Sony ZS-S4IP Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System
ZS-S4iP
©2008 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 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do
not place lighted candles on the apparatus. shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
potential negative consequences for the environment and
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
human health, which could otherwise be caused by
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of
mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the detailed information about recycling of this product, please
main plug from the AC outlet immediately. contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
Applicable accessories: Remote control
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long
time.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Power sources
 
Connect the AC power cord  or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .
Notes

• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the CD from the player.
• To use the player on battery power, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
Preparing the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries for the remote should last about six months. When the remote no longer operates the
unit, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Before using the unit Falling asleep to music
To turn on/off the power 1 Play the music source you want.
Press OPERATE  .
2
Press SLEEP
3
To adjust the volume Press SLEEP
until the player goes off automatically.
Press VOLUME +, –  .
Each time you press the button, the indication
To listen through headphones
changes as follows:
Connect the headphones to the  (headphones) jack 
.
"60"  "90"  "120"  "OFF"  "10"  "20"
 "30".
To reinforce the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS  on the remote.
To cancel the sleep function
"MEGA BASS" appears in the display.
Press OPERATE
To return to normal sound, press the button again.

SLEEP
step 3.
Disposal of waste batteries
4-107-422-34(1)
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that
the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as
household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
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Operating Instructions
For more detailed information about recycling of this product
or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic equipment sold in countries applying
Equipment
EU Directives
(Applicable in the European Union and
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
other European countries with separate
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
collection systems)
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
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.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. 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.
Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measurement at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
1 2
to AC IN to a wall outlet
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
iPod section
DC out: 5V
MAX: 500mA
(AC only)
Compatible iPod models
The compatible iPod models are as follows. Update your iPod to use the
latest software before you use it.
iPod touch
iPhone

on the remote to display "SLEEP. "
iPod nano 1st
generation

on the remote to select the minutes
iPod mini

to turn off the power, or press
repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "OFF" in
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531-1 611kHz (9kHz step)
530-1 610kHz (10kHz step)
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM: 450 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm (3 1 / inches) dia., 16 Ω, cone type (2)
4
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack):
For 16 - 32 Ω impedance headphones
Input
AUDIO IN jack (stereo minijack)
Power output
2 W + 2 W (at 16 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For player:
230V AC,50Hz
9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) batteries
Power consumption
AC 16 W
Battery life
For player:
iPod nano 3rd FM reception
generation (video)
Sony R14P: approx. 4 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 16 h
iPod classic
CD playback
Sony R14P: approx. 2 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 8 h
Dimensions
Approx. 400 × 169.7 × 224 mm (w/h/d)
(15 3 / × 6 11 / × 8 13 / inches) (incl. projecting parts)
4 16 16
Mass
iPod nano 2nd
Approx. 3.4 kg (7 lb. 8 oz) (incl. batteries)
generation iPod 5th
Supplied accessory
(aluminum)
generation (video) AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Exchangeable lid (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessory
Sony MDR headphones series
iPod 4th generation iPod 4th
(color display) generation
Precautions Troubleshooting
Discs that this unit CAN play
General
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*) The power is not on.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a
• Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.
recording standard used for Audio CDs.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
• When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit
• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format
using OPERATE
• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW that has
scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an
There is no audio.
incompatible recording device
• Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.
• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Noise is heard.
Notes on discs
• Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
emits radio waves near the player.
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
 Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
center out. If there is a scratch, dirt or
fingerprints on the CD, it may cause
iPod
tracking errors.
There is no audio.
• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
• Adjust the VOLUME +, −
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available
Operation is impossible.
cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight, as there can
Cannot charge iPod.
be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• You cannot charge the iPod when the unit is using DC power
• Do not stick paper or stickers on the CD, nor scratch the surface of
supply.
the CD.
• You cannot charge the iPod when "DC OUT" does not appear on
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
the display in radio mode.
On safety
CD player
• 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. The CD does not play or "no dISC" is displayed even when a
CD is in place.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating
it any further.
• Clean the CD.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be • Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an
played on this player. Attempting to do so may damage the player. hour to dry moisture condensation.
Do not use such discs.
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW, recording
On power sources
device or application software.
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
other type.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains)
The sound drops out.
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself
• Reduce the volume.
has been turned off.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for
• Place the player in a location free from vibration.
an extended period of time.
• Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.
• When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to avoid
• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when using poor
damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs, or if there is a problem with the recording
• The nameplate and important information concerning safety are
device or application software.
located on the bottom exterior.
Radio
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, in a place
Reception is poor.
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock, or in
a car subject to the direct rays of the sun. • Reorient the antenna
• Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place. to improve FM
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet. The reception.
ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate
properly and prolong the life of its components.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit
cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from
the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet.
On operation
• Reorient the player
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is
itself to improve AM
placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens
reception.
inside the CD player section. Should this occur, the player will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the CD and wait about an
hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning the cabinet
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
• Move the player away from the TV.
benzine.
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please
• If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
antenna, move the player away from the TV.
Remote
The remote does not function.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are
weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on
the unit.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the unit.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as
direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
After trying the remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC
power cord or remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the
display disappear, plug the AC power cord in or insert the batteries
again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

on the remote.
 .