Sony ZS-SAT1 Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
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 them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
ZS-SAT1
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place
This symbol is intended to alert the
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
user to the presence of uninsulated
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the enclosure that may be of sufficient
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
immediately. shock to persons.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a This symbol is intended to alert the user
bookcase or built-in cabinet. to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Power sources
2
to a wall
1 outlet
to AC IN
Connect the AC power cord  or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .
Notes

Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the unit stops operating.

Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the unit.
To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.

When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote.

Preparing the remote
Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the unit, replace all
the batteries with new ones.
CAUTION Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
The use of optical instruments with this product will
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increase eye hazard.
This product is designed to playback discs that conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
Information
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
For customers in the USA
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
playable by this product.
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
For customers in the USA
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
US
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
Please register this product on line at
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
http://www.sony.com/productregistration
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
mailings about new product, services and other
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
important announcements. Registering your product
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
or television reception, which can be determined by
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
Thank you.
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
The XM name and related logos are registered

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and
(c) 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. "SIRIUS" and the

receiver.
SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
Satellite Radio Inc.
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
TM and (R) marks are omitted in this manual.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This 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.
Notes on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Battery life
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION For player:
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 6 000 Hz; rated 1.8 W
FM Radio reception
per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic
Sony R20P: approx. 18 h
distortion in AC operation.
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 38 h
Other specifications
SIRIUS Radio reception
CD player section Sony R20P: approx. 1.5 h
System
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 7 h
Compact disc digital audio system
XM Radio reception
Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous Sony R20P: approx. 3 h
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 9.5 h
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
CD playback
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Sony R20P: approx. 6 h
Number of channels
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 17 h
2
Frequency response It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries.
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–1 dB Dimensions
Wow and flutter Approx. 480 × 156 × 250 mm (w/h/d)
Below measurable limit (19 × 6
Mass
Radio section
Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 8 oz) (incl. batteries)
Frequency range Supplied accessories
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AC power cord (1)
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz Remote control (1)
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Optional accessories
General Sony MDR headphones series
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2  , cone type (2)
Input
AUDIO IN jack (stereo minijack): Minimum input level 245 mV
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 64  impedance headphones
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 , 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements
For player:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 19 W
Basic Operations
The back of the unit
* VOLUME +  ,   on the unit and 5  on the remote have a
tactile dot.
Before using the unit
To turn on/off the power
Press POWER  .
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +, –  .
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the  (headphones) jack .
To select the sound characteristic
Press SOUND  repeatedly to select the audio emphasis
you want.
1 /4 × 9 7 / inches) (incl. projecting parts)
8
Choose To get
Powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and
high range audio
Light, bright sounds emphasizing high and
middle range audio
Percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio
The presence of vocals, stressing middle
range audio
The whole dynamic range for music such as
classical music
To reinforce the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS  to display "MAGA BASS" in the
display.
To return to normal sound, press MEGA BASS
disappear from the display.
To receive the XM Satellite Radio
ABOUT XM SATELLITE RADIO
XM offers over 170 digital radio channels: the most commercial-free
music channels, premier news, sports, talk, and traffic and weather in
21 metro markets. XM's on-air hosts broadcast live from studios in
Washington, D.C., New York City and Nashville.
For more information or to subscribe in the US, visit xmradio.com or
call Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).
XM READY® LEGAL
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service.
Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time
activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees
and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit
language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for
XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).
For a full listing of the XM commercial-free channels and advertising
supported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com. Subscriptions subject
to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only
available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Satellite Radio and
XM Ready are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. (C)2006 XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
XM READY® SUBSCRIPTIONS
Listening to FM or AM radio
Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM
Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio
system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and
begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your
To listen to FM or AM
eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM
Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in 1
Press RADIO BAND
the following eight squares for reference.
(RADIO BAND

select FM or AM.
Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters "I", "O", "S" or 2
Hold down TUNE/CHANNEL + or –
"F". Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at
frequency digits begin to change in the display.
http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-
2346). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and
the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally
stops when it finds a clear station.
takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to
If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNE/
keep your XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When
you can access the full channel lineup on your XM Ready home audio CHANNEL + or –
system you are done. frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "ST"
To receive the SIRIUS Satellite Radio
appears.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio: The Best Radio On Radio
Tip
SIRIUS brings all your favorite entertainment including 100%
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE
commercial-free music, plus superior sports coverage, uncensored
in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more
for your car, home or office.
Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the
Listening to satellite radio
continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with
a Canadian address. Required subscription plus compatible
SiriusConnect Home Tuner with antenna are required and sold
You can operate and listen to XM or SIRIUS satellite
separately. SIRIUS Programming is subject to change. Visit sirius.
radio by connecting an optional antenna or tuner. Before
com or siriuscanada.ca for the most complete and up-to-date channel
using the unit, connect the XM Mini-Tuner and Home
lineup and product information. "SIRIUS" and the SIRIUS dog logo
Dock or the SiriusConnect Home tuner to the unit.
and related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All
rights reserved.
Connect the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock to the XM
To Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

jack on the unit, or the SIRIUS Connect Home tuner
Purchase and connect a SiriusConnect Home Tuner to your Sirius
Ready home audio system. You are then ready to activate and to the SIRIUS connector
subscribe to Sirius by either calling 1.888.539.SIRIUS (7474) or log on
connect both tuner units.
to sirius.com. It is that easy.
(XM)
Playing a CD
XM Mini-Tuner and Home
1  Dock (not supplied)
Press CD on the unit.
"CD" appears in the display.
2
Press   on the unit, and place a disc with the
label side up on the CD tray.
(SIRIUS)
To close the CD tray, press   on the unit.
The SIRIUS Connect Home tuner need not be connected
to a wall outlet through the AC power adaptor since it is
powered from the unit.
Satellite Radio Home Antenna
(not supplied)
3  
Press on the unit.
The unit plays all the tracks once.
SiriusConnect Home Tuner
(not supplied)
To listen to XM or SIRIUS
Track number Playing time
1
Switch to XM or SIRIUS
To Press
off.
Pause playback   . To resume play, press it again.
2
Press POWER
Stop playback
  .
3
Press SATELLITE-RADIO
Go to the next track   (  on the remote)  .

4
Press MODE 
Go back to the   (  on the remote)  .

previous track select All Channel mode.
Locate a point while   (forward) or  
  5
Press TUNE/CHANNEL + or –
listening to the sound (backward)  while playing and hold it
the channel.
until you find the point. (On the remote,
use  or   )
On the remote
Locate a point while (forward) or
     
Press RADIO BAND
observing the display (backward)  in pause and hold it until 
you find the point. (On the remote, use "SIRIUS".
 or   )
To select a channel in Category mode
Locate a specific track The number button  of the track on
directly the remote.
1
Do steps 1 to 3 of "To listen to XM or SIRIUS" to
Remove the CD   . select "XM" or "SIRIUS".
2
Press MODE 
On the remote
3
Press PRESET/CATEGORY + or –
To select CD function, press FUNCTION  repeatedly
or –  on the remote) repeatedly to select the
to select "CD" in the display.
category.
To locate a track by number on the remote 4
Press TUNE/CHANNEL + or –
(Examples) the channel.
For track 1: Press 1  , and then ENTER  .
For track 12: Press 1, 2  , and then ENTER  . To select a channel using the number buttons
Press the number buttons on the remote.
Note
For example, to enter 123, press 1,2, 3
You cannot locate a specific track if "SHUF" or "PGM" is lit in the

   ENTER .
display. Press , and then press MODE repeatedly until
 to
"SHUF" and "PGM" disappears from the display.
Notes
If you select a channel using the number buttons

mode, the tuning mode changes to All Channel mode automatically.
You cannot switch from XM to SIRIUS (or vice versa)

unit is turned on. If you want to switch from XM to SIRIUS (or vice

versa) , be sure to turn the unit off first.
You cannot select a SIRIUS channel using TUNE/CHANNEL + or

–  if the Parental Lock is set for the channel.
To check your XM Radio ID or SIRIUS ID number
Press the number button 0
select channel 0.

AUTO PRESET on the unit


on the remote) repeatedly to

until the
 repeatedly to change the
 until "MONO" appears
 on the unit. You can also
DIN cable (not supplied)
 when the unit is turned
 to turn on the unit.
 to select "XM" or "SIRIUS".
repeatedly until "CAT" disappears to
 repeatedly to select

repeatedly to select "XM" or
repeatedly until "CAT" appears.
 (CATEGORY +
 repeatedly to select
 , and then
 in Category
 while the
 , then press ENTER  to