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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 a CD 1. Connect your CD player..6 2. Insert a CD..6 3. Play a CD..6 Playback options ... 9 Using the radio Listening to the radio ... 10 Presetting radio stations ...
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 SOUND/ PRESET – button (pages 12 - 14) 4 VOLUME* control (page 6) 5 MENU/PRESET + button (pages 9, 12, 13) 6 RADIO ON•BAND/...
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CD player (inside) qf ESP switch (page 14) qg AVLS switch (page 15) CD player (rear) qh MONO/ST (stereo) switch (page 11) qj Battery compartment (page 18)
Playing a CD You can also use 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. OPEN button 2 Place the CD on the tray and close...
Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) 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...
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA 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. It is a recording standard used for the Audio CDs.
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using MENU. MENU button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) “ ” (Play all tracks repeatedly) “1” (Play a single track) “...
Using the radio Once you’ve preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing PRESET + or – button. 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. For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna. If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Set the MONO/ST switch to “MONO”...
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. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the band.
To cancel all preset stations 1 Disconnect the power source (alkaline batteries or AC power adaptor). 2 While you press and hold down MEMORY, insert alkaline batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. The indications in the display keep flashing until all preset stations are cleared, then stop flashing and disappear from the display.
B Available features To maximize the skip protection performance (ESP MAX) The typical ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function minimizes skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data and plays it back in the event of a shock. The ESP MAX system is an extremely sophisticated technology.
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 activated. 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 or dry batteries) 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 a CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: •...
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. On 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. CD player Symptom The volume does not increase even if the VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard.
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Troubleshooting CD player Symptom Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) When using with a connected stereo system, the sound is distorted or noisy. Radio Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality. Cause and/or corrective actions c The resume function is working.
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used. When using Two Sony alkaline 31 batteries LR6(SG) (produced in Japan) * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
You cannot use headphones with micro plugs. Stereo miniplug Micro plug Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country. Sony Corporation Printed in China...
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