Sony ZS-E5 User Manual

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  have a tactile dot.

• Audio CD

• CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA*)

* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital 

Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.

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

format

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

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

recorded with an incompatible recording device

• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

• Before playing, clean the CD with 

a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD 

from the center out. If there is a 

scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the 

CD, it may cause tracking errors. 

• 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 stickers on the CD, nor scratch 

the surface of the CD.

• After playing, store the CD in its case.

• 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.

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

not use any other type. 

• Unplug the player from the wall outlet when it is not to 

be used for an extended period of time.

• When the batteries are not to be used, remove them to 

avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or 

corrosion.

• Do not leave the player 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth 

slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 

not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or 

solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your 

player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet securely.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

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

• Someone is using a portable telephone or other 

equipment that emits radio waves near the player.  

 Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the 

player.

• 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.

• The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

• There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/

CD-RW, recording device or application software.

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

• Reduce the volume.

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

• Place the player in a location free from vibration.

• Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.

• The sound may drop out or noise may be heard when 

using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs, or if there is a 

problem with the recording device or application 

software.

• Reorient the 

antenna to 

improve FM 

reception.

• Reorient the player 

itself to improve 

AM reception.

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

• Move the player away from the TV.

• 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 remedies, if you still have problems, 

unplug the AC power cord or remove all the batteries. 

After all the indications in the display disappear, plug 

the AC power cord in or insert the batteries again. If the 

problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony 

dealer.

Pull PULL OPEN  to open the CD compartment lid 

and place a disc on the pivot in the center of the 

tray.

Close the CD compartment lid.

Set the function selector  to CD.
OPR/BATT indicator  turns on and total track 

number appears in the display after “– –” blinks.

Press 

 .

“01” appears in the display to indicate that track 1 of 

the CD is playing. The unit plays all the tracks once.

Pause playback

 

Stop playback



 

Go to the next 

track



 

Go back to the 

previous track



 

Locate a point 

while listening to 

the sound



 (forward) or 



 (backward) 

 while playing and hold it until 

you find the point.

Remove the CD

PULL OPEN 

Remove the CD as illustrated below.

Set the function selector  to RADIO.
OPR/BATT indicator  turns on.

Select a desired band using .

Tune in to the station using TUNE .
If FM stereo reception is too weak, the reception 

switches to monaural.

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.

Connect the AUDIO IN jack  on the back of the 

unit to the line output jack of a portable digital 

music player or other component using an audio 

connecting cable (not supplied).

Turn the unit and the connected component on.

Set the function selector  to AUDIO IN and start 

playback of the connected component. 
The OPR/BATT indicator  turns on and the sound 

from the connected component is output from the 

speakers of this unit.
To connect the unit to a TV or VCR, use an extension 

cable (not supplied) with a stereo-mini jack on one 

end and two phono plugs on the other end.