Sony D-E305 User Manual

Compact Disc
Compact 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-E305

Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Japan

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Compact Player.
Before operating your player, please
read this manual and retain it for
future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and the serial numbers are located at
the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

D-E305 __________ Serial No.__________

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.

3-861-668-21 (1)

INFORMATION

For the customers in the USA

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 used 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
measures:

- 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 radio/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.

For the customers not in Poland

The mark on the unit is valid only for
products marketed in Poland.

For the customers not in Europe

The CE mark on the unit is valid
only for products marketed in the
European Union.

For the customers not in Russia

The mark on the unit and package is valid
only for products marketed in Russia.

Playing a CD right
away!

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

1

2

3

Connect

AC power adaptor

to a wall
outlet

Headphones

or

2 /REMOTE

For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

For models supplied with the headphone remote commander

• Connect the microplug of the headphones to the headphone remote commander, not to the
2 /REMOTE jack of the player.

• Connect the headphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise
during playback.

DC IN 4.5 V

Place a CD

OPEN

Label side up

2 Fit the CD to the pivot.1 Press OPEN

to open the lid.

Play

1 Press ^ .

2 Adjust the volume.

To stop play, press p .

To

Pause (main unit
only)

Resume play after
pause (main unit
only)

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
**These operations are possible during both
play and pause.

To remove the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.

Notes on controlling the volume with
the headphone remote commander

Set the VOL (volume) control on the
headphone remote commander to MAX. Then
adjust the volume on the player to the level
that you want to be the maximum volume of
the headphone remote commander.

Notes on display

• When you press ^ or ( (when RESUME
is set to OFF), the total number of tracks in
the CD and the total playing time appear for
about 2 seconds.

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

• During pause, the elapsed playing time
flashes in the display.

• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of
the next track will appear with the “–”
indication.

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

^

^

= (= side of
( on the

headphone remote
commander) once**

= (= side of
( ) repeatedly**

+ (+ side of
( ) once**

+ (+ side of
( ) repeatedly**

Hold down

+ (+ side of
( ) **

Hold down

= (= side of
( ) **

Not these ways

zOther Operations

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music
Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or
only one track.

PLAY
MODE

To repeat all the tracks

Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ” ” indication appears.

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.

To repeat a single track

1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you

want to repeat is playing.
The ” ” indication appears.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”

appears.

To repeat another track, press = or + .

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.

REPEAT/
ENTER

Playing only the tracks
you want

You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.

PLAY
MODE

REPEAT/
ENTER

(INTRO PGM Play)

^

+

1 During play, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press ^ to start scanning .

The player plays the first 15 seconds of
each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes
faster.

3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track

you want is playing. To skip the track,
press + or just wait for the next track.

After you have gone through the CD,
“INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks
you have chosen play automatically.

To finish programming before going through
the whole CD, press ^ . The selected tracks
will be played.

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until no play mode is
indicated in the display.

Playing tracks in random
order

You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.

During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.

To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in
the display.

Note

• During shuffle play, you cannot return to

(Shuffle Play)

PLAY
MODE

previous tracks by pressing = .

Playing tracks in the order
you want

You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.

PLAY
MODE

REPEAT/
ENTER

(RMS play)

^

= /+

1 During play, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press = or + to choose a track.

The track number and the playing order
appear.

Track number

Playing order

Flashing

3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the

track.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the

remaining tracks.

5 Press ^ .

“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you
have chosen play in the order you
specified.

To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until
“RMS” disappears.

To check the program

During programming:

Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5.

During RMS play:

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS”

flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the
track number and the playing order appear in
the order you specified.

Note

• If you program another track after the 22nd

track, the first track programed is cleared and
the new track is programed instead.

Using other functions

To enjoy more powerful bass sound

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
sound.

DIGITAL
MEGA BASS

Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS to select
BASS or BASS . BASS is
more effective.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.

To prevent sound from skipping
(ESP)

The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function prevents the sound from skipping by
using a buffer memory that stores music data
for about 10 seconds. Use this function when
listening in a car or during a walk.

ESP

Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.

To release the ESP function, press ESP again.

Notes

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

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

• Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
during play.

To lock the buttons

You can lock your player against any
accidental operations. (You can still operate
the unit with the headphone remote
commander.)

HOLD

Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
The buttons are locked. when you press any
button, “Hold ” appears in the display.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

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

NORM LIMIT

(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)

Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function,
turn down the volume.

AVLS

(rear)

Continue to the reverse side m

To resume playing from the point
you stopped the CD (Resume Play)

Normally, every time you stop and play,
playing starts from the beginning of the CD.
The resume play function, however, let you
listen to from the point at which you last
turned off the player.

RESUME

OFF ON

Set RESUME to ON.

To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.

Notes

• Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts
from the beginning when you open the lid.

• The resume point may be inaccurate by about
30 seconds.

To turn off the beep

You can turn off the beep that sounds as you
operate your player.

Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries). While you press and hold down p ,
connect the power source again. To make the
beep sound again, disconnect the power
source, and then connect it without pressing
p .

Connecting to other
stereo equipment

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.

LINE OUT

Connecting cord
RK-G129HG

Right (red)
Left (white)

LINE IN or REC IN

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

Notes

• When you use a connecting cord, the DIGITAL
MEGA BASS function will be disabled.

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

• The beep sound is not output from the LINE
OUT jack.

• When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume
by this unit.

• When you record a CD on a cassette tape using
a tape recorder that has the blank search
function, release the ESP function. If the ESP
function is on, the blank search function may
be disabled.

Playing a CD in a car

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

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

•Car connecting pack

•Car battery cord
or,

•Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car
connecting pack + Car battery cord)

•Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP

Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.

When you use the CPM-300PC mount
kit/CPM-300P mount plate

Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the
CPM-300PC/300P before installing the
player.

Notes

• Do not put the player on the dashboard.

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

• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.

Switched ignition function

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

Using the headphone
remote commander

For the customers supplied with the
headphone remote commander:

You can use the headphone remote
commander as the wired remote commander.

Headphones

( (play) /
= •+

(AMS*/search)

VOL (volume)

* Automatic Music Sensor
**When you are not using the headphone remote

commander, slide HOLD in the direction of the
arrow.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.

Note

• Use only the supplied headphone remote
commander. You cannot operate this unit with
the remote commander supplied with other
models.

HOLD**

p (stop)

z Power Sources

Using rechargeable
battery

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery for this unit. You can use
them in the same way, but their charging time
and battery life are different. Check the model
number of your rechargeable battery, and use
it.

1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the

word “SONY” is facing the same direction
as illustrated inside the lid, and close the
lid.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor.

The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3
hours (for BP-DM20).
(If the battery has been fully charged,
“CHG“ and flash. )

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet

4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.

Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

When to charge the battery

When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
battery is used up, “Lo batt ” appears in the
display. Charge the rechargeable battery.
To keep the original battery capacity for a long
time, recharge the battery when the battery is
used up (discharged).

Notes

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

• 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.

• If the battery life becomes shorter by about half,
replace it with Sony BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
battery, etc.).

Using dry batteries

1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline

batteries by matching the and to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.

When to replace the dry batteries

When the batteries become weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, “Lo batt ” appears in
the display. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.

Notes

• Do not charge the dry batteries.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.

Battery life (approx. hours)

When using ESP function

off on

BP-DM20 7 6
(charged for about 3
hours*)

Two alkaline batteries 12 9

BP-DM10 4 3.5
(charged for about 2
hours*)

(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
*Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.

z Additional 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 unit for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
unit.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located at the
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3
only.)

On the AC power adaptor

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your unit 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 and rechargeable batteries

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.

• Do not carry the rechargeable battery 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.

For the customers having purchased the
world model

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

On the unit

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

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

• Do not leave the unit 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 unit causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
away from the radio or television.

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

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 crossings. 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 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.

Maintenance

To clean the lens

Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.

Lens

To clean the casing

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

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.

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

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

m The lens is dirty.
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery

compartment firmly.

m Make sure the batteries are inserted

correctly.

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet securely.

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

m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are

used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace dry batteries with new ones.

No sound, or noise is heard.

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

soft cloth periodically.

“Hl dc ln ” appears in the display.

m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor

or recommended AC power adaptor AC­E45HG (not supplied).

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

m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

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

m The rechargeable battery is used up

completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the battery.

m The dry batteries are used up. Replace

them with new ones.

The battery life is short.

m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline

batteries.

m Replace the batteries with new ones.

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

m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to

NORM.

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. )

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)

15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms

Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 50 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms

General

Power requirements

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

• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:

2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:

2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC

• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U2/CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/E13/CN2 model: 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz
CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3 model: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
battery: 4.5 V DC

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

Approx. 135 × 30.9 × 159.2 mm

3

(5

⁄8× 1 1⁄4 × 6 3⁄8 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable battery)

Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz)

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Supplied accessories

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

AC power adaptor (1)
Earphones with remote commander (1)
Rechargeable battery (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

For US customers

AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be
serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to
function in its intended manner, during the
warranty period, the adaptor should be returned
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony
Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or
after warranty period, it should be discarded.

Recommended accessories

Mount plate CPM-300P
Mount kit CPM-450PC*
Mount kit CPM-300PC
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
SRS-A71
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
*Sold in Japan only

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

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dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

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