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Playing a CD right
away!
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your Discman on house
current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry
batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.
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Sony Corporation
1997 Printed in Malaysia
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INFORMATION
For the customers in the USA
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.
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.
to a wall
outlet
AC power adaptor
DC IN 4.5 V
2
Fit the CD to the pivot.
1
Slide OPEN to open the lid.
OPEN
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
FM/AM Compact Disc Compact
Player. Before operating your
Discman, please read this manual and
retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and the serial numbers are located at
the bottom. Record the number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. D-T401 Serial No. ___________
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.
Operating Instructions
About area code
The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar
code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your Discman, check the area code of your model
and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.
3-860-094-22 (1)
D-T401
2
Press
^
.
3
Adjust the volume.
1
Set the CD/RADIO
switch to “CD
(RADIO OFF).”
To stop play, press
p
.
PHONES/REMOTE
When using
earphones
Headphones*
or
Earphones
* U2 model supplied
with headphones
When listening to the radio
(See “Radio operations” on the
reverse side.)
Setting of the CD/RADIO switch
When listening to the CD
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Compact Player
For the models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Place a CD
3
2
Label side up
Continue to the reverse side
m
z
Other CD 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.
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ”
” 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 ”
” indication appears.
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”
appears.
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.
1
During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
2
Press
^
to start scanning .
The Discman 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.
Set MEGA BASS to the desired position.
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.
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.
To release the ESP function, press ESP again.
Notes
• Playing may stop when the Discman 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 Discman receives continuous shock.
• Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
during play.
To lock the buttons
You can lock your Discman against any
accidental operations.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
When you press any button, “
Hold
” appears
in the display and you cannot operate the
unit.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
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.
Press
^
^
=
once**
=
repeatedly**
+
once**
+
repeatedly**
Hold down
+
**
Hold down
=
**
To
Pause
Resume play after
pause
Find the beginning
of the current track
(AMS*)
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
Go backwards
quickly
*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both
play and pause.
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Notes on display
• When you press
^
(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.
Not these ways
PLAY
MODE
^
+
PLAY
MODE
Flashing
PLAY
MODE
^
Flashing
Playing tracks in random
order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.
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
=
.
Playing tracks in the order
you want
(RMS play)
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.
1
During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.
2
Press
=
or
+
to choose a track.
The track number and the playing order
appear.
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.
Flashing
Track number
Playing order
ESP
(rear)
REPEAT/
ENTER
REPEAT/
ENTER
REPEAT/
ENTER
=
/
+
PLAY
MODE
AVLS
NORM
LIMIT
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
˝
NORM MID MAX
HOLD
