Personal Audio System
Disposal of waste batteries (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
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.
Basic Operations
You can listen to music stored on an optional USB device (digital music player or USB storage media).
Music files in WMA and MP3 format* can be played on this unit.See “Playable USB devices” on the back page for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this unit.
*Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played on this unit.
1 | Press USB on the unit. |
2 | Connect the USB device to the(USB) port (See |
| “Connecting a USB device”). |
ZS-PS20CP
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in ChinaWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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 expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
MPEG
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
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.
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 applicableto equipment sold in countries applying EU DirectivesThe manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
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 DualDiscsA 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
Before using the unit
About the operating voltageThe unit’s operating voltage is shown on the bottom of the unit. For changing the AM tuning interval, radio frequency range, and AC operation, check the operating voltage of your unit.
To turn on/off the powerPress OPERATE .To adjust the volumePress VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote) .To listen through headphonesConnect the headphones to the (headphones) jack .To reinforce the bass soundPress MEGA BASS on the unit. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display.To return to normal sound, press the button again.Tips
Playback starts from the track/MP3/WMA file you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track/MP3/WMA file number to be played is displayed.
To cancel resume play (to start play from the beginning of the first track/MP3/WMA file), press or open the CD compartment in stop mode.
Note
You cannot locate a specific track/MP3/WMA file if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by pressing MODE
.
Example of folder structure and playing orderThe playing order of folders and files is as follows:FolderMP3/WMA fileListening to the radio
1Press RADIO on the unit (BAND on the remote) repeatedly.Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:“FM” “AM”.2Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display.
The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNE + or – repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST” appears.TipIf the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until “MONO” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote controldoes not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Playing a CD/MP3/WMA disc
1 | Press CD on the unit. |
| (On the remote, press OPERATE and then press |
| FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the |
| display.) |
2 | Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit, and |
| place a disc with the label side up in the CD |
| compartment. |
Changing the AM tuning interval
If you need to change the AM tuning interval, do the following:1 | Press RADIO on the unit until “AM” is displayed. |
2 | Press DISPLAY/ENTER on the unit for 2 seconds. |
3 | Press RADIO on the unit for 2 seconds. |
4 | “9k STEP” or “10k STEP” flashes. |
Press PRESET + or – on the unit to select “9k | |
| STEP” for 9 kHz interval or “10k STEP” for 10 kHz |
| interval. |
Power sources
1 to AC IN | 2 to the wall outlet |
Connect the AC power cord or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .
NotesReplace 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 batteires, be sure to remove the CD from the unit.
To use the unit on battery power, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.When you operate the unit on battery power, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote.
Preparing the remoteInsert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not supplied).Replacing batteriesWith 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.
Specifications
CD player sectionSystem
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 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV) Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz
Below measurable limit
Radio sectionFrequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 611 kHz (9 kHz step) 530 - 1 610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM:
USB section Supported bit rate
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio
WMA:
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio
WMA:
32/44.1/48kHz (USB) port
Speaker
Full range: 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) dia., 4 Ω, cone type (2) Input
(USB) port: Type A, maximum current 500 mA
AUDIO IN jack (stereo minijack) Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
Power output
1.7W + 1.7 W (at 4 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements
For player:
Malaysia and Singapore models: 230 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Thailand model: 220 V AC, 50 Hz
Korea model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 230 V AC, 50 Hz 9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) batteries For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R03 (size AAA) batteries Power consumption
AC 13 W
Battery life
For player:
FM receptionSony R14P: approx. 13.5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 20 h
CD playbackSony R14P: approx. 2.5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 7 h
Dimensions
Approx. 360 × 142 × 234 mm (w/h/d)
(14 1/4 × 5 5/8 × 9 1/4 inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass
Approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 2 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1) Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessoriesSony MDR headphones series
To close the CD compartment, press PUSH OPEN/ |
CLOSE on the unit. |
When you place MP3/WMA discs, “MP3” or “WMA” appears in the display after the unit reads the file information.
Audio CD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| time | ||
Track number | Playing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| After the |
| file name is displayed, the | ||||
File number |
| |||||||
|
|
|
| playing time will appear | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
To | Press | |||||||
Pause playback | . To resume play, press it | |||||||
|
|
|
| again. | ||||
Stop playback | . | |||||||
Go to the next | . | |||||||
track/MP3/WMA |
|
|
|
|
| |||
file |
|
|
|
|
| |||
Go back to the | . | |||||||
previous track/ |
|
|
|
|
| |||
MP3/WMA file |
|
|
|
|
| |||
Select a folder on | + on the unit to go forward and | |||||||
an MP3/WMA | – to go backward . | |||||||
disc |
|
|
|
|
| |||
Locate a point | (forward) or (backward) | |||||||
while listening to | on the unit while playing and | |||||||
the sound | hold it until you find the point. | |||||||
Locate a point | (forward) or (backward) | |||||||
while observing | on the unit in pause and hold it | |||||||
the display | until you find the point. | |||||||
Remove the CD | PUSH OPEN/CLOSE . |
When a disc is inserted, the unit reads all the files on that disc. During this time, “READING” is displayed. If there are many folders or
Do not save unnecessary folders or files other than MP3/WMA ones on a disc to be used for MP3/WMA listening.
A folder that does not include an MP3/WMA file is skipped.Maximum number of files: 511Maximum number of folders: 150Maximum directory steps: 8Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 32 characters.The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this unit. Other characters are displayed as “_”.
This unit conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If the file has the ID3 tag information, “song title”, “artist name”, and “album name” can be displayed.
When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” to the file name.
If you put the extension “.mp3” or “.wma” to a file other than an MP3/WMA file, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.
The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.If an MP3/WMA disc that contains over 511 files is played, the disc may not be played as shown in the illustration.
5 Press DISPLAY/ENTER on the unit. |
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset |
your preset AM radio stations. |
Opening/closing the Sliding Tray
Connecting a USB device1Press .The Sliding Tray is ejected.2 Connect your USB device to the (USB) port .Tip
A digital music player is charged automatically in the USB mode when connected to the (USB) port .
Closing the Sliding Tray1Remove the USB device (see “Listening to music of a USB device”).2Slide the Lock as indicated by the arrow.Lock 3Push the Sliding Tray into the unit until it clicks.Notes
Do not carry the unit with a USB device inserted to the connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Be sure to store the Sliding Tray before moving the unit.