Playing a CD in a car

You can use your player in a car as illustrated below.

To connect your player to a car cassette deck, you need the following accessories:

Car connecting packCar battery cordor,Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car connecting pack + Car battery cord)Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E26CPRefer to the instruction manual of each accessory for details.When you use the CPM-300PC mount kit/CPM-300P mount plate

Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the CPM-300PC/300P before installing the player.

Notes

Do not put the player on the dashboard.

Do not leave the player in a car parked under sunlight.

Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing noise.

Use only the car battery cord listed in the recommended accessories. If you use any other car battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction may occur.

Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord)

With this feature, your player stops automatically when you turn off the engine of the car. (This function is not possible with some cars depending on the model.)

Using the remote control

(D-F415 only)
You can use the remote control as the wired remote control.

p(stop)/

RADIO ON/OFF•

BAND

HOLD**

= (AMS*/ search)/

PRESET –

 

EarphonesRemote

 

 

(

(play)•

control

 

+

(AMS*/

 

search) /

VOL (volume)

PRESET +

 

*Automatic Music Sensor

**When you are not using the remote control, slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to prevent any accidental operations.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

Note

Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this player with the remote control supplied with other models.

z Radio operations

Listening to the radio

TUNING +/–

RADIO/BAND

RADIO OFF

VOLUME

1 Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/ OFF•BAND on the remote control) to turn on the radio.

2 Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/ OFF•BAND on the remote control) repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the display changes: FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n FM4 n AM.

3 Press TUNING + or – to tune in the station you want and adjust the volume.To turn off the radioPress RADIO OFF. (On the remote, hold down RADIO ON/OFF•BAND.)To tune in the station quickly

Hold down TUNING + or – in step 3 until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.

To improve broadcast receptionFor FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord.

Headphones or Earphones

For AM, reorient the player itself.

Note

Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the 2 /REMOTE jack of the player even when listening to the FM program through the speakers connected to the LINE OUT jack of the player. The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna.

If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast For the models equipped with the DX/ LOCAL switch:

Set the DX/LOCAL switch to LOCAL. Under the normal conditions, set to DX.

DX/LOCAL

For the models equipped with the STEREO/MONO switch:

Set the STEREO/MONO switch to MONO. The noise will be reduced but the radio will play in monaural.

STEREO/MONO

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 6 for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4 and AM) in any order. Once you’ve preset the stations, use PRESET + or – to tune in your favorite stations.

PRESET +/–

RADIO/BAND

TUNING +/–

MEMORY

VOLUME

1 Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/ OFF•BAND on the remote control) to select the band.

2 Press PRESET + or – until the preset number you want for the station appears in the display.

3 Press MEMORY.

Preset number

Preset number

4 Tune in the station you want.5 Press MEMORY again.The new station replaces the old one.To cancel all preset stations

1Disconnect the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries).

2While you press and hold down RADIO/ BAND, connect the AC power adaptor again.

The display flashes until all preset stations are cleared, then stops and disappears.

Playing preset radio stations

PRESET +/–

RADIO/BAND

1Press RADIO/BAND to select the band.2Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored station.
To change the AM tuning interval

When using the player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary. Slide the STEP switch in the battery compartment to “9 kHz” or “10 kHz” using a pointed material.

9 kHz area: Asia and Europe10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South America

(rear)

Notes

The interval will not change until you once turn off the radio and then turn it on again.

After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio stations again.

z Power Sources

Using rechargeable battery

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.

Use only BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable battery for this player. Do not use any other rechargeable batteries.

You can use BP-DM10 and BP-DM20 in the same way, but their charging time and battery life are different. Check the model number of your rechargeable battery before using it.

1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the word “SONY” is facing the same direction as illustrated inside the lid, and close the lid.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor.

The indication “CHG” lights up and the “number 1” shifts position in succession until the battery is fully charged.

Charging time is about 2 hours for BP- DM10 and 3.5 hours for BP-DM20.

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet

4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears. Disconnect the AC power adaptor.When to charge the battery

When the battery becomes weak, i indication flashes in the display. If the “Lo ba ” appears in the display, charge the rechargeable battery, because the battery is used up.

To keep the battery life long, recharge the battery when the battery is used up (discharged).

Notes

Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.

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.

If the battery life becomes shorter by about half, replace it with Sony BP-DM10 or BP- DM20 rechargeable battery. Do not use any other rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable battery, etc.).

Using dry batteries

1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the and to the diagram inside the battery compartment and close the lid.

Note

• Do not use manganese batteries for this player.

To take out the dry batteriesPress the side of the battery as shown.When to replace the dry batteriesWhen the battery becomes weak, i indication flashes in the display. If the

Lo ba ” appears in the display, replace all the batteries with new ones, because the batteries are used up.

Notes

Do not charge the 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 the battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment, and install new batteries.

Battery life (approx. hours)(EIAJ*)
When usingESP functionRadio

 

off

on

on

 

 

 

 

BP-DM10

3.5

3

6

(charged for

 

 

 

about 2 hours**)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Sony alkaline

14

12

23

batteries LR6SG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BP-DM20

7

6

12

(charged for

 

 

 

about 3.5 hours**)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan) (When the unit is used on a flat and stable place) **Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.

How to attach the battery compartment lid

If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated in the numbered order.

z Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the unit, 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 player for a long time, disconnect all power sources from the player.

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3 only).

On the AC power adaptor

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If your player is not supplied with it, use AC- E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its cord.

On dry and rechargeable batteries

Do not throw the batteries into fire.

Do not carry the rechargeable battery 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.

On the player

Keep the lens of the player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will not operate properly.

Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The unit and the CD may be damaged.

Do not leave the 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 player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn off the player or move it away from the radio or television.

Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket during use as it may cause malfunction or serious accidents.

On headphones/earphonesRoad 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.

Caring 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 lens

Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.

Lens

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

Troubleshooting

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

The CD does not play or “no dlSC ” appears in the display though a CD is placed in the unit.

mThe CD is dirty or defective.

mInsert the CD with the label side up. m Moisture condensation has occurred.

Leave the unit aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

m The lens is dirty.

m Close the lid of the unit and the battery compartment firmly.

m Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely.

When you press ^ , “00” appears in the display for a moment, and disappears. The CD does not play.

mRechargeable battery or dry batteries are used up. Charge the rechargeable battery or replace dry batteries with new ones.

No sound, or noise is heard.

mConnect the plugs firmly.

mPlugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.

Hl dc ln ” appears in the display.

mUse only the supplied AC power adaptor or recommended AC power adaptor AC- E45HG (not supplied).

Hold ” appears in the display when you press a button.

mThe buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

Lo ba ” appears in the display when you press a button.

mThe rechargeable battery is used up completely. Connect the AC power adaptor and charge the battery.

mThe dry batteries are used up. Replace them with new ones.

The battery life is short.

mManganese batteries are used. Use alkaline batteries.

mReplace the batteries with new ones.

The volume is limited to a certain level even if you attempt to turn it up.

mAVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to NORM.

When listening to the radio, the audio is weak or has poor quality.

mReplace the batteries with new ones. m Move the unit away from the TV.

Specifications

CD playerSystem

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. )

Error correction

Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code

D-A conversion

1-bit quartz time-axis control

Frequency response

20 - 20,000 Hz +1-2dB (measured by EIAJ CP- 307)

Output (at 4.5 V input level)

Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx. 15 mW + approx. 15 mW at 16 ohms

Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms Recommended load impedance over 10 kilohms

Radio sectionFrequency range (STEP switch)

9 kHz step:

FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

AM: 531 - 1,710 kHz

10 kHz step:

FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

Antenna

FM: Headphones/earphones cord antenna

AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

GeneralPower requirements

For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package.

Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery: 2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh

Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:

2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh

Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC

AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack): U2/CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz CED/CEX/EE1/E13/CET model:

220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz

CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz

EA3 model: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz

JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz

CN2/AR1 model: 220 V, 50 Hz

Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car battery: 4.5 V DC

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

Approx. 133 × 33 × 152 mm (5 14 × 1 516 × 6 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable battery)

Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz)

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Supplied accessories

For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package.

D-F411

AC power adaptor (1) Headphones (1)*1 Earphones (1)*2

Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo miniplug) (1)*3

AC plug adaptor (1)*4

*1 Supplied with U2 model

*2 Not supplied with U2 model

*3 Not supplied with CED, CEX, CET and CEK models

*4 Supplied with E33, E13 and EA3 models

D-F415

AC power adaptor (1)

Headphones with remote control (1)*1 Earphones with remote control (1)*2 Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo miniplug) (1)*1

Rechargeable battery (1) AC plug adaptor (1)*3

*1 Supplied with U2 model

*2 Not supplied with U2 model *3 Supplied with E13 model

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For US customers

AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended manner, during the warranty period, the adaptor should be returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or after warranty period, it should be discarded.

Recommended accessories

Mount plate CPM-300P Mount kit CPM-450PC*1Mount kit CPM-300PC Car connecting pack CPA-9

Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E26CP

Car battery cord DCC-E245

Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35, SRS-A71, SRS-T1

Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20 Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG AC power adaptor AC-E45HG

Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP, MDR-E848LP, MDR-35*2

*1 Sold in Japan only

*2 For the customers supplied with the headphones with remote control:

When connecting optional headphones to the supplied remote control, use only headphones with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use headphones with micro plugs.

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.