Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions | GB |
ZS-S50CP
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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 technologiesThis 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.
Notice for customers in the United KingdomA moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact
Basic Operations
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1Press CD on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2Press on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the CD tray.
To close the CD tray, press on the unit.
3Press on the unit.
The unit plays all the tracks/MP3 files once.
When you place MP3 discs, “MP3” appears in the display after the unit reads the file information.
Audio CD
Playback starts from the track/MP3 file you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track/MP3 file number to be played is displayed.
To cancel the resume play (to start play from the beginning of the first track/MP3 file), press while the CD is stopped. When you open the CD tray or turn off the unit, the resume play is also canceled.
NotesWhen pressing (, , , ) on the unit, press the marking at the part near the outer edge.
You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the display. Press , and then press MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” and “PGM” disappears from the display.
Example of folder structure and playing orderThe playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
Folder
MP3 file
If you need to change the AM tuning interval, do the following:
1Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit until “AM” is displayed.
2Press ENTER on the unit for 2 seconds.
3Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit for 2 seconds.
“9K STEP” or “10K STEP” flashes.
4Press TUNE + or – on the unit to select “9K STEP” for 9 kHz interval or “10K STEP” for 10 kHz interval.
5Press ENTER on the unit.
After changing the tuning interval, you need to reset your preset AM radio stations.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid 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 place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
(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 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 control
your nearest Sony service station.
MPEG
* VOLUME + and on the unit have a tactile dot.
Before using the unit
To turn on/off the powerPress OPERATE .
To adjust the volume
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Pause playback | . To resume play, press it again. |
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Go to the next track/ (on the remote) . MP3 file
Go back to the | (on the remote) . | |
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Select a folder on an | /PRESET + ( | + on the remote) |
MP3 disc | to go forward and | /PRESET – ( |
– on the remote) to go backward.
Locate a point while (forward) or listening to the sound (backward) while playing and hold it
until you find the point. (On the remote, use or )
Locate a point while (forward) or
When the disc is inserted, the unit reads all the files on that disc. |
During this time, “READING” is displayed. If there are many folders |
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begin or for the next MP3 file to start play. |
We recommend that you do not save unnecessary folders or files |
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. |
A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. |
Maximum number of files: 255 |
Maximum number of folders: 150 (including the root folder) |
Maximum number of folders and files in total: 300 |
Maximum directory levels: 8 |
Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 32 |
characters including quotation marks. |
The characters A - Z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this unit. |
Other characters are displayed as “_”. |
This unit conforms to Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 of the ID3 tag |
format. When the file has the ID3 tag information, “song title”, “artist |
Power sources
Specifications
Press VOLUME +, – .
To listen through headphonesConnect the headphones to the (headphones) jack .
observing the display (backward) in pause and hold it until you find the point. (On the remote, use
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name” and “album name” can be displayed. If the file does not have |
the ID3 tag information, “NO TITLE” appears instead of song title, |
“NO ARTIST” appears instead of artist name and “NO ALBUM” |
appears instead of album name. The ID3 tag information can be |
displayed with up to 30 characters. |
1 to AC IN | 2 to a wall |
outlet |
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. |
System
Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical
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)
IF
FM: 10.7 MHz
AM: 450 kHz Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM:
Battery life
For player:
FM Radio receptionSony R20P: approx. 30 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 60 h
CD playbackSony R20P: approx. 8 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 20 h
It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries. Dimensions
Approx. 480 × 156 × 250 mm (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 4.3 kg (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
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want.
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| Powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and |
| high range audio |
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| Light, bright sounds emphasizing high and |
| middle range audio |
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| Percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio |
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| The presence of vocals, stressing middle |
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| The whole dynamic range for music such as |
| classical music |
Press MEGA BASS to display “MEGA BASS” in the display.
To select CD function, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “CD” in the display.
The characters may not be displayed correctly according to the |
character code. |
When naming, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file |
name. |
If you put the extension “mp3” to a file other than an MP3 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. |
Listening to the radio
To listen to FM or AM1 | Press RADIO BANDAUTO PRESET on the unit |
| (RADIOBAND on the remote) repeatedly to |
| select FM or AM. |
2 | Hold down TUNE + or – until the frequency digits |
| begin to change in the display. |
| The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and |
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Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm dia., 6 , 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
4.5W + 4.5 W (at 6 , 10% harmonic distortion) Power requirements
For player:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R6 (size AA) batteries Power consumption
AC 16 W
To return to normal sound, press MEGA BASS to disappear from the display.
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. |
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until “MONO” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural.