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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.
The AVLS indication appears.
If you turn up the volume to “ ”, the
AVLS indication flashes and you cannot turn
up the volume any more.
If you want to turn up the volume to more than
“
”, set AVLS to NORMAL. The AVLS
indication disappears from the display.
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 beep
You 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.
zPower Sources
Using rechargeable
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
Use only BP-DM10 rechargeable battery for
this player. Do not use any other rechargeable
batteries.
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 on the lid.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
for about 2 hours.
(If the battery has been already charged,
“CHG“ and flash. )
4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
When to charge the rechargeable
battery
When the rechargeable battery becomes
weak, indication appears in the display.
If the “Lo ba ” appears in the display,
charge the rechargeable batteries, because the
battery is used up.
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
rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
battery, etc.).
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
Playing a CD in a car
You can use your player in a car by
connecting it to the car cassette deck.
You cannot use the car mount plate for this
player.
When you use the player in a car, install it
securely in a location which does not interfere
your driving.
To connect your player to a car cassette deck,
you need the following accessories:
•Car connecting pack
•Car battery cord
or,
•Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.
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.)
Using the supplied
headphones
For the customers having purchased
the D-ES55 model
1 Wear the neckband around the back of
your head. The cord should be hanging
from the left side.
2 Put your left ear between the earpad
(marked L on the outside) and the
neckband, and your right ear between the
earpad (marked R on the outside) and the
neckband.
3 Adjust the angle of the neckband to fit the
headphones on your ears.
Polarity of the plug
Lens
Using dry batteries
1 Disconnect the AC power adaptor and
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,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, “Lo ba ” 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.
• 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 ESP function
off on
BP-DM10 4 3.5
(charged for about
2 hours**)
Two alkaline batteries 14 13
LR6SG
*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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
On the water resistance
• Before unfastening the buckle to open the lid,
be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the
exterior of the unit. Open and close the lid
where water or sand cannot fall in the unit, and
make sure that your hands are dry. If water or
sand falls in the unit, trouble may occur.
• When closing the lid, check that there is no dust
or sand on the rubber packing around the lid.
Then close the lid firmly with the buckle.
• The supplied headphones are not meant to be
immersed in water or come in continuous
contact with water. If they are accidentally
dropped into water or get wet, dry them with a
soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.
• The supplied AC power adaptor is not water
resistant. To prevent shock hazard, avoid using
the player near water during AC operation.
• Cover the DC IN 4.5 V jack and 2 jack with the
attached rubber caps when nothing is
connected to these jacks. If the inside of the
jacks are contaminated with water or sand, rust
may develop and caused trouble.
Notes
• Since the unit is airtight, you may not be able to
open the lid when there is a sudden change in
air pressure inside the unit. This happens when
the unit is transported on a plane or moved
from a warm place to a cold place. In this case,
open the rubber cap on the DC IN
4.5 V jack.
• To prevent water from leaking in, the buckle is
designed to be slightly stiff. Be careful not to
catch a fingernail on the buckle when
unfastening the lid.
Do not hold the player with the buckle by
itself. Doing so may damage the unit.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
This mark is available in the
USA and Canada only
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your unwanted batteries to your nearest point
for collection, recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) advises you about spent battery
collection by the following phone number.
Call toll free number: 1-800-822-8837
(United States and Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
nickel-cadmium batteries.
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.
To clean the headphones plug
Keep the plug of your headphones clean to
obtain optimum sound. Wipe it with a dry, soft
cloth.
To remove any dust or sand from
the rubber packing
Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will
prevent the lid from shutting tightly, and water
may leak in. Brush off the dust once in a while.
We recommend the replacement of the rubber
packing every year which is available optionally
at an authorized Sony service facility.
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 player.
m The CD is dirty or defective.
m Insert the CD with the label side up.
m Moisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the player aside for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.
m The lens is dirty.
m Close the lid of the player 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).
m Use only the car battery cord listed in the
Recommended accessories.
appears in the display when
you press a button.
m The buttons are locked. Press HOLD to
make
disappear from the display.
“Lo ba ”
appears in the display
when you press a button.
m The rechargeable batteries are used up
completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the batteries.
m The dry batteries are use 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
NORMAL.
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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 (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)
15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms
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
• 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
CN2 model: 220 V, 50 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 138.3 × 34.3 × 145.8 mm
(5
1
⁄2 × 1
3
⁄8 × 5
3
⁄4 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable batteries)
Approx. 312 g (11.1 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-ES51
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
Stereo headphones (1)
*Supplied with E33 and E13 models
D-ES55
AC power adaptor (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*
Stereo headphones (1)
Rechargeable batteries (1)**
*Supplied with E33 and E13 models
**Supplied with U2 model only
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
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
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35, MDR-G51, MDR-G61
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
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Neckband
Ear pad
Left ear