Sony SRS-Z1

SRS-Z1.3-866-480-21.US,ES Page 1

SRS-Z1.3-866-480-21.US,ES Page 1

3-866-480-21(1)

Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in Philippines

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.  Do

not use any other AC power adaptor.

•After operating the system with the AC power

adaptor, disconnect the AC power adaptor from
the wall outlet if the system is not to be used for
an extended period of time.  The POWER switch
on the amplifier does not turn the AC power
adaptor off.

•Do not open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

•Do not leave the system in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
shock.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into either

speaker, disconnect the AC power adaptor and
have the speaker checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.

•Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean

the cabinet.

•Although this system is magnetically shielded, do

not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal
credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic
coding in front of the system for an extended
period of time.

•The nameplate indicating operating voltage,

power consumption, etc., is located on the side of
the plug of the AC power adaptor.

•Install the system on a flat, level surface to

prevent it from falling over or droping. Do not
place valuables near it.

Although this system is magnetically shielded,
there may be cases that the picture on some TV
sets/personal computer sets may become
magnetically distorted.  In such a case, turn off the
power of the TV set/personal computer set once,
and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.  For the
personal computer set, take the appropriate
measures such as data storage before turning it off.
When there seems to be no improvement, locate
the system further away from the TV set/personal
computer set.  Furthermore, be sure not to place
objects in which magnets are attached or used near
the TV set/personal computer set, such as audio
racks, TV stands, toys, etc.  These may cause
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
interaction with the system.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

(See fig. A)

Connect the amplifier to the source equipment.

When the system is connected to a monaural jack
of a radio, etc., the sound may only come through
the left speaker.  In such a case, use the optional
Sony plug adaptor PC-236HG.  The sound will
come through both speakers.

Use the optional RK-G138HG connecting cord.

Connecting with an MD station
(See fig. B)

Use the INPUT 1 jack on the amplifier when
connected to an MD station.

(See fig. C)

The mains power source is required when the
system is used.

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.  Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.

(See fig. D)
1

Turn the POWER switch to turn on the
system.
The POWER indicator lights up.

• Turn off the MEGA BASS (Walkman) or BASS BOOST

(Discman, etc.) function as it may cause sound
distortion.

•When you connect two audio equipment to the unit and

play them at the same time, both sound will be mixed
and come from the speakers.  Therefore, be sure to turn
off either of the equipment that you do not use.

After listening, turn the POWER switch to turn off
the system.  The POWER indicator goes out.

Power output

3 W + 3 W, <10% T.H.D.,
500 Hz – 1 kHz, 8 ohms

Input impedance

4.7 kilohms (at 1 kHz)

Input

Stereo mini jack 

×

 2 (INPUT 1, 2)

Dimensions

Approx. 140 

×

 40 

×

 140 mm

(5 

5

/

8

 

×

 1 

5

/

8

 

×

 5 

5

/

8

 in.)(w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 590 g (1 lb 5 oz.)

System

Full-range, bass reflex type

Speaker unit

Magnetically shielded ø 39 mm
(1 

9

/

16

 inch)

Nominal Impedance

8 ohms

Rated input power

3 W

Dimensions

Approx. 80 

×

 176 

×

 80 mm

(3 

1

/

4

 

×

 7 

×

 3 

1

/

4

 in.)(w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 380 g (13 oz.)

Power requirement

DC IN 9 V jack accepts the
supplied Sony AC power adaptor

Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1)

Connecting cord (stereo miniplug
˜ stereo miniplug) (1)

Optional accessories

Plug adaptor PC-236HG
Connecting cord RK-G138HG

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products
marketed in the European Union.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.

The model number and the serial number are
located on the bottom of the amplifier. Record the
serial number in the space provided below.  Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No.SRS-Z1
Serial No.___________________

The SRS-Z1 is a compact, three-piece speaker
system with the amplifier and speakers separated.
This system can be connected to a Discman,
WALKMAN* headphone stereo, MD station, etc.
•Newly developed 

Σ

-type magnetic circuit

reproduces powerful bass that you cannot
imagine from its appearance.

•Power output of 3 W + 3 W
•MEGA BASS circuit enables you to obtain

powerful bass regardless of the sound volume.

*

 WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

C

D

A

B

Discman, MD,
WALKMAN*, etc.

Discman, MD,
WALKMAN*, etc.

Discman, MD,
WALKMAN*, etc.

*

 WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

*

 WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

*

 WALKMAN is a registered trademark

of Sony Corporation.