3-245-829-21 (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 registered trademark of Sony Corporation. “ ” 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 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 Jog lever (u (play/pause)• .
Remote control qd x (stop) button (pages 8, 16) qf VOL (volume) +/– control (page 8) Getting started qg Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) qh Jog lever (u (play/pause)• ENT (enter)• ./> (AMS/search)) (pages 8, 10, 12, 13) qj Clip (page 6) qk HOLD switch (page 16) w; SOUND button (page 15) ql DISPLAY button (page 14) wa P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button (pages 10 - 13) Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.
To use the clip on the remote control You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip. To remove To attach in the reverse direction , You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip. Using 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 or dry batteries as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V 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 AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
3. Play a CD. Jog lever VOL + / – Jog lever VOL + / – 1 Press the jog lever. 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 Press the jog lever.
About the display • When you press the jog lever 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.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ the jog lever. P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and button If you press the button during playback, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until “ ” appears, you can repeat play mode that was selected using P MODE/ .
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle, Bookmarked track and PGM play modes. During playback, press and hold P MODE/ until “ ” appears. (Single play) Playback options Playing a single track During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “1” appears. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play) You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10 CDs. To add Bookmarks 1 During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever until “ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display. When the Bookmark has been added successfully, flashing of “ ” becomes slow. 2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
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 P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 2 Flick the jog lever toward > or . to select a track. Track number Playback options Playing order 3 Press the jog lever 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.
B Available features G-PROTECTION function 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 G-PROTECTION 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.
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) Protecting your hearing You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Press SOUND to select “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2.” (AVLS) Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” No indication (Normal play) “SOUND 1” “SOUND 2” The selected sound mode is displayed. Available features Appears when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. CD player 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).
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. Connecting cord About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the connecting cord or optical digital connecting cord • To record high quality CD sound, set the G-PROTECTION switch to “1.
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) For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Using the rechargeable batteries 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the supplied charging stand and an AC outlet.
Charging of the batteries starts. In the display of the remote control, the indicator sections of light up in succession. The CHARGE lamp lights up on the CD player. When the batteries are completely charged, all indications in the display disappear and the CHARGE lamp goes off. To charge the rechargeable batteries without using the supplied charging stand 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 # end 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.
Using the dry batteries 3 Connect the external battery case to the CD player. Make sure to use the supplied external battery case. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 1 Align the lines below PUSH as illustrated, then draw out the battery case while pressing PUSH. to EXT BATT/ DC IN 4.5 V With the v side down Align When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full.
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. 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 • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet.
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.
Maintenance To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. To clean the terminals If the terminals on the charging stand or on the CD player become dirty, the batteries may not be charged properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below.
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 turn VOL +/– in the + direction repeatedly (even if you press VOL + repeatedly on the CD player). Cannot adjust the volume. c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 15) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The CD does not play or “Nodisc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. c c c c c c c c c CHARGE lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Cannot adjust the volume with VOL +/– on the CD player. During recording with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. The rechargeable batteries cannot be charged. 26 c The buttons are locked.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c The resume function is working. To start playing from the first track, press and hold the jog lever during stop until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or, remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 8, 18, 21) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 18) 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.) • AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.
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 with remote control (1) Rechargeable batteries (2) Charging stand (1) Battery carrying case (2) Carrying pouch (1) External battery case (1) AC plug adaptor (1)* * Supplied with JE.
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