Sony D-F525 User Manual

3-868-145-21 (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-F525

 1999 Sony Corporation

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.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

INFORMATION

Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing.

For the customers in Europe

The CE mark on the CD player is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

Table of Contents

Getting started

Locating the Controls .................................. 4

Playing a CD

1.Connect your CD player.......................... 6

2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 6

3.Play a CD. ............................................... 7

Playback options

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 10

Playing a single track (Single play)........... 10

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle play)......................................... 10

Playing tracks in your favorite order

(RMS play) ............................................ 11

Selecting tracks by listening to songs’ intro

(INTRO PGM play) .............................. 12

Using the Radio

Inserting the battery ................................... 13

Listening to the radio................................. 14

Available features

Turning on the shock protection function

(ESP2) .................................................... 16

Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 16

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 17

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 17

Resuming the playback (Resume play) ..... 18

Turning off the operation beep sound........ 18

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18

Using your CD player in a car ................... 19

Connecting a power source

Using the rechargeable batteries................ 20

Using dry batteries..................................... 21

Notes on the power source ........................ 22

Additional information

Precautions ................................................ 23

Maintenance .............................................. 23

Troubleshooting......................................... 24

Specifications ............................................ 26

Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 27

Getting started

Locating the Controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 Display

(pages 8, 10 - 12, 16, 17)

2 PLAY MODE button

(pages 9 - 12)

3 ESP button

(page 16)

4 ./>

(AMS/search) buttons (pages 7, 10 - 12)

5 HOLD switch

(page 17)

6 OPEN switch

(page 6)

7 x (stop) button

(pages 7, 18)

8 u (play/pause)

button (pages 7, 11, 12)

CD player (rear)

9 REPEAT/ENTER

button (pages 9 - 12)

q; SOUND button

(page 16)

qa DC IN 4.5 V

(external power input) jack (pages 6, 20)

qs LINE OUT

(OPTICAL) (page 18)

qd VOL (volume)

control (page 7)

qf i/REMOTE jack

(page 6)

qg AVLS switch

(page 17)

qh RESUME switch

(page 18)

qj Battery compartment

(page 20)

Tuner-remote control

(Front)

qkVOL (volume)

control (page 7)

ql i (headphones) jack

(page 6)

w; ./> (AMS/search)

buttons (pages 7, 10 - 12)

wa REMOTE jack

(page 6)

ws u (play/pause) button

(pages 7, 11, 12)

(Rear)

Attaching the strap to the tuner-remote control

To keep the high sensitivity, attach the supplied strap to the remote control and wear it on your belt, etc.

wd x (stop) button

(pages 7, 18)

wf CD/RADIO selector

(page 14)

wg HOLD switch

(page 17)

Getting started

wh Tune dial

(page 14)

Note

Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.

wj BAND (AM•

FM/MONO•FM/ST) selector (page 14)

wk Battery compartment

(page 13)

Playing a CD

You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source.

. Connect your CD player.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones to

the tuner-remote control.

3 Connect the remote control cord to

the CD player and the tuner-remote control.

Notes

• Connect the headphones/earphones to the tuner-remote control securely. Also connect the remote control cord to the CD player and the tuner-remote control securely. A loose connection may cause noise during playback or radio reception.

• Use only the supplied remote control cord. Do not use any other cord.

. Insert a CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the CD

player lid.

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

u button

to DC IN

4.5V

to i/ REMOTE

2 Place the CD on the tray and close

the lid.

Headphones or Earphones

to i

to REMOTE

Remote control cord

OPEN switch

Label side up

. Play a CD.

1 Press u.

3 Adjust the volume. 1 Set CD/RADIO to

2 Adjust the volume.

2 Press u.

To Press

Play/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

These operations can be done during both play and pause.

“CD.”

Playing a CD

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.

• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track appears with the “–” indication.

• During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.

If the volume level does not increase

Is AVLS set to “LIMIT”? Set AVLS to “NORM.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).”

Setting the maximum volume level

1 Set VOL (volume) on the tuner-remote control to maximum. 2 Adjust the volume on the CD player to the level that you want it to be.

This level becomes the maximum volume for the remote control.

Removing the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.

Playback options

You can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER.

PLAY MODE button

Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode.

“No indication”

(Normal play)

“1” (Play a single track)

“SHUF” (Play tracks in random order)

“RMS” (Play tracks in your favorite order)

“INTRO PGM” (Select tracks by listening to songs’ intro)

REPEAT/ENTER button

REPEAT

You can repeat play that is selected using PLAY MODE.

ENTER

You can select tracks for RMS (Random Music Sensor) and INTRO PGM play modes.

Playback options

./> buttons

x button

u button

RESUME switch

With RESUME ON, you can recall the last playback mode after the play is stopped with x .

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