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Playing a CD in a car You can use your player in a car as illustrated
below.
To connect your player to a car cassette deck,
you need the following accessories:
¥ Car connecting pack
¥ Car battery cord
or,
¥ Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car
connecting pack + Car battery cord)
¥ 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
CPM-300PC/300P before installing the
player.
Notes ¥ Do not put the player on the dashboard.
¥ Do not leave the player in a car parked under
sunlight.
¥ If the sound is distorted, set MEGA BASS to
OFF.
¥ Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.
¥ Use only the car battery cord listed in the
optional accessories. If you use any other car
battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction may
occur. Switched ignition function
(when using the car battery cord) With this feature, your player stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model.)
zPower Sources Using rechargeable
batteries Charge rechargeable batteries before using
them for the first time.
Use only NC-DMAA rechargeable batteries
for this player. Do not use any other
rechargeable batteries. 1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2
Insert 2 rechargeable batteries by
matching the - and Õ to the diagram
inside the battery compartment and close
the lid.
3
Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication ÒCHGÓ lights up. Charge
for about 3.5 hours.
4
When fully charged, ÒCHGÓ disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
When to replace the rechargeable
batteries If the i indication appears in the display and
the sound becomes inaudible, charge the
rechargeable batteries, because the batteries
are used up.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, recharge the batteries when they
are 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 NC-DMAA rechargeable
battery. Do not use any other rechargeable
battery.
¥ Carry batteries in the case provided when not
in use to prevent short-circuit or overheating.(rear)
Polarity of the plug
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 player for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
player. On the AC power adaptor¥ Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your player is not supplied with it, use AC-
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.
¥ To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord. On dry and rechargeable batteriesThis player is designed so that it cannot charge
any other rechargeable batteries or dry batteries
for safety reasons.
The supplied rechargeable batteries
(NC-DMAA)
Other rechargeable batteries or dry batteries
When you replace the rechargeable batteries with
new ones, make sure to use the NC-DMAA
rechargeable 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. On the player¥ Keep the lens of the player clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged
and the player will not operate properly.
¥ Do not put any heavy object on top of the
player. The unit and the CD may be damaged.
¥ Do not leave the 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 player causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the player or move
it away from the radio or television.
¥ Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents. On headphones/earphonesRoad safetyDo 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 damageAvoid 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 othersKeep 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 lensClean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1. To clean the casingUse 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 Òno dlSCÓ
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.
mThe rechargeable batteries are used up.
Connect the AC power adaptor and
charge the batteries.
mDry batteries are used up. Replace them
with new ones.
When you press (, Ò00Ó appears in
the display for a moment, and
disappears. The CD does not play.
mThe rechargeable batteries are used up.
Connect the AC power adaptor and
charge the batteries.
mThe dry batteries are used up. Replace
them 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.
ÒHl dc lnÓ appears in the display.
mUse only the supplied AC power adaptor
or AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).
ÒHoldÓ appears in the display when
you press a button.
mThe buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The i indication appears in the
display when you press a button.
mThe rechargeable batteries are used up.
Connect the AC power adaptor and
charge the batteries.
mThe dry batteries are used 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 function keeps down the volume.
Hold down MENU until ÒAVLSÓ
disappears from the window.
You cannot use the AMS function
nor enjoy the various playing
modes such as REPEAT 1, REPEAT
and REPEAT SHUFFLE.
mIf you use the following discs, the AMS or
play mode function may not operate well:
Ñ a CD where the pause between the
tracks is extremely short,
Ñ a CD that has only one track,
Ñ a CD that has more than 95 tracks.
You cannot operate the =/+
buttons.
mAfter starting play, you cannot operate
these buttons until the elapsed time
appears in the display. Press them after
the time indication appears in the display.
Play does not start right away.
mIt may take longer to start playing the CD
that has a lot of tracks. Wait for a while.
Specifications CD playerSystem
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: l = 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. )
Error correction
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code
D-A conversion
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz
+1 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 5 mW + approx. 5 mW
at 16 ohms
(Approx. 2 mW + approx. 2 mW
at 16 ohms*)
*For the customers in France
GeneralPower requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
¥ Sony NC-DMAA rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 700 mAh
¥ Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
¥ AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U2/CA2/E92/MX2 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEX/EE/EE1/E13/G5/G6/G7/G8/
CE7 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
JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
CN2/AR1 model: 220 V, 50 Hz
¥ Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
battery: 4.5 V DC
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 131´ 28 ´ 148 mm
(5
1Ú4 ´ 1
1Ú9 ´ 5
4Ú5 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable batteries)
Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz)
Operating temperature
5¡C - 35¡C (41¡F - 95¡F)
Supplied accessoriesFor the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones (1)*
1
Earphones (1)*
2
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Connecting cord (Phono plug ´ 2 « stereo
miniplug) (1)*
2
AC plug adaptor (1)*
3
*1Supplied with U2 model
*2Not supplied with U2 model
*3Supplied with E33, E13, and EA3 models
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
For US customers
AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be
serviced. 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.
Optional accessories
Mount plate CPM-300P
Mount kit CPM-300PC
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
SRS-A71
Rechargeable battery NC-DMAA (2P)
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35*
* When using optional headphones, use only
headphones with stereo miniplugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
Ð3
Lens
Stereo miniplug Micro plug
Using dry batteries 1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the - and Õ to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
Note
¥ Do not use manganese batteries for this player. To take out the dry batteriesPull the - side of the battery as shown. When to replace the dry batteriesIf the i indication appears in the display
and the sound becomes inaudible, replace all
the batteries with new ones, because the
batteries become weak.
Notes ¥ Do not charge the 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 the battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and install
new batteries. Battery life (approx. hours)(EIAJ*)Battery life varies depending on how the
player is used. NC-DMAA 3.5
(charged for
about 3.5 hours) Two Sony alkaline 10batteries LR6SG *Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan).
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place.) How to attach the battery
compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.,
attach it as illustrated in the numbered order.
(rear) DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
