Sony zs x 10 owners manual

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Precautions

0n satety

- 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 nonstandard 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.

lln power sources
- For AC operation,

7o

use the supplied
AC

power Polarity of
adaptor. do not h i
use any other type. a P 9

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 C (R14)
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.

0n 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 springrwound 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
companment 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
mnning 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.

(In 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 cos

- 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 antirstatic 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 ot~ tlle CD.

- After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, din or fingerprints on the

CD. it may cause tracking error.

About GD-RSIcD-IIWS

This player can play CDeRs/CDVRWs

recorded in the CDrDA format". but

playback capability may vary depending on

the quality of the disc and the condition of

the recording device.

* CDrDA is the abbreviation for Compact
Disc D' ital 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
conceming your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

The power does not come on.

Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet

securely.

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. 7Move the portable telephone.
etc. away from the player.

on Player

The CD does not play or no dISC" is
displayed 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 wrth the recording device.
There is a problem With the quality of the CD-
R/CD-RW, recording device or application
software.

The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

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 tree from
Vlblahon,

Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.

Lens

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

Reception is poor.
v Reonent the antenna to improve FM
reception.

- Reorient the player itself to improve AM
reception.

The audio is weak or has poor quality.

v Replace all the batteries With new ones if they
are weak.

- Move the player away from the TV.

The picture of yourTV becomes

unstable.

- If you are listemng 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.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION

With 3.2-ohrn loads, both channels driven
from 100 - 10 000 Hz; rated 1.7 W per
channel-minimum RMS power, with no
more than 10 % total harmonic distortion
in AC operation.

other specitications

CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diodc propenics
Material: GaAlAs
Wavc length: 730 nm
Emission duration Continuous
tnscr output less than 44.6 iiw
(This output is the value measured at a distance
of about 200 mm from the objective lens snrfacc
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 main (rpm) lo 500 r/rnin (rpm)
(CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequcncy rcsponsc
20-200001-12+0/-1dla
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit

Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87 5 -108 MHz
AM 530 » 1 710 kHz
Antcnnas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM Built-in fen-ire bar anlcnna

General
Spcakcr
Full range: x cm (3 Vi inches) dia, 3.2 52. Cone
[3/99 (2)
Passive radiator: 8 cm (3 vi inches) din. (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo nrinijack)
For 16 - 64 o impedance headphones
Powcr output
2.3 w + 2.3 w (at 3.2 0.10% harmonic
distonion)
Powcr requirements
DC LN 9v jack accepts:
Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120v
AC. 60 Hz
9 v DC, 6 size C (R14) batteries
Battery life

on playback
Sony R14 approx. 2 h
Sony alkaline LRl
Radio play

approx. 6 h

Sony R14 approx. 12 h
Sony alkaline LRl

approx. 40 h

Dimensions

Approx. 511 X 154 x 2A4mm (w/h/d)

(20 v. x o v. x 9 5/.inchcs) (incl. projecting pans)
Mass

Approx. 3.4 kg (7 lbs oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory

AC power adaptor (1)

Design and specifications arc subjecr ro change
wirhout noticc.

Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series

SONY.

Personal
Audra
System

Operating Instructions

ZS-X 10

@2005 Sony Corporation
Printed in China

2-581-447-11 (1)

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or

' A

CAUTlON

A-

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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase 0r built-1n cabinet.

To prevent fire or shock hazard. do not place
objects filled with liquids. such as vases. on the
appliance,

Information

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

devtce. 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 Widi the instmctions. 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:

7 Reorient or relocate the receivmg antenna.

7 increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

7 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

7 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician tor help.

This device complies wuh part 15 of the FCC

mles. 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 VOXd your audiori'ty to operate this
equipment.

Owner's Ilecortl

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-XIO

Serial No.

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at
http:I/wwwsany,com/productregistrotion.
Proper registration will enable us to send you
periodic mailings about new product.
services and other important announcements.
Registering your product wrll also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the
product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.

hilp://www.sony.net/

Printed on 100% rocycled paper using
voc (Volatile Organic Compound)-
trce vegetable oil based ink.

Power Sources

2 to a wall outlet

fl 1toDC1N9v

Connect the AC power adaptor or insert six size C (R14) batteries (not supplied) into the

battery compartment E].

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.

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Location of controls

Loading a BI)

O

O
O
PUSH @
OPEN/CLOSE

With the labeled side up
Note
When inserting a CD, place the player horizontally.
If lhe player is not level, you cannot open or close the CD compartment lid.

RADIO
BAND
powER Display AUTO PRESET Dc IN 9v
pusne
OPRIBATT OPEN/CLOSE MODE 0

DSPL PII
ENTER
PREsEr |« »t PRESEY
MEGA BASS MEMORY '
TUNE The button has a tactile dot.

Display

Total track number L' Total playing time Programed track Playing order

To turn onloft the power
Press POWER.

Tn adiust the volume
Press VOL +, e.

To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the n (headphones) jack.

Adjusting the sound emphasis

Tn reinforce the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS.

MEGA BASS" appeals in the display.
To retllm to normal sound, press the button again.

Play ng a CD L sten ng to the rad

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Load a CD in the CD compartment.
3 Press PUSH AOPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment.

4 Press PII.
The player plays all the tracks once.

To Do this
stop playback Press I.
pause playback Press >ll.

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

go to the next track Push the 4»way control key toward >>l.

find the beginning of the current Push the Arway control key toward I44.
thk/go back to the previous track

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.

2 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the
display.
Each time you press tlte button, the indication changes as follows:

3 Push the 4-way control key toward TUNE + or TUNE - and hold it 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, push the 4-way control key toward TUNE + or
TUNE - repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.

Tip

remove the CD Press PUSH =OPEN/CIDSE. If the FM broadcast is noisy. press MODE until "Mono" appears in the display and the radio will play in
locate a point while listening Push the 4away control key toward >>l (forward) or l44 m""

to the sound (backward) while playing until you find the point.

locate a point while observing Push the away control key toward »l (forward) or l« Presettlng radlo statlons

the display (backward) in pause until you find the point.

About ESP (Electronic Shock Pmtection) tunction
When a CD is playing, the ESP function is always activated. The ESP function prevents the
sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music dam for about 10 seconds.
Notes
- Playing may stop when the player gets a strong shock even with the ESP function.
- You may hear a noise or sound skip:

- when you listen to a dirty or scratched CD.

7 when you listen to an audio test CD.

, when the player receives continuous shock.

Using the display

To check the total track number and playing time
Press DSPL-ENTER-MEMORY in stop mode (see fig. I).

To check the remaining time
Press DSPL-ENTER-MEMORY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as
follows:

the cur-rent track number and playing time

i

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

1

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 l" REP ALL SHUF SHUF REP" PROGRAM"
PROGRAM REP appears in the display. Then proceed as follows:

To Select Then do this

repeat a single track REP 1" Push the 4away control key toward >>l or l44
to select the track you want to repeat then press
>II.

repeat all tracks REP ALL" Press PII.

shuffle play SHUF' Press >ll.

repeat tracks 51-an REP Press MI.

in random order

program play PROGRAM" Push the 4eway control key toward >>l or I44

then press DSPL-ENTER-MEMORY for the
tracks you want to program in the order you want
up to 20 tracks (see fig. E). Then press >ll.

repeat prograrned tracks PROGRAM Push the Airway control key toward >>l or I44
REP" then press DSPL-ENTER-MEMORY for the
tracks you want to program in the order you want
up to 20 tracks. Then Press >ll.

To cancel selected play mode
Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.

To check the programed track and playing order in the display
To check the order of tracks before play, press DSPL-ENTER-MEMORY.
Every time you press the button. the track number appears in the programed order.

To change the current program

Press I once if the CD is stopped and twice ifthe CD is playing. The current program will be
erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure.

Tip
You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment.

You can store radio smtions into the players memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20
forFM and 10 for AM in any order.

1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET to select the band.

3 Hold down RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until AUTO"
flashes in the display.

4 Press DSPL-ENTER'MEMORY.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.

It a station cannot he preset automatically

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

1 Press POWER.

2 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET to select the band.

3 Tune in a station you want.

4 Hold down DSPL-ENTER-MEMORY for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the
display.

5 Push the 4away control key toward PRESET I44 or PRESET >>l repeatedly until the
preset number you want for the station on flashes in the display.

6 Press DSPL-ENIER-MEMORY.
The new sution replaces the old one.

Tip

The preset radio slauons 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 RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET repeatedly to select the band.

3 Push the 4-way control key toward PRESET K4 or PRESET >>| to tune in
the stored station.