Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks

(Bookmark track play)

You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 5 CDs.

To add Bookmarks

1During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold uuntil “ (Bookmark)” flashes on the display.

When the Bookmark has been added successfully, flashing of “ ” becomes slow.

2Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.

List of menus

Setting
Menu 1 ,
Menu 2

Timer*

t-SEt

– –

 

 

05

 

 

:

 

 

:

 

 

95

 

 

 

G-PROTECTION

SEt

on

 

 

off

Turning off the

bEEP

b on

beep sound

 

b off

 

 

 

*You can set this item during both play and stop. The time set is estimated.

Note

If you disconnect the power sources, all settings return to

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

“Hold” appears in the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play.

cThe buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly.

cPress and hold SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display.

The battery compartment lid is dettached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.

cAttach it as illustrated below.

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.)

Power requirements

Two size AA (LR6) batteries: 1.5 V DC 2

AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack): 220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China)

120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico)

To listen to the tracks with Bookmarks

1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.

2Press u.

“ ” 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 uuntil “ ” 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 6th 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.

Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)

You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.

1 During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” appears.

2Press .or >to select a track.

3To enter the selected track, press and hold u until the playing order increases by one.

“00” appears and the playing order increases by one.

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.

5Press uto start PGM play.

To check the program

During programming:

Press and hold urepeatedly before step 5.

During the PGM play:

Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press and hold urepeatedly.

Each time you press u, 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.

Other functions

You can make the following settings using the menu.

The timer function

You can set the CD player to stop playback automatically within a range of 5 to 95 minutes at 5 minute intervals. When the CD player is playing and the timer function is activated, the track number flashes on the display.

The G-PROTECTION function

This function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses.*

Turning off the beep sound

You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player.

*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.

How to set

1While play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until “t-SEt” appears.

From this step on, start the next operation within 15 seconds after you finish the previous operation. If the indications on the display disappear, start from step 1 again.

2Press .or > to select the Menu 1 item, then press DISPLAY/MENU or u.

The Menu 2 item starts flashing.

3Press .or > to select the Menu 2 item, then press DISPLAY/MENU or uto enter the selection.

When the item has been entered properly, the item stops flashing.

To return to the previous screen, press x.

To cancel the setting operation, press and hold x.

the defaults.

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 power sources

When you are not using the CD player for a long time, disconnect all power sources from the CD player.

On AC power adaptor

Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use the AC-E45HG AC power adaptor. 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 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 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.

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.

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/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.

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.

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 plugs

If the plugs become dirty, there is no audio or noise is heard. Clean them with a dry soft cloth periodically.

Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and controls)

Approx. 135.8 28.2 135.8 mm (5 38 1 18 5 38 in.)

Mass (excluding accessories)

Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz)

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Supplied Accessories

Headphones/earphones (1)

This warranty is valid only in the United States.