Portable CD Player
Operating Instructions
2-659-304-12 (1)
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery
used to power this product. Please consult with your
local authority.
For customers who purchased this product
in the USA
Note: 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.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
* The button has a tactile dot.
Remaining battery power
Sound mode
Track number
Playing time
Play mode
Bookmark
Display
*(play/pause)
DC IN 4.5 V
(headphones) jack
(stop)
HOLD (rear)
VOL +*/–
to an AC outlet
AC power adaptor
(not supplied)
Headphones
SOUND/AVLS
/
P MODE/
OPEN
Power Sources
To use the batteries (not supplied)
1 Slide OPEN to open the player lid and open the
battery compartment lid inside the CD player.
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by
matching the to the diagram inside the CD player
and close the lid until it clicks into place. Insert the
end first (for both batteries).
Battery life* (approx. hours)
(When the CD player is used on a flat and stable place.)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD player
is used.
G-PROTECTION G-on G-off
Two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG)
(produced in Japan)
16 11
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
• The indicator sections of roughly show the
remaining battery power. One section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
To use the AC power adaptor (not supplied)
Connect the AC power adaptor as illustrated.
Playing a CD
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid and fit the CD to the
pivot, then close the lid.
2 Press .
To play from the first track, press for 2 seconds
or more while the CD player is stopped.
• This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded
in the Compact Disc Digital Audio (Audio
CD) format, but playback capability may vary
depending on the quality of the disc and the
condition of the recording device.
• This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware
that among those discs, there are some that do
not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Digital MEGA BASS function
During play, press SOUND/AVLS repeatedly to select
”SND 1” or “SND 2.”
If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.
AVLS* function
* Automatic Volume Limiter System
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS.
If “AVLS” flashes three times, the function is enabled.
If “AVLS” flashes once, the function is disabled.
AMS* / search function
* Automatic Music Sensor
To find the beginning of the previous/current/next/
succeeding track(s): Press / repeatedly.
To go backward/forward quickly: Press and hold
/.
Play mode function
During play, press P MODE/ repeatedly:
No indication (normal play) “1”(single track play)
“SHUF”(shuffle play) “ ”(Bookmark play)
To repeat the play mode you selected, press and hold
P MODE/ until “ ” appears.
Installation
CD player
Attach the CD player to the console box with the
supplied Velcro tapes.
Notes
• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any
control.
• When you are going to park your car for a long period
of time, remove the CD player from the Velcro tapes
so that it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not install the CD player in an unstable place or
where any objects around it may interfere.
• Do not install the CD player on a dashboard.
• Install the CD player so that it will not interfere with
your driving.
Connection
To listen to the CD player through the car cassette
deck, make connections as shown.
When the power is turned on, the LED lamp of the
supplied car battery cord lights up.
Operation
1 Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck and
CD player.
2 Set the tape selector to the normal (TYPE I) position,
and the DOLBY NR, REPEAT or BLANK SKIP switch
to OFF if they are equipped.
3 Insert the car connecting pack into the cassette
deck.
4 Start playback on the car cassette deck.
5 Start CD playback.
6 Adjust the volume.
If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is
ejected, change the direction of playback on the car
cassette deck.
To remove the car connecting pack, press the
(eject) button of the car cassette deck.
Notes
• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting
pack into the cassette insertion door. Otherwise, the
cord may break or the car cassette deck may be
damaged.
• You cannot use the car connecting pack with some
car cassette deck.
• The cord should be placed so that it does not hinder
driving.
• To disconnect the cord from the CD player, pull it
out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by
the cord.
• With some car cassette decks, you may hear some
rattling noise from the car connecting pack. However,
this is not a sign of malfunction.
Precautions
• Do not install the CD player in a location which:
— interferes with your driving.
— may be dangerous for passengers.
— interferes with the glove box lid or ashtray when
opening it.
— is near heat sources.
— is subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
moisture (especially on a dashboard).
• The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord
conforms to the proposed standards of the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA). Do not connect it to other
players.
Polarity of the plug
(JEITA standards)
Please understand that we will not incur any
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect installation.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
CD player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Fuse Replacement
If the CD player does not operate, check the fuse.
If it is blown, replace it as follows:
1 Turn off the CD player and remove the cigarette
lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket.
2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise.
3 Remove the defective fuse from the plug.
4 Insert a new fuse into the plug.
5 Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise.
Remove Fuse
Cigarette lighter plugPlug end
Notes
• Be sure to use a fuse of the same amperage and
length as the one to be replaced. Never use a piece
of wire as a substitute for the fuse.
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it, contact
your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, bring the
defective fuse to the dealer with you.
G-PROTECTION function
The function provides protection against sound
skipping during many active uses.*
The default setting is “G-on.” To select “G-off,” press
while you keep pressing during stop. To enjoy
high quality CD sound, select “G-off”.
* Sound may skip: if the CD player receives stronger
continuous shock than expected / if a dirty or
scratched CD is played / when using poor-quality
CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
Bookmark play
If you add bookmarks to your favorite tracks, you can
listen to these tracks only from the track with the lowest
number.
1 During playback of the track where you want to
add a Bookmark, press and hold until “
(Bookmark)” flashes on the display.
2
Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
3 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
4 Press .
To remove the Bookmarks
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press
and hold until “ ” disappears from the display.
If you change CDs and start playing, all the bookmarks
added for the previous CD will be erased.
If you press and hold for 2 seconds or more
during stop, all the bookmarks stored in memory will
be erased.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
“Hold” appears in the display when you press a button, and
the CD does not play.
The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The volume does not increase even if you press VOL +
repeatedly.
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS until “AVLS” flashes
once so that you can cancel the AVLS function.
The CD player does not operate properly.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the
player aside for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD
player, 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 CD player for a long time,
disconnect all power sources from the CD player.
On the AC power adaptor
• Use only an AC-E45HG AC
power adaptor (not supplied).
Do not use any other AC
power adaptor. It may cause a
malfunction.
Polarity of the plug
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it
from the AC outlet immediately.
On dry batteries
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the batteries 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.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time,
remove them.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in
the battery compartment, and install new batteries.
In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off
thoroughly.
On the CD player
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and
the CD player will not operate properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player.
The CD player and the CD may be damaged.
• Do not leave the CD player 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 CD player causes interference to the radio or
television reception, turn off the CD player or move it
away from the radio or television.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this CD player. Attempting
to do so may damage the CD player. Do not use such
discs.
On headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones 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 headphones 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 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.
Consideration 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.
To clean the plugs
If the plugs become dirty, there is no audio or noise is
heard. Clean them with a dry soft cloth periodically.
Specifications
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties:
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the
value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with
7 mm aperture.)
Power requirements:
• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack): 120 V, 60 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and controls):
Approx. 139.8 × 27.9 × 139.8 mm
(5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 5 5/8 in.)
Mass (excluding accessories):
Approx.196 g (7.0 oz.)
Operating temperature: 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Supplied accessories
• Headphones (1)
• Car connecting pack (1)
• Car battery cord (1)
• Velcro tapes (2)
Specifications
Car connecting pack
Frequency response: 50 - 20 000 Hz*
* Differs depending on your car cassette deck.
Dimensions: Approx. 102.4 × 12.1 × 63.8 mm
(4 1/8 x 1/2 x 2 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including projecting parts
Mass: Approx. 42 g (1.5 oz.)
Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m
Car battery cord
Input voltage: DC 12 V/24 V (only for negative
grounded cars)
Rated output voltage: DC 4.5 V
Rated output current: 500 mA
Dimensions: Approx. 32 × 28.1 × 95.5 mm
(1 5/16 x 1 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including projecting
parts
Mass: Approx. 53 g (1.9 oz.)
Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Using the CD Player Installing in a Car
Console box
Car cassette deck
to a cassette
insertion door
Car connecting
pack
to a cigarette
lighter socket
to (headphones)
jack
to DC IN 4.5 V
Audio signal
Car battery cord
CD player
Bottom of the CD player