Page 1
3-245-826-21 (2)
Portable
CD Player
Operating Instructions
About the area code
The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player
is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code
of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).”
D-EJ985
© 2002 Sony Corporation
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
Page 2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
CAUTION
• INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN
• DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
2
Page 3
Table of Contents
Getting started
Locating the controls .................................. 4
Playing a CD
1.Connect your CD player.......................... 7
2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 7
3.Play a CD. ............................................... 8
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 11
Playing a single track (Single play).......... 11
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)........................................ 11
Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play) .. 12
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)........................................... 13
Available features
G-PROTECTION function........................ 14
Displaying CD text information ................ 14
Checking the remaining time on the CD and
the number of tracks left ....................... 15
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 15
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 16
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 17
Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 17
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 19
Using the dry batteries............................... 22
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................ 24
Maintenance .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting......................................... 26
Specifications ............................................ 29
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18
3
Page 4
Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
1 EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input)
jack (pages 7, 20, 22)
2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 18)
3 Jog lever (u (play/pause)•
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 7, 8, 12, 13)
4 x (stop) /CHARGE button•
CHARGE lamp
(pages 8, 16, 17, 19, 20)
5 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons
(page 8)
6 i (headphones) jack
(page 7)
7 OPEN switch
(page 7)
8 Terminals for the charging stand
(pages 19, 25)
CD player (inside)
9 AVLS switch
(page 16)
q; G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 14)
qa Battery
compartment
(page 19)
*The button has a tactile dot.
4
CD player (rear)
qs HOLD switch
(page 16)
Page 5
Remote control
qd x (stop) button
(pages 8, 17)
qf VOL (volume)
+/– control
(page 8)
qj Clip
(page 6)
qk HOLD switch
(page 16)
qg Display
(pages 9, 11 - 16)
qh Jog lever (u (play/pause)•
ENT (enter)•
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 8, 10, 12, 13)
w; SOUND button
(page 15)
Getting started
ql DISPLAY
button
(pages 14, 15)
wa P MODE/
(play mode/repeat)
button
(pages 10 - 13, 17)
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this CD player with the remote control
supplied with other CD players.
(Continued)
5
Page 6
To use the clip on the remote control
You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.
To remove
To attach in the reverse direction
,
You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip.
Using the carrying pouch
You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert
them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.
6
Page 7
Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.
1
. Connect your CD player.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Connect the headphones/earphones
with remote control.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
For models supplied with the remote
control
• Connect the plug of the headphones/
earphones to the remote control.
• Connect the headphones/earphones to
the remote control firmly. A loose
connection may cause noise during
playback.
2
. Insert a CD.
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid.
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V
AC power
adaptor
Jog lever
2 Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
to i (headphones)
to an AC outlet
Playing a CD
Headphones or
Earphones
OPEN switch
Label side up
(Continued)
7
Page 8
3
. Play a CD.
Jog lever
VOL + / –
Jog lever
VOL + / –
1 Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL + or –.
1 Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by turning
VOL +/ –.
To Do this
Play (from the point you stopped) Press the jog lever.
Playback starts from the point you stopped.
Play (from the first track) While the CD player is stopped, press and hold
the jog lever until the play of the first track
starts.
Pause/resume play after pause Press the jog lever.
Stop Press x (x/CHARGE for the CD player).*
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Flick the jog lever toward . once.*
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS)
Flick the jog lever toward . repeatedly.*
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Flick the jog lever toward > once.*
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS)
Go backwards quickly Hold the jog lever toward ..*
Go forward quickly Hold the jog lever toward >.*
Flick the jog lever toward > repeatedly.*
2
2
2
2
2, *3
2, *3
2, *3
*1Automatic Music Sensor
2
These operations can be done during both play and pause.
*
3
*
After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by flicking the jog
lever toward >. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by flicking the jog
lever toward ..
8
Page 9
About the display
• When you press the jog lever after changing the CD or turning off and on the player, the total
number of tracks in the CD and total playing time appear for about two seconds.
• During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.
• During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.
If the volume level does not increase
• If AVLS is set to “LIMIT”, set it to “NORM.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing
(AVLS).”
• If the headphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack, connect them to the
i (headphones) jack.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback
capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio
CDs.
About audio discs having copyright protection
This CD player is designed for playback of audio discs which conform to the Compact Disc
Digital Audio System Description. Recently, copyright protected audio discs have been released
by some music companies; however, some of those discs may not play back on this CD player.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
Playing a CD
9
Page 10
Playback options
You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and
the jog lever.
P MODE/ button
If you press the button during playback,
you can change the play mode.
During playback, if you press and hold
the button until “ ” appears, you can
repeat play mode that was selected using
P MODE/ .
No indication
(Normal play)
“1”
(Play a single track)
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
“ ”
(Play tracks with Bookmarks)
“PGM”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)
Jog lever
• Press
You can add Bookmarks to the tracks.
You can also enter the selected tracks
for PGM play.
• Flick toward > or .
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
10
Page 11
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle, Bookmarked track and PGM play
modes.
During playback, press and hold
P MODE/ until “ ” appears.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press P MODE/
repeatedly until “1” appears.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press P MODE/
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
Playback options
11
Page 12
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play)
You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10
CDs.
To add Bookmarks
1 During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever
until “ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display.
When the Bookmark has been added successfully, flashing of “ ” becomes slow.
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
To listen to the tracks with Bookmarks
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
2 Press the jog lever.
“ ” lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with Bookmarks starts.
To remove the Bookmarks
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever until “ ” disappears
from the display.
To check the tracks with Bookmarks
During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, “ ” keeps flashing slowly in the display.
Notes
• During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are played in order of track number, and not in the
order you added the Bookmarks.
• If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the 11th CD, the Bookmarks of the CD you played back first
will be erased.
• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.
• If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries even
though “Lobatt” is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.
12
Page 13
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)
You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.
During playback, press P MODE/
1
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
Flick the jog lever toward
2
> or . to select a track.
Press the jog lever to enter the selected
3
track.
“000” appears and the playing order increases
by one.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.
4
Press and hold the jog lever until the PGM play starts.
5
To check the program
During programming:
Press the jog lever repeatedly before step 5.
During the PGM play:
Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press the jog lever repeatedly.
Each time you press the jog lever, the track number appears.
Notes
• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track appears in the display.
• If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased.
Track number
Playing order
Playback options
13
Page 14
B
Available features
G-PROTECTION function
The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping while jogging.
When you set the G-PROTECTION switch
on your CD player to “2”, the GPROTECTION function will be enhanced
compared to “1.”
To walk with the CD player and enjoy high
quality CD sound using the Gfunction, set the G-PROTECTION switch to
“1.” While taking harder exercise, it is
recommended that you set it to “2.”
Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to
“1” or “2.”
Note
Sound may skip:
– if the CD player receives stronger continuous
shock than expected,
– if a dirty or scratched CD is played or
– when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or
if there is a problem with the recording device
or application software.
PROTECTION
Displaying CD text information
When you play a CD containing CD text
information, the track name, disc name, artist
name, etc., appear in the display.
Display on the remote control
“Track
number”
appears.
* While the CD player is reading the information
on the CD, “READING” appears.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Normal play
Press DISPLAY
once.
CD text appears in this
portion.*
Display
Track number and name of
the current track
Track number and name of
the current track/artist name
14
Press DISPLAY
twice.
** Not displayed during single play, shuffle play,
Bookmarked track play or PGM play.
Note
CD text displayed on this CD player is in English
only.
The number of tracks left**
and disc name/artist name
Page 15
Checking the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left
You can check the remaining time on the CD
and the number of tracks left using
DISPLAY.
When playing a CD containing CD text
information, you cannot use this function.
Emphasizing the bass
sound
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Press SOUND to select “SOUND 1” or
“SOUND 2.”
(SOUND)
No indication
(Normal play)
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Display
Normal play
Press DISPLAY
once.
Press DISPLAY
twice.
* Not displayed during single play, shuffle play,
Bookmarked track play or PGM play.
Track number and elapsed
playing time
Track number and
remaining time on the
current track
The number of tracks left*
and remaining time on the
CD*
“SOUND 1”
“SOUND 2”
Available features
The selected sound mode is displayed.
“SOUND 2” enhances the bass sound more
than “SOUND 1.”
Note
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND
function, turn down the volume.
15
Page 16
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.
Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.”
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
You can lock the controls on your CD player
to prevent accidental button presses.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the
arrow.
Appears when the volume is turned up
and beyond a certain level.
To turn off the AVLS function
Set AVLS to “NORM.”
CD player
CHARGE lamp
flashes if you press
any button when
the HOLD function
is activated.
You can use the HOLD function with both
the CD player and remote control. You can
still operate your CD player using the remote
control when HOLD on the remote control is
set to off.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
Note
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”
will not appear in the display of the remote control.
Remote control
16
Page 17
Turning off the operation beep sound
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard
from your headphones/earphones when you
operate your CD player.
Remove the power source (AC
1
power adaptor, rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries) from the
CD player.
Connect the power source while
2
pressing x (x/CHARGE for the
CD player).
To turn on the beep sound
Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing x or
x/CHARGE.
Turning off the LCD’s backlight
While you are using the rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries, the LCD’s
backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every
time you press a button. However, you can
turn off the backlight to save the battery
power.
Remove the rechargeable
1
batteries or dry batteries from the
CD player.
Insert the batteries while pressing
2
P MODE/ .
To turn on the LCD’s backlight
Remove the batteries and then insert them
without pressing P MODE/ .
About the LCD’s backlight
The LCD’s backlight is always turned on
when using the AC power adaptor.
Available features
17
Page 18
B
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system
You can listen to CDs through a stereo
system and record CDs on a cassette tape and
a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction
manual that comes with the connected
device.
Be sure to turn off all connected devices
before making connections.
to LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
Connecting
Optical
digital
connecting
cord
cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
Notes
• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of
the connected device to avoid damaging the
connected speakers.
• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you
use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a
power source, batteries may become completely
depleted during recording.
• Adjust the volume properly on the connected
device so that the sound will not be distorted.
When using the connecting cord
If the sound is distorted, connect the device
to the i jack.
When using the optical digital
connecting cord
To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc.,
make sure that the CD player is in pause
before operating the recording procedures.
About the G-PROTECTION and
SOUND functions when using the
connecting cord or optical digital
connecting cord
•To record high quality CD sound, set the
G-PROTECTION switch to “1.”
• The SOUND function works only on the
output sound from the i jack and not work
on the output sound from the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack.
MiniDisc
recorder, DAT
deck, etc.
18
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
Page 19
B
Connecting to a power source
You can use the following power sources:
• Rechargeable batteries
•AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”)
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (external
battery case)
For the battery life and charging time of the
rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.”
Using the rechargeable batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries before
using them for the first time. You can use
only the following rechargeable batteries for
your CD player.
• NH-14WM (A)
Open the battery compartment lid
1
inside your CD player.
Connect the AC power adaptor to
3
the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the
supplied charging stand and an
AC outlet. Then place the CD
player on the supplied charging
stand, aligning the V mark on the
CD player with the v mark on the
stand.
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the
AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
CHARGE lamp
Align V with v.
to DC IN 4.5 V
Connecting to a power source
Insert two rechargeable batteries
2
by matching the 3 to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
Insert the # end first
(for both batteries).
AC power adaptor
to an AC outlet
(Continued)
19
Page 20
Using the rechargeable batteries
Charging of the batteries starts.
In the display of the remote control,
“Charging” indication flashes and the
indicator sections of light up in
succession. The CHARGE lamp lights
up on the CD player.
When the batteries are completely
charged, all indications in the display
disappear and the CHARGE lamp goes
off.
To charge the rechargeable batteries
without using the supplied charging
stand
Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT
BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player
and an AC outlet, then press x/CHARGE to
start charging.
x/CHARGE
button•CHARGE
lamp
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to an AC outlet
20
Notes
• When charging the batteries using the charging
stand, be sure to remove the external battery case.
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no
danger.
• If you press the jog lever during charging,
charging stops and playback of the CD starts.
• If you place the CD player on the charging stand
during playback, playback stops and charging
starts.
• Place the CD player on the charging stand
securely, aligning the V mark on the CD player
with the v mark on the stand. Make sure that the
CHARGE lamp on the CD player lights up.
Wrong placement interrupts charging or
playback.
Page 21
To remove the rechargeable batteries
Push # end to remove the batteries.
When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.
Note on the rechargeable batteries
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.
When to charge the rechargeable
batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Battery power is full.
r
r
○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Battery power is getting low.
r
r
Battery power is low.
r
Lobatt* Batteries are depleted.
* Beep sounds.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, charge the batteries only when
they are completely depleted.
Notes
• The indicator sections of roughly show the
remaining battery power. One section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator
sections of
may increase or decrease.
Note on carrying the rechargeable
batteries
Use the supplied battery carrying case to
prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable
batteries and the metallic objects are
contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a
short circuit.
Notes on the supplied charging stand
• The supplied charging stand can be used
only with this CD player. No other model
can be charged using this stand.
• When using the supplied charging stand,
charge the NH-14WM (A) rechargeable
batteries only. Do not charge any other
batteries.
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This
poses no danger.
• Do not place coins or other metallic
objects on the charging stand. If the
terminals on the charging stand are
accidentally brought into contact with a
metallic object, they may short-circuit and
begin to heat up.
Connecting to a power source
21
Page 22
Using the dry batteries
Make sure to use the supplied external
battery case.
Use only the following dry battery type for
your CD player:
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Connect the external battery case
3
to the CD player.
Align the lines below PUSH as
1
illustrated, then draw out the
battery case while pressing PUSH.
Align
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
2
batteries by matching the 3 to the
diagram in the battery case. Insert
the battery case and lock the case
by turning LOCK in the direction
of the arrow.
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Battery power is full.
r
r
Battery power is getting low.
r
r
Battery power is low.
r
Lobatt* Batteries are depleted.
* Beep sounds.
When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.
The batteries in the CD player and external
battery case are discharged simultaneously.
Notes
• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
attaching the external battery case.
• When using the rechargeable batteries and dry
batteries together to extend power, use a fully
charged rechargeable batteries and new dry
batteries.
With the v side
down
○ ○○○
○○○○○
22
Page 23
Notes on the power source
Disconnect all power sources when the CD
player is not used for a long time.
On AC power adaptor
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or
recommended in “Accessories (supplied/
optional).” Do not use any other AC power
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
Polarity of the plug
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with
wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
On rechargeable batteries
and dry batteries
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat
if the positive and negative terminals of the
battery are accidentally contacted by a
metallic object.
• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with 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 battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and
install new batteries. In case the deposit
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.
Connecting to a power source
23
Page 24
B
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into
the CD 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 the CD player
•Keep the lens on the CD player clean and
do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may
be damaged and the CD player will not
operate properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
CD player. The CD player and the CD may
be damaged.
• Do not leave the CD player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisture, rain, mechanical shock,
unleveled surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.
• If the CD player causes interference to the
radio or television reception, turn off the
CD player or move it away from the radio
or television.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on this
CD player. Attempting to do so may
damage the CD player. Do not use such
discs.
• 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.
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.
Consideration 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 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.
Not these ways
24
Page 25
Maintenance
To clean the casing
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.
To clean the terminals
If the terminals on the charging stand or on
the CD player become dirty, the batteries
may not be charged properly. Clean the
terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth
periodically as illustrated below.
Terminals
Terminals
Additional information
25
Page 26
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The volume does not
increase even if you turn
VOL +/– in the + direction
repeatedly (even if you press
VOL + repeatedly on the CD
player).
Cannot adjust the volume.
No sound, or noise is heard.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the
rechargeable batteries.
“Lobatt” or “000” appears in
the display. The CD does not
play.
“HiDCin” appears in the
display.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 16)
c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
(page 7)
c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
(page 7)
c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 7)
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.
c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese
batteries. (page 22)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 22)
c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 19 - 21)
c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries. (page 19)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 22)
c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories
(supplied/optional).” (page 30)
c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the
AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 19, 22)
26
Page 27
Symptom
The CD does not play or
“Nodisc” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the CD player.
CHARGE lamp flashes on the
CD player when you press a
button, and the CD does not
play.
Cannot adjust the volume
with VOL +/– on the CD
player.
During recording with optical
digital connection, the track
number cannot be recorded
correctly.
The rechargeable batteries
cannot be charged.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16)
c The CD is dirty or defective. (page 24)
c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 7)
c Moisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly.
(page 19)
c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 19, 22)
c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 7)
c The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
with the recording device.
c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,
recording device, or application software.
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16)
c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume
using the volume control on the connected device. (page 18)
c Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT
recorder, etc. (page 18)
c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device.
(page 18)
c
The terminals on the CD player or the charging stand are dirty.
Wipe them with a dry cloth.
c The CD is playing. Stop playing.
c The external battery case is connected to the CD player. Remove it
and start charging again.
c The CD player is not placed securely on the charging stand. Place
the player on the stand, aligning the V mark on the player and the
v mark on the stand. Make sure that the CHARGE lamp lights up.
(page 19)
Additional information
(Continued)
27
Page 28
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Playback starts from the
point you stopped. (resume
function)
Rustling noise is heard from
the CD.
When closing the lid of the
CD player, the CD starts to
rotate.
You cannot operate the CD
player properly using the
remote control.
The LCD display becomes
hard to see or slows down.
“ ” is flashing quickly in
the display, and you cannot
locate the beginning of the
track or the specific point in
the track.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c
The resume function is working. To start playing from the first
track, press and hold the jog lever during stop until the first track
starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or, remove all
power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power
adaptor again. (pages 7, 8, 19, 22)
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 19)
c The CD player is reading the information on the CD. It is not
malfunctioning.
c The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake.
c You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/
104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room
temperature, the display will return to its normal operating
condition.
c The CD player has entered the Bookmarked track play mode.
Press P MODE/ twice so that the player returns to the normal
play mode.
28
Page 29
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.)
D-A conversion
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ
Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω
(Approx. 0.5 mW + Approx. 0.5 mW
at 16 Ω)*
*For the customers in Europe
Optical digital output (optical output connector)
Output level: –21 - –15 dBm
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level
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-14WM (A) rechargeable
batteries: 2.4 V DC
•Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
+1–2
dB (measured by JEITA CP-
•AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U, U2, CA, CA2, E92, MX2, TW2 and
CA2/C models: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED, CED/4, CE7, CE7/C, EE, EE1, E, E13
and E13/2 models: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
EU8, EU8/C, JE.W, E18, KR4 and EE8
models: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
HK4 model: 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz
Battery life* (approx. hours)
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable
surface.)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD
player is used.
When using G-PROTECTION
“1” “2”
Two NH-14WM (A) 43 44
(charged for
about 5 hours**)
External battery case 69 74
(two alkaline batteries***)
Two NH-14WM (A) and 113 120
external battery case
(two alkaline batteries***)
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
** Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
*** When using Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG)
(produced in Japan)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding
projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 135.0 × 135.0 × 16.2 mm
(5 3⁄8 × 5 3⁄8 × 21⁄32 in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 174 g (6.2 oz)
Additional information
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
29
Page 30
Accessories (supplied/optional)
Supplied accessories
For the area code of the location in which you
purchased the CD player, check the upper left side
of the bar code on the package.
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/earphones with remote control (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Charging stand (1)
Battery carrying case (2)
Carrying pouch (1)
External battery case (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
* Supplied with JE.W model only
Optional accessories
Active speaker system SRS-Z1
SRS-Z1000
Car battery cord DCC-E345
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E34CP
Car connecting pack CPA-9C
Optical digital connecting cord
POC-15B
POC-15AB
Rechargeable battery NH-14WM
Earphones (except for the customers in France)
MDR-E848LP
MDR-EX70LP
MDR-A44L
MDR-A110LP
Earphones (for the customers in France)
MDR-E808SP
When you purchase an AC power adaptor, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Your dealer may not handle some of the
accessories listed above. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information about the
accessories available in your country.
30
Page 31
31
Page 32
Printed on 100 % recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Loading...