On operation
Precautions
• If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
On safety
on the lenses inside the CD player section.
• As the laser beam used in the CD player
Should this occur, the player will not
section is harmful to the eyes, do not
operate properly. In this case, remove the
attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
CD and wait about an hour for the
servicing to qualified personnel only.
moisture to evaporate.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the player, unplug the player, and have it
Notes on CDs
checked by qualified personnel before
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
operating it any further.
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
center out.
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 controls 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.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
On power sources
thinner, commercially available cleaners
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• For AC operation,
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
use the supplied
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
AC power
Polarity of
adaptor; do not
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as
the plug
use any other type.
there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
• The player is not disconnected from the
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
nor scratch the surface of the CD.
player itself has been turned off.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
CD, it may cause tracking error.
when it is not to be used for an extended
period of time.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
• For battery operation, use six size D (R20)
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
batteries.
recorded in the CD-DA format*, but
• When the batteries are not to be used,
playback capability may vary depending on
remove them to avoid damage that can be
the quality of the disc and the condition of
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
the recording device.
• The nameplate indicating operating
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact
voltage, etc. is located at the bottom.
Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording
On placement
standard used for Audio CDs.
• Do not leave the player in a location near
Music discs encoded with copyright
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
protection technologies
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
This product is designed to play back discs
• Do not place the player on an inclined or
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
unstable place.
standard. Recently, various music discs
• Do not place anything within 10 mm of
encoded with copyright protection
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation
technologies are marketed by some record
holes must be unobstructed for the player
companies. Please be aware that among
to operate properly and prolong the life of
those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
its components.
• If the player is left in a car parked in the
playable by this product.
sun, be sure to choose a location in the car
where the player will not be subjected to
If you have any questions or problems
the direct rays of the sun.
concerning your player, please consult your
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
nearest Sony dealer.
speakers, keep personal credit cards using
magnetic coding or spring-wound watches
away from the player to prevent possible
Troubleshooting
damage from the magnet.
Do not immerse in water
General
This product is not meant to be immersed in
water or come in continuous contact with
The power does not come on.
water.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
• Before opening or shutting the CD
are weak.
compartment or battery compartment lid,
The power is not on, and "bAttErY"
be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on
and "Error" are displayed alternately.
the outside of the player.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Water in the headphones jack/DC IN jack
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
may cause rusting. Cover the jacks with
are weak.
the attached rubber cap when the jacks are
There is no audio.
not used.
• Adjust the volume.
• If the player is splashed with salt water,
• Unplug the headphones when listening
wipe clean with a damp cloth, then dry
through speakers.
with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash under
running water; do not use soap or
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
detergent; do not dry with an electric hair
other equipment that emits radio waves near
dryer.
the player. tMove the portable telephone,
• The supplied AC power adaptor is not
etc., away from the player.
water resistant. To prevent shock hazard,
avoid using the player near water during
AC operation.
CD Player
Specifications
The CD does not play or "no dISC"
lights in the display even when a CD
is in place.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
• Clean the CD.
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
HARMONIC DISTORTION
compartment open for about an hour to dry
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
moisture condensation.
from 150 - 10 000 Hz; rated 1.8 W per
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize
channel-minimum RMS power, with no
the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.
more than 10 % total harmonic distortion
• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-
in AC operation.
R/CD-RW, recording device or application
software.
Other specifications
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
CD player section
are weak.
System
The sound drops out.
Compact disc digital audio system
• Reduce the volume.
Laser diode properties
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
Material: GaAlAs
damaged.
Wave length: 780 nm
• Place the player in a location free from
Emission duration: Continuous
vibration.
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
(This output is the value measured at a distance
blower.
of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
aperture.)
RWs or if there is a problem with the
Spindle speed
recording device or application software.
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm)
(CLV)
You cannot open/close the lid of the
Number of channels
CD compartment.
2
• Place the player on a level surface and open/
Frequency response
close the lid.
20 - 20 000 Hz +0/–1 dB
Lens
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Speaker
Radio
Full range: 10 cm dia., 3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Reception is poor.
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
• Reorient the antenna to improve FM
For 16 - 64 ohms impedance headphones
reception.
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
DC IN 9V jack accepts:
Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120V
AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
Battery life
reception.
For personal audio system:
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h
Radio play
Sony R20P: approx. 11 h
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 24 h
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
Dimensions
Approx. 430
169 288 mm (w/h/d)
The picture of your TV becomes
(17 6
3
⁄
11
3
⁄
inches) (incl. projecting parts)
unstable.
4
8
Mass
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
Supplied accessory
away from the TV.
AC power adaptor(1)
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
Design and specifications are subject to change
problems, unplug the AC adaptor and remove all
without notice.
the batteries. After all the indications in the
display disappear, plug the power cord and
insert the batteries again. If the problem persists,
Optional accessories
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Sony MDR headphone series
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
Personal
Audio
System
This symbol is intended to alert the
Operating Instructions
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
ZS-X1
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
For customers in Canada
©2003 Sony Corporation
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
Printed in China
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
3-251-191-11 (1)
Power Sources
2
to a wall outlet
A
1
to DC IN 9V
Connect the AC power adaptor A or insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the
battery compartment B.
Notes
• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator dims or when the player stops operating.
Replace all the batteries with new ones.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player.
Information
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom and
For customers in the USA
the serial number is located in the battery
This equipment has been tested and found to
compartment.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
Record the serial number in the space provided
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
protection against harmful interference in a
Model No. ZS-X1
residential installation. This equipment
Serial No.
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
For customers in the USA
harmful interference to radio communications.
Please register this product on line at
However, there is no guarantee that interference
http://www.sony.com/productregistration.
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
Proper registration will enable us to send you
equipment does cause harmful interference to
periodic mailings about new product,
radio or television reception, which can be
services and other important announcements.
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
Registering your product will also allow us to
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
contact you in the unlikely event that the
interference by one or more of the following
product needs adjustment or modification.
measures:
Thank you.
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This class B digital device complies with part 15
of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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