TV/WB/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)."
3-243-381-11 (1)
D-FS601
© 2002 Sony Corporation
"WALKMAN" is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the AC
power adaptor to rain or
moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Owner's Record
The model and the serial numbers are located
at the rear. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. D-FS601
Serial No. ___________________
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
CAUTION
· INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN
· DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The CE mark is valid only for
products marketed in the European
Union.
For the customers in the USA
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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
D-FS601
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Product registration
For the customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
productregistration.
<http://www.sony.com/productregistration>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about new products, services, and other
important announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
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Table 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. ............................................... 7
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 10
Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 10
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ......................................... 10
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ............................................ 11
Using the radio
Listening to the radio ................................. 12
Presetting your favorite radio stations ....... 14
Presetting radio stations ............................. 15
Changing the tuning interval ..................... 16
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 17
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 17
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 18
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 18
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 19
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 20
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 21
Using the dry batteries ............................... 23
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 24
Maintenance .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting ......................................... 26
Specifications ............................................ 28
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30
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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
qh i (headphones)
jack
(pages 6, 13, 20)
qd PLAY MODE·
TUNING button
(pages 9 - 12, 15)
8 DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 21)
qa PRESET /+ buttons
(page 15)
1 AM button
(pages 12, 15)
2 FM button
(pages 12, 15)
4 TV button
(pages 12, 15)
3 WB (weather band)
button (pages 12, 15)
6 3-way control key
(see below)
5 HOLD switch
(page 18)
7 VOL* (volume)
control
(page 7)
qj Buckle
(page 6)
9 Display
(pages 8, 10 - 14, 17, 18)
qs REPEAT/ENTER·
TUNING + button
(pages 9 - 12, 15)
qf SOUND button
(pages 17, 18)
qg MEMORY button
(pages 14, 15)
q; 1 - 3 buttons
(page 14)
6 3-way control key
Push toward
N
/> or
.
.
Press x·
RADIO OFF/
CHG.
N/>**: Play/AMS/search
(pages 7, 8, 11)
.: AMS/search (pages 7, 11)
x·RADIO OFF/CHG:
Stop·charge/turn off the radio
(pages 7, 15, 19)
*
There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.
** There is a tactile dot beside N/>.
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CD player (inside)
wa Battery compartment
(page 21)
ql G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 17)
Getting
started
qk STEP switch
(page 16)
w; LOCAL/DX switch
(page 13)
Using the hand strap
During active uses, use the supplied hand strap.
1 Pass the strap through the hooks.
2 Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it
using the Velcro tapes.