Sony D-E220, D-E221 Operating Instruction

Portable
CD Player

Operating Instructions

About area code

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar
code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your player, check the area code of your model
and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.

D-E220
D-E221

Sony Corporation ©2001

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.

3-225-998-22 (1)

Playing a CD right
away!

If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your CD player on
house current. Other choices are the following two: dry batteries (see
“Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.

1

2

Connect

to an AC
outlet

When using
earphones

AC power adaptor

Earphones
or
Headphones

DC IN 4.5 V

i

Place a CD

To

Find the beginning
of the current track
(AMS*)

Find the beginning
of previous tracks
(AMS)

Find the beginning
of the next track
(AMS)

Find the beginning
of succeeding
tracks (AMS)

Go forward
quickly

Go backwards
quickly

* AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

To remove the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.

Notes on display

• When you press > N, the total number of
tracks in the CD and the total playing time
appear.

• During play, the track number and the
elapsed playing time of the current track
appear.

Notes 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.

• 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.

Press

. once

. repeatedly

> N once

> N

repeatedly

Hold down

> N

Hold down .

BOther Operations

Selecting play mode

You can enjoy the following five play modes:
“Normal play”, “Repeat play — all the
tracks”, “Single track play”, “Repeat play —
a single track” and “Repeat shuffle play”.

MENU

Press MENU during play.
Each time you press the button, the play
mode indication in the display changes as
follows:

Play mode indication

m

m

No indication (Normal play)

The player plays all the tracks on the CD
once.

“ ” (Repeat play — all the tracks)*

The player plays all the tracks on the CD
repeatedly.

“1” (Single track play)

The player plays a single track you’ve
selected once.

“ 1” (Repeat play — a single
track)

The player plays a single track you’ve
selected repeatedly.

“ SHUF” (Repeat shuffle play)

The player plays all the track on the CD
in random order repeatedly.

* During Repeat play, you can locate the first

track after the last track by pressing > N
repeatedly. You can also locate the last track
after first track by pressing . repeatedly.

m

m

m

m

m

m

Using other functions

To maximize the skip protection
performance (ESP MAX)

The typical ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function minimizes skipping by using a
buffer memory that stores music data and
plays it back in the event of a shock.
The ESP MAX system is an extremely
sophisticated technology. Due to the light
weight and improved anti-shock
characteristics of the optical block, this system
recovers from the skipping much quicker
than conventional technology such as ESP or
ESP2.*

* Although ESP MAX provides excellent

protection, skipping may occasionally occur.

ESP

Set ESP to “ON.”
The ESP indication appears.

To release the ESP MAX function, set ESP to
“OFF.”

Notes

• Playing may stop when the CD player gets a
strong shock even with the ESP MAX function
on.

• You may hear a noise or sound may skip when:
— listening to a dirty or scratched CD,
— listening to an audio test CD or,
— the player receives continuous shock.

To enjoy more powerful bass sound
(Digital MEGA BASS)

You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.

SOUND

Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or
“BASS .”

No indication
(Normal play)

To lock the buttons

You can lock your CD player against any
accidental operations.

Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
When you press any button, “Hold” appears
in the display and you cannot operate the CD
player.

To unlock, slide HOLD in the opposite
direction of the arrow.

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.

SOUND

Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” appears in
the display.

If you turn up the volume to “ ”, you
cannot turn up the volume any more.

If you want to turn up the volume to more
than “ ”, hold down SOUND until “AVLS”
disappears from the display.

Note

• If you use the sound function and the AVLS
function at the same time, sound may be
distorted. If this happens, turn down the
volume.

Connecting to other
stereo equipment

OPEN

1 Press OPEN to open the lid.

3

Play

Label side up

2 Fit the CD to the pivot.
3 Close the lid.

1 Press > N.

Not these ways

BASS

BASS

The selected sound mode is displayed.

“BASS ” enhances the bass sound more
than “BASS .”

Note

• If the sound is distorted when using the
SOUND function, turn down the volume.

You can listen to the CD through other stereo
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape.
Refer to the instruction manual of the other
equipment for details. Before making
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.

i

Connecting cord

Left (white)
Right (red)

LINE IN or
REC IN

Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.

Notes

• Before you play the CD, turn down the volume
of the connected equipment so as not to
damage the connected speakers.

• If you turn up the volume to more than “
the sound may be distorted.

”,

2 Adjust the volume.

Continue to the reverse side c

To stop play, press x/CHG.

Playing a CD in a car

You can use your CD player in a car as
illustrated below.

To connect your CD player to a car cassette
deck, you need the following accessories:

•Car connecting pack

•Car battery cord
You cannot use the car mount plate for this
CD player.
Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.

Notes

• Do not put the CD player on the dashboard.

• Do not leave the CD player in a car parked
under sunlight.

• If the sound is distorted, press SOUND until
the BASS indication disappears from the
display.

• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.

• Use only the car battery cord listed in the
optional accessories. If you use any other car
battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction may
occur.

Switched ignition function
(when using the car battery cord)

With this feature, your CD player stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model.)

BPower Sources

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.

(rear)

2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline

batteries by matching the 3 to the
diagram in the battery compartment.

To remove the batteries

Remove the batteries as illustrated below.

When to replace the batteries

You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.

Battery power is full.

r

r

Battery power is getting low.

r

r

Battery power is low.

r

Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.

*Beep sounds.

When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.

Notes

• The indicator sections of roughly shows
the remaining battery power. One section does
not always indicate one-fourth of the battery
power.

• Depending on operating conditions, the
indicator sections of
decrease.

To attach the battery compartment
lid

If the battery compartment lid is detached by
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach
it as illustrated below.

○○○○

○○○○

may increase or

Battery life (approx. hours)(EIAJ*)

Battery life varies depending on how the
player is used.

ESP OFF ESP ON

Two Sony alkaline 25 24
batteries LR6(SG)

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ

(Electronic Industries Association of Japan).
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable
place.)

BAdditional Information

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the
unit, 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 power sources

• When you are not using the CD player for a
long time, disconnect all power sources from
the player.

On the AC power adaptor

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your player is not supplied with it, use AC­E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord.

On dry batteries

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.

• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other
metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
positive and negative terminals of the battery
are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• When the batteries are not to be used for a long
time, remove them.

• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit
in the battery compartment, and install new
batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you,
wash it off thoroughly.

On the CD player

• Keep the lens of the CD player clean and do
not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be
damaged and the player will not operate
properly.

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

• Do not leave the CD player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain,
mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car
with its windows closed.

• If the CD player causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the CD player or
move it away from the radio or television.

• Do not wrap the CD player in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this CD
player. Attempting to do so may damage the
CD player. Do not use such discs.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones 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 crossings.
You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce 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.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The CD does not play or “no dlSC”
appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.

c The CD is dirty or defective.
c Insert the CD with the label side up.
c Moisture condensation has occurred.

Leave the unit aside for several hours until
the moisture evaporates.

c Close the lid of the unit and the battery

compartment firmly.

c Make sure the batteries are inserted

correctly.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet securely.

When you press > N, “00”
appears in the display for a
moment, and disappears. The CD
does not play.

c Dry batteries are used up. Replace them

with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

No sound, or noise is heard.

c Connect the plugs firmly.
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry

soft cloth periodically.

“Hl dc ln” appears in the display.

c Use only the supplied AC power adaptor

or AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).

“Hold” appears in the display when
you press a button.

c The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

The indication appears in the
display when you press a button.

c Dry batteries are used up. Replace them

with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

The battery life is short.

c Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline

batteries.

c Replace the batteries with new ones.

The rechageable batteries cannot be
charged in the battery compartment
of this CD player.

c This CD player does not have the function

to charge the rechargeable batteries.

The volume is limited to a certain
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.

c AVLS function keeps down the volume.

Hold down SOUND until “AVLS”
disappears from the display.

Playback starts from the point you
stopped.

c The resume function is working. Open the

lid of the CD player; or remove all power
sources, then insert the batteries or
connect the AC power adaptor again.

Specifications

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. )

Error correction

Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code

D-A conversion

1-bit quartz time-axis control

Frequency response

20 - 20 000 Hz

307)

Output (at 4.5 V input level)

Headphones (stereo minijack)

Approx. 12 mW + approx. 12 mW
at 16 Ω

General

Power requirements

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC

• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U/U2/CA2/E92/MX2/TW2/BR3 model:
120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEX/CET/CEW/CE7/EE/EE1/
E13/G5/G6/G7/G8/BR1 model:
220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK/3CE7 model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33/EA3 model: 100 - 240 V,
50/60 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
AR1/CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz

Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)

Approx. 130.0 × 26.3 × 150.5 mm

Mass (excluding accessories)

Approx. 205 g

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C

+1–3

dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

Supplied accessories

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

D-E220

Headphones/earphones (1)

D-E221

AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/earphones (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Optional accessories

Car connecting pack CPA-9C
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E34CP
Car battery cord DCC-E345
Active speaker system SRS-A21
Connecting cord RK-G129, RK-G136
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones* MDR-EX70LP

* When using optional headphones, use only

headphones with stereo miniplugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.

Stereo miniplug Micro plug

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

Maintenance

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.