Sony ZS-BT1 - Manual

ZS-BT1US.3-099-777-21(1)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3-099-777-21(1)
Personal Audio System
Operating Instructions US
ZS-BT1
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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.
Power sources Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150 - 6 000 Hz; rated 1.8 W
per channel-minimum RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic
distortion in AC operation.
Other specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(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.)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz +1/–1 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
Antennas
FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2  , cone type (2)
Input
AUDIO IN jack (stereo minijack): Minimum input level 245 mV
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
For 16 - 64  impedance headphones
Power output
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2  , 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
For player:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 R20 (size D) batteries
For remote control:
3 V DC, 2 R06 (size AA) batteries
Power consumption
AC 14 W
Bluetooth section
Communication system:
Bluetooth Standard version 2.0
Output:
Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m 1)
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method:
FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth profiles 2) :
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
Supported codecs:
Receive: SBC (Sub Band Codec), MP3
Transmit: SBC (Sub Band Codec)
1) The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating system, software
application, etc. 2) Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth
communication between devices.
Battery life
For player:
FM Radio reception
Sony R20P: approx. 15 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 36 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14 h
It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries.
Dimensions
Approx. 480 Ч 156 Ч 250 mm (w/h/d)
(19 Ч 6 1 /4 Ч 9 7 / 8 inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb. 8 oz) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)
Remote control (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphones series
Basic Operations
* VOLUME +  and   on the unit have a tactile dot.
Before using the unit
To turn on/off the power
Press POWER .
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +, – .
To listen through headphones
Connect the headphones to the  (headphones) jack .
To select the sound characteristic
Press SOUND  repeatedly to select the audio emphasis
you want.
Choose To get
Powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing low and
high range audio
Light, bright sounds emphasizing high and
middle range audio
Percussive sounds, emphasizing bass audio
The presence of vocals, stressing middle
range audio
The whole dynamic range for music such as
classical music
To reinforce the bass sound
Press MEGA BASS  to display “MEGA BASS” in the
display.
To return to normal sound, press MEGA BASS  to
disappear from the display.
Note
MEGA BASS does not function when you use the Bluetooth
headphones to listen to a sound source other than through the
Bluetooth function (e.g., CD, radio, or AUDIO IN).
Playing a CD
1 Press CD  on the unit.
“CD” appears in the display.
2 Press   on the unit, and place a disc with the
label side up on the CD tray.
To close the CD tray, press   on the unit.
3 Press   on the unit.
The unit plays all the tracks once.
Track number Playing time
To Press
Pause playback  . To resume play, press it again.
Stop playback  .
Go to the next track  ( on the remote) .
Go back to the
previous track
 ( on the remote) .
Locate a point while
listening to the sound
 (forward) or 
(backward)  while playing and hold it
until you find the point. (On the remote,
use  or  )
Locate a point while
observing the display
 (forward) or 
(backward)  in pause and hold it until
you find the point. (On the remote, use
 or  )
Remove the CD  .
On the remote
To select CD function, press CD .
Notes
 When pressing  (, , , ) on the unit, press
the marking at the part near the outer edge.
 You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUF” or “PGM” is lit in the
display. Press  , and then press MODE  repeatedly until
“SHUF” and “PGM” disappears from the display.
Listening to the radio
To listen to FM or AM
1
Press RADIO BAND  AUTO PRESET  on the unit
(RADIO  BAND  on the remote) repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Hold down TUNE + or –  until the frequency digits
begin to change in the display.
The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies and
stops when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press TUNE + or – 
repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, “ST”
appears.
Tip
If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE  until “MONO” appears
in the display and the radio will play in monaural.
Using the Bluetooth function
This unit supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles.
For details on Bluetooth wireless technology, see
“Bluetooth wireless technology” on the back page.
Check the websites below for the latest information about
compatible devices.
<http://www.sony.com/support>
Listening to music of a Bluetooth mobile
phone or Bluetooth device
You can listen to music from your Bluetooth mobile
phone or Bluetooth device over a wireless connection.
Follow the procedure below to listen to music from
Bluetooth devices with this unit.
Pairing this unit with a Bluetooth device

Connecting to registered devices

Playing music of a Bluetooth device
For details about the operations of the Bluetooth device,
also refer to the operation manual supplied with your
Bluetooth device.
Pairing this unit with a Bluetooth device
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register
with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below to
pair the unit with your Bluetooth device. Once a pairing
operation is performed, it does not need to be performed
again. If pairing is already completed, proceed to “Playing
music of a Bluetooth device” on this page.
1 Place the Bluetooth device to be connected to this
unit within 1 meter of the unit.
2 Press BLUETOOTH .
3 Operate the Bluetooth device and perform the
pairing operation.
For details about the operations of the Bluetooth
device, refer to the operation manual supplied with
your Bluetooth device.
When establishing a connection with this unit, select
the audio profile (A2DP, AVRCP) at the Bluetooth
device. If the Bluetooth device does not support the
AVRCP profile, you cannot perform playback or other
operations with the unit (See “Playing music on this
unit” on the back page).
4 Enter the passcode.
Passcode entry may be required depending on the
type of Bluetooth device.
When “PIN” appears, enter the passcode at the unit
as follows:
Press   ,   , ,  on the unit (  –,
  + and   ,   on the remote) 
to enter the same passcode that was entered at the
Bluetooth device, and then press ENTER . Use
   and   (  and   ) to
select the digit, and  and  (  – and   +) to
change the value.
Once pairing is completed and the connection is
established, the unit display changes as follows:
“LINKED”  Name of the Bluetooth device
To cancel passcode entry partway
Press  .
Notes
 “Passcode” may be called “Passkey”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or
“Password”, etc. depending on the device.
 This unit only supports numerical passcodes up to 4 digits.
 The pairing standby status of the unit is cancelled after about 30
seconds. If pairing is not successful, redo the procedure from step 1.
 While connected to a Bluetooth device, this unit cannot be detected
and a connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth
device.
To erase all the pairing registration information
1
Press BLUETOOTH .
When the unit is connected with a Bluetooth
device (when the Bluetooth device name or other
information appears in the unit display), press and
hold BLUETOOTH OPR  on the unit for about 2
seconds to put the unit in Bluetooth standby mode.
2 Press CLEAR  on the remote.
“DELETE” appears.
3 Press ENTER .
“COMPLETE” appears and all the pairing information
is erased.
Note
In order to connect with a Bluetooth device after performing this
operation, you must enter the passcode again.
Playing music of a Bluetooth device
You can operate a Bluetooth device by connecting the
unit and a Bluetooth device using AVRCP. If the unit is
not connected with a Bluetooth device using AVRCP,
“NOT USED” appears when you operate the unit.
1 Press BLUETOOTH .
2 Establish a connection from the Bluetooth device.
For details about the operations of the Bluetooth
device, refer to the operation manual supplied with
your Bluetooth device.
Once the connection is established, the unit display
changes as follows:
“LINKED”  Name of the Bluetooth device
3 Press  .
Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may need
to start up the AV software of the Bluetooth device
beforehand.
4 Press VOLUME + or – to adjust the volume .
To check the address of a connected Bluetooth
device
Press DISPLAY  while the Bluetooth device name
appears in the unit display.
The Bluetooth device address appears.
To cancel the connection with a Bluetooth
device
Press and hold BLUETOOTH OPR  on the unit for
about 2 seconds until “UNLINKED” appears, or until
the information on the display (device name, etc.)
disappears.
Other operation
To Press
Pause playback  .
Stop playback  .
Select a file  / on the unit
(/ on the remote) .
Find a point in a file Hold down / on the
unit (/ on the remote) .
Note
These operations may not be available for certain Bluetooth devices.
In addition, the actual operations may differ depending on the
connected Bluetooth device.
Notes on connections with Bluetooth devices
 If you cannot connect with a paired Bluetooth device,
perform the pairing operation between the unit and the
Bluetooth device again.
 Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, you can
adjust the volume using the controls of the Bluetooth
device.
 When BLUETOOTH  is pressed while connected to
Bluetooth headphones, it may take some time until a
connection is made to the unit from another Bluetooth
device.
Preparing the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).
Replacing batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the unit, replace all
the batteries with new ones.
Connect the AC power cord  or insert six R20 (size D) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .
Notes
 Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator  dims or when the unit stops operating.
Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to take out the CD from the unit.
 To use the unit on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.
 When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit using the remote.
2 to a wall
outlet 1 to AC IN
Listening to music on this unit using
Bluetooth headphones
You can listen to music played on this unit using your
Bluetooth headphones over a wireless connection.
Follow the procedure below to listen to music on this
unit with Bluetooth headphones.
Pairing this unit with Bluetooth headphones

Connecting to registered headphones

Playing music on this unit
For details about the operations of the Bluetooth
headphones, also refer to the operation manual supplied
with your Bluetooth headphones.
Pairing this unit with Bluetooth headphones
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register
with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below
to pair the unit with your Bluetooth headphones. Once
a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be
performed again. If pairing is already completed, proceed
to “Playing music on this unit” on the back page.
1 Select a function other than the Bluetooth function.
2 Place the Bluetooth headphones to be connected to
this unit within 1 meter of the unit.
3 Put the Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode.
For details about the operations of the Bluetooth
headphones, refer to the operation manual supplied
with your Bluetooth headphones.
4 Press and hold BLUETOOTH OPR  on the unit for
about 7 seconds until the BLUETOOTH indicator 
flashes.
Sound output from the speakers is stopped.
5 Enter the passcode.
Follow the same procedure as in step 4 of “Pairing this
unit with a Bluetooth device” on this page.
Once pairing is completed and the connection is
established, the unit display changes as follows:
“LINKED”  Name of the Bluetooth device
To cancel passcode entry partway
Press  .
Notes
 “Passcode” may be called “Passkey”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or
“Password”, etc. depending on the device.
 This unit only supports numerical passcodes up to 4 digits.
 The pairing standby status of the unit is cancelled after about 30
seconds. If pairing is not successful, redo the procedure from step 1.
 While connected to a Bluetooth device, this unit cannot be detected
and a connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth
device.
 Pairing may not be possible if other Bluetooth devices are present
around the unit. In this case, turn off the other Bluetooth devices.
To erase all the pairing registration information
1
Press BLUETOOTH .
When the unit is connected with a Bluetooth
device (when the Bluetooth device name or other
information appears in the unit display), press and
hold BLUETOOTH OPR  on the unit for about 2
seconds to put the unit in Bluetooth standby mode.
2 Press CLEAR  on the remote.
“DELETE” appears.
3 Press ENTER .
“COMPLETE” appears and all the pairing information
is erased.
Note
To connect with Bluetooth headphones after performing this
operation, you must enter the passcode again.
Continued on back page 
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Information
For customers in the USA
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 equipment must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that
it deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and
more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs).
Notes on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
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 them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/productregistration
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about new product, services and other
important announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
 TM and (R) marks are omitted in this manual.
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.