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Portable CD Player
Operating Instructions
3-262-450-72 (1)
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And
don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used
to power this product. Please consult with your local
authority.
CAUTION
• INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
• DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
• DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Power Sources
To use the AC power adaptor (C)
1 Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.
To use the batteries (B)
Use only the following batteries for your CD player:
Rechargeable batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for
the first time.
• NH-7WMAA
Dry batteries
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
To insert the batteries
1
Open the battery compartment lid inside your CD player.
2 Insert two batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram
in the battery compartment and close the lid until it
clicks into place.
3 When using the rechargeable batteries, connect the
AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your
CD player and an AC outlet, then press x/CHG to
start charging.
The CD player charges the batteries. The “CHG”
indicator turns on in the display and the indicator
sections of
light up in succession. When the
batteries are completely charged, the “CHG” and
indicators get turned off.
If you press x/CHG after the charge has already been
completed, the
indicator flashes and “Full”
appears in the display.
4 Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
Battery life* (approx. hours)
(When the CD player is used on a flat and stable place.)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used.
G-PROTECTION
ON OFF
Two NH-7WMAA 16 14
(charged for
about 2 hours**)
Two Sony alkaline 52 47
batteries LR6 (SG)
(produced in Japan)
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
** Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
To check the remaining power of the
batteries
You can check it in the display.
Replace the batteries when “
” flashes.
t t t
t t Lo batt*
* Beep sounds.
CD player (front)/ /
to an AC outlet
i/LINE OUT
4 HOLD (rear/ / )
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DC IN 4.5 V (external power
input) jack
CD player (inside)/ /
Insert the # end first (for both
batteries).
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Remote control/ /
4 HOLD
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8 VOL +/–
Clip
Notes
• The indicator sections of roughly shows the
remaining battery power. One section does not always
indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator
sections of may increase or decrease.
When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about half, replace
the batteries with new rechargeable batteries.
Notes on the rechargeable batteries
• To keep the original battery capacity for a long time,
charge the batteries only when they are completely
depleted.
• 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.
• When carrying the rechargeable batteries, use the
supplied battery carrying case to prevent unexpected
heat. If the rechargeable batteries and the metallic
objects get contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a
short circuit.
Notes on using the dry batteries
• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor.
• When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries
with new ones.
Playing a CD
To insert a CD
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid (A).
2 Fit the CD to the pivot, then close the lid (D).
Notes
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This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the
Compact Disc Digital Audio (Audio CD) format, but
playback capability may vary depending on the quality of
the disc and the condition of the recording device.
• This product is designed to play back discs that conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
To operate the CD player
Button/Switch Function/Operation
1 P MODE/
During play, press repeatedly until
(play mode/repeat)
the play mode you want appears in
the display.
No indication: Normal play
“1”: Single play
“SHUF”: Shuffle play
“
”: Bookmarked track play
“PGM”: PGM (program) play
To repeat the play mode you selected,
press and hold until “
” appears.
2 DISPLAY/ • Press once to display “track
MENU number and remaining time of the
current track.”
Press twice to display “the
number of tracks left and the time
remaining on the CD.”
Press three times to display “track
number and elapsed playing time
(normal display).”
•Also press to enter the menu and
enter the selection.
3 u • Press to start playing. Press again
(play/pause) to pause playing.
To play from the first track, press
for 2 seconds or more while the
CD player is stopped.
• Also press to enter the selection.
4 HOLD Use to lock the controls on your
CD player or remote control to
prevent accidental button presses.
HOLD on the CD player works
only for the player, while HOLD
on the remote control works only
for the remote control.
5 x (stop)/CHG Press to stop playing. (CD player:
(x) Also use to start charging.)
6 SOUND*
1
• Use to emphasize the bass-
boosted sound. Press repeatedly
to select BASS
or BASS
. BASS enhances
more than BASS
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2
• Also use to keep down the
maximum volume to protect your
hearing. Press and hold until
“AVLS*
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” appears in the display.
The AVLS function is turned on.
To turn off the AVLS function,
press and hold again until
“AVLS” disappears.
AC power adaptor
Display on the CD player/ /
Play mode
Track number
AVLS
Playing time
Remaining battery powerSound mode
B
D E
Headphones or earphones
Label side up
Button/Switch Function/Operation
7 ./> Press . or > once to find
(AMS*
4
/search) the beginning of the current/next
track. Press . or >
repeatedly to find the beginning of
the previous/succeeding tracks.
Press and hold . or > to go
backward/forward quickly.
8 VOL+/– Press (turn for the remote control)
to adjust the volume.
*
1
If you disconnect the power sources, all settings return to the
defaults.
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If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function,
turn down the volume.
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AVLS = Automatic Volume Limiter System
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AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot (E).
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
1 During playback of the track where you want to add a
Bookmark, press and hold u until “
(Bookmark)” flashes on the display.
When the Bookmark has been added successfully,
flashing of “
” becomes slow.
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you
want.
To listen to the tracks with
Bookmarks
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
2 Press 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 u until “
” 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.
•All Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased:
–if you remove all the power sources, or
– if you continue playing the CD player on the
rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries
even though “Lo batt” is displayed.
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.
2 Press . or > to select a track.
3 To enter the selected track, press and hold u until
the playing order increases by one.
“00” appears and the playing order increases
by one.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your
favorite order.
5 Press u to start PGM play.
To check the program
During programming:
Press and hold u repeatedly before step 5.
During the PGM play:
Press P MODE/
repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then
press and hold u repeatedly.
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.
OPEN
Open the battery
compartment lid.
*The button has a tactile dot.
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3 u*
*The button has a tactile dot.
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1 P MODE/
6 SOUND
DC IN
4.5 V
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“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo
products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Bookmark
G-PROTECTION
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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.
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1
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.
Connecting a stereo system(F)*
2
You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record
CDs on a cassette tape. When you connect the
headphones, select “HP.” When you connect another
device using the connecting cord, select “LInE.”
To record high quality CD sound, set the G-
PROTECTION setting to “off.”
Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making
connections.
*1 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.
*2 Notes on connecting other devices
–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.
– To record high quality CD sound, set the
G-PROTECTION setting to “off.”
How to set
1 While 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.
2 Press . or > to select the Menu 1 item, then
press DISPLAY/MENU or u.
The Menu 2 item starts flashing.
3 Press . or > to select the Menu 2 item, then
press DISPLAY/MENU or u to 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.
List of menus
Setting Menu 1 , Menu 2
Timer* t-SEt – –
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G-PROTECTION SEt on
off
Turning off the bEEP b on
beep sound b off
Connecting a stereo HP-LInE HP
system LInE
* You can set this item during both play and stop.
The time set is estimated.
Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette
recorder, etc.
Connecting cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
i/LINE OUT
Note
If you disconnect the power sources, all settings return to
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 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 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 sound 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.
“Hold” appears in the display when you
press a button, and the CD does not
play.
c The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The CD player does not start charging.
c During stop, press x/CHG.
c You press x on the remote control. Press x/CHG on
the CD player.
The volume does not increase even if
you press VOL + repeatedly.
c Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from
the display.
The battery compartment lid is
dettached by an accidental drop,
excessive force, etc.
c Attach 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 Sony NH-7WMAA rechargeable batteries:
1.2 V DC × 2
• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China)
120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico)
• Rated current: 500 mA
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting
parts and controls)
Approx. 135.8 × 22.6 × 135.8 mm (5
3
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32
× 5
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in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Supplied Accessories
AC power adaptor AC-ES455K (1)
Headphones/earphones with remote control (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)
Note on the remote control
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate
this CD player with the remote control supplied with other
CD players.
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