Sony ZS-D5 User Manual

3-867-185-11 (1)1999 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsZS-D5Personal AudioSystem

Basic Operations10Recording on a tapeConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34.)To record on a MiniDisc or DAT recorder, connect thecomponent (s

Basic OperationsBasic Operations113 Start recording.Press r/P and then (.To record on the reverse side,press 9. (On the remote, whilekeeping r/P press

The CD Player12Using the displayYou can check information about the CDusing the display.The CD PlayerDISPLAY ENTER MEMORYChecking the total track numb

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 13Locating a specifictrackYou can quickly locate any track usingthe number buttons. You can also find aspecific point in a

The CD Player14Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program play modes(see pages 16 - 18).NoteWhen

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 15Playing a singletrack(Single Track Play)You can play a single track once, andstop the player automatically.1 Press p on t

The CD Player16Playing tracks inrandom order(Shuffle Play)You can play tracks in random order.1 Press p on the CD section.“Cd” appears in the display.

The CD PlayerThe CD Player 17Creating yourown program(Program Play)While listening to the CD, you canselect the track you want and arrangethe playing

The CD Player18To cancel Program PlayPress MODE•MONO/ST ISS until “PGM” disappearsfrom the display.To check the order of tracks before playPress PROGR

The RadioThe Radio19The RadioPresetting radiostationsYou can store radio stations into theplayer's memory. You can preset up to20 radio stations,

Introduction2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the player to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the prese

The Radio20Playing presetradio stationsOnce you've preset the stations, use thenumber buttons on the remote orPRESET +/– on the player to tune in

The Tape PlayerThe Tape Player21Findingthe beginning ofa trackThe player detects a blank between thetracks, and locates the beginning of thenext/follo

The Tape Player22Recording thetracks on CD byspecifying thetape lengthThere are three options in editorialrecording:• Recording all the tracks in the

The Tape PlayerThe Tape Player23TipTo check the totalrecording time on thefront side and thereverse side:Press DISPLAY ENTERMEMORY beforestarting reco

The Tape Player24Recording the tracks on CD by specifying the tape length(continued)Recording programed tracks (EDIT PGM)The first half of the program

The Tape PlayerThe Tape Player25Tips• If you made a mistake,press CANCEL. Thetrack programed lastwill be cleared. Re-program it.• To check the order o

The Tape Player26Recording the tracks on CD by specifying the tape length(continued)Recording a single track (EDIT 1TRACK)EDIT 1TRACK is useful to rec

The Tape PlayerThe Tape Player274 Press = or + to select the track you want toprogram.5 Press r/P and press TAPE( to record on thefront side or TAPE9

The Timer28Setting the clock“--:--” indication appears in the displayuntil you set the clock.The TimerTips• The time displaysystem of this player isth

The Timer 29The TimerSTANDBYTIMERBefore you begin, make sure the t (clock) indication isnot lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY.1 Prepare

Basic Operations3IntroductionTable of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD6 Listening to the radio8 Playing a tape10 Recording on a tapeCD Player12

The Timer30TipIf you made a mistake,press CANCEL. Thesetting entered last willbe cleared. Re-enter it.4 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes youw

The Timer 31The TimerFalling asleep tomusicYou can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and120 minutes, allowing you to fa

The Timer32Timer-recordingradio programsYou can set timer to record the radio at acertain time. You can also record thesound of the component connecte

The Timer 33The Timer5 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you wantto start recording.1 Press = or +to set the hour andpress DISPLAYENTER MEMORY

Setting Up34Setting UpChoosing thepower sourcesYou can use the AC power orbatteries as a power source.Use the AC power sourcewhenever you record since

Setting Up 35Setting Up3 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)Replacing batteriesWith normal us

Setting Up36ConnectingoptionalcomponentsYou can record a CD on a MiniDisc orenjoy the sound from a VCR, TV orMiniDisc player/recorder through thespeak

Setting Up 37Setting UpTipYou can record thesound of the connectedcomponent. Insert ablank tape into the tapecompartment, andpress r/P thenTAPE( (page

Setting Up38Listening through the speakers of other audioequipment1 Connect the LINE OUT jack of this player with theanalog line input jack of the amp

Setting Up 39Setting UpSelecting theaudio emphasis(Sound Mode/MEGA BASS)You can adjust the audio emphasis of thesound you are listening to.SOUNDMEGA B

Basic Operations4Playing a CDBasic OperationsConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSEand place the CD on the CDcompa

Additional Information40PrecautionsAdditional InformationOn placement• Do not leave the player in a locationnear heat sources, or in a place subjectto

Additional Information 41Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with acleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecenter out.• Do not use solvents such as

Additional Information42TroubleshootingCD PlayerSymptomThere is no audio.The power is turned offautomatically.Unusual sound is heard.The sound is nois

Additional Information 43Tape PlayerSymptomThe audio is not stereo.The audio is weak or has poorquality.The picture of your TV becomesunstable.The tap

Additional Information44Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomThe timer does not operate.The remote does not function.The player uses a built-in micro com

Additional Information 45Cleaning the tape heads and tapepathWipe the heads, the pinch rollers andthe capstans with a cleaning swabslightly moistened

Additional Information46SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 3-ohm loads, both channel driven from150

Additional Information 47IndexAAudio emphasis 39BBatteriesfor memory 34for player 35for remote 35CCD Player 12Cleaningcabinet 45CD 41lens 45ta

Additional Information48Sony Corporation Printed in China

Basic OperationsBasic Operations5Use these buttons for additional operationsTipNext time you want tolisten to a CD, justpress ^. The playerturns on au

Basic Operations6Listening to the radioConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).1 Press BAND until the band youwant appears in the display(dir

Basic OperationsBasic Operations7Use these buttons for additional operationsTips• If the FM broadcast isnoisy, pressMODE•MONO/ST ISSuntil “Mono” appea

Basic Operations8Playing a tapeConnect the supplied AC power cord (see page 34).1 Press 6 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE toopen the tape compartment andinsert a reco

Basic OperationsBasic Operations9Use these buttons for additional operationsTo PressAdjust the volume VOLUME +, –Stop playback pPlay the reverse side