FM/AM
Compact Disc
Compact Player
Playing a CD right away!
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your Discman on house current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.
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Pause | ^ |
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Resume play after | ^ |
pause |
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Find the beginning | =once** |
of the current track |
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Find the beginning | =repeatedly** |
of previous tracks |
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Find the beginning | +once** |
of the next track |
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zOther CD Operations
Playing 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
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play the tracks in a CD in random order.
PLAY
MODE
Using other functions
To enjoy more powerful bass sound
You can enjoy a powerful
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NORM MID MAX
Operating Instructions
About area code
The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your Discman, check the area code of your model and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.
1 Connect
When using earphones
AC power adaptor
Headphones* or Earphones
PHONES/REMOTE
to a wall outlet
Find the beginning | +repeatedly** |
of succeeding |
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tracks (AMS) |
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Go forward | Hold down |
quickly | +** |
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Go backwards | Hold down |
quickly | =** |
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*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both play and pause.
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Notes on display
• When you press ^(when RESUME is set |
REPEAT/
ENTER
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play. The ” ” indication appears.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.
To repeat a single track
1Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want to repeat is playing.
The ” ” indication appears.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears.
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.
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 want
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in any order you choose.
=/+ | PLAY |
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Set MEGA BASS to the desired position.
Note
•If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
To prevent sound from skipping (ESP)
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds. Use this function when listening in a car or during a walk.
ESP
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.
To release the ESP function, press ESP again.
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Sony Corporation ©1997 Printed in Malaysia
* U2 model supplied | DC IN 4.5 V |
with headphones |
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For the models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
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. |
To repeat another track, press =or + .
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.
^
REPEAT/
ENTER
Notes
• Playing may stop when the Discman 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 Discman receives continuous shock. |
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony FM/AM Compact Disc Compact Player. Before operating your Discman, please read this manual and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and the serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record the number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
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
The 
mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in Poland.
2 Place a CD
OPEN
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1Slide OPEN to open the lid. | 2Fit the CD to the pivot. | ||
3 Play
1 Set the CD/RADIO | Setting of the CD/RADIO switch | |
switch to “CD | ||
2 Press ^. | ||
(RADIO OFF).” | ||
When listening to the CD | ||
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• 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.
Not these ways
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
1 During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
Flashing
2 Press ^ to start scanning .
The Discman 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.
1 During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.
Flashing
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.
To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until “RMS” disappears.
To check the program
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5. During RMS play:
• Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP |
during play. |
To lock the buttons
You can lock your Discman against any accidental operations.
HOLD 
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. When you press any button, “Hold” appears in the display and you cannot operate the unit.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.
NORM 
LIMIT
AVLS
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
(rear)
For the customers not in Europe
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.
For the customers not in Russia
The
mark on the unit and package is valid only for products marketed in Russia.
When listening to the radio (See “Radio operations” on the reverse side.)
3 Adjust the volume.
To stop play, press p.
After you have gone through the CD, “INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks you have chosen play automatically.
To finish programming before going through the whole CD, press ^. The selected tracks will be played.
To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.
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 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.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
Note
•If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
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