Sony MHC-EC599 User manual

4-412-767-11(1)
MHC-EC599
Mini HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Tuner
USB Device
Other Operations
Additional Information
Disc

2GB
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This marking is located on
the rear exterior.
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.
WARNING

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Table of Contents
Guide to parts and controls ..........4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely ........................................7
Setting the clock...........................8
Disc
Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3
disc ...............................................9
Using play mode ..........................9
Tuner
Listening to the radio .................11
Receiving RDS broadcasts.........12
USB Device
Before using the USB device
with this system..........................12
Transferring music from a
disc .............................................13
Playing a file ..............................15
Other Operations
Adjusting the sound .................. 16
Using the timers ........................ 16
Changing the display................. 17
Using optional equipment ......... 17
Deactivating the buttons on
the unit (Child Lock)................. 18
Additional Information
Playable discs ............................ 18
Troubleshooting ........................ 19
Messages ................................... 23
Precautions ................................ 24
Specifications ............................ 25

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Guide to parts and controls
This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations
can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
Unit
- Front view
- Top view

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Remote control RM-SCU37B
1
"/1 (on/standby)
Turn on the system, or set it to standby
mode.
B
Remote control sensor
C
Display panel
D
Unit: VOLUME
Remote control: VOLUME +/–*
Adjust the volume.
* The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the system.
E
FUNCTION
Select a function.
Remote control: USB
Select the USB function.
Remote control: CD
Select the CD function.
Remote control: TUNER/BAND
Select the TUNER function.
Select the FM or AM band during
TUNER function.
F
+/– (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.
Remote control: T/t
Select the menu items.
Unit: l/L
Remote control: ./>
Select a track or file.
Unit: TUNING +/–
Remote control: +/– (tuning)
Tune to the station you want.
G
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 or transferring.
Press xtwice to cancel resume playback
of the USB device.
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REC TO USB
Transfer music from a disc to the
connected optional USB device.
I
OPTIONS (page 13, 15)
Enter or exit the option menus.
J
EQ (page 16)
Select a preset sound effect.
K
(USB) port
Connect an optional USB device.
L
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
M
DVD/PC IN L/R jacks
Connect to the audio output jacks of an
audio/video equipment.
N
DSGX (page 16)
Generate a more dynamic sound.
O
ENTER
Enter the settings.
P
ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
Insert or eject a disc.
Q
Disc lid
R
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT (page 16)
CLOCK/TIMER SET (page 8, 16)
Set the clock and the Play Timer.
S
REPEAT/FM MODE
Listen to a disc, a USB device, a single
track or file repeatedly (page 10, 15).
Select the FM reception mode (monaural
or stereo) (page 11).
T
CLEAR
Delete the last step from the program list.
U
TUNER MEMORY (page 11)
Preset the radio station.
V
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD,
MP3 disc or a USB device (page 9, 15).
Select the tuning mode (page 11).
W
DISPLAY
Change the information on the display
panel.
X
SLEEP (page 16)
Set the Sleep Timer.

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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
AAntennas
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception when you set up
the antennas.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
Getting Started
D
A
C
B
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
ANTENNA
FM / AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
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BSpeakers
Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord.
Note
Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
CVoltage selector
For models equipped with a voltage
selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
the local power line voltage.
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR may differ.
DPower
Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
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).
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the
speakers and to prevent them from
slipping.
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 control for a long
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Setting the clock
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving
Mode.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
If “PLAY SET” appears in the display
panel, press ./> repeatedly to
select “CLOCK”, then press
ENTER.
3Press ./> repeatedly to set
the hour, then press ENTER.
4Press ./> repeatedly to set
the minutes, then press ENTER.
Attaching the speaker pads
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE: USE 6
Ω
To left
speaker
To right
speaker
Black/#
Red/3
Inserting batteries

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Disc
Playing an AUDIO CD/
MP3 disc
1Press CD.
2Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
the unit to open the disc lid.
3Load a disc with the label side
facing up.
4Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
the unit to close the disc lid.
5Press Nto start playback.
Notes on playing discs
• The system can recognize up to
– 255 folders (including root folder).
– 512 MP3 files.
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files).
• CD-TEXT information is not supported.
Using play mode
Press PLAY MODE 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.
Press PLAY MODE 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.
Disc
Playing in original order
(Normal Play)
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)

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You can make a program of up to 25 steps
in the order you want them to be played
back.
1For CD function:
Press CD.
For USB function:
Press USB.
2When playback is stopped,
press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PGM” lights up in the
display panel.
3(Audio files only) Press +/–
repeatedly to select a folder.
4Press ./> repeatedly to
select the track or file you want,
then press ENTER.
“--.--” appears when the total playing
time exceeds 100 minutes for an
AUDIO CD or when you program an
audio file.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program
additional tracks or files.
6Press Nto start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappear
from the display panel.
To delete the last step from the
program list
Press CLEAR when playback is stopped.
Notes
• (CD function only) The program list remains
available until you open the disc lid.
• (USB function only) The program list is
cleared when you:
– perform the erase operation.
– remove the USB device.
– switch the USB memory select.
Press REPEAT repeatedly.
• REP: repeat all tracks or files
• REP1: repeat a track or file
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
Selected track
or file number
Total playing time of
program (including
selected track or file)
Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)

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Tu n e r
Listening to the radio
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
to select FM or AM band.
2For automatic scanning:
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “AUTO” appears in the display
panel. Then, press +/–.
Scanning stops automatically when a
station is tuned in, and then “TUNED”
and “ST” (for FM stereo programs
only) light up in the display panel.
If “TUNED” does not light up and
scanning does not stop, press xto stop
scanning. Then, perform manual
tuning (below).
For manual tuning:
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “MANUAL” appears in 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” appears in the display panel.
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.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select AM band.
2Press "/1 to turn off the system.
3Press DISPLAY to display the
clock.
4While clock is displayed, hold down
TUNING + on the unit, then press
"/1 on the unit.
“9K STEP” or “10K STEP” appears in
the display panel.
When you change the interval, all the
AM preset stations are erased.
You can store up to 20 FM and 10 AM
stations as your favorite stations.
1Tune to the station you want.
2Press TUNER MEMORY.
3Press +/– repeatedly to select
the preset number you want,
then press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel. The station is stored.
The preset stations are retained for
about half a day even if you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
To tune to a preset station
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display panel.
Then, press +/– repeatedly to select the
preset number you want.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Preset number

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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 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.
Before using the USB
device with this system
Check the websites below for the
information about compatible USB
devices.
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>
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 999.
– When the number of audio files in a USB
device exceeds 5,000.
– When the number of folders in a USB device
exceeds 255 (including the “ROOT” and
“MUSIC” folders, and excluding empty
folders).
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.
USB Device

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USB Device
1Connect a USB device to the
port on the unit.
2Press USB.
3Press OPTIONS on the unit when
playback is stopped.
4Press ./> to select “MEM
SEL”, then press ENTER.
5Press ./> to select the
memory you want, then press
ENTER.
6Start playback the audio files of the
selected memory or start
transferring.
To use the system as a battery
charger
You can use the system as a battery
charger for USB devices that have a
rechargeable function when the system is
on.
The charging begins when the USB
device is connected to the port on the
unit. The charging status appears in the
USB device’s display. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of your USB
device.
Note
You cannot use the system as a battery charger
in the following cases.
– When the CD player/USB device power is
turned off and the TUNER function is
selected. See “To improve tuner reception”
(page 22).
– When the system is turned off.
Transferring music
from a disc
You can transfer music from a disc
(AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB
device.
You can easily transfer all the music on a
disc to a USB device (CD SYNC
Transferring). You can also transfer a
single track or MP3 file during playback
(REC1 Transferring).
The audio format of files transferred by
this system is MP3.
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.
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.
• USB transferring is disabled while the disc lid
is open.
1Connect a USB device to the
port on the unit.
2Press CD.
3Load the disc you want to
transfer.
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4For CD SYNC Transferring:
To transfer only your favourite tracks
or MP3 files, create your own program
beforehand (page 10).
To transfer MP3 files in a specific
folder, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ ” lights up in the display
panel when playback is stopped. Then,
press +/– repeatedly to select the
folder 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.
5Press REC TO USB on the unit.
“PUSH ENTER” appears in the
display panel.
6Press ENTER.
Transferring starts when “DO NOT
REMOVE” appears in the display
panel.
For CD SYNC Transferring:
When the transferring is completed,
access to the USB device and the disc
stop automatically.
For REC1 Transferring:
When the transferring is completed,
the disc continues playback.
When first transferring to a USB device, a
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below
the “ROOT” and a transfer mode-oriented
folder (“CD-DA”, “CD-MP3”, “REC1”
or “PROGRAM”) is created within the
“MUSIC” folder.
Folders and files are generated within any
of the transfer mode-oriented folders as
follows.
CD SYNC Transferring*
REC1 Transferring
* In Program Play mode, the folder name is
“PGM_xxx”, and the file name depends on
the transferring source.
** Folder and file numbers are assigned serially
thereafter.
Notes on transferring
• While transferring from an MP3 disc, no
sound is output and “HI-SPEED” appears in
the display panel.
• CD-TEXT information is not transferred in
the created MP3 files.
• Transferring stops automatically if:
– the USB device runs out of space during
transferring.
– the number of audio files and folders on the
USB device reaches the limit for the number
that the system can recognize.
– the function 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 open the disc lid, select track or
file, pause playback or find a point in the track
or file during transferring.
• When transferring music to a Walkman®
using “Media Manager for WALKMAN”, be
sure to transfer in MP3 format.
• When connecting a Walkman®to the system,
be sure to connect after the display “Creating
Library” or “Creating Database” on the
Walkman®has disappeared.
Folder and file generation
rules
Transferring
source
Folder name File name
MP3 Same as the transferring source
AUDIO CD “CDDA001”** “TRACK001”**
Transferring
source
Folder name File name
MP3
“REC1”
Same as the
transferring
source
AUDIO CD “TRACK001”**

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USB Device
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.
WMA and AAC files downloaded from
an online music store may not be played
back on this system.
1Press USB.
2Connect a USB device to the
port on the unit.
The display changes as follows:
“READING” tUSB device name
t“xxxFLDR”*
* “xxx” represent number of folders.
3Press N.
To erase audio files or folders from
the USB device
1Connect a USB device to the
port on the unit.
2Press USB when playback is
stopped.
3Press ./> or +/–
repeatedly to select the audio file or
folder.
4Press OPTIONS on the unit.
5Press ./> to select
“ERASE”, then press ENTER.
“FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK
ERASE” appears in the display panel.
6Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel.
Playing in original order (Normal
Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when
playback is stopped.
• (blank): 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.
• 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 yourown program (Program
Play)
See page 10.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Press REPEAT repeatedly.
• REP: repeat all audio files on a USB
device
• REP1: 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.
Using play mode

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Adjusting the sound
Using the timers
The system offers two timer functions. If
you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
You can fall asleep to music. The system
turns off after the preset time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
If you select “AUTO”, the system
automatically turns off after the current
disc or USB device stops, or within
100 minutes.
Note
The system cannot turns off at the preset time
during CD SYNC Transferring.
To cancel Sleep Timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select “OFF”.
Make sure you have set the clock.
You can wake up to disc, tuner or USB
device at a preset time.
1Prepare the sound source, then
press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
To start from a specific track or file,
create your own program (page 10).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3Press ./> repeatedly to
select “PLAY SET”, then press
ENTER.
4Set the time to start playback.
Press ./> repeatedly to set the
hour/minute, then press ENTER.
5Use the same procedure as in
step 4 to set the time to stop
playback.
6Press ./> repeatedly to
select the sound source you
want, then press ENTER.
7Press "/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
SEL”, then press ENTER.
To cancel the timer
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT, press
./> repeatedly to select “OFF”,
then press ENTER.
Other Operations
To Do this
Generate a more
dynamic sound
(Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Press DSGX on the unit.
Select a preset
sound effect
Press EQ repeatedly.
To cancel, select “FLAT”.
Sleep Timer
Play Timer

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Other Operations
Notes
• The system turns on before the preset time. If
the system is turned on at the preset time or if
“STANDBY” flashes in the display panel, the
Play Timer will not play.
• Do not operate the system from the time the
system turns on until the playback starts.
Changing the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while
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.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when
the system is turned on.
You can view the information as follows:
• For AUDIO CD:
– The elapsed playing time and
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.
Note
The elapsed playing time of an audio file
encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) is not
displayed correctly.
Using optional
equipment
1Connect an optional audio/video
equipment to the DVD/PC IN L/R
jacks on the unit using an audio
analog cord (not supplied).
2Press VOLUME – repeatedly
until “VOL MIN” appears in the
display panel.
3Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select “DVD/PC”.
4Start playing the connected
equipment and adjust the
volume.
Note
Make sure to turn down the volume to minimum
level before connecting or disconnecting the
equipment. Otherwise, noise may be generated,
the system may malfunction, or “PROTECT
EXX” may appear in the display panel
(page 19).
Changing the display mode
Viewing information in the
display panel

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Deactivating the
buttons on the unit
(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except "/1 and ZPUSH OPEN/
CLOSE) for preventing misoperation,
such as child mischief.
Hold down xon the unit for more
than 5 seconds.
“CHILD LOCK ON” appears in the
display panel.
You can only operate the system using the
buttons on the remote control.
To cancel, hold down xon the unit for
more than 5 seconds until “CHILD LOCK
OFF” appears in the display panel.
Note
Child Lock function will be canceled when you
disconnect the power cord.
Playable discs
•AUDIOCD
• 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
ended by “closing the session”
– Recorded with an incompatible
recording device
– Poor recording quality
– Scratches or dirty
– Finalized incorrectly
• Discs of non-standard shape (e.g., heart,
square, star and etc.)
• 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
Additional Information

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Additional Information
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.
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 the service personnel changes
some parts during repair, these parts may
be retained.
General
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a
power failure occurred. Set the clock
(page 8) and timer (page 16) again.
There is no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• The headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack.
• Check the speaker connections (page 8).
If “PROTECT EXX” (X is a number)
appears in the display panel
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?
• Are you using only the supplied
speakers?
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
• 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.
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• Check the connection of the optional
equipment, if any.
• Turn on the connected equipment.
There is severe hum or noise.
• 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 16).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function
(page 16).
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.
“CHILD LOCK” appears when you
press any button on the unit.
• Set the Child Lock function to off
(page 18).
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
Playback does not start.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 24).
• Reload the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play
back (page 18).
• 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.
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 24).
• Reload the disc.
• Move the unit to a place with no
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 9).
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 “_”.