Sony zs y 3 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 [IDWEI sources

- For AC operation, use the supplied AC
power cord; 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 on:

For battery operation, use six R14 (size C)
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 rear.

lln 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 it] 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.

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 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 antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

- Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat Sources Such as hot air ducts. not
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,
not 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 co-ns/co-nWs

This player can play CDrRs/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 by
playable by this product.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

itenoral

The power does not come on.

Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet

securely.

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

Replace all die batteries with new ones it they

are weak.

You cannot turn on the player With the remote

when you operate the player on batteries.

There is no audio.

v Make sure the function you want to use
appears in the display Window.

- 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. -'Move the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.

on Player

The CD does not play or no also"
lights in the display even when a CD
ls in place.

Place the CD with the label surface up.

Make sure that the CD companment is closed

Clean the CD.

Take out the CD and leave the CD

compartment open for about an hour to dry

morslure condensation.

Make sure Cd" appears in the display.

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 CD companment will not open.

The batteries are weak. Replace all the

batteries with new ones.

it you need to open the CD compartment

before you replace the batteries, slide the CD

LID OPEN switch on the bottom of the player

with a sharp instrument or tool.

The sound drops out.

Noise is heard.

. 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.

Lens

Reception is poor.
- Reorienl the aerial to improve FM reception.

v Reorient the player itself to itnprove 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.

- If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.

The picture of your TV becomes

u nstable.

- If you are listening to an FM program near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV

Remote

The remote does not function.

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

Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.

Remove any obstacles in the path of the
remote and the player.

Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.

Move closer to the player when using the
remote.

After trying the above remedies, if you still
have problems, unplug the AC power cord 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-ohm loads, both channels driven
from 100 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.7 W per
channel»minimum RMS power, Willi no
more than 10 70 total harmonic distortion
in AC operation.

other spect cations

CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
laser diode propcnics
Material: oaAlAs
Wave length: 780 mu
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 itw
(This output is the value mcasurtxl at a distance
of about 200 mm from the objcctivc lens surface
on the optical pick-up block with 7 trim aperture )
Spindle speed
200 mm (rpm) to 500 mm (rpm)
(CLV)
Number of channels
2
Prrquency response
20 - 20 not) Hz +1/_2 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit

Radio section
Prrquency range
FM 87.5 » 108 MHz
AM: 530 -1710kHz
Antennas
FM Tclcscopic antenna
AM: Built-in fen-irc bar antenna

General
Speaker
Main speaker: ti cm ( 3 V. in.) din, 3.2 ohms.
cone type (1)
Outputs
Headphones Jack (stereo minijzick)
For 16 - 64 ohms impedance headphones
Power output
13 w + 2.3 w (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
For player.
120v AC. 90 Hz
9 v DC, o sich (R14) batteries
For remote control.
3 v DC. 2 size AAA (R03) batteries
Power consumption
1o w
battery life
For player

on playback

Sony R14P~ approx. 1.5 h

Sony alkaline LR14 approx. 8 h
Radio recep on

Sony R14P approx. 6 h

Sony alkaline LR14 prox 20 h

Dimensions

Approx. 455 x 214 x 180 min (w/h/d)

(18 x 8 Us x 7 '1. inches) (incl. projecting pans)
Mass

Approx. 3.5 kg (7 1b. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory

AC power cord (1 )

Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
within notice

Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series

SONE

Personal
Audio
System

Operating Instructions

ZS-Y3

@2004 Sony corporation

2-548-175-92 (1)

To prevent tire or shock halard. do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.

on wet newevr covet tan ttco

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage" within the
products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magmtude 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) instmcttons in the

literature accompanying the
appliance.

CAUTION
The use of optical instruments With diis product
will increase eye hazard.

WARNING

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

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

lntorlnation

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class 13 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 commumcauons.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. it this

equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuming the equipment off and on.
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

7 Reoneni or relocate the receiving 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 expenenced 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
companment.

Record die serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ZS-Y3

Serial No.

For customers In the USA

Please register this product on line at
http://wvt ony.coni/
productregistration.

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 die product needs
adjustment or modification. Thank you.

hitp://www.sony.nel/

Power Sources

fl 1 toACIN

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

compartment '3 .

Notes

- Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATI indicator dims or when the player stops operating, Replace
all the batteries With new ones. Before you replace the battenesi be sure to take out the CD from the

player.

~ To use the player on batteries. disconnect the AC power cord from the player,
- When you operate the player on battenebi you cannot turn on the player using the remote.

Preparing the remote

Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).

Replacing battery

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones.

2 to a wall outlet