Personal Audio System
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1. To repeat Do this programed 1 Program tracks see steps 3 tracks and 4 on page 13 2 Press REPEAT until REP appears 3 Press Pil programed 1 Program folders see steps 3 folders and 4 on page 13 2 Press REPEAT until REP appears 3 Press Pll To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT until REP disappears from the display When playing MP3 files When you select REP ALL the player plays all files up to 255 files of a CD repeatedly Playing tracks in random order shuffle Play You can play tracks in random order Pil E MODE POWER T Press POWER to turn on the player 2 Press W CD appears in the display 3 Press MODE until SHUF appears in the display 4 Press PI to start Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle Play Stop playing first Then press MODE until SHUF disappears from the display When playing MP3 files The player plays all files up to 255 files on a CD in random order Tips During Shuffle Play you cannot select the previous track by pushing the jog lever toward PP The resume function doesn t work during Shuffle Play Creating your own program Program Play You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks or files on a CD When playing an MP3 files you can also program up to 20 folders Program Folder Play POWER Pil E MODE Joglever ENTER Press POWER to turn on the player 2 Press W CD ap2. Digital Audio It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs Listening to the radio 1 2 3 AUTO PRESET BAND 2 PRESET PRESET Connect the supplied AC power adaptor see page 18 Press POWER to turn on the player Press BAND AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display Push the jog lever toward TUNE or TUNE and hold it until the frequency digits begin to change in the display The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station If you can t tune in a station push the jog lever toward TUNE or TUNE repeatedly to change the frequency step by step Display Indicates an FM stereo broadcast Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy press MODE until Mono appears in the display and radio will play in monaural Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME To Press adjust the volume VOLUME turn on off the radio POWER VOLUME has a tactile dot To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM Reorient the player itself for suoijei0do Jiseg 10 The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display DISPLAY 0 006 2o o 0O O K Checking the information of an audio CD To check the total track number and playing time of the CD While the CD is stopped you can check them in the display To
3. and the other end to the wall outlet To use the player on batteries disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player To a wall outlet F Note Tips Use only the supplied AC power adaptor Do not e Replace the batteries when Low Battery use any other AC power adaptor appears in the display or when the player stops operating Replace all the batteries with new ones gore The backlight of the display lights up when the player is turned on Polarity of the plug 18 Enjoying various pattern options on the display Like a screen saver on a PC graphics can be displayed on you player There are three different patterns DISPLAY 0 00 9o 0O K dn 6buines While the power is on press DISPLAY for about 2 seconds Graphics On appears in the display and one of the graphic patterns will appear To return to the usual display Press DISPLAY for about 2 seconds until Graphics Off appears in the display Tip While a graphic pattern is displayed you can still operate the player as usual 19 20 Additional Information Precautions On safety As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the casing Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Discs with non standard sh
4. to prevent possible damage from the magnet Do not immerse in water This product is not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water e Before opening or shutting the CD compartment or battery compartment lid be sure to wipe off water dust or sand on the outside of the player e Water in the headphones jack may cause rusting Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the headphones is not used e If the player is splashed with salt water wipe clean with a damp cloth then dry with a soft dry cloth Do not wash under running water do not use soap or detergent do not dry with an electric hair dryer e The supplied AC power adaptor is not water resistant To prevent shock hazard avoid using the player near water during AC operation On operation If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player section Should this occur the player will not operate properly In this case remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate If you have any questions or problems concerning your player please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on CDs e Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs e Do not
5. to start play from the beginning of the first track press W in stop mode Press PII Display The player plays all the tracks once To play a CD with MP3 files see page 6 Track Playing number time Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME 4 o Pll PUSH Jog lever To Do this adjust the volume Press VOLUME stop playback Press W pause playback Press PII Press the button again to resume play after pause go to the next track Push jog lever toward PI go back to the previous track Push jog lever toward Ke remove the CD Press amp PUSH turn on off the player Press POWER The button has a tactile dot Once you open the CD compartment the track to start play will change to the beginning of the first track continued suoijei0do Jiseg Playing an audio CD or MP3 files continued Playing a CD with MP3 files POWER PUSH Pil a E 7 Jog lever MP3 indicator lt Note Before playing a file this T Press POWER to turn on the player player reads all file and folder information on the 2 Press amp PUSH to open the CD compartment and place CD Depending on the the CD on the CD compartment see page 4 file structure it may take more than a minute to 3 f read them During this Close the lid of the CD compartment time Reading is displayed 4 Press PAI i The player plays all MP3 fil
6. S O N Y 3 239 034 13 1 Personal Audio System Operating Instructions ZS X3CP 2001 Sony Corporation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the player to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the appliance For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Information For customers in the United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable p
7. apes e g heart square star cannot be played on this player Attempting to do so may damage the player Do not use such discs On power sources For AC operation use the supplied AC power adaptor do not use any other type The player is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time For battery operation use six size D R20 batteries When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the bottom On placement Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components e Ifthe player is left in a car parked in the sun be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun e Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound watches away from the player
8. ders or files other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening We recommend that you do not save other types files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files About ID3 tag ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information song title artist name album name etc to MP3 files This player conforms to Version 1 1 of the ID3 tag format If the file has the ID3 tag information song title artist name and album name can be displayed Note If you use a version other than 1 1 ID3 tag information will not be displayed correctly 25 Index ES Audio emphasis 17 Batteries for player 18 KJ CD player 4 Choosing power sources 18 Cleaning cabinet 23 lens 23 Connecting AC power adaptor 18 Creating your own program 13 Display 10 ESP 14 ID3 tag 10 25 Improving broadcast reception 9 GG Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific point 11 26 M N 0 T Maintenance 23 MEGA BASS 17 MP3 U V W X Y Z about MP3 25 display 10 Troubleshooting 21 Using the display 10 playing order 7 Pattern options 19 Playing aCD 4 preset radio stations 16 tracks in random order 12 tracks repeatedly 11 Power sources 18 Precautions 20 Presetting radio stations 15 Program Play 13 Radio stations playing 16 presetting 15 Repeat Play 11 Selecting audio emphasis 17 tracks 5 Setting up 18 Shuffle Play 12 Specifications 24 For custome
9. e CD R CD RW recording device or application software continued 21 22 Troubleshooting continued The CD does not play e Make sure that the CD compartment is closed Place the CD with the label surface up Clean the CD Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation e Make sure CD appears in the display The sound drops out e Reduce the volume e Clean the CD or replace it if the CD is badly damaged e Place the player in a location free from vibration The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor quality CD Rs CD RWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software Not MP3 is displayed e You are trying to play a file that is not an MP3 file but has extension mp3 page 25 Not MP3 Layer 1 2 is displayed e You are trying to play an MPEG Audio Layer 1 or 2 file You can only play MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 files on this player page 25 Radio The audio is weak or has poor quality e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak e Move the player away from the TV The picture of your TV becomes unstable e If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna move the player away from the TV After trying the above remedies if you still have problems unplug the AC power adaptor and remove all the batteri
10. eees 8 The CD Player Using the display 00 0 cece eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeee 10 Locating a specific point in a track 11 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play 11 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play 4 4 ccccateci ieee 12 Creating your own program Program Play 13 Preventing sound from skipping ESP 14 The Radio Presetting radio stations wld Playing preset radio stations eee 16 The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis MEGA BASS oo eceseecseseeseeseseeeseeeee 17 Setting Up Choosing the power sources eects 18 Enjoying various pattern options on the display issoria 19 Additional Information PFECAULIONS esnan a a e oles 20 Troubleshooting ssseeeeeeeereessreereererreerreeeeee 21 Maintenance ccceccccscccesseeeseeeeeeesseeeeseeees Specifications About MPI raene ranana ie suoijei0do Jiseg Basic Operations Playing an audio CD or MP3 files Connect the supplied AC power adaptor see page 18 1 Press POWER to turn on the player Press amp PUSH down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment until it clicks Push O into place With the label side up Close the lid of the CD compartment pusH O Juo CADO Tip Playback starts from the track you last stopped playing Resume play During stop the track number to be played are displayed To cancel the resume play
11. elescopic antenna AM Built in ferrite bar antenna General Speaker Full range 10 cm 4 in dia 3 2 Q cone type 2 Outputs Headphones jack stereo minijack For 16 68 Q impedance headphones Power output 2 3 W 2 3 W at 3 2 Q 10 harmonic distortion Power requirements DC IN 9V jack accepts Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120 V AC 60 Hz 9 V DC 6 size D R20 batteries Battery life For CD playback Sony R20P approx 7 5 h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 14h Dimensions Approx 430 x 172 x 287 5 mm w h d 17 x 6 x11 inches incl projecting parts Mass Approx 4 6 kg 7 lb 11 oz incl batteries Supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Sony MDR headphones series About MP3 What is the MP3 MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence The file is compressed to about 1 10 of its original size Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed Playable MP3 files on this player You can only play MP3 files recorded by following requirements USABLE MEDIA CD Rs and CD RWs USABLE DISC FORMAT You can use ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 and Joliet extension format discs In some cases MP3 files that are recorded in a format other than these formats may not play normally or the f
12. es After all the indications in the display disappear plug the AC power adaptor and insert the batteries again If the problem persists please consult your nearest Sony dealer Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation Clean with a commercially available blower Lens Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine 23 24 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3 2 ohm loads both channels driven from 150 10 000 Hz rated 1 8 W per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion in AC operation Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wave length 780 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Spindle speed 200 r min rpm to 500 r min rpm CLV Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 1 2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range FM 87 5 108 MHz AM 530 1 710 kHz Antennas FM T
13. es on the CD Tip When you play a CD with MP3 files the MP3 You can use the buttons mentioned in the table on page 5 for additional operations in the same way as when playing an audio CD indicator lights up Folder name File name Track number Playing time To select a folder Push the jog lever toward FLDR to go forward and FLDR to go backward To select a file Push the jog lever toward PI to go forward and k lt to go backward Notes e A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped e Maximum number of folders 255 Maximum number of files 255 e Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 64 characters e The characters A Z a Z 0 9 and _ can be displayed on this player Other characters are displayed as e This player conforms to Version 1 1 of the ID3 tag format If the file has the ID3 tag information song title artist name and album name can be displayed Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of the folders and files is as follows Bin C Folaer MP3 file suoijei0do Jiseg About CD Rs CD RWs and MP3 files This player can play CD Rs CD RWs recorded in the CD DA format and MP3 files recorded in the CD ROM format but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device CD DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc
14. expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car e Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD nor scratch the surface of the CD e After playing store the CD in its case If there is a scratch dirt or fingerprints on the CD it may cause tracking error Troubleshooting General The power is not on e Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely e Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly The power is not on and Low Battery is displayed e Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak The power is not on and Battery Error is displayed e Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly There is no audio e Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window e Adjust the volume e Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers Noise is heard e Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player Move the portable telephone etc away from the player CD Player No disc lights in the display even when a CD is in place e Insert the CD with the label surface up The CD R CD RW is blank The CD R CD RW was not finalized Finalize the CD R CD RW with the recording device e There is a problem with the quality of th
15. ile and folder names may not be displayed correctly The major specifications of the usable disc format are as follows e Maximum directory steps 8 e Usable characters for a file folder name A Z a z 0 9 _ underscore e Maximum number of characters for a file name 64 including quotation marks and a 3 character extension code Notes e When naming be sure to add the file extension mp3 to the file name e If you put the extension mp3 to a file other than an MP3 file the player cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers e The file name does not correspond to the ID tag THE USABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS FILES e Maximum folder number 255 e Maximum file number 255 SETTINGS FOR COMPRESSION SOFTWARE AND WRITING SOFTWARE To compress a source for an MP3 file we recommend setting the transfer bit rate of the compression software to 44 1 kHz 128kbps and Constant Bit Rate e To record up to the maximum capacity set to the halting of writing e To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded it set to Disc at Once NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON THE MEDIA When the disc is inserted the player reads all the files on that disc If there are many folders or non MP3 files on the disc it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 file to start play Do not save unnecessary fol
16. nal manually 1 Press POWER to turn on the player 2 Press BAND AUTO PRESET to select the band 3 Tune in a station you want 4 Hold down ENTER for about 2 seconds 5 Push the jog lever toward PRESET 4 or PRESET 4 until the preset number you want for the station on flashes 6 Press ENTER The new station replaces the old one olpey y L 15 16 Playing preset radio stations Once you ve preset the stations use the jog lever to tune in your favorite stations POWER BAND Jog lever AUTO PRESET 1 Press POWER to turn on the player 2 Press BAND AUTO PRESET to select the band 3 Push the jog lever toward PRESET or PRESET to tune in the stored station The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis meca Bass You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to MEGA BASS co O o 0O K Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS to display MEGA BASS On To return to normal sound press the button again to display MEGA BASS Off siseydwiq oipny oy i 17 Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source El pc In ov Battery compartment Connecting the AC power adaptor Using the player on batteries Insert one end of the supplied AC Insert six size D R20 batteries not power adaptor to the DC IN 9V socket supplied into the battery compartment located on the side of the player
17. pears in the display 3 Press MODE until PGM appears in the display When you select Program Folder Play MP3 CD only press MODE until PGM FDA appears in the display 4 Push the jog lever toward Kd or DPI then press ENTER for the tracks or files you want to program in the order you want folders for Program Folder Play Audio CD Program Play Playing order Programed track MP3 CD Program Play J ejd GD PUL Playing order Programed file MP3 CD Program Folder Play Playing order Programed folder 5 Press PI to start Program Play To cancel Program Play Stop playing first Then press MODE until PGM disappears from the display To check the order of tracks before play Press ENTER Every time you press the button the track or folder number appears in the programed order To change the current program Press W once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing The current program will be erased Then create a new program following the programing procedure continued 13 14 Creating your own program Program Play continued Tips e You can play the same program again since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment The resume function doesn t work during Program Play Preventing sound from skipping EsP The ESP Electronic Shock Protection function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that store
18. rotection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Owner s Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located in the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ZS X3CP Serial No Table of contents Basic Operations Playing an audio CD or MP3 files 4 Listening to the radio oe eeeseeteereee
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20. s music data for about 10 seconds POWER ESP E T Press POWER to turn on the player 2 Press W CD appears in the display 3 Press ESP The ESP indication appears in the display To cancel the ESP function Press ESP again Notes e Playing may stop when the player gets a strong shock even with the ESP function on e You may hear a noise or sound skip when you listen to a dirty or scratched CD when you listen to an audio test CD when the player receives continuous shock Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP during play Tips e When an MP3 CD is playing the ESP function is always activated due to a special character of MP3 files For this reason you cannot cancel the ESP function by pressing the ESP button e To enjoy the high quality sound of an audio CD we recommend that you cancel the ESP function The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player s memory You can preset up to 30 radio stations 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order POWER BAND Jog leverENTER AUTO PRESET T Press POWER to turn on the player 2 Press BAND AUTO PRESET to select the band 3 Hold down BANDe AUTO PRESET until Auto Preset flashes in the display 4 Press ENTER The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak sig
21. tal playing time Total track number To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY while playing a CD The display changes as follows m gt The current track number and playing time The current track number and the remaining time of the current track The number of tracks left and the time L remaining on the CD Checking the information of a CD with MP3 files To check the total folder number and total file number on the CD While the CD is stopped you can check them in the display Total folder number Total file number To check file information Press DISPLAY while playing an MP3 file The display changes as follows m gt The folder name the file name the current track number and playing time The file name the current track number and playing time The folder name the current track number and playing time v ID3 the title name the current track number and the remaining time of the current track l ID3 the artist name the current track number and the remaining time of the current track ID3 the album name the current track number and the remaining time of the current track Tf the folder does not have a folder name Root appears instead of a folder name Tf the file does not have ID3 information No Title No Artist or No Album appears in the display Tip A folder name is displayed with the i mark and a file name is displayed
22. with the JJ mark Locating a specific Playing tracks point in a track repeatedly Repeat Play You can find a specific point in a track while You can play tracks repeatedly in normal playing a CD shuffle or program play modes Jog lever POWER Pil E MODE J eld GD PUL Jog lever REPEAT To locate Do this a point while While playing push the jog listening to lever toward P forward or 1 Press POWER to turn on the player the sound H backward and hold it until you find the point 2 Press W a point while In pause push the jog Pass f observing lever toward Pl forward or CD appears in the display the display F amp a backward and hold it until you find the point 3 Proceed as follows To repeat Do this Note u J a single 1 Press REPEAT until REP When you find a specific point in a track while track 1 appears playing MP3 files the sound may not be heard for a few cecoade 2 Select the track by pushing the jog lever toward Pl or KEA then press Pll all tracks 1 Press REPEAT until REP on the ALL appears CD 2 Press PII a selected 1 Press REPEAT until REP folder A appears One cD 2 Select the folder by pushing only the jog lever toward FLDR or FLDR then press PAI tracks in 1 Start Shuffle Play see page random 12 order 2 Press REPEAT until REP appears continued 11 12 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play continued
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