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©2004 Sony Corporation
2-548-175-92 (1)
ZS-Y3
Power Sources
1 to AC IN
2 to a wall outlet
A
Connect the AC power cord A or insert six size C (R14) 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. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the
player.
• To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.
• When you operate the player on batteries, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
Preparing the remote C
Insert 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 with new ones.
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.
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.
On power sources
• For AC operation, use the supplied AC
power cord; 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.
• For battery operation, use six R14 (size C)
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, etc. is located at the rear.
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.
• 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.
On operation
• 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 the lenses inside the CD player section.
Should this occur, the player will not
operate properly. In this case, remove the
CD and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
Troubleshooting
General
The power does not come on.
• Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet
securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• You cannot turn on the player with the remote
when you operate the player on batteries.
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. tMove the portable telephone,
etc., away from the player.
CD Player
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.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• Clean the CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD
compartment open for about an hour to dry
moisture condensation.
• Make sure “Cd” appears in the display.
• 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.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
The CD compartment will not open.
• The batteries are weak. Replace all the
batteries with new ones.
If you need to open the CD compartment
before you replace the batteries, slide the CD
LID OPEN switch on the bottom of the player
with a sharp instrument or tool.
The sound drops out.
Noise is heard.
• Reduce the volume.
• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged.
• Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
• Clean the lens with a commercially available
blower.
• 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
recording device or application software.
Radio
Reception is poor.
• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.
• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
reception.
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• 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 sunlight as
there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD,
nor scratch the surface of the 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-Rs/CD-RWs
This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the CD-DA 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.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back 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 by
playable by this product.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
Remote
The remote does not function.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
After trying the above remedies, if you still
have problems, unplug the AC power cord and
remove all the batteries. After all the indications
in the display disappear, plug the power cord
and insert the batteries again. If the problem
persists, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven
from 100 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.7 W per
channel-minimum RMS power, with no
more than 10 % total harmonic distortion
in AC operation.
Other specifications
CD player section
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
Main speaker: 8 cm ( 3
1
⁄
4
in.) dia., 3.2 ohms,
cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 64 ohms impedance headphones
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohms, 10% harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
For player:
120V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size C (R14) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 size AAA (R03) batteries
Power consumption
16 W
Battery life
For player:
CD playback
Sony R14P: approx. 1.5 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 8 h
Radio reception
Sony R14P: approx. 6 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 20 h
Dimensions
Approx. 455 × 214 × 180 mm (w/h/d)
(18 × 8
1
/
2
× 7
1
/
8
inches)
(incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Lens
B
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the
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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
Information
For customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— 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.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom and
the serial number is located in the battery
compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ZS-Y3
Serial No.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/
productregistration.
Proper registration will enable us to send
you periodic mailings about new product,
services and other important
announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the
unlikely event that the product needs
adjustment or modification. Thank you.
Operating Instructions
Personal
Audio
System
C