3-234-490-21 (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. Treat batteries as toxic waste. Do not dispose with regular garbage.
Table of Contents Connecting to a power source Getting started Locating the controls .................................. 4 Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 7 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 7 3. Play a CD. ............................................... 8 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... Playing a single track (Single play) .......... Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) ....................................
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 7, 19, 21) 2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 17) 3 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (page 8) 4 x (stop) /CHARGE button• CHARGE lamp (pages 8, 15, 16, 19) 5 .
Remote control Getting started qs Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) qf x (stop) button (pages 8, 16) qd Rotary control N/>: play, AMS/search (pages 8, 12) .: AMS/search (pages 8, 12) VOL +/–: Pull the control in the direction of the arrow, and then turn it toward + or –.
Using the carrying pouch (only for the models supplied with the carrying pouch) You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries and dry batteries as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V Playing a CD 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control. to an AC outlet AC power adaptor For models supplied with the remote control • Connect the plug of the headphones/ earphones to the remote control. • Connect the headphones/earphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise during playback.
3. Play a CD. VOL+ VOL + / – VOL– N/> >N 1 Press > N. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –. To Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Pause/resume play after pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly 1 Turn the rotary control toward N/>.
About the display • When you turn the rotary control toward N/> (press > N for the CD player) after changing the CD or turning off and on the player, the total number of tracks in the CD and total playing time appear for about two seconds. • During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear. • During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes. If the volume level does not increase Playing a CD • If AVLS is set to “LIMIT”, set it to “NORM.
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using the PLAY MODE button and the RPT (repeat)/ ENT (enter) button. PLAY MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) “1” (Play a single track) RPT/ENT button “SHUF” (Play tracks in random order) “PGM” (Play tracks in your favorite order) RPT (repeat) You can repeat play that is selected using PLAY MODE. ENT (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 RPT/ENT. Playing a single track (Single play) Playback options During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) 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 Turn the rotary control toward N/> or . to select a track. Track number Playing order 3 Press RPT/ENT to enter the selected track. “000” appears and the playing order increases by one. 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order. Press RPT/ENT until the PGM play starts.
B Available features G-PROTECTION function Displaying CD text information The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to “2”, the GPROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to “1.” To walk with the CD player and enjoy high quality CD sound using the G-PROTECTION function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to “1.” While taking harder exercise, it is recommended that you set it to “2.
Checking the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left You can check the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. When playing a CD containing CD text information, you cannot use this function. Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS 1” or “BASS 2.” No indication (Normal play) Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.
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. Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. CD player Remote control To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to “NORM.” Available features Appears 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 (x/CHARGE for the CD player). To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x or x/CHARGE.
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 and a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. 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.
Connecting a stereo system About Joint Text (CD text copying function) The Joint Text function allows you to copy the disc and track names that are on a CD containing CD text information. By connecting a Sony MD Walkman (MZR909), which supports Joint Text, to this CD player, you can copy the CD text onto an MD during recording. You must use an optical digital connecting cable (POC-5B or other model, not supplied) and the RK-TXT1 CD text connecting cable (not supplied) to make the connections.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (external battery case) 3 For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet, then press x/CHARGE to start charging.
Using the rechargeable batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Push # to remove the batteries. When to replace the rechargeable batteries If the battery life becomes shorter by about half, replace the batteries with new rechargeable batteries. Note on the rechargeable batteries If the battery is new or has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely until you charge and discharge it several times.
○ ○ ○ ○ r Battery power is getting low. ○ ○ r ○ 1 Unlock the cap of the external battery case, and insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram outside the external battery case and close the cap of the external battery case. Battery power is full. r r ○ Make sure to use the supplied external battery case.
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 On headphones/earphones 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 Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Cannot adjust the volume by turning the rotary control on the remote control. Cannot start play by turning the rotary control on the remote control. The volume does not increase even if you press the VOL + button repeatedly. c Pull the rotary control in the direction of the arrow indicated on the control, then turn the control toward VOL + or –.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions CHARGE lamp flashes when you press a button, the CD does not play. Cannot adjust the volume with the VOL +/– buttons on the CD player. During recording with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. The CD player does not start charging. c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 15) Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is heard from the CD.
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 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.
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