Sony D-ES51, D-ES55 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-ES51
D-ES55
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-ES51 and D-ES55. 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.
3-862-322-22 (1)
INFORMATION
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For the customers in Australia
The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot
be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC
power adaptor should be discarded.
For the customers not in Poland
The mark on the unit is valid only for
products marketed in Poland.
For the customers not in Europe
The CE mark on the unit is valid
only for products marketed in the
European Union.
For the customers not in Russia
The mark on the unit and package is
valid only for products marketed in Russia.
Playing a CD right
away!
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your player on house
current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry
batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.
1
2
3
Connect
Headphones
2
DC IN 4.5 V
For models supplied with AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
AC power adaptor
Place a CD
1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the lid.
Label side up
3Fit the CD to the pivot and close the
lid.
4Fasten the buckle securely by pressing
both sides of the buckle.
Play
1 Press ^.
2 Adjust the volume.
to a wall
outlet
To stop play, press p.
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.
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Notes on display
• When you press ^ (when RESUME is set
to OFF), the total number of tracks in the
CD and the t2otal 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
^
^
= once**
= repeatedly**
+ once**
+ repeatedly**
Hold down
+**
Hold down
=**
Not these ways
zOther Operations
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music
Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or
only one track.
PLAY
MODE
REPEAT/
ENTER
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The “ ” indication appears.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.
To repeat a single track
1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you
want to repeat is playing.
The “ ” indication appears.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”
appears.
To repeat another track, press = or + .
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.
=/+
Playing only the tracks
you want
You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.
PLAY
MODE
REPEAT/
ENTER
(INTRO PGM Play)
+
^
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
Flashing
2 Press ^ to start scanning .
The player plays 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.
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.
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 = .
Playing tracks in the order
you want
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.
PLAY
MODE
REPEAT/
ENTER
(RMS Play)
=/+
^
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “RMS*” flashes.
Flashing
*RMS = Random Music Sensor
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.
If you press p, the program will be erased.
To prevent accidental erasure, set the
RESUME switch to ON.
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 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.
To enjoy more powerful bass sound
(Sound function)
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.
SOUND
Press SOUND to select “BASS” or “GROOVE.”
“GROOVE” 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.
HOLD
Press HOLD until appears in the
display and you cannot operate the player.
To unlock, press HOLD until
disappears from the display.
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.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
If you turn up the volume to “ ”, the
AVLS indication flashes and you cannot turn
up the volume any more.
If you want to turn up the volume to more than
“
”, set AVLS to NORMAL. The AVLS
indication disappears from the display.
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.
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.
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
•Car battery cord
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
headphones
For the customers having purchased
the D-ES55 model
1
Neckband
Ear pad
1 Wear the neckband around the back of
your head. The cord should be hanging
from the left side.
2 Put your left ear between the earpad
(marked L on the outside) and the
neckband, and your right ear between the
earpad (marked R on the outside) and the
neckband.
3 Adjust the angle of the neckband to fit the
headphones on your ears.
Left ear
3
2
zPower Sources
Using rechargeable
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
Use only BP-DM10 rechargeable battery for
this player. Do not use any other rechargeable
batteries.
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word “SONY” is facing the same
direction as illustrated on the lid.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
for about 2 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.
When to charge the rechargeable
battery
When the rechargeable battery becomes
weak, indication appears in the display.
If the “Lo ba ” appears in the display,
charge the rechargeable batteries, because the
battery is used up.
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
rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
battery, etc.).
Using dry 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
Press the ’ side of the battery as shown.
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*)
When using ESP function
off on
BP-DM10 4 3.5
(charged for about
2 hours**)
Two alkaline batteries 14 13
LR6SG
*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.
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
• 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.
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
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can
also be potentially dangerous to play your
headsets at high volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian crossings. You should
exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around you.
On the water resistance
• Before unfastening the buckle to open the lid,
be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the
exterior of the unit. Open and close the lid
where water or sand cannot fall in the unit, and
make sure that your hands are dry. If water or
sand falls in the unit, trouble may occur.
• When closing the lid, check that there is no dust
or sand on the rubber packing around the lid.
Then close the lid firmly with the buckle.
• The supplied headphones are not meant to be
immersed in water or come in continuous
contact with water. If they are accidentally
dropped into water or get wet, dry them with a
soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.
• The supplied AC power adaptor is not water
resistant. To prevent shock hazard, avoid using
the player near water during AC operation.
• Cover the DC IN 4.5 V jack and 2 jack with the
attached rubber caps when nothing is
connected to these jacks. If the inside of the
jacks are contaminated with water or sand, rust
may develop and caused trouble.
Notes
• Since the unit is airtight, you may not be able to
open the lid when there is a sudden change in
air pressure inside the unit. This happens when
the unit is transported on a plane or moved
from a warm place to a cold place. In this case,
open the rubber cap on the DC IN
4.5 V jack.
• To prevent water from leaking in, the buckle is
designed to be slightly stiff. Be careful not to
catch a fingernail on the buckle when
unfastening the lid.
Do not hold the player with the buckle by
itself. Doing so may damage the unit.
Not this way
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
This mark is available in the
USA and Canada only
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your unwanted batteries to your nearest point
for collection, recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) advises you about spent battery
collection by the following phone number.
Call toll free number: 1-800-822-8837
(United States and Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
nickel-cadmium batteries.
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.
To clean the headphones plug
Keep the plug of your headphones clean to
obtain optimum sound. Wipe it with a dry, soft
cloth.
To remove any dust or sand from
the rubber packing
Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will
prevent the lid from shutting tightly, and water
may leak in. Brush off the dust once in a while.
We recommend the replacement of the rubber
packing every year which is available optionally
at an authorized Sony service facility.
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.
appears in the display when
you press a button.
m The buttons are locked. Press HOLD to
make
“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
NORMAL.
disappear from the display.
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
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
• 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
CN2 model: 220 V, 50 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 138.3 × 34.3 × 145.8 mm
1
(5
⁄2 × 1 3⁄8 × 5 3⁄4 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable batteries)
Approx. 312 g (11.1 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.
D-ES51
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
Stereo headphones (1)
*Supplied with E33 and E13 models
D-ES55
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
Stereo headphones (1)
Rechargeable batteries (1)**
*Supplied with E33 and E13 models
**Supplied with U2 model only
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
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35,
SRS-A71, SRS-T1
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35, MDR-G51, MDR-G61
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
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