Sony CAS-1: Experience exceptional sound with this compact audio system. Enjoy wireless music streaming via Bluetooth or NFC with your smartphone or tablet. Connect your Walkman or smartphone with a USB cable to play Hi-Res Audio files in their original quality. Use the supplied USB cable to connect to your PC and play music files while charging your device. The CAS-1 also features a USB-A port for connecting USB flash drives. Enhance your listening experience with the supplied stand and customize the sound to your liking with adjustable volume and bass controls.
Compact Audio System
Operating Instructions
CAS-1
Table of contents
Refer to the supplied “Precautions /
Troubleshooting” for the information such as
specifications or notes on use of the unit.
What’s in the box 4
Set up 6
Connection 8
Playback 12
Unique playback of Walkman and smartphone 25
Part Names 26
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What’s in the box
*
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The shape of the AC cord
varies depending on the
country or region.
Main unit (1) AC adapter (1) AC cord (mains lead) (1)*
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Remote control (button
battery included) (1)
Speaker (2) Speaker cord (2) Speaker base (2) Spike (Large) (4) USB cable (1)
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Refer to the separate “About the supplied stand”
sheet for more details.
Stand*
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(1) Operating Instructions
(this document) (1)
Precautions / Troubleshooting
(1)
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Prepare the remote control
Pull out the insulating sheet of the battery in
the remote control.
Insulating sheet
Using the speaker base
Turn the side with the grips down.
(Bottom)
Speaker base
(supplied)
Right speaker (R)Left speaker (L)
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Set up
Basic installation
•Separate the right and left speakers (either speaker can be
used as left or right).
•Place a supplied speaker base under each speaker.
•Peel the seals off from the bottom of the speakers.
70 cm ~ 75 cm
Changing the spikes
Peel the seal off
Right speaker (R)
Left speaker (L)
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To enjoy better quality sound on a desk
•Tilt the speakers by changing to the supplied spikes (large).
•Place the speakers 70 cm - 75 cm apart.
•Position the speakers facing inwards.
Right speaker (R)
Marked with a black line
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Connection
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker terminals, matching the polarities (/).
Speaker cord (supplied)
Speaker cord (supplied)
Left speaker (L)
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AC cord (mains lead)
(supplied)
AC adapter (supplied)
Point the remote at the (on/standby)
button on the front of the unit when you
operate it.
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Connection Turning on the unit
The unit uses LED to inform you of the volume
level and the mute status. For details, see
page 27.
The circular indents mark the minimum and
maximum volume levels.
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page
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Listening to music by connecting your device
Playback
Select the appropriate way for your device from the following.
NFC function built-in
Smartphone / Walkman®
iPhone / Smartphone / Walkman
Wireless connection by one-touch Wireless connection
Listening to music on a smartphone or a Walkman
that have NFC function
Listening to music on an iPhone, a smartphone or
a Walkman
page
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page
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PC / Mac
Connection via a USB cable
Listening to music on a PC
B (USB-B) port
USB flash drive
Connecting a USB flash drive
Listening to music in a USB flash drive
A (USB-A) port
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Listening to music on a smartphone or a Walkman with
NFC function
NFC (Near Field Communication)
NFC is a technology for short-range wireless
communication between devices.
By touching NFC enabled devices, BLUETOOTH®
pairing and connection of devices will be done
automatically.
Compatible devices
•Walkmans with NFC
•Smartphones with NFC (Android™ version 2.3.3 or
later, except 3.x)
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Activate NFC on your device and touch the
unit with it.
Playback
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2
Complete the BLUETOOTH connection by
following the on-screen instructions on
your device.
The BLUETOOTH input LED stops flashing and remains lit
when the BLUETOOTH connection is established.
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Play back music on your device with a
music playback app.
You can use SongPal for playing back music (page 31).
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Playback
Listening to music on an iPhone, a smartphone or a
Walkman
Pair your device with the unit (first time only).
To listen to music via BLUETOOTH, pair your device
with the unit according to the following procedure.
1
Turn on BLUETOOTH on your device, then
place it within 1 m of the unit.
Within 1 m
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2
Press the PAIRING button to set the unit to
pairing mode.
The BLUETOOTH input LED starts flashing rapidly.
3
Set your device to the pairing mode and
select “CAS-1” from the BLUETOOTH
device list.
If a passcode is required, enter “0000.”
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Listening to music on an iPhone, a smartphone or a Walkman
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Wait until the BLUETOOTH input LED stops
flashing and remains lit.
Pairing is complete and the BLUETOOTH connection is
established.
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Play back music on your device with a
music playback app.
You can use SongPal for playing back music (page 31).
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Listening to music of a paired device
1
Press the (BLUETOOTH) button of the remote.
The BLUETOOTH input LED starts flashing.
2 Select “CAS-1” from the paired device list on your
device.
3 Wait until the BLUETOOTH input LED of the unit
stops flashing and remains lit.
4 Play back music on your device with a music
playback app.
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Playback
Listening to music in a USB flash drive
1
Press the USB-A button.
The USB-A input LED flashes, then remains lit.
2
Open the cover of the A (USB-A) port.
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