3-867-149-24 (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 in the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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. ............................................... 8 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 11 Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 11 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) .........................................
Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 ./> (AMS/search) buttons (pages 8, 11, 12) 2 VOLUME +/– buttons (page 8) 3 Battery compartment (pages 18) 6 EXT BATT (external battery)/DC IN 4.
Remote control (Front) Getting started qg 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. qh Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) qf x (stop)•CHG (charge) button (pages 8, 18) qj DISPLAY button (page 13, 14) qk VOLUME +/– buttons (page 8) ql Jog lever u: play/pause (pages 8,12) .
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.
Playing an 8-cm (3-inch) CD (for the customers having purchased JE.W, HK2, CN2 and E13 models) You cannot play an 8-cm CD on this CD player without using an adaptor. Make sure to attach an 8-cm CD adaptor to the CD before inserting it into the player. • Do not insert an 8-cm CD only into the slot. • Do not insert an 8-cm CD adaptor CSA-8 only into the slot. If you do, try to remove it by turning the slot side down and shaking the player. In some cases you will not be able to remove it.
3. Play a CD. Press u. 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. • During play of a CD containing text information, the disc name, artist name and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear. For details, see “Displaying CD text information”.
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. x•CHG 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 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. 11 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. Playing order Track number 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER 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. Press u to start the PGM play.
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. This function provides a higher level of shock protection than the traditional one. While jogging, be sure to hold your CD player with the i/REMOTE jack facing upward. There is no ON/OFF switch of the G-PROTECTION function on this CD player and its remote control.
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. Display on the remote control Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “MB Bass)” or “MB .” (Mega “No indication” (Normal play) Information appears in this portion. MB MB “Track number” or “remaining tracks on the CD” appears. Press DISPLAY.
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 to “LIMIT.” Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. CD player Remote control To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to “NORM.” CHG/HOLD lamp flashes while the HOLD function is working. Displayed when the HOLD function is working.
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.
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.
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) 4 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.
To remove the rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. Using dry batteries Make sure to use the supplied battery case. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Remove the cap of the battery case, and insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram outside the battery case and close the cap of the battery case. 2 Connect the battery case to the CD player.
Using dry batteries When to replace the batteries When the batteries become weak, “Lo batt” appears in the display with the beep sound. Replace both batteries with new ones. The batteries in the CD player and battery case are discharged simultaneously. Notes • Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when attaching the battery case. • When using the rechargeable batteries and dry batteries together to extend power, use fully charged rechargeable batteries and new dry batteries.
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 shutter of the CD player closed except when inserting or removing the CD so that the dust will not damage the player. • If the slot for inserting CD is soiled with dust, etc.
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 15) 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 Cannot adjust the volume with the VOLUME +/– 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 CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device. (page 16) c Record the track number again using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.
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.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Approx. 132 × 19.5 × 136 mm (5 1⁄4 × 25⁄32 × 5 3⁄8 in.) Mass (excluding rechargeable batteries) Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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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