3-046-451-42 (1)
Pe rso n a l Au d io
Syst e m
Operating Instructions
ZS-2000
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s
4
6
Playing a CD
Listening to the radio
Th e CD Pla ye r
Th e Tim e r
8
Using the display
18 Setting the clock
9
Locating a specific track
19 Setting the time signal
21 Waking up to music
24 Falling asleep to music
10 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
11 Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
Se t t in g Up
12 Creating your own program
25 Preparing the system
28 Saving power
(Program Play)
29 Connecting optional components
Th e Ra d io
14 Presetting radio stations
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
16 Playing preset radio stations
31 Precautions
33 Troubleshooting
35 Specifications
Th e Au d io Em p h a sis
17 Selecting the audio emphasis
Back cover
Index
Introduction
3
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Basic Operations
Pla yin g a CD
2
1
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet (see page 26).
1
2
Press Z CD OPEN/ CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the
CD on the CD tray until it clicks
into place.
With the label side up
Display
Press u (N on the remote).
The CD tray closes and the player
plays all the tracks once.
Track number Playing time
4
Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER
., >
u
x
VOLUME
Z CD
OPEN/CLOSE
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
To
Do this
adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME toward +
or – (press VOL +, – on
the remote).
stop playback
Press x.
pause playback
Press u (X on the
remote).
Press again to resume play
after pause.
go to the next track
Press >.
go back to the previous track
remove the CD
Press ..
Press Z CD OPEN/
CLOSE.
turn on/ off the player
Press POWER.
Basic Operations
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List e n in g t o t h e ra d io
1
2
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet (see page 26).
Display
1
2
Press RADIO BAND• AUTO
PRESET until the band you want
appears in the display (direct
power-on).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
“FM1” t “FM2” t “AM”
Hold down TUNE• TIME SET +
or – (TUNE + or – on the remote)
until the frequency digits begin to
Indicates an FM
change in the display.
stereo broadcast.
The player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops
when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station,
press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.
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Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
PLAY MODE
POWER
MONO/ST
VOLUME
To
Do this
adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME toward +
or – (press VOL +, – on
the remote).
turn on/ off the radio
Press POWER.
Tips
To improve broadcast reception
FM:
Reorient the antenna for FM.
•
The “FM1” and “FM2”
bands have the same
functions. You can store
the stations you want
separately in “FM1” and
“FM2” (page 14).
•
If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press PLAY
MODE• MONO/ ST
(MODE on the remote)
until “Mono” appears in
the display and the
radio will play in
AM:
Keep the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the
player and reorient it.
monaural.
•
Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press RADIO BAND•
AUTO PRESET. The
player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the previous
station.
If the broadcast is still noisy, connect the external
antenna (page 27).
Basic Operations
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The CD Player
Usin g t h e d isp la y
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
You can check information about the
CD using the display.
Checking the total track number and playing
time
Press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM in stop mode.
Total track number
Total playing time
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM while playing a CD.
To display
Press DISPLAY•
ENTER MEM
the current track number
and the remaining time
on the current track*
once
the number of tracks left
twice
and remaining time on the CD
the current track number
and playing time
three times
* For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining
time appears as “– –:– –”.
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The CD Player
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Lo ca t in g a sp e cific
t ra ck
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons. You can also find a
specific point in a track while playing a
CD.
Number
buttons
., >
Note
You cannot locate a
specific track if
To locate
Press
a specific track directly
number button of the track.
“SHUF” or “PGM” is lit
in the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing x.
a point while listening to
the sound
. or > while playing
and hold down until you
find the point.
a point while observing
the display
. or > in pause and
hold down until you find
the point.
Tip
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
The CD Player
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Pla yin g t ra cks
re p e a t e d ly
(Re p e a t Pla y)
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
., >
x
u
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see pages 11 - 13).
On the remote
1 Press x.
•
Use MODE to select
“REP 1”, “REP ALL”,
“REP” “SHUF” or
“REP” “PGM”.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Proceed as follows:
•
When you’ve selected
“REP 1”, use the
number button to select
the track.
To repeat
Do this
a single track
1
Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ ST until “REP 1”
appears.
2
1
Select the track by pressing
. or >, then press u.
all the tracks
Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ ST until “REP ALL”
appears.
2
1
Press u.
tracks in random order
programed tracks
Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ ST until “REP”
and “SHUF” appear.
Press u.
2
1
Press PLAY MODE•
MONO/ ST until “REP”
and “PGM” appear.
Program tracks (see step 3
on page 12).
2
3
Press u.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST until “REP”
disappears from the display.
10 The CD Player
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Pla yin g t ra cks in
ra n d o m o rd e r
(Sh u ffle Pla y)
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
u
x
You can play tracks in random order.
On the remote
1 Press x.
2 Press MODE until
“SHUF” appears in
the display.
1 Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST until “SHUF”
appears in the display.
3 Press N.
3 Press u.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST until “SHUF”
disappears from the display.
The CD Player 11
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Cre a t in g yo u r
o w n p ro g ra m
(Pro g ra m Pla y)
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
., >
u
x
PLAY MODE
MONO/ST
You can arrange the playing order of
up to 20 tracks on a CD.
On the remote
1 Press x.
1 Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press MODE until
“PGM” appears in
the display.
3 Press the number
buttons for the tracks
you want to program
in the order you
want.
2 Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST until “PGM”
appears in the display.
3 Press . or > to select the track you want to
program, and press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
Repeat this step.
4 Press N.
Track number Playing order
4 Press u.
12 The CD Player
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Tip
You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the CD
tray.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST until “PGM”
disappears from the display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press x 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.
The CD Player 13
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The Radio
Pre se t t in g ra d io
st a t io n s
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET –, +
CURSOR T, t
CHARACTER TUNE
TIME SET –, +
TEXT –, +
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
You can store radio stations into the
player's memory. You can preset up
to 30 radio stations, 10 for each band
in any order.
You can also label the preset stations.
Tip
1 Press RADIO BAND• AUTO PRESET until the
If you automatically
preset the “FM1” or
“FM2” band, 10 radio
stations are stored in
“FM1” band and 10
more radio stations are
stored in “FM2” band.
band you want appears in the display.
2 Hold down RADIO
BAND• AUTO PRESET
for 2 seconds until “Auto”
flashes in the display.
3 Press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones.
To label the preset station
1 Press RADIO BAND• AUTO PRESET to select the
band.
2 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number of the
station you want to label appears in the display.
3 Do as steps 3 to 7 on page 15.
14 The Radio
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On the remote
If a station cannot be preset automatically
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
2 Press TUNE + or – to
set the frequency to
the station you want.
You need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually. You can also label the preset station.
1 Press RADIO BAND• AUTO PRESET to select the
band.
3 Press and hold the
number button that
you want to preset
the new station on
for 2 seconds.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DISPLAY• ENTER MEM for 2 seconds
until the preset number flashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number (1 to
10) you want for the station flashes in the display.
5 Press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
6 Input the name of the station (up to 8 characters).
1 Select a character by pressing TEXT + or –.
2 Press CURSOR t to make the cursor shift
rightward.
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
You can also use the following buttons:
Button to use
Function
CURSOR T, t
Move the cursor leftward or
rightward
CHARACTER
Each time you press the button, the
character changes as follows:
Upper case letters t
Lower case letters t
Numbers and symbols.
7 Press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
The Radio 15
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Pla yin g p re se t
ra d io st a t io n s
RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET
PRESET –, +
Once you've preset the stations, use the
PRESET +, – on the player or number
buttons on the remote to tune in your
favorite stations.
On the remote
1 Press BAND to select
the band.
1 Press RADIO BAND• AUTO PRESET to select the
band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to display the preset number
2 Press the number
buttons to tune in the
stored station.
of the station you want.
Preset number
m
16 The Radio
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The Audio Emphasis
Se le ct in g t h e
TUNE
BASS/
a u d io e m p h a sis
TIME SET –, + TREBLE MEGA BASS
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound or the bass/ treble sound you are
listening to.
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.
“MEGA BASS” appears in the display. To return to
normal sound, press the button again.
On the remote
Adjusting the bass/treble sound
1 Press BASS/ TRE to
select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.
1 Press BASS/ TREBLE to select “BASS” or
”TREBLE”.
2 Adjust the bass or
treble sound using
BASS/ TRE + or –.
2 Adjust the bass or treble sound using TUNE• TIME
SET + or –.
You can adjust the sound level in the range of –5 to
+5.
Note
When the volume is too
high, the sound
adjustments may not be
effective.
The Audio Emphasis 17
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The Timer
Se t t in g t h e clo ck
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
CLOCK
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
“– –:– –” indication appears in the
display until you set the clock.
SUMMER TIME
Tip
1 Press and hold CLOCK until the hour digits flash.
The time display
system of this player is
the 12-hour system.
2 Set the time.
1 Press TUNE• TIME
SET + or – to set the
hour and press
DISPLAY• ENTER
MEM.
m
2 Press TUNE• TIME
SET + or – to set the
minutes.
3 Press DISPLAY• ENTER
MEM.
The clock starts from 00
seconds.
To change the display to the daylight saving time
(summer time) indication
Press and hold SUMMER TIME for 2 seconds.
“Summer On” appears in the display for a few
seconds.
To cancel the summer time indication
Press and hold SUMMER TIME again.
“Summer Off” appears in the display for a few
seconds.
18 The Timer
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Se t t in g t h e t im e
sig n a l
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
TIME SIGNAL
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
When the power is off, you can hear the
time signal on this player. You can select
the sound for the time signal. Make sure
you have set the clock (see page 18).
Note
1 When the power is off, press TIME SIGNAL to
The time signal does
not sound when the
player is turned on.
display “TIME SIGNAL” indication.
Do the following operations by checking the
display.
Display
2 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – until the sound you
want appears in the display, and press DISPLAY•
ENTER MEM.
Display
Intervals
Wall Clock Sounds on the hour the number of times
corresponding to the hour and again on the
half hour once (Example: Three times at
3:00 p.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. once).
Harp
Sounds on the hour once
Music Box Sounds on the hour once
Chime
Organ
Sounds on the hour once
Sounds on the hour once
3 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – to set the volume
you want, and press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
continued
The Timer 19
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Se t t in g t h e t im e sig n a l (continued)
4 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – to select the time for
the time signal function to work, and then press
DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
Display
Off
Time signal sounds
Not at all
Every Hour
Auto
All day
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Once a day
Once a Day*
* If you selected “Wall Clock” in step 2, you cannot select
“Once a Day”
5 If you selected “Once a Day” in step 4, set the time
for the time signal to sound. (If you selected other
items in step 4, omit this step.)
1 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – to set the hour
and press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
2 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – to set the minutes
and press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
To check the sound types (demonstration mode)
Press and hold TIME SIGNAL for about 2 seconds.
You can hear the five types of sound once.
20 The Timer
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Wa kin g u p t o
m u sic
TUNE
TIME SET –, +
TIMER
STANDBY
SNOOZE
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
You can wake up to music or a radio
program at a preset time. Make sure you
have set the clock (see page 18).
Before you begin, make sure the (clock) indication is
not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.
1 Prepare the music source you want to play.
Source
Do this
CD
Insert a CD.
Tune in a station.
RADIO
LINE
Turn on the equipment connected
to LINE IN.
2 Press TIMER to display the indication.
Do the following operations by checking the
display.
3 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – until the music
source you want to play (“CD”, “RADIO” or
“LINE”) appears in the display, and press
DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
continued
The Timer 21
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Wa kin g u p t o m u sic (continued)
4 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want
the music to go on.
1 Press TUNE• TIME
SET + or – to set the
hour and press
DISPLAY• ENTER
MEM.
2 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – to set the minutes
and press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
5 Press TUNE• TIME SET + or – to set the volume
you want, and press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM.
Tips
6 Press STANDBY.
•
To exit the standby
The indication lights up and the power goes off;
the player enters the standby mode.
mode, press STANDBY
to make the
indication disappear.
The preset settings
remain until you reset
them.
At the preset time, the power will go on and music
will play. Then the power will go off after 1 hour,
and the player will enter the standby mode again.
•
To check/change the w aking up timer settings
Press TIMER, then DISPLAY• ENTER MEM. Each
time you press DISPLAY• ENTER MEM, a stored
setting is displayed in the set order. To change the
setting, display the setting you want to change and
re-enter it.
To use the player before a timer playback starts
If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual (in
case of the radio, if you listen to the station which is
different from the one you tuned in step 1 on page 21,
you will hear that station at the preset time). Turn off
the player before the preset time.
22 The Timer
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To stop play
Turn off the power.
Tip
Every time the player
turns on using the
SNOOZE function, the
volume will be turned
up one level.
To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE.
“Snooze” appears in the display and the power goes
off. The player turns on automatically after about 5
minutes. You can repeat this process by pressing
SNOOZE.
To cancel the snooze function
Press POWER to turn on the power.
The Timer 23
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Fa llin g a sle e p t o
m u sic
SLEEP
You can set the player to turn off
automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and
120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep
while listening to music.
Tips
1 Play the music source you want.
2 Press SLEEP to display “SLEEP.”
•
The display window
dims while the sleep
timer is on.
3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player
•
You can combine the
wake up timer with the
sleep timer. Set the
wake up timer first
(page 21), turn on the
power, and then set the
sleep timer.
goes off automatically.
Each time you press the
button, the indication
changes as follows:
“60” t “90” t “120” t no indication t “10”
•
•
You can prepare the
different music for the
wake up timer and the
sleep timer. However,
you cannot store
t “20” t “30”.
If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP,
the minutes in the display are stored in memory.
When the preset time has passed, music stops and
the player goes off automatically.
different radio stations.
You can set different
volume for the wake
up timer and the sleep
timer. For instance, you
can sleep at lower
To cancel the sleep function
Press SLEEP to make “SLEEP” disappear from the
display.
volume and wake up at
higher volume.
To change the preset time
Do the steps 2 and 3 again.
24 The Timer
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Setting Up
Pre p a rin g t h e
syst e m
1 Antenna terminals
According to the illustrations,
connect the cords firmly.
Wrong connections cause mal-
functions. Connect the AC
power cord last.
AM loop
antenna
2 to a w all outlet
Note
1 Hooking up the antenna
Be sure to turn off the
power of the player
before connecting/
disconnecting the AC
power cord.
1 Strip the coating from the end of the cable and
twist the wires.
Note
2 Connect the wires to the terminals.
Keep the AM loop
antenna away as far as
possible from the
player. If you do not,
noise may be heard.
AM loop
antenna*
(supplied)
* Reorient the antenna to improve broadcast reception.
continued
Setting Up 25
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Pre p a rin g t h e syst e m (continued)
Tip
This unit is supplied
Setting up the AM loop antenna
with a different color
speaker net. If you wish
to change the color of
your speaker, pull each
corner of the speaker
net toward yourself to
remove the net. Then
exchange it with the
extra net.
2 Connecting the AC pow er cord
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outled.
3 Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert tw o size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
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Important
To improve the FM reception
When you use an
outdoor antenna, be
sure to connect the U
terminal to earth
against lightning. To
prevent a gas
Connect the FM outdoor antenna (not supplied). If
you use a distributor, you can also use the TV
antenna.
explosion, do not
connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
Earth
FM outdoor
antenna (not
supplied)
To improve the AM reception
Connect a 6- to 15-meter (20- to 50 feet) (not supplied)
insulated wire to the AM ANTENNA terminal. Keep
the wire as horizontal as possible near the window or
outdoor. You do not need to disconnect the supplied
AM loop antenna.
Insulated w ire
(not supplied)
Earth
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Sa vin g p o w e r
DISPLAY
ENTER MEM
Even when power is turned off, this
player consumes about 5.6 W for time
indication, timer operation, remote
control reception. If you use the saving
power function, you can reduce power
consumption to less than 1 W.
When the power is off, press and hold
DISPLAY• ENTER MEM for about 2 seconds.
The player enters the lower power consumption
standby mode.
To cancel the saving pow er
To make the time indication appear, press and hold
DISPLAY• ENTER MEM for about 2 seconds when the
power is off.
28 Setting Up
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Co n n e ct in g
o p t io n a l
LINE
co m p o n e n t s
You can record a CD on a MiniDisc or enjoy
the sound from a VCR, TV or MiniDisc
player/ recorder through the speakers of
this player.
Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making connections.
For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the component to be connected.
Note
Recording a CD on a MiniDisc recorder and
DAT recorder
Connect the cables
firmly to avoid any
malfunction.
to OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
(CD) jack
MiniDisc
recorder, DAT
recorder, etc.
Rear panel of
this player
to digital
input jack
Digital Connecting
cable* POC-5AB
(not supplied)
* Select a connecting cable depending on the type of the
digital input jack of the recorder to be connected. For
details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to
be connected. The OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of
this player is square-shaped jack.
The type of the jack
of the component
to be connected
Model number of
the connecting cable
Optical miniplug
(MiniDisc recorder, etc.)
POC-5AB, POC-10AB,
POC-15AB
L-type 7-pin connector
(DAT recorder, etc.)
POC-DA12P
Square-shaped optical
connector (MiniDisc
POC-10A, POC-15A
recorder, DAT recorder, etc.)
continued
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Co n n e ct in g o p t io n a l co m p o n e n t s (continued)
Notes
1 Remove the jack cover from the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT (CD) jack of this player and
connect the jack with the digital input jack of the
MiniDisc recorder or other component using the
digital connecting cable (not supplied) .
•
As long as “CD”
appears in the display,
the optical digital
output jack is in
operation and the jack
lights even if the CD is
in stop mode.
2 Turn on the power of this player and the
connected component.
•
If you play a CD-ROM
that is not for audio
use, noise may be
heard.
3 Make the connected component ready for
recording.
4 Start playing a CD on this player.
Listening to TV, VCR and MiniDisc player/
recorder
to LINE IN
jack
TV, VCR,
MiniDisc player/
recorder, etc.
to line
output jack
Rear panel of
this player
Audio connecting
cable
For MiniDisc recorder:
RK-G136 (1.5 m)
(not supplied)
For TV, VCR recorder:
RK-G129 (1.5 m)
(not supplied)
1 Connect the LINE IN jack of this player with the
line output jack of the MiniDisc player or other
component using the audio connecting cable (not
supplied) .
2 Turn on the power of this player and the
connected component.
3 Press LINE and start playing sound on the
connected component.
The sound from the connected component is
output from the speakers.
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Pre ca u t io n s
On safety
On placement
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
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.
On pow er sources
• 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.
• If the 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.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
speakers, keep personal credit cards
using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches away from the player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
when it is not be used for an extended
period of time.
• 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.
continued
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Pre ca u t io n s (continued)
On operation
Notes on CDs
If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
condense on the lenses 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.
Cleaning the cabinet
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.
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.
• Do not 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Symptom
Remedy
There is no audio.
• Press POWER to turn on the player.
• Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet
securely.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or other
equipment that emits radio waves near the
player. t Move the portable telephone, etc.,
away from the player.
“No Disc“ lights in the display even • Insert the CD with the label surface up.
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play.
• Make sure that the CD tray is closed.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD tray open for
about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
• Press x to switch the function of the player to
“CD”.
The sound drops out.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard
if the CD is recorded using a personal computer
(CD-R, etc.).
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (continued)
Symptom
Remedy
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
•
•
Move the player away from the TV.
If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
The audio is not stereo.
•
•
Press PLAY MODE• MONO/ ST on the player
until “STEREO” appears.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
The timer does not operate.
•
•
•
•
Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.
Make sure the
(clock) indication is displayed.
The remote does not function.
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
•
•
•
Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.
Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
•
Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power
supply conditions, etc., operation may sometimes become unstable. After trying the above
remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC power cord. While
keeping SNOOZE and CHARACTER pressed at the same time, plug the AC power cord again. If
the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Sp e cifica t io n s
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
General
Speaker
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
Full range: 8 cm (3 1⁄4 in.) dia., 4 ohms,
cone type x 2
With 4-ohm loads, both channels driven from
150 - 15,000 Hz; rated 6.5 W per channel-
minimum RMS power, with no more than
10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
Input
LINE IN jack (stereo minijack)
Minimum input level 250 mV
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 ohms impedance headphones
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (CD) (optical output
connector)
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm
Power requirements
Other Specifications
CD player section
System
For personal audio system:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
For remote control:
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC 30 W
Dimensions (incl. projecting parts)
approx. 470 × 206.5 × 145.5 mm (w/ h/ d)
(18 5⁄8 × 8 1⁄4 × 5 3⁄4 inches)
Mass
approx. 5 kg (11 lb.)
Supplied accessories
Remote control (1)
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (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
AM loop antenna (1)
Speaker nets (2)
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +0.5/ –0.7 dB
Wow and flutter
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Frequency range
FM: 87.6 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Loop antenna
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In d e x
A
L
S
Audio emphasis 17
Listening
Selecting
to the radio 6
audio emphasis 17
to the TV, VCR and MD
player 30
Locating
Setting the clock 18
Setting the time signal 19
Setting up 25
B
Batteries for remote 26
a specific track 5, 9
Shuffle Play 11
SNOOZE 23
SUMMER TIME 18
C
CD player 8
Cleaning
cabinet 32
Connecting
AC power cord 26
M, N, O
MEGA BASS 17
T
Timer
P, Q
Playing
a CD 4
preset radio stations 16
tracks in random order 11
tracks repeatedly 10
Presetting radio stations 14
Program Play 12
Falling asleep to music
24
Waking up to music 21
Troubleshooting 33
optional components
29
Creating your own program
12
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using the display 8
D, E, F, G
Display 8
R
H
Radio stations
Hooking up
playing 6
antenna 25
presetting 14
Recording
on an MD or a DAT 29
Repeat Play 10
I, J, K
Improving reception 7
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