User manual SONY DEG3

[. . . ] 3-866-285-21 (1) 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-EG3 D-EG5 D-EG5CK D-EG7 © 1999 by Sony Corporation 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. [. . . ] Press u to start the RMS play. To check the program During programming: Press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly before step 5. During the RMS play: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "RMS" flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER. Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the track number appears. Notes · When you finish entering the 22nd track in step 3, the first selected track appears in the display. · If you select more than 22 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased. 11 Available features Turning on the shock protection function (ESP2) The ESP2* function prevents the sound from skipping when you make a jolt or bump to your CD player. This function is useful when using your CD player in a car or other mobile application. Press ESP to display "ESP. " Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select "MB (Mega Bass)" or "GRV (Groove). " "No indication" (Normal play) GRV MB The selected sound mode is displayed. To turn off the ESP2 function Press ESP again. * The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a memory buffer that can store music data. The ESP2 (ESP Squared) system can store more music data than ESP, and enables a higher level of shock protection to reduce sound skipping. GRV enhances the bass sound more than MB. Note If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume. Notes · The CD play may stop if the CD player receives a strong shock. · Noise may be heard or sound may be skipped if: ­ a dirty or scratched CD is played ­ an audio test CD that contains certain special signals is played ­ the CD player receives a continuous shock · Sound may be intermitted for a while when you press the ESP button during play. 12 Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS to "LIMIT. " Displayed when "LIMIT" is selected and the AVLS function is working. If the ESP2 function is set to on, the blank search function does not work. · If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, press SOUND repeatedly until the sound indication disappears from the display. Connecting your CD player Connecting cord Right (red) Left (white) Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc. 15 Using your CD player in a car You can use your CD player in a car by connecting it to the car cassette deck. You cannot use the car mount plate for this CD player. When you use your CD player in a car, install it securely in a location that does not interfere with your driving. Optional car accessory needed To connect your CD player to a car cassette deck, you need the following car accessories in "Accessories (supplied/optional)": · Car battery cord, and · Car connecting pack* For details, see the instruction manuals that come with the optional accessories. * Noise may be heard if you use an optional connecting cord. It is recommended that you use a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise. Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord) With this feature, your CD player stops automatically when you turn off the car engine (turn off the ignition key) even if the batteries are inserted in the CD player. This function is invalid depending on the car models. Note Use only the car battery cord listed in "Accessories (supplied/optional). " If you use any other car battery cord, a heat, smoke or malfunction may occur. 16 Connecting a power source You can use the following power sources: · Rechargeable batteries · LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries · AC power adaptor (see "Playing a CD") For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see "Specifications. " 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4. 5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet, then press x·CHG to charge. If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. x·CHG Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time. You can use only the following rechargeable batteries for your CD player. · NC-AA · NH-MDAA to DC IN 4. 5 V AC power adaptor 1 Open the battery compartment inside your CD player. to an AC outlet The CD player charges the batteries. When the batteries are completely charged, the indicator turns off. [. . . ] c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 18) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 18) c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. (page 17, 18) c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. [. . . ]