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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 Discman.
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 beep
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you
operate your Discman.
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.
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 DIGITAL
MEGA BASS 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, you cannot adjust the volume
by this unit.
• 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 may
be disabled.
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
LINE IN or REC IN
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG
Right (red)
Left (white)
Battery life (approx. hours)
When using ESP function
off on
BP-DM20 7 6
(charged for about 3
hours*)
Two alkaline batteries 12 9
BP-DM10 4 3.5
(charged for about 2
hours*)
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
*Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
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 unit for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
unit.
• 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 unit 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 unit
• Keep the lens of the unit clean and do not touch
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and
the unit will not operate properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit.
The unit and the CD may be damaged.
• Do not leave the unit 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 unit causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
away from the radio or television.
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.
On headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones 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 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.
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 batt”
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.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The display and the buttons on the main
unit light up for about one minute then
go out. The indication “CHG” then
appears in the display and charging
starts. Charge for about 2 hours (for BP-
DM10) or 3 hours (for BP-DM20).
(If the battery has been fully charged,
“CHG“ and flash. )
4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
When to charge the battery
When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in
the display. Charge the rechargeable battery.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, recharge the battery 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.).
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.
When to replace the dry batteries
When the batteries become weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in
the display. 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.
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
Using the supplied
wireless remote
commander
You can operate the wireless remote
commander only when the power is supplied
through the DC IN 4.5 V jack.
The buttons on the wireless remote
commander have the same function as those
with the same names on the main unit.
1) Automatic Music Sensor
2) To repeat all the tracks, press REPEAT during
play.
3) To adjust the volume, press LEVEL + or –
button.
The volume is displayed in 10 steps from “01”
to “10”.
Remotely controllable area
When you use the wireless remote
commander, the controlable area is as
illustrated.
Point the wireless remote commander toward
the remote sensor of the unit.
Note
Be sure that the remote sensor on the Discman is
not exposed to direct sunlight or bright light as
from fluorescent light, which could prevent the
wireless remote commander from operating
correctly.
Inserting batteries into the wireless
remote commander
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not
supplied) into the battery compartment.
When to replace the batteries
The batteries usually last for about 6 months.
When the remotely controllable area becomes
smaller, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
To attach the wireless remote
commander
Attach the wireless remote commander with
the supplied velcro tape.
zInstalling in a Car
Where to place your
Discman and wireless
remote commander
•Install the Discman and wireless remote
commander in a location which:
– does not interfere with your driving.
– is not dangerous for passengers.
– does not interfere with the glove box lid
or ashtray.
– is stable, and where nothing around it may
interfere with installation.
•Do not install the Discman and wireless
remote commander near heat sources or
where subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard.)
Please understand that we will not incur any
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect
installation.
Mounting your Discman
Attach the Discman to the console box with
the supplied Velcro tapes.
Notes
• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or
the lid of the battery compartment.
• When you are going to park your car for a long
period of time, remove the Discman from the
Velcro tapes so that it will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
To route the cord
Use the supplied spiral tube to route the cords
so that they do not interfere with your
driving.
Note on the car battery cord
The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord
conforms to the proposed standards of the
Electronic Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ).
Do not connect it to other Discman.
Replacing the fuse of the
car battery cord
If the Discman does not operate, check the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:
1 Turn off the Discman and remove the
cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.
2 Remove the plug end by turning it
counterclockwise.
3 Remove the defective fuse from the plug.
4 Insert the supplied spare fuse into the
plug.
5 Replace the plug end by turning it
clockwise.
Specifications
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 (measured at
200 mm away from the objective lens surface)
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
–2
dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack)
15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 50 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms
General
Power requirements
• 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: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/E13/CN2: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 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. 135 × 30.9 × 159.2 mm
(5
3
⁄8× 1
1
⁄4 × 6
3
⁄8 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tapes (3)
Spiral tube (1)
Spare fuse (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)*
Stereo headphones (1)
Wireless remote commander (1)
*Not supplied with U2 model
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Recommended accessories
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
SRS-A71
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
LINE OUT
^
p
+=
REPEAT LEVEL
^ (play/
pause)
p (stop)
LEVEL
+/–
3)
(volume)
REPEAT
2)
=•+
(AMS
1)
/
search)
20°
20°
3m
20°
Notes
• Be sure to use the supplied spare fuse. Never
use a piece of wire as a substitute for the fuse.
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it,
contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a
case, bring the supplied spare fuse to the dealer
with you.
Notes on the car
connecting pack
• If no sound is heard or the car connecting
pack is ejected, change the direction of
playback on the car cassette deck.
• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting
pack into the cassette insertion door.
Otherwise, the cord may break or the car
cassette deck may be damaged.
• You cannot use the car connecting pack with
some car cassette deck.
• The cord should be placed so that it does not
hinder driving.
• To disconnect the cord from the Discman,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the
plug out by the cord.
• With some car cassette decks, you may hear
some rattling noise from the car connecting
pack. However, this is not a sign of
malfunction.
zPower Sources
Using AC power adaptor
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack and a wall outlet.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Using rechargeable
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery for this unit. You can use
them in the same way, but their charging time
and battery life are different. Check the model
number of your rechargeable battery, and use
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.
(rear)
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
DC IN 4.5 V
Lens
Bottom of the Discman
Console box
Polarity of the plug
(EIAJ standards)
Remove Fuse
Plug end
Cigarette lighter plug
DC IN 4.5V
to a wall outlet
(rear)
Polarity of the plug