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Personal Audio
System
Operating Instructions
3-046-452-12 (1)
© 2000 Sony Corporation
ZS-D55


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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 and the serial number is
located at the bottom 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-D55
Serial No.


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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
The CD Player
13
Using the display
14
Locating a specific track
15
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
16
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
19
Playing a single track
(Single Track Play)
The Radio
20
Presetting radio stations
21
Playing preset radio stations
The Tape Player
22
Finding the beginning of a track
The Audio Emphasis
23
Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
The Timer
24
Setting the clock
25
Waking up to music
27
Falling asleep to music
28
Timer-recording radio programs
Setting Up
30
Choosing the power sources
32
Connecting optional components
Additional Information
35
Precautions
37
Troubleshooting
40
Maintenance
41
Specifications
42
Index


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Basic Operations
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Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 30).
1
Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the
CD on the CD tray until it clicks
into place.
2
Press u.
(On the remote, press N 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


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Basic Operations
Basic
Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
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
adjustthevolume
PressVOL+,­.
stopplayback
Press x.
pauseplayback
Press u(Xontheremote).
Pressagaintoresumeplay
afterpause.
gotothenexttrack
Turnthejogdialclockwise.
(Ontheremote,press >.)
gobacktotheprevioustrack
Turn the jog dial
counterclockwise.
(Ontheremote,press ..)
remove the CD
Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE.
turn on/off the player
PressPOWER.
u
Jog dial
Z
CD
OPEN/CLOSE
VOL +, ­
POWER
x