Sony FST-ZUX999 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony FST-ZUX999 Operating Instructions Manual

Mini hi-fi component system

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  • Page 2 Note on DualDiscs WARNING A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the the other side. However, since the audio ventilation opening of the apparatus with material side does not conform to the newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 3 License and Trademark Notice  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  Windows Media is a registered...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this system ........ 5 Additional Information Guide to parts and controls ..... 7 Troubleshooting .........61 Messages ..........69 Getting Started Precautions ...........71 Hooking up the system Specifications ........72 securely ..........19 Compatible USB devices with this Setting the clock ........22 system ............74 Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc .....23...
  • Page 5: About This System

    About this system This system offers two main features: the DJ-off mode and the DJ mode. In DJ-off mode, you can use the system as a normal “audio compo” with the functions allocated to A and B channels on the unit. Furthermore, using the DJ mode of the system, you can enjoy DJ-style music such as crossfading sound outputs using the multiple functions.
  • Page 6    LEVEL dial (DJ mode only) DJ mode “on and off” indicator Lights up in amber when you are in Adjust the headphones volume level DJ-off mode and lights up in blue in DJ mode. when you are in DJ mode. ...
  • Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote when using the DJ- off mode. However, in DJ mode, operations with the remote are limited (only / and VOLUME +/...
  • Page 8  Front view  CD/DISC button (page 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 32, 40, 41, 51) / (on/standby) button (page 21, 22, 59) USB 1 button (page 29, 30, 36, 37, Press to turn on or off the system. 38, 39, 40, 41, 51, 52) STANDBY indicator (page 55, 61) Lights up when the system is turned off.
  • Page 9  X-ROUND ON/OFF button (page 47, 48) DISPLAY A button (for CHANNEL Press to turn on or off the X-ROUND A) (page 22, 54) function. In DJ-off mode: Press to change the information on the X-ROUND AUTO button (page 47) display for audio source on CHANNEL Press to select the X-ROUND automatic A and B.
  • Page 10  REC TO button (DJ-off mode only) (page 31, 32, 35) DISPLAY B button (for CHANNEL Press to transfer audio tracks or files B) (page 22, 54) from a disc or record the sound from an In DJ-off mode: analog audio source to the USB device Press to display the clock.
  • Page 11  OPTIONS button (page 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 52, 54, PAD 1/PAD 2/PAD 3/PAD 4 button 56, 58) (page 49) Press to enter or exit the OPTIONS Press to select a registered PAD sound. menu.
  • Page 12   (play/pause) button (page MASTER VOLUME 36, 41, 51) Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to Press to start or pause playback. adjust the volume.  (stop) button (page 32, 35, 36, POWER ILLUMINATOR (page 56) 37, 40) Press to stop playback, transferring or ...
  • Page 13  +/ (select folder) button For CHANNEL A operations: (page 23, 36, 41) Search dial (page 23, 24, 25, 26, Press to select a folder. 27, 29, 32, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 52,  54, 56, 58) Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to HIGH/MID/LOW dial (page 44) select a track, file or folder.
  • Page 14 Remote  (USB 1) port (page 29, 31, 36, Connect an optional USB device. Use the (USB 1) port for playback only.  DISC 1  DISC 3 buttons (page Press to select a disc. Press to switch to the CD function from other functions.
  • Page 15   CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button +/ (tuning) button (page 27) CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page Press to tune in the desired station. 22, 59) / (go back/go forward) Press to set the clock and the timers. button (page 23, 32, 36, 41) ...
  • Page 16   VOLUME +/ button TUNER MEMORY button (page Press to adjust the volume. 27, 28) Press to adjust the headphones volume in Press to preset the radio station. DJ-off mode.   PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE  (select folder) button (page button (page 26, 27, 28, 38, 41) 23, 32, 36, 41) Press to select the play mode of a disc or...
  • Page 17 Display  Indicates the file format for an audio  Indicates the disc presence. (page 23) file being played back in DJ mode  Indicates the selected play mode. from the USB device connected to the (page 25, 37) (USB 2) port. ...
  • Page 18  Lights up when the seamless mode is turned on during playback. (page 39)  Indicates the equalizer level of high, mid and low frequency bands. (page  Lights up when the USB device is connected to the (USB 1) port. ...
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Connect blue connector to REAR (L) jack Connect blue connector to Connect white connector REAR (R) jack to FRONT (L) jack Connect white connector to FRONT (R) jack White tube Blue tube Blue tube White tube ...
  • Page 20 cable hook at the bottom-rear of each  FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) front or rear speaker.  AM loop antenna  To wall outlet  To front speaker (Right)  To rear speaker (Right)  To rear speaker (Left) Cable hook ...
  • Page 21  Power When carrying this system Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. Use buttons on the unit. When you press /, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically Remove all discs to protect the CD ends.
  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Make sure to turn off the DJ mode and use buttons on the remote to set the clock. Turn on the system. Press /. Select the clock set mode. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. If “PLAY SET?” flashes, press /...
  • Page 23: Operations

    Press  OPEN/CLOSE to close Operations the disc tray. Do not forcibly push the disc Playing a CD/MP3 disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction. Use buttons or a dial on the unit when Start playback. using the DJ mode.
  • Page 24 Notes on playing MP discs Do this  Do not save other types of files or Search for an Turn the search unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 MP3 file on dial clockwise or files. an MP3 disc counterclockwise ...
  • Page 25 Play mode Description Changing the play mode (indicator) ALL DISC The system plays Make sure to stop playback before SHUFFLE tracks or MP3 changing the play mode. You cannot files on all discs in change the play mode during playback. random order.
  • Page 26 Notes on Repeat Play You can also change the play mode using the  You cannot select “ALL” and “ALL DISC remote when in DJ-off mode. SHUFFLE” at the same time. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly  “1” indicates that a single track or file is while playback is stopped.
  • Page 27: Listening To The Radio

    and “PRESET” disappear, and then Listening to the radio press TUNING +/ (or +/ on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Use buttons on the unit when using the DJ mode. Tip on reducing static noise (DJ-off mode only) Select FM or AM band.
  • Page 28: Before Using The Usb Device With This System

    Press +/ repeatedly to select the Before using the USB desired preset number. If another station is already assigned to device with this system the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new station. See “Compatible USB devices with this Press ENTER to store the station.
  • Page 29 W902 on Sony Ericsson mobile phone W910i When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone (W302 / W595 / Note on selecting the playback W760i / W890i / W902 / W910i ) or source, transferring or recording...
  • Page 30: Transferring Music To A Usb Device

    Turn off the DJ mode. Transferring music to a Press DJ MODE repeatedly to turn off USB device the DJ mode. Connect the USB device to the In DJ-off mode, this system allows you (USB 2) port. to transfer music from a CD-DA disc(s), MP3 disc(s) and a USB device connected USB device to the...
  • Page 31 Prepare the transferring source. Start transferring. For CD-USB synchronized For CD-USB synchronized transfer: transfer: Load a disc(s), and select either one Press REC TO of the normal play modes or program “SYNC” and “REC” light up in the mode: “ALL DISC CONTINUE, ” display.
  • Page 32 USB 1-USB  REC 1 transfer: Turn the search dial clockwise or Press REC TO counterclockwise to select “HIGH “REC” lights up in the display. Then, SPEED” or “NORMAL SPEED, ” and then transferring starts when “Don’t press ENTER. To exit the OPTIONS Remove USB”...
  • Page 33 Folder numbers are assigned serially Press ENTER. thereafter up to the maximum 1,000 The selected audio file or folder is (including the “ROOT” and “MUSIC” erased. folders). A file number is assigned to the beginning of Folder and file generation rules each file name serially thereafter.
  • Page 34: Recording Analog Audio To A Usb Device

     Transferring stops automatically when: Recording analog  you change the function.  you turn off the system. audio to a USB device  the USB device runs out of space during the transfer process. At least more than 1 MB of free space on the USB device is You can record the sound in DJ-off required to start transferring.
  • Page 35 Select the desired function. A track number is added whenever you press REC TO . Track numbers can only be TUNER FM/AM added for tracks with a minimum length of 4 Press TUNER/BAND (or either seconds. TUNER/BAND or FUNCTION on the remote) repeatedly to select FM Folder and file generation rules or AM band.
  • Page 36: Playing A File Of The Usb Device

    Start playback. Playing a file of the Press  (or  on the remote). USB device Other operations You can listen to music stored in the USB Do this device both in DJ-off mode and DJ mode. Pause playback Press  (or  on Use buttons or a dial on the unit when the remote).
  • Page 37  The file formats that this system can play are Do this as follows: Search for Turn the search  MP3: file extension “.mp3” an audio file dial clockwise or  WMA file: file extension “.wma” by its folder counterclockwise ...
  • Page 38 Press ENTER. Changing the repeat mode Turn the search dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the Press USB 1 or USB 2 (or either USB or desired play mode (see below), FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly) and then press ENTER. To exit the to select the USB function.
  • Page 39 Press ENTER. You can also change the repeat mode using the remote when in DJ-off mode. Turn the search dial clockwise or Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly. When counterclockwise to select the you select the repeat mode, respective indicator desired fading time.
  • Page 40: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    To stop the USB seamless shuffle play, Creating your own press . program The USB seamless shuffle play operates as follows: (Program Play)  P lay mode: SHUFFLE (shuffle)  R epeat mode: REPEAT (repeat all) You can make a program of up to 25 steps  S eamless mode (non-stop playback from the music on the disc or connected with fade in and out effect): ON...
  • Page 41 Select the program play mode. To play your program of tracks or files, press  (or  on See “Changing the play mode” (page 25, 37). the remote). The program remains available until Select the desired track or file you remove the disc or USB device. number.
  • Page 42: Using Optional Audio Components

    Turn the search dial clockwise or Using optional audio counterclockwise to select “ALL CLEAR?, ” and then press ENTER. If components you cancel this operation, select “CANCEL?, ” and then press ENTER. You can listen to the sound from an To exit the OPTIONS menu, press audio component connected to the OPTIONS.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Sound

    Start playback. Adjusting the sound Start playback of the connected component and adjust its volume level. Reinforcing the sound Adjust the volume. Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise You can reinforce the bass and create a or counterclockwise (or press more powerful sound. VOLUME +/...
  • Page 44 Selecting the AUTO MP3 Adjusting the specific BOOSTER+ effect frequency band You can enhance the sound quality of You can adjust the sound by raising or MP3, WMA or AAC audio files during lowering the level of specific frequency playback. This is available only when band.
  • Page 45: Creating A Party Atmosphere

    Using the night mode function Creating a party atmosphere The night mode function automatically reduces the EQ and volume levels, and turns off the groove, surround and Using the flashing effect “X-MAXIMIZER” effects. Also, with this function, the brightness of the display (SOUND FLASH) and the luminance of LEDs used for the power illuminator and indicators on the...
  • Page 46 Using the flanging sound effect Using the delaying sound (FLANGER) effect (DELAY) You can flange the sound output with the You can delay the sound output with the sound flange function. sound delay function. This function is suitable to create a live sound effect. Press FLANGER repeatedly until “FLANGER ”...
  • Page 47 Using the sound isolation Creating moving sound effect effect You can enjoy the moving sound among front and rear speakers using a variety of You can isolate a specific frequency band X-ROUND modes. by adjusting the other frequency bands. This function is suitable for when you Press X-ROUND ON/OFF repeatedly want to focus on only vocal, only bass until X-ROUND ON/OFF button lights...
  • Page 48 To normalize sound outputs from all When using the X-ROUND MANUAL the speakers (X-BEAT) Select To output sound Hold down MAX PAD when the X- ROUND function is used. MANUAL In circular motion The output sounds from all the speakers WAVE around the room become louder and same level while...
  • Page 49: Enjoying Dj-Style Music

    To change the PAD sound Enjoying DJ-style music Hold down any of the PADs, and then turn OPERATION JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired Using the rhythm pads (BEAT PAD sound. When the desired name of the PAD BLEND) sound appears in the display, release your finger from the PAD.
  • Page 50 Hold down BEAT PATTERN and Press BEAT ON/OFF repeatedly to turn OPERATION JOG clockwise turn off the function. or counterclockwise to select the Hold down BEAT PATTERN and desired beat pattern. turn OPERATION JOG clockwise Press BEAT ON/OFF repeatedly or counterclockwise to select the to turn on the auto BPM function desired beat pattern.
  • Page 51 To change the beat pattern Using the simultaneous Hold down BEAT PATTERN and playback function (DJ mode turn OPERATION JOG clockwise or only) counterclockwise to select the desired beat pattern. You can perform simultaneous playback To adjust the beat level with a disc and the USB device connected Press BEAT LEVEL repeatedly.
  • Page 52 Note For USB  function: When you first play an audio file encoded Playback starts when you separate the with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 32 CROSS FADER slider from the left kHz, the following audio file to be played back edge, and playback pauses when you from another channel should have a sampling put the CROSS FADER slider on the...
  • Page 53 Notes Do this  The sound output from the headphones is Mix the Adjust the CROSS same as the original music source. sounds from FADER slider to the  Make sure to adjust headphones volume CHANNEL A point between left using ...
  • Page 54: Changing The Display

    Do this Changing the display Display the Press DISPLAY B clock and (or DISPLAY on the Use buttons on the unit when using the the sound remote) repeatedly DJ mode. spectrum when the audio track (DJ-off mode or file is being played Do this only) back.
  • Page 55 The system offers the following display  The following are displayed: modes.  total playing time for a CD-DA disc during normal play. Display mode When the system  remaining playing time for a CD-DA is off track. Demonstration The demonstration is ...
  • Page 56: Changing Other Options

    Do this Changing other options Change the Press OPTIONS. brightness of Turn the search Use buttons on the unit for operations. LEDs used for dial clockwise or buttons and counterclockwise Do this indicators to select “LED DIMMER, ” and then Change the Press ILLUMINATION press ENTER.
  • Page 57: Singing Along

    In DJ-off mode: Singing along Level indicator (Left)  Left channel of stereo sound source Level indicator (Right)  Right channel of You can sing along with any audio source stereo sound source In DJ mode: being played back on this system. Level indicator (Left) ...
  • Page 58: Using The Timers

    To adjust the microphone echo level Using the Timers You can adjust the microphone echo level during singing. The default setting is “OFF. ” The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate the Play Timer or Press OPTIONS, and then turn Rec Timer with the Sleep Timer at the the search dial clockwise or same time.
  • Page 59 Rec Timer Prepare the sound source. Connect the USB device to the (USB 2) port. Play Timer The display shows the timer settings. Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME +/ to adjust the Turn off the system. volume. Press /.
  • Page 60 To change the setting Start over from step 1. Notes  The Sleep Timer is automatically cancelled when you turn on the DJ mode.  The Play Timer or Rec Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY”...
  • Page 61: Additional Information

    If the issue The clock or timer setting is canceled. persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred. Redo “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 62 There is no sound. There is no microphone sound.  Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise  Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the (or press VOLUME + repeatedly on the remote). remote) or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise to adjust the microphone volume.
  • Page 63  Press FLANGER or DELAY repeatedly The disc tray does not open and to turn off the effecter mode. “LOCKED” appears.  Contact your Sony dealer or local The sound from the audio source is authorized Sony service facility. isolated in specific frequency band.
  • Page 64  MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot the USB device for how to deal with be played back. this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. USB device  You have removed the USB device connected to the USB 1 port while Audio source cannot be transferred performing the USB 1USB 2...
  • Page 65 USB device for how to deal with before it is finished. this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “Over Current!” appears. Playback sequence is not follow the  A problem has been detected with the recording sequence.
  • Page 66 “No Memory” appears in display.  Check the memory device on the Sony  Total files per folder: 100 or less Ericsson mobile phone.  You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Compatible USB devices There is no sound.
  • Page 67  The number of files has exceeded this problem. If the problem persists, 5,000. contact your nearest Sony dealer.  Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back. Play does not start.
  • Page 68 Tuner To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory-preset Severe hum or noise, or stations to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas). cannot be received. (“TUNED” or Use buttons on the unit to change the “STEREO”...
  • Page 69: Messages

    LOCKED Messages The system does not eject the disc. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. One of the following messages may No Device appear or flash in the front panel display No USB device is connected or the during operation. connected USB device has been stopped.
  • Page 70 OVER Removed You have reached the end of the disc The USB device has been removed. while pressing  during playback or SET CLOCK! pause. You tried to select the timer when the Over Current! clock is not set. An over current from the (USB 1 or SET TIMER! USB 2) port was detected.
  • Page 71: Precautions

     Do not use a commercial cleaning disc Precautions as it may cause the unit to malfunction. On safety Discs that this system CAN play  Completely disconnect the power  Audio CD cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet ...
  • Page 72: Specifications

     If the system is brought directly Specifications from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the Main unit CD player, and cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 73 USB section Speaker Supported bit rate: Front/Rear speaker (SS-ZUX) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): Speaker system: 32  320 kbps, VBR 3-Way 3-Driver, Bass reflex WMA: 48  192 kbps, VBR Speaker unit: AAC: 48  320 kbps Woofer: 200 mm, cone type Sampling frequencies: Mid range: 100 mm, cone type MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):...
  • Page 74: Compatible Usb Devices With This System

    Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone Compatible USB Product name Model name devices with this ® W302 / W350i / Walkman W380i / W580i / phone system W660i / W710i / W760i / W850i / You can use the following devices on this W880i / W890i / system.
  • Page 75 Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone  Connect to this system with the power of the mobile phone on.  When connecting to this system, set the data transfer mode of your mobile phone to File Transfer (Mass Storage). For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the mobile phone.

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