3-860-089-22 (1)
Playing a CD in a car
You can play a CD in a car, using your Discman on car battery.
You can also use it on house current, rechargeable battery and dry
batteries (see “Power sources” on the reverse side.)
Co m p a ct Disc
Co m p a ct Pla ye r
1
Connect
Operating Instructions
Car cassette deck
Ab o u t a re a co d e
The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar
code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your Discman, check the area code of your model
and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.
to a
cigarette lighter
socket
Car battery
cord
Car
connecting
pack
DC IN 4.5V
LINE OUT
D-M801
Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Malaysia
INFORMATION
We lco m e !
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Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e USA
Place a CD
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Compact Player.
Before operating your Discman,
please read this manual and retain it
for future reference.
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.
Ow n e r’s Re co rd
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.
OPEN
Model No. D-M801 Serial No.__________
Label side up
WARNING
1Press OPEN
2Fit the CD to the pivot.
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 .
to open the lid.
3
Play
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.
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
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs n o t in Po la n d
1 Press ^.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
The
mark on the unit is valid only for
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.
2 Adjust the volume.
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs n o t in Ru ssia
To stop play, press p.
The
mark on the unit and package is valid
only for products marketed in Russia.
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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 Discman.
zPo w e r So u rce s
zIn st a llin g in a Ca r
Re p la cin g t h e fu se o f t h e
ca r b a t t e ry co rd
If the Discman does not operate, check the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:
Usin g AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
Wh e re t o p la ce yo u r
Discm a n
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack and a wall outlet.
1
2
Turn off the Discman and remove the
cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.
• Install the Discman in a location which:
– does not interfere with your driving.
– is not dangerous for passengers.
– does not interfere with the glove box lid
or ashtray.
– is stable, and where nothing around it
may interfere with installation.
• Do not install the Discman near heat sources
or where subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, or moisture (especially on a
dashboard.)
to a wall outlet
Remove the plug end by turning it
counterclockwise.
3
4
Remove the defective fuse from the plug.
Insert the supplied spare fuse into the
plug.
DC IN 4.5V
5
Replace the plug end by turning it
clockwise.
Please understand that we will not incur any
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect
installation.
For models supplied w ith the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Remove
Fuse
Set RESUME to ON.
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
Notes
Mo u n t in g yo u r Discm a n
Attach the Discman to the console box with
the supplied Velcro tapes.
Plug end
• 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.
Cigarette lighter plug
Usin g re ch a rg e a b le
b a t t e ry
Notes
Bottom of the Discman
• Be sure to use the supplied spare fuse. Never
use a piece of wire as a substitute for the fuse.
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it,
contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case,
bring the supplied spare fuse to the dealer with
you.
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 Discman.
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeable battery for this unit. You can use
them in the same way, but their charging time
and battery life are different. Check the model
number of your rechargeable battery, and use
it.
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.
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Open the lid of the battery compartment.
Console box
No t e s o n t h e ca r
co n n e ct in g p a ck
Notes
• If no sound is heard or the car connecting
pack is ejected, change the direction of
playback on the car cassette deck.
• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting
pack into the cassette insertion door. Otherwise,
the cord may break or the car cassette deck may
be damaged.
• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or
the lid of the battery compartment.
• When you are going to park your car for a long
period of time, remove the Discman from the
Velcro tapes so that it will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
(rear)
Co n n e ct in g t o o t h e r
st e re o e q u ip m e n t
• You cannot use the car connecting pack with
some car cassette deck.
• The cord should be placed so that it does not
hinder driving.
• To disconnect the cord from the Discman,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the
plug out by the cord.
To ro u t e t h e co rd
2
Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word “SONY” is facing the same
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
close the lid.
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
Use the supplied spiral tube to route the
cords so that they do not interfere with your
driving.
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.
• With some car cassette decks, you may hear
some rattling noise from the car connecting
pack. However, this is not a sign of
malfunction.
LINE OUT
Note on the car battery cord
The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord
conforms to the proposed standards of the
Electronic Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ).
Do not connect it to other Discman.
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Connect the AC power adaptor.
The display and the buttons on the main
unit light up for about one minute then
go out. The indication “CHG” then
appears in the display and charging
starts. Charge for about 2 hours (for BP-
DM10) or 3 hours (for BP-DM20).
(If the battery has been fully charged,
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG
Right (red)
Left (white)
Polarity of the plug
(EIAJ standards)
LINE IN or REC IN
“CHG“ and
flash. )
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
Notes
• When you use a connecting cord, the DIGITAL
MEGA BASS function will be disabled.
• Before you play the CD, turn down the volume
of the connected equipment so as not to
damage the connected speakers.
• The beep sound is not output from the LINE
OUT jack.
DC IN 4.5 V
• When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume
by this unit.
• When you record a CD on a cassette tape using
a tape recorder that has the blank search
function, release the ESP function. If the ESP
function is on, the blank search function may
be disabled.
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
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When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
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Wh e n t o ch a rg e t h e b a t t e ry
When the battery becomes weak,
zAd d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Ma in t e n a n ce
Sp e cifica t io n s
indication appears in the display. If the
battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in
the display. Charge the rechargeable battery.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, recharge the battery when the
battery is used up (discharged).
Pre ca u t io n s
System
To cle a n t h e le n s
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
On sa fe t y
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (measured at
200 mm away from the objective lens surface)
Error correction
• 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.
Lens
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.).
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code
D-A conversion
On p o w e r so u rce s
• When you are not using the unit for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
unit.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located at the
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for EA3
only.)
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
+1
-2
20 - 20,000 Hz dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
To cle a n t h e ca sin g
307)
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack)
15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 50 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms
On t h e AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your unit is not supplied with it, use AC-
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.
Usin g d ry b a t t e rie s
Ge n e ra l
Pow er requirements
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Polarity of the plug
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
• 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: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED.E13.CN2: 220 - 230 V, 50/ 60 Hz
CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz
AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz
Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord.
Th e CD d o e s n o t p la y o r “ no dlSC”
a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y t h o u g h a CD
is p la ce d in t h e u n it .
On d ry a n d re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e rie s
• 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.
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.
(rear)
JEW.E33: 100 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz
• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
battery: 4.5 V DC
2
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
Dimensions (w /h/d) (w ithout projecting parts
and controls)
On t h e u n it
• Keep the lens of the unit clean and do not touch
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and
the unit will not operate properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit.
The unit and the CD may be damaged.
• Do not leave the unit 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 unit causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
away from the radio or television.
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.
Approx. 135 × 30.9 × 159.2 mm
(5 3⁄8× 1 1⁄4 × 6 3⁄8 in.)
Mass (w ithout rechargeable battery)
Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz)
Operating temperature
Wh e n yo u p re ss ^, “ 00” a p p e a rs in
t h e d isp la y fo r a m o m e n t , a n d
d isa p p e a rs. Th e CD d o e s n o t p la y.
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace dry batteries with new ones.
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
AC power adaptor (1)
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tapes (2)
Spiral tube (1)
Spare fuse (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)*
No so u n d , o r n o ise is h e a rd .
m Connect the plugs firmly.
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e d ry b a t t e rie s
When the batteries become weak,
indication appears in the display. If the
batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in
the display. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
soft cloth periodically.
Stereo headphones (1)
*Not supplied with U2 model
On h e a d p h o n e s
Road safety
“ Hl dc ln” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y.
m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-
E45HG (not supplied).
Do not use headphones 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.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Notes
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
“ Hold” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y w h e n
yo u p re ss a b u t t o n .
Re co m m e n d e d a cce sso rie s
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
SRS-A71
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
Ba t t e ry life (a p p ro x. h o u rs)
“ Lo batt” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y
w h e n yo u p re ss a b u t t o n .
m The rechargeable battery is used up
completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the battery.
When using
ESP function
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 volume or discontinue use.
off
on
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
BP-DM20
(charged for about 3
hours*)
7
6
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace
them with new ones.
Caring for others
Th e b a t t e ry life is sh o rt .
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
batteries.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around you.
Two alkaline batteries 12
9
BP-DM10
(charged for about 2
hours*)
4
3.5
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
Th e vo lu m e is lim it e d t o a ce rt a in
le ve l e ve n if yo u a t t e m p t t o t u rn it
u p .
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
*Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.
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