Sony Walkman D-F201 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).”
3-241-442-23 (1)
D-F201
© 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 unit
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.
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.

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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. ............................................... 6
Playback options ..................... 9
Using the radio
Listening to the radio ................................. 10
Presetting radio stations ............................. 12
Playing preset radio stations ...................... 13
Available features
To maximize the skip protection performance
(ESP MAX) ........................................... 14
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 14
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 15
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 15
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 16
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 17
Connecting to a power source
Using the dry batteries ............................... 18
Notes on the power source ........................ 19
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 20
Maintenance .............................................. 20
Troubleshooting ......................................... 21
Specifications ............................................ 23
Accessories (supplied/optional) .. Back cover

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
1i(headphones)
jack
(page 6)
7Display
(pages 9 - 15)
4VOLUME*
control
(page 6)
5MENU/PRESET +
button
(pages 9, 12, 13)
2OPEN button
(page 6)
3SOUND/
PRESET –
button
(pages 12 - 14)
qa DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(page 6)
8u** (play/pause)
button
(pages 6, 7)
9x(stop)•RADIO OFF
button
(pages 7, 10, 12, 16)
q; Strap holes
6RADIO ON•BAND/
MEMORY button
(pages 10 - 13)
qd HOLD switch
(page 15)
qs ./>
(AMS/search) •
TUNE –/+ buttons
(pages 7, 9, 10, 12)
* There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME to show the direction to turn up the volume.
** The button has a tactile dot.

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CD player (inside)
qg AVLS switch
(page 15)
CD player (rear)
qf ESP switch
(page 14)
Getting started
qh MONO/ST (stereo) switch (page 11)
qj Battery compartment
(page 18)

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3. Play a CD.
Adjust the volume.
Press u.
2. Insert a CD.
1Press OPEN to open the lid.
2Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
OPEN
button
Label
side up
Playing a CD
You can also use dry batteries as a power source.
Headphones
or
Earphones
to i
(headphones)
1. Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones.
ubutton
to an AC outlet
to DC IN 4.5V
AC power
adaptor

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To Press
Play (from the point you stopped) u
Play (from the first track) ufor 2 seconds or more
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, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) >once quickly*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) >repeatedly*2, *3
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.
*3After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing >.
Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..
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.
•During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.
When closing the lid of the CD player with the power supply
attached
While the “disc”flashes in the display, the CD starts rotating and will stop after the CD player
reads the disc information. This helps to shorten the waiting time before playback starts.
If the volume level does not increase
If AVLS is set to “LIMIT”, set it to “NORM.”For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).”
Playing a CD
(Continued)

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About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback
capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio
CDs.
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
Play mode indication
MENU button
Each time you press the button, you can
change the playback mode.
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)
./>
buttons
Playback options

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Using the radio
Once you’ve 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.
1Press RADIO ON•BAND to turn on the radio.
2Press RADIO ON•BAND until the band you want appears.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
FM1 FM2 FM3 FM4 FM5 AM
3Press TUNE + or – to tune in the
station you want and adjust the
volume.
To turn off the radio
Press x•RADIO 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.