
Select “FMor “AM.”  
Press TUNER/BAND  
repeatedly.  
e system can only play MP3 files that have  
2
Select the tuning mode.  
a file extension of .MP3.  
Press TUNING MODE  
until AUTO” appears.  
repeatedly  
If there are files on the disc that have the  
.MP3” file extension, but that are not MP3  
files, the unit may produce noise or may  
malfunction.  
e maximum number of:  
folders is 255 (including the root folder).  
MP3 files is 511.  
3
Tune in the desired station.  
Press +/(or TUNE +/on  
the unit) . Scanning stops  
automatically when a station is tuned  
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for  
stereo programs only) appear.  
MP3 files and folders that can be  
contained on a single disc is 512.  
folder levels (the tree structure of files) is  
8.  
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing  
soſtware, recording device, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted  
audio or may not play at all.  
4
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
.
Notes on playing multisession discs  
If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3)  
session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or  
MP3) disc, and other sessions are not played  
back.  
To stop automatic scanning  
.
Press   
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized  
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
To tune in a station with a weak signal  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop, press TUNING  
MODE  
repeatedly until AUTO” and  
“PRESET” disappear, and then press  
+/(or TUNE +/on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.  
To reduce static noise on a weak FM  
stereo station  
Press FM MODE  
repeatedly until  
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo  
reception.  
1ꢂGB  
 
 
See the operation manual supplied  
with the USB device to be connected  
for details on the operation method.  
Recording from a disc  
onto an USB device  
2
3
Select the CD function, then  
load the disc you want to  
record.  
You can connect an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media) to the  
(USB) port  
on the  
unit and record music from a disc to the  
USB device.  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly  
to select the play mode when  
the CD player is stopped.  
You can record from a CD-DA disc or  
MP3 disc only.  
e audio format of files recorded by this  
system is MP3.  
e approximate size of the recording is  
about 1 MB per minute of recording time  
from a CD. e size may be larger when  
recording from an MP3 disc.  
See “Playable/Recordable USB devices”  
(page 32) for a list of USB devices that  
can be connected to this system.  
e play mode automatically changes  
to normal play mode, if you start  
recording in shuffle play mode, repeat  
play mode or in program play mode  
(when no tracks or MP3 files are  
programmed).  
For details about the play mode, see  
To change the play mode” (page 13).  
on  
4
5
Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1  
the unit.  
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles  
through “SYNC REC,” “xxxMB Free”  
(remaining space on the USB device)  
and “Push ENTER.”  
e USB device stands by for  
recording and the CD player pauses  
for play.  
Synchro Recording  
You can easily record an entire disc onto  
an USB device.  
1
Connect a recordable USB  
device to the (USB) port  
as shown below.  
.
Press ENTER  
Recording starts. When the recording  
is completed, the CD player and the  
USB device stop automatically.  
Recording a single track or MP3  
file during playback (REC1)  
USB device (Digital music  
player or USB storage  
media)  
You can easily record the track or MP3  
file that is currently being played back  
onto an USB device.  
When USB cable connection is  
necessary, connect the USB cable  
supplied with the USB device to be  
connected.  
Continued  
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2
3
Select the USB function.  
1
2
Connect a recordable USB  
device to the (USB) port  
Press USB  
.
.
Press /  
or  
+/  
repeatedly to select the MP3 file or  
folder you want to erase.  
Select the CD function, then  
load the disc you want to  
record.  
on the unit.  
4
Press ERASE  
“TRK Erase” or “FLDR Erase,” and  
“Push ENTER” appear alternately in  
the display.  
3
4
Select the track or MP3 file you  
want to record, then start play.  
To cancel the erase operation, press  
.
Press CD-USB SYNC/REC1  
on  
the unit while the selected track  
or MP3 file is being played back.  
“REC” flashes, and the display cycles  
through “REC 1,” “xxxMB Free”  
(remaining space on the USB device)  
and “Push ENTER.”  
e USB device stands by for  
recording and the CD player pauses  
for play.  
.
5
Press ENTER  
e selected MP3 file or folder is  
erased.  
Folder and file generation rules  
When first recording to an USB device,  
a “MUSIC” folder is created directly  
below the “ROOT.” Folders and files are  
generated within this “MUSIC” folder  
as follows according to the recording  
method.  
.
5
Press ENTER  
Synchro Recording1)  
Recording starts. When the recording  
is completed, the CD player continues  
to play.  
Recording Folder name File name  
source  
MP3  
Same as the recording source2)  
“FLDR001”3) “TRACK001”4)  
To stop recording  
CD-DA  
.
Press   
REC1 recording  
To remove the USB device  
Recording Folder name File name  
source  
1
2
3
Select the USB function.  
Press USB  
.
MP3  
Same as the  
recording  
source2)  
“TRACK001”4)  
“REC1-001”5)  
Hold down   
on the unit in stop  
mode until “No Device“ appears.  
CD-DA  
Remove the USB device.  
1)  
In Program Play mode, the folder name is  
“FLDRxxx,” and the file name depends on the  
recording source (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc).  
To erase MP3 files or folders from the  
USB device  
2)  
3)  
Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned.  
Folder numbers are assigned serially  
thereaſter up to the maximum 999 (including  
the “ROOT” and “MUSIC” folders).  
You can erase MP3 files or folders from  
the USB device.  
4)  
5)  
1
Connect a recordable USB device to  
File numbers are assigned serially thereaſter.  
.
the  
(USB) port  
A new file is recorded in the “REC1-  
001” folder each time REC1 recording is  
performed.  
1ꢄGB  
 
Notes  
Do not remove the USB device during  
recording or erase operations. Doing so  
may corrupt the data on the USB device or  
damage the USB device itself.  
Do not connect the system and the USB  
device through an USB hub.  
When recording from a CD, the tracks  
are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files. When  
recording from an MP3 disc, MP3 files  
are recorded with the same bit rate as the  
original MP3 files.  
While recording from an MP3 disc, no sound  
is output and “High Speed” appears.  
CD text information is not recorded in the  
created MP3 files.  
If you cancel the recording partway, an  
MP3 file is created up to the point when the  
recording was stopped.  
Recording stops automatically if:  
the USB device runs out of space during  
recording.  
the number of MP3 files on the USB  
device reaches the limit for the number  
that the system can recognize.  
e maximum number of MP3 files and  
folders that can be contained on a single USB  
device is 999 (including the “ROOT” and  
“MUSIC” folders).  
e maximum number of MP3 files and  
folders may vary depending on the MP3 file  
and folder structure.  
Listening to music of  
an USB device  
You can listen to music stored in the USB  
device.  
e audio format that can be played back  
by this system is MP3* only.  
See “Playable/Recordable USB devices”  
(page 32) for a list of USB devices that  
can be connected to this system.  
* Files with copyright protection (Digital  
Rights Management) cannot be played by  
this system.  
1
2
Select the USB function.  
Press USB  
.
Connect an optional USB device  
to the (USB) port  
unit.  
on the  
When the USB device is connected,  
the display changes as follows:  
“Reading”  
* When connecting USB storage media,  
the volume label is displayed next if  
recorded.  
“STORAGE DRIVE*”  
Note  
You cannot erase MP3 files and folders in  
shuffle play mode or program play mode.  
It may take about 10 seconds before  
“Reading” appears depending on the type  
of USB device connected.  
If the folder to be erased contains non-MP3  
format files or sub folders, these are not  
erased.  
If a folder or file that you are trying to record  
already exists on the USB device with the  
same name, a sequential number is added  
aſter the name without overwriting the  
original folder or file.  
3
4
Start playback.  
Press (or USB  on the unit)  
.
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
.
Continued  
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Notes on the USB device  
Other operation  
You cannot change the play mode during  
playback.  
To  
Press  
Some time may be needed to start playback  
when:  
the folder structure is complex.  
the memory capacity is excessive.  
When the USB device is inserted, the system  
reads all the files on the USB device. If there  
are many folders or files on the USB device,  
it may take a long time to finish reading the  
USB device.  
Do not connect the system and the USB  
device through an USB hub.  
With some connected USB devices, aſter an  
operation is performed, there may be a delay  
before it is performed by this system.  
is system does not necessarily support all  
the functions provided in a connected USB  
device.  
Files recorded by this system are played back  
in the order of folder creation. Files recorded  
by a device other than this system such as  
a computer may not be played back in the  
order in which they were recorded.  
Pause playback (or USB  on  
the unit) . To resume  
play, press the button  
again.  
Stop playback  
. To resume play,  
press (or USB  
1)  
 on the unit)  
.
To cancel resume play,  
press   
again.  
Select a folder  
Select a file  
.
+/  
/  
.
Select a folder SEARCH . Press  
and file while /  
viewing the the desired folder, then  
folder and file press ENTER . Press  
to select  
names on the /  
to select  
system display2) the desired file, then  
press ENTER  
.
Find a point in Hold down /  
e playback order for the system may differ  
from the playback order of the connected  
USB device.  
a file  
during playback,  
and release the button  
at the desired point.  
Always hold down   
and make sure that  
Select Repeat REPEAT  
repeatedly  
“No Device” appears before removing the  
USB device. Removing the USB device while  
“No Device” is not displayed may corrupt the  
data on it or damage the USB device itself.  
Play  
until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
Remove the  
USB device  
Hold down   
on  
Do not save other types of files or unnecessary  
folders on an USB device that has MP3 files.  
the unit in stop mode  
until “No Device”  
appears, then remove  
the USB device.  
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.  
e system can only play MP3 files that have  
a file extension of .MP3.  
1)  
If there are files on the USB device that have  
the .MP3” file extension, but that are not  
MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may  
malfunction.  
e maximum number of MP3 files and  
folders that can be contained on a single USB  
device is 999 (including the “ROOT” and  
“MUSIC” folders).  
e maximum number of MP3 files and  
folders may vary depending on the file and  
folder structure.  
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing  
soſtwares, recording devices, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
USB device may produce noise or interrupted  
audio or may not play at all.  
When playing a VBR MP3 file, the system  
may resume playback from a different point.  
You can search by different information such  
as album or genre for digital music players.  
2)  
To change the play mode  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly while  
the USB device is stopped. You can  
select normal play (“ ” for all files in  
the folder on the digital music player),  
shuffle play (“SHUF” or “  
program play (“PGM”).  
SHUF”), or  
1ꢆGB  
 
Using optional audio  
components  
Adjusting the sound  
To add a sound effect  
To  
Press  
1
Connect additional audio  
component to the AUDIO  
Generate a  
more dynamic  
sound  
DSGX  
on the unit.  
IN jack  
on the unit using  
an audio analog cord (not  
supplied).  
(Dynamic  
Sound  
Generator  
X-tra)  
2
Turn down the volume.  
Press VOLUME (or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
Set the sound EQ  
effect  
repeatedly  
.
to select “BASS”  
or “TREBLE,” and  
3
4
5
Select the AUDIO IN function.  
then press +/  
repeatedly to adjust the  
level.  
Press AUDIO IN  
on the unit.  
Start playing the connected  
component.  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
.
1ꢇGB  
 
 
Changing the display  
To  
Press  
Change  
DISPLAY  
repeatedly  
information on when the system is on.  
the display1)  
Check the  
DISPLAY  
when  
clock when the the system is off2). e  
system is off  
clock is displayed for 8  
seconds.  
1)  
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc  
information or the USB device information,  
such as the track or file number or folder  
name during normal play, or the total  
playing time while the player is stopped.  
2)  
e STANDBY indicator  
on the unit  
lights up when the system is off.  
Notes on the display information  
Characters that cannot be displayed appear  
as “_.  
e following are not displayed:  
total playing time for a CD-DA disc  
depending on the play mode.  
total playing time and remaining playing  
time for an MP3 disc and USB device.  
e following are not displayed correctly:  
folder and file names that do not follow  
either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or  
Joliet in the expansion format.  
e following are displayed:  
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when  
ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used  
(up to 62 characters for an MP3 disc).  
e Russian model can display  
information in Russian characters, but the  
characters may not be displayed correctly  
for discs created with some encoding/  
writing soſtware and some recording  
device.  
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4
Press ENTER  
to add the track  
Other Operations  
or file to the program.  
CD  
Creating your own  
 . ” appears when the total  
program time exceeds 100 minutes  
for a CD, or when you select a CD  
track whose number is 21 or over, or  
when you select an MP3 file.  
program  
(Program Play)  
Use buttons on the remote to create your  
own program.  
USB  
e total program time cannot be  
displayed, so “ . ” appears.  
1
Select the desired function.  
CD  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to  
program additional tracks or  
files, up to a total of 25 tracks or  
files.  
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
USB  
Press USB  
function.  
to select the USB  
To play your program of tracks  
or files, press   
.
repeatedly  
until “PGMappears while the  
system is stopped.  
2
3
Press PLAY MODE  
e program remains available until  
you open the disc tray or remove  
the USB device. To play the same  
.
program again, press   
Press /  
repeatedly  
To cancel Program Play  
until the desired track or file  
number appears.  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until  
“PGM” disappears while the system is  
stopped.  
When programming files, press  
+/  
repeatedly to select the  
desired folder, and then select the  
desired file.  
To delete the last track or file of the  
program  
Example: When programming tracks  
on a CD  
Press CLEAR  
stopped.  
while the system is  
Selected track or file number Total playing time of  
program (including  
selected track or file)  
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6
To call up a preset radio  
Presetting radio  
stations  
You can preset your favorite radio  
stations and tune them in instantly  
by selecting the corresponding preset  
number.  
Use buttons on the remote to preset  
stations.  
station, press TUNING MODE  
repeatedly until “PRESET”  
appears, and then press +/  
repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
1
Tune in the desired station (see  
“Listening to the radio(page  
14)).  
.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY  
Preset number  
3
Press +/  
repeatedly to  
select your desired preset  
number.  
If another station is already assigned  
to the selected preset number,  
the station is replaced by the new  
stations.  
.
4
5
Press ENTER  
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to  
store other stations.  
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10  
AM stations. e preset stations are  
retained for about half a day even if  
you disconnect the power cord or if a  
power failure occurs.  
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5
6
Use the same procedure as in  
step 4 to set the time to stop  
playing.  
Using the Timers  
e system offers two timer functions.  
If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep  
Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
Select the sound source.  
Press /  
repeatedly until  
Sleep Timer:  
the desired sound source appears, and  
You can fall asleep to music. is  
function works even if the clock is not  
set.  
then press ENTER . e display  
shows the timer settings.  
to turn off the  
7
Press /  
Press SLEEP  
repeatedly.  
system.  
If you select AUTO,” the system  
automatically turns off aſter the current  
disc or USB device stops or in 100  
minutes.  
e system turns on 15 seconds  
before the preset time. If the system is  
on at the preset time, the Play Timer  
will not play.  
Play Timer:  
To activate or check the timer again  
You can wake up to CD, tuner or optional  
USB device at a preset time.  
Use buttons on the remote to control the  
Play Timer. Make sure you have set the  
clock.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press  
/  
repeatedly until “PLAY  
SEL?” appears, and then press ENTER  
.
To cancel the timer  
1
Prepare the sound source.  
Repeat the same procedure as above until  
“TIMER OFF?” appears, and then press  
Prepare the sound source, and then  
press VOLUME +/  
to adjust the  
.
ENTER  
volume.  
To start from a specific track or file,  
create your own program (page 21).  
To change the setting  
Start over from step 1.  
.
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
Tip  
e Play Timer setting remains as long as the  
setting is not canceled manually.  
Press /  
repeatedly  
to select “PLAY SET?,and then  
.
press ENTER  
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour  
indication flashes.  
4
Set the time to start playing.  
Press /  
repeatedly to set  
the hour, and then press ENTER  
.
e minute indication flashes. Use the  
procedure above to set the minutes.  
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Severe hum or noise.  
Move the system away from sources of  
Others  
noise.  
Connect the system to a different wall  
socket.  
Install a noise filter (available  
separately) to the power cord.  
Troubleshooting  
Make sure the power cord and  
speaker cords are correctly and firmly  
connected.  
1
The remote does not function.  
Remove any obstacles between the  
on  
2
Find your problem in the checklist  
below, and take the indicated  
corrective action.  
remote and the remote sensor  
the unit, and position the unit away  
from fluorescent lights.  
If the issue persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.  
Move the remote closer to the system.  
The STANDBY indicator  
remains lit  
If the STANDBY indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord,  
and check the following items.  
If your system has a voltage  
selector, is the voltage selector set to  
the correct voltage?  
after unplugging the power cord.  
e STANDBY indicator  
may not  
turn off immediately aſter unplugging  
the power cord. is is not a  
malfunction. e indicator will turn off  
aſter about 40 seconds.  
Are you using only the supplied  
speakers?  
CD/MP3 player  
Is anything blocking the ventilation  
holes on the top or back of the  
system?  
The sound skips, or the disc will not  
play.  
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.  
Move the system to a location away  
from vibration (for example, on top of  
a stable stand).  
Move the speakers away from the  
system, or place them on separate  
stands. At high volume, speaker  
vibration may cause the sound to skip.  
Aſter the STANDBY indicator  
stops flashing, reconnect the power  
cord, and turn on the system. If the  
issue persists, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
General  
Sound comes from one channel,  
or the left and right volumes are  
unbalanced.  
Place the speakers as symmetrically as  
possible.  
Play does not start from the first  
track.  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until  
both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to  
return to normal play.  
Connect only the supplied speakers.  
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Starting playback takes more time  
than usual.  
e following discs take a longer time  
to start playback.  
a disc recorded with a complicated  
tree structure.  
a disc recorded in multisession  
mode.  
If the recording and erase operations  
are repeated multiple times, the file  
structure within the USB device  
becomes complex. Refer to the USB  
device operation manual for how to  
deal with this problem. If the problem  
persists, contact your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
a disc that has not been finalized (a  
Recording to an USB device results in  
an error.  
You are using an unsupported USB  
device. See “Playable/Recordable USB  
devices” (page 32) for the supported  
device types.  
disc to which data can be added).  
a disc that has many folders.  
USB device  
You cannot start recording to an USB  
device.  
e following problems may have  
occurred.  
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 aſter removing  
it from the system. en perform  
recording again.  
e USB device was disconnected  
or the power was turned off during  
recording. Delete the partially-  
recorded file, and record again. If this  
does not fix the problem, the USB  
device may be broken. Refer to the  
USB device operation manual for  
how to deal with this problem. If the  
problem persists, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
e USB device is full.  
e number of MP3 files and folders  
on the USB device has reached the  
upper limit.  
e USB device is write-protected.  
Recording is stopped before it is  
finished.  
You are using an unsupported USB  
device. See “Playable/Recordable USB  
devices” (page 32) for the supported  
device types.  
e USB device is not formatted  
correctly. Refer to the USB device  
operation manual for 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 aſter removing  
it from the system. en perform  
recording again.  
MPꢁ files or folders on the USB  
device cannot be erased.  
Check if the USB device is write-  
protected.  
e USB device was disconnected  
or the power was turned off during  
the erase operation. Delete the  
partially-erased file. If this does not  
fix the problem, the USB device may  
be broken. Refer to the USB device  
operation manual for how to deal with  
this problem. If the problem persists,  
contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
Continued  
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Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may  
occur. See “Playable/Recordable USB  
devices” (page 32) for the supported  
device types.  
e USB device is not recognized.  
File or folder names are not  
displayed on this system.  
“Reading” is displayed for an  
extended time, or it takes a long time  
before playback starts.  
e reading process can take a long  
time in the following cases.  
ere are many folders or files on the  
USB device.  
e file structure is extremely  
complex.  
e memory capacity is excessive.  
e internal memory is fragmented.  
us, we recommend following these  
guidelines.  
Playback is not possible.  
e sound skips.  
ere is noise.  
A distorted sound is output.  
Recording stops before it is finished.  
Total folders on USB device: 100 or  
less  
Total files per folder: 100 or less  
“Over Current” appears.  
Erroneous display  
A problem has been detected with the  
level of electrical current from the  
Send the music data to the USB device  
again, as the data stored in the USB  
device may have been corrupted.  
e character codes that can be  
displayed by this system are numbers  
and alphabet only. Other characters are  
not displayed correctly.  
(USB) port . Turn off the system and  
remove the USB device from the  
(USB) port . Make sure there is no  
problem with the USB device. If this  
display pattern persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
There is no sound.  
The USB device is not recognized.  
e USB device is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the system and  
reconnect the USB device, then turn  
on the system and check if the USB  
Turn off the system and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the system.  
Connect the supported USB device  
(page 32).  
e USB device does not work  
properly. Refer to the USB device  
operation manual for how to deal with  
this problem. If the problem persists,  
contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
MEMORY indicator  
lights up.  
There is noise, skipping, or distorted  
sound.  
Turn off the system and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the system.  
e music data itself contains noise, or  
the sound is distorted. Noise may have  
entered during the recording process.  
Delete the file, and try recording again.  
Play does not start.  
Turn off the system and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the system.  
Connect the supported USB device  
(page 32).  
The USB device cannot be connected  
Press (or USB  on the unit)  
.
into the  
(USB) port  
to start play.  
e USB device is being connected  
backwards. Connect the USB device in  
the correct orientation.  
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Play does not start from the first  
track.  
Set the play mode to Normal Play  
mode.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
e AM tuning interval is factory-preset  
to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this  
function is not available on the Russian  
model).  
MPꢁ file cannot be played back.  
The MP3 file does not have the  
extension .MP3.  
Use buttons on the unit to change the  
AM tuning interval.  
1
Tune in any AM station, and then  
turn off the system.  
The data is not stored in MP3 format.  
USB storage media formatted with file  
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32  
are unsupported.*  
If you use partitioned USB storage  
media, only MP3 files on the first  
partition can be played.  
2
While holding down TUNER/BAND  
, press /  
.
All the AM preset stations are erased.  
To reset the interval to the factory  
preset, repeat the procedure.  
Playback is possible up to 8 levels.  
The number of folders has exceeded  
To improve tuner reception  
999.  
Turn off CD player power by using the  
CD power management function. By  
default, CD power is turned on.  
The number of files has exceeded 999.  
Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
repeatedly to  
select the CD function, and then turn  
off the system.  
1
Press FUNCTION  
*
is system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but  
some USB storage media may not support all  
of these FAT. For details, see the operation  
manual of each USB storage media or  
contact the manufacturer.  
2
After “STANDBYstops flashing, press  
/  
on the unit while holding  
down /CANCEL  
on the unit.  
Tuner  
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD  
player power turned off, disc access  
time is increased. To turn on CD  
player power, repeat the procedure  
until “CD POWER ON” appears.  
Severe hum or noise, or stations  
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “ST”  
flashes on the display.)  
Connect the antenna properly.  
Find a location and an orientation that  
provide good reception, and then set  
up the antenna again.  
Keep the antennas away from the  
speaker cords, the power cord and the  
USB cable to avoid picking up noise.  
Connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the  
supplied AM antenna has come off the  
plastic stand.  
To reset the system to factory settings  
If the system still does not operate  
properly, reset the system to factory  
settings.  
Use buttons on the unit to reset the  
system to its factory default settings.  
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power  
cord, and then turn on the system.  
2
Press /CANCEL , DSGX  
and  
/  
at the same time.  
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.  
All user-configured settings, such as  
preset radio stations, timer, and the  
clock, are deleted.  
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USB device  
Messages  
Complete!: e MP3 file or folder on the  
USB device has been erased.  
CD/MP3 player, Tuner  
Device Full!: e USB device is full.  
Erase Error!: Erase of MP3 files or  
folders on the USB device failed.  
Complete!: e preset operation ended  
normally.  
Error: e USB device could not be  
recognized or an unknown device is  
connected (page 26).  
Invalid: You pressed an invalid button.  
LOCKED: e disc tray does not open.  
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
Fatal Error!: e USB device was  
disconnected while recording to or  
erasing MP3 files or folders on the USB  
device.  
Folder Full!: e number of folders  
on the USB device has reached the  
maximum.  
Invalid: You have made an invalid or  
currently prohibited operation.  
No Device: No USB device is connected  
or the connected USB device has been  
stopped.  
No Step: All of the programmed tracks  
or files have been erased.  
No Track: No playable file is loaded in  
the system.  
Not Supported: An unsupported USB  
device is connected.  
Please Wait: e system is readying for  
usage of an USB device.  
No Disc: ere is no disc in the system,  
or you have loaded a disc that cannot  
be played.  
No Step: All of the programmed tracks  
or files have been erased.  
Over: You have reached the end of the  
disc while pressing   
playback or pause.  
during  
Push SELECT!: You tried to set the clock  
or timer during timer operation.  
Push STOP!: You pressed PLAY MODE  
during playback.  
Reading: e system is reading  
information of the disc. Some buttons  
are not available.  
SET CLOCK!: You tried to select the timer  
when the clock is not set.  
SET TIMER!: You tried to select the timer  
when the Play Timer is not set.  
Step Full!: You tried to program more  
than 26 tracks or files (steps).  
Protected!: You tried to record or erase  
a write-protected USB device.  
Reading: e system is recognizing the  
USB device.  
TIME NG!: e Play Timer start and end  
times are set to the same time.  
Rec Error!: Recording did not start,  
stopped partway, or otherwise could  
not be performed (page 25).  
Removed: e USB device has been  
removed.  
Step Full!: You tried to program more  
than 26 tracks or files (steps).  
STORAGE DRIVE: USB storage media is  
connected.  
Track Full!: e number of files on the  
USB device has reached the maximum.  
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On safety  
Completely disconnect the power  
cord (mains lead) from the wall socket  
(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.  
Precautions  
Discs that this system CAN play  
Audio CD  
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)  
Should any solid object or liquid get  
into the system, unplug the system, and  
have it checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it again.  
e AC power cord can be changed  
only by a qualified service facility.  
Discs that this system CANNOT play  
CD-ROM  
CD-R/CD-RW other than those  
recorded in music CD format or MP3  
format conforming to ISO9660 Level  
1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession  
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in  
multisession that have not ended by  
“closing the session”  
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording  
quality, CD-R/CD-RW that have  
scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-  
RW recorded with an incompatible  
recording device  
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized  
incorrectly  
Discs containing files other than  
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files  
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.  
Discs of non-standard shape (for  
If the system is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location or is  
placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lens inside the  
CD player, and cause the system to  
malfunction. In this situation, remove  
the disc, and leave the system turned  
on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
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  
Notes on discs  
On heat buildup  
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.  
Heat buildup on the unit during  
operation is normal and is not cause  
for alarm.  
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been  
used continuously at a high volume  
because the cabinet may have become  
hot.  
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.  
Continued  
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On the speaker system  
is 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.  
Specifications  
Main unit  
Amplifier section  
Russian model:  
DIN power output (rated):  
40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean this system with a soſt 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.  
Music power output (reference): 50 +  
50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Other models:  
DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40  
watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Inputs:  
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):  
voltage 250 mV, impedance  
47 kilohms  
(USB) port: Type A, maximum  
current 500 mA  
Outputs:  
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts  
headphones of 8 ohms or more  
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of  
6 ohms  
USB section  
Supported bit rate  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32 320 kbps, VBR  
Sampling frequencies  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32/44.1/48 kHz  
(USB) port  
USB-A (Full Speed)  
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CD player section  
General  
System: Compact disc and digital audio  
system  
Power requirements  
Russian model: 220 240 V AC,  
Laser Diode Properties  
50/60 Hz  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW  
* is output is the value measurement  
at a distance of 200mm from the  
objective lens surface on the Optical  
Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.  
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz  
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB  
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB  
Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz  
Argentine model: 220 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Other models: 120 127 V, 220   
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with  
voltage selector  
Power consumption: 40 watts  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):  
Approx. 285 × 120 × 215 mm  
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 2.6 kg  
Tuner section  
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander  
(1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop  
antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1), Speaker  
pads (8)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section:  
Tuning range:  
87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)  
Antenna: FM lead antenna  
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz  
AM tuner section:  
Standby power consumption:  
0.5 W  
Halogenated flame retardants  
are not used in the certain  
printed wiring boards.  
Tuning range  
Russian model:  
531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
Halogenated flame retardants  
are not used in cabinets.  
Other models:  
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning  
interval)  
531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz  
Speaker  
Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units: Woofer 12 cm, cone type,  
Tweeter 4 cm, cone type  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 × 260 ×  
200 mm  
Mass: Approx. 2.2 kg net per speaker  
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Check the websites below for the latest  
information about compatible devices.  
For customers in Europe:  
<http://sonydigital-link.com/dna>  
For customers in Latin America:  
<http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info>  
For customers in Asia and Oceania:  
<http://www.css.ap.sony.com/>  
Playable/Recordable  
USB devices  
You can use the following Sony USB  
devices on this system. Other USB  
devices are not playable/recordable on  
this system.  
Notes  
When formatting the above models, be  
sure to format using the model itself or the  
dedicated formatting soſtware for that model.  
Otherwise, you may be unable to record the  
USB device properly on this system.  
Do not use USB devices 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.  
Verified Sony digital music player (as  
of April 2007)  
Product name Model name  
NWD-B103 / B103F /  
B105 / B105F  
Walkman  
®
Verified Sony USB storage media (as of  
April 2007)  
Product name Model name  
MICROVAULT USM512EX / 1GEX /  
2GEX  
USM128J / 256J / 512J /  
1GJ / 2GJ / 4GJ  
USM512JX / 1GJX /  
2GJX / 4GJX  
USM256H / 512H /  
1GH / 2GH / 4GH  
Printed in China  
 
 

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