Sony FST-ZUX9 User Manual

©2007 Sony Corporation3-100-770-12(1)Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemOperating InstructionsFST-ZUX9

10GB– DisplayA Indicators for the disc tray (page 18).“ ” lights up when the disc is selected. “ ” lights up when there is a disc on the disc tray.B

11GBRemote1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 15, 17, 47)Press to turn the system on or off.B CLOCK/TIMER SELECT(page 42) CLOCK/TIMER SET (pages 17, 41) Pr

12GBG DISC SKIP (pages 16, 18, 19, 21)Press to select the next disc.H +/– (pages 18, 21, 24, 26, 32)Press to select a folder.I VOLUME +/–* (pages 18,

13GBC PAD A (page 38)PAD B (page 38)Press to add percussion sound.D FRONT BUILT-IN BEAM (page 43)BOTTOM BUILT-IN BEAM (page 43)Press to change the lig

14GBHooking up the systemA AntennasSet up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.NoteKeep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and t

15GBGetting StartedSurround speakersTipConnect the speaker cords to the terminals on the front and surround speakers.1)Front speakers only2)Surround s

16GBAttach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping.ExampleF

17GBGetting StartedSetting the clockUse buttons on the remote for the operation.1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.The hou

18GBPlaying an AUDIO CD/MP3 discExample: When playing an AUDIO CD1 Press CD.2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.3 Load a disc with the label side facing up on the di

19GBDisc* The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks.Notes• The following discs/situations can increase

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

20GBUsing play modeYou can play back the tracks on a disc in original order or random order.1 Press CD.2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on

21GBDisc— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want them to be played back.You can program all the

22GBOther operationsTips• The program you made remains in the system’s memory even after it has been played back. Press NX (or N on the remote) to pla

23GBUSB DeviceRecording from a disc onto a USB deviceYou can record music from a disc to an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage m

24GBFor REC1 Recording:Press CD- SYNC/REC 1.“USB” lights up and “REC”flashes in the display. The display cycles through “CD-USB REC1”, “Push ENTER” an

25GBUSB Device3)XXX is the folder number from 001 to 997.4)XXX is the track number from 001 to 999.5)A new track is recorded in the “REC1” folder each

26GBTo resume playback from the point you stop the track – Resume PlayThis system memorizes the point where you stopped the playback. So you can resum

27GBUSB Device• A folder that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped.• Tracks recorded by this system are played back in the order of folder c

28GB— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played back.1 Press (or USB on the remote).2 When playba

29GBTunerListening to the radioYou can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.Use button

3GBTable of ContentsAbout this manual ...2Playable discs...4Playable/Recordable USB devices...

30GBYou can use manual tuning to tune in a station with a weak signal if you know the frequency of the station.Use buttons on the remote for the opera

31GBTapePlaying a tapeYou can use TYPE I (normal) tape.1 Select a tape deck. Press TAPE A/B (or FUNCTION on the remote) repeatedly to select “TAPE A”

32GBRecording onto a tape There are three ways to record on a TYPE I (normal) tape.CD-TAPE Synchro Recording:You can record tracks from AUDIO CDs and

33GBTape5 For Manual Recording and Sound Mixing, start playing the source to be recorded.TipIf noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the

34GBAdjusting the soundYou can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.Press GROOVE repeatedly.GROOVE ON* t Z-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF t GR

35GBSound Adjustment3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level of other frequency bands and surround effect.4 Press ENTER.A user equalizer number flas

36GBAdding chorus – CHORUSPress CHORUS repeatedly.Creating bubbling effect – AQUAPress AQUA repeatedly.Notes• You can only select the effector mode in

37GBSound AdjustmentTo change the sound movementTurn the X-ROUND JOG or press X-ROUND +/– on the X-TRANCE PRO remote repeatedly to change the sound mo

38GB5 By following the tempo of the music, press MAX PAD or JUMP PAD 4 times to input the tempo.Each time you press MAX PAD (or JUMP PAD), the flashin

39GBSound AdjustmentWith the beat functions, you can enjoy a variety of rhythms. They can be used with any source.1 Press BEAT ON/OFF repeatedly to tu

4GBPlayable discs1)MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 audio tracks must be in MPEG 1

40GBYou can select the speakers which you want the sound to be output.1 Press SPEAKERS.Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically

41GBOther OperationsUsing the timer— Sleep TimerYou can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.Press SL

42GBFor Play Timer:Press . or > repeatedly until the audio source you want appears in the display, then press ENTER. The display will show the time

43GBOther Operations— Power Saving ModeThe demonstration display and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed duri

44GBViewing information in the display during CD and USB functionChecking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titlesPress DISPLAY repeatedly

45GBOther OperationsMP3 audio tracks with play mode other than “PROGRAM”:• When “ ” or “ SHUF” play mode is selected1 Total number of tracks of the c

46GBNoteThe lighting effect may be different depending on the connected lighting device or the type of music being played back.B AUDIO OUT jacksUse an

47GBAdditional InformationTroubleshootingShould you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cord

48GBThere is severe hum or noise.• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.• Move the unit away from the so

49GBAdditional InformationDisc playerThe disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display.• Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local autho

5GBThis product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright pr

50GBThe folder, track, artist name or volume label do not appear properly.• Use a DATA CD that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (expans

51GBAdditional InformationAre you using a supported USB device?• If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Play

52GBPlayback does not start.• Turn off the system, then connect the USB device again.• Connect the supported USB device (page 5).•Press NX (or N on th

53GBAdditional InformationThe tape does not erase completely.• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 56

54GBOne of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.Disc/ Tape/ TimerNo DiscThere is no disc on the disc tray.No Tab

55GBAdditional InformationProtected!The USB device is write-protected.Push STOP!You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the

56GBOn placement• Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adeq

57GBAdditional InformationSpecificationsAmplifier sectionBrazil model onlyThe following are measured atAC 127 V or 220 V, 50/60 HzFront/Surround speak

58GBTuner sectionFM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tunerFM tuner sectionTuning rangeBrazil model:87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)Other models:87.5 – 108

59GBIndexAAQUA 36AUDIO CD 4BBatteries 15BEAM MODE 43BEAT BLEND 38BUILT-IN BEAM 43Beat per Minute (BPM) 39CCD-TAPE Synchro Recording 32CD-USB Synchro R

6GBGuide to parts and controlsThis manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed usin

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7GB1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 15, 16, 17, 24, 30, 42, 47, 53)Press to turn the system on or off.B Function buttons:CD (pages 16, 18, 20, 23, 30, 3

8GBT PHONES (jack) (pages 37, 40, 47, 57)Connect the headphones.U FLANGER (pages 35, 48, 53)DELAY (pages 35, 48, 53)Press to select an effector mode.V

9GBes CD- SYNC/REC 1 (page 23)Press to record from a disc onto the connected optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media). Press to