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Resume play after | ^ |
pause (main unit |
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Find the beginning | =(=side of |
of the current track | ( on the remote |
(AMS*) | control) once** |
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Find the beginning | =(=side of |
of previous tracks | () repeatedly** |
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Find the beginning | + (+side of |
of the next track | () once** |
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Find the beginning | + (+side of |
of succeeding | () repeatedly** |
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Go forward | Hold down |
quickly | + (+side of |
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Go backwards | Hold down |
quickly | =(=side of |
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*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both play and pause.
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Notes on controlling the volume with the remote control
Set the VOL (volume) control on the remote control to MAX. Then adjust the volume on the Discman to the level that you want to be the maximum volume of the remote control.
Notes on display
•When you press ^or ( (when RESUME is set to OFF), the total number of tracks in the CD and the total playing time appear for about 2 seconds.
•During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.
•During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes in the display.
•Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track will appear with the
Notes 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.
•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.
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zOther Operations
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or only one track.
PLAY |
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To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play. The ”REPEAT” indication appears.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.
To repeat a single track
1Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want to repeat is playing.
The ”REPEAT” indication appears.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears.
To repeat another track, press =or +.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.
Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play)
You can choose and play your favorite tracks by scanning through the beginning of each track in a CD.
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PLAY | REPEAT | / |
MODE |
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1 During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
Flashing
2 Press ^ to start scanning .
The Discman plays the first 15 seconds of each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes faster.
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want is playing. To skip the track, press +or just wait for the next track.
After you have gone through the CD, “INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks you have chosen play automatically.
To finish programming before going through the whole CD, press ^. The selected tracks will be played.
To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in the display.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play the tracks in a CD in random order.
PLAY
MODE
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears.
The tracks play in random order.
To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in the display.
Note
•During shuffle play, you cannot return to previous tracks by pressing =.
Playing tracks in the order you want
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in any order you choose.
=/+ ^
PLAY | REPEAT | / |
MODE |
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1 During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.
Flashing
2 Press =or + to choose a track. The track number and the playing order appear.
Track number Flashing
Playing order
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the track.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining tracks.
5 Press ^ .
“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you have chosen play in the order you specified.
To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until “RMS” disappears.
To check the program
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5. During RMS play:
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS” flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the track number and the playing order appear in the order you specified.
Note
•If you program another track after the 22nd track, the first track programed is cleared and the new track is programed instead.
Using other functions
To enjoy more powerful bass sound
You can enjoy a powerful
Digital
MEGA BASS
Press Digital MEGA BASS to select BASS
or BASS | . BASS | is more effective. |
Note
•If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
To prevent sound from skipping (ESP)
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds. Use this function when listening in a car or during a walk.
ESP
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.
Notes
•Playing may stop when the Discman gets a strong shock even with the ESP function on.
•You may hear a noise or sound skip when:
—listening to a dirty or scratched CD,
—listening to an audio test CD or,
—the Discman receives continuous shock.
•Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP during play.
•When you use an optical digital connecting cord, the ESP function will be disabled.
To lock the buttons
You can lock your Discman against any accidental operations. (You can still operate the unit with the remote control.)
HOLD 
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. When you press any button, “Hold” appears in the display and you cannot operate the unit.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.
NORM 
LIMIT
AVLS
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
(rear)
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
Note
•If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
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