3-225-006-23 (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).
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For the customers in the USA and Canada Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection, recycling or proper disposal.
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) ...... 9 Playing a single track (Single play) ............. 9 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) ..........................................
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 Display (pages 7, 9 - 12) 2 PLAY MODE button (pages 8 - 10) 3 ./> (AMS/search) buttons (pages 7, 9, 10) 7 u (play/pause) button (pages 6, 7, 10) 8 DC IN 4.
Remote control (for the models supplied with the remote control) w; N(play)•> (AMS/search) button (pages 6, 7, 9, 10) ql VOL (volume) +/– button (page 6) wa HOLD switch (page 12) ws .(AMS/search) button (pages 7, 9, 10) Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players. Using the hand strap (for the models supplied with the hand strap) To carry during strenuous activity, use the supplied hand strap.
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries and dry batteries as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. to an AC outlet 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. u button For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor AC power adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. For models supplied with the remote control • Connect the plug of the headphones/ earphones to the remote control.
Press u x/CHG*2 .once quickly*2 .repeatedly*2 > once quickly*2 > repeatedly*2 Hold down .*2 Hold down >*2 Playing a CD To Play/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 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be done during both play and pause.
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) “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 that is selected using PLAY MODE. ENTER You can select tracks for PGM play mode. u button .
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 (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. 9 Playback options Note on ./> During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by pressing > repeatedly.
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 > to select a track. Track number 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 while jogging. 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. Set AVLS (in the battery compartment) to “LIMIT.” Flashes when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to “NORM.” Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Displayed when the HOLD function is working.
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 remote control. Available features 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. When using the connecting cord If the sound is distorted, connect the device to the i jack.
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 3 For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” x/CHG button Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time. You can use only the following rechargeable batteries for your CD player.
Using the rechargeable batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. 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 Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries. 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.
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. Cannot adjust the volume. c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 12) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 6) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack.
Troubleshooting 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 15) 20 c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, open the lid of the CD player; or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again.
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.
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