Precautions
On safety
On operation
• As the laser beam used in the CD
• If the player is brought directly
player section is harmful to the
from a cold to a warm location, or
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
is placed in a very damp room,
the casing. Refer servicing to
moisture may condense on the
qualified personnel only.
lenses inside the CD player section.
• Should any solid object or liquid
Should this occur, the player will
fall into the player, unplug the
not operate properly. In this case,
player, and have it checked by
remove the CD and wait about an
qualified personnel before
hour for the moisture to evaporate.
operating it any further.
• Discs with non-standard shapes
If you have any questions or
(e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be
problems concerning your player,
played on this player. Attempting
please consult your nearest Sony
to do so may damage the player.
dealer.
Do not use such discs.
Notes on CDs
Cleaning the cabinet
• Before playing,
• Clean the cabinet, panel and
clean the CD
controls with a soft cloth slightly
with a cleaning
moistened with a mild detergent
cloth. Wipe the
solution. Do not use any type of
CD from the
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or
center out.
solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
On power sources
available cleaners or anti-static
• For AC
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
operation, use
• Do not expose the CD to direct
the supplied
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
AC power
air ducts, nor leave it in a car
Polarity of
adaptor; do not
the plug
parked in direct sunlight as there
use any other type.
can be a considerable rise in
• The player is not disconnected
temperature inside the car.
from the AC power source (mains)
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
as long as it is connected to the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the
wall outlet, even if the player itself
CD.
has been turned off.
• After playing, store the CD in its
• Unplug the player from the wall
case.
outlet when it is not to be used for
If there is a scratch, dirt or
an extended period of time.
fingerprints on the CD, it may cause
• For battery operation, use four size
tracking error.
AA (R6) batteries.
• When the batteries are not to be
used, remove them to avoid
damage that can be caused by
battery leakage or corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the bottom.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the player on an
inclined or unstable place.
• Do not place anything within 10
mm of the side of the cabinet. The
ventilation holes must be
unobstructed for the player to
operate properly and prolong the
life of its components.
• If the player is left in a car parked
in the sun, be sure to choose a
location in the car where the player
will not be subjected to the direct
rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for
the speakers, keep personal credit
cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches away from
the player to prevent possible
damage from the magnet.