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Playing a CD right
away!
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your Discman on
house current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable
battery, dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car
battery.
Co m p a ct Disc
Co m p a ct Pla ye r
Operating Instructions
1
Connect
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.
Headphones
AC power adaptor
to a wall
outlet
PHONES/REMOTE
DC IN 4.5 V
D-368
Fo r m o d e ls su p p lie d w it h t h e AC p lu g a d a p t o r
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Malaysia
INFORMATION
We lco m e !
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3
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.
For the accessories supplied with your
Discman, check your model number and refer
to “Supplied accessories” towards the end of
this manual.
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 them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. D-368 Serial No. ________________
Label side up
Fit the CD to the pivot.
OPEN
WARNING
1 Slide OPEN
to open the lid.
2
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 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.
Play
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.
CAUTION
1
Pre ss ^ .
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
2 Adjust the volume.
To stop play, press p.
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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
Pla yin g a CD in a ca r
Usin g d ry b a t t e rie s
Usin g re ch a rg e a b le
b a t t e ry
You can use your Discman in a car as
illustrated below.
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
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.
(rear)
RESUME
2
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.
ON
OFF
Set RESUME to ON.
To connect your Discman to a car cassette
deck, you need the following accessories:
• Car connecting pack CPA-9
• Car battery cord DCC-E245
or,
• Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car
connecting pack + Car battery cord)
• Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.
Notes
• 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.
(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.
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.
Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.
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 .
Wh e n yo u u se t h e CPM-300PC m o u n t
kit /CPM-300P m o u n t p la t e
Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the
CPM-300PC/ 300P before installing the
Discman.
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e d ry b a t t e rie s
When the battery becomes 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.
Notes
• Do not put the Discman on the dashboard.
• Do not leave the Discman in a car parked in
sunlight.
• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.
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.
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
3
Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3
hours (for BP-DM20).
Sw it ch e d ig n it io n fu n ct io n
Ba t t e ry life (a p p ro x. h o u rs)
With this feature, your Discman stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model).
When using
ESP function
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
(If the battery has been already charged,
off
on
“CHG“ and
flash. )
BP-DM20
10
7
(charged for
about 3 hours*)
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.
Two alkaline batteries 18
13
BP-DM10
5
3.5
(charged for
about 2 hours*)
LINE OUT
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
*Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
Left (white)
Right (red)
LINE IN or
REC IN
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
to a wall outlet
4
When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
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.
• When you connect other equipment to the
LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume
by this unit.
Wh e n t o ch a rg e t h e b a t t e ry
When the battery becomes weak,
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).
• 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 does
not work.
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.).
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zAd d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Ma in t e n a n ce
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Sp e cifica t io n s
Pre ca u t io n s
Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code
D-A conversion
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 .
• 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
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.
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 Middle
East only.)
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +-12 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
307)
To cle a n t h e ca sin g
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 0.6 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.
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.
Ge n e ra l
Pow er requirements
Polarity of the plug
• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
No so u n d , o r n o ise is h e a rd .
m Connect the plugs firmly.
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.CN1: 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz
CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz
AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its
cord.
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
soft cloth periodically.
“ Hl dc ln” a p p e a r s in t h e d is p la y .
m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-
E45HG (not supplied).
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.
JEW.E33: 100 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz
• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
battery: 4.5 V DC
“ 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 .
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back
Dimensions (w /h/d) (w ithout projecting parts
and controls)
On t h e u n it
“ 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.
• Keep the lens on 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.
Approx. 132 × 30.3 × 135.6 mm
(5 ⁄4 × 1 1⁄4 × 5 3⁄8 in.)
1
Mass (w ithout rechargeable battery)
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz)
Operating temperature
m The dry batteries are use up. Replace them
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)
Th e b a t t e ry life is sh o rt .
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
batteries.
Stereo headphones (1)
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
miniplug) (1)
• If the unit causes interference to the radio or
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
away from the radio or television.
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.
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 .
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.
Re co m m e n d e d a cce sso rie s
Mount plate CPM-300P
On h e a d p h o n e s
Road safety
Mount kit CPM-450PC*
Mount kit CPM-300PC
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.
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
SRS-A71
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
*Sold in Japan only
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.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
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.
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