3-239-034-13 (1)
Personal Audio
System
Operating Instructions
ZS-X3CP
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files.................. 4
Listening to the radio ...................................... 8
The CD Player
Using the display .......................................... 10
Locating a specific point in a track .............. 11
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ....... 11
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ........................................... 12
Creating your own program (Program Play) 13
Preventing sound from skipping (ESP) ........ 14
The Radio
Presetting radio stations................................ 15
Playing preset radio stations ......................... 16
The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis
(MEGA BASS) ......................................... 17
Setting Up
Choosing the power sources ......................... 18
Enjoying various pattern options
on the display............................................ 19
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ............................................ 21
Maintenance ................................................. 23
Specifications ............................................... 24
About “MP3” ................................................ 25
Index ............................................................. 26
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Basic Operations
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
1
2, 3 4
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18).
Press POWER to turn on the player.
1
2
Press Z PUSH down to open the CD
compartment and place the CD on
the CD compartment until it clicks
into place.
With the label side up
3
Close the lid of the CD compartment.
4
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Display
4
Press u.
The player plays all the tracks once.
To play a CD with MP3 files, see
page 6.
Playing
time
Track
number
Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER
VOLUME +, –
x
u
Z PUSH
Jog lever
Tip
To
Do this
Playback starts from the
adjust the volume
stop playback
pause playback
Press VOLUME +*, –.
Press x.
track you last stopped
playing (Resume play).
During stop, the track
number to be played are
displayed.
To cancel the resume play
to start play from the
beginning of the first track,
press x in stop mode.
Press u*.
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
go to the next track
Push jog lever toward >.
go back to the previous track Push jog lever toward ..
remove the CD**
Press Z PUSH.
turn on/off the player
Press POWER.
* The button has a tactile dot.
**Once you open the CD compartment, the track to start play will
change to the beginning of the first track.
continued
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Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued)
Playing a CD with MP3 files
POWER
Z PUSH
u
Jog lever
MP3 indicator
Note
Before playing a file, this
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
player reads all file and
folder information on the
CD. Depending on the
file structure, it may take
more than a minute to
read them. During this
time, “Reading” is
Press Z PUSH to open the CD compartment and place
the CD on the CD compartment (see page 4) .
3
4
Close the lid of the CD compartment.
displayed.
Press u.
The player plays all MP3 files on the CD.
When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3
indicator lights up.
Tip
You can use the buttons
mentioned in the table on
page 5 for additional
operations in the same
way as when playing an
audio CD.
Folder name
File name
Track number Playing time
To select a folder
Push the jog lever toward FLDR + to go forward and
FLDR – to go backward.
To select a file
Push the jog lever toward > to go forward and . to
go backward.
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Example of folder structure and playing
order
The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:
Notes
• A folder that does not
include an MP3 file is
skipped.
• Maximum number of
folders: 255
Maximum number of files:
255
CD-R
CD-RW
Folder
MP3 file
• Folder names and file
names can be displayed
with up to 64 characters.
• The characters A - Z, a - z,
0 - 9, and _ can be
1
1
2
displayed on this player.
Other characters are
displayed as “*”.
2
3
3
4
4
5
• This player 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.
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7
8
5
9
6
0
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-
DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM
format, but playback capability may vary depending on the
quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is
a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
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Listening to the radio
1 2
3
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18).
Press POWER to turn on the player.
1
2
Display
Press BAND•AUTO PRESET until
the band you want appears in the
display.
3
Push the jog lever toward TUNE + or
Indicates an FM
stereo broadcast
TUNE – and hold it 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, push
the jog lever toward TUNE + or
TUNE – repeatedly to change the
frequency step by step.
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Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER
VOLUME +, –
MODE
Tip
If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and radio will play
in monaural.
To
Press
adjust the volume
turn on/off the radio
VOLUME +*, –
POWER
*VOLUME + has a tactile dot.
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for
AM.
for FM
for AM
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
DISPLAY
ying time
ck number
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Locating a specific
point in a track
Playing tracks
repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can find a specific point in a track while
playing a CD.
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
shuffle or program play modes.
Jog lever
MODE
u
x
POWER
Jog lever
REPEAT
To locate
Do this
a point while
listening to
the sound
While playing, push the jog
lever toward > (forward) or
. (backward) and hold it
until you find the point
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
a point while
observing
the display
In pause, push the jog
lever toward > (forward) or
. (backward) and hold it
until you find the point
3
Proceed as follows.
To repeat Do this
Note
a single
track
1 Press REPEAT until “REP
1” appears.
When you find a specific point in a track while
playing MP3 files, the sound may not be heard for
a few seconds.
2 Select the track by pushing
the jog lever toward > or
., then press u.
all tracks
on the
1 Press REPEAT until “REP
ALL” appears.
CD
2 Press u.
a selected
folder
1 Press REPEAT until “REP
” appears.
(MP3 CD
only)
2 Select the folder by pushing
the jog lever toward
FLDR + or FLDR –, then
press u.
tracks in
random
order
1 Start Shuffle Play (see page
12).
2 Press REPEAT until “REP”
appears.
continued
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Playing tracks in
random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.
MODE
u
x
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
3
4
Press MODE until “SHUF” appears in
the display.
Press u to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until
“SHUF” disappears from the display.
When playing MP3 files
The player plays all files (up to 255 files) on
a CD in random order.
Tips
• During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the
previous track by pushing the jog lever toward
>.
• The resume function doesn't work during
Shuffle Play.
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4
Push the jog lever toward . or >
then press ENTER for the tracks or
files* you want to program in the order
you want.
Creating your own
program (Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to
20 tracks or files on a CD. When playing an
MP3 files, you can also program up to 20
folders (Program Folder Play).
*folders for Program Folder Play.
Audio CD
(Program Play)
Playing order
POWER
x MODE
u
Programed track
MP3 CD
(Program Play)
Playing order
Programed file
MP3 CD (Program
Folder Play)
Playing order
Programed folder
ENTER
Jog lever
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
5
Press u to start Program Play.
Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
To cancel Program Play
Stop playing first. Then press MODE until
“PGM” disappears from the display.
3
Press MODE until “PGM” appears in
the display.
To check the order of tracks
before play
Press ENTER.
When you select Program Folder Play
(MP3 CD only), press MODE until
“PGM
” appears in the display.
Every time you press the button, the track or
folder number appears in the programed
order.
To change the current program
Press x 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.
continued
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Creating your own program
(Program Play) (continued)
Preventing sound from
skipping (ESP)
Tips
• You can play the same program again, since the
program is saved until you open the CD
compartment.
• The resume function doesn't work during
Program Play.
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function prevents the sound from skipping
by using a buffer memory that stores music
data for about 10 seconds.
POWER
ESP
x
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press x.
“CD” appears in the display.
3
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears in the display.
To cancel the ESP function
Press ESP again.
Notes
• Playing may stop when the player gets a strong
shock even with the ESP function on.
• You may hear a noise or sound skip:
– when you listen to a dirty or scratched CD.
– when you listen to an audio test CD.
– when the player receives continuous shock.
• Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
during play.
Tips
• When an MP3 CD is playing, the ESP function
is always activated due to a special character of
MP3 files. For this reason, you cannot cancel the
ESP function by pressing the ESP button.
•
To enjoy the high quality sound of an audio CD,
we recommend that you cancel the ESP function.
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The Radio
If a station cannot be preset
automatically
You need to preset a station with a weak
signal manually.
1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
2 Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select
the band.
3 Tune in a station you want.
4 Hold down ENTER for about 2 seconds.
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.
5 Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or
PRESET J until the preset number you
want for the station on flashes.
Jog leverENTER
BAND
AUTO
PRESET
POWER
6 Press ENTER.
The new station replaces the old one.
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select
the band.
3
4
Hold down BAND•AUTO PRESET
until “Auto Preset” flashes in the
display.
Press ENTER.
The stations are stored in memory from
the lower frequencies to the higher
ones.
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Playing preset radio
stations
Once you’ve preset the stations, use the jog
lever to tune in your favorite stations.
POWER
BAND
Jog lever
AUTO
PRESET
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press BAND•AUTO PRESET to select
the band.
3
Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or
PRESET J to tune in the stored station.
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The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio
emphasis (MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
MEGA
BASS
Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS to display “MEGA
BASS On”.
To return to normal sound, press the button
again to display “MEGA BASS Off”.
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Enjoying various pattern
options on the display
Like a screen-saver on a PC, graphics can be
displayed on you player. There are three
different patterns.
DISPLAY
While the power is on, press DISPLAY for
about 2 seconds.
“Graphics On” appears in the display and
one of the graphic patterns will appear.
To return to the usual display
Press DISPLAY for about 2 seconds until
“Graphics Off” appears in the display.
Tip
While a graphic pattern is displayed, you can
still operate the player as usual.
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Additional Information
• 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 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.
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
• 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 non-standard 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.
Do not immerse in water
This product is not meant to be immersed in
water or come in continuous contact with
water.
• Before opening or shutting the CD
compartment or battery compartment lid,
be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on
the outside of the player.
• Water in the headphones jack may cause
rusting. Cover the jack with the attached
rubber cap when the headphones is not
used.
• If the player is splashed with salt water,
wipe clean with a damp cloth, then dry
with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash under
running water; do not use soap or
detergent; do not dry with an electric hair
dryer.
• The supplied AC power adaptor is not
water resistant. To prevent shock hazard,
avoid using the player near water during
AC operation.
On power sources
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC
power adaptor; do not use any other type.
• The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
when it is not to be used for an extended
period of time.
• For battery operation, use six size D (R20)
batteries.
• When the batteries are not to be used,
remove them to avoid damage that can be
caused by battery leakage or corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the bottom.
On 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 10 mm of
the side of the cabinet. The ventilation
holes must be unobstructed for the player
to operate properly and prolong the life of
its components.
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Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
The power is not on, and “Low Battery” is
displayed.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
The power is not on, and “Battery Error”
is displayed.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
There is no audio.
• Make sure the function you want to use
appears in the display window.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
Noise is heard.
• Someone is using a portable telephone or
other equipment that emits radio waves near
the player. t Move the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
“No disc” lights in the display even when
a CD is in place.
• Insert the CD with the label surface up.
• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
• The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized.
Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the
recording device.
• There is a problem with the quality of the
CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or
application software.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Radio
The CD does not play.
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is
closed.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• Clean the CD.
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an hour to dry
moisture condensation.
• If you are listening to an FM program near
the TV with an indoor antenna, move the
player away from the TV.
• Make sure “CD” appears in the display.
The sound drops out.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• The sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
RWs or if there is a problem with the
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
problems, unplug the AC power adaptor and
remove all the batteries. After all the indications in
the display disappear, plug the AC power adaptor
and insert the batteries again. If the problem
persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
recording device or application software.
“Not MP3” is displayed.
• You are trying to play a file that is not an
MP3 file but has extension “mp3”. (page 25)
“Not MP3 (Layer-1, 2)” is displayed.
• You are trying to play an MPEG1 Audio
Layer-1 or 2 file. You can only play MP3
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) files on this player.
(page 25)
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Maintenance
Cleaning the lens
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available blower.
Lens
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.
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Battery life
For CD playback:
Specifications
Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h
Dimensions
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Approx. 430 × 172 × 287.5 mm (w/h/d)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
(17 × 6 7⁄8 ×11 3⁄8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from
150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.8 W per channel-
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 %
total harmonic distortion in AC operation.
Approx. 4.6 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Other Specifications
CD player section
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphones series
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
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
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–2 dB
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
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,
3.2 Ω, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 68 Ω impedance headphones
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
DC IN 9V jack accepts:
Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120 V AC,
60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
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THE USABLE NUMBER OF
FOLDERS/FILES
• Maximum folder number: 255
• Maximum file number: 255
SETTINGS FOR COMPRESSION
SOFTWARE AND WRITING
SOFTWARE
• To compress a source for an MP3 file, we
recommend setting the transfer bit rate of
the compression software to “44.1 kHz”,
“128kbps”, and “Constant Bit Rate”.
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set
to the “halting of writing”.
• To record at one time up to the maximum
capacity on media that has nothing
recorded it, set to “Disc at Once”.
NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON
THE MEDIA
When the disc is inserted, the player reads
all the files on that disc. If there are many
folders or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may
take a long time for play to begin or for the
next MP3 file to start play.
Do not save unnecessary folders or files
other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used
for MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other
types files or unnecessary folders on a disc
that has MP3 files.
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Index
A
M, N, O
T
Audio emphasis 17
Maintenance 23
MEGA BASS 17
MP3
Troubleshooting 21
B
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
about MP3 25
display 10
Batteries
Using the display 10
for player 18
playing order 7
C
P, Q
CD player 4
Choosing power sources 18
Cleaning
Pattern options 19
Playing
a CD 4
cabinet 23
preset radio stations 16
tracks in random order 12
tracks repeatedly 11
Power sources 18
Precautions 20
lens 23
Connecting AC power adaptor
18
Creating your own program 13
Presetting radio stations 15
Program Play 13
D
Display 10
R
Radio stations
playing 16
presetting 15
Repeat Play 11
E, F, G, H
ESP 14
I, J, K
ID3 tag 10, 25
S
Improving broadcast reception
9
Selecting
audio emphasis 17
tracks 5
L
Setting up 18
Shuffle Play 12
Specifications 24
Listening to the radio 8
Locating a specific point 11
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