Sony CD Walkman D-E551 Operating Instructions page 2

To protect your hearing (AVLS)
Using the optical digital
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum connecting cord
volume to protect your ears.
Optical digital
connecting cord
POC-5B
(not supplied)
(rear)
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
OPTICAL
The AVLS indication appears.
(DIGITAL) IN*
MiniDisc recorder
DAT deck, etc.
Note
*If the OPTICAL (DIGITAL) IN jack is square-
• If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS
shaped, use the POC-5AB optical digital
function at the same time, sound may be
connecting cord instead.
distorted. If this happens, turn down the
volume.
Notes on connecting to other stereo
equipment
To resume playing from the point
• Before you play the CD, turn down the volume
you stopped the CD (Resume Play)
of the connected equipment so as not to
Normally, every time you stop and play,
damage the connected speakers.
playing starts from the beginning of the CD. • The beep sound is not output from the LINE
The resume play function, however, lets you OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
listen to from the point at which you last • When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack of this player,
turned off the 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.
• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If
you use the rechargeable batteries or dry
batteries as a power source, batteries may
become weak during recording.
Recording with optical digital
connection
(rear) Record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc., according
to the following procedure.
Set RESUME to ON.
1 Press ^ on the player to start play.
2 Press ^ again to pause.
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
3 Press =/+ to select the track you want to
Notes
record.
• Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts 4 Press r (record) on the MiniDisc recorder,
from the beginning when you open the lid. DAT recorder, etc.
5 Press ^ on the player to release pause.
• The resume point may be inaccurate by about
30 seconds.
Notes
To turn off the beep • Connect the optical digital connecting cord
while the player is in stop mode.
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you
• If you record without pausing the player, some
operate your player.
CD may have problem with recording the first
Disconnect the power source (AC power
track number correctly.
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
• The SOUND function works on the output
batteries). While you press and hold down p,
from the 2/REMOTE jack, but does not work
connect the power source again. To make the
on that from the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
beep sound again, disconnect the power • When use an optical digital connecting cord,
source, and then connect it without pressing the ESP function will be disabled.
p.
Playing a CD in a car
You can use your player in a car by
Connecting to other
connecting it to the car cassette deck.
stereo equipment
You cannot use the car mount plate for this
player.
When you use the player in a car, install it
You can listen to the CD through other stereo
securely in a location which does not interfere
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape or
your driving.
a MiniDisc. Refer to the instruction manual of
the other equipment for details. Before making
connections, turn off each piece of equipment. To connect your player to a car cassette deck,
you need the following accessories:
Using the connecting cord • Car connecting pack CPA-9
• Car battery cord DCC-E245
or,
• Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Refer to the instruction manual of each
LINE OUT accessory for details.
(OPTICAL)
Notes
• Do not put the player on the dashboard.
• Do not leave the player in a car parked under
Connecting cord sunlight.
RK-G129HG • Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.
Left (white)
• Use only the car battery cord listed in the
optional accessories. If you use any other car
Right (red)
battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction may
LINE IN or
occur.
REC IN
Stereo system, Switched ignition function
cassette recorder,
(when using the car battery cord)
radio cassette
With this feature, your player stops
recorder, etc.
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
Note
some cars depending on the model).
• When you use a connecting cord, the SOUND
function will be disabled.
To take out the rechargeable
Using the remote control
batteries
Take out the batteries in the proper way as
illustrated inside the lid or shown below.
For the customers supplied with the
remote control:
You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.
LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
p (stop) HOLD**
= (AMS*/
search)
Remote control
When to charge the rechargeable
batteries
Earphones
When the rechargeable batteries become
((play)•
weak,
+ (AMS*/
If the "Lo ba
search) VOL (volume)
charge the rechargeable batteries, because the
batteries are used up.
* Automatic Music Sensor
To keep the original battery capacity for a
** When you are not using the remote control,
long time, recharge the batteries when the
slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to
batteries are used up (discharged).
prevent any accidental operations.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
When carrying the rechargeable
battery
Note
Make sure to use the supplied battery
• Use only the supplied remote control. You
carrying case (D-E555 only) or optional
cannot operate this player with the remote
battery carrying case (supplied with the
control supplied with other models
rechargeable battery).
If you carry the rechargeable battery with a
metal object, short circuit, smoke or fire may
occur.
zPower Sources
Notes
Using rechargeable • Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
batteries
• 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.
Charge the rechargeable batteries before
• If the battery life becomes shorter by about
using them for the first time.
half, replace it with Sony NH-DM2AA/NC-
Use the NH-DM2AA or NC-DMAA
DMAA rechargeable battery. Do not use any
rechargeable batteries for this player. You
other rechargeable battery.
cannot use any other rechargeable batteries.
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
Using dry batteries
Insert the batteries properly in the same way
as the rechargeable batteries.
1
(rear)
2
2
Insert two rechargeable batteries by
matching the ' and ' to the diagram
inside the battery compartment and close
the lid.
3
Note
Connect the AC power adaptor.
• Do not use manganese batteries for this player.
The indication "CHG" lights up. Charge
for about 4 hours.
To take out the dry batteries
(If the battery has been already charged,
Take out the batteries properly in the same
"CHG" and flash. )
way as the rechargeable batteries.
When to replace the dry batteries
When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, "Lo ba
the display. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.
Notes
DC IN 4.5 V
• 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
AC power adaptor
deposit in the battery compartment, and install
new batteries.
to a wall outlet
4
When fully charged, "CHG" disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
Battery life (approx. hours) (EIAJ*)
Battery life varies depending on how the
player is used.
When using ESP function
off
Two NH-DM2AA 12
(charged for
about 4 hours**)
Two NC-DMAA 7
(charged for
about 4 hours**)
Two Sony alkaline 20
batteries LR6SG
indication appears in the display.
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
" appears in the display,
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan)
(When you use the player on a flat and stable
place; When you do not use the optical digital
connecting cord)
**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
Disconnect the AC power adaptor and player, unplug it and have it checked by
open the lid of the battery compartment. qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline 4.5 V (external power input) jack.
batteries by matching the ' and ' to the
On power sources
diagram inside the battery compartment
• When you are not using the player for a long
and close the lid.
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.
Polarity of the plug
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord.
On dry and rechargeable batteries
This player is designed so that it cannot charge
any other rechargeable batteries or dry batteries
for safety reasons.
Rechargeable batteries NH-DM2AA/NC-DMAA
" appears in
Other rechargeable batteries or dry batteries
When you replace the rechargeable batteries with
new ones, make sure to use the NH-DM2AA/
NC-DMAA 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.
"Hold" appears in the display when
On the player
you press a button.
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do not
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be
damaged and the player will not operate
properly. "Lo ba " appears in the display
on • Do not put any heavy object on top of the
when you press a button.
player. The player and the CD may be
m The rechargeable batteries are used up
11 damaged.
completely. Connect the AC power
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat
adaptor and charge the batteries.
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
m The dry batteries are use up. Replace them
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain,
with new ones.
mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car
6
with its windows closed.
The battery life is short.
• If the player causes interference to the radio or
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
television reception, turn off the player or
batteries.
move it away from the radio or television.
18 m Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
The volume is limited to a certain
serious accidents.
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.
On headphones/earphones
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
Road safety
NORM.
Do not use headphones/earphones while
m The earphones are connected to the LINE
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
OUT jack. Connect them to the 2/
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
REMOTE jack.
illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your headsets at high volume
while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. During recording with optical digital
You should exercise extreme caution or connection, the track number
discontinue use in potentially hazardous cannot be recorded correctly.
situations.
m Record the track number again using the
MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.
Preventing hearing damage
m Record again according to the procedure
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high shown in the section "Connecting to other
volume. Hearing experts advise against
stereo equipment."
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.
Specifications
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be CD player section
considerate to the people around you. System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Maintenance Wavelength:
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output
To clean the lens
is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1. from the objective lens surface on the optical
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture. )
Error correction
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Lens
Solomon Code
D-A conversion
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 15 mW + approx. 15 mW
at 16 ohms
To clean the casing
Line output (stereo minijack)
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
Recommended load impedance over 10
benzine or thinner.
kilohms
Optical digital output (optical output connector)
Output level: –21 - –15 dBm
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level
Troubleshooting
General
Power requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
Should any problem persist after you have made
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
package.
The CD does not play or "no dlSC"
• Two Sony NH-DM2AA rechargeable
appears in the display though a CD
batteries: 2.4 V DC
is placed in the player.
Two Sony NC-DMAA rechargeable
batteries: 2.4 V DC
m The CD is dirty or defective.
m Insert the CD with the label side up. • Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
m Moisture condensation has occurred. • AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
Leave the player aside for several hours U2/CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
until the moisture evaporates. CED/CEX/CET/EE1/E13 model:
220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
m The lens is dirty.
m Close the lid of the player and the battery CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
compartment firmly. EA3 model: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
m Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly. JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
outlet securely. CN2/AR1 model: 220 V, 50 Hz
• Sony DCC-E245 car battery cord for use on
car battery: 4.5 V DC
When you press ^, "00" appears in
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
the display for a moment, and
and controls)
disappears. The CD does not play.
Approx. 131.8 23.9
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
(5 1 ⁄
4
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
Mass (without rechargeable batteries)
or replace dry batteries with new ones.
Approx. 200 g (7.0 oz)
Operating temperature
No sound, or noise is heard.
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
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 AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).
m Use only the car battery cord listed in the
optional accessories.
Supplied accessories
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
D-E551
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones (1)
D-E555
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones with remote control (1)*
Earphones with remote control (1)* 2
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)
* 1 Supplied with U2 model
* 2 Not supplied with U2 model
D-E556CK
AC power adaptor (1)
1
Headphones (1)*
Earphones (1)* 2
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tape (2)
Spare fuse (1)
Spiral tube (1)
* 1 Supplied with U2 model
2
* Not supplied with U2 model
D-E559CK
AC power adaptor (1)
Earphones with remote control (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tape (2)
Spare fuse (1)
Spiral tube (1)
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
780 nm
after warranty period, it should be discarded.
Optional accessories
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A21
Rechargeable battery NH-DM2AA,
NC-DMAA (2P)
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
Optical digital connecting cord POC-5B, POC-
+1 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
-2
10B, POC-15B, POC-5AB, POC-10AB, POC-15AB
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848LP*
* For the customers supplied with the
headphones with remote control:
When connecting optional headphones to
the supplied remote control, use only
headphones with stereo miniplugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.
Stereo miniplug Micro plug
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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