ZS-X3CP

S2 Sports CD/Radio Tuner

v v v v v RADICAL NEW ERGONOMIC DESIGN MP3 PLAYBACK CAPABILITY ESP 2 CD SHOCK PROTECTION WATER RESISTANT* DESIGN CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY LARGE 4 LINE DOT MATRIX DISPLAY FOR EASY MP3 FILE NAVIGATION DIGITAL AM/FM STEREO TUNER CD PLAY MODES (PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, REPEAT) JOG LEVER NAVIGATION CONTROL FOR EASY FOLDER/FILE OPERATION MEGA BASS (ON/OFF) SOUND SYSTEM RESUME FUNCTION STEP-UP FEATURE NEW FEATURE

features

RADICAL NEW ERGONOMIC DESIGN includes innovative features such as

specifications

DIGITAL FILTER: 8X Oversampling DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION: 1 Bit CD FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20000Hz, +1,-2dB TUNER FREQUENCY RANGE: AM: 530-1710kHz
easy-to-carry handle spanning the stereo speakers, and has function controls clustered for ready access while listening
v MP3 PLAYBACK CAPABILITY plays CD-R/RW discs that have been

FM: 87.6-108MHz

ANTENNA SYSTEM: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna
recorded with MP3 compressed data
v ESP2 CD SHOCK PROTECTION uses advanced technology to provide skip-

FM: Telescopic Antenna

SPEAKERS: 4" (10cm) x 2 INPUTS: DC In OUTPUTS: Headphone (stereo mini jack) POWER REQUIREMENTS: D x 6 Batteries (optional)
free playback in more active uses
WATER RESISTANT* DESIGN with high-impact plastic housing is designed
for outdoor fun, with rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY plays all compact discs including

AC 120V, 60Hz

COLOR: White DIMENSIONS (WHD): 16 78" x 6 34" x 11 14" (430 x 172 x 287.5mm) WEIGHT: 8 lbs oz (3.8kg) w/batteries SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES: AC Power Adaptor
2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Mega Bass and S2 Sports and its logo are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. * Not meant to be immersed or come in continuous contact with water
CD-R recordable and CD-RW rewritable
v LARGE 4 LINE DOT MATRIX DISPLAY FOR EASY MP3 FILE NAVIGATION
lets you swiftly scan through MP3 folders to locate individual music files
DIGITAL AM/FM STEREO TUNER provides the most accurate drift-free
tuning of AM and FM radio stations and lets you choose from the wide variety of radio talk shows and music programs, with the added enjoyment of stereo sound
CD PLAY MODES (PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, REPEAT) lets you hear tracks in
multiple modes: in sequence as recorded, in program (RMS) order, all tracks in random (Shuffle) order or a single track over and over
MEGA BASS (ON/OFF) SOUND SYSTEM produces rich, deep, bass tones
for more powerful overall sound
v JOG LEVER NAVIGATION CONTROL makes it easy to move through
numerous folders and files
RESUME FUNCTION re-starts the compact disc at exact track where
playback last stopped instead of at the beginning of disc, even in MP3 mode
Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com

Printed in USA 2/2002

3-239-034-13 (1)

Personal Audio System

Operating Instructions

ZS-X3CP

2001 Sony Corporation

Warning

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

Information

For customers in the United States 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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 these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

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. For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Model No. ZS-X3CP Serial No.

Table of contents

Basic Operations
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files. 4 Listening to the radio.. 8

The CD Player

Using the display.. 10 Locating a specific point in a track. 11 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play). 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play).. 12 Creating your own program (Program Play) 13 Preventing sound from skipping (ESP). 14

The Radio

Presetting radio stations.. 15 Playing preset radio stations.. 16

The Audio Emphasis

Selecting the audio emphasis (MEGA BASS)... 17

Setting Up

Choosing the power sources.. 18 Enjoying various pattern options on the display.. 19

Additional Information

Precautions... 20 Troubleshooting.. 21 Maintenance.. 23 Specifications.. 24 About MP3.. 25 Index... 26
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor (see page 18).
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press Z PUSH down to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment until it clicks into place.

With the label side up

Close the lid of the CD compartment.
Press u. The player plays all the tracks once. To play a CD with MP3 files, see page 6.

Display

Track number

Playing time

Use these buttons for additional operations

POWER VOLUME +,

x u Z PUSH Jog lever
Tip Playback starts from the track you last stopped playing (Resume play). During stop, the track number to be played are displayed. To cancel the resume play to start play from the beginning of the first track, press x in stop mode.
To adjust the volume stop playback pause playback
Do this Press VOLUME +*,. Press x. Press u*. Press the button again to resume play after pause. Push jog lever toward >. Push jog lever toward. Press Z PUSH. Press POWER.
go to the next track go back to the previous track remove the CD** turn on/off the player
* The button has a tactile dot. **Once you open the CD compartment, the track to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

continued

Playing an audio CD or MP3 files (continued)
Playing a CD with MP3 files

POWER Z PUSH

Jog lever MP3 indicator
Note Before playing a file, this player reads all file and folder information on the CD. Depending on the file structure, it may take more than a minute to read them. During this time, Reading is displayed. Tip You can use the buttons mentioned in the table on page 5 for additional operations in the same way as when playing an audio CD.
Press POWER to turn on the player. Press Z PUSH to open the CD compartment and place the CD on the CD compartment (see page 4). Close the lid of the CD compartment. Press u. The player plays all MP3 files on the CD. When you play a CD with MP3 files, the MP3 indicator lights up.

Folder name File name

To select a folder Push the jog lever toward FLDR + to go forward and FLDR to go backward. To select a file Push the jog lever toward > to go forward and. to go backward.
Notes A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. Maximum number of folders: 255 Maximum number of files: 255 Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 64 characters. The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this player. Other characters are displayed as *. This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If the file has the ID3 tag information, song title, artist name and album name can be displayed.
Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of the folders and files is as follows:

CD-R CD-RW

Folder MP3 file
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files This player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CDDA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM 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.

Listening to the radio

Press BANDAUTO PRESET until the band you want appears in the display.
Push the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE and hold it 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 cant tune in a station, push the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
Indicates an FM stereo broadcast

VOLUME +,

Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE until Mono appears in the display and radio will play in monaural.
To adjust the volume turn on/off the radio

Press VOLUME +*, POWER

*VOLUME + has a tactile dot.
To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself for AM.

for FM

for AM

Using the display

You can check information about the CD using the display.

DISPLAY

Checking the information of a CD with MP3 files
To check the total folder number and total file number on the CD While the CD is stopped, you can check them in the display.
Total folder number Total file number
To check file information Press DISPLAY while playing an MP3 file. The display changes as follows: t The folder name, the file name, the current track number and playing time r The file name, the current track number and playing time r The folder name*, the current track number and playing time r ID3: the title name**, the current track number and the remaining time of the current track r ID3: the artist name**, the current track number and the remaining time of the current track r ID3: the album name**, the current track number and the remaining time of the current track
Checking the information of an audio CD
To check the total track number and playing time of the CD While the CD is stopped, you can check them in the display.

Total playing time

Total track number
To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY 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 of the current track r The number of tracks left and the time remaining on the CD

* If the folder does not have a folder name, Root appears instead of a folder name. **If the file does not have ID3 information, No Title, No Artist or No Album appears in the display. Tip A folder name is displayed with the mark and a file name is displayed with the mark.
Locating a specific point in a track
You can find a specific point in a track while playing a CD.

Jog lever

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes.

POWER u x MODE

To locate a point while listening to the sound a point while observing the display
Do this While playing, push the jog lever toward > (forward) or. (backward) and hold it until you find the point In pause, push the jog lever toward > (forward) or. (backward) and hold it until you find the point

REPEAT

Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. CD appears in the display. Proceed as follows.
To repeat a single track Do this 1 Press REPEAT until REP 1 appears. 2 Select the track by pushing the jog lever toward > or., then press u. 1 Press REPEAT until REP ALL appears. 2 Press u. 1 Press REPEAT until REP appears. 2 Select the folder by pushing the jog lever toward FLDR + or FLDR , then press u. 1 Start Shuffle Play (see page 12). 2 Press REPEAT until REP appears.
Note When you find a specific point in a track while playing MP3 files, the sound may not be heard for a few seconds.
all tracks on the CD a selected folder (MP3 CD only)

tracks in random order

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) (continued)
To repeat programed tracks Do this 1 Program tracks (see steps 3 and 4 on page 13). 2 Press REPEAT until REP appears. 3 Press u. 1 Program folders (see steps 3 and 4 on page 13). 2 Press REPEAT until REP appears. 3 Press u.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play tracks in random order.

programed folders

To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT until REP disappears from the display. When playing MP3 files When you select REP ALL, the player plays all files (up to 255 files) of a CD repeatedly.

Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. CD appears in the display. Press MODE until SHUF appears in the display. Press u to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play Stop playing first. Then press MODE until SHUF disappears from the display. When playing MP3 files The player plays all files (up to 255 files) on a CD in random order.
Tips During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track by pushing the jog lever toward >. The resume function doesn't work during Shuffle Play.
Creating your own program (Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks or files on a CD. When playing an MP3 files, you can also program up to 20 folders (Program Folder Play).
Push the jog lever toward. or > then press ENTER for the tracks or files* you want to program in the order you want. *folders for Program Folder Play.

Audio CD (Program Play)

Playing order Programed track MP3 CD (Program Play) Playing order Programed file MP3 CD (Program Folder Play) Playing order

Programed folder

Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. CD appears in the display. Press MODE until PGM appears in the display. When you select Program Folder Play (MP3 CD only), press MODE until appears in the display. PGM
Press u to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play Stop playing first. Then press MODE until PGM disappears from the display. To check the order of tracks before play Press ENTER. Every time you press the button, the track or folder 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.
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued)
Tips You can play the same program again, since the program is saved until you open the CD compartment. The resume function doesn't work during Program Play.
Preventing sound from skipping (ESP)
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds.

POWER ESP x

Press POWER to turn on the player. Press x. CD appears in the display. Press ESP. The ESP indication appears in the display.
To cancel the ESP function Press ESP again.
Notes Playing may stop when the player gets a strong shock even with the ESP function on. You may hear a noise or sound skip: when you listen to a dirty or scratched CD. when you listen to an audio test CD. when the player receives continuous shock. Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP during play. Tips When an MP3 CD is playing, the ESP function is always activated due to a special character of MP3 files. For this reason, you cannot cancel the ESP function by pressing the ESP button. To enjoy the high quality sound of an audio CD, we recommend that you cancel the ESP function.

Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the players memory. You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM in any order.
Jog leverENTER POWER BAND AUTO PRESET
If a station cannot be preset automatically You need to preset a station with a weak signal manually. 1 Press POWER to turn on the player. 2 Press BANDAUTO PRESET to select the band. 3 Tune in a station you want. 4 Hold down ENTER for about 2 seconds. 5 Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or PRESET J until the preset number you want for the station on flashes. 6 Press ENTER. The new station replaces the old one.
Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BANDAUTO PRESET to select the band. Hold down BANDAUTO PRESET until Auto Preset flashes in the display. Press ENTER. The stations are stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
Playing preset radio stations
Once youve preset the stations, use the jog lever to tune in your favorite stations.
POWER BAND AUTO PRESET Jog lever
Press POWER to turn on the player. Press BANDAUTO PRESET to select the band. Push the jog lever toward PRESET j or PRESET J to tune in the stored station.
Selecting the audio emphasis (MEGA BASS)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to.

MEGA BASS

Reinforcing the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS to display MEGA BASS On. To return to normal sound, press the button again to display MEGA BASS Off.
Choosing the power sources
You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source.

1 DC IN 9V

2 Battery compartment
1 Connecting the AC power adaptor
Insert one end of the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V socket located on the side of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet.

To a wall outlet

2 Using the player on batteries
Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment. To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the player.

DC IN 9V

Note Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Tips Replace the batteries when Low Battery appears in the display or when the player stops operating. Replace all the batteries with new ones. The backlight of the display lights up when the player is turned on.

Polarity of the plug

Enjoying various pattern options on the display
Like a screen-saver on a PC, graphics can be displayed on you player. There are three different patterns.

While the power is on, press DISPLAY for about 2 seconds. Graphics On appears in the display and one of the graphic patterns will appear. To return to the usual display Press DISPLAY for about 2 seconds until Graphics Off appears in the display.
Tip While a graphic pattern is displayed, you can still operate the player as usual.

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. On power sources For AC operation, use the supplied AC power adaptor; 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. Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time. For battery operation, use six size D (R20) 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, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom. 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. Do not immerse in water This product is not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. Before opening or shutting the CD compartment or battery compartment lid, be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the outside of the player. Water in the headphones jack may cause rusting. Cover the jack with the attached rubber cap when the headphones is not used. If the player is splashed with salt water, wipe clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash under running water; do not use soap or detergent; do not dry with an electric hair dryer. The supplied AC power adaptor is not water resistant. To prevent shock hazard, avoid using the player near water during AC operation.

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 lens 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

Troubleshooting

General
The power is not on. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. The power is not on, and Low Battery is displayed. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. The power is not on, and Battery Error is displayed. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. 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. t Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.
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.

CD Player

No disc lights in the display even when a CD is in place. Insert the CD with the label surface up. The CD-R/CD-RW is blank. 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 CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or application software.
Troubleshooting (continued)
The CD does not play. Make sure that the CD compartment is closed. Place the CD with the label surface up. 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 sound drops out. Reduce the volume. Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged. Place the player in a location free from vibration. 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. Not MP3 is displayed. You are trying to play a file that is not an MP3 file but has extension mp3. (page 25) Not MP3 (Layer-1, 2) is displayed. You are trying to play an MPEG1 Audio Layer-1 or 2 file. You can only play MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) files on this player. (page 25)

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. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power adaptor and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the AC power adaptor and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available blower.
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.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 10,000 Hz; rated 1.8 W per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion in AC operation.
Battery life For CD playback: Sony R20P: approx. 7.5 h Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h Dimensions Approx. 287.5 mm (w/h/d) (38 inches) (incl. projecting parts) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (7 lb. 11 oz) (incl. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 W (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 - Hz +1/2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Optional accessories

Sony MDR headphones series

Radio section

Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz AM: 530 - kHz Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 , cone type (2) Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack) For 16 - 68 impedance headphones Power output 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 , 10 % harmonic distortion) Power requirements DC IN 9V jack accepts: Supplied AC power adaptor for use with 120 V AC, 60 Hz 9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries

About MP3

What is the MP3?
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.
THE USABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS/FILES Maximum folder number: 255 Maximum file number: 255 SETTINGS FOR COMPRESSION SOFTWARE AND WRITING SOFTWARE To compress a source for an MP3 file, we recommend setting the transfer bit rate of the compression software to 44.1 kHz, 128kbps, and Constant Bit Rate. To record up to the maximum capacity, set to the halting of writing. To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded it, set to Disc at Once. NOTES FOR SAVING FILES ON THE MEDIA When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the files on that disc. If there are many folders or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 file to start play. Do not save unnecessary folders or files other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. We recommend that you do not save other types files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
Playable MP3 files on this player
You can only play MP3 files recorded by following requirements. USABLE MEDIA CD-Rs and CD-RWs USABLE DISC FORMAT You can use ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 and Joliet extension format discs. In some cases, MP3 files that are recorded in a format other than these formats may not play normally or the file and folder names may not be displayed correctly. The major specifications of the usable disc format are as follows: Maximum directory steps: 8 Usable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore) Maximum number of characters for a file name: 64 including quotation marks and a 3-character extension code
Notes When naming, be sure to add the file extension mp3 to the file name. If you put the extension mp3 to a file other than an MP3 file, the player cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. The file name does not correspond to the ID tag.

About ID3 tag

ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (song title, artist name, album name, etc.) to MP3 files. This player conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If the file has the ID3 tag information, song title, artist name and album name can be displayed.
Note If you use a version other than 1.1, ID3 tag information will not be displayed correctly.

Audio emphasis 17

M, N, O
Maintenance 23 MEGA BASS 17 MP3 about MPdisplay 10 playing order 7

Troubleshooting 21

Batteries for player 18

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Using the display 10
CD player 4 Choosing power sources 18 Cleaning cabinet 23 lens 23 Connecting AC power adaptor 18 Creating your own program 13
Pattern options 19 Playing a CD 4 preset radio stations 16 tracks in random order 12 tracks repeatedly 11 Power sources 18 Precautions 20 Presetting radio stations 15 Program Play 13

Display 10

Radio stations playing 16 presetting 15 Repeat Play 11

E, F, G, H

ESP 14

I, J, K

ID3 tag 10, 25 Improving broadcast reception 9
Selecting audio emphasis 17 tracks 5 Setting up 18 Shuffle Play 12 Specifications 24
Listening to the radio 8 Locating a specific point 11
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