Sony ZS-RS70BTB Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
©2013 Sony Corporation
ZS-RS70BTB
Europe Only
Disposal of waste batteries
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This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
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On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
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chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring
these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and human health which
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could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of
the materials will help to conserve natural
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
resources.
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
connection with an incorporated battery, this
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
battery should be replaced by qualified service
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
as vases, on the apparatus.
treated properly, hand over the product at
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit end-of-life to the applicable collection point for
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily the recycling of electrical and electronic
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an equipment.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug For all other batteries, please view the section on
from the AC outlet immediately. how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
collection point for the recycling of waste
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
batteries.
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
For more detailed information about recycling of
off.
this product or battery, please contact your local
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss. Licence and Trademark Notice
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Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Power Sources
Connect the AC power cord  , or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery

compartment .
To a wall outlet
To AC IN
AC power cord
(supplied)
Notes

 Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all
of the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove any CD and disconnect any
USB devices or optional components from the unit.
 To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet.
To use the power-management function
This unit is equipped with an automatic standby function. With this function, the unit enters standby
mode automatically after about 15 minutes if there is no operation or audio signal output.
 while holding down  
To turn standby mode on or off, press DISPLAY . Each time you press the
buttons, "AUTO STANDBY ON" or "AUTO STANDBY OFF" appears on the display.
Notes
 The displayed content starts flashing on the display about 2 minutes before entering standby mode.
 In standby mode with the AC power cord connected, "STANDBY" appears on the display.
 The automatic standby function is not available with the FM function.
Basic Operations
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*   
and VOLUME + have a tactile dot.
Illumination
Lighting effects for audio output
The illumination  has the following two Lighting effects (both sides of the illumination
are lit in red) are created that synchronize with
features.
the music source. You can turn this function on
Indication of function change
or off as desired (See "To turn off the light sync
When switching to one of five functions, the
function").
center of the illumination (white) increases in
intensity to notify the user of a function
change. When switching to the Bluetooth
function, both sides of the illumination are also
lit in blue.
Example of folder structure and
Before using the unit
playing order
The playing order of the folders and files is as
follows:
To turn the power on or off

Press OPERATE . You can also turn on the
power of this unit using the direct power-on
function (below).
In this manual, operations are mainly explained
using the direct power-on function.
To use the direct power-on function
Press CD  , USB  , BLUETOOTH  , RADIO
 
DAB/FM or AUDIO IN while the unit is
turned off. The power turns on with the relevant
function selected.
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME + or  
.
The volume level of this unit is adjustable in
steps from 0 to 31. For the 31st step, "VOL MAX" is
displayed.
To listen through headphones
Connect headphones to the  (headphones) jack
 .
To reinforce the bass
Notes on MP3/WMA discs
Press MEGA BASS  .
 When a disc is loaded, the unit reads all the files
"MEGA BASS" lights up on the display.
To return to normal sound, press the button
again.
To turn off the light sync function
 We recommend that non-MP3/WMA files or
The light sync function creates lighting effects
that synchronize with the music source. By
default, this function is on, but you can turn it off
 During playback, folders that contain no MP3/
as desired.
 The audio formats supported by this unit are as
Hold down LIGHT SYNC  until "LIGHT SYNC
OFF" appears on the display.
To turn on the function, hold down the button
again until "LIGHT SYNC ON" appears.
Playing a music disc
 MP3 PRO format is not supported.
 WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless
You can play the following types of discs with
 This unit cannot play audio files on a disc in the
this unit.
 Audio CDs on which CD-DA tracks are recorded
in CD-DA disc format
 CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 or WMA
audio files are recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet
1 Press CD  to turn on the CD function.
 Folder names and file names can be displayed
 Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed
 This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and
2 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE   , and place
a disc in the CD compartment with the
label side up.
Label side up
3 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE   to close
the CD compartment. To change play modes
Press MODE
(Example: when an audio CD is loaded)
stopped.
Total number of tracks
For details, see "Selecting play mode" on the
back page.
Listening to music on a USB
device
Total playing time
(Example: when an MP3/WMA disc is loaded)
You can listen to audio files stored on a USB
device (a digital music player or USB storage
media).
Audio files in MP3 and WMA formats* can be
played on this unit.
For compatible USB devices, see "Compatible
USB devices" on the back page.
Total number of folders*
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
* If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root
directory ("ROOT" folder), "1FLDR" appears on
the display.
4 Press  
to start playback.
Track or MP3/WMA file number 1
2
Playing time
When you play an MP3/WMA disc, the folder
name* 1 and song title are displayed before the
playing time* 2 appears.
* 1 If there is no folder, "ROOT" appears on the
display.
* 2 If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes,
"--:--" appears on the display.
Other operations
To Do this
 
Pause playback Press . To return to
playback, press the button 3
again.
Stop playback Press   . When you press
 
after playback is
stopped, playback starts from
the beginning of the track/
file you were last playing
(Resume Play).
Cancel Resume Press   twice. When you
Play press   after you cancel
Resume Play, playback starts
from the beginning of the
first track/file.
Select a folder
Press (Folder) + or   .
on an MP3/
WMA disc
 
Select a track/ Press  or . You can
file skip tracks/files one by one.
 
Find a point in a Hold down  or
track/file during playback, and release
the button at the desired
point. When locating a point
while paused, press   to
start playback after the
desired point is found.
Tip
Resume Play is cancelled if you press   , open
the CD compartment or turn off the unit.
Other operations
To Do this
Pause playback Press   . To return to
playback, press the button
again*.
 
Stop playback Press . When you press
  after playback is
stopped, playback starts from
the point where you stopped
playback (Resume Play).
Cancel Resume Press   twice. When you
 
Play press after you cancel
Resume Play, playback starts
from the beginning of the
first file.
Select a folder
Press (Folder) + or 
 
Select a file Press  or
skip files one by one.
To skip files continuously,
hold down 
release the button at the
desired track/file.
Find a point in Hold down

a file during playback, and release
the button at the desired
point. When locating a point
while paused, press
start playback after the
desired point is found.
 
Remove a USB Hold down
device DEV" appears on the display,
and then disconnect the USB
device.
* When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, playback may
restart from a different point.
Note
When removing a USB device, always hold down 

until "NO DEV" appears on the display. Removing
the USB device without performing this step may
corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the
device itself.
Folder
To change play modes
MP3/WMA file

Press MODE repeatedly while the USB device
is stopped.
For details, see "Selecting play mode" on the
back page.
Notes on the USB device
 It may take a long time before playback starts
when:
 the folder structure is complex.
 the USB device is close to capacity.
 Do not save non-MP3/WMA files or unnecessary
folders to a USB device that contains MP3/WMA
files.
 During playback, folders that contain no MP3/
WMA files are skipped.
 The audio formats supported by this unit are as
follows:
 MP3: file extension ".mp3"
 WMA: file extension ".wma"
Note that even if the file name has the correct file
extension but the actual file was created in a
different audio format, this unit may produce
noise or may malfunction.
 MP3 PRO format is not supported.
 WMA files encoded in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless
on that disc. During this time, "READING" is
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.
displayed. If there are many folders or non-MP3/
 This unit cannot play audio files on a USB device in
WMA files on the disc, it may take a long time for
the following cases;
play to begin or for the next MP3/WMA file to
 when the total number of audio files in a single
start to play.
folder exceeds 999.
 when the total number of audio files on a single
unnecessary folders are excluded when creating
USB device exceeds 5,000.
MP3/WMA discs.
 when the total number of folders on a single
USB device exceeds 255 (including the "ROOT"
WMA files are skipped.
folder).
 when the directory level (folder depths) exceeds
follows:
8 (including the "ROOT" folder).
 MP3: File extension ".mp3"
These numbers may vary depending on the file
 WMA: File extension ".wma"
and folder structure.
Note that even if the file name has the correct file
 Compatibility with all encoding/writing software is
extension but the actual file was created in a
not guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device
different audio format, this unit may produce
were originally encoded with incompatible
noise or may malfunction.
software, those files may produce noise or
interrupted sound, or may not be played back at
all.
and WMA PRO formats cannot be played back.
 Folder names and file names can be displayed
using up to 32 characters, including quotation
following cases: marks.
 When the total number of audio files exceeds
 Characters and symbols that cannot be displayed
511.
by the unit will appear as "_".
 When the total number of folders on a single
 This unit conforms to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and
disc exceeds 511.
2.4 of the ID3 tag format for MP3 files and the
 When the directory level (folder depths) exceeds
WMA tag format (defined by ASF (Advanced
9 (including the "ROOT" folder).
Systems Format) specification) for WMA files.
When a file has the ID3 or WMA tag information,
with up to 32 characters, including quotation song title, artist name, and album name will be
displayed. If a file does not have the tag
marks.
information, the unit displays as follows:
by the unit will appear as "_".  File name instead of the song title.
 "NO ARTIST" message instead of the artist
2.4 of the ID3 tag format for MP3 files and the name.
WMA tag format (defined by ASF (Advanced  "NO ALBUM" message instead of the album
Systems Format) specification) for WMA files. name.
When a file has the ID3 or WMA tag information,
ID3 and WMA tag information can be displayed up
song title, artist name, and album name will be
to 32 characters.
displayed. If a file does not have the tag
information, the unit displays as follows:
 File name instead of the song title.
Recording music from a disc
 "NO ARTIST" message instead of the artist
name.
to a USB device
 "NO ALBUM" message instead of the album
name.
ID3 and WMA tag information can be displayed up
You can record a whole disc (Synchro Recording)
to 32 characters.
or a currently playing track or file (single track
recording) to a USB device (digital music player
or USB storage media, etc.).

repeatedly while the disc is
When recording from a CD, the tracks are
recorded as MP3 files at 128 kbps. When
recording from an MP3/WMA disc, MP3/WMA
files are recorded with the same bit rate as the
original MP3/WMA files.
For compatible USB devices, see "Compatible
USB devices" on the back page.
1
Connect the USB device to the
port  .
2 Place a disc you want to record in the CD
compartment.
To record a whole disc
Proceed to step 3.
To record MP3/WMA files in a specific
folder
(Folder) + or  
copyright protection or files downloaded from an Press repeatedly to select
online music store cannot be played on this unit. If
the folder you want.
you try to play one of these files, the unit plays
the next unprotected audio file. To record only your favorite tracks/files
Perform steps 1 to 5 of "Creating your own
Connect the USB device to the (USB)
program (Program Play)" on the back page.
port  .
To record a single track/file
Note
Select and start playback of the track/file you
This unit cannot be used to charge USB devices.
want to record.

Press USB to turn on the USB function.
3 Press REC CD  USB  .
The volume label* scrolls once, then the total
"REC" flashes and the unit starts calculating
folder number appears on the display.
the amount of free space on the USB device.
Total folder number
When the calculation is finished,
* If the USB device does not have a volume label, "FREE***G"/"FREE***M" (remaining storage
"STORAGE DRIVE" scrolls. space on the device, in gigabytes/megabytes),
A volume label is a name that you can assign to
and then "PUSH ENT" appears on the display.
data storage media or devices.
If "LOW ***M" appears on the display, there is
Press   to start playback.
insufficient space on the device. To cancel
The folder name and song title are displayed, recording, press   . To continue recording
and then the file number and playing time
anyway, proceed to step 4.
appear. 4 
Press ENTER .
File number
Recording starts. Do not remove the USB
device while recording.
Playing time*
Playback stops automatically when Synchro
Recording is completed.
* If the playing time is longer than 100 minutes,
Playback continues when recording of a single
"--:--" appears on the display.
track/file is completed.
Other operations
To Do this
 
Stop recording Press . An MP3/WMA file
is created up to the point the
recording was stopped.
Remove a USB Press USB  , then hold down
 
device until "NO DEV" appears
on the display, and then
disconnect the USB device.
To erase audio files or folders from the
Pattern B
USB device
Connecting with a paired Bluetooth
1 Select the audio file or folder you want to
device
erase.
1 Press BLUETOOTH
 
Press  or to select an audio file.
Bluetooth function.
(Folder) + or  
Press to select a folder.
2 Press ERASE  .
"ERASE?" appears on the display.
3 Press ENTER  .
"TRACK ERASE?" or "FOLDER ERASE?" appears
on the display. 2
Turn on the Bluetooth function of the
4 Press ENTER  .
Bluetooth device.
The selected audio file or folder is erased, and
Tip
"COMPLETE" appears on the display.
In the case of the last-connected Bluetooth
 .
device, the unit tries to re-establish a Bluetooth
Folder and file generation rules
connection with it if the device's Bluetooth
. You can When first recording to a USB device, a "MUSIC"
function is on. When a Bluetooth connection is
folder is created directly below the "ROOT."
established, the Bluetooth indicator ( ) on the
Folders and files are generated within any of the
display stays on.
or   and transfer mode-oriented folders as follows.
3 Select "SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB" shown in
Synchro Recording* 1
the display of the Bluetooth device.
or   Recording If necessary, select Bluetooth profile "A2DP,"
Folder name File name
source
which the unit supports. For details on the
profile, see "What is Bluetooth Wireless
MP3/WMA Same as the recording source* 2
Technology?"
CD-DA "FLDR001"* 3 "TRACK001"* 4
  to The Bluetooth connection is established and
"BT AUDIO" appears on the display.
Single track recording
Recording
until "NO Folder name File name
source
Same as the
MP3/WMA recording
"REC1"* 5
source* 2
Notes
CD-DA "TRACK001"* 4
 This step may not be necessary for some
devices.
* 1 Recording a whole disc, MP3/WMA files in a
specific folder and only your favorite tracks/files  If the unit cannot connect to the Bluetooth
device, delete "SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB" from the
(Program play)
Bluetooth device, then perform pairing again.
* 2 A folder name of up to 32 characters can be
assigned.
Bluetooth standby mode
* 3 Folder names are assigned in sequential order up
Bluetooth standby mode makes the unit turn on
to a maximum of 255 (including the "ROOT" and
and switch to the Bluetooth function
"MUSIC" folders).
* 4 File names are assigned in sequential order. automatically when you try to make a Bluetooth
connection with a Bluetooth device (only when
* 5 A new file is recorded to the "REC1" folder each
the AC power cord is connected).
time single track recording is performed.
Hold down OPERATE
Notes
appears on the display. The unit is turned off and
 If you start recording in shuffle play or repeat play
enters Bluetooth standby mode.
mode, the selected play mode is automatically
To cancel the mode, repeat the procedure until
changed to normal play.
"BT STANDBY OFF" appears. The unit is turned off
 Do not remove the USB device during recording or
and enters standby mode.
erase operations. Doing so may corrupt the data
on the device or damage the device itself.
Pattern C
 While recording from an MP3/WMA disc, no sound
is output and "HI-SPEED" appears on the display.
Connecting with a smartphone by
 CD-TEXT information is not transferred in the
created MP3 files. One touch (NFC)
 Recording stops automatically if: By just touching the unit with an NFC-compatible
 the USB device runs out of space during
smartphone, the unit is turned on and switched
recording.
to the Bluetooth function automatically and then
 the number of audio files and folders on the
paired and connected to the smartphone.
USB device reaches the limit that the unit can
recognize. Compatible smartphones
 the function is changed. Smartphones with the NFC function built-in
(OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)
 If a folder or file that you are trying to record has
the same name as folder or file already existing on
About NFC
the USB device, a sequential number is added
after the name without overwriting the original NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
folder or file.
enabling short-range wireless communication
 You cannot erase MP3/WMA folders during
between various devices, such as mobile phones
playback or pause.
and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
 Non-MP3/WMA format files or sub folders in the
communication can be achieved easily just by
folder to be erased are not erased.
touching the relevant symbol or designated
 Radio sound cannot be recorded to a USB device.
location on NFC compatible devices.
Note on copyright-protected content
1 Turn on the NFC function of the
The recorded music is limited to private use only.
smartphone.
Use of the music beyond this limit requires
permission from the copyright holders. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.
If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3
Making a wireless connection
or later, but earlier than Android 4.1
with Bluetooth devices Proceed to step 2.
If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1
You can enjoy music wirelessly via the Bluetooth or later
function built in to your devices.
Proceed to step 4.
Choose one of the following three connection
2 Download and install the app "NFC Easy
methods best suited for the Bluetooth device.
Connect" on the smartphone.
For details on how to operate your device, refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the "NFC Easy Connect" is an original app by Sony
for Android phones, and is available at the
device.
Google Play Store.
Pairing with a Bluetooth device:
Search for "NFC Easy Connect" or scan the
following two-dimensional code to download
see Pattern A
and install the free app. Communication fees
Bluetooth devices need to be "paired" with each
are required to download the app.
other beforehand.
The App may not be available in some
Connecting with a paired device: countries and/or regions.
see
Pattern B
Tip
To listen to music with a Bluetooth device that
For some smartphones, One-touch connection
has been paired, see this pattern. may be available without downloading the app
"NFC Easy Connect." In that case, the operation
One touch connection with a smartphone and specifications may be different from the
description here. For details, refer to the
(NFC):
operating instructions supplied with the
see Pattern C
smartphone.
Using an NFC-compatible smartphone, you can
For the two-dimensional code:
establish a Bluetooth connection by just
Use a two-dimensional code reader app.
touching the unit with it.
Check the following before operating the unit.
 Both the unit and the device are placed within
1 m of each other.
 The unit is connected to the AC power cord, or
the OPR/BATT indicator  is lit.
 The operating instructions supplied with the
device are at hand.
3
Start the app "NFC Easy Connect" on the
smartphone.
Pattern A
Make sure that the application screen is
Pairing and connecting with a
displayed.
Bluetooth device
4 Touch the unit with the smartphone.
Keep touching the smartphone to the N mark
1 Press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the
(USB)  on the unit until the smartphone responds.
Bluetooth function.
Note
If your smartphone screen is locked, the
smartphone will not function. Release the lock,
then touch the smartphone to the N mark 
again.
2
Turn on the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the device.
If no devices have been paired, such as when
you press BLUETOOTH  for the first time
after you purchase the unit, the unit
automatically enters pairing mode, and the
Bluetooth indicator ( ) and "PAIRING" on the
display flash. In this case, proceed to step 4.
3 
Hold down BLUETOOTH-PAIRING until
two beeps are heard.
Follow the on-screen instructions to establish
The unit enters pairing mode, and the the connection.
Bluetooth indicator ( ) and "PAIRING" on the When the Bluetooth connection is established,
display flash.
"BT AUDIO" appears on the display.
4
Perform the pairing procedure on the Tips
Bluetooth device to detect the unit.  If it is difficult to establish the connection, try
the following.
5 Select "SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB" shown on
 Activate the app "NFC Easy Connect" and
the display of the Bluetooth device.
If "SONY:ZS-RS70BT/BTB" does not appear on
 If the smartphone is in a case, remove it.
the device's display, repeat from step 2.
 Touch the unit with the smartphone again to
Note disconnect.
Some devices cannot display a list of detected
 If you have multiple NFC-compatible devices,
devices.
just touch the smartphone to a different device
to switch the connection to that device. For
6
If Passcode* input is required on the
example, when your smartphone is connected
display of the Bluetooth device, input with NFC-compatible headphones, just touch
the smartphone to the unit to change the
"0000."
Bluetooth connection to the unit (One-touch
The Bluetooth connection is established.
connection switching).
"BT AUDIO" appears on the display.
* "Passcode" may be referred to as "Passkey,"
"PIN code," "PIN number," or "Password."
Tip
To pair with other Bluetooth devices, repeat steps 2
to 6 for each device.
Notes
 Pairing mode of the unit is cancelled after about
5 minutes, and the Bluetooth indicator ( ) flashes.
If pairing mode is cancelled while performing this
procedure, start over from step 3.
 The passcode of the unit is fixed as "0000." The
unit cannot be paired with a Bluetooth device
whose Passcode is not "0000."
 Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no
need to pair those devices again. However, in the
following case, you will need to perform the
pairing procedure again.
 The unit is paired with 10 or more devices.
The unit can be paired with up to 9 Bluetooth
devices. If a new device is paired after 9 devices
have been paired, the device whose latest
connection time is the oldest among the 9
paired devices is replaced with the new one.
 More than one device can be paired with the unit,
but sound will be heard from just one of those
devices.
Listening to music on a
Bluetooth device wirelessly
 to turn on the
Operations may vary depending on the
Bluetooth device. Refer also to the operating
instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.
1 Make the Bluetooth connection between
the unit and the device.
For details on the Bluetooth connection
procedure, see "Making a wireless connection
with Bluetooth devices." When the Bluetooth
connection is established, the Bluetooth
indicator ( ) on the display stays on.
2 Start playback on the Bluetooth device,
then adjust the volume.
Set the volume of the Bluetooth device to a
moderate level, and press VOLUME  or +
on the unit.
After use
Do any of the following.
 Turn off the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
device.
 Turn off the Bluetooth device.
 Change the function of the unit.
 Turn off the unit.
 Touch the unit with the smartphone again to
disconnect (NFC-compatible smartphones
only).
To clear the paired device information
stored in the unit

until "BT STANDBY ON"
1 
Press BLUETOOTH to turn on the
Bluetooth function.
2 Hold down ERASE  until "BT RESET"
appears on the display.
3 Press ENTER  to reset and clear the
paired device information.
When the paired device information is cleared,
"COMPLETE" appears on the display.
To cancel the reset operation, press 

before pressing ENTER .
Listening to the radio
1 Press RADIO DAB/FM  repeatedly to
select the band "DAB" or "FM."
Reception of DAB/DAB+ radio
station
When you press RADIO DAB/FM
first time after you purchase the unit, DAB
auto tune starts automatically and creates
a list of available services. During DAB auto
tune, the progress indicator flashes on the
display. Do not press any buttons during
DAB auto tune. Scanning will be
interrupted and the service list may not be
created properly.
2 Perform tuning.
For tuning to a DAB/DAB+ station
Press TUNE + or  
repeatedly to tune to the
desired station.
"SC" flashes on the display when the selected
primary station has a secondary service. Press
TUNE + or  
to tune to the secondary
service. "SC" lights up when a secondary
service is received.
For tuning to an FM station
Hold down TUNE + or   until the frequency
digits begin to change on the display.
The unit automatically scans the radio
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear
station.
If you cannot tune to a station using
automatic tuning mode, press TUNE + or 
repeatedly to change the frequency step by
step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST"
lights up on the display.
Notes on DAB/DAB+ stations
 When tuning to a DAB/DAB+ station, it may take a
few seconds before you hear any sound.
 Primary service is automatically received when
secondary service ends.
 This tuner does not support data services.
If the stereo FM reception is noisy

Press MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears
on the display.
You will lose the stereo effect, but the broadcast
Smartphone responds will improve.
(unit recognized)
To make low sounds clear for DAB/DAB+
reception
The DRC (Dynamic range control) function makes
low sounds clear even when you turn the volume
down.
Check that the DAB/DAB+ station you are
listening to conforms to DRC.
1 
Hold down MODE until "DRC" appears
on the display.
2 Press TUNE + or   to select "2," "1"
(default setting) or "0.5."
To turn the DRC function off, select "0."
3 Press ENTER  .
To run the DAB auto tune manually
If you have moved to another area, perform the
DAB auto tune manually and re-register the
contents of broadcasts.
move the smartphone slightly across the N
mark  on the unit.
Hold down RADIO DAB/FM-SCAN  until
"INITIAL" and "SCAN?" appears alternately on the
display, and then press ENTER .
Scanning begins. Depending on the DAB/DAB+
services available in your area, scanning may
take a few minutes.
Progress indicator
When scanning is complete, a list of available
services is created.
Notes
 If your country or region does not support DAB/
DAB+ broadcasts, "NOSIGNAL" appears on the
display.
 The currently stored list of available services will
be cleared once the DAB auto tune process has
started.
To improve radio reception
Reorient the antenna to improve reception.
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 for the
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