Page 2 - For customers in Australia; WARNING
2 GB To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 GB Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls .......... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ........................................ 8 Setting the clock .......................... 9 Changing the display mode ......... 9 Disc/USB Playback Playing a disc................................
Page 5 - Guide to parts and controls; Unit
5 GB Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit Note When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons.
Page 6 - Remote control RM-SCU37B
6 GB Remote control RM-SCU37B 1 "/1 (on/standby) Turn on the system, or set it to standby mode. B Unit: NX (play/pause) Remote control: N (play), X (pause) Start or pause playback.To resume playback, press NX or N . x (stop) Stop playback.Press twice to cancel resume playback of the USB device.S...
Page 8 - Hooking up the system securely; FM ANTENNA jack; Getting Started
8 GB Hooking up the system securely A FM ANTENNA jack Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas.Keep the antennas away from the AC power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise. B AUDIO IN L/R jacks Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connec...
Page 9 - Setting the clock; Inserting batteries
9 GB Gett ing Starte d Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, matching the polarities as shown below. Notes • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries. • If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage ...
Page 10 - Playing a disc
10 GB Playing a disc 1 Press CD. 2 Press Z on the unit. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. 4 Press Z on the unit to close the disc tray. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction. 5 Press N to start playback. Notes on disc • (For AUDIO ...
Page 11 - bac; Playing a USB device; Using play mode
11 GB Disc/USB Pla y bac k Playing a USB device The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows:– MP3: file extension “.mp3”– WMA: file extension “.wma”– AAC: file extension “.m4a”, “.mp4” or “.3gp” If the audio files have the above file extension but are not the respective f...
Page 12 - To cancel Program Play
12 GB You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played back. 1 For CD function: Press CD. For USB function: Press USB. 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” lights up in the display panel. 3 (Audio files only)Press +/– repeatedly to select...
Page 13 - Transferring music; To select the bit rate; USB Transfer
13 GB USB T ransf er Transferring music You can transfer music from a disc (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB device. The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3. Notes • Do not remove the USB device during transfer or erase operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB devi...
Page 14 - To stop transfer; Folder and file generation rules
14 GB For Synchronized Transfer: When the transfer is completed, the disc and the USB device stop automatically. For REC1 Transfer: When the transfer is completed, the disc continues to play. To stop transfer Press x . 1 Press USB when playback is stopped. 2 Press ./> or +/– repeatedly to select ...
Page 15 - ner; Listening to the radio; To tune to a preset station; Tuner
15 GB T u ner Listening to the radio 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select FM band. 2 For automatic scanning: Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”. Then, press +/–.Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. “ST” (for FM stereo programs only) lights up in the display panel.If scanning d...
Page 16 - About the; wireless technology; Supported; profiles and codecs; Setting the; audio codecs
16 GB About the Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short- range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters. Supported Bluetooth version, profiles and code...
Page 17 - Bluetoo
17 GB Bluetoo th Connecting a smartphone with one touch (NFC) What is “NFC”? NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just...
Page 18 - To cancel the pairing operation; Pairing this system with a; device
18 GB To play music from the smartphone Start playing of an audio source on the smartphone. For details on playback, refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone. To disconnect the smartphone Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on the system again. Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetoo...
Page 19 - To disconnect the; standby mode; Playing music from a
19 GB Bluetoo th You can operate a Bluetooth device by connecting the system and the Bluetooth device using AVRCP.Check the following before playing music:– The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device is turned on. – Pairing has been completed. 1 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select Bluetooth fu...
Page 20 - signal; About App
20 GB 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press ENTER. 4 Press "/1 to turn off the system. When the Bluetooth standby mode is set to on, the system waits for a Bluetooth connection even when the system has been turned off. When a Bluetooth connection is established, the system t...
Page 21 - Adjusting the sound; Sound Adjustment
21 GB Sound Ad justme nt Adjusting the sound Creating your own sound effect You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency bands, then store the setting in the memory as “CUSTOM EQ”.Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ ...
Page 22 - To turn off the effect; Other Operations
22 GB To turn off the effect Press DJ EFFECT repeatedly to select “DJ OFF”. Notes • The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off when you turn off the system or change the function. • If you activate the DJ EFFECT during transfer, the sound effect will not be transferred to the USB device. • You cannot...
Page 23 - Using the timers; To cancel the timer; Sleep Timer
23 GB Other Op er a tions Using the timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. You can fall asleep while listening to music. The system turns off after the preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly to s...
Page 25 - Playable discs; Discs that cannot be played back; Additional Information
25 GB Additio nal Inf o rm ation Playable discs • AUDIO CD• CD-R/CD-RW – audio data– MP3 files that conform to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format). Notes • MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) which compress...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; General
26 GB Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your system, find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the corrective action.If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if the service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts m...
Page 27 - USB device
27 GB Additio nal Inf o rm ation The disc does not eject. • You cannot eject the disc during CD-USB Synchronized Transfer or REC1 Transfer. Press x to cancel the transfer, then press Z on the unit to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback does not start. • Wipe the disc clean (...
Page 29 - To reset the system
29 GB Additio nal Inf o rm ation Tuner There is severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received. (“ST” flashes in the display panel.) • Connect the antenna properly.• Change the antenna location and its orientation to obtain good reception. • Connect a commercially available external antenna. • ...
Page 30 - When carrying the unit
30 GB Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display panel during operation. CANNOT PLAY A disc that cannot be played back was inserted. DEVICE ERROR The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected. DEVICE FULL The memory of the USB device is full....
Page 32 - Specifications; Amplifier section; USB section
32 GB • Bluetooth communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all Bluetooth devices that have the same profile as this system. • Bluetooth devices connected with this system must comply with the Bluetooth specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be certified to comply. Howe...
Page 33 - section; Speaker section
33 GB Additio nal Inf o rm ation Bluetooth section Communication system Bluetooth Standard version 3.1 Output Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 10 m 1) Frequency band 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread S...
