Sony ZS-Y3PS User Manual

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.

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.

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 CD­R/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/CD­RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.

Lens

Radio

Reception is poor.

• Reorient the aerial to improve FM reception.

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⁄
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.

in.) dia., 3.2 ohms,

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English

WARNING

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

Personal
Audio
System

Operating Instructions

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

ZS-Y3

©2004 Sony Corporation
Printed in China

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.

2-548-175-93 (1)

Power Sources

B

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.

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.

A

1 to AC IN

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.

C

2 to a wall outlet

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.

• Reorient the player itself to improve AM
reception.

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphone series

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.

Location of controls

>

OPR/BATT indicator

Remote sensor

POWER

SLEEP

MODE

DSPL/ENT/MEM

.

PRESET –

u*
CD

Loading a CD

With the labeled side up

Display

D

Total track number

To turn on/off the power

Press POWER.

To adjust the volume

Press VOLUME +, – (VOL +, – on the remote).

To listen through headphones

Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack.

Selecting the audio emphasis (SOUND/MEGA 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

PRESET +

x

CD LID OPEN

OPEN

Total playing time

RADIO
BAND
AUTO PRESET

VOLUME +*, –

PUSH CLOSE

SOUND

Display

E

Remote Control

POWER

FUNCTION

MEGA BASS

i

u

x

TUNE –, +

*The button has a tactile dot.

Note

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

Programed track Playing order

BAND

PRESET +, –
.,>

VOL +*, –

Playing a CD

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 u.

The player plays all the tracks once.

To Press

stop playback x
pause playback u

go to the next track >
go back to the previous track .
remove the CD OPEN
locate a point while listening > (forward) or . (backward) while playing until you

to the sound find the point
locate a point while observing > (forward) or . (backward) in pause until you find

the display the point

Using the display

To check the total track number and playing time

Press DSPL/ENT/MEM in stop mode (see fig. D).

To check the remaining time

Press DSPL/ENT/MEM repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as follows:

t the current track number and playing time

r

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

r

the number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD

Selecting the play mode

Press MODE until “REP 1” “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 . or > to select the track that

repeat all tracks “REP ALL” Press u.
shuffle play “SHUF” Press u.
repeat tracks “SHUF REP” Press u.

in random order
program play “PGM” Press . or > then press DSPL/ENT/

repeat programed tracks “PGM REP” Press . or > then press DSPL/ENT/

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 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.

Tip

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

Press the button again to resume play after pause.

you want to repeat, then press u.

MEM for the tracks you want to
program in the order you want up to 20
tracks (see fig. E). Then press u.

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

Listening 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:
“FM” t “AM”

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 radio 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.

If 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
batteries.

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” t “90”
t “120” t “OFF” t “10” t “20” t “30”.

To cancel the sleep function

Press POWER to turn off the power.

Note

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

light, bright sounds emphasizing high and middle range audio

percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio

the presence of vocals, stressing middle range audio

the whole dynamic 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.