Sony ZS-D55 User manual

Personal Audio
System
3-046-452-33 (2)
© 2000 Sony Corporation
ZS-D55
Operating Instructions page 2GB
Manual de instrucciones página 2ES
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ES

Introduction2GB
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the player to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Information
For customers in Europe
This Compact Disc player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located at the rear of the player.
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.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, same rating fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.

Basic Operations
Introduction 3GB
Table of contents
Basic Operations
4Playing a CD
6Listening to the radio
8Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
The CD Player
13 Using the display
14 Locating a specific track
15 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
16 Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play)
17 Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
19 Playing a single track
(Single Track Play)
The Radio
20 Presetting radio stations
21 Playing preset radio stations
The Tape Player
22 Finding the beginning of a track
The Audio Emphasis
23 Selecting the audio emphasis
(SOUND/MEGA BASS)
The Timer
24 Setting the clock
25 Waking up to music
27 Falling asleep to music
28 Timer-recording radio
programmes
Setting Up
30 Choosing the power sources
32 Connecting optional components
Additional Information
35 Precautions
37 Troubleshooting
40 Maintenance
41 Specifications
42 Index

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Playing a CD
Basic Operations
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 30).
1Press ZCD OPEN/CLOSE
(direct power-on) and place the
CD on the CD tray until it clicks
into place.
2Press u.
(On the remote, press Non the
CD section.)
The CD tray closes and the player
plays all the tracks once.
With the label side up
Display
Playing timeTrack number
21

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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
u. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
To Do this
adjust the volume Press VOL +, –.
stop playback Press x.
pause playback Press u(Xon the remote).
Press again to resume play
after pause.
go to the next track Turn the jog dial clockwise.
(On the remote, press >.)
go back to the previous track Turn the jog dial
counterclockwise.
(On the remote, press ..)
remove the CD Press ZCD OPEN/CLOSE.
turn on/off the player Press OPERATE.
u
Jog dial
ZCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VOL +, –
OPERATE x

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Listening to the radio
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 30).
1Press BAND until the band you
want appears in the display
(direct power-on).
Each time you press the button,
the band changes as follows:
“FM1”t“FM2”t“MW”t“LW”.
2Hold down –mor M+ (TUNE
– or + on the remote) 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 cannot tune in a station,
press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency step by
step.
Display
2
1
Indicates an FM
stereo broadcast.

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Use these buttons for additional operations
Tips
• The “FM1” and “FM2”
bands have the same
functions. You can store
the stations you want
separately in “FM1” and
“FM2”.
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, press MODE until
“Mono” appears in the
display and the radio
will play in monaural.
• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press the BAND button.
The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the previous
station.
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
turn on/off the radio OPERATE
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the aerial for FM. Reorient the player itself
for MW/LW.
VOL +, –
MODE
OPERATE
For FM For MW/LW

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Playing a tape
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 30).
1Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE to
open the tape compartment and
insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I
(normal), TYPE II (high position)
and TYPE IV (metal) tapes.
2Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE to
close the compartment.
3Press N.
(On the remote, press TAPE N.)
The player turns on (direct
power-on) and starts playing.
Display
1, 2
3
With the side you want
to play facing up
Tape counter

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Use these buttons for additional operations
To Press
adjust the volume VOL +, –
stop playback x
play the reverse side n
fast-forward or rewind the tape Mor m
eject the cassette ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
turn on/off the player OPERATE
To select the direction mode of the tape
Press DIR MODE repeatedly.
To play Display shows
one side of the tape
both sides of the tape
from the upper side to reverse
side only
both sides of the tape repeatedly
Tips
• Press COUNTER RESET
to reset the counter to
“000”.
• Next time you want to
listen to a tape, just
press Nor n. The
player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the tape.
DIR MODE
nx
VOL +, –
m, M
COUNTER RESET
OPERATE Z PUSH
OPEN/CLOSE

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Recording on a tape
Connect the supplied mains lead (see page 30).
To record on a MiniDisc or DAT recorder, connect the
component (see page 32).
1Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE to
open the tape compartment, and
insert a blank tape. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
Press ZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE
again to close the compartment.
2Select the programme source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player:
Insert a CD (see page 4) and press
xon the CD section.
To record from the radio:
Tune in the station you want (see
page 6).
1
With the side you want
to record on facing up
Display
3