Home Audio System Getting Started

Disc/USB Playback
Operating Instructions
USB Transfer

Tuner

BLUETOOTH

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Additional Information

SHAKE-X70D/SHAKE-X30D/SHAKE-X10D
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not
cover the ventilation opening of
the appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
Do not expose the appliance to naked LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007
flame sources (for example, lighted and IEC 60825-1:2014. This marking is
candles). located on the rear exterior of the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance For customers in Europe
to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as Disposal of waste batteries
vases, on the appliance. and electrical and electronic
As the main plug is used to disconnect equipment (applicable in the
the unit from the mains, connect the European Union and other
unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in European countries with
the unit, disconnect the main plug separate collection systems)
from the AC outlet immediately. This symbol on the
Do not install the appliance in a product, the battery or on
confined space, such as a bookcase or the packaging indicates
built-in cabinet. that the product and the
battery shall not be
The unit is not disconnected from the treated as household
mains as long as it is connected to the waste. On certain batteries this symbol
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has might be used in combination with a
been turned off. chemical symbol. The chemical
Indoor use only. symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more
For product with CE marking than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
The validity of the CE marking is By ensuring these products and
restricted to only those countries batteries are disposed of correctly, you
where it is legally enforced, mainly in will help prevent potentially negative
the countries EEA (European Economic consequences for the environment
Area). and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate
CAUTION waste handling. The recycling of the
Risk of explosion if the battery is materials will help to conserve natural
replaced by an incorrect type. resources.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine and fire.

CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.

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In case of products that for safety, For details, please access the following
performance or data integrity reasons URL:
require a permanent connection with http://www.compliance.sony.de/
an incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery
and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly, This equipment has been tested
hand over these products at end-of- and found to comply with the limits
life to the applicable collection point set out in the EMC regulation using
for the recycling of electrical and a connection cable shorter than
electronic equipment. For all other 3 meters.
batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the This Home Audio System is designed
product safely. Hand the battery over to be used for the following purposes:
to the applicable collection point for •• Playing back music/video sources
the recycling of waste batteries. on discs or USB devices
For more detailed information about •• Transferring music to USB devices
recycling of this product or battery, •• Listening to radio stations
please contact your local Civic Office,
•• Listening to TV sound
your household waste disposal service
•• Playing back music sources on
or the shop where you purchased the
BLUETOOTH devices
product or battery.
•• Enjoying social gatherings with the
“Party Chain” function
Notice for customers: the
following information is only
For customers in Australia and
applicable to equipment sold
India
in countries applying EU
directives. Disposal of Old
This product has been manufactured
Electrical & Electronic
by or on behalf of Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Equipment
Japan. Inquiries related to product (Applicable in the
compliance based on European European Union and
Union legislation shall be addressed other European
to the authorized representative,
Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
countries with
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 separate collection
Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or systems)
guarantee matters, please refer to the
addresses provided in the separate
service or guarantee documents.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that
this equipment is in compliance
with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.

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 License and Trademark Notice •• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
•• is a trademark of DVD Format/
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
Logo Licensing Corporation.
any use of such marks by Sony
•• “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, Corporation is under license. Other
“DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” trademarks and trade names are
logos are trademarks. those of their respective owners.
•• WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo •• The N-Mark is a trademark or
are registered trademarks of Sony registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Corporation. Inc. in the United States and in other
•• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding countries.
technology and patents licensed •• Android™ is a trademark of Google
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Inc.
•• Windows Media is either a •• Google Play™ is a trademark of
registered trademark or trademark Google Inc.
of Microsoft Corporation in
•• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod,
the United States and/or other
and iPod touch are trademarks of
countries.
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
•• This product is protected by and other countries. App Store
certain intellectual property rights is a service mark of Apple Inc.,
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or registered in the U.S. and other
distribution of such technology countries.
outside of this product is prohibited
•• Use of the Made for Apple badge
without a license from Microsoft or
means that an accessory has been
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
designed to connect specifically to
•• This system incorporates Dolby* the Apple product(s) identified in
Digital. the badge, and has been certified
* Manufactured under license from
by the developer to meet Apple
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
performance standards. Apple is not
Audio, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety
•• This system incorporates High-
and regulatory standards.
Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™) technology. The terms •• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
HDMI and HDMI High-Definition THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
Logo are trademarks or registered PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
LLC in the United States and other (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
countries. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4
•• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
Corporation. VIDEO”)
•• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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 AND/OR
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT About this manual
WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
•• The instructions in this manual are
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY for models SHAKE-X70D,
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM SHAKE-X30D, and SHAKE-X10D.
A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO In this manual, the SHAKE-X70D
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. is used for illustration purpose
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL unless stated otherwise.
•• This manual mainly explains
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION operations using the remote
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO control, but the same operations
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND can also be performed using the
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING buttons on the unit having the
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, same or similar names.
L.L.C. •• Icons, such as , listed at the
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM top of each explanation indicate
•• All other trademarks are trademarks the type of media that can be used
of their respective owners. with the function being explained.
•• In this manual, ™ and ® marks are •• Some illustrations are presented
not specified. as conceptual drawings, and
may be different from the actual
products.
•• The items displayed on the TV
screen may vary depending on
the area.
•• The default setting is underlined.
•• The text enclosed in bracket ([--])
appears on the TV screen, and the
text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears on the display.

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 Table of Contents

About this manual.................. 5 Viewing information of a

Unpacking............................... 8 disc and USB device.............. 30

Playable discs or files on Using the Setup Menu...........31

discs/USB device.................... 8
USB Transfer
Websites for compatible
devices................................... 11 Before using the USB
device.................................... 35
Guide to parts and
controls..................................12 Transferring music................ 35

Getting Started Tuner

Hooking up the system Listening to the radio............ 38
securely..................................17
Deactivating the BLUETOOTH
demonstration...................... 20 About the BLUETOOTH
Inserting batteries................ 20 wireless technology.............. 39
Positioning the speakers...... 20 Pairing this system with a
BLUETOOTH device...............40
Connecting the TV.................21
Listening to music on a
Changing the color BLUETOOTH device................41
system................................... 23
One Touch BLUETOOTH
Performing the quick Connection by NFC............... 42
setup..................................... 23
Setting the BLUETOOTH
Changing the display audio codecs......................... 43
mode..................................... 24
Setting the BLUETOOTH
Disc/USB Playback standby mode....................... 43
Turning on or off the
Before using the USB
BLUETOOTH signal................44
device.................................... 24
Controlling the system using
Basic playback...................... 24
a smartphone or tablet
Other playback (SongPal)...............................44
operations............................. 25
Getting frenzied parties with
Using play mode................... 28 the “Fiestable” app................ 45
Restricting playback of the
disc (Parental Control)........... 29
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound............. 45
Selecting the Virtual Football
mode..................................... 45
Creating your own sound
effect.....................................46
Creating a party atmosphere
(DJ Effect)..............................46

Other Operations
Using the Control for HDMI
function................................. 47
Using the Party Chain
function.................................50
Singing along: Karaoke......... 53
Using the Voice Guidance..... 54
Enjoying sound from a
guitar..................................... 54
Enjoying music with the
Party Light and Speaker
Light...................................... 55
Using the Sleep Timer........... 55
Using optional equipment.... 55
Deactivating the buttons on
the unit (Child Lock).............. 55
Setting the automatic
standby function.................. 56
Updating the software.......... 56

Additional Information
Troubleshooting................... 57
Precautions........................... 67
Specifications........................ 69
Language code list............... 72

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 Unpacking Playable discs or files
•• Remote control (1) on discs/USB device
•• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
•• FM lead antenna (1) Playable discs
•• DVD VIDEO
SHAKE-X70D only •• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO
•• Unit: HCDSHAKEX70 (1) format or video mode
•• Speaker system: SSSHAKEX70 (2) •• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO
•• AC power cord (mains lead) format
—
—Latin American, Middle East, and •• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
African models only (2)* discs)
—
—Other models (1) •• Super VCD
* The quantity of the AC power cord •• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO
(mains lead) supplied depends on the CD format or super VCD format
area. •• AUDIO CD
•• CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format
SHAKE-X30D only
•• Unit: HCDSHAKEX30 (1) Playable files on discs
•• Speaker system: SSSHAKEX30 (2) •• Music:
•• AC power cord (mains lead) (1) MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2
•• AC plug adaptor (1) (supplied only •• Video:
for certain areas) MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*2*3, Xvid
The AC plug adaptor is not use in files (.avi)
Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Use
this plug adaptor in the countries Playable files on USB device
where it is necessary. •• Music:
MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2, WMA files
SHAKE-X10D only (.wma)*2, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/
•• Unit: HCDSHAKEX10 (1) .3gp)*2, WAV files (.wav)*2
•• Speaker system: SSSHAKEX10 (2) •• Video:
•• AC power cord (mains lead) (1) MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*2*3, Xvid
•• AC plug adaptor (1) (supplied only files (.avi)
for certain areas)
The AC plug adaptor is not use in Note
Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Use •• The discs must be in the following
this plug adaptor in the countries format:
where it is necessary. —— CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format
that contains the MP3*1*2, MPEG4*2*3
Note and Xvid files, and conforms to
ISO 9660*4 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
When unpacking or handling a big
(extended format).
and/or heavy speaker, be sure to handle
the speaker with two or more persons. —— DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in
Dropping the speaker may cause DATA DVD format that contains the
personal injury and/or property damage. MP3*1*2, MPEG4*2*3 and Xvid files,
and conforms to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
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•• The system will attempt to play back —A — disc that has adhesive tape,
any data with the extensions above, paper, or a sticker attached to it
even if it is not in the supported format. •• You cannot play back the
Playing this data may generate a
following files
loud noise which could damage your
—
—The video files which is larger
speaker system.
than 720 (width) × 576 (height)
*1 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a pixels.
standard format defined by ISO/ —
—The video files with a high width
MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3
files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3
to length ratio.
format. —A — WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA
*2 Files with copyright protection (Digital Lossless, or WMA PRO format.
Rights Management) cannot be played —An— AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC
back by the system. Lossless format.
*3 MPEG4 files must be recorded in MP4 —
—The AAC files which is encoded
file format. Supported video codec and at 96 kHz.
audio codec are as follows: —
—Files that are encrypted or
—— Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile
protected by passwords.
(AVC is not supported.)
—— Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not
—
—Files with DRM (Digital Rights
supported.) Management) copyright
*4 A logical format of files and folders protection.
on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO —
—Some Xvid files that are longer
(International Organization for than 2 hours.
Standardization). •• The MP3 PRO audio file can be
played back as MP3 file.
Discs/files that cannot be played •• The system may not play back an
back Xvid file when the file has been
•• You cannot play back the combined from two or more Xvid
following discs files.
—
—BDs (Blu-ray Discs) * Mixed Mode CD: This format records
—
—CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD data on the first track and audio (AUDIO
format CD data) on the second and subsequent
—
—Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed tracks of a session.
Mode CDs*
— Graphics disc
—CD Notes on CD-R/-RW and
—
—Super Audio CDs DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
—
—DVD Audio •• In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and
—
—DATA CD/DATA DVD that is DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot
created in Packet Write format be played back on this system
—
—DVD-RAM due to the recording quality or
—
—DATA CD/DATA DVD which has physical condition of the disc, or
not been correctly finalized the characteristics of the recording
—
—CPRM (Content Protection for device and authoring software.
Recordable Media) compatible For more information, refer to
DVD-R/-RW recorded in Copy- the operating instructions of the
Once programs recording device.
—A— disc that has a non-standard
shape (e.g., heart, square, star)
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 •• Some playback functions may not •• The system can play back a DATA
work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, CD/DATA DVD or a USB device in
even if they have been correctly the following conditions:
finalized. In this case, view the disc — to a depth of 8 folders
—up
by normal playback. — to 300 folders
—up
— to 999 files in a disc
—up
Notes on discs — to 2,000 files in a USB device
—up
•• This product is designed to play — to 650 files in a folder
—up
back discs that conform to the These numbers may vary
Compact Disc (CD) standard. depending on the file or folder
•• DualDisc and some music discs configuration.
encoded with copyright protection •• Folders that have no audio files or
technologies do not conform to video files are skipped.
the CD standard. Therefore, these •• Files transferred by a device such
discs may not be compatible with as a computer may not be played
this product. back in the order in which they
were transferred.
Note on multisession disc •• The playback order may not be

This system can play back applicable depending on the

continuous sessions on a disc when software used for creating the
they are recorded in the same audio file or video file.
•• Compatibility with all encoding/
format as the first session. However,
the playback is not guaranteed. writing software of the supported
formats, recording devices,
Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO and recording media cannot be
CD playback operations guaranteed.
•• Depending on the Xvid file, the
Some playback operations for
picture may be unclear or the
a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD may
sound may skip.
be intentionally restricted by
software producers. Therefore,
Notes about USB devices
some playback features may not
•• This system is not guaranteed to
be available. Be sure to read the
operating instructions of the DVD operate with all USB devices.
•• Although there are a variety
VIDEO or VIDEO CD.
of complex functions for USB
Notes on playable files devices, the playable contents
of USB devices connected to
•• Playback may take a longer time
the system are music and video
to start when:
contents only. For details, refer to
—a— DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB
the operating instructions of the
device is recorded with a
USB device.
complicated tree structure. •• When a USB device is inserted,
— audio files or video files in
—the
the system reads all the files on
another folder have just been
the USB device. If there are many
played back.
folders or files on the USB device,
it may take a long time to finish
reading the USB device.
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•• Do not connect the system and Compatible iPhone/iPod models
the USB device through a USB hub. The compatible iPhone/iPod models
•• With some connected USB are as follows. Update your iPhone/
devices, there may be a delay iPod with the latest software before
before an operation is performed using with the system.
by this system. Made for
•• The playback order for the system •• iPhone 7
may differ from the playback order •• iPhone 7 Plus
of the connected USB device. •• iPhone SE
•• Before using a USB device, make •• iPhone 6s
sure that no virus-ridden files are •• iPhone 6s Plus
on the USB device. •• iPhone 6
•• iPhone 6 Plus
•• iPhone 5s
Websites for •• iPhone 5c
•• iPhone 5
compatible devices •• iPhone 4s
•• iPod touch (6th generation)
Check the websites below for the •• iPod touch (5th generation)
latest information about compatible
USB and BLUETOOTH devices.
For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>
For customers in Europe and
Russia:
<http://www.sony.eu/support>
For customers in other countries/
regions:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/
support>

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 Guide to parts and controls
You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from
being operated by mistake (page 55).

Unit (Top)
   

 

 

  

Unit (Front)

 

* The  button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
system.

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  (power)  (USB) (REC/PLAY) port
Turns on the system, or sets it to Use to connect a USB device.
standby mode. This port can be used for both
playback and music transfer.
 (stop)
——Stops playback.  FUNCTION
When pressed twice, resume Selects a function.
playback can be canceled.
——Stops transfer during music FLANGER (page 46)
transfer.
——Stops the built-in sound
ISOLATOR (page 46)
demonstration.
 VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob
 (play) Adjusts the volume.*
Starts playback. Adjusts the FLANGER and
Hold down  for more than ISOLATOR effect or outputs
2 seconds, the built-in sound the SAMPLER sound effect
demonstration will be played continuously (page 46).
back. To stop the demonstration, * You cannot use this knob to adjust
press . the volume when DJ Effect is
selected.
PARTY LIGHT (page 24, 55)

LIGHT MODE (page 55)  (N-Mark) (page 42)

 BLUETOOTH  GUITAR (page 54)

Selects BLUETOOTH function. GUITAR indicator
BLUETOOTH indicator (page Lights up when guitar mode is
39) turned on.

DJ OFF (page 47)

PAIRING
Hold down to activate SAMPLER (page 46)
BLUETOOTH pairing during
BLUETOOTH function.  MIC1 jack
REC TO USB Use to connect the microphone.
Transfers music to the USB MIC2/GUITAR jack
device connected to the
Use to connect the microphone
 (USB) port.
or guitar.
MEGA BASS (page 45)
 Display
MEGA BASS indicator
Lights up when MEGA BASS  VOCAL FADER (page 53)
sound effect is selected.
MIC ECHO (page 53)

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 MIC/GUITAR LEVEL knob Speaker (Rear)
(page 53, 54) Example:

 +/– (select folder)

Selects a folder on a data disc or 
a USB device.

S1, S2, S3, S4 (page 46)

 (open/close) 
Opens or closes the disc tray.

/ (go backward/go

forward) (page 25)

TUNING+/– (page 38)

 ENTER
Enters the settings.
* For SHAKE-X70D only
 FOOTBALL (page 46)

FIESTA (page 45)  Party Light

Do not look directly at the light
SOUND FIELD (page 45) emitting part when the Party
Light is turned on.
 PARTY CHAIN (page 52)
 Handle
 Remote control sensor Be sure to use the handle when
(page 20) lifting the speaker.

 Disc tray

 Front panel lighting

If the front panel lighting is
glaring, do not look directly at it.

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Remote control AUDIO*2 (page 27, 31)

ANGLE (page 27)

SETUP (page 31)

MEDIA MODE (page 25)

Selects the media to be played
back on a data disc or USB
device.

CLEAR (page 26)

VOCAL FADER (page 53)

MIC ECHO (page 53)

SCORE (page 53)

+/– (select folder)

Selects a folder on a data disc or
a USB device.

KEY CONTROL / (page

53)

 DVD TOP MENU

Displays the DVD title on the TV
screen.

DVD/TUNER MENU (page

  (power) 25, 26, 39)
Turns on the system, or sets it to
RETURN (page 25)
standby mode.
OPTIONS
 PLAY MODE (page 28,
Enters or exits the options menu.
36)
/ / /
 REPEAT/FM MODE (page Selects the menu items.
29, 38)
(enter)
 Numeric (0 – 9) buttons*1*2 Enters/confirms the settings.
——Selects a track, chapter or file
 SEARCH (page 25, 26)
with its item number.
——Enters numbers or values.
  (volume) +/–*2
SUBTITLE (page 27) Adjusts the volume.
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  SHIFT*1  PARTY LIGHT (page 24,
Hold down to activate the 55)
buttons printed in pink.
LIGHT MODE (page 55)
 / (fast reverse/fast
forward) (page 26)  DISPLAY (page 20, 24,
31, 38, 40)
/ (slow back/slow Changes the information on the
forward) (page 26) display.

TUNING+/– (page 38) DISPLAY*1 (page 30)

Views or hides the on-screen
 (play)*2 display.
Starts playback.
 SLEEP (page 55)
/ (go backward/go
forward) (page 25) *1 This button is printed in pink. To use
this button, hold down SHIFT (), then
PRESET+/– (page 39) press this button.
*2 The numeric button 2/AUDIO,  +
 (pause) and  buttons have a tactile dot. Use
Pauses playback. To resume the tactile dot as a reference when
playback, press . operating the system.

 (stop)
——Stops playback.
When pressed twice, resume
playback can be canceled.
——Stops transfer during music
transfer.
——Stops the built-in sound
demonstration.

 FUNCTION +/–
Selects a function.

 MEGA BASS (page 45)

 SOUND FIELD buttons

MUSIC (page 45),
VIDEO (page 45),
FOOTBALL (page 46)

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 Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

Unit (Rear)
SHAKE-X70D

   

Getting Started



SHAKE-X30D/SHAKE-X10D

   



 VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect to the video input jack of a TV
or projector (page 21).

Note
Do not connect this system to the TV through the video deck.

 HDMI OUT (TV) jack

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect to the HDMI input jack of a TV
(page 21).

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  Audio input and output jacks
Use an audio cable (not supplied) to make either connection as follows:
•• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R jacks
—
—Connect to the audio output jacks of a TV or an audio/video
equipment. The sound is output through this system.
—
—Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function
(page 50).
•• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks
—
—Connect to the audio input jacks of an optional equipment.
—
—Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function
(page 50).

 FM ANTENNA terminal

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you
set up the antennas.
Keep the antenna away from the speaker cables, the AC power cord (mains
lead) and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally

 Speakers
•• PARTY LIGHT L/R terminals
Connect the Party Light connector of the speaker to this terminal. The
lighting on the speakers will react according to the music source. You can
select the Party Light and Speaker Light according to your preference
(page 55).
•• LEFT SPEAKER and RIGHT SPEAKER terminals
(SHAKE-X70D only)
Connect the speaker connector of the speaker to this terminal.
•• SPEAKERS L/R terminals
(SHAKE-X30D and SHAKE-X10D only)
Connect the speaker connector of the speaker to this terminal.

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 Example:

Getting Started
Note
•• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
•• When connecting speaker cables, insert the connector straight into the terminals.

 AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the unit, then plug it
into a wall outlet.
AC power cord
(mains lead)
(supplied)

To the wall outlet

A small space is left between the plug and the unit even when the AC
power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be
connected this way. This is not a malfunction.
When the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected, the demonstration
(page 24) starts automatically. If you press  (power) to turn on the
system, the demonstration ends.

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 Deactivating the Positioning the
demonstration speakers
To deactivate the demonstration To obtain optimum performance
while the system is turned off, press from the system, we recommend
DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no you to place the speakers as shown
display mode (Power Saving Mode) below.
(page 24).  Unit
 Left speaker (L)
 Right speaker (R)
Inserting batteries  TV

Insert the two supplied R03 (size

AAA) batteries, matching the
polarities shown below.

0.3 m 0.3 m

Note
•• Do not mix an old battery with a new
one or mix different types of batteries.
•• If you do not use the remote control Note
for a long period of time, remove the •• Check the speaker type by referring to
batteries to avoid damage from battery the speaker label (“L” or “R”) on the rear
leakage and corrosion. panel of the speaker.
•• To obtain optimum Party Light effects,

To operate the system using the we recommend you to place the

speakers from the wall as shown below.
remote control
45 cm
Point the remote control at the unit’s
remote control sensor.

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Connecting the TV
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).

To watch video
Select the connection methods according to the jacks on your TV.
High quality

Getting Started
HDMI IN (ARC)*2

 HDMI cable*1 (not supplied) or

HDMI IN

 Video cable (not supplied) VIDEO IN

Standard quality

Recommended connection
Alternative connection
*1 High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet
*2 You can listen to TV sound via the system if you connect the system to the TV’s HDMI
IN (ARC) jack. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output
sound through the system with an HDMI connection, without performing an audio
connection (connection  below). To set the ARC function on this system, see [AUDIO
RETURN CHANNEL] (page 35). To check the compatibility of your TV’s ARC function,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

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 To listen to TV sound via the system
If you do not connect the system to the TV’s HDMI IN (ARC) jack, make this
connection.

AUDIO OUT
 Audio cable (not supplied)

To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “TV”.

Alternatively, press FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly.

Hint
•• You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system
by connecting to the AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) jack as connection  above. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of your equipment.
•• If the audio output level from the system is low when connecting the external
equipment, try adjusting the audio output settings on the connected equipment. It
may improve the audio output level. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your equipment.

If “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” appear on the display of the unit
When the audio input signals to the system are other than 2-channel
Linear PCM signals, the messages “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” (indicate that
the input audio signals are unsupported) appear on the display of the unit.
In this case, select the proper audio output mode on the TV in order
to output 2-channel Linear PCM audio signals. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.

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 4 Press without loading a disc.
Changing the color [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the
TV screen. Displayed items may vary
system depending on country or region.
(Except for Latin American, LANGUAGE SETUP
European, and Russian models) OSD : ENGLISH
MENU : ENGLISH
AUDIO: CHINESE 1
Set the color system to PAL or NTSC SUBTITLE: CHINESE 2
THAI
depending on the color system of
your TV.
Each time you perform the

Getting Started
procedure below, the color system
changes as follows: 5 Press / repeatedly to select a
COLOR NTSC  COLOR PAL language, then press .
[VIDEO SETUP] appears on the TV
Use the buttons on the unit to
screen.
perform this operation.

1 Press  to turn on the system. 6 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting that matches your
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to TV type, then press .
select “DVD/CD”. After [QUICK SETUP is complete.]
appears on the TV screen, the
3 Hold down MIC ECHO and system is ready for playback.
ENTER for more than 3 seconds.
“COLOR NTSC” or “COLOR PAL” To change the setting manually
appears on the display. See “Using the Setup Menu”
(page 31).

Performing the quick To quit the quick setup

Press SETUP.
setup Note
Before using the system, you The guide message appears when you
can make the minimum basic turn on the system for the first time or
after performing [RESET] (see “Returning
adjustments in the quick setup.
the setup menu settings to the default”

1 Turn on your TV and select the on page 65).

input according to the

connection.

2 Press  to turn on the system.

3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly
to select “DVD/CD”.
The guide message [Press ENTER to
run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.

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 Changing the display Disc/USB Playback
mode Before using the USB
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while device
the system is turned off.
Each time you press the button, the For compatible USB devices, see
display mode changes as follows. “Websites for compatible devices”
(page 11).
Demonstration
(You can use your Apple devices
The messages about the main with this system via BLUETOOTH
features of this system scrolls across connection only.)
the display and the illumination
turns on.
To turn off the illumination, press
PARTY LIGHT. Basic playback
No display (Power Saving Mode)
The display is turned off to conserve
power. 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly
to select “DVD/CD” or “USB”.
Alternatively, press FUNCTION on
the unit repeatedly.

2 Prepare the playback source.

For DVD/CD function:
Press  on the unit to open the disc
tray and load a disc with the label
facing up.

When you play back an 8 cm disc

such as a CD single, place it on
the inner circle of the tray.
Press  on the unit again to close
the disc tray.
Do not forcibly push the disc tray to
close it as this may cause a
malfunction.

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 For USB function: 2 Press SEARCH to display the
Connect a USB device to the folder list.
 (USB) port.

Note
You can use a USB adaptor (not
supplied) to connect the USB device
to the unit if the USB device cannot be
plugged into the (USB) port.

3 ( only)
Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly 3 Press / repeatedly to select
to select the media type the folder you want.
([MUSIC]/[VIDEO]) you want. 4 Press

Disc/USB Playback
to display the file list.
4 Press  to start playback.
Other operations
To Do this
Stop playback Press .
Pause Press .
playback 5 Press / repeatedly to select
Resume Press . the file you want, then press .
playback or
return to
normal
playback Other playback
Cancel the
resume point
Press  twice. operations
Select a track, Press  or 
file, chapter or during playback.
scene Or, hold down SHIFT, Depending on the type of disc or file,
press the numeric the function may not work.
buttons, then
To Do this
press .
(Operation might be View DVD Press DVD/TUNER
prohibited by disc or menu MENU.
USB device.) View folder list Press SEARCH.
or file list Press SEARCH again to
turn off the folder list
To play from a specific file
or file list.
1 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to Return to Press RETURN.
select [MUSIC] or [VIDEO]. folder list when
in file list

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 To Do this 2 Hold down SHIFT, press the
numeric buttons to enter the
Locate a point Press  or 
quickly in fast during playback. title, chapter, scene, track, or
forward or fast Each time you press index number you want, then
reverse (Lock  or , the press .
Search) playback speed Playback starts.
changes.
Note
Watch frame Press , then press
•• For VIDEO CD with PBC playback, press
by frame or .
SEARCH to search the scene.
(Slow-motion Each time you press •• For VIDEO CD without PBC playback,
Play) or , the playback press SEARCH to search the track and
speed changes. index.

To search for a particular point

Searching a specific track using the time code

Hold down SHIFT, press the

1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during
playback to select the time
numeric buttons to select the track
search mode.
you want to play back, then press
. 2 Hold down SHIFT, press the
numeric buttons to enter the
To search using the SEARCH time code, then press .
button Example: To find a scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds, hold
1 Press SEARCH to display the track down SHIFT, then press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0
list. ([2:10:20]).
2 Press / repeatedly to select If you make a mistake, press CLEAR
to cancel the number.
the track you want to play back,
then press .
To search using the DVD menu

Searching a specific title/

chapter/scene/track/index 1 Press DVD/TUNER MENU.
2 Press / / / , or hold down
SHIFT and press the numeric
1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during buttons, to select the title or item
you want to play back, then
playback to select the search
press .
mode.

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 VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD/audio file
Changing the camera angles
You can change the sound output.
•• [STEREO]: The stereo sound.
•• [1/L]/[2/R]: The monaural sound
of the left or right channel.
Press ANGLE repeatedly during
playback to select the camera
SUPER VIDEO CD
angle you want.
•• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of
audio track 1.
Selecting the subtitle setting •• [1:1/L]/[1:2/R]: The monaural
sound of the left or right channel
of audio track 1.
•• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of

Disc/USB Playback
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during audio track 2.
playback to select the subtitle •• [2:1/L]/[2:2/R]: The monaural
language you want or turn off the sound of the left or right channel
subtitle. of audio track 2.

Changing the language/sound Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions

Press AUDIO repeatedly during

You can use the PBC (Playback
playback to select the audio
Control) menu to enjoy the
format or mode you want.
interactive features of VIDEO CD
(VIDEO CD Version 2.0 and Super
DVD VIDEO
VCD).
You can select audio format
or language when the source
contains multiple audio formats or
1 Press  to play a VIDEO CD
with PBC functions.
multilingual audio.
The PBC menu appears on the TV
When 4 digits are displayed, they
screen.
indicate a language code. See
“Language code list” (page 72)
to confirm which language the
2 Hold down SHIFT, press the
numeric buttons to select the
code represents. When the same item number you want, then
language is displayed two or more
press .
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats. 3 Continue playback according to
the instructions on the menu.

Note
PBC playback is canceled when Repeat
Play is activated.

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 To cancel PBC playback
Using play mode
1 Press  or , or hold down
SHIFT and press the numeric
buttons, to select a track when Playing in sequential order
playback is stopped. (Normal Play)
2 Press  or .
Playback starts from the selected
track.
When playback is stopped, press
To return to PBC playback PLAY MODE repeatedly.
Press  twice, then press .  When playing a disc
•• [DISC]: plays the disc.
Multi-disc resume play •• [FOLDER]*: plays all playable files
in the specified folder on the disc.
* Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD.

This system can store playback  When playing a USB device

resume points for up to 6 discs and •• [ONE USB DEVICE]: plays the USB
resumes playback when you insert device.
the same disc again. If you store a •• [FOLDER]: plays all playable files
playback resume point for the 7th in the specified folder on the USB
disc, the resume point for the first device.
disc will be deleted.
To activate this function, Note
set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] •• “FLDR” and “SHUF” light off on the
in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON] display when Normal Play is set to
(page 34). [DISC] or [ONE USB DEVICE].
•• “FLDR” lights up on the display when
Note Normal Play is set to [FOLDER].
To play back from the beginning of the
disc, press  twice, then press .
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)

When playback is stopped, press

PLAY MODE repeatedly.
 When playing a disc
•• [DISC (SHUFFLE)]: shuffles all audio
files on the disc.
•• [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]*: shuffles all
audio files in the specified folder
on the disc.

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* Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD. To cancel Repeat Play
 When playing a USB device Press REPEAT repeatedly to select
[OFF].
•• [ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)]:
shuffles all audio files on the USB Note
device. •• “ ” lights up on the display when
•• [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]: shuffles all Repeat Play is set to [ALL] or [DISC].
audio files in the specified folder •• “ ” lights up on the display when
on the USB device. Repeat Play is set to [TITLE], [CHAPTER],
[TRACK] or [FILE].
Note •• You cannot perform Repeat Play with
•• “SHUF” lights up on the display when VIDEO CD during PBC playback.
Shuffle Play is set to [DISC (SHUFFLE)] or •• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you
[ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)]. cannot perform Repeat Play.

Disc/USB Playback
•• “FLDR” and “SHUF” light up on the •• Repeat Play is canceled when you:
display when Shuffle Play is set to —— turn off the system (DVD VIDEO and
[FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]. VIDEO CD only).
•• Shuffle Play cannot be performed for —— open the disc tray.
video files. —— change the function (DVD VIDEO and
•• Shuffle Play is canceled when you: VIDEO CD only).
—— open the disc tray. —— perform Synchronized Transfer.
—— perform Synchronized Transfer. —— change MEDIA MODE.
—— change MEDIA MODE.
•• Shuffle Play may be canceled when you
select a folder or a track to play back.
Restricting playback of
Playing repeatedly (Repeat the disc (Parental
Play) Control)

You can restrict playback of

Press REPEAT repeatedly.
DVD VIDEOs according to a
Depending on the type of disc or file,
predetermined level. Scenes may be
some settings may not be available.
•• [OFF]: does not play back
skipped or replaced with different
scenes.
repeatedly.
•• [ALL]: repeats all tracks or files in
the selected play mode.
1 When playback is stopped,
•• [DISC]: repeats all contents (DVD
press SETUP.
VIDEO and VIDEO CD only).
•• [TITLE]: repeats the current title
2 Press / repeatedly to select
[SYSTEM SETUP], then press .
(DVD VIDEO only).
•• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current 3 Press / repeatedly to select
chapter (DVD VIDEO only). [PARENTAL CONTROL], then
•• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
press .
•• [FILE]: repeats the current video
file.

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 4 Hold down SHIFT, press the If you forget your password
numeric buttons to enter or Remove the disc and repeat steps 1
re-enter your 4-digit password, to 3 of “Restricting playback of the
then press . disc (Parental Control)” (page 29).
Hold down SHIFT, press the numeric
5 Press/ repeatedly to select buttons to enter a password
[STANDARD], then press . “199703”, then press .
Follow the on-screen instructions
6 Press / repeatedly to select a and enter a new 4-digit password.
geographic area as the playback Then, reload the disc and press .
limitation level, then press . You need to enter your new
The area is selected. password again.
When you select [OTHERS], enter
the area code for the geographic
area you want according to the
“Parental Control area code list” Viewing information of
(page 73) by holding down SHIFT,
then press the numeric buttons.
a disc and USB device
7 Press / repeatedly to select
[LEVEL], then press .
Information on the TV screen
8 Press / repeatedly to select
the level you want, then press Hold down SHIFT, then press
.  DISPLAY repeatedly during
The lower the value, the stricter the playback.
limitation.

To turn off the parental control

function
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in step 8.

To play back a disc for which the

parental control is set

1 Load the disc and press .  Playback information

The display for entering your Playing time and remaining time
password appears on the TV screen.
 Bit rate
2 Hold down SHIFT, press the  Media type
numeric buttons to enter or
 Playback status
re-enter your 4-digit password,
then press .  Title*1*2/track/file name*2
The system starts playback.  Album*1*2/folder name*2/
chapter/index number

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 Artist name*1*2
Appears when playing an audio Using the Setup Menu
file.
You can make various adjustments
*1 If an audio file has an ID3 tag, the
system will display an album name/
to items such as picture and sound.
title name/artist name from the ID3 tag Displayed items vary depending on
information. The system can support the country or region.
ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
2
* If the name contains characters which Note
cannot be displayed, those characters Playback settings stored in the disc take
will be displayed as “_”. priority over the setup menu settings.
Therefore, some of the setup menu
Note settings may not be performed.

Disc/USB Playback
•• Depending on the source being played,
—— some information may not be 1 When playback is stopped in
displayed. DVD/CD or USB function, press
—— some characters cannot be SETUP.
displayed.
•• Depending on the play mode, the
The setup menu appears on the TV
information displayed may be different. screen.

Displaying the audio format

2 Press / repeatedly to select
[LANGUAGE SETUP],
information in DVD VIDEOs and [VIDEO SETUP], [AUDIO SETUP],
video files [SYSTEM SETUP] or
Press AUDIO during playback. [HDMI SETUP], then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

Information on the display the item you want, then press
.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when
the system is turned on. 4 Press / repeatedly to select
You can view the information as the setting you want, then press
follows: .
—
—playing time/remaining time of The setting is selected and setup is
track, title, chapter completed.
—
—scene number
— name, folder name
—file To exit the menu
—
—title, artist and album information Press SETUP.
Note
•• The disc name or track name may
not be displayed depending on the
characters.
•• Playing time of audio files and video
files may not be displayed correctly.
•• The elapsed playing time for an audio
file encoded using a VBR (variable bit
rate) is not displayed correctly.

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 S etting the language S etting the TV screen
– [LANGUAGE SETUP] – [VIDEO SETUP]
[OSD] [TV TYPE]
Sets the language of the on-screen
display. [16:9]: Selects this when you
connect a wide-screen TV or a TV
[MENU]
with a wide-mode function.

Sets the language for the DVD

menu.
[AUDIO]

Switches the language of the sound [4:3 LETTER BOX]: Selects this
track. when you connect a 4:3 screen TV
When you select [ORIGINAL], the that does not have a wide-mode
language given priority in the disc is function. This setting displays a wide
selected. picture with black bands on the top
and bottom.
[SUBTITLE]

Switches the language of the

subtitle recorded in the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW],
the language for the subtitles [4:3 PAN SCAN]: Selects this
changes according to the language when you connect a 4:3 screen TV
you selected for the sound track. that does not have a wide-mode
function. This setting displays a full-
height picture on the entire screen,
Note with trimmed sides.
If you select [OTHERS] in [MENU],
[AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], enter a
language code from the “Language
code list” (page 72) using the numeric
buttons.

[4:3 OUTPUT]

[FULL]: Selects this when you

connect a TV with a wide-mode
function. Displays a 4:3 screen
picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a
wide-screen TV.

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[NORMAL]: Changes the picture [FRAME]: The picture, including
size to fit the screen size with the subjects that do not move
original picture aspect ratio. This dynamically, is output in high
setting displays black bands on the resolution.
left and right side if you display a 4:3
screen picture.

S etting the audio options

– [AUDIO SETUP]
[AUDIO DRC]
[COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD)] (Dynamic Range Compression)

Disc/USB Playback
(Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models) Useful for watching movies at low
volume late at night.
Sets the color system (PAL or NTSC). [OFF]: Off.
[AUTO]: Outputs the video signal [STANDARD]: The dynamic range
according to the color system of the is compressed as intended by the
disc. Select this setting if your TV recording engineer.
uses a DUAL system. [TRACK SELECTION]
[PAL]: Changes the video signal of
an NTSC disc and output it in PAL Gives priority to the sound track
system. which contains the highest number
[NTSC]: Changes the video signal of channels when you play back a
of a PAL disc and output it in NTSC DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
system. formats (PCM, MPEG audio, or Dolby
For details, see “Changing the color Digital) are recorded.
system” (page 23). [OFF]: No priority given.
[BLACK LEVEL] [AUTO]: Priority given.
(Latin American model only) [A/V SYNC]
Selects the black level (setup level)
for the video signals output from the (Video files only)
VIDEO OUT jack. [OFF]: Does not adjust.
[ON]: Sets the black level of the [ON]: Adjusts the delay between
output signal to the standard level. picture and sound when the sound
[OFF]: Lowers the standard black does not synchronize with the
level. Use this when the picture displayed picture.
becomes too white.
[DOWNMIX]
[PAUSE MODE]
Selects the audio output signal for
[AUTO]: The picture, including playing a multi-channel audio.
subjects that move dynamically, is [NORMAL]: Outputs multi-channel
output with no jitter. Normally select audio into a 2-channel stereo signal.
this setting.

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 [DOLBY SURROUND]: Outputs [MULTI-DISC RESUME]
multi-channel audio into a
2-channel surround signal. [ON]: Stores the resume playback
point in the memory for up to
Note 6 discs.
This function only works for the HDMI [OFF]: Playback starts at the resume
OUT (TV) jack.
playback point only for the current
disc in the system.
[RESET]
S etting the system Returns the setup menu settings to
– [SYSTEM SETUP] the default settings. For details, see
“Returning the setup menu settings
[SCREEN SAVER] to the default” (page 65).
The screen saver will help prevent
your display device from becoming
damaged (ghosting). Press  +/– to
exit the screen saver. S etting the HDMI options
[ON]: The screen saver image – [HDMI SETUP]
appears if you do not operate the
system for about 15 minutes. [HDMI RESOLUTION]
[OFF]: Turns off the function. The Selects the TV output resolution
screen saver image does not appear. when the TV is connected via HDMI
[BACKGROUND] cable.
[AUTO(1920×1080p)]: Outputs
Selects the background color or
video signals according to the
picture to be displayed on the TV
resolution of the TV.
screen.
[1920×1080i]/[1280×720p]/
[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket
[720×480p]*1/[720×480/576p]*2:
picture (still picture) recorded on the
Outputs video signals according to
disc appears in the background.
the selected resolution setting.
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture
stored in the system appears in the *1 For Latin American models only.
background. *2 For other models.
[BLUE]: The background color is [YCBCR/RGB(HDMI)]
blue.
[BLACK]: The background color is [YCBCR]: Outputs YCBCR video
black. signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
[AUDIO(HDMI)]
Sets the playback restrictions. For
details, see “Restricting playback [AUTO]: Outputs audio signals in
of the disc (Parental Control)” original format from HDMI OUT (TV)
(page 29). jack.
[PCM]: Outputs 2-channel Linear
PCM signals from HDMI OUT (TV)
jack.

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[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
[ON]: The Control for HDMI function USB Transfer
is enabled. You can operate
mutually between system and TV Before using the USB
connected with an HDMI cable.
[OFF]: Off. device
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] For compatible USB devices, see
Set this function when the system “Websites for compatible devices”
is connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack (page 11).
that is compatible with Audio Return (You can use your Apple devices
Channel. This function is available with this system via BLUETOOTH
when you set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] connection only.)
to [ON].
[ON]: You can listen to TV sound
from the speakers of the system.
Transferring music

USB Transfer
[OFF]: Off.
[STANDBY LINKED TO TV] You can transfer music from a
This function is available when you disc (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only)
set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON]. to a USB device connected to the
[AUTO]: When you turn off the TV,  (USB) port.
the system turns off automatically in The audio format of files transferred
the following conditions: by this system is MP3.
—
—while playing video in DVD/CD or
USB function Note
—
—when the audio playback is •• Do not remove the USB device during
stopped in DVD/CD or USB transfer or erase operations. Doing so
function may corrupt the data on the USB device
—
—when TV function is selected or damage the USB device itself.
•• MP3 files are transferred with the same
[ON]: The system turns off
bit rate as the original files.
automatically when you turn off the
•• When transferring from AUDIO CD,
TV regardless of the function. you may select the bit rate before
[OFF]: The system does not turn off transferring.
when you turn off the TV. •• USB transfer and erase operations are
prohibited when the disc tray is opened.

Note on copyright-protected content

The transferred music is limited to private
use only. Use of the music beyond this
limit requires permission of the copyright
holders.

To select the bit rate

You can select a higher bit rate to
transfer music with better quality.
1 Press OPTIONS.
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 2 Press / repeatedly to select 3 Prepare the sound source.
“BIT RATE”, then press .
Synchronized Transfer:
3 Press / repeatedly to select If the system starts playback
the bit rate you want, then press automatically, press  twice to stop
. the playback fully.
•• “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files When playback is stopped, press
have smaller file size and lower PLAY MODE on the remote control
audio quality. repeatedly to select the play mode
•• “256 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files
you want.
have bigger file size but higher Note
audio quality.
If you start transferring in Shuffle Play
To exit the options menu, press or Repeat Play, the selected play mode
OPTIONS. changes to Normal Play automatically.

REC1 Transfer:
Transferring music from a disc Select the track or MP3 file you want
to transfer, then start playback.
You can transfer music to a USB
device connected to (USB) port 4 Press REC TO USB.
as follows: “PUSH ENTER” appears on the
•• Synchronized Transfer: Transfer display.
all tracks or MP3 files from a disc
to USB. 5 Press ENTER.
•• REC1 Transfer: Transfer a single The transfer starts, then “DO NOT
track or MP3 file during playback. REMOVE” appears on the display.
Do not remove the USB device until
Use the buttons on the unit to the transfer is complete.
perform this operation. When the transfer is complete, the
system performs as follows:
1 Connect a transferable USB Synchronized Transfer:
device to the  (USB) port.
The disc stops automatically.
Note
REC1 Transfer:
You can use a USB adaptor (not
supplied) to connect the USB device The disc continues to play the next
to the unit if the USB device cannot be track or file.
plugged into the (USB) port.
To stop transfer
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Press .
select “DVD/CD”, then load a
disc. Notes on transfer
•• You cannot transfer MP3 files on a UDF
(Universal Disk Format) formatted disc
to the USB device.
•• While transferring, no sound is output.
•• CD-TEXT information is not transferred
to the created MP3 files.

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•• The transfer stops automatically if: Synchronized Transfer
—— the USB device runs out of space
during transfer.  When transferring CD-DA tracks
—— the number of audio files or folders from an AUDIO CD
on the USB device reaches the limit
Folder name: “CDDA0001”*
that the system can recognize.
•• If a folder or file that you are trying
File name: “TRACK001”*
to transfer already exists on the  When transferring MP3 files
USB device with the same name, a
from a disc
sequential number is added after the
name without overwriting the original Folder name: Same as the source
folder or file. File name: Same as the source
•• You cannot perform the following
operations during transfer: REC1 Transfer
—— Eject the disc.
—— Select another track or file.  When transferring a CD-DA track
—— Pause playback or find a point in the from an AUDIO CD

USB Transfer
track or file. Folder name: “REC1-CD”
—— Change the function. File name: “TRACK001”*
•• When transferring music to a
WALKMAN® using “Media Manager for  When transferring an MP3 file
WALKMAN”, be sure to transfer in MP3 from a disc
format.
•• When connecting a WALKMAN® to
Folder name: “REC1-MP3”
the system, be sure to connect after File name: Same as the source
the display “Creating Library” or
* Folder and file numbers are assigned
“Creating Database” on the WALKMAN®
serially thereafter.
has disappeared.

Folder and file generation Erasing audio files or folders

rules on the USB device

Maximum number of MP3 files 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

that can be generated to select “USB”.
•• 298 folders
•• 650 files in a folder
2 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly
•• 650 files in REC1-CD or REC1-MP3
to select [MUSIC].
folder.
These numbers may vary depending
3 When playback is stopped,
press OPTIONS.
on the file or folder configuration.
When transferring to a USB device, 4 Press / repeatedly to select
a “MUSIC” folder is created directly “ERASE”, then press .
below “ROOT”. Folders and files are The folder list is displayed on the TV
generated within this “MUSIC” folder screen.
according to the transfer method
and source as follows:

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 5 Press / repeatedly to select a
Tuner
folder, then press .
The file list is displayed on the TV
screen. Listening to the radio
6 Press / repeatedly to select
an audio file you want to erase, 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly
then press . to select “TUNER FM”.
If you want to erase all the audio Alternatively, press FUNCTION on
files in the folder, select the unit repeatedly.
[ALL TRACKS] on the list.
“FLDR ERASE” or “TRK ERASE” and
2 Tune to a station.
“PUSH ENTER” appear on the For automatic scanning:
display. Hold down TUNING+/– until the
To cancel erase operations, press . frequency begins to change on the
display.
7 Press . Scanning stops automatically when
“COMPLETE” appears on the display. a station is tuned in. “STEREO” (for
To exit the options menu, press FM stereo programs only) lights up
OPTIONS. on the display.
If scanning does not stop, press 
Note to stop scanning. Then, perform
•• You can erase the supported audio file, manual tuning (below).
MP4 format file, and 3GP format file
only. For manual tuning:
•• You cannot erase audio files or folders Press TUNING+/– repeatedly to tune
when Shuffle Play has been selected. to the station you want.
Set the play mode to Normal Play
before erasing. Note
•• Erase operation is prohibited when the
When you tune to an FM station that
disc tray is opened. provides RDS services, information such
as the service name or station name is
provided by broadcasts. You can check
the RDS information by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.

Hint
To reduce static noise on a weak FM
stereo station, press FM MODE repeatedly
until “MONO” lights up on the display. You
will lose the stereo effect, but reception
will improve.

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 Presetting radio stations BLUETOOTH
You can store up to 20 FM stations
as your favorite stations.
About the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology
1 Tune to the station you want.
2 Press DVD/TUNER MENU. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is
a short-range wireless technology
3 Press / repeatedly to select that enables wireless data
communication between digital
the preset number you want,
devices.
then press .
“COMPLETE” appears on the display
Supported BLUETOOTH version,
and the station is stored.
profiles and codecs
If another station is already
assigned to the selected preset For details, see “BLUETOOTH
number, that station is replaced by section” (page 70).

Tuner / BLUETOOTH
the new one.
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
To listen to the preset station For details, see “Websites for
Press PRESET+/– repeatedly to compatible devices” (page 11).
select the preset number you want.
Alternatively, hold down SHIFT, press About the BLUETOOTH
the numeric buttons, then press .
indicator

The BLUETOOTH indicator on the

unit lights up or flashes in blue to
show the BLUETOOTH status.
System status Indicator status
BLUETOOTH Flashes slowly
standby
BLUETOOTH Flashes quickly
pairing
BLUETOOTH Lights up
connection is
established

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 5 Select the system’s name (for
Pairing this system example, “SHAKE-X70D”) on the
with a BLUETOOTH display of the BLUETOOTH
device.
device Perform this step within 5 minutes,
otherwise pairing will be canceled.
Pairing is an operation where In this case, repeat from step 3.
BLUETOOTH devices register with
Note
each other beforehand. Once a
If passkey is required on the
pairing operation is performed, it
BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000”.
does not need to be performed “Passkey” may be called “Passcode”,
again. “PIN code”, “PIN number”, or
If your device is an NFC-compatible “Password”.
smartphone, the manual pairing
procedure is not necessary. (See 6 Establish connection with the
“One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection BLUETOOTH device.
by NFC” (page 42).) When pairing is completed and the
BLUETOOTH connection is
1 Place the BLUETOOTH device established, BLUETOOTH device
within 1 meter from the unit. name appears on the display.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH
2 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to device, connection may start
select the BLUETOOTH function. automatically after pairing is
“BLUETOOTH” appears on the completed.
display. You can check the BLUETOOTH
device address by pressing DISPLAY
Hint repeatedly.
•• When there is no pairing information
on the system (for example, when Note
you use the BLUETOOTH function •• You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH
for the first time after purchase), devices. If the 10th BLUETOOTH device
“PAIRING” flashes on the display and is paired, the oldest paired device will
the system enters the pairing mode. be deleted.
Proceed to step 4. •• If you want to pair with another
•• If the system is connected to BLUETOOTH device, repeat steps 1 to 6.
a BLUETOOTH device, press
BLUETOOTH on the unit to
To cancel the pairing operation
disconnect the BLUETOOTH device.
Hold down PAIRING on the
3 Hold down PAIRING on the unit for 2 seconds or more until
unit for 2 seconds or more. “BLUETOOTH” appears on the
“PAIRING” flashes on the display. display.

4 Perform the pairing procedure

on the BLUETOOTH device.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your BLUETOOTH
device.
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To erase pairing information 2 Establish connection with the
Use the buttons on the unit to BLUETOOTH device.
perform this operation. Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to
connect to the last connected
1 Press BLUETOOTH to select BLUETOOTH device.
BLUETOOTH function. Perform the BLUETOOTH connection
“BLUETOOTH” appears on the from the BLUETOOTH device if the
display. device is not connected.
If the system is connected to a Once the connection is established,
BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH the BLUETOOTH device name
device name appears on the display. appears on the display.
Press BLUETOOTH to disconnect the
BLUETOOTH device. 3 Press  to start playback.
2 Hold down ENTER and LIGHT Depending on the BLUETOOTH
MODE for about 3 seconds. device,
“BT HISTORY CLEAR” appears on the ——you may need to press  twice.
display and all the pairing ——you may need to start playing an
information is erased. audio source on the BLUETOOTH
device.

4 Adjust the volume.

BLUETOOTH
Listening to music on a Adjust the volume of the
BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH device first. If the
volume level is still too low, adjust
the volume level on the system.
You can operate a BLUETOOTH
device by connecting the system Note
and the BLUETOOTH device using •• When the system is not connected to
AVRCP. any BLUETOOTH device, the system
Check the following before playing will connect to the last connected
music: BLUETOOTH device automatically when
you press BLUETOOTH or  on the
—
—The BLUETOOTH function of the unit.
BLUETOOTH device is turned on. •• If you try to connect another
—
—Pairing has been completed BLUETOOTH device to the system, the
(page 40). current connected BLUETOOTH device
Once the system and the will be disconnected.
BLUETOOTH device are connected,
you can control playback by To terminate the BLUETOOTH
pressing , , , / and connection
/. Press BLUETOOTH on the unit.
“BLUETOOTH” appears on the
1 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to display.
select the BLUETOOTH function. Depending on the BLUETOOTH
“BLUETOOTH” appears on the device, the BLUETOOTH connection
display. may be terminated automatically
when you stop playback.

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 1 Touch the smartphone to the
One Touch BLUETOOTH N-Mark on the unit until the
Connection by NFC smartphone vibrates.

NFC (Near Field Communication)

is a technology enabling short-
range wireless communication
between various devices, such as
smartphones and IC tags.
When you touch the system with an
NFC-compatible smartphone, the
system automatically: Complete the connection by
—
—turns on in the BLUETOOTH following the instructions displayed
function. on the smartphone.
—
—completes the pairing and When the BLUETOOTH connection is
BLUETOOTH connection. established, the BLUETOOTH device
name appears on the display.
Compatible smartphones
Smartphones with a built-in NFC 2 Start playback of an audio
function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or source on the smartphone.
later, excluding Android 3.x) For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your BLUETOOTH
device.
Note
•• The system can only recognizes and Hint
connects to one NFC-compatible If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection
smartphone at a time. If you try to fail, do the following.
connect another NFC-compatible —— Remove the case from the smartphone
smartphone to the system, the currently if using a commercially available
connected NFC-compatible smartphone smartphone case.
will be disconnected. —— Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark
•• Depending on your NFC-compatible
on the unit again.
smartphone, you may need to perform —— Relaunch the “NFC Easy Connect”
the following steps on your NFC- application.
compatible smartphone in advance.
—— Turn on the NFC function. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of
To terminate the BLUETOOTH
the NFC-compatible smartphone. connection
—— If your NFC-compatible smartphone Touch the smartphone to the
has an OS version that is older than N-Mark on the unit again.
Android 4.1.x, download and start
the “NFC Easy Connect” application.
“NFC Easy Connect” is a free
application for Android smartphones
that can be obtained from Google
Play. (The application may not be
available in some countries/regions.)

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 Hint
Setting the BLUETOOTH LDAC is an audio coding technology
audio codecs developed by Sony that enables the
transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res)
Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH
You can enable AAC, LDAC or SBC connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH
codec reception from BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies
device. AAC/LDAC can be selected such as SBC, it operates without any
only when the BLUETOOTH device down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio
supports AAC/LDAC. content*1, and allows approximately
three times more data*2 than those
1 Press OPTIONS. other technologies to be transmitted
over a BLUETOOTH wireless network
2 Press / repeatedly to select with unprecedented sound quality, by
means of efficient coding and optimized
“BT CODEC”, then press . packetization.
3 Press / repeatedly to select *1 Excluding DSD format contents.
the setting, then press . *2 In comparison with SBC (Subband
Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps
•• “AUTO”: Enable reception in AAC
(96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz)
or LDAC codec format. is selected.
•• “SBC”: Receive in SBC codec

BLUETOOTH
format.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS. Setting the BLUETOOTH
Note standby mode
•• You can enjoy high quality sound if AAC
or LDAC is selected. If you cannot listen The BLUETOOTH standby mode
to AAC or LDAC sound from your device enables the system to turn on
or the sound is interrupted, select “SBC”. automatically when you establish
•• If you change this setting while the a BLUETOOTH connection from a
system is connected to a BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH device.
device, the BLUETOOTH device will
be disconnected. To connect to the
BLUETOOTH device, perform the
1 Press OPTIONS.
BLUETOOTH connection again. 2 Press / repeatedly to select
“BT STBY”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting, then press .
•• “ON”: The system turns on
automatically even when the
system is in standby mode.
•• “OFF”: Turns off this function.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

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 “SongPal” allows you to:
Turning on or off the —
—change the function of the system,
control the playback of the disc/
BLUETOOTH signal USB device and tune to an FM
station.
You can connect to the system —
—browse the music content of disc/
from a paired BLUETOOTH device USB device.
in all functions when the system’s —
—view the information of disc/USB
BLUETOOTH signal is set to on. The such as playing time and title.
BLUETOOTH signal is turned on by —
—adjust the volume and change
default. sound setting.
Hold down ENTER and  on the
unit for about 3 seconds.
1 Search for “SongPal” or scan the
two-dimensional code below.
“BT ON” or “BT OFF” appears on the
display.

Note
•• You cannot perform the following
operations when BLUETOOTH signal is
set to off:
—— Pair and/or connect with BLUETOOTH
device
2 Download “SongPal” app on
your device.
—— Erase the pairing information
—— Use “SongPal”
—— Change the BLUETOOTH audio
3 Connect the system and device
codecs
by BLUETOOTH connection
•• If you touch the N-Mark on the unit with (page 39).
an NFC-compatible smartphone or set
the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on, 4 Launch “SongPal” and follow
the BLUETOOTH signal will be set to on the on-screen instructions.
automatically.
Note
•• We recommend you to use the latest

Controlling the “SongPal” version.

•• If the “SongPal” application does not

system using a work properly, press BLUETOOTH on

the unit to terminate the BLUETOOTH
smartphone or connection, then perform the
BLUETOOTH connection again so that
tablet (SongPal) the BLUETOOTH connection functions
normally.
•• Available operations via “SongPal” may
“SongPal” is a dedicated app for differ depending on the audio devices.
operating “SongPal”-compatible •• For more details on “SongPal”, refer to
audio devices manufactured by the following URL.
Sony using a smartphone or tablet. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/
Search for “SongPal” on Google Play •• Specifications and display design
or App Store and download it using of “SongPal” are subject to change
your smartphone or tablet. without notice.

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 Getting frenzied Sound Adjustment
parties with the Adjusting the sound
“Fiestable” app
To Do this
You can control the party features Reinforce bass Press MEGA BASS
of Sony’s Home Audio System with sound and create on the unit to select
intuitive and fancy user interface more powerful “BASS ON”. The
with the “Fiestable” app. “Fiestable” sound (MEGA MEGA BASS
allows you to control features BASS) indicator lights up.
such as DJ Effect, illumination and To cancel, press
Karaoke. MEGA BASS again
Even if “Fiestable” is installed, the to select “BASS
“Fiestable” icon is not displayed OFF”.
on the smartphone or tablet home Reproduce the Press FIESTA on the
screen. It is embedded in the sound effect of a unit. “FIESTA” lights
“SongPal” app as a plug-in. party hall (Fiesta) up on the display.
To cancel, press
1 Search and download “SongPal” SOUND FIELD on the
unit repeatedly to
app on your device (page 44).
select “FLAT”.
2 Search and download

Sound Adjustment
Select a sound Press MUSIC or
“Fiestable” app from Google field VIDEO repeatedly.
Play or App Store using your Alternatively, press
device. SOUND FIELD on the
unit repeatedly. To
3 Connect the system and device cancel, press MUSIC
by BLUETOOTH connection repeatedly to select
(page 39). “FLAT”.

4 Launch “SongPal” and touch the

“Fiestable” icon at the top left
corner.
Selecting the Virtual
Football mode
You can experience the feeling of
being in the stadium when watching
a football match broadcast.
Note that you can only select Virtual
Football mode during AUDIO IN and
TV functions.

Note
For more details on “SongPal”, refer to the
following URL.
http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/
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 Press FOOTBALL repeatedly while 4 Repeat step 3 to adjust the level
watching a football match of other frequency bands and
broadcast. surround effect.
•• “ON NARRATION”: You can enjoy an To exit the options menu, press
immersive feeling of being in a OPTIONS.
football stadium through enhanced
stadium cheers. To select the custom equalizer
•• “OFF NARRATION”: You can enjoy a setting
more immersive feeling of being in a Press MUSIC repeatedly to select
football stadium by minimizing the “CUSTOM EQ”.
volume level of narration in addition
to the enhancement of cheers.

To cancel the Virtual Football Creating a party

mode
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select
atmosphere (DJ Effect)
“FLAT”. Use the buttons on the unit to
perform this operation.
Note
•• We recommend that you select the
Virtual Football mode when watching a
1 Press the following button to
football match broadcast. select the effect type.
•• If you hear unnatural sounds in the •• FLANGER: Creates a deep flanging
content when “OFF NARRATION” effect that is similar to the roar of
is selected, “ON NARRATION” is a jet plane.
recommended. •• ISOLATOR: Isolates a specific
•• This feature does not support monaural
frequency band by adjusting the
sound. other frequency bands. For
example, when you want to focus
on vocals.
Creating your own •• SAMPLER: Provides a series of
special sound effects.
sound effect
2 Change the sound effect.
You can raise or lower the levels
of specific frequency bands, then For FLANGER and ISOLATOR:
store the setting in the memory as Turn the VOLUME/DJ CONTROL
“CUSTOM EQ”. knob to adjust the effect level.

1 Press OPTIONS. For SAMPLER:

Press SAMPLER repeatedly to select
2 Press / repeatedly to select the SAMPLER mode you want, then
“CUSTOM EQ”, then press . press S1, S2, S3 or S4 to output the
SAMPLER sound effect.
3 Press / repeatedly to adjust To output other SAMPLER sound
the equalizer level, then press effect continuously, turn the
. VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob.

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To turn off the effect
•• Press DJ OFF.
Other Operations
•• Press the selected effect button
again (for FLANGER and ISOLATOR Using the Control for
only).
HDMI function
Note
•• The DJ Effect is automatically turned off Connecting a TV compatible with
when you: the Control for HDMI function* by
—— turn off the system. HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable
—— change the function. with Ethernet, not supplied) enables
—— activate or deactivate the PARTY you to easily operate the device by a
CHAIN function.
TV remote control.
—— change sound effect.
—— use the Vocal Fader. The following functions can be used
—— change the key (Key Control). with the Control for HDMI function.
•• If you activate the DJ Effect during •• System Power Off function
transferring, the sound effect will not be •• System Audio Control function
transferred onto the USB device. •• Audio Return Channel
•• You cannot use VOLUME/DJ CONTROL •• One-Touch Play function
knob on the unit to adjust the volume •• Remote Easy Control
when the DJ Effect is activated. •• Language Follow
Press  +/– on the remote control to
adjust the volume. * Control for HDMI is a standard used
by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
for allowing HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) devices to control

Other Operations
each other.

Note
These functions may work with devices
other than those manufactured by Sony,
but operation is not guaranteed.

Preparing to use the Control for

HDMI function

Press SETUP, then set [HDMI

SETUP] – [CONTROL FOR HDMI] on
the system to [ON] (page 35). The
default setting is [ON].
Enable the Control for HDMI function
settings for the TV connected to the
system.

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 Hint Audio Return Channel
If you enable the Control for HDMI If the system is connected to a TV’s
(“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio
TV manufactured by Sony, the Control Return Channel, you can listen to
for HDMI function of the system is also TV sound from the speakers of the
enabled automatically. When settings are system without connecting an audio
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the
cable (not supplied).
display.
On the system, press SETUP, then
set [HDMI SETUP] – [AUDIO RETURN
System Power Off function
CHANNEL] to [ON] (page 35). The
When you turn off the TV, the system default setting is [ON].
will turn off automatically.
Press SETUP, then set [HDMI Note
SETUP] – [STANDBY LINKED TO TV] If the TV is not compatible with Audio
on the system to [ON] or [AUTO] Return Channel, an audio cable (not
(page 35). The default setting is supplied) needs to be connected
[AUTO]. (page 22).

Note One-Touch Play function

The connected device may not turn off When you press  in DVD/CD or
depending on the status of the device. USB function, the TV is turned on
automatically. The TV’s input is
System Audio Control function switched to the HDMI input which
If you turn on the system while you the system is connected.
are watching the TV, the TV sound
will be output from the speakers Note
of the system. The volume of the Depending on the TV, the beginning part
system can be adjusted using the of content being played may not play
TV’s remote control. correctly.
If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the system the previous Remote Easy Control
time you watched the TV, the system You can select the system by the
will be turned on automatically SYNC MENU button on the TV
when you turn on the TV again. remote control and operate the
Operations can also be made by the system.
TV’s menu. For details, refer to the This function can be used if the TV
operating instructions of your TV. supports the link menu. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of
Note your TV.
•• The system’s volume level is displayed
on the TV screen depending on the TV. Note
It may differ from the volume level on •• In the TV’s link menu, the system is
the display. recognized by the TV as “Player”.
•• Depending on the settings of the TV, •• Some operations may not be available
the System Audio Control function may with some TVs.
not be available. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.

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Language Follow
When you change the language
for the on-screen display of the
TV, the system’s on-screen display
language is also changed.

Other Operations

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 Using the Party Chain function
You can connect multiple audio systems in a chain to create a more
interesting party environment and to produce higher sound output.
An activated system in the chain will be the “Party Host” and share the music.
Other systems will become “Party Guests” and play the same music as that
being played by the “Party Host”.

Setting up the Party Chain

Set up a Party Chain by connecting all the systems using audio cables (not
supplied).
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).

 If all the systems are equipped with Party Chain function

Example: When connecting using this system as the first system

First system

Continue the
connection until
the last system

Second Last system

system

•• The last system must be connected to the first system.

•• Any system can become a Party Host.

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•• You can change the Party Host to another system in the chain. For details,
see “To select a new Party Host (when all the systems are equipped with
Party Chain function)” (page 52).

 If one of the systems is not equipped with Party Chain function

Example: When connecting using this system as the first system

First system

Continue the
connection until
the last system

Other Operations
Second Last system*
system

* Connect the system which is not equipped with Party Chain function at the last system,
otherwise the chain will stop at that system. Be sure to select the Audio In function on
this last system.
•• The last system is not connected to the first system.
•• You must select the first system as Party Host so that all systems are playing
the same music when Party Chain function is activated.

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 •• When one of the systems in the chain
Enjoying the Party Chain is performing USB transfer, wait for the
system to complete or stop the transfer
1 Plug in the AC power cord before you activate the Party Chain
function.
(mains lead) and turn on all the •• For detailed operation on other
systems. systems, refer to the operating
instructions of the systems.
2 Adjust the volume on each
system. To select a new Party Host (when
all the systems are equipped
3 Activate the Party Chain with Party Chain function)
function on the system to be
Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party
used as the Party Host.
Chain” on the system to be used
Example: When using this system as a new Party Host. The current
as the Party Host Party Host becomes Party Guest
Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the automatically. All systems play the
unit to select the function you want same music as that being played by
(except when the AUDIO IN function the new Party Host.
is used in connection 
(page 50)). Start playing the Note
music, then press PARTY CHAIN on •• You can select another system as the
the unit. new Party Host only after the Party
“PARTY CHAIN” appears on the Chain function of all the systems in the
display. The Party Host starts the Chain has been activated.
Party Chain, and other systems •• If the selected system does not become
become Party Guests automatically. a new Party Host after a few seconds,
All systems play the same music as repeat step 3 under “Enjoying the Party
that being played by the Party Host. Chain”.

Note To deactivate the Party Chain

•• Depending on the total unit of systems Press PARTY CHAIN on the Party
you have connected, Party Guests may Host.
take some time to start playing the
music. Note
•• Changing the volume level and sound
If the Party Chain function is not
effect on the Party Host will not affect deactivated after a few seconds, press
the output on the Party Guests. PARTY CHAIN on the Party Host again.
•• The Party Guest continues playing the
music source as Party Host even when
you change the function on Party Guest.
However, you can adjust the volume
and change the sound effect on Party
Guest.
•• When you use the microphone or play
the guitar on Party Host, the sound will
not be output from Party Guests.

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 •• You cannot adjust the microphone
Singing along: Karaoke volume level using the VOLUME/DJ
CONTROL knob on the unit or  +/–
button on the remote control. Turn MIC/
GUITAR LEVEL knob on the unit
Preparing for Karaoke clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust the
microphone volume level.
1 Turn MIC/GUITAR LEVEL knob
on the unit anticlockwise to Using Vocal Fader
reduce the microphone volume
level.
You can reduce the sound of the
2 Press GUITAR on the unit vocal in stereo source.
repeatedly until GUITAR
Press VOCAL FADER repeatedly to
indicator lights off.
select “ON V FADER”.
3 Connect an optional To cancel Vocal Fader effect, press
VOCAL FADER repeatedly to select
microphone to MIC1 or MIC2/
“OFF”.
GUITAR jack on the unit.
Connect another optional
microphone if you want to sing in Changing the key (Key Control)
duet.
Press KEY CONTROL / to suit
4 Start playing the music and your vocal range.
adjust the microphone volume.
Press MIC ECHO repeatedly to

Other Operations
adjust the echo effect. Activating the Karaoke scoring
mode (Score Mode)
5 Start singing along with the
music.
You only can use scoring function
Note when the microphone is connected.
•• If howling occurs: Your score is calculated from a scale
—— move the microphone away from the of 0 to 99 by comparing your voice
speakers. with the music source.
—— change the direction of the
microphone. 1 Start playing the music.
—— turn MIC/GUITAR LEVEL knob on the
unit anticlockwise. 2 Press SCORE before singing a
—— press MIC ECHO repeatedly to adjust song.
the echo level.
•• Microphone sound will not be
transferred to the USB device during
3 After singing for more than a
minute, press SCORE again to
USB transfer.
view your score.

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 Using the Voice Enjoying sound from a
Guidance guitar
You can hear English Voice Guidance You can listen to the sound from the
on the following situations via the guitar by connecting a guitar to the
system. MIC2/GUITAR jack on the unit.
—
—When entering BLUETOOTH You can also play the guitar and sing
pairing. along by connecting a microphone
—
—When a BLUETOOTH device is to the MIC1 jack on the unit.
connected. Use the buttons on the unit to
—
—When a BLUETOOTH device is perform this operation.
disconnected.

1 Press OPTIONS. 1 Turn MIC/GUITAR LEVEL knob

anticlockwise to reduce the
2 Press / repeatedly to select guitar volume level.
“VOICE GUIDANCE”, then press
.
2 Use an instrument cable (not
supplied) to connect a guitar
3 Press / repeatedly to select (not supplied) to MIC2/GUITAR
“ON”, then press . jack on the unit.
The Voice Guidance is activated.
To exit the options menu, press
3 Press GUITAR repeatedly until
OPTIONS.
GUITAR indicator lights up.

Note 4 Start playing the guitar and

•• The Voice Guidance and the SAMPLER
adjust the guitar volume.
sound effect cannot be output at the The guitar sound is output from the
same time. If you select SAMPLER system.
sound effect while using the Voice
Guidance, the Voice Guidance will be Note
stopped automatically, and if you use •• If the guitar sound is distorted, reduce
the Voice Guidance during SAMPLER the guitar volume level on your guitar
sound effect output, the SAMPLER until the distorted sound disappears. If
sound effect will stop automatically. the guitar volume level is too low, turn
•• The Voice Guidance volume level MIC/GUITAR LEVEL knob on the unit
change according to the system’s clockwise to adjust the guitar volume.
volume level. However, in some cases, •• While playing the guitar, you can adjust
the Voice Guidance volume level may the echo effect by pressing MIC ECHO
not change. repeatedly.
•• In some cases, there may be a delay in
Voice Guidance output. To turn off the guitar mode
Press GUITAR repeatedly until
GUITAR indicator lights off.

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Enjoying music with the Using optional
Party Light and Speaker equipment
Light 1 Press  – repeatedly until
“VOLUME MIN” appears on the
1 Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly display.
to select “LED ON”.

2 Press LIGHT MODE repeatedly to 2 Connect an optional equipment

(page 18).
select the illumination mode
you want. 3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly
to select “AUDIO IN”.
To turn off Party Light and
Speaker Light 4 Start playing the connected
Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly to equipment.
select “LED OFF”.
5 Press  + repeatedly to adjust
Note the volume.
•• Do not look directly at the light-emitting
part when the Party Light and Speaker Note
Light are turned on. The system may enter standby mode
•• If the illumination brightness is glaring, automatically if the volume level of the
switch on the room lights or turn off the connected equipment is too low. Adjust
illumination. the volume level of the equipment.

Other Operations
•• You can turn on or off the Party Light To turn off automatic standby function,
and Speaker Light when demonstration see “Setting the automatic standby
is turned on. function” (page 56).

Using the Sleep Timer Deactivating the

The system turns off automatically
buttons on the unit
after the preset time. (Child Lock)
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select You can deactivate the buttons
the time you want. (except ) on the unit to prevent
To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP misoperation, such as child mischief.
repeatedly to select “OFF”.
Hold down  on the unit for more
Hint
than 5 seconds.
To check the remaining time before the
“CHILD LOCK ON” appears on the
system turns off, press SLEEP.
display.
You can only operate the system using
the buttons on the remote control.

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 To turn off the Child Lock function,
hold down  on the unit for more Updating the software
than 5 seconds until “CHILD LOCK OFF”
appears on the display. The software of this system may be
updated in the future.
Note
You can update your system’s pre-
•• Child Lock function will be turned off
installed software from the websites
automatically when you disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead).
below.
•• Child Lock function cannot be activated Follow the online instructions to
when you open the disc tray. update the software.
For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>
Setting the automatic For customers in Europe and
standby function Russia:
<http://www.sony.eu/support>
The system enters standby mode For customers in other countries/
automatically in about 15 minutes regions:
when there is no operation or audio <http://www.sony-asia.com/
signal output. support>
By default, the automatic standby
function is turned on.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“AUTO STBY”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

“ON” or “OFF”, then press .
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Note
•• “AUTO STBY” flashes on the display
about 2 minutes before entering
standby mode.
•• The automatic standby function does
not work in the following cases:
—— during tuner function.
—— when the Sleep Timer is activated.
—— when microphone or guitar is
connected.

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 There is no sound.
Additional Information •• Adjust the volume.
•• Check the speaker connections
Troubleshooting (page 18).
•• Check the connection of the
Should you encounter a problem optional equipment, if any
with your system, find your problem (page 18).
in the troubleshooting checklist •• Turn on the connected equipment.
below and take the corrective •• Unplug the AC power cord (mains
action. lead), then plug in the AC power
If the problem persists, consult your cord (mains lead) again and turn
nearest Sony dealer. on the system.
Note that if the service personnel There is no picture/sound when
changes some parts during repair, connected to the HDMI OUT (TV)
these parts may be retained. jack.
•• Change the setting in [HDMI
If “PROTECT XX” (X is a SETUP] – [HDMI RESOLUTION]. The
number) appears on the problem may be solved.
display •• The equipment connected to
Immediately unplug the AC the HDMI OUT (TV) jack does
power cord (mains lead), and not conform to the audio signal
check the following items. format. In this case, set [HDMI
•• Are you using only the supplied SETUP] – [AUDIO(HDMI)] to [PCM]
speakers? (page 34).
•• Is anything blocking the •• Try the following:
ventilation holes of the unit? —
—Turn the system off and on

Additional Information
After you have checked and again.
found no problems, reconnect —
—Turn the connected equipment
the AC power cord (mains lead), off and on again.
and turn on the system. If the —
—Disconnect then connect the
issue persists, contact your HDMI cable again.
nearest Sony dealer. There is no microphone sound.
•• Adjust the microphone volume
General level.
•• Make sure the microphone is
The power does not turn on. connected to the MIC1 or MIC2/
•• Check that the AC power cord GUITAR jack on the unit correctly.
(mains lead) is connected securely. •• Make sure the microphone is
turned on.
The system has entered standby
mode.
•• This is not a malfunction. The
system enters standby mode
automatically in about 15 minutes
when there is no operation or
audio signal output (page 56).
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 No TV sound is heard from the The color irregularity on a TV
system. “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” screen persists.
appear on the display. •• Turn off the TV at once, then turn
•• This system supports 2-channel it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the
Linear PCM formats only. Check color irregularity still persists,
the audio output setting on the place the system farther away
TV and change it to PCM output from the TV.
mode if automatic mode is
selected. “PLEASE CONNECT ALL SPK”
•• Check that the speaker output
appears.
setting on the TV is set to use •• Check that all speakers are
external speakers. connected.

There is severe hum or noise. “CHILD LOCK” appears when you

•• Move the system away from
press any button on the unit.
sources of noise. •• Set the Child Lock function to off
•• Connect the system to a different (page 55).
wall outlet. A clicking sound is heard when
•• Install a noise filter (not supplied)
turning the power on.
to the AC power cord (mains lead).
•• This is the operating sound and it
•• Turn off surrounding electrical
occurs when the power is turned
equipment.
on or off, for example. This is not a
•• The noise generated by the
malfunction.
cooling fans of the system may be
heard when the system is turned Speakers
on. This is not a malfunction.
•• Move the unit away from the neon Sound comes from only one
signs or fluorescent light. channel or the left and right
volume is unbalanced.
The remote control does not
•• Place the speakers as
function.
symmetrically as possible.
•• Remove the obstacles between
•• Check that the speakers are
the remote control and the unit. connected securely and correctly.
•• Move the remote control closer to
•• The source being played back is
the unit. monaural.
•• Point the remote control at the
unit’s sensor. There is no sound from a specific
•• Replace the batteries (R03/size speaker.
AAA). •• Check that the speaker is
•• Move the unit away from the connected securely and correctly.
fluorescent light.
Disc player
There is acoustic feedback.
•• Reduce the volume. The disc tray does not open and
•• Move the microphone and guitar “LOCKED” appears on the display.
away from the system or change •• Consult your nearest Sony dealer
the direction of the microphone. or local authorized Sony service
facility.
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The disc tray does not close. You cannot perform some
•• Load the disc correctly. functions such as Stop, Lock
Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
The disc does not eject. Play, or Shuffle Play.
•• You cannot eject the disc during •• Depending on the disc, you may
Synchronized Transfer or REC1 not be able to do some of the
Transfer. Press  to cancel the operations above. Refer to the
transfer, then press  on the unit operating instructions supplied
to eject the disc. with the disc.
•• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3,
Playback does not start. MPEG4, or Xvid) cannot be played
•• Wipe the disc clean (page 67). back.
•• Reload the disc. •• The data is not stored in the
•• Load the disc that this system can supported format.
play back (page 8). •• Make sure you have selected
•• Remove the disc and wipe away the correct Media Mode before
the moisture on the disc, then playback.
leave the system turned on for
a few hours until the moisture The folder name, track name, file
evaporates. name and ID3 tag characters do
•• The region code on the DVD VIDEO not appear properly.
does not match the system. •• The ID3 tag is not Version 1 (1.0/1.1)
or Version 2 (2.2/2.3).
The sound skips. •• The character codes that can be
•• Wipe the disc clean (page 67). displayed by this system are as
•• Reload the disc. follows:
•• Move the unit to a place with no —
—Upper cases (A to Z)

Additional Information
vibration. —
—Numbers (0 to 9)
•• Move the speakers away from the —
—Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _)
unit. When you listen to a track Other characters appear as “_”.
with bass sounds at high volume,
the speaker vibration may cause The sound loses stereo effect
the sound to skip. when you play back an AUDIO CD,
VIDEO CD, audio file, video file, or
Playback does not start from the DVD VIDEO.
first track. •• Turn off the Vocal Fader
•• Set the play mode to Normal Play (page 53).
(page 28). •• Make sure the system is
•• Resume Play has been selected. connected properly.
Press  twice. Then, press  to •• Check the speaker connections
start playback. (page 18).

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 USB device •• The USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off
Transferring results in an error. during the erase operation. Delete
•• You are using an unsupported USB the partially-erased file. If this
device. Check the information on does not fix the problem, the USB
the website about compatible USB device may be broken. Refer to the
devices (page 11). operating instructions of the USB
•• The USB device is not formatted device on how to deal with this
correctly. Refer to the operating problem.
instructions of the USB device on
how to format. There is no sound.
•• Turn off the system and remove •• The USB device is not connected
the USB device. If the USB device correctly. Turn off the system and
has a power switch, turn the USB reconnect the USB device, then
device off and on again after turn on the system and check if
removing it from the system. Then, “USB” appears on the display.
perform the transfer again. There is noise, skipping, or
•• If the transfer and erase
distorted sound.
operations are repeated multiple
•• You are using an unsupported USB
times, the file structure within the
device. Check the information on
USB device becomes fragmented.
the website about compatible USB
Refer to the operating instructions
devices (page 11).
of the USB device on how to deal
•• Turn off the system and reconnect
with this problem.
•• The USB device was disconnected
the USB device, then turn on the
system.
or the power was turned off
•• The music data itself contains
during transfer. Delete the
noise, or the sound is distorted.
partially-transferred file, and
Noise may have entered during
perform the transfer again. If this
the transfer process. Delete the
does not fix the problem, the USB
file, and try transfer again.
device may be broken. Refer to the
•• The bit rate used in encoding an
operating instructions of the USB
audio file was low. Send an audio
device on how to deal with this
file with higher bit rate to the USB
problem.
device.
Audio files or folders on the USB
“READING” is displayed for an
device cannot be erased.
extended time, or it takes a long
•• Check if the USB device is write-
time before playback starts.
protected.
•• The reading process can take a
long time in the following cases.
—
—There are many folders or files
on the USB device (page 10).
—
—The file structure is extremely
complex.
—
—The memory capacity is
excessive.

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 —
—The internal memory is Playback does not start.
fragmented. •• Turn off the system and reconnect
the USB device, then turn on the
“NO FILE” appears on the display.
system.
•• The system has entered the
•• Check the information on the
software update mode, and website about compatible USB
all buttons (except ) are devices (page 11).
deactivated. Press  on the unit to
cancel the software update. Playback does not start from the
first file.
“OVER CURRENT” appears on the
•• Set the play mode to Normal Play
display.
(page 28).
•• A problem has been detected
with the level of electrical current Files cannot be played back.
from the (USB) port. Turn off •• Make sure you have selected
the system and remove the USB the correct Media Mode before
device from the port. Make sure playback.
there is no problem with the USB •• USB devices formatted with file
device. If this display pattern systems other than FAT16 or FAT32
persists, contact your nearest Sony are unsupported.*
dealer. •• If you use a partitioned USB
device, only files on the first
Erroneous display.
partition can be played back.
•• The data stored in the USB
device may have been corrupted, * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32,
perform the transfer again. but some USB devices may not support
•• The character codes that can be all of these FAT. For details, refer to the
displayed by this system are as operating instructions of each USB

Additional Information
follows: device or contact the manufacturer.
—
—Upper cases (A to Z)
—
—Numbers (0 to 9) Picture
—
—Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _) There is no picture.
Other characters appear as “_”.
•• Check that the system is
The USB device is not recognized. connected securely.
•• Turn off the system and reconnect •• If the video cable or HDMI cable
the USB device, then turn on the is damaged, replace it with a new
system. one.
•• Check the information on the •• Make sure you connect the unit to
website about compatible USB the HDMI input jack or the video
devices (page 11). input jack of your TV (page 21).
•• The USB device is not working •• Make sure you turn on the TV and
properly. Refer to the operating operate the TV correctly.
instructions of the USB device on •• Make sure you select the input
how to deal with this problem. according to the connection on
the TV so that you can view the
pictures from the system.

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 •• (Except for Latin American, The subtitles cannot be turned off.
European, and Russian models) •• The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning
Make sure you set the color off subtitles.
system correctly, according to your
TV’s color system. The camera angles cannot be
changed.
Picture noise appears. •• Multi-angles are not recorded on
•• Wipe the disc clean (page 67). the DVD VIDEO being played back.
•• If video signal from your system •• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
has to go through your VCR to the angles.
your TV, the copy-protection
applied to some DVD VIDEO Tuner*
programs could affect the picture
quality. There is severe hum or noise, or
•• (Except for Latin American,
stations cannot be received.
European, and Russian models) •• Connect the antenna properly.
When you play back a VIDEO CD •• Change antenna location and
recorded in a different color its orientation to obtain good
system from the one you set to the reception.
system, the picture image may be •• Turn off nearby electrical
distorted (page 23, 33). equipment.
•• (Except for Latin American, * Radio may not be received depending
European, and Russian models) on the radio wave conditions or the
Set the color system to match your housing environment in your area.
TV (page 23, 33).
BLUETOOTH device
The aspect ratio of the TV screen
cannot be changed. Pairing cannot be performed.
•• Move the BLUETOOTH device
•• The aspect ratio is fixed on your
DVD VIDEO and video file. closer to the system.
•• Pairing may not be possible if
•• Depending on the TV, you may not
change the aspect ratio. other BLUETOOTH devices are
present around the system.
The language for the sound track In this case, turn off the other
cannot be changed. BLUETOOTH devices.
•• Multilingual tracks are not •• Make sure to enter the correct
recorded on the DVD VIDEO being passkey when selecting the
played back. system’s name (this system) on
•• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the BLUETOOTH device.
the language for the sound track.
The BLUETOOTH device cannot
The subtitles language cannot be detect the system, or “BT OFF”
changed. appears on the display.
•• Multilingual subtitles are not •• Set the BLUETOOTH signal to “BT
recorded on the DVD VIDEO being ON” (page 44).
played back.
•• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
the subtitles.
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Connection is not possible. There is severe hum, noise, or
•• The BLUETOOTH device you distorted sound.
attempted to connect does not •• If there are obstacles between
support the A2DP profile, and the system and your BLUETOOTH
cannot be connected with the device, remove or avoid the
system. obstacles.
•• Enable the BLUETOOTH function of •• If there is equipment that
the BLUETOOTH device. generates electromagnetic
•• Establish a connection from the radiation, such as a wireless LAN,
BLUETOOTH device. other BLUETOOTH device, or a
•• The pairing registration microwave oven nearby, move
information has been erased. them away.
Perform the pairing operation •• Turn down the volume of the
again. connected BLUETOOTH device.
•• Erase the pairing registration
information of the BLUETOOTH Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA”
device (page 41) and perform Sync)
the pairing operation again
The system does not turn on even
(page 40).
when the TV is turned on.
The sound skips or fluctuates, or •• Press SETUP, then set [HDMI
the connection is lost. SETUP] – [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
•• The system and the BLUETOOTH to [ON] (page 35). The TV must
device are too far apart. support the Control for HDMI
•• If there are obstacles between function (page 47). For details,
the system and your BLUETOOTH refer to the operating instructions
device, remove or avoid the of your TV.
•• Check the speaker settings of the

Additional Information
obstacles.
•• If there is equipment that TV. The system power syncs with
generates electromagnetic the speaker settings of the TV.
radiation, such as a wireless LAN, For details, refer to the operating
other BLUETOOTH device, or a instructions of your TV.
microwave oven nearby, move •• If the sound was output from the
them away. TV’s speakers the previous time,
the system does not turn on even
The sound of your BLUETOOTH when the TV is turned on.
device cannot be heard on this
system. The system turns off when the TV
•• Increase the volume on your is turned off.
BLUETOOTH device first, then •• Check the setting of [HDMI
adjust the volume using  +/–. SETUP] – [STANDBY LINKED TO
TV] (page 35). When [STANDBY
LINKED TO TV] is set to [ON], the
system turns off automatically
when you turn off the TV
regardless of the input.

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 The system does not turn off even •• Depending on the order in which
when the TV is turned off. you connect the TV and the
•• Check the setting of [HDMI system, the system may be muted
SETUP] – [STANDBY LINKED TO TV] and “MUTING” lights up on the
(page 35). display of the unit. If this happens,
To turn the system off turn on the TV first, then the
automatically regardless of the system.
input when you turn off the TV, set •• Set the speakers setting of the TV
[STANDBY LINKED TO TV] to [ON]. (BRAVIA) to Audio System. Refer to
The TV must support the Control the operating instructions of your
for HDMI function (page 47). TV on how to set the TV.
For details, refer to the operating
The sound is output from both the
instructions of your TV.
system and the TV.
No TV sound is output from the •• Mute the sound of the system or
system. the TV.
•• Check the type and connection of •• Change the speaker output on the
the HDMI cable or audio cable that TV to TV speaker or Audio System.
is connected to the system and
The Control for HDMI function
the TV (page 21).
does not work properly.
•• If your TV is compatible with
•• Check the connection with the
Audio Return Channel, make
sure the system is connected to system (page 17).
•• Enable the Control for HDMI
an ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack
of the TV (page 21). If sound function on the TV. For details,
is still not output or if sound is refer to the operating instructions
interrupted, connect an audio of your TV.
•• Wait a while, then try again. If you
cable (not supplied) and press
SETUP, then set [HDMI SETUP] – unplug the system, it will take
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] to a while before operations can
[OFF] (page 35). be made. Wait for 15 seconds or
•• If your TV is not compatible with
longer, then try again.
•• Make sure the TV connected to
Audio Return Channel, TV sound
will not be output from the system the system support the Control for
even if the system is connected to HDMI function.
•• The type and number of devices
the TV’s HDMI IN jack. To output TV
sound from the system, connect that can be controlled by the
an audio cable (not supplied) Control for HDMI function is
(page 22). restricted by the HDMI CEC
•• Change the function of the system
standard as follows:
—
—Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc
to “TV” (page 22).
•• Increase the volume on the
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up
system. to 3 devices
—
—Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc
Player, DVD player, etc.): up to
3 devices (this system uses one
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 —
—Tuner-related devices: up to 3 Hold down DJ OFF and  for
4 devices about 3 seconds.
—
—Audio system (receiver/ “RESET” appears on the display.
headphone): up to 1 device After the reset completes, the
(used by this system) system automatically reboots. Press
 to turn on the system.
Party Chain
All user-configured settings, such as
Party Chain function cannot be preset radio stations are reset to
activated. factory default setting (except for
some setup menu settings).
•• Check the connections
To reset all setup menu settings, see
(page 50). “Returning the setup menu settings
•• Make sure the audio cables are
to the default” (page 65).
connected correctly.
“PARTY CHAIN” is flashing on the Returning the setup menu
display.
•• You cannot select AUDIO IN
settings to the default
function if you make connection
 (page 50) during Party Chain You can return the setup
function. Select other function menu settings (except for
(page 52). [PARENTAL CONTROL] settings) to
•• Press PARTY CHAIN on the unit. the default settings.
•• Restart the system.
1 Press SETUP.
Party Chain function does not The setup menu appears on the TV
work properly. screen.
•• Turn off the system. Then, turn it 2 Press/ repeatedly to select

Additional Information
back on again to activate the Party [SYSTEM SETUP], then press .
Chain function.
3 Press / repeatedly to select
[RESET], then press .
Resetting the system
4 Press / repeatedly to select
[YES], then press .
If the system still does not operate
It takes a few seconds to complete.
properly, reset the system to factory
Do not press  while resetting the
default settings.
system.
Use the buttons on the unit to
perform this operation.
1 Unplug the AC power cord (mains
lead), then plug it back in.
2 Press  to turn on the system.

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 •• A DVD VIDEO with unsupported
Self-diagnosis Function region code was inserted.

When letters/numbers appear CODE 01/SGNL ERR

on the TV screen or the display An unsupported audio signal is
When the self-diagnosis function input from the connected TV’s HDMI
is activated to prevent the system IN (ARC) jack (page 21).
from malfunctioning, a service DATA ERROR
number appears. The service •• The file is created in unsupported
number consists of an alphabet format.
and numerals (e.g. C 13 50). See the •• The file extensions does not match
following table for the cause and the file format.
corrective action.
DEVICE ERROR
First 3 Cause and corrective The USB device could not be
characters of action
the service
recognized or an unknown device is
number connected.
C 13 This disc is dirty. DEVICE FULL
•• Clean the disc with a The memory of the USB device is
soft cloth (page 67). full.
C 31 The disc is not inserted
correctly. ERASE ERROR
•• Turn off the system, Erase of audio files or folders on the
then turn it back on USB device failed.
again. Then re-insert the
disc correctly. FATAL ERROR
The USB device was removed during
E XX To prevent a
malfunction, the system transfer or erase operation, and may
(XX is a
has performed the have been damaged.
number)
self-diagnosis function. FOLDER FULL
•• Contact your nearest
You cannot transfer onto the USB
Sony dealer or local
device because the number of
authorized Sony service
facility and give the
folders has reached its maximum.
5-character service GUEST
number.
The system has become a Party
Example: E 61 10
Guest as the Party Chain function
has been activated by a Party Host.
Messages HOST
The system activated the Party
One of the following messages may
Chain function and has become a
appear or flash on the display during
Party Host.
operation.
NO DEVICE
CANNOT PLAY
No USB device is connected or
•• A disc that cannot be played back
unsupported device is connected.
was inserted.

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NO DISC
There is no disc in the unit. Precautions
NO MUSIC
No supported audio files exist in the When carrying the unit
playback source. To avoid damaging the disc
mechanism, perform the following
NO VIDEO procedure before carrying the unit.
No supported video files exist in the
playback source. Use the buttons on the unit to
perform this operation.
NOT IN USE
You tried to perform a specific 1 Press  to turn on the system.
operation under conditions where 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
that operation is prohibited. select “DVD/CD”.
NOT SUPPORTED 3 Remove the disc.
An unsupported USB device is Press  to open and close the disc
connected, or the USB device is tray.
connected through a USB hub. Wait until “NO DISC” appears on the
OVER CURRENT display.
An over current from the (USB) 4 Unplug the AC power cord (mains
port was detected. lead).
PROTECTED Notes on discs
The USB device is write-protected. •• Before playing, wipe the disc with a

PUSH STOP cleaning cloth from the center outward

to the edge.
You tried to perform an operation •• Do not clean discs with solvents, such

Additional Information
that can be performed only when as benzine, thinner, or commercially
the playback is stopped. available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
READING •• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight
The system is reading information or heat sources such as hot air ducts,
of the disc or USB device. Some nor leave them in a car parked in direct
operations are not available. sunlight.

REC ERROR On safety

The transfer did not start, stopped •• Completely disconnect the AC power
partway, or otherwise could not be cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
performed. (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When
TRACK FULL unplugging the unit, always grip the
You cannot transfer onto the USB plug. Never pull the cord itself.
device because the number of files •• Should any solid object or liquid get
has reached its maximum. into the system, unplug the system, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it again.
•• AC power cord (mains lead) must be
changed only at the qualified service
shop.
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 On handling the system
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This system is not drip-proof or
Caution: If you leave a still video
waterproof. Make sure not to splash water
image or on-screen display image
on the system or clean it with water.
displayed on your TV for an extended
On placement period of time via this system, you
•• Do not place the system in an inclined
risk permanent damage to your TV
screen. Projection TVs are especially
position or in locations that are
susceptible to this.
extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation,
or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or Cleaning the cabinet
a bright light.
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly
•• Be careful when placing the unit or
moistened with a mild detergent solution.
speakers on surfaces that have been
Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
specially treated (for example, wax, oil,
scouring powder, or solvent, such as
polish) as staining or discoloration of
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
the surface may result.
•• If the system is brought directly from On BLUETOOTH communication
a cold to a warm location or is placed •• BLUETOOTH devices should be used
in a very damp room, moisture may within approximately 10 meters
condense on the lens inside the unit, (unobstructed distance) of each
and cause the system to malfunction. other. The effective communication
In this situation, remove the disc, and range may become shorter under the
leave the system turned on for about an following conditions.
hour until the moisture evaporates. —— When a person, metal object, wall
or other obstruction is between
On heat buildup
the devices with a BLUETOOTH
•• Heat buildup on the unit during
connection
operation is normal and is not a cause
—— Locations where a wireless LAN is
for alarm.
installed
•• Do not touch the cabinet if it has been
—— Around microwave ovens that are
used continuously at a high volume
in use
because the cabinet may have become
—— Locations where other
hot.
electromagnetic waves are
•• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
generated
•• BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN
On the speaker system
(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) equipment use the
The speaker system is not magnetically
same frequency band (2.4 GHz). When
shielded, and the picture on nearby TV
using your BLUETOOTH device near
sets may become magnetically distorted.
a device with wireless LAN capability,
In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to
electromagnetic interference may
30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is
occur. This could result in lower data
no improvement, move the speakers far
transfer rates, noise, or inability to
away from the TV.
connect. If this happens, try the
following remedies:
—— Use this system at least 10 meters
away from the wireless LAN
equipment.
—— Turn off the power of the wireless
LAN equipment when using your
BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters.

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 —— Use this system and BLUETOOTH
device as closer to each other as
possible.
Specifications
•• The radio waves broadcast by this
system may interfere with the operation Inputs
of some medical devices. Since this AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R:
interference may result in malfunction, Voltage 2 V, impedance
always turn off the power on this 47 kilohms
system and BLUETOOTH device in the TV (ARC):
following locations: Supported audio signal:
—— In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, 2-channel Linear PCM
at gas stations, and any place where
MIC1:
flammable gases may be present
—— Near automatic doors or fire alarms
Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
•• This system supports security 10 kilohms
functions that comply with BLUETOOTH MIC2/GUITAR:
specifications to ensure secure Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
connections during communication 10 kilohms (When guitar mode is
using BLUETOOTH technology. However, turned off.)
this security may be insufficient Sensitivity 200 mV, impedance
depending on the setting contents 1 Megaohm (When guitar mode is
and other factors, so always be careful
turned on.)
when performing communication using
BLUETOOTH technology.
•• Sony cannot be held liable in any way
Outputs
for damages or other loss resulting AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R:
from information leaks during Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm
communication using BLUETOOTH VIDEO OUT:
technology. Max. output level 1 Vp-p,
•• BLUETOOTH communication is not unbalanced, Sync. negative load

Additional Information
necessarily guaranteed with all impedance 75 ohms
BLUETOOTH devices that have the same HDMI OUT (TV):
profile as this system.
Supported audio signal:
•• BLUETOOTH devices connected with
this system must comply with the
2-channel Linear PCM (up to
BLUETOOTH specification prescribed 48 kHz), Dolby Digital
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must
be certified to comply. However, even HDMI section
when a device complies with the Connector:
BLUETOOTH specification, there may Type A (19 pin)
be cases where the characteristics or
specifications of the BLUETOOTH device Disc player section
make it impossible to connect, or may System:
result in different control methods, Compact disc and digital audio
display or operation. and video system
•• 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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 Laser Diode Properties Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*2:
Emission Duration: Continuous A2DP (Advanced Audio
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW Distribution Profile)
* This output is the value AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
measurement at a distance of Control Profile)
200 mm from the objective lens SPP (Serial Port Profile)
surface on the Optical Pick-up Supported codecs:
Block with 7 mm aperture.
SBC (Subband Codec)
Frequency response: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
20 Hz – 20 kHz LDAC
Video color system format:
Latin American model: *1 The actual range will vary depending
on factors such as obstacles between
NTSC
devices, magnetic fields around a
Other models: microwave oven, static electricity,
NTSC and PAL reception sensitivity, antenna’s
performance, operating system,
USB section software application, etc.
Supported USB device: *2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles
Mass Storage Class indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH
Maximum current: communication between devices.
1 A
(USB) port: Supported audio formats
Type A Supported bit rate and sampling
frequencies:
FM tuner section MP3:
FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner 32/44.1/48 kHz, 32 kbps –
Antenna: 320 kbps (VBR)
FM lead antenna AAC:
Tuning range: 44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 320 kbps
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz (CBR/VBR)
step) WMA:
44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 192 kbps
BLUETOOTH section (CBR/VBR)
Communication system: WAV:
BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0 44.1/48 kHz (16 bit)
Output:
BLUETOOTH Standard Power Supported video formats
Class 2 Xvid:
Maximum communication range: Video codec: Xvid video
Line of sight approx. 10 m*1 Bit rate: 4.854 Mbps (MAX)
Frequency band: Resolution/Frame rate:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 720 × 480, 30 fps
2.4835 GHz) 720 × 576, 25 fps (except for Latin
Modulation method: American model)
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Audio codec: MP3
Spectrum)

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MPEG4: Rated impedance:
File format: MP4 File Format 4 ohms
Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.):
Profile (AVC is not compatible.) 315 mm × 490 mm × 388 mm
Bit rate: 4 Mbps Mass (Approx.):
Resolution/Frame rate: 12 kg
720 × 480, 30 fps
720 × 576, 25 fps (except for Latin General
American model) Power requirements:
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
not compatible.) Power consumption:
DRM: Not compatible SHAKE-X70D: 375 W
SHAKE-X30D/SHAKE-X10D: 220 W
Speaker System Power consumption (at the Power
Saving mode):
SSSHAKEX70 0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to
Speaker system: “OFF” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
3-way, Sound Pressure Horn is set to [OFF].)
Speaker unit: 2 W* (When “BT STBY” is set to
Woofers: 150 mm, cone type “ON” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is
Tweeters: 25 mm, horn type set to [ON].)
Subwoofers: 380 mm, cone type Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers)
Rated impedance: (Approx.):
8 ohms 455 mm × 165 mm × 330 mm
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): Mass (excl. speakers) (Approx.):
510 mm × 773 mm × 491 mm SHAKE-X70D: 6.2 kg
Mass (Approx.): SHAKE-X30D/SHAKE-X10D: 5.8 kg
30.6 kg

Additional Information
* The power consumption of the system
will be less than 0.5 W when there is no
SSSHAKEX30
HDMI connection and “BT STBY” is set
Speaker system:
to “OFF”.
2-way, Sound Pressure Horn
Speaker unit:
Design and specifications are subject
Tweeters: 25 mm, horn type
to change without notice.
Subwoofers: 250 mm, cone type
Rated impedance:
4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.):
368 mm × 585 mm × 391 mm
Mass (Approx.):
16.1 kg

SSSHAKEX10
Speaker system:
2-way, Sound Pressure Horn
Speaker unit:
Tweeters: 25 mm, horn type
Subwoofers: 200 mm, cone type
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 Language code list
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati
1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho
1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese
1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish
1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahili
1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese 1521 Tamil
1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu
1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik
1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai
1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya
1059 Bulgarian 1239 Interlingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen
1060 Bihari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog
1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1540 Tatar
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapük
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof
1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1697 Zulu
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona
1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali
1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian
1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian

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 Parental Control area code list
Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area
2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain
2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden
2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland
2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand
2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United Kingdom
2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines
2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal
2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia
2115 Denmark 2363 Malaysia 2501 Singapore

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