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Compact Disc

Compact Player

Operating Instructions

About area code

The area code of the player you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.

For accessories supplied with your player, check the area code of your model and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.

D-E500

D-E504

Sony Corporation



1997

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

Compact Disc Compact Player.

Before operating your player, please read this manual and retain it for future reference.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the

D-E500 and D-E504. Before you start reading, check your model number.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

For the customers in Australia

The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC power adaptor should be discarded.

For the customers not in Poland

The mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in Poland.

For the customers not in Europe

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the

European Union.

For the customers not in Russia

The mark on the unit and package is valid only for products marketed in Russia.

Playing a CD right away!

If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your player on house current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.

1

Connect

When using earphones

Earphones

AC power adaptor

PHONES/REMOTE

DC IN 4.5 V

For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

For models supplied with the remote control

• Connect the microplug of the earphones to the remote control, not to the PHONES/

REMOTE jack of the player.

• Connect the earphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise during playback.

2

Place a CD

OPEN

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

Label side up

2 Fit the CD to the pivot.

3

Play

1 Press ^ .

To use the remote control

2 Adjust the volume.

1 Press ^ .

to a wall outlet

To

Pause

Resume play after pause

Find the beginning of the current track

(AMS**)

Press

^

^

*

= ( = side of

( on the RM-

DM23 remote control) once***

= ( = side of

( ) repeatedly***

Find the beginning of previous tracks

(AMS)

Find the beginning of the next track

(AMS)

Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS)

Go forward quickly

+

(

+

(

(

) once***

(

+

+

side of

side of

) repeatedly***

Go backwards quickly

Hold down

+ ( + side of

( ) ***

Hold down

= ( = side of

( ) ***

*You cannot set the player in pause using the remote control (RM-DM23) supplied with the

CED, CEK and E92 models.

**AMS = Automatic Music Sensor

***These operations are possible during both play and pause.

To remove the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.

2 Adjust the volume.

To stop play, press p .

Note

The shape of the remote control supplied with the CED, CEK and E92 models is different from this one.

To start play, press ( .

Notes on controlling the volume with the remote control

Set the VOL (volume) control on the remote control to MAX. Then adjust the volume on the player to the level that you want to be the maximum volume of the remote control.

Notes on display

• When you press ^ or ( (when RESUME is set to OFF), the total number of tracks in the CD and the total playing time appear for about 2 seconds.

• During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.

• During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes in the display.

• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the 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 or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not leave the CD in a car parked under direct sunlight.

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Other Operations

Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,

INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music

Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or only one track.

PLAY

MODE

REPEAT/

ENTER

Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can play the tracks in a CD in random order.

PLAY

MODE

During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears.

The tracks play in random order.

To repeat all the tracks

Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.

The ”REPEAT” indication appears.

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.

To repeat a single track

1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want to repeat is playing.

The ”REPEAT” indication appears.

To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.

Note

• During shuffle play, you cannot return to previous tracks by pressing = .

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears.

Playing tracks in the order you want (RMS play)

You can program up to 22 tracks to play in any order you choose.

PLAY

MODE

REPEAT/

ENTER

To repeat another track, press = or + .

To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER again.

Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play)

You can choose and play your favorite tracks by scanning through the beginning of each track in a CD.

PLAY

MODE

REPEAT/

ENTER

+ ^

1

During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.

Flashing

2

Press ^ to start scanning .

The player plays about the first 15 seconds of each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes faster.

3

Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you 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 tracks you have chosen play automatically.

To finish programming before going through the whole CD, press ^ . The selected tracks will be played.

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY

MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.

Using other functions

To enjoy more powerful bass sound

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.

Digital

MEGA BASS

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter

System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.

NORM LIMIT

AVLS

(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)

Press Digital MEGA BASS to select BASS or BASS . BASS is more effective.

For the customers using the remote control with the SOUND button

Press SOUND to select “BASS” or “BASS MAX.”

“BASS MAX” is more effective.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.

To prevent sound from skipping

(ESP)

The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds. Use this function when listening in a car or during a walk.

ESP

(rear)

Set AVLS to LIMIT.

The AVLS indication appears.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when you listen to the bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function, 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.

= / +

1

During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.

Flashing

^

2

Press = or + to choose a track.

The track number and the playing order appear.

Track number Flashing

Press ESP.

The ESP indication appears.

To release the ESP function, press ESP again.

Notes

• Playing may stop when the player gets a strong shock 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 ESP during play.

• When you use an optical digital connecting cord, the ESP function will be disabled.

To lock the buttons

You can lock your player against any accidental operations.

You can still operate the player with the remote control.

ON

RESUME

OFF

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 .

Connecting to other stereo equipment

You can listen to the CD through other stereo equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape or a MiniDisc. Refer to the instruction manual of the other equipment for details. Before making connections, turn off each piece of equipment.

Using the connecting cord

Playing order

3

Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the track.

4

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining tracks.

5

Press ^ .

“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you have chosen play in the order you specified.

To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until

“RMS” disappears.

To check the program

During 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, the track number and the playing order appear in the order you specified.

Note

• If you program another track after the 22nd track, the first track programed is cleared and the new track is programed instead.

HOLD

Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.

When you press any button, “ Hold ” appears in the display and you cannot operate the player.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

OPTICAL

(DIGITAL)/

LINE OUT

LINE IN or

REC IN

Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.

Connecting cord

RK-G129HG

Left (white)

Right (red)

Note

• When you use a connecting cord, the Digital

MEGA BASS function will be disabled.

Using the optical digital connecting cord

OPTICAL

(DIGITAL)/

LINE OUT

Optical digital connecting cord

POC-5B

(not supplied)

OPTICAL

(DIGITAL) IN*

MiniDisc recorder

DAT deck, etc.

*If the OPTICAL (DIGITAL) IN jack is squareshaped, use the POC-5AB optical digital connecting cord instead.

Notes on connecting to other stereo equipment

• 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

OPTICAL (DIGITAL)/LINE OUT jack.

• You cannot adjust the volume of the equipment connected to the OPTICAL (DIGITAL)/LINE

OUT jack using the VOLUME control of this player.

• 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.

Recording with optical digital connection

Record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc., according to the following procedure.

1 Press ^ on the player to start play.

2 Press ^ again to pause.

3 Press = / + to select the track you want to record.

4 Press r (record) on the MiniDisc recorder,

DAT recorder, etc.

5 Press ^ on the player to release pause.

Notes

• Connect the optical digital connecting cord while the player is in stop mode.

If you make connection just after stopping the player, optical signals may not be output.

• If you record without pausing the player, some

CD may have problem with recording the first track number correctly.

• When you use digital equipment with your player, use the AC power adaptor. If you use a rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries, the optical digital signal will not be output from the player. (Unexpected phenomena may occur, for instance, you cannot record a CD on connected equipment.)

• Digital MEGA BASS can be output from the

PHONES/REMOTE jack, but not from the

OPTICAL (DIGITAL )/LINE OUT jack.

• When use an optical digital connecting cord, the ESP function will be disabled.

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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 CPA-9

• Car battery cord DCC-E245 or,

• Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + 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.

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.

Switched ignition function

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 remote control

For the customers supplied with RM-

DM27L

You can use the remote control as the wired remote control.

Earphones

VOL (volume)

= • +

(AMS*/search)

ESP**

Display window

SOUND

^ (play/pause)

HOLD*** p

(stop)

Remote control

In the stop mode, you can start play by pressing = / + (AMS/search) as well as

^ .

* Automatic Music Sensor

** Electronic Shock Protection

***When you are not using the remote control, slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

Display window

ESP indication Track indication

Battery indication

AVLS indication

BASS indication

Operation indication

Lights up and rotates during operation.

Rotate faster during AMS or search. If the CD has not ben inserted, the inidication flashes.

For the customers supplied with

RM-DM23

You can use the remote control as the wired remote control.

Earphones HOLD***

Remote control z

Power Sources

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 player. 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.

(rear)

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. Charge for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3 hours (for BP-DM20).

(If the battery has been already charged,

“CHG“ and flash. )

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

( (play)*/

= • +

(AMS**/search) p (stop)

VOL (volume)

* You cannot set the player in pause, using this remote control.

** Automatic Music Sensor

*** When you are not using the remote control, slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.

To unlock, slide HOLD back.

Note

• Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this player with the remote control supplied with other models.

to a wall outlet

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.

(rear)

2

Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the and to the diagram inside the battery compartment and close the lid.

Using the battery case

You can use the player for longer time by using the battery case, in addition to the rechargeable battery or batteries in the battery compartment of the player. Batteries in the battery case and the rechargeable battery or batteries in the battery compartment are consumed together.

1

Hook the battery case onto the player and fasten the screw.

Battery case

Hook Screw

2

Open the lid of the battery case.

When to replace the dry batteries

When the battery becomes 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 player.

• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them.

3

Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the and to the diagram inside the battery case and close the lid.

Battery life (approx. hours)

When using ESP function off on

BP-DM20

(charged for about 3 hours*)

11 9

16

5

Two alkaline batteries 20

BP-DM10

(charged for about 2 hours*)

6

BP-DM20 +

Battery case

(two alkaline batteries)

30

Two alkaline batteries 45

+ Battery case (two alkaline batteries)

26

38

BP-DM10 +

Battery case

(two alkaline batteries)

25 23

(When the player is used on a flat and stable place)

*Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.

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Additional 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 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/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.

Maintenance

To clean the lens

Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.

Lens

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 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).

“ 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 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

NORM.

During recording with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly.

m Record the track number again using the

MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc.

m Record again according to the procedure shown in the section “Connecting to other stereo equipment.”

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

-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 47 kilohms

Recommended load impedance over 10 kilohms

Optical digital output (optical output connector)

Output level: –21 - –15 dBm

Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level

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):

CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz

CED/CEF/E13/CN2 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

• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car battery: 4.5 V DC

Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and controls)

Approx. 132 × 30.3 × 135.6 mm

(5 1 ⁄

4

×

1 1 ⁄

4

×

5 3 ⁄

8

in.)

Mass (without rechargeable battery)

Approx. 240 g (8.5 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.

AC power adaptor (1)

Earphones (1)* 1

Earphones with remote control (1)* 2

Battery case (1)* 3

Connecting cord (Phono plug

×

2

↔

stereo miniplug) (1)* 4

Carrying case (1)

AC plug adaptor (1)* 5

* 1 Supplied with CA model

* 2 Not supplied with CA model

* 3 Not supplied with E92 model

* 4 Not supplied with CED, CEK and JE.W

models

*

5

Supplied with E33, E13, CN and JE.W

models

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

Mount plate CPM-300P

Mount kit CPM-450PC*

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-A21, SRS-A41,

SRS-A71

Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20

Connecting cord RK-G129HG

Optical digital connecting cord POC-5B,

POC-10B, POC-15B, POC-5AB, POC-10AB,

POC-15AB

AC power adaptor AC-E45HG

Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848

*Sold in Japan only

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.