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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 an audio CD or MP3 files 1. Connect your CD player..6 2. Insert a CD..6 3. Play a CD..6 Playback options Playing all the tracks on the CD repeatedly (Repeat play –...
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 i (headphones) jack (page 6) 2 OPEN button (page 6) 3 VOLUME control (page 6) 4 FOLDER –/+ buttons (page 9) 5 MENU button (pages 11 - 14) 6 DISPLAY button (pages 15, 16) 7 Display...
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CD player (inside) CD player (rear) qg G-PRO (G-PROTECTION) switch qh Battery compartment (page 15) (page 21)
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files You can also use the dry batteries as a power source. . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. to i (headphones) Headphones Earphones . Insert a CD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid.
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Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly Automatic Music Sensor...
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files • This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format* and MP3 files recorded in the CD-ROM 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.
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Playing a CD with MP3 files Prepare the CD player and the CD in the same way as for an audio CD. (See “About MP3.”) Press N >. The CD player plays all MP3 files on the CD. To select a folder Use FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER –...
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Example of folder structure and playing order The playing order of folders and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW File mode Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Folder mode Plays all MP3 files in the selected folder. (Example: If you select folder 3, the CD player plays file 4.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using MENU. MENU button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. t No indication (Normal play) “ ” (Repeat all the tracks on the CD) “1” (Play a single track) “...
Playing all the tracks on the CD repeatedly (Repeat play – all the tracks) During playback, press MENU repeatedly until “ Audio CD Track number Playing time When playing MP3 files • In normal mode, the CD player plays all the files (up to 511 files) on a CD repeatedly. •...
Playing a single track you’ve selected repeatedly (Repeat play – a single track) During playback, press MENU repeatedly until “ Audio CD Playing time Track number Playing all the tracks on the CD in random order repeatedly During playback, press MENU repeatedly until “ Audio CD Track number Playing time...
Playing all the files in a selected folder repeatedly (Repeat folder play) (MP3 CD only) File name During playback, press MENU repeatedly until “ ” appears. Playing time File number Playing all the files in a selected folder in random order repeatedly (Repeat folder shuffle play) (MP3 CD only) File name...
B Available features The G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. When you set the G-PRO switch on your CD player to “2”, the G-PROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to “1.” To walk with the CD player and enjoy high quality CD sound using the G-PROTECTION function, set the G-PRO switch to “1.”...
Checking the time remaining on the CD and the number of tracks left You can check the time remaining on the audio CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.
Checking the total number of files and folders on a CD with MP3 files While you are holding down DISPLAY, the total number of files and that of folders are displayed. Total number of folders Total number of files Notes •...
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Hold down SOUND on the CD player until “AVLS” appears in the display. Note If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS function at the same time, sound may be distorted.
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 (dry batteries or AC power adaptor) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x on the CD player.
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: • AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audio CD or MP3 files”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the dry batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries.
Using the dry batteries To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated below. Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used.
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 the VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries.
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Symptom Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) During playback of an MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. “NO FILE” appears in the display after N > is pressed or the lid of the CD player is closed.
Figures in brackets show the playing time of MP3 files. When using G-PROTECTION function “1” Two Sony alkaline batteries LR6(SG) [24] (produced in Japan) * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
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 (1) Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC-E45HG Active speaker system SRS-A17...
About “MP3” What is the MP3? MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.
About “ID3 tag” ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. Note This CD player conforms to Version 1.1 of the ID3 tag format. If you use a version other than 1.1, ID3 tag information will not be displayed correctly but the file can be played back.