Sony Stereo System CMT HX3 User Manual

3-095-514-12(1)  
Micro HI-FI  
Component System  
Operating Instructions  
CMT-HX3  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
 
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product  
which mates DVD recorded material on  
one side with digital audio material on  
the other side. However, since the audio  
material side does not conform to the  
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on  
this product is not guaranteed.  
Music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies  
is product is designed to playback  
discs that conform to the Compact Disc  
(CD) standard. Recently, various music  
discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among  
those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN”  
logo are registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and  
their logos are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from  
Dolby Laboratories.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  
technology and patents licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and omson.  
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Guide to parts and controls  
is manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can  
also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.  
Unit  
Front panel  
Top panel  
Continued  
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Remote  
Unit: VOLUME control (page 13,  
14, 15, 17)  
Remote: VOLUME +/button  
(page 13, 14, 15, 17)  
Turn or press to adjust the volume.  
AUDIO IN jack (page 17)  
Connect to an optional audio  
component.  
PHONES jack  
Connect the headphones.  
(open/close) button (page 13)  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
(USB) port (page 15, 29)  
Connect to an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
/(power) button (page 12, 21,  
24, 25)  
Press to turn on the system.  
Playback buttons and function  
buttons  
Unit: USB  (play/pause)  
button (page 15)  
STANDBY indicator (page 18, 22)  
Lights up when the system is turned off.  
Press to select the USB function.  
Press to start or pause playback of an  
optional USB device (Digital music  
player or USB storage media).  
Remote: USB button (page 15)  
Press to select the USB function.  
USB MEMORY indicator  
Lights up when an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media) is connected.  
Remote sensor (page 22)  
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Unit: CD  (play/pause)  
/(go back/go forward)  
button (page 13, 16, 19)  
Press to select a track or file.  
button (page 13)  
Press to select the CD function.  
Press to start or pause playback of a disc.  
Remote: CD button (page 13)  
Press to select the CD function.  
Unit: TUNE +/(tuning) button  
(page 14)  
Remote: +/(tuning) button  
(page 14, 20)  
Press to tune in the desired station.  
Remote: (play) button,  
(pause) button  
Press to start or pause playback.  
TUNER/BAND button (page 14)  
Press to select the TUNER function.  
Press to select FM or AM reception  
mode.  
+/(select folder) button  
(page 13, 16, 19)  
Press to select a folder.  
/(rewind/fast forward)  
button (page 13, 16)  
Press to find a point in a track or file.  
Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 17)  
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.  
FUNCTION button  
Press to select the function.  
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE  
button (page 13, 14, 16, 19, 20)  
Press to select the play mode of a CD,  
MP3 disc or an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media).  
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel)  
button (page 13, 14, 16)  
Remote: (stop) button (page  
13, 14, 16)  
Press to stop playback.  
Press to cancel search.  
Press to select the tuning mode.  
Sound buttons (page 17)  
Unit: DSGX button  
SEARCH button (page 13, 16)  
Press to enter or exit search mode.  
Remote: EQ button  
Press to select the sound effect.  
ENTER button (page 12, 19, 20,  
21)  
Press to enter the settings.  
DISPLAY button (page 18)  
Press to change the information on the  
display.  
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CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button  
(page 21)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page  
12, 21)  
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.  
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page  
13, 14, 16)  
Press to listen to a disc, a single track or  
file repeatedly.  
Press to select the FM reception mode  
(monaural or stereo).  
Battery compartment lid  
(page 11)  
CLEAR button (page 19)  
Press to delete a pre-programmed track  
or file.  
TUNER MEMORY button (page  
20)  
Press to preset the radio station.  
SLEEP button (page 21)  
Press to set the Sleep Timer.  
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Information on the display  
Play/Pause  
Audio format  
DSGX (page 17)  
Play mode (page 13, 16)  
Tuner reception mode (page 14)  
Tuner reception (page 14)  
Timer (page 21)  
Text information  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system securely  
Wall socket  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
or  
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  
Power  
White side for North American model  
For models with a voltage selector, set  
Brown side for other regions  
AM loop antenna  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local  
power line voltage.  
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.  
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,  
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only  
for models equipped with an adaptor).  
Speakers  
Antennas  
Find a location and an orientation that  
provide good reception, and then set up  
the antenna.  
Keep the antennas away from the speaker  
cords, the power cord and the USB cable  
to avoid picking up noise.  
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Notes  
When carrying this system  
With normal use, the batteries should last for  
about six months.  
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or  
mix different types of batteries.  
If you do not use the remote for a long period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
1
2
3
Remove a disc to protect the CD  
mechanism.  
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
Hold down SEARCH  
and press   
on the unit,  
on the unit until  
“STANDBYappears.  
4
After “LOCKappears, unplug the  
power cord.  
Speaker pads  
Attach the supplied speaker pads to  
the bottom of the speakers to prevent  
slipping.  
To use the remote  
Slide and remove the battery  
compartment lid , and insert the two  
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side  
first, matching the polarities shown  
below.  
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Setting the clock  
Use buttons on the remote to set the  
clock.  
1
2
Press /  
system.  
to turn on the  
.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
If the current mode appears on  
the display, press /  
repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”  
.
and then press ENTER  
repeatedly  
to set the hour, and then press  
3
4
Press /  
.
ENTER  
Use the same procedure to set  
the minutes.  
e clock settings are lost when you  
disconnect the power cord or if a  
power failure occurs.  
To display the clock when the system  
is off  
Press DISPLAY . e clock is displayed  
for about 8 seconds.  
1ꢀGB  
 
 
Other operation  
Basic Operations  
To  
Press  
Pause playback (or CD  on the  
unit) . To resume  
Playing a CD/MP3 disc  
play, press the button  
again.  
1
Select the CD function.  
.
Stop playback  
Press CD  
.
Select a folder  
on an MP3  
disc  
Select a track /  
or file  
+/  
.
2
Place a disc.  
Press   
on the unit, and place  
a disc with the label side up on the  
disc tray.  
.
Select a folder SEARCH . Press  
and file on  
/  
to select  
an MP3 disc the desired folder, then  
to select  
while viewing press ENTER . Press  
the folder and /  
file names on the desired file, then  
.
the display  
press ENTER  
Find a point in Hold down /  
a track or file  
during playback, and  
To close the disc tray, press   
on  
release the button at the  
desired point.  
the unit again.  
Do not force the disc tray closed with  
your finger, as this may damage the  
unit.  
Select Repeat REPEAT  
repeatedly  
Play  
until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
3
4
Start playback.  
Press (or CD  on the unit)  
To change the play mode  
.
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly while  
the player is stopped. You can select  
normal play (“ *” for all MP3 files  
in the folder on the disc), shuffle play  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
.
VOLUME control on the unit)  
(“SHUF” or “  
play (“PGM”).  
(SHUF)  
Play performs the same operation as normal  
(shuffle) play.  
SHUF*”), or program  
*
When playing a CD-DA disc,  
Notes on Repeat Play  
All tracks or files on a disc are played  
repeatedly up to five times.  
“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is  
repeated until you stop it.  
Continued  
1ꢁGB  
 
 
Notes on playing MPꢁ discs  
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3  
files.  
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.  
MP3 files are played back in the order that  
they are recorded onto the disc.  
Listening to the radio  
1
Select “FMor “AM.”  
Press TUNER/BAND  
repeatedly.  
e system can only play MP3 files that have  
2
Select the tuning mode.  
a file extension of .MP3.  
Press TUNING MODE  
until AUTO” appears.  
repeatedly  
If there are files on the disc that have the  
.MP3” file extension, but that are not MP3  
files, the unit may produce noise or may  
malfunction.  
e maximum number of:  
folders is 255 (including the root folder).  
MP3 files is 511.  
MP3 files and folders that can be  
contained on a single disc is 512.  
folder levels (the tree structure of files) is  
8.  
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing  
soſtware, recording device, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted  
audio or may not play at all.  
3
4
Tune in the desired station.  
Press +/(or TUNE +/on  
the unit) . Scanning stops  
automatically when a station is tuned  
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for  
stereo programs only) appear.  
When you tune in a station that  
provides RDS services, the station  
name appears on the display  
(European model only).  
Notes on playing multisession discs  
If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3)  
session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or  
MP3) disc, and other sessions are not played  
back.  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
.
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized  
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.  
To stop automatic scanning  
.
Press   
To tune in a station with a weak signal  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the  
scanning does not stop, press TUNING  
MODE  
repeatedly until AUTO” and  
“PRESET” disappear, and then press  
+/(or TUNE +/on the unit)  
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.  
To reduce static noise on a weak FM  
stereo station  
Press FM MODE  
repeatedly until  
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo  
reception.  
1ꢂGB  
 
 
1
2
Select the USB function.  
Listening to music of  
an USB device  
Press USB  
.
Connect an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB  
storage media) to the (USB)  
You can connect an optional USB device  
(Digital music player or USB storage  
media) to the  
(USB) port  
on the  
port  
as shown below.  
unit and listen to music stored in the USB  
device. See “Playable USB devices” (page  
29) for a list of USB devices that can be  
connected to this system.  
e audio formats that can be played  
back by this system are as follows:  
ATRAC/MP3*/WMA*/AAC*  
*
Files with copyright protection (Digital  
Rights Management) cannot be played by  
this system.  
Files downloaded from an online music store  
may not be played by this system.  
USB device (Digital  
music player or USB  
storage media)  
When USB cable connection is  
necessary, connect the USB cable  
supplied with the USB device to be  
connected.  
See the operation manual supplied  
with the USB device to be connected  
for details on the operation method.  
When the USB device is connected,  
the display changes as follows:  
“Reading”  
“ATRAC AD1)” or  
“STORAGE DRIVE2)”  
1)  
When connecting a digital music player.  
When connecting USB storage media.  
2)  
e volume label is displayed next if  
recorded.  
Note  
It may take about 10 seconds before “Reading”  
appears depending on the type of USB device  
connected.  
3
4
Start playback.  
Press (or USB  on the unit)  
.
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
.
Continued  
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Notes on the USB device  
Other operation  
Do not connect the system and the USB  
device through a USB hub.  
To  
Press  
With some connected USB devices, aſter an  
operation is performed, there may be a delay  
before it is performed by this system.  
is system does not necessarily support all  
the functions provided in a connected USB  
device.  
Pause playback (or USB  on  
the unit) . To resume  
play, press the button  
again.  
Stop playback  
Select a folder  
.
e playback order for the system may differ  
from the playback order of the connected  
USB device.  
.
+/  
Select a file  
/  
.
Always hold down   
and make sure that  
Select a folder SEARCH . Press  
“No Device” appears before removing the  
USB device. Removing the USB device while  
“No Device” is not displayed may corrupt the  
data on it or damage the USB device itself.  
and file while /  
viewing the the desired folder, then  
folder and file press ENTER . Press  
to select  
to select  
names on the /  
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on an USB device that  
has audio files.  
system display* the desired file, then  
press ENTER  
.
Find a point in Hold down /  
Folders that have no audio files are skipped.  
Files are played back in the order that they  
are transferred to the USB device.  
e maximum numbers of folders and files  
that can be contained on a single USB device  
are as follows:  
Digital music player: 65,535 groups  
(maximum 999 tracks per group)  
a file  
during playback,  
and release the button  
at the desired point.  
Select Repeat REPEAT  
repeatedly  
Play  
until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
Remove the  
USB device  
Hold down   
until  
USB storage media: 999 files  
“No Device” appears,  
then remove the USB  
device.  
e maximum number of files and folders  
may vary depending on the file and folder  
structure.  
e audio formats that you can listen to with  
this system are as follows:  
*
You can search by different information such  
as album or genre for digital music players.  
MP3: file extension .mp3”  
Windows Media Audio file: file extension  
To change the play mode  
.wma”  
AAC: file extension .m4a”  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly while  
the USB device is stopped. You can  
select normal play (“ ” for all files in  
the folder on the digital music player),  
shuffle play (“SHUF” or “ SHUF”), or  
program play (“PGM”).  
Note that even when file names have the  
above file extensions, if the actual file differs,  
the system may produce noise or may  
malfunction.  
Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
soſtwares, recording devices, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible  
USB device may produce noise or interrupted  
audio or may not play at all.  
1ꢄGB  
 
Using optional audio  
components  
Adjusting the sound  
To add a sound effect  
To  
Press  
1
Connect additional audio  
component to the AUDIO  
Generate a  
more dynamic  
sound  
DSGX  
on the unit.  
IN jack  
on the unit using  
an audio analog cord (not  
supplied).  
(Dynamic  
Sound  
Generator  
X-tra)  
2
Turn down the volume.  
Press VOLUME (or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
Set the sound EQ  
effect  
repeatedly  
.
to select “BASS”  
or “TREBLE,” and  
3
4
5
Select the AUDIO IN function.  
then press +/  
repeatedly to adjust the  
level.  
Press AUDIO IN  
on the unit.  
Start playing the connected  
component.  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/(or turn the  
VOLUME control on the unit)  
.
1ꢅGB  
 
 
Changing the display  
To  
Press  
Change  
DISPLAY  
repeatedly  
information on when the system is on.  
the display1)  
Check the  
DISPLAY  
when  
clock when the the system is off2). e  
system is off  
clock is displayed for 8  
seconds.  
1)  
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc  
information or the USB device information,  
such as the track or file number or folder  
name during normal play, or the total  
playing time while the player is stopped.  
2)  
e STANDBY indicator  
on the unit  
lights up when the system is off.  
Notes on the display information  
Characters that cannot be displayed appear  
as “_.  
e following are not displayed:  
total playing time for a CD-DA disc  
depending on the play mode.  
total playing time and remaining playing  
time for an MP3 disc and USB device.  
e following are not displayed correctly:  
folder and file names that do not follow  
either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or  
Joliet in the expansion format.  
e following are displayed:  
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when  
ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used  
(up to 62 characters for an MP3 disc).  
ID3 tag information for ATRAC” files  
when ID3 version 2 tags are used.  
1ꢆGB  
 
 
4
Press ENTER  
to add the track  
Other Operations  
or file to the program.  
CD  
Creating your own  
 . ” appears when the total  
program time exceeds 100 minutes  
for a CD, or when you select a CD  
track whose number is 21 or over, or  
when you select an MP3 file.  
program  
(Program Play)  
1
Select the desired function.  
USB  
e total program time cannot be  
displayed, so “ . ” appears.  
CD  
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to  
program additional tracks or  
files, up to a total of 25 tracks or  
files.  
USB  
Press USB  
function.  
to select the USB  
repeatedly  
2
3
Press PLAY MODE  
until “PGMappears while the  
system is stopped.  
To play your program of tracks  
.
or files, press   
e program remains available until  
you open the disc tray or remove  
the USB device. To play the same  
Press /  
until the desired track or file  
number appears.  
repeatedly  
.
program again, press   
When programming files, press  
To cancel Program Play  
+/  
repeatedly to select the  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until  
desired folder, and then select the  
desired file.  
Example: When programming tracks  
on a CD  
“PGM” disappears while the system is  
stopped.  
To delete the last track or file of the  
program  
Press CLEAR  
stopped.  
while the system is  
Selected track or file number Total playing time of  
program (including  
selected track or file)  
1ꢇGB  
 
 
6
To call up a preset radio  
Presetting radio  
stations  
You can preset your favorite radio  
stations and tune them in instantly  
by selecting the corresponding preset  
number.  
Use buttons on the remote to preset  
stations.  
station, press TUNING MODE  
repeatedly until “PRESET”  
appears, and then press +/  
repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
1
Tune in the desired station (see  
“Listening to the radio(page  
14)).  
.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY  
Preset number  
3
Press +/  
repeatedly to  
select your desired preset  
number.  
If another station is already assigned  
to the selected preset number,  
the station is replaced by the new  
stations.  
.
4
5
Press ENTER  
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to  
store other stations.  
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10  
AM stations. e preset stations are  
retained for about half a day even if  
you disconnect the power cord or if a  
power failure occurs.  
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6
7
Select the sound source.  
Using the Timers  
e system offers two timer functions.  
If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep  
Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.  
Press /  
repeatedly until  
the desired sound source appears, and  
then press ENTER . e display  
shows the timer settings.  
Press /  
to turn off the  
Sleep Timer:  
system.  
You can fall asleep to music. is  
function works even if the clock is not  
set.  
e system turns on 15 seconds  
before the preset time. If the system is  
on at the preset time, the Play Timer  
will not play.  
Press SLEEP  
repeatedly.  
If you select AUTO,” the system  
automatically turns off aſter the current  
disc stops or in 100 minutes.  
To activate or check the timer again  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press  
/  
repeatedly until “PLAY  
Play Timer:  
SEL?” appears, and then press ENTER  
You can wake up to CD, tuner or optional  
USB device at a preset time.  
Use buttons on the remote to control the  
Play Timer. Make sure you have set the  
clock.  
.
To cancel the timer  
Repeat the same procedure as above until  
“TIMER OFF?” appears, and then press  
.
ENTER  
1
Prepare the sound source.  
Prepare the sound source, and then  
To change the setting  
press VOLUME +/  
to adjust the  
Start over from step 1.  
volume.  
To start from a specific track or file,  
create your own program (page 19).  
Tip  
e Play Timer setting remains as long as the  
setting is not canceled manually.  
.
2
3
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
Press /  
repeatedly  
to select “PLAY SET?,and then  
.
press ENTER  
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour  
indication flashes.  
4
5
Set the time to start playing.  
Press /  
repeatedly to set  
the hour, and then press ENTER  
.
e minute indication flashes. Use the  
procedure above to set the minutes.  
Use the same procedure as in  
step 4 to set the time to stop  
playing.  
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Severe hum or noise.  
Move the system away from sources of  
Others  
noise.  
Connect the system to a different wall  
socket.  
Install a noise filter (available  
separately) to the power cord.  
Troubleshooting  
Make sure the power cord and  
speaker cords are correctly and firmly  
connected.  
1
The remote does not function.  
Remove any obstacles between the  
on  
2
Find your problem in the checklist  
below, and take the indicated  
corrective action.  
remote and the remote sensor  
the unit, and position the unit away  
from fluorescent lights.  
If the issue persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.  
Move the remote closer to the system.  
The STANDBY indicator  
remains lit  
If the STANDBY indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord,  
and check the following items.  
If your system has a voltage  
selector, is the voltage selector set to  
the correct voltage?  
after unplugging the power cord.  
e STANDBY indicator  
may not  
turn off immediately aſter unplugging  
the power cord. is is not a  
malfunction. e indicator will turn off  
aſter about 40 seconds.  
Are you using only the supplied  
speakers?  
CD/MP3 player  
Is anything blocking the ventilation  
holes on the top or back of the  
system?  
The sound skips, or the disc will not  
play.  
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.  
Move the system to a location away  
from vibration (for example, on top of  
a stable stand).  
Move the speakers away from the  
system, or place them on separate  
stands. At high volume, speaker  
vibration may cause the sound to skip.  
Aſter the STANDBY indicator  
stops flashing, reconnect the power  
cord, and turn on the system. If the  
issue persists, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
General  
Sound comes from one channel,  
or the left and right volumes are  
unbalanced.  
Place the speakers as symmetrically as  
possible.  
Connect only the supplied speakers.  
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Play does not start from the first  
track.  
There is no sound.  
e USB device is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the system, then  
reconnect the USB device and check if  
the USB MEMORY indicator  
up.  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until  
both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to  
return to normal play.  
lights  
Starting playback takes more time  
than usual.  
The sound is distorted.  
e following discs take a longer time  
e bit rate used when encoding the  
files was low. Send files encoded with  
higher bit rates to the USB device.  
to start playback.  
a disc recorded with a complicated  
tree structure.  
a disc recorded in multisession  
mode.  
a disc that has not been finalized (a  
disc to which data can be added).  
a disc that has many folders.  
There is noise or the sound skips.  
Turn off the system, then reconnect the  
USB device.  
e music data itself contains noise.  
Noise may have been introduced  
when creating music data due to the  
conditions of the computer. Create the  
music data again.  
USB device  
When using the USB storage media,  
copy the files to your computer, format  
the USB storage media in FAT16 or  
FAT32 format, and copy the files to the  
USB storage media again.*  
Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may  
occur. See “Playable USB devices”  
(page 29) for the supported device  
types.  
e USB device is not recognized.  
File or folder names are not  
displayed on this system.  
The USB device cannot be connected  
.
into the  
(USB) port  
e USB device is being connected  
backwards. Connect the USB device in  
the correct orientation.  
Playback is not possible.  
e sound skips.  
ere is noise.  
The USB storage media which has  
been used on another device does  
not work.  
It may be recorded in an unsupported  
format. If so, first take the precaution  
of backing up important files on the  
USB storage media by copying them to  
your computer hard disk. Next, format  
the USB storage media with a FAT16  
or FAT32 file system and transfer the  
backed-up audio files onto the USB  
storage media again.*  
“Over Current” appears.  
A problem has been detected with the  
level of electrical current from the  
(USB) port . Turn off the system and  
remove the USB device from the  
(USB) port . Make sure there is no  
problem with the USB device. If this  
display pattern persists, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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“Reading” is displayed for a long  
time.  
It may take a while to finish reading the  
USB device if there are many folders  
or files on it. us, we recommend  
following these guidelines.  
Tuner  
Severe hum or noise, or stations  
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “ST”  
flashes on the display.)  
Connect the antenna properly.  
Total folders on USB device: 100 or  
Find a location and an orientation that  
provide good reception, and then set  
up the antenna again.  
less  
Total files per folder: 100 or less  
Keep the antennas away from the  
speaker cords, the power cord and the  
USB cable to avoid picking up noise.  
Connect a commercially available  
external antenna.  
Erroneous display  
Send the music data to the USB device  
again, as the data stored in the USB  
device may have been corrupted.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the  
supplied AM antenna has come off the  
plastic stand.  
Play does not start.  
Turn off the system, then reconnect the  
USB device.  
Connect the USB device that this  
system can play.  
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
Press (or USB  on the unit)  
e AM tuning interval is factory-preset  
to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this  
function is not available on the European  
model).  
to start play.  
Play does not start from the first  
track.  
Set the play mode to Normal Play  
mode.  
Use buttons on the unit to change the  
AM tuning interval.  
1
Tune in any AM station, and then  
turn off the system.  
Files cannot be played back.  
USB storage media formatted with file  
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32  
are unsupported.*  
If you use partitioned USB storage  
media, only files on the first partition  
can be played.  
2
While holding down TUNER/BAND  
.
, press /  
All the AM preset stations are erased.  
To reset the interval to the factory  
preset, repeat the procedure.  
Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
*
is system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but  
some USB storage media may not support all  
of these FAT. For details, see the operation  
manual of each USB storage media or  
contact the manufacturer.  
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To improve tuner reception  
Turn off CD player power by using the  
CD power management function. By  
default, CD power is turned on.  
Messages  
CD/MP3 player, Tuner  
Complete!: e preset operation ended  
repeatedly to  
1
Press FUNCTION  
normally.  
select the CD function, and then turn  
off the system.  
Invalid: You pressed an invalid button.  
LOCKED: e disc tray does not open.  
2
After “STANDBYstops flashing, press  
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
/  
on the unit while holding  
No Disc: ere is no disc in the system,  
or you have loaded a disc that cannot  
be played.  
No Step: All of the programmed tracks  
or files have been erased.  
down /CANCEL  
on the unit.  
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD  
player power turned off, disc access  
time is increased. To turn on CD  
player power, repeat the procedure  
until “CD POWER ON” appears.  
Over: You have reached the end of the  
disc while pressing   
playback or pause.  
during  
To reset the system to factory settings  
Push SELECT!: You tried to set the clock  
or timer during timer operation.  
If the system still does not operate  
properly, reset the system to factory  
settings.  
Push STOP!: You pressed PLAY MODE  
during playback.  
Use buttons on the unit to reset the  
system to its factory default settings.  
Reading: e system is reading  
information of the disc. Some buttons  
are not available.  
SET CLOCK!: You tried to select the timer  
when the clock is not set.  
SET TIMER!: You tried to select the timer  
when the Play Timer is not set.  
Step Full!: You tried to program more  
than 26 tracks or files (steps).  
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power  
cord, and then turn on the system.  
2
Press /CANCEL , DSGX  
and  
/  
at the same time.  
All user-configured settings, such as  
preset radio stations, timer, and the  
clock, are deleted.  
TIME NG!: e Play Timer start and end  
times are set to the same time.  
USB device  
ATRAC AD: An ATRAC Audio Device is  
connected.  
Error: e USB device could not be  
recognized or an unknown device is  
connected.  
Invalid: You have made an invalid or  
currently prohibited operation.  
No Device: No USB device is connected  
or the connected USB device has been  
stopped.  
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No Step: All of the programmed tracks  
or files have been erased.  
No Track: No playable file is loaded in  
the system.  
Not Supported: An unsupported USB  
device is connected.  
Please Wait: e system is readying for  
usage of an USB device.  
Reading: e system is recognizing the  
USB device.  
Removed: e USB device has been  
removed.  
Step Full!: You tried to program more  
than 26 tracks or files (steps).  
STORAGE DRIVE: USB storage media is  
connected.  
Precautions  
Discs that this system CAN play  
Audio CD  
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)  
Discs that this system CANNOT play  
CD-ROM  
CD-R/CD-RW other than those  
recorded in music CD format or MP3  
format conforming to ISO9660 Level  
1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession  
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in  
multisession that have not ended by  
“closing the session”  
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording  
quality, CD-R/CD-RW that have  
scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-  
RW recorded with an incompatible  
recording device  
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized  
incorrectly  
Discs containing files other than  
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files  
Discs of non-standard shape (for  
example, heart, square, star)  
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or  
sticker attached to them  
Rental or used discs with attached seals  
where the glue extends beyond the seal  
Discs that have labels printed using ink  
that feels tacky when touched  
Notes on discs  
Before playing, wipe the disc with a  
cleaning cloth from the center out to  
the edge.  
Do not clean discs with solvents, such  
as benzine thinner, or commercially  
available cleaners or anti-static spray  
intended for vinyl LPs.  
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight  
or heat sources such as hot air ducts,  
nor leave it in a car parked in direct  
sunlight.  
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On safety  
On the speaker system  
is speaker system is not magnetically  
shielded, and the picture on nearby TV  
sets may become magnetically distorted.  
In this situation, turn off the TV, wait  
15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on.  
If there is no improvement, move the  
speakers far away from the TV.  
Completely disconnect the power  
cord (mains lead) from the wall socket  
(mains) if it is not going to be used  
for an extended period of time. When  
unplugging the unit, always grip the  
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
Should any solid object or liquid get  
into the system, unplug the system, and  
have it checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it again.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean this system with a soſt cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive  
pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as  
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.  
e AC power cord can be changed  
only by a qualified service facility.  
On placement  
Do not place the system in an inclined  
position or in locations that are  
extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or  
humid or lacking adequate ventilation,  
or subject to vibration, direct sunlight  
or a bright light.  
Be careful when placing the unit  
or speakers on surfaces that have  
been specially treated (for example,  
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
If the system is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location or is  
placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lens inside the  
CD player, and cause the system to  
malfunction. In this situation, remove  
the disc, and leave the system turned  
on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
On heat buildup  
Heat buildup on the unit during  
operation is normal and is not cause  
for alarm.  
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been  
used continuously at a high volume  
because the cabinet may have become  
hot.  
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.  
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CD player section  
System: Compact disc and digital audio  
system  
Specifications  
Main unit  
Laser Diode Properties  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW  
* is output is the value measurement  
at a distance of 200mm from the  
objective lens surface on the Optical  
Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.  
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz  
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB  
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB  
Amplifier section  
Canadian model:  
DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40  
watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
European model:  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40  
watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
FM tuner section:  
Tuning range  
Canadian model:  
Music power output (reference): 50 +  
50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Inputs:  
87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)  
European model:  
87.5 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)  
Antenna: FM lead antenna  
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz  
AM tuner section:  
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):  
voltage 250 mV, impedance  
47 kilohms  
(USB) port: Type A, maximum  
current 500 mA  
Tuning range  
Outputs:  
Canadian model:  
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts  
headphones of 8 ohms or more  
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of  
6 ohms  
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning  
interval)  
531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
European model:  
USB section  
Supported bit rate  
531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning  
interval)  
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external  
antenna terminal  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32 320 kbps, VBR  
ATRAC: 48 352 kbps  
(ATRAC3plus), 66/105/132 kbps  
(ATRAC3)  
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz  
Speaker  
WMA: 32 192 kbps, VBR  
AAC: 48 320 kbps  
Sampling frequencies  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32/44.1/48 kHz  
Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units: Woofer 12 cm, cone type,  
Tweeter 4 cm, cone type  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 145 × 260 ×  
200 mm  
ATRAC: 44.1 kHz  
WMA: 44.1 kHz  
AAC: 44.1 kHz  
Mass: Approx. 2.2 kg net per speaker  
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General  
Power requirements  
Playable USB devices  
You can play back the following Sony  
USB devices on this system. Other USB  
devices cannot be played back on this  
system.  
Canadian model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
European model: 220 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption: 40 watts  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):  
Approx. 285 × 120 × 215 mm  
Mass (excl. speakers): 2.6 kg  
Verified Sony digital music player (as  
of January 2007)  
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander  
(1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop  
antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1), Speaker  
pads (8)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Product name Model name  
NW-E103 / E105 /  
E107  
NW-E205 / E207  
Walkman  
®
Standby power consumption:  
0.5 W  
Halogenated flame retardants  
are not used in the certain  
printed wiring boards.  
NW-E303 / E305 /  
E307  
NW-E403 / E405 /  
E407  
NW-E503 / E505 /  
E507  
Halogenated flame retardants  
are not used in cabinets.  
NW-E002 / E002F /  
E003 / E003F / E005 /  
E005F  
NW-A605 / A607 /  
A608  
NW-A1000 / A1200 /  
A3000  
NW-HD5  
NW-S603 / S605 /  
S703F / S705F / S706F  
NW-S202 / S202F /  
S203F / S205F  
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Verified Sony USB storage media (as of  
January 2007)  
Product name Model name  
MICROVAULT USM512EX / 1GEX /  
2GEX  
USM128J / 256J / 512J /  
1GJ / 2GJ / 4GJ / 8GJ  
USM512JX / 1GJX /  
2GJX / 4GJX  
USM256H / 512H /  
1GH / 2GH / 4GH  
USD2G / 4G / 5G / 8G  
Check the websites below for the latest  
information about compatible devices.  
For customers in the U.S.A.:  
<http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport>  
For customers in Canada:  
ElectronicsSupport/>  
ElectronicsSupport/>  
For customers in Europe:  
<http://sonydigital-link.com/dna>  
For customers in Latin America:  
<http://www.sony-latin.com/pa/info>  
For customers in Asia and Oceania:  
<http://www.css.ap.sony.com/>  
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.  
Notes on Walkman  
You cannot play back Linear PCM audio on  
this system.  
You cannot play back the ATRAC Advanced  
Lossless audio format on this system.  
You cannot play back music recorded directly  
to a Walkman without using a computer on  
this system.  
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