3-293-642-12(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
CMT-BX50BTi
© 2008 Sony Corporation
equipment and receiver.
Note on DualDiscs
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
is equipment must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
is 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.
is equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
is equipment has a very low RF energy
level that is deemed to comply with FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
in Supplement C to OET65 without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE).
e Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
is equipment is desirable that it should
be installed and operated with at least
20cm and more between the radiator and
person’s body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Notice for the customers in Canada
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
is equipment complies with IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the RSS-102 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
is equipment has a very low RF energy
level that is deemed to comply with
RSS-102 without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE).
is equipment is desirable that it should
be installed and operated with at least
20cm and more between the radiator and
person’s body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
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Guide to parts and controls
is manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
Unit (HCD-BX50BTi/Compact Disc Receiver)
Front panel
Top panel
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Remote (RM-AMU009)
BLUETOOTH button (page 17, 19,
20)
Press to make a connection,
disconnection, or pairing with a
Bluetooth device.
BLUETOOTH indicator (page 19,
20)
Lights up when the Bluetooth function
is active.
(open/close) button (page 13)
Press to open or close the disc tray.
AUDIO IN jack (page 23)
Connect to an optional audio
component.
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
/(power) button (page 12, 27,
32)
Press to turn on the system.
Playback buttons and function
buttons
Unit: BLUETOOTH (play/
pause) button (page 16, 17)
STANDBY indicator (page 24, 29)
Lights up when the system is turned off.
Press to select the Bluetooth function.
Press to start or pause playback of the
music on the Bluetooth device (Bluetooth
mobile phone, etc.).
Remote sensor (page 29)
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Unit: CD (play/pause)
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
button (page 13)
button (page 13, 14, 25, 26)
Press to select the play mode of a CD or
MP3 disc.
Press to select the CD function.
Press to start or pause playback of a disc.
Press to select the tuning mode.
Unit: iPod (play/pause)
button (page 21, 22)
Press to select the iPod function.
Press to start or pause playback of the
iPod.
Unit: ENTER button (page 22, 25)
Remote: (enter) button (page
12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 27)
Remote: (play) button,
(pause) button
Press to start or pause playback.
Press to enter the settings.
/(go back/go forward)
button (page 13, 16, 17, 21, 22,
25)
TUNER/BAND button (page 14)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to select FM or AM reception
mode.
Press to select a track or file.
Unit: TUNE +/(tuning) button
(page 14)
Unit: FUNCTION button (page 13,
14, 19, 20, 21, 23)
Remote: +/(tuning) button
Remote: FUNCTION +/button
(page 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 23)
Press to select the function.
(page 14, 26)
Press to tune in the desired station.
+/(select folder) button
(page 13, 16, 17, 25)
Press to select a folder.
iPod connector
Place an iPod on the connector to listen
to audio contents stored in the iPod.
/(rewind/fast forward)
button (page 13, 16, 17, 22)
Press to find a point in a track or file.
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page
13, 14)
Press to listen to a disc, a single track or
file repeatedly.
Press to select the FM reception mode
(monaural or stereo).
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Unit: VOL +/button (page 13,
TIMER MENU button (page 12,
27)
14, 17, 20, 21, 23)
Press to set the clock and the Play Timer.
Remote: VOLUME +/button
(page 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23)
Press to adjust the volume.
TOOL MENU button (page 22)
Press to select a menu when using the
iPod.
DISPLAY button (page 17, 22, 24)
Press to change the information on the
display.
Battery compartment lid
(page 11)
Sound buttons (page 23)
Unit: DSGX button
Remote: EQ button
Press to select the sound effect.
RETURN button (page 22)
Press to return to the previous menu
when using the iPod.
Unit: /CANCEL (stop/cancel)
button (page 13, 14, 16, 17, 19)
///button (page 12, 22, 27)
Press to select the menu items.
Remote: (stop) button (page
13, 14, 16, 17, 19)
Press to stop playback.
TUNER MEMORY button (page
26)
Press to preset the radio station.
CLEAR button (page 17, 19, 25)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track
or file.
SLEEP button (page 27)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Press to erase the pairing registration
information of the Bluetooth device.
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Information on the display
Function
DSGX (page 23)
Audio format
Timer (page 27)
Play mode (page 13)
Play/Pause
Tuner reception mode (page 14)
Tuner reception (page 14)
Text information
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
Right speaker
Left speaker
or
Wall socket
Speaker cord (Red/)
Speaker cord (Black/)
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
White side for North American model
Brown side for other regions
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Notes
Antennas
With normal use, the batteries should last for
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antenna.
about six months.
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or
mix different types of batteries.
If you do not use the remote for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords and the power cord to avoid
picking up noise.
Speakers
To use the iPod
Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cords into the SPEAKER jacks.
Insert an iPod Dock Adapter into the
unit’s connector
before use.
For details on the supplied iPod Dock
Adapters, refer to the instructions
supplied with the Dock Adapters.
Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only
for models equipped with an adaptor).
When carrying this system
1
Remove a disc to protect the CD
mechanism.
2
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION
on the unit)
repeatedly to select
To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull
it up with your fingernail or a flat object
using the slot inside the adapter.
the CD function.
and DSGX
3
4
Hold down VOL +
on the unit, and press
unit until “STANDBY”appears.
on the
Slot
After “LOCK”appears, unplug the
power cord.
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery
compartment lid , and insert the two
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side
first, matching the polarities shown
below.
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Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote to set the
clock.
1
2
Press /
system.
to turn on the
.
Press TIMER MENU
e hour indication flashes in the
display.
If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display,
press /
repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET?” and then press
.
repeatedly to set
3
4
Press /
the hour, and then press
.
Use the same procedure to set
the minutes.
e clock settings are lost when you
disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
To display the clock when the system
is off
Press DISPLAY . e clock is displayed
for about 8 seconds.
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Other operations
Basic Operations
To
Press
Pause playback (or CD on the
unit) . To resume
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
play, press the button
again.
1
Select the CD function.
.
Stop playback
Press FUNCTION +/(or
FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
Select a folder
on an MP3
disc
Select a track /
or file
Find a point in Hold down /
a track or file
+/
.
2
Place a disc.
.
Press
on the unit, and place
a disc with the label side up on the
disc tray.
during playback, and
release the button at the
desired point.
Select Repeat REPEAT
repeatedly
Play
until “REP” or “REP1”
appears.
To change the play mode
To close the disc tray, press
on
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly while
the unit again.
the player is stopped. You can select
normal play (“ *” for all MP3 files
in the folder on the disc), shuffle play
Do not force the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may damage the
unit.
(“SHUF” or “
play (“PGM”).
SHUF*”), or program
3
4
Start playback.
*
When playing a CD-DA disc,
(SHUF)
Play performs the same operation as normal
(shuffle) play.
Press (or CD on the unit)
.
Notes on Repeat Play
Adjust the volume.
All tracks or files on a disc are played
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on
repeatedly up to five times.
“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is
repeated until you stop it.
.
the unit)
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Notes on playing MPꢁ discs
Do not save other types of files or
unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3
files.
Listening to the radio
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
MP3 files are played back in the order that
they are recorded onto the disc.
e system can only play MP3 files that have
a file extension of “.MP3”.
If there are files on the disc that have the
“.MP3” file extension, but that are not MP3
files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
e maximum number of:
folders is 255 (including the root folder).
MP3 files is 511.
MP3 files and folders that can be
contained on a single disc is 512.
folder levels (the tree structure of files) is
8.
1
Select “TUNER FM”or “TUNER
AM.”
Press FUNCTION +/(or TUNER/
BAND on the unit)
repeatedly.
2
3
Select the tuning mode.
Press TUNING MODE
until “AUTO” appears.
repeatedly
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/(or TUNE +/on
the unit) . Scanning stops
automatically when a station is
tuned in, and then “TUNED” and
“STEREO” (for stereo programs only)
appear.
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing
soſtware, recording device, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted
audio or may not play at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs
If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3)
session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or
MP3) disc, and other sessions are not played
back.
4
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/
.
on the unit)
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized
as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
To stop automatic scanning
.
Press
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop, press TUNING
MODE
repeatedly until “AUTO” and
“PRESET” disappear, and then press
+/(or TUNE +/on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM
stereo station
Press FM MODE
repeatedly until
“MONO” appears to turn off stereo
reception.
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Listening to music of a
Bluetooth mobile phone or
Bluetooth device
Using the Bluetooth
function
is system supports Bluetooth A2DP
and AVRCP profiles. For details on
Bluetooth wireless technology, see
“Bluetooth wireless technology” (page
38).
You can listen to music from your
Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth
device over a wireless connection.
Check the websites below for the latest
information about compatible devices.
For customers in the U.S.A.:
<http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport>
For customers in Canada:
ElectronicsSupport/>
ElectronicsSupport/>
For customers in Europe:
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
For customers in Latin America:
<http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp>
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>
Follow the procedure below to listen to
music from Bluetooth devices with this
system.
Pairing this system with a Bluetooth
device
Connecting to registered devices
Playing music of a Bluetooth device
For details about the operations of
the Bluetooth device, also refer to the
operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth device.
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Pairing this system with a Bluetooth
device
4
Enter the passkey.
Passkey entry may be required
depending on the type of Bluetooth
device.
When “PIN?” and a countdown
appear, enter the passkey at the
system as follows:
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth
devices register with each other
beforehand. Use the procedure below
to pair the system with your Bluetooth
device. Once a pairing operation is
performed, it does not need to be
performed again. If pairing is already
completed, proceed to “Playing music of
a Bluetooth device” (page 17).
Press /and /
1
Place the Bluetooth device to be
connected to this system within
1 meter of the system.
on the remote (or
+/and
/on the unit)
to enter the same passkey that was
entered at the Bluetooth device, and
.
then press
2
3
Select the Bluetooth function.
Once pairing is completed and the
connection is established, the system
display changes as follows:
Press BLUETOOTH
the unit.
on
“Connect”
device
Name of the Bluetooth
Operate the Bluetooth device
and perform the pairing
operation.
For details about the operations of
the Bluetooth device, refer to the
operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth device.
When searching for this system with
the Bluetooth device, a list of the
devices found may appear in the
Bluetooth device display depending
on the type of Bluetooth device.
is system appears as “CMT-
BX50BTi.”
To cancel passkey entry partway
.
Press
If passkey entry still required, turn off the
Bluetooth device.
Notes
“Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN
code,” “PIN number” or “Password,” etc.
depending on the device.
is system only supports numerical
passkeys up to 4 digits.
e pairing standby status of the system is
cancelled aſter about 30 seconds.
When establishing a connection with
this system, select the audio profile
(A2DP, AVRCP) at the Bluetooth
device. If the Bluetooth device does
not support the AVRCP profile, you
cannot perform playback or other
operations with the system (page 17).
If pairing is not successful, redo the
procedure from step 1.
While connected to a Bluetooth device, this
system cannot be detected and a connection
cannot be established from another
Bluetooth device.
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To erase all the pairing registration
information
3
4
Start playback.
Press (or BLUETOOTH on
.
the unit)
on the
1
Press BLUETOOTH
unit.
Depending on the Bluetooth device,
you may need to start up the AV
soſtware of the Bluetooth device
beforehand.
When the system is connected with a
Bluetooth device (when the Bluetooth
device name or other information
appears in the system display), press
Adjust the volume.
and hold BLUETOOTH
on the
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on
unit for about 2 seconds to put the
system in Bluetooth standby mode.
.
the unit)
2
3
Press CLEAR
.
To check the address of a connected
Bluetooth device
“Delete?” appears.
Press DISPLAY
while the Bluetooth
.
Press
device name appears in the system
“Complete!” appears and all the
pairing information is erased.
display.
e Bluetooth device address appears for
8 seconds.
Note
In order to connect with a Bluetooth device
aſter performing this operation, you must enter
the passkey again.
To cancel the connection with a
Bluetooth device
Press and hold BLUETOOTH
Playing music of a Bluetooth device
on the unit for about 2 seconds until
“Disconnect” appears, or until the
information on the display (device name,
etc.) disappears.
You can operate a Bluetooth device by
connecting the system and a Bluetooth
device using AVRCP.
1
Select the Bluetooth function.
Other operations
Press BLUETOOTH
on
the unit.
To
Press
Pause playback (or BLUETOOTH
2
Establish a connection from the
Bluetooth device.
For details about the operations of
the Bluetooth device, refer to the
operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth device.
.
on the unit)
.
Stop playback
Select a folder
+/
/
.
Select a file
.
Find a point in Hold down /
.
Once the connection is established,
a file
the system display changes as follows:
“Connect”
device
Name of the Bluetooth
Note
ese operations may not be available for
certain Bluetooth devices. In addition, the
actual operations may differ depending on the
connected Bluetooth device.
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Notes on connections with Bluetooth
devices
If you cannot connect with a paired
Bluetooth device, perform the pairing
operation between the system and the
Bluetooth device again.
Listening to music on this
system using Bluetooth
headphones
You can listen to music played on this
system using your Bluetooth headphones
over a wireless connection.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth device,
you can adjust the volume using the controls
of the Bluetooth device.
When BLUETOOTH
on the unit
is pressed while connected to Bluetooth
headphones, it may take some time until
a connection is made to the system from
another Bluetooth device.
Use the A2DP-capable or A2DP- and
AVRCP-capable Bluetooth device with the
system in a peer-to-peer environment.
Tip
Bluetooth devices that have been connected
with this system in the past are registered with
this system.
When a Bluetooth connection is not
currently established, you can easily
connect the system to a Bluetooth device
by pressing BLUETOOTH
on the
unit. (Connection is attempted with up to
3 devices in order from the most recently
connected device, and the attempts end when
a connection is established.) is function may
not be available depending on the Bluetooth
device you are using.
Follow the procedure below to listen
to music on this system with Bluetooth
headphones.
Pairing this system with Bluetooth
If a connection cannot be made, the system
returns to the standby mode.
headphones
Connecting to registered headphones
Playing music on this system
For details about the operations of the
Bluetooth headphones, also refer to the
operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth headphones.
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Pairing this system with Bluetooth
headphones
To cancel passkey entry partway
.
Press
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth
devices register with each other
Notes
“Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN
code,” “PIN number” or “Password,” etc.
depending on the device.
is system only supports numerical
passkeys up to 4 digits.
e pairing standby status of the system is
cancelled aſter about 30 seconds.
If pairing is not successful, redo the
procedure from step 1.
While connected to a Bluetooth device, this
system cannot be detected and a connection
cannot be established from another
Bluetooth device.
Pairing may not be possible if other
Bluetooth devices are present around the
system. In this case, turn off the other
Bluetooth devices.
beforehand. Use the procedure below
to pair the system with your Bluetooth
headphones. Once a pairing operation
is performed, it does not need to be
performed again. If pairing is already
completed, proceed to “Playing music on
this system” (page 20).
1
Select a function other than the
Bluetooth function.
Press FUNCTION +/(or
FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
2
3
Place the Bluetooth
headphones to be connected
to this system within 1 meter of
the system.
To erase all the pairing registration
information
on the
1
Press BLUETOOTH
unit.
Put the Bluetooth headphones
in pairing mode.
When the system is connected with a
Bluetooth device (when the Bluetooth
device name or other information
appears in the system display), press
For details about the operations of the
Bluetooth headphones, refer to the
operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth headphones.
and hold BLUETOOTH
on the
unit for about 2 seconds to put the
system in Bluetooth standby mode.
4
5
Press and hold BLUETOOTH
on the unit for about 7 seconds
until the BLUETOOTH indicator
.
2
3
Press CLEAR
“Delete?” appears.
flashes.
.
Press
Sound output from the speakers is
“Complete!” appears and all the
pairing information is erased.
stopped.
Enter the passkey.
Note
Follow the same procedure as in
step 4 of “Pairing this system with a
Bluetooth device” (page 16).
To connect with Bluetooth headphones aſter
performing this operation, you must enter the
passkey again.
Once pairing is completed and the
connection is established, the system
display changes as follows:
“Connect”
device
Name of the Bluetooth
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Playing music on this system
4
Adjust the volume.
You can operate this system from
Bluetooth headphones by connecting the
system and Bluetooth headphones using
AVRCP.
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on
.
the unit)
To cancel the connection with
Bluetooth headphones
1
Select a function other than the
Bluetooth function.
Press and hold BLUETOOTH
on
the unit for about 2 seconds until the
Press FUNCTION +/(or
BLUETOOTH indicator
turns off.
FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
Sound is output from the speakers.
Notes
2
Establish a connection with the
Bluetooth headphones.
If you cannot connect with paired Bluetooth
headphones, perform the pairing operation
between the system and the Bluetooth
headphones again.
Press and hold BLUETOOTH
on
the unit for about 2 seconds until the
When the system is changed to a function
BLUETOOTH indicator
then release the button.
lights up,
other than the Bluetooth function and
BLUETOOTH
on the unit is pressed
Sound output from the speakers is
stopped.
while connected to a Bluetooth device, it may
take some time until a connection is made
with the Bluetooth headphones.
If more than one Bluetooth device
that has been connected in the past
is present around the system, the
system attempts to connect with up
to 3 most recently connected devices.
(Connection is attempted with up
to 3 devices in order from the most
recently connected device, and the
attempts end when a connection is
established.)
is system stores separate volume settings
for when listening through the speakers
or PHONES jack
on the unit, or when
listening through Bluetooth headphones.
Use the A2DP-capable or A2DP- and
AVRCP-capable Bluetooth device with the
system in a peer-to-peer environment.
Once the connection is established,
the system display changes as follows:
“Connect” Name of the Bluetooth
device
3
Start playback of the music for
the function selected in step 1.
Depending on the type of Bluetooth
headphones, you can operate this
system (playback, volume control,
etc.) using the headphone’s controls.
For details about the operations of the
Bluetooth headphones, refer to the
operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth headphones.
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Notes
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.
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.
Playing the iPod
You can listen to audio contents stored in
the iPod.
1
2
Select the iPod function.
Press FUNCTION +/ (or
FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
Before disconnecting the iPod, pause
playback.
Place the iPod.
While playing video, you cannot use
/ . You can fast rewind (fast
forward) by holding down /
.
To change the volume level, use VOLUME
+/ (or VOL +/ on the unit) . e
volume level does not change even if adjusted
on the iPod.
is system is designed for iPod only. You
cannot connect any other portable audio
players.
To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of
your iPod.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the
event that data recorded to iPod is lost or
damaged when using an iPod with this unit.
3
4
Start playback.
Press (or iPod on the unit)
.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or VOL +/ on
.
the unit)
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Other operations
To use the system as a battery charger
You can control your iPod with the
You can use the system as a battery
charger for the iPod when the system is
both on and off.
following buttons on the remote or unit.
To
Press
e charging begins when the iPod is
Pause playback (pause) (or iPod
(play/pause) on
the unit) or (stop)
.
placed on the unit’s connector
.
e charging status appears in the iPod
display. For details, see the user’s guide of
your iPod.
Scroll up/
/. You can scroll
down the iPod up or down the iPod
To stop charging the iPod
menus
menus much like the
Click Wheel operations
of the iPod or the drag
up-or-down operations
of the iPod touch.
Remove the iPod. If you stop charging
the iPod when the system is off, press
DISPLAY
until the clock disappears
in the display.
Select a track /(go back/go
or chapter of forward) . To fast-
audiobook/
podcast
forward or fast-rewind,
hold down the button.
Choose the
selected item
/ (or ENTER on
the unit) . You can
choose the selected item
much like the center
button on the iPod or
the touch operation of
the iPod touch.
Find a point
in a track or
chapter of
audiobook/
podcast
/(fast rewind/
fast forward) during
playback, and release
the button at the desired
point.
Return to the /TOOL MENU
previous menu / (return) .
or select a
menu
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.
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Using optional audio
components
Adjusting the sound
To add a sound effect
To
Press
1
Connect additional audio
component to the AUDIO
Generate a
more dynamic
sound
DSGX
on the unit.
IN jack
on the unit using
an audio analog cord (not
supplied).
(Dynamic
Sound
Generator
X-tra)
2
3
Turn down the volume.
Press VOLUME (or VOL on the
Set the sound EQ
effect
repeatedly
.
unit)
to select “BASS”
or “TREBLE,” and
Select the AUDIO IN function.
then press +/
repeatedly to adjust the
Press FUNCTION +/(or
level.
FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
4
5
Start playing the connected
component.
Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on
.
the unit)
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Notes on the display information
Characters that cannot be displayed appear
Changing the display
as “_”.
e following are not displayed:
total playing time for a CD-DA disc
depending on the play mode.
total playing time and remaining playing
time for an MP3 disc.
e following is not displayed correctly:
folder and file names that do not follow
either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or
Joliet in the expansion format.
To
Press
Change
DISPLAY
repeatedly
information on when the system is on.
the display1)2)
Check the
DISPLAY
when
clock when the the system is off4). e
system is off3) clock is displayed for 8
seconds.
e following is displayed:
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when
ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used
(up to 62 characters for an MP3 disc).
e display information may not be updated
or displayed properly depending on the
Bluetooth device you are using.
e display information may differ
depending on the connected Bluetooth
device.
1)
For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc
information, such as;
track or file number during normal play.
track or file name (“ ”) during normal play.
artist name (“ ”) during normal play.
album or folder name (“
”) during normal
play.
total playing time while the player is
stopped.
e display information for the Bluetooth
device may not be updated properly
depending on the communication
2)
When the system and a Bluetooth device are
connected using the Bluetooth function, you
can view the Bluetooth device address.
environment or surrounding conditions.
If the connected Bluetooth device supports
metadata transfer, you can also view the
Bluetooth device information, such as the
elapsed playing time, track title, artist name
or album name during playback.
3)
e clock is displayed continuously while the
iPod is being charged. To turn off the clock
display, press DISPLAY
(See “To stop
charging the iPod” (page 22)).
4)
e STANDBY indicator
on the unit
lights up when the system is off.
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4
Press (or ENTER on the unit)
to add the track or file to the
program.
Other Operations
“.” appears when the total
program time exceeds 100 minutes
for a CD, or when you select a CD
track whose number is 21 or over, or
when you select an MP3 file.
Creating your own
program
(Program Play)
1
Select the desired function.
5
6
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to
program additional tracks or
files, up to a total of 25 tracks or
files.
Press FUNCTION +/(or
FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly to select the CD function.
repeatedly
2
3
Press PLAY MODE
until “PGM”appears while the
system is stopped.
To play your program of tracks
or files, press
.
e program remains available until
Press /
repeatedly
you open the disc tray. To play the
.
same program again, press
until the desired track or file
number appears.
To cancel Program Play
When programming files, press
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until
+/
repeatedly to select the
“PGM” disappears while the system is
desired folder, and then select the
desired file.
stopped.
Example: When programming tracks
on a CD
To delete the last track or file of the
program
Press CLEAR
stopped.
while the system is
Selected track or file number Total playing time of
program (including
selected track or file)
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6
To call up a preset radio
Presetting radio
stations
You can preset your favorite radio
stations and tune them in instantly
by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Use buttons on the remote to preset
stations.
station, press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until “PRESET”
appears, and then press +/
repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
1
Tune in the desired station (see
“Listening to the radio”(page
14)).
.
2
Press TUNER MEMORY
Preset number
3
Press +/
repeatedly to
select your desired preset
number.
If another station is already assigned
to the selected preset number,
the station is replaced by the new
stations.
.
4
5
Press
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to
store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10
AM stations.
e preset stations are retained
for about half a day even if you
disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
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4
Set the time to start playing.
Using the Timers
e system offers two timer functions.
If you use the Play Timer with the Sleep
Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Press /
repeatedly to set the
hour, and then press
. e
minute indication flashes. Use the
procedure above to set the minutes.
5
6
Use the same procedure as in
step 4 to set the time to stop
playing.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. is
function works even if the clock is not
set.
Select the sound source.
Press SLEEP
repeatedly.
Press /
repeatedly until the
If you select “AUTO,” the system
automatically turns off aſter the current
disc stops or in 100 minutes.
desired sound source appears, and
then press
. e display shows
the timer settings.
Play Timer:
to turn off the
7
Press /
system.
You can wake up to CD, tuner or iPod at
a preset time.
e system turns on 15 seconds
before the preset time. If the system is
on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
Use buttons on the remote to control the
Play Timer. Make sure you have set the
clock.
1
Prepare the sound source.
Note
Prepare the sound source, and then
Before the system is turned off, if a connection
is made with the Bluetooth headphones,
sounds played by the Play Timer may be output
to the Bluetooth headphones.
press VOLUME +/
to adjust the
volume.
To start from a specific track or file,
create your own program (page 25).
Note on the iPod touch user
e Play Timer may not be activated
depending on the status of the connected iPod
touch.
.
2
3
Press TIMER MENU
Press /
repeatedly to
select “PLAY SET?,”and then
.
press
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour
indication flashes.
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To activate or check the timer again
1
Press TIMER MENU .
“TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display.
2
3
Press .
Press /repeatedly to select
“PLAY SEL?.”
4
Press .
To cancel the timer
1
Press TIMER MENU .
“TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display.
2
3
Press .
Press /repeatedly to select
“TIMER OFF?.”
4
Press .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tip
e Play Timer setting remains as long as the
setting is not canceled manually.
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Severe hum or noise.
Move the system away from sources of
Others
noise.
Connect the system to a different wall
socket.
Install a noise filter (available
separately) to the power cord.
Troubleshooting
Make sure the power cord and
speaker cords are correctly and firmly
connected.
1
There is no sound.
If the BLUETOOTH indicator
is lit
2
Find your problem in the checklist
below, and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
or flashing when a function other than
the Bluetooth function is selected, no
sound is heard through the speakers
or PHONES jack . Press and hold
BLUETOOTH
for about 2 seconds
until the BLUETOOTH indicator
turns off.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord,
and check the following items.
If your system has a voltage
selector, is the voltage selector set to
the correct voltage?
Are you using only the supplied
speakers?
Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes on the top or back of the
system?
The remote does not function.
Remove any obstacles between the
remote and the remote sensor
on
the unit, and position the unit away
from fluorescent lights.
Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
Move the remote closer to the system.
The STANDBY indicator
remains lit
after unplugging the power cord.
Is the iPod connector short-
e STANDBY indicator
may not
circuited?
turn off immediately aſter unplugging
Aſter the STANDBY indicator
the power cord. is is not a
stops flashing, reconnect the power
cord, and turn on the system. If the
issue persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
malfunction. e indicator will turn off
aſter about 40 seconds.
General
Sound comes from one channel,
or the left and right volumes are
unbalanced.
Place the speakers as symmetrically as
possible.
Connect only the supplied speakers.
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CD/MP3 player
Bluetooth device
The sound skips, or the disc will not
play.
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
Pairing cannot be done.
Move the Bluetooth device closer to
the system.
Move the system to a location away
from vibration (for example, on top of
a stable stand).
Move the speakers away from the
system, or place them on separate
stands. At high volume, speaker
vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Pairing may not be possible if other
Bluetooth devices are present around
the system. In this case, turn off the
other Bluetooth devices.
Enter the same passkey that was
entered at the Bluetooth device
correctly.
Play does not start from the first
track.
Connection is not possible.
e Bluetooth device you attempted
to connect does not support the A2DP
profile, and cannot be connected with
the system.
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until
both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to
return to normal play.
Enable the Bluetooth function of the
Starting playback takes more time
than usual.
e following discs take a longer time
to start playback.
a disc recorded with a complicated
tree structure.
a disc recorded in multisession
mode.
Bluetooth device.
Establish a connection from the
Bluetooth device.
e pairing registration information
has been erased. Perform the pairing
operation again.
While connected to a Bluetooth device,
this system cannot be detected and a
connection cannot be established from
another Bluetooth device.
Erase the pairing registration
information of a Bluetooth device and
perform the pairing operation again.
a disc that has not been finalized (a
disc to which data can be added).
a disc that has many folders.
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The sound skips or fluctuates, or the
connection is lost.
The sound from the Bluetooth
headphones is distorted.
e system and the Bluetooth device
Turn down the volume of the system
are too far apart.
using VOLUME (or VOL on the
unit) . If your headphones have a
If there are obstacles between the
system and your Bluetooth device,
remove or avoid the obstacles.
If there is equipment that generates
electromagnetic radiation, such as a
wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device,
or a microwave oven nearby, move
them away.
volume control, also adjust the volume
using the headphone’s volume control.
Press DSGX
on the unit repeatedly
until “DSGX OFF” appears.
Press EQ
repeatedly to select
“BASS” or “TREBLE,” and then press
level.
repeatedly to turn down the
The sound of your Bluetooth device
cannot be heard on this system.
iPod
Turn up the volume on your Bluetooth
device first, and then adjust the volume
using VOLUME +/(or VOL +/on
There is no sound.
Make sure the iPod is connected
securely.
.
the unit)
Make sure the iPod is playing music.
Adjust the volume.
Severe hum or noise
If there are obstacles between the
system and your Bluetooth device,
remove or avoid the obstacles.
If there is equipment that generates
electromagnetic radiation, such as a
wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device,
or a microwave oven nearby, move
them away.
The sound is distorted.
Turn down 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.
Turn down the volume of the
connected Bluetooth device.
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Tuner
To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the
CD power management function. By
default, CD power is turned on.
Severe hum or noise, or stations
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes on the display.)
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/(or FUNCTION
Connect the antenna properly.
on the unit)
repeatedly to select
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set
up the antenna again.
Keep the antennas away from the
speaker cords and the power cord to
avoid picking up noise.
Connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna has come off the
plastic stand.
the CD function, and then turn off
the system.
After “STANDBY”stops flashing, press
down
/
on the unit while holding
on the unit.
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD
player power turned off, disc access
time is increased. To turn on CD
player power, repeat the procedure
until “CD POWER ON” appears.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
To reset the system to factory settings
To change the AM tuning interval
If the system still does not operate
properly, reset the system to factory
settings.
e AM tuning interval is factory-preset
to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas).
Use buttons on the unit to change the
AM tuning interval.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the
system to its factory default settings.
1
Tune in any AM station, and then
turn off the system.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power
cord, and then turn on the system.
2
While holding down ENTER , press
2
Press , VOL +
and /
at
/
.
the same time.
All the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval to the factory
preset, repeat the procedure.
All user-configured settings, such as
preset radio stations, timer, and the
clock, are deleted.
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Bluetooth device
Messages
Connect: Bluetooth communication was
established.
CD/MP3 player, Tuner
Connecting: e system is attempting
to connect with recently connected
Bluetooth devices.
Disconnect: Communication with a
Bluetooth device was cut off for some
reason, or Bluetooth communication
was ended.
No Device: A pairable Bluetooth device
was not found, or connection was not
possible.
CD Over: You have reached the end of
the disc while pressing
playback or pause.
Complete!: e preset operation ended
normally.
LOCKED: e disc tray does not open.
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No Disc: ere is no disc in the system,
or you have loaded a disc that cannot
be played.
during
Not in Use: e system is not connected
with a Bluetooth device using A2DP, or
the Bluetooth device does not support
a command for selecting a folder
No Step: All of the programmed tracks
or files have been erased.
Push STOP!: You pressed PLAY MODE
+/ ).
operations (
during playback.
PIN?: e system is asking for the
passkey. For details, see “Using the
Bluetooth function” (page 15).
Please Wait: e system is readying for
usage of a Bluetooth device.
Reading: e system is reading
information of the disc. Some buttons
are not available.
Step Full!: You tried to program more
than 26 tracks or files (steps).
TIME NG!: e Play Timer start and end
times are set to the same time.
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Notes on discs
Before playing, wipe the disc with a
cleaning cloth from the center out to
the edge.
Do not clean discs with solvents, such
as benzine thinner, or commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts,
nor leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight.
Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT 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 or multisession
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
Discs containing files other than
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files
Discs of non-standard shape (for
example, heart, square, star)
On safety
Completely disconnect the power
cord (mains lead) from the wall socket
(mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When
unplugging the unit, always grip the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Should any solid object or liquid get
into the system, unplug the system, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it again.
e AC power cord can be changed
only by a qualified service facility.
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
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On placement
On the speaker system
is speaker system is not magnetically
shielded, and the picture on nearby TV
sets may become magnetically distorted.
In this situation, turn off the TV, wait
15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the
speakers far away from the TV.
Do not place the system in an inclined
position or in locations that are
extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation,
or subject to vibration, direct sunlight
or a bright light.
Be careful when placing the unit
or speakers on surfaces that have
been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or
discoloration of the surface may result.
If the system is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location or is
placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the
CD player, and cause the system to
malfunction. In this situation, remove
the disc, and leave the system turned
on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soſt cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive
pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
On heat buildup
Heat buildup on the unit during
operation is normal and is not cause
for alarm.
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been
used continuously at a high volume
because the cabinet may have become
hot.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
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Supported codecs:
Receive: SBC (Sub Band Codec), MP3
Specifications
Transmit: SBC (Sub Band Codec)
1)
e actual range will vary depending on
factors such as obstacles between devices,
magnetic fields around a microwave oven,
static electricity, reception sensitivity,
antenna’s performance, operating system,
soſtware application, etc.
Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the
purpose of Bluetooth communication
between devices.
Main unit (HCD-BX50BTi/Compact Disc
Receiver)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
2)
(e United States model only)
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven,
from 120 10,000 Hz; rated 25 watts per
channel minimum RMS power, with no
more than 10% total harmonic distortion
from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio
system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* is output is the value measurement
at a distance of 200mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output
(reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Inputs:
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):
voltage 250 mV, impedance
47 kilohms
Outputs:
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts
headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of
6 ohms
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section:
Tuning range:
87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Bluetooth section
Communication system:
Bluetooth Standard version 2.0
Output:
Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m1)
Frequency band:
Tuning range:
530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning
interval)
531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning
interval)
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz
2.4835 GHz)
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external
antenna terminal
Modulation method:
FHSS
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
Compatible Bluetooth profiles2):
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)
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Speaker (SS-CBX20)
Speaker system: Full-range, bass-reflex, 10
cm, cone type
Rated impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 140 × 245 ×
215 mm
Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg
General
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 63 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 215 × 140 × 298 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 3.9 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander
(RM-AMU009) (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries
(2), AM loop antenna (1), FM lead antenna
(1), iPod Dock Adapters (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Standby power consumption:
0.5 W
Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in the certain
printed wiring boards.
Halogenated flame retardants
are not used in cabinets.
(Except for the United States
model)
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Effective communication range
Bluetooth devices should be used within
approximately 10 meters (unobstructed
distance) of each other. e effective
communication range may become
shorter under the following conditions.
Bluetooth wireless
technology
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-
range wireless technology linking digital
devices, such as personal computers and
digital still cameras. Using the Bluetooth
wireless technology, you can operate the
units involved within a range of about 10
meters.
When a person, metal object, wall
or other obstruction is between the
devices with a Bluetooth connection
Locations where a wireless LAN is
installed
Around microwave ovens that are in
use
Locations where other electromagnetic
waves occur
e Bluetooth wireless technology is
commonly used between two devices,
but a single device can be connected to
multiple devices.
You do not need wires to get connected
as you do with a USB connection, and
you do not need to place the devices face
to face as you do with wireless infrared
technology. You can use the technology
with one Bluetooth device in your bag
or pocket.
Bluetooth wireless technology is a global
standard supported by thousands of
companies. ese companies produce
products that meet the global standard.
Effects of other devices
Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN
(IEEE 802.11b/g) use the same frequency
band (2.4 GHz). When using your
Bluetooth device near a device with
wireless LAN capability, electromagnetic
interference may occur. is could result
in lower data transfer rates, noise, or
inability to connect. If this happens, try
the following remedies:
Try connecting this system and
Bluetooth mobile phone or Bluetooth
device when you are at least 10
meters away from the wireless LAN
equipment.
Turn off the power to the wireless LAN
equipment when using your Bluetooth
device within 10 meters.
Supported Bluetooth version and
profiles
Profile refers to a standard set of
capabilities for various Bluetooth product
capabilities. is system supports the
following Bluetooth version and profiles.
Supported Bluetooth version:
Bluetooth Standard version 2.0
Supported Bluetooth profiles:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)
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Effects on other devices
e radio waves broadcast by this system
may interfere with the operation of some
medical devices. Since this interference
may result in malfunction, always turn
off the power on this system, Bluetooth
mobile phone and Bluetooth device in
the following locations:
In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes,
at gas stations, and any place where
flammable gasses may be present
Near automatic doors or fire alarms
Notes
is system supports security functions that
comply with the Bluetooth specification
as a means of ensuring security during
communication using Bluetooth technology.
However, this security may be insufficient
depending on the setting contents and
other factors, so always be careful when
performing communication using Bluetooth
technology.
Sony cannot be held liable in any way
for damages or other loss resulting from
information leaks during communication
using Bluetooth technology.
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. However, even
when a device complies with the Bluetooth
specification, there may be cases where
the characteristics or specifications of the
Bluetooth device make it impossible to
connect, or may result in different control
methods, display or operation.
Noise may occur or the audio may
cut off depending on the Bluetooth
device connected with this system,
the communications environment, or
surrounding conditions.
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Compatible devices
with this system
Bluetooth devices
You can check the websites below for the
Bluetooth compatible devices.
For customers in the U.S.A.:
<http://www.sony.com/shelfsupport>
For customers in Canada:
ElectronicsSupport/>
ElectronicsSupport/>
For customers in Europe:
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
For customers in Latin America:
<http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp>
For customers in Asia and Oceania:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>
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iPod models
You can use the following iPod models on this system. Update your iPod with the latest
soſtware before using it.
iPod touch
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
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