Operating Instructions About the area code The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package. For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).”...
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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, table- cloths, curtains, etc.
Table of Contents Getting started Locating the controls ... 4 Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player..7 2. Insert a CD..7 3. Play a CD..8 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 11 Playing a single track (Single play) ...
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack (pages 7, 20, 22) 2 Jog lever (u (play/pause)• ./> (AMS/search)) (pages 7, 8, 12, 13) 3 x (stop) /CHARGE button•...
(pages 8, 10, 12, 13) w; SOUND button (page 15) wa P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button (pages 10 - 13, 17) Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players. (Continued)
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To use the clip on the remote control You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip. To remove To attach in the reverse direction You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip. Using the carrying pouch You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch.
Playing a CD You can also use a rechargeable battery or a dry battery as a power source. . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control. For models supplied with the AC plug...
VOL +/ –. Do this Press the jog lever. Playback starts from the point you stopped. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold the jog lever until the play of the first track starts. Press the jog lever.
CDs. About audio discs having copyright protection This CD player is designed for playback of audio discs which conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio System Description. Recently, copyright protected audio discs have been released by some music companies; however, some of those discs may not play on this CD player.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ the jog lever. P MODE/ button If you press the button during playback, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until “ ”...
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle, Bookmarked track and PGM play modes. During playback, press and hold P MODE/ until “ ” appears. Playing a single track (Single play) During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “1”...
• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased. • If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable battery without charging the battery even though “Lobatt” is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.
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 P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Flick the jog lever toward > or . to select a track.
Press DISPLAY The number of tracks left** twice. and disc name/artist name ** Not displayed during single play, shuffle play, Bookmarked track play or PGM play. Note CD text displayed on this CD player is in English only.
Checking the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left You can check the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. When playing a CD containing CD text information, you cannot use this function. Press DISPLAY.
To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to “NORM.” Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. CD player...
5 seconds every time you press a button. However, you can turn off the backlight to save the battery power. Remove the rechargeable battery or dry battery from the CD player. Insert the battery while pressing P MODE/ To turn on the LCD’s backlight...
When using the optical digital connecting cord To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc., make sure that the CD player is in pause before operating the recording procedures. About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the...
AC outlet. Then place the CD player on the supplied charging stand, aligning the V mark on the CD player with the v mark on the stand. If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
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• If you press the jog lever during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. • If you place the CD player on the charging stand during playback, playback stops and charging starts. • Place the CD player on the charging stand securely, aligning the V mark on the CD player with the v mark on the stand.
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Notes on the supplied charging stand • The supplied charging stand can be used only with this CD player. No other model can be charged using this stand. • When using the supplied charging stand, charge the NH-14WM (A) rechargeable battery only.
The battery is depleted. * Beep sounds. When the battery is depleted, replace it with a new one. The battery in the CD player and that in the external battery case are discharged simultaneously. Notes • Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when attaching the external battery case.
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ optional).” Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
IN 3 V (external power input) jack. 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.
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 terminal If the terminal on the charging stand becomes dirty, the battery may not be charged properly.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The volume does not increase even if you turn VOL +/– in the + direction repeatedly (even if you flick VOL +/– toward + repeatedly on the CD player).
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The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16) c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device. (page 18) c Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.
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(pages 7, 8, 19, 22) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 19) c The CD player is reading the information on the CD. It is not malfunctioning. c The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake.
Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ** Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used. *** When using a Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Approx.
Accessories (supplied/optional) Supplied accessories For the area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones with remote control (1) Rechargeable battery (1)
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