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Press 

  twice to cancel Resume Play.

The total number of tracks and total playing time 
appear on the display.

Press DISPLAY  repeatedly while playing an 
MP3/WMA file on the disc or an MP3/WMA/AAC 
file on the USB device.
The display changes as follows:

Song title ( )*

1, 2





Artist name ( )*

1



Album name ( )*

1



Current file number and playing time*

3

*

1

  If the file does not have corresponding ID3, WMA or AAC 

tag information, the file name, “NO ARTIST,” and “NO 
ALBUM” scroll on the display instead of the song title, 
artist name, and album name.

*

2

 The function name is displayed for 2 seconds before the 

song title appears.

*

3

 The artist name or album name will change to this in a 

few seconds.

Press DISPLAY  while connecting the 
BLUETOOTH device.

Press DISPLAY  repeatedly while listening to 
the radio.
The display changes as follows:

Preset number*

1, 2

 

 Frequency

*

1

  A preset number is displayed only when you are listening 

to the preset radio station.

*

2

 The display automatically returns to the frequency display 

after 2 seconds have elapsed.

You can set the unit to play tracks or files repeatedly 
or in random order while a disc/USB device is 
stopped.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the indication 
changes as follows:

Normal play (None)





Single repeat (  1)



All repeat ( )



Selected folder play ( )*



Selected folder repeat play ( ,  )*



Shuffle play (

)



Program play (PGM)



Program repeat play ( , PGM)

*  These functions are available only when playing MP3/

WMA files on an MP3/WMA disc or MP3/WMA/AAC files 
on a USB device.

You can set the unit to repeatedly play CD-DA tracks 
on an audio CD, MP3/WMA files on a CD-R/CD-RW 
disc, or MP3/WMA/AAC files on a USB device in 
normal and program play modes.

Press CD  or USB  to turn on the CD or 
USB function.

Proceed as follows.

A single track/
file

1  Press PLAY MODE  

repeatedly until “  1” appears.

2  Press 

 or   to select 

a track/file that you want to 
repeat.

3  Press 

 .

All tracks/files

1  Press PLAY MODE  

repeatedly until “ ” appears.

2  Press 

 .

A selected folder 
on an MP3/WMA 
disc or USB 
device

1  Press PLAY MODE  

repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” 
appear.

2  Select a folder by pressing   + 

or 

 .

3  Press 

 .

Programmed 
tracks/files

1  Program tracks/files (see 

2  Press PLAY MODE  until 

“PGM” and “ ” appear on the 
display.

3  Press 

 .

To cancel Repeat Play
Press 

  to stop playback, and then press PLAY 

MODE  repeatedly until “ ” (or “  1”) disappears 
from the display.

You can set the unit to play CD-DA tracks on an 
audio CD, MP3/WMA files on a CD-R/CD-RW disc or 
MP3/WMA/AAC files on a USB device in random 
order.

Press CD  or USB  to turn on the CD or 
USB function.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “ ” 
appears on the display.

Press 

  to start Shuffle Play.

To cancel Shuffle Play
Press 

  to stop playback, and then press PLAY 

MODE  repeatedly until “ ” disappears from the 
display.

During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/file 
by pressing 

 .

You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 
tracks/files on a disc/USB device.

Press CD  or USB  to turn on the CD or 
USB function.

Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” 
appears on the display.

Press

 or   to select a track/file.

When you want to specify a folder that contains 
MP3/WMA/AAC files, press   + or 

  first to 

select a folder, and then press 

 or   to 

select a file.

Press ENTER .
The track/file is programmed.
The program step number appears, followed by 
the total playing time.
(Example: audio CD)

Step number

Last programmed track number

Total playing time*

*  “--:--” appears when programming an MP3/WMA 

disc/USB device or when the total playing time is 
longer than 100 minutes.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program additional 
tracks/files.

Press 

  to start Program Play.

The created program remains available until you 
open the CD compartment, connect another USB 
device or turn off the power of the unit. To play 
the same program again, press 

 .

If you try to program 26 tracks/files or more, “FULL” flashes 
on the display.

information
After creating your own program, you can check 
information about programmed tracks/files.
Press DISPLAY  repeatedly and the display 
changes as follows:
Total number of steps 

 Last programmed track/

file number and the total playing time*

*  “--:--” appears for MP3/WMA discs and USB devices.

To cancel Program Play
Press 

  to stop playback, and then press PLAY 

MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” disappears from 
the display.

program
Stop playback, and then press 

 . “NO STEP” 

appears and you can create a new program, 
following the procedure “Creating your own 
program (Program Play).”

You can store radio stations in the unit’s memory. 
You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 
10 for AM.

Press FM/AM  repeatedly to turn on the 
radio function and select the band “FM” or 
“AM.”

Hold down FM/AM  until “AUTO” flashes on 
the display.

Press ENTER  to store the station.
The stations are stored in memory from lower 
frequencies to higher ones.

You need to preset a station with a weak signal 
manually.

Press FM/AM  repeatedly to select a band.

Tune to the desired station.

Hold down ENTER  until “FM-xx” or “AM-xx” 
flashes on the display.
(Example: FM)

Press PRESET + or 

  until the preset 

number for the station you want flashes on 
the display.

Press ENTER  to store the station.
If another station is already assigned to the 
selected preset number, that station is replaced 
by the new one.

The preset radio stations remain in the unit’s memory even 
in the following situations.

The AC power cord is unplugged.

The batteries are removed.

Press FM/AM  repeatedly to turn on the 
radio function and select the band “FM” or 
“AM.”

Press PRESET + or 

  to select a stored 

preset number for the desired radio station.

You can set the unit to turn off automatically after a 
set time has elapsed.

Press SLEEP .
The default setting (“90”) appears and the 
“SLEEP” indicator lights up on the display.

Press SLEEP  repeatedly to select the 
desired setting.

Each time you press the button, the duration (in 
minutes) changes on the display, and the 
selected setting is confirmed automatically after 
about 4 seconds.

You can check the time left until the unit turns off by 
pressing SLEEP  again after setting the sleep timer.

You can enjoy the sound from an optional 
component, such as a portable digital music player, 
through the speakers of this unit.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component 
before making any connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the 
component to be connected.

Connect the AUDIO IN jack  to the line 
output jack of the portable digital music 
player or other component using an audio 
connection cable (not supplied).

Turn the connected component on.

Press AUDIO IN  and start playing sound on 
the connected component.
The sound from the connected component is 
output from the speakers.

To connect the unit to a TV or video recorder/
player, use an extension cable (not supplied) with 
a stereo-mini jack on one end and two phono 
plugs on the other end.

Compatibility requirements for the USB devices are 
as follows. Before using a device with this unit, 
check that it meets the requirements.

 Compliance with USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
 Supports Mass Storage mode*

*  Mass Storage mode is a mode that allows a USB device 

to become accessible to a host device, enabling file 
transfers. Most USB devices support Mass Storage 
mode.

  When a USB device is connected, the unit reads all the 

files on the device. If there are many folders or files on the 
device, it may take a long time for the unit to finish 
reading them.

  Do not connect a USB device to the unit through a USB 

hub.

  With some connected USB devices, after an operation is 

performed, there may be a delay before it is performed by 
this unit.

  This unit may not support all the functions provided with 

a connected USB device.

  The playback order on this unit may differ from the 

playback order on a connected USB device.

Compatibility requirements for the devices are as 
follows. Before using a device with this unit, check 
that it meets the requirements.
 Devices must conform to BLUETOOTH Standard 

version 2.1 + EDR.

 Devices must support A2DP (Advanced Audio 

Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video 
Remote Control Profile).

 NFC capability (required only when using the NFC 

pairing function of the unit).

For the latest information on compatible 
BLUETOOTH devices, including NFC-compatible 
smartphones, check the websites below.
For customers in the USA:

http://esupport.sony.com

(English)
http://sony.ca/support
(French)
http://fr.sony.ca/support

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range 
wireless technology that enables wireless data 
communication between digital devices, such as a 
computer and digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless 
technology operates within a range of about 10 m 
(33 feet).
Connecting two devices as necessary is common, 
but some devices can be connected to multiple 
devices at the same time.
You do not need to use a cable for connection, nor is 
it necessary for the devices to face one another, 
such is the case with infrared technology. For 
example, you can use such a device in a bag or 
pocket.
BLUETOOTH standard is an international standard 
supported by thousands of companies all over the 
world, and employed by various companies 
worldwide.

Maximum communication range
Maximum communication range may shorten under 
the following conditions.
 There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or 

wall between the unit and BLUETOOTH device.

 A wireless LAN device is in use near the unit.
 A microwave oven is in use near the unit.
 A device that generates electromagnetic radiation 

is in use near the unit.

 The unit is placed on a shelf made of steel.

Optimal performance

Limited performance

The unit

Steel cabinet

Interference from other devices
Because BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN 
(IEEE802.11b/g/n) use the same frequency, 
microwave interference may occur and resulting in 
communication speed deterioration, noise, or invalid 
connection if the unit is used near a wireless LAN 
device. In such a case, perform the following.
 Use the unit at least 10 m (33 feet) away from the 

wireless LAN device.

 If the unit is used within 10 m (33 feet) of a 

wireless LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN 
device.

 Use the BLUETOOTH device as close to the unit as 

possible.

Interference to other devices
Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may 
affect the operation of electronic medical devices. 
Turn off the unit and other BLUETOOTH devices in 
the following locations, as it may cause an accident.
 where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, 

train, airplane, or a gas station

 near automatic doors or a fire alarm

  To be able to use the BLUETOOTH function, the 

BLUETOOTH device to be connected requires the same 
profile as the unit’s. 
Note also that even if the same profile exists, devices may 
vary in function depending on their specifications.

  Due to the characteristic of BLUETOOTH wireless 

technology, the sound played on the unit is slightly 
delayed from the sound played on the BLUETOOTH device 
during listening to the music.

  This unit supports security capabilities that comply with 

the BLUETOOTH standard to provide a secure connection 
when the BLUETOOTH wireless technology is used, but 
security may not be enough depending on the setting. Be 
careful when communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless 
technology.

  We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of 

information during BLUETOOTH communication.

  A device featuring the BLUETOOTH function is required to 

conform to the BLUETOOTH standard specified by 
Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated. Even if the 
connected device conforms to the above mentioned 
BLUETOOTH standard, some devices may not be 
connected or work correctly, depending on the features or 
specifications of the device.

  Noise or sound skips may occur depending on the 

BLUETOOTH device connected with the unit, the 
communication environment or the usage environment.

back.
 The audio files may have inappropriate file 

extensions. The file extensions supported by this 
unit are as follows:
 MP3: file extension “.mp3”
 WMA: file extension “.wma”
 AAC: file extension “.m4a,” “.3gp” and “.mp4”

 The audio files may have been created in formats 

other than MP3/WMA/AAC formats.

 The USB storage device uses a file system other 

than FAT16 or FAT32.*

 The files are encrypted or protected by passwords.

*  This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB storage 

media may not support both file systems. 

  For details, refer to the operation manual of the USB 

storage device in question or contact the manufacturer.

There is no sound.
 Make sure that this unit is not too far from the 

BLUETOOTH device (or smartphone), or that this 
unit is not receiving interference from a wireless 
LAN, another 2.4 GHz wireless device, or a 
microwave oven.

 Check that the BLUETOOTH connection was 

completed properly between this unit and the 
BLUETOOTH device (or smartphone).

 Perform pairing again (See “Pairing this unit with a 

 Keep away from metal objects or surfaces.
 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH function is 

activated on the BLUETOOTH device (or 
smartphone).

distance is short.
 If a device that generates electromagnetic 

radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other 
BLUETOOTH device(s), or a microwave oven is 
nearby, move away if possible. Or use the device 
and the unit away from such sources.

 Remove any obstacle between this unit and the 

device or move the device and the unit away from 
the obstacle.

 Locate this unit and the device as close to each 

other as possible.

 Re-position this unit.
 Try using the BLUETOOTH device or smartphone in 

another position.

A connection cannot be established.
 Depending on the device to be connected, it may 

require some time to start communication.

 Perform pairing again (See “Pairing this unit with a 

 Check that the BLUETOOTH device is compatible 

with this unit. For the latest information on 
compatible BLUETOOTH devices, check the 
information on the website. The URL is listed 
under “Compatible BLUETOOTH devices.”

Pairing fails.
 Bring the BLUETOOTH device closer to the unit.
 Delete the model name of this unit from the 

BLUETOOTH device and perform pairing again 
(See “Pairing this unit with a BLUETOOTH device”).

 Check that the BLUETOOTH device is compatible 

with this unit. For the latest information on 
compatible BLUETOOTH devices, check the 
information on the website. The URL is listed 
under “Compatible BLUETOOTH devices.”

Pairing using the NFC function fails.
 Try pairing manually (See “Pairing this unit with a 

BLUETOOTH device”). Some NFC-compatible 
smartphones may not be paired using the NFC 
function of this unit, depending on the features or 
specifications of the device.

 Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the 

smartphone slowly over the N mark .

 Check that the smartphone meets the 

compatibility requirements (See “Compatible 
smartphones”).

The sound is weak or reception is poor.
 Replace all the batteries with new ones.
 Move the unit away from nearby TVs.
 For FM reception, extend the antenna to its full 

length, and reorient it for best FM reception. For 
AM reception, reorient the unit itself to find the 
best reception.

 If you are in a building, listen near a window.
 If a mobile phone is placed close to the unit, a 

loud noise may be heard from the unit. Keep the 
phone away from the unit.

The TV picture is unstable.
 If you are listening to an FM program near a TV 

with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from 
the TV.

After trying the suggested remedies, if the problem 
persists, unplug the AC power cord or remove all the 
batteries. After all the indications on the display 
disappear, plug in the AC power cord again, or 
re-insert the batteries. If the problem persists, 
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Discs that this unit CAN play
 Audio CD (CD-DA*

1

 tracks)

 CD-R/CD-RW that contains MP3/WMA files and    

is finalized*

2

 correctly.

*1

  CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. 

It is a recording standard used for audio CDs.

*2

  Finalizing is the process to make the CD-R/CD-RW discs 

playable on the consumer disc player products, and the 
finalizing can be enabled or disabled as optional settings 
during disc creation in most recording software.

Discs that this unit CANNOT play
 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in audio 

CD format or formats conforming to ISO 9660 
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/

CD-RW with scratches or that is dirty, or CD-R/
CD-RW recorded using an incompatible recording 
device

 CD-R/CD-RW that is unfinalized or finalized 

incorrectly

Notes on discs
 Clean the CD with a cleaning cloth if 

the disc is dirty. Wipe the disc from 
the center out. If there are scratches, 
dirt or fingerprints on the disc, a 
tracking error may occur.

 Do not use solvents such as 

benzine, thinner, commercially 
available cleaners or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat 

sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car 
parked in direct sunlight as there can be a 
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

 Do not stick paper or a sticker on the CD, or 

scratch the surface of the CD.

 After playing, store the CD in its case.

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.

protection technologies
 This 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.

On safety
 As the laser beam used in the CD player section is 

harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble 
the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel 
only.

 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, 

unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified 
personnel before operating it any further.

 Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, 

square, star) cannot be played on this unit. 
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not 
use such discs.

On power sources
 For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; 

do not use any other cord. 

 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to 

be used for an extended period of time.

 When not using the batteries, remove them to 

avoid damage that can be caused by battery 
leakage or corrosion.

On placement
 Do not leave the unit in a location near heat 

sources, in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust or mechanical shock, or in a car 
subject to the direct rays of the sun.

 Do not place the unit on an inclined or unstable 

surface.

 Do not place anything within 10 mm (

13

/

32

 in) of 

the rear of the cabinet. The ventilation openings 
must be unobstructed for the unit to operate 
properly and prolong the life of its components.

 Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, 

keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding 
or spring-wound watches away from the unit to 
prevent possible damage from the magnet.

On operation
 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a 

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, 
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD 
player section. Should this occur, the unit will not 
operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and 
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

On handling the unit
 Do not leave the CD compartment open to avoid 

dust and debris contamination.

On cleaning the cabinet
 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls using a soft 

cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent 
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, 
scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or 
benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your unit, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

(The United States model only)

With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 Hz 

 

10,000 Hz; rated 1.5 W per channel-minimum RMS power, 

with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC 

operation.

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Emission duration: Continuous

Laser output: Less than 44.6 μW

(This output is the value measurement at a distance of 

200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical 

pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 Hz 

 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Communication System

BLUETOOTH Specification Version 2.1 + EDR

Output

BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 2 

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 feet)*

1

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz 

 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method

FHSS

Supported BLUETOOTH Profiles*

2

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

AVRCP*

3

 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

Supported codec*

4

SBC (Subband Codec)

*

1

  The actual range will vary depending on factors such as 

obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a 
microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, 
aerial performance, operating system, application software, 
etc.

*

2

  BLUETOOTH standard profiles provide the specifications for 

BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

*

3

  Some operations may not be available depending on the 

device.

*

4

 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format.

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 MHz 

 108 MHz (100 kHz step)

AM: 530 kHz 

 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)

Intermediate frequency

FM: 128 kHz

AM: 45 kHz

Antennas

FM: Telescopic antenna

AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

AUDIO IN

Stereo mini jack

 (USB) port

Type A, maximum current 500 mA, USB 2.0 Full Speed 

compatible

 (headphones) stereo mini jack

For 16 



 

 32 



 impedance headphones

Supported bit rates

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

32 kbps 

 320 kbps, VBR

WMA:

48 kbps 

 192 kbps, VBR

AAC*:

8 kbps 

 320 kbps, VBR

* USB function only

Sampling frequencies

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

32/44.1/48 kHz

WMA:

32/44.1/48 kHz

AAC*:

32/44.1/48 kHz

* USB function only

Speaker

Full range, 8 cm (3

 

1/4 in) dia., 6 



, cone type (2)

Power output

2.0 W + 2.0 W (at 6 



, 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz (AC power supply)

9 V DC (6 LR14 (size C) batteries)

Power consumption

15 W

0.9 W (during standby mode)

Battery Life*

1, 

*

2

Playback of CD

Approx. 9 hours

Playback of USB device

Approx. 11 hours (at 100 mA load)

Approx. 3 hours (at 500 mA load)

FM reception

Approx. 26 hours

BLUETOOTH

Approx. 13 hours

*

1

  Measured by Sony standards. The actual battery life 

may vary depending on the circumstances of the unit 
or operating conditions.

*

2

 When using Sony alkaline batteries.

Dimensions

Approx. 320 mm × 133 mm × 215 mm (12 5/8 in × 5 1/4 in × 

8 1/2 in) (W/H/D) (incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 1/8 oz) (incl. batteries)

AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without 

notice.

The power does not turn on.
 Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the 

wall outlet securely.

 Make sure the connector of AC power cord is 

inserted into the AC IN jack securely.

 Check if the batteries are inserted correctly, 

matching the polarities.

 Replace all the batteries with new ones when the 

OPR/BATT indicator 

 dims.

There is no sound.
 Make sure the appropriate function is selected for 

the music or sound source you want to listen to.

 Unplug the headphones when listening through 

speakers.

The sound is noisy.
 Is someone using a mobile phone or other 

equipment emitting radio waves near the unit? If 
so, move the unit and the BLUETOOTH device 
away from such devices. Devices such as mobile 
phones, etc., can affect BLUETOOTH 
communication.

CD is in place.
 Place the CD with the label side up.
 Clean the CD.
 Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment 

open for about an hour to dry moisture 
condensation.

 The CD-R/CD-RW is blank or unfinalized.
 There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the disc.
 There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/

CD-RW, recording device or application software.

 Replace all the batteries with new ones when the 

OPR/BATT indicator 

 dims.

“NO CD” appears when the disc is loaded.
 No disc is set in the CD compartment. Set a disc.
 The CD may have a reading problem. Replace the 

disc.

 The CD may be placed upside down. Place the 

disc with the label side up.

 An unplayable disc (BD, etc.) is loaded. Replace 

the disc.

the disc is loaded.
 No audio files recorded in supported formats, or a 

file to be played back has an unsupported file 
extension.

“DISC ERR” appears when the disc is loaded.
 The CD may be dirty. Clean the disc.
 The CD may have scratches. Replace the disc.
 An unplayable disc (DVD, etc.) is loaded. Replace 

the disc.

 The CD may have a reading problem. Replace the 

disc.

 A blank disc may be set in the CD compartment.

The sound drops out.
 Reduce the volume.
 Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly 

damaged.

 Place the unit in a location free from vibrations.
 Clean the lens with a commercially available 

blower.

 The sound may drop out or noise may be heard 

when using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW or if there 
is a problem with the recording device or 
application software.

usual.
 The following discs take a longer time to start 

playback.
 A disc recorded with a complicated tree 

structure.

 A disc that has many folders or non-MP3/WMA 

files.

The USB device does not work properly.
 If you connect an incompatible USB device, the 

following problems may occur.
 The USB device is not recognized.
 File or folder names are not displayed on this 

unit.

 Playback is not possible.
 The sound skips.
 There is noise.
 The sound output is distorted.

turns off automatically. 
 An abnormal level has been detected in the 

electrical current from the 

 (USB) port . In this 

case, remove the USB device from the 

 (USB) port 

 and reconnect the USB device, and then turn 
on the unit again. If this problem persists after 
turning on the power of the unit, contact your 
nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound.
 The USB device may be connected incorrectly. 

Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. 
Then turn on the unit.

There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. 

Then turn on the unit again.

 The music data itself contains noise, or the sound 

is distorted. Noise may have entered during the 
creation of audio files. Try re-creating audio files 
and use them to play on this unit.

 (USB) port .
 The connector on the USB device or the USB cable 

is being inserted backwards. Insert it to the 

 

(USB) port  in the correct direction.

starts.
 The reading process can take a long time in the 

following cases:
 There are many folders or files on the USB 

device.

 The file structure is complex.
 The memory is almost full.
 The internal memory is fragmented.

  To avoid the above problems, we recommend that 

you adhere to the following guidelines:
 Keep the total number of folders on a USB 

device to 100 or less.

 Keep the total number of files per folder to 100 

or less.

Erroneous display
 The data stored on the USB device may be 

corrupted. Send the music data to the USB device 
again.

 This unit can display only numbers and letters of 

the alphabet. Other characters will not be 
displayed correctly.

“REC ERROR” appears.
 An error occurred during transferring. Turn off the 

unit and remove the USB device from the unit. 
Then check the following:
 Check the remaining storage space on the USB 

device. If there is insufficient space for the 
transferring, delete any unnecessary files or 
folders.

 Check that the data to be transferred is not 

corrupted.

 Check that the file format to be transferred is 

compatible with the unit.

  If the message still persists, contact your nearest 

Sony dealer.

The USB device is not recognized.
 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device, 

then turn on the unit.

 The USB device is not functioning properly. Refer 

to the USB device operation manual for details on 
how to deal with this problem.

Play does not start.
 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.

Play does not start from the first track.
 Set the play mode to Normal Play.

 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and 

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and 
Thomson.

 Windows Media is either a registered trademark 

or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.

 This product is protected by certain intellectual 

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or 
distribution of such technology outside of this 
product is prohibited without a license from 
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

 The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned 

by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such 
marks by Sony Corporation is under license.

 The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark 

of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in 
other countries.

 Android™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of 

Google Inc.

 Other trademarks and trade names are those of 

their respective owners. In this manual, ™ and 

®

 

marks are not specified.

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