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For accessories supplied with your Discman, check the area code of your model and refer to "Supplied accessories" toward the end of the bar code label on upper left of this manual. Discman raml D-170AN D-171 D-171V D-172CK D-173 D-175 Sony Corporation ©1996 Printed in Malaysia SONY 3-859-280-21 (1) Compact Disc Compact Player Operating Instructions About area code The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown 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 the bar code label on upper left of this manual. Discman raml D-170AN D-171 D-171V D-172CK D-173 D-175 Sony Corporation ©1996 Printed in Malaysia SONY 3-859-280-21 (1) Compact Disc Compact Player Operating Instructions About area code The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown on the package.
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... unit is valid only for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Compact Player. For the customers not in Poland The mark on the unit is valid only for help. Owner's Record The model and the serial numbers are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is...
... unit is valid only for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Compact Player. For the customers not in Poland The mark on the unit is valid only for help. Owner's Record The model and the serial numbers are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is...
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...) and car battery. 0 Connect Headphones AC power adaptor to the headphone remote commander firmly. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry batteries (see "Power Sources" on house current. A loose connection may cause noise during playback. Playing a CD right away! For models supplied with the headphone remote commander • Connect the microplug of the headphones to the headphone remote commander, not to the O/REMOTE jack of the Discman. • Connect the...
...) and car battery. 0 Connect Headphones AC power adaptor to the headphone remote commander firmly. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry batteries (see "Power Sources" on house current. A loose connection may cause noise during playback. Playing a CD right away! For models supplied with the headphone remote commander • Connect the microplug of the headphones to the headphone remote commander, not to the O/REMOTE jack of the Discman. • Connect the...
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... the maximum volume of ►) "AMS = Automatic Music Sensor **These operations are possible during both play and pause. To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot. Notes on controlling the volume with the headphone remote commander Set the VOL (volume) control on the headphone remote commander) once" Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) 141 (IAN side of ►) repeatedly" Find the...
... the maximum volume of ►) "AMS = Automatic Music Sensor **These operations are possible during both play and pause. To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot. Notes on controlling the volume with the headphone remote commander Set the VOL (volume) control on the headphone remote commander) once" Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) 141 (IAN side of ►) repeatedly" Find the...
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.... Notes on handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge. Not these ways Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD. • Do not expose the CD to the beginning of the current track appear. • During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes in a car parked under direct sunlight.
.... Notes on handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge. Not these ways Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD. • Do not expose the CD to the beginning of the current track appear. • During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes in a car parked under direct sunlight.
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... REPEAT/ENTER during play , press REPEAT/ENTER again. The " " indication appears. ►Other Operations Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music Sensor) play , press REPEAT/ENTER again. The " indication appears. PLAY MODE REPEAT/ ENTER To repeat all the tracks or only one track. To repeat a single track 1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want to repeat is playing. U I ULPLJ I . 11 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1" appears. To cancel repeat play modes...
... REPEAT/ENTER during play , press REPEAT/ENTER again. The " " indication appears. ►Other Operations Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music Sensor) play , press REPEAT/ENTER again. The " indication appears. PLAY MODE REPEAT/ ENTER To repeat all the tracks or only one track. To repeat a single track 1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you want to repeat is playing. U I ULPLJ I . 11 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1" appears. To cancel repeat play modes...
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... wait for the next track. After you have chosen play mode is playing. The Discman plays the first 15 seconds of each track and "INTRO PGM" flashes faster. 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you have gone through the CD, "INTRO PGM" stops flashing and the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play) You can choose and play , press PLAY MODE repeatedly until no play automatically. To skip the...
... wait for the next track. After you have chosen play mode is playing. The Discman plays the first 15 seconds of each track and "INTRO PGM" flashes faster. 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you have gone through the CD, "INTRO PGM" stops flashing and the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play) You can choose and play , press PLAY MODE repeatedly until no play automatically. To skip the...
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Note • If the sound is more powerful bass sound You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound. Using other functions To enjoy more effective. To lock the buttons You can still operate the unit with the remote control.) 00 A HOLD -IL C=D • Slide HOLD in the display. when you press any accidental operations. (You can lock your Discman against any button, "Hol d" appears in the direction of the arrow. To unlock...
Note • If the sound is more powerful bass sound You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound. Using other functions To enjoy more effective. To lock the buttons You can still operate the unit with the remote control.) 00 A HOLD -IL C=D • Slide HOLD in the display. when you press any accidental operations. (You can lock your Discman against any button, "Hol d" appears in the direction of the arrow. To unlock...
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To protect your ears. NORM 000 LIMIT AV LS (AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM) Set AVLS to protect your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the volume. AIVI•S i Note • If the sound is distorted when you listen to the bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function, turn down the maximum volume to LIMIT. (rear) The AVLS indication appears. -..
To protect your ears. NORM 000 LIMIT AV LS (AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM) Set AVLS to protect your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the volume. AIVI•S i Note • If the sound is distorted when you listen to the bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function, turn down the maximum volume to LIMIT. (rear) The AVLS indication appears. -..
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... You can turn off the Discman. To make the beep sound again, disconnect the power source, and then connect it without pressing Disconnect the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries). O 00 N ( RESUME OFF • • ON ( , Set RESUME to ON.• To cancel resume play , playing starts from the point - you stopped the CD (Resume Play) (D-175 only) Normally, every time you stop and play , set to...
... You can turn off the Discman. To make the beep sound again, disconnect the power source, and then connect it without pressing Disconnect the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries). O 00 N ( RESUME OFF • • ON ( , Set RESUME to ON.• To cancel resume play , playing starts from the point - you stopped the CD (Resume Play) (D-175 only) Normally, every time you stop and play , set to...
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...; When you use a connecting cord, the DIGITAL MEGA BASS function will be disabled. • Before you play the CD, turn off each piece of equipment. Connecting to other stereo equipment You can listen to the LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume by this unit. LINE OUT Connecting cord RK-G 1 29HG Right (red) Left (white) LINE IN or REC IN I Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment so...
...; When you use a connecting cord, the DIGITAL MEGA BASS function will be disabled. • Before you play the CD, turn off each piece of equipment. Connecting to other stereo equipment You can listen to the LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume by this unit. LINE OUT Connecting cord RK-G 1 29HG Right (red) Left (white) LINE IN or REC IN I Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment so...
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... sunlight. • Use a Sony car connecting pack for details. Playing a CD in a car You can use the CPM-300PC mount kit/CPM-300P mount plate Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the instruction manual of the car. (This function is not possible with car connecting pack DCC-E26CP Refer to the CPM-300PC/300P before installing the Discman. Switched ignition function With this feature, your Discman stops automatically when you turn off the...
... sunlight. • Use a Sony car connecting pack for details. Playing a CD in a car You can use the CPM-300PC mount kit/CPM-300P mount plate Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the instruction manual of the car. (This function is not possible with car connecting pack DCC-E26CP Refer to the CPM-300PC/300P before installing the Discman. Switched ignition function With this feature, your Discman stops automatically when you turn off the...
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... volume control (D-171V only) IP Volume (_ Adjust the volume. To unlock, slide HOLD back. You cannot operate this unit with the remote commander supplied with other models Using the headphones with the headphone remote commander: You can use the headphone remote commander as the wired remote commander. Note • Use only the supplied headphone remote commander. Headphones HOLD** ► (play) / Fft •►►I (AMS*/search) VOL (vo ume) ■ (stop) * Automatic Music...
... volume control (D-171V only) IP Volume (_ Adjust the volume. To unlock, slide HOLD back. You cannot operate this unit with the remote commander supplied with other models Using the headphones with the headphone remote commander: You can use the headphone remote commander as the wired remote commander. Note • Use only the supplied headphone remote commander. Headphones HOLD** ► (play) / Fft •►►I (AMS*/search) VOL (vo ume) ■ (stop) * Automatic Music...
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►Power Sources Using rechargeable battery Charge the rechargeable battery before using it . Open the lid of your rechargeable battery, and use it for this unit. You can use them in the same way, but their charging time and battery life are different. You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable battery for the first time. cc (rear) 2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the word "SONY" is facing the same direction as illustrated inside the lid, and close the lid. 0 O Check the model number of the battery compartment.
►Power Sources Using rechargeable battery Charge the rechargeable battery before using it . Open the lid of your rechargeable battery, and use it for this unit. You can use them in the same way, but their charging time and battery life are different. You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable battery for the first time. cc (rear) 2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the word "SONY" is facing the same direction as illustrated inside the lid, and close the lid. 0 O Check the model number of the battery compartment.
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... 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 with Sony BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable battery. If the battery is used up, "L o bi3+ +" appears in the display. Disconnect the AC power adaptor. Charge the rechargeable battery. When to a wall...
... 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 with Sony BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable battery. If the battery is used up, "L o bi3+ +" appears in the display. Disconnect the AC power adaptor. Charge the rechargeable battery. When to a wall...
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... lens of the battery are not using the unit for Middle East only.) On the AC power adaptor • Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. unleveled surface, or in a cloth or blanket during use any other metallic objects. Polarity of the AC power adaptor (for a long time, disconnect all power sources from the unit. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. If...
... lens of the battery are not using the unit for Middle East only.) On the AC power adaptor • Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. unleveled surface, or in a cloth or blanket during use any other metallic objects. Polarity of the AC power adaptor (for a long time, disconnect all power sources from the unit. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. If...
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... in the display though a CD is placed in water or a mild detergent solution. Lens To dean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in the unit. 4 The CD is dirty. 4 Close the lid of the unit and the battery compartment firmly. 4 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you...
... in the display though a CD is placed in water or a mild detergent solution. Lens To dean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in the unit. 4 The CD is dirty. 4 Close the lid of the unit and the battery compartment firmly. 4 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you...
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... HOLD back. Connect the AC power adaptor and charge the battery. 4 The dry batteries are used up . The volume is used up completely. "L o bc3+ +" appears in the display when you press a button. 9 The buttons are used up . AVLS selector is heard. 4 Connect the plugs firmly. 4 Plugs are dirty. The CD does not play. 4 Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are used . "H/ dc l n" appears in the display for a moment, and disappears. Set it up . Use alkaline batteries. 4 Replace the batteries...
... HOLD back. Connect the AC power adaptor and charge the battery. 4 The dry batteries are used up . The volume is used up completely. "L o bc3+ +" appears in the display when you press a button. 9 The buttons are used up . AVLS selector is heard. 4 Connect the plugs firmly. 4 Plugs are dirty. The CD does not play. 4 Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are used . "H/ dc l n" appears in the display for a moment, and disappears. Set it up . Use alkaline batteries. 4 Replace the batteries...
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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 200 mm away from the objective lens surface) Error correction Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency responie 20 - 20,000 Hz dB (measured by EIAJ CP307) . Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: X = 780...
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 200 mm away from the objective lens surface) Error correction Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency responie 20 - 20,000 Hz dB (measured by EIAJ CP307) . Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: X = 780...
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Supplied accessories D-170AN Stereo headphones (1) D-171 AC power adaptor (1) Stereo headphones (1) Connecting cord (Phono plug x 2 (-0 stereo miniplug) (1) D-171V AC power adaptor (1) Connecting cord (Phono plug x 2
Supplied accessories D-170AN Stereo headphones (1) D-171 AC power adaptor (1) Stereo headphones (1) Connecting cord (Phono plug x 2 (-0 stereo miniplug) (1) D-171V AC power adaptor (1) Connecting cord (Phono plug x 2