Sony ZS-BTY50 Operating Instructions - Page 1

4-440-743-11(2) PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM Operating Instructions ZS-BTY50 ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ZS-BTY50 Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. and Canada. Other versions may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit. Notice for the customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Power Sources Using the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord , or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment . To AC IN To a wall outlet AC power cord (supplied) Notes  Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator  dims, or when the unit becomes inoperable. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to disconnect any optional component from the unit.  To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit and the wall outlet. Location of Controls * /ENTER  has a tactile dot. Illumination The illumination on the handle has the following two features. Indication of function change () When you switch to one of four functions, the illumination increases in intensity to notify the user of function change. The illumination is blue for Bluetooth and white for other functions. Lighting effects for audio output () Lighting effects, in red, are created that synchronize with the music source. You can turn this function on or off as desired (See "Turning off the light sync function"). Before Using the Unit To turn the power on or off Press POWER . 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 BLUETOOTH , FM , AM  or AUDIO IN  while the unit is turned off. The power turns on directly in the selected function. To adjust the volume Turn VOLUME control  clockwise (+) or counter clockwise (). 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 Press MEGA BASS . "MEGA BASS" lights up on the display. To return to normal sound, press the button again. Basic Operations Turning off the light sync function The light sync function of this unit creates lighting effects that synchronize with the music source. By default, this function is on but you can turn it off as desired. Press LIGHT SYNC  until "LIGHT SYNC OFF" appears on the display. To turn on the function, press the button again until "LIGHT SYNC ON" appears while a music source is being output in any function. Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetooth device Using the Bluetooth connection, you can listen to music from wirelessly connected Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, music players, etc. This unit supports non-NFC compatible Bluetooth devices (hereafter "Bluetooth device(s)") and NFC-compatible smartphones. Compatible Bluetooth devices Compatibility requirements for the devices are as follows. Before using with this unit, check that your device meets the requirements.  Devices must conform to Bluetooth Standard version 3.0.  Devices must support A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).  NFC capability (required only when using the NFC pairing function of the unit). For the latest information on compatible Bluetooth devices, including NFC-compatible smartphones, check the website below. For customers in the U.S.A.: http://www.esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: (English) http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ (French) http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Pairing Bluetooth devices must be "paired" with each other beforehand. Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, unless pairing information is cleared. With this unit, up to 9 Bluetooth devices can be paired. If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone, the manual pairing procedure is not necessary. Use the smartphone with this unit along with the procedures described under "To connect with a smartphone by one touch (NFC)." When using the Bluetooth function, pay attention to the Bluetooth status indicator ( ) on the display, which tells you the network status between the unit and your device. Indications for the Bluetooth function Status Bluetooth indicator ( ) Bluetooth Off connection is off Pairing or Flashes communicating Connection is Constantly on established To pair with a Bluetooth device Keep the Bluetooth device and the unit within 1 meter (39 3/8 in) of each other for this operation. 1 Press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the Bluetooth function. 2 Press and hold BLUETOOTH PAIRING  to activate the pairing mode of the unit. When pairing mode is activated, a double‑beep will sound and the Bluetooth indicator ( ) will flash on the display. If activation fails, press and hold BLUETOOTH PAIRING  again, and try to activate the pairing mode again. To cancel the pairing mode after activation, press BLUETOOTH PAIRING  at least 2 seconds. 3 Perform the pairing procedure on the Bluetooth device. Turn on the Bluetooth device and activate the Bluetooth function on your device. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your Bluetooth device. When the Bluetooth function of your device is activated, your device will search for pairable devices and display a list of detected devices on the device display. Select this unit from the list. This unit appears as "ZS-BTY50/52/55." If "ZS-BTY50/52/55" is not displayed, repeat the procedure from step 2. If a passcode is required Some Bluetooth devices may require a 4-digit passcode. If your device requires the passcode, enter "0000." When pairing of the device is completed and the Bluetooth connection is established, the Bluetooth indicator ( ) stops flashing and "BT AUDIO" appears on the display. If you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, repeat steps 1 to 3. Notes on pairing with a Bluetooth device  If you turn off the unit or power off the Bluetooth device before the Bluetooth connection is established, pairing information will not be stored, and pairing will not be completed.  Pairing mode is canceled after about 5 minutes. If pairing mode is canceled halfway, start over from step 2.  The operation and display may differ depending on the Bluetooth device or the version of Bluetooth software installed.  "Passcode" may be called "Passkey," "PIN code," "PIN number" or "Password," etc., depending on the Bluetooth device. For details on the passcode, refer to the instruction manual of your device. To connect with a smartphone by one touch (NFC) By touching the unit with an NFC-compatible smartphone, the unit is turned on automatically, and then proceeds to complete pairing and the Bluetooth connection automatically. Compatible smartphones Smartphones with a built-in NFC function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x) What is "NFC"? NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the designated touchpoint on the NFC-compatible devices. 1 Download and install the app "NFC Easy Connect." "NFC Easy Connect" is a free app for Android smartphones that can be obtained on Google Play. Search for the app using the keyword "NFC Easy Connect" on the site, or access the download site directly by reading the two-dimensional code below. Note that "NFC Easy Connect" is free but data communication fees when downloading are charged separately. Two-dimensional code* for direct access * Use a two-dimensional code reader app. Note The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions. 2 Start the app "NFC Easy Connect" on the smartphone. Make sure that the application screen is displayed. 3 Touch the smartphone to the N-marked part  of the unit until the smartphone vibrates. Vibration cue is provided when the smartphone is recognized by the unit. After being recognized by the unit, follow the on-screen instructions displayed on the smartphone, and complete the procedure for Bluetooth connection. When the Bluetooth connection is established, the Bluetooth indicator ( ) stops flashing and the message "BT AUDIO" appears on the display. Tip If pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail, do the following.  Relaunch "NFC Easy Connect" and move the smartphone slowly over the N-marked part .  Remove the case from the smartphone if using a commercially available smartphone case. To listen to audio Keep the Bluetooth device (or NFC-compatible smartphone) and the unit within 10 meters (393 3/4 in) of each other, and check the following before operation. The Bluetooth function of the device is activated. Pairing and the Bluetooth connection are completed correctly. If not, perform the pairing procedure beforehand. (See "To pair with a Bluetooth device" or "To connect with a smartphone by one touch (NFC)"). ĄĄFor a Bluetooth device 1 Press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the Bluetooth function. The last connected device will be connected automatically. 2 Start playback of an audio source such as music, videos, games, etc., on the device. Refer to the instruction manual of your device for details on playback operations. ĄĄFor an NFC-compatible smartphone Start playback of an audio source such as music, videos, games, etc., on the smartphone. Refer to the instruction manual of your smartphone for details on playback operations. Note The Bluetooth function turns off when:  you press POWER  to turn off the unit.  you switch to a function other than Bluetooth function. Tip If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of the unit first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the connected Bluetooth device or the smartphone. Tip for the Bluetooth devices If the last connected device does not connect automatically, reselect the Bluetooth function by pressing BLUETOOTH  after POWER , FM , AM  or AUDIO IN  is pressed. If it still does not connect, select the model name of this unit from the device list (perform step 3 in "To pair with a Bluetooth device"). To terminate a Bluetooth connection You can terminate the Bluetooth connection using any of the following operations. ĄĄFor a Bluetooth device  Turn off the unit.  Turn off the device.  Press POWER , FM , AM  or AUDIO IN .  Disable the Bluetooth function on the device. ĄĄFor an NFC-compatible smartphone  Touch the smartphone to the N-marked part  again.  Turn off the unit.  Turn off the device.  Press POWER , FM , AM  or AUDIO IN .  Disable the Bluetooth function on the smartphone. To clear the paired device information stored in the unit 1 Press BLUETOOTH  to turn on the Bluetooth function. 2 Press FM MONO , DISPLAY  and TUNE   at the same time. "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 this reset operation, press FM MONO , DISPLAY  and TUNE   again before pressing ENTER . Listening to the radio 1 Press FM  or AM  to select the band. 2 Press and hold 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 the 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. Tip If the stereo FM reception is noisy, press FM MONO  until "MONO" appears on the display. You will lose the stereo effect, but the broadcast will improve. To improve radio reception  Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.  Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception.