SONY ZS-X1 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Printed in China

Operating Instructions

Personal

Audio

System

3-251-191-11 (1)

ZS-X1

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION

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.

Other specifications

CD player section

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

Frequency response

20 - 20 000 Hz +0/1 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 dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack)

For 16 - 64 ohms impedance headphones

Power output

2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic

distortion)

Power requirements

DC IN 9V jack accepts:

Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120V

AC, 60 Hz

9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries

Battery life

For personal audio system:

CD playback

Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h

Radio play

Sony R20P: approx. 11 h

Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 24 h

Dimensions

Approx. 430

× 169 × 288 mm (w/h/d)

(17

× 6 3/

× 11 3/

8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory

AC power adaptor(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

Lens

Power Sources

2 to a wall outlet

1 to DC IN 9V

English

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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the

appliance.

For customers in Canada

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Connect the AC power adaptor A or insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the

battery compartment B.

Notes

· Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.

Replace all the batteries with new ones.

· To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player.

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.

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.

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, 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.

· 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.

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/DC IN jack

may cause rusting. Cover the jacks with

the attached rubber cap when the jacks are

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 operation

· If the player is brought directly from a

cold to a warm location, or is placed in a

very damp room, moisture may 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.

Notes on CDs

· Before playing, clean the CD with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the

center out.

· Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available cleaners

or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

· 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.

· 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.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs

recorded in the CD-DA 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.

Music discs encoded with copyright

protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs

that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)

standard. Recently, various music discs

encoded with copyright protection

technologies are marketed by some record

companies. Please be aware that among

those discs, there are some that do not

conform to the CD standard and may not be

playable by this product.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your player, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

General

The power does not come on.

· Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

· Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

are weak.

The power is not on, and "bAttErY"

and "Error" are displayed alternately.

· Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

· Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

are weak.

There is no audio.

· 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.

tMove the portable telephone,

etc., away from the player.

Information

For customers in the USA

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.

This class B digital device complies with part 15

of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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 and

the serial number is located in the battery

compartment.

Record the serial number in the space provided

below. Refer to them whenever you call upon

your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ZS-X1

Serial No.

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at

http://www.sony.com/productregistration.

Proper registration will enable us to send you

periodic mailings about new product,

services and other important announcements.

Registering your product will also allow us to

contact you in the unlikely event that the

product needs adjustment or modification.

Thank you.

Polarity of

the plug

CD Player

The CD does not play or "no dISC"

lights in the display even when a CD

is in place.

· Place the CD with the label surface up.

· Clean the CD.

· Take out the CD and leave the CD

compartment open for about an hour to dry

moisture condensation.

· 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.

· Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

are weak.

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.

· Clean the lens with a commercially available

blower.

· 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

recording device or application software.

You cannot open/close the lid of the

CD compartment.

· Place the player on a level surface and open/

close the lid.

Radio

Reception is poor.

· Reorient the antenna to improve FM

reception.

· Reorient the player itself to improve AM

reception.

The audio is weak or has poor quality.

· Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

are weak.

· Move the player away from the TV.

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.

After trying the above remedies, if you still have

problems, unplug the AC adaptor and remove all

the batteries. After all the indications in the

display disappear, plug the power cord and

insert the batteries again. If the problem persists,

please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Preventing sound from skipping

The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a

buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds.

Press ESP in stop mode.

The ESP indicator lights up.

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.

Tip

To enjoy the high quality sound of an audio CD, we recommend that you cancel the ESP function.

Listening to the radio

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.

2 Press BAND·AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:

"FM"

t "AM".

3 Hold down TUNE + or TUNE 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 can't tune in a station, press TUNE + or TUNE repeatedly to change the

frequency step by step.

Tip

If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in

monaural.

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20

for FM and 10 for AM in any order.

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.

2 Press BAND·AUTO PRESET to select the band.

3 Hold down BAND·AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until "AUTO" flashes in the

display.

4 Press DISPLAY/ENT/MEMORY.

The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.

If a station cannot be preset automatically

You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.

1 Press POWER.

2 Press BAND·AUTO PRESET to select the band.

3 Tune in a station you want.

4 Hold down DISPLAY/ENT/MEMORY for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the

display.

5 Press PRESET + or PRESET until the preset number you want for the station on flashes in

the display.

6 Press DISPLAY/ENT/MEMORY.

The new station replaces the old one.

Tip

The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the AC power adaptor or remove the

batteries.

Playing preset radio stations

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.

2 Press BAND·AUTO PRESET to select the band.

3 Press PRESET + or PRESET to tune in the stored station.

To turn on/off the power

Press POWER.

To adjust the volume

Press VOL +, .

To listen through headphones

Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack.

Adjusting the sound emphasis

To reinforce the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.

"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.

To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Location of controls

Playing a CD

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.

2 Load a CD in the CD compartment.

3 Press PUSH ZOPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment.

4 Press u.

The player plays all the tracks once.

stop playback

pause playback

go to the next track

go back to the previous track

remove the CD

locate a point while listening

to the sound

locate a point while observing

the display

Using the display

To check the total track number and playing time

Press DISPLAY/ENT/MEMORY in stop mode (see fig. C).

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY/ENT/MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as

follows:

t the current track number and playing time

the current track number and the remaining time on the current track*

the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD

* For a track whose number is more than 20, the remaining time appears as "- -:- -" in the display.

Selecting the play mode

Press MODE until "REP 1" "REP ALL" "SHUF" "SHUF REP" "PGM" "PGM

REP" appears in the display. Then proceed as follows:

Select

repeat a single track

"REP 1"

repeat all tracks

"REP ALL"

shuffle play

"SHUF"

repeat tracks

"SHUF REP"

in random order

program play

"PGM"

repeat programed tracks

"PGM REP"

To cancel selected play mode

Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.

To check the programmed track and playing order in the display

To check the order of tracks before play, press DISPLAY/ENT/MEMORY.

Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.

To change the current programme

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.

MEGA BASS

VOL , +*

DISPLAY/ENT

MEMORY

MODE

POWER

DC IN 9V

OPR/BATT

Loading a CD

With the labeled side up

ESP

BAND

AUTO PRESET

ESP indicator

Display

Total track number

Programmed track

Playing order

Total playing time

Display

*The button has a tactile dot.

Z PUSH

OPEN/CLOSE

Press

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

PUSH ZOPEN/CLOSE

> (forward) or . (backward) while playing until you

find the point

> (forward) or . (backward) in pause until you find

the point

Then do this

Press > or . to select the track you want to

repeat then press u.

Press u.

Press > or . then press DISPLAY/ENT/

MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme

in the order you want up to 20 tracks (see fig. D).

Then press u.

Press > or . then press DISPLAY/ENT/

MEMORY for the tracks you want to programme

in the order you want up to 20 tracks. Then Press

Note

When inserting a CD, place the player horizontally.

If the player is not level, you cannot open or close the CD compartment lid.