Sony Shake 7 User Manual

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Disc/USB Playback
NoteYou cannot select a memory during playback or 
transfer. Make sure to select a memory before 
starting playback or transfer.
1Connect the USB device to the  A 
or B port.
2Press USB/USB SELECT 
repeatedly until “USB A” or “USB B” 
lights up in the display panel.
3Press OPTIONS when playback is 
stopped.
4Press  /  to select “USB MEM 
SEL”, then press ENTER.
5Press  /  to select the memory 
you want, then press ENTER.
Playing a USB device
The audio formats that can be played back 
by this system are as follows:
– MP3: file extension “.mp3”
– WMA: file extension “.wma”
– AAC: file extension “.m4a”, “.mp4” or 
“.3gp”
If the audio files have the above file 
extension but are not the respective 
formats, the system may produce noise or 
may malfunction.
1Press USB repeatedly until 
“USB A” or “USB B” lights up in 
the display panel.
2Connect a USB device to the  A 
or B port.
NoteYou can use a USB adaptor (not supplied) to 
connect the USB device to the unit if the 
USB device cannot be plugged into the    
port.
3Press N.
The audio files are played back in 
different orders depending on the play 
mode.
Searching a track or 
audio file
(Track Search)
1Press SEARCH.
“SEARCH” lights up in the display 
panel.
2(Audio files only)
Press  /  to select the folder 
you want, then press   or N.
3Press  /  to select the track or 
audio file you want, then press 
 or N.
The selected track or audio file starts 
playback.
Notes on disc (For AUDIO CD) This system can recognize 
up to 99 tracks.
 (For MP3 dics) This system can recognize up 
to
– 999 folders (including root folder).
– 999 MP3 files.
– 250 MP3 files in a folder.
– 8 folders levels (tree structure of files).
 CD-TEXT information is not supported.
Notes on USB device This system can recognize up to
– 250 audio files in a folder.
– 3,000 audio files in a USB device.
– 1,000 folders in a USB device (including 
root folder).
USB device 
						

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Using play mode
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when 
playback is stopped.
When playing a disc (blank): play a disc
 FLDR*: play all audio files in the folder 
on the disc
* When playing an AUDIO CD, “FLDR” 
performs the same operation as “(blank)” play 
mode.
When playing a USB device ALL USB: play all USB devices
 1 USB: play a USB device
 FLDR: play all audio files in the folder 
on the USB device
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when 
playback is stopped.
When playing a disc SHUF: shuffle a disc
 FLDR SHUF*: shuffle all audio files in 
the folder on the disc
* When playing an AUDIO CD, “FLDR 
SHUF” performs the same operation as 
“SHUF” play mode.
When playing a USB device ALL USB SHUF: shuffle all USB 
devices
 1 USB SHUF: shuffle a USB device
 FLDR SHUF: shuffle all audio files in 
the folder on the USB device
NoteWhen you turn off the system, the selected 
Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode 
returns to Normal Play.
You can make a program of up to 25 steps 
in the order you want them to be played 
back.
1For CD function:
Press CD to select CD function.
For USB function:
Press USB repeatedly to select the 
USB device you want.
2When playback is stopped, 
press PLAY MODE repeatedly 
until “PGM” lights up in the 
display panel.
3(Audio files only)
Press   +/– repeatedly to select 
a folder.
If you want to program all files in the 
folder, press  .
4Press ./> repeatedly to 
select the track or audio file you 
want, then press  .
“--.--” appears when the total playing 
time exceeds 100 minutes for an 
AUDIO CD or when you program an 
audio file.
5Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program 
additional tracks or audio files.
6Press N to start Program Play. 
Playing in original order 
(Normal Play)
Playing in random order 
(Shuffle Play)
Creating your own program 
(Program Play)
Selected track 
or file numberTotal playing time of 
program (including 
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USB Transfer
To cancel Program Play
When playback is stopped, press PLAY 
MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappear 
from the display panel.
To delete the last step from the 
program list
Press CLEAR when playback is stopped.
Notes (CD function only) The program list remains 
available until you open the disc tray.
 (USB function only) The program list is 
cleared when you:
– perform the erase operation.
– remove the USB device.
– switch the USB memory select.
Press REPEAT repeatedly.
 : repeat all tracks or audio files on a 
folder/disc/USB device
 : repeat a track or audio file
Notes on the USB device The playback order for the system may differ 
from the playback order of the connected 
digital music player.
 You cannot erase audio files and folders in 
Shuffle Play or Program Play.
Transferring music
You can transfer music from a sound 
source to a USB device connected to the 
B port.
The audio format of files transferred by 
this system is MP3. However, you can 
also transfer WMA and AAC files from 
USB A.
Notes Do not remove the USB device during 
transfer or erase operations. Doing so may 
corrupt the data on the USB device or damage 
the USB device itself.
 MP3/WMA/AAC files are transferred with 
the same bit rate as the original files.
 When transferring from an AUDIO CD, 
TUNER, TV/DVD/SAT or PC/GAME 
function, you may select the bit rate before 
transferring.
 USB transfer and erase operations are 
disabled while the disc tray is open.
Note on copyright-protected 
content
The transferred music is limited to private 
use only. Use of the music beyond this 
limit requires permission of the copyright 
holders.
To select the playback source or 
transferring destination (USB 
memory select) 
See page 10.
To select the bit rate
You can select a higher bit rate to transfer
music with better quality.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this
operation.
1Press OPTIONS.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat 
Play)
USB Transfer 
						

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2Press  /  repeatedly to select 
“REC BIT RATE”, then press 
ENTER.
3Press  /  repeatedly to select the  
bit rate you want, then press 
ENTER.
 128 kbps: encoded MP3 tracks have 
smaller file size and lower audio 
quality.
 256 kbps: encoded MP3 tracks have 
bigger file size but higher audio 
quality.
You can easily transfer all the music on a 
disc or USB A to USB B (Synchronized 
Transfer). You can also transfer a single 
track or audio file during playback 
(REC1 Transfer).
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this 
operation.
1Connect a transferable USB 
device to the  B port as shown 
below.
NoteYou can use a USB adaptor (not supplied) to 
connect the USB device to the unit if the 
USB device cannot be plugged into the   
port.
2For disc:
Press CD and then load the disc.
For USB:
Press USB/USB SELECT repeatedly 
to select “USB A” and then connect a 
USB device you want to transfer to 
A port.
3For Synchronized transfer:
When playback is stopped, press 
PLAY MODE on the remote control 
repeatedly to select the play mode you 
want.
Notes If you start transferring in Shuffle Play 
(“FLDR SHUF”), the selected play mode  
changes to “FLDR” automatically.
 If you start transferring in Shuffle Play 
(except “FLDR SHUF”), Repeat Play or 
Program Play with no steps, the selected 
play mode changes to Normal Play  
automatically.
For REC1 transfer:
Select the track or audio file you want 
to transfer then start playback.
4Press REC TO USB B.
“PUSH ENTER” appears in the 
display panel.
5Press ENTER.
The transfer starts when “DON’T 
REMOVE” appears in the display 
panel.
For Synchronized transfer:
When the transfer is completed, the 
transfer source and the USB device 
stop automatically.
For REC1 transfer:
When the transfer is completed, the 
disc or the USB device continues to 
play.
Transferring music from a disc 
or USB device
USB device 
						

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USB Transfer
You can transfer sound from an analog 
audio source (other than CD, USB or 
Bluetooth function) to a USB device.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this 
operation.
1Connect a transferable USB 
device to the  B port (page 14).
2Press TUNER/BAND or AUDIO IN 
repeatedly to select the source 
you want to transfer.
3Press REC TO USB B.
“PUSH ENTER” appears in the 
display panel.
4Press ENTER.
The transfer starts when “DON’T 
REMOVE” appears in the display 
panel.
5Start playback the source.
To stop transferring
Press x.
To create a new MP3 file
Press REC TO USB B during Analog 
Transfer.
“NEW TRACK” appears in the display 
panel.
A new MP3 is also created automatically 
after approximately 1 hour of transfer.
Notes When a new MP3 file is created, transfer is 
disabled for the time being.
 If you press REC TO USB B again after a few 
seconds, a new MP3 file can be created.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this 
operation.
1Connect a USB device to the  A 
or B port.
2Press USB/USB SELECT 
repeatedly until “USB A” or 
“USB B” lights up in the display 
panel when playback is stopped.
3Press ./> or  +/– repeatedly to select the audio 
file or folder.
4Press OPTIONS.
5Press  /  to select “USB 
ERASE”, then press ENTER.
“FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK 
ERASE” appears in the display panel.
6Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display 
panel.
When first transferring to a USB device, a 
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below 
the “ROOT” and a transfer mode-oriented 
folder is created within the “MUSIC” 
folder. Folders and files are generated 
within any of the transfer mode-oriented 
folders as follows.
Synchronized Transfer
Transferring analog audio 
(Analog Transfer)Erasing audio files or folders 
from the USB device
Folder and file generation 
rules
Source Folder name File name
Audio files Same as the source
AUDIO CD “CDDA0001”* “TRACK001”* 
						

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REC1 Transfer
Analog Transfer
* Folder and file numbers are assigned serially 
thereafter.
Notes on transferring While transferring from an MP3 disc, AUDIO 
CD or USB device, no sound is output.
 CD-TEXT information is not transferred in 
the created MP3 files.
 The transfer stops automatically if:
– the USB device runs out of space during 
transfer.
– the number of audio files and folders on the 
USB device reaches the limit for the number 
that the system can recognize.
 If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer 
already exists on the USB device with the 
same name, a sequential number is added after 
the name without overwriting the original 
folder or file.
 You cannot perform the following operations 
during transfer:
– Eject the disc.
– Select another track or file.
– Pause playback or find a point in the track or 
file.
– Change the function or tuner band.
 When transferring music to a Walkman
® 
using “Media Manager for WALKMAN”, be 
sure to transfer in MP3 format.
 When connecting a Walkman
® to the system, 
be sure to connect after the display “Creating 
Library” or “Creating Database” on the 
Walkman
® has disappeared.
Listening to the radio
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to 
select FM or AM band.
2For automatic scanning:
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly 
until “AUTO” lights up in the display 
panel. Then, press TUNING+/–.
Scanning stops automatically when a 
station is tuned in. Then “TUNED” 
and “ST” (for FM stereo programs 
only) light up in the display panel.
If “TUNED” does not light up and 
scanning does not stop, press x to stop 
scanning. Then, perform manual 
tuning (below).
When you tune to an FM station that 
provides RDS services, information 
such as the service name or station 
name is provided by broadcasts.
You can check the RDS information 
by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
For manual tuning:
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly 
until “AUTO” and “PRESET” 
disappear from the display panel.
Then, press TUNING+/– repeatedly to 
tune to the station you want.
TipTo reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo 
station, press FM MODE repeatedly until  
“MONO” lights up in the display panel.
Source Folder name File name
Audio files “REC1-MP3” Same as the  
source
AUDIO CD “REC1-CD” “TRACK001”*
Source Folder name File name
FM “TUFM0001”* “TRACK001”*
AM “TUAM0001”*
TV/DVD/
SAT“EXTD0001”*
PC/GAME “EXPG0001”*
Tuner 
						

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Tuner/Bluetooth
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for Saudi Arabian model)
The default setting for AM tuning interval 
is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). You 
cannot change the AM tuning interval in 
Power Saving Mode.
Use the buttons on the unit to perform this 
operation.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to 
select AM band.
2Press "/1 to turn off the system.
3While holding down ENTER, press 
"/1.
“AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” 
appears in the display panel.
When you change the interval, all the 
AM preset stations are erased.
You can store up to 20 FM and 10 AM 
stations as your favorite stations.
1Tune to the station you want.
2Press TUNER MEMORY.
3Press TUNING+/– repeatedly to 
select the preset number you 
want, then press  .
“COMPLETE” appears in the display 
panel. The station is stored.
To tune to a preset station
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until 
“PRESET” lights up in the display panel. 
Then, press TUNING+/– repeatedly to 
select the preset number you want.
About the Bluetooth 
wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-
range wireless technology that enables 
wireless data communication between 
digital devices. Bluetooth wireless 
technology operates within a range of 
about 10 meters.
Supported Bluetooth version, 
profiles and codecs
Supported Bluetooth version:
Bluetooth Standard version 3.0 + EDR 
(Enhanced Data Rate)
Supported Bluetooth profiles:
 A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution 
Profile)
 AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote 
Control Profile)
Supported Bluetooth codecs:
 SBC (Sub Band Codec)
 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
Listening to music 
wirelessly on a 
Bluetooth device
You can listen to music from your 
Bluetooth device over a wireless 
connection.
Check the websites for the information 
about compatible Bluetooth devices 
(page 27).
Presetting radio stations
Preset number
Bluetooth 
						

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The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up or 
flashes in blue to show the Bluetooth 
status.
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth 
devices register with each other 
beforehand. Once a pairing operation is 
performed, it does not need to be 
performed again. If your device is an 
NFC-compatible smartphone, the manual 
pairing procedure is not necessary.
1Place the Bluetooth device 
within 1 meter from the system.
2Press BLUETOOTH on the unit 
to select Bluetooth function.
“BLUETOOTH” appears in the 
display panel.
NoteIf the system is connected to a Bluetooth 
device, press BLUETOOTH to disconnect 
the Bluetooth device.
3Hold down BLUETOOTH on the 
unit for 2 seconds or more.
“PAIRING” flashes in the display 
panel.
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-7”. 
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.
About the BLUETOOTH 
indicator
System status Indicator status
Bluetooth standby Flashes slowly
Bluetooth pairing Flashes quickly
Bluetooth connecting Flashes
Bluetooth connection 
is establishedLights up
Pairing this system with a 
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Bluetooth
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.
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.
Connecting with a smartphone 
by one touch (NFC)Compatible smartphonesSmartphones with a built-in NFC 
function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, 
excluding Android 3.x) 
						

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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.
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 ENTER and PHASER 
for about 3 seconds.
“PAIR HISTORY” and “CLEAR” 
appear in the display panel and all the 
pairing information is erased.
Playing music from a 
Bluetooth device
Erasing all the pairing 
registration information