SEP-30BT 3-870-834-11(1)
Owner’s Record For customers in the U.S.A. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the player. Record them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers in the spaces whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SEP-30BT Serial No. ___________________________ The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................6 Getting Started .................................................................7 Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................................7 Guide to Parts and Controls .............................................................................................8 Charging the Battery ......................................................................
Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories Enjoying not only music but also motion * The player moves to the music played. This movement is called “motion” on this player. USB cable (1) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1) CD-ROM* (1) Rolly Choreographer software * Do not try to play this CD-ROM using a CD music player. It must be read using the CDROM drive of a computer.
Guide to Parts and Controls Front Arms (right/left) ( page 11, 26, The arms open while the player is playing music. The arms open and close repeatedly while the player moves. The arms are made to detach in certain circumstances for safety reasons. Side lamps ( page 26, 33) The side lamps change colors according to playback mode and the status of the player. During motion playback, the side lamps change colors or flash in time to the movement of the player.
Guide to Parts and Controls (continued) Rear Reset button ( page 49) When an arm has been detached When a wheel has been detached With the shoulder held securely, press down the joints (a). Attach the arm (b), then close the arm. Determine the top and bottom sides of the wheel. Mount the wheel into the groove of the player. Battery lid ( page 12) Unfasten the screw and open the battery lid. Insert the supplied rechargeable battery.
Charging the Battery Inserting the battery 1 Turn the battery lid screw to OPEN, using a coin or the like, and open the battery lid. Notes Make sure that the battery lid is closed when you operate the player. If the battery lid is open, a malfunction may occur. When you insert the battery, be careful not to catch your fingers in the battery lid. Charging the battery 1 Open the USB jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to the USB jack.
Charging the Battery (continued) Checking the remaining battery power Set the Power switch to ON or , and hold the player as illustrated on the right. The Play-button indicator indicates the remaining battery by lighting or flashing. You cannot check the remaining battery power when the player is in power-saving mode. Play-button indicator Remaining battery power Lights up in orange for 3 seconds Sufficient Getting Started Notes Set the Power switch to OFF before connecting the player to a computer.
Charging the Battery (continued) Playback time on the battery (1) Playing Playback time (approx.) Music (2) 5 hours Music with motion (2)(3) 4 hours Music via Bluetooth communication 5 hours 30 minutes Music with motion via Bluetooth communication (3) 3 hours 30 minutes (1) (2) (3) Measured using a fully charged battery Playback time of music is measured using MP3 128 kbps music.
Enjoying Music and Motion The player plays music and motion transferred from a computer, using the supplied “Rolly Choreographer” software.
Installing the Software System requirements for the player 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer and start Windows. Log on as an administrator. Quit all active software programs on your computer. Be sure to quit all software programs, including anti-virus software, as they will strain the CPU. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The install wizard will start automatically and the Main Menu appears. Install the software.
Transferring Music and Motion to the Player Transferring Music and Motion to the Player Installing the Software (continued) The “Automatic Choreography & Transfer” function enables you to transfer music and motion data to the player simply by pressing the button on the Rolly Choreographer screen. You select tracks and press the button. Then, the tracks are transferred to the player. The transferred tracks are choreographed with the appropriate motion by the “Automatic Choreography” function.
For details, refer to the Rolly Choreographer Help. Transferring Music and Motion to the Player (continued) 3 You can select more than one file to be transfered at one time. Press the Hints button. The selected folder or file will be transferred. Each track will be transferred with motion created automatically by the “Automatic Choreography” function. If the track has a motion assigned, the track is transferred to the player with the motion.
Playing Music You can play music transferred from a computer using Rolly Choreographer. You can play motion together with music ( page 33). Play button Play-button indicator (surrounding the Play button) You can operate the player either placed on a level surface or held in your hand as shown below. When the player is placed on a level surface When you hold the player in your hand Place the player with the SONY logo facing you.
Playing Music (continued) Changing a track To locate the beginning of the next track/group (1) To locate the beginning of the previous (or current) track/group To change the track, push the player forward or backward a short distance while music is playing. The operation sound sounds and the track changes.(1) To change the music group, push the player forward or backward further. The operation sound sounds, the group number is announced, such as “Group One,” and the group changes.
Playing Music (continued) Adjusting the volume Shuffle playback You can switch the playback mode (normal playback or shuffle playback). Hold the player in your hand to switch the playback mode. To turn down the volume To turn up the volume To turn up the volume While music is playing, rotate the player clockwise to turn up the volume, and counterclockwise to turn it down. The player returns automatically to the position it was before the volume was adjusted.
Making the Player Move to Music Playing Music (continued) Jumping 5 tracks/groups ahead (or back) Hold the player in your hand to jump tracks/groups. While music is playing, double-click the Play button. The side lamps light up in orange. 2 While the side lamps are lit in orange, turn the upper wheel. If you turn the wheel to the right (left) about 45°, you can jump 5 tracks ahead (back). If you turn the wheel to the right (left) about 90°, you can jump 5 groups ahead (back).
Making the Player Move to Music (continued) Play button To stop motion Play-button indicator (surrounding the Play button) Power switch 1 2 3 Set the Power switch to ON. A starting sound sounds and the power is turned on. Place the player with the SONY logo facing you. Operation To stop motion only, and continue playing music Hold the player in the vertical position. After motion stops, place the player on a level surface.
Customizing the Player Making the Player Move to Music (continued) Using the [Tools] menu of the supplied Rolly Choreographer software, you can customize or reset the player’s performance. Refer to the Rolly Choreographer Help for details on the setting operations required. Items Rolly Settings Set-ups Operation Sound You can set whether to sound the following 3 kinds of sounds or not. Sounds are set to sound as the default setting.
Customizing the Player (continued) Rolly Settings Using the wake-up timer You can set the player to start at a preset time and play a preset music item automatically. If you leave this setting on, the player starts and plays music at a preset time everyday. Device Information You can check the player’s version and memory capacity (used and free). When you set the wake-up timer on, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and leave the Power switch to ON.
Listening to Music via Bluetooth Communication The player works as wireless speakers for Bluetooth music players (digital music players, mobile phones, etc.). You can enjoy music data stored on Bluetooth music players through the speakers of this player. You can find Bluetooth music players that can be connected with this player at the website below. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/rollysupport For customers in Canada: English http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ French http://fr.sony.
Pairing the Player with a Bluetooth Device Bluetooth indicator 3 Hold the Play button of the player down for more than 7 seconds. While the player is processing the pairing, the Bluetooth indicator flashes rapidly in blue. Note The pairing process lasts about 5 minutes. If the process is interrupted before you complete operations up to step 4, perform operations from step 2 again. 4 Perform the pairing operation on the Bluetooth device to be paired, and search for the player.
Connecting the Player and the Bluetooth Device After pairing has been completed successfully, establish a Bluetooth connection between the player and the paired Bluetooth device. Depending on the Bluetooth device used, a Bluetooth connection is automatically established after pairing has been completed successfully. 1 For details about the operations of the paired Bluetooth device, refer to the operations manual supplied with the Bluetooth device. Set the Power switch of the player to .
Listening to Music When the connection between the player and the paired Bluetooth device is established, you can listen to music played on the paired Bluetooth device through the speakers of the player, by operating either the player or the paired Bluetooth device. 1 Adjust the volume on the player. If you cannot increase the volume by operating the player, try on the paired Bluetooth device. Hints You can make the player move appropriately to the music played on the paired Bluetooth device.
Updating the Firmware Troubleshooting By installing the latest firmware, you can add new functions and features to the player. For details on the latest firmware and the updating method, visit the website below. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/rollysupport For customers in Canada: English http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ French http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Download the update program to your computer from the home page of the Rolly customer support.
Troubleshooting (continued) Playing music/motion Symptom Cause/Remedy Buttons do not work. The player contains moisture condensation. Wait for a few hours to let the player dry. The remaining battery power is low or insufficient. Charge the battery sufficiently ( page 12) If nothing happens after you charge the battery sufficiently, press the Reset button to reset the player ( page 49). Repeat inserting and removing the battery several times. The Power switch is set to OFF.
Troubleshooting (continued) Computer connection/Rolly Choreographer Symptom Cause/Remedy There is sufficient remaining battery power, but playback cannot be done. The battery has deteriorated and should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Charging the battery Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. The operating temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F). Battery life sometimes becomes shorter due to the The battery is not charged.
Troubleshooting (continued) Bluetooth communication Symptom Cause/Remedy The sound of the connected Bluetooth device is not heard. The sound is silenced on the paired Bluetooth device. Turn up the volume on the paired Bluetooth device. The volume may be set to the minimum. Adjust the volume ( page 30). Noise is generated. Noise may be generated depending on the environment in which the connection with the Bluetooth device was established.
Precautions On safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as this may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor immediately.
Precautions (continued) On handling the player Do not apply excessive force to the player, for example, by grabbing or stepping on the player. Do not apply shock to or drop the player. The stored data may be erased, or a malfunction may occur. Do not touch the charging terminal directly with your hands. The contact will be affected. Do not hold or swing the player by the arms. Do not twist the arms.
Precautions (continued) On the supplied software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will Sony be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Specifications The player SEP-30BT Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps Tracks xx xx xx xx xx Time xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. Music and motion data Bit rate 48 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps Tracks xx xx xx xx xx Time xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. xx hr. xx min. * The approximate tracks and times are based on a 4-minute MP3 format track and a 4-minute Sony standard motion (“self-motion”).
Copyrights Specifications (continued) Battery BT-SE10 Others Type Lithium ion rechargeable battery Maximum output voltage DC 4.2 V Output voltage DC 3.7 V Capacity 1,560 mAh Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) (charging temperature: 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) Dimension Approx. 22.2 × 26.8 × 44.7 mm (Approx. 7/8 × 1 1/16 × 1 3/4 in)(w/h/d) Rolly and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology linking digital devices, such as personal computers and digital still cameras. Using the Bluetooth wireless technology, you can operate the units involved within a range of about 10 meters (30 feet). The Bluetooth wireless technology is commonly used between two devices, but a single device can be connected to multiple devices.
Index Bluetooth Wireless Technology (continued) Bluetooth communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all Bluetooth devices that have the same profile as this player. Bluetooth devices connected with this player must comply with the Bluetooth specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be certified to comply.
Index (continued) S Sample music and motion data ...................................61 SCMS-T ...............................37 Self-motion ..........................33 Shoulder .................................9 Shuffle playback ..................31 Side lamp ...............................8 Speaker ...................................9 Stopping playback ........26, 35 Supplied accessories .............7 System requirements ..........21 T Transferring music .............23 U Uninstall ...................
