Sony Shake 5 Manual

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21GB
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Bluetooth
4Perform the pairing procedure 
on the Bluetooth device.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of your Bluetooth device.
5Select the model number of the 
unit on the display of the 
Bluetooth device.
For example, select 
“SONY:SHAKE-5”. 
If passkey is required on the Bluetooth 
device, enter “0000”.
6Perform the Bluetooth 
connection on the Bluetooth 
device.
When pairing is completed and the 
Bluetooth connection is established, 
Bluetooth device name appears in the 
display panel.
Depending on the Bluetooth device, 
connection may start automatically 
after pairing is completed.
You can check the Bluetooth device 
address by pressing DISPLAY 
repeatedly.
Notes You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices. If the 
10th Bluetooth device is paired, the least 
recently connected device will be replaced by 
the new one.
 “Passkey” may be called “Passcode”, “PIN 
code”, “PIN number” or “Password”, etc., 
depending on the device.
 The pairing standby status of the system is 
canceled after about 5 minutes. If pairing is 
not successful, repeat from step 1.
 While connected to a Bluetooth device, this 
system cannot be detected and connection 
cannot be established from another Bluetooth 
device which is never paired before.
 If you want to pair with another Bluetooth 
device, repeat steps 1 to 6.
To cancel pairing operation
Hold down BLUETOOTH on the unit for 
2 seconds or more until “BLUETOOTH” 
appears in the display panel.By touching the system with an NFC-
compatible smartphone, the system is 
turned on in Bluetooth function 
automatically, and then proceeds to 
complete pairing and the Bluetooth 
connection automatically.
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.
1Download and install the app 
“NFC Easy Connect”.
Download the free Android app from 
Google Play by searching for “NFC 
Easy Connect” or access it by using the 
two-dimensional code below. Data 
communication fees may be charged.
Two-dimensional code* for 
direct access
* Use a two-dimensional code reader app.
Notes The app may not be available in some 
countries/regions.
 Depending on your smartphone, you can 
use the NFC function without installing 
the app. In this case, the operations and 
specifications may be different. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions 
of your smartphone.
Connecting with a smartphone 
by one touch (NFC) 
						

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2Start the app “NFC Easy 
Connect” on the smartphone.
Make sure that the application screen 
is displayed.
3Touch the smartphone to the 
N-Mark on the system until the 
smartphone vibrates.
Complete the connection by following 
the instructions displayed on the 
smartphone.
When the Bluetooth connection is 
established, the BLUETOOTH 
indicator stops flashing and remains 
light up. Bluetooth device name 
appears in the display panel.
You can switch the sound source from 
the smartphone to another NFC-
compatible Bluetooth device. 
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of your Bluetooth device.
TipIf pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail, do 
the following.
– Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the 
smartphone slowly over the N-Mark.
– Remove the case from the smartphone if using 
a commercially available smartphone case.
You can operate a Bluetooth device by 
connecting the system and a Bluetooth 
device using AVRCP.
Check the following before playing 
music:
–The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth 
device is turned on.
– Pairing has been completed.
xFor a Bluetooth device
1Press BLUETOOTH on the unit 
to select Bluetooth function.
“BLUETOOTH” appears in the 
display panel.
2Establish connection with the 
Bluetooth device.
The last connected Bluetooth device 
will be connected automatically.
Perform the Bluetooth connection 
from the Bluetooth device if the device 
is not connected.
Once the connection is established, the 
Bluetooth device name appears in the 
display panel.
3Press N.
Depending on the Bluetooth device, 
– you may have to press N twice.
– you may need to start playback of an 
audio source on the Bluetooth 
device.
Notes When the system is not connected to any 
Bluetooth device, the system will connect and 
playback from the last connected Bluetooth 
device automatically when you press N.
 If you try to connect another Bluetooth device 
to the system, the current connected Bluetooth 
device will be disconnected.
Compatible smartphonesSmartphones with a built-in NFC 
function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, 
excluding Android 3.x)Playing music from a 
Bluetooth device 
						

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Bluetooth
xFor an NFC-compatible 
smartphone
Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on 
the system to establish the Bluetooth 
connection.
Start playback of an audio source on the 
smartphone. For details on playback, refer 
to the operating instructions of your 
smartphone.
To disconnect the Bluetooth device
xFor a Bluetooth device
Press BLUETOOTH on the unit. 
“BLUETOOTH” appears in the display 
panel.
Depending on the Bluetooth device, the 
Bluetooth connection may be canceled 
automatically when you stop playback.
xFor an NFC-compatible 
smartphone
Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on 
the system again.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this 
operation.
1Press BLUETOOTH to select 
Bluetooth function.
“BLUETOOTH” appears in the 
display panel. 
If the system is connected to a 
Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device 
name appears in the display panel. 
Press BLUETOOTH to disconnect the 
Bluetooth device.
2Hold down OPTIONS and 
PHASER for about 3 seconds.
“PAIR HISTORY” and “CLEAR” 
appear in the display panel and all the 
pairing information is erased.
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.
Erasing all the pairing 
registration information 
						

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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 
“ON” or “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.
Adjusting the sound
Sound Adjustment
To Do this
Reinforce the 
bass and create 
a more powerful 
soundPress BASS BAZUCA on 
the unit.
Reduce the bass 
sound (BASS 
CUT)Hold down BASS 
BAZUCA on the unit for 
2 seconds or more.
To cancel the BASS CUT 
effect, press BASS 
BAZUCA again.
Notes
 The BASS BAZUCA 
indicator flashes when 
BASS CUT effect is 
turned on.
 The BASS CUT effect is 
turned off automatically 
when you turn off the 
system.
Select a preset 
sound effectPress MUSIC, MOVIE/
GAME or FOOTBALL.
To cancel preset sound 
effect, press MUSIC  
repeatedly to select 
“FLAT”. 
						

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Sound Adjustment
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.
Frequency band
Equalizer level 
						

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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.
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 15).
For Recording Timer:
Tune to the preset radio station 
(page 19).
2Press TIMER MENU.
Other Operations
Sleep Timer
Play Timer/Recording Timer 
						

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Other Operations
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 transfer 
starts.
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.
Changing the display mode
Changing the spectrum 
pattern of the display panel 
						

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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 10).
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.
Note(For European model only)
The system may enter standby mode 
automatically if the volume level of the 
connected equipment is too low. Adjust the 
volume level of the equipment. To turn off 
automatic standby function, see “Setting/
Canceling the automatic standby function” 
(page 29).
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.
Viewing information in the 
display panel 
						

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Additional Information
Setting/Canceling the 
automatic standby 
function
(For European model only)
This system is equipped with an 
automatic standby function. With this 
function, the system enters standby mode 
automatically in about 30 minutes when 
there is no operation or audio signal 
output.
By default, the automatic standby 
function is turned on.
1Press OPTIONS on the unit.
2Press / repeatedly to select 
“AUTO STANDBY”, then press 
.
3Press / repeatedly to select 
“ON” or “OFF”.
Notes The message “AUTO STANDBY” flashes in 
the display about 2 minutes before entering 
standby mode.
 The automatic standby function does not work 
during tuner function.
 The system may not enter standby mode 
automatically in the following cases:
– when an audio signal is detected.
– during playback of audio files.
– while the preset Play Timer, Recording 
Timer or Sleep Timer is in process.
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
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.
Additional Information 
						

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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 the United States:

For customers in Europe:

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 system has entered standby 
mode.
 This is not a malfunction. The system 
enters standby mode automatically in 
about 30 minutes when there is no 
operation or audio signal output 
(page 29).
The clock or timer setting is canceled. The power cord is disconnected or a 
power failure occurred. Set the clock 
(page 12) and timer (page 26) again.
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.