Sony DE-900, DE-905 Owners manual

3-862-091-22 (1)

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.

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 two: rechargeable batteries and dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side).

Connect

to a wall outlet

Earphones

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.

Press

= side of ( once

= side repeatedly

+ side once

+ side

repeatedly

Hold down

z Other Operations

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM and shuffle 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.

REPEAT/ENTER

2 Press REPEAT/ENTER 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 + side of ( 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 hearing through the CD, press PLAY MODE. The tracks you have chosen play automatically.

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

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.

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 ON OFF

D-E900 D-E905

Sony Corporation 1998 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.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the D-E900 and D-E905. Before you start reading, check your model number.

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. __________ 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.

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.

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 microplug of the earphones to the remote control, not to the 2/REMOTE jack of the player.

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

Place a CD

OPEN

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

Play

2 Adjust the volume.

1 Press ( .

AC power adaptor

DC IN 4.5 V

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

Using the player

1 Press ( .

The OPR/CHG lamp lights.

Label side up

2 Adjust

the volume.

Note 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 ( (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.

• 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.

Not these ways

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 + side of ( .

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.

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.

(INTRO PGM Play)

REPEAT/ENTER

PLAY MODE

+ side of (

1 During play, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing slowly

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 the play mode indication disappears from the display.

Note

• During shuffle play, you cannot return to

(Shuffle Play)

PLAY MODE

previous tracks by pressing = side of ( .

Set ESP to ON. The ESP indication appears.

To release the ESP function, set ESP to OFF.

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 set ESP to ON during play.

To enjoy more powerful bass sound

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.

SOUND

Press SOUND to select BASS or BASS . BASS is more effective.

Note

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

Continue to the reverse side m

To stop play, press p .

To lock the buttons

You can lock your player or remote control against any accidental operations.

HOLD

Lamp

To avoid accidental operation of the player, slide HOLD on the player in the direction of the arrow. When you press any button, the HOLD lamp flashes and you cannot operate the player. (You can still operate the player with the remote control.)

To avoid accidental operation of the remote control, slide HOLD on the remote control in the direction of the arrow. When you press any button, “Hold ” appears in the display and you cannot operate the player using the remote control. (You can still operate the player using the buttons on 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.

AVLS LIMIT NORM

(rear)

Set AVLS to LIMIT.

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

RESUME ON OFF

(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. 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

Left (white) Right (red)

LINE IN or REC IN

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

Notes

• When you use a connecting cord, the SOUND 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 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.

zPower Sources

Using rechargeable batteries

Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time. Use the NH-14WM rechargeable batteries (supplied) or the batteries listed in the Recommended accessories for this player. You cannot use any other rechargeable batteries.

1 Open the lid of the player, and open the

lid of the battery compartment.

2 Insert two rechargeable batteries by

matching the and to the diagram inside the battery compartment and close the lid. (Be sure to close it firmly, or the CD may be damaged.) Then close the lid of the player.

Rechargeable

Ni-MH

Rechargeable

Put the end of the ribbon inside. (To remove the battery, pull the ribbon.)

3 Connect the AC power adaptor.

The OPR/CHG lamp on the player flashes. Charging time is about 4 hours.

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet

4 When fully charged, the OPR/CHG lamp

goes out. Then, disconnect the AC power adaptor.

When to charge the rechargeable batteries

When the rechargeable batteries become weak, the i indication in the display on the remote control flashes. When the batteries are used up, the i indication stops flashing and lights up. Charge the rechargeable batteries. To keep the original battery capacity for a long time, recharge the batteries when the batteries are used up (discharged).

When you charge spare rechargeable batteries just after finishing the charging of the supplied batteries

Disconnect the plug of the AC power adaptor from the DC IN 4.5 V jack, and change the rechargeable batteries. Then, connect the plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack again. If the OPR/CHG lamp does not flash, do the above procedure again.

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-9WM rechargeable battery. Do not use any other rechargeable battery.

Using dry batteries

1 Hook the battery case onto the player and

fasten the screw.

1 Hook

Battery case

2 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 compartment and close the lid.

Note

• Do not use manganese batteries for this player.

For extended use

Insert the rechargeable batteries and also attach the battery case. For the battery life, see the table below.

When to replace the dry batteries

When the battery becomes weak, the i indication in the display on the remote control flashes. When the i indication stops flashing and lights up, 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*)

When using ESP function

off on

Two NH-14WM 9 8 (charged for about 4 hours**)

Two NH-9WM 7.5 6.5 (charged for about 4 hours**)

Two Sony alkaline 13 12 batteries LR6SG

Rechargeable batteries 24 22 NH-14WM and two alkaline batteries

Rechargeable batteries 22.5 20.5 NH-9WM and two alkaline batteries

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). (When you use the player on a flat and stable place.) **Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.

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.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom. (On 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 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.

On the remote control

Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this unit with the remote control supplied with other models.

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 lamp flashes when you press a button on a player.

m The buttons are locked on a player. Slide

HOLD back.

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

m The buttons are locked on a remote control.

Slide HOLD back.

You cannot charge spare rechargeable batteries just after finishing the charging of the supplied batteries.

m Disconnect the plug of the AC power

adaptor from the DC IN 4.5 V jack. Remove the rechargeable batteries and place them again. Then, connect the plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

4.5 V jack.

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)

10 mW + 10 mW at 16 ohms

Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 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.

• Two Sony NH-9WM/NH-14WM 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/CEF/CEX/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 model: 220 V, 50 Hz

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

Approx. 131 × 19.4 × 131.7 mm

⁄4 × 25⁄32 × 5 1⁄4 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable batteries)

Approx. 175 g (6.2 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) Rechargeable batteries (2) Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo miniplug) (1)* Battery case (1) Carrying case (1) AC plug adaptor (1)* *1Not supplied with CED, CEK and JE.W

models

Supplied with E13 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.

Recommended accessories

Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35, SRS-A71, SRS-T1 Rechargeable battery NH-9WM Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG AC power adaptor AC-E45HG Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP, MDR-E848LP, MDR-35

When connecting optional headphones to the supplied remote control

Use only headphones with micro plugs. You cannot use headphones with stereo mini plugs.

dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

-2

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.

Stereo mini plug