Sony MP3 Player D EJ985 User Manual

3-245-826-21 (2)  
Portable  
CD Player  
Operating Instructions  
About the area code  
The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player  
is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.  
For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code  
of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).”  
WALKMAN” is a trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
D-EJ985  
© 2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Connecting to a power source  
Getting started  
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 19  
Using the dry batteries ............................... 22  
Notes on the power source ........................ 23  
Locating the controls .................................. 4  
Playing a CD  
1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 7  
2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 7  
3. Play a CD. ............................................... 8  
Additional Information  
Precautions ................................................ 24  
Maintenance .............................................. 25  
Troubleshooting ......................................... 26  
Specifications ............................................ 29  
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30  
Playback options  
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 11  
Playing a single track (Single play) .......... 11  
Playing tracks in random order  
(Shuffle play)........................................ 11  
Playing your favorite tracks by adding  
Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play) .. 12  
Playing tracks in your favorite order  
(PGM play)........................................... 13  
Available features  
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 14  
Displaying CD text information ................ 14  
Checking the remaining time on the CD and  
the number of tracks left ....................... 15  
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 15  
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 16  
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 16  
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 17  
Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 17  
Connecting your CD player  
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18  
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Getting started  
Locating the controls  
For details, see pages in parentheses.  
CD player (front)  
1 EXT BATT (external battery)/  
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input)  
jack (pages 7, 20, 22)  
2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack  
(page 18)  
3 Jog lever (u (play/pause)•  
./> (AMS/search))  
(pages 7, 8, 12, 13)  
4 x (stop) /CHARGE button•  
CHARGE lamp  
(pages 8, 16, 17, 19, 20)  
5 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons  
(page 8)  
6 i (headphones) jack  
(page 7)  
7 OPEN switch  
(page 7)  
8 Terminals for the charging stand  
(pages 19, 25)  
CD player (inside)  
CD player (rear)  
9 AVLS switch  
(page 16)  
q; G-PROTECTION  
switch  
qs HOLD switch  
(page 16)  
(page 14)  
qa Battery  
compartment  
(page 19)  
*The button has a tactile dot.  
 
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Remote control  
qd x (stop) button  
qg Display  
(pages 9, 11 - 16)  
(pages 8, 17)  
qf VOL (volume)  
+/– control  
qh Jog lever (u (play/pause)•  
ENT (enter)•  
(page 8)  
./> (AMS/search))  
(pages 8, 10, 12, 13)  
qj Clip  
(page 6)  
qk HOLD switch  
w; SOUND button  
(page 16)  
(page 15)  
ql DISPLAY  
button  
wa P MODE/  
(play mode/repeat)  
button  
(pages 14, 15)  
(pages 10 - 13, 17)  
Note  
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot  
operate this CD player with the remote control  
supplied with other CD players.  
(Continued)  
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To use the clip on the remote control  
You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.  
To remove  
To attach in the reverse direction  
,
You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip.  
Using the carrying pouch  
You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert  
them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.  
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Playing a CD  
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.  
to an AC outlet  
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V  
1. Connect your CD player.  
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.  
2 Connect the headphones/earphones  
with remote control.  
AC power  
adaptor  
For models supplied with the AC plug  
adaptor  
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC  
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.  
For models supplied with the remote  
control  
• Connect the plug of the headphones/  
earphones to the remote control.  
• Connect the headphones/earphones to  
the remote control firmly. A loose  
connection may cause noise during  
playback.  
Jog lever  
to i (headphones)  
Headphones or  
Earphones  
2. Insert a CD.  
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD  
2 Place the CD on the tray and close  
player lid.  
the lid.  
OPEN switch  
Label side up  
(Continued)  
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3. Play a CD.  
Jog lever  
VOL + / –  
Jog lever  
VOL + / –  
1
2
Press the jog lever.  
1
2
Press the jog lever.  
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOL + or –.  
Adjust the volume by turning  
VOL +/ –.  
To  
Do this  
Play (from the point you stopped)  
Press the jog lever.  
Playback starts from the point you stopped.  
Play (from the first track)  
While the CD player is stopped, press and hold  
the jog lever until the play of the first track  
starts.  
Pause/resume play after pause  
Press the jog lever.  
Stop  
Press x (x/CHARGE for the CD player).*2  
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)  
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  
Flick the jog lever toward . once.*2  
Flick the jog lever toward . repeatedly.*2,  
Flick the jog lever toward > once.*2,  
Flick the jog lever toward > repeatedly.*2,  
Hold the jog lever toward ..*2  
Hold the jog lever toward >.*2  
3
*
3
*
3
*
Go forward quickly  
*1 Automatic Music Sensor  
*2 These operations can be done during both play and pause.  
*3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by flicking the jog  
lever toward >. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by flicking the jog  
lever toward ..  
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About the display  
• When you press the jog lever 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.  
• During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.  
If the volume level does not increase  
• If AVLS is set to “LIMIT”, set it to “NORM.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS).”  
• If the headphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack, connect them to the  
i (headphones) jack.  
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.  
About audio discs having copyright protection  
This CD player is designed for playback of audio discs which conform to the Compact Disc  
Digital Audio System Description. Recently, copyright protected audio discs have been released  
by some music companies; however, some of those discs may not play back on this CD player.  
Removing the CD  
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.  
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Playback options  
You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and  
the jog lever.  
P MODE/  
button  
If you press the button during playback,  
you can change the play mode.  
During playback, if you press and hold  
the button until “ ” appears, you can  
repeat play mode that was selected using  
P MODE/  
.
No indication  
(Normal play)  
“ 1”  
(Play a single track)  
Jog lever  
SHUF”  
(Play tracks in random order)  
• Press  
You can add Bookmarks to the tracks.  
You can also enter the selected tracks  
for PGM play.  
(Play tracks with Bookmarks)  
PGM”  
• Flick toward > or .  
You can select tracks for PGM play  
mode.  
(Play tracks in your favorite order)  
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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)  
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle, Bookmarked track and PGM play  
modes.  
During playback, press and hold  
P MODE/ until “ ” appears.  
Playing a single track (Single play)  
During playback, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “1” appears.  
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)  
During playback, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.  
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Playing your favorite tracks by adding  
Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play)  
You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10  
CDs.  
To add Bookmarks  
1 During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever  
until “ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display.  
When the Bookmark has been added successfully, flashing of “ ” becomes slow.  
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.  
To listen to the tracks with Bookmarks  
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.  
2 Press the jog lever.  
” lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with Bookmarks starts.  
To remove the Bookmarks  
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever until “ ” disappears  
from the display.  
To check the tracks with Bookmarks  
During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, “ ” keeps flashing slowly in the display.  
Notes  
• During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are played in order of track number, and not in the  
order you added the Bookmarks.  
• If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the 11th CD, the Bookmarks of the CD you played back first  
will be erased.  
• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.  
• If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries even  
though “Lobatt” is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.  
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Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)  
You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.  
During playback, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.  
1
Flick the jog lever toward  
> or . to select a track.  
Track number  
2
Playing order  
Press the jog lever to enter the selected  
track.  
3
“000” appears and the playing order increases  
by one.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.  
Press and hold the jog lever until the PGM play starts.  
4
5
To check the program  
During programming:  
Press the jog lever repeatedly before step 5.  
During the PGM play:  
Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press the jog lever repeatedly.  
Each time you press the jog lever, the track number appears.  
Notes  
• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track appears in the display.  
• If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased.  
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B Available features  
G-PROTECTION  
function  
Displaying CD text  
information  
The G-PROTECTION function has been  
developed to provide excellent protection  
against sound skipping while jogging.  
When you set the G-PROTECTION switch  
on your CD player to “2”, the G-  
When you play a CD containing CD text  
information, the track name, disc name, artist  
name, etc., appear in the display.  
Display on the remote control  
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-PROTECTION switch to  
“1.” While taking harder exercise, it is  
recommended that you set it to “2.”  
Track  
number”  
appears.  
CD text appears in this  
portion.*  
* While the CD player is reading the information  
on the CD, “READING” appears.  
Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to  
“1” or “2.”  
Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Display  
Normal play  
Track number and name of  
the current track  
Note  
Sound may skip:  
– if the CD player receives stronger continuous  
shock than expected,  
– if a dirty or scratched CD is played or  
– when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or  
if there is a problem with the recording device  
or application software.  
Press DISPLAY  
once.  
Track number and name of  
the current track/artist name  
Press DISPLAY  
twice.  
The number of tracks left**  
and disc name/artist name  
** Not displayed during single play, shuffle play,  
Bookmarked track play or PGM play.  
Note  
CD text displayed on this CD player is in English  
only.  
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Checking the remaining  
time on the CD and the  
number of tracks left  
Emphasizing the bass  
sound (SOUND)  
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.  
You can check the remaining time on the CD  
and the number of tracks left using  
DISPLAY.  
Press SOUND to select “SOUND 1” or  
“SOUND 2.”  
When playing a CD containing CD text  
information, you cannot use this function.  
No indication  
(Normal play)  
Press DISPLAY.  
SOUND 1”  
SOUND 2”  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Display  
Normal play  
Track number and elapsed  
playing time  
The selected sound mode is displayed.  
Press DISPLAY  
once.  
Track number and  
remaining time on the  
current track  
“SOUND 2” enhances the bass sound more  
than “SOUND 1.”  
Note  
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND  
function, turn down the volume.  
Press DISPLAY The number of tracks left*  
and remaining time on the  
twice.  
CD*  
*
Not displayed during single play, shuffle play,  
Bookmarked track play or PGM play.  
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Protecting your hearing  
Locking the controls  
(AVLS)  
(HOLD)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps down the maximum  
volume to protect your hearing.  
You can lock the controls on your CD player  
to prevent accidental button presses.  
Slide HOLD in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.”  
CD player  
Remote control  
Appears when the volume is turned up  
and beyond a certain level.  
CHARGE lamp  
To turn off the AVLS function  
Set AVLS to “NORM.”  
flashes if you press  
any button when  
the HOLD function  
is activated.  
You can use the HOLD function with both  
the CD player and remote control. You can  
still operate your CD player using the remote  
control when HOLD on the remote control is  
set to off.  
To unlock the controls  
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the  
arrow.  
Note  
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”  
will not appear in the display of the remote control.  
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Turning off the  
Turning off the LCD’s  
backlight  
operation beep sound  
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard  
from your headphones/earphones when you  
operate your CD player.  
While you are using the rechargeable  
batteries or dry batteries, the LCD’s  
backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every  
time you press a button. However, you can  
turn off the backlight to save the battery  
power.  
Remove the power source (AC  
1
power adaptor, rechargeable  
batteries or dry batteries) from the  
CD player.  
Remove the rechargeable  
batteries or dry batteries from the  
CD player.  
1
Connect the power source while  
pressing x (x/CHARGE for the  
CD player).  
2
Insert the batteries while pressing  
2
P MODE/  
.
To turn on the beep sound  
To turn on the LCD’s backlight  
Remove the batteries and then insert them  
Remove the power source and then connect  
the power source without pressing x or  
x/CHARGE.  
without pressing P MODE/  
.
About the LCD’s backlight  
The LCD’s backlight is always turned on  
when using the AC power adaptor.  
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B Connecting your CD player  
Notes  
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.  
• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of  
the connected device to avoid damaging the  
connected speakers.  
• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you  
use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a  
power source, batteries may become completely  
depleted during recording.  
• Adjust the volume properly on the connected  
device so that the sound will not be distorted.  
Be sure to turn off all connected devices  
before making connections.  
When using the connecting cord  
If the sound is distorted, connect the device  
to the i jack.  
When using the optical digital  
connecting cord  
To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc.,  
make sure that the CD player is in pause  
before operating the recording procedures.  
to LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
About the G-PROTECTION and  
SOUND functions when using the  
connecting cord or optical digital  
connecting cord  
• To record high quality CD sound, set the  
G-PROTECTION switch to “1.”  
• The SOUND function works only on the  
output sound from the i jack and not work  
on the output sound from the LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL) jack.  
Connecting  
cord  
Optical  
digital  
connecting  
cord  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Stereo system,  
MiniDisc  
recorder, DAT  
deck, etc.  
cassette recorder,  
radio cassette  
recorder, etc.  
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B Connecting to 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)  
Connect the AC power adaptor to  
the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the  
supplied charging stand and an  
AC outlet.Then place the CD  
player on the supplied charging  
stand, aligning the V mark on the  
CD player with the v mark on the  
stand.  
3
For the battery life and charging time of the  
rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.”  
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the  
AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.  
Using the rechargeable  
batteries  
CHARGE lamp  
Charge the rechargeable batteries before  
using them for the first time. You can use  
only the following rechargeable batteries for  
your CD player.  
• NH-14WM (A)  
Open the battery compartment lid  
inside your CD player.  
1
Align V with v.  
to DC IN 4.5 V  
Insert two rechargeable batteries  
2
by matching the 3 to the diagram  
in the battery compartment and  
close the lid until it clicks into  
place.  
AC power adaptor  
to an AC outlet  
(Continued)  
Insert the # end first  
(for both batteries).  
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To charge the rechargeable batteries  
without using the supplied charging  
stand  
Using the rechargeable batteries  
Charging of the batteries starts.  
Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT  
BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player  
and an AC outlet, then press x/CHARGE to  
start charging.  
In the display of the remote control,  
“Charging” indication flashes and the  
indicator sections of  
light up in  
succession. The CHARGE lamp lights  
up on the CD player.  
When the batteries are completely  
charged, all indications in the display  
disappear and the CHARGE lamp goes  
off.  
x/CHARGE  
buttonCHARGE  
lamp  
to EXT BATT/  
DC IN 4.5 V  
AC power adaptor  
to an AC outlet  
Notes  
• When charging the batteries using the charging  
stand, be sure to remove the external battery case.  
• During charging, the CD player and the  
rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no  
danger.  
• If you press the jog lever during charging,  
charging stops and playback of the CD starts.  
• If you place the CD player on the charging stand  
during playback, playback stops and charging  
starts.  
• Place the CD player on the charging stand  
securely, aligning the V mark on the CD player  
with the v mark on the stand. Make sure that the  
CHARGE lamp on the CD player lights up.  
Wrong placement interrupts charging or  
playback.  
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To remove the rechargeable batteries  
Push # end to remove the batteries.  
When to replace the rechargeable  
batteries  
If the battery life becomes shorter by about  
half, replace the batteries with new  
rechargeable batteries.  
Note on the rechargeable batteries  
If the battery is new or has not been used for  
a long time, it may not be charged  
completely until you charge and discharge it  
several times.  
When to charge the rechargeable  
batteries  
Note on carrying the rechargeable  
batteries  
You can check the remaining power of the  
batteries in the display.  
Use the supplied battery carrying case to  
prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable  
batteries and the metallic objects are  
contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a  
short circuit.  
Battery power is full.  
r
Notes on the supplied charging stand  
r
Battery power is getting low.  
• The supplied charging stand can be used  
only with this CD player. No other model  
can be charged using this stand.  
• When using the supplied charging stand,  
charge the NH-14WM (A) rechargeable  
batteries only. Do not charge any other  
batteries.  
r
r
Battery power is low.  
r
• During charging, the CD player and the  
rechargeable batteries become hot. This  
poses no danger.  
Lobatt* Batteries are depleted.  
* Beep sounds.  
To keep the original battery capacity for a  
long time, charge the batteries only when  
they are completely depleted.  
• Do not place coins or other metallic  
objects on the charging stand. If the  
terminals on the charging stand are  
accidentally brought into contact with a  
metallic object, they may short-circuit and  
begin to heat up.  
Notes  
• The indicator sections of  
roughly show the  
remaining battery power. One section does not  
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.  
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator  
sections of  
may increase or decrease.  
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Connect the external battery case  
to the CD player.  
Using the dry batteries  
Make sure to use the supplied external  
battery case.  
3
Use only the following dry battery type for  
your CD player:  
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries  
to EXT BATT/  
DC IN 4.5 V  
Align the lines below PUSH as  
illustrated, then draw out the  
battery case while pressing PUSH.  
1
With the v side  
down  
Align  
When to replace the batteries  
You can check the remaining power of the  
batteries in the display.  
Battery power is full.  
r
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline  
2
r
batteries by matching the 3 to the  
diagram in the battery case. Insert  
the battery case and lock the case  
by turning LOCK in the direction  
of the arrow.  
Battery power is getting low.  
r
r
Battery power is low.  
r
Lobatt* Batteries are depleted.  
* Beep sounds.  
When the batteries are depleted, replace both  
batteries with new ones.  
The batteries in the CD player and external  
battery case are discharged simultaneously.  
Notes  
• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when  
attaching the external battery case.  
• When using the rechargeable batteries and dry  
batteries together to extend power, use a fully  
charged rechargeable batteries and new dry  
batteries.  
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Notes on the power  
source  
Disconnect all power sources when the CD  
player is not used for a long time.  
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. It may cause a malfunction.  
Polarity of the plug  
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with  
wet hands.  
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
On rechargeable batteries  
and dry batteries  
• Do not charge the dry batteries.  
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.  
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or  
other metallic objects. It can generate heat  
if the positive and negative terminals of the  
battery are accidentally contacted by a  
metallic object.  
• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry  
batteries.  
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.  
• Do not use different types of batteries  
together.  
• When the batteries are not to be used for a  
long time, remove them.  
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any  
deposit in the battery compartment, and  
install new batteries. In case the deposit  
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.  
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B Additional Information  
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not  
leave the CD in a car parked under direct  
sunlight.  
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.  
On headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
Do not use headphones/earphones while  
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is  
illegal in some areas. It can also be  
potentially dangerous to play your headsets  
at high volume while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
• Do not put any foreign objects in the  
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.  
On the CD player  
• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and  
do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may  
be damaged and the CD player will not  
operate properly.  
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the  
CD player. The CD player and the CD may  
be damaged.  
• Do not leave the CD player in a location  
near heat sources, or in a 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.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high  
volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you  
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce  
volume or discontinue use.  
Consideration for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This  
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to  
be considerate to the people around you.  
• 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 handling CDs  
• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.  
Not these ways  
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Maintenance  
To clean the casing  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water  
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use  
alcohol, benzine or thinner.  
To clean the terminals  
If the terminals on the charging stand or on  
the CD player become dirty, the batteries  
may not be charged properly. Clean the  
terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth  
periodically as illustrated below.  
Terminals  
Terminals  
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Troubleshooting  
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective actions  
The volume does not  
increase even if you turn  
VOL +/– in the + direction  
repeatedly (even if you press  
VOL + repeatedly on the CD  
player).  
c
c
Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 16)  
The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.  
(page 7)  
Cannot adjust the volume.  
c
The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.  
(page 7)  
No sound, or noise is heard.  
c
c
Connect the plugs firmly. (page 7)  
Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.  
The playing time is too short  
when powered with the dry  
batteries.  
c
Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese  
batteries. (page 22)  
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 22)  
c
The playing time is too short  
when powered with the  
rechargeable batteries.  
c
Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.  
(pages 19 - 21)  
“ Lobatt” or “ 000” appears in  
the display. The CD does not  
play.  
c
c
The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the  
batteries. (page 19)  
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 22)  
HiDCin appears in the  
display.  
c
c
Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories  
(supplied/optional).” (page 30)  
Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the  
AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 19, 22)  
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Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective actions  
The CD does not play or  
Nodisc” appears in the  
display when a CD is placed  
in the CD player.  
c
c
c
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16)  
The CD is dirty or defective. (page 24)  
Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 7)  
Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture  
evaporates.  
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly.  
(page 19)  
c
c
c
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 19, 22)  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 7)  
The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW  
with the recording device.  
c
c
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,  
recording device, or application software.  
CHARGE lamp flashes on the  
CD player when you press a  
button, and the CD does not  
play.  
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16)  
Cannot adjust the volume  
with VOL +/– on the CD  
player.  
c
The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume  
using the volume control on the connected device. (page 18)  
During recording with optical  
digital connection, the track  
number cannot be recorded  
correctly.  
c
c
Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT  
recorder, etc. (page 18)  
See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device.  
(page 18)  
The rechargeable batteries  
cannot be charged.  
c
The terminals on the CD player or the charging stand are dirty.  
Wipe them with a dry cloth.  
c
c
The CD is playing. Stop playing.  
The external battery case is connected to the CD player. Remove it  
and start charging again.  
c
The CD player is not placed securely on the charging stand. Place  
the player on the stand, aligning the V mark on the player and the  
v mark on the stand. Make sure that the CHARGE lamp lights up.  
(page 19)  
(Continued)  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective actions  
Playback starts from the  
point you stopped. (resume  
function)  
c
The resume function is working. To start playing from the first  
track, press and hold the jog lever during stop until the first track  
starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or, remove all  
power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power  
adaptor again. (pages 7, 8, 19, 22)  
Rustling noise is heard from  
the CD.  
c
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 19)  
When closing the lid of the  
CD player, the CD starts to  
rotate.  
The CD player is reading the information on the CD. It is not  
malfunctioning.  
You cannot operate the CD  
player properly using the  
remote control.  
c
c
The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake.  
The LCD display becomes  
hard to see or slows down.  
You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/  
104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room  
temperature, the display will return to its normal operating  
condition.  
” is flashing quickly in  
c
The CD player has entered the Bookmarked track play mode.  
Press P MODE/ twice so that the player returns to the normal  
play mode.  
the display, and you cannot  
locate the beginning of the  
track or the specific point in  
the track.  
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• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):  
U, U2, CA, CA2, E92, MX2, TW2 and  
CA2/C models: 120 V, 60 Hz  
Specifications  
CED, CED/4, CE7, CE7/C, EE, EE1, E, E13  
and E13/2 models: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz  
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz  
EU8, EU8/C, JE.W, E18, KR4 and EE8  
models: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
System  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm  
Emission duration: Continuous  
HK4 model: 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)  
CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz  
Battery life* (approx. hours)  
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable  
surface.)  
D-A conversion  
1-bit quartz time-axis control  
Playing time varies depending on how the CD  
player is used.  
Frequency response  
When using  
G-PROTECTION  
+1  
20 - 20 000 Hz dB (measured by JEITA CP-  
“ 1”  
“ 2”  
–2  
307)  
Two NH-14WM (A)  
(charged for  
about 5 hours**)  
43  
44  
Output (at 4.5 V input level)  
Line output (stereo minijack)  
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ  
Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ  
Headphones (stereo minijack)  
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω  
(Approx. 0.5 mW + Approx. 0.5 mW  
at 16 )*  
*For the customers in Europe  
Optical digital output (optical output connector)  
Output level: –21 - –15 dBm  
External battery case  
(two alkaline batteries***)  
69  
74  
Two NH-14WM (A) and 113  
external battery case  
(two alkaline batteries***)  
120  
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
** Charging time varies depending on how the  
rechargeable battery is used.  
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level  
Power requirements  
*** When using Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG)  
(produced in Japan)  
For the area code of the model you  
purchased, check the upper left side of the  
bar code on the package.  
Operating temperature  
• Two Sony NH-14WM (A) rechargeable  
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)  
batteries: 2.4 V DC  
• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding  
projecting parts and controls)  
Approx. 135.0 × 135.0 × 16.2 mm  
(5 38 × 5 38 × 2132 in.)  
Mass (excluding accessories)  
Approx. 174 g (6.2 oz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Optional accessories  
Accessories  
(supplied/optional)  
Active speaker system  
SRS-Z1  
SRS-Z1000  
Supplied accessories  
Car battery cord  
DCC-E345  
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.  
Car battery cord with car connecting pack  
DCC-E34CP  
Car connecting pack  
Optical digital connecting cord  
POC-15B  
CPA-9C  
AC power adaptor (1)  
Headphones/earphones with remote control (1)  
Rechargeable batteries (2)  
Charging stand (1)  
POC-15AB  
Rechargeable battery  
NH-14WM  
Battery carrying case (2)  
Carrying pouch (1)  
External battery case (1)  
Earphones (except for the customers in France)  
MDR-E848LP  
AC plug adaptor (1)*  
* Supplied with JE.W model only  
MDR-EX70LP  
MDR-A44L  
MDR-A110LP  
Earphones (for the customers in France)  
MDR-E808SP  
When you purchase an AC power adaptor, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Your dealer may not handle some of the  
accessories listed above. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information about the  
accessories available in your country.  
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