Sony DFS-601 Operating Instructions

3-243-381-11 (1)

TV/WB/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-FS601

“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the AC power adaptor 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 don’t 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-FS601 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

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

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: D-FS601

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

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.

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 your favorite radio stations ....... 14

Presetting radio stations............................. 15

Changing the tuning interval ..................... 16

Available features

G-PROTECTION function........................ 17

Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 17

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 18

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 18

Turning off the operation beep sound........ 19

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ....................... 20

Connecting to 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) ................ 30

Getting started

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 AM button

(pages 12, 15)

2 FM button

(pages 12, 15)

3 WB (weather band)

button (pages 12, 15)

4 TV button

(pages 12, 15)

5 HOLD switch

(page 18)

6 3-way control key

(see below)

7 VOL* (volume)

control (page 7)

8 DC IN 4.5 V

(external power input) jack (pages 6, 21)

9 Display

(pages 8, 10 - 14, 17, 18)

q; 1 - 3 buttons

(page 14)

qa PRESET –/+ buttons

(page 15)

qs REPEAT/ENTER•

TUNING + button (pages 9 - 12, 15)

qd PLAY MODE•

TUNING – button (pages 9 - 12, 15)

qf SOUND button

(pages 17, 18)

qg MEMORY button

(pages 14, 15)

qh i (headphones)

jack (pages 6, 13, 20)

qj Buckle

(page 6)

6 3-way control key

Push toward

N/> or ..

* There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume. ** There is a tactile dot beside N/>.

Press x• RADIO OFF/ CHG.

N/>**: Play/AMS/search (pages 7, 8, 11)

.: AMS/search (pages 7, 11) x•RADIO OFF/CHG:

Stop•charge/turn off the radio (pages 7, 15, 19)

CD player (inside)

qk STEP switch

(page 16)

ql G-PROTECTION

switch (page 17)

w; LOCAL/DX switch

(page 13)

wa 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

Playing a CD

You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.

. Connect your CD player.

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

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

. Insert a CD.

1 Unfasten the buckle. 2 Open the lid.

3-way control key (N/>)

to i (headphones)

Headphones or Earphones

to DC IN

4.5V

3 Fit the CD on the pivot and close the lid. 4 While holding the lid closed, fasten the buckle

securely.

Label side up

. Play a CD.

Playing a CD

Push the 3-way control

Adjust the volume.

key toward N/>.

To Do this

Play (from the point you stopped) Push the 3-way control key toward N/>.

Playback starts from the point you stopped.

Play (from the first track) Push the control key toward N/> and hold

it for 2 seconds or more. Stop Press x•RADIO OFF/CHG.* Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Push the control key toward . once

Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Push the control key toward .

Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Push the control key toward N/> once

Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Push the control key toward N/>

Go backwards quickly Push the control key toward . and

Go forward quickly Push the control key toward N/> and

*1Automatic Music Sensor

These operations can be done during play.

After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pushing the 3-way

control key toward N/>. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pushing the control key toward ..

quickly.*

repeatedly.*

2, *3

quickly.*

repeatedly.*

hold it.*

2, *3

(Continued)

About the display

• When you push the 3-way control key toward N/> 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.

If the volume level does not increase

If “AVLS” appears in the display, hold down SOUND until “ AVLS” disappears from the display. 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.

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

3-way control key (N />, .)

(Continued)

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes.

During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER.

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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