Sony D-E504 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-E500
D-E504

Sony Corporation 1997

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.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the
D-E500 and D-E504. Before you start reading,
check your model number.

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.

3-860-779-21 (1)

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

When using
earphones

AC power adaptor

Earphones

PHONES/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 remote control

• Connect the microplug of the earphones to the remote control, not to the PHONES/
REMOTE jack of the player.

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

DC IN 4.5 V

Place a CD

OPEN

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

Label side up

2 Fit the CD to the pivot.

Play

To use the remote control

1 Press ^ .

2 Adjust the volume.

To stop play, press p .

2 Adjust the volume.

1 Press ^ .

Note

The shape of the remote control
supplied with the CED, CEK and E92
models is different from this one.
To start play, press ( .

to a wall
outlet

To

Pause

Resume play after
pause

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

*You cannot set the player in pause using the
remote control (RM-DM23) supplied with the
CED, CEK and E92 models.
**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 remote control

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

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 RM-

DM23 remote
control) once***

= (= side of
( ) repeatedly***

+ (+ side of
( ) once***

+ (+ side of
( ) repeatedly***

Hold down

+ (+ side of
( ) ***

Hold down

= (= side of
( ) ***

Not these ways

z Other 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 ”REPEAT” 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 ”REPEAT” 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

+

(INTRO PGM Play)

REPEAT/
ENTER

^

1 During play, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press ^ to start scanning .

The player plays about 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 the play mode
indication disappears from 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 “SHUFFLE” appears.
The tracks play in random order.

To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until the play mode indication
disappears from 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

= / +

(RMS play)

REPEAT/
ENTER

^

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.

For the customers using the remote control
with the SOUND button

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

• When you use an optical digital connecting
cord, the ESP function will be disabled.

To lock the buttons

You can lock your player against any
accidental operations.
You can still operate the player with the
remote control.

HOLD

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

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.

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.

ON OFF

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 .

AVLS

(rear)

RESUME

Connecting to other
stereo equipment

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

Using the connecting cord

OPTICAL
(DIGITAL)/
LINE OUT

Connecting cord
RK-G129HG

Left (white)

LINE IN or
REC IN

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

Note

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

Right (red)

Using the optical digital
connecting cord

OPTICAL
(DIGITAL)/
LINE OUT

Optical digital
connecting cord
POC-5B
(not supplied)

OPTICAL
(DIGITAL) IN*

MiniDisc recorder
DAT deck, etc.

*If the OPTICAL (DIGITAL) IN jack is square­shaped, use the POC-5AB optical digital
connecting cord instead.

Notes on connecting to other stereo
equipment

• 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
OPTICAL (DIGITAL)/LINE OUT jack.

• You cannot adjust the volume of the equipment
connected to the OPTICAL (DIGITAL)/LINE
OUT jack using the VOLUME control of this
player.

• 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 does
not work.

Recording with optical digital
connection

Record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc., according
to the following procedure.

1 Press ^ on the player to start play.
2 Press ^ again to pause.
3 Press = /+ to select the track you want to

record.

4 Press r (record) on the MiniDisc recorder,

DAT recorder, etc.

5 Press ^ on the player to release pause.

Notes

• Connect the optical digital connecting cord
while the player is in stop mode.
If you make connection just after stopping the
player, optical signals may not be output.

• If you record without pausing the player, some
CD may have problem with recording the first
track number correctly.

• When you use digital equipment with your
player, use the AC power adaptor. If you use a
rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries, the
optical digital signal will not be output from
the player. (Unexpected phenomena may
occur, for instance, you cannot record a CD on
connected equipment.)

• Digital MEGA BASS can be output from the
PHONES/REMOTE jack, but not from the
OPTICAL (DIGITAL )/LINE OUT jack.

• When use an optical digital connecting cord,
the ESP function will be disabled.

Continue to the reverse side m

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 CPA-9

•Car battery cord DCC-E245
or,

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

or,

•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 supplied remote
control

For the customers supplied with RM­DM27L

You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.

Earphones

VOL (volume)

= •+
(AMS*/search)

ESP**

Display window

SOUND

In the stop mode, you can start play by
pressing = /+ (AMS/search) as well as
^ .

* Automatic Music Sensor
** Electronic Shock Protection
***When you are not using the remote control,

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

Display window

ESP indication

Battery
indication

AVLS indication

Operation indication

Lights up and rotates during
operation.
Rotate faster during AMS or search. If
the CD has not ben inserted, the
inidication flashes.

For the customers supplied with
RM-DM23

You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.

Earphones

( (play)*/
= •+

(AMS**/search)

VOL (volume)

* You cannot set the player in pause, using this

remote control.
** Automatic Music Sensor
*** When you are not using the remote control,

slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

Note

• Use only the supplied remote control. You

cannot operate this player with the remote
control supplied with other models.

^ (play/pause)

HOLD***

p (stop)

Remote control

Track
indication

BASS
indication

HOLD***

Remote control

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 player. 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 already 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 battery becomes 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 player.

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

Using the battery case

You can use the player for longer time by
using the battery case, in addition to the
rechargeable battery or batteries in the battery
compartment of the player. Batteries in the
battery case and the rechargeable battery or
batteries in the battery compartment are
consumed together.

1 Hook the battery case onto the player and

fasten the screw.

Battery case

Hook Screw

2 Open the lid of the battery case.

3 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline

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

Battery life (approx. hours)

When using ESP function

off on

BP-DM20 11 9
(charged for
about 3 hours*)

Two alkaline batteries 20 16

BP-DM10 6 5
(charged for
about 2 hours*)

BP-DM20 + 30 26
Battery case
(two alkaline
batteries)

Two alkaline batteries 45 38
+ Battery case (two
alkaline batteries)

BP-DM10 + 25 23
Battery case
(two alkaline
batteries)

(When the player 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
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 power sources

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

• 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 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 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.

On the player

• Keep the lens on the 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 player and the CD may be
damaged.

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

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

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.

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 player.

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

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

m The lens is dirty.
m Close the lid of the player 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 use 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.

During recording with optical digital
connection, the track number cannot
be recorded correctly.

m Record the track number again using the

MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.

m Record again according to the procedure

shown in the section “Connecting to other
stereo equipment.”

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 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10

kilohms
Optical digital output (optical output
connector)

Output level: –21 - –15 dBm

Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level

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):

CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEF/E13/CN2 model: 220 - 230 V,
50/60 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. 132 × 30.3 × 135.6 mm

1

(5

⁄4 × 1 1⁄4 × 5 3⁄8 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable battery)

Approx. 240 g (8.5 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 (1)*
Earphones with remote control (1)*
Battery case (1)*
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)*
Carrying case (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
*1 Supplied with CA model

2

*

Not supplied with CA model

3

*

Not supplied with E92 model

4

*

Not supplied with CED, CEK and JE.W

models

5

*

Supplied with E33, E13, CN and JE.W

models

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.

+1

dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

-2

1

3

4

5

2

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
Optical digital connecting cord POC-5B,
POC-10B, POC-15B, POC-5AB, POC-10AB,
POC-15AB
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.