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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..7 2. Insert a CD..7 3. Play a CD..8 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 11 Playing a single track (Single play) ...
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) CD player (inside) q; Battery qa G-PRO (G- 1 EXT BATT (external battery)/ 2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack 3 VOL +/– buttons 4 ./> (AMS/search) 5 u (play/pause) button 6 x (stop) /CHG (charge) button 7 i (headphones) jack 8 CHG (charge)/HOLD lamp...
Remote control qf Display (pages 9, 11 - 15) qg Rotary control N/>: play, AMS/search (pages 8, 11, 12) .: AMS/search (pages 8, 11, 12) VOL +/–: Pull the control in the direction of the arrow, and then turn it toward + or –. (page 8) qj Clip qk DISPLAY button...
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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.
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 adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
. Play a CD. 1 Press u. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –. 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...
About the display • When you turn the rotary control toward N/> or . (press u for the CD player) 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.
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using the PLAY MODE button and the RPT (repeat)/ ENT (enter) button. 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 turning the rotary control toward N/>...
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. Turn the rotary control toward N/> or . to select a track. Press RPT/ENT to enter the selected track.
B Available features 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 remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left You can check the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. When playing a CD containing CD text information, you cannot use this function. Press DISPLAY.
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS to “LIMIT.” Appears when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. 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 (x/CHG for 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 and a MiniDisc. 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 (external battery case) For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.”...
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Using the rechargeable batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Pull the ribbon. 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. Lobatt* Batteries are depleted.
Using the dry batteries Make sure to use the supplied external battery case. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Unlock the cap of the external battery case, and insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram outside the external battery case...
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ optional).” Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
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 Cannot adjust the volume by turning the rotary control on the remote control. Cannot start play by turning the rotary control on the remote control.
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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. Playback starts from the point you stopped. Rustlig noise of the CD is heard. Cause and/or corrective actions c Record the track number again using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.
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-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.