3-237-144-21 (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.
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) 2 SOUND button (pages 12, 13) 3 VOL (volume) +* button (page 6) 4 . (AMS/ search) button (pages 7, 11) 5 VOL (volume) – button (page 6) 9 DC IN 4.
Remote control (for the models supplied with the remote control) w; VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (page 6) wa x (stop) button (pages 7, 14) ws N* (play)/> (AMS/search) button (pages 6, 7, 11) wd HOLD switch (rear) (page 13) *The button has a tactile dot. Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players. 5 Getting started ql .
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. to an AC outlet to DC IN 4.5V 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. 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. 2. Insert a CD.
Press N/> N/> for 2 seconds or more X x/CHG (x for the remote control)*2 .once quickly*2 .repeatedly*2, *3 N/> once quickly*2, *3 N/> repeatedly*2, *3 Hold down .
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 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. 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 remote control. 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 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 3 For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” 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 Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time.
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 On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.
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 VOL + 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. (page 6) 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 16) 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 remote control. 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 (measured by JEITA CP- 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.
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