sony d-826k Operating Instructions

S OIVY

3-759-138-22 (1)

Compact Disc Compact Player

D-826K

Operating Instructions

Beforeoperatingthe unit, pleasereadthis manualthoroughlyand

retain it for future reference.

Owner's Record

The model number and the serial number are located at the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to

thesenumberswheneveryoucall uponyourSonydealerregarding

this product.

Model No. D-826K Serial No.

DIGITAL AUDIO

Discman

0 1994 by Sony Corporation

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.

INFORMATION (For the Customers in U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measure:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radi0/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the Customers in Australia

The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged.

the AC power adaptor should be discarded.

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For the Customers in the United Kingdom

This Compact Disc player is classified as a

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CLASS 1 LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is

located on the bottom exterior.

For the Customers in Canada

THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE

EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS.

Table of Contents

Precautions

Location and function of controls ..................................................................................

Power sources .. 8

Using in a car.

. 12

Disc playing .

Various playing modes

Connecting with other equipment .............

Maintenance ............ ..

. 32

. 33

Specifications • •„ • • • ..

Troubleshooting guide .

. 36

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6

18

25

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Precautions

On safety

• As the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes, do
not attempt to disassemble the casing.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel

only.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the

safety slot inside the disc compartment.

If you do so, the laser beam may come

out when the lid is opened.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.

• Should any solid objects or liquid fatl

into the unit, disconnect the power

supply and have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it

any further.

On power sources

• Use the rechargeable battery pack (not

supplied), batteries (not supplied),

house current or car battery.

• For AC operation: Use the AC power

adaptor supplied with this unit or the

AC-E45HG AC power adaptor (not

supplied). Do not use any other AC
power adaptor as it may cause

malfunction.

• For car battery operation: Use the

supplied car battery cord and car

connecting pack or the car mount arm

CPM-300PK (not supplied) or mount
plate CPM-300P (not supplied) and car

connecting pack.

• If the unit is not going to be used for a

long period of time, be sure to
disconnect the power supply (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery pack,
batteries, or car battery cord) from the
unit. To remove the AC power adaptor

from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor

itself; never pull it by the cord.

• The nameplate indicating operating

voltage, power consumption, etc. is

located on the bottom exterior. (AC
power adaptor for Middle East only.)

On operation

• Since the CD system offers a wide
dynamic range, the peaks of the high
level inputs are recorded with high

fidelity, and the noise level is very low.

Do not turn up the volume while

listening to a part of disc with no

audio signals or very low level

inputs. If you do so, the speakers may
be damaged when the peak level of the

sound is played.

• The lens on the disc table should be

kept clean. Do not touch the lens or
poke at it. If you do so, the lens may be

damaged and the unit will not operate
properly.

On installation

• Never install the unit where it would be

subject to:

— heat sources such as radiators or

airducts.

direct sunlight.

— excessive dust.

moisture or rain.

— mechanical vibration or shock.

— unleveled surface.

• Do not put the unit on a dashboard nor
leave it in a car parked in sunlight since
the temperature may rise excessively.

• When the unit is used with the AC

power adaptor, do not wrap the unit in a

cloth, blanket, etc. If you do so, the
temperature inside and outside the unit
may rise considerably, resulting in
malfunctioning of the unit or serious

accidents.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of
the unit. The unit and disc may be

damaged.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold

to a warm location, or is placed in a

very damp room, moisture may

condense on the lens inside the unit.

Should this occur, the unit will not
operate. In this case, remove the disc

and leave the unit in a warm place for

several hours until the moisture

evaporates.

• For the unit to operate at its best, it

should not be subjected to

temperatures below 50 C (410 F) or

above 350 C (950 F).

Notes on headphones

• Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving,

cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard

and is illegal in some areas. It can also
be potentially dangerous to play your
headsets at high volume while walking,

especially at pedestrian crossing. You

should exercise extreme caution or

discontinue use in potentially

hazardous situations.

• Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high

volume. Hearing experts advise
against continuous, loud and extended

play. If you experience a ringing in your

ears, reduce the volume or discontinue

use.

• Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level.

This will allow you to hear outside

sounds and to be considerate to the

people around you.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Location and Function of Controls

Disc window

RESUME switch

PLAY MODE button

OPEN button

DSP* button

HOLD switch

SURROUND button

REPEAT/ENTER button

Display window

Normally the track number and the

elapsed playing time are shown.

When using the unit on the power

supplied through the DC IN 4.5 V
jack, the window witl be illuminated.

Lens

The laser beam is emitted

from this point to pick-up

signal on the disc.

STOP/DISPLAY

OFF button

VOLUME control

For listening through

headphones.

Q (headphones)/

REMOTE jack

selector

"I (play/pause) button

buttons

Disc guide light
When using the unit on the power
supplied through the DC IN 4.5 V

jack, the light will be tumed on.

Digital Signal Processing

Automatic Votume Limiter System

Automatic Music Sensor

Electronic Shock Protection

Battery compartment

LINE OUT (output) jack

(stereo minijack)

DC IN 4.5 V (external

power input) jack

switch

ILLUMINATION switch

To change the illumination colors

Slide the ILLUMINATION switch to

GREEN or AMBER. When the unit is in

the DSP or SURROUND mode, the DSP

or SURROUND button is illuminated with

oooosite color to the other buttons.

DSP or

SURROUND button

amber

green

Other buttons

green

amber

Power Sources

Using with Rechargeable Battery

Use the BP-DMIO rechargeable battery
(not supplied).

Attaching the rechargeable battery

Bottom

Charging the battery

to DC IN 4.5 V

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor
when the unit is in the stop mode.
When charging starts, CHG indication
appears in the display window and the

segments of the '0001mark lights up one

by one. They disappear when charging
is completed. After charging, disconnect
the AC power adaptor.

When the unit is not to be used with the

rechargeable battery for a long period of

time, remove it from the unit.

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When using the rechargeable battery for

the first time, make sure to charge it.

Open the lid and insert the rechargeable battery

as illustrated beside the battery compartment.

to a wall outlet

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Play time on rechargeable battery

Charging

time*

Max. 2 Approx. 2.5 Approx. 2

hours hours hours

(When the unit is used on a flat and
stable place.)

• The charging time varies depending on how
the rechargeable battery is used.

The remaining power of the rechargeable
battery is indicated in the display window
as shown on page 24.

ESP: OFF

Playing time

' ESP: ON

Rechargeable battery life
If the operating time reduces
approximately by half even if you charge

it fully, replace it with a new BP-DMIO

(not supplied). You cannot use BP-

DMI battery pack (not supplied).

Notes on the rechargeable battery

(Ni-Cd battery)

• Be sure to use the supplied AC power

adaptor.

• Remember to recharge the battery pack
after every use. Leaving the

rechargeable battery discharged may

shorten its life.

• When charging the battery for the first

time or after being unused for a long

time, playing time may reduce. In this

case, charge and discharge it several

times.

• Store the battery in a temperature
between 50 C (410 F) and 350 C (950 F)

to make it work at its best.

• Never throw the battery into fire.

• If any metat object touches the metal

portion of the battery pack, excessive

heat may be generated and is
dangerous. When carrying the battery

pack, do not put it in a pocket together

with a metal object such as a key

holder.

• Do not disassemble the battery. If the

electrolyte inside the battery should

come into contact with cloth or skin,

wash the contaminated objects with
water immediately.

The unit may become warm

The bottom of the unit may be warm
during operation, which is normal. If it is

unusually warm, disconnect the AC
power adaptor and consult your Sony

dealer.

Power Sources

Using with Batteries

Insert two size AA (LR6) alkaline

batteries (not supplied) according to the
O and @ indications in the battery

compartment.

Bottom

Playing time on alkaline batteries

When the unit is used on a flat and stable

place, approx. 6.5 hours (when the ESP
system is not active), and approx. 5

hours (when the ESP system is active) of

playback is possible.

The remaining power of the battery is
indicated in the display window as shown

on page 24.

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Notes on batteries

• Insert batteries with correct polarity.

• Do not use old battery together with a
new one or different types of batteries

together.

• If the electrolyte inside the battery

should leak, wipe the contaminated
parts in the battery compartment with a

cloth and replace the old batteries with

new ones.

• Do not charge the batteries.

• When the unit is not to be used for a

long period of time, remove the

batteries.

Using on House Current

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor
in the same way as for charging the

rechargeable battery.

When the unit is not to be used, be sure

to disconnect the AC power adaptor.

For the customers whose unit is

supplied with an AC plug adaptor

Use the AC plug adaptor if the AC power
adaptor does not fit the outlet.

Note on the AC power adaptor

Use only the supplied AC power adapor

(for DC 4.5 V, unified polarity type) or the

AC-E45HG AC power adaptor (not

supplied). If you use any other AC power

adaptors, the unit may be damaged. Do

not use the AC power adaptor supplied

with other "Discman" CD compact

players equipped with DC IN 6 V or 9 V

jack, nor an optional AC power adaptor

for DC 6 V or 9 V.

Polarity of the plug

(Unified polarity type)

Using in a Car

You can use this unit with a car cassette

deck by connecting it with the supplied

car battery cord and car connecting pack.

Installation

Precautions

Do not install the unit in a location which:

— interferes with your driving.
— may be dangerous for passengers.
— interferes with the glove box lid or

ashtray when opening it.

— is near a heat source.

— is subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or moisture

(especially on a dashboard).

Car Battery Cord

DC plug (4.5 Ve•G0)

Please understand that we will not incur

any obligations for troubles caused by

incorrect installation.

Spiral tube

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Car battery cord

Velcro tapes (2)

The unit can be installed directly on a flat
surface, such as a console box, with the

supplied Velcro tapes.

Car Connecting Pack

Stereo miniplug

Cross talk adjust switch

Notes

• Select the position of the cross talk
adjust switch to obtain the optimum

sound quality.

Bottom of the unit

Console box

Dummy tape

Head protective film

• Do not remove the head protective film

(metal path).

• Do not pull out or contaminate the
dummy tape.

Using in a Car

When you have a car cassette deck with
a tape head on the right side, you can

In other cases, you need to change the

side where the cord exits.

use the car connecting pack as it is.

I Remove thecordcover.

2 Change thecordtotheappropriatesideaccordingtoyourcarcassettedeck,

and replace the cover again.

At first, fit this side.

Car cassette deck

Cord cover

Coin

with a tape head at

the left side

Cord

Car cassette deck

with a tape head

inner

You can run

the cord through

this side.

Cord

Notes

• You cannot use the car connecting
pack with some car cassette deck.

• When you replace the cord cover

removed, be sure to fit it firmly.

Connection

To listen to the CD compact player
through the car cassette deck, make

connections as shown.

Car connecting pack

To O/

REMOTE

To route the cords, use the supplied
spiral tube.

Car cassette deck

Discma•u

to a cassette

insertion door

to a cigarette

lighter socket

to DC IN 4.5 V

Car battery cord

Notes

• Route the cords so that they do not
interfere with your driving.

• Never insert the cord end of the car

connecting pack into the cassette
insertion door. Otherwise, the cord

may break or the car cassette deck

may be damaged.

• To disconnect the cord from the CD

player, pull it out by grasping the plug.
Never pull the plug out by the cord.

• Set the AVLS selector to OFF when

you use the CD player in a car.

Using in a Car

Operation

1 Insertthecarconnectingpackinto

the cassette deck.

2 Setatapeselectorto the normal

(TYPE l) position and DOLBY NR,

REPEAT, and BLANK SKIP

switches to OFF if they are
equipped.

3 Startplayback.

If your car cassette deck has a
reversible playback head, make sure
that it is set in the normal (forward)

di rection.

4 Press ontheunitto startCD

playback.

Adjust the volume.

If no sound is heard or the car connecting

pack is ejected, change the direction of
playback on the car cassette deck.

To remove the car connecting pack,

press the (eject) button of the car

cassette deck.

Notes

• Unplug the unit from the cigarette

lighter socket when it is not in use.

Otherwise, it may drain the car battery.

• With some car cassette decks, you may
hear some rattling noise from the car

connecting pack. However, this is not a

sign Of malfunction.

• You can also connect the car

connecting pack to LINE OUT,

however, the SURROUND and beep

functions do not work.

When you turn off the engine

Even when the alkaline batteries are

installed in the unit, the unit will stop

operating when you turn off the engine of

the car (Switched ignition function). This
function is not available with every model

of car. In such a case, press to stop

operation.

Recommended accessories for

use in a car (not supplied)

Plate arm CPM-300A

Mount plate CPM-300P

Mount arm CPM-300PK (CPM-300A +

CPM-300P)

When you use the mount plate (CPM-

300P)
First, attach the car mount adaptor which

is supplied with CPM-300P to the mount
plate, then install the CD player.

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Installation with an optional unit

Car connecting pack (supplied)

to DC IN V

CPM-300A Plate arm (not supplied)

Fuse Replacement

Fuse

Plug end

If the unit does not operate, check the

fuse, if it is blown, replace it as follows:

1 Turn off the unit and remove the

cigarette tighter plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.

2 Remove the plug end by turning it

counterclockwise.

3 Remove the detective fuse from the

plug.

4 Insert the supplied spare fuse into the

plug.

5 Replace the plug end by turning it

clockwise.

Cigarette lighter Plug

to O/REMOTE

CPM-300P

Mount plate

(not supplied)

Notes on fuse replacement

• Be sure to use the supplied spare fuse.
Never use a piece of wire as a

substitute for the fuse.

• If the fuse is blown again after replacing
it, contact your nearest Sony dealer. In

such a case. bring the supplied spare
fuse to the dealer with you.

to a car

cassette

deck

to a cigarette

lighter socket

Disc Playing

Open the lid and put the disc inside.

label surface up

Push the disc gently until it clicks so that the disc fits
into the pivot. black portion. Close the lid of the unit
after setting the disc.

ESP

DSP

SURROUND

1

2

o

AVLS

Other operations

O eration

To pause

TO release pause

To stop

Press

The following sound is heard'

Very short beep sound is repeated until the

pause is released.

Very short beep sound is heard once.

Long beep sound is heard.
Disc playing stops and the power is

turned off automatically.

To locate the beginning

Of the current track or

previous tracks—AMS

To locate the beginning

Of the next track or

following tracks—AMS

To go back at high

speed—search

To go ahead at high

speed—search

• The beep sound does not function on the LINE OUT jack.

Lightly or

repeatedly

Lightly or

repeatedly

Keep

depressed

Keep

depressed

Very short beep sound is heard three times.

Very short beep sound is heard twice.

NO sound is heard.

No sound is heard.

Push

here.

Disc

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2 Connect headphones.

to

REMOTE

Stereo

headphones

(not supplied)

3 Press"I.

A short beep sound is heard

and play starts.

4 Adjustthevolume.

VOLUME

• The unit pauses at the beginning of the

located track when you press lightly

or in the pause mode.

• During the program play, the AMS
operates in the programed order.

• Each time you press the unit

locates the current and the previous

tracks. Each time you press the

unit locates the next tracks and stops at

the last track.

When you press u, disc playing will stop
and after one minute the power will be

turned off automatically.
When using the unit with the power
supply through the DC IN 4.5 V jack, the

number of the tracks of the disc and total

playing time will be indicated, the back

light, disc guide light and around the

OPEN button will be lit for about one

minute. When using the unit with the

rechargeable battery or batteries, the

number of the tracks of the disc and total

playing time will be indicated. If you want

to turn off the indication and light just
after you press press it again.

To eliminate the beep sound

Do not connect any power sources.
While keeping pressed, connect the
power source (rechargeable battery,
alkaline batteries, or external power

sources). Now the beep sound is

eliminated and this condition remains as

long as the power source is connected.

About the headphones

You can use this unit with the stereo

headphones with stereo miniplug (not
supplied) or stereo headphones with

remote controller (not supplied).

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Disc Playing

To remove the disc

Pick up the disc, holding the edge, while

pressing the pivot gently as illustrated.

To play an 8 cm (3-inch) disc

You can play it without an adaptor.

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ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) System

This unit incorporates a special electronic
circuit which prevents sound skipping
caused by jarring or bumping. This
system constantly stores the next 3
seconds of sound to be played. When the

unit receives a physical shock which

prevents the laser pick-up from "reading"

the CD,this systemimmediatelystarts

playing the sound stored in its memory
and continues until the laser pick-up

recovers. When listening while walking or

when using in a car, you had better set
the switch to ON to prevent sound

skipping.

ESP

ON • • OFF

When the unit is continuously jarred, the
stored sound will be played back
completely, resulting in an interruption of
the CD's sound. When shock ends,
playback will restart from that point.

When using ESP system in INTRO
PGM, shuffle or program play mode
You can enjoy playing with less blank
space between the tracks.

When recording on a cassette

Set the ESP switch to OFF as the blank

search function of a cassette recorder

might not work when the ESP system is

active.

Notes

• In the ESP system, battery life

becomes shorter because the disc

rotates faster than normal and the

memory circuit is active, and the disc
rotating sound becomes louder.

• The ESP system can also be switched
during play, but as disc rotating speed
may change, the sound may be
interrupted for a short time.

• In following cases, noise may heard or
sound skipping may occur.
—when the disc is dirty or scratched.

when the disc contains certain

signals.

—when the unit is subjected to a

certain kind of shock.

In these cases, try to release the ESP

system.

• If the unit is subject to a strong shock,
the disc may stop playing.

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Disc Playing

How to Use DSP*

Select the function of the DSP button

according to the contents of your disc or

where to use the unit.

Each time you press the DSP button, the

DSP function changes as follows:

BASS *BASS < —VOCAL

Normal play CAR

(no indication)

BASS BASS —a: The bass sound

will be boosted more powerfully. BASS

is more effective than BASS g. If

you set the volume too high, the sound

may be cracked or distorted. If this
happens, turn down the volume.

VOCAL: Sound of the middle frequency

range is emphasized and human voice

becomes more audible.

CAR: Inaudible sound will be boosted for

better audibility. This is useful when
listening at noisy places.

• DSP: Digital Signal Processing

Notes

• The bass boost, or CAR effect may be
decreased according to the output level

of the recorded sound.

• While playing back the track with fast

tempo or the track with narrow dynamic

range, the CAR position may not give

efficient effect.

• DSP also works on the LINE OUT jack.
When listening through the external
speakers or when recording on the
cassette recorder, adjustment of DSP is

also possible.

• DSP is retained as long as the power is

connected.

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Enjoying Surround Effect

Press SURROUND.

sun

" " appears in the display
window. A rich and spacious effect will
be added to the original sound.

is more effective than

SUR

O)) " or

SUR

Notes

• The surround effect does not work on

SUR

the LINE OUT jack.

• When the SURROUND button is

pressed, the volume will be turned up.
Adjust the volume if necessary.

To Limit the Volume at a Moderate Level

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) selector allows you to limit the
maximum volume of your unit when
listening through headphones.

OFF.

• When the AVLS selector is set to either

position 1 or 2, the volume will be kept
at a moderate level, even if you attempt

to turn up the volume.

• When the AVLS selector is set to either

position I or 2, the playback sound may
be distorted or unstable according to
the music (especially bass boosted
part). If this happens, turn down the

volume.

• When the AVLS selector is turned off,
you will be abte to enjoy the full volume
capability of your unit.

Disc Playing

On the Display Window

When you press

The total number of the tracks in the disc

and the total playing time appear for 2
seconds (when the resume play function

is turned off).

Total number Total playing time

of the tracks

During play

The track number and the elapsed
playing time of the current track appear.

I min. 17 sec. has elapsed from

the beginning of the fifth track.

During pause
The elapsed playing time of the current

track flashes.

Pause mode at the point I min.
17 sec. from the beginning of

the fifth track.

Between the tracks

The time to the beginning of the next
track appears.

2 sec. to the beginning of the

3rd track

The remaining power of the battery is

indicated. When the battery becomes

weak, the segments of the (0001

indication will go out one by one from the
left segment. When the last segment
lights up, it is time to get ready to charge
the rechargeable battery or to replace the
batteries. When the ESP system is
active, the left segment of the 40001
indication does not appear even if the

battery has full power.

bdEE

The battery is used up. Do not repeat
pressing "I when this indication lights

up, as the unit may operate incorrectly.
Charge the rechargeable battery or
replace the batteries.

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Various

RESUME (under the lid)

PLAY MODE

HOLD

Display window

This unit has 10 playing modes: normal

play, INTRO PGM play, one-track play,
SHUFFLE play, RMS* (program) play

and repeat play of each mode.

• RMS: Random Music Sensor

To play repeatedly (REPEAT play)

Press REPEAT/ENTER. "c; n appears

in the display window. Press the button
again to cancel the repeat play.

To change the mode

Press PLAY MODE during play. The

current mode appears in the display

window.

To stop the disc

Press

Note

The PLAY MODE button or the REPEAT/

ENTER button may not activate for 3
seconds before the end of the track,

when the ESP switch is set to ON.

Playing the Whole Disc—Normal Play

There is no play mode indication in the

display window.

To repeat the whole disc, press

REPEAT/ENTER.

REPEAT/ENTER

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Various Playing Modes

Playing the Desired Tracks after Listening to the
Beginning of All the Tracks—INTRO PGM Play

1 PressPLAYMODEduringplay

until "INTRO PGM" flashes slowly

in the display window.

2 Press"1.

"INTRO PGM" starts flashing fast and

the unit starts to play the first 15

(approximately) seconds of each

track from the first track.

3 During15secondsof play,press

REPEAT/ENTER if it is your

desired track to enter the track in

the program.

When it is not your desired track, do

not press any button during 15
seconds of play, or press to skip
the track.Select your desired tracks

in this way.

After the beginning of the last track is

played, "INTRO PGM stops flashing

and the selected tracks will be played

automatically in the order of the track

number of the disc.

To try the programing again
Press to go back during

programing. As the programing of the

tracks returned is canceled, select the
desired tracks from that point.

To repeat the programed tracks, press

REPEAT/ENTER while they are played.

To repeat the beginning of all the

tracks, press REPEAT/ENTER first and

then press PLAY MODE until "INTRO

PGM" flashes. Then press HI. If you

did not enter any tracks in the program,
the beginning of all the tracks will be
repeated.

To finish programing before hearing
through the disc, press HI. The
selected tracks are played.

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Playing Only One Track

Press PLAY MODE during play until

I appears in the display window.

The unit plays only one track and stops

at the end of the track.

To play only one track repeatedly,
press REPEAT/ENTER.

Playing the Tracks in a Random Order—Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE during play until
"SHUFFLE" appears in the display

window.

SHUFFLE

Play starts from the next track.

To play the tracks in random order

repeatedly, press REPEAT/ENTER.

After all the tracks have been played in

random order, they will be reshuffled and
played repeatedly in a different order

each time.

During shuffle play

To locate the beginning of the
forthcoming tracks, press

repeatedly.

To locate the beginning of the current
tracks, press Even if you continue
to press the player will not go back
to the previous track. The play starts
from the beginning of the current track.

Various Playing Modes

Playing the Track in the Desired Order

—RMS* (program) Play

I PressPLAYMODEduringplay

until "RMS" flashes in the display

window.

2 Press or toselectthe

desired track.

-pRMS

Desired track The first track

number

You can program the tracks in the

desired order regardless Of their

track numbers.

3 PressREPEAT/ENTER".

The 2nd (next) track

4 Repeat steps2and3(upto 22

tracks).
If another track is memorized after 22
tracks have been memorized, the
first track will be cleared and the new

one will be memorized in its place.

5 Press>11.

"RMS" stops flashing and play starts.

To resume normal play, press PLAY

MODE again.

To repeat program play, press

REPEAT/ENTER.

• RMS: Random Music Sensor

When REPEAT/ENTER is pressed for more i
than one second, the total number and the

total playing timeof the progtamedtracks will
appear in the displaywindow while REPEAT/

ENTER is pressed.
If a disc contains 32 tracks or more and you

wish to programthe 32nd track or a track

after that or if the total playing time exceeds

100minutes,thetotal playingtime or the

programwill not bedisplayed

indication will appear instead.) However, it is

possibleto programsuch tracks,

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To check the contents of the

program during programing

Press REPEAT/ENTER lightly during

programing before you press HI. Each

time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the

track number and the playing order
appear in the display window in the

programed order.

Locking the Buttons

When you set the HOLD switch to the

direction of the arrow, all the buttons will

be locked to prevent an accidental
pressing of buttons.

If you press a button in this condition,
"Hold" appears in the display window.
You can still operate the unit with the

operation buttons on the remote

commander.

Example: Track number 2,4 and 6 are

programed in order.

Track number Playing order

HOLD—K

Various Playing Modes

To Playfrom WhereYouHaveStopped—ResumePlayFunction

Set the RESUME switch to the ON

position. When you press "I, the play
starts from where you have pressed r.

RESUME

ON

OFF

Indications at the beginning of the play are as follows:

(Ex. The play is stopped when 6 min. 18 sec. of 5th track has elapsed.)

is pressed.

When the RESUME switch is ON.

Press >II.

18

Play starts.

When the RESUME switch is OFF.

Total number of

the tracks

Press "I.

Total playing

time

nm. mm

Play starts.

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Notes

• If you open the lid after pressing I, the
memory of the position where you

pressed is canceled. The play starts

from the first track.

• The DSP and surround functions are

always memorized regardless of the

position of the RESUME switch unless

the power supp5y is disconnected.

• The resume play may start

approxmately 30 seconds behind or

ahead the position where you pressed

if the AC power adaptor or the car

battery cord is disconnected, or the

rechargeable battery or batteries are

removed. However, memories of DSP

mode, playing mode and repeat mode

will be erased.

When the unit is in the stop mode,
you can operate this unit as

follows when the indication

appears in the display window

When the RESUME switch is in

the OFF position

You can operate the DSP, ESP and
SURROUND buttons.

Display window

Total track number and total

playing time

When the RESUME switch is in

the ON position

You can operate the PLAY MODE,
REPEAT/ENTER, DSP, ESP,

SURROUND and buttons.

Display window

The track number played last

time and elapsed time when

is pressed.

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Connecting with Other Equipment

You can listen to the CD player through
speakers, or record its sound.

• for monitoring the sound through speakers

• for recording

Amplifier

Cassette deck

Radio cassette-recorder

• for recording

to LINE IN

to MIC

Supplied connecting cord or

RK•GI 29 (not supplied)

to LINE OUT

RK-G134 (not supplied)

Note

You cannot adjust the output level from
the LINE OUT jack with the VOLUME

control of the unit.

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Notes on connection

• Turn off each equipment before making

connections.

• Plug in the white plug to the L (left
channel) jack, and the red plug to the R
(right channel) jack.

• Do not connect the output from LINE
OUT with the PHONO jacks of the
amplifier.

• Make sure to insert the plugs of the

cabie firmly into the jacks. A loose
connection may cause a humming

noise.

• If the unit causes interference to the

radio or television reception, tum off the

unit or move the unit away from the

receiver.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Lens

If you have accidentally touched the lens
with dirty fingers or if dust on the lens
prevents the unit from operating properly,
open the disc compartment lid and clean

the tens with lens cleaning kit (KK-DMI ,

not supplied).

Lens

Cleaning the Headphone Plug

Keep the plug of your headphones clean
to obtain optimum sound. Wipe it with a
dry, soft cloth.

Cleaning the Casing

Clean the casing with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive
pad, scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine as they may mar the
finish of the casing.

Notes on Compact Discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the

center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available

cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for analog discs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct

sunlight or heat sources such as hot air

ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in

direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in the temperature

inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on
the disc, it may cause tracking error.

Handling the Disc

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Handle the disc by its edge.

Not this way

Do not touch the surface.

Not this way

Do not stick paper or tape nor

write anything on the surface.

Specifications

System

Laser diode properties

Compact disc digital audio system

Material: GaAlAs

Wavelength: A=780 nm

Emission duration: Continuous

Laser output: Less than 44.6 PW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm

from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up

Error correction

D-A conversion

Frequency response

Block.)

Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code

I-bit quartz time-axis control

20 - 20,000 Hz dB

(measured by EIAJ CP-307)

Output (at 4.5 V input level) Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.65 V rms at 50 kilohms
Load impedance over 10 kilohms
Headphones (stereo minijack)

4 16 Q

General

Power requirements

Supplied:

• DC IN 4.5 V jack accepts the Sony AC power adaptor for

use on:

Where purchased

European and Asian

countries

U.S.A., Canada, Central

and South America

Middle East

United Kingdom, Australia

Other countries

Operating voltage

220-230 V AC, 50 Hz

120 V AC, 60 Hz

110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions

Mass

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• DC IN 4.5 V jack accepts the car battery cord for use on

car battery.

Not supplied:

• DC 2.4 V rechargeable battery pack

• DC 3 V two size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries

Approx. 138x 31.5 x 159.0 mm (51/2x 11/4x 63/8in.) (wm/d)

incl. projecting parts and controls

Approx. 310 g (I I oz.) not incl. rechargeable battery

Supplied accessories

AC power adaptor (1)

Velcro tapes (2)
Connecting cord (phono plug x 2 stereo miniplug) (1)

Car battery cord (1)

Spare fuse (1)
Spiral tube (I)
Car connecting pack (1)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Accessories not supplied

Plate arm CPM-300A

Mount plate CPM-300P

Mount arm CPM-300PK

Mount kit CPM-300PC

Mount kit CPM-300CK

Car connecting pack CPA-8, CPA-4

Active speaker system SRS-58
Rechargeable battery BP-DMIO

Stereo headphones MDR-A22L, MDR-E747
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.

Note

This appliance conforms with EEC Directive 87/307/EEC regarding interference

suooression.

Troubleshooting Guide

Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your

nearest Sony service facility.

Symptom

Disc play does not start.

• The disc is inserted upside down or incorrectly.

-+ Insert the disc correctly with the label surface

up.

• Dusty or defective disc

• Dirty or dusty lens

• The disc compartment lid is not closed.

• Moisture condensation -+ Leave the unit in a

warm place until the moisture evaporates.

• The AC power adaptor is not plugged into the

wall outlet.

• The car battery cord is not firmly connected to a
cigarette lighter socket.

• The unit is not placed on a level surface.

• The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the

arrow.

• When the 12 cm CD with contains many tracks is
replaced with a disc with a few tracks (such as

CDsingleorCDV,etc.),it maytakemorethan10 i

seconds before play starts.

• Weak rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries

Cause and/or solution

No sound from the

headphones

No sound from the

connected speakers

I Skipping of sound

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• The headphones plug is not firmly connected to

the O/REMOTE jack.

• Adjust the volume

• Dirty plug

• Check the connections.

• The amplifier is not tumed on.

• Dirty or defective disc

• Dirty lens

• Strong vibration

Symptom

Disc play does not stop

when you turn off the engine

or the car.

Cause and/or solution

• Press to stop operation.

The "no disc" indication

appears in the display

window.

The "Hi dc in" indication

appears in the display

window.

When using with batteries,

the battery life is short.

Charging is not possible.

• Place the CD with the label surface up.

• Replace the CD if the CD is badly damaged.

• Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the
AC-E45HG AC power adaptor (not supplied).

• Manganese batteries are used. -+ Use alkaline

batteries.

• Insert the rechargeable battery with the side

marked "Sony Discman" facing up.

The "Hold" indication appears • The HOLD switch is set in the direction of the

when you press a button.

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