3-253-769-11(1)
Portable
CD Player
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
XP-ZV77/ZV77C/ZV77D
© 2003 Sony Corporation
On headphones/earphones
Precautions
Road safety
On safety
Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in some area. It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your headsets at high
volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme
caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into
the CD player, unplug it and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
4.5V (external power input) jack.
On the CD player
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do
not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be
damaged and the CD player will not operate
properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
CD player. The CD player and the CD may
be damaged.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
• Do not leave the CD player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture,
rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or
in a car with its windows closed.
Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around you.
• If the CD player causes interference to the
radio or television reception, turn off the CD
player or move it away from the radio or
television.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this CD
player. Attempting to do so may damage the
CD player. Do not use such discs.
Usable discs
This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded
in the CD-DA 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. Discs recorded in the formats other
than those mentioned above, for example in
VCD or CD-I format, cannot be played.
In this manual, CD, CD-R and CD-RW are
referred as “discs.”
On handling CDs
• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.
Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc
Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used
for the Audio CDs.
**MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence.
Not these ways
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not
leave the CD in a car parked under direct
sunlight.
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3 Connect the AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD
player and an AC outlet, and then
press and hold s/OFF/CHG for
about 1 second while the CD
player is turned off to start
charging.
Using on the
Rechargeable Batteries
When using on the rechargeable batteries for
the first time, charge them until “CHARGE
ON” goes out. You can use only the following
rechargeable batteries for your CD player:
Commercially-available size AA Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries of 1.2 V DC, 700 mAh
to an AC outlet
AC power
adaptor
s/OFF/CHG button
1 Open the battery compartment lid
inside your CD player.
2 Insert two rechargeable batteries
by matching the ) to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
to DC IN 4.5 V
“CHARGE ON” appears in the display,
and the indicator sections of
light up
in succession. When the batteries are
completely charged, all indications in the
display disappear.
Notes
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This
poses no danger.
Insert the ( end first (for both batteries).
• If you press ca/ENTER during charging,
charging stops and playback of the CD starts.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
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When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
When to charge the recharge-
able batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Battery power is full.
Note on the rechargeable batteries
If the battery is new or has not been used for a
long time, it may not be charged completely
until you charge and discharge it several times.
Note on carrying the rechargeable
batteries
Battery power is getting low.
If the rechargeable batteries and the metallic
objects are contacted, heat or fire may occur
due to a short circuit.
Battery power is low.
Low-BATT Batteries are depleted.
To keep the original battery capacity for a long
time, charge the batteries only when they are
completely depleted.
Notes
• The indicator sections of
roughly show
the remaining battery power. One section
does not always indicate one-fourth of the
battery power.
• Depending on operating conditions, the
indicator sections of
decrease.
may increase or
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When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Using on the dry batteries
Use only the following dry battery type for
your CD player:
Battery power is full.
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
1
Open the battery compartment lid
inside your CD player.
Battery power is getting low.
2
Insert two dry batteries by
matching the ) to the diagram in
the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
Battery power is low.
Batteries are depleted.
Low-BATT
When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.
Note
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
using the dry batteries.
Insert the ( end first (for both batteries).
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Notes on the power source
Disconnect all power sources when the CD
player is not used for a long time.
Using on the AC power
adaptor
On AC power adaptor
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the
DC IN 4.5 V jack and an AC outlet.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do
not use any other AC power adaptor. It may
cause a malfunction.
Polarity of the plug
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with the
wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
to DC IN 4.5 V
• Do not install the AC power adaptor 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 AC power adaptor.
AC power adaptor
to an AC outlet
On rechargeable batteries and dry
batteries
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other
metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
positive and negative terminals of the battery
are accidentally contacted by a metallic
object.
• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry
batteries.
• Do no mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries
together.
Notes
• Be sure to remove the rechargeable batteries
when the CD player is used with the AC
power adaptor for a long time to prevent the
functional deterioration to the rechargeable
batteries.
• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the
AC outlet after use.
• Turn off the power of the CD player before
you connect and disconnect the AC power
adaptor.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a
long time, remove them.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and
install new batteries. In case the deposit
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.
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Turning on and off
Preparations
Turning on the CD player
HOLD switch
Press ca/ENTER.
Power is turned on.
ca/ENTER button
Release
Hold
HOLD
Release
Hold
(XP-ZV77D only)
Release the HOLD switch before playback.
When not using the unit, set the HOLD switch
to the HOLD position. Accidentally pressed
button will not function.
If buttons on the CD player are pressed when
the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position,
“HOLD” flashes in the display.
(XP-ZV77D only)
ca/ENTER button
Turning off the CD player
During playback, press s to stop playback,
and press it again. “POWER OFF” appears in
the display on the remote control, and the
power is turned off.
If no operation is done within 15 seconds after
you stop playback, the power is automatically
turned off.
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When the CD player lid is
closed
The following display is shown on the display
Loading a disc
For XP-ZV77D, connect the supplied
earphones with the remote control to the \
jack of the CD player.
of the remote control.
Audio disc
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD player
lid.
Total track number
Total playing time
MP3 disc
OPEN switch
Total file number
2 Place the disc on the tray.
Fit the disc to the pivot securely until it
clicks, with the label side up.
Total folder number
Appears when the MP3
disc is loaded
Removing the disc
Remove the disc while pressing the pivot in
the center of the tray.
3 Close the CD player lid securely
until it clicks.
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Basic operations
Playing a disc
Do this
To
Press ca/
ENTER.
Pause/Resume play
after pause
Stop
Press s/OFF/
CHG. With the
remote control of
XP-ZV77D, press
s.
Press r once. *
Find the beginning of
the current track (file)
Press r
repeatedly. *
Find the beginning of
the previous tracks
(files)
Press t once. *
Find the beginning of
the next track (file)
1
Connect the headphones/
earphones firmly.
Connect the plug of the headphones/
earphones firmly to the CD player. A loose
connection may cause noise during
playback.
Press t
repeatedly. *
Find the beginning of
the succeeding tracks
(files)
Press and hold
r. *
Go backwards quickly
2
3
4
Load a disc.
Press and hold
t. *
Go forward quickly
Release HOLD.
Press ca/ENTER.
The power is turned on and “READING”
flashes. Playback starts.
Select a folder (on MP3 Press FOLDER
SKIP -/+. With
the remote control
of XP-ZV77D,
disc playback)
Audio disc
press
-/+.
Playing time
Current track number
*These operations can be done during both play
and pause.
Resume playback after you stopped
playback
Press ca/ENTER. Playback starts from the
point you stopped.
To start playback from the beginning of the
disc, press and hold ca/ENTER until
playback starts.
MP3 disc
Playing time
File number
If “ERROR” is displayed
“ERROR” is displayed when the disc is loaded
with the label side down, or the disc loaded is
defective. Check the disc.
If “NO DISC” is displayed
Folder number
“NO DISC” is displayed when no disc is
loaded. Load a disc, and press ca/ENTER
again.
5
Adjust the volume.
Press VOL -/+. To operate with the
remote control supplied with XP-ZV77D,
turn VOL +/-.
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Remaining time of the current track
(during playback of discs without CD
TEXT information)
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technolo-
gies
This product is designed to play back 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.
Remaining time of
the current track
Current track number
V
Remaining time of the disc*
Note on moisture condensation
The number of
tracks left
Remaining time
on the disc
If the CD player is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm place, it may result in
moisture condensation on the pickup lens and
malfunction or playback difficulties. Should
this occur, leave the CD player for a few
hours, then try playback again.
About the display
*Not displayed during Shuffle play.
Press DISPLAY during playback to display
various information on the display.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
V
Returns to the normal display
Audio disc
Normal display
Playing time
Current track number
V
CD TEXT information (during playback of
discs with CD TEXT information)
CD TEXT information
: Title
: Artist name
: Disc name
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ID3 tag information*
Playing a disc
ID3 tag information
: Title
About the CD TEXT information
: Artist name
: Album name
• This CD player can display the CD TEXT
information written in English only. Discs
can contain information written in other
languages than English, but they are shown
as “NO TITLE” or not shown on the display.
• The following characters may not be
displayed correctly:
[
¥
]
{
|
}
~
Folder number
* When the file does not have ID3 tag
information, “NO TITLE” appears in the display.
MP3 disc
Normal display
V
Total file number (except during Play list
play)
Current file number
in the folder
Playing time
Current file number on the disc
Folder number
V
Playing time
Folder name/file name
Play list name (during Play list play)
Folder name/file name
: Folder name
Play list file name
: File name
Play list number
Folder number
V
V
Returns to the normal display
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EASS 2*
(E•A•S•S** function)
Playback options
You can enjoy various playback options using
the P-MODE/ , FOLDER SKIP-/+ ( -/
+), r/t, and ca/ENTER buttons.
RPT OFF
(Repeat play)
Selecting the function you
want to set
SHUF OFF
(Shuffle play)
1
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
LIVE OFF
(Live)
2
Press FOLDER SKIP-/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until the desired
function name appears in the
display.
TRAIN OFF
(Train)
3
4
5
Press r/t to make the
setting of the function.
Press ca/ENTER to decide the
selected setting.
PGM OFF
(Program play)
Wait for about 10 seconds or
press P-MODE/ or ca/ENTER.
Normal display comes back.
BEEP ON
(Operation beep sound)
To set the other function
Repeat step 2 and 3 before step 5.
SOUND KEY
(Function of the SOUND button)
Each time you press FOLDER SKIP-/+
(
-/+) in step 2, display changes as follows.
P–LIST
(Play list play***)
* Appears only when the audio disc is loaded. Set
the function when the play is stopped or in
pause.
**E•A•S•S = Electronic Anti-Shock System
***Appears only when the loaded MP3 disc has
at least one play list file. Set the function when
the play is stopped.
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3
Press r/t to select the way
you repeat the tracks (files).
Playback options
E•A•S•S function
The E•A•S•S function reduces skipping or
muting of the sound when the unit is subjected
to shocks.
Audio disc
RPT OFF
(Normal play)
Repeat play is cancelled.
1
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
RPT ALL
Repeats all the tracks.
2
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “EASS 2” appears
in the display.
3
Press r/t to select “EASS 1”
or “EASS 2.”
RPT 1
Repeats the current track.
When you select “EASS 2”, the E•A•S•S
function will be enhanced compared to
“EASS 1”. To walk with the CD player and
enjoy high quality CD sound using the
E•A•S•S function, select “EASS 1.” While
taking harder exercise, it is recommended
that you select “EASS 2.”
MP3 disc
RPT OFF
(Normal play)
Repeat play is cancelled.
4
Press ca/ENTER.
RPT ALL
Repeats all the files.
Notes
• Sound may skip:
- if the CD player receives stronger
continuous shock than expected.
- if a dirty or scratched disc is played or
- when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs
or if there is a problem with the original
recording device or application software.
• Playback pauses for about 2 seconds when
the E•A•S•S setting is changed during
playback.
RPT FLDR
Repeats all the files in the current
folder.
RPT 1
Repeats the current file.
4
Press ca/ENTER.
• The E•A•S•S setting does not appear when
the MP3 disc is loaded.
Repeat play
You can play one track (file) or all tracks
(files) repeatedly in normal, Shuffle, and
Program modes.
Repeat play indication
To start All Repeat play
1
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
Press and hold P-MODE/ for about 2
seconds during normal play. All Repeat play
starts.
2
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “RPT OFF”
appears in the display.
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To cancel Repeat play
Making the sound wider and
deeper (LIVE)
You can listen to the track (file) in a wider and
Select “RPT OFF” in step 3. During Repeat
play, your can cacel Repeat play by pressing
and holding P-MODE/ for about 2 seconds
during play or in pause.
deeper sound as if you were in a concert hall.
1
2
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
Shuffle play
You can play tracks (files) in a random order.
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “LIVE OFF”
appears in the display.
1
2
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
3
4
Press r/t to select “LIVE
ON.”
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “SHUF OFF”
appears in the display.
Press ca/ENTER.
3
4
Press r/t to select “SHUF
ON.”
Press ca/ENTER.
To listen to the normal sound
Select “LIVE OFF” in step 3, and press ca/
ENTER.
Shuffle play indication
To cancel Shuffle play
Select “SHUF OFF” in step 3, and press ca/
ENTER.
To repeat all the tracks (files) on the
disc in Shuffle play
Press and hold P-MODE/ during Shuffle
play.
Notes
• You cannot go back to the previous track
(file) by pressing r during Shuffle play.
• You cannot select “RPT 1” or “RPT FLDR”
during Shuffle play.
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Program play
You can program the CD player to play up to
Playback options
24 tracks (files) in your favourite order.
Making the sound soft to ears
(TRAIN)
You can listen to the track (file) in a gentle
sound so that you will not feel tired in
listening. This also reduces sound leakage
from the headphones to the people around you
in a crowded place such as in a train.
1
2
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “PGM OFF”
appears in the display.
3
4
Press r/t to select “PGM
1
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
ON.”
Press ca/ENTER.
2
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “TRAIN OFF”
appears in the display.
Audio disc
3
4
Press r/t to select “TRAIN
ON.”
Press ca/ENTER.
MP3 disc
To listen to the normal sound
Select “TRAIN OFF” in step 3, and press
ca/ENTER.
5
6
Press
-/+ to select folder
when playing an MP3 disc.
Folder number
Press r/t to select the track
(file).
Audio disc
Track number
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Turning off the operation beep
sound
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard
from your headphones/earphones when you
operate your CD player.
MP3 disc
File number
1
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
2
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “BEEP ON”
appears in the display.
7
8
Press ca/ENTER to enter the
selected track (file).
The selected track (file) is stored in the
program.
Repeat step 4 to 6 to select the tracks
(files) in your favourite order.
3
4
Press r/t to select “BEEP
OFF.”
Press ca/ENTER.
Press and hold ca/ENTER until
Program play starts.
To check the program during
Program play
Press s/OFF/CHG (s) to stop Program play,
and press r/t repeatedly.Each time you
press r/t, the track number appears.
When you press ca/ENTER shortly,
Program play resume from the beginning of
the track (file) you select by r/t.
To turn on the beep sound
Select “BEEP ON” in step 2, and press ca/
ENTER.
When you finish entering the 24th
track (file)
“PGM-FULL” appears in the display to show
that you cannot add any more track (file) to the
program.
To cancel Program play
Select “PGM OFF” in step 2, and press ca/
ENTER.
Note
During Program play, you cannot add tracks
(files) to the program.
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1
2
Press P-MODE/ during play or
stop.
Playback options
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “SOUND KEY”
appears in the display.
Setting the function of the
SOUND button
Select the function assigned to the SOUND
button. The SOUND button can work as the
DSL* button, the sentence repeat button, or the
phrase repeat button.
3
Press r/t to select the
function you want to assign to the
SOUND button.
Each time you press r/t, the display
changes as follows:
*DSL = Dynamic Super Linear Bass
DSL function
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Each time you press SOUND, the display
changes as follows:
DSL
(DSL function)
SENTENCE
(Sentence repeat function)
DSL OFF (cancel)
V
DSL 1
V
DSL 2
V
PHRASE
(Phrase repeat function)
DSL OFF
4
Press ca/ENTER.
“DSL 2” enhances the bass sound more than
“DSL 1.”
SOUND works as the DSL button as a default.
Sentence repeat function
The CD player returns to the latest no-sound
portion, and starts playback from there.
Notes
• During playback of an MP3 disc, Sentence
repeat function may not work properly.
• Sentence repeat function becomes effective
when the no-sound portion is played at least
once after you assign Sentence repeat
function to the SOUND button.
Phrase repeat function
The CD player goes back by 5 seconds, and
starts playback from there.
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To cancel the Play list play and start
normal play
Starting a Play list play (only
for MP3 discs)
Select “OFF” in step 3, and press and hold
ca/ENTER for about 2 seconds. Normal
playback starts.
When you record MP3 files on the disc, you
can record the play list files. The play list
contains the order of the files on the disc, and
you can play the disc according to the order
specified in the play list file. Recording some
play list files allows you to play the same disc
in a different combination of the files in a
different order.
The play list play cannot be done if an MP3
disc has no play list file in it, if the recorded
play list file is named inappropriately, or if the
information in the play list file is written
inappropriately.
To repeat the Play list play
During Play list play, select “RPT ALL”, or
press and hold P-MODE/ for about 2
seconds. All the files in the play list file will
be played repeatedly.
To play the files in the play list in a
random order
During Play list play, select “SHUF ON.”
1
2
Press P-MODE/ in stop.
Notes
Press FOLDER SKIP -/+ ( -/+)
repeatedly until “P–LIST – –”
appears in the display.
• The CD player recognizes the files with an
extension “.m3u” as the play list files.
• The CD player recognizes up to 20 play list
files.
• The MP3 files specified in the play list files
are up to 500 files as a total of all the play
list files recorded in an MP3 disc.
• During Play list play, you cannot select
Program play. You cannot select a folder nor
repeat all the files in a folder.
3
Press r/t to select the play
list file you want to use.
Play list file name
Note on the file name of the play list
file
The name of the play list file should have 30
bytes or less including its extension “.m3u”
(11 characters before the extension on the
Joliet format disc, and 26 characters before the
extension on other format disc).
Play list file number
The files with longer name cannot be used as
the play list file on this CD player.
4
Press and hold ca/ENTER for
about 2 seconds.
Play list play starts following the
information in the selected play list file.
For XP-ZV77D only
“
” appears in the display of the supplied
remote control when you load an MP3 disc
with the valid play list files recorded correctly.
Number of the selected play list file
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THE USABLE NUMBER OF FOLD-
ERS/FILES
Notes on MP3 discs
This CD player can play the discs with MP3
files recorded in CD-ROM format or on the
CD-Rs/RWs as well.
• Maximum number of folders: 255
(depending on the number of files)
• Maximum number of files: 999
This CD player can play back MP3
files of the following sampling
frequencies:
MPEG 1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
MPEG 2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
MPEG 2.5: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz
Playable files
To enjoy the MP3 files on this CD player, the
files must be recorded in the format compliant
with the ISO9660 standard.
About MP3
• MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a
sound sequence.
• The files with “.mp3” as the extension can be
regarded as MP3 files. The files with “.m3u”
as the extension can be regarded as play list
files.
Notes on playing MP3 files
• If a disc contains audio (CD-DA) tracks and
MP3 files, this CD player plays only the
audio tracks.
• This CD player may not play files in their
order they were recorded.
• E•A•S•S memory duration is approximately
100 seconds at the longest with files of 128
kbps bit rate.
• This CD player cannot recognize the files
with the extension other than “.mp3” or
“.m3u.”
• This CD player can play back MP3 files of
the following bit rates:
– MPEG 1/Audio Layer 3: 32 kbps – 320
kbps
– MPEG 2/Audio Layer 3: 8 kbps – 160
kbps
• The files with the extension “.mp3” that are
not recorded in the MP3 format cannot be
played properly on this CD player.
Playable MP3 files on this
player
– MPEG 2.5/Audio Layer 3: 8 kbps – 160
kbps
You can only play MP3 files recorded by
following requirements.
This CD player is best suited for playback of
tracks with a bit rate of 128 kbps. The sound
may be intermittent or distorted during
playback of tracks encoded with a certain
encoder or encoded with bit rate over 128
kbps.
• The playing time may not be displayed
correctly when variable-bit-rate (VBR) files
are played.
• Depending on the encoder to create MP3
files, noise may be heard or sound may be
intermittent when MP3 files are played on
this CD player.
• Sound is muted for a moment with the disc
that contains no silent portion between songs
(files) such as a disc with a recording of a
live performance, etc.
USABLE MEDIA
CD-Rs and CD-RWs
USABLE DISC FORMAT
You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 format, Joliet
extension format, and Romeo format discs.
This unit can display only 1-byte characters.
(2-byte characters like those of Japanese are
displayed as “✽.”)
The major specification of the usable disc
format is:
• Maximum directory steps: 8 (9 on the Joliet
format discs)
• Maximum number of characters for a file
name and a folder name:
- 15 and a 3-character extension code on the
Joliet format discs
• When files encoded in the MP3 Pro format
are played back on this CD player, their
sound quality may not be as high as they
should be.
- 30 and a 3-character extension code on
other than Joliet format discs
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• When 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.
To play tracks in the order they were
recorded
1 Use a writing software capable of recording
MP3 files in numerical and alphabetical
order.
For details on using the software, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
software.
2 Use only one folder. Do not create a sub
folder within a folder.
On the method of storing files on
discs
There are 3 utilities used to record data on a
disc.
3 Include a two-digit or three-digit number at
the beginning of each folder or file name so
that the folders and files are played in order.
1
DAO (Disc At Once) utility
All data to be written must be prepared in
advance and written onto a disc from the
beginning to the end in one operation. No
data can be added to a disc on which data
were already written with DAO utility.
<example of recommended names>
01xxxxxx.mp3
02xxxxxx.mp3
03xxxxxx.mp3
04xxxxxx.mp3
05xxxxxx.mp3
2
3
TAO (Track At Once) utility
Data are written onto a disc track by track.
Data can be added to a disc on which data
were written with TAO utility.
<example of names not recom-
mended>
1xxxxxxx.mp3
5xxxxxxx.mp3
10xxxxxx.mp3
Packet writing utility
Tracks are divided into smaller pieces
while being recorded, depending on the
size of available spaces on the disc. Data
can be added to a disc on which data were
written with packet writing utility.
15xxxxxx.mp3
20xxxxxx.mp3
In this case, the files are played in the order
of “1”, “10”, “15”, “20”, and “5.”
This CD player can play MP3 files recorded
using DAO and TAO utilities. Files recorded
by packet writing utility cannot be played.
Notes on display indications during
play
• Up to 30 bytes (not including its file
extension) are displayed for the file name
and the folder name.
• The following characters may not be able to
be displayed:
[
¥
]
{
|
}
~
• Characters that cannot be displayed correctly
will be shown as ✽.
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Notes on MP3 discs
Maintenance
Example of folder structure and
playing order
The playing order of folders and files is as
follows:
To clean the lens
Blower
Folders
MP3 files
Lens
If the lens becomes dirty, the player will skip
or not play. If this occurs, clean the lens in the
following manner
To remove dust or dry particles, first use a
camera lens blower/brush to blow a few times
to loosen particles, then gently brush the lens
clean. Finish by blowing the lens again
To remove fingerprints, use a cotton swab
dipped in lens cleaning solution. Wipe gently
from the center to the edge. Lens cleaning
solution is commercially available.
Note
Take care not to get too much solution on the
swab that could flow into the unit and cause
damage.
Pressing too strongly with the swab could
scratch or break the lens.
To clean the discs
Before playing, wipe the disc from the center
outward with a cleaning cloth. After playing,
store the disc in its case.
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Troubleshooting guide
Specifications
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Should any problem persist after you have
checked these symptoms, consult your nearest
dealer.
Laser diode properties
Playback does not start.
Material: GaAlAs
• Connect the AC power adaptor firmly.
• Insert the batteries with the correct polarity.
• Charge the rechargeable batteries.
• Check that the disc is inserted with the label
side up.
• Clean the disc or the lens.
• Close the disc compartment lid.
• Release the HOLD switch.
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm
aperture.)
• Press ca/ENTER to cancel pause.
• There is a moisture condensation. Leave the
unit for a few hours and then try to play
again.
D-A conversion
1bit DAC
Frequency response
• While “POWER OFF” is shown in the
display, playback does not start even if you
press ca/ENTER. Wait until “POWER
OFF” goes off, and press ca/ENTER to
start playback.
20 – 20 000 Hz +1 –2 dB (measured by JEITA
CP-307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
Headphones (stereo minijack)
EU8 and CEK models: Approx. 4.5 mW + 4.5
mW at 16 Ω
No sound
• Connect the headphones/earphones firmly to
the \ jack on the CD player. For XP-
ZV77D, also connect the earphones to the
remote control firmly.
MX2, E33, CA2 and AU2 models: Approx. 5
• Turn up the volume gradually.
mW + 5 mW at 16 Ω
Sound skips. Sound is intermittent.
• Clean the disc or lens.
Power requirements
• Check whether the CD player is subjected to
strong vibrations.
• Use the new batteries, or charge the
rechargeable batteries.
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
• Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (size
AA): 2.4 V DC
• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
EU8 and E33 models: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK model: 230 V, 50 Hz
CA2 and MX2 models: 120 V, 60 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
Charging cannot be done.
• Connect the AC power adaptor firmly.
• Check that the rechargeable batteries are
installed with the correct polarity.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
4.5V jack, and press s/OFF/CHG to start
charging.
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Specifications
Supplied accessories
Battery life* (approx. hours)
XP-ZV77
(When you use the CD player on a flat and
stable surface.)
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/Earphones (1)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD
player is used.
XP-ZV77C
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/Earphones (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Car batter cord (1)
Using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG)
(produced in Japan)
Velcro tape (2)
EASS 1
30
EASS 2
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Audio disc
MP3 disc
XP-ZV77D
AC power adaptor (1)
Earphones with remote control (1)
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* Measured value by the standard of JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
Operating temperature
5˚C – 35˚C (41˚F – 95˚F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding
projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 136 × 22.7 × 139 mm (5 3/8 × 29/32 ×
5 1/2 in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 222 g (7.8 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Locating the controls
% Hand strap hole
^ Battery compartment
1 P-MODE/ button
2 SOUND button
3 FOLDER SKIP -/+ buttons
4 Display
5 DISPLAY button
6 ca/ENTER button*
7 s/OFF/CHG button
8 r button
9 t button
0 OPEN switch
! VOL +*/- buttons
@ HOLD switch
# \ (headphones) jack
$ DC IN 4.5V jack
* The button has a tactile dot.
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Locating the controls
Remote control supplied with XP-ZV77D
1 VOL +/- knob
2 Display
3 Headphone jack
4 s button
5 ca/ENTER button*
6
-/+ buttons
7 r/t buttons
8 Clip
9 HOLD switch
0 SOUND button
! DISPLAY button
@ P MODE/ button
*The button has a tactile dot.
To use the clip on the remote control
You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.
To remove
To attach in the reverse direction
b
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Example of the display on the remote control (XP-ZV77D only)
Audio disc
MP3 disc
When the CD is loaded (page 9)
When the CD is loaded (page 9)
Total track number
Total folder number
Total playing time
Total file number
During normal play (page 10)
During normal play (page 10)
Current track number
Folder number
Playing time
Playing time or remaining time
(of the current track or on the
disc)
Current file number in the folder
ID3 tag information (page 12)
CD TEXT information (page 11)
Folder number
Current track number
ID3 tag information
Play list name (page 12, 19)
Play list file number
CD TEXT information
During programming (page 16, 17)
Program order
Track number
Play list file name
Appears when the loaded MP3 disc
has a valid play list file.
Flashes during Play list play.
During programming (page 16, 17)
Program order
Folder number
File number
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