Sony D-F411 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions page 2

z Radio operations
Playing a CD in a car
Listening to the radio
You can use your player in a car as illustrated
below.
TUNING +/– RADIO/BAND
RADIO OFF VOLUME
1
Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/
OFF•BAND on the remote control) to
turn on the radio.
2
To connect your player to a car cassette deck,
Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/
you need the following accessories:
OFF•BAND on the remote control)
• Car connecting pack
repeatedly until the band you want
• Car battery cord
appears in the display.
or,
Each time you press the button, the
• Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car
display changes: FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n
connecting pack + Car battery cord)
FM4 n AM.
• Car battery cord with car connecting pack
3
DCC-E26CP
Press TUNING + or – to tune in the
Refer to the instruction manual of each
station you want and adjust the volume.
accessory for details.
When you use the CPM-300PC mount
kit/CPM-300P mount plate
Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the
CPM-300PC/300P before installing the
player.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF. (On the remote, hold
Notes
down RADIO ON/OFF•BAND.)
• Do not put the player on the dashboard.
• Do not leave the player in a car parked under
To tune in the station quickly
sunlight.
Hold down TUNING + or – in step 3 until the
• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
frequency digits begin to change in the
noise.
display. The player automatically scans the
• Use only the car battery cord listed in the
radio frequencies and stops when it finds a
recommended accessories. If you use any other
clear station.
car battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction
may occur.
To improve broadcast reception
Switched ignition function
(when using the car battery cord) For FM, extend the headphones/earphones
cord.
With this feature, your player stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
Headphones
some cars depending on the model.)
or
Earphones
Using the remote control For AM, reorient the player itself.
(D-F415 only)
You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.
Note
p (stop)/
• Keep the headphones/earphones connected to
RADIO ON/OFF•
the 2 /REMOTE jack of the player even when
BAND HOLD**
listening to the FM program through the
speakers connected to the LINE OUT jack of
(AMS*/
=
the player. The headphones/earphones cord
search)/
works as the FM antenna.
PRESET –
If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast
For the models equipped with the DX/
Earphones
Remote LOCAL switch:
control
Set the DX/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.
( (play)•
Under the normal conditions, set to DX.
+ (AMS*/
search) /
VOL (volume)
PRESET +
* Automatic Music Sensor
** When you are not using the remote control,
slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to
prevent any accidental operations.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
DX/LOCAL
Note
• Use only the supplied remote control. You
For the models equipped with the
cannot operate this player with the remote
STEREO/MONO switch:
control supplied with other models.
Set the STEREO/MONO switch to MONO.
The noise will be reduced but the radio will
play in monaural.
STEREO/MONO
To change the AM tuning
Presetting radio stations
interval
You can store radio stations into the player's When using the player abroad, change the
memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 6
AM tuning interval, if necessary. Slide the
for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4 and AM) STEP switch in the battery compartment to
in any order. Once you've preset the stations, "9 kHz" or "10 kHz" using a pointed
use PRESET + or – to tune in your favorite
material.
stations.
9 kHz area: Asia and Europe
10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South
PRESET +/– RADIO/BAND
America
TUNING +/–
MEMORY
VOLUME
1 (rear)
Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/
OFF•BAND on the remote control) to Notes
select the band.
• The interval will not change until you once turn
off the radio and then turn it on again.
2
Press PRESET + or – until the preset • After changing the tuning interval, you need to
number you want for the station appears preset radio stations again.
in the display.
3
Press MEMORY.
Preset number
Preset number
4
Tune in the station you want.
5
Press MEMORY again.
The new station replaces the old one.
To cancel all preset stations
1 Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries).
2 While you press and hold down RADIO/
BAND, connect the AC power adaptor
again.
The display flashes until all preset stations
are cleared, then stops and disappears.
Playing preset radio stations
PRESET +/– RADIO/BAND
1 Press RADIO/BAND to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored
station.
z Power Sources
Using dry batteries
Using rechargeable
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
Use only BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable
battery for this player. Do not use any other
rechargeable batteries.
(rear)
You can use BP-DM10 and BP-DM20 in the
same way, but their charging time and battery 2
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
life are different. Check the model number of
batteries by matching the and to the
your rechargeable battery before using it.
diagram inside the battery compartment
1
and close the lid.
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
(rear)
2
Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word "SONY" is facing the same
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
close the lid.
Note
• Do not use manganese batteries for this player.
To take out the dry batteries
Press the side of the battery as shown.
3
Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication "CHG" lights up and the
"number 1" shifts position in succession
until the battery is fully charged.
When to replace the dry batteries
Charging time is about 2 hours for BP-
When the battery becomes weak, i
DM10 and 3.5 hours for BP-DM20.
indication flashes in the display. If the
"Lo ba " appears in the display, replace all
the batteries with new ones, because the
batteries are used up.
Notes
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long
time, remove them.
• If the battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and install
new batteries.
DC IN 4.5 V
Battery life (approx. hours)(EIAJ*)
When using ESP function Radio
off on on
AC power adaptor
BP-DM10 3.5 3 6
(charged for
about 2 hours**)
to a wall outlet
Two Sony alkaline 14 12 23
batteries LR6SG
4
When fully charged, "CHG" disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor. BP-DM20 7 6 12
(charged for
When to charge the battery about 3.5 hours**)
When the battery becomes weak, i
indication flashes in the display. If the
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
"Lo ba " appears in the display, charge
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan)
the rechargeable battery, because the battery
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
is used up.
**Charging time varies depending on how the
To keep the battery life long, recharge the
rechargeable battery is used.
battery when the battery is used up
(discharged).
How to attach the battery
compartment lid
Notes
If the battery compartment lid is detached by
• Charging time varies depending on how the
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach
rechargeable battery is used.
it as illustrated in the numbered order.
• 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.).
z Additional Information
Maintenance
Precautions
To clean the lens
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.
On safety
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug it and have it checked by qualified Lens
personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
4.5 V (external power input) jack.
On power sources
• When you are not using the player for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
player.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located at the
To clean the casing
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
only).
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
On the AC power adaptor
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your player is not supplied with it, use AC-
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
The CD does not play or "no dlSC "
cord.
appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.
On dry and rechargeable batteries
m The CD is dirty or defective.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
m Insert the CD with the label side up.
• Do not carry the rechargeable battery with
m Moisture condensation has occurred.
coins or other metallic objects. It can generate
Leave the unit aside for several hours until
heat if the positive and negative terminals of
the moisture evaporates.
the battery are accidentally contacted by a
m The lens is dirty.
metallic object.
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery
compartment firmly.
On the player
m Make sure the batteries are inserted
• Keep the lens of the player clean and do not
correctly.
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged
m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
and the player will not operate properly.
outlet securely.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
player. The unit and the CD may be damaged.
When you press ^ , "00" appears in
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat
the display for a moment, and
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, disappears. The CD does not play.
mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
with its windows closed.
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
• If the player causes interference to radio or or replace dry batteries with new ones.
television reception, turn off the player or move
it away from the radio or television. No sound, or noise is heard.
• Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket
m Connect the plugs firmly.
during use as it may cause malfunction or
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
serious accidents.
soft cloth periodically.
On headphones/earphones
"Hl dc ln " appears in the display.
Road safety
m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
Do not use headphones/earphones while
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
E45HG (not supplied).
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially
"Hold " appears in the display when
dangerous to play your headsets at high volume
you press a button.
while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
"Lo ba " appears in the display
situations.
when you press a button.
m The rechargeable battery is used up
Preventing hearing damage
completely. Connect the AC power
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
adaptor and charge the battery.
volume. Hearing experts advise against
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
them with new ones.
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.
The battery life is short.
Caring for others m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
batteries.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around you.
The volume is limited to a certain
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.
When listening to the radio, the
audio is weak or has poor quality.
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
m Move the unit away from the TV.
Recommended accessories
Specifications
Mount plate CPM-300P
Mount kit CPM-450PC* 1
Mount kit CPM-300PC
CD player
Car connecting pack CPA-9
System
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
Compact disc digital audio system
DCC-E26CP
Laser diode properties
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Material: GaAlAs
Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35,
Wavelength: 780 nm
SRS-A71, SRS-T1
Emission duration: Continuous Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
from the objective lens surface on the optical
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture. )
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35* 2
Error correction
* 1 Sold in Japan only
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
* 2 For the customers supplied with the
Solomon Code
headphones with remote control:
D-A conversion
When connecting optional headphones to
1-bit quartz time-axis control
the supplied remote control, use only
Frequency response
headphones with stereo mini plugs. You
+1
20 - 20,000 Hz dB (measured by EIAJ CP- cannot use headphones with micro plugs.
-2
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 15 mW + approx. 15 mW at
16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
kilohms
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
Radio section
your country.
Frequency range (STEP switch)
9 kHz step:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 - 1,710 kHz
10 kHz step:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna
FM: Headphones/earphones cord antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Power requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
• 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 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEX/EE1/E13/CET model:
220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3 model: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
CN2/AR1 model: 220 V, 50 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. 133 33 152 mm
(5 1 ⁄ 1 5 ⁄ 6 in.)
4 16
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Supplied accessories
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
D-F411
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones (1)* 1
2
Earphones (1)*
Connecting cord (Phono plug 2 stereo
3
miniplug) (1)*
AC plug adaptor (1)* 4
1
* Supplied with U2 model
* 2 Not supplied with U2 model
3
* Not supplied with CED, CEX, CET and
CEK models
* 4 Supplied with E33, E13 and EA3 models
D-F415
AC power adaptor (1)
1
Headphones with remote control (1)*
Earphones with remote control (1)* 2
Connecting cord (Phono plug 2 stereo
miniplug) (1)* 1
Rechargeable battery (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)* 3
1
* Supplied with U2 model
* 2 Not supplied with U2 model
3
* Supplied with E13 model
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
For US customers
AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be
serviced. 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.