3-100-770-71(3)
Mini Hi-Fi Component System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
LBT-ZUX9
©2007 Sony Corporation NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN WARNING THE U.S.A.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place This symbol is intended to objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on alert the user to the the apparatus. presence of uninsulated To avoid electrical shock, do not open the “dangerous voltage” cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified within the product’s personnel only. enclosure that may be of Batteries or batteries installed apparatus sufficient magnitude to shall not be exposed to excessive heat such constitute a risk of electric as sunshine, fire or the like. shock to persons. Do not install the appliance in a confined This symbol is intended to space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. alert the user to the Install this system so that the power cord can presence of important be unplugged from the wall socket operating and immediately in the event of trouble. maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior.
2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to About this manual comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The LBT-ZUX9 consists of: These limits are designed to provide –Unit HCD-ZUX9 reasonable protection against harmful – Speaker System interference in a residential installation. This • Front speakers SS-ZUX9 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate • Surround speakers SS-ZUX9 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are may cause harmful interference to radio registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. communications. However, there is no MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony guarantee that interference will not occur in Corporation. a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and television reception, which can be patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and determined by turning the equipment off and Thomson. on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
3US Table of Contents Sound Adjustment About this manual ...... 3 Adjusting the sound...... 36 Playable discs ...... 5 Creating a party atmosphere...... 37 Playable/Recordable USB — X-TRANCE PRO devices...... 6 Singing along...... 42 Guide to parts and controls...... 7 Other Operations Getting Started Using the timer ...... 43 Hooking up the system ...... 15 Changing the display ...... 44 Positioning the speakers ...... 17 Viewing information in the Setting the clock ...... 18 display during CD and USB function ...... 46 Hooking up the optional Disc components...... 47 Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3 disc...... 19 Additional Information Using play mode...... 21 Troubleshooting...... 49 Precautions...... 57 USB Device Specifications...... 59 Recording from a disc onto a Index ...... 61 USB device...... 24 Listening to music of a USB device...... 27 Using play mode...... 29
Tuner Listening to the radio...... 31
Tape Playing a tape ...... 33 Recording onto a tape...... 34
4US Discs that cannot be played Playable discs back Format of discs Logo 1) • AUDIO CD • Data part of CD-Extras • Data part of Mixed CDs2) • CD-R/-RW discs that have not been correctly finalized (processing to allow • CD-R/-RW in play back by a normal CD player). AUDIO CD format • CD-R/-RW discs recorded in Multi • CD-R/-RW in Session that have not ended by “closing DATA CD format, the session”. containing MP3 1) • A disc recorded in packet write format. audio tracks that • Audio side of a DualDisc. conforms to 2) • A disc that has a non-standard shape ISO 9660 Level 1/ (e.g., heart, square, star). Level 2, Joliet (in • A disc that has the adhesive cellophane expansion format), tape or a sticker still left on it. or Multi Session3) 1) 1) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard CD-Extra: This format records audio format defined by ISO/MPEG which (AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1 compresses audio data. MP3 audio tracks and data on the tracks in session 2. 2) must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. Mixed CD: This format records data on the 2) A logical format of files and folders on CD- first track and audio (AUDIO CD data) on the ROMs, defined by ISO (International second and subsequent tracks of a session. Organization for Standardization). 3) This is a recording method that enables Note on DualDiscs adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead-in and end at an A DualDisc is a two sided disc product area called Lead-out. A Multi Session disc is which mates DVD recorded material on a disc having multiple sessions, with each one side with digital audio material on the segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as other side. However, since the audio a single session. material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on CD-R/-RW
In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not be played back if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions of the recording device.
5US Music discs encoded with copyright protection Playable/Recordable technologies USB devices You can use the following Sony USB This product is designed to play back devices on this system. discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music Verified Sony digital music player discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record (as of April 2007) companies. Please be aware that among Product name Model name those discs, there are some that do not Walkman NWD-B103/B105/ conform to the CD standard and may not B103F/B105F be playable by this product. Verified Sony IC Recorder Note on Multi Session disc (as of April 2007) When you play back Multi Session discs Product name Model name with different formats for each session, IC Recorder ICD-U50/U60/U70 the format of the first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in the Verified Sony USB storage media second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are the same formats (as of April 2007) as the first session. Product name Model name MICROVAULT USM256J/512J/1GJ/2GJ/ 4GJ USM512JX/1GJX/2GJX/ 4GJX USM256H/512H/1GH/ 2GH/4GH
Notes • 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. • See the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for details on the operation method. • If you want to format the above USB devices, be sure to use the models or formatter software supplied with the USB device. However, if the formatting process is performed using other method, the recording may not be properly done.
6US Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names. Unit – Front view 12 34576
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ed es Continued l 7US 1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 16, 17, M CHORUS (pages 38, 50, 55) 18, 25, 32, 44, 49, 55) AQUA (pages 38, 50, 55) Press to turn the system on or off. Press to select an effector mode. B Function buttons: N Power illuminator (page 44) CD (pages 17, 19, 21, 24, 32, 34, 45) O MIC (jack) (pages 42, 49, 59) TUNER/BAND (pages 31, 45) Connect an optional microphone. TAPE A/B (pages 33, 45) MIC LEVEL (pages 35, 42, 49) Press to select a function. Turn to adjust the microphone C MASTER VOLUME (pages 19, volume. 27, 44, 49) P BOTTOM BEAM (Right) Turn to adjust the volume. (page 45) D OPERATION DIAL (pages 19, Q Disc tray (pages 17, 19, 51) 28, 36, 40, 44) Turn to select a track or folder. R BOTTOM BEAM (Left) (page 45) Turn to select a setting. S (USB) port (pages 24, 25, E Display (pages 11, 44, 46, 56) 27, 53, 59) Connect an optional USB device F IR Receptor (page 50) (Digital music player or USB storage G Function buttons: media). AUDIO (pages 38, 45, 48) REC/ERASE (indicator) VIDEO (pages 38, 45, 48) (pages 25, 27) USB (pages 25, 27, 38, 45) Lights up when recording from a disc Press to select a function. onto the connected optional USB H DISPLAY (pages 45, 46) device (Digital music player or USB Press to change the information on storage media). the display. Lights up when erasing MP3 audio tracks from the connected optional I GROOVE (page 36) USB device (Digital music player or Press to reinforce the bass. USB storage media). J FLAT (page 36) T PHONES (jack) (pages 39, 42, SAMBA (page 36) 49, 59) REGGAE (page 36) Connect the headphones. HIP HOP (page 36) U FLANGER (pages 37, 50, 55) TECHNO (page 36) DELAY (pages 37, 50, 55) Press to select a preset effect. Press to select an effector mode. K SPEAKERS (page 42) V FRONT BEAM (Left) (page 45) Press to select the speaker system. L FRONT BEAM (Right) (page 45)
8US W EQ BAND/MEMORY (page 36) e; X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 38, Press to select a frequency band 39) when adjusting the graphic Press to turn on or off the X-ROUND equalizer. function. X ROCK (page 36) X-ROUND MODE (pages 38, 39) POP (page 36) Press to select an X-ROUND mode. JAZZ (page 36) MAX/JUMP MODE (page 39) DANCE (page 36) Press to select the way of creating Press to select a preset effect. “MAX” and “JUMP” effect. X-ROUND JOG (page 39) USER EQ (page 36) Press to select a user equalizer Turn to change the sound movement setting. or the speed of the sound movement. Y AMP MENU (page 44) JUMP PAD (page 39) Press to switch the sound position to Press to change the spectrum the opposite direction instantly. analyser display, adjust the brightness of the display and built-in MAX PAD (page 39) beam or change the power Press to enhance the sound. illuminator pattern. ez DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE Z BEAM MODE (page 45) (pages 17, 19, 20, 22) Press to change the lighting effect of Press to select the next disc. a beam. Press to exchange other discs during wj B PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE playback. (Deck B) (page 33) Z OPEN/CLOSE (pages 17, 19, Press to insert or eject a tape. 51) Deck B (pages 34, 44, 55) Press to load or eject a disc. wk Z A PUSH OPEN/CLOSE DISC 1 ~ 3 (pages 20, 22) (Deck A) (page 33) Press to select a disc. Press to insert or eject a tape. Press to switch to the CD function Deck A (pages 33, 55) from the other functions. wl ENTER (pages 18, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 37, 44, 45, 55) Press to enter the selection. ERASE (page 25) Press to erase MP3 audio tracks or folders on the connected optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). RETURN (pages 19, 28) Press to return to the parent folder. Continued l 9US es CD-USB SYNC/REC 1 (page 24) ef BEAT ON/OFF (page 41) Press to record from a disc onto the Press to turn on or off the rhythms of connected optional USB device the beat. (Digital music player or USB storage BEAT LEVEL (page 40) media). Press to record a track from a disc Press to adjust the beat level. onto the connected optional USB BEAT SPEED (page 41) device (Digital music player or USB Press to change the beat speed. storage media). BEAT PATTERN (pages 41) TAPE REC PAUSE/START Press to select the rhythms of the (page 34) beat. Press to record onto a tape. BPM CONTROL (page 41) CD-TAPE SYNC (page 34) Press to input the tempo of the audio Press to record a disc onto a tape. source. PAD A/PAD B (page 40) ed NX (play/pause) (pages 19, 21, 24, 27, 33, 51, 54) Press to add percussion sound. Press to start or pause playback.
x (stop) (pages 19, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35, 51, 55) Press to stop playback or recording.
./> (go forward/go backward) (pages 18, 19, 22, 25, 27, 34, 43, 55) Press to select a track.
TUNING +/– (pages 31, 32) Press to tune in a radio station.
+/– (pages 19, 22, 25, 27, 34) Press to select a folder.
m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 19, 28, 33) Press to find a point in a track or tape.
10US – Display
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A Indicators for the disc tray (page 19). L Indicators for the recording type “ ” lights up when the disc is (page 34). selected. “ ” lights up when there is M Displays the current status and a disc on the disc tray. information (page 46). B “MP3” lights up when an MP3 audio N Indicators for the information type of track is recognized. “CD” lights up an MP3 audio track that displayed on when a disc is recognized. qd (page 46). C Lights up when the USB function is “ ” lights up when a track name is selected (page 27). displayed. “ ” lights up when an D Lights up when an optional USB artist name is displayed. “ ” lights device (Digital music player or USB up when a folder name is displayed. storage media) is recognized. O Lights up when the Sleep Timer is E Indicators for the tuner band activated (page 43). (page 31). P Lights up when the Play Timer or F Lights up when the MP3 audio track Recording Timer is set (page 43). contains ID3 tag information. Q Indicators for the speaker system G Indicators for the TUNER function (page 42). (page 31). R Indicators for the selected play mode H Indicators for the BEAT BLEND (page 21). function (page 40). S Indicators for the activated sound I Indicators for the X-ROUND mode effect (pages 36, 37). (page 38). J Indicators for the X-ROUND function (page 38). K Indicators for the TAPE function (page 33). “ ” lights up when there is a tape in the deck.
Continued l 11US Remote D USB (page 27) Press to select the USB function.
qg 1 CD (page 19) Press to select the CD function. qf 2 qd 3 TUNER/BAND (page 31) qs Press to select the TUNER function. 4 Press to select FM or AM band.
5 FUNCTION (pages 19, 31, 45, 48) qa 6 Press to select a function. q; 7 E ./> (go backward/go 9 forward) (pages 19, 22, 25, 27, 8 34, 43, 55) Press to select a track. Press to adjust the time when setting the clock or timer.
+/– (tuning) (pages 31, 32) 1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 16, 18, Press to tune in a radio station. 49) Press to turn the system on or off. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 19, 28, 33) B CLOCK/TIMER SELECT (page 44) Press to find a point in a track or tape. CLOCK/TIMER SET (pages 18, (play) (pages 19, 24, 33, 51, 43) 54) Press to set the clock and the timers. X (pause) (pages 19, 33) C REPEAT/FM MODE (pages 23, Press to start or pause playback. 32, 54) x Press to change the Repeat Play (stop) (pages 19, 31, 33) setting. Press to stop playback or recording. Press to select the FM monaural or F ENTER (pages 18, 25, 28, 31, stereo reception. 37, 43) Press to enter the selection.
12US G DISC SKIP (pages 17, 19, 20, 22) X-TRANCE PRO Remote Press to select the next disc.
H +/– (pages 19, 22, 25, 27, 34) qa 1 Press to select a folder. I VOLUME +/–* (pages 19, 27, 44, 2 49) q; Press to adjust the volume. 3 9 4 * The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when 5 operating the system. J EQ (page 36) 8 6 Press to select a preset effect.
K CLEAR (page 23) 7 Press to delete a programmed step. L PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (pages 21, 31, 32) 1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 16, 18, Press to select the play mode of CD 49) or USB function. Press to turn the system on or off. Press to select the tuning mode. B X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 38, qd TUNER MEMORY (page 31) 39) Press to preset a radio station. Press to turn on or off the X-ROUND qf DISPLAY (pages 45, 46) function. Press to change the information on MAX PAD (page 39) the display. Press to enhance the sound. qg SLEEP (page 43) Press to activate the Sleep Timer. JUMP PAD (page 39) Press to switch the sound position to the opposite direction instantly.
X-ROUND MODE (pages 38, 39) Press to select an X-ROUND mode.
X-ROUND +/– (page 39) Press to change the sound movement or the speed of the sound movement.
Continued l 13US C PAD A (page 40) G VOLUME +/–* (pages 19, 27, 44, PAD B (page 40) 49) Press to add percussion sound. Press to adjust the volume.
D FRONT BUILT-IN BEAM * The VOLUME + button has a tactile (page 45) dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference BOTTOM BUILT-IN BEAM when operating the system. (page 45) H BEAT ON/OFF (page 41) Press to change the lighting effect of Press to turn on or off the rhythms of the beam. the beat. E ./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 19, 55) BEAT SPEED + (page 41) Press to select a track. BEAT SPEED – (page 41) Press to change the beat speed. +/– (tuning) (page 31) I GROOVE (page 36) Press to tune in a radio station. Press to reinforce the bass. (play) (page 19) J SOUND EFFECT (page 38) X (pause) (pages 19, 33) Press to select an effector mode. Press to start or pause playback. K FUNCTION (pages 19, 31, 45, 48) x (stop) (pages 19, 31, 33) Press to select a function. Press to stop playback or recording. F BEAT LEVEL (page 40) Press to adjust the beat level.
BEAT PATTERN + (pages 41) BEAT PATTERN – (pages 41) Press to select the rhythms of the beat.
14US Getting Started
Hooking up the system Getting Started
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1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To surround speaker (right) 6 To surround speaker (left)
A Antennas Note Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, it. the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
Continued l 15US B Speakers C Power The speaker connectors are color-coded Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. with their respective speaker terminals on The demonstration appears in the display. the unit. When you press "/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically Front speakers ends.
FRONT If the supplied adaptor on the plug does SPEAKER White L not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the R plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor). ONLY FOR SS-ZUX9 Inserting two R6 (size AA) Surround speakers batteries into the remote
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Tip Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on Note the front and surround speakers. If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. # 3 Black ( ) Red ( ) Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer Black (#) Red1)/Grey2) (3) operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
1) Front speakers only 2) Surround speakers only Notes • Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. • Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connector straight into the terminals.
16US Attaching the speaker pads Positioning the Attach the supplied speaker pads at each speakers corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them There are 2 ways to place front speakers Getting Started from slipping. and the surround speakers. Example To create a party environment, we recommend that you place your speakers Front speakers as shown in example 1. A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) EUnit Example 1: Place the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position as shown below. ABE
When carrying the unit Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. "/1 1 Press to turn on the system. Listener 2 Press CD. C D 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open Example 2: the disc tray and remove the Place the surround speakers on the top of disc. If there are more than one the front speakers as shown below. disc in the disc tray, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to C E D remove the discs. 4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. AB 5 Hold down CD and then press "/1 until “STANDBY” appears 45 in the display. Then, “MECHA LOCK” appears in the display. 6 Release "/1 before you release CD. Listener 7 Unplug the AC power cord. 17US Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, press . or > repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes in the display. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. The clock starts functioning. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
18US Other operations Disc To Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press NX (or X on the Playing an AUDIO CD/ remote). To resume MP3 disc playback, press NX (or X on the remote) again. Example: When playing an AUDIO CD Disc Select the next or Press . or >. Elapsed playing time previous track Select the next or Press +/–. previous folder on an MP3 disc Disc playing indicator Search for a track 1 Turn OPERATION on an MP3 disc by DIAL to select the 1 Press CD. its folder name and folder you want, then 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. track name and press ENTER. start playback the 2 Turn OPERATION 3 Load a disc with the label side track (TRACK DIAL to select the facing up on the disc tray. SEARCH) track you want, then When you play press ENTER. back an 8 cm To return to the parent disc such as a folder, press RETURN. CD single, place Search for a Turn OPERATION it on the inner track on an DIAL to select the track circle of the tray AUDIO CD by you want, then press its track number ENTER. To load additional discs, press and start playback DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the track (TRACK the disc tray. SEARCH) 4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close Find a point in a Hold down m or M the disc tray. track* on the remote during Do not forcibly push the disc tray to playback, then release it close it as this may cause a at the point you want. malfunction. 5 Press NX (or N on the remote). 6 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote) to adjust the volume.
Continued l 19US To Do this • You are recommended not to save other types of tracks or unnecessary folders on a disc that Select a disc Press one of the has MP3 audio tracks. when playback DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or • The system can only play back MP3 audio is stopped DISC SKIP/ tracks with the extension “.MP3”. EX-CHANGE • Attempting to play back non-MP3 format files (or DISC SKIP on the that have the extension “.MP3” may result in remote). noise or malfunction. • A folder that does not include an MP3 audio Switch to CD Press one of the track is skipped. function from DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons • The system can recognize up to another source and (Automatic Source – 256 folders (including the root folder). start playback Selection). – 511 MP3 audio tracks. automatically – 512 MP3 audio tracks and folders on a single disc. Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/ – 8 folder levels. discs while EX-CHANGE. • Depending on the encoding/writing software, playing recording device, or the recording media used to record an MP3 audio track, you may encounter problems such as cannot play back, * The elapsed playing time may not be sound interruptions and noise. displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks. Tip Notes When you press CD or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons to switch to CD function from TUNER • The following discs/situations can increase function, you may require a longer time to the time it takes to start playback: access the disc. In the case, set the CD/USB – a disc recorded with a complicated tree power manage function to “CD/USB POWER structure. ON” (page 32). – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized disc). – when the tracks in another folder have just been played back. • When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many folders or non-MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start playback.
20US Select To play back Using play mode SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in (Shuffle Play) the folder on the disc Normal Play/Shuffle Play you have selected in random order. You can play back the tracks on a disc in For AUDIO CDs, this original order or random order. play mode performs the
same operation as Disc 1 Press CD. “1 DISC SHUF” play mode. 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the 3 Press NX (or N on the remote repeatedly until the remote). indication of the play mode you want lights up in the display. Notes • You cannot change the play mode during Select To play back playback. • Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in playing order may differs. (Normal Play) original order. 1 DISC The tracks on the disc (Normal Play) you have selected in original order. The MP3 audio tracks in (Normal Play) the folder on the disc you have selected in original order. For AUDIO CDs, this play mode performs the same operation as “1 DISC” play mode. ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in SHUF random order. (Shuffle Play) 1 DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc (Shuffle Play) you have selected in random order.
21US 4 Press . or > repeatedly Creating your own program until the track number you want — Program Play appears in the display. The total playing time flashes in the You can make a program of up to 25 steps display. from all the discs in the order you want To program an MP3 audio track: them to be played back. You can program all the tracks from a Press +/– repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display, disc, all the MP3 audio tracks from a . > folder or a track as a step in the program then press or repeatedly list. until the track number you want You can synchro record the programmed appears in the display. tracks onto a tape (page 34) or a USB Total playing time device (page 24). Track (including selected number track) 1 Press CD. 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until 5 Press ENTER. “PROGRAM” lights up in the The track(s) is(are) programmed. display. The programmed step number appears 3 Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 in the display. buttons or DISC SKIP/ 6 To program additional discs or EX-CHANGE (or DISC SKIP on tracks. the remote) to select a disc. To program Repeat steps To program all the tracks on a disc Other discs 3 and 5 at once: Proceed to step 5 while “ALL” appears Other tracks on 4 and 5 in the display. the same disc Other tracks on 3 to 5 To program all the MP3 audio other discs tracks on a folder at once: Press +/– repeatedly until the 7 Press NX (or N on the folder you want appears in the display, remote). then proceed to step 5. Program Play starts.
22US Other operations Playing repeatedly To Do this — Repeat Play Cancel Program When playback is Play stopped, press PLAY You can play back all the tracks or a MODE on the remote single track on a disc repeatedly. repeatedly until “PROGRAM” lights off Press REPEAT on the remote from the display. repeatedly during playback until Disc “REP” or “REP 1” lights up in the Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the display. from the program remote when playback is list stopped. • REP: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the folder* are played back repeatedly up to five times. Tips • REP 1: A single track is played back • The program you made remains in the repeatedly until “REP 1” is canceled. system’s memory even after it has been played back. Press NX (or N on the * When “ ” or “ SHUF” is selected for remote) to play back the same program again. MP3 audio tracks. • If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: To cancel Repeat Play – you have programmed a track in an AUDIO CD with track number exceeds 20. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly – the total playing time has exceeded 100 until both “REP” and “REP 1” light off minutes. from the display. – you have programmed an MP3 audio track. Note You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same time.
23US 2 Prepare the recording source. For CD-USB Synchro Recording: USB Device Press CD, then load the discs you want to record on the disc tray. Recording from a disc Select the play mode of CD player as onto a USB device below. You can record music from a disc to an To record Press PLAY MODE on optional USB device (Digital music the track the remote repeatedly player or USB storage media) by from to select connecting it to the (USB) port on all discs ALL DISCS. the unit. a disc 1 DISC. You can record from an AUDIO CD or an MP3 audio . Then, press +/– MP3 disc. The audio format recorded by track folder repeatedly to select the this system is MP3. The approximate size folder you want. of the recording from an AUDIO CD is about 1 MB per minute of recording time. all discs in the PROGRAM. Then, See “Playable/Recordable USB devices” order you perform steps 3 to 6 of (page 6) for a list of USB devices that want using “Creating your own can be connected to this system. Program Play program” (page 22). Note However, the play mode automatically The tracks those are recorded onto the USB device is for personal use only. changes to Normal Play, if you start recording in Program Play with no There are two ways to record a disc onto a tracks are programmed, Shuffle Play USB device. or Repeat Play. CD-USB Synchro Recording: For REC1 Recording: You can easily record an entire disc onto Press CD, then load the disc you want a USB device. to record on the disc tray. Select the REC1 Recording: track you want to record, then press NX N You can easily record a track that is (or on the remote). currently being played back onto a USB 3 Set the USB device stand by for device. recording and the disc pauses 1 Connect a recordable USB for playback. device to the (USB) port on For CD-USB Synchro Recording: the unit. Press CD-USB SYNC/REC 1. “USB” and “SYNC” light up and “REC” flashes in the display. The display cycles through “CD-USB SYNCHRO”, “Push ENTER” and “xxxxxxByte Free Space” (remaining USB device space on the USB device)*. (Digital music player or USB storage media)
24US For REC1 Recording: 3 Press +/– repeatedly to select Press CD-USB SYNC/REC 1. the folder you want. To erase the “USB” lights up and “REC” folder, proceed to step 4. flashes in the display. The display To erase an MP3 audio track, press cycles through “CD-USB REC1”, . or > repeatedly to select the “Push ENTER” and “xxxxxxByte Free MP3 audio track you want, then Space” (remaining space on the USB proceed to step 4. device)*. 4 Press ERASE. * The display will only show an integer. “Track Erase ?” or “Folder Erase ?”, For example, if the memory free space is and “Push ENTER” appear 1.8 Gigabyte (Gb), it will only show as
1 Gb. alternatively in the display. USB Device To cancel the erase operation, press x. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press ENTER. For CD-USB Synchro Recording: The selected MP3 audio track or MP3 Recording starts. audio track folder is erased. When the recording is completed, The folder would only be deleted if the the disc and the USB device stop folder only contained MP3 audio tracks automatically. and there is no sub folder. For REC1 Recording: Notes Recording starts. • The program list is cleared when you perform When the recording is completed, the erase operation. the disc continues to play back. • You cannot erase MP3 audio tracks and To stop recording, press x. folders in Shuffle Play mode or Program Play mode.
To remove the USB device Folder and track generation rules 1 Check that the REC/ERASE When recording to a USB device for the indicator on the unit is light off. first time, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT” folder. "/1 2 Press to turn off the system. Folders and MP3 audio tracks are 3 Remove the USB device. generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the recording To erase an MP3 audio track or an method. MP3 audio track folder from the USB CD-USB Synchro Recording1) device Recording Folder name Track name You can erase an MP3 audio track or an source MP3 audio track folder from the USB MP3 disc Same as the recording source2) device. AUDIO FLDRXXX3) TRACKXXX4) 1 Connect a recordable USB device CD to the (USB) port on the unit. 2 Press USB (or USB on the remote).
Continued l 25US REC1 Recording • The maximum number of MP3 audio track folders that can be recorded on a single USB Recording Folder name Track name device by this system is 997. source The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks MP3 disc Same as the that can be recorded on a single USB device by this system is 999. 5) recording REC1 source2) The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks 4) and folders may vary depending on the MP3 AUDIO CD TRACKXXX audio track and folder structure. • For MP3 disc, if a folder or track that you are 1) In Program Play mode, the folder name is trying to record already exists on the USB “FLDRxxx”, and the track name depends on device with the same name, a sequential the recording source (AUDIO CD or MP3 number is added after the name without disc). overwriting the original folder or track. 2) Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned. • If you perform recording after the erase 3) XXX is the folder number from 001 to 997. operation, the new recorded tracks or folders 4) XXX is the track number from 001 to 999. may have the name that same as the erased 5) A new track is recorded in the “REC1” folder tracks or folders. Therefore, the playback each time REC1 recording is performed. sequence may different from the recording sequence. Notes • When you perform CD-USB Synchro • Do not connect the system and the USB Recording or REC1 Recording, the following device through a USB hub. would not be recorded: • You cannot eject the disc during CD-USB – sound from microphone. Synchro Recording or REC1 Recording. – beat sound from drum pads or beat pattern. • When recording from an AUDIO CD, the – effector mode sound. tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 audio tracks. When recording from an MP3 disc, MP3 audio tracks are recorded with the same bit rate as the original MP3 audio tracks. • While recording from an MP3 disc, no sound is output and “High Speed Recording” appears in the display. • If you cancel the recording halfway, an MP3 audio track 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 audio tracks on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize.
26US To resume playback from the point Listening to music of a you stop the track – Resume Play This system memorizes the point where USB device you stopped the playback. So you can You can listen to music stored in an resume playback from that point. optional USB device (Digital music 1 While playing a track, press x to player or USB storage media) by stop playback. connecting it to the (USB) port on “Resume” appears in the display. the unit. This system can only play back MP3* 2 Press NX (or N on the remote). audio track of the USB device. The system starts playback from the See “Playable/Recordable USB devices” point you stopped in step 1. USB Device (page 6) for a list of USB devices that Resume Play is not cancelled even if you can be connected to this system. change the funtion except * Files with copyright protection (Digital – you change to TUNER function when Rights Management) cannot be played back CD/USB power manage is set to OFF. by this system. To remove the USB device 1 Press USB (or USB on the remote). 1 Press x to stop playback. 2 Connect an optional USB device 2 Check that the REC/ERASE to the (USB) port on the indicator on the unit is light off. unit. 3 Press "/1 to turn off the system. When the USB device is connected, Remove the USB device. the display changes as follows: 4 Reading t volume label* Other operations * “Storage Drive” appears when there is no volume label assigned to the USB device. To Do this Note Stop playback Press x. Depending on the type of USB device, it To cancel resume may take a few seconds before “Reading” playback, press x appears in the display. twice. “RESUME” 3 Press NX (or N on the disappears from the remote). display. Pause playback Press NX (or X on the 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or remote). press VOLUME +/– on the To resume playback, remote) to adjust the volume. press NX (or X on the remote) again. Select the next or Press +/–. previous folder Select the next or Press . or >. previous track
Continued l 27US • A folder that does not include an MP3 audio To Do this track is skipped. Search for a track 1 Turn OPERATION • Tracks recorded by this system are played on an USB device DIAL to select the back in the order of folder creation. Tracks by its folder name folder you want, then recorded by a device other than this system and track name and press ENTER. such as a computer may not be played back in the order in which they were recorded. start playback the 2 Turn OPERATION • The system can only play back MP3 audio track. (TRACK DIAL to select the tracks with the extension “.MP3”. SEARCH) track you want, then • Attempting to play back non-MP3 format files press ENTER. that have the extension “.MP3” may result in To return to the parent noise or malfunction. folder, press RETURN. • The system can recognize up to – 999 folders. Find a point in a Hold down m or M – 999 MP3 audio tracks. track on the remote during The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks playback, then release it and folders may vary depending on the MP3 at the point you want. audio track and folder structure. • Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing Notes softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible • The following situations can increase the time USB device may produce noise or interrupted it takes to start playback: audio or may not play back at all. – the folder structure is complex. • If you set the CD/USB power manage – the memory capacity is excessive. function to “CD/USB POWER OFF”, you • When the USB device is connected, the cannot resume playback from the point you system reads all the tracks on the USB device. stopped playback after you switch to TUNER If there are many folders or tracks on the USB function. device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device. • Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub. • Depending on the previous operation you have performed with the USB device, the operation time for the USB device may vary. • If the system is turned off or a power failure occurs during “RESUME”, then you turn on the system and start playback, the system will start playback from the beginning of the track where you stopped playback. • This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected 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 are recommended not to save other types of tracks or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has MP3 audio tracks.
28US Using play mode Creating your own program — Program Play
Normal Play/Shuffle Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played You can play back the tracks on an USB back. device in original order or random order. 1 Press USB (or USB on the 1 Press USB (or USB on the remote). remote).
2 When playback is stopped, USB Device 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until remote repeatedly until the “PROGRAM” lights up in the indicator of the play mode you display. want lights up in the display. 3 Press +/– repeatedly until the Select To play back folder you want appears in the When “ ”, All the tracks in original display. “SHUF”, order. . > “ SHUF” 4 Press or repeatedly and until the track number you want “PROGRAM” appears in the display. do not light up in display (Normal Play) All the tracks in the Track name (Normal Play) selected folder in original order. 5 Press ENTER. SHUF All the tracks in random The track is programmed. (Shuffle Play) order. The programmed step number appears SHUF All the tracks in the in the display. (Shuffle Play) selected folder in 6 To program additional tracks. random order. To program Repeat steps 3 Press NX (or N on the Other tracks on 4 and 5 remote). the same folder Notes Other tracks on 3 to 5 • You cannot change the play mode during other folders playback. NX N • Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the 7 Press (or on the playback order may differs. remote). Program Play starts.
Continued l 29US Other operations
To Do this Cancel Program When playback is Play stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” light off from the display. Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the from the program remote when playback is list stopped.
Note The program list is cleared when you perform the erase operation. Tip The program you made remains in the system’s memory even after it has been played back. Press NX (or N on the remote) to play back the same program again.
Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play
You can play back all the tracks or a single track on an USB device repeatedly. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until “REP” or “REP 1” lights up in the display. • REP: All the tracks are played back repeatedly. • REP 1: A single track is played back repeatedly until “REP 1” is canceled.
To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly until both “REP” and “REP 1” light off from the display.
30US 5 Press +/– repeatedly to select the preset number you want. Tuner You can also use TUNING +/– on the unit. Listening to the radio 6 Press ENTER. “Complete!” appears in the display. You can listen to a radio station either by The station is stored. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other stations. Listening to a preset radio You can preset up to 20 FM stations station and 10 AM stations. The preset stations are retained for half
Use buttons on the remote for the a day even if you unplug the power Tuner operation. cord or if a power failure occurs. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly 8 To listen to a preset station, until “FM” or “AM” lights up in press TUNING MODE repeatedly the display. until “PRESET” lights up in the display. Then, press +/– 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly repeatedly to select the preset until “AUTO” lights up in the station you want. display. 3 Press +/–. To stop automatic scanning x You can also use TUNING +/– on the Press . unit. The frequency changes as the system To cancel presetting scans for a station. Press TUNER MEMORY. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in and “TUNED” lights up in the display. When a FM stereo program is tuned in, “STEREO” lights up in the display. 4 Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.
Preset number
31US To set to “CD/USB POWER ON” Listening to a non-preset radio Repeat the procedure above and “CD/ station USB POWER ON” appears in the display. Notes You can use manual tuning to tune in a • When “CD/USB POWER OFF” is selected, station with a weak signal if you know the disc and USB device access time is increased. frequency of the station. • There is no power supply to USB device Use buttons on the remote for the during TUNER function with the CD/USB operation. power manage function is set to “CD/USB POWER OFF”. Therefore, when a USB 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly device is connected, it cannot be recognized. until “FM” or “AM” lights up in the display. To change the AM tuning interval The factory setting for AM tuning interval 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). until “MANUAL” lights up in the Use the buttons on the unit for the display. operation. 3 Press +/– repeatedly to tune in 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly the station you want. until “AM” lights up in the display. You can also use TUNING +/– on the 2 Press "/1 to turn off the system. unit. 3 Press "/1 while holding down ENTER. To improve tuner reception The system turn on automatically. When tuner reception is poor, set the CD/ “AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” USB power manage function to “CD/USB appears in the display. POWER OFF”. The default setting is When you change the interval, all the AM “CD/USB POWER ON”. preset stations are erased. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Tips 1 Press CD. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the 2 Press "/1 to turn off the system. supplied antennas, or connect an external antenna. 3 Press "/1 while holding down x. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, The system turns on automatically. press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly “CD/USB POWER OFF” appears in until “MONO” lights up in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will the display. improve.
32US Other operations Tape To Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press NX (or X on the Playing a tape remote). Press NX (or X You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. on the remote) again. Fast forward or Press m or M. To 1 Select a tape deck. rewind return to normal playback, NX N Press TAPE A/B (or FUNCTION on press (or on the the remote) repeatedly to select remote). “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”. Remove a tape Push A Z PUSH OPEN/ CLOSE or B PUSH Z 2 Load a tape. OPEN/CLOSE on the unit Press A Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE or when playback is stopped. B PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open Deck A or Deck B. Note Tape During playback, rewind or fast forward Load a tape operation, you cannot open the tape deck. into the deck with the side Tip you want to If you press NX (or N on the remote) when play back or the TAPE A function is selected and there is no record facing tape in Deck A, the system automatically upward. switches to the TAPE B function when there is a tape in Deck B and vice versa. Then, playback Push A Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE or will start. B PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the selected deck. 3 Press NX (or N on the remote). The tape starts playing. 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote) to adjust the volume.
33US For Manual Recording and Sound Recording onto a tape Mixing: Press the function button to select the There are three ways to record on a source you want to record. TYPE I (normal) tape. For Sound Mixing, if you want to record your voice through the CD-TAPE Synchro Recording: microphone only, you can do so by You can record tracks from AUDIO CDs selecting the TAPE A function and not and MP3 discs onto a tape. The recording playing any tape. level is adjusted automatically. • When recording from a disc, press . or > repeatedly to select a Manual Recording: track during recording pauses. You can record just the portion you want • To record a folder of MP3 audio from an audio source, including tracks, press PLAY MODE on the connected audio components. remote repeatedly until “ ” lights Sound Mixing: up in the display. Then, press +/– You can “mix” sound from any one of the repeatedly to select the folder you want. audio sources and singing or speaking 3 Set Deck B to stand by for into a microphone (not supplied). The recording. mixed sound can be recorded onto a tape. For CD-TAPE Synchro Recording: 1 Load a recordable tape into Press CD-TAPE SYNC. “SYNC” and Deck B. “TAPE” lights up in the display and Be sure to load the tape with the side “REC” flashes in the display. you want to record facing upward. For Manual Recording and Sound 2 Prepare the recording source. Mixing: Press TAPE REC PAUSE/START. For CD-TAPE Synchro Recording: “REC” flashes in the display and Press CD and load the disc you want to “TAPE” lights up in the display. record. 4 Press TAPE REC PAUSE/ To record the Press PLAY MODE START. track from on the remote repeatedly to select “REC” lights up in the display. the selected disc 1 DISC. Recording starts. You cannot listen to other sources while recording. an MP3 audio . Then, press track folder +/– repeatedly to select the folder you want.
Note You can record tracks on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play. Perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 22). When programming, make sure the playing times do not exceed the length of one side of the tape.
34US 5 For Manual Recording and Sound Mixing, start playing the source to be recorded. Tip If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 6 For Sound Mixing, start singing along with the music and adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. After you have finished, turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
To stop recording x
Press . Tape Notes • You cannot eject the disc during CD-TAPE Synchro Recording. • If you connect or disconnect a microphone or headphone during recording, the sound may cut off for a moment. • If the effector mode is activated while recording, the effect will be recorded onto a tape. • If the beat pattern is turned on or the drum sound is activated during recording, the beat sound would be recorded onto a tape. Tip When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level Control Function).
35US Preset effect options “SUR” lights up in the display if you Sound Adjustment select an effect with surround effects. Effect Category Adjusting the sound ROCK, POP, Standard audio sources JAZZ, DANCE, Reinforcing the sound SAMBA, REGGAE, You can reinforce the bass and create a HIP HOP, more powerful sound. TECHNO FLAT Original audio source Press GROOVE repeatedly. (cancel the preset effect) GROOVE ON* t Z-GROOVE ON* t USER EQ 1, User equalizer setting GROOVE OFF t GROOVE ON t … USER EQ 2, (see “Adjusting the * The volume switches to power mode and the USER EQ 3 graphic equalizer or equalizer curve changes. selecting the surround effect and storing the Tip user equalizer setting” The default setting is “GROOVE ON”. below)
Selecting the preset effect Adjusting the graphic equalizer or Press one of the preset effect selecting the surround effect and buttons to select the preset effect storing the user equalizer setting you want. You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency Press USER EQ repeatedly to band or selecting the surround effect, then select one of the user equalizer store up to three user equalizer settings in setting. the memory. You can also press EQ on the 1 Press EQ BAND/MEMORY remote repeatedly. repeatedly to select a frequency band or surround effect setting. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to adjust the level or select the surround effect you want. Frequency band Equalizer level
36US 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level of other frequency bands and Creating a party surround effect. 4 Press ENTER. atmosphere A user equalizer number flashes in the — X-TRANCE PRO display. You can create a party atmosphere by 5 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select a using X-TRANCE PRO. user equalizer number (1~3) you want to store the equalizer setting. Selecting the effector mode Select “EXIT?” to cancel storing. — EFFECTOR 6 Press ENTER. This setting is automatically stored as Creating flanging effect – FLANGER the user equalizer setting you selected in step 5. Press FLANGER repeatedly. The previous setting stored at this Select To memory location is erased and replaced FLANGER 1 create a deep flanging by the new setting. effect that is similar to the roar of a jet plane.
Enhancing the sound quality FLANGER 2 create a standard Sound Adjustment flanging tone. This system is equipped with MP3 BOOSTER function. FLANGER OFF cancel the FLANGER When an MP3 audio track is played back, sound effect. the MP3 BOOSTER function is automatically activated to enhance the Creating delay effect – DELAY sound quality. Press DELAY repeatedly. Select To DELAY 1 create a “live” sound with full characteristic reverb effect. DELAY 2 create a short delay to simulate the atmosphere of a live performance. DELAY OFF cancel the DELAY sound effect.
Continued l 37US Adding chorus – CHORUS Creating moving sound effect Press CHORUS repeatedly. Select To — X-ROUND CHORUS 1 create a slow and deep To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place chorus effect. your front and surround speakers at an CHORUS 2 create a tremolo chorus equal distance from your listening with high speed setting. position (see “Positioning the speakers (Example 1)” on page 17). CHORUS OFF cancel the CHORUS sound effect. 1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly until “X-ROUND” Creating bubbling effect – AQUA lights up in the display. Press AQUA repeatedly. The last selected X-ROUND mode Select To appears in the display. AQUA 1 create a bubbling effect. 2 Press X-ROUND MODE AQUA 2 create a deep bubbling repeatedly to select the effect. X-ROUND mode you want. AQUA OFF cancel the AQUA sound The display changes cyclically as effect. follows: MANUAL WAVE t MANUAL t Notes FADER MANUAL BALANCE t t • You can only select the effector mode in CD, AUTO WAVE AUTO FADER USB, AUDIO and VIDEO function. t AUTO BALANCE t RANDOM • The current effector mode is automatically POSITION t TWISTER t turns off when you: RANDOM – turn off the system. – change the function. Select To output sound – select another effector mode. • If you activate the effector mode during MANUAL In circular motion recording onto a tape, the effector mode will WAVE, around the room be recorded onto the tape. AUTO WAVE • The indicator for the selected effector mode MANUAL Back and forth between lights up when the selected effector mode is activated. FADER, the front speakers and AUTO FADER surround speakers Tip MANUAL Back and forth between You can select the effector mode you want by pressing SOUND EFFECT on the BALANCE, the left speakers and X-TRANCE PRO remote repeatedly. AUTO right speakers BALANCE RANDOM In random position POSITION TWISTER In circular motion like “twister”
38US Select To output sound Creating “MAX” or “JUMP” RANDOM In the random basic between AUTO WAVE, effect AUTO FADER or — MAX/JUMP MODE AUTO BALANCE and to apply MAX or JUMP You can use “MAX” to enhance the sound effect randomly and “JUMP” to switch the sound position to the opposite direction instantly. To change the sound movement Turn the X-ROUND JOG or press Creating the “MAX” and “JUMP” X-ROUND +/– on the X-TRANCE PRO effect following the tempo of the remote repeatedly to change the sound music movement from one speaker to another speaker during MANUAL WAVE, 1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF MANUAL FADER and MANUAL repeatedly until “X-ROUND” BALANCE. lights up in the display. To change the speed of sound The last selected X-ROUND mode appears in the display. movement Press X-ROUND MODE Turn the X-ROUND JOG or press 2 Sound Adjustment X-ROUND +/– on the X-TRANCE PRO repeatedly to select the remote repeatedly to change the speed of X-ROUND mode you want. the sound movement during AUTO WAVE, AUTO FADER and AUTO 3 Press MAX/JUMP MODE BALANCE. repeatedly until “TEMPO” appears in the display. To cancel the X-ROUND effect “Hit MAX/JUMP PAD” flashes on the Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly display. until “X-ROUND OFF” appears in the 4 Press MAX PAD or JUMP PAD display. The “X-ROUND” lights off from once to start the tempo input. the display. The following display appears in the Notes display. • If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check the speaker connections. • When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, X-ROUND mode is automatically changed to “X-ROUND OFF” and you cannot change this setting. • When you select “SPEAKERS A”, the X-ROUND mode is automatically changed to “X-ROUND OFF” and you cannot change this setting.
Continued l 39US 5 By following the tempo of the music, press MAX PAD or JUMP Using the drum pads PAD 4 times to input the tempo. — BEAT BLEND Each time you press MAX PAD (or JUMP PAD), the flashing box will be With the drum pads, you can add replaced with an “M” (or “J”). percussion during playback. This effect The “MAX” and “JUMP” effect would can be used with any source. be activated following the tempo of the music. These effects are activated following the input sequence To add the drum sound repeatedly. Tap PAD A or PAD B to produce the respective sound. Creating the “MAX” and “JUMP” effect manually To change the drum sound Hold down PAD A or PAD B and turn 1 Press X-ROUND ON/OFF OPERATION DIAL to select the sound repeatedly until “X-ROUND” you want. You can select from a variety of lights up in the display. different drum sounds. The name of the drum sound appears in The last selected X-ROUND mode the display. appears in the display. The sound you select will be stored in 2 Press X-ROUND MODE PAD A or PAD B. repeatedly to select the X-ROUND mode you want. To create a drum roll 3 Press MAX/JUMP MODE 1 Hold down PAD A and PAD B at the repeatedly until “MANUAL” same time. appears in the display. “CHAIN” appears in the display. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise 4 Press MAX PAD or JUMP PAD to to output the PAD B sound and activate the “MAX” or “JUMP” counterclockwise to output the effect anytime you like. PAD A sound. Notes • You cannot activate “MAX” or “JUMP” To adjust the volume of the drum effect when RANDOM, RANDOM POSITION or TWISTER is selected. Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly. • When you press any buttons other than The display changes cyclically as follow: MAX PAD and JUMP PAD during tempo LEVEL 1 t LEVEL 2 t LEVEL 3 t input, the MAX/JUMP MODE would LEVEL MAX t LEVEL 1... automatically changed to “MANUAL” during “TEMPO” mode. • If “Hit Faster” appears in the display, the input tempo is below the lower limit of the tempo. Hit again in faster tempo. • If “Hit Slower” appears in the display, the input tempo is beyond the upper limit of the tempo. Hit again in slower tempo.
40US To change the beat speed Using the beat functions Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn OPERATION DIAL (or press BEAT With the beat functions, you can enjoy a SPEED + or BEAT SPEED – on the variety of rhythms. They can be used with X-TRANCE PRO remote repeatedly) to any source. select the speed you want (BPM 40 – 200). 1 Press BEAT ON/OFF repeatedly to turn off the beat pattern. To return the beat speed to default 2 Hold down BEAT PATTERN and setting (BPM 120) turn OPERATION DIAL (or press Hold down ENTER and then press BEAT PATTERN + or BEAT BEAT SPEED. PATTERN – on the X-TRANCE Notes PRO remote repeatedly) to • The tempo input is cancelled if you press any select the beat pattern you want. button other than BPM CONTROL during tempo input. 3 Press BPM CONTROL once to • If you input the tempo less than BPM 40, start the tempo input. “Hit Faster” appears in the display. Hit again The following display appears in the in faster tempo. display. • If you input the tempo more than BPM 200, “Hit Slower” appears in the display. Hit again Sound Adjustment with slower tempo. • If the tempo of the beat pattern cannot match the tempo of the music, change the speed manually after you input the tempo. 4 By following the tempo of the Tips music, press BPM CONTROL 4 • You can use the drum pads and the beat times to input the tempo. function together. The BPM (Beat per Minute) value • You can record the sound of the drum pad or appears in the display. Each time you beat pattern onto the tape. press BPM CONTROL, the flashing box will be replaced with “B”.
To change the beat pattern Hold down BEAT PATTERN and turn OPERATION DIAL (or press BEAT PATTERN + or BEAT PATTERN – on the X-TRANCE PRO remote repeatedly) to select the beat pattern you want. The name of the beat pattern appears in the display.
41US Selecting the speaker system Singing along You can select the speakers which you want the sound to be output. You can sing along with any audio source that play back on this system. 1 Press SPEAKERS. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to Each time you press the button, the reduce the microphone volume. display changes cyclically as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t 2 Connect an optional microphone SPEAKERS A+B to MIC jack. To select Display 3 Start playing the music and The front SPEAKERS A adjust the volume. speakers 4 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the The surround SPEAKERS B microphone volume. speakers If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, Both the front SPEAKERS A+B reduce the volume, move the and surround microphone away from the speakers, speakers or change the direction of the microphone. Notes After you have finished, turn the MIC • When X-ROUND mode is selected, the LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the speaker system setting automatically changes microphone from the MIC jack. to SPEAKERS A+B. • When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, you cannot change the speaker system setting.
42US Recording Timer: You can record from a preset radio station Other Operations at a specified time. 1 Prepare the audio source. Using the timer For Play Timer: Prepare the audio source and then Falling asleep to music press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume. — Sleep Timer To start from a specific track, create your own program (page 22). You can set the system to turn off after a To wake up to a tape, load a tape into certain time, so that you can fall asleep to Deck A. music. For Recording Timer: Press SLEEP on the remote Tune in the preset radio station you repeatedly. want (page 31). The minute display (turn-off time) changes. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. If you select “AUTO”, the system . > automatically turns off after the playback 3 Press or repeatedly to of the disc, tape or USB stops or in 100 select “PLAY SET?” or “REC minutes. SET?”, then press ENTER. Do not select “AUTO” during CD-TAPE “ON” appears and the hour indication or CD-USB Synchro Recording. flashes in the display. Other Operations To cancel the Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in 4 Set the time to start playback or the display. recording. . > Tip Press or repeatedly to set To check the remaining time, press SLEEP on the hour, then press ENTER. the remote once. However, you cannot check The minute indication flashes in the the remaining time if you select “AUTO”. display. Use the procedure above to set the minute. “OFF” appears and the Setting the timer hour indication flashes in the display. 5 Set the time to stop playback or — Play Timer/Recording Timer recording using the same You cannot activate both the Play Timer procedure as step 4. and the Recording Timer at the same 6 Select the audio source or time. Make sure you have set the clock. prepare the recordable tape. Use the buttons on the remote for the operation. Play Timer: You can wake up to music from disc, tape, tuner or optional USB device at a preset time.
Continued l 43US For Play Timer: Press . or > repeatedly until the audio source you want appears in the Changing the display display, then press ENTER. The 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display will show the timer settings. select the item you want. For Recording Timer: The last selected setting for the item The display will show the timer appears in the display. settings. Load a recordable tape into Deck B. SPECTRUM Turn on or off the spectrum analyzer Press "/1 to turn off the system. 7 display. The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. SYSTEM DIMMER Adjust the brightness of the display. Other operations BEAM DIMMER To Do this Adjust the brightness of the built-in Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER beam. SELECT. “SELECT” appears in ILLUMINATION the display. Select the pattern of the power illuminator when the X-ROUND mode 2 Press . or > is not selected. repeatedly to select “PLAY SELECT?” or X-ROUND ILLUM “REC SELECT?”, then Turn on or off the power illuminator press ENTER. when the X-ROUND mode is selected. Change the Start from step 1. setting Cancel the Play 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER Timer or SELECT. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select Recording Timer “SELECT” appears in the setting you want. the display. 3 Press ENTER. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select Notes “TIMER OFF?”, then • When you turn MASTER VOLUME (or press press ENTER. VOLUME +/– on the remote), the power illuminator shows the current volume level. • During the demonstration display, you can Notes turn on or off the power illuminator by • If you use the Play Timer or Recording Timer pressing BEAM MODE. and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • The Play Timer and Recording Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY” flashes in the display. • The volume is reduced to minimum during Recording Timer.
44US Turning off the display Changing the lighting effect of the beam — Power Saving Mode The demonstration display and the clock — BUILT-IN BEAM display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during 1 Press BEAM MODE repeatedly standby mode (Power Saving Mode). to select the FRONT BEAM and BOTTOM BEAM. Press DISPLAY repeatedly while FRONT BEAM is located at the front the system is turned off. side of the unit and reacts according to Demonstration1) t No display the high frequency (treble) of the (Power Saving Mode) t Clock2) t music. Demonstration t … BOTTOM BEAM is located at the 1) The display changes and the indicators flash bottom side of the unit and reacts even when the system is turned off. according to the low frequency (bass) 2) The clock display automatically turns to of the music. Power Saving Mode after 8 seconds. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select Note the setting you want. You cannot perform the following operations during Power Saving Mode: Setting Effect – Setting the clock (page 18). F.BEAM ON, The front and bottom – Changing the AM tuning interval (page 32). B.BEAM ON beam lights up. – Turning on the system by pressing the Other Operations function buttons (CD, TUNER/BAND, F.BEAM 1, The front and bottom TAPE A/B, AUDIO, VIDEO or USB ). B.BEAM 1 beam flashes according – Changing the CD/USB power manage to the audio source. setting (page 32). F.BEAM 2, The front and bottom B.BEAM 2 beam flashes according to the audio source. The flashing speed depends on the audio source. F.BEAM OFF, The front and bottom B.BEAM OFF beam lights off.
3 Press ENTER.
To adjust the brightness of the beam Refer to “BEAM DIMMER” setting in “Changing the display” (page 44). Tip You can change the lighting effect of the beam by pressing FRONT and BOTTOM BUILT-IN BEAM on the X-TRANCE PRO remote repeatedly.
45US When playing MP3 audio tracks in CD Viewing information in or USB function: 1 Elapsed playing time of the current the display during CD track 2 For MP3 audio tracks with ID3 tag: and USB function Elapsed playing time of current track and track name from the ID3 tag Checking the elapsed playing time, For MP3 audio tracks without ID3 tag: remaining time and titles Elapsed playing time of current track and file name Press DISPLAY repeatedly during 3 For MP3 audio tracks with ID3 tag: playback. Track name and artist name from ID3 Each time you press DISPLAY, the tag display changes from 1 t 2 t … t For MP3 audio tracks without ID3 tag: 1 t … File name and “NO ARTIST” When playing an AUDIO CD: 4 For MP3 audio tracks with ID3 tag: 1Elapsed playing time of the current Track name and album name from ID3 track tag 2Remaining time of the current track For MP3 audio tracks without ID3 tag: 3Remaining time of the current File name and folder name disc (only when “1 DISC” or “ ” 5 Clock display (for 8 seconds) play mode is selected) 6 Effect name (for 8 seconds) 4Clock display (for 8 seconds) 5Effect name (for 8 seconds) Checking the total playing time and titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes from 1 t 2 t … t 1 t … AUDIO CD or MP3 audio tracks with “PROGRAM” play mode is selected: 1 The last programmed item information 2 Total number of programmed step1)2) (for 8 seconds) 3 Memory free space of connected USB device3) 4 Clock display (for 8 seconds) 5 Effect name (for 8 seconds) AUDIO CD with play mode other than “PROGRAM”: 1 Total number of tracks and total playing time 2 Clock display (for 8 seconds) 3 Effect name (for 8 seconds)
46US MP3 audio tracks with play mode other than “PROGRAM”: Hooking up the • When “ ” or “ SHUF” play mode is selected optional components 1 Total number of tracks of the current folder and folder name To enhance your system, you can connect 2 Memory free space of connected optional components. Refer to the USB device3) operating instructions supplied with each 3 Clock display (for 8 seconds) component. 4 Effect name (for 8 seconds) Rear panel • When play mode other than “ ”, “ SHUF” or “PROGRAM” is selected 1 Total number of folders2) and 4 volume label of the disc2)/USB 3 device3) 2 2 Memory free space of connected 1 USB device3) 3 Clock display (for 8 seconds) 4 Effect name (for 8 seconds) A D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack 1) “NO STEP” appears in the display if you have (Except for Oceanian models) not program any track. 2) Appears during CD function only. Connect the D-LIGHT SYNC 3) Appears during USB function only. controller. You need to connect the The display will only show an integer. D-LIGHT SYNC controller to a Other Operations For example, if the memory free space is lighting device* (not supplied). The 1.8 Gigabyte (Gb), it will only show as 1 Gb. lighting device will react according to Notes the control signals transmitted by the • Some text characters may not be displayed. D-LIGHT SYNC controller upon • If the title of MP3 audio track contains receiving audio source from the characters which cannot be displayed, these system. For details on the use of the characters will be displayed as “_”. D-LIGHT SYNC controller and • The elapsed playing time of MP3 audio tracks lighting device, refer to the operating may not be displayed correctly. instructions supplied with the • ID3 tag information for MP3 audio tracks is respective device. displayed when the tracks have ID3 version 1 or ID3 version 2. If there are ID3 version 1 D-LIGHT SYNC and version 2 tags, ID3 version 2 tag controller cord information has priority.
* Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the D-LIGHT SYNC controller for the recommended lighting device.
Continued l 47US Note The lighting effect may be different depending on the connected lighting device or the type of music being played back. B AUDIO OUT jacks Use an audio cord to connect to the audio input jacks of an optional component (such as a VCR). Notes • There is no audio output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when you select the VIDEO or AUDIO function. • If the effector mode is activated, the effect will be output through the AUDIO OUT jacks. • If the beat pattern is turned on or drum sound is activated, the beat sound would be output through AUDIO OUT jacks. C AUDIO (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks Use an audio cord to connect to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as an MD deck). D VIDEO (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks Use an audio cord to connect to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as a TV or VCR).
Listening to a connected TV or VCR Press VIDEO (or press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote to select “VIDEO”).
Listening to a connected MD deck Press AUDIO (or press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote to select “AUDIO”). Note If the sound is distorted or too loud when you connect to the VIDEO (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks, change to AUDIO (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks and select AUDIO function.
48US General
Additional Information The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the Troubleshooting system. Should you encounter a problem with • The demonstration mode started. Press "/1 your system, do the following: (page 16). 1 Make sure the power cord and The clock or timer setting is canceled. speaker cords are connected • The power cord is disconnected or a correctly and firmly. power failure occurred. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 18). If you have set the 2 Find your problem in the timer, redo “Setting the timer” troubleshooting checklist below and (page 43). take the indicated corrective action. “– –:– –” appears in the display. If the problem persists after doing all of • The clock is not set. Set the clock the above, consult your nearest Sony (page 18). dealer. • A power failure has occurred. Set the clock (page 18) and timer settings Note that if service personnel changes (page 43) again. some parts during repair, these parts may There is no sound. be retained. • Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise When the "/1 indicator flashes (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote). Immediately unplug the power cord • The headphones are connected to the and check the following items. PHONES jack. Information Additional • If your unit have a voltage selector, • Check the speaker connections is the voltage selector set to the (page 16). correct voltage? • There is no audio output during Check the voltage for your region, Recording Timer. then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly. There is no microphone sound. • Are the + and – terminals of the • Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise speaker cords short-circuited? (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the • Are you using the supplied remote) or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise speakers? to adjust the microphone volume. • Is anything blocking the ventilation • Make sure the microphone is connected holes on the rear of the unit? to the MIC jack correctly.
After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the "/1 indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued l 49US There is severe hum or noise. The light illuminated from the FRONT • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the BEAM is too glaring. unit. Move the unit away from the TV or • Select “F.BEAM OFF” (page 45). VCR. • Select “DIMMER 2” in BEAM • Move the unit away from the source of DIMMER (page 44). noise. • Do not stare at the FRONT BEAM • Connect the unit to a different wall directly. outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially Speakers available) to the power cord. Sound comes from one channel or The timer does not function. unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 43). • Place the speakers as symmetrically as • Cancel the Sleep Timer function possible. (page 43). • Check that the speaker are connected • You cannot select the Play Timer and securely and correctly. the Recording Timer at the same time. • The source being played back is monaural. The remote does not function. • Turn off the X-ROUND mode • Remove the obstacles between the (page 39). remote and the unit. There is no sound from the front • Move the remote closer to the unit. • Point the remote at the unit’s sensor. speakers. • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Check that the front speakers are • Move the unit away from the connected securely and correctly. fluorescent light. • Press SPEAKERS repeatedly until “SPEAKERS A+B” or “SPEAKERS There is acoustic feedback. A” appears in the display. • Reduce the volume. • Move the microphone away from the There is no sound from the surround speakers or change the direction of the speakers. microphone. • Check that the surround speakers are connected securely and correctly. The sound from the audio source has • Press SPEAKERS repeatedly until echo effects. “SPEAKERS A+B” or “SPEAKERS • Press FLANGER, DELAY, CHORUS B” appears in the display. and AQUA repeatedly to turn off the effector mode. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker’s + and – There is beat sound even though you terminals are connected correctly. have not played back any source. • Press BEAT ON/OFF to turn off beat pattern.
50US Disc player • Move the speakers away from the unit, or place them on separate stands. When The disc tray does not open and you listen to a track with bass sounds at “LOCKED” appears in the display. high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback does not start from the first track. The disc tray does not close. • The system is in Program Play or • Load the disc correctly. Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE • Always close the disc tray by pressing on the remote repeatedly until Z OPEN/CLOSE. Do not forcibly push “ALL DISCS”, “1 DISC” or “ ” the disc tray to close it as this may cause lights up in the display. a malfunction. The MP3 audio tracks cannot be The disc does not eject. played back. • You cannot eject the disc during CD-USB Synchro Recording, CD- • The DATA CD is not recorded in a TAPE Synchro Recording or REC1 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level Recording. Press x to cancel the 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format). recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE • The MP3 audio track does not have the to eject the disc. extension “.MP3”. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be Playback does not start. played back. • Open the disc tray and check whether a • The system can play back to a depth of disc is loaded. 8 folders only. • Wipe the disc clean (page 57). • The system can recognized up to 256 • Reload the disc. folders and 511 MP3 audio tracks on a • Load the disc that this system can play disc. Information Additional back (page 5). • MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO format • Load the disc on the disc tray with the cannot be played back. label side facing up. The MP3 audio tracks take a longer • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the time to play back than others. system turned on for a few hours until • After the system reads all the tracks on the moisture evaporates. the disc, playback may take more time • Press NX (or N on the remote) to than usual if: start playback. – the number of folders or tracks on the disc is very large. Disc access take a longer time. – the folder and track organization • Set the CD/USB power manage structure is very complex. function to “CD/USB POWER ON” (page 32). The sound skips. • Wipe the disc clean (page 57). • Reload the disc. • Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
Continued l 51US The folder, track, artist name or Recording to a USB device results in volume label do not appear properly. an error. • Use a DATA CD that conforms to ISO • You are using an unsupported USB 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet device. See “Playable/Recordable USB (expansion format). devices” (page 6) for the supported • The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2. device types. • The character code that can be displayed • The USB device was disconnected or by this system are as follows: the system was turned off during – Upper cases (A to Z) recording. Delete the partially-recorded – Lower cases (a to z) track and record again. If this does not – Numbers (0 to 9) fix the problem, the USB device may be – Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _) broken. Refer to operating instructions Other characters may not be displayed of the USB device on how to remedy correctly or displayed as “_”. this problem. • Turn off the system and remove the USB device USB device. If the USB device has a power switch, turn the USB device off You cannot start recording onto a and then on again after removing it from USB device. the system. Then perform recording • The following problems may have again. occurred. Playback sequence is not follow the – The USB device is full. recording sequence. – The number of MP3 audio tracks and • If you perform recording after the erase folders on the USB device has reached operation, the new recorded tracks or the upper limit. folders may have the name that same as –The USB device is write-protected. the erased tracks or folders. Therefore, Recording is stopped before it is the playback sequence may different finished. from the recording sequence. • You are using an unsupported USB MP3 audio tracks or folders on the device. See “Playable/Recordable USB USB device cannot be erased. devices” (page 6) for the supported • Check if the USB device is write- device types. protected. • The USB device is not formatted • The USB device was disconnected or correctly. Refer to the USB device the power was turned off during the operating manual for how to format. erase operation. Delete the partially- • Turn off the system and remove the erased track. If this does not fix the USB device. Then, turn on the system. problem, the USB device may be If the USB device has a power switch, broken. Refer to operating instructions turn the USB device off and then on of the USB device on how to remedy again after removing it from the system. this problem. Then perform recording again. • If the recording and erasing operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the USB device becomes complex. Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem.
52US Are you using a supported USB “Reading” is displayed for a long device? time. • If you connect an unsupported USB • The reading process can take a long time device, the following problems may in the following cases. occur. See “Playable/Recordable USB – There are many folders or tracks on devices” (page 6) for the supported the USB device. device types. – The file structure is extremely –The USB device is not recognized. complex. – Track or folder names are not – The memory capacity is excessive. displayed on this system. – The internal memory is fragmented. – Playback is not possible. The following guidelines are – The sound skips. recommended: – There is noise. – Total folders on USB device: 100 or – A distorted sound is output. less – Recording stops before it is finished. – Total tracks per folder: 100 or less “Over Current” appear in the display. The folder, track, artist name or • A problem has been detected with the volume label do not appear properly. level of electrical current from the • The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2. (USB) port. Turn off the system and • The character code that can be displayed remove the USB device from the by this system are as follows: (USB) port. Make sure there is no –Upper cases (A to Z) problem with the USB device. If this – Lower cases (a to z) problem still persists, contact your – Numbers (0 to 9) nearest Sony dealer. – Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed There is no sound. correctly or displayed as “_”. • The USB device is not connected
• The tracks stored in the USB device Information Additional correctly. Turn off the system, then may have been corrupted. Delete the connect the USB device again and corrupted tracks and perform recording check that “USB MEMORY” appears in again. the display. The USB device is not recognized. There is noise, skipping sound or • Turn off the system, then reconnect the distorted sound. USB device. • Turn off the system, then connect the • Connect the supported USB device USB device again. (page 6). • The original music source already • The USB device does not work consists the noise or distorted sound. properly. Refer to the USB device Besides, the noise might be added to the operating manual for how to deal with original music source during recording. this problem. If the problem persists, The USB device cannot be connected contact your nearest Sony dealer. into the (USB) port. • The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation.
Continued l 53US Playback does not start. Tuner • Turn off the system, then connect the USB device again. The radio presetting is canceled. • Connect the supported USB device • The power cord is disconnected or a (page 6). NX N power failure occurred for longer than •Press (or on the remote) to half a day. Redo “Listening to a preset start playback. radio station” (page 31). Playback does not start from the first There is severe hum or noise. track. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the • The system is in Program Play or display) Shuffle Play. Press PLAY MODE on • Set the proper band and frequency the remote repeatedly until “SHUF” or (page 31). “PROGRAM” lights off from the • Connect the antenna properly (page 15). display. • Find a place and an orientation that Tracks cannot be played back. provide good reception, then set up the • USB storage media formatted with file antenna again. If you cannot obtain systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are good reception, we recommend that you unsupported.* connect a commercially available • If the USB storage media has been external antenna. partitioned, only the MP3 audio tracks • The supplied FM lead antenna receives in the first partition would be played signals along its entire length, so make back. sure you extend it fully. • Files that are encrypted or protected by • Locate the antennas as far away from passwords, etc. cannot be played back. the speaker cords as possible. • The system can recognized up to • Try turning off the surrounding – 997 folders on the USB device electrical equipment. – 999 tracks on the USB device • Set the CD/USB power manage • The system can play back to a depth of function to “CD/USB POWER OFF” 8 folders. (page 32). • The MP3 audio track does not have the A stereo FM program cannot be extension “.MP3”. received in stereo. • The MP3 audio tracks in format other • Press FM MODE on the remote than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be repeatedly until “MONO” lights off played back. from the display. • MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. Tape deck • The data is not in MP3 format.
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but The tape does not record or playback, some USB storage media may not support all or there is a decrease in sound level. of these FAT. For details, see the operating • The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning instructions of each USB storage media or the tape heads” on page 58). contact the manufacturer. • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 58).
54US The tape does not erase completely. Optional components • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the There is no sound. tape heads” on page 58). • Refer to General item “There is no There is excessive wow or flutter, or sound.” (page 49) and check the the sound drops out. condition of the system. • The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty • Connect the component properly (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on (page 47) while checking: page 58). – if the cords are connected properly. – if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all Noise increases or the high the way. frequencies are erased. • Turn on the connected component. • The record/playback heads are • Refer to the operating instructions magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the supplied with the connected component tape heads” on page 58). and start playing. The tape does not record. • No tape is loaded. Load a tape. If the system still does not operate • The tab has been removed from the tape. properly after performing the above Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape measures or other troubles not (page 58). described above occur, reset the • The tape has reeled to the end. system as follows: The system cannot play back the Use the buttons on the unit for the reverse side of the tape in Deck A or operation. Deck B. 1 Unplug the power cord. • The system only can play back front
side of the tape in Deck A and Deck B. 2 Plug in the power cord again. Information Additional This is not a malfunction. 3 Press "/1 to turn on the system. The system cannot record the reverse 4 Press x, ENTER and "/1 at the side of the tape in Deck B. same time. • The system only can record front side of the tape in Deck B. This is not a “COLD RESET” appears in the malfunction. display. The system is reset to the factory settings. When you press . or >, “Not in You should set the settings you made, Use” flashes in the display. such as the preset stations, clock and • The system does not have AMS timer. (Automatic Music Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction. The recorded sound has echo effect. • Before you start recording, press FLANGER, DELAY, CHORUS and AQUA repeatedly to turn off the effector mode.
55US SET TIMER! Messages You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote before Play Timer or One of the following messages may Recording Timer is set. appear or flash in the display during operation. USB device Disc/ Tape/ Timer Reading/USB Reading No Disc The system is reading information of the There is no disc on the disc tray. USB device. Some buttons are not No Tab available. You cannot record onto the tape because Data Error the tab has been removed from the tape. You tried to play back an MP3 audio track No Tape that is not playable (page 51). There is no tape in the tape deck. Device Error Not in Use The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected. You have pressed a button those operation is not allowed or invalid at that time. Fatal Error! OFF TIME NG! The USB device was removed during The on time and off time of Play Timer or recording or erasing operation, and may
Recording Timer is the same. have been damaged. NO STEP PUSH SELECT! You tried to set the clock or timer during All of the programmed tracks have been timer operation. erased. Push STOP! Not Supported You have pressed PLAY MODE on the An unsupported USB device is connected remote during playback. or the USB device is connected through an USB hub. Reading The system is reading information of the No Track disc. Some buttons are not available. No playable MP3 audio track is loaded in the system. NO STEP You have cleared all the steps you Not in Use programmed. You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is OVER prohibited. You have reached the end of the disc while pressing M during playback or Over Current pause. An over current was detected. Step Full! You tried to program more than 25 steps. SET CLOCK! You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote before the clock is set.
56US Protected! The USB device is write-protected. Precautions Push STOP! You tried to perform an operation that can Discs that this system CANNOT play be performed only when the playback is back stopped. • Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, square, star). REC Error! • Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or Recording did not start, stop halfway or sticker attached to them. otherwise could not be performed • Rental or used discs with attached seals where (page 52). the glue extends beyond the seal. • Discs that have labels printed using ink that Removed feels tacky when touched. The USB device has been removed. Notes on discs Step Full! • Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning You tried to program more than 25 tracks cloth from the center out to the edge. • Do not clean discs with solvents, such as (steps). benzine, thinner, or commercially available Track Full! cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl You cannot record onto the USB device LPs. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat because the number of track has reached sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a its maximum. car parked in direct sunlight. Folder Full! On safety You cannot record onto the USB device • The system is not disconnected from the AC because the number of folder has reached power source (mains) as long as it is its maximum. connected to the wall socket, even if the system has been turned off. Device Full! • Completely disconnect the power cord (mains Information Additional The memory of the USB device is full. 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. • Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. • For customers in United States One blade of the plug is wider than other for the purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility.
Continued l 57US On placement To prevent a tape from being • Do not place the system in an inclined accidentally recorded over position or in locations that are extremely hot, Break off the tape’s overwrite protection tab cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking from side A or B as illustrated. adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. • Be careful when placing the unit or speakers Break off the on surfaces that have been specially treated tape tab (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens To reuse the tape for recording at a later time, inside the system, and cause the system to cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about About a tape longer than 90 minutes an hour until the moisture evaporates. The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes • Do not place anything on top of the tape deck of play time is not recommended except for as this may cause a malfunction. long, continuous recording or playback. On heat buildup Cleaning the tape heads • Heat buildup on the unit during operation is Use a dry-type or wet-type cleaning tape normal and is not a cause for alarm. (available separately) after every 10 hours of • Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used use, before you start an important recording, or continuously at a high volume because the after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the cabinet may have become hot. tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. an inability of the system to record or play back tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the Cleaning the cabinet cleaning tape. Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Demagnetizing the tape heads Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring Use a demagnetizing tape (available separately) powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, after every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to or alcohol. demagnetize the tape heads can cause an increase in noise and a loss of high frequency sound and an inability to completely erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape.
58US Disc player section Specifications System Compact disc and digital audio system AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION Laser POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Semiconductor laser λ HARMONIC DISTORTION: ( = 770 – 810 nm) Emission duration: continuous With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, Laser Output from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 160 watts per Max. 44.6 µW* channel minimum RMS power, with no * This output is the value measured at more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion a distance of 7 7/8 in (200 mm) from from 250 miliwatts to rated output. the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 9/32 in Amplifier section (7 mm) aperture. The following are measured at Frequency response AC 120 V, 60 Hz 2 Hz – 20 kHz Front/Surround speaker Wave length RMS output power (reference): 770 – 810 nm 250 W + 250 W (per channel at 6 Ω, Signal-to-noise ratio 1 kHz, 10% THD) More than 90 dB Dynamic range Inputs More than 88 dB VIDEO (AUDIO IN) L/R : Voltage 250 mV, impedance Tape deck section 47 kilohms Recording system AUDIO (AUDIO IN) L/R: 4-track 2-channel stereo Voltage 450 mV, impedance Frequency response Information Additional 47 kilohms 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), MIC: using Sony TYPE I tape Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance Wow and flutter 10 kilohms ±0.35% W.Peak (IEC) (USB) port: 0.3% W.RMS (NAB) Type A ±0.4% W.Peak (DIN) Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more
Continued l 59US Tuner section Speaker FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Front/Surround speakers FM tuner section (SS-ZUX9) Tuning range Speaker system 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) 2-way, 2-drivers speaker system, Antenna Bass-reflex FM lead antenna Speaker units Antenna terminals Woofer: 8 in (20 cm), cone type 75 ohms unbalanced Tweeter: 1 in (2.5 cm), horn type Intermediate frequency Rated impedance 10.7 MHz 6 ohms Dimensions (Approx.) AM tuner section 11 7/8 × 17 3/4 × 18 7/8 in Tuning range (300 × 450 × 479 mm) (w/h/d) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set Mass (Approx.) at 10 kHz) 24 lb 5 oz (11 kg) per speaker 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) General Antenna Power requirements AM loop antenna 120 V AC, 60 Hz Antenna terminals Power consumption External antenna terminal 420 W Intermediate frequency Dimensions (Approx.) 450 kHz 19 3/8 × 11 3/4 × 18 1/8 in USB section (491 × 297.5 × 460 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) Supported bit rate 44 lb 2 oz (20 kg) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3): Supplied accessories: 32 – 320 kbps, VBR Remote Commander (2) Sampling frequencies R6 (size AA) batteries (4) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3): AM loop antenna (1) 32/44.1/48 kHz FM lead antenna (1) Transfer speed Front speaker pads (8) Full-Speed Surround speaker pads (8) Supported USB device Speaker cords (4) Mass Storage Class Maximum current Design and specifications are subject to 500 mA change without notice.
60US Index A M AQUA 38 Manual Recording 34 AUDIO CD 5 MAX PAD 39 Multi Session 6 B Batteries 16 N BEAM MODE 45 Non-playable disc 5 BEAT BLEND 40 Normal Play 21, 29 BUILT-IN BEAM 45 Beat per Minute (BPM) 41 P Playable disc 5 C Playable/Recordable CD-TAPE Synchro Recording USB devices 6 34 Power Saving Mode 45 CD-USB Synchro Recording Preset effect 36 24 Program Play 22, 29 CHORUS 38 COLD RESET 55 R Radio station 31 D REC1 Recording 24 DATA CD 5 Remote 12 DELAY 37 Repeat Play 23, 30 Demonstration 16, 45 Resume Play 27 Display 11 S E Shuffle Play 21, 29 EFFECTOR 37 Sound Mixing 34 F T FLANGER 37 Timer FM MODE 32 Play Timer 43 Recording Timer 43 G Sleep Timer 43 GROOVE 36 TRACK SEARCH 19 H U Handling discs 57 User equalizer 36 Hooking up the optional components 47 X system 15 X-ROUND 38 X-TRANCE PRO 37 J X-TRANCE PRO remote 13 JUMP PAD 39
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