Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Except for European model ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Table of Contents

About NAS-CZ1 manual. 6 Playable discs.. 6 Overview.. 9
Advanced network settings
Using the network menu.. 19 Checking network settings. 20 Setting network settings.. 20 Re-connecting to the network.. 21 Checking system name.. 21 Selecting another server. 21 Registering the system on your computer manually... 22

Getting Started

Preparing the remote.. 10 Connecting antennas.. 11 Installing the supplied M-crew Server software.. 11 Registering tracks to the M-crew Server... 11 Connecting the system to the network.. 12 Connecting power cord.. 13

CD/MP3 Play

Loading a disc.. 23 Playing a disc.. 23 Normal Play/Repeat Play

Enjoying NETWORK function

Selecting a server.. 13

Presetting radio stations. 24 Listening to the radio.. 26 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).. 26 (European model only)

MUSIC LIBRARY

Listening to music stored on your computer... 15 Searching for an album.. 16 LIBRARY SEARCH Listening to music in a play list. 16 PLAYLIST Listening to music in a favorite list. 17 FAVORITE PLAYLIST Registration/FAVORITE PLAYLIST Play Using the profile function. 18 USER PROFILE Editing registered audio data. 18

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 27 Selecting the sound effect. 27
Falling asleep to music.. 27 Sleep Timer

WEB RADIO

Listening to web radio using M-crew Server... 19

Display

Turning off the display.. 28 Power Saving Mode Viewing information in the display. 28

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components. 30 Listening to audio from a connected component.. 30

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.. 31 Messages.. 33

Additional Information

Precautions.. 34 Specifications.. 35 Glossary..36 List of button locations and reference pages.. 37

About NAS-CZ1 manual

NAS-CZ1 contains the following manuals. Refer to them as required by the operation.

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.
NAS-CZ1 Operating Instructions (this manual)
This manual explains the operations of the system itself. This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but most of the same operations can also be performed using the buttons and controls on the system having the same or similar names.

List of playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo

Audio CDs

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
M-crew Server Install manual
This install manual is included on the supplied CD-ROM. It explains how to install the supplied M-crew Server software on your computer.

M-crew Server Help

This help manual can be used only after the Mcrew Server software is installed. It explains the operations of the M-crew Server software which is included on the same CD-ROM.
Discs that this system cannot play
This system cannot play the following discs. Abnormal noise may result if playback of these discs is attempted. CD-ROMs1) CD-Rs/CD-RWs1) other than those recorded in the following formats: music CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO96602) Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session3) 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. A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it. Data part of CD-Extras4) Data track of Mixed CDs5)
NAS-CZ1 Connection Manual
This connection manual is included on the supplied CD-ROM. It introduces system connection method that match your computer environment.
When you load CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW discs, the media discs status display may appear, the same as that for playable discs, but there will be no sound. ISO9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension.MP3) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc. Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drivers characteristics. CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session are not supported. The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extension.MP3. Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the extension.MP3 may result in noise or malfunction. With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc).

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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.

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.
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session
If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered. If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered. The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc. A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.

MEDIA SERVERS? appears, then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly to select the desired Media server, then press ENTER.
The selected server is set to the default server.
When selecting the M-crew Server as a media server
The following marks appears in the display.

The server selected now*

* These marks also appear when using a server other than M-crew Server.
You can use the following functions only when using the M-crew Server as a media server. MUSIC LIBRARY LIBRARY SEARCH PLAYLIST MODE FAVORITE PLAYLIST User Profile WEB RADIO
You can redo the default server selection to select a different server (page 19).
Checking the network status

network lamp

Network lamp System status flashes slowly lights up
The system is communicating with the server. The NETWORK function is being used. An error has occurred.

flashes quickly Tip

When the network lamp flashes quickly, a message also appears in the display at this time (see page 33). To check the message again, press ENTER or another button while [NET] appears in the display.
Press LIBRARY MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

Select To play

Listening to music stored on your computer
You can listen to music stored on your computer through the systems speaker. Make sure you have registered audio data to the media server.

(Disc mode)

Mode for listening to albums sorted according to the disc information of the tracks Mode for listening to albums sorted according to the artist information of the tracks

(Artist mode)

X 1/ALL REPEAT ALBUM +/
(Playlist mode) Mode for listening to playlists created by M-crew Server and the favorite playlists registered on the M-crew Server.

Press N.

x./> m/M
Some time may be required before playback starts depending on the number of tracks registered to the server.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Pause

Press x. Press X. Press again to resume play. Press. or > repeatedly.
Press NETWORK repeatedly to switch the function to MUSIC LIBRARY.
Select an album Press ALBUM +/ repeatedly. Select a track Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during track playback and release it at the desired point.
(Disc mode) (Artist mode) (Playlist mode)
Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until REP or REP1 appears. REP: For all registered tracks. REP1: For a single track only. To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP1 disappear. Press 1/ALL repeatedly until 1ALBM appears. To play all registered tracks, press 1/ALL repeatedly until ALL ALBM appears.
Play all tracks only in the selected album
The X and m/M buttons may not work for some tracks when using a server other than M-crew Server.

Searching for an album

LIBRARY SEARCH
You can search for an album in either DISC MODE or ARTIST MODE.
Listening to music in a play list

PLAYLIST

You can listen to tracks registered in the PLAYLIST album on your computer.
Press NETWORK repeatedly to switch the function to MUSIC LIBRARY. Press LIBRARY MODE repeatedly until (Disc mode) or (Artist mode) appears. Press LIBRARY SEARCH.
Press NETWORK repeatedly to switch the function to MUSIC LIBRARY. Press LIBRARY MODE repeatedly until (Playlist mode) appears. Press ALBUM +/ repeatedly to select a desired playlist. Press N.
LIBRARY SEARCH appears about a second, then SEARCH lights up.
Repeat the following to search for the album.

To do Press

Change the character at the cursor position (flashing character) Move the cursor position Display albums with titles that match the characters from the start to the cursor position

./> repeatedly

Some time you may not be able to use the Playlist library function with a media server other than the supplied M-crew Server.
CURSORT or CURSORt repeatedly ALBUM +/ repeatedly

Press ENTER or N.

Playback starts from the first track in the selected album.
You cannot use the Library Search function with a media server other than the supplied M-crew Server. You cannot search for an album in PLAYLIST MODE.
Listening to music in a favorite list
FAVORITE PLAYLIST Registration/ FAVORITE PLAYLIST Play What is a FAVORITE PLAYLIST?
By registering tracks on your computer to a favorite list using this system, you can play back only the tracks you want to listen to. One favorite playlist can be created for each profile, and each favorite playlist can contain up to 100 tracks.
Playing favorite playlist
Press NETWORK repeatedly to switch the function to MUSIC LIBRARY. Press FAVORITE CALL.

Play starts.

You can also play the favorite playlist through the following procedure: 1. Press LIBRARY MODE repeatedly until (Playlist mode) appears. 2. Press ALBUM +/ repeatedly until FAVORITE appears.
To delete tracks from a favorite list
Press N or X to play or pause the track you want to delete from a favorite playlist. Press FAVORITE DELETE. DELETE? appears. Press ENTER. Deleting appears, then Complete! appears.
FAVORITE CALL FAVORITE DELETE
To register tracks to a favorite playlist and playing
During the playback or play pause of the desired track, press FAVORITE ADD. FAVORITE appears. After FAVORITE disappears, repeat step 1 to register the desired tracks.
If you edit a track in an album that is registered to a FAVORITE PLAYLIST on your computer, the track is erased from the FAVORITE PLAYLIST automatically. (except when you changed the track name) During the playback of a track in a favorite playlist, you cannot press FAVORITE ADD to register the track to a favorite playlist. When you press FAVORITE DELETE, the track is erased from the FAVORITE PLAYLIST but remains in the Music Library.
Using the profile function

USER PROFILE

Editing registered audio data
You can edit tracks registered in the M-crew Server on your computer. For details, refer to the online help contained on the supplied CD-ROM.

USER PROFILE 1 5

When a single NAS-CZ1 system has multiple users, you can assign a USER PROFILE button for each user to allow each user to use the system according to their taste. You can also assign different genre or different settings to these buttons when using the NAS-CZ1 system alone. The functions that can be set differently for each button are as follows. MUSIC LIBRARY or WEBRADIO you listened LIBRARY MODE you set PLAYLIST FAVORITE PLAYLIST albums or tracks you listened REPEAT mode you listened 1/ALL mode you listened

Press any of the USER PROFILE buttons.
The function switches automatically to NETWORK, and playback starts from the point where that user listened to previously.
The USER PROFILE function stores the NETWORK function settings. CD, TUNER and ANALOG IN function settings are not stored. You cannot use the USER PROFILE function with a media server other than the supplied M-crew Server.
When you switch the NETWORK function using NETWORK, the previously used USER PROFILE starts up. You can assign profiles to the USER PROFILE buttons. For details, refer to the online help contained on the supplied CD-ROM.
Listening to web radio using M-crew Server
You can listen to web radio programs using M-crew Server. Preset web radio stations on your computer first.

Using the network menu

By using the network menu, you can make various settings on network.
WEB RADIO/Advanced network settings
Press NETWORK repeatedly to switch the function to WEB RADIO. Press ALBUM +/ repeatedly until the desired station appears. Press. or > repeatedly until the desired program appears. Press N.
To stop web radio program

Press x.

To edit web radio stations
You can edit web radio stations only on the connected computer. For details, refer to the online help contained on the supplied CD-ROM.
Press NETWORK. Press MENU. Press. or > repeatedly to select the item that you want to set.

Item See

You cannot use the web radio function with a media server other than the supplied M-crew Server. If the web radio sound cannot be heard from the system's speaker, check whether the sound can be heard using M-crew Server on the computer. The X, m and M buttons are not available for this function.
NETWORK INFO? Checking network settings (page 20). NETWORK SETUP? CONNECT? MY NAME? MEDIA SERVERS? Setting network settings (page 20). Re-connecting to the network (page 21). Checking system name (page 21). Selecting another server (page 21).
REGISTRATION? Registering the system on your computer manually (page 22). VERSION? (Confirm the systems version)

Press ENTER.

To turn off the network menu

Press MENU.

Checking network settings 1 2
Select NETWORK INFO? in the network menu (page 19), then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly to select the item that you want to check, then press ENTER.

For details, see the Install Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM.
During displaying the count down display, click [Add] on your computer.
The registration starts. Complete! appears in the display of the system when the registration is completed.
When the registration is incomplete, Incomplete! appears in the display of the system. Step 3 must be performed within 5 minutes after performing step 1.

Playing a disc

Normal Play/Repeat Play
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks.
Example: When a disc is loaded

Loading a disc 1 2

Push Z OPEN on the system. Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.
Track number Playing time
Push Z OPEN on the system again to close the lid of CD compartment.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press N.

Do this

Stop play Pause Select a track
Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction. Do not load an 8 cm disc with an adaptor. Doing so may cause the system to malfunction. When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly.
Select an album Press ALBUM + or repeatedly of MP31) after step 1. Play all MP3 audio tracks only in the selected album Press 1/ALL repeatedly until 1ALBM appears. To play all MP3 audio tracks in the disc, press 1/ALL repeatedly until ALL ALBM appears.
Find a point in a Keep pressing m or M during track playback and release it at the desired point. Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)2) Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until REP or REP1 appears. REP: For all the tracks on a disc, or all the MP3 audio tracks on a disc up to five times. REP1: For a single track only. To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP1 disappear. Push Z OPEN on the system.

Remove a disc

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

x When playing a CD/MP3

Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches as follows: Demonstration display y No display (Power Saving Mode)
?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.
Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining time or . 1) t Remaining time of the disc or . 1) t Track title (CD-TEXT disc2) or disc with MP3 audio tracks3) only) t Volume label or album name (disc with MP3 audio tracks only)
x When playing MUSIC LIBRARY
Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining time t Track title t Album name t Disc information on the track t Artist information on the track
x When listening to the web radio
Program name t Station name t Program number and elapsed playing time
Remaining time is not displayed for discs with MP3 audio tracks. When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20 tracks, the title of current track is not displayed from track 21 onwards. When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1 or ver. 2, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title information.
Checking the total playing time and titles
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Viewing the tuner information in the display
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.
x When a CD/MP3 is in stop mode
x When listening to the FM/AM radio
Total number of tracks or total number of albums1) and total playing time t Disc title3) or volume label4) or album name2)
Station name1) t Preset number2) and frequency

2) 3) 4)

For discs with MP3 audio tracks in ALL ALBM mode For discs with MP3 audio tracks in 1ALBM mode For discs with CD-TEXT For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles or volume label may not be displayed depending on the play mode
European model only, when receiving a Radio Data System station name in FM mode Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio stations (page 24).

To scroll a long name

Press SCROLL. The title appears scrolling. To pause the scrolling of the title, press SCROLL again.
x When MUSIC LIBRARY is in stop mode When the album is selected in stop mode
Total number of tracks in the album and total playing time t Album text
When the track is selected in stop mode
Track number t Track text
You cannot scroll when: you listen to FM or AM. you listen to the sound from optional component.
appears when the number of MUSIC LIBRARY tracks exceeds 999 tracks. . appears when the MUSIC LIBRARY time exceeds 999 minutes 59 seconds.
Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
Listening to audio from a connected component 1 2

Connect an audio cord.

See Hooking up optional components on page 30.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to ANALOG IN.
Start playing the connected component.
From the audio output jacks of an optional analog component
Optional analog component

A ANALOG IN jack

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (MD deck or VCR, etc.) to this jack. You can then listen to the sound from the component.

Network

Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
Make sure the power cord is correctly and firmly connected. 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.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system. Press ?/1 while the system is off. The demonstration disappears. The radio presetting is canceled. Redo Presetting radio stations (page 24). There is no sound. Press VOL + or VOLUME + on the system. Make sure the headphones are not connected. There is severe hum or noise. Move the system away from the source of noise. Connect the system to a different wall outlet. Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. The remote does not function. Remove the obstacle. Move the remote closer to the system. Point the remote at the systems sensor. Replace the CR2025 battery. Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. The system can not be turned on even though you have pressed ?/1. Make sure the power cord is connected to a wall outlet. The color irregularity on a TV screen appears. Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The desired server cannot be found. Check the network settings on your computer. Start up the server you want to use on your computer. Check the network settings. Set the broadband router or hub again correctly. For details, see the instruction manual of the broadband router or hub. When setting a firewall other than that provided with the OS, refer to Troubleshooting in the Installation Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM. Reduce the number of servers that can be connected to 10 servers or less (page 21). Replace the Ethernet cable with a new one. Follow the procedure below and reconnect to the server. 1. Select MEDIA SERVERS? in the network menu (page 19), then press ENTER. 2. Press./> repeatedly to select the desired media server, then press ENTER. Tracks registered to a server cannot be selected by the system. Track selection, playback and other operations on the system side may not be possible for servers other than M-crew Server.

Optional components

There is no sound. Refer to General items There is no sound. and check the condition of the system. Connect the component properly (page 30) 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. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select ANALOG IN (page 30). The sound is distorted. Set the volume of the connected component lower.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:
Severe hum or noise. Stations cannot be received. Set the proper band and frequency (page 24). Connect the antenna properly (page 11).
Disconnect the power cord. Reconnect the power cord. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press x, USER PROFILE 5 and ?/1, on the system at the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations.

Messages

If a message appears while using the system, follow the procedures below to correct the problem.
When setting a firewall other than that provided with the OS, refer to Troubleshooting in the Installation Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM. Perform the TCP/IP settings correctly for the system and the computer (page 20). Select Server Follow the procedure below and reconnect to the server. 1. Select MEDIA SERVERS? in the network menu (page 19), then press ENTER. 2. Press./> repeatedly to select the desired media server, then press ENTER. Server Error Follow the procedure below and reconnect to the server. 1. Select MEDIA SERVERS? in the network menu (page 19), then press ENTER. 2. Press./> repeatedly to select the desired media server, then press ENTER. Server Close Start up the server. M-crew Server can be started up by the following method: Right-click the task tray icon, then click Start Music Service in the menu. When you want to change the computers network settings, restart the server on this system. This message disappears after a short time. WebRadio Error Register a station that can be played back on Mcrew Server. Connection may be difficult depending on the internet line status. Wait a bit and then perform the operation again.

An Internet service provider. Called as an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Companies that provide a connection to the Internet.
General name for communication lines that use a broad frequency bandwidth for sending and receiving large amounts of video or audio data at high speed. Currently, ADSL, CATV, FTTH and other systems are identified as broadband.

Broadband router

Abbreviation of Local Area Network. LAN is a general name for networks set up for communication among devices including computers, printers, and fax machines in relatively small areas such as offices or buildings.

Router

For Internet connections through ADSL or a cable TV line, devices called ADSL modems or cable modems are used. However, for Internet access from multiple terminals connected at once, a broadband router is used.
Abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A system for automatically allocating configuration data required for an Internet connection.
A device that bridges networks, converting the protocols and addresses of each network. Recently, dial-up routers for connecting to ISDN lines and broadband routers for ADSL and CATV networks have been introduced. The term router by itself may refer to any of these devices.

Sampling frequency

Abbreviation of Digital Living Network Alliance. The DLNA is a nonprofit organization that establishes design guidelines for digital content shared over networks. For details, see http://www.dlna.org/.

Ethernet

A method of networking computers in a Local Area Network (LAN). Developed by Xerox Corporation, Ethernet has become a very popular means of creating LANs.
When audio sources are converted from analog to digital data, they must be changed into numbers (digitized). This process is called sampling, and the sampling frequency refers to the number of times per second that the signals are measured for the recording. Music CDs are sampled at 44,100 times per second, so the sampling frequency is expressed as 44.1 kHz. Generally, the higher the sampling frequency, the higher the fidelity of the recording.

Subnet mask

Part of an IP address that identifies the subnet, a smaller group on the network.
List of button locations and reference pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number r

TUNER/BAND qs (24, 26)
R Name of button/part R Reference page