To p ro t e ct yo u r h e a rin g (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
To
Press
^
zOt h e r Op e ra t io n s
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Pla yin g t ra cks in ra n d o m
o rd e r (Sh u ffle Pla y)
Usin g o t h e r fu n ct io n s
Pause
Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly
(Re p e a t Pla y)
2
To m in im ize skip p in g (ESP
)
Playing a CD right
away!
Resume play after
pause
^
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function minimize skipping by using a buffer
memory that stores music data and plays it
back in the event of a shock.
You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.
Find the beginning
of the current track
=
once**
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.
The new ESP (ESP Squared) system uses a
new DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which can
read and store music data more efficiently,
providing a level of continuous skip
2
(
AMS*)
PLAY
MODE
Find the beginning
of previous tracks
(AMS)
=repeatedly**
+once**
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your player on house
current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry
batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car battery.
PLAY
MODE
=/+
protection not found in traditional buffer
memory units. This decreases the frequency
of sound skipping and the need to utilize the
buffer memory. Use this function when
listening in a car or while walking.*
Co m p a ct Disc
Find the beginning
of the next track
REPEAT/
ENTER
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.
Co m p a ct Pla ye r
(AMS)
Although ESP provides excellent protection
2
*
against skipping, it will not prevent skipping
while jogging or running.
Find the beginning
of succeeding
tracks (AMS)
+repeatedly**
1
Connect
To re p e a t a ll t h e t ra cks
Press REPEAT/ ENTER during play.
The “ ” indication appears.
Operating Instructions
ESP
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
Car cassette deck
Go forward
quickly
Hold down
+**
Ab o u t a re a co d e
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.
To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until the play mode indication
disappears from the display.
If you turn up the volume to “
”, the
Go backwards
quickly
Hold down
=**
AVLS indication flashes and you cannot turn
up the volume any more.
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.
Note
*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
•
During shuffle play, you cannot return to
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ ENTER
again.
To release the ESP function, press ESP again.
**These operations are possible during both
previous tracks by pressing =.
play and pause.
If you want to turn up the volume to more than
To re p e a t
1 Press REPEAT/ ENTER while the track you
want to repeat is playing.
The “ ” indication appears.
a sin g le t ra ck
To re m o ve t h e CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
“
”, set AVLS to NORMAL. The AVLS
Car battery
cord
to a cigarette
lighter socket
Car
connecting
pack
indication disappear from the display.
Pla yin g t ra cks in t h e o rd e r
yo u w a n t (RMS Pla y)
Notes
Note
•
Playing may stop when the player gets a strong
shock even with the ESP function on.
•
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.
•
You may hear a noise or sound skip when:
— listening to a dirty or scratched CD,
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.
—
listening to an audio test CD or,
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”
appears.
— the player receives continuous shock.
Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
during play.
To re su m e p la yin g fro m t h e p o in t
yo u st o p p e d t h e CD (Re su m e Pla y)
Normally, every time you stop and play,
playing starts from the beginning of the CD.
The resume play function, however, let you
listen to from the point at which you last
turned off the player.
2
•
PLAY
MODE
=/ +
To e n jo y m o re p o w e rfu l b a ss so u n d
(So u n d fu n ct io n )
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.
^
REPEAT/
ENTER
DCIN 4.5 V
D-ES52CK
Notes on display
To repeat another track, press =or +.
•
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.
Note
Turn doen the volume of the car cassette deck before inserting the car connecting pack.
SOUND
Sony Corporation 1998 Printed in Japan
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ ENTER
again.
1
2
During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “RMS*” flashes.
•
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.
Flashing
We lco m e !
INFORMATION
•
•
Press SOUND to select “BASS” or “GROOVE.”
“
GROOVE” is more effective.
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
2 Place a CD
Pla yin g o n ly t h e t ra cks
yo u w a n t (INTRO PGM Pla y)
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Compact Player.
Before operating your player, please
read this manual and retain it for
future reference.
Note
If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.
•
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e 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:
Notes on handling CDs
•
You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.
*RMS = Random Music Sensor
To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.
Do not touch the surface.
To lo ck t h e b u t t o n s
You can lock your player against any
accidental operations.
Press =or + to choose a track.
The track number and the playing order
appear.
•
•
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.
Ow n e r’s Re co rd
PLAY
MODE
+
The model and the serial numbers are located at
the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Set RESUME to ON.
Track number
Flashing
HOLD
^
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
REPEAT/
ENTER
Notes
•
Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts
from the beginning when you open the lid.
The resume point may be inaccurate by about
30 seconds.
Model No. D-ES52CK Serial No.____________
•
Playing order
WARNING
1
During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
1
2Open the lid.
Unfasten the buckle.
Press HOLD until
appears in the
To t u rn o ff t h e b e e p
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you
operate your player.
Label side up
3
4
5
Press REPEAT/ ENTER to program the
track.
display and you cannot operate the player.
To p re ve n t fire o r sh o ck
h a za rd , d o n o t e xp o se
t h e u n it t o ra in o r
m o ist u re .
Flashing
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
remaining tracks.
Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries). While you press and hold down p,
connect the power source again. To make the
beep sound again, disconnect the power
source, and then connect it without pressing
p.
-
-
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
To unlock, press HOLD until
disappears from the display.
3
4
Fit the CD to the pivot and close the
Press ^.
-
-
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.
lid.
“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you
have chosen play in the order you
specified.
Fasten the buckle securely by
pressing both sides of the buckle.
2
3
Press ^to start scanning .
The player plays about the first 15
seconds of each track and “INTRO PGM”
flashes faster.
To a vo id e le ct rica l
sh o ck, d o n o t o p e n t h e
ca b in e t . Re fe r se rvicin g
t o q u a lifie d p e rso n n e l
o n ly.
Not these ways
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
If you press p, the program will be erased.
To prevent accidental erasure, set the
RESUME switch to ON.
Continue to the reverse side m
Press REPEAT/ ENTER while the track
you want is playing. To skip the track,
press +or just wait for the next track.
To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until
“RMS” disappears.
3 Play
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in Au st ra lia
The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot
be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC
power adaptor should be discarded.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
After you have gone through the CD,
“INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks
you have chosen play automatically.
1Press ^.
To ch e ck t h e p ro g ra m
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ ENTER before step 5.
During RMS play:
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs n o t in Po la n d
To finish programming before going through
the whole CD, press ^. The selected tracks
will be played.
The
mark on the unit is valid only for
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.
products marketed in Poland.
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs n o t in Eu ro p e
The CE mark on the unit is valid
only for products marketed in the
European Union.
If you press p, the program will be erased. To
prevent accidental erasure, set the RESUME
switch to ON.
Note
To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the play mode
indication disappears from the display.
•
If you program another track after the 22nd
track, the first track programed is cleared and
the new track is programed instead.
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs n o t in Ru ssia
2
Adjust the volume.
The
mark on the unit and package is
valid only for products marketed in Russia.
To stop play, press p.
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