3-243-381-11 (1) TV/WB/FM/AM 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 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 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 (inside) ql G-PROTECTION switch (page 17) w; LOCAL/DX switch (page 13) Getting started qk STEP switch (page 16) wa Battery compartment (page 21) 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 a CD 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 Playing a CD Push the 3-way control key toward N/>. Adjust the volume. Do this Push the 3-way control key toward N/>. Playback starts from the point you stopped.
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. • During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear. If the volume level does not increase If “AVLS” appears in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display. For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).
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) 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. 3-way control key (N />, .
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 Push the 3-way control key toward . or N/> to select a track. Playback options Track number Playing order 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.
Using the radio Once you’ve stored your favorite stations, you can easily tune in the station with any band and frequency setting by pressing one of the 1 - 3 buttons. Listening to the radio You can enjoy TV, WB (weather band), FM and AM programs. 1 Press TV, WB, FM or AM to select the band (direct power-on). 2 Press TUNING + or – to tune in the station you want and adjust the volume. To turn off the radio Press x•RADIO OFF/CHG.
To improve broadcast reception For TV/WB/FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. Headphones or Earphones For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Set the LOCAL/DX switch to “LOCAL” using a pointed material. Under the normal conditions, set to “DX.” When listening to the radio on batteries If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player, the CD player will turn off.
Presetting your favorite radio stations You can store your favorite radio stations into the CD player’s memory. You can store up to 3 stations with any band and frequency setting. 1 2 Tune in the station you want. Hold down one of the 1 - 3 buttons that you want to store the new station on for 2 seconds or more. When the station is preset successfully, the beep sounds and the indication “F1,” “F2” or “F3” appears in the display. The new station replaces the old one.
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 51 stations: 7 for TV, 4 for WB, 30 for FM and 10 for AM. 1 2 Press TV, WB, FM or AM to select the band (direct power-on). 3 If you want to preset the received station, press MEMORY while the preset number is flashing. The received station is preset on the preset number 1 and the CD player starts scanning for the next receivable station.
Changing the tuning interval When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary. Set the STEP switch (inside the lid) to “9 kHz” or “10 kHz” using a pointed material. 9 kHz area: Asia and Europe 10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South America Notes • The interval will not change until you once turn off the radio and then turn it on again. • After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio stations again.
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 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.
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. Displayed when AVLS function is activated. To turn off the AVLS function Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display.
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•RADIO OFF/CHG. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x•RADIO OFF/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 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•RADIO OFF/CHG to start charging. Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time.
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. 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 • 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. • Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player.
• 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. CD player 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 18) The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries.
CD player Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, push the 3-way control key toward N/> and hold it for 2 seconds or more, or open the lid of the CD player. Or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 7, 21, 23) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 21) Rustling noise of the CD is heard.
Specifications Radio Frequency range (STEP switch) CD player 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.) 9 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch FM: 87.5 - 108.
Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used. When using G-PROTECTION 1 2 NH-WM2AA 32 (charged for about 4 hours**) Two Sony alkaline 46 batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) RADIO on 35 40 50 70 * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ** Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.
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.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
