Troubleshooting; Specifications - Sony D-NS313F Operating Instructions

Precautions Maintenance
On safety To clean the casing
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent
it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
any further.
To clean the headphones plug
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (external
power input) jack. Keep the plug of your headphones clean to obtain optimum sound.
Wipe it with a dry, soft cloth.
On power sources
To remove any dust or sand from the rubber
• When you are not using the CD player for a long time, disconnect
packing
all power sources from the CD player.
Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the lid from
On the AC power adaptor
shutting tightly, and water may leak in. Brush off the dust once in
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. a while.
Polarity of the
If your player is not supplied with an AC We recommend the replacement of the rubber packing every year
plug
power adaptor, use an AC-E45HG AC power which is available optionally at an authorized Sony service facility.
adaptor*. Do not use any other AC power
To clean the strap
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
* Not available in Australia and some other regions. Ask your Wipe the strap with a soft cloth moistened in water. Do not wash it.
dealer for detailed information.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet.

Troubleshooting

Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On dry batteries
"Hold" appears in the display when you press a
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
button, and the CD does not play.
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic objects.
 The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the
The volume does not increase even if you press
battery are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones. VOL + repeatedly.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
 Press and hold SOUND/AVLS until "AVLS" flashes once so that
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove
you can cancel the AVLS function.
them.
The CD player does not operate properly.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery
 Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the player aside for
compartment, and install new batteries. In case the deposit
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.
Even though the file number is displayed, the player
On the CD player
skips the file and does not play it.
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If
 A file with a format that is unplayable on this player is recorded
you do so, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not
on the CD.
operate properly.
The battery compartment lid is detached by an
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player. The CD
accidental drop, excessive force, etc.
player and the CD may be damaged.
• Do not leave the CD player in a location near heat sources, or in a  Attach it as illustrated below.
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture,
rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.
• If the CD player causes interference to the radio or television
reception, turn off the CD player or move it away from the radio
or television.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot
be played on this CD player. Attempting to do so may damage the
CD player. Do not use such discs.
On headphones/earphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any
motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal

Specifications

in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your
headphones at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use
CD player
in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise
Laser diode properties:
against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a
Emission duration: Continuous
ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured
Consideration for others
at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
Radio
On the water resistance
Frequency range
• Before unfastening the buckle to open the lid, be sure to wipe off
9 kHz step:
water, dust or sand on the exterior of the unit. Open and close the
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
lid where water or sand cannot fall in the unit, and make sure that
AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz
your hands are dry. If water or sand falls in the unit, trouble may
10 kHz step:
occur.
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
• When closing the lid, check that there is no dust or sand on the
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
rubber packing around the lid. Then close the lid firmly with the
Antennas
buckle.
• The supplied headphones are not meant to be immersed in water
FM: Headphones cord antenna
or come in continuous contact with water. If they are accidentally
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
dropped into water or get wet, dry them with a soft cloth. Never
General
use an electric hair dryer.
• The AC power adaptor is not water resistant. To prevent shock
Power requirements:
hazard, avoid using the player near water during AC operation.
• Cover the DC IN 4.5 V jack and  jack with the attached rubber • Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
caps when nothing is connected to these jacks. If the inside of the
120 V, 60 Hz
jacks are contaminated with water or sand, rust may develop and
cause trouble.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and
Notes controls):
Approx. 142 × 34 × 143.9 mm (5 5 ⁄ 8 × 1 3 ⁄ 8 × 5 3 ⁄ 4 in.)
• Since the unit is airtight, you may not be able to open the lid
when there is a sudden change in air pressure inside the unit. This
Mass (excluding accessories):
happens when the unit is transported on a plane or moved from a
Approx. 310 g (11.0 oz.)
warm place to a cold place. In this case, open the rubber cap on
Operating temperature: 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
the DC IN 4.5 V jack.
• To prevent water from leaking in, the buckle is designed to be
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
slightly stiff. Be careful not to catch a fingernail on the buckle
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
when unfastening the lid.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1) (not supplied with the model for USA)
Headphones (1)
Hand strap (1)
Do not hold the player with the buckle by itself. Doing so may
damage the unit.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.