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Table of Contents Getting started Locating the controls ... 4 Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player..6 2. Insert a CD..6 3. Play a CD..7 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 10 Playing a single track (Single play) ...
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 AM button (pages 12, 15) 2 FM button (pages 12, 15) 3 WB (weather band) button (pages 12, 15) 4 TV button (pages 12, 15) 5 HOLD switch (page 18) 6 3-way control key...
CD player (inside) qk STEP switch (page 16) ql G-PROTECTION switch (page 17) Using the hand strap During active uses, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the strap through the hooks. 2 Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it using the Velcro tapes.
Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source. . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. to an AC outlet AC power 3-way control key adaptor (N/>) to DC IN...
. Play a CD. Push the 3-way control key toward N/>. Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly...
About the display • When you push the 3-way control key toward N/> after changing the CD or turning off and on the player, the total number of tracks in the CD and total playing time appear for about two seconds. •...
Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER. PLAY MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) “1” (Play a single track) “SHUF” (Play tracks in random order) “PGM”...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes. During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. Playing a single track (Single play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF”...
Playing tracks in your favorite order You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order. During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Push the 3-way control key toward . or N/> to select a track. Press REPEAT/ENTER to enter the selected track.
Using the radio Once you’ve stored your favorite stations, you can easily tune in the station with any band and frequency setting by pressing one of the 1 - 3 buttons. Listening to the radio You can enjoy TV, WB (weather band), FM and AM programs. Press TV, WB, FM or AM to select the band (direct power-on).
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To improve broadcast reception For TV/WB/FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. Headphones Earphones For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones/earphones cord works as the TV/WB/FM antenna. If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Set the LOCAL/DX switch to “LOCAL”...
Presetting your favorite radio stations You can store your favorite radio stations into the CD player’s memory. You can store up to 3 stations with any band and frequency setting. Tune in the station you want. Hold down one of the 1 - 3 buttons that you want to store the new station on for 2 seconds or more.
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 51 stations: 7 for TV, 4 for WB, 30 for FM and 10 for AM. Press TV, WB, FM or AM to select the band (direct power-on). Press MEMORY for 2 seconds or more. Preset number 1 will flash in the display.
Changing the tuning interval When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary. Set the STEP switch (inside the lid) to “9 kHz” or “10 kHz” using a pointed material. 9 kHz area: Asia and Europe 10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South America Notes •...
B Available features G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to “2”, the G- PROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to “1.”...
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” appears in the display. Displayed when AVLS function is activated. To turn off the AVLS function Hold down SOUND until “AVLS”...
Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x•RADIO OFF/CHG.
B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system 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.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before...
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Using the rechargeable batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. When to charge the rechargeable batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full. Battery power is getting low. Battery power is low.
Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries. Open the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment.
B Additional information 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.
Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the lid from shutting tightly, and water may leak in. Brush off the dust once in a while. We recommend the replacement of the rubber packing every year which is available optionally at an authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom The volume does not increase even if the VOL control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard.
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CD player Symptom Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise of the CD is heard. When using with a connected stereo system, the sound is distorted or noisy. Radio Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality.
For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. • Sony NH-WM2AA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC • Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC • AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):...
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When using G-PROTECTION NH-WM2AA (charged for about 4 hours**) Two Sony alkaline 46 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.
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.
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This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...