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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.
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) ... 10 Playing a single track (Single play) ...
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 PLAY MODE button (pages 9 - 11) 2 SOUND button (pages 12, 13) 3 VOL (volume) +* button (page 6) 4 . (AMS/ search) button (pages 7, 11) 5 VOL (volume) –...
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Remote control (for the models supplied with the remote control) ql .(AMS/search) button (pages 7, 11) w; VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (page 6) *The button has a tactile dot. 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 or dry batteries 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 • Connect the plug of the headphones/ earphones to the remote control.
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Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Pause (on the CD player only) 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...
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device. * CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
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. Playing a single track (Single play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF”...
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 N/> 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 while jogging. This function provides a higher level of shock protection than the traditional one. Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to “ON.” While jogging, be sure to hold your CD player with the OPEN switch facing upward.
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS” appears in the display. Flashes when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. When you turn up the volume to “...
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.
B Connecting to 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 VOL + 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) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the remote control.
Power requirements For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. • Two Sony NC-WMAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC • Sony NH-WM2AA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC •...
Accessories (supplied/optional) Supplied accessories For the area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. – AC power adaptor (1) – Headphones/earphones with remote control (1) Headphones/ earphones (1) –...