Sony ZS-XN30 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-266-691-13 (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-XN30 ©2004 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-XN30 Serial No.
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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 point in a 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,” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD. - Page 5 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. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, SonicStage and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Page 6: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD 2, 3 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23). Press CD (direct power-on). Press Z PUSH down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment. Note When opening/closing the CD compartment, place the player on a level surface and then press Z PUSH down. - Page 7 Press u. 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. During this time, “Reading”...
- Page 8 Do this select a group* Push the 5-way control key toward go forward and select a file* Push the 5-way control key toward > to go forward and . to go backward. remove the CD Press Z PUSH* turn on/off the player Press POWER. You can operate during play of ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs.
- Page 9 Notes • If ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 only. • The playback capability of this CD player may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
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Page 10: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23). Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display (direct power- on). Push the 5-way control key toward TUNE + or TUNE – and hold it until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. - Page 11 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 VOL +*, – turn on/off the radio POWER *VOL + has a tactile dot. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM.
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Page 12: The Cd Player Using The Display
The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. Checking the information on an audio CD Press DSPL. 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 remaining on the CD... -
Page 13: 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. 5-way control key To locate Do this a point while While playing, push the 5-way control key toward > listening to (forward) or . - Page 14 Searching for your favorite tracks/files (continued) Searching for a file on an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD Press CD. “CD” appears in the display. While play is stopped, turn the jog dial toward v or V to select the group you want, then press ENT. Turn the jog dial toward v or V to select the file you want, then press ENT.
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Page 15: Playing A Specific Group (Atrac Cd/Mp3 Cd Only)
Playing a specific group (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) You can play all the files in a specific group, and stop the player automatically. 5-way control key Press CD. “CD” appears in the display. Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “ ” appears in the display. Push the 5-way control key toward –... -
Page 16: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing tracks in random order You can play tracks in random order. 5-way control key Playing all tracks on a CD in random order Press CD. “CD” appears in the display. Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “SHUF” appears in the display. Press u to start Shuffle play. -
Page 17: Playing Your Favorite Tracks By Adding Bookmarks (Bookmark Track Play)
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks (audio CD), up to 999 files (ATRAC CD) or up to 400 files (MP3 CD) for a CD. When you open the CD compartment, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased. -
Page 18: Playing Your Favorite Play Lists (M3U Play List Play) (Mp3 Cd Only)
Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An “m3u play list” is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/ CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. -
Page 19: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Press u to start Program play. To cancel Program play Stop playing first. Then press MODE until “PGM” disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press ENT while programing. Every time you press the button, the track or file number appears in the programed order. -
Page 20: 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. RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET 5-way control key ENT Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. -
Page 21: Playing Preset Radio Stations
Playing preset radio stations Once you’ve preset the stations, use the 5- way control key to tune in your favorite stations. RADIO BAND AUTO PRESET 5-way control key Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO PRESET to select the band. Push the 5-way control key toward PRESET . -
Page 22: The Audio Emphasis Reinforcing The Bass Sound (Mega Bass)
The Audio Emphasis Reinforcing the bass sound (MEGA BASS) MEGA BASS Press MEGA BASS to display “MEGABASS on”. To return to normal sound, press the button again to display “MEGABASS off”. -
Page 23: 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 at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 adaptor to a wall outlet securely. - Page 26 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 27: 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 28: Specifications
60 Hz 9 V DC, 6 size C (R14) batteries Battery life CD playback Sony R14P: approx. 2 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 8 h Radio reception Sony R14P: approx. 23 h Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 45 h Dimensions Approx. 511 154 244 mm (w/h/d) ⁄... -
Page 29: Index
Index ATRAC CD 5 about ATRAC3 5 display 12 playing order 9 Audio emphasis 22 Batteries for player 23 Bookmark track play 17 CDDA format 5 CD player 6 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 4 Choosing power sources 23 Cleaning cabinet 27 lens 27 Connecting AC power adaptor Creating your own program 18 Display 12... - Page 32 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.