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The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
About trademarks “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. trademark of Sony Corporation. SonicStage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and ATRAC Advanced Lossless are trademarks of Sony Corporation. is a...
After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer, record them on a CD-R/CD-RW using SonicStage. Listen to them with this CD player. You can take lots of songs wherever you go on your original CD. • The appropriate system environment to access the Internet is required.
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC format has been recorded* ATRAC is the general term used to refer to Sony Corporation audio codec technologies ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, and ATRAC Advanced Lossless**. ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus, with their high quality compression ratio, and ATRAC Advanced Lossless**, with its no-data-loss compression, combine to provide a vast array of possibilities.
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(Maximum directory levels: 8) Notes • If ATRAC files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC files first. • The playback capability of this CD player may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 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.
• Rotary commander (1) • Car battery cord (1) • Car connecting pack (1) • Velcro tapes for the CD player (2) • Velcro tape for the rotary commander (1) • Operating instructions (1) • AC plug adaptor (1) (for E33 model only*)
DC IN 3 V Where to place your CD player • Install the CD player in a location which: – does not interfere with your driving. – is not dangerous for passengers. – does not interfere with the glove box lid or ashtray.
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it, contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, bring the defective fuse to the dealer with you. Notes on the car connecting pack •...
Mounting the rotary commander If you use the supplied rotary commander, you can control your CD player as easily as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving. Attach the rotary commander to a flat place as illustrated below.
Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery) Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry battery. Replace the battery with new one when the battery is depleted. • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid of your player.
Battery life When using a Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION “1” Audio CD ATRAC CD MP3 CD 1) Measured value using the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Playing time shown is approximate hours, when you use the player on a flat and stable surface and...
Playback Playing a CD Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. OPEN switch to (headphones) Headphones/earphones Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up Press ...
Basic playback operations CD player Play Play from the first track Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Stop playback Search Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of...
– to select a group. Flick the jog lever toward select a file. Press on the jog lever. The file you have selected starts playing. To cancel searching Press STOP on the CD player. SEARCH Continued ...
(List View) You can check CD information on the display. Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be “ENGLISH.” Change the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary ( page 27).
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To check information on the display Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. Audio CD Track number, elapsed playing time (Artist name, track name) Total number of tracks on the CD, total remaining time of the CD, remaining time of the current track ...
Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can use various playback options such as selecting songs you want to listen to, and playing songs in your favorite order. For details about playback options, see page 21. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, ...
*An m3u play list is a file in which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. You can play the top 8 lists (listed by file name) on your screen on the CD player. (PLAY MODE)
Playing groups Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20). In step 3, select “GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press on the jog lever. Flick the jog lever toward select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20), and then press the jog lever. Flick the jog lever toward select a track, and press and hold ...
STOP on the CD player. To cancel the adjustment operation Press STOP on the CD player for 2 seconds or more. Notes • If the sound is distorted by your sound settings when you turn up the volume, turn the volume down.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press press STOP on the CD player for 2 seconds or more. Item Options ( EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM CLEARBASS (Bass sound setting) Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you have set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the EQUALIZER item gets priority.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 27. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press press STOP on the CD player for 2 seconds or more. Items Options ( LANGUAGE MENU (Language for menu, etc.) TEXT 1) 2) G-PROTECTION (To prevent sound skipping) AVLS ...
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Notes • Even if “G-PROTECTION” is set to “2,” sound may skip: – when the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, – when a dirty or scratched CD is played, or – for CD-Rs/CD-RWs, when a poor-quality disc is played or there is a problem with the original recording device or application software.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you flick the jog lever toward VOL + repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard.
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A CD-R/CD-RW from which the data has been erased is being used. The CD is dirty. You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition.
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Symptom Play stopped abruptly. Others Symptom When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. Cause and/or corrective action The off timer has been set. Change the setting of “TIMER” to “OFF” ( page 27). ...
Maintenance To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Download the file, and execute according to the instructions. • For customers in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania: http://www.css.ap.sony.com (TOP page Downloads Personal Audio SonicStage) • For customers in Latin: http://www.sony-latin.com/soporte/ •...
21, 22 Car battery cord 8, 10 Car cassette deck Car connecting pack 8, 10 CD-DA format CD-Extra CD-EXTRA CD-TEXT CD player CLEARBASS 24, 25 CUSTOM Display Dry battery Earphones EQUALIZER 24, 25 File View Fuse of the car battery cord...
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This warranty is valid only in the United States. Printed on 100 % recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...