Sony ZS-PE40CP ZSPE40CPB Merkblatt

You can check information about the currently 
playing audio file from the disc/USB device using 
the display.

Information about the total 

After the CD is loaded and the reading process 
is completed, or after you cancel Resume Play 
by pressing 

  twice, the total number of 

tracks and the total playing time are 
displayed.

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

Information about the total 

MP3/WMA disc
After the MP3/WMA disc is loaded and the 
reading process is completed, or after you 
cancel Resume Play by pressing 

  twice, 

the total number of folders is displayed. The 
total number of files and the total playing 
time are not displayed for MP3 and WMA 
discs.
USB device
After the USB device is connected and the 
reading process is completed, or after you 
cancel Resume Play by pressing 

  twice, 

the total number of folders is displayed. The 
total number of files and the total playing 
time are not displayed.

(Example: MP3 disc)

Total number of folders

If MP3/WMA files are present only on the root 

directory (“ROOT” folder) of the USB device, “1FLDR” 

appears on the display.

Press DISPLAY/ENTER  repeatedly while 
playing an MP3/WMA file on the disc/USB 
device. The display changes as follows:

Song title ( )*

1





Artist name ( )*

1



Album name ( )*

1



Current file number and playing time*

2

*

1

 If the file does not have corresponding ID3 or 

WMA tag information, the file name, “NO ARTIST,” 

and “NO ALBUM” scroll instead of the song title, 

artist name, and album name, respectively.

*

2

 The artist name or album name will change to this 

in a few seconds.

You can set the unit to play tracks or files 
repeatedly or in random order while a disc/USB 
device is stopped.

Press MODE 



 repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the indication 
changes as follows:

Normal play (no indication)





Single repeat (  1)



All repeat ( )



Selected folder play ( )*



Selected folder repeat play ( ,  )*



Shuffle play (SHUF)



Program play (PGM)



Program repeat play ( , PGM)

*  These functions are available only when playing 

MP3/WMA files on an MP3/WMA disc or USB 

device.

You can change the play mode only when playback 

of a track or MP3/WMA file is stopped. If you press 

MODE  while a track or MP3/WMA file is playing 

or in pause status, “PUSH STOP” appears. Be sure to 

stop playback by pressing 

  before changing the 

play mode.

You can set the unit to repeatedly play CD-DA 
tracks on an audio CD, or MP3/WMA files on a 
disc or on a USB device in normal and program 
play modes.

1  Press CD 



 or USB 



 to turn on the CD 

or USB function.

2  Proceed as follows.

A single track/
MP3/WMA file

1  Press MODE  repeatedly 

until “  1” appears.

2  Press  or   to 

select a track/audio file that 
you want to repeat. When 
you want to specify a folder 
that contains MP3/WMA 
files, press TUNE/  + or 

 

 first to select a folder, 
and then press  or  

 to select a file.

3  Press   to start Repeat 

Play.

All tracks/MP3/
WMA files

1  Press MODE  repeatedly 

until “ ” appears.

2  Press   to start Repeat 

Play.

A selected 
folder on an 
MP3/WMA disc 
or USB device

1  Press MODE  repeatedly 

until “ ” (Folder) and “ ” 
appear.

2  Select a folder by pressing  

TUNE/  + or 

 .

3  Press   to start Repeat 

Play.

Programmed 
tracks/MP3 or 
WMA files

1  Program tracks/audio files 

(see “Creating your own 
program (Program Play)”).

2  Press MODE  until “PGM” 

and “ ” appear on the 
display.

3  Press   to start Repeat 

Play.

Press 

  to stop playback, and then press 

MODE  repeatedly until “ ” (or “  1”) 
disappears from the display.

You can set the unit to play CD-DA tracks on a 
CD, or MP3/WMA files on a disc or on a USB 
device in random order.

1  Press CD 



 or USB 



 to turn on the CD 

or USB function.

2  Press MODE 



 until “SHUF” appears on 

the display.

3  Press  



 to start Shuffle Play.

Press 

  to stop playback, and then press 

MODE  repeatedly until “SHUF” disappears 
from the display.

Tips
 During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous 

MP3/WMA file by pressing 

 .

 The Resume Play is available when using Shuffle 

Play mode in the USB function. Press 

  after 

you stopped Shuffle Play by pressing 

 . Shuffle 

Play starts from the point where you stopped. 

You can arrange the playing order of up to 25 
tracks/audio files (MP3/WMA files) on a disc/USB 
device.

1  Press CD 



 or USB 



 to turn on the CD 

or USB function.

2  Press MODE 



 until “PGM” appears on 

the display.

3  Press  or  



 to select a track/

file.

When you want to specify a folder that 
contains MP3/WMA files, press TUNE/  + or 

  first to select a folder, and then press 

 or   to select a file.

4  Press DISPLAY/ENTER 



.

“STEP 1” appears, followed by the selected 
track or MP3/WMA file.

Each time you add a track or MP3/WMA file, a 
step number is added and a track or file 
number flashes on the display.

The total time of the program play will be 
displayed up to “99:59” for the audio CD. (If 
the total time count is more than 99:59, “--:--” 
will be displayed.)
In the case of MP3/WMA discs, the total time 
is not displayed and “--:--” will always be 
displayed.

5  Press  



 to start Program Play.

The created program remains available until 
you open the CD compartment, remove the 
USB device or turn off the power of the unit. 
To play the same program again, press 

 .

If you try to program 26 tracks/MP3/WMA files or 

more, “FULL” appears on the display.

The Resume Play is available when using Program 

Play mode in the USB function. Press 

  after 

you stopped Program Play by pressing 

 . 

Program Play starts from the point where you 

stopped.

After creating your own program, you can check 
the information about programmed tracks/files 
by pressing DISPLAY/ENTER . Each time you 
press the button, the display changes as follows:

Programmed last track number and total 
playing time*





Total programmed step number

*  Total playing time can be displayed only for 

CD-DA tracks.

Press 

  to stop playback, and then press 

MODE  repeatedly until “PGM” disappears from 
the display.

Stop playback, and then press 

 . “NO STEP” 

appears and you can create a new program, 
following the procedure “Creating your own 
program (Program Play).”

You can store radio stations in the unit’s memory. 
You can store up to 30 radio stations; 20 for FM 
and 10 for AM can be preset.

1  Press RADIO FM/AM 



 repeatedly to 

select the band.

2  Press and hold RADIO FM/AM   AUTO 

PRESET 



 until “AUTO” flashes on the 

display.

3  Press DISPLAY/ENTER 



 to store the 

station.

The stations are stored in memory from lower 
to higher frequencies.

You need to preset a station with a weak signal 
manually.

1  Press RADIO FM/AM 



 repeatedly to 

select the band.

2  Tune to the station you want.
3  Press    MANUAL PRESET 



.

The band selected (“FM-xx” or “AM-xx”) 
appears on the display.

4  Press PRESET + or  



 until the preset 

number you want for the station flashes 
on the display.

5  Press DISPLAY/ENTER 



 to store the 

station.

If another station is already assigned to the 
selected preset number, that station is 
replaced by the new one.

The preset radio stations remain in the unit’s 

memory even in the following situations.

The AC power cord is unplugged.

The batteries are removed.

1  Press RADIO FM/AM 



 repeatedly to 

select the band.

2  Press PRESET + or  



 to select a stored 

preset number for the desired radio 
station.

You can enjoy the sound from an optional 
component, such as a portable digital music 
player, 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.

 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 surface.

 Do not place anything within 10 mm of the rear 

of the cabinet. The ventilation openings 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.

 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.

 Do not leave the CD compartment door open 

to avoid dust and debris contamination.

 When carrying the unit, grasp the handle at the 

rear of the unit to prevent the unit from 
dropping.

 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls using 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, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.

 Make sure the AC power cord is connected to 

the wall outlet securely.

 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

 Replace all the batteries with new ones.

 Make sure the appropriate function is selected 

for the music or sound source you want to 
listen to.

 Is someone using a mobile phone or other 

equipment emitting radio waves near the unit? 
If so, move the unit away from such devices.

 Place the CD with the label side facing forward.
 Clean the CD.
 Take out the CD and leave the CD 

compartment open for about an hour to dry 
moisture condensation.

 The CD-R/CD-RW is blank or unfinalized.
 There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the 

disc.

 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 exhausted.

 Reduce the volume.
 Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly 

damaged.

 Place the unit in a location free from vibrations.
 Clean the lens with a commercially available 

blower.

 The sound may drop out or noise may be 

heard when using a poor quality CD-R/CD-RW 
or if there is a problem with the recording 
device or application software.

 The following discs take a longer time to start 

playback.

 A disc recorded with a complicated tree 

structure.

 A disc that has many folders or non-MP3/

WMA files.

 There are no playable MP3/WMA files on the 

USB device.

 If you connect an incompatible USB device, the 

following problems may occur.
 The USB device is not recognized.
 File or folder names are not displayed on this 

unit.

 Playback is not possible.
 The sound skips.
 There is noise.
 The sound output is distorted.

 An abnormal level has been detected in the 

electrical current from the 



 (USB) port . 

Turn off the unit and remove the USB device 
from the 



 (USB) port . Try using another 

USB device. If this message persists, contact 
your nearest Sony dealer.

 The USB device may be connected incorrectly. 

Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. 
Then turn on the unit.

 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device. 

Then turn on the unit again.

 The music data itself contains noise, or the 

sound is distorted. Noise may have entered 
during the creation of audio files. Try 
re-creating audio files and use them to play on 
this unit.





 The connector on the USB device or the USB 

cable is being inserted backwards. Insert it to 
the 



 (USB) port  in the correct direction.

 The reading process can take a long time in the 

following cases:
 There are many folders or files on the USB 

device.

 The file structure is complex.
 The memory is almost full.
 The internal memory is fragmented.

  To avoid the above problems, we recommend 

that you adhere to the following guidelines:
 Keep the total number of folders on a USB 

device to 100 or less.

 Keep the total number of files per folder to 

100 or less.

 The data stored on the USB device may be 

corrupted. Send the music data to the USB 
device again.

 This unit can display only numbers and letters 

of the alphabet. Other characters will not be 
displayed correctly.

 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device, 

then turn on the unit.

 The USB device is not functioning properly. 

Refer to the USB device operation manual for 
details on how to deal with this problem.

 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.

 Set the play mode to Normal Play.

 The audio files may have inappropriate file 

extensions. The file extensions supported by 
this unit are as follows:
 MP3: File extension “.mp3”
 WMA: File extension “.wma”

 The audio files may have been created in 

formats other than MP3/WMA formats.

 The USB storage device uses a file system 

other than FAT16 or FAT32.*

 The USB storage device is partitioned. Only 

MP3/WMA files in the first partition can be 
played.

 Playback is possible up to 8 directory levels 

(including the “ROOT” folder).

 The number of folders on the device exceeds 

255 (including the “ROOT” folder).

 The number of files on the device exceeds 

5,000.

 The number of files per folder exceeds 999.
 The files are encrypted or protected by 

passwords.

*  This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB 

storage media may not support both file systems. 

  For details, refer to the operation manual of the 

USB storage device in question or contact the 

manufacturer.

1  Connect the AUDIO IN jack 



 to the line 

output jack of the portable digital music 
player or other component using an 
audio connection cable (not supplied).

2  Turn on the connected component.
3  Press AUDIO IN 



 and start playing 

sound on the connected component.

The sound from the connected component is 
output from the speakers.
To connect the unit to a TV or video recorder/
player, use an extension cable (not supplied) 
with a stereo-mini plug on one end and two 
phono plugs (L/R) on the other end.

Notes
 If the AUDIO IN jack  of this unit is connected to 

the monaural output jack of a digital music player, 

you will hear sound from the left channel only.

 If the AUDIO IN jack  of this unit is connected to 

the line out jack of a digital music player, 

distortion may occur. If the sound is distorted, 

connect to the headphones jack instead.

 If the AUDIO IN jack  of this unit is connected to 

the headphones jack of a digital music player, 

increase the volume of the digital music player, 

and then adjust the volume of the unit.

 Audio CD (CD-DA*

1

 tracks)

 CD-R/CD-RW that contains MP3/WMA files and    

is finalized*

2

 correctly.

*1

  CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital 

Audio. It is a recording standard used for audio 

CDs.

*2

 Finalizing is the process to make the CD-R/CD-RW 

discs playable on the consumer disc player 

products, and the finalizing can be enabled or 

disabled as optional settings during disc creation 

in most recording software.

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

audio CD format or formats conforming to 
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

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

CD-RW with scratches or that is dirty, or CD-R/
CD-RW recorded using an incompatible 
recording device

 CD-R/CD-RW that is unfinalized or finalized 

incorrectly

 Before playing, clean the CD with 

a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD 
from the center out. If there are 
scratches, dirt or fingerprints on 
the CD, a tracking error may occur.

 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, or 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 a sticker on the CD, or 

scratch the surface of the CD.

 After playing, store the CD in its case.

 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.

 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.

 As the laser beam used in the CD player 

section is harmful to 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.

 For AC operation, use the supplied AC power 

cord; do not use any other cord.

 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is 

not be used for an extended period of time.

 When not using the batteries, remove them to 

avoid damage that can be caused by battery 
leakage or corrosion.

 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they 

are exhausted.

 Move the unit away from any nearby TV.
 For FM reception, extend the antenna to its full 

length, and reorient it for best FM reception. 
For AM reception, reorient the unit itself to find 
the best reception.

FM reception

AM reception

 If you are listening to an FM program near a TV 

with an indoor antenna, move the unit away 
from the TV.

After trying the suggested remedies, if the 
problem persists, unplug the AC power cord or 
remove all the batteries. After all the indications 
on the display disappear, plug in the AC power 
cord again, or re-insert the batteries. If the 
problem persists, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.

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 measurement at a 
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens 
surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm 
aperture.)

Number of channels

2

Frequency response

20 Hz 

 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit



 (USB) port (Type A), maximum current 500 mA, 

USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible

Radio section
Frequency range

FM: 87.5 MHz 

 108 MHz (50 kHz step)

AM: 531 kHz 

 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)

Intermediate frequency

FM: 128 kHz
AM: 45 kHz

Antennas

FM: Telescopic antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Input
AUDIO IN

Stereo mini jack

 (headphones) stereo mini jack

For 16 



 

 32 



 impedance headphones

Supported audio formats
Supported bit rates

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kbps 

 320 kbps, VBR

WMA:
48 kbps 

 192 kbps, VBR

Sampling frequencies

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA:
32/44.1/48 kHz

General
Speaker

Two full range speakers, 5 cm dia., 8 



, cone 

type

Power output

1 W + 1 W (at 8 



, 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz (AC power supply)
9 V DC, six R6 (size AA) batteries

Power consumption

AC 13 W

Battery Life*

1, 

*

2

CD playback

Approx. 3 hours (at about 40% of maximum 
volume level)

FM reception

Approx. 12 hours

*

1

  Measured by Sony standards. The actual battery life may 

vary depending on the circumstances of the unit or 
operating conditions.

*

2

  When using Sony alkaline batteries

Dimensions

Approx. 330 mm × 166 mm × 89 mm (W/H/D) 
(incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 1.7 kg (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessories
AC power cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.