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ZS-SAT1CP.CEKCED.3-099-778-12(1)

Using the display

You can check information about the CD using the 

display.

Checking the information of an audio CD

To check the total track number and playing 

time of the CD

Press 

 

 to stop the CD playback.

Total track number

Total playing time

Checking the information of an MP3 disc

To check the total folder number and total file 

number on the CD

Press 

 

 while the CD is stopped, and you can check 

them in the display.

Total file number

Total folder number

To check file information

Press DISPLAY 

 on the unit while playing an MP3 

disc. The display changes as follows:

The current file number and playing time

The song title ( )

The artist name ( )

The album name ( )

Playing tracks/MP3 files repeatedly 

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks/MP3 files repeatedly in normal, 

Shuffle or Program play modes.

Press CD 

.

“CD” appears in the display.

Proceed as follows.

To repeat

Do this

A single 

track/MP3 

file

1  Press REPEAT 

 until “  1” appears.

2  Press 

 or 

 (

 or 

 on the 

remote) 

 to select the track/MP3 file that you 

want to repeat.

3  Press 

 

.

All tracks/

MP3 files on 

the CD

1  Press REPEAT 

 until “ ” appears.

2  Press 

 

.

A selected 

folder (MP3 

disc only)

1  Press MODE 

 until “ ” appears, and then 

press REPEAT 

 until “ ” appears.

2  Select the folder by pressing  / or –  

(  + or – on the remote) 

.

3  Press 

 

.

Tracks/MP3 

files in 

random 

order 

1  Select Shuffle Play (see “Playing tracks/MP3 files 

in random order”).

2  Press REPEAT 

 until “SHUF” and  

“ ” appear.

3  Press 

 

.

Files in a 

selected 

folder in 

random 

order (MP3 

disc only)

1  Start Folder Shufle Play (see “Playing tracks/

MP3 files in random order”).

2  Press REPEAT 

 on the unit until “ ”, 

“SHUF” and “ ” appear.

3  Press 

 

.

Programed 

tracks/MP3 

files

1  Program tracks/MP3 files (see “Creating your 

own program”).

2  Press REPEAT 

 until “ ” and “PGM” appear.

3  Press 

 

.

On the remote

To select the CD function, press FUNCTION 

 

repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT 

 until “ ” disappears from the display.

Other Operations

Playing tracks/MP3 files in random 

order 

(Shuffle Play)

You can play tracks/MP3 files in random order. When 

playing an MP3 disc, you can also play MP3 files in a 

selected folder in random order (Folder Shuffle Play).

Press CD 

.

“CD” appears in the display.

Press MODE 

 until “SHUF” appears in the display.

When you select Folder Shuffle Play (MP3 disc only), 

press MODE 

 on the unit until “ ” and “SHUF” 

appear in the display. Then press  / or 

– 

 on the unit to select a folder you want.

Press 

 

 on the unit to start Shuffle Play.

On the remote

To select the CD function, press FUNCTION 

 

repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Stop playing first. Then press MODE 

 repeatedly until 

“SHUF” disappears from the display.

Tips

 During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 file by 

pressing 

 (

 on the remote) 

.

 The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.

Creating your own program  

(Program Play)

You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on 

a CD.

Press CD 

.

“CD” appears in the display.

Press MODE 

 repeatedly until “PGM” flashes in the 

display.

 

Press 

 or 

 (

 or 

 

on the 

remote) 

 then press ENTER 

 for the track/MP3 

files you want to program in the order you want. 

For MP3 files, press   / or – 

 first and 

then press ENTER 

.

Audio CD (Program Play)

Programed track number

Playing order

MP3 disc (Program Play)

Programed track number

Playing order

Press 

 

 to start Program Play.

On the remote

To select the CD function, press CD 

.

To cancel Program Play

Stop playing first. Then press MODE

 

 repeatedly until 

“PGM” disappears from the display.

To delete the last track of the program

Press CLEAR 

 on the remote while the player is 

stopped.

To check the order of tracks before play

Press ENTER 

.

Every time you press the button, the track number 

appears in the programed order.

To change the current program

Press 

 

 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.

Tips

 If you try to program 21 tracks/MP3 files or more, “FULL” will 

appear in the display.

 You can play the same program again, since the program is saved 

until you open the CD tray or turn off the power of the unit.

 The resume function does not work during Program Play.

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. You 

can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for 

AM in any order.

Press RADIO BAND

AUTO PRESET 

 on the unit to 

select the band.

Hold down RADIO BAND

AUTO PRESET 

 on the 

unit for 2 seconds until “AUTO” flashes in the display.

Press ENTER 

 while “AUTO” flashes in the display.

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.

Press RADIO BAND

AUTO PRESET 

 on the unit to 

select the band.

Tune in a station you want.

Hold down ENTER 

 on the unit for 2 seconds until 

the preset number flashes in the display.

Press  / or – 

 on the unit until the 

preset number you want for the station flashes in 

the display.

Press ENTER 

 on the unit.

The new station replaces the old one.

On the remote

Press RADIO

BAND 

 repeatedly until the band 

you want appears in the display.

Tune in a station you want.

Hold down ENTER 

 for 2 seconds until the preset 

number flashes in the display.

Press or – 

 until the preset number you 

want for the station flashes in the display.

Press ENTER 

.

The new station replaces the old one.

Tip

The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug the 

AC power cord or remove the batteries.

Playing preset radio stations

Press RADIO BAND

AUTO PRESET 

 on the unit 

(RADIO

BAND 

 on the remote) to select the band.

Press  / or – 

 on the unit ( or 

– 

 on the remote) to tune in the stored station.

Falling asleep to music 

Play the music source you want.

Press SLEEP 

 on the unit to display “SLEEP”.

Press SLEEP 

 on the unit to select the minutes 

until the unit goes off automatically.

Each time you press the button, the indication changes 

as follows: 

“AUTO*” 

 “60MIN” 

 “30MIN” 

 “20MIN” 

 

“10MIN” 

 “OFF”.

* When you select “AUTO”, the CD stops playing in 90 minutes at 

most and the unit goes off automatically. When you are listening 

to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.

If 4 seconds have passed after you pressed SLEEP 

the minutes in the display are entered.

When the preset time has passed, the unit goes off 

automatically. 

To cancel the sleep function

Press OPERATE 

 to turn off the power.

Tip

The display’s backlight goes off while sleeping time is active.

Precautions

Discs that this unit CAN play

 Audio CD

 CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*/MP3 files)

* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a 

recording standard used for Audio CDs.

Discs that this unit CANNOT play

 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD 

format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 

1/Level 2 or Joliet

 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/CD-RW 

that has scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded 

with an incompatible recording device

 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

Notes on discs

 Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. 

Wipe the CD from the center out. If there is a scratch, 

dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking 

error.

 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.

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 unit, 

unplug the unit, 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 unit. Attempting to do so 

may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

On power sources

 For AC operation, use the supplied AC power cord; do 

not use any other type. 

 The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 

(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, 

even if the unit itself has been turned off.

 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not used 

for an extended period of time.

 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, power 

consumption, etc. is located at the bottom.

On placement

 Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, 

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or 

mechanical shock or in a car subject to the direct rays 

of the sun.

 Do not place the unit 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 unit to operate properly and prolong the life of its 

components.

 Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep 

personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-

wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible 

damage from the magnet.

On operation

 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm 

location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 

may condense on the lens inside the CD player section. 

Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In 

this case, remove the CD and wait about an hour for the 

moisture to evaporate.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your 

unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

General

The power is not 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 unit with the remote when you 

operate the unit on batteries.

There is no audio.

 Make sure the function you want to use appears in the 

display window.

 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 unit.  

 Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the 

unit.

CD/MP3 player

The CD does not play or “NO DISC” is displayed 

even when a CD is in place.

 Place the CD with the label surface up.

 Clean the CD.

 Take out the CD and leave the CD tray open for about 

an hour to dry moisture condensation.

 The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

 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 sound drops out.

 Reduce the volume.

 Clean the CD, or  replace it if the CD is badly damaged.

 Place the unit 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-R/CD-RW or if there is a 

problem with the recording device or application 

software.

Radio

Reception is poor.

 Reorient the antenna to improve FM reception.

 Reorient the unit itself to improve AM reception.

The audio is weak or has poor quality.

 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

 Move the unit away from the TV.

 If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, 

noise may be heard.

The picture of your TV becomes unstable.

 If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with 

an indoor antenna, move the unit 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 unit.

 Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the 

unit.

 Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong 

light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.

 Move closer to the unit when using the remote.

To reset the unit to factory settings

If the unit still does not operate properly, reset the unit to 

factory settings.

Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory 

default settings.

Remove all the batteries from the unit.

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then 

turn on the unit.

Press 

 

, ENTER 

 and OPERATE 

 on the unit 

at the same time.

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio 

stations, are deleted.

After trying the remedies, if the problem persists, please 

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Connecting optional component

You can enjoy the sound from a PC, TV, VCR, portable 

digital music player, etc. through the speakers of this unit.

Be sure to turn off the power of each component before 

making any connections.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the 

component to be connected.

Connect the AUDIO IN jack 

 on the unit to the 

line output jack of the portable digital music player 

or other components using an audio connecting 

cable* (not supplied).

*  For a PC:  use a cable which fills the connector of your PC. 

For a TV or VCR:  use a cable with a stereo-mini plug on one 

end and two phono plugs on the other end. 

For a portable digital music player:  use a cable with a stereo-

mini plug on both ends.

Turn the unit and the connected component on.

Press AUDIO IN 

 and start playing sound on the 

connected component.

The sound from the connected component is output 

from the speakers.

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