Sony ZS-SN10 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony ZS-SN10 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-593-810-12 (1)
Personal Audio
System
Operating Instructions
This manual describes how to use the player. For the supplied software
SonicStage, please see "Installation/Operating Guide."
ZS-SN10
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-593-810-12 (1) Personal Audio System Operating Instructions This manual describes how to use the player. For the supplied software SonicStage, please see “Installation/Operating Guide.” ZS-SN10 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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-SN10 Serial No.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Enjoy lots of songs on your original CD ... 4 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... 6 Listening to the radio ... 10 The CD Player Using the display ... 12 Locating a specific track ... 13 Searching for your favorite tracks/files ...
  • Page 4: Enjoy Lots Of Songs On Your Original Cd

    Enjoy lots of songs on your original CD In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD” or “MP3 CD” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, for example, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one ATRAC CD. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD/MP3 CD/ Audio CD.
  • Page 5 However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, SonicStage and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 6: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD 1, 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26). Press PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD lid and place the CD on the CD tray. Press PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD lid. With the label side up...
  • Page 7 Press u (N on the remote) (direct power-on). The player plays all the tracks once. Track number Note Before playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, this player reads all file and group information on the CD. Depending on the file structure, it may take more than a minute to read them.
  • Page 8 Notes • If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus first. • The playback capability of this CD player may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
  • Page 9 Notes on ATRAC CDs • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus format cannot be played on your computer. Notes on MP3 CDs • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 511 Maximum directory level: 8 •...
  • Page 10: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26). Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display.
  • Page 11 If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE repeatedly until “Mono” appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. Use these buttons for additional operations Press adjust the volume VOLUME +*, – (VOL +*, – on the remote) turn on/off the radio POWER * The button has a tactile dot.
  • Page 12: The Cd Player Using The Display

    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. DISPLAY Checking the information on an audio CD Press DISPLAY while playing. The display changes as follows: The current track number and playing time The current track number and the remaining time of the current track The number of tracks left and the time...
  • Page 13: Locating A Specific Track

    Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track on a CD using the number buttons on the remote. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. To locate Press a specific track the number button of the track.
  • Page 14: Searching For Your Favorite Tracks/Files

    Searching for your favorite tracks/files Jog dial Searching for a track on an audio CD Press x when the player is not in CD mode. Turn the jog dial toward v or V to select the track you want, then press ENTER/MEMORY.
  • Page 15: Playing A Specific Group (Atrac Cd/Mp3 Cd Only)

    You can search for a file in the current group directly by turning the jog dial while playing an ATRAC CD /MP3 CD. Note When searching for files/groups on an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, using the jog dial, up to 400 file names or up to 255 group names can be displayed.
  • Page 16: Playing A Single Track (Single Track Play)

    Playing a single track (Single track play) You can play a single track once, and stop the player automatically. > Press x when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “1” appears in the display. Press .
  • Page 17: Playing Your Favorite Tracks By Adding Bookmarks (Bookmark Track Play)

    Playing all files in a selected group in random order CD/MP3 CD only) Press x when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “ ” “SHUF” appears in the display. Press + or – to select the group you want to play.
  • Page 18: Playing Your Favorite Play Lists (M3U Play List Play) (Mp3 Cd Only)

    Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) (continued) Playing the tracks with Bookmarks Press x when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “ ” and “Bookmark” appear in the display. Press u.
  • Page 19: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating your own program (Program play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. Jog dial MODE Press x when the player is not in CD mode. Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “PGM” appears in the display. Turn the jog dial toward v or V then press ENTER/MEMORY for the tracks you want to program in the order you...
  • Page 20: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal play mode and other play modes you want. REPEAT Press x when the player is not in CD mode. Play the CD. You can play tracks repeatedly in normal play mode and other play modes you want (see pages 15 –...
  • Page 21: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store up to 30 radio stations , 20 for FM and 10 for AM, in any order, in the player's memory. RADIO BAND PRESET – AUTO PRESET TUNE –, + PRESET + ENTER/ MEMORY Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band.
  • Page 22: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations Once you’ve preset the stations, you can play the preset station either by selecting a preset number or searching for the preset stations. PRESET – PRESET + Playing preset radio stations Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. Press PRESET + or PRESET –...
  • Page 23: Labeling The Preset Stations

    Labeling the preset stations You can label each preset station with up to 11 characters. DISPLAY TUNE –, + ENTER/ MEMORY Select the station you want to label (see page 22). Press and hold ENTER/MEMORY for about 2 seconds. The preset number and the frequency flash.
  • Page 24: The Audio Emphasis Selecting The Audio Emphasis

    The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. SOUND ENTER/ MEMORY Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose Rock powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio light, bright sounds...
  • Page 25: The Timer

    The Timer Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep while listening to music. SLEEP Play the music source you want. Press SLEEP to display “Sleep.” Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically.
  • Page 26: Setting Up

    Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. 3 Battery compartment Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet.
  • Page 27: Listening To A Pc, Tv, Vcr, Portable Digital Music Player, Etc

    Using the player on batteries Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player. Replacing batteries Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
  • Page 28 Listening to a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc. (continued) Turn this player and the connected component on. Press LINE and start playing sound on the connected component. The sound from the connected component is output from the speakers. Note Connect the cables securely to avoid any malfunction.
  • Page 29: Additional Information Precautions

    Additional Information 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.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio CDs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting General The power is not on. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower. Lens Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    Power consumption 16 W Battery life For player: CD playback Sony R20P: approx. 2 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 8 h Radio reception Sony R20P: approx. 10 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 25 h Dimensions Approx. 500 145 230 mm (w/h/d) inches) (incl.
  • Page 34: Index

    Index ATRAC CD about ATRAC3plus 5 display 12 playing order 8 Audio emphasis 24 Batteries for player 27 for remote 26 Bookmark track play 17 CDDA format 5 CD player 6, 12 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 4 Choosing power sources 26 Cleaning cabinet 32 lens 32 Connecting...
  • Page 36 For the customers who purchased this product in the USA Product registration Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/boomboxreg <http://www.sony.com/boomboxreg> Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you.

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