3-045-458-21 (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).
WARNING 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. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Owner’s Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the lid of the CD player. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
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. ............................................... 7 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 EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 6, 17, 18) 7 AVLS switch (rear) (page 13) 2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 15) 3 HOLD switch (page 14) 4 VOLUME +/– buttons (page 7) 5 OPEN switch (pages 6) 6 CHG (charge)/ HOLD lamp (pages 14, 17) 8 .
Remote control (Front) Getting started qd HOLD switch (page 14) qh Display (pages 8, 10 - 14) qj LIGHT button Press to illuminate the display on the remote control for about 5 seconds when using the player on the rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries. qf x (stop) button (pages 7, 14) qg Jog lever u: play/pause (pages 7,11) .
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. to an AC outlet 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control. 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. to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V For models supplied with the remote control.
3. Play a CD. Press u. Press the jog lever toward u. Playing a CD Adjust the volume by sliding VOLUME. Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + or –. Using the remote control The lever marked with .-u-> is the jog lever. Press or slide the lever to operate your CD player.
About the display • When you press u 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. • Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track appears with the “–” indication. • During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes. If the volume level does not increase Is AVLS set to “LIMIT”? Set AVLS to “NORM.
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using the P (play) MODE button and the RPT (repeat)/ ENT (enter) button. P (play) MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. “No indication” (Normal play) 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. x button Jog lever (u, .
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes. During playback, press RPT/ENT. Note on ./> During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by sliding the jog lever toward > repeatedly. You can also locate the last track after first track by sliding the jog lever toward . repeatedly. Playing a single track (Single play) During playback, press P MODE repeatedly until “1” 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 P MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. 2 Slide the jog lever toward . or > to select a track. Track number Playback options Playing order 3 Press RPT/ENT 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 The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. This function provides a higher level of shock protection than the traditional one. While jogging, be sure to hold your CD player with the OPEN switch facing upward. There is no ON/OFF switch of the G-PROTECTION function on this CD player and its remote control.
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 “BASS “BASS .” ” or Set AVLS to “LIMIT.” “No indication” (Normal play) BASS (AVLS) BASS “BASS ” enhances the bass sound more than “BASS ”. Flashes when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. Available features The selected sound mode is displayed.
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 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.
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. to LINE OUT (OPTICAL) MiniDisc recorder, DAT deck, etc. Connecting cord Left (white) Right (red) Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.
Using your CD player in a car You can use your CD player in a car by connecting it to the car cassette deck. You cannot use the car mount plate for this CD player. When you use your CD player in a car, install it securely in a location that does not interfere with your driving.
B Connecting a power source You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (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/CHG to start charging. If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Using the rechargeable batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Pull the ribbon. 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.
2 Connect the battery case to the CD player. Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used. to EXT BATT/ DC IN 4.5 V On AC power adaptor With the v side down • 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 to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full.
Using the carrying case You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying case. Insert them into the proper places in the case as illustrated below.
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 • Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly.
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 Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 13) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i/REMOTE jack. (page 6) c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 6) c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions During recording with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. The CD player does not start charging. c Record the track number again using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. (page 15) c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device. (page 15) c During stop, press x/CHG.
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 +1 20 - 20,000 Hz –2 dB (measured by EIAJ CP307) Output (at 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) Battery carrying case (2) Carrying case (1) Battery case (1) AC plug adaptor (1)* * Supplied with JE.W and E33 models For US customers The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced.
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