Sony zs y 3 psblk owners manual

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Precautions

0n safety

- As the laser beam used in the CD player
section is harmful to the eyes. do not
attetiipt to disassemble the casing, Refer
servicing to qtlalified 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.

Discs with nonrstandard shapes (e.g,,
heart. square star) cannot be played on
this player. Attempting to do so may
damage the player. Do not use such discs.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and cotitrols with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.

0n power sources

- For AC operation, ttse the supplied AC
power cord; do not use any other type,
The player is not disconnected frotii the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet. even if the
player itself has been tttrned off.

For battery operation, use six R14 (size C)
batteries.

When the batteries are not to be used.
remove them to avoid damage tltat can be
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
The nameplate indicating operating
voltage. etc. is located at the rear.

0n placement

- Do not leave the player in a location near
heat sources. or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.

Do not place the player on an inclined or
unstable place.

Do not place anything within in mm of
the side of the cabinet. Tile ventilation
holes must be ttnobstructed for the player
to operate properly and prolong the life of
its component.
If the player is left in a car parked in the
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
where the player will not be subjected to
the direct rays of the sun.

Since a strong magnet is itsed for the
speakers. keep personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or springrwound watches
away from the player to prevent possible
damage front the magnet.

0n operation

- If the player is brought directly froin a
cold to a wartn location. or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
Should this occttr, the player will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the
CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.

Notes on CDs

- Before playing. clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD front the
center out.

- Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner. commercially available cleaners
or antlrstallc spray intended for vinyl Lis.

- 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 sutiliglit as
there can be a Considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.

- Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
nor scratch tlle surface ofthe CD.

- After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the

CD. it may cause tracking error.

About CD- RSICD- RWs

This player can play CDrRs/CD7RWs

recorded in the CDrDA format", but

playback capability may vary depending on

the quality of the disc and the condition of

the recording device,

* CDrDA is the abbreviation for Compact
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
standard used for Audio CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
statidard. Recently. various tiiusic 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 by
playable by this product.

if you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

General

The power does not come on.

Connect the AC power cord to the vi all outlet

securely.

Make sure the hattenes are inseited correctly.

Replace all the batteries with new oties it they

ate weak.

You cannot turn on the playel with the remote

when you operate II'ie player on batteries.

There is no audio.

Make sure the lunctlon you want to use

appeais in the display window,

Adyust the volunte

Unplug the headphones when listening

thiough speakers.

Noise is heard.

- Someone is using a portable telephone or
othei equipment that emits radio waves near
the player, 7Move the portable telephone.
etc.. away hour the player,

CD Player

The CD does not play or no dlSc"
lights in the display even when a CD
is in place.

Place the CD with the label surtace up

Make sure that the CD coittpaititteiit is closed
Clean the CD

Take out the CD and leave the CD
colttpaltltteltt open for about an hour to dry
molstuie condensation.

Make sure Cd" appears in the display.

The CD-R/CD-RW was not fmaltletl. FinitliLe
the CD-R/CD-Rw with the recording device
Theie is a problem with the quality of the CD-
R/CD-RW. recording device or application
sottware.

Replace all the batteries with new ones it' they
ate weak.

The CD compartment will not open.
The batteries are weak. Replace all the
batteries with new ones.

It you need to open the CD coittpattittent
betoie you tepl -e the batteries. slide the CD
LID OPEN switch on the bottom ot the player
with a sitarp instrument or tool.

The sound drops out.

Noise is heard.

- Reduce the volunte

- Clean the CD. or replace it it the CD is badly
damaged.

- Place the player in a location tree from
\ihl ant).

- Clean the lens with a commercially available
blowei.

- The sound may drop out or noise may he
heaid when using pooi quality CD-Rs/CD-
RWs or it there is a problem with the
iecoidmg device or application software.

Lens

Hadio
Reception is poor.
- Reoiient the aerial to improve FM reception.

- Reoiient the player itself to improve AM
leceptiou.

The audio is weak or has poor

quality.

Replace all the batteries with new ones it they

are weak.

Move the player away hour the TV

it you are using the remote while listening to

AM radio, noise itiay be heaid This is

unavoidable.

The picture ot yourTV becomes

unstable.

- it you are listening to an FM program near
the Tv with an indooi aerial. move the playei
away tront the Tv,

Remote

The remote does not function.

Replace all the batteries in the rentote with
new ones it they are weak.

Make sure that you ate pointing the remote at
the lentote sensol on the player.

Remove any ob les in the path ot the
remote and the player,

Make sure the remote seltsol is not exposed to
strong light such as ditect sunlight or
fluorescent lantp light.

Move closer to the playei when using the
remote.

After trying the above remedies. it you still
have problems. unplug the AC power cord and
ieinove all the batteries. Altei all the indications-
in the display disappeai, plug the power cord
and insert the batteries again, it the problem

pet , please consult your neaiest Sony
dealei.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION

With 3.270hm loads. both channels driven
from 100 » 10,000 Hz; rated 1.7 W per
channelrminimum RMS power. with no
more than 10 70 total harmonic distortion
in AC operation.

Other specifications

CD player section
Systcrn
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diodc properties
Material GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44 n w
(This output is thc value measured at a di
ot about zott mm troin thc objective lens rtace
on thc optical pickup block with 7 mm aperture l
Spindle spccd
ztio r/mltl (rpm) to 5m) r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
Numbcr of channels
2
Frequency response
20 . zt) titltt Hz + H72 dB
Wow and flutter
Bclow mcasurablc limit

Ftadio section
Frequency range
FM x75 . loll MHz
AM: 530 . | 7lo kHz
Antennas
FM Telescopic antenna
AM: EuiIHn territe bar antcnna

General
speakcr
Mam speaker: ti cm ( 3 v. in.) dis. 3 2 ohms,
conc type (2)
Outputs
Headphones tack (sterco iniunack)
For to . o4 ohms impcdancc hcadphoncs
Power output
23 W + z 3 w (at 32 ohms. [0% harmonic
distortion)
Powcr requirements
For player
lzttv AC, or) Hz
9 v DC. o sizc C (Rt-t) battcncs
For remote control
3 v DC. 2 size AAA (Rm) batteries
Power consumption
to w
Battery lite
For player

on playback
Sony Rl4P approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LRl4 approx 8 h

Radio recap on

Sony Rl4P approx. o it

Sony alkaline LRl4 approx 20 it
Dimensions

Approx. 455 x 214 x lxt) mm (w/h/dl

(ix x x to X 7 =/v incticsttiiicl projecting parts)
Miss

Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. ll OZ)(IIICI,I31|IICIIESI
Supplied acccssony

Ac power cord (1)

Remote control (1)

Design and specifications are subiect to change
without noticc.

Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series

SONY.

Personal
Audio
System

Operating Instructions

ZS-Y3

@2004 Sony Corporation
Printed in China

2-548-175-93 (1)

m
WARNIN

To prevent tire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.

é? CAUTION j:

on Not sways enter or New

sews swwcwa to non tau ewes amok.

This symbol is intended to aleit the
iisei to the presence of uninsulaied
danuemus voltage" within the
pioducts enclosuie that may be ot
sutticient magnitude to co iite a
iisk ot electric shock to peisons.

This symbol is intended to alert the
uset to the presence ot impoitant
opetatinu and maintenance

(seiyicing) instructions- in the
litelatllie accompanying the
appliance

CAUTIUI
The use or optical instiuments with this pioduct
will increase eye hazard,

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space.
such as a bookcase oi built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire or shock hazard. do not place
objects titled with liquids. such as vases. on the
appliance.

Information

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with ttte limits for a Class B digital
deyice. pitisuant to Part is ot the FCC Rules,
These limits are designed to pios ide reasonable
piotectiou against harmtul intelleleuce in a
iesidential installation. This equipment
geiieiates, uses and can radiate radio tiequency
en and. it not installed and used in

ace altce with the instructions. may cause
hatmtul interference to radio communications.
Hovvevel. there is no gualalttee that interference
will not occur in a particulat installation. It this
equipment does cause haimtul interterence to
tilditl or television reception. which can be
deteimined by turning the equipment oil and on.
the user is encouraged to tly to collect the
interference by one or ntore ot the tollowing
iiieasuies.

7 Reortent or relocate the ieceivmg antenna.

7 increase the sepaiation between the
equipment and receivet.

7 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
Circuit different from that tr.) WI'IICI'i the
receiver is connected.

7 Consult the dealel or an experienced radio/
TV technician tot help,

This class B digital device complies with part 15

ot the FCC rules. Operation is subyect to the

following two conditions; (i) This device may
ltot cause harmtul lnterieleuce. and (2) this
devtce must accept any interterence leceived.
including interference that may cause undesired
opetatiott.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly appioved in this

manual could void yout authority to operate this
equipment.

CMner' 5 Record

The model nuinbei is located at the bottom and
the serial numbei is located in the batteiy
companment.

Record the serial number in the space piovided
below. Reter to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No zs-v3

Serial No.

For customers in the USA
Please registei this product on line at
http://www.sony.cont/

ition will enable us to send
you periodic mailings about new product.
services altd other important
announcements, Registering your ploduct
will also allow us to contact you in the
unlikely event that the product needs
adjustment oi modification. Thank you,

http://www.sony.net/

Power Sources

1 to AC IN

Connect the AC power cord or insert six size c (R14) batteries (not supplied) into tiie battery

compartnteut E .

Notes

- Replace the batteries when the UPR/BATT indicatoi thins or when the player stops operating, Replace
all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the

player.

- To use the player on batteiies. disconnect the AC povtei cord trom the player,
- Whett you operate the player on batteries. you cannot tuilt on the player using the remote.

Ireparing the remote E

lnsen two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).

Replacing battery

With normal use. the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the player, replace all the batteries witii new ones.

2 to a wall outlet

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Location of controls

m
OPH/BATT indicator PHESET + FlADlO
m BAND
PRESET - AUTO PRESET
I
Remote sensor
SOUND
VOLUME 1;, -

SLEEP

Re mote Control

CD LID OPEN
PUSH CLOSE

MODE
DSPL/ENT/MEM

OPEN Display

POWER
FUNCTION
MEGA BASS
>II
I _
TUNE -, +

_
The bUnOn has a tactile dot.

BAND

PHESET +, -
K4 PM

VOL +, -

Loadinga CD

With the labeled side UP

Note
Make sure that the CD is placed properly
Don't place it under the CD tray.

on the CD tray.

Display

E Total track number -','-3| 5 5:3 7' - Total playing time

Programed track -

Playing order

To turn on/oll the power
Press POWER.

To adiust the volume
Press VOLUME +. , (VOL +, , on the retnote).

To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the 0. (headphones) jack.

Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/M EGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.

To select the sound characteristic
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the audio emphasis you want.

Choose To get

powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio

light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio

percussive sounds. emphasizing bass audio

the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio

I
III

the whole dynatnic range for music such as classical music

To reinforce the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS.

MEGA BASS" appears in the display.

To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Playing a C

1 Press OPEN to load a CD in the CD compartment (direct power-on).
2 Press PUSH CLOSE to close the CD compartment.

3 Press F".

The player plays all the tracks once.
TO Press
stop playback I
pause playback HI

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

go to the next track >>l
go back to the previous track H4

OPEN
>>l (forward) or K4 (backward) while playing until you
find the point

>>l (forward) or K4 (backward) in pause until you find
the point

remove the CD

locate a point while listening
to the sound

locate a point while observing
the display

Using the display

To check the total track number and playing time
Press DSPL/ENT/MEM in stop mode (see fig. E).

To check the remaining time
Press DSPL/ENT/MEM repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as follows:
the current track number and playing time

i

the current track number and the remaining time on the current track

1

the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD

Selecting the play mode

Press MODE until REP l" REP ALL" SHUF SHUF REP" PGM PGM REP" appears in
the display. Then proceed as follows:

To Select

Then do this

repeat a single track REP 1" Press K4 or DH to select the track that
you want to repeat, then press >II.

repeat all tracks REP ALL" Press HI.

shuffle play SHUF Press HI.

repeat tracks SHUF REP" Press P".

in random order

program play PGM Press K4 or m then press DSPL/ENT/
MEM for the tracks you want to
program in the order you want up to 20
tracks (see fig. E). Then press >li.

repeat programed tracks PGM REP" Press K4 or m then press DSPL/ENT/

MEM for the tracks you want to
program in the order you want up to 20
tracks. Then Press HI.

To cancel selected play mode
Press MODE until the selected mode disappears from the display.

To check the programed track and playing order in the display
To check the order of tracks before play, press DSPL/ENT/MEM.
Every time you press the button, the track number appears in the programed order.

To change the current program

Press I once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing. The current program will be
erased. Then create a new program following the programing procedure.

Tip

You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment.

Ustening to the radio

1 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the
display (direct power-on).
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows:
rrFMrr _. ttAMrr
2 Hold down TUNE + or - until the frequency digits begin to change in the
display.
The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a
clear station.
If you can't tune in a station, press the button repeatedly to change the frequency
step by step.
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until Mono" appears in the display and the iadio will play in
monaural.

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20
for FM and 10 for AM in any order.

1 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2 Hold down RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET for 2 seconds until AUTO"
flashes in the display.

3 Press DSPL/ENT/MEM.
The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.

It a station cannot be preset automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually.
1 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2 Tune in a station you want.
3 Hold down DSPL/ENT/MEM for 2 seconds until the preset number flashes in the display.
4 Press PRESET + or , until the preset number you want for the station flashes in the display.
5 Press DSPL/ENT/MEM.
The new station replaces the old one,
Tip
The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the mains lead or remove all the
bfltlenes.

Playing preset radio stations

1 Press RADIO-BAND-AUTO PRESET to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or - to tune in the stored station.

Falling asleep to music

1 Play the music source you want.

2 Press SLEEP.

3 Press SLEEP to select the minutes until the player goes off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: 60" -> 90
_. n120n_. ttOFFr. _. ttlor. _. trzorr _. am.-

To cancel the sleep lunction

Press POWER to turn off the power.

Note
The backlight in the display does not light while the sleeping timer is on.