Sony D-ES55 User Manual

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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.
□ICITAL AUDIO
D-ES51 D-ES55
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
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Welcome!

INFORMATION
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 manuai 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.
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

: I The CF mark on the unit is valid
^ only tor products marketed in the
i ^ Furopt.’an Unitrn.

For the customers not in Russia

I he ip( y mark on the unit and package is
valid only for products marketed in Russia.
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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.
Connect
to a wall outlet
For models supplied with AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
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fi
Place a CD
(T) Unfasten the buckle. (2) Open the lid.
(3) Fit the CD to the pivot and close the
lid.
(4) Fasten the buckle securely by pressing
both sides of the buckle.
Play
© Press Ml.
To stop play, press I
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To
Press
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.
►II
►II
once**
repeatedly**
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I
► ► 1 once**
►W repeatedly**
Hold down ►►!**
Hold down !◄◄**

To remove the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
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Notes on display
When you press ►!! (when RESUME is set
to OFF), the total number of tracks in the CD and the t2otaI 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 beginnihg 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.
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►other Operations

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or only one track.
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play. The " indication appears.
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LI I LIU-LI LI
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.
Wc n i. I
U J U I- t t
2 Press PLAY MODI: repeatedly until "P
appears.
- Ct ► -i -
ML n i.JfC
U J U tL J
To repeat another track, press or I
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.
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Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play)

You can choose and play your favorite tracks by scanning through the beginning of eact") track in a CD.
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "INTRO PCM" flashes.
Flashing
- INTHOPGM -
M I nn.nc
U I U U • U J
2 Press
Ml
to start scanning .
seconds of each track and flashes faster.
The player plays about the first 15
INTRO PGM"
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track
you want is playing. To skip the track,
After you have gone through the CD, "INTRO PGM" stops flashing and the tracks
you have chosen play autonaatically.
To finish programming before going through the whole CD, press will be played.
II you press ■, the program will be erased. To pri‘\ ent accidental erasure, set the RI'SUMIl switch to C^N.
To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PI.AY MODE, repeatedly until the play mode* indication disappears from the display.
• press or just wait for the next track.
Ml.
The selected tracks
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Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.
PLAY MODE
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUF" appears.
The tracks play in random order.
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f 1
n
(. 1 ~i
U J u
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 previous tracks by pressing .
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Playing tracks in the order you want (RMS Play)

You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.
►II
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "RMS*" flashes.
Flashing
- RMS '
nn n
uu u
*RMS = Random Music Sensor
Press or ►►! to choose a track. The track number and the playing order appear.
Track number Flashing
' t I I '
- RMS -
rnz n I
U J JJ L
1 M '
Playing orcder
Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the
3
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 M, 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 prtigram another track after the 22nd
track, the first track programed is cleared and the new track is programed instead.
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Using other functions

To minimize skipping (ESP^)

The HSP (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 ESP^ (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." " Aithough ESP^ 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.
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U J u
I* * I r
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.
• ScTund 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 EiOLD until O—n appears in the
display and you cannot operate the player.
To unlock, press HOLD until O—n
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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.
-
or
If you want to turn up the volume to more than
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.
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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 ■, connect the power source again. To make the beep sound again, disconnect the power source, and then connect it without pressing
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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.)
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Using the supplied headphones

For the customers having purchased
the D-ES55 model
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 O on the outside) and the neckband, and your right ear between the earpad (marked Q on the outside) and the neckband.
3 Adjust the angle of the neckband to fit the
headphones on your ears.
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► Power Sources Using rechargeable
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. Use only BP-DMIO rechargeable battery for this player. Do not use any other rechargeable batteries.
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.
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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.)
AC power adaptor
A
"TT
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, C3 indication appears in the display. If the "L D bdit" 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 m.ay 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-DMIO rechargeable battery. Do not use any other rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable battery, etc.).
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Using dry batteries

1 Disconnect the AC power adaptor and
open the lid of the battery compartment.
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the © and 0 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, "io bdtt" 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.
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Battery life (approx, hours) (EIAJ*)

When using ESP function
off
on
BP-DMIO (charged for about
2 hours**)
Two alkaline 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) **Charging time v^aries depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.
4 3.5
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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.
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>■ Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4,5 V (external power input) jack.

On power sources

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

On the AC power adaptor

• Use only the supplied AC power a,daptor. 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 liot put anylieavy object on top of the
player. The plaver 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.
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On headphones

Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized v^ehicle. 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 0 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.
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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.
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Maintenance

To clean the lens

Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DMl,

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 vou have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The CD does not play or "no dl 5 C" appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the player.
^ The CD is dirty or defective.
Insert the CD with the label side up. Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the player aside for several hours
until the moisture evaporates. The lens is dirty. Close the lid of the player and the battery compartment firmly.
■> Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely.
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When you press Ml, “00" appears in the display for a moment, and disappears. The CD does not play.
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.

Connect the plugs firmly. Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.

"HI dc In " appears in the display.

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or recommended AC power adaptor AC­E45HG (not supplied). Use only the car battery cord listed in the Recommended accessories.
O-n appears in the display when
you press a button.
-> The buttons are locked. Press HOLD to
make O—n disappear from the display.
"La bdtt" appears in the display
when you press a button.
The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Connect the AC power adaptor and charge the batteries.
->■ The dry batteries are use up. Replace them with new ones.

The battery life is short.

Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline batteries. Replace the batteries with new ones.
The volume is limited to a certain level even if you attempt to turn it up.
AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORMAL.
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Specifications

System
Compact disc digital auditi system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: X = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 pW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from fhe 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 0 dB (measured by EIA] CP-
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-DMIO Rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
• Two LR6 (size A A) 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 X 34.3 x 145.8 mm (5 '/: X i VhxS K in.)
Mass (without rechargeable batteries)
Approx. 312 g (11.1 ozi
Operating temperature
.5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F)
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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 EÎ3 models
D-ES55
AC power adaptor (Î) 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-DMIO Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG AC power adaptor AC-E45HG Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP, N4DR-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.
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