Sony NP F20 User Manual

3-232-538-12 (1)  
FM/AM  
Portable  
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 player, check the area code  
of your model and see “Accessories (supplied/optional).”  
D-F20  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
Table of Contents  
Connecting a power source  
Getting started  
Using the dry batteries ............................... 17  
Using the AC power adaptor ..................... 18  
Notes on the power source ........................ 18  
Locating the controls ................................... 4  
Playing a CD  
1. Prepare your CD player. .......................... 6  
2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6  
3. Play a CD. ............................................... 6  
Additional information  
Precautions ................................................ 19  
Maintenance .............................................. 19  
Troubleshooting ......................................... 20  
Specifications ............................................ 22  
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 23  
Playback options .................... 8  
Using the radio  
Listening to the radio ................................... 9  
Presetting radio stations............................. 11  
Playing preset radio stations ...................... 12  
Changing the tuning interval ..................... 12  
Available features  
To maximize the skip protection performance  
(ESP MAX) ........................................... 13  
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 13  
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 14  
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 14  
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 15  
Connecting your CD player  
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 16  
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Getting started  
Locating the controls  
For details, see pages in parentheses.  
CD player (front)  
1 i (headphones)  
jack  
8 u (play/pause)  
button  
(page 6)  
(pages 6, 7)  
2 OPEN button  
9 x (stop)RADIO OFF  
button  
(page 6)  
(pages 7, 9, 11, 15)  
q; Strap holes  
3 SOUND/  
PRESET –  
button  
(pages 11 - 13)  
qa DC IN 4.5 V  
(external power  
input) jack  
4 VOLUME  
control  
(page 18)  
(page 6)  
5 MENU/PRESET +  
button  
(pages 8, 11, 12)  
qs ./>  
(AMS/search) •  
TUNE /+ buttons  
(pages 7 - 9, 11)  
6 RADIO ONBAND/  
MEMORY button  
(pages 9 - 12)  
7 Display  
qd HOLD switch  
(pages 8 - 14)  
(page 14)  
4
CD player (inside)  
CD player (rear)  
qh LOCAL/DX switch  
(page 10)  
qf ESP switch  
(page 13)  
qg AVLS switch  
qj STEP switch  
(page 12)  
(page 14)  
qk Battery compartment  
(pages 6, 17)  
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Playing a CD  
You can also use house current (AC power adaptor) as a power source.  
1 Open the battery compartment  
1. Prepare your CD player.  
lid.  
1 Insert LR6 (size AA) betteries.  
2 Connect the headphones.  
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA)  
alkaline batteries by matching  
the 3 to the diagram in the  
battery compartment.  
to i  
(headphones)  
Headphones  
u button  
2. Insert a CD.  
See Using the dry batteries.”  
1 Press OPEN to open the lid.  
Note  
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor  
when using the dry batteries.  
OPEN  
button  
3. Play a CD.  
2 Place the CD on the tray and close  
the lid.  
Press u.  
Label  
side up  
Adjust the volume.  
6
To  
Press  
Play/Pause  
u
x*2  
Stop  
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)  
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS)  
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS)  
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS)  
Go backwards quickly  
.once quickly*2  
.repeatedly*2  
> once quickly*2  
> repeatedly*2  
Hold down .*2  
Hold down >*2  
Go forward quickly  
*1 Automatic Music Sensor  
*2 These operations can be done during both play and pause.  
About the display  
When you press u after changing the CD or turning off and on the player, the total number  
of tracks in the CD and total playing time appear for about two seconds.  
During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.  
During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.  
If the volume level does not increase  
Is AVLS set to LIMIT? Set AVLS to NORM.For details, see Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS).”  
About CD-Rs  
This CD player is compatible with CD-Rs but playback capability may vary depending on the  
quality of the disc, the recording device and application software.  
Removing the CD  
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the  
center of the tray.  
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Playback options  
You can enjoy various ways of playback using MENU.  
Display  
MENU button  
Each time you press the button, you can  
change the playback mode.  
Play mode indication  
No indication”  
(Normal play)  
(Play all tracks repeatedly)*  
“ 1”  
(Play a single track)  
1”  
(Play a single track repeatedly)  
SHUF”  
(Play tracks in random order  
repeatedly)  
* During Repeat play, you can locate the first track  
after the last track by pressing > repeatedly.  
You can also locate the last track after first track  
by pressing . repeatedly.  
./>  
buttons  
8
Using the radio  
Once youve preset the stations, you can easily tune in the station by pressing PRESET + or –  
button.  
Listening to the radio  
You can enjoy FM and AM programs.  
Press RADIO ONBAND to turn on the radio.  
1
Press RADIO ONBAND until the band you want appears.  
2
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
FM4  
FM5  
AM  
Press TUNE + or to tune in the  
station you want and adjust the  
volume.  
3
To turn off the radio  
Press xRADIO OFF.  
To tune in the station quickly  
Hold down TUNE + or in step 3 until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The  
CD player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.  
(Continued)  
9
Listening to the radio  
To improve broadcast reception  
For FM, extend the headphones cord.  
Headphones  
For AM, reorient the CD player itself.  
Note  
Keep the headphones connected to the i jack of the CD player. The headphones cord works as the FM  
antenna.  
If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast  
Set the LOCAL/DX switch to LOCALusing a pointed material.  
Under the normal conditions, set to DX.”  
When listening to the radio on batteries  
If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player, the CD  
player will turn off. Turn it on by pressing RADIO ONBAND to continue listening to it.  
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Presetting radio stations  
You can store radio stations into the CD players memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 for  
each band (FM1 - 5 and AM) in any order.  
Press RADIO ONBAND to turn on the radio.  
1
Press RADIO ONBAND to select the band.  
2
Hold down MEMORY until PRESETflashes in the display.  
3
From this step on, start the next operation within 10 seconds after you finished the previous  
operation. If 10 seconds pass with nothing done, PRESETstops flashing which shows that  
the CD player has exited the PRESET MEMORY standby mode. If this happens, start from  
step 3 again.  
Press PRESET + or repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store  
the station on while PRESETflashes.  
4
Press TUNE + or to tune in the station you want while PRESETflashes.  
5
Press MEMORY.  
6
When the station is preset successfully, the beep sounds and PRESETstops flashing in the  
display. The new station replaces the old one.  
FM:  
AM:  
After 2 seconds, PRESETstarts flashing again and the CD player enters the PRESET  
MEMORY standby mode.  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 when you preset the stations in the same band. When you  
preset the stations in the different band, repeat steps 2 to 6 after PRESET”  
stops flashing.  
7
To exit the PRESET MEMORY standby mode  
When the radio is turned on, you can exit the PRESET MEMORY standby mode using one of  
the following procedures. Preset stations, however, will remain stored in the CD players  
memory.  
Hold down MEMORY until PRESETstops flashing.  
Do not press any button for 10 seconds. PRESETstops flashing.  
Press u. The CD player enters the CD playing mode.  
Press xRADIO OFF. The radio turns off.  
(Continued)  
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Presetting radio stations  
To cancel all preset stations  
1 Disconnect the power source (alkaline batteries or AC power adaptor).  
2 While you press and hold down MEMORY, insert alkaline batteries or connect the AC power  
adaptor again.  
The indications in the display keep flashing until all preset stations are cleared, then stop  
flashing and disappear from the display.  
Playing preset radio stations  
You can tune in the station easily by pressing PRESET + or button.  
Press RADIO ONBAND to select the band.  
1
Press PRESET + or to tune in a stored station.  
2
Changing the tuning interval  
When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary. Set the STEP  
switch (in the battery compartment) to 9 kHzor 10 kHzusing 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.  
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B Available features  
To maximize the skip  
protection performance  
(ESP MAX)  
Emphasizing the bass  
sound (SOUND)  
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.  
The typical ESP (Electronic Shock  
Press SOUND to select BASS  
or  
Protection) function minimizes skipping by  
using a buffer memory that stores music data  
and plays it back in the event of a shock.  
The ESP MAX system is an extremely  
sophisticated technology. Due to the light  
weight and improved anti-shock  
BASS  
.”  
No indication”  
(Normal play)  
characteristics of the optical block, this  
BASS  
BASS  
system recovers from the skipping much  
quicker than conventional technology such as  
ESP or ESP2.*  
* Although ESP MAX provides excellent  
protection, skipping may occasionally occur.  
Set ESP (under the lid) to ON.”  
The selected sound mode is displayed.  
BASS  
more than BASS  
enhances the bass sound  
.”  
Notes  
Displayed when the ESP MAX function is  
working.  
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND  
function, turn down the volume.  
When listening to the radio, the SOUND function  
does not work.  
To turn off the ESP MAX function  
Set ESP to OFF.”  
Notes  
Playing may stop when the CD player gets a  
strong shock even with the ESP MAX function  
on.  
You may hear a noise or sound may skip:  
when listening to a dirty or scratched CD,  
when listening to an audio test CD,  
when the player receives continuous shock or  
when using poor-quality CD-Rs or if there is a  
problem with the recording device or  
application software.  
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Protecting your hearing  
Locking the controls  
(AVLS)  
(HOLD)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps down the maximum  
volume to protect your hearing.  
You can lock the controls on your CD player  
to prevent accidental button presses.  
Slide HOLD in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Set AVLS (under the lid) to LIMIT.”  
Displayed when the HOLD function is  
working.  
Displayed when LIMITis selected and  
AVLS function is working.  
To unlock the controls  
To turn off the AVLS function  
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the  
arrow.  
Set AVLS to NORM.”  
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Turning off the  
operation beep sound  
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard  
from your headphones when you operate  
your CD player.  
Remove the power source (dry  
batteries or AC power adaptor)  
from the CD player.  
1
Connect the power source while  
pressing x on the CD player.  
2
To turn on the beep sound  
Remove the power source and then connect  
the power source without pressing x.  
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B Connecting your CD player  
Notes  
Connecting a stereo  
system  
You 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.  
Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of  
the connected device to avoid damaging the  
connected speakers.  
We recommend that you use the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied) for recording. If you use  
the dry batteries as a power source, they may  
become completely depleted during recording.  
Adjust the volume properly on the connected  
device so that the sound will not be distorted.  
Be sure to turn off all connected devices  
before making connections.  
to i  
Connecting cord  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Stereo system,  
cassette recorder,  
radio cassette  
recorder, etc.  
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B Connecting a power source  
Notes  
• The indicator sections of  
remaining battery power. One section does not  
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.  
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator  
You can use the following power sources:  
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (see  
“Playing a CD”)  
roughly shows the  
• AC power adaptor  
For the battery life, see “Specifications.”  
sections of  
may increase or decrease.  
To attach the battery compartment lid  
If the battery compartment lid is detached by  
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.,  
attach it as illustrated below.  
Using the dry batteries  
For inserting procedure, see “Playing a CD.”  
To remove the batteries  
Remove the batteries as illustrated below.  
(rear)  
When to replace the batteries  
You can check the remaining power of the  
batteries in the display.  
Battery power is full.  
r
r
Battery power is getting low.  
r
r
Battery power is low.  
Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.  
* Beep sounds.  
When the batteries are depleted, replace both  
batteries with new ones.  
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Using the AC power  
adaptor  
Notes on the power  
source  
Connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied)  
to the DC IN 4.5 V jack and an AC outlet.  
Disconnect all power sources when the CD  
player is not used.  
On AC power adaptor  
Use only the AC power adaptor  
to an AC outlet  
recommended in Accessories (supplied/  
optional).Do not use any other AC power  
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.  
Polarity of the plug  
to DC IN 4.5 V  
When disconnecting the AC power adaptor  
from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor  
itself. Do not pull it by the cord.  
Do not touch the AC power adaptor with  
wet hands.  
On dry batteries  
Do not charge the dry batteries.  
Do not throw the batteries into fire.  
Do not carry the batteries 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.  
Do not mix rechargeable batteries with 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 battery leakage occurs, wipe off any  
deposit in the battery compartment, and  
install new batteries. In case the deposit  
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.  
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B Additional information  
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not  
leave the CD in a car parked under direct  
sunlight.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid objects or liquid fall into  
the CD player, unplug it and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
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.  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC  
IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.  
On the CD player  
Keep the lens on the CD player clean and  
do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may  
be damaged and the CD player will not  
operate properly.  
Do not put any heavy object on top of the  
CD player. The CD player and the CD may  
be damaged.  
Do not leave the CD 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 CD player causes interference to the  
radio or television reception, turn off the  
CD player or move it away from the radio  
or television.  
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.  
Consideration 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.  
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,  
heart, square, star) cannot be played on this  
CD player. Attempting to do so may  
damage the CD player. Do not use such  
discs.  
Maintenance  
To clean the casing  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water  
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use  
alcohol, benzine or thinner.  
On handling CDs  
To keep the CD clean, handle it by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.  
Not these ways  
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Troubleshooting  
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
CD player  
Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective actions  
The volume does not increase  
even if the VOLUME control is  
adjusted to the maximum  
level.  
c
Set the AVLS switch to NORM.(page 14)  
No sound, or noise is heard.  
c
c
Connect the plugs firmly. (pages 6, 18)  
Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.  
The playing time is too short  
when powered with the dry  
batteries.  
c
Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese  
batteries. (page 6)  
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 6)  
c
When you press u, Lo  
battor 00appears in the  
display. The CD does not  
play.  
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 6)  
HI dc Inappears in the  
display.  
c
c
Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in Accessories  
(supplied/optional).(page 23)  
Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the  
AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 18)  
The CD does not play or  
no dISCappears in the  
display when a CD is placed  
in the CD player.  
c
c
c
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 14)  
The CD is dirty or defective. (page 19)  
Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 6)  
Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture  
evaporates.  
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly.  
(page 6)  
c
c
c
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 6)  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 18)  
The CD-R was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R with the recording  
device.  
c
c
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R, recording device,  
or application software.  
Holdappears in the  
display when you press a  
button, and the CD does not  
play.  
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 14)  
The rechargeable batteries  
cannot be charged in the  
battery compartment of this  
player.  
c
c
This CD player does not have the function to charge the  
rechargeable batteries.  
Playback starts from the  
point you stopped. (resume  
function)  
The resume function is working. To start from the first track, open  
the lid of the CD player; or remove all power sources, then insert  
the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 18)  
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Radio  
Cause and/or corrective actions  
Symptom  
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 6)  
Move the CD player away from the TV.  
The audio is weak or has poor  
quality.  
c
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Radio  
Specifications  
CD player  
Frequency range (STEP switch)  
9 kHz step:  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz  
10 kHz step:  
System  
Compact disc digital audio system  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm  
Antenna  
FM: Headphones cord antenna  
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna  
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.)  
General  
Power requirements  
D-A conversion  
1-bit quartz time-axis control  
For the area code of the model you  
purchased, check the upper left side of the  
bar code on the package.  
Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC  
AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):  
U2/U/CA2/E92/MX2/TW2/BR3 model:  
120 V, 60 Hz  
Frequency response  
20 - 20 000 Hz +12 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-  
307)  
Output (at 4.5 V input level)  
Headphones (stereo minijack)  
Approx. 12 mW + Approx. 12 mW at 16 Ω  
CED/CET/CEW/CEX/CE7/EE/EE1/E13/G5/  
G6/G7/G8/BR1 model:  
220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
CEK/3CE7 model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz  
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz  
JE.W/E33/EA3/KR4 model: 100 - 240 V,  
50/60 Hz  
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz  
AR1/CN2 model: 220 V, 50 Hz  
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Battery life* (approx. hours)  
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable  
surface.)  
Accessories  
(supplied/optional)  
Supplied accessories  
Playing time varies depending on how the CD  
player is used.  
For the area code of the location in which you  
purchased the CD player, check the upper left side  
of the bar code on the package.  
When using  
ESP  
on  
RADIO  
on  
off  
Headphones (1)  
Two Sony alkaline 24  
batteries LR6SG  
25  
66  
Optional accessories  
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
**Charging time varies depending on how the  
rechargeable battery is used.  
AC power adaptor  
Active speaker system  
Car battery cord  
AC-E45HG  
SRS-A21  
DCC-E345  
Car battery cord with car connecting pack  
DCC-E34CP  
Operating temperature  
Car connecting pack  
Connecting cord  
CPA-9C  
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)  
RK-G129  
RK-G136  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding  
projecting parts and controls)  
Approx. 161 × 26.3 × 130.3 mm  
(6 38 × 1 116 × 5 14 in.)  
Earphones  
MDR-E848LP  
MDR-EX70LP  
Headphones  
MDR-A44L  
MDR-A110LP  
Mass (excluding accessories)  
Approx. 210 g (7.5 oz.)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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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This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  

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