Sony D-EQ550 User's Manual
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1. This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product Supplied accessories For the area code of the model you purchased check the upper left side of the bar code on the package Headphones 1 Lid cover 1 Headphones caps 1 pair Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Car connecting pack CPA 9C Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC E34CP Car battery cord DCC E345 Active speaker system SRS A27 Connecting cord RK G129 RK G136 AC power adaptor AC E45HG Stereo headphones MDR EX70LP MDR E848LP MDR Q33LP H2. AU2 model 240 V 50 Hz JE W E33 EA3 KR4 model 100 240 V 50 60 Hz HK2 model 220 V 50 60 Hz AR1 CNA model 220 V 50 Hz Dimensions w h d without projecting parts and controls Approx 130 6 x 29 8 x 150 5 mm 5 4x 1 e x 6 in Mass excluding accessories Approx 210 g 7 5 oz Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F This warranty is valid only in the United States workmanship as follows lems is valid only in the United States LIMITED WARRANTY Portable Audio Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility
3. 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 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 ey Maintenance To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner le Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer The CD does not play or no di SC appears in the display though a CD is placed in the CD player gt The buttons are locked Slide HOLD back gt The CD is dirty or defective gt Insert the CD with the label side up gt Moisture condensation has occurred Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates gt Close the lid of the CD player and the battery compartment firmly gt Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly gt Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely gt
4. www sony com productregistration lt http www sony com productregistration gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products services and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification Thank you Playing a CD right away If you want to play a CD right now choose to use your CD player on house current You can also use it on dry batteries see Power Sources on the reverse side Connect to an AC outlet See Using the supplied headphones on the reverse side AC power adaptor Label side up Press OPEN to open the lid Fit the CD to the pivot close the lid Play G Press DPI gt Adjust the volume To stop play press W To Press Play from the Pi gt point you stopped Play from the first PPI B for 2 track seconds or more Stop a Find the beginning k once of the current track AMS Find the beginning 4 repeatedly of previous tracks AMS Find the beginning PPI B once of the next track AMS Find the beginning gt gt I gt of succeeding repeatedly tracks AMS Go forward Hold down quickly Pri gt Go backwards Hold down Ke quickly 1 AMS Automatic Music Sensor After you have played the last track you can return to the beginning of the fir
5. PEN e DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS http www sony net 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 Product registration For the customers in the USA Please register this product on line at
6. SONY 3 239 050 61 1 Portable CD 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 etn y B WALKMAN is a trademark of DIGITAL AUDIO NLALKITINVAMN Sony Corporation D EQ550 Sony Corporation 2001 Printed in China To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Owner s Record The model and the serial numbers are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No D EQ550 Serial No Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority CAUTION e INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN O
7. The CD R CD RW was not finalized Finalize the CD R CD RW with the recording device gt There is a problem with the quality of the CD R CD RW recording device or application software 00 appears in the display for a moment and disappears The CD does not play gt Dry batteries are used up Replace them with new LR6 size AA alkaline batteries No sound or noise is heard gt Connect the plugs firmly gt Plugs are dirty Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically Hi dc n appears in the display gt Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or AC power adaptor AC E45HG not supplied gt Remove all power sources then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again Hol d appears in the display when you press a button gt The buttons are locked Slide HOLD back The lt indication appears in the display when you press a button gt Dry batteries are used up Replace them with new LR6 size AA alkaline batteries The battery life is short gt Manganese batteries are used Use alkaline batteries gt Replace the batteries with new ones The rechageable batteries cannot be charged in the battery compartment of this CD player gt This CD player does not have the function to charge the rechargeable batteries The volume is limited to a certain level even if you attempt to turn it up gt AVLS function keeps down the volume Hold down SOUND until AVLS disa
8. eadphones caps HC Q33 Ear pads EP Q1 When using optional headphones 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 accessories listed above Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country RNY oe REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the serv
9. eries into fire e 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 e Do not mix new batteries with old ones e Do not use different types of batteries together e When the batteries are not to be used for a long time remove them e 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 e Keep the lens of 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 e Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player The unit and the CD may be damaged e 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 e If the CD player causes interference to radio or television reception turn off the CD player or move it away from the radio or television e 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 earphones Road safety Do not use headphones earphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may
10. ese ways gt Other Operations Ty Selecting play mode You can enjoy the following five play modes Normal play Repeat play all the tracks Single track play Repeat play a single track and Repeat shuffle play MENU Press MENU during play Each time you press the button the play mode indication in the display changes as follows Play mode indication No indication Normal play The player plays all the tracks on the CD once 4 c Repeat play all the tracks The player plays all the tracks on the CD repeatedly 1 Single track play The player plays a single track you ve selected once c 1 Repeat play a single track The player plays a single track you ve selected repeatedly 4 c SHUF Repeat shuffle play The player plays all the track on the CD in random order repeatedly a ee Using other functions To maximize the skip protection performance ESP MAX The typical ESP Electronic Shock Protection function minimizes skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data and plays it back in the event of a shock The ESP MAX system is an extremely sophisticated technology Due to the light weight and improved anti shock characteristics of the optical block this system recovers from the skipping much quicker than conventional technology such as ESP or ESP Although ESP MAX provides excellent protection skip
11. he power source AC power adaptor or dry batteries from the CD player 2 Connect the power source while pressing E To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing W ay Using the supplied headphones Thanks to their secure fit over the ears the supplied headphones minimize sound leakage and maintain high audio quality Wearing the headphones The following procedures are for wearing on the left ear 1 Hook the end of the hanger over the top of your ear 2 Turn the hanger along your ear until the headphone is secure To remove the headphones caps Place your thumb on the spindle of the hanger and your index finger on the lip of the cap then pull the cap toward you E To attach the headphones caps Align the catch with the hole and then press the cap softly until it clicks Catch E Notes on handling the supplied headphones e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the headphone part e Do not put force or weight on the unit for a long time as that may damage or deform the unit e Do not leave the unit in a location subject to moisture dust smoke steam or direct sunlight e Clean the plug with a dry soft cloth A dirty plug may cause the sound quality to deteriorate e Clean the headphone part with a dry soft cloth e The earpads may deteriorate after long term storage or use Replace them with EP Q1 earpad
12. icer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Direct Response Center 1 800 222 7669 or write to Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669 ee ecu E REE Nat ane ae ae ae a a ge ORE ICON NECROSIS W 455714701 T1
13. ping may occasionally occur Set ESP to ON The ESP indication appears To release the ESP MAX function set ESP to OFF ESP al ar cy a te 2 X Notes e Playing may stop when the CD player gets a strong shock even with the ESP MAX function on You may hear a noise or sound may skip when listening to a dirty or scratched CD when listening to an audio test CD when the player receives continuous shock or when using poor quality CD Rs CD RWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software To carry in hand hold the CD player in one of the two ways illustrated below To enjoy more powerful bass sound Digital MEGA BASS You can emphasize the bass boosted sound Press SOUND to select BASS gi or BASS mE m gt No indication Normal play BASS mal v BASS mail Ee Hi R _ wm al b l te an The selected sound mode is displayed BASS mE enhances the bass sound more than BASS mf Note e If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function turn down the volume To lock the buttons You can lock your CD player against any accidental operations Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow When you press any button Ha d appears in the display and you cannot operate the CD player To unlock slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the a
14. ppears from the display Playback starts from the point you stopped resume function gt The resume function is working To start playing from the first track press Pl B gt for 2 seconds or more or open the lid of the CD player Or remove all power sources then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again When closing the lid of the CD player the CD starts to rotate gt The CD player is reading the information on the CD It is not malfunctioning See Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength A 780 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 pW 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 dB measured by JEITA CP 307 Output at 4 5 V input level Headphones stereo minijack Approx 10 mW approx 10 mW at 16 Q Power requirements For the area code of the model you purchased check the upper left side of the bar code on the package e Two LR6 size AA batteries 3 VDC e AC power adaptor DC IN 4 5 V jack U U2 CA2 E92 MX2 TW2 BR3 model 120 V 60 Hz CED CEX CET CEW CE7 EE EE1 E13 G5 G6 G7 G8 BR1 model 220 230 V 50 60 Hz CEK 3CE7 model 230 240 V 50 Hz
15. rrow To protect your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears SOUND Hold down SOUND until AVLS appears in the display me aus bo LO ol AEE E i aN If you turn up the volume to 4 you cannot turn up the volume any more If you want to turn up the volume to more than gt hold down SOUND until AVLS disappears from the display Note e If you use the sound function and the AVLS function at the same time sound may be distorted If this happens turn down the volume a aoM Connecting to other stereo equipment You can listen to the CD through other stereo equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape Refer to the instruction manual of the other equipment for details Before making connections turn off each piece of equipment Connecting cord Left white Right red LINE IN or Stereo system cassette recorder radio cassette recorder etc Notes e Before you play the CD turn down the volume of the connected equipment so as not to damage the connected speakers e If you turn up the volume to more than Ff the sound may be distorted Continue to the reverse side gt To turn off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones earphones when you operate your CD player 1 Remove t
16. s not supplied SS rr Replacing the lid cover You can change the look of your CD player by replacing the lid cover with the other supplied one To remove the lid cover While pushing the RELEASE control in the direction of the arrow turn the lid cover counterclockwise Rear side of the lid RELEASE To attach the lid cover 1 Align the A mark on the rear side of the lid cover with the A mark on the lid Rear side of the lid cover 2 Turn the lid cover clockwise until it clicks into place AN gt Power Sources a MM Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player e LR6 size AA alkaline batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries 1 Open the battery compartment lid rear 2 Insert two LR6 size AA alkaline batteries by matching the to the diagram in the battery compartment To remove the batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display qaza Battery power is full v 4A 4 A z Battery power is getting low Ca bad g J 4 Battery power is low FTI Lo batt Batteries are depleted Beep sounds When the batteries are depleted replace both batteries with new ones Notes e The indicator sections of ym roughly shows the remaining battery power One sec
17. st track by pressing P4 B Similarly if you are at the first track you can locate the last track by pressing lt 4 To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot About the display e When you press gt gt I B the total number of tracks in the CD and the total playing time appear e During play the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear If the volume does not increase If AVLS flashes in the display hold down SOUND until AVLS disappears from the display For details see To protect your hearing AVLS About CD Rs CD RWs This CD player can play CD Rs CD RWs recorded in the CD DA format but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device CD DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio It is a recording standard used for the Audio CDs When closing the lid of the CD player with the power supply attached While the disc flashes in the display the CD starts rotating and will stop after the CD player reads the disc information This helps to shorten the waiting time before playback starts Notes on handling CDs e To keep the CD clean handle it by its edge Do not touch the surface e Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD e 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 th
18. tion does not always indicate one fourth of the battery power e Depending on operating conditions the indicator sections of May increase or decrease To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop excessive force etc attach it as illustrated below Battery life approx hours JEITA Battery life varies depending on how the player is used ESP OFF ESPON Two Sony alkaline 23 33 batteries LR6 SG produced in Japan Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association When the CD player is used on a flat and stable place gt Additional Information ber a ay Precautions On safety Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the unit unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4 5 V external power input jack On power sources e When you are not using the CD player for a long time disconnect all power sources from the player On the AC power adaptor e 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 ie Ca e To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor itself do not pull its cord On dry batteries e Do not throw the batt
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