Sony D-FS18 User Manual
3-226-007-11 (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-FS18
© 2001 Sony Corporation
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear and
the serial number is located on the bottom of
the CD player. 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-FS18
Serial No. ___________________
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
For the customers in the USA and Canada
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel metal
hydride batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel
metal hydride battery.
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.
The CE mark on the CD player 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.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
(PGM play)............................................ 11
Using the radio
Listening to the radio................................. 12
Presetting radio stations............................. 14
Playing preset radio stations ...................... 15
Changing the tuning interval ..................... 15
Available features
G-PROTECTION function........................ 16
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 16
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 17
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 17
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 18
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 19
Using your CD player in a car ................... 20
Connecting a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 21
Using the dry batteries............................... 23
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 24
Maintenance .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting......................................... 26
Specifications ............................................ 28
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 29
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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
1 SOUND button
(page 16)
2 PLAY MODE•
TUNING + button
(pages 9 - 12)
3 REPEAT/ENTER•
TUNING – button
(pages 9 - 12)
4 RADIO ON•BAND
button
(pages 12, 14, 15)
5 VOL(volume)
control
(page 7)
6 i (headphones)
jack
(pages 6, 19)
7 Buckle (page 6)
8 1 - 5 buttons
(pages 14, 15)
9 u (play/pause)
button
(pages 6, 7, 11)
q; x (stop)/CHG (charge)•
RADIO OFF button
(pages 7, 12, 18, 21)
qa ./>
(AMS/search) •
PRESET –/+
buttons (pages 7, 10,
11, 15)
qs HOLD switch
(page 17)
qd DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 21)
qf Display
(pages 8, 10 - 14,
16, 17)
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CD player (inside)
qg STEP switch
(page 15)
qh AVLS switch
(page 17)
qj G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 16)
qk LOCAL/DX switch
(page 13)
ql Battery compartment
(page 21)
Using the hand strap
During active uses, use the supplied hand strap.
1 Pass the strap through the hooks.
2 Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it
using the Velcro tapes.
Getting started
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Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source.
1
. Connect your CD player.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Connect the headphones.
to i (headphones)
Headphones
2
. Insert a CD.
1 Unfasten the buckle.
2 Open the lid.
AC power
u button
3 Fit the CD on the pivot and close the lid.
4 While holding the lid closed, fasten the
buckle securely.
adaptor
to DC IN
4.5V
to an AC outlet
Label side up
6
3
. Play a CD.
Adjust the volume.
To Press
Play/Pause u
Stop x/CHG*
2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) .once quickly*
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly*
2
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.
Press u.
Playing a CD
2
2
2
2
2
(Continued)
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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.
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 is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending
on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
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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)
“PGM”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)
REPEAT/ENTER button
REPEAT
You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.
ENTER
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
Playback options
u button
x/CHG button
./>
buttons
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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes.
During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER.
Note on ./>
During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by pressing > repeatedly.
You can also locate the last track after first track by pressing . repeatedly.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “1” appears.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
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