3-232-711-27 (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 an audio CD or MP3 files 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 7 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 7 3. Play a CD. ............................................... 7 Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system ....................... 22 Connecting to a power source Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 23 Using the dry batteries .............
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 Display (pages 8, 10, 13 - 15, 17, 19, 20) 0 SOUND button (pages 19, 20) 2 REPEAT/ENTER button (pages 13, 15, 16) qa DISPLAY button (pages 17, 18) 3 Strap holes (page 6) qs ./> (AMS/search) buttons (pages 8, 10, 15) 4 PLAY MODE button (pages 13 - 16, 21) 5 LINE OUT jack (page 22) 6 i (headphones) jack (page 7) qd FOLDER + button (pages 10, 15) qf DC IN 4.
Remote control (only for the models supplied with the RM-MC11EL remote control) Getting started wa Display (pages 8, 10, 13 - 15, 17, 19, 20) wd x (stop) button (pages 8, 21) ws Rotary control N/>: play, AMS/folder AMS/search (pages 8, 10) .: AMS/folder AMS/search (pages 8, 10) VOL +/–: Pull the control in the direction of the arrow, and then turn it toward + or –.
Using the hand strap (only for the models supplied with the hand strap) To carry during strenuous activity, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the hand strap through the strap holes of the player. (rear) 2 Put your hand through the hand strap, and hold the player in one of the two ways illustrated below.
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. to an AC outlet 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. • 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.
To Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Pause/resume play after pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly (only when playing an audio CD) Go forward quickly (only when playing an audio CD) Press u (Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward N/>.) Playback starts from the point you stopped.
When closing the lid of the CD player with the power supply attached While the “ ” flashes in the display, the CD starts rotating and will stop after the CD player reads the disc information. This helps to shorten the waiting time before playback starts.
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.”) Press u. The CD player plays all MP3 files on the CD. File name Playing time of the file To select a folder on the CD player Use FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER – to go backward. To select a folder on the remote control (only for the models supplied with the RM-MC11EL remote control) 1 While a file on the MP3 CD is playing, press DISPLAY. Folder names are displayed.
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 Playing an audio CD or MP3 files 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. No indication (Normal play) “ ”* (Play all files in a selected folder) “1” (Play a single track) “SHUF” (Play tracks in random order) REPEAT/ENTER button “ SHUF”* (Play files in a selected folder in random order) “PGM” (Play tracks in your favorite order) REPEAT You can repeat play mode that was selected using PLAY 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. During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. File name MP3 CD Audio CD Playing time Playing time When playing MP3 files • In normal mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) on a CD repeatedly. • In folder mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) in the selected folder repeatedly.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. File name MP3 CD Audio CD Track number Playing time Playing time When playing MP3 files In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) on a CD in random order. Playing all files in a selected folder in random order (Folder shuffle play) (MP3 CD only) File name 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 Press . or > to select a track. When playing an MP3 CD, you can also select a folder using FOLDER + or –. (During PGM play, you cannot select a folder using the remote control.
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 The G-PROTECTION function Displaying CD text information The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. 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. When playing an audio CD containing CD text information, the following information cannot be displayed on the remote control. 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.
Notes • If the folder does not have a folder name, “ROOT” appears in the display. • If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “- - - -” appears in the display. Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS 1” or “BASS 2.” No indication (Normal play) BASS 1 BASS 2 “BASS 2” enhances the bass sound more than “BASS 1.” Note If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume.
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 on the CD player until “AVLS ON” appears in the display. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level. Displayed when the HOLD function is activated.
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/CHARGE on the CD player or x on the remote control for about one second or more.
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 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 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/CHARGE to start charging.
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 2 Open the battery compartment lid. 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 Cannot adjust the volume by turning the rotary control on the remote control. Cannot start play by turning the rotary control on the remote control. The volume does not increase even if you press the VOL+ button repeatedly. Cannot adjust the volume.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The CD does not play or “No disc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. c c c c c c c c c c “HOLD” appears in the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play. The CD player does not start charging. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. 28 c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 20) The CD is dirty or defective.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action During playback of an MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. “NO FILE” appears in the display after u is pressed or the lid of the CD player is closed. The CD does not start playing. It takes a long time to start playback. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the remote control.
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.
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.
About “ID3 tag” ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. Note This CD player conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If you use a version other than 1.1, ID3 tag information will not be displayed correctly.
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