3-095-518-12(1)

Micro HI-FI Component System

Operating Instructions

CMT-HX5BT

2007 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Notice for the customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has a very low RF energy level that is deemed to comply with RSS-102 without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs). 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.
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Except for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.
Music discs encoded with copyright 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. 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. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 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 Thomson.

Table of Contents

Guide to parts and controls. 5 Information on the display. 9

Others

Troubleshooting..28 Messages..32 Precautions..33. Specifications..35 Bluetooth wireless technology.36 Playable USB devices and Bluetooth devices.38

Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely..10. Setting the clock..12

Basic Operations

Playing a CD/MP3 disc..13 Listening to the radio.14 Using the Bluetooth function.15 Listening to music of an USB device..21 Using optional audio components..23 Adjusting the sound.23 Changing the display.24

Other Operations

Creating your own program (Program Play)..25 Presetting radio stations.26 Using the Timers..27
Guide to parts and controls
This 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 (HCD-HX5/Compact Disc Receiver) Front panel

Top panel

Continued

Remote (RM-SCU35)

Remote sensor (page 28)
BLUETOOTH OPR button (page 17, 19, 20)
Press to make a connection, disconnection, or pairing with a Bluetooth device.

Unit: VOLUME control (page 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23) Remote: VOLUME +/ button (page 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23)
Turn or press to adjust the volume.

AUDIO IN jack (page 23)

Connect to an optional audio component.
/ (power) button (page 12, 27, 31, 32)
Press to turn on the system.

PHONES jack

Connect the headphones.
(open/close) button (page 13)
Press to open or close the disc tray.
STANDBY indicator (page 24, 28)
Lights up when the system is turned off.

(USB) port (page 21, 38)

Connect to an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media).
BLUETOOTH indicator (page 19, 20)
Lights up when the Bluetooth function is active.
Playback buttons and function buttons Unit: BLUETOOTH (play/ pause) button (page 16, 17)
Press to select the Bluetooth function. Press to start or pause playback of the music on the Bluetooth device (Bluetooth mobile phone, etc.).
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel) button (page 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 22) Remote: (stop) button (page 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 22)
Press to stop playback. Press to cancel search.
Unit: USB (play/pause) button (page 21)
Press to select the USB function. Press to start or pause playback of an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). Press to select the USB function.
SEARCH button (page 13, 22)
Press to enter or exit search mode.
Remote: USB button (page 21) Unit: CD (play/pause) button (page 13)
Press to select the CD function. Press to start or pause playback of a disc.
ENTER button (page 12, 25, 26, 27)
Press to enter the settings.
/ (go back/go forward) button (page 13, 16, 17, 22, 25)
Press to select a track or file.
Remote: CD button (page 13)
Press to select the CD function.
Remote: (play) button, (pause) button
Press to start or pause playback.
Unit: TUNE +/ (tuning) button (page14) Remote: +/ (tuning) button (page14, 26)
Press to tune in the desired station.
TUNER/BAND button (page 14)
Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select FM or AM reception mode.

+/ (select folder) button (page 13, 22, 25)
Press to select a folder.
Unit: AUDIO IN button (page 23)
Press to select the AUDIO IN function.
/ (rewind/fast forward) button (page 13, 16, 17, 22)
Press to find a point in a track or file.
Remote: FUNCTION button (page 19, 20)
Press to select the function.
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button (page 13, 14, 22, 25, 26)
Press to select the play mode of a CD, MP3 disc or an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). Press to select the tuning mode.
CLEAR button (page 17, 19, 25)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. Press to erase the pairing registration information of the Bluetooth device.
Sound buttons (page 23) Unit: DSGX button Remote: EQ button
Press to select the sound effect.
TUNER MEMORY button (page 26)
Press to preset the radio station.

SLEEP button (page 27)

Press to set the Sleep Timer.
DISPLAY button (page 17, 24)
Press to change the information on the display.
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button (page 27) CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page 12, 27)
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 13, 14, 22)
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 (page11)
Information on the display

Play/Pause

Audio format

DSGX (page 23)

Play mode (page 13, 22)
Tuner reception mode (page 14) Tuner reception (page 14)

Timer (page 27)

USB MEMORY
Lights up when an optional USB device is connected.

Text information

Hooking up the system securely
Wall socket Right speaker

Left speaker

FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) White side for North American model Brown side for other regions AM loop antenna

Power

For models with a voltage selector, set 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.
When carrying this system
1 Remove a disc to protect the CD

mechanism. function.

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.

2 Press CD to select the CD 3 Hold down SEARCH on the unit,
and press on the unit until STANDBY appears. power cord.
4 After LOCK appears, unplug the

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.

Setting the clock

Use buttons on the remote to set the clock.

1 Press / to turn on the

system.

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

If the current mode appears on the display, press / repeatedly to select CLOCK SET? and then press ENTER.

3 Press / repeatedly

to set the hour, and then press ENTER. the minutes.
4 Use the same procedure to set
The 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. The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.

Other operation

To Press Pause playback (or CD on the unit). To resume play, press the button again. Stop playback . Select a folder +/. on an MP3 disc Select a track /. or file Select a folder SEARCH. Press and file on / to select an MP3 disc the desired folder, then while viewing press ENTER. Press the folder and / to select file names on the desired file, then the display press ENTER. Find a point in Hold down / a track or file during playback, and release the button at the desired point. Select Repeat REPEAT repeatedly Play until REP or REP1 appears.
Playing a CD/MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function.

Press CD.

2 Place a disc.
Press on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.
To close the disc tray, press on the unit again. Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may damage the unit.

3 Start playback.

To stop automatic scanning 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.
Using the Bluetooth function
This system supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles. For details on Bluetooth wireless technology, see Bluetooth wireless technology (page 36). 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: English <http://www.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> French <http://fr.sony.ca/ 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/>
Listening to music of a Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth device
You can listen to music from your Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth device over a wireless connection.
Follow the procedure below to listen to music from Bluetooth devices with this system. Pairing this system with a Bluetooth device Connecting to registered devices Playing music of a Bluetooth device For details about the operations of the Bluetooth device, also refer to the operation manual supplied with your Bluetooth device.
Pairing this system with a Bluetooth device
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below to pair the system with your Bluetooth device. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again. If pairing is already completed, proceed to Playing music of a Bluetooth device (page 17).

4 Enter the passcode.

Passcode entry may be required depending on the type of Bluetooth device. When PIN? and a countdown appear, enter the passcode at the system as follows:

Press (or BLUETOOTH on the unit). Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may need to start up the AV software of the Bluetooth device beforehand.
2 Press CLEAR. 3 Press ENTER.
To check the address of a connected Bluetooth device
Press DISPLAY while the Bluetooth device name appears in the system display. The Bluetooth device address appears for 8 seconds.
In order to connect with a Bluetooth device after performing this operation, you must enter the passcode again.
To cancel the connection with a Bluetooth device
Playing music of a Bluetooth device
You can operate a Bluetooth device by connecting the system and a Bluetooth device using AVRCP. If the system is not connected with a Bluetooth device using AVRCP, Not in Use appears when you operate the system.
Press and hold BLUETOOTH OPR on the unit for about 2 seconds until Disconnect appears, or until the information on the display (device name, etc.) disappears.
To Press Pause playback (or BLUETOOTH on the unit). Stop playback . Select a file /. Find a point in Hold down /. a file Note
1 Select the Bluetooth function.
2 Establish a connection from the

Bluetooth device.

For details about the operations of the Bluetooth device, refer to the operation manual supplied with your Bluetooth device. Once the connection is established, the system display changes as follows: Connect Name of the Bluetooth device
These operations may not be available for certain Bluetooth devices. In addition, the actual operations may differ depending on the connected Bluetooth device.
Notes on connections with Bluetooth devices
If you cannot connect with a paired Bluetooth device, perform the pairing operation between the system and the Bluetooth device again. Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, you can adjust the volume using the controls of the Bluetooth device. When BLUETOOTH on the unit is pressed while connected to Bluetooth headphones, it may take some time until a connection is made to the system from another Bluetooth device.
Listening to music on this system using Bluetooth headphones
You can listen to music played on this system using your Bluetooth headphones over a wireless connection.
Follow the procedure below to listen to music on this system with Bluetooth headphones. Pairing this system with Bluetooth headphones Connecting to registered headphones Playing music on this system For details about the operations of the Bluetooth headphones, also refer to the operation manual supplied with your Bluetooth headphones.
Pairing this system with Bluetooth headphones
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below to pair the system with your Bluetooth headphones. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again. If pairing is already completed, proceed to Playing music on this system (page 20).

Passcode may be called Passkey, PIN code, PIN number or Password, etc. depending on the device. This system only supports numerical passcodes up to 4 digits. The pairing standby status of the system is cancelled after about 30 seconds. If pairing is not successful, redo the procedure from step 1. While connected to a Bluetooth device, this system cannot be detected and a connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth device. Pairing may not be possible if other Bluetooth devices are present around the system. In this case, turn off the other Bluetooth devices.
1 Select a function other than the

Bluetooth function.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly.

2 Place the Bluetooth

headphones to be connected to this system within 1 meter of the system. in pairing mode.
3 Put the Bluetooth headphones
For details about the operations of the Bluetooth headphones, refer to the operation manual supplied with your Bluetooth headphones.
4 Press and hold BLUETOOTH
OPR on the unit for about 7 seconds until the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes.
Sound output from the speakers is stopped.

5 Enter the passcode.

Follow the same procedure as in step 4 of Pairing this system with a Bluetooth device (page 16). Once pairing is completed and the connection is established, the system display changes as follows: Connect Name of the Bluetooth device
To connect with Bluetooth headphones after performing this operation, you must enter the passcode again.
Playing music on this system
You can operate this system from Bluetooth headphones by connecting the system and Bluetooth headphones using AVRCP.
To cancel the connection with Bluetooth headphones
Press and hold BLUETOOTH OPR on the unit for about 2 seconds until the BLUETOOTH indicator turns off. Notes
If you cannot connect with paired Bluetooth headphones, perform the pairing operation between the system and the Bluetooth headphones again. When the system is changed to a function other than the Bluetooth function and BLUETOOTH OPR on the unit is pressed while connected to a Bluetooth device, it may take some time until a connection is made with the Bluetooth headphones. This system stores separate volume settings for when listening through the speakers or PHONES jack on the unit, or when listening through Bluetooth headphones.

2 Establish a connection with the

Bluetooth headphones.

Press and hold BLUETOOTH OPR on the unit for about 2 seconds until the BLUETOOTH indicator lights up, then release the button. If more than one Bluetooth device that has been connected in the past is present around the system, the system attempts to connect with up to 3 most recently connected devices. (Connection is attempted with up to 3 devices in order from the most recently connected device, and the attempts end when a connection is established.) Once the connection is established, the system display changes as follows: Connect Name of the Bluetooth device
3 Start playback of the music for
the function selected in step 1.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth headphones, you can operate this system (playback, volume control, etc.) using the headphones controls. For details about the operations of the Bluetooth headphones, refer to the operation manual supplied with your Bluetooth headphones.
Listening to music of an USB device
You can connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port on the unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. See Playable USB devices and Bluetooth devices (page 38) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system. The 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.
1 Select the USB function.

Press USB.

2 Connect an optional USB device
(Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port as shown below.
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)
When connecting a digital music player. When connecting USB storage media. The volume label is displayed next if recorded.
It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected.
Press (or USB on the unit). Press VOLUME +/ (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit).
To Press Pause playback (or USB on the unit). To resume play, press the button again. Stop playback . Select a folder +/. /. SEARCH. Press / to select the desired folder, then press ENTER. Press / to select the desired file, then press ENTER. Find a point in Hold down / during playback, a file and release the button at the desired point. Select Repeat REPEAT repeatedly Play until REP or REP1 appears. Remove the Hold down until USB device No Device appears, then remove the USB device. Select a file Select a folder and file while viewing the folder and file names on the system display*

Notes on the USB device

Do not connect the system and the USB device 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 system. 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 USB device. Always hold down and make sure that 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. Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on an USB device that has audio files. Folders that have no audio files are skipped. Files are played back in the order that they are transferred to the USB device. The 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) USB storage media: 999 files The maximum number of files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure. The audio formats that you can listen to with this system are as follows: MP3: file extension.mp3 Windows Media Audio file: file extension.wma AAC: file extension.m4a 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 softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.
* You can search by different information such as album or genre for digital music players.
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).
Using optional audio components 1 Connect additional audio
component to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not supplied).

Adjusting the sound

To add a sound effect
To Generate a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Set the sound effect Press DSGX on the unit.

2 Turn down the volume.

Press VOLUME (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit). Press AUDIO IN on the unit.
3 Select the AUDIO IN function. 4 Start playing the connected

component.

EQ repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, and then press +/ repeatedly to adjust the level.

5 Adjust the volume.

Changing the display
To Change information on the display1)2) Check the clock when the system is off
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is on. DISPLAY when the system is off3). The clock is displayed for 8 seconds.
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) When the system and a Bluetooth device are connected using the Bluetooth function, you can view the Bluetooth device address. 3) The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system is off.

The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. The system and the Bluetooth device are too far apart. If there are obstacles between the system and your Bluetooth device, remove or avoid the obstacles. If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device, or a microwave oven nearby, move them away. The sound of your Bluetooth device cannot be heard on this system. Turn up the volume on your Bluetooth device first, and then adjust the volume using VOLUME +/. Severe hum or noise If there are obstacles between the system and your Bluetooth device, remove or avoid the obstacles. If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device, or a microwave oven nearby, move them away. Turn down the volume of the connected Bluetooth device. The sound from the Bluetooth headphones is distorted. Turn down the volume of the system using VOLUME . If your headphones have a volume control, also adjust the volume using the headphones volume control. Press DSGX on the unit repeatedly until DSGX OFF appears. Press EQ repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, and then press repeatedly to turn down the level.

Bluetooth device

Pairing cannot be done. Move the Bluetooth device closer to the system. Pairing may not be possible if other Bluetooth devices are present around the system. In this case, turn off the other Bluetooth devices. Connection is not possible. The Bluetooth device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP and AVRCP profiles, and cannot be connected with the system. Enable the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device. The pairing registration information has been erased. Perform the pairing operation again. While connected to a Bluetooth device, this system cannot be detected and a connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth device.

USB device

Are you using a supported USB device? If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See Playable USB devices and Bluetooth devices (page 38) for the supported device types. The USB device is not recognized. File or folder names are not displayed on this system. Playback is not possible. The sound skips. There is noise. 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. There is no sound. The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device and check if USB MEMORY appears. The sound is distorted. The bit rate used when encoding the files was low. Send files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device.

On the speaker system This 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. Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft 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.

Specifications

Main unit (HCD-HX5/Compact Disc Receiver) Amplifier section
DIN power output (rated): 60 + 60 watts (4ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 75 + 75 watts (4 ohms at 1kHz, 10% THD) Inputs: AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage250mV, impedance 47 kilohms (USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA Outputs: PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 4ohms

USB section

Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32320kbps, VBR ATRAC: kbps (ATRAC3plus), 66/105/132 kbps (ATRAC3) WMA: kbps, VBR AAC: kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48kHz ATRAC: 44.1 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.1 kHz

CD player section

System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.6W
Communication system: Bluetooth Standard version 2.0 Output: Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 m1) Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz 2.4835GHz) Modulation method: FHSS Compatible Bluetooth profiles2): A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Supported codecs: Receive: SBC (Sub Band Codec), MP3 Transmit: SBC (Sub Band Codec)
The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antennas performance, operating system, software application, etc. 2) Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices.

Bluetooth section

Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
*This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.

Playable USB devices and Bluetooth devices

USB devices

You can play back the following Sony USB devices on this system. Other USB devices cannot be played back on this system.
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: English <http://www.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> French <http://fr.sony.ca/ 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.
Verified Sony digital music player (as of January 2007)
Product name Model name NW-E103 / E105 / Walkman E107 NW-E205 / E207 NW-E303 / E305 / E307 NW-E403 / E405 / E407 NW-E503 / E505 / E507 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

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.

Bluetooth devices

You can check the websites below for the Bluetooth compatible devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: <http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport> For customers in Canada: English <http://www.sony.ca/ ElectronicsSupport/> French <http://fr.sony.ca/ 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/>

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