CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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.
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.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). If you have any questions about this product, contact Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800222-7669 or visit http://www.sony.com/ on the Internet. The telephone number below is for FCC-related matters only. Regulatory Information

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. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 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.
Before operating this system
About copyright protection
Music data cannot be used without the permission of the copyright holder except when used solely for personal enjoyment.
About the illustrations used in this manual
Illustrations and screens used in this manual may vary from the actual screens. The European model is basically used for the illustrations in this manual. However, the illustrations of a certain model that may have different features are used in this manual as well, to explain that feature.

How to use this manual

This manual explains how to operate the unit mainly using the buttons on the remote. Buttons on the main unit with the same or similar name as that on the remote can be used to perform the same operations.
About services that can be used in conjunction with an Internet connection
Please note that Internet-based services are subject to change or termination without notice. Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of the system will be repaired by Sony in accordance with the conditions defined in the limited warranty for this system. However, Sony will not be liable for any consequences arising from a failure to play caused by a damaged or malfunctioning system.

Table of Contents

Before operating this system...5 Features of this system...9 Enjoying music from various sources...9 Using the system with DLNA-compliant devices.9

Getting started

Checking the supplied accessories...10 Guide to parts and controls...11 Main unit....11 Remote....12 Entering characters...14 Menu/list operation...15 Preparing the unit, remote and speakers..16 Connecting the antennas, speaker cords and power cord.16 Using the remote...18 Attaching the speaker pads..18 Using an iPod/iPhone...18 Setting up the wireless LAN antenna..19 Making basic settings....20 Turning on the system...20 Setting the clock....20 Turning off the demonstration display..21 Turning off the automatic standby function..21

K PARTY button Use to operate the PARTY STREAMING function. Hold down the button to start or close a PARTY (pages 45, 46). L OPEN/CLOSE button Use to open or close the disc tray (page 28). M I/1 (power) button Use to turn the power on or off (pages 20, 56). N FM MODE button Use to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo) (page 31). O TUNING MODE button Use to select the tuning mode (pages 30, 31). P DSGX button Use to generate a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) (page 54). EQ button Use to select a sound effect (page 54). Q ALPHABET SEARCH button Use to search for an item using a keyword (pages 41, 43, 50). R OPTIONS button Use to display the options menu (pages 15, 23, 25, 26, 27, 32, 35, 40, 41, 43, 51, 52, 53). (Available only when the DAB, USB, Home Network, Music Service function is selected.) S MEMORY button Use to preset FM stations, DAB/DAB+ stations (CMT-MX750Ni only) (page 31) or music services (page 43). T VOLUME +*/ buttons Use to adjust the volume (pages 33, 47, 56). U TIMER MENU button Use to display the timer menu (pages 21, 56).
* An asterisk (*) indicates buttons that have a tactile dot (number 5 button, VOLUME + button and N (play) button).

Entering characters

You may need to enter characters during some setup operations such as network settings. For details on available characters, see List of input characters (page 15).
Press the corresponding numeric/ text buttons to select the desired characters.
Press the button (ABC, DEF, etc.) repeatedly until the desired character appears. If you want to enter punctuation marks (e.g. !, ?) and other symbols (e.g. #, %), select the character type abc or ABC, then press 0 or 1 of the numeric/text button repeatedly.

Numeric/text buttons

Press ENTER to save the text string.

Other operations

Do the following: Press CLEAR. Press. For example, pressing the No. 2 button repeatedly normally displays A, B, C and 2, however, pressing this button changes the order to 2, C, B, and A. Press BACK. Press </, to move the cursor left or right. Press M/m to move the cursor to the beginning or to the end of the text string. Erase a character that was just entered Reverse the character order assigned to the numeric/text buttons

When you tune in an FM station that provides RDS services or a DAB/DAB+ station, the service name or station name appears on the display.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station
Press FM MODE repeatedly until MONO lights up to turn off stereo reception. Tip
For better broadcast reception, try changing the direction or location of the antenna. For example, position the antenna near or outside a window. If the reception does not improve, try connecting an external antenna (not supplied). Keep the antenna away from the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Presetting radio stations
By presetting radio stations, you can easily reselect them using the corresponding preset number. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 20 DAB/ DAB+ stations.
Tune in the desired station.
When tuning in a DAB/DAB+ station, it may take a few
seconds before you hear any sound. When tuning in a DAB/DAB+ station, primary service is automatically received when secondary service ends.

Press MEMORY.

The preset number currently being selected flashes.
To View information such as the frequency of the current station Select different stations Do the following: Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Press./> repeatedly to select the desired station. Press the corresponding numeric button on the remote to select the preset number of the desired station.
Press M/m to select the desired preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, that station is replaced by the new station.
To improve tuner reception
Turn off the CD player power by using the systems power management function. By default, the CD player power is turned on. Use the buttons on the unit to turn off the CD player power.
Complete! appears, and the station is preset.
To select a preset radio station
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears, then press +/ repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Tip
During DAB/DAB+ reception, secondary services can also be preset.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD function. Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Wait until STANDBY stops flashing.
The clock display appears. If the clock display does not appear, press DISPLAY.
Note on presetting DAB/DAB+ stations
You can preset a DAB/DAB+ service only when it can be received.
Press ?/1 while holding down + until CD POWER OFF appears.
With the CD player power turned off, access time is increased. To turn on the CD player power, repeat the procedure until CD POWER ON appears.

Performing a DAB Initial Scan manually
When you turn on the system for the first time after purchase, the DAB Initial Scan starts to automatically store available DAB/DAB+ service information. When you have moved to another area, perform the DAB Initial Scan manually to update the DAB/DAB+ service information.
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the DAB function.

Press OPTIONS.

Initial Scan? Push ENTER appears.
The DAB Initial Scan starts, and available DAB/DAB+ service information is stored.
Depending on the DAB/DAB+ services available in
your area, scanning may take a few minutes.
All preset stations that have been stored on the system
are cleared when you perform a DAB Initial Scan or when scanning is canceled. Before unplugging the DAB lead antenna, make sure the system is turned off to preserve your own DAB/ DAB+ settings.
Listening to an iPod or iPhone
You can operate your iPod/iPhone using the remote and listen to music and other audio content stored on your iPod/iPhone. See iPod/iPhone models compatible with this system (page 71) for iPod/iPhone models that can be connected to this system.
Press iPod to select the iPod & iPhone function.
Do the following: Press X (pause). Press X or N to resume playback. Hold down M/m. You can scroll up or down the iPod/ iPhone menus much like as the Click Wheel operations or the drag up or down operations of the iPod/ iPhone. Press ENTER. You can choose the selected item much like as with the center button or the touch operation of the iPod/ iPhone. Pause playback Scroll up/down the iPod/iPhone menus

Choose the selected item

Find the beginning of Press./>. the previous/next track Find a point in a track or chapter of an audiobook/podcast Hold down m/M during playback, and release the button at the desired point.
Open the panel where it says PULL OPEN, then place the iPod or iPhone in the iPod/iPhone Dock.
Return to the previous Press BACK or iPod menu or reselect a MENU. You can return to menu while playing the previous menu or reselect a menu much like as when using the Menu button or the touch operation of the iPod/ iPhone. Adjust the volume Press VOLUME +/.
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod/iPhone when the system is on. Charging begins when the iPod/iPhone is placed on the iPod/iPhone connector. The charge status appears on the iPod/iPhone display. For details, see the operating manual supplied with your iPod/ iPhone.
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone
Remove the iPod/iPhone from the iPod/iPhone Dock on the unit. Turning off the system also stops charging the iPod/iPhone. Notes
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, handle the

Listening to audio content stored on a server
This system can play audio content that is stored on a server device (such as a computer) that supports DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards.

Setting up the server

To listen to audio content stored on your server with this system, you need to set up the server in advance. The following server devices are compatible with this system. Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and 2.1 Sony HDD Network Audio System NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE* Sony Network AV receiver STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES* Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 installed on Windows 7 (page 37) Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP (page 39)
* Not available in some countries or regions.
To listen to audio content stored on a server First connect the system to your home
network. t See Connecting the system to your home network (page 22). When you have connected the system to the network, set up the server. t See Setting up the server (page 37).
If the server has a function that limits access from other devices, you must change the setting on the server to allow the system to access it. This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player when using it as a server. For details on the settings of other server devices, refer to the operating manuals or help of the respective devices or applications. Note
The items displayed on the computer may be different from the ones shown below, depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment. For details, refer to Help for your operating system.

x When using Windows 7

This section explains how to set up manufacturerinstalled Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7. For details on how to operate Windows Media Player 12, refer to Help for Windows Media Player 12.
Go to [Start] [Control Panel].
Select [Change advanced sharing settings].
Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet].
The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears. Tip
If the desired item does not appear on the display, try to change the display type of the Control Panel.
Select [Choose media streaming options] from [Media streaming].
Select [Public network] under [View your active networks]. If the display shows other than [Public Network], go to step 6.
The [Set Network Location] window appears.
If [Media streaming is not turned on] appears in the [Media streaming options] window, select [Turn on media streaming]. Select [Allow all].
The [Allow All Media Devices] window opens. If all the devices in the local network are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and close the window.

* The system can play AAC files with the extension of.m4a,.mp4, or.3gp only.

Refresh the server list.

After you finish setting up Windows Media Player 11, refresh the server list of the system and select this server from the server list. For details on selecting a server, see To refresh the server list (page 40).
To refresh the server list
When you add a new server to the home network, or when you cannot find the desired server on the list, refresh the server list.
While the server list is displayed, press OPTIONS. Press M/m to select Refresh, then press ENTER.
The refreshed server list appears.
The system keeps a history of the last five connected servers and these servers appear at the top of the server list. Up to 20 servers can be displayed in a server list.
To delete a server from the server list
If the last selected item (playlist, album, folder, etc.) appears, press BACK repeatedly until the server list appears. When No Server appears, or when the server on the list is not available, press OPTIONS. Select Refresh, then press ENTER. The refreshed server list appears.
While the server list is displayed, press M/m to select the server you want to delete, then press OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
Press M/m to select Delete, then press ENTER.
Complete! appears, and the selected server is deleted.
Press M/m to select the desired server, then press ENTER.
If the server device supports the Wake-on-LAN standard, the system turns the server on automatically. If the server does not support the Wake-on-LAN standard, turn on the server in advance. For details on settings or operations of Wake-on-LAN of your server, refer to the operating manual or help of your server.
Even if you delete the server from the server list, the server will appear in the list again if the system finds it on the network (such as when you refresh the server list).
Press M/m to select the desired item (playlist, album, folder, etc.), then press ENTER.
If another item appears, repeat step 3 to narrow down the choices until the desired item appears. The items that are displayed depend on the connected server.
To Pause playback* Do the following: Press X (pause) during playback. Press N (play) to resume playback. Press x (stop).

Stop playback

Press M/m to select the desired track, then press ENTER.
Playback starts. Make sure that sound is being output from the speakers of the system.
Go to the beginning of Press./> repeatedly. the current track, previous track, or next track Reselect the item you want to play Press BACK repeatedly until the desired directory appears. Or press OPTIONS, select Server List, and then select the desired item. To return to the playback display, press OPTIONS and select Now Playing. While selecting the contents in the server, press ALPHABET SEARCH, then enter a keyword (page 50). While playback is stopped, press OPTIONS. Select Server List, then press ENTER. Select the desired server, then press ENTER. Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP or REP1 lights up (page 48). While playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the desired play mode (SHUF, etc.) lights up (page 48). Press DISPLAY repeatedly to view the artist name, album name, elapsed time, the clock, etc.
Search the desired item using a keyword
A Artist name B Track name C Elapsed time D Codec

Change the server

If you select a folder (such as an artist folder, genre
folder, etc.), then press the N button, the system plays all items in the selected folder. The system resumes from the last selected item when the function is changed to Home Network function, until the system is turned off. When Network Standby is set to On, play resumes from the last selected item, even if you turned off the system.

Select Shuffle Play

Tracks that the system cannot play appear on the
display as well. You cannot sort a list of playable tracks. ! appears at the top of a track name that cannot be played on the system, and is skipped during playback. Play is not resumed from the last selected item if you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. The system may take time to display items when browsing a folder that contains a large amount of audio content. In this case, use the Keyword Search (page 50).
View the available information
* Depending on the server or track, pause playback may not work when the Home Network function is selected.

Select the desired station.
Use various functions while the system is selecting or playing a station or service Select the service options
During reception, press MEMORY.
The preset memory list appears.
Press M/m to select a preset number, then press ENTER.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to preset other stations.
To listen to the preset station
The service provider list appears. If the system automatically displays the last selected station, press BACK repeatedly until the service provider list appears.
View the available information Display the network menu
Press M/m to select Preset, then press ENTER.
Preset appears at the top of the service provider list.
Press M/m to select the desired preset station, then press ENTER.
Use the numeric buttons to select the preset station. Press the numeric button that corresponds to the preset number, then press ENTER to select the preset station directly.
There may be some stations that cannot be preset, depending on the service providers. If you try to preset such a station, Not Available appears on the display.
Enjoying a variety of music services
You can enjoy listening to the content of a variety of music services offered on the Internet. Visit the website below for more information on music services, how to enjoy services, and the registration code of the system. http://www.sony.net/audio/musicservices
Checking the registration code
You may be required to enter the registration code of the system when you enjoy a new music service.
Press M/m to select Registration Code, then press ENTER.
The registration code of the system appears.
Using the PARTY STREAMING function
Audio contents currently being played back on this system can be also played back on all devices corresponding to the PARTY STREAMING function on your home network at the same time. While PARTY streaming, a device called a PARTY host starts a PARTY and streams music, and a device called a PARTY guest joins a PARTY and receives music from the PARTY host. Before using the PARTY STREAMING function, make sure that PARTY STREAMING is set to On (page 53).

PARTY guest PARTY guest

Starting a PARTY
You can start a PARTY so that other devices that support the PARTY STREAMING function can play the same music even though they are in different rooms.

Press M/m to select Allow or Not Allow, then press ENTER.
Display item Allow* Description All the devices on the home network are permitted to access this system. This system can start a PARTY as a host device and join a PARTY as a guest device if requested. The system restricts a new device that is accessing the system. When connecting a new device to the home network, add the device to the device list, and set access permission (page 52).

Not Allow

* Factory setting * Factory setting
Up to 20 devices can be added to the device list. If 20 devices have already been registered, Device Full appears, and a new device cannot be added to the list. In this case, delete unnecessary devices from the lists (page 40).
Setting the auto access permission
You can set access restriction or permission for the devices on the device list.
To add devices to the device list
Press HOME NETWORK, then press OPTIONS. Press M/m to select Access Settings, then press ENTER. Press M/m to select Control Device, then press ENTER.

The device list appears.

Press M/m to select Access Settings, then press ENTER.
Press m repeatedly to select Add Device, then press ENTER. Press M/m to select the desired device, then press ENTER.
The selected device is added to the device list. For details on setting the access permission, see To set access permission for the devices (page 53).
Press M/m to select Auto Access, then press ENTER.
To set access permission for the devices
You can set access permission for a device on the device list. Only devices set to Allow are recognized on the home network.
Press M/m to select On or Off, then press ENTER.
Display item On* Description The system can be detected by other devices on the home network. The system can start or close a PARTY, and join or leave a PARTY. The system can be detected by other devices on the home network. However, the system cannot start or close a PARTY, and cannot join or leave a PARTY.
The registered device list appears.
Press M/m to select the desired device, then press ENTER. Press M/m to select Access, then press ENTER. Press M/m to select Allow or Not Allow, then press ENTER.

* Factory setting

Renaming the unit
You can change the unit name to be easily recognizable by other devices on the home network.
To delete a device from the list
Select Delete in step 5, then press ENTER. Select OK on the confirmation display, then press ENTER.

The setting procedures for changing the display mode and information differ depending on whether the unit is turned on or off.
To Change the information on display*1 Do the following: Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is on.

*2 *3 *4

Notes on the display information
Change Display mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is off*2.
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as _. The following are not displayed: total playing time for an MP3 disc and a USB

device.

The system offers the following display modes. When the network standby mode is on, you cannot change the display mode. Set Network Standby to Off (page 51).
Display mode Demonstration When the system is off*2 The demonstration is turned on.
remaining playing time for an MP3 file. The following are not displayed correctly: elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using

VBR (variable bit rate).

folder and file names that do not follow either the
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format. The following are displayed: remaining playing time for a track. ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file).
Power Saving Mode*3 The display is turned off to conserve power. The timer and clock continue to operate. Clock*4

The clock is displayed.

Note on the DAB/DAB+ display information (CMTMX750Ni only)
The following is also displayed: up to 8 characters of service name, up to 128 characters of DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) and up to 16 characters of ensemble label.
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information or the USB device information, such as: track or file number during normal play. track or file name ( ) during normal play. artist name ( ) during normal play. album name ( ) or folder name ( ) during normal play. total playing time and total number of tracks on the CD-DA disc (only when normal play mode is selected and playback is stopped).

You cannot connect the system to a service. , Make sure that the wireless LAN router/access point
To reset the system to the factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to the factory settings. Use the buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings.
, Check the network status. Press OPTIONS to enter
Unplug and re-plug the power cord, and then turn on the system. While holding down ENTER, hold down ?/1 until RESET appears.
All user-configured settings, such as network settings, preset radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted. Troubleshooting
, If your contract with your Internet provider limits
Internet connection to one device at a time, this device will not be able to access the Internet when another device is already connected. Consult your carrier or service provider.
The sound skips. , The bandwidth of your wireless LAN may be too
low. Move the unit and the wireless LAN router/ access point closer to each other, without any obstacles between.

Others

The system works poorly. , The system may be under the influence of static
electricity or other factors. In this case, restart the system. If the system still works poorly, reset the system (page 63).
, If a warning message appears, do as the message
The system does not respond to any operations. The system does not work correctly. , The units internal system may be malfunctioning, or
the system may be suffering from strong electrical noise caused by power supply abnormalities due to being dropped, excessive static electricity, or lightning. In this case, unplug the power cord, wait about 30 seconds, and then plug the power cord again.

Messages

For inquiries, be sure to make a note of the error code (Cxxx) if one appears on the display.

OFF TIME NG!:

The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time.

Push STOP!:

You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

Audio player

CD Over:
You have reached the end of the disc while pressing M during playback or pause.

Step Full!:

You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files (steps).

Data Error:

You tried to play an unplayable file on the USB device.

Network settings

Connection Error:
The system has failed to connect the network.

Error:

The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected.

Input Error!:

The entered values are incorrect or invalid.

LOCKED:

The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Not in Use:

An operation that is currently prohibited is being performed.

No Device:

No USB device is connected or the connected USB device has been stopped.

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