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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..7 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 10 Playing a single track (Single play) ...
CD player (inside) qg STEP switch (page 15) qh AVLS switch (page 17) qj G-PROTECTION switch (page 16) Using the hand strap During active uses, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the strap through the hooks. 2 Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it using the Velcro tapes.
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. to i (headphones) Headphones . Insert a CD. 1 Unfasten the buckle.
. Play a CD. Adjust the volume. 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...
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About the display • When you press u after changing the CD or turning off and on the player, the total number of tracks in the CD and total playing time appear for about two seconds. • During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear. •...
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 to enter the selected track.
Using the radio Once you’ve preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing one of the 1 - 5 buttons. Listening to the radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON•BAND until the band you want appears.
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To improve broadcast reception For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. Headphones For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones cord works as the FM antenna. If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Set the LOCAL/DX switch to “LOCAL”...
Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the CD player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for each band (FM1 - 5 and AM) in any order. Tune in the station you want. Hold down one of the 1 - 5 buttons that you want to preset the new station on for more than 2 seconds.
Playing preset radio stations You can tune in the station easily by pressing one of the 1 - 5 buttons. Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the band. Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons or PRESET + or – to tune in a stored station. Changing the tuning interval When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary.
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 (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected and AVLS function is working. 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.
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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Using the rechargeable batteries 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.
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.
Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the lid from shutting tightly, and water may leak in. Brush off the dust once in a while. We recommend the replacement of the rubber packing every year which is available optionally at an authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom The volume does not increase even if the VOL control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard.
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CD player Symptom Rustling noise of the CD is heard. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Radio Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality. Cause and/or corrective actions c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 21) c The resume function is working.
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...