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©1999 Sony Corporation
Personal Audio
System
Operating Instructions
ZS-X7
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
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-X7
Serial No.
3
Introduction
Basic
Operations
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
6
Listening to the radio
The CD Player
8
Using the display
9
Locating a specific point in a
track
10
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
11
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
12
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
14
Preventing sound from skipping
(ESP)
The Radio
15
Presetting radio stations
16
Playing preset radio stations
The Timer
17
Setting the clock
18
Waking up to music
20
Falling asleep to music
21
Using the countdown timer
Setting Up
22
Preparing the power sources
25
Using the shoulder strap
26
Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
Additional Information
27
Precautions
29
Troubleshooting
31
Maintenance
32
Specifications
33
Index
Basic Operations
4
Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23).
1
Press POWER to turn on the
player.
2
Turn the lid of the CD
compartment counterclockwise
and open it.
3
Place the CD on the CD
compartment until it clicks into
place.
With the label side
facing to you
2, 3, 4
1
5
Basic Operations
Basic
Operations
5
Use these buttons for additional operations
To
Do this
adjust the volume
Press VOL +, .
stop playback
Press x.
pause playback
Press u.
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track
Press >.
go back to the previous track
Press ..
remove the CD
Turn the lid of the CD
compartment
counterclockwise and
open it.
turn on/off the player
Press POWER.
Tip
You can change the
angle of your player.
4
Close the lid of the CD
compartment and turn it
clockwise until the z mark on the
player and the z mark on the lid
align.
5
Press u
.
The player plays all the tracks
once.
POWER
x
u
.
,
>
VOL , +
Track number
Playing time