F
LINE OUT
Connecting cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.
Using the radio
Using the remote control, you can enjoy TV, WB (Weather band), FM and AM programs by presetting the stations or by tuning in to the stations manually.
You can preset automatically scanned stations or select your favorite stations manually.
Listening to the radio
1Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
If “PRESET” is displayed, press P MODE/ to make it disappear from the display.
2Press the jog lever of the remote control until the radio band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the display on the remote control changes as follows:
t FM t AM t TV t WB
3Flick the jog lever of the remote control toward TUNE + or TUNE – to tune in the station you want and adjust the volume.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF again.
To tune in to a station quickly
Flick and hold the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE – in step 3 until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The CD player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
To improve broadcast reception
For TV/WB/FM, extend the headphones or earphones cord.
Headphones or earphones
For AM, reorient the remote control itself.
Note
There is a
When listening to an AM program, keep the remote control away from the
If it is hard to hear an FM broadcast
Press SOUND repeatedly until “Local” appears in the display.
Under the normal conditions, press SOUND repeatedly until “DX” appears in the display.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 51 stations: 30 for FM, 10 for AM, 7 for TV, and 4 for WB.
Presetting stations manually
1Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2Press the jog lever to select a radio band.
3Flick the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE – to tune in to the station you want.
4Hold down the jog lever for 2 seconds or more until “PRESET” appears in the display.
The preset number and “M” flash in the display.
From this step on, start the next operation within 15 seconds after you finished the previous operation. If 15 seconds pass with nothing done, “PRESET” and the preset number disappear which shows that the CD player has exited the presetting mode. If this happens, start again from step 4.
5Flick toward TUNE + or TUNE – repeatedly to select the preset number you want to use to store the station.
6Press the jog lever.
When the station is preset successfully, a beep sounds and “PRESET” and the preset number disappear from the display. If there is a station already stored using that number, the new station replaces the old one.
Presetting stations automatically
1Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2Press the jog lever to select a radio band.
3Hold down DISPLAY until “A Preset” appears in the display.
4Press the jog lever.
The CD player starts scanning the stations from the lower frequencies and stops when a station is received.
While scanning, “A” flashes in the display.
When all the receivable stations are preset, a beep sounds and “A” stops flashing,
To stop scanning
Press RADIO ON/OFF or press x on the remote control. The radio is turned off at that time.
Playing preset radio stations
1Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2Press the jog lever of the remote control to select a radio band.
3 Press P MODE/ to switch your CD player to the presetting mode.
4Flick the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE – to tune in to the stored station you want to listen to.
If you press P MODE/ again, “PRESET” disappears from the display and you can tune in to a station manually.
Changing the tuning interval
When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary.
1Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the radio.
2Hold down DISPLAY until “A Preset” appears in the display.
3Flick the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE – repeatedly until “Step” appears in the display.
4Press the jog lever.
“Step 9k” or “Step 10k” appears in the display.
5Flick the jog lever toward TUNE + or TUNE – to select the tuning interval.
9 kHz area: Asia and Europe
10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South America
Note
After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio stations again.
Connecting a stereo system (F)
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.
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. If you use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source, batteries may become completely depleted during recording.
•Adjust the volume properly on the connected device so that the sound will not be distorted.
•When the CD player is connected to a stereo system, you cannot listen to the radio.
When using the connecting cord
If the sound is distorted, connect the device to the i jack.
About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the connecting cord
•To record high quality CD sound, set the
•The SOUND function works only on the output sound from the i jack and not work on the output sound from the LINE OUT jack.
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
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 rechargeable batteries and dry batteries
•Do not charge the 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 rechargeable batteries with 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 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
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.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CHARGE lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button, and the CD does not play.
cThe buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The CD player does not start charging.
cDuring stop, press CHARGE/x.
cYou press x on the remote control. Press CHARGE/x on the CD player.
cThe radio is turned on.
You cannot preset stations automati- cally.
cPreset stations manually.
The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly.
cSet AVLS to “NORM.”
The battery compartment lid is dettached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.
cAttach it as illustrated below.
Specifications
CD player
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
Radio
Frequency range
10 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch
WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz
9 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch
WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz
Antenna
TV/WB/FM: Headphones/earphones cord antenna
AM: Ferrite bar antenna built in the remote control
General
Power requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package.
• Two Sony
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• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC ⋅ 2 |
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• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack): |
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U, U2, CA, CA2, E92, MX2, TW2 and CA2/C models: |
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120 V, 60 Hz |
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CED, CED/4, CE7, CE7/C, EE, EE1, E, E13 and E13/2 |
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models: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
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CEK model: 230 V, 50 Hz |
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AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz |
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EU8, EU8/C, JE.W, E18, KR4 and EE8 models: |
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100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
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HK4 model: 230 V, 50 Hz |
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CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz |
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Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting |
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parts and controls) |
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Approx. 136.0 ⋅ 19.6 ⋅ 136.0 mm (5 3⁄8 ⋅ 25⁄32 ⋅ 5 3⁄8 in.) |
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Mass (excluding accessories) |
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Approx. 158 g (5.6 oz) |
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Operating temperature |
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5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) |
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Design and specifications are subject to change without |
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notice. |
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Supplied Accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/earphones (1)
Remote control with
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)