Sony D-F200 User Manual

3-241-441-11 (1)
FM/AM 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-F200
© 2002 Sony Corporation
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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 dont 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.
Owner’s Record
The model and the serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. D-F200 Serial No. ___________________
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
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.
Product registration
For the customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/productregistration. <http://www.sony.com/productregistration>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.
The CE mark is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
Locating the controls ................................... 4
Playing a CD
1.Prepare your CD player........................... 6
2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 6
3.Play a CD. ............................................... 6
Playback options .................... 8
Using the radio
Listening to the radio................................... 9
Presetting radio stations............................. 11
Playing preset radio stations ...................... 12
Changing the tuning interval ..................... 12
Available features
To maximize the skip protection performance
(ESP MAX) ........................................... 13
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 13
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 14
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 14
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 15
Connecting to a power source
Using the dry batteries............................... 17
Using the AC power adaptor ..................... 18
Notes on the power source ........................ 18
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 19
Maintenance .............................................. 19
Troubleshooting......................................... 20
Specifications ............................................ 22
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................23
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 16
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Getting started

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
1 i (headphones)
jack (page 6)
2 OPEN button
(page 6)
3 SOUND/
PRESET – button (pages 11 - 13)
4 VOLUME
control (page 6)
5 MENU/PRESET +
button (pages 8, 11, 12)
6 RADIO ON•BAND/
MEMORY button (pages 9 - 12)
8 u (play/pause)
button (pages 6, 7)
9 x (stop)•RADIO OFF
button (pages 7, 9, 11, 15)
q; Strap holes
qa DC IN 4.5 V
(external power input) jack (page 18)
qs ./>
(AMS/search) TUNE –/+ buttons (pages 7 - 9, 11)
7 Display
(pages 8 - 14)
4
qd HOLD switch
(page 14)
CD player (inside)
qf ESP switch
(page 13)
CD player (rear)
qh LOCAL/DX switch
(page 10)
Getting started
qg AVLS switch
(page 14)
qj STEP switch
(page 12)
qk Battery compartment
(pages 6, 17)
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Playing a CD

You can also use house current (AC power adaptor) as a power source.
1
. Prepare your CD player.
1 Insert LR6 (size AA) betteries. 2 Connect the headphones.
to i (headphones)
Headphones
2
. Insert a CD.
1 Press OPEN to open the lid.
OPEN button
u button
1 Open the battery compartment
lid.
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA)
alkaline batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment.
Insert the # end first (for both batteries).
See Using the dry batteries.
Note
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries.
3
. Play a CD.
2 Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
Label side up
6
Press u.
Adjust the volume.
To Press
Play (from the point you stopped) u Play (from the first track) u for 2 seconds or more Pause u Stop x* Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) .once quickly* Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly* Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly* Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly* Go backwards quickly Hold down .* Go forward quickly Hold down >*
*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 pressing > . Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..
2
2
2, *3
2, *3
2, *3
2
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About the display
When you press u 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.
When closing the lid of the CD player with the power supply attached
While the “disc” flashes in the display, the CD starts rotating and will stop after the CD player reads the disc information. This helps to shorten the waiting time before playback starts.
If the volume level does not increase
Is AVLS set to “LIMIT”? Set AVLS to “NORM.” For details, see Protecting your hearing (AVLS).
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.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
Playing a CD
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Playback options

You can enjoy various ways of playback using MENU.
MENU button
Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode.
“No indication” (Normal play)
” (Play all tracks repeatedly)
“1” (Play a single track)
1” (Play a single track repeatedly)
SHUF” (Play tracks in random order repeatedly)
Display
Play mode indication
./> buttons
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