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Compact Disc
Compact Player
Playing a CD right
away!
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your player on house
current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable battery, dry
batteries (see "Power Sources" on the reverse side) and car battery.
Connect
Sony Corporation ©1999 Printed in Malaysia
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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.
For the customers in Australia
The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot
be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC
power adaptor should be discarded.
For the customers not in Europe
The CE mark on the unit is valid
only for products marketed in the
European Union.
to a wall
outlet
AC power adaptor
DC IN 4.5 V
1 Press OPEN to open the lid.
OPEN
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc Compact Player.
Before operating your player, please
read this manual and retain it for
future reference.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the
D-E451, D-E455, D-E456CK and D-E459CK.
Before you start reading, check your model
number.
The D-E451 is the model used for illustration
purposes.
Owner's Record
The model and the serial numbers are located at
the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. __________ Serial No.__________
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel
only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
2/REMOTE
For models supplied with the remote control
· Connect the plug of the headphones to the remote control.
· Connect the headphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise
during playback.
Place a CD
2
2 Adjust the volume.
1 Press ^.
To stop play, press
p.
Operating Instructions
About area code
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar
code label on the package.
For accessories supplied with your player, check the area code of your model
and refer to "Supplied accessories" toward the end of this manual.
3-867-525-11 (1)
Headphones
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Other Operations
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music
Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or
only one track.
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The "
" indication appears.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.
To repeat a single track
1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you
want to repeat is playing.
The "
" indication appears.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "1"
appears.
To repeat another track, press
= or + .
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.
Playing only the tracks
you want (INTRO PGM Play)
You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "INTRO PGM" flashes.
2 Press ^ to start scanning .
The player plays about the first 15
seconds of each track and "INTRO PGM"
flashes faster.
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track
you want is playing. To skip the track,
press
+ or just wait for the next track.
After you have gone through the CD,
"INTRO PGM" stops flashing and the tracks
you have chosen play automatically.
To finish programming before going through
the whole CD, press
^. The selected tracks
will be played.
If you press
p, the program will be erased.
To prevent accidental erasure, set the
RESUME switch to ON.
To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the play mode
indication disappears from the display.
Using other functions
To minimize skipping (ESP2)
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function minimize skipping by using a buffer
memory that stores music data and plays it
back in the event of a shock.
The new ESP2 (ESP Squared) system uses a
new DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which can
read and store music data more efficiently,
providing a level of continuous skip
protection not found in traditional buffer
memory units. This decreases the frequency
of sound skipping and the need to utilize the
buffer memory. Use this function when
listening in a car or while walking.*
* Although ESP2 provides excellent protection
against skipping, it will not prevent skipping
while jogging or running.
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.
To release the ESP function, press ESP again.
Notes
· Playing may stop when the player gets a strong
shock even with the ESP function on.
· You may hear a noise or sound skip when:
-- listening to a dirty or scratched CD,
-- listening to an audio test CD or,
-- the player receives continuous shock.
· Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
during play.
To enjoy more powerful bass sound
(Sound function)
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
sound.
Press SOUND to select "MB (Mega Bass)" or
"GRV (Groove)." "GRV" is more effective.
Note
· If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.
To lock the buttons
You can lock your player against any
accidental operations.
You can still operate the player with the
remote control.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
When you press any button, "
Hold" appears in
the display and you cannot operate the player.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
Playing tracks in random
order (Shuffle Play)
You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until "SHUF" appears.
The tracks play in random order.
To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until the play mode indication
disappears from the display.
Note
· During shuffle play, you cannot return to
previous tracks by pressing
= .
Playing tracks in the order
you want (RMS play)
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "RMS*" flashes.
*RMS = Random Music Sensor
2 Press = or + to choose a track.
The track number and the playing order
appear.
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the
track.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
remaining tracks.
5 Press ^ .
"RMS" stops flashing and the tracks you
have chosen play in the order you
specified.
If you press
p, the program will be erased.
To prevent accidental erasure, set the
RESUME switch to ON.
To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until
"RMS" disappears.
To check the program
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5.
During RMS play:
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
"RMS" flashes, then press REPEAT/
ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the
track number and the playing order appear in
the order you specified.
Note
· If you program another track after the 22nd
track, the first track programed is cleared and
the new track is programed instead.
^
Flashing
PLAY
MODE
^
Flashing
Playing order
Track number
Flashing
PLAY
MODE
+
PLAY
MODE
PLAY
MODE
2 Fit the CD to the pivot.
ESP
SOUND
D-E451
D-E455
D-E456CK
D-E459CK
To
Pause (main unit
only)
Resume play after
pause (main unit
only)
Find the beginning
of the current track
(AMS*)
Find the beginning
of previous tracks
(AMS)
Find the beginning
of the next track
(AMS)
Find the beginning
of succeeding tracks
(AMS)
Go forward quickly
Go backwards
quickly
*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both
play and pause.
If you press REPEAT/ENTER to display "
",
you can locate the tracks continuously in the
following order:
· When using
+: next track n next track ......
last track n first track n second track ......
· When using
=: previous track n previous
track ...... first track n last track ......
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Notes on controlling the volume with the
remote control
Set the VOL (volume) control on the remote
control to the maximum. Then adjust the
volume on the player to the level that you want
to be the maximum volume of the remote
control.
Notes on display
· When you press
^ or ( (when RESUME
is set to OFF), the total number of tracks in
the CD and the total playing time appear for
about 2 seconds.
· During play, the track number and the
elapsed playing time of the current track
appear.
· During pause, the elapsed playing time
flashes in the display.
· Between tracks, the time to the beginning of
the next track will appear with the "­"
indication.
Illumination of the display
(D-E456CK and D-E459CK only)
When using the player on the AC power
adaptor or car battery, the display on the
player is always illuminated. (Light of the
display goes out when you press
p and the CD
stops.)
When you use the player on the rechargeable
batteries or alkaline batteries, the display is
illuminated for about 5 seconds when you
press any operation button. But, when using
the optical digital connecting cord, the display
is not illuminated.
Notes 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.
· 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.
Not these ways
Label side up
REPEAT/
ENTER
REPEAT/
ENTER
REPEAT/
ENTER
=/+
HOLD
Continue to the reverse side m
Play
3
To use the remote control
1 Press (.
2 Adjust the volume.
Press
^
^
= once**
= repeatedly**
+ once**
+ repeatedly**
Hold down
+**
Hold down
=**


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To protect your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
Note
· If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function,
turn down the volume.
To resume playing from the point
you stopped the CD (Resume Play)
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 where you last turned
off the player.
Set RESUME to ON.
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.
To turn off the beep
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you
operate your player.
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.
Connecting to other
stereo equipment
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
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.
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Power Sources
Using rechargeable
battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
Use only BP-DM10 or BP-DM20 rechargeable
battery for this player. Do not use any other
rechargeable batteries.
You can use BP-DM10 and BP-DM20 in the
same way, but their charging time and battery
life are different. Check the model number of
your rechargeable battery before using it.
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word "SONY" is facing the same
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
close the lid.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
The indication "CHG" lights up. Charge
for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3.5
hours (for BP-DM20).
(If the battery has been fully charged,
"CHG" and
flash. )
4 When fully charged, "CHG" disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
When to charge the battery
When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the "
Lo
ba " appears in the display, charge the
rechargeable battery, because the battery is
used up.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, recharge the battery when the
battery is used up (discharged).
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.).
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to a wall outlet
Notes
· When you use a connecting cord, the SOUND
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 of this player, adjust the
volume on the connected equipment.
· 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.
Playing a CD in a car
You can use your player in a car as illustrated
below.
To connect your player to a car cassette deck,
you need the following accessories:
· Car connecting pack
· Car battery cord
or,
· Mount kit (Mount plate + Car connecting
pack + Car battery cord)
· Car battery cord with car connecting pack
Refer to the instruction manual of each
accessory for details.
When you use the CPM-300PC mount
kit
Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the
CPM-300PC before installing the player.
Notes
· Do not put the player on the dashboard.
· Do not leave the player in a car parked under
sunlight.
· Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.
· Use only the car battery cord listed in the
optional accessories. If you use any other car
battery cord, smoke, fire or malfunction may
occur.
Switched ignition function
(when using the car battery cord)
With this feature, your player stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model.)
Using the remote control
For the customers supplied with the
remote control:
You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.
* Automatic Music Sensor
** When you are not using the remote control,
slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to
prevent any accidental operations.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
Note
· Use only the supplied remote control. You
cannot operate this player with the remote
control supplied with other models.
Remote control
Polarity of the plug
Using dry batteries
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the
` and ' to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
Note
· Do not use manganese batteries for this player.
To take out the dry batteries
Pull the
` side of the battery as shown.
When to replace the dry batteries
When the battery becomes weak,
indication appears in the display. If the "
Lo
ba " appears in the display, replace all the
batteries with new ones, because the batteries
are used up.
Notes
· Do not charge the 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 the battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and install
new batteries.
Battery life (approx. hours)(EIAJ*)
When using
ESP function
off
on
BP-DM20
9
9
(charged for about
3.5 hours**)
Two Sony alkaline
16
15
batteries LR6SG
BP-DM10
5
4.5
(charged for about
2 hours**)
*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ
(Electronic Industries Association of Japan)
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
**Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
How to attach the battery
compartment lid
If the battery compartment lid is detached by
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.,
attach it as illustrated in the numbered order.
(rear)
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
· 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.
On power sources
· When you are not using the player for a long
time, disconnect all power sources from the
player.
On the AC power adaptor
· Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your player is not supplied with it, use AC-
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.
· To unplug the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull
its cord.
On dry and rechargeable batteries
· 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.
For the customers having purchased the
world model
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
On the player
· Keep the lens of the player clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged
and the player will not operate properly.
· Do not put any heavy object on top of the
player. The unit and the CD may be damaged.
· Do not leave the 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 player causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the player or
move it away from the radio or television.
· Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The CD does not play or "
no dlSC"
appears in the display though a CD
is placed in the unit.
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.
When you press
^, "00" appears in
the display for a moment, and
disappears. The CD does not play.
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
or replace dry batteries with new ones.
No sound, or noise is heard.
m Connect the plugs firmly.
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry
soft cloth periodically.
"
Hl dc ln" appears in the display.
m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor
or AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).
"
Hold" appears in the display when
you press a button.
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
"
Lo ba " appears in the display
when you press a button.
m The rechargeable battery is used up
completely. Connect the AC power
adaptor and charge the battery.
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace
them with new ones.
The battery life is short.
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
batteries.
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
The volume is limited to a certain
level even if you attempt to turn it
up.
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to
NORM.
m The earphones/headphones are connected
to the LINE OUT jack.
Connect them to the
2/REMOTE jack.
Specifications
CD player
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength:
= 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 objective lens surface on the
optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture. )
Error correction
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code
D-A conversion
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +1
­2 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Headphones (stereo minijack)
15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms
General
Power requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
· Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:
2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
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 model: 120 V, 60 Hz
· Sony DCC-E245 car battery cord for use on
car battery: 4.5 V DC
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 129
× 28 × 146 mm
(5 1/8
× 1 1/8 × 5 3/4 in.)
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
Approx. 220 g (7.8 oz)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Supplied accessories
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
D-E451
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones (1)
D-E455
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones with remote control (1)
Rechargeable battery (1)
D-E456CK
AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones (1)
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tape (2)
Spare fuse (1)
Spiral tube (1)
D-E459CK
AC power adaptor (1)
Rechargeable battery (1)
Headphones with remote control (1)
Car battery cord (1)
Car connecting pack (1)
Velcro tape (2)
Spare fuse (1)
Spiral tube (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
For US customers
AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be
serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to
function in its intended manner, during the
warranty period, the adaptor should be returned
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony
Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or
after warranty period, it should be discarded.
LINE IN or
REC IN
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
Right (red)
LINE OUT
NORM
LIMIT
AVLS
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
RESUME
OFF
ON
Left (white)
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG
(rear)
(rear)
Optional accessories
Mount kit CPM-450PC*1
Mount kit CPM-300PC
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E26CP
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Active speaker system SRS-A15, SRS-A35,
SRS-A71, SRS-T1
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
Connecting cord RK-G129HG, RK-G136HG
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones MDR-A44L, MDR-301LP,
MDR-E848LP, MDR-35*2
*1 Sold in Japan only
*2 When connecting optional headphones to
the supplied remote control, use only
headphones with stereo mini plugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
Stereo miniplug
Micro plug
p (stop)
HOLD**
= (AMS*/
search)
VOL (volume)
((play)·
+ (AMS*/
search)
Headphones