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).”...
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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.
Turning off the operation beep sound ... 14 Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system ... 15 Using your CD player in a car ... 16 Connecting a power source Using the rechargeable batteries ... 17 Using dry batteries ... 18 Notes on the power source ...
Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 6, 17, 18) 2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 15) 3 HOLD switch (page 14) 4 VOLUME +/–...
VOLUME +/– tab (page 7) ws SOUND button (page 13) wd DISPLAY button (page 12) 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 with remote control. For models supplied with the AC plug...
. Play a CD. Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + or –. Using the remote control The lever marked with .-u-> is the jog lever. Press or slide the lever to operate your CD player. 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)
Playback starts from the point you stopped Your CD player can recall the playback point where you stopped and then resume playing from the same place (resume function). There is no ON/OFF switch of the resume function on this CD player.
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using the P (play) MODE button and the RPT (repeat)/ ENT (enter) button. P (play) MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. “No indication” (Normal play) “1”...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes. During playback, press RPT/ENT. Note on ./> During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by sliding the jog lever toward >...
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 P MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Slide the jog lever toward . or > to select a track.
G-PROTECTION function on this CD player and its remote control. Notes • Sound may skip if: – the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected or – a dirty or scratched CD is played. • If you connect the connecting cord or the digital...
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS “BASS .” “No indication” (Normal play) BASS BASS The selected sound mode is displayed. “BASS ” enhances the bass sound more than “BASS ”. Note If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Remote control CD player CHG/HOLD lamp Displayed when the flashes while the HOLD function is HOLD function is working.
To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc., to LINE OUT (OPTICAL) make sure that the CD player is in pause before operating the recording procedures. About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the connecting cord or optical digital...
* 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)
Put the end of the ribbon inside. Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet, then press x/CHG to start charging. If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Using dry batteries Make sure to use the supplied battery case. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Remove the cap of the battery case, and insert two LR6 (size AA)
Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. The batteries in the CD player and battery case are discharged simultaneously. Notes • Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when attaching the battery case.
Using the carrying case You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying case. Insert them into the proper places in the case as illustrated below.
IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack. 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.
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. No sound, or noise is heard. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries.
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Symptom During recording with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. The CD player does not start charging. Cause and/or corrective actions c Record the track number again using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. (page 15) c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device.
JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz AR1/CN2 model: 220 V, 50 Hz • Sony DCC-E245 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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