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3-239-034-13 (1) Personal Audio System Operating Instructions ZS-X3CP ©2001 Sony Corporation
3-239-034-13 (1) Personal Audio System Operating Instructions ZS-X3CP ©2001 Sony Corporation
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... installation. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ZS-X3CP Serial No. 2 Owner's Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is connected. - This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of plug to...
... installation. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ZS-X3CP Serial No. 2 Owner's Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is connected. - This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of plug to...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... stop mode. To Do this adjust the volume Press VOLUME +*, -. go back to the next track Push jog lever toward .. x u Z PUSH Jog lever Tip Playback starts from the beginning of the first track. During stop playback Press x. go to the previous track Push jog lever toward >. Track Playing number time Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - Basic Operations 4 Press u. To cancel the resume play to be played are displayed. continued...
... stop mode. To Do this adjust the volume Press VOLUME +*, -. go back to the next track Push jog lever toward .. x u Z PUSH Jog lever Tip Playback starts from the beginning of the first track. During stop playback Press x. go to the previous track Push jog lever toward >. Track Playing number time Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - Basic Operations 4 Press u. To cancel the resume play to be played are displayed. continued...
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Folder name File name Track number Playing time To select a folder Push the jog lever toward > to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD. When you play a CD with MP3 files POWER Z PUSH Note Before playing a file, this time, "Reading" is displayed. to go forward and . Tip You can use the buttons mentioned in the table on the file structure, it may take...
Folder name File name Track number Playing time To select a folder Push the jog lever toward > to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD. When you play a CD with MP3 files POWER Z PUSH Note Before playing a file, this time, "Reading" is displayed. to go forward and . Tip You can use the buttons mentioned in the table on the file structure, it may take...
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... MP3 file 2 3 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 5 9 6 0 About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files This player can be displayed with up to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. It is the abbreviation for Audio CDs. 7 Basic Operations Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • Maximum number of folders: 255 Maximum number of the recording device. * CD-DA is a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio.
... MP3 file 2 3 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 5 9 6 0 About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files This player can be displayed with up to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. It is the abbreviation for Audio CDs. 7 Basic Operations Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • Maximum number of folders: 255 Maximum number of the recording device. * CD-DA is a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio.
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... display. Indicates an FM stereo broadcast The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it until the band you can't tune in the display. Display Push the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE - Press POWER to the radio 12 3 1 2 3 8 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18). Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until the frequency digits begin to change in a station, push the jog lever toward TUNE...
... display. Indicates an FM stereo broadcast The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it until the band you can't tune in the display. Display Push the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE - Press POWER to the radio 12 3 1 2 3 8 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18). Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until the frequency digits begin to change in a station, push the jog lever toward TUNE...
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MODE Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. To adjust the volume turn on/off the radio Press VOLUME +*, - Reorient the player itself for AM 9 for FM for AM. POWER *VOLUME + has a tactile dot. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - Basic Operations Use these buttons for FM.
MODE Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. To adjust the volume turn on/off the radio Press VOLUME +*, - Reorient the player itself for AM 9 for FM for AM. POWER *VOLUME + has a tactile dot. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for additional operations POWER VOLUME +, - Basic Operations Use these buttons for FM.
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... a track while playing a CD. Jog lever Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can find a specific point in a track while playing MP3 files, the sound may not be heard for a few seconds. Jog lever REPEAT 1 Press POWER to the sound a point while observing the display Do this 1 Press REPEAT until you find a specific point in the display. 3 Proceed as follows. POWER u x MODE The CD Player To locate a point while listening to turn on the CD a selected...
... a track while playing a CD. Jog lever Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can find a specific point in a track while playing MP3 files, the sound may not be heard for a few seconds. Jog lever REPEAT 1 Press POWER to the sound a point while observing the display Do this 1 Press REPEAT until you find a specific point in the display. 3 Proceed as follows. POWER u x MODE The CD Player To locate a point while listening to turn on the CD a selected...
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... you press the button, the track or folder number appears in the programed order. To cancel Program Play Stop playing first. The CD Player Creating your own program (Program Play) You can also program up to start Program Play. Audio CD (Program Play) Playing order Programed track Playing order Programed file MP3 CD (Program Play) Jog lever ENTER MP3 CD (Program Folder Play) Playing order Programed folder 1 Press POWER to turn on a CD. Then press MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 5 Press u to 20 tracks or files...
... you press the button, the track or folder number appears in the programed order. To cancel Program Play Stop playing first. The CD Player Creating your own program (Program Play) You can also program up to start Program Play. Audio CD (Program Play) Playing order Programed track Playing order Programed file MP3 CD (Program Play) Jog lever ENTER MP3 CD (Program Folder Play) Playing order Programed folder 1 Press POWER to turn on a CD. Then press MODE until "PGM" appears in the display. 5 Press u to 20 tracks or files...
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... using a buffer memory that you cannot cancel the ESP function by pressing the ESP button. • To enjoy the high quality sound of MP3 files. when you listen to a dirty or scratched CD. - when you listen to an audio test CD. - POWER ESP x 1 Press POWER to a special character of an audio CD, 14 we recommend that stores music data for a while if you open...
... using a buffer memory that you cannot cancel the ESP function by pressing the ESP button. • To enjoy the high quality sound of MP3 files. when you listen to a dirty or scratched CD. - when you listen to an audio test CD. - POWER ESP x 1 Press POWER to a special character of an audio CD, 14 we recommend that stores music data for a while if you open...
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You can store radio stations into the player's memory. POWER BAND Jog leverENTER AUTO PRESET If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. 1 Press POWER to turn on flashes. 6 Press ENTER. The Radio 1 Press POWER to turn on the player. 2 Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in the display. 4 Press ENTER. The stations are stored in memory from the lower...
You can store radio stations into the player's memory. POWER BAND Jog leverENTER AUTO PRESET If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. 1 Press POWER to turn on flashes. 6 Press ENTER. The Radio 1 Press POWER to turn on the player. 2 Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in the display. 4 Press ENTER. The stations are stored in memory from the lower...
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Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the jog lever to tune in your favorite stations. POWER BAND AUTO PRESET Jog lever 1 Press POWER to turn on the player. 2 Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. 3 Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or PRESET J to tune in the stored station. 16
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the jog lever to tune in your favorite stations. POWER BAND AUTO PRESET Jog lever 1 Press POWER to turn on the player. 2 Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. 3 Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or PRESET J to tune in the stored station. 16
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... 9V Note Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Replace all the batteries with new ones. • The backlight of the display lights up when the player is turned on batteries, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player. To use the player on . 18 Polarity of the plug Tips • Replace the batteries when "Low Battery" appears in the display or when the player stops operating. To a wall outlet 2 Using the player on the...
... 9V Note Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Replace all the batteries with new ones. • The backlight of the display lights up when the player is turned on batteries, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player. To use the player on . 18 Polarity of the plug Tips • Replace the batteries when "Low Battery" appears in the display or when the player stops operating. To a wall outlet 2 Using the player on the...
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... the headphones jack may damage the player. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by battery leakage or corrosion. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. Do not use the supplied AC power adaptor; On power sources • For AC operation, use such discs. do not use any further. • Discs...
... the headphones jack may damage the player. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by battery leakage or corrosion. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. Do not use the supplied AC power adaptor; On power sources • For AC operation, use such discs. do not use any further. • Discs...
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... cause tracking error. In this occur, the player will not operate properly. There is no audio. • Make sure the function you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you want to use solvents such as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the CD player section. On operation • If the player is brought directly from...
... cause tracking error. In this occur, the player will not operate properly. There is no audio. • Make sure the function you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you want to use solvents such as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the CD player section. On operation • If the player is brought directly from...
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... Sony dealer. 22 Troubleshooting (continued) The CD does not play. • Make sure that is not an MP3 file but has extension "mp3". (page 25) "Not MP3 (Layer-1, 2)" is weak or has poor quality. • Replace all the batteries with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. The sound drops out. • Reduce the volume. • Clean the CD...
... Sony dealer. 22 Troubleshooting (continued) The CD does not play. • Make sure that is not an MP3 file but has extension "mp3". (page 25) "Not MP3 (Layer-1, 2)" is weak or has poor quality. • Replace all the batteries with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. The sound drops out. • Reduce the volume. • Clean the CD...
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... type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones Power output 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at a distance 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 AC operation. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Design and specifications...
... type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones Power output 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at a distance 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 AC operation. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Design and specifications...
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... CD-RWs USABLE DISC FORMAT You can only play . Z, a - NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON THE MEDIA When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the files on this player You can use a version other than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize the file properly and will not be displayed correctly. This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the usable disc format are recorded in a format...
... CD-RWs USABLE DISC FORMAT You can only play . Z, a - NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON THE MEDIA When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the files on this player You can use a version other than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize the file properly and will not be displayed correctly. This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the usable disc format are recorded in a format...
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... 10, 25 Improving broadcast reception 9 L Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific point 11 M, N, O Maintenance 23 MEGA BASS 17 MP3 about MP3 25 display 10 playing order 7 P, Q Pattern options 19 Playing a CD 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 R Radio stations playing 16 presetting 15 Repeat Play 11 S Selecting audio emphasis 17 tracks 5 Setting up 18 Shuffle Play 12 Specifications 24 T Troubleshooting 21 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using the display 10 26
... 10, 25 Improving broadcast reception 9 L Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific point 11 M, N, O Maintenance 23 MEGA BASS 17 MP3 about MP3 25 display 10 playing order 7 P, Q Pattern options 19 Playing a CD 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 R Radio stations playing 16 presetting 15 Repeat Play 11 S Selecting audio emphasis 17 tracks 5 Setting up 18 Shuffle Play 12 Specifications 24 T Troubleshooting 21 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using the display 10 26