Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product D-F21 Sony
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FM/AM Por table CD Player Operating Instructions About the area code The area code of the location in which you purchased the CD player is shown on upper left of the bar code label on the package. For accessories supplied with your CD pla yer , check the area code of your model and see “ Accessories (supplied/optional).
2 W ARNING T o prevent fir e or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or b uilt-in cabinet. T o prev ent fire , do not cov er the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, ta ble- cloths, curtains, etc.
3 T able of Contents Getting started Locating the controls ................................... 4 Playing a CD 1 . Connect your CD player . ......................... 6 2 . Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 3 . Play a CD. ....
4 Getting star ted Locating the contr ols For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 i (headphones) jack (page 6) 7 Display (pages 8 - 14) 4 V OLUME control (page 6) 5 MENU/PRESET + button (pages 8, 11, 12) 2 OPEN button (page 6) 3 SOUND/ PRESET – button (pages 11 - 13) qa DC IN 4.
5 CD player (inside) qg A VLS switch (page 14) CD player (r ear) qf ESP switch (page 13) Getting started qh E13/2 model: MONO/ST (stereo) switch (page 10) Other models: LOCAL/DX switch (page 10) qk Ba.
6 3 . Play a CD. Adjust the volume. Press u . 2 . Insert a CD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. OPEN button Label side up Playing a CD Y ou can also use dry batteries as a power source. Headphones or Earphones to i (headphones) 1 .
7 T o Press Play/Pause u Stop x * 2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* 1 ) . once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the pre vious tracks (AMS) . repeatedly* 2 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly* 2 Go backwards quickly Hold do wn .
8 Playback options Y ou can enjoy various w ays of playback using MENU. Display Play mode indication MENU button Each time you press the b utton, you can change the playback mode.
9 Using the radio Once you ’ v e preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing PRESET + or – button. Listening to the radio Y ou can enjoy FM and AM programs. 1 Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON•BAND until the band you want appears.
10 Listening to the radio T o improve br oadcast reception For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the i jack of the CD player . The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna.
11 Presetting radio stations Y ou can store radio stations into the CD player ’ s memory . Y ou can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for each band (FM1 - 5 and AM) in any order . 1 Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON•BAND to select the band.
12 Presetting radio stations T o cancel all preset stations 1 Disconnect the power source (alkaline batteries or AC po wer adaptor). 2 While you press and hold down MEMOR Y , insert alkaline batteries or connect the AC po wer adaptor again.
13 Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) Y ou can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “ BASS ” or “ BASS . ” “ BASS ” enhances the bass sound more than “ B ASS . ” Notes • If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the v olume.
14 Protecting your hearing (A VLS) The A VLS (Automatic V olume Limiter System) function keeps down the maxim um volume to protect your hearing. Set A VLS (under the lid) to “ LIMIT . ” T o turn off the A VLS function Set A VLS to “ NORM. ” Displayed when “ LIMIT ” is selected and AVLS function is activated.
15 T ur ning of f the operation beep sound Y ou can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones when you operate your CD player . 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor or dry batteries) from the CD player . 2 Connect the power source while pressing x on the CD player .
16 Connecting a ster eo system Y ou can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device . Be sure to turn off all connected de vices before making connections.
17 Y ou can use the following po wer sources: • A C power adaptor (see “ Pla ying a CD ” ) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “ Specifica tions.
18 Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “ Accessories (supplied/ optional). ” Do not use any other AC po wer adaptor .
19 Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player , unplug it and hav e it checked by qualified personnel befor e operating it any further . • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (e xternal power input) jack.
20 T roubleshooting Should any problem persist after you ha ve checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Son y dealer . CD player Symptom The volume does not increase even if the VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard.
21 Radio Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality . Cause and/or corrective actions c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
22 Specifications CD player System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs W avelength: 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 objectiv e lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
23 Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on ho w the CD player is used. When using ESP RADIO on off on T wo Sony alkaline 24 25 66 batteries LR6(SG) * Measured value by the standard of JEIT A (Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association).
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