3-237-756-12 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions About the area code The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package. For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).” “WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contents Getting started Locating the controls ................................... 4 Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 3. Play a CD. ............................................... 6 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 10 Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 10 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) .........................................
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 PLAY MODE button (pages 9 - 11) 9 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 6, 20) 2 SOUND button (pages 12, 13) q; Strap holes (page 5) 3 VOL (volume) +* button (page 6) 4 .
Rotary commander ql .(AMS/search)• > (AMS/search)/ N(play) control (pages 6, 7, 11) Getting started w; x (stop) button (pages 7, 14) wa Jack for connecting a car connecting pack Note The supplied rotary commander should be used with this player only. Using the hand strap To carry during strenuous activity, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the hand strap through the strap holes of the player. 2 Put your hand through the hand strap, and hold the player in one of two ways as illustrated below.
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and house current ( AC power adaptor) as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. Car cassette deck 1 Connect the car connecting pack. 2 Connect the car battery cord. Note Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck before inserting the car connecting pack. to a cigarette lighter socket Car battery cord Car connecting pack to DC IN 4.5 V 2. Insert a CD. to i (headphones) to LINE OUT 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.
Press N/> N/> for 2 seconds or more X x/CHG (x for the rotary commander)*2 .once quickly*2 .repeatedly*2, *3 N/> once quickly*2, *3 N/> repeatedly*2, *3 Hold down .*2 Hold down N/>*2 *1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be done during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing N/> . Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device. * CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER. PLAY MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) Playback options “1” (Play a single track) REPEAT/ENTER button “SHUF” (Play tracks in random order) “PGM” (Play tracks in your favorite order) REPEAT You can repeat play mode that was selected using PLAY MODE. ENTER You can select tracks for PGM play mode. .
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes. During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. Playing a single track (Single play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears. Playing tracks in random order During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 2 Press . or N/> to select a track. Track number Playback options Playing order 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER quickly (less than 0.5 second) to enter the selected track. “00” appears and the playing order increases by one. 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.
B Available features G-PROTECTION function Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. This function provides a higher level of shock protection than the traditional one. You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS “BASS .” ” or No indication (Normal play) Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to “ON.
Protecting your hearing Locking the controls (AVLS) (HOLD) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS” appears in the display. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Flashes when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level.
Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. 2 Connect the power source while pressing x/CHG on the CD player or x on the rotary commander. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x/CHG or x.
B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. to LINE OUT Notes • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the connected speakers. • Use the AC power adaptor for recording.
B Installing in a car Where to place your CD player • Install the CD player in a location which: – does not interfere with your driving. – is not dangerous for passengers. – does not interfere with the glove box lid or ashtray. – is stable, and where nothing around it may interfere with installation. • Do not install the CD player near heat sources or where subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard.
Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord If the CD player does not operate, check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows: 1 Turn off the CD player and remove the cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket. 2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise. 3 Remove the defective fuse from the plug. 4 5 Insert a new fuse into the plug.
Mounting the rotary commander If you use the supplied rotary commander, you can control your CD player as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving. Attach the rotary commander to a flat place as illustrated below. 1 Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a flat place. Bottom of the rotary commander 18 2 Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • AC power adaptor • Rechargeable batteries • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Using the AC power adaptor Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack and an AC outlet. Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time.
Using the rechargeable batteries 3 To remove the rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet, then press x/CHG to start charging. x/CHG button to DC IN 4.5 V When to charge the rechargeable batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. ○ Battery power is full. ○ ○ r ○ r Battery power is getting low. ○ r ○ AC power adaptor ○ ○ r Battery power is low.
1 Open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment. To remove the batteries Remove the batteries in the same way as rechargeable batteries. When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full. ○ ○ ○ r ○ r Battery power is getting low. r Battery power is low. r Lo batt* Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds.
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ optional).” Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug • When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor itself. Do not pull it by the cord. • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
B Additional information • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not leave the CD in a car parked under direct sunlight. Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On the CD player • Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The volume does not increase even if you press the VOLUME + button repeatedly. c Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display. (page 13) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The CD player does not start charging. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c During stop, press x/CHG. (page 20) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the rotary commander. c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, press N/> for 2 seconds or more, or open the lid of the CD player.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response 20 - 20 000 Hz 307) +1 –2 dB Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.
Accessories Optional accessories (supplied/optional) Supplied accessories For the area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones (1) Rotary commander (1) Car battery cord (1) Car connecting pack (1) Velcro tape for the CD player (4) Velcro tape for the rotary commander (2) Hand strap (1) For US customers The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
