Sony D-T101 User Manual

3-860-092-21 (1)

FM/AM
Compact Disc
Compact Player

Operating Instructions

Playing a CD right
away!

If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your Discman on house
current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry
batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.

1

Connect

When using
earphones

AC power adaptor

to a wall
outlet

To

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.

To remove the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.

Press

^

^

=once**

=repeatedly**

+ once**

+ repeatedly**

Hold down
+**

Hold down
=**

zOther CD 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.

PLAY
MODE

REPEAT/
ENTER

To repeat all the tracks

Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ” ” indication appears.

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.

Playing tracks in random
order

You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.

During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.

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

(Shuffle Play)

PLAY
MODE

previous tracks by pressing =.

Using other functions

To enjoy more powerful bass sound

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.

˝

NORM

MID MAX

Set MEGA BASS to the desired position.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.

To lock the buttons

You can lock your Discman against any
accidental operations.

HOLD

D-T101

Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Malaysia

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony
FM/AM Compact Disc Compact
Player. Before operating your
Discman, please read this manual and
retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and the serial numbers are located at
the bottom. Record the number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No. D-T101 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.

INFORMATION

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

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

For the customers not in Russia

The mark on the unit and package is valid
only for products marketed in Russia.

Earphones

PHONES/REMOTE

For the models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

2

Place a CD

OPEN

Label side up

2 Fit the CD to the pivot.1Slide OPEN to open the lid.

3

Play

1 Set the CD/RADIO

switch to “CD
(RADIO OFF).”

2 Press ^.

3 Adjust the volume.

To stop play, press p.

DC IN 4.5 V

Setting of the CD/RADIO switch

When listening to the CD

When listening to the radio
(See “Radio operations” on the
reverse side.)

Notes on display

• When you press ^ (when RESUME is set
to OFF), the total number of tracks in the
CD and the total 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 beginning 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.

Not these ways

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”

appears.

To repeat another track, press = or + .

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.

Playing only the tracks
you want

You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.

+

REPEAT/
ENTER

(INTRO PGM Play)

PLAY

MODE

^

1 During play, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press ^ to start scanning .

The Discman plays about the first 15
seconds of each track and “INTRO PGM”
flashes faster.

3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track

you want is playing. To skip the track,
press + or just wait for the next track.

After you have gone through the CD,
“INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks
you have chosen play automatically.

To finish programming before going through
the whole CD, press ^. The selected tracks
will be played.

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the play mode
indication disappears from the display.

Playing tracks in the order
you want

You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.

=/+

REPEAT/
ENTER

(RMS play)

PLAY
MODE

^

1 During play, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press = or + to choose a track.

The track number and the playing order
appear.

FlashingTrack number

Playing order

3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the

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.

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 program another track after the 22nd

track, the first track programed is cleared and
the new track is programed instead.

Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
When you press any button, “Hold” appears
in the display and you cannot operate the
unit.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.

NORM LIMIT

(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)

Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function,
turn down the volume.

AVLS

(rear)

Continue to the reverse side m

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 Discman.

RESUME

ON OFF

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 Discman. (You cannot turn off the
beep that sounds during the radio operation.)

Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries). While you press and hold down p,
connect the power source again. To make the
beep sound again, disconnect the power source,
and then connect it without pressing p.

Connecting to other
stereo equipment

You can listen to the CD through other stereo
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape.
Refer to the instruction manual of the other
equipment for details. Before making
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.

LINE OUT

Connecting cord
RK-G129HG

Left (white)

LINE IN or
REC IN

Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.

Notes

• Before you play the CD, turn down the volume
of the connected equipment so as not to
damage the connected speakers.

• The beep sound is not output from the LINE
OUT jack.

• When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume
by this unit.

Right (red)

Playing a CD in a car

You can use your Discman in a car as
illustrated below.

To connect your Discman to a car cassette
deck, you need the following accessories:

•Car connecting pack CPA-9

•Car battery cord DCC-E245
or,

•Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + 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.

When you use the CPM-300PC mount
kit/CPM-300P mount plate

Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the
CPM-300PC/300P before installing the
Discman.

Notes

• Do not put the Discman on the dashboard.

• Do not leave the Discman in a car parked
under sunlight.

• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.

Switched ignition function

With this feature, your Discman stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model).

zRadio operations

Listening to the radio

CD/RADIO

BAND

TUNING +/–

VOLUME

1 Set the CD/RADIO switch to “RADIO.”
2 Press BAND until the band you want

appears.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes: FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n
FM4 n FM5 n AM.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the station

you want and adjust the volume.

To turn off the radio

Set the CD/RADIO switch to “CD (RADIO
OFF).”

Note

• When you do not listen to the radio, set the
CD/RADIO switch to “CD (RADIO OFF)” to
save the battery power.

To tune in the station quickly

Hold down TUNING +/– in step 3 until the
frequency digits begin to change in the
display. The Discman automatically scans the
radio frequencies and stops when it finds a
clear station.

To improve broadcast reception

For FM, extend the earphones cord.

Earphones

For AM, reorient the Discman itself.

Note

• Keep the headphones/earphones connected to
the PHONES/REMOTE jack of the player even
when listening to the FM program through the
speakers connected to the LINE OUT jack of the
player. The headphones/earphones cord works
as the FM antenna.

When listening to the radio on dry
batteries or rechargeable battery

If you connect the external power source plug
to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your Discman, the
radio station will change to the initial one
(default). Tune in the station again to
continue listening to it.

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the
Discman’s memory. You can preset up to 30
stations, 5 for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3,
FM4, FM5 and AM) in any order. Once you’ve
preset the stations, press one of the
1 - 5 buttons to tune in your favorite stations.

TUNING +/–

BAND

1 - 5

1 Tune in the station you want.
2 Hold down one of the 1 - 5 buttons that

you want to preset the new station on for
more than 2 seconds.
When the station is preset successfully,
the beep sounds and the indications
“PRESET” and M appear in the display.
The new station replaces the old one.

FM:

AM:

Playing preset radio stations

BAND

1 - 5

1 Press BAND to select the band.

2 Press the number button to tune in a stored

station.

zPower Sources

Using rechargeable
battery

Charge the rechargeable battery before using
it for the first time.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery for this unit. You can use
them in the same way, but their charging time
and battery life are different. Check the model
number of your rechargeable battery, and use
it.

1 Set the CD/RADIO switch to “CD

(RADIO OFF).”

2 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

3 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the

word “SONY” is facing the same
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
close the lid.

4 Connect the AC power adaptor.

The indications “CHG” and light up.
Charge for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10)
or 3 hours (for BP-DM20).

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet

5 When fully charged, “CHG” and

disappears. Disconnect the AC power
adaptor.

When to charge the battery

When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in
the display. Charge the rechargeable battery.
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 may 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-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
battery, etc.).

Using dry batteries

1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline

batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.

When to replace the dry batteries

When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, “Lo batt” 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.

• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.

• When the batteries are not to be used for a long
time, remove them.

Battery life (approx. hours)

When using CD Radio

play on

BP-DM20 8 13
(charged for
about 3 hours*)

Two alkaline batteries 15 25

BP-DM10 3.5 6.5
(charged for
about 2 hours*)

(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
*Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.

zAdditional Information

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the
unit, 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 unit for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
unit.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located at the
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3
only.)

On the AC power adaptor

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your unit 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 rechargeable battery 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 unit

• Keep the lens on the unit clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged
and the unit will not operate properly.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit.
The unit and the CD may be damaged.

• Do not leave the unit 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 unit causes interference to the radio or
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
away from the radio or television.

• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. 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/earphones 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.

Maintenance

To clean the lens

Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.

Lens

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The CD does not play or “no dlSC”
appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.

m The CD is dirty or defective.
m Insert the CD with the label side up.
m Moisture condensation has occurred.

Leave the unit aside for several hours until
the moisture evaporates.

m The lens is dirty.
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery

compartment firmly.

m Make sure the batteries are inserted

correctly.

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet securely.

When you press ^, “00” appears in
the display for a moment, and
disappears. The CD does not play.

m 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.

m Connect the plugs firmly.
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry

soft cloth periodically.

“Hl dc ln” appears in the display.

m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor

or recommended AC power adaptor AC­E45HG (not supplied).

“Hold” appears in the display when
you press a button.

m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

“Lo batt” appears in the display
when you press a button.

m The rechargeable battery is used up

completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the battery.

m The dry batteries are use up. Replace them

with new ones.

The battery life is short.

m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline

batteries.

m Replace the batteries with new ones.

The volume is limited to a certain
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.

m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to

NORM.

When listening to the radio, the
audio is weak or has poor quality.

m Replace the batteries with new ones.
m Move the unit away from the TV.

Specifications

CD player section

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (measured at
200 mm away from the objective lens surface)

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

307)

Output (at 4.5 V input level)

Headphones (stereo minijack)

15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms

Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 50 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms

Radio section

Frequency range

FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM 531 - 1,602 kHz

Antenna

FM: Headphones cord antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

General

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

Power requirements

• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:

2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:

2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC

• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U2/CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEF/E13/CN2 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
JEW/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
battery: 4.5 V DC

Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)

Approx. 132 × 34.0 × 135.6 mm

1

(5

⁄4 × 1 3⁄8 × 5 3⁄8 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable battery)

Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz)

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Supplied accessories

AC power adaptor (1)
Earphones (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Recommended accessories

Mount plate CPM-300P
Mount kit CPM-450PC*
Mount kit CPM-300PC
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
SRS-A71
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
*Sold in Japan only

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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dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

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