Sony CD Walkman D-F525 User manual

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).”
3-868-145-21 (1)
D-F525
1999 Sony Corporation

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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.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
INFORMATION
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
For the customers in Europe
The CE mark on the CD player is valid only
for products marketed in the European
Union.

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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
(RMS play) ............................................ 11
Selecting tracks by listening to songs’ intro
(INTRO PGM play) .............................. 12
Using the Radio
Inserting the battery ................................... 13
Listening to the radio................................. 14
Available features
Turning on the shock protection function
(ESP2) .................................................... 16
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 17
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 17
Resuming the playback (Resume play) ..... 18
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 18
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18
Using your CD player in a car ................... 19
Connecting a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 20
Using dry batteries..................................... 21
Notes on the power source ........................ 22
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 23
Maintenance .............................................. 23
Troubleshooting......................................... 24
Specifications ............................................ 26
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 27

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Getting started
Locating the Controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (rear)
qf i/REMOTE jack
(page 6)
qg AVLS switch
(page 17)
qj Battery compartment
(page 20)
1Display
(pages 8, 10 - 12, 16, 17)
qd VOL (volume)
control
(page 7)
qs LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
(page 18)
5HOLD switch
(page 17)
2PLAY MODE button
(pages 9 - 12)
6OPEN switch
(page 6)
9REPEAT/ENTER
button
(pages 9 - 12)
q; SOUND button
(page 16)
qa DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 20)
8u(play/pause)
button
(pages 7, 11, 12)
7x(stop) button
(pages 7, 18)
4./>
(AMS/search)
buttons (pages 7,
10 - 12)
3ESP button
(page 16)
qh RESUME switch
(page 18)

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Tuner-remote control
ql i(headphones) jack
(page 6)
(Front)
w; ./>(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 10 - 12)
wf CD/RADIO selector
(page 14)
(Rear)
qkVOL (volume)
control
(page 7)
Getting started
wd x(stop) button
(pages 7, 18)
wa REMOTE jack
(page 6)
wg HOLD switch
(page 17)
ws u(play/pause) button
(pages 7, 11, 12)
Attaching the strap to the tuner-remote control
To keep the high sensitivity, attach the supplied strap to the remote control and wear it on
your belt, etc.
wh Tune dial
(page 14)
wj BAND (AM•
FM/MONO•FM/ST)
selector
(page 14)
wk Battery compartment
(page 13)
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD
player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.

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1 . Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones to
the tuner-remote control.
3Connect the remote control cord to
the CD player and the tuner-remote
control.
Notes
• Connect the headphones/earphones to the
tuner-remote control securely. Also connect
the remote control cord to the CD player and
the tuner-remote control securely.
A loose connection may cause noise during
playback or radio reception.
• Use only the supplied remote control
cord. Do not use any other
cord.
Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source.
2 . Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid. 2Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
Label side up
OPEN switch
to an AC outlet
AC power
adaptor
ubutton
to DC IN
4.5V
to i/
REMOTE
Headphones
or
Earphones
Remote
control
cord
to i
to REMOTE

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To Press
Play/Pause u
Stop x*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1).once quickly*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly.*2
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) >once quickly*2
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) >repeatedly.*2
Go backwards quickly Hold down .*2
Go forward quickly Hold down >*2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during both play and pause.
Playing a CD
3 . Play a CD.
2Adjust the volume.
1Press u.
3Adjust the volume.
2Press u.
1Set CD/RADIO to
“CD.”

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About the display
• When you press uafter 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.
• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track appears with the “–” indication.
• 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).”
Setting the maximum volume level
1Set VOL (volume) on the tuner-remote control to maximum.
2Adjust the volume on the CD player to the level that you want it to be.
This level becomes the maximum volume for the remote control.
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 PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER.
PLAY MODE button
Each time you press the button, you can
change the playback mode.
REPEAT/ENTER button
REPEAT
You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.
ENTER
You can select tracks for RMS (Random
Music Sensor) and INTRO PGM play
modes.
RESUME switch
With RESUME ON, you
can recall the last playback
mode after the play is
stopped with x.
Playback options
“No indication”
(Normal play)
“1”
(Play a single track)
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
“RMS”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)
“INTRO PGM”
(Select tracks by listening to songs’
intro)
x
x
x
x
c
./>
buttons
xbutton
ubutton

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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle, RMS and INTRO PGM play modes.
During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER.
Note on ./>
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.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “1” appears.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.