(RMS play)

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Compact Disc Compact Player

Playing a CD right away!

If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your player on house current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.

 

To

Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pause (main unit

^

 

 

only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resume play after

^

 

 

pause (main unit

 

 

 

only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find the beginning=once**

 

 

of the current track

 

 

 

(AMS*)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find the beginning

=repeatedly**

 

 

of previous tracks

 

 

 

(AMS)

 

 

zOther OperationsPlaying 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

MODE

 

REPEAT/

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)You can play the tracks in a CD in random order.

PLAY MODE

Using other functionsTo minimize skipping (ESP2)

The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function minimize skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data and plays it back in the event of a shock.

The new ESP2 (ESP Squared) system uses a new DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which can read and store music data more efficiently, providing a level of continuous skip protection not found in traditional buffer memory units. This decreases the frequency of sound skipping and the need to utilize the buffer memory. Use this function when listening in a car or while walking.*

1 Connect
Find the beginning +once**
of the next track

(AMS)

 

During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly

=/+

until “SHUF” appears.

 

The tracks play in random order.

*Although ESP2 provides excellent protection against skipping, it will not prevent skipping while jogging or running.

Operating Instructions
About area code

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.

For accessories supplied with your player, check the area code of your model and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.

D-E551

D-E555

D-E556CK
D-E559CK
Sony Corporation ©1999 Printed in Malaysia
to a wall outletWhen using earphonesAC power adaptorEarphones or Headphones*DC IN 4.5 V

* U2 model supplied with headphones

2/REMOTEFor models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

For models supplied with the remote control

• Connect the plug of the earphones/headphones to the remote control.

Find the beginning

+repeatedly**
of succeeding

 

tracks (AMS)

 

 

 

Go forwardHold down +**
quickly

 

 

 

Go backwardsHold down =.**

quickly

 

 

 

*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

**These operations are possible during both play and pause.

If you press REPEAT/ENTER on the player to display “”, you can locate the tracks continuously in the following order:

•When using +: next track nnext track

...... last track nfirst track nsecond track

......

•When using =: previous track n previous track ...... first track nlast track

......

To remove the CDRemove the CD while pressing the pivot.
To repeat all the tracksPress REPEAT/ENTER during play. The “ ” indication appears.To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.To repeat a single track1Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want to repeat is playing.The “ ” indication appears.2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears.To repeat another track, press =or +.

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.

To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.

Note

•During shuffle play, you cannot return to previous tracks by pressing =.

Playing tracks in the order you wantYou can program up to 22 tracks to play in any order you choose.

PLAY MODE

REPEAT/

 

ENTER

=/+^

1 During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS*” flashes.

Flashing

ESP

Press ESP.The ESP indication appears.To release the ESP function, press ESP again.Notes

•Playing may stop when the player 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 player 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 enjoy more powerful bass sound (Sound function)

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.

SOUND

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Compact Player. Before operating your player, please read this manual and retain it for future reference.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the D-E551, D-E555, D-E556CK and D-E559CK. Before you start reading, check your model number.

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.__________

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.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in Australia

The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC power adaptor should be discarded.

For the customers not in Poland
Themark on the unit is valid only for
products marketed in Poland.For the customers not in Europe

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

• Connect the earphones/headphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may

cause noise during playback.

2 Place a CD
OPENLabel side up
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.2Fit the CD to the pivot.

 

3Close the lid.
3 Play
To use the remote control1Press ^.1Press (.
Notes on controlling the volume with the remote control

Set the VOL (volume) control on the remote control to the maximum. Then adjust the volume on the player 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 “–” indication.

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.

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.

PLAY

MODE

 

REPEAT/

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

+^

1During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing

2 Press ^to start scanning.

The player plays about 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 programing before going through the whole CD, press ^. The selected tracks will be played.

If you press p, the program will be erased. To prevent accidental erasure, set the

*RMS = Random Music Sensor

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.

If you press p, the program will be erased. To prevent accidental erasure, set the RESUME switch at the rear of the player to ON.

To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until “RMS” disappears from the display.To check the programDuring 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

Press SOUND to select “MB (Mega Bass)” or “GRV (Groove).” “GRV” is more effective.

Note

•If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.

To lock the buttonsYou can lock your player against any accidental operations.You can still operate the player with the remote control.

Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. When you press any button, “Hold” appears in the display and you cannot operate the player.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.Continue to the reverse side m
CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product

For the customers not in Russia

will increase eye hazard.

The mark on the unit and package is

 

valid only for products marketed in

 

Russia.
2Adjust the volume.2Adjust the volume.

 

Not these ways

RESUME switch at the rear of the player to ON.

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.

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.

To stop play, press p.