Sony Stereo System ZS X3CP User Manual

3-239-034-13 (1)  
Personal Audio  
System  
Operating Instructions  
ZS-X3CP  
©2001 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Basic Operations  
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files.................. 4  
Listening to the radio ...................................... 8  
The CD Player  
Using the display .......................................... 10  
Locating a specific point in a track .............. 11  
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ....... 11  
Playing tracks in random order  
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 12  
Creating your own program (Program Play) 13  
Preventing sound from skipping (ESP) ........ 14  
The Radio  
Presetting radio stations................................ 15  
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 16  
The Audio Emphasis  
Selecting the audio emphasis  
(MEGA BASS) ......................................... 17  
Setting Up  
Choosing the power sources ......................... 18  
Enjoying various pattern options  
on the display............................................ 19  
Additional Information  
Precautions ................................................... 20  
Troubleshooting ............................................ 21  
Maintenance ................................................. 23  
Specifications ............................................... 24  
About “MP3” ................................................ 25  
Index ............................................................. 26  
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Basic Operations  
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files  
1
2, 3 4  
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18).  
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
1
2
Press Z PUSH down to open the CD  
compartment and place the CD on  
the CD compartment until it clicks  
into place.  
With the label side up  
3
Close the lid of the CD compartment.  
4
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Display  
4
Press u.  
The player plays all the tracks once.  
To play a CD with MP3 files, see  
page 6.  
Playing  
time  
Track  
number  
Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
VOLUME +, –  
x
u
Z PUSH  
Jog lever  
Tip  
To  
Do this  
Playback starts from the  
adjust the volume  
stop playback  
pause playback  
Press VOLUME +*, .  
Press x.  
track you last stopped  
playing (Resume play).  
During stop, the track  
number to be played are  
displayed.  
To cancel the resume play  
to start play from the  
beginning of the first track,  
press x in stop mode.  
Press u*.  
Press the button again to  
resume play after pause.  
go to the next track  
Push jog lever toward >.  
go back to the previous track Push jog lever toward ..  
remove the CD**  
Press Z 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  
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Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued)  
Playing a CD with MP3 files  
POWER  
Z PUSH  
u
Jog lever  
MP3 indicator  
Note  
Before playing a file, this  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
player reads all file and  
folder information on the  
CD. Depending on the  
file structure, it may take  
more than a minute to  
read them. During this  
time, Readingis  
Press Z PUSH to open the CD compartment and place  
the CD on the CD compartment (see page 4) .  
3
4
Close the lid of the CD compartment.  
displayed.  
Press u.  
The player plays all MP3 files on the CD.  
When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3  
indicator lights up.  
Tip  
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.  
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 > to go forward and . to  
go backward.  
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Example of folder structure and playing  
order  
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:  
Notes  
A folder that does not  
include an MP3 file is  
skipped.  
Maximum number of  
folders: 255  
Maximum number of files:  
255  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
Folder  
MP3 file  
Folder names and file  
names can be displayed  
with up to 64 characters.  
The characters A - Z, a - z,  
0 - 9, and _ can be  
1
1
2
displayed on this player.  
Other characters are  
displayed as *.  
2
3
3
4
4
5
This player conforms to  
Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag  
format. If the file has the  
ID3 tag information, song  
title, artist nameand  
album namecan be  
displayed.  
6
7
8
5
9
6
0
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 Digital Audio. It is  
a recording standard used for Audio CDs.  
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Listening to the radio  
1 2  
3
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18).  
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
1
2
Display  
Press BANDAUTO PRESET until  
the band you want appears in the  
display.  
3
Push the jog lever toward TUNE + or  
Indicates an FM  
stereo broadcast  
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 cant tune in a station, push  
the jog lever toward TUNE + or  
TUNE repeatedly to change the  
frequency step by step.  
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Use these buttons for additional operations  
POWER  
VOLUME +, –  
MODE  
Tip  
If the FM broadcast is  
noisy, press MODE until  
Monoappears in the  
display and radio will play  
in monaural.  
To  
Press  
adjust the volume  
turn on/off the radio  
VOLUME +*, –  
POWER  
*VOLUME + has a tactile dot.  
To improve broadcast reception  
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for  
AM.  
for FM  
for AM  
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The CD Player  
Using the display  
You can check information about the CD  
using the display.  
DISPLAY  
ying time  
ck number  
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Locating a specific  
point in a track  
Playing tracks  
repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
You can find a specific point in a track while  
playing a CD.  
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,  
shuffle or program play modes.  
Jog lever  
MODE  
u
x
POWER  
Jog lever  
REPEAT  
To locate  
Do this  
a point while  
listening to  
the sound  
While playing, push the jog  
lever toward > (forward) or  
. (backward) and hold it  
until you find the point  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
Press x.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
a point while  
observing  
the display  
In pause, push the jog  
lever toward > (forward) or  
. (backward) and hold it  
until you find the point  
3
Proceed as follows.  
To repeat Do this  
Note  
a single  
track  
1 Press REPEAT until “REP  
1” appears.  
When you find a specific point in a track while  
playing MP3 files, the sound may not be heard for  
a few seconds.  
2 Select the track by pushing  
the jog lever toward > or  
., then press u.  
all tracks  
on the  
1 Press REPEAT until “REP  
ALL” appears.  
CD  
2 Press u.  
a selected  
folder  
1 Press REPEAT until “REP  
” appears.  
(MP3 CD  
only)  
2 Select the folder by pushing  
the jog lever toward  
FLDR + or FLDR –, then  
press u.  
tracks in  
random  
order  
1 Start Shuffle Play (see page  
12).  
2 Press REPEAT until “REP”  
appears.  
continued  
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Playing tracks in  
random order (Shuffle Play)  
You can play tracks in random order.  
MODE  
u
x
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
Press x.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
3
4
Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in  
the display.  
Press u 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  
>.  
• The resume function doesn't work during  
Shuffle Play.  
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4
Push the jog lever toward . or >  
then press ENTER for the tracks or  
files* you want to program in the order  
you want.  
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).  
*folders for Program Folder Play.  
Audio CD  
(Program Play)  
Playing order  
POWER  
x MODE  
u
Programed track  
MP3 CD  
(Program Play)  
Playing order  
Programed file  
MP3 CD (Program  
Folder Play)  
Playing order  
Programed folder  
ENTER  
Jog lever  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
5
Press u to start Program Play.  
Press x.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
To cancel Program Play  
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until  
“PGM” disappears from the display.  
3
Press MODE until “PGM” appears in  
the display.  
To check the order of tracks  
before play  
Press ENTER.  
When you select Program Folder Play  
(MP3 CD only), press MODE until  
“PGM  
” appears in the display.  
Every time you press the button, the track or  
folder 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.  
continued  
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Creating your own program  
(Program Play) (continued)  
Preventing sound from  
skipping (ESP)  
Tips  
• 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.  
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)  
function prevents the sound from skipping  
by using a buffer memory that stores music  
data for about 10 seconds.  
POWER  
ESP  
x
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
Press x.  
“CD” appears in the display.  
3
Press ESP.  
The ESP indication appears in the display.  
To cancel the ESP function  
Press ESP again.  
Notes  
• Playing may stop when the player gets a strong  
shock even with the ESP function on.  
• 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  
• 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.  
To enjoy the high quality sound of an audio CD,  
we recommend that you cancel the ESP function.  
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The Radio  
If a station cannot be preset  
automatically  
You need to preset a station with a weak  
signal manually.  
1 Press POWER to turn on the player.  
2 Press BANDAUTO PRESET to select  
the band.  
3 Tune in a station you want.  
4 Hold down ENTER for about 2 seconds.  
Presetting radio  
stations  
You can store radio stations into the players  
memory. You can preset up to 30 radio  
stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any  
order.  
5 Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or  
PRESET J until the preset number you  
want for the station on flashes.  
Jog leverENTER  
BAND  
AUTO  
PRESET  
POWER  
6 Press ENTER.  
The new station replaces the old one.  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
Press BANDAUTO PRESET to select  
the band.  
3
4
Hold down BANDAUTO PRESET  
until Auto Presetflashes in the  
display.  
Press ENTER.  
The stations are stored in memory from  
the lower frequencies to the higher  
ones.  
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Playing preset radio  
stations  
Once youve preset the stations, use the jog  
lever to tune in your favorite stations.  
POWER  
BAND  
Jog lever  
AUTO  
PRESET  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.  
Press BANDAUTO PRESET to select  
the band.  
3
Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or  
PRESET J to tune in the stored station.  
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The Audio Emphasis  
Selecting the audio  
emphasis (MEGA BASS)  
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the  
sound you are listening to.  
MEGA  
BASS  
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”.  
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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  
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.  
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Additional Information  
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.  
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 shapes (e.g.,  
heart, square, star) cannot be played on  
this player. Attempting to do so may  
damage the player. Do not use such discs.  
Do not immerse in water  
This product is not meant to be immersed in  
water or come in continuous contact with  
water.  
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.  
Water in the headphones jack may cause  
rusting. Cover the jack with the attached  
rubber cap when the headphones is not  
used.  
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.  
The supplied AC power adaptor is not  
water resistant. To prevent shock hazard,  
avoid using the player near water during  
AC operation.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
General  
The power is not on.  
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall  
outlet securely.  
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
The power is not on, and Low Batteryis  
displayed.  
Replace all the batteries with new ones if  
they are weak.  
The power is not on, and Battery Error”  
is displayed.  
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  
There is no audio.  
Make sure the function you want to use  
appears in the display window.  
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.  
CD Player  
No disclights in the display even when  
a CD is in place.  
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.  
There is a problem with the quality of the  
CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or  
application software.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Radio  
The CD does not play.  
The audio is weak or has poor quality.  
Make sure that the CD compartment is  
closed.  
Replace all the batteries with new ones if  
they are weak.  
Place the CD with the label surface up.  
Move the player away from the TV.  
Clean the CD.  
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.  
Take out the CD and leave the CD  
compartment open for about an hour to dry  
moisture condensation.  
If you are listening to an FM program near  
the TV with an indoor antenna, move the  
player away from the TV.  
Make sure CDappears in the display.  
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 when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs or if there is a problem with the  
After trying the above remedies, if you still have  
problems, unplug the AC power adaptor and  
remove all the batteries. 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.  
recording device or application software.  
Not MP3is displayed.  
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.  
You are trying to play an MPEG1 Audio  
Layer-1 or 2 file. You can only play MP3  
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) files on this player.  
(page 25)  
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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.  
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Battery life  
For CD playback:  
Specifications  
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h  
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h  
Dimensions  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Approx. 430 × 172 × 287.5 mm (w/h/d)  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION  
(17 × 6 78 ×11 38 inches) (incl. projecting parts)  
Mass  
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.  
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.  
Other Specifications  
CD player section  
Optional accessories  
Sony MDR headphones series  
System  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
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
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: Telescopic antenna  
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna  
General  
Speaker  
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,  
3.2 , cone type (2)  
Outputs  
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)  
For 16 - 68 impedance headphones  
Power output  
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 , 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  
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THE USABLE NUMBER OF  
FOLDERS/FILES  
Maximum folder number: 255  
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.  
To record up to the maximum capacity, set  
to the halting of writing.  
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 folders 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.  
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Index  
A
M, N, O  
T
Audio emphasis 17  
Maintenance 23  
MEGA BASS 17  
MP3  
Troubleshooting 21  
B
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
about MP3 25  
display 10  
Batteries  
Using the display 10  
for player 18  
playing order 7  
C
P, Q  
CD player 4  
Choosing power sources 18  
Cleaning  
Pattern options 19  
Playing  
a CD 4  
cabinet 23  
preset radio stations 16  
tracks in random order 12  
tracks repeatedly 11  
Power sources 18  
Precautions 20  
lens 23  
Connecting AC power adaptor  
18  
Creating your own program 13  
Presetting radio stations 15  
Program Play 13  
D
Display 10  
R
Radio stations  
playing 16  
presetting 15  
Repeat Play 11  
E, F, G, H  
ESP 14  
I, J, K  
ID3 tag 10, 25  
S
Improving broadcast reception  
9
Selecting  
audio emphasis 17  
tracks 5  
L
Setting up 18  
Shuffle Play 12  
Specifications 24  
Listening to the radio 8  
Locating a specific point 11  
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