Connecting Other Stereo Equipment; Using The Supplied Wireless Remote Commander; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Sony Car Discman D-M805 Operating Instructions

To resume playing from the point
Using the supplied
you stopped the CD (Resume Play)
Normally, every time you stop and play,
wireless remote
playing starts from the beginning of the CD.
commander
The resume play function, however, let you
listen to from the point at which you last
turned off the Discman.
You can operate the wireless remote
commander only when the power is supplied
through the DC IN 4.5 V jack.
The buttons on the wireless remote
commander have the same function as those
with the same names on the main unit.
^
=•+
(AMS 1) /
= +
search)
p
REPEAT LEVEL
Set RESUME to ON. REPEAT 2)
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
Notes
• Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts
1) Automatic Music Sensor
from the beginning when you open the lid.
2) To repeat all the tracks, press REPEAT during
• The resume point may be inaccurate by about
play.
30 seconds.
3) To adjust the volume, press LEVEL + or –
button.
To turn off the beep
The volume is displayed in 10 steps from "01"
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you to "10".
operate your Discman.
Remotely controllable area
Disconnect the power source (AC power
When you use the wireless remote
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline commander, the controlable area is as
batteries). While you press and hold down p, illustrated.
connect the power source again. To make the Point the wireless remote commander toward
beep sound again, disconnect the power the remote sensor of the unit.
source, and then connect it without pressing
p.
3m
Connecting to other 20°
20°
stereo equipment
20°
You can listen to the CD through other stereo
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape. Note
Refer to the instruction manual of the other
Be sure that the remote sensor on the Discman is
equipment for details. Before making
not exposed to direct sunlight or bright light as
connections, turn off each piece of equipment. from fluorescent light, which could prevent the
wireless remote commander from operating
correctly.
Inserting batteries into the wireless
remote commander
LINE OUT
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not
Right (red)
supplied) into the battery compartment.
Left (white)
When to replace the batteries
The batteries usually last for about 6 months.
LINE IN or REC IN
When the remotely controllable area becomes
Stereo system,
smaller, replace all the batteries with new
cassette recorder,
ones.
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
To attach the wireless remote
commander
Notes
Attach the wireless remote commander with
• When you use a connecting cord, the DIGITAL
the supplied velcro tape.
MEGA BASS function will be disabled.
• 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.
• When you record a CD on a cassette tape using
a tape recorder that has the blank search
function, release the ESP function. If the ESP
function is on, the blank search function may
be disabled.
zInstalling in a Car Notes
• Be sure to use the supplied spare fuse. Never
use a piece of wire as a substitute for the fuse.
Where to place your
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it,
contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a
Discman and wireless
case, bring the supplied spare fuse to the dealer
remote commander with you.
• Install the Discman and wireless remote
commander in a location which:
– does not interfere with your driving.
– is not dangerous for passengers.
Notes on the car
– does not interfere with the glove box lid
connecting pack
or ashtray.
– is stable, and where nothing around it may
^ (play/
pause) interfere with installation.
• If no sound is heard or the car connecting
• Do not install the Discman and wireless
pack is ejected, change the direction of
remote commander near heat sources or
playback on the car cassette deck.
where subject to direct sunlight, excessive
• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting
dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard.)
pack into the cassette insertion door.
p (stop)
Otherwise, the cord may break or the car
Please understand that we will not incur any
cassette deck may be damaged.
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect
• You cannot use the car connecting pack with
installation.
LEVEL
some car cassette deck.
+/– 3)
• The cord should be placed so that it does not
(volume)
hinder driving.
• To disconnect the cord from the Discman,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the
plug out by the cord.
Mounting your Discman
• With some car cassette decks, you may hear
some rattling noise from the car connecting
pack. However, this is not a sign of
Attach the Discman to the console box with
malfunction.
the supplied Velcro tapes.
Bottom of the Discman
zPower Sources
Using AC power adaptor
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack and a wall outlet.
Console box
Notes
• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or
the lid of the battery compartment.
• When you are going to park your car for a long
period of time, remove the Discman from the
Velcro tapes so that it will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
To route the cord
Use the supplied spiral tube to route the cords
DC IN 4.5V
so that they do not interfere with your
driving.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Using rechargeable
Note on the car battery cord battery
The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord
conforms to the proposed standards of the
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
Electronic Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ).
for the first time.
Do not connect it to other Discman.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery for this unit. You can use
Polarity of the plug
(EIAJ standards) 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
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
Replacing the fuse of the
car battery cord
If the Discman does not operate, check the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:
1
Turn off the Discman and remove the
2
Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette
word "SONY" is facing the same
lighter socket.
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
2
close the lid.
Remove the plug end by turning it
counterclockwise.
3
Remove the defective fuse from the plug.
4
Insert the supplied spare fuse into the
plug.
5
Replace the plug end by turning it
clockwise.
Remove Fuse
Plug end
Cigarette lighter plug
3
Connect the AC power adaptor.
The display and the buttons on the main
unit light up for about one minute then
go out. The indication "CHG" then
appears in the display and charging
starts. Charge for about 2 hours (for BP-
DM10) or 3 hours (for BP-DM20).
(If the battery has been fully charged,
"CHG" and flash. )
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
4
When fully charged, "CHG" 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).
to a wall outlet
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.
(rear)
When to replace the dry batteries
When the batteries become 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.
Battery life (approx. hours)

Maintenance

When using ESP function
off on
To clean the lens
BP-DM20 7 6 Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.
(charged for about 3
hours*)
Two alkaline batteries 12 9
BP-DM10 4 3.5
(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.
To clean the casing
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
zAdditional Information
Precautions

Troubleshooting

On safety
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the
Should any problem persist after you have made
unit, unplug it and have it checked by qualified
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
The CD does not play or "no dlSC"
4.5 V (external power input) jack.
appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.
On power sources
m The CD is dirty or defective.
• When you are not using the unit for a long
m Insert the CD with the label side up.
time, disconnect all power sources from the
m Moisture condensation has occurred.
unit.
Leave the unit aside for several hours until
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
the moisture evaporates.
power consumption, etc. is located at the
m The lens is dirty.
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery
only.)
compartment firmly.
m Make sure the batteries are inserted
On the AC power adaptor
correctly.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
your unit is not supplied with it, use AC-
outlet securely.
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.
When you press ^, "00" appears in
the display for a moment, and
Polarity of the plug
disappears. The CD does not play.
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall or replace dry batteries with new ones.
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord. No sound, or noise is heard.
m Connect the plugs firmly.
On dry and rechargeable batteries m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
• Do not throw the batteries into fire. soft cloth periodically.
• Do not carry the rechargeable battery with
coins or other metallic objects. It can generate "Hl dc ln" appears in the display.
heat if the positive and negative terminals of m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
the battery are accidentally contacted by a
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-
metallic object. E45HG (not supplied).
On the unit
"Hold" appears in the display when
• Keep the lens of the unit clean and do not touch you press a button.
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
the unit will not operate properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit.
"Lo batt" appears in the display
The unit and the CD may be damaged.
when you press a button.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
m The rechargeable battery is used up
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
completely. Connect the AC power
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain,
adaptor and charge the battery.
mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace
with its windows closed.
them with new ones.
• If the unit causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
The battery life is short.
away from the radio or television.
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket
batteries.
during use as it may cause malfunction or
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
serious accidents.
The volume is limited to a certain
On headphones
level even if you attempt to turn it
Road safety
up.
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
NORM.
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 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.
Specifications
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 780 nm
Lens
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 +1 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
–2
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
General
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: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/E13/CN2: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33: 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. 135 30.9 159.2 mm
(5 3 ⁄ 1 1 ⁄ 6 3 ⁄ in.)
8 4 8
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tapes (3)
Spiral tube (1)
Spare fuse (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug 2 stereo
miniplug) (1)*
Stereo headphones (1)
Wireless remote commander (1)
*Not supplied with U2 model
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Recommended accessories
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
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.