Sony D-E554 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-E554

Sony Corporation ©1998

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.

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.

3-864-733-21 (1)

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

1 Press the jog

Connect

to a wall

When using
earphones

AC power adaptor

Earphones

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 remote control

• Connect the plug of the earphones to the remote control.

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

outlet

DC IN 4.5 V

Place a CD

OPEN

1Slide OPEN to open the lid.

Label side up

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

Play

2 Adjust the volume.

lever toward
^.

To stop play, press p.

To use the player

1 Press ^.

2 Adjust the volume.

To use the remote control

The lever marked with =-^-+ is the
jog lever. When you press or slide the lever,
operation starts.

SlideSlide

Press

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

*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both
play and pause.

If you press RPT/ENT (REPEAT/ENTER on
the player) to display “ ”, you can locate the
tracks continuously in the following order:

• When using +: next track n next track

...... last track n first track n second track

......

• When using =: previous track n previous

track ...... first track n last track ......

You can do the operations shown in the above
table using the buttons with the same marks
on the player.

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 the maximum. 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 ^ (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.

Do this

Press the jog lever
toward ^.

Press the jog lever
toward ^.

Slide the jog lever
toward =

once.**

Slide the jog lever
toward

=

repeatedly.**

Slide the jog lever
toward +

once.**

Slide the jog lever
toward

+

repeatedly.**

Slide and hold the

jog lever toward
+.**

Slide and hold the

jog lever toward
=.**

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.

To repeat all the tracks

Press RPT/ENT (REPEAT/ENTER on the
player) during play.
The “ ” indication appears.

To cancel repeat play, press RPT/ENT again.

To repeat a single track

1 Press RPT/ENT while the track you want

to repeat is playing.
The “ ” indication appears.

2 Press P (play) MODE (PLAY MODE on the

player) repeatedly until “1” appears.

To repeat another track, slide the jog lever
toward = or + .

To cancel repeat play, press RPT/ENT again.

=

^

P MODE

+

RPT/ENT

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.

p

(INTRO PGM Play)

^

=

+

P MODE

RPT/ENT

1 During play, press P MODE repeatedly

until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press the jog lever toward ^ to start

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

3 Press RPT/ENT while the track you want

is playing. To skip the track, slide the jog
lever toward + 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 jog lever toward ^.
The selected tracks will be played.

If you press p, the program will be erased.
To prevent accidental erasure, set the
RESUME switch at the rear of the player to
ON.

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press P 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 P MODE repeatedly until
“SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.

To cancel shuffle play, press P MODE
repeatedly until the play mode indication
disappears from the display.

Note

• During shuffle play, you cannot return to

(Shuffle Play)

P MODE

previous tracks by sliding the jog lever toward
= .

Playing tracks in the order
you want

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

p

(RMS play)

^

=

P MODE

+

RPT/ENT

1 During play, press P MODE repeatedly

until “RMS*” flashes.

Flashing

*RMS = Random Music Sensor

2 Slide the jog lever toward = or + to

choose a track.
The track number and the playing order
appear.

Track number

Flashing

Playing order

3 Press RPT/ENT to program the track.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the

remaining tracks.

5 Press the jog lever toward ^ .

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

If you press p, the program will be erased. To
prevent accidental erasure, set the RESUME
switch at the rear of the player to ON.

To cancel RMS play, press P MODE until
“RMS” disappears from the display.

To check the program

During programming:

Press RPT/ENT before step 5.

During RMS play:

Press P MODE repeatedly until “RMS”

flashes, then press RPT/ENT.
Each time you press RPT/ENT, 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 minimize skipping (ESP2)

The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function minimize skipping by using a buffer
memory that stores music data and plays it
back in the event of a shock.
The new ESP2 (ESP Squared) system uses a
new DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which can
read and store music data more efficiently,
providing a level of continuous skip
protection not found in traditional buffer
memory units. This decreases the frequency
of sound skipping and the need to utilize the
buffer memory. Use this function when
listening in a car or while walking.*

* Although ESP2 provides excellent protection

against skipping, it will not prevent skipping
while jogging or running.

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 enjoy more powerful bass sound
(Sound function)

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.

SOUND

Press SOUND to select “MB (Mega Bass)” or
“GRV (Groove).” “GRV” is more effective.

Note

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

To lock the buttons

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

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.

Continue to the reverse side m

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

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

(rear)

Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.

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.

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, lets you
listen to from the point at which you last
turned off the player.

(rear)

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 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

LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)

Connecting cord
RK-G129HG

Left (white)
Right (red)

LINE IN or
REC IN

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

Note

• When you use a connecting cord, the SOUND
function will be disabled.

Using the optical digital
connecting cord

LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)

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 LINE
OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

• When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack of this player,
adjust the volume on the connected equipment.

• 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.

• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If
you use the rechargeable batteries or dry
batteries as a power source, batteries may
become weak during recording.

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

• The SOUND function works on the output
from the 2/REMOTE jack, but does not work
on that from the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

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

Playing a CD in a car

You can use your player in a car by
connecting it to the car cassette deck.

You cannot use the car mount plate for this
player.
When you use the player in a car, install it
securely in a location which does not interfere
your driving.

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,

•Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP

Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.

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.

• Use only the car battery cord listed in the
recommended 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 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

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

(Front)

p (stop)

(Rear)

P (play) MODE

RPT (repeat)/
ENT (enter)

Clip
You can turn and change
the angle of the clip.

* When you are not using the remote control,

slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to
prevent any accidental operations.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.
** Automatic Music Sensor
***Electronic Shock Protection

Note

• Use only the supplied remote control. You

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

HOLD*

Display window

VOL (volume)

Jog lever

^: play/pause
=/+: (AMS**/search)

SOUND

ESP***

zPower Sources

Using rechargeable
batteries

Charge the rechargeable batteries before using
them for the first time.
Use the NH-DM2AA or NC-DMAA
rechargeable batteries for this player. You
cannot use any other rechargeable batteries.

1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

2 Insert two rechargeable batteries by

matching the ‘ and ’ to the diagram
inside the battery compartment and close
the lid.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor.

The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
for about 4 hours.
(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.

To take out the rechargeable
batteries

Take out the batteries in the proper way as
illustrated inside the lid or shown below.

When to charge the rechargeable
batteries

When the rechargeable batteries become
weak, indication appears in the display.
If the “Lo ba ” appears in the display,
charge the rechargeable batteries, because the
batteries are used up.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, recharge the batteries when the
batteries are used up (discharged).

When carrying the rechargeable
battery

Make sure to use the battery carrying case
(supplied with the rechargeable battery).
If you carry the rechargeable battery with a
metal object, short circuit, smoke or fire may
occur.

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 NH-DM2AA/NC-DMAA
rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery.

Using dry batteries

Insert the batteries properly in the same way
as the rechargeable batteries.

1 Disconnect the AC power adaptor and

open the lid of the battery compartment.

2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline

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

Note

• Do not use manganese batteries for this player.

To take out the dry batteries

Take out the batteries properly in the same
way as the rechargeable batteries.

When to replace the dry batteries

When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, “Lo ba ” 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.

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

• If the battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and install
new batteries.

Battery life (approx. hours) (EIAJ*)

Battery life varies depending on how the
player is used.

When using ESP function

off on

Two NH-DM2AA 12 11
(charged for
about 4 hours**)

Two NC-DMAA 7 6
(charged for
about 4 hours**)

Two Sony alkaline 20 18
batteries LR6SG

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan)
(When you use the player on a flat and stable
place; When you do not use the optical digital
connecting cord)
**Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.

How to attach the battery
compartment lid

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

zAdditional 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.

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

This player is designed so that it cannot charge
any other rechargeable batteries or dry batteries
for safety reasons.

Optional rechargeable batteries NH-DM2AA/
NC-DMAA

Other rechargeable batteries or dry batteries

When you replace the rechargeable batteries
with new ones, make sure to use the NH­DM2AA/NC-DMAA rechargeable 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 rechargeable batteries with dry
batteries.

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).

m Use only the car battery cord listed in the

Recommended accessories.

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

m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

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

m The rechargeable batteries are used up

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

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.

m The earphones are connected to the LINE

OUT jack. Connect them to the 2/
REMOTE jack.

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

CD player section

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.

• Two Sony NH-DM2AA rechargeable
batteries: 2.4 V DC
Two Sony NC-DMAA rechargeable
batteries: 2.4 V DC

• 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/CEX/CET/EE1/E13 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
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
CN2/AR1 model: 220 V, 50 Hz

• Sony DCC-E245 car battery cord for use on
car battery: 4.5 V DC

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

Approx. 131.8 × 23.9 × 142.0 mm

1

(5

⁄4 × 31⁄32 × 5 5⁄8 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable batteries)

Approx. 200 g (7.0 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 control (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
Carrying case (1)

1

*

Supplied with E13 model

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Recommended accessories

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 NH-DM2AA,
NC-DMAA (2P)
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
Optical digital connecting cord POC-5B, POC­10B, POC-15B, POC-5AB, POC-10AB, POC-15AB
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848LP*
* For the customers supplied with the

headphones with remote control:
When connecting optional headphones to
the supplied remote control, use only
headphones with stereo mini plugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.

Stereo mini 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.

+1

dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

-2

Micro plug