To resume playing from the point you stopped the CD (Resume Play)
Normally, every time you stop and play, playing starts from the beginning of the CD. The resume play function, however, let you listen to from the point at which you last turned off the Discman.
RESUME
ON 
OFF
Set RESUME to ON.
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
Notes
•Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts from the beginning when you open the lid.
•The resume point may be inaccurate by about 30 seconds.
To turn off the beep
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you operate your Discman. (You cannot turn off the beep that sounds during the radio operation.)
Disconnect the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries). While you press and hold down p, connect the power source again. To make the beep sound again, disconnect the power source, and then connect it without pressing p.
Connecting to other stereo equipment
You can listen to the CD through other stereo equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape. Refer to the instruction manual of the other equipment for details. Before making connections, turn off each piece of equipment.
LINE OUT
Connecting cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
LINE IN or
REC IN
Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.
Notes
•Before you play the CD, turn down the volume of the connected equipment so as not to damage the connected speakers.
•The beep sound is not output from the LINE OUT jack.
•When you connect other equipment to the LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume by this unit.
Playing a CD in a car
You can use your Discman in a car as illustrated below.
To connect your Discman to a car cassette deck, you need the following accessories:
•Car connecting pack CPA-9
•Car battery cord DCC-E245 or,
•Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car connecting pack + Car battery cord)
or,
•Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E26CP
Refer 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
Notes
•Do not put the Discman on the dashboard.
•Do not leave the Discman in a car parked under sunlight.
•Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing noise.
Switched ignition function
With this feature, your Discman stops automatically when you turn off the engine of the car. (This function is not possible with some cars depending on the model).
zRadio operations
Listening to the radio
CD/RADIO | TUNING +/– |
BAND
VOLUME
1 Set the CD/RADIO switch to “RADIO.”
2 Press BAND until the band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the display changes: FM1 nFM2 nFM3 n FM4 nFM5 nAM.
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the station you want and adjust the volume.
To turn off the radio
Set the CD/RADIO switch to “CD (RADIO OFF).”
Note
•When you do not listen to the radio, set the CD/RADIO switch to “CD (RADIO OFF)” to save the battery power.
To tune in the station quickly
Hold down TUNING +/– in step 3 until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The Discman automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the earphones cord.
Earphones
For AM, reorient the Discman itself.
Note
•Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the PHONES/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.
When listening to the radio on dry batteries or rechargeable battery
If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your Discman, the radio station will change to the initial one (default). Tune in the station again to continue listening to it.
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the Discman’s memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4, FM5 and AM) in any order. Once you’ve preset the stations, press one of the
1 - 5 buttons to tune in your favorite stations.
TUNING +/–
BAND
1 - 5
1 Tune in the station you want.
2 Hold down one of the 1 - 5 buttons that you want to preset the new station on for more than 2 seconds.
When the station is preset successfully, the beep sounds and the indications “PRESET” and M appear in the display. The new station replaces the old one.
FM:
AM:
Playing preset radio stations
BAND
1 - 5
1Press BAND to select the band.
2Press the number button to tune in a stored station.
zPower Sources
Using rechargeable battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.
You can use either
1 Set the CD/RADIO switch to “CD (RADIO OFF).”
2 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
(rear)
3 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the word “SONY” is facing the same direction as illustrated inside the lid, and close the lid.
4 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indications “CHG” and light up. Charge for about 2 hours (for
DC IN 4.5 V 
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
5 When fully charged, “CHG” and disappears. Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
When to charge the battery
When the battery becomes weak, indication appears in the display. If the battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in the display. Charge the rechargeable battery. To keep the original battery capacity for a long time, 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
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.
When to replace the dry batteries
When the battery becomes weak, indication appears in the display. If the batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in the display.Replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
•Do not charge the dry batteries.
•Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
•Do not use different types of batteries together.
•Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
•When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them.
Battery life (approx. hours)
When using | CD | Radio |
| play | on |
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| 8 | 13 |
(charged for |
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about 3 hours*) |
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Two alkaline batteries | 15 | 25 |
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| 3.5 | 6.5 |
(charged for |
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about 2 hours*) |
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(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place) *Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.
zAdditional 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 unit for a long time, disconnect all power sources from the unit.
•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 unit 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 unit
•Keep the lens on the unit clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the unit will not operate properly.
•Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit. The unit and the CD may be damaged.
•Do not leave the unit 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 unit causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the unit or move it away from the radio or television.
•Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket during use as it may cause malfunction or serious accidents.
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.
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
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.
mMoisture condensation has occurred. Leave the unit aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates.
mThe lens is dirty.
mClose the lid of the unit and the battery compartment firmly.
mMake sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
mConnect 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 batt” 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 use 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.
mMove the unit away from the TV.
Specifications
CD player section
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 (measured at 200 mm away from the objective lens surface)
Error correction
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
D-A conversion
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack) 15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 50 kilohms Recommended load impedance over 10 kilohms
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM 531 - 1,602 kHz
Antenna
FM: Headphones cord antenna
AM:
General
For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package.
Power requirements
•Sony
Sony
2.4 V DC,
•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/CEF/E13/CN2 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
JEW/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
•Sony
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 132 × 34.0 × 135.6 mm (5 1⁄4 × 1 3⁄8 × 5 3⁄8 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1) Earphones (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo miniplug) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Recommended accessories
Mount plate
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
Car battery cord
Active speaker system
Rechargeable battery
AC power adaptor
Stereo headphones
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.