Sony ZS-X3CP Marketing Specifications & Features Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-239-034-13 (1) Personal Audio System Operating Instructions ZS-X3CP ©2001 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-X3CP Serial No.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Basic Operations Playing an audio CD or MP3 files ... 4 Listening to the radio ... 8 The CD Player Using the display ... 10 Locating a specific point in a track ... 11 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ... 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) ... -
Page 4: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3 Files
Basic Operations Playing an audio CD or MP3 files 2, 3 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18). Press POWER to turn on the player. Press Z PUSH down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment until it clicks into place. - Page 5 Press u. The player plays all the tracks once. To play a CD with MP3 files, see page 6. Playback starts from the track you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track number to be played are displayed. To cancel the resume play to start play from the beginning of the first track,...
- Page 6 Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued) Note Before playing a file, this player reads all file and folder information on the CD. Depending on the file structure, it may take more than a minute to read them. During this time, “Reading”...
- Page 7 Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • Maximum number of folders: 255 Maximum number of files: • Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 64 characters. • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this player.
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Page 8: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18). Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display. Push the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE –... - Page 9 If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until “Mono” appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. Use these buttons for additional operations Press adjust the volume VOLUME +*, – turn on/off the radio POWER *VOLUME + has a tactile dot. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM.
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Page 10: 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 of an audio CD To check the total track number and playing time of the CD While the CD is stopped, you can check them in the display. -
Page 11: Locating A Specific Point In A Track
Locating a specific point in a track You can find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. Jog lever To locate Do this a point while While playing, push the jog listening to lever toward > (forward) or . -
Page 12: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) (continued) To repeat Do this programed 1 Program tracks (see steps 3 tracks and 4 on page 13). 2 Press REPEAT until “REP” appears. 3 Press u. programed 1 Program folders (see steps 3 folders and 4 on page 13). -
Page 13: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks or files on a CD. When playing an MP3 files, you can also program up to 20 folders (Program Folder Play). POWER ENTER Jog lever Press POWER to turn on the player. -
Page 14: Preventing Sound From Skipping (Esp)
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Tips • You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. • The resume function doesn't work during Program Play. Preventing sound from skipping (ESP) The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping... -
Page 15: The Radio
The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order. Jog lever BAND POWER AUTO PRESET Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. -
Page 16: Playing Preset Radio Stations
Playing preset radio stations Once you’ve preset the stations, use the jog lever to tune in your favorite stations. POWER BAND AUTO PRESET Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or PRESET J to tune in the stored station. -
Page 17: The Audio Emphasis Selecting The Audio Emphasis (Mega Bass)
The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis (MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. MEGA BASS Reinforcing the bass sound Press MEGA BASS to display “MEGA BASS On”. To return to normal sound, press the button again to display “MEGA BASS Off”. -
Page 18: Setting Up
Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. Connecting the AC power adaptor Insert one end of the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V socket located on the side of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet. -
Page 19: Enjoying Various Pattern Options On The Display
Enjoying various pattern options on the display Like a screen-saver on a PC, graphics can be displayed on you player. There are three different patterns. DISPLAY While the power is on, press DISPLAY for about 2 seconds. “Graphics On” appears in the display and one of the graphic patterns will appear. -
Page 20: 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 21: Troubleshooting
CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. - Page 22 After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power adaptor and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power adaptor and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 23: 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. L e n s Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. -
Page 24: Specifications
Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120 V AC, 60 Hz 9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries Battery life For CD playback: Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h Dimensions Approx. 430 172 287.5 mm (w/h/d) ⁄ ⁄ inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. -
Page 25: About "Mp3
About “MP3” What is the MP3? MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. -
Page 26: Index
Index Audio emphasis 17 Batteries for player 18 CD player 4 Choosing power sources 18 Cleaning cabinet 23 lens 23 Connecting AC power adaptor Creating your own program 13 Display 10 E, F, G, H ESP 14 I, J, K ID3 tag 10, 25 Improving broadcast reception Listening to the radio 8... - Page 28 For customers in the USA Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification.