Sony Shake 7 User Manual

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Bluetooth
Setting the Bluetooth 
audio codecs
You can select the Bluetooth audio codecs 
when the connected Bluetooth device 
supports Advanced Audio Coding 
(AAC).
1Press OPTIONS on the unit.
2Press  /  repeatedly to select 
“BT AAC”, then press  .
3Press  /  repeatedly to select 
“BT AAC ON” or “BT AAC OFF”.
 BT AAC ON: Advanced Audio 
Coding (AAC) is selected if the 
Bluetooth device supports AAC.
 BT AAC OFF: Sub Band Codec 
(SBC) is selected.
Notes You can enjoy high quality sound if the AAC 
is selected. In case you cannot listen to AAC 
sound from your device, select “BT AAC 
OFF”.
 If you change this setting while the system is 
connected to a Bluetooth device, the 
Bluetooth device will be disconnected. To 
connect to the Bluetooth device, perform the 
Bluetooth connection again.
Setting/Canceling 
Bluetooth standby 
mode
The system goes into Bluetooth standby 
mode and waits for a Bluetooth 
connection, even when the system is 
turned off.
1Press OPTIONS on the unit.
2Press / repeatedly to select 
“BT STANDBY”, then press  .
3Press / repeatedly to select 
“STANDBY ON” or “STANDBY 
OFF”.
4Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
When Bluetooth standby mode is set to 
on, the system will turn on 
automatically when you establish the 
Bluetooth connection from the 
Bluetooth device.
NoteThe system will not enter Bluetooth standby 
mode if you erase the pairing information. 
						

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Adjusting the sound
Creating your own 
sound effect
You can raise or lower the levels of 
specific frequency bands and then store 
the setting in the memory as “USER EQ”.
1Press OPTIONS on the unit.
2Press  /  repeatedly to select 
“EQ EDIT”, then press  .
3Press  /  repeatedly to adjust 
the equalizer level, then press 
.
4Repeat step 3 to adjust the level 
of other frequency bands and 
surround effect.
The user equalizer setting is stored 
when “USER EQ” appears in the 
display panel.
To bring up the user equalizer 
setting
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select “USER 
EQ”.
Creating a party 
atmosphere
(DJ EFFECT)
1Press the following button to 
select the effect type.
The selected button lights up and the 
effect is activated.
 FLANGER: Create a deep flanging 
effect that is similar to the roar of a 
jet plane.
 ISOLATOR: Isolate a specific 
frequency band by adjusting the 
other frequency bands. For example, 
when you want to focus on vocal and 
etc.
 SOUND FLASH: Flash the sound 
output. The sound cuts off 
periodically.
 PHASER: Create a series of peaks 
and troughs in the frequency 
spectrum, like a sweeping effect.
2Press DJ CONTROL +/– to adjust 
the effect level.
To turn off the effect
Press the selected effect button again.
Notes The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off 
when you turn off the system or change the 
function or tuner band.
 If you activate the DJ EFFECT during 
transfer, the sound effect will not be 
transferred onto the USB device.
 You cannot use VOLUME/DJ CONTROL 
on the unit to adjust the volume when the DJ 
EFFECT is activated. Press VOLUME +/– on 
the remote control to adjust the volume.
Sound Adjustment
To Do this
Reinforce the 
bass and create 
a more powerful 
soundPress BASS BAZUCA on 
the unit.
Select a preset 
sound effectPress MUSIC, MOVIE/
GAME or FOOTBALL.
To cancel preset sound 
effect, press MUSIC  
repeatedly to select 
“FLAT”.
Frequency band
Equalizer level 
						

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Sound Adjustment /Other Operations
Singing along
You can sing along with any audio source 
that played back on this system.
1Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to reduce 
the microphone volume level.
2Connect a microphone to the 
MIC jack on the unit.
3Start playing the music and 
adjust the volume.
4Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the 
microphone volume.
If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, 
reduce the volume, move the 
microphone away from the speakers, 
or change the direction of the 
microphone.
After you have finished, disconnect the 
microphone.
NoteThe sound from the microphone will not be 
transferred onto the USB device during USB 
transferring.
Changing the 
illumination pattern 
and color
Press LED PATTERN or LED 
COLOR to select the illumination 
pattern or color.
Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to 
show current setting. Press again to 
change the illumination pattern or color 
on the unit and the speakers 
instantaneously.
To turn off the illumination, press LED 
PATTERN repeatedly to select 
“PATTERN OFF”.
Using the timers
The system offers three timer functions. 
You cannot activate both the Play Timer 
and the Recording Timer at the same time. 
If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the 
Sleep Timer has priority.
You can fall asleep when listening to 
music. The system turns off after the 
preset time.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 
repeatedly to select “SLEEP OFF”.
TipTo check the remaining time before the system 
turns off, press SLEEP.
Other Operations
Sleep Timer 
						

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Make sure you have set the clock.
Play Timer:You can wake up to disc, tuner or USB 
device at a preset time.
Recording Timer:You can transfer music from a preset radio 
station into a USB device at a specified 
time.
1For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, then press 
VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific track or file, 
create your own program (page 12).
For Recording Timer:
Tune to the preset radio station 
(page 17).
2Press TIMER MENU.
3Press / repeatedly to select 
“PLAY SET” or “REC SET”, then 
press .
4Set the time to start playback or 
transferring.
Press / repeatedly to set the hour/
minute, then press  .
5Use the same procedure as in 
step 4 to set the time to stop 
playback or transferring.
6Press  /  repeatedly to select 
the sound source you want, then 
press .
For Recording Timer:
Connect a transferable USB device to 
the B port.
7Press "/1 to turn off the system.
To check the timer setting or 
activate the timer again
1Press TIMER MENU.
“TIMER SELECT” flashes in the 
display panel.
2Press .
3Press  /  repeatedly to select 
“PLAY SELECT” or “REC 
SELECT”, then press  .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above and 
select “TIMER OFF” in step 3, and then 
press .
Notes The system turns on before the preset time. If 
the system is turned on at the preset time or if 
“STANDBY” flashes in the display panel, the 
Play Timer and the Recording Timer will not 
play or transfer.
 Do not operate the system from the time the 
system turns on until the playback or 
transferring starts.
Play Timer/Recording Timer 
						

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Other Operations
Changing the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while 
the system is turned off.
Demonstration
The display changes and the indicator 
flashes even when the system is turned 
off.
No display (Power Saving Mode)
The display is turned off to conserve 
power. The timer and clock continue to 
operate.
Clock
The clock display automatically turns to 
Power Saving Mode after a few seconds.
1Press OPTIONS on the unit.
2Press  /  repeatedly to select 
“SPECTRUM”, then press  .
3Press  /  repeatedly to select 
the spectrum pattern you want, 
then press  .
To exit the OPTIONS menu, press 
OPTIONS on the unit.Press DISPLAY repeatedly when 
the system is turned on.
You can view the information as follows:
 For AUDIO CD:
– The elapsed playing time and 
remaining playing time during 
playback.
– The total playing time when playback 
is stopped.
 For audio files:
– The elapsed playing time, file name 
and folder name.
– The title, artist and album information.
NoteThe elapsed playing time of an audio file 
encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) is not 
displayed correctly.
Using optional 
equipment
1
Press VOLUME – repeatedly 
until “VOLUME MIN” appears in 
the display panel.
2Connect an optional equipment 
(page 8).
3Press FUNCTION repeatedly to 
select the function which 
corresponds to the connected 
equipment.
4Start playing the connected 
equipment.
5Press VOLUME + repeatedly to 
adjust the volume.
Changing the display mode
Changing the spectrum 
pattern of the display panel
Viewing information in the 
display panel 
						

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Deactivating the 
buttons on the unit
(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit 
(except "/1) for preventing 
misoperation, such as child mischief.
Hold down x on the unit for more 
than 5 seconds.
“CHILD LOCK” and “ON” appear in the 
display panel.
You can only operate the system using the 
buttons on the remote control.
To cancel, hold down x on the unit for 
more than 5 seconds until “CHILD 
LOCK” and “OFF” appear in the display 
panel.
NoteChild Lock function will be canceled when you 
disconnect the power cord.
Playable discs
 AUDIO CD
 CD-R/CD-RW
– audio data
– MP3 files that conforms to ISO9660 
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expansion 
format).
Notes MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard 
format defined by ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization) which 
compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in 
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 format.
 The system can only play back MP3 files that 
have a file extension of “.mp3”.
Discs that cannot be played back

 CD-R/CD-RW which has the following 
conditions:
– Recorded in MP3 PRO format
– Recorded in multisession that have not 
ended by “closing the session”
– Recorded with an incompatible 
recording device
– Poor recording quality
– Scratches or dirty
– Finalized incorrectly
 Discs of non-standard shape (e.g., heart, 
square, star and etc.)
 Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or 
sticker attached to them
 Rental or used discs with attached seals 
where the glue extends beyond the seal
 Discs that have labels printed using ink 
that feels tacky when touched
Additional Information 
						

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Additional Information
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDiscs is a two sided disc product 
which mates DVD recorded material on 
one side with digital audio material on the 
other side. However, since the audio 
material side does not conform to the 
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback 
on this product is not guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with copyright 
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back 
discs that conform to the Compact Disc 
(CD) standard. Recently, various music 
discs encoded with copyright protection 
technologies are marketed by some record 
companies. Please be aware that among 
those discs, there are some that do not 
conform to the CD standard and may not 
be playable by this product.
Notes on playing multisession discs
 This system can play back multisession 
discs when an MP3 file is contained in 
the first session. Any subsequent MP3 
files recorded in later sessions can also 
be played back (If later sessions contain 
AUDIO CD format, the system cannot 
play back this multisession discs).
 If the first session is recorded in AUDIO 
CD format, only the first session will be 
played back.
Websites for 
compatible devices
Check the websites below for the latest
information about compatible USB and
Bluetooth devices.
For customers in Latin America:

For customers in other countries/regions:

Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with 
your system, find your problem in the 
troubleshooting checklist below and take 
the corrective action.
If the problem persists, consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if the service personnel changes 
some parts during repair, these parts may 
be retained.
General
The clock or timer setting is canceled. The power cord is disconnected or a 
power failure occurred. Set the clock 
(page 10) and timer (page 23) again.
There is no sound. Adjust the volume.
 Check the speaker connections (page 8).
 Check the connection of the optional 
equipment, if any (page 8).
 Turn on the connected equipment.
 There is no audio output during 
Recording Timer.
There is no microphone sound. Adjust the microphone volume.
 Make sure the microphone is connected 
to the MIC jack correctly.
 Make sure the microphone is turned on.
If “PROTECT EXX” (X is a number) 
appears in the display panel
Immediately unplug the power cord, 
and check the following items.
 Are you using only the supplied 
speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation 
holes of the unit?
After checking the above items and 
fixing any problems, plug in the power 
cord again and turn on the system. If 
the issue persists, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer. 
						

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There is severe hum or noise. Move the system away from sources of 
noise.
 Connect the system to a different wall 
outlet.
 Install a noise filter (commercially 
available) to the power cord.
 Turn off surrounding electrical 
equipment.
The timer does not function. Check the timer setting and set the 
correct time (page 23).
 Cancel the Sleep Timer function 
(page 23).
The remote control does not function. Remove the obstacles between the 
remote control and the unit.
 Move the remote control closer to the 
unit.
 Point the remote control at the unit’s 
sensor.
 Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
 Move the unit away from the 
fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback. Reduce the volume.
 Move the microphone away from the 
speakers or change the direction of the 
microphone.
“CHILD LOCK” appears when you 
press any button on the unit.
 Set the Child Lock function to off 
(page 26).
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or 
unbalanced left and right volume.
 Place the speakers as symmetrically as 
possible.
 Check that the speakers are connected 
securely and correctly.
 The source being played back is 
monaural.
There is no sound from a specific 
speaker.
 Check that the speaker is connected 
securely and correctly.
Disc player
The disc tray does not open and 
“LOCKED” appears in the display 
panel.
 Consult your nearest Sony dealer or 
local authorized Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close. Load the disc correctly.
The disc does not eject. You cannot eject the disc during 
CD-USB Synchronized Transfer or 
REC1 Transfer. Press x to cancel the 
transfer, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE 
on the unit to eject the disc.
 Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Playback does not start. Wipe the disc clean (page 33).
 Reload the disc.
 Load the disc that this system can play 
back (page 26).
 Remove the disc and wipe away the 
moisture on the disc, then leave the 
system turned on for a few hours until 
the moisture evaporates.
The sound skips. Wipe the disc clean (page 33).
 Reload the disc.
 Move the unit to a place with no 
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
 Move the speakers away from the unit, 
or place them on separate stands. When 
you listen to a track with bass sounds at 
high volume, the speaker vibration may 
cause the sound to skip.
Playback does not start from the first 
track.
 Set the play mode to Normal Play 
(page 12). 
						

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Additional Information
The folder name, track name, file 
name and ID3 tag characters do not 
appear properly.
 The ID3 tag is not Version 1(1.0/1.1) 
and Version 2(2.2/2.3).
 The character code that can be displayed 
by this system are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * +, [ ]  _)
Other characters appear as “_”.
USB device
Transferring results in an error. You are using an unsupported USB 
device. Check the information on the 
websites about compatible USB devices 
(page 10).
 The USB device is not formatted 
correctly. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the USB device on how 
to format.
 Turn off the system and remove the 
USB device. If the USB device has a 
power switch, turn the USB device off 
and then on again after removing it from 
the system. Then perform transferring 
again.
 If the transferring and erase operations 
are repeated multiple times, the file 
structure within the USB device 
becomes fragmented. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the 
USB device on how to deal with this 
problem.
 The USB device was disconnected or 
the power was turned off during 
transferring. Delete the partially-
transferred file, and perform 
transferring again. If this does not fix the 
problem, the USB device may be 
broken. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the USB device on how 
to deal with this problem.
Audio files or folders on the USB 
device cannot be erased.
 Check if the USB device is write-
protected.
 The USB device was disconnected or 
the power was turned off during the 
erase operation. Delete the partially-
erased file. If this does not fix the 
problem, the USB device may be 
broken. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the USB device on how 
to deal with this problem.
There is no sound. The USB device is not connected 
correctly. Turn off the system and 
reconnect the USB device, then turn on 
the system and check if “USB A” or 
“USB B” lights up in the display panel.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted 
sound.
 You are using an unsupported USB 
device. Check the information on the 
websites about compatible USB devices 
(page 10).
 Turn off the system and reconnect the 
USB device, then turn on the system.
 The music data itself contains noise, or 
the sound is distorted. Noise may have 
entered during the transferring process. 
Delete the file, and try transferring 
again.
 The bit rate used when encoding audio 
files was low. Send audio files with 
higher bit rate to the USB device.
“READING” is displayed for an 
extended time, or it takes a long time 
before playback starts.
 The reading process can take a long time 
in the following cases.
– There are many folders or files on the 
USB device (page 11).
– The file structure is extremely 
complex.
– The memory capacity is excessive.
– The internal memory is fragmented. 
						

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“OVER CURRENT” appears. A problem has been detected with the 
level of electrical current from the  A 
port or  B port. Turn off the system 
and remove the USB device from the 
port. Make sure there is no problem with 
the USB device. If this display pattern 
persists, contact your nearest Sony 
dealer.
Erroneous display. The data stored in the USB device may 
have been corrupted, perform the 
transferring again.
 The character code that can be displayed 
by this system are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * +, [ ]  _)
Other characters appear as “_”.
The USB device is not recognized. Turn off the system and reconnect the 
USB device, then turn on the system.
 Check the information on the websites 
about compatible USB devices 
(page 10).
 The USB device does not work 
properly. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the USB device on how 
to deal with this problem.
Playback does not start. Turn off the system and reconnect the 
USB device, then turn on the system.
 Check the information on the websites 
about compatible USB devices 
(page 10).
Playback does not start from the first 
file.
 Set the play mode to Normal Play.
Audio file cannot be played back. USB device formatted with file systems 
other than FAT16 or FAT32 are 
unsupported.*
 A WMA audio file that is the WMA 
DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO 
format cannot be played back.
 An AAC audio file that is the AAC 
DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot 
be played back.
 AAC audio files encoded at 96 kHz 
cannot be played back.
 In case multiple partitions exist in USB 
device that is being used, files may not 
be played back.
 The system can play back to a depth of 
8 folders only.
 Files that are encrypted or protected by 
passwords and etc. cannot be played 
back.
 Files with DRM (Digital Rights 
Management) copyright protection 
cannot be played back by this system. 
 The MP3 PRO audio file can be played 
back as MP3 audio file.
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but 
some USB device may not support all of these 
FAT. For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of each USB device or contact the 
manufacturer.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations 
cannot be received. (“TUNED” or 
“ST” flashes in the display panel.)
 Connect the antenna properly.
 Change antenna location and its 
orientation to obtain good reception.
 Connect a commercially available 
external antenna.
 Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the 
supplied AM antenna has come off from 
the plastic stand.
 Turn off surrounding electrical 
equipment.