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Operating Instructions
ZS-D50
Personal Audio
System
Introduction
2
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
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.
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 protection 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 of
the personal audio system 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-D50
Serial No. ________________________
Basic
Operations
3
Introduction
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
6
Listening to the radio
8
Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
CD Player
12
Using the display
13
Locating a specific track
14
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15
Playing a single track
(Single Track Play)
16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
The Radio
19
Presetting radio stations
20
Playing preset radio stations
The Tape Player
21
Finding the beginning of
a track
22
Recording the tracks on CD
by specifying the tape length
The Timer
28
Setting the clock
29
Waking up to music
31
Falling asleep to music
32
Timer-recording radio programs
Setting Up
34
Choosing the power sources
36
Connecting optional components
39
Selecting the audio emphasis
(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
40
Precautions
42
Troubleshooting
45
Maintenance
46
Specifications
47
Index
BasicOperations
4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).
1
Press
6 CD OPEN/CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the
CD on the CD tray until it clicks
into place.
2
Press
^.
(On the remote, press
( on the
CD section.)
The CD tray closes and the player
plays all the tracks once.
With the label side up
Display
Playing time
Track number
21
BasicOperations
Basic
Operations
5
Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
^. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
To
Press
adjustthevolume
VOLUME +,
(VOL +, on the remote)
stopplayback
p
pauseplayback
^
(
P on the remote).
Pressagaintoresumeplay
afterpause.
go to the next track
+
gobacktotheprevioustrack
=
remove the CD
6 CD OPEN/CLOSE
turnon/offtheplayer
POWER
p
^
=, +
6 CD
OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME +,
POWER