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zPower sources
You can use the player on house current, dry
batteries, a nickel metal hydride rechargeable
battery.
Using on house current
To use your player on house current, connect
the AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).
Polarity of the plug
zAdditional information
Precautions
On safety
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 4.5 V jack.
On power sources
• Use the house current, two size AA (R6)
batteries, nickel metal hydride
rechargeable battery, or car battery.
• For use in your house: Use the AC power
adaptor AC-E45HG. Do not use any other
AC power adaptor since it may cause the
player to malfunction.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor, dry batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or car battery cord).
To remove the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
• For use in the car: Use the CPA-9 car
connecting pack (not supplied).
On heat build-up
• Heat may build up in the player if it is
used for an extended period of time. In this
case, leave the player to cool down.
On installation
• Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or injury.
On the 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 many areas. It can
also be potentially dangerous to play your player
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 at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On cleaning
•Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
•Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting and ejecting an
MD.
Notes on the batteries
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
• Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
• Do not install new and used batteries or
different kinds of batteries together.
• Do not try to recharge the batteries.
• When the player is not to be used for a
long time, be sure to remove the batteries.
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.
to DC IN␣ 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
(not supplied)
to wall outlet
When to replace or charge the batteries
You can check the battery condition with the
battery indication displayed while using the
player.
B Used batteries
v
b Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries
v
n The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”
flashes in the display, and the power goes
off.
Notes
•Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
•When you use the battery for the first time or
after a long period of disuse, the battery life
may be shorter. In this case, charge and
discharge the battery several times. The battery
life will be restored.
•If the rechargeable battery capacity becomes
half the normal life, replace it with a new one.
•The battery life is approx. 3 hours (It may be
shorter due to operating conditions and the
temperature of the location.)
Note on mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player and it is not a
trouble.
For the customers in the USA
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted nickel
metal hydride batteries to your nearest
Sony Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel
metal hydride batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-800-222-SONY␣ (United States only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel metal hydride battery.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persists after you have
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The player does not work or works
poorly.
•Power sources may not be securely
connected.
b
Disconnect the power source once
and connect it again.
•Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
b
Take the MD out and leave the
player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
•The rechargeble battery or dry batteries
are weak (b“LoBATT” flashes).
b
Replace the dry batteries or recharge
the battery.
•The dry batteries have been installed
incorrectly.
b
Install the batteries correctly.
•You pressed a button while the disc
indication was rotating quickly.
b
Wait until the indication rotates
slowly.
•The AC adaptor was unplugged during
playing or a power outage occurred.
•While operating, the player received a
mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning, etc.
b
Restart the operation as follows.
1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the player for about 30
seconds.
3 Connect the power source.
No sound comes through the
headphones.
•The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to PHONES jack.
•Volume is too low.
b
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/– .
•AVLS is on.
b
Slide AVLS to NORM.
An MD is not played from the first track.
•Disc playing stopped before it came to
the last track.
b
Press = repeatedly or open and
close the lid once to go back to the
beginning of the disc, and restart
playing after checking the track
number in the display.
Playback sound skips.
•The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b
Put the player on stable place.
A very short track may cause sound
to skip.
Sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or
such device is interfering with
operation.
b
Move away from the source of
strong magnetism.
Charging the rechargeable battery does
not start.
•The rechargeable battery has been
inserted incorrectly or the AC power
adaptor has been connected incorrectly.
b
Insert the battery correctly or
connect the AC power adaptor
correctly.
Using on a nickel metal
hydride rechargeable
battery
Before using the rechargeable battery BP-
DM20 (not supplied) for the first time, charge
it with the AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery, and close
the lid.
3 Press pSTOP/CHARGE on the player.
"Charge" flashes and the battery
indication appears in the display and
charging starts. When charging is
completed, "Charge" and the battery
indication go out.
A completely discharged battery takes
about 3 hours to charge fully. To stop
charging before the battery is fully
charged, press pSTOP/CHARGE.
4 Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
As long as the player is connected to the
AC power, the power will be supplied
from the AC source instead of the battery.
to DC IN␣ 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
(not supplied)
to wall outlet
The projection on the
battery comes on the right.