Sony CD Walkman D-E551 Operating Instructions Manual

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PlayCompact DiscCompact PlayerPlaying a CD rightaway!If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your player on housecurrent. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, drybatteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.ConnectSony Corporation ©1999 Printed in Malaysia31For the customers in the USAThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.For the customers in AustraliaThe supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannotbe replaced; if the cord is damaged, the ACpower adaptor should be discarded.For the customers not in PolandThe mark on the unit is valid only forproducts marketed in Poland.For the customers not in EuropeThe CE mark on the unit is validonly for products marketed in theEuropean Union.For the customers not in RussiaThe mark on the unit and package isvalid only for products marketed inRussia.to a walloutletAC power adaptorDC IN 4.5 V1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.OPENWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the SonyCompact Disc Compact Player.Before operating your player, pleaseread this manual and retain it forfuture reference.About this manualThe instructions in this manual are for theD-E551, D-E555, D-E556CK and D-E559CK.Before you start reading, check your modelnumber.Owner’s RecordThe model and the serial numbers are located atthe bottom. Record these numbers in the spacesprovided below. Refer to them whenever youcall upon your Sony dealer regarding thisproduct.Model No. __________ Serial No.__________WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not exposethe unit to rain ormoisture.To avoid electricalshock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicingto qualified personnelonly.CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this productwill increase eye hazard.2/REMOTEFor models supplied with the AC plug adaptorIf the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.For models supplied with the remote control• Connect the plug of the earphones/headphones to the remote control.• Connect the earphones/headphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection maycause noise during playback.Place a CD22 Adjust the volume.1 Press ^.To stop play, press p.To use the remote control1 Press (.2 Adjust the volume.Operating InstructionsAbout area codeThe area code of the player you purchased is shown on upper left of the barcode label on the package.For accessories supplied with your player, check the area code of your modeland refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.3-865-446-23 (1)D-E551D-E555D-E556CKD-E559CKzOther OperationsPlaying tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random MusicSensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks oronly one track.To repeat all the tracksPress REPEAT/ENTER during play.The “ ” indication appears.To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTERagain.To repeat a single track1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track youwant to repeat is playing.The “ ” indication appears.2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”appears.To repeat another track, press = or + .To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTERagain.Playing only the tracksyou want (INTRO PGM Play)You can choose and play your favorite tracksby scanning through the beginning of eachtrack in a CD.1 During play, press PLAY MODErepeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.2 Press ^ to start scanning.The player plays about the first 15seconds of each track and “INTRO PGM”flashes faster.3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the trackyou want is playing. To skip the track,press + or just wait for the next track.After you have gone through the CD,“INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracksyou have chosen play automatically.To finish programing before going throughthe whole CD, press ^. The selected trackswill be played.If you press p, the program will be erased.To prevent accidental erasure, set theRESUME switch at the rear of the player toON.To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAYMODE repeatedly until the play modeindication disappears from the display.Using other functionsTo minimize skipping (ESP2 )The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)function minimize skipping by using a buffermemory that stores music data and plays itback in the event of a shock.The new ESP2 (ESP Squared) system uses anew DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which canread and store music data more efficiently,providing a level of continuous skipprotection not found in traditional buffermemory units. This decreases the frequencyof sound skipping and the need to utilize thebuffer memory. Use this function whenlistening in a car or while walking.** Although ESP2 provides excellent protectionagainst skipping, it will not prevent skippingwhile jogging or running.Press ESP.The ESP indication appears.To release the ESP function, press ESP again.Notes• Playing may stop when the player gets a strongshock even with the ESP function on.• You may hear a noise or sound skip when:— listening to a dirty or scratched CD,— listening to an audio test CD or,— the player receives continuous shock.• Sound may drop for a while if you press ESPduring play.• When you use an optical digital connectingcord, the ESP function will be disabled.To enjoy more powerful bass sound(Sound function)You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.Press SOUND to select “MB (Mega Bass)” or“GRV (Groove).” “GRV” is more effective.Note• If the sound is distorted when emphasizingbass, turn down the volume.To lock the buttonsYou can lock your player against anyaccidental operations.You can still operate the player with theremote control.Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.When you press any button, “Hold” appears inthe display and you cannot operate the player.To unlock, slide HOLD back.Playing tracks in randomorder (Shuffle Play)You can play the tracks in a CD in randomorder.During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedlyuntil “SHUF” appears.The tracks play in random order.To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODErepeatedly until the play mode indicationdisappears from the display.Note• During shuffle play, you cannot return toprevious tracks by pressing = .Playing tracks in the orderyou want (RMS play)You can program up to 22 tracks to play inany order you choose.1 During play, press PLAY MODErepeatedly until “RMS*” flashes.*RMS = Random Music Sensor2 Press = or + to choose a track.The track number and the playing orderappear.3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program thetrack.4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program theremaining tracks.5 Press ^ .“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks youhave chosen play in the order youspecified.If you press p, the program will be erased. Toprevent accidental erasure, set the RESUMEswitch at the rear of the player to ON.To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until“RMS” disappears from the display.To check the programDuring programming:Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5.During RMS play:Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS”flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, thetrack number and the playing order appear inthe order you specified.Note• If you program another track after the 22ndtrack, the first track programed is cleared andthe new track is programed instead.FlashingFlashingPlaying orderTrack number FlashingNot these waysPress^^= once**= repeatedly**+ once**+ repeatedly**Hold down +**Hold down =.***AMS = Automatic Music Sensor**These operations are possible during bothplay and pause.If you press REPEAT/ENTER on the player todisplay “ ”, you can locate the trackscontinuously in the following order:• When using +: next track n next track...... last track n first track n second track......• When using =: previous track nprevious track ...... first track n last track......To remove the CDRemove the CD while pressing the pivot.Notes on controlling the volume withthe remote controlSet the VOL (volume) control on the remotecontrol to the maximum. Then adjust thevolume on the player to the level that youwant to be the maximum volume of theremote control.Notes on display• When you press ^ or ( (when RESUMEis set to OFF), the total number of tracks inthe CD and the total playing time appear forabout 2 seconds.• During play, the track number and theelapsed playing time of the current trackappear.• During pause, the elapsed playing timeflashes in the display.• Between tracks, the time to the beginning ofthe next track will appear with the “–”indication.Notes on handling CDs• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight orheat sources such as hot air ducts. Do notleave the CD in a car parked under directsunlight.ToPause (main unitonly)Resume play afterpause (main unitonly)Find the beginningof the current track(AMS*)Find the beginningof previous tracks(AMS)Find the beginningof the next track(AMS)Find the beginningof succeedingtracks (AMS)Go forwardquicklyGo backwardsquicklyContinue to the reverse side mEarphonesorHeadphones*When usingearphonesPLAY MODE=/+REPEAT/ENTERPLAY MODE+REPEAT/ENTER^PLAY MODE^=/+ESP* U2 modelsupplied withheadphonesLabel side up2 Fit the CD to the pivot.3 Close the lid.SOUNDPLAY MODE REPEAT/ENTER

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