Getting Started

Hooking up the system..11 Positioning the speakers.15 Setting the clock..16
Additional Information Basic Operations
Playing a CD/MP3 disc.17 Listening to the radio..19 Playing the iPod..20 Using optional components.22 Adjusting the sound.22 Creating a party atmosphere.23 (LBT-ZX99i only) Selecting the speaker setting.25 (LBT-ZX99i only) Enhancing the video game sound..25 Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source.26 Game Mixing Changing the display.26 Viewing information in the display..28 Troubleshooting. 34 Messages.. 37 Precautions.. 38 Specifications.. 39 Compatible iPod models with this system.. 42 Index.. 43
Guide to parts and controls
This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names.

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I FM MODE (pages 20, 37) Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. J TUNER/BAND (page 19) Press to select AM or FM band. K TUNING +/ (pages 19, 30) Press to tune in a radio station. L Unit: FUNCTION (pages 14, 17, 22, 29) Remote: FUNCTION +/ (pages 17, 19, 22, 29) Press to select a function. M TUNING MODE (pages 19, 31, 37) Press to select the tuning mode. N TUNER MEMORY (page 30) Press to preset a radio station.
A "/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 14, 16, 20, 34, 37) Press to turn the system on or off. B TIMER MENU (pages 16, 32) Press to set the clock and the timers. C DISPLAY (pages 16, 21, 27, 28) Press to change the information in the display. D ILLUMINATION (page 26) Press to select the power illuminator. E SLEEP (page 32) Press to set the Sleep Timer. F Display (pages 10, 26, 28, 37) G Preset Effect buttons (SALSA/ REGGAE/POP/SAMBA/TANGO/ ROCK/JAZZ/DANCE/MOVIE/ GAME) (page 22) Press to select preset effect. H AMP MENU (pages 23, 27, 31) Press to display the menu to operate the system.

O TOOL MENU (page 21) Press to return to previous menu of the iPod. P
V/v/B/b (pages 16, 21, 23, 27, 31, 32) Push to select the menu items of the system and iPod.
Unit: ENTER (pages 16, 21, 23, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32) Remote: (pages 16, 21, 29, 30, 32) Press to enter the settings.
Q Unit: RETURN (page 21) Remote: O RETURN (page 21) Press to return to previous menu of the iPod. R iPod (page 20) Press to select iPod function. S PHONO (page 22) Press to select PHONO function. Continued l
T Operation buttons for iPod function: BX (play/pause) (pages 20, 21) Press to start or pause playback. m/M (rewind/fast foward) (page 21) Press to find a point in a track./> (go backward/go forward) (page 21) Press to select a track. U GAME MIXING (page 26) Press to select the level of the GAME input. V GAME (pages 22, 25) Press to select the GAME function. W GAME INPUT VIDEO jack (pages 13, 22) GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks (pages 13, 22) Connect to an optional video game player. X PHONES jack (pages 34, 39) Connect the headphones. Y Unit: VOLUME +/ (pages 17, 19, 20, 22, 32, 34) Turn to adjust the volume. Remote: VOLUME +*/ (pages 17, 19, 20, 22, 32, 34) Press to adjust the volume. Z Power illuminator (page 26) wj Disc tray (pages 10, 14, 17, 35, 37) wk MIC 1/MIC 2 jack (pages 32, 34, 39) Connect an optional microphone.
wl MIC LEVEL (pages 32, 34) Turn to adjust the microphone volume. e; PLAY MODE (pages 18, 36, 37) Press to select the play mode of CD function. ea DISC 1 ~ 5 (pages 17, 29) Press to select a disc. Press to switch to CD function from other function. es USER EQ (page 31) Press to select the preset user equalizer. ed X-GROOVE (page 22) Press to reinforce the bass. ef SURROUND (page 22) Press to select the surround effect. eg IR Receptor (page 35) eh EFFECT ON/OFF (page 22) Press to activate or deactivate the preset effect. ej DISC SKIP (pages 14, 17, 29) Press to select next disc. ek EX-CHANGE (page 17) Press to exchange other discs during playback. el (LBT-ZX99i only) SOUND FLASH (page 24) Press and hold to select SOUND FLASH effect. r; iPod connector (pages 13, 20) Place an optional iPod on the connector to listen to audio contents stored in the iPod.
ra (LBT-ZX99i only) MODE (page 23) When X-ROUND is set to on, press to select X-ROUND mode. (LBT-ZX99i only) SPEAKERS (page 25) When X-ROUND is set to off, press to select speaker setting. rs (LBT-ZX99i only) X-ROUND ON/OFF (pages 23, 25) Press to activate or deactivate X-ROUND mode. rd (LBT-ZX99i only) JOG (page 24) Turn to select X-ROUND setting. Turn to select SOUND FLASH speed. rf Operation buttons for CD function: +/ (pages 17, 29) Press to select a folder of MP3 files. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (page 17) Press to fast forward or rewind./> (go backward/go forward) (page 17) Press to select a track. NX (play/pause) (pages 17, 27, 29, 35) Press to start or pause playback. x (stop) (pages 17, 19) Press to stop playback. rg Z OPEN/CLOSE (pages 14, 17, 35) Press to open or close the disc tray. rh EQ (pages 22, 31) Press to select a preset sound effect.

rj CLEAR (page 30) Press to delete the last step from the program list. rk Operation buttons on remote: +/ (tuning) (pages 19, 30) Press to tune in a radio station. +/ (pages 17, 29) Press to select a folder of MP3 files./> (go backward/go forward) (pages 17, 21) Press to select a track. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 17, 21) Press to fast forward or rewind. * (play) (pages 17, 20, 29, 35) Press to start playback. X (pause) (pages 17, 21) Press to pause playback. x (stop) (pages 17, 19) Press to stop playback. rl REPEAT/FM MODE (pages 17, 37) Press to change the Repeat Play setting of CD function. Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. t; PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE (pages 18, 19, 29, 31, 36, 37) Press to select the play mode of CD function. Press to select the tuning mode.
* The VOLUME + and N buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system.
Guide to parts and controls 9US

Display

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A Lights up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information. B TRK lights up when a file name is displayed. lights up when a folder name is displayed. C Indicates the type of disc or file that the system recognized. D Displays the current status and information (page 28). E Indicators for the TUNER function (pages 19, 30). F Indicators for the level of the Game Mixing (page 26). G Lights up when the timer is set (page 32). H (LBT-ZX99i only) Lights up according to the speaker system setting. I Indicates the selected play mode for CD function (pages 18, 28).
J Indicators for the disc tray (page 17). lights up when the disc is selected. lights up when there is a disc on the disc tray. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 light up when the system is turned on. K Lights up when the surround effect is activated (page 22). L Lights up when the X-GROOVE effect is activated (page 22). M Lights up when the sound effect is activated (page 22).

FUNCTION +/ on the remote) repeatedly to select CD.
Press. or > repeatedly during playback. +/ repeatedly.
Select a folder on Press an MP3 disc Find a point in a track or file1)
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. 3 Load a disc with the label side
facing up on the disc tray.
When you playback an 8 cm disc such as a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray
Press and hold down m or M during playback and release it at the point you want to resume playback. Use button on the remote for this operation while playing an MP3 file. Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote repeatedly during playback until REP lights up in the display. Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote repeatedly during playback until REP 1 lights up in the display.
Playback all the tracks or files on the disc(s) or in the folder2) repeatedly3) (Repeat Play) Playback a single track or file repeatedly4) (Repeat Play)
To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.
4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close
the disc tray. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction.
Select a disc Press one of the when playback is DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons or stopped DISC SKIP. Switch to CD Press one of the function from DISC 1 ~ 5 buttons another source and (Automatic Source start playback Selection). automatically5) Exchange other discs while playing Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray slides out. Then press DISC SKIP to select the disc you want to exchange.

5 Press NX (or N on the

remote) to start playback.
6 Turn VOLUME +/ (or press
VOLUME +/ on the remote) to adjust the volume.

Other operations

To Do this
Stop playback Pause playback
Press x. Press NX (or X on the remote). Press NX (or X on the remote) again to resume playback.

1) The

elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 files. 2) When or SHUF is selected for MP3 files.
Playback repeatedly up to five times. You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time. 4) A track or file is played back repeatedly until you stop playback. 5) Only when there is a disc in disc tray.

To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station
Press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO lights up in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
To use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damage when using an iPod with this unit. Some iPod operations may not be performed using buttons on the unit or remote. Depending on the connected iPod, operations may differ.
If you press NX while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and iPod function is selected. Then, playback starts if there is an iPod connected to the iPod dock (One Touch Play). However, depending on the status of the connected iPod, the iPod may not be playback. The following buttons on the unit or remote have the similar function with the buttons on the iPod (except iPod Touch). Buttons on the unit or remote Buttons on the iPod which have similar function
You can control your iPod with the following buttons on the remote or unit.

Pause playback

Press NX (or X on the remote). Press NX (or X on the remote) again to resume playback.
BX (or B or X on BX the remote)./> TOOL MENU or RETURN (or O RETURN on the remote) or B ENTER (or the remote)./> MENU
Select a track or Press. or > chapter of repeatedly. audiobook/ podcast Fast forward or Hold down m or M fast rewind Play during playback, then release it at the point you want. Select the iPod menu item Press TOOL MENU or B or RETURN (or O RETURN on the remote). You can return to the previous menu or select a menu of the iPod. Note You can confirm menu and item selections on the iPod screen during operation Scroll up/down the iPod menus Choose the select item Press V/v repeatedly. Press ENTER (or b or on the remote).

on Center button.

Press and hold V or v on the unit or remote has the similar function of turning the Click Wheel on the iPod clockwise or counterclockwise. Be sure that the iPod is not playing when using the One Touch Play.
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod when the system is on or off. The charging begins when the iPod is placed on the iPod connector. The charging status appears in the iPod screen and when the system is off the display of the unit change to clock. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod.
To stop charging the iPod
Remove the iPod. If you stop charging the iPod when the system is off, press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off (Power Saving mode).

Using optional components 1 Connect an optional

components:

Optional Connect to components Cord used (not supplied)

Adjusting the sound

To add a sound effect
Reinforce the Press X-GROOVE bass and create repeatedly to select a more powerful X-GROOVE ON*. sound Select the surround effect Press SURROUND repeatedly to select SURROUND ON.

Turntable Computer

PHONO IN L/R jacks PC IN L/R jacks
Audio analog cord Audio analog cord
Video game GAME INPUT Video player VIDEO jack cord GAME INPUT Audio AUDIO L/R analog cord jacks

2 Turn VOLUME +/

counterclockwise (or press VOLUME on the remote) to turn down the volume.
3 To listen to a connected optional
components, press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/ on the remote) repeatedly to select PHONO, PC or GAME. You can also press PHONO or GAME to select the function.
Select the preset Press one of the Preset sound effect Effect buttons (or EQ repeatedly on the remote) to select the preset effect you want. The preset effect name appears in the display. SURR lights up in the display if you select an effect with surround effects. To cancel the effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly to select EFFECT OFF.
* The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes.
4 Start playing the connected

component.

5 Turn VOLUME +/ (or press
Enhancing the MP3 file sound quality
You can enhance the MP3 file sound quality during playback.
Creating a party atmosphere
You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for moving sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND mode, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see Example 2 of Positioning the speakers for LBT-ZX99i only on page 15).
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to
select MP3 BOOSTER. The last selected MP3 booster setting appears in the display.
2 Press B or b repeatedly to select
the setting you want. The display changes as follows: BOOSTER OFF y BOOSTER ON

3 Press ENTER.

You can only listen to MP3 Booster effect during playback of MP3 files. MP3 Booster effect will reset to BOOSTER ON each time you turn on the system.

Selecting the speaker setting
You can select the speakers which you want the sound to be output.
Enhancing the video game sound

Game Sync

You need to connect a video game player (see Hooking up the system on page 11).

GAME MIXING

repeatedly to select X-ROUND OFF. The X-ROUND button lights off.

2 Press SPEAKERS.

Each time you press the button, the corresponding speaker indicators light up and the display changes cyclically as follow: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B

To select Display

Press GAME.
The GAME function and the GAME preset effect is selected automatically.
If you press GAME while the system is turned off, the system turns on automatically and GAME is selected as the function. You can also press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/ on the remote) repeatedly to select GAME.
The front speakers The surround speakers Both the front and surround speakers Notes
SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A+B
When X-ROUND mode is selected, the speaker system setting automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B. When the headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, the speaker system setting is automatically changed to SPEAKERS A+B and you cannot change this setting.
Mixing video game sound with other sound source

Game Mixing

You can mix the sound from the component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another function such as CD, radio, computer, iPod or turntable connected to this system.

Changing the display

Changing the power illuminator
You can select the power illuminator as you want. Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF
1 Select the source sound you

2 Press GAME MIXING.

Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF
The GAME MIXING indicator lights up in the display while Game Mixing is activated and it will remain active while the power is on even if the function is changed.
When X-ROUND mode is selected (LBT-ZX99i only)
Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: X-PATTERN* y PATTERN OFF
* The power illuminator will synchronize with the selected X-ROUND effect.
When you turn VOLUME +/ (or press VOLUME +/ on the remote), power illuminator shows the current volume level. During the demonstration display, you can
turn on or off power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.
Changing the spectrum analyzer display
Changing the display mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. You can select the following display mode.

Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Playing time of the current file t Remaining time of the current file1) t Remaining time of the current disc2) t Title of the current file3) t Title of the current folder (for a few seconds)4) t Clock display12) (for 8 seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
Checking the total playing time
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped (except for Program Mode). Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Total number of files5) or folders6) or the total playing time7) t Title of current folder5) or title of current disc8) t Clock display12) (for 8 seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
--.-- appears while an MP3 file is played back. --.-- appears in the following cases: While an MP3 file is played back. All play modes except 1 DISC and . 3) Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 files. When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20 files, the current file title is not displayed from file 21 onwards. 4) Only for disc with MP3 files. 5) For disc with MP3 files in and SHUF modes. 6) For disc with MP3 files in play modes other than and SHUF. 7) For audio CDs. 8) For disc with MP3 files in play modes other than , SHUF and CD-TEXT discs. 9) --.-- appears in the following cases: When the audio CD contains 21 files or more, and the file number which exceeds 20 is selected. When the total program exceeds 100 minutes. When the program list contains MP3 files. 10) NO STEP appears if there is no program. 11) Only for CD-TEXT disc and a disc with MP3 files. 12) --.-- appears in the display if you have not set the clock.
Some characters may not be displayed for file title, folder title or disc title.
To program an audio file:
Creating your own program

Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played back.
Press +/ repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display, then press. or > repeatedly until the file number you want appears in the display.
Total playing time Disc tray Track (including selected number track) number

1 Press FUNCTION (or

FUNCTION +/ on the remote) repeatedly until CD appears in the display.

EFFECT X-GROOVE

5 Press ENTER (or
2 When playback is stopped,
press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM lights up in the display.
The track(s) or file(s) is(are) programmed. The program step number appears, followed by total playing time.
3 Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 5
buttons or DISC SKIP to select a disc.
To program all the tracks on a disc at once:
6 Program additional discs, tracks

or files.

To program Repeat steps

Other discs

3 and 5
Proceed to step 5 while ALL appears in the display.

To program all the MP3 files on a folder at once:
Other tracks or files 4 and 5 on the same disc Other tracks or 3 to 5 files on other discs Other files on same folder Other files on other folder 4 and 5 (without pressing +/) 4 and 5
Press +/ repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display, then proceed to step 5.
4 Select a track or file to program.

To program a track:

Press. or > repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display.

7 Press NX (or N on the

remote). Program Play starts.

Cancel Program Play

When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM disappear from the display.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favourite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number.
Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the from the program remote when playback is list stopped. Tips
The program you made remains in the systems memory even after it has been played back. Press NX (or N on the remote) to play back the same program again. If --.-- appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: you have programmed a file in an AUDIO CD with file number exceeds 20. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. you have programmed an MP3 audio file.
1 Tune in the station you want
(see Listening to the radio (page 19)).

2 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

Preset number

remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new stations.
Complete! appears in the display. The station is stored.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations.
Creating your own sound effect
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store the user equalizer in the memory. Before adjustment, select the preset effect you want for your basic sound.
6 To call up a preset radio station,
press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET lights up in the display. Then, press TUNING +/ (or +/ on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want.

select EQ EDIT.

To cancel presetting

Press TUNER MEMORY.

select a frequency band, then press V or v repeatedly to adjust the level.
Frequency band Frequency level
3 Press ENTER to save the user
equalizer setting. USER EQ appears on the display. The user equalizer setting is saved.

5 Set the time to stop playback using 6 Select the sound source. Press V or v repeatedly until the
music source you want appears in the display, then press ENTER (or on the remote). The display will show the timer settings.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
The system turns on a few seconds before the preset time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer will not play.
Check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU. TIMER SELECT? flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select PLAY SELECT?, then press ENTER. Change the setting Cancel the Play Timer Start from step 1.

1 Press TIMER MENU.

TIMER SELECT? flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER (or on the remote). 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select TIMER OFF?, then press ENTER.

General

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system.
The demonstration mode started. Press "/1 (page 13).
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
1 Make sure the power cord and
speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly.
2 Find your problem in the
troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred. Redo Setting the clock (page 16). If you have set the timer, redo Using the timer (page 32).
: appears in the display.
The clock is not set. Set the clock (page 16). A power failure has occurred. Set the clock (page 16) and timer settings (page 32) again.

There is no sound.

When the "/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. Are the + and speaker cords shortcircuited? Are you using the supplied speakers? Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the unit? After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the "/1 indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem can not be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Turn VOLUME + clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote). The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. Check the speaker connections (page 11). Check the speaker system setting (page 25).

A stereo FM program can not be received in stereo.
Press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO disappears from the display.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.

No Disc

Optional components
See general item There is no sound. (page 34) and check the condition of the system. Connect the component properly (page 11) while checking: if the cords are connected properly. if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way. Turn on the connected component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing.
There is no disc on the disc tray or you have loaded a disc that can not be played back on this system.

Not in Use

You have pressed a button those operation is not allowed or invalid at that time.

OFF TIME NG!

The on time and off time of Play Timer is the same.
PUSH SELECT! You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation. Push STOP!
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
You have pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

Reading

The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available.

NO STEP

Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in. Press "/1 to turn on the system.
You have cleared all the steps you programmed.
Press M (iPod), TUNING MODE and "/1 at the same time. COLD RESET appears in the display. The system is reset to the factory settings. You need to readjust all the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock and timer.
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing M during playback or pause.

Step Full!

You tried to program more than 25 steps.

Precautions

Discs that this system CAN play
AUDIO CD CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
One blade of the plug is wider than other for the purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility.
Discs that this system CAN NOT 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 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 Disc 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

Compatible iPod models with this system
You can use the following iPod models on this system. Update your iPod with the latest software before using it.
iPod touch 2nd generation
iPod nano 4th generation (video)
iPod touch 1st generation
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)

iPod classic

iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
iPod 5th generation (video)

iPod nano 1st generation

iPod 4th generation (color display)

iPod 4th generation

iPod mini
This unit is designed for iPod only. You can not connect any other portable audio players. Sony can not accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit. Use a Dock Adapter supplied with your iPod. Otherwise, a compatible Dock Adapter will need to be purchased separately from Apple Inc. This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards. This unit is not compatible with iPhone.

Batteries 13

Play mode 18 Playable disc 38 Power Saving Mode 27 Preset effect 22 Presetting radio station 30 Program Play 29
CD power manage function 19 COLD RESET 37 Compatible iPod models with this system 42
Demonstration 13, 27 Display 10 Display mode 27
Radio station 19 Remote 7 Repeat Play 17

FM MODE 20

Shuffle Play 18 SOUND FLASH 24
Game Mixing 26 Game Sync 25
Timer Play Timer 32 Sleep Timer 32
Handling discs 38 Hooking up the system 11

User equalizer 31

iPod Playing 20 Using 13

X-ROUND 23

MP3 BOOSTER 23 Multi Session 4
Non-playable disc 38 Normal Play 18
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You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below.

e E e E

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull it up with your fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the front speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping.

When carrying the unit

Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.

Positioning the speakers

You can place your speakers as shown below.
A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Subwoofer D Unit
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CD. 3 Press A to open the disc tray

and remove the disc.

4 Press A again to close the disc
tray. Wait until No Disc appears in the display.
Example 1: Place the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position.
5 Hold down CD and then press
"/1 until STANDBY appears in the display. Then, MECHA LOCK appears in the display.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
Before carrying the unit, be sure to disconnect the USB device or iPod(s).
Example 2: This placement suitable for Djing.
Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter (1 foot) away from the unit. Be sure to place the subwoofer horizontally.

Setting the clock

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU.
The hour indication flashes in the display. If PLAY SET? flashes in the display, press V or v repeatedly to select CLOCK SET?, then press
3 Press V or v repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press
The minute indication flashes in the display.
5 Press V or v repeatedly to set

the minute.

6 Press ENTER, then press
OPTIONS to exit the OPTIONS menu.
7 Start transferring by following steps
2 and 3 of Transferring onto an USB device (page 21).

To remove the USB device

Folder and file generation rules
When transferring to an USB device for the first time, a MUSIC folder is created directly below the ROOT. Folders and MP3 files are generated within this MUSIC folder as follows according to the transferring method.
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer1)
Transferring Folder source name File name
1 Press USB (or FUNCTION +/ on
the remote repeatedly to select USB).
2 When playback is stopped, hold
down x on the unit until No Device appears in the display.

3 Remove the USB device.

To erase audio files or folders from the USB device
You can erase audio files or folders from the USB device.

MP3 disc AUDIO CD

Same as the transferring source2) CDDA0013) TRACK0014)
1 Connect a transferable USB device
to the (USB) port on the unit.

REC1 Transferring

2 Press USB (or FUNCTION +/ on
MP3 disc REC1 AUDIO CD Manual Transferring
Transferring Folder source name
3 To erase an audio file, press l or
L on CHANNEL B (or. or > on the remote) repeatedly to select the audio file. To erase a folder, press +/ repeatedly to select the folder.
Same as the transferring source2) TRACK0014)

File name

4 Press ERASE.
Track Erase ? or Folder Erase ?, and Push ENTER appear alternatively in the display. To cancel the erase operation, press x.
TUNER FM TUNER AM LINE IN iPod

FLDR0013) TRACK0014)

5 Press ENTER on CHANNEL B
(or on the remote). The selected audio file or folder is erased.
The program list is cleared when you perform the erase operation. You cannot erase audio files and folders in Shuffle Play mode or Program Play mode.
In Program Play mode, the folder name is PGM_xxx, and the file name depends on the transferring source (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc). 2) Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned. 3) Folder numbers are assigned serially thereafter. 4) File numbers are assigned serially thereafter. 5) A new file is transferred in the REC1 folder each time REC1 Transferring is performed.
Do not remove the USB device during transferring or erase operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself. Do not connect the system and the USB device through an USB hub. You cannot eject the disc during transferring from disc to USB. When transferring from an MP3 disc, MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files. When transferring from other sound source, the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files. While transferring from an MP3 disc, no sound is output. If you cancel the transferring partway, an MP3 file is created up to the point when the transferring was stopped. Transferring stops automatically if: the USB device runs out of space during transferring. the number of audio files on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize. A folder that contains non-audio format files or sub folders cannot be erased. The maximum number of folders that can be created on a single USB device by this system is 997. The maximum number of MP3 files that can be created on a single USB device by this system is 999. The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the audio file and folder structure. If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device with the same name, a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file. If you perform transferring after the erase operation, the new transferred files or folders may have the name that same as the erased files or folders. Therefore, the playback sequence may different from the transferring sequence.

Listening to music of an USB device
You can listen to music stored in an optional USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the unit. The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows: MP3*/WMA*/AAC* When playback from a USB device, you can select the internal memory or memory card as a playback source. For details, see steps 1 to 6 of To select the transferring destination on the USB device (page 22). See Compatible devices with this system (page 52) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system.
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back by this system. Files downloaded from an online music store may not be played back by this system.
2 Connect an optional USB device
to the unit. (USB) port on the When the USB device is connected, the display changes as follows: USB Reading t volume label*
* Storage Drive appears when there is no volume label assigned to the USB device. WALKMAN appears when a Sony digital music player is connected.
Depending on the type of USB device, it may take a few seconds before USB Reading appears in the display.

3 Press HS on CHANNEL B

(or N on the remote).
4 Turn VOLUME +/ (or press
Select a file while viewing the folder and file names on the display (TRACK SEARCH)
Use buttons on CHANNEL B for the operations. 1 Turn JOG DIAL to select the folder you want, then press ENTER. 2 Turn JOG DIAL to select the file you want, then press ENTER. To return to the previous operation, press RETURN. Hold down l or L on CHANNEL B (or m or M on the remote) during playback, then release it at the point you want. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until REP lights up in the display. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until REP 1 lights up in the display.

Find a point in a file

Stop playback
Press x. To cancel resume playback, press x twice and check that RESUME disappears from the display. Press HS on CHANNEL B (or X on the remote). To resume playback, press HS on CHANNEL B (or X on the remote) again.1)

Pause playback

Playback all the files in the USB device or the folder repeatedly (Repeat Play) Playback a file repeatedly2) (Repeat Play)
Select the next or Press +/ previous folder repeatedly, then press ENTER on CHANNEL B. Select the next or Press l or L on previous file CHANNEL B (or. or > on the remote) repeatedly, then press ENTER on CHANNEL B.
When playing an VBR (variable bit rate) audio file, the system may resume playback from a different point. 2) A file is playback repeatedly until you stop playback.

Playing the iPod

You can listen to audio contents stored in the iPod on this system.
1 Press iPod 1 or iPod 2.

Using the remote:

Press and hold CHANNEL A, then press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select iPod 1. Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select iPod 2.

2 Place the iPod(s).

When placing or removing the iPod, brace the unit with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake. Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback. Depending on the connected iPod, you may not able to use m or M while playing video. In this case, you can fast rewind or fast forward by holding down l or L (or. or > on the remote). To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/. The volume level does not change even if adjusted on the iPod. This iPod 1 and iPod 2 connector are designed for iPod only. You cannot connect any other portable audio players. To use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damage when using an iPod with this unit. Some iPod operations may not be performed using buttons on the unit or remote.
You can control your iPod with the following buttons on the remote or unit. The remote buttons are assigned to control functions on CHANNEL B, if you want to control the iPod connected to the iPod 1 connector, press and hold CHANNEL A, then press the button you want.

3 Press HS on respective

CHANNEL (or N* on the remote) to start playback.
* To play back the iPod 1, press and hold CHANNEL A, then press this button.
To control the iPod connected to the iPod 1 connector, use the buttons on CHANNEL A on the unit. If you want to control the iPod using the remote, press and hold CHANNEL A, then press the button you want. When you connect an iPod to the unit, the iPod is automatically turned on if the system is turned on. When placing or removing the iPod, handle the iPod in the same angle as that of the iPod connector on the unit and do not twist or sway the iPod to prevent connector damage. Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Pause playback Scroll up/down the iPod menus
Press HS (or X on the remote). Turn the JOG DIAL (or press V/v repeatedly on the remote).
Select a track or Press l or L (or chapter of. or > on the audiobook/ remote) repeatedly. podcast Choose the select item Press ENTER (or b or on the remote).
Fast forward or Hold down l or L fast rewind Play (or m or M on the remote) during playback, then release it at the point you want. Work much like Press MENU/RETURN the Menu button (or B or TOOL MENU or on the iPod O RETURN on the remote). You can return to the previous menu or select a menu much like the Menu button on the iPod or the touch operation of the iPod touch. Set iPod to Shuffle Songs Set iPod to Repeat Songs Note

Creating a party atmosphere

Inspiring the DJs mood

Using the beat functions
With the beat functions, you can enjoy a variety of rhythms. They can be used with any source.

Using the drum pads

BEAT BLEND
With the drum pads, you can add percussion during playback. This effect can be used with any source.
1 Press BEAT ON/OFF repeatedly
to turn off the beat pattern.
2 Hold down BEAT PATTERN and
turn JOG DIAL to select the beat pattern you want.
3 Press BPM CONTROL once to

start the tempo input.

Add the drum sound Change the drum sound
Press PAD I or PAD II to produce the respective sound. Hold down PAD I or PAD II, then turn JOG DIAL to select the sound you want. The name of the drum sound appears in the display. The sound you select will be stored in PAD I or PAD II.
4 By following the tempo of the
music, press BPM CONTROL 4 times to input the tempo. Each time you press BPM CONTROL, the flashing B will be replaced with a box.

Create a drum roll

1 Hold down PAD I and
PAD II. CHAIN appears in the display. 2 Turn JOG DIAL clockwise to output the PAD II sound and counterclockwise to output the PAD I sound. Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly.
5 Press BPM CONTROL again to
start playback of the beat pattern. The BPM (Beat Per Minute) value appears in the display.
To change the beat pattern
Hold down BEAT PATTERN and turn JOG DIAL to select the beat pattern you want. The name of the beat pattern appears in the display.
Adjust the volume of the drum Tip

To change the beat speed

Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn JOG DIAL to select the speed you want (BPM 40 200).
The PAD I and PAD II indicator light up when you press the respective button.
To return the beat speed to default setting (BPM 120)
Press MENU/RETURN on CHANNEL A and BEAT SPEED simultaneously.
The beat tempo input is canceled if you press any buttons other than BPM CONTROL. If you input the tempo less than BPM 40, Hit Faster appears in the display. Hit again in faster tempo. If you input the tempo more than BPM 200, Hit Slower appears in the display. Hit again in slower tempo. If the tempo of the beat pattern does not match the tempo of the music, change the speed manually after you input the tempo.

Demonstration1)

The display changes and the indicators flash even when the system is turned off.
No display (Power Saving Mode)1)2)
The display is turned off to conserve power. The timer and clock continue to operate.
The clock is displayed. The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after a few seconds. However, the display returns to clock display when you connect an iPod.3)
Viewing information in the display
Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. The following information appears in the display.
When playing an AUDIO CD:
Checking the total playing time and titles
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped. The following information appears in the display.

During PGM play mode:

1 Elapsed playing time of the current track 2 Remaining time of the current track 3 Remaining time of the current disc1) 4 Clock display (for few seconds) 5 Effect on/off (for few seconds)
When playing audio files:
1 The last programmed item information 2 Total number of programmed step1)2) (for few seconds) 3 Memory free space of connected USB device3) 4 Clock display (for few seconds) 5 Effect on/off (for few seconds)

During other play mode:

1 Elapsed playing time of the current file 2 Track name2) from the file information 3 Artist name3) from the file information 4 Album name4) from the file information 5 Clock display (for few seconds) 6 Effect on/off (for few seconds)
1 AUDIO CD: Total number of tracks and total playing time Audio files: Total number of files of the current folder and folder name Total number of folders and volume label of the disc2)/USB device3) 2 Memory free space of the connected USB device3)
1) NO STEP appears in the display if you have 2) Appears 3) Appears
Appears only when or Normal Play mode is selected. 2) File name is displayed when there is no track name information from the file. 3) NO ARTIST is displayed when there is no artist name information from the file. 4) Folder name is displayed when there is no album name information from the file.

Delete the last step Press CLEAR on the from the program remote when playback is stopped. list Note
(For USB function only) The program list is cleared when you perform the erase operation.
The program you made remains in the systems memory even after it has been played back. Press HS on CHANNEL B (or N on the remote) to play back the same program again. If --.-- appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: you have programmed a track in an AUDIO CD with track number exceeds 20. the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. you have programmed an audio file.

Preset number

3 Press +/ repeatedly to select
the preset number you want. If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new stations.
Complete! appears in the display. The station is stored.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations. You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(European model only) What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name. RDS is available only on FM stations.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
6 To call up a preset radio station,
press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET lights up in the display. Then, press +/ repeatedly to select the preset number you want.

To cancel presetting

Press TUNER MEMORY.
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. RDS information appears on the display.
Ajusting the sound effect
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band. Turn LOW jog to adjust the level of low frequency band. Turn MID jog to adjust the level of medium frequency band. Turn HIGH jog to adjust the level of high frequency band. The setting is entered automatically.

Singing along

You can sing along with any audio source that play back on this system.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to
reduce the microphone volume.
2 Connect an optional microphone

to MIC jack.

3 Start playing the music and

adjust the volume.

4 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the
microphone volume. If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, reduce the volume, move the microphone away from the speakers, or change the direction of the microphone. After you have finished, turn MIC LEVEL to MIN, then disconnect the microphone from the MIC jack.

Play Timer:

Using the timer
The system offers three timer functions.

Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly.
You can wake up to music from disc, iPod 2, tuner or optional USB device at a preset time. You can only set the Play Timer for audio source on CHANNEL B only.

Recording Timer:

You can transfer onto a transferable USB device from a preset station at a specified time.
1 Prepare the sound source.

For Play Timer:

The minute display (turn-off time) changes. If you select AUTO, the system automatically turns off after the current disc or USB device stops or after 100 minutes. When you played back the source on CHANNEL A and B simultaneously, the system will turns off after the playback on CHANNEL B stops. Do not select AUTO during CD-USB Synchronized Transfer or the erase operation.
The system is not turned off on the preset time during the USB erase operation. The system will only automatically turns off after the USB erase operation finish.

Use a disc that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format). The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2. The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows: Upper cases (A to Z) Lower cases (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
ID3 tag information for MP3 audio files is displayed when the files have ID3 version 1 or ID3 version 2. If there are ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags, ID3 version 2 tag information has priority.
Transferring to an USB device results in an error.
You cannot start transferring to an USB device.
The following problems may have occurred. The USB device is full. The number of audio file and folder that system can recognize has reached the upper limit. The USB device is write-protected.
Transferring is stopped before it is finished.
You are using an unsupported USB device. See Compatible devices with this system (page 52) for the supported device types. The USB device is not formatted correctly. Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to format. Turn off the system and remove the USB device. Then, turn on the system. If the USB device has a power switch, turn the USB device off and then on again after removing it from the system. Then perform transferring again. If the transferring and erase operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the USB device becomes complex. Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem.
You are using an unsupported USB device. See Compatible devices with this system (page 52) for the supported device types. The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during transferring. Delete the partiallytransferred file, and transfer again. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem. Turn off the system and remove the USB device. If the USB device has a power switch, turn the USB device off and then on again after removing it from the system. Then perform transferring again.
Audio files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased.
Check if the USB device is writeprotected. The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during the erase operation. Delete the partiallyerased track. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem.
Are you using a supported USB device?

If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See Compatible devices with this system (page 52) 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. A distorted sound is output. Transferring stops before it is finished. Continued l
Over Current appears in the display.
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.
No Medium appears in display.
USB Reading is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.
Check the memory device on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone.
The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then connect the USB device again and check if USB MEMORY lights up in the display.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
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 extremely complex. The memory capacity is excessive. The internal memory is fragmented. Thus, we recommend following these guidelines. Total folders on USB device: 100 or less Total files per folder: 100 or less

Erroneous display.

Turn off the system, then connect the USB device again. The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted. Noise may have entered during the transferring process. Delete the file, and try transferring again.
The USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port.
The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted, perform the transferring again. The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows: Upper cases (A to Z) Lower cases (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
The USB device is not recognized.
The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation.
Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device. Connect the supported USB device (page 52). The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Turn off the system, then connect the USB device again. Connect the supported USB device (page 52). Press HS (or N on the remote) to start playback.
Set the play mode to Normal Play (page 26).
The audio files cannot be played back.
MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. Some AAC files may not be played back correctly. WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back. The data is not stored in MP3/WMA/ AAC format. USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16, or FAT32 (cluster size 512 byte 32 kbyte) are unsupported.* If you use partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can be played back. Playback is possible up to 8 folder levels. The number of folders has exceeded 997. The number of audio files has exceeded 999. Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device may not support all of these FAT. For details, see the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Make sure the iPod is connected securely. Make sure the iPod is playing music. Adjust the volume. Depending on the contents of the iPod, it may take time to start playback. You are using an unsupported iPod. See Compatible devices with this system (page 52) for the supported device types. Check the CROSS FADER slider position (page 31).

The sound is distorted.

Reduce the volume. Set the EQ setting of the iPod to Off or Flat.
The iPod cannot be charged.
Make sure the iPod is connected securely.
There is severe hum or noise. (TUNED or STEREO flashes in the display)
Set the proper band and frequency (page 20). Connect the antenna properly (page 13). Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend that you connect a commercially available external antenna. The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully. Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. Try turning off the surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until MONO disappears from the display.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.

OPTIONS menu 22, 29, 32

Play mode 19, 26 Playable disc 48 Power Saving Mode 32 Presetting radio station 35 Program Play 34
CD-USB Synchonized Transfer 21 COLD RESET 46 Compatible iPod with this system 53 Compatible USB devices with this system 52 Crossfader 31
Radio station 20 RDS (Radio Data System) 36 REC1 Transferring 21 Remote 8 Repeat Play 18, 25
Demonstration 14, 32 Display 12 Display mode 32

Shuffle Play 19, 26

FM MODE 20
Timer Play Timer 38 Recording Timer 38 Sleep Timer 38
Handling discs 48 Hooking up the system 13
Manual Transferring 21 Monitor cue 31 MP3 BOOSTER+ 29 Multi Session 5
Non-playable disc 48 Normal Play 19, 26
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