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The model number and the serial number are located at the bottom. 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-2000 Serial No.
Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio The CD Player Using the display Locating a specific track 10 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 12 Creating your own program (Program Play) The Radio 14 Presetting radio stations...
Basic Operations Playing a CD Basic Operations Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet (see page 26). Press Z CD OPEN/CLOSE (direct power-on) and place the CD on the CD tray until it clicks into place. Press u (N on the remote). The CD tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once.
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Next time you want to listen to a CD, just press u. The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER ., > adjust the volume stop playback pause playback go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD turn on/off the player...
Listening to the radio Basic Operations Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet (see page 26). Press RADIO BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power-on). Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows: “FM1”...
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Tips • The “FM1” and “FM2” bands have the same functions. You can store the stations you want separately in “FM1” and “FM2” (page 14). • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST (MODE on the remote) until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player DISPLAY ENTER MEM Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM in stop mode. Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM while playing a CD.
Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 11 - 13). On the remote • Use MODE to select “REP 1”, “REP ALL”, “REP” “SHUF” or “REP” “PGM”. • When you’ve selected “REP 1”, use the number button to select the track.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. On the remote 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in the display. 3 Press N. Press x. “CD” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF” appears in the display.
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD. On the remote 1 Press x. 2 Press MODE until “PGM” appears in the display. 3 Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want.
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You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD tray. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM” disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.
The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 10 for each band in any order. You can also label the preset stations. If you automatically preset the “FM1” or “FM2”...
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On the remote 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press TUNE + or – to set the frequency to the station you want. 3 Press and hold the number button that you want to preset the new station on for 2 seconds.
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the PRESET +, – on the player or number buttons on the remote to tune in your favorite stations. On the remote 1 Press BAND to select the band. 2 Press the number buttons to tune in the stored station.
The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound or the bass/treble sound you are listening to. On the remote 1 Press BASS/TRE to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”. 2 Adjust the bass or treble sound using BASS/TRE + or –.
The Timer Setting the clock “– –:– –” indication appears in the display until you set the clock. The time display system of this player is the 12-hour system. The Timer CLOCK SUMMER TIME Press and hold CLOCK until the hour digits flash. Set the time.
Setting the time signal When the power is off, you can hear the time signal on this player. You can select the sound for the time signal. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 18). Note The time signal does not sound when the player is turned on.
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Setting the time signal (continued) The Timer Press TUNE•TIME SET + or – to select the time for the time signal function to work, and then press DISPLAY•ENTER MEM. Display Every Hour Auto Once a Day* * If you selected “Wall Clock” in step 2, you cannot select “Once a Day”...
Waking up to music You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see page 18). TIMER STANDBY Before you begin, make sure the not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY. Prepare the music source you want to play.
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Waking up to music (continued) Tips • To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to make the indication disappear. • The preset settings remain until you reset them. The Timer Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music to go on.
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Every time the player turns on using the SNOOZE function, the volume will be turned up one level. To stop play Turn off the power. To doze for a few more minutes Press SNOOZE. “Snooze” appears in the display and the power goes off.
Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. Tips • The display window dims while the sleep timer is on.
Setting Up Preparing the system According to the illustrations, connect the cords firmly. Wrong connections cause mal- functions. Connect the AC power cord last. Note Be sure to turn off the power of the player before connecting/ disconnecting the AC power cord.
Preparing the system (continued) This unit is supplied with a different color speaker net. If you wish to change the color of your speaker, pull each corner of the speaker net toward yourself to remove the net. Then exchange it with the extra net.
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Important When you use an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the U terminal to earth against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. To improve the FM reception Connect the FM outdoor antenna (not supplied). If you use a distributor, you can also use the TV antenna.
Saving power Even when power is turned off, this player consumes about 5.6 W for time indication, timer operation, remote control reception. If you use the saving power function, you can reduce power consumption to less than 1 W. Setting Up When the power is off, press and hold DISPLAY•ENTER MEM for about 2 seconds.
Connecting optional components You can record a CD on a MiniDisc or enjoy the sound from a VCR, TV or MiniDisc player/recorder through the speakers of this player. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.
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Connecting optional components (continued) Notes • As long as “CD” appears in the display, the optical digital output jack is in operation and the jack lights even if the CD is in stop mode. • If you play a CD-ROM that is not for audio use, noise may be heard.
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.
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If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.
Troubleshooting Symptom There is no audio. Noise is heard. “No Disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place. The CD does not play. The sound drops out. Remedy • Press POWER to turn on the player. •...
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AC power cord. While keeping SNOOZE and CHARACTER pressed at the same time, plug the AC power cord again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Remedy •...
145.5 mm (w/h/d) ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ inches) Mass approx. 5 kg (11 lb.) Supplied accessories Remote control (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker nets (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Sony MDR headphone series Additional Information...
Creating your own program D, E, F, G Display 8 Hooking up antenna 25 I, J, K Improving reception 7 Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional Information Listening to the radio 6 to the TV, VCR and MD player 30 Locating...