3-866-285-22 (1) 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).
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Owner’s Record The model and the serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ___________________ Serial No.
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. ............................................... 7 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ...... 9 Selecting tracks by listening to songs’ intro (INTRO PGM play) .............................. 10 Playing a single track (Single play) ...........
Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 REPEAT/ENTER button (pages 8 - 11) 2 PLAY MODE button (pages 8, 10, 11) q; u (play/pause) button (page 7, 10, 11) qa DC IN 4.
Using the headphones (D-EG7 only) Using the hand strap (D-EG5 and D-EG5CK) Ear Earpad Put your ear between the neckband and earpad. Using the carry strap (D-EG3 and D-EG7) You can enjoy various attaching options using 4 attaching parts on the CD player. Attach the carry strap by sliding the knob. Knob To detach the carry strap, slide the knob. 5 Getting started Neckband Attach the hand strap to one of the attaching parts on the CD player.
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. to an AC outlet 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. to DC IN 4.5V to i u button AC power adaptor Headphones or Earphones 2. Insert a CD. 1 Press PUSH OPEN to open the CD player lid.
3. Play a CD. 1 Press u. To Play/Pause Stop 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 Go forward quickly Playing a CD 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + or –. Press u x•CHG*2 . once quickly*2 . repeatedly*2 > once quickly*2 > repeatedly*2 Hold down .
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER. PLAY MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. c “No indication” (Normal play) x “INTRO PGM” (Select tracks by listening to songs’ intro) x “1” (Play a single track) x “SHUF” (Play tracks in random order) x “RMS” (Play tracks in your favorite order) REPEAT/ENTER button REPEAT You can repeat play that is selected using PLAY MODE.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, single, shuffle and RMS play modes. During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. 9 Playback options Note on ./> During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by pressing > repeatedly. You can also locate the last track after first track by pressing . repeatedly.
Selecting tracks by listening to songs’ intro (INTRO PGM play) You can program the CD player to play only the tracks you like listening to while the CD player plays the beginning of every track (song’s intro) one by one. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” appears. 2 Press u. The CD player starts playing the first 15 seconds of every track. “INTRO PGM” flashes faster. 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER during a song’s intro when you want to select the track. To skip the track, press > .
Playing tracks in your favorite order (RMS play) You can program the CD player to play up to 22 tracks in your favorite order. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS” appears. 2 Press . or > to select a track. Playback options Track number 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to enter the selected track. “00” appears. 4 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order. Press u to start the RMS play.
Available features Turning on the shock protection function (ESP2) Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) The ESP2* function prevents the sound from skipping when you make a jolt or bump to your CD player. This function is useful when using your CD player in a car or other mobile application. You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press ESP to display “ESP.” Press SOUND to select “MB (Mega Bass)” or “GRV (Groove).” “No indication” (Normal play) MB GRV The selected sound mode is displayed.
Locking the controls Protecting your hearing (HOLD) (AVLS) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Set AVLS to “LIMIT.” Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected and the AVLS function is working. Availabley features Flashes when the HOLD function is working.
Resuming the playback (Resume play) Turning off the operation beep sound Your CD player can recall the playback point where you stopped and resume playing from the same place. You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Set RESUME to “ON.” 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. 2 Connect the power source while pressing x•CHG on the CD player.
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. to i Notes • 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.
Using your CD player in a car You can use your CD player in a car by connecting it to the car cassette deck. You cannot use the car mount plate for this CD player. When you use your CD player in a car, install it securely in a location that does not interfere with your driving.
Connecting a power source You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) 3 For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet, then press x•CHG to charge. If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Using the rechargeable batteries Using dry batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries. When to charge the rechargeable batteries When the batteries become weak, “Lo” and the indicator appear in the display.
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. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug • When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor itself. Do not pull it by the cord. • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
Additional information On headphones/earphones 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. 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.
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 press the VOLUME + button repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard. c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 13) The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries. The playing time is too short when powered with the rechargeable batteries.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous 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.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz 307) +1 –2 dB (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.
Accessories Optional 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.
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