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3-237-161-21 (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).”
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
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© 2001 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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, table- cloths, 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. Treat batteries as toxic waste. Do not dispose with regul
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Table of Contents Connecting to a power source Getting started Using the dry batteries ............................... 17 Locating the controls ................................... 4 Notes on the power source ........................ 18 Playing a CD Additional information 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6 Precautions ................................................ 19 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 Maintenance .................................
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Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1i (headphones) 8 u (play/pause) jack button (page 6) (pages 6, 7) 2 OPEN button 9 x (stop)•RADIO OFF (page 6) button (pages 7, 9, 11, 15) q; Strap holes 3 SOUND/ PRESET – button (pages 11 - 13) qa DC IN 4.5 V (external power 4 VOLUME input) jack control (page 18) (page 6) 5 MENU/PRESET + button (pages 8, 11, 12) qs ./> (AMS/search) • TUNE –/+ buttons (pages 7 - 9, 11) 6 RADIO ON•BAND/ MEMORY button (p
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Getting started CD player (inside) CD player (rear) qh E13/2 model: MONO/ST (stereo) switch (page 10) Other models: LOCAL/DX switch (page 10) qf ESP switch (page 13) qg AVLS switch qj STEP switch (page 14) (page 12) qk Battery compartment (page 17) 5
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Playing a CD You can also use dry batteries as a power source. to an AC outlet 1. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. AC power adaptor to DC IN 4.5V to i (headphones) Headphones u button or Earphones 2. Insert a CD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. OPEN button 3. Play a CD. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close Press u. the lid. Label side up Adjust the volume. 6
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Playing a CD To Press Play/Pause u 2 Stop x* 1 2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* ) .once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly* 2 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly* 2 Go backwards quickly Hold down .* 2 Go forward quickly Hold down >* 1 * Automatic Music Sensor 2 * These operations can be done during both play and pause. About the display • When you press u aft
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Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using MENU. MENU button Display Each time you press the button, you can Play mode indication change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) “ ” (Play all tracks repeatedly)* “1” (Play a single track) “ 1” (Play a single track repeatedly) “ SHUF” (Play tracks in random order * During Repeat play, you can locate the first track repeatedly) after the last track by pressing > repeatedly. You can also locate the last track after the first
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Using the radio Using the radio Once you’ve preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing PRESET + or – button. Listening to the radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. 1 Press RADIO ON•BAND until the band you want appears. 2 Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: FM1 FM2 FM3 FM4 FM5 AM Press TUNE + or – to tune in the 3 station you want and adjust the volume. To turn off the radio Press x•RADIO OFF. To tune
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Listening to the radio To improve broadcast reception For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. Headphones or Earphones For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna. If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast For the models equipped with the LOCAL/DX switch: Set the LOCAL/DX switch to “LOCAL” using a pointed material. Under the normal conditions, set it to “DX.” For the mo
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Using the radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the CD player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for each band (FM1 - 5 and AM) in any order. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. 1 Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the band. 2 Hold down MEMORY until “PRESET” flashes in the display. 3 From this step on, start the next operation within 10 seconds after you finished the previous operation. If 10 seconds pass with nothing done, “PRESET” stops flashing which sh
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Presetting radio stations To cancel all preset stations 1 Disconnect the power source (alkaline batteries or AC power adaptor). 2 While you press and hold down MEMORY, insert alkaline batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. The indications in the display keep flashing until all preset stations are cleared, then stop flashing and disappear from the display. Playing preset radio stations You can tune in the station easily by pressing PRESET + or – button. Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the
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Available features B Available features To maximize the skip Emphasizing the bass protection performance sound (SOUND) (ESP MAX) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. The typical ESP (Electronic Shock Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or Protection) function minimizes skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data “BASS .” and plays it back in the event of a shock. “No indication” The ESP MAX system is an extremely (Normal play) sophisticated technology. Due to the light weight and imp
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Protecting your hearing Locking the controls (AVLS) (HOLD) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter You can lock the controls on your CD player System) function keeps down the maximum to prevent accidental button presses. volume to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the direction of the Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” arrow. Displayed when the HOLD function is Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected and activated. AVLS function is activated. To unlock the controls To turn off the AVLS function Slide
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Available features Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones when you operate your CD player. Remove the power source (AC 1 power adaptor or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while 2 pressing x on the CD player. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x. 15
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B Connecting your CD player Notes Connecting a stereo • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the system connected speakers. • Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you You can listen to CDs through a stereo use the dry batteries as a power source, they may system and record CDs on a cassette tape. become completely depleted during recording. For details, see the instruction manual that • Adjust the volume properly on the connected comes with t
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Connecting to a power source aaaaa B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: To remove the batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) Remove the batteries as illustrated below. • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Note When to replace the batteries Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when You can c
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Using the dry batteries Notes on the power source Notes Disconnect all power sources when the CD • The indicator sections of roughly shows the player is not used. remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. • Depending on operating conditions, the indicator On AC power adaptor sections of may increase or decrease. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ To attach the battery compartment lid optional).
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Additional information B Additional information • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or Precautions heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not leave the CD in a car parked under direct On safety sunlight. • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it On headphones/earphones checked by qualified personnel before Road safety operating it any further. Do not use headphones/earphones while • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC driving, cycling, or ope
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Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The volume does not increase c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 14) even if the VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard. c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 6) c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. The playing time is too short c Check that you are using alkal
