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Page 1: Operating Instructions
3-858-942-11(1) XES-Z50 Operating Instructions 1997 by Sony Corporation... - Page 3 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the CD changer and the bottom of the control unit. 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. XES-Z50 Serial No.
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Page 4: Warning
For the customers in the USA Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Warning Overview Overview ... 6 Overview of the System ... 6 Precautions ... 7 Initial Settings ... 8 Attaching/Detaching the Electrically Operated Display Section ... 10 Detaching the Display Section ... 10 Attaching the Display Section ... - Page 7 Appendix Precautions and Maintenance ... 54 Wireless Remote ... 55 Troubleshooting Guide ... 56 Error Messages on the CD/MD Discs ... 57 Specifications ... 58 An Example of FIR Filter (4095 tap) Frequency Response Table ... 60 Table of Contents...
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Page 8: Overview
Overview Overview Overview of the System This system consists of the following sections. CD changer (DAC/DSP pre-amplifier) Wireless remote Rotary remote Useful tips For details on connecting the XES-M50 Power Amplifier, XES-F50 Full-range Speaker, XES- H50 Ribbon Tweeter, XES-L50 Subwoofer, and the optional CD changer and MD changer, refer to the Installation/Connection Manual supplied with this system. -
Page 9: Precautions
Precautions Replacing fuses When replacing a fuse, be sure the new fuse has the same power rating (amperage) as the old one. If you replace a burnt-out fuse either with a higher-rated fuse or with a wire, the system may be damaged or a fire may break out. -
Page 10: Initial Settings
Overview Initial Settings Do the following initial settings (1) before you operate the system for the first time, (2) after replacing the car battery, or (3) after resetting the system. Note You can specify the ACC position and cross-over network settings only in the initial setting procedure. - Page 11 Note If you have a 3-way speaker system, selecting ”F/R/SUB- W” may cause damage to your tweeter. Useful tips To change any of the initial settings at this time, press the cursor buttons to select the item you want to change.
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Page 12: Attaching/Detaching The Electrically Operated Display Section
Overview Attaching/Detaching the Electrically Operated Display Section The display section can be detached from the control unit as a safety measure against theft. Note Do not touch the connector at the rear of the display section. After you have detached the display section, keep it in a supplied case. -
Page 13: Attaching The Display Section
Attaching the Display Section Note The front part of the display section is made of glass. Do not drop or press down the display section with excessive force. Procedure when the control panel is installed on the dashboard, etc. Use the same procedures; i.e., detach it by pressing the RELEASE button and attach it by pressing it into the display holder until it clicks and is caught by the display holder. - Page 14 Overview Overview Name of parts Wireless remote control sensor RELEASE button OFF button...
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Page 15: Getting Started
Getting Started Setting the Clock Set the clock with the wireless remote. Turn the system on before setting the clock. Press MENU. The menu display appears. Set up ” Contrast Time Set Exit Beep Rotary Remote norm Press . to select “Set up” and press / to move to the sub menu to select “Time Set.”... - Page 16 Getting Started Useful tips You can press the MENU button or BACK button instead of the ENTER button to set a value. Getting Started After setting the time, press ENTER. The time is stored and the menu display reappears. To return to the normal display Press the MENU button.
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Page 17: Inserting Cds
The disc magazine inside the CD changer can hold up to 10 discs. Note To play an 8-cm CD (single CD), use the optional CSA-8 Sony Single CD Adaptor. When using the single- CD adaptor, attach the three claws to the CD securely. - Page 18 Getting Started Useful tips The CD changer verifies all the CDs one after another whenever the disc magazine is inserted. Playing a CD during this verifying operation is possible. Note, however, that disc titles are not displayed until they have been verified by the CD changer.
- Page 19 Removing CDs Press §. The disc magazine comes out. Slide the lever of the disc magazine. Lever Getting Started...
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Page 20: Using The Rotary Remote
Getting Started Using the Rotary Remote You can use the rotary remote for all operations except menu operations. Basic Operations SOURCE button VOL/DISC/PRESET control Getting Started Press the button. The system turns on. Each time you press the button, the program source switches as follows: CD n MD (only when an MD changer is connected) n AUX (only when AUX settings have been done: see page 49) n FM1n... -
Page 21: Other Operations
AMS/SEEK control Rotate and release the control. You can locate the beginning of tracks when CD or MD is selected. When FM1, FM2, or AM is selected, the tuner begins searching for a station, then stops when it detects one. Keep the control rotated. - Page 22 Getting Started SOUND button SOUND button To switch the direction of rotation for rotary remote See “Set up Menu” on page 47. Getting Started Press the button to select sound characteristics. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: PEQ (Parametric EQualizer) indication n CNW (Cross- over NetWork) indication n previous display.
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Page 23: Using The Wireless Remote
Using the Wireless Remote Use the wireless remote to make the various menu settings. For your safety, system operations with the wireless remote should be done by a passenger. If you (the driver) want to use the wireless remote, park your car in a safe location first before performing any operations. -
Page 24: Menu Display/Lists
Getting Started Menu Display/Lists The following menu and lists appear in the display section when you press the MENU or LIST button on the wireless remote. Getting Started Menu display (appears when you press the MENU button) P.Mode Set up ” Contrast Name Clock... -
Page 25: Listening To Cds
Listening to CDs Listening to a CD Before listening to a CD, insert one or more CDs into the disc magazine, then load the disc magazine into the CD changer (see page 15). Press SOURCE repeatedly to select “CD.” CD indication Disc number Rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET to adjust the volume. -
Page 26: To Select The Disc To Be Played
Listening to CDs Listening to CDs To Select the Disc to Be Played Push in and rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET. The system changes to the next or previous disc. If you keep the control rotated, the discs will continue to change. Push in and release the control to display DISC NAME LIST. -
Page 27: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play) The Repeat Play function allows you to play back a track, a disc, or all the discs in the CD changer repeatedly. Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. To return to the normal display Press the MENU... -
Page 28: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Listening to CDs Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Shuffle Play plays back all tracks on the current disc or all discs in the CD changer in random order. Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. -
Page 29: Selecting Specific Tracks For Playback (Bank)
Selecting Specific Tracks for Playback (Bank) If you have labeled the disc (see page 30), the Bank function allows you to skip certain tracks and play only the tracks you want. Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. - Page 30 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs To set tracks to “Play” or “Skip” Select “edit” in Step 3 and press the > or . button to select “Play” or “Skip” for a track. To move to the next track, press the / button. Note that only tracks 1 to 24 on a disc can be set.
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Page 31: Setting Sound Effects For Each Cd/Md
Setting Sound Effects for Each CD/MD (Disc Sound Memory) You can select and memorize particular sound effects for up to 110 discs (CDs or MDs). Note To use this function, select the sound effect in advance (see page 51). Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. -
Page 32: Labeling A Cd (Disc Memo)
Listening to CDs Labeling a CD You can record a title of up to 8 characters for each disc. The disc title appears in the display whenever you insert the disc and play it. Up to 110 disc titles can be stored in memory. Useful tips Hold down the LIST button for 2 seconds... - Page 33 Press > or . until the character you want to enter appears, then press /. Each press of the > button selects the next character in the order shown below. (Press the . button to move backwards.) A n B n C n ...Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ...9 n + n - n * n / n \ n >...
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Page 34: Erasing A Disc Title
Listening to CDs Note In Step 4, all the disc titles stored in the CD changer’s memory appear in the order they were entered. The last title entered will therefore appear at the end. Listening to CDs Erasing a Disc Title While playing a CD, press MENU. -
Page 35: Locating A Disc By Title
Locating a Disc by Title Use this function to locate a disc by its title. To add titles to discs, see page 30. Useful tips To cancel the selection Press the LIST button twice or the BACK button once. Note The following indications appear in DISC NAME LIST. - Page 36 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs On TRACK NAME LIST If you press the LIST button again in Step 1, TRACK NAME LIST appears. This list displays track names contained on CD TEXT discs and MDs with labeled tracks. Since this system does not support track labeling, when playing non-CD TEXT discs or MDs with unlabeled tracks, “********”...
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Page 37: Viewing Cd Text Information
Viewing CD TEXT Information You can view text information contained on a CD TEXT disc during playback. What is a CD TEXT disc? When playing a CD TEXT disc A CD TEXT disc is a Each time you press the DSPL button, the displayed music CD that also information changes as follows: disc title/artist name* n contains text data such... -
Page 38: Scrolling Titles Automatically
Listening to CDs Listening to CDs Scrolling Titles Automatically When playing CD TEXT discs or MDs using an optional MD changer, the track or disc title appear automatically whenever a new disc or track is played. Follow the procedure below to specify the automatic scrolling of titles of more than 10 characters. -
Page 39: Listening To Radio
Listening to Radio Listening to Radio Before using the radio, you can store your favorite radio stations in the system’s memory for instant tuning at a later time (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 38). Press SOURCE repeatedly to select FM1, FM2, or AM. -
Page 40: Presetting Radio Stations
Listening to Radio Presetting Radio Stations There are two ways to preset radio stations: • Selecting the station frequency (Manual Preset Memory) • Selecting Stations with the Strongest Signal (BTM*) * Best Tuning Memory Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. - Page 41 Note If you set a new frequency to a preset station number that has already been assigned a frequency, the new frequency replaces the old frequency. To quit the Manual Preset Memory function Useful tips You can start Press the BACK button. Automatic Tuning by momentarily rotating To receive a station automatically (Automatic Tuning)
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Page 42: Selecting Stations With The Strongest Signals (Btm)
Listening to Radio Note If the radio can only tune in a few stations or only weak frequencies, the BTM function may not assign frequencies to all the preset station numbers. Listening to Radio Selecting Stations With the Strongest Signals (BTM) While listening to an FM or AM broadcast, press MENU. -
Page 43: Specifying Monaural/Stereo Mode
Specifying Monaural/Stereo Mode If the FM stereo reception is poor, you can select “Mono” to improve the sound. Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. To return to the normal display Press the MENU button. -
Page 44: Receiving Only The Strongest Signals (Local On/Off)
Listening to Radio Receiving Only the Strongest Signals (Local on/off) The Automatic Tuning function may stop frequently when there are many radio stations in the area. If this happens, you can reduce the sensitivity of the tuner so that only the strongest signals are tuned in. -
Page 45: Labeling Radio Stations (Station Memo)
Labeling Radio Stations You can add a title of up to 8 characters to each station. The station name appears in the display whenever the station is selected. Up to 44 station names can be stored in memory. Useful tips Hold down the LIST button for more than 2 seconds to display the... - Page 46 Listening to Radio Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. To return to the normal display Press the MENU button. Listening to Radio Press > or . until the character you want to input appears and press /.
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Page 47: Erasing A Station Name
Erasing a Station Name Note In Step 4, all the station names stored in memory appear in the order they were entered. The last station name entered will therefore appear at the end. To quit the Station Memo Delete function Press the BACK button. -
Page 48: Selecting A Station By Name
Listening to Radio Selecting a Station by Name You can use this function to select a station by the name that has been stored in memory for it. Useful tips To cancel the selection Press the LIST button. Listening to Radio Press LIST. -
Page 49: Additional Settings
Additional Settings Set up Menu Use the Set up menu to perform additional settings, including Contrast, Clock, Beep, and Rotary Remote. Press MENU and select “Set up.” P.Mode Set up ” Contrast Name Clock Beep Exit Rotary Remote Press / to move to the sub menu, then select the setting using >... - Page 50 Additional Settings Additional Settings Sub Menu Explanation and Settings Contrast Selects 1 of 15 contrast levels for the display. Select “Contrast,” then press the ENTER button. You can change the current setting by using the ? or / button. Press the ENTER button again to change the setting.
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Page 51: Aux Menu
AUX Menu When an external device is connected, use the AUX menu to make settings for the device. Press MENU and select “Set up.” Press / to move to the sub menu, then select the item you want to set using > or .. The current sub menu setting appears to the right of the item. - Page 52 Additional Settings Sub menu Explanation Digital Set to “on” when a Sony product that dose not support the audio bus connection or a non- Sony component (e.g., a CD or MD player) is connected to the digital input connector of the system.
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Page 53: Selecting The Parametric Equalizer Pattern
(Q, or equalizer patterns the extent of each characteristic) of each band. preset by the Sony You can select a parametric equalizer pattern for each dealer, consult your program source from 10 that are included in the system’s Sony dealer. -
Page 54: Selecting The Cross-Over Network Pattern
Selecting the Cross-over Network Pattern Useful tips To change the contents of the cross-over network patterns preset by the Sony dealer, consult your Sony dealer. Additional Settings Your system comes with 10 cross-over network patterns set in memory. Press SOUND on the rotary remote twice to display the Cross-over Network list. -
Page 55: On Optional Equipments
CD changer. Useful tips • You can connect multiple CD or MD changers through the • When a non-Sony digital component is connected to the optical • When a non-Sony analog component is connected to the analog Notes • The Disc Sound Memory function (see page 29) is supported •... -
Page 56: Appendix
Appendix Precautions and Maintenance On cleaning the front panel connector If the front panel connectors are dirty, the system may not function properly. Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with mild detergent solution to clean the connectors. Connector on the control unit Connector at the rear of the display section Appendix Handling CDs... -
Page 57: Wireless Remote
Wireless Remote Installing batteries in the wireless remote Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the correct polarity. On batteries Battery life When the batteries become weak, you will not be able to operate the system with the wireless remote. Battery life is about six months (or shorter, depending on the way the remote is used). -
Page 58: Troubleshooting Guide
The following checklist will help you remedy most problems you may encounter with your system. Before going through the checklist, check the connections and the operating procedures. Should a problem persist even after trying the remedy, consult your Sony dealer. General Problem No sound. -
Page 59: Error Messages On The Cd/Md Discs
Error Messages on the CD/MD Discs When a malfunction occurs in a CD or MD changer, an alarm is sounded and one of the following error messages flashes for about five seconds. Message Cause Blank* The MD is blank. Error* The CD is inserted upside down. -
Page 60: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Signal-to-noise ratio 60 dB (stereo) 68 dB (monaural) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5% (stereo) 0.3% (monaural) Tuning range 530 - 1,710 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 V CD Changer section... - Page 61 Supplied accessories Wireless remote (1) Wired rotary remote (1) Disc magazine (1) SUM-3 batteries (2) Case for holding the front panel and rotary remote (1) Installation accessories (1 set) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Appendix...
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Page 62: An Example Of Fir Filter (4095 Tap) Frequency Response Table
Appendix An Example of FIR Filter (4095 tap) Frequency Response Table LEVEL [dB] –20 –40 –60 –80 –100 The table above shows the frequency response of the FIR filter (4095 tap) with the following settings: Low: Cut-off frequency 78 Hz, Slope –72 dB/oct. Mid-L: Cut-off frequency 78 Hz, Slope –72 dB/oct. - Page 64 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...