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Using dry batteries
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2 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.
To take out the dry batteries
Press the side of the battery as shown.
When to replace the dry batteries
When the battery becomes weak, i
indication flashes in the display. If the
“Lo ba ” appears in the display, replace all
the batteries with new ones, because the
batteries are used up.
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*)
When using CD Radio
play on
BP-DM10 3.5 6
(charged for about
2 hours**)
Two Sony alkaline 14 23
batteries LR6SG
BP-DM20 7 12
(charged for about
3.5 hours**)
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan).
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place.)
**Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
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.
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
z Power Sources
Using rechargeable
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
Use only BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable
battery for this player. Do not use any other
rechargeable batteries.
You can use BP-DM10 and BP-DM20 in the
same way, but their charging time and battery
life are different. Check the model number of
your rechargeable battery before using it.
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word “SONY” is facing the same direction
as illustrated inside the lid, and close the
lid.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication “CHG” lights up and the
“number 1” shifts position in succession
until the battery is fully charged.
Charging time is about 2 hours for BP-
DM10 and 3.5 hours for BP-DM20.
4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
When to charge the battery
When the battery becomes weak, i
indication flashes in the display. If the
“Lo ba ” appears in the display, charge the
rechargeable battery, because the battery is
used up.
To keep the battery life long, recharge the
battery only when the battery is 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 BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
battery, etc.).
Polarity of the plug
z Additional 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.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located at the
bottom of 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 rechargeable battery 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.
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/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.
Caring 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.
(rear)
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.
• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.
• Use only the car battery cord listed in the
recommended 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.)
z Radio operations
Listening to the radio
1 Press RADIO/BAND to turn on the
radio.
2 Press RADIO/BAND repeatedly until the
band you want appears in the display.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes: FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n
FM4 n AM.
3 Press TUNING + or – to tune in the
station you want and adjust the volume.
To turn off the radio
Press RADIO OFF.
To tune in the station quickly
Hold down TUNING + or – in step 3 until the
frequency digits begin to change in the
display. The player automatically scans the
radio frequencies and stops when it finds a
clear station.
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones
cord.
For AM, reorient the player itself.
Note
•Keep the headphones/earphones connected to
the 2 jack of the player even when listening to
the FM program through the speakers
connected to the LINE OUT jack of the player.
The headphones/earphones cord works as the
FM antenna.
If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast
For the models equipped with the DX/
LOCAL switch:
Set the DX/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.
Under normal conditions, set to DX.
For the models equipped with the
STEREO/MONO switch:
Set the STEREO/MONO switch to MONO.
The noise will be reduced but the radio will
play in monaural.
Headphones
or
Earphones
Presetting radio stations
You can store radio stations into the player’s
memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 6
for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4 and AM)
in any order. Once you’ve preset the stations,
use PRESET + or – to tune in your favorite
stations.
1 Press RADIO/BAND to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or – until the preset
number you want for the station appears
in the display.
3 Press MEMORY.
4 Tune in the station you want.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The new station replaces the old one.
To erase all preset stations
1 Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries).
2 While you press and hold down RADIO/
BAND, connect the AC power adaptor
again.
The display flashes until all preset stations
are cleared, then stops and disappears.
Playing preset radio stations
1 Press RADIO/BAND to select the band.
2 Press PRESET + or – to tune in the stored
station.
Specifications
CD player section
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. )
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. 15 mW + approx. 15 mW
at 16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over
10 kilohms
Radio section
Frequency range (STEP switch)
9 kHz step:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 - 1,710 kHz
10 kHz step:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna
FM: Headphones/earphones cord antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna
General
Power requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh
• 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/CEX/EE1/E13/AR1 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
• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
battery: 4.5 V DC
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 133 × 33 × 152 mm
(5
1
⁄4 × 1
5
⁄16 × 6 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Supplied accessories
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
D-F180AN
Earphones (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)
D-F181
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
Earphones (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)
*Supplied with E33, E13, and EA3 models
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Recommended 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-A15, SRS-A35,
SRS-A71, SRS-T1
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
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 mini plugs. 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.
DX/LOCAL
PRESET +/–
RADIO/BAND
VOLUME
TUNING +/–
Preset number
PRESET +/–
RADIO/BAND
(rear)
(rear)
-2
Lens
Maintenance
To clean the lens
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.
To clean the casing
Use 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 “no dlSC ”
appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.
m The CD is dirty or defective.
m Insert the CD with the label side up.
m Moisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the unit aside for several hours until
the moisture evaporates.
m The lens is dirty.
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery
compartment firmly.
m Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly.
m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet securely.
When you press ^ , “00” appears in
the display for a moment, and
disappears. The CD does not play.
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace dry batteries with new ones.
No sound, or noise is heard.
m Connect the plugs firmly.
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
soft cloth periodically.
“Hl dc ln ” appears in the display.
m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-
E45HG (not supplied).
“Hold ” appears in the display when
you press a button.
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
“Lo ba ”
appears in the display
when you press a button.
m The rechargeable battery is used up
completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the battery.
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace
them with new ones.
The battery life is short.
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
batteries.
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
The volume is limited to a certain
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.
When listening to the radio, the
audio is weak or has poor quality.
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
m Move the unit away from the TV.
To change the AM tuning
interval
When using the player abroad, change the
AM tuning interval, if necessary. Set the STEP
switch in the battery compartment 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
•The interval will not change until you turn off
the radio and then turn it on again.
•After changing the tuning interval, you need to
preset radio stations again.
STEREO/MONO
RADIO/BAND
VOLUME
TUNING +/–
RADIO OFF
MEMORY
Preset number