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NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
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..6 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 9 Playing a single track (Single play) ...
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 Display (pages 7, 9 - 12) 2 PLAY MODE button (pages 8 - 10) 3 ./> (AMS/search) buttons (pages 7, 9, 10) 4 LINE OUT jack (page 14) 5 HOLD switch (page 12)
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Remote control (for the models supplied with the remote control) qk x (stop) button (pages 7, 13) ql VOL (volume) +/– button (page 6) Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source. . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. For models supplied with the remote control •...
Play/Pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly Automatic Music Sensor These operations can be done during both play and pause.
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”...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes. During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. Note on ./> During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by pressing > repeatedly. You can also locate the last track after first track by pressing .
Playing tracks in your favorite order You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order. During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press . or > to select a track. Press REPEAT/ENTER quickly (less than 0.5 second) to enter the selected track.
B Available features G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. This function provides a higher level of shock protection than the traditional one. Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to “ON.”...
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS (in the battery compartment) to “LIMIT.” Flashes when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to “NORM.”...
Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x/CHG on the CD player or x on the remote control.
B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections.
* Noise may be heard if you use an optional connecting cord. It is recommended that you use a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise. Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord)
B Connecting a power source You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before...
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To remove the rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. When to charge the rechargeable batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full. Battery power is getting low. Battery power is low. Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.
Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries. Open the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment.
B Additional information 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.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press the VOLUME + button repeatedly. Cannot adjust the volume. No sound, or noise is heard.
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Symptom The CD player does not start charging. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Cause and/or corrective action c During stop, press x/CHG. (page 16) c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, open the lid of the CD player;...
JE.W/E33/EA3 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz AR1/CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz • Sony DCC-E345 car battery cord for use on car battery: 4.5 V DC Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.)
Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended manner, during the warranty period, the adaptor should be returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or after warranty period, it should be discarded.
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This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...