3-243-809-11 (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).” Owner’s Record The model number and the serial number are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the AC power adaptor 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 an audio CD or MP3 files 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 3. Play a CD. ............................................... 7 Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system ....................... 21 Connecting to a power source Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 22 Using the dry batteries .............
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 HOLD switch (page 19) 6 FOLDER –/+ buttons (pages 9, 14) 2 3-way control key (see below) 7 PLAY MODE button (pages 11 - 15) 8 REPEAT/ENTER button (pages 11, 12, 14, 15) 3 VOL* (volume) control (page 7) 9 SOUND button (pages 18, 19) q; i (headphones) jack (pages 6, 21) 4 DC IN 4.
CD player (inside) Getting started qd G-PROTECTION switch (page 16) qf Battery compartment (page 22) Using the hand strap During active uses, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the strap through the hooks. 2 Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it using the Velcro tapes.
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. to an AC outlet AC power adaptor 3-way control key (N/>) to i (headphones) Headphones or Earphones to DC IN 4.5V 2. Insert a CD. 1 Unfasten the buckle. 2 Open the lid. 3 Fit the CD on the pivot and close the lid. 4 While holding the lid closed, fasten the buckle securely.
3. Play a CD. To Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) 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 Adjust the volume. Do this Push the 3-way control key toward N/>. Playback starts from the point you stopped. Push the control key toward N/> and hold it for 2 seconds or more. Press x/CHG.
About the display • When you push the 3-way control key toward N/> 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. • While a track on the audio CD is playing, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear. • While a file on the MP3 CD is playing, the file name, the file number and the elapsed playing time of the current file appear.
Playing a CD with MP3 files Prepare the CD player and the CD in the same way as for an audio CD. (See “About MP3.”) Push the 3-way control key toward N/>. The CD player plays all MP3 files on the CD. File name To select a folder Use FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER – to go backward. The number and name of the folder selected will appear in the display for a short while.
Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of folders and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW Folder MP3 file 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 6 2 File mode Folder mode q; 3 Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Plays all MP3 files in the selected folder. (Example: If you select folder 3, the CD player plays file 4. If you select folder 4, the CD player plays file 5 and 6.) Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER. PLAY MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks (“files” when playing an MP3 CD) repeatedly in normal, only), single, shuffle, shuffle (MP3 CD only) and PGM play modes. (MP3 CD During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. Audio CD MP3 CD Track number Playing time File name File number Playing time When playing MP3 files • In normal mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) on a CD repeatedly.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. Audio CD Track number MP3 CD Playing time File name File number Playing time Playing all files in a selected folder in random order (Folder shuffle play) (MP3 CD only) 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 32 tracks (“files” when playing an MP3 CD) in your favorite order. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. MP3 CD Audio CD 2 Folder name Push the 3-way control key toward N/> or . to select a track. When playing an MP3 CD, you can also select a folder using FOLDER + or –. Audio CD Track number 3 MP3 CD Playing order MP3 CD Playing order 14 Playing order File name scrolls.
To check the program During programming: Press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly before step 5. During PGM play: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER. Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the track number appears. Notes • When you finish entering the 32nd track in step 3, the first track selected appears in the display. • If you select more than 32 tracks, the first tracks selected are erased.
B Available features G-PROTECTION function Displaying CD text information The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to “2”, the GPROTECTION 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.
Checking the time remaining on the CD and the number of tracks left You can check the time remaining on the audio CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Checking information on a CD with MP3 files You can check information on a CD with MP3 files using DISPLAY. You can also check ID3 tag (Version 1.1) information if the file has that information stored. (See “About ID3 tag.”) Press DISPLAY.
Checking information on a CD with MP3 files Checking the total number of files and folders on a CD with MP3 files While you are holding down DISPLAY, the total number of files and that of folders are displayed. Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS “BASS .” ” or No indication (Normal play) Total number of folders Total number of files BASS Notes • If the folder does not have a folder name, “ROOT” appears in the 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. Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” appears in the display. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Flashes for 5 seconds when the volume is turned up 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 for 2 seconds or more. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without 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. 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.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audio CD or MP3 files”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 3 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. For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Using the rechargeable batteries to DC IN 4.
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. Insert the # end first (for both batteries). To remove the batteries Remove the batteries in the same way as rechargeable batteries.
B Additional information 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. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.
Precautions Maintenance • The supplied headphones are not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. If they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer. • The supplied AC power adaptor is not water resistant. To prevent shock hazard, avoid using the player near water during AC operation. • Cover the DC IN 4.5 V jack and i jack with the attached rubber caps when nothing is connected to these jacks.
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 the VOL control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard. c If “AVLS” appears in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display. (page 19) The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The CD player does not start charging. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c During stop, press x/CHG. (page 22) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. When using with a connected stereo system, the sound is distorted or noisy. During playback of an MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally.
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 0 20 - 20 000 Hz –4.5 dB (measured by JEITA CP307) Output (at 4.5 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx.
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 (1) Hand strap (1) For US customers The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced.
About “MP3” What is the MP3? MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. Playable “MP3” files on this player You can only play MP3 files recorded by following requirements. USABLE MEDIA CD-Rs and CD-RWs USABLE DISC FORMAT You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs.
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