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Using dry batteries

1

Open the lid of the battery compartment.

2

Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the   and   to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.

Note

• Do not use manganese batteries for this player.

To take out the dry batteries

Press the   side of the battery as shown.

When to replace the dry batteries

When the battery becomes weak, 

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indication flashes in the display. If the

Lo ba

” appears in the display, replace all

the batteries with new ones, because the
batteries are used up.

Notes

• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long

time, remove them.

• If the battery leakage occurs, wipe off any

deposit in the battery compartment, and install
new batteries.

Battery life (approx. hours)(EIAJ*)

When using

ESP function

Radio

off

on

on

BP-DM10

3.5

  3

  6

(charged for
about 2 hours**)

Two Sony alkaline 14

 12

 23

batteries LR6SG

BP-DM20

  7

  6

 12

(charged for
about 3.5 hours**)

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan)
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
**Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.

How to attach the battery
compartment lid

If the battery compartment lid is detached by
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach
it as illustrated in the numbered order.

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

to a wall outlet

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Power Sources

Using rechargeable
battery

Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
Use only BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable
battery for this player. Do not use any other
rechargeable batteries.
You can use BP-DM10 and BP-DM20 in the
same way, but their charging time and battery
life are different. Check the model number of
your rechargeable battery before using it.

1

Open the lid of the battery compartment.

2

Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word “SONY” is facing the same
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
close the lid.

3

Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication “CHG” lights up and the
“number 1” shifts position in succession
until the battery is fully charged.
Charging time is about 2 hours for BP-
DM10 and 3.5 hours for BP-DM20.

4

When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

When to charge the battery

When the battery becomes weak, 

i

indication flashes in the display. If the

Lo ba

” appears in the display, charge

the rechargeable battery, because the battery
is used up.
To keep the battery life long, recharge the
battery when the battery is used up
(discharged).

Notes

• Charging time varies depending on how the

rechargeable battery is used.

• If the battery is new or has not been used for a

long time, it may not be charged completely
until you charge and discharge it several times.

• If the battery life becomes shorter by about

half, replace it with Sony BP-DM10 or BP-
DM20 rechargeable battery. Do not use any
other rechargeable battery (R6 type
rechargeable battery, etc.).

Polarity of the plug

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Additional Information

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.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN

4.5 V (external power input) jack.

On power sources

• When you are not using the player for a long

time, disconnect all power sources from the
player.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,

power consumption, etc. is located at the
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3
only).

On the AC power adaptor

• 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.

• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall

outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord.

On dry and rechargeable batteries

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the rechargeable battery 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.

On the player

• Keep the lens of the player clean and do not

touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged
and the player will not operate properly.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the

player. The unit and the CD may be damaged.

• Do not leave the 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.

• If the player causes interference to radio or

television reception, turn off the player or move
it away from the radio or television.

• Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket

during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may 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.

Caring 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.

Maintenance

To clean the lens

Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
mild detergent solution.  Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The CD does not play or “

no dlSC

appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.

m

The CD is dirty or defective.

m

Insert the CD with the label side up.

m

Moisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the unit aside for several hours until
the moisture evaporates.

m

The lens is dirty.

m

Close the lid of the unit and the battery
compartment firmly.

m

Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly.

m

Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet securely.

When you press 

^

, “00” appears in

the display for a moment, and
disappears. The CD does not play.

m

Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace dry batteries with new ones.

No sound, or noise is heard.

m

Connect the plugs firmly.

m

Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
soft cloth periodically.

Hl dc ln

” appears in the display.

m

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-
E45HG (not supplied).

Hold

” appears in the display when

you press a button.

m

The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

Lo ba

 

appears in the display

when you press a button.

m

The rechargeable battery is used up
completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the battery.

m

The dry batteries are used up. Replace
them with new ones.

The battery life is short.

m

Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
batteries.

m

Replace the batteries with new ones.

The volume is limited to a certain
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.

m

AVLS  selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.

When listening to the radio, the
audio is weak or has poor quality.

m

Replace the batteries with new ones.

m

Move the unit away from the TV.

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Playing a CD in a car

You can use your player in a car as illustrated
below.

To connect your player to a car cassette deck,
you need the following accessories:
• Car connecting pack
• Car battery cord
or,
• Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car

connecting pack + Car battery cord)

• Car battery cord with car connecting pack

DCC-E26CP

Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.

When you use the CPM-300PC mount
kit/CPM-300P mount plate

Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the
CPM-300PC/300P before installing the
player.

Notes

• Do not put the player on the dashboard.
• Do not leave the player in a car parked under

sunlight.

• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing

noise.

• Use only the car battery cord listed in the

recommended accessories. If you use any other
car battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction
may occur.

Switched ignition function
(when using the car battery cord)

With this feature, your player stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car.  (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model.)

Using the remote control

(D-F415 only)

You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.

* Automatic Music Sensor
** When you are not using the remote control,

slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to
prevent any accidental operations.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.

Note

• Use only the supplied remote control. You

cannot operate this player with the remote
control supplied with other models.

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Radio operations

Listening to the radio

1

Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/
OFF•BAND on the remote control) to
turn on the radio.

2

Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/
OFF•BAND on the remote control)
repeatedly until the band you want
appears in the display.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes: FM1 

n

 FM2 

n

 FM3 

n

FM4 

n

 AM.

3

Press or – to tune in the
station you want and adjust the volume.

To turn off the radio

Press RADIO OFF. (On the remote, hold
down RADIO ON/OFF•BAND.)

To tune in the station quickly

Hold down or – in step 3 until the
frequency digits begin to change in the
display. The player automatically scans the
radio frequencies and stops when it finds a
clear station.

To improve broadcast reception

For FM, extend the headphones/earphones
cord.

For AM, reorient the player itself.

Note

• Keep the headphones/earphones connected to

the 

2

/REMOTE jack of the player even when

listening to the FM program through the
speakers connected to the LINE OUT jack of
the player. The headphones/earphones cord
works as the FM antenna.

If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast

For the models equipped with the DX/
LOCAL switch:

Set the DX/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.
Under the normal conditions, set to DX.

For the models equipped with the
STEREO/MONO switch:

Set the STEREO/MONO switch to MONO.
The noise will be reduced but the radio will
play in monaural.

Headphones
or
Earphones

Presetting radio stations

You can store radio stations into the player’s
memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 6
for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, FM4 and AM)
in any order. Once you’ve preset the stations,
use or – to tune in your favorite
stations.

1

Press RADIO/BAND (RADIO ON/
OFF•BAND on the remote control) to
select the band.

2

Press or – until the preset
number you want for the station appears
in the display.

3

Press MEMORY.

4

Tune in the station you want.

5

Press MEMORY again.
The new station replaces the old one.

To cancel all preset stations

1

Disconnect the power source (AC power
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline
batteries).

2

While you press and hold down RADIO/
BAND, connect the AC power adaptor
again.
The display flashes until all preset stations
are cleared, then stops and disappears.

Playing preset radio stations

1

Press RADIO/BAND to select the band.

2

Press or – to tune in the stored
station.

Earphones

Remote
control

HOLD**

VOL (volume)

p

 (stop)/

RADIO ON/OFF•
BAND

(

(play)•

+

  (AMS*/

search) /

=

 (AMS*/

search)/
PRESET –

/–

DX/LOCAL

VOLUME

RADIO/BAND

/–

MEMORY

/–

Preset number

RADIO/BAND

/–

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Lens

STEREO/MONO

Specifications

CD player

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 

λ = 

780 nm

Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (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 EIAJ CP-

307)

Output (at 4.5 V input level)

Headphones (stereo minijack)

Approx. 15 mW + approx. 15 mW at
16 ohms

Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms

Radio section

Frequency range (STEP switch)

9 kHz step:
FM:  87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 531 - 1,710 kHz
10 kHz step:
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz

Antenna

FM: Headphones/earphones cord antenna
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna

General

Power requirements

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:

2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):

U2/CA2/E92 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEX/EE1/E13/CET model:
220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3 model: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
CN2/AR1 model: 220 V, 50 Hz

• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car

battery: 4.5 V DC

Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)

Approx. 133 

×

 33 

×

 152 mm

(5 

1

4

 

×

 1 

5

16

 

×

 6 in.)

Mass (without rechargeable battery)

Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz)

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Supplied accessories

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

D-F411

AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones (1)*

1

Earphones (1)*

2

Connecting cord (Phono plug 

×

 2 

 stereo

miniplug) (1)*

3

AC plug adaptor (1)*

4

*

1

Supplied with U2 model

*

2

Not supplied with U2 model

*

3

Not supplied with CED, CEX, CET and
CEK models

*

4

Supplied with E33, E13 and EA3 models

D-F415

AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones with remote control (1)*

1

Earphones with remote control (1)*

2

Connecting cord (Phono plug 

×

 2 

 stereo

miniplug) (1)*

1

Rechargeable battery (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)*

3

*

1

 Supplied with U2 model

*

2

 Not supplied with U2 model

*

3

 Supplied with E13 model

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

For US customers

AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be
serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to
function in its intended manner, during the
warranty period, the adaptor should be returned
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony
Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or
after warranty period, it should be discarded.

Recommended accessories

Mount plate CPM-300P
Mount kit CPM-450PC*

1

Mount kit CPM-300PC
Car connecting pack  CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35,
SRS-A71, SRS-T1
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35*

2

*

1

Sold in Japan only

*

2

For the customers supplied with the
headphones with remote control:
When connecting optional headphones to
the supplied remote control, use only
headphones with stereo mini plugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.

Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.

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To change the AM tuning
interval

When using the player abroad, change the
AM tuning interval, if necessary. Slide the
STEP switch in the battery compartment to
“9 kHz” or  “10 kHz” using a pointed
material.

9 kHz area: Asia and Europe
10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South
America

Notes

• The interval will not change until you once turn

off the radio and then turn it on again.

• After changing the tuning interval, you need to

preset radio stations again.

RADIO OFF

RADIO/BAND

VOLUME

Preset number

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