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To lock the buttonsYou can lock your player or remote control
against any accidental operations.
To avoid accidental operation of the player,
slide HOLD on the player in the direction of
the arrow.
When you press any button, the HOLD lamp
flashes and you cannot operate the player.
(You can still operate the player with the
remote control.)
To avoid accidental operation of the remote
control, slide HOLD on the remote control in
the direction of the arrow.
When you press any button, ÒHoldÓ appears
in the display and you cannot operate the
player using the remote control.
(You can still operate the player using the
buttons on the player.)
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.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
Note
¥ If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS
function at the same time, sound may be
distorted. If this happens, turn down the
volume.
To resume playing from the point
you stopped the CD (Resume Play)
Normally, every time you stop and play,
playing starts from the beginning of the CD.
The resume play function, however, let you
listen to from the point at which you last
turned off the player.
Set RESUME to ON.
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
Notes
¥ Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts
from the beginning when you open the lid.
¥ The resume point may be inaccurate by about
30 seconds.
To turn off the beepYou can turn off the beep that sounds as you
operate your player.
Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries). While you press and hold down p,
connect the power source again. To make the
beep sound again, disconnect the power
source, and then connect it without pressing
p.
When you charge spare
rechargeable batteries just after
finishing the charging of the
supplied batteries
Disconnect the plug of the AC power adaptor
from the DC IN 4.5 V jack, and change the
rechargeable batteries. Then, connect the plug
of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V
jack again.
If the OPR/CHG lamp does not flash, do the
above procedure again.
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 NH-9WM rechargeable
battery. Do not use any other rechargeable
battery.
Using dry batteries
1 Hook the battery case onto the player and
fasten the screw.
2 Open the lid of the battery case.
3 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the and to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
Note
¥ Do not use manganese batteries for this player.
For extended useInsert the rechargeable batteries and also
attach the battery case.
For the battery life, see the table below.
When to replace the dry batteriesWhen the battery becomes weak, the i
indication in the display on the remote
control flashes. When the i indication stops
flashing and lights up, replace all the batteries
with new ones.
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.
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power
adaptor
to a wall outlet
zPower Sources
Using rechargeable
batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries before
using them for the first time.
Use the NH-14WM rechargeable batteries
(supplied) or the batteries listed in the
Recommended accessories for this player.
You cannot use any other rechargeable
batteries.
1 Open the lid of the player, and open the
lid of the battery compartment.
2 Insert two rechargeable batteries by
matching the and to the diagram
inside the battery compartment and close
the lid. (Be sure to close it firmly, or the
CD may be damaged.) Then close the lid
of the player.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The OPR/CHG lamp on the player
flashes. Charging time is about 4 hours.
4 When fully charged, the OPR/CHG lamp
goes out. Then, disconnect the AC power
adaptor.
When to charge the rechargeable
batteries
When the rechargeable batteries become
weak, the i indication in the display on the
remote control flashes. When the batteries are
used up, the i indication stops flashing and
lights up. Charge the rechargeable batteries.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, recharge the batteries when the
batteries are used up (discharged).
Polarity of the plug
Lens
LINE IN or
REC IN
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.Left (white)
Right (red) LINE OUT
(rear)
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG
Ni-MH
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Ni-MH
Put the end of the
ribbon inside. (To
remove the battery, pull
the ribbon.)
1 Hook
2 Screw
Battery case
(rear)
Connecting to other stereo
equipment
You can listen to the CD through other stereo
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape.
Refer to the instruction manual of the other
equipment for details. Before making
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.
Notes¥ When you use a connecting cord, the SOUND
function will be disabled.
¥ Before you play the CD, turn down the volume
of the connected equipment so as not to
damage the connected speakers.
¥ The beep sound is not output from the LINE
OUT jack.
¥ When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT jack of this player, adjust the
volume on the connected equipment.
¥ When you record a CD on a cassette tape using
a tape recorder that has the blank search
function, release the ESP function. If the ESP
function is on, the blank search function does
not work.
zAdditional Information
Precautions
On safety¥ Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the
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 player for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
player.
¥ The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located on the
bottom. (On the AC power adaptor for EA3
only.)
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 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 on 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 player 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 the 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.
On the remote controlUse only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this unit with the remote control supplied
with other models.
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 player.
mThe CD is dirty or defective.
mInsert the CD with the label side up.
mMoisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the player aside for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.
mThe lens is dirty.
mClose the lid of the player and the battery
compartment firmly.
mMake sure the batteries are inserted
correctly.
mConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet securely.
When you press (, Ò00Ó appears in
the display for a moment, and
disappears. The CD does not play.
mRechargeable battery or dry batteries are
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace dry batteries 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 recommended AC power adaptor AC-
E45HG (not supplied).
HOLD lamp flashes when you press a
button on a player.
mThe buttons are locked on a player. Slide
HOLD back.
ÒHoldÓ appears in the display when
you press a button on the remote
control.
mThe buttons are locked on a remote control.
Slide HOLD back.
You cannot charge spare
rechargeable batteries just after
finishing the charging of the
supplied batteries.
mDisconnect the plug of the AC power
adaptor from the DC IN 4.5 V jack.
Remove the rechargeable batteries and
place them again. Then, connect the plug
of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
4.5 V jack.
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 selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.
Micro plugStereo mini plug
-2
HOLD
HOLD
Lamp
AVLS
LIMIT
NORM
RESUME
ON
OFF
Specifications
System
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)
10 mW + 10 mW at 16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms
GeneralPower requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
¥ Two Sony NH-9WM/NH-14WM
rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC
¥ Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
¥ AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U2/CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEF/CEX/EE1/E13 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 model: 220 V, 50 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 131 ´ 19.4 ´ 131.7 mm
(5
1Ú4 ´ 25Ú32 ´ 5 1Ú4 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable batteries)
Approx. 175 g (6.2 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)
Earphones with remote control (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Connecting cord (Phono plug ´ 2 « stereo
miniplug) (1)*
1
Battery case (1)
Carrying case (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
2
*1Not supplied with CED, CEK and JE.W
models
*
2Supplied with E13 and JE.W 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.
Recommended accessories Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35,
SRS-A71, SRS-T1
Rechargeable battery NH-9WM
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35
When connecting optional headphones to
the supplied remote control
Use only headphones with micro plugs. You
cannot use headphones with stereo mini 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.
Battery life (approx. hours) (EIAJ*)
When using ESP function off on
Two NH-14WM 9 8
(charged for
about 4 hours**)
Two NH-9WM 7.5 6.5
(charged for
about 4 hours**)
Two Sony alkaline 13 12
batteries LR6SG
Rechargeable batteries 24 22
NH-14WM and two
alkaline batteries
Rechargeable batteries 22.5 20.5
NH-9WM and two
alkaline batteries
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan).
(When you use the player on a flat and stable
place.)
**Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
