Sony ZS-X7 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

Personal audio system
Hide thumbs Also See for ZS-X7 Primary:

Advertisement

3-867-834-12 (1)
Personal Audio
System
Operating Instructions
ZS-X7
©1999 Sony Corporation

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Sony ZS-X7 Primary

  • Page 1 3-867-834-12 (1) Personal Audio System Operating Instructions ZS-X7 ©1999 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-X7 Serial No.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a CD 6 Listening to the radio The CD Player 8 Using the display 9 Locating a specific point in a track 10 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) 12 Creating your own program (Program Play)
  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a CD Basic Operations 2, 3, 4 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23). Press POWER to turn on the player. Turn the lid of the CD compartment counterclockwise and open it. Place the CD on the CD compartment until it clicks into place.
  • Page 5 Close the lid of the CD compartment and turn it clockwise until the player and the align. Press u . The player plays all the tracks once. You can change the angle of your player. mark on the mark on the lid Track number Use these buttons for additional operations adjust the volume...
  • Page 6: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Basic Operations Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 23). Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display. Hold down TUNING•TIME SET + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display.
  • Page 7 Tips • If the FM broadcast is noisy, press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “Mono” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. • You can change the angle of your player. Use these buttons for additional operations adjust the volume turn on/off the radio To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM.
  • Page 8: The Cd Player

    The CD Player Using the display You can check information about the CD using the display. The CD Player DISPLAY ENT MEM Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY•ENT MEM in stop mode. Total playing time Total track number Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY•ENT MEM while playing a CD.
  • Page 9: Locating A Specific Point In A Track

    Locating a specific point in a track You can quickly find a specific point in a track while playing a CD. To locate a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display ., > Press > (forward) or . (backward) while playing and hold down until you find the point...
  • Page 10: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes (see pages 11 - 13). The CD Player POWER PLAY MODE MONO/ST Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. “Cd” appears in the display. Proceed as follows.
  • Page 11: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. POWER PLAY MODE MONO/ST Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. “Cd” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “SHUF” appears in the display. Press u to start shuffle play.
  • Page 12: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating your own program (Program Play) You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a The CD Player POWER DISPLAY PLAY MODE ENT MEM MONO/ST Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. “Cd” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST until “PGM”...
  • Page 13 You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. 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•ENT MEM. Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.
  • Page 14: Preventing Sound From Skipping

    Preventing sound from skipping (ESP) The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds. Notes • Playing may stop when the player gets a strong shock even with the ESP function on.
  • Page 15: The Radio

    The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band in any order. POWER PRESET –, + BAND Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BAND to select the band.
  • Page 16: Playing Preset Radio Stations

    Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use PRESET + or – to tune in your favorite stations. The Radio POWER BAND Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BAND to select the band. Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station. PRESET –, + Preset number...
  • Page 17: The Timer

    The Timer Setting the clock “– –:– –” indication appears in the display until you set the clock. The time display system: 12-hour system AM 12:00 = midnight PM 12:00 = noon DISPLAY ENT MEM Before you set the clock, connect the power source (see page 23).
  • Page 18: Waking Up To Music

    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 “Setting the clock” on page 17). The Timer DISPLAY ENT MEM Before you begin, make sure the not lit in the display.
  • Page 19 Tips • To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to make disappear from the display. • The preset settings remain until you reset them. Press TUNING•TIME SET + or – to set the volume, then press DISPLAY•ENT MEM. Press STANDBY. indication lights up and the power goes off.
  • Page 20: Falling Asleep To Music

    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 • You can fall asleep and wake up to different music.
  • Page 21: Using The Countdown Timer

    Using the countdown timer You can set the player to sound beep after a preset period of time, which is useful as a kitchen timer, etc. DISPLAY POWER ENT MEM Press POWER to turn on the player. Press ALARM. The time display flashes. Press TUNING•TIME SET + or –...
  • Page 22: Setting Up

    Setting Up Preparing the power sources You can use the AC power, batteries or the car battery as a power source. When you operate the player on batteries, replace the back-up batteries when the time display dims or when you cannot operate the timer.
  • Page 23: Using The Player On Batteries

    Note Use only the supplied AC power adaptor (AC-E700). Do not use any other AC power adaptor. Polarity of the plug Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones.
  • Page 24 Preparing the power sources (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied car battery cord (DCC- EC12). Do not use any other car battery cord. Polarity of the plug • Use the supplied car battery cord only with a negative # grounded car that uses a 12 V battery.
  • Page 25: Using The Shoulder Strap

    Using the shoulder strap You can carry your player safely using the supplied shoulder strap. Attaching the supplied shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap using the screws (supplied). Tighten the screw securely. Screw Screw Carrying your player using the shoulder strap Note If you carry the player during play, sound may skip.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Audio Emphasis

    Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. Setting Up Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want. Choose To get ROCK powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio...
  • Page 27: Additional Information

    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 28 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.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom The power is not on. The power is not on, and “bAttErY” and “CHECK” are displayed alternately. 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.
  • Page 30 After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET in the battery compartment with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Remedy •...
  • Page 31: 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 32: Specifications

    FM playing Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 10 h Sony alkaline AM-1 (N): approx. 24 h CD playback Sony manganese SUM-1 (N): approx. 1.5 h Sony alkaline AM-1 (N) : approx. 3.5 h Dimensions Approx. 576 195 183 mm (w/h/d) ⁄...
  • Page 33: Index

    Index Alarm 21 Audio emphasis 26 Batteries for player 23 memory back-up 22 CD player 8 Cleaning cabinet 31 lens 31 Connecting AC power adaptor 23 Countdown timer 21 Creating your own program D, E, F, G, H Display 8 I, J, K Improving broadcast reception 7...
  • Page 34 Additional Information...
  • Page 35 Additional Information...
  • Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional Information...

Table of Contents