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CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product 

will increase eye hazard.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used 

to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

Note: 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply 

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this 

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 

or television reception, which can be determined by 

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 

following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that 

to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly 

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this 

equipment.

System:

 Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties:

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.)

Power requirements:

• Two size AA (LR6)  batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2

• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):120 V, 

60 Hz

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

controls): 

Approx. 139.8 × 27.9 × 139.8 mm (5 

5

8

 

× 1 

1

8

 × 5 

5

8

 in.)

Remaining  

battery power

Sound mode

Track number

Playing time

Play mode

Bookmark

*The button has a tactile dot.

Display

*(play/pause)

DC IN 4.5 V

 (headphones)

 (stop)

HOLD (rear)

VOL +*/–

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

Headphones

SOUND/AVLS

/

P MODE/

OPEN

Display

Power Sources

To use the batteries 

(not supplied)

1

  Slide OPEN to open the player lid and open 

the battery compartment lid inside the CD 

player.

2

  Insert two size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries 

by matching the 

 to the diagram inside 

the CD player and close the lid until it clicks 

into place. Insert the 

 end first (for both 

batteries).

Battery life* (approx. hours) 

When the CD player is used on a flat and stable 

place. Playing time varies depending on how the 

CD player is used.

G-PROTECTION

G-on G-off

Two Sony alkaline batteries  

LR6 (SG)(produced in Japan)

16

11

*  Measured value by the standard of JEITA 

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology 

Industries Association).

• The indicator sections of 

 roughly show 

the remaining battery power. One section does 

not always indicate one-fourth of the battery 

power.

To use the AC power adaptor 

(not 

supplied)

Connect the AC power adaptor as illustrated.

Playing a CD

1

  Slide OPEN to open the lid and fit the CD to 

the pivot, then close the lid.

2

  Press 

To play from the first track, press 

 for 

2 seconds or more while the CD player is 

stopped.

• This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs 

recorded in the Compact Disc Digital Audio 

(Audio CD) format, but playback capability 

may vary depending on the quality of the disc 

and the condition of the recording device.

• This product is designed to play back discs 

that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) 

standard. 

Recently, various music discs encoded 

with copyright protection technologies are 

Operating Instructions

marketed by some record companies. Please 

be aware that among those discs, there are 

some that do not conform to the CD standard 

and may not be playable by this product.

Digital MEGA BASS function 

During play, press SOUND/AVLS repeatedly to 

select ”SND 1” or “SND 2.”

If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.

AVLS* function 

*Automatic Volume Limiter System

Press and hold SOUND/AVLS.

If “AVLS” flashes three times, the function is 

enabled.

If “AVLS” flashes only once, the function is 

disabled.

AMS*/ search function 

*Automatic Music Sensor

To find the beginning of the the previous/current/

next/succeeding track(s): Press 

/

 

repeatedly. To go backward/forward quickly: 

Press and hold 

/

.

Play mode function 

During play, press P MODE/

 repeatedly:

No indication (normal play) 

 “1”(single track 

play) 

 “SHUF”(shuffle play) 

 “ ”(Bookmark 

play)

To repeat the play mode you selected, press and 

hold P MODE/

 until “

” appears.

G-PROTECTION function

The function provides protection against sound 

skipping during many active uses.*

The default setting is “G-on.” To select “G-off,” 

press  

 while you keep pressing 

 during 

stop. To enjoy high quality CD sound, select 

“G-off”.

* Sound may skip: if the CD player receives 

stronger continuous shock than expected / if a 

dirty or scratched CD is played / when using 

poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if there is a 

problem with the recording device or application 

software.

Bookmark play 

If you add bookmarks to your favorite tracks, you 

can listen to these tracks only from the track with 

the lowest number.

1

  During playback of the track where you want to 

add a Bookmark, press and hold 

 until “

 

(Bookmark)” flashes on the display.

2

  Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks 

you want.

3

  Press P MODE/

 repeatedly until “

” 

flashes.

4

  Press 

.

To remove the Bookmarks

During playback of the track with a Bookmark, 

press and hold 

 until “

” disappears from 

the display.

If you change CDs and start playing, all the 

bookmarks added for the previous CD will be 

erased.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the 

CD 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 CD player for a 

long time, disconnect all power sources from 

the CD player.

On AC power adaptor 

• Use only the AC-E45HG 

AC power adaptor (not 

supplied). Do not use any 

other AC power adaptor.  It 

may cause a malfunction.

Polarity of the 

plug

• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet 

hands.

• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily 

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice 

an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, 

disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

On dry 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 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 battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit 

in the battery compartment, and install new 

batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you, 

wash it off thoroughly.

On the CD player

• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and 

do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be 

damaged and the CD player will not operate 

properly.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD 

player. The CD player and the CD may be 

damaged.

• Do not leave the CD 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 CD player causes 

interference to the radio or 

television reception, turn off 

the CD player or move it 

away from the radio or 

television.

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.

Consideration 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.

To clean the plugs

If the plugs become dirty, there 

is no audio or noise is heard. 

Clean them with a dry soft 

cloth periodically.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your 

nearest Sony dealer.

“Hold” appears in the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play.

 The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly.

 Press and hold SOUND/AVLS until “AVLS” flashes once on the display so 

that you can cancel the AVLS function.

The CD player does not operate properly.

 Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the player aside for several 

hours until the moisture evaporates.

(Precautions)

Specifications

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc 

product which mates DVD 

recorded  material on one 

side with digital audio material 

on the other side.  However, 

since the audio material 

side does not conform to the 

Compact  Disc (CD) standard, 

playback on this product is not 

guaranteed.

Mass (excluding accessories):

 Approx.196 g 

(7.0 oz)

Operating temperature:

 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Design and specifications are subject to 

change without notice.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, 

square, star) cannot be played on this CD 

player. Attempting to do so may damage the 

CD player. Do not use such discs.

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.

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