Sony ZS-S4IP Leaflet

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 expose this 

apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects 

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the 

mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. 

Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, 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.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) 

to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long 

time.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 

headphones can cause hearing loss.

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 - 20,000 Hz +1/–2 dB

Wow and flutter 

Below measurable limit

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA  

(AC only)

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM:  531-1,611kHz (9kHz step) 

530-1,610kHz (10kHz step)

IF

FM: 128 kHz 

AM: 45 kHz

Antennas

FM: Telescopic antenna

AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

Speaker

Full range: 8 cm (3 

1

/

4

 inches) dia., 16 Ω, cone type (2)

Outputs

Headphones jack (stereo minijack):

For 16 - 32 Ω impedance headphones

Input

AUDIO IN jack (stereo minijack)

Power output

2 W + 2 W (at 16 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

For player: 

230V AC,50Hz

9 V DC, 6 R14 (size C) batteries

Power consumption 

AC 16 W

Battery life

For player:

Sony R14P: approx. 4 h 
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 16 h

Sony R14P: approx. 2 h
Sony alkaline LR14: approx. 8 h

Dimensions

Approx. 400 × 169.7 × 224 mm  (w/h/d)

(15 

3

/

4

 × 6 

11

/

16

 × 8 

13

/

16

 inches) (incl. projecting parts)

Mass

Approx. 3.4 kg (7 lb. 8 oz) (incl. batteries)

Supplied accessory

AC power cord (1)

Remote control (1)

Exchangeable lid (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sony MDR headphones series

Press OPERATE .

Press VOLUME +, – .

Connect the headphones to the  (headphones) jack .

Press MEGA BASS  on the remote.

“MEGA BASS” appears in the display.

To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Play the music source you want.

Press SLEEP  on the remote to display “SLEEP.”

Press SLEEP  on the remote to select the minutes 

until the player goes off automatically.
Each time you press the button, the indication 

changes as follows: 

“60”  “90”  “120”  “OFF”  “10”  “20”  

 “30”.

Press OPERATE  to turn off the power, or press 

SLEEP  repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF” in 

step 3.

to a wall outlet

to AC IN





Connect the AC power cord  or insert six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment .

• Replace the batteries when the OPR/BATT indicator  dims or when the player stops operating. 

Replace all the batteries with new ones. Before you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the CD from the player.

• To use the player on battery power, disconnect the AC power cord from the player.

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).

With normal use, the batteries for the remote should last about six months. When the remote no longer operates the 

unit, replace all the batteries with new ones.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that 

this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it 

shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the 

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring 

this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 

potential negative consequences for the environment and 

human health, which could otherwise be caused by 

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of 

materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more 

detailed information about recycling of this product, please 

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal 

service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessories: Remote control

4-107-422-39(1)

ZS-S4iP

Operating Instructions

©2008 Sony Corporation     

Printed in China

Personal Audio System

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that 

the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as 

household waste. 

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination 

with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury 

(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will 

help prevent potentially negative consequences for the 

environment and human health which could otherwise be 

caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The 

recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural 

resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data 

integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an 

incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by 

qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over 

the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for 

the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to 

remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery 

over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste 

batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product 

or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your 

household waste disposal service or the shop where you 

purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,  

1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

The Authorized Representative for EMC and product 

safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 

61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  For any service or 

guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in 

separate service or guarantee documents.

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.

• 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
Notes on discs
• 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.
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.

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

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

damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion.

• The nameplate and important information concerning safety are 

located on the bottom exterior.

• 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.

The compatible iPod models are as follows. Update your iPod to use the 

latest software before you use it.

iPod nano  

5th generation 

(video camera)

iPhone 3GS

iPod touch  

2nd generation

iPod nano  

4th generation 

(video)

iPhone 3G

iPod touch  

1st generation

iPod nano  

3rd generation 

(video)

iPod classic

iPhone

iPod nano  

2nd generation

(aluminum)

iPod  

5th generation 

(video)

iPod nano  

1st generation

iPod  

4th generation 

(color display)

iPod  

4th generation

iPod mini

• 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.

• When you operate the unit on batteries, you cannot turn on the unit 

using OPERATE 



 on the remote.

• 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.  

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

• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

• Adjust the VOLUME +, − 



.

• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
Cannot charge iPod.

• You cannot charge the iPod when the unit is using DC power 

supply.

• You cannot charge the iPod when “DC OUT” does not appear on 

the display in radio mode.

• 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.
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.

• 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.

Reception is poor.
• 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.
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.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are 

weak.

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on 

the unit.

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the unit.

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as 

direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.

• Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
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.