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3-232-538-12 (1)
FM/AM
Portable
CD Player
Operating Instructions
About the area code
The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player
is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your CD player, check the area code
of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).”
D-F20
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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CAUTION For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply The use of optical instruments with this with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to product will increase eye hazard. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Owner’s Record interference in a residential installation. This equipment The model and the serial numbers are located generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
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Table of Contents Connecting a power source Getting started Using the dry batteries ............................... 17 Locating the controls ................................... 4 Using the AC power adaptor ..................... 18 Notes on the power source ........................ 18 Playing a CD 1. Prepare your CD player. .......................... 6 Additional information 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 Precautions ...............................................
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Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1i (headphones) 8 u (play/pause) jack button (page 6) (pages 6, 7) 2 OPEN button 9 x (stop)•RADIO OFF (page 6) button (pages 7, 9, 11, 15) q; Strap holes 3 SOUND/ PRESET – button (pages 11 - 13) qa DC IN 4.5 V (external power 4 VOLUME input) jack control (page 18) (page 6) 5 MENU/PRESET + button (pages 8, 11, 12) qs ./> (AMS/search) • TUNE –/+ buttons (pages 7 - 9, 11) 6 RADIO ON•BAND/ MEMORY button (p
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Getting started CD player (inside) CD player (rear) qh LOCAL/DX switch (page 10) qf ESP switch (page 13) qg AVLS switch qj STEP switch (page 14) (page 12) qk Battery compartment (pages 6, 17) 5
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Playing a CD You can also use house current (AC power adaptor) as a power source. 1 Open the battery compartment 1. Prepare your CD player. lid. 1 Insert LR6 (size AA) betteries. 2 Connect the headphones. 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) to i alkaline batteries by matching (headphones) the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment. Headphones u button 2. Insert a CD. See “Using the dry batteries.” 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries.
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Playing a CD To Press Play/Pause u 2 Stop x* 1 2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* ) .once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly* 2 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly* 2 Go backwards quickly Hold down .* 2 Go forward quickly Hold down >* 1 * Automatic Music Sensor 2 * These operations can be done during both play and pause. About the display • When you press u aft
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Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using MENU. MENU button Display Each time you press the button, you can Play mode indication change the playback mode. “No indication” (Normal play) “ ” (Play all tracks repeatedly)* “1” (Play a single track) “ 1” (Play a single track repeatedly) “ SHUF” (Play tracks in random order * During Repeat play, you can locate the first track repeatedly) after the last track by pressing > repeatedly. You can also locate the last track after first t
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Using the radio Using the radio Once you’ve preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing PRESET + or – button. Listening to the radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. 1 Press RADIO ON•BAND until the band you want appears. 2 Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: FM1 FM2 FM3 FM4 FM5 AM Press TUNE + or – to tune in the 3 station you want and adjust the volume. To turn off the radio Press x•RADIO OFF. To tune
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Listening to the radio To improve broadcast reception For FM, extend the headphones cord. Headphones For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones cord works as the FM antenna. If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast Set the LOCAL/DX switch to “LOCAL” using a pointed material. Under the normal conditions, set to “DX.” When listening to the radio on batteries If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 4.5 V
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Using the radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the CD player’s memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for each band (FM1 - 5 and AM) in any order. Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. 1 Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the band. 2 Hold down MEMORY until “PRESET” flashes in the display. 3 From this step on, start the next operation within 10 seconds after you finished the previous operation. If 10 seconds pass with nothing done, “PRESET” stops flashing which sh
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Presetting radio stations To cancel all preset stations 1 Disconnect the power source (alkaline batteries or AC power adaptor). 2 While you press and hold down MEMORY, insert alkaline batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. The indications in the display keep flashing until all preset stations are cleared, then stop flashing and disappear from the display. Playing preset radio stations You can tune in the station easily by pressing PRESET + or – button. Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the
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Available features B Available features To maximize the skip Emphasizing the bass protection performance sound (SOUND) (ESP MAX) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. The typical ESP (Electronic Shock Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or Protection) function minimizes skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data “BASS .” and plays it back in the event of a shock. “No indication” The ESP MAX system is an extremely (Normal play) sophisticated technology. Due to the light weight and imp
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Protecting your hearing Locking the controls (AVLS) (HOLD) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter You can lock the controls on your CD player System) function keeps down the maximum to prevent accidental button presses. volume to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the direction of the Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” arrow. Displayed when the HOLD function is Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected and working. AVLS function is working. To unlock the controls To turn off the AVLS function Slide HOLD
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Available features Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones when you operate your CD player. Remove the power source (dry 1 batteries or AC power adaptor) from the CD player. Connect the power source while 2 pressing x on the CD player. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x. 15
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B Connecting your CD player Notes Connecting a stereo • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the system connected speakers. • We recommend that you use the AC power You can listen to CDs through a stereo adaptor (not supplied) for recording. If you use system and record CDs on a cassette tape. the dry batteries as a power source, they may For details, see the instruction manual that become completely depleted during recording. comes with the connec
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Connecting a power source aaaa B Connecting a power source You can use the following power sources: Notes • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (see • The indicator sections of roughly shows the “Playing a CD”) remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. • AC power adaptor • Depending on operating conditions, the indicator For the battery life, see “Specifications.” sections of may increase or decrease. To attach the battery compartment lid If th
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Using the AC power Notes on the power adaptor source Connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) Disconnect all power sources when the CD to the DC IN 4.5 V jack and an AC outlet. player is not used. On AC power adaptor to an AC outlet • Use only the AC power adaptor recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ optional).” Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug to DC IN 4.5 V • When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet, grasp the adapt
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Additional information B Additional information • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or Precautions heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not leave the CD in a car parked under direct On safety sunlight. • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it On headphones/earphones checked by qualified personnel before Road safety operating it any further. Do not use headphones/earphones while • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC driving, cycling, or ope
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Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The volume does not increase c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 14) even if the VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard. c Connect the plugs firmly. (pages 6, 18) c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. The playing time is too short c Check that you are using
