Sony ZS-PS30CP Data Sheet

ZS-PS30CP_ CED/AU6 [GB] 4-415-335-32(1)

You can check information about the CD using the 

display.

After reading the CD, the total track number and the 

total playing time will appear, or press   twice to 

cancel Resume play.

Total track 

number

Total playing 

time

After reading the file/folder information, the total 

folder number and the total file number will appear, 

or press   twice to cancel Resume play.

Total file number

Total folder number

Press   twice during playback, or press   once 

while selecting the file.

When there are multiple folders, the total file number 

is not displayed.

Total file number

Total folder number



 If the CD is blank, 

“noDISC” appears in the display.



 If there are no MP3 files on the USB device, 

“NO FILE” appears in 

the display.

Press DISPLAY/ENTER  while playing an MP3 disc or 

USB device. The display changes as follows:

The song title ( )

*

1





The artist name ( )

*

1



The album name (   )

*

1



The current file number and playing time

*

2

*

1

  If the file does not have corresponding ID3 information, 

“NO 

TITLE

”, “NO ARTIST”, and “NO ALBUM” scroll instead of the 

song title, artist name, and album name, respectively.

*

2

  Song title, artist name or album name will change to this in a 

few seconds.

You can set to play tracks repeatedly or in random 

order, while a disc/USB device is stopped.
Press MODE .

Each press changes the play mode as follows:

Normal play (None)





Single repeat (  1)



All repeat ( )



Selected folder play ( )

*



Selected folder repeat play ( ,  )

*



Shuffle play (SHUF)



Program play (PGM)



Program repeat play ( , PGM)

*  These functions do not apply when using a CD-DA.

You can play tracks/MP3 files or a USB device 

repeatedly in normal and program play modes.

Press OPERATE (or POWER) . 

Press CD  or USB .

Proceed as follows, while the CD/MP3 disc or USB 

device is not playing.

A single 

track/MP3 

file

1  Press MODE  (press  , then 

press MODE  during playback) until 

“  1” appears.

2  Press  or   to select the 

track/MP3 file that you want to repeat.

3  Press  .

All tracks/

MP3 files

1  Press MODE  (press  , then 

press MODE  during playback) until 

“ ” appears.

2  Press  .

A selected 

folder (MP3 

disc or USB 

device)

1  Press MODE  (press  , then 

press MODE  during playback) until 

“ ” and “ ” appear.

2  Select the folder by pressing  /TUNE 

+ or – .

3  Press  .

Programmed 

tracks/MP3 

files

1  Program tracks/MP3 files (see 

“Creating your own program”).

2  Press MODE  (press  , then 

press MODE  during playback) until 

“PGM” and “ ” appear.

3  Press  .



 You cannot change the play mode while a track/MP3 file is 

playing or paused. 

When you press MODE  during playback, 

“PUSH STOP” 

appears in the display.

Press MODE  (press  , then press MODE  

during playback) until 

“ ” disappears from the 

display.

You can play tracks/MP3 files or a USB device in 

random order.

Press OPERATE (or POWER) . 

Press CD  or USB .

Press MODE  (press  , then press MODE 

 during playback) until “SHUF” appears in the 

display.

Press   to start Shuffle Play.

Stop playing first. Then press MODE  (press  , 

then press MODE  during playback) until 

“SHUF” 

disappears from the display.
Note



  You cannot change the play mode while a track/MP3 file is 

playing or paused. 

When you press MODE  during playback, 

“PUSH STOP” 

appears in the display.



  During Shuffle Play, you cannot select the previous track/MP3 

file by pressing  .



  The resume function does not work during Shuffle Play.

You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks/

MP3 files on a CD/USB device.

Press OPERATE (or POWER) . 

Press CD  or USB .

Press MODE  (press  , then press MODE 

 during playback) until “PGM” appears in the 

display.

Press  or   to select the track.
For MP3 files, press  /TUNE + or –  first and 

then press  or  .
Track (File) number flashes in the display.

Audio CD

MP3 disc

USB device

Press DISPLAY/ENTER .
“STEP xx” appears in the display.

Audio CD

MP3 disc

USB device

To program another song, repeat steps 4 and 5.

Press   to start Program Play.

Stop playback first. Then press MODE  until 

“PGM” 

disappears from the display.

Press DISPLAY/ENTER  (press  , then press 

DISPLAY/ENTER  during playback).

The last programmed step number appears in the 

display. After a few seconds, the last programmed 

track/folder number appears in the display.

Press   once if the CD is stopped and twice 

if the CD is playing. The current program will be 

erased. Then create a new program following the 

programming procedure.
Tips



  If you try to program 21 tracks/MP3 files or more, 

“FULL” will 

appear in the display.



  You can play the same program again, since the program is 

saved until you open the CD compartment.



  The resume function does not work during Program Play.

You can store radio stations into the unit’s memory. 

You can preset up to 30 radio stations, 20 for FM and 

10 for AM in any order.

Press OPERATE (or POWER) . 

Press RADIO BAND  to select the band.

Hold down AUTO PRESET  for 2 seconds until 

“AUTO” flashes in the display.

Press DISPLAY/ENTER .
The stations are stored in memory from the lower 

frequencies to the higher ones. 

You need to preset a station with a weak signal 

manually.

Press OPERATE (or POWER) . 

Press RADIO BAND  to select the band.

Tune in a station you want using  /TUNE + or 

– .

Press MANUAL PRESET .
The band selected (

“FM-xx” or “AM-xx”) appears in 

the display.

Press PRESET + or –  until the preset number you 

want for the station flashes in the display.

Press DISPLAY/ENTER .
The new station replaces the old one.

The preset radio stations remain in memory even if you unplug 

the AC power cord or remove the batteries.

Press OPERATE (or POWER) .

Press RADIO BAND  to select the band.

Press PRESET + or –  to tune in the stored 

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.

Connect the AUDIO IN jack  to the line output 

jack of the portable digital music player or other 

components using an audio connecting cable (not 

supplied).

Press OPERATE (or POWER)  to turn the unit on.

Turn the connected component on.

Press AUDIO IN , and start playback on the 

connected component. 
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.

•  Audio CD
•  CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA

*/MP3 files)

* 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 or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 

1/Level 2 or Joliet

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

that has scratches or is 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 

error.

•  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.

•  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 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, check that the unit’s operating 

voltage is identical with your local power supply 

(see 

“Specifications”) and use the supplied AC 

power cord; do not use any other type. 

•  Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not 

be used for an extended period of time.

•  If 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 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 

place.

•  Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side 

of the cabinet. The ventilation holes 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.

•  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 unit, 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.



 Unplug the headphones when listening through 

speakers.



 Someone is using a portable telephone or other 

equipment that emits radio waves near the unit.  

 Move the portable telephone, etc., away from 

the unit.

The CD does not play or “noDISC” is displayed 



 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 unit 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 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 not been finalized (a disc to which 

data can be added).

– a disc that has many folders or non-MP3 files.



 Reorient the 

antenna to 

improve FM 

reception.



 Reorient the unit 

itself to improve 

AM reception.



 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are 

weak.



 Move the unit away from the TV.



 If you are using the remote while listening to AM 

radio, noise may be heard.



 If you are listening to an FM program near the TV 

with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from 

the TV.



 If any of the following problems occur, use a 

different USB device.
– 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 . Make sure there is no problem with 

the USB device. If this message persists, contact your 

nearest Sony dealer.



 The USB device is not connected correctly. 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 

recording process. Delete the file and try recording 

it again.







 The connector on the USB device or USB cable was 

not correctly oriented when the connection was 

attempted. Orient the connector on the USB device 

or USB cable correctly.



 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. If the problem persists, 

contact your nearest Sony dealer.



 Turn off the unit and reconnect the USB device.



 Set the play mode to Normal Play.



 The MP3 files do not have the 

“.mp3” extension.



 The data was not stored in the MP3 format.



 The USB storage device uses a file system other than 

FAT16 or FAT32.

*



 Playback is possible up to 9 directory levels.



 The number of folders exceeds 128.



 The number of files exceeds 999.



 A maximum of 128 files can be contained in a single 

folder.



 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.

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 back in, or insert the batteries 

again. If the problem persists, please consult your 

nearest Sony dealer.