Sony Portable CD Player D 368 User Manual

3-859-215-11 (1)  
Playing a CD right  
away!  
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your Discman on  
house current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable  
battery, dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car  
battery.  
Co m p a ct Disc  
Co m p a ct Pla ye r  
Operating Instructions  
1
Connect  
Ab o u t a re a co d e  
The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar  
code label on the package.  
For accessories supplied with your Discman, check the area code of your model  
and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.  
Headphones  
AC power adaptor  
to a wall  
outlet  
PHONES/REMOTE  
DC IN 4.5 V  
D-368  
Fo r m o d e ls su p p lie d w it h t h e AC p lu g a d a p t o r  
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.  
Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Malaysia  
INFORMATION  
We lco m e !  
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Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e USA  
Place a CD  
Thank you for purchasing the Sony  
Compact Disc Compact Player. Before  
operating your Discman, please read this  
manual and retain it for future reference.  
For the accessories supplied with your  
Discman, check your model number and refer  
to “Supplied accessories” towards the end of  
this manual.  
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.  
Ow n e r’s Re co rd  
The model and the serial numbers are located at  
the bottom. Record the serial number in the  
space provided below. Refer to them whenever  
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
Model No. D-368 Serial No. ________________  
Label side up  
Fit the CD to the pivot.  
OPEN  
WARNING  
1 Slide OPEN  
to open the lid.  
2
To p re ve n t fire o r sh o ck  
h a za rd , d o n o t e xp o se  
t h e u n it t o ra in o r  
m o ist u re .  
To a vo id e le ct rica l  
sh o ck, d o n o t o p e n t h e  
ca b in e t . Re fe r se rvicin g  
t o q u a lifie d p e rso n n e l  
o n ly.  
Play  
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs n o t in Eu ro p e  
The CE mark on the unit is valid  
only for products marketed in the  
European Union.  
CAUTION  
1
Pre ss ^ .  
The use of optical instruments with this product  
will increase eye hazard.  
2 Adjust the volume.  
To stop play, press p.  
 
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To re su m e p la yin g fro m t h e p o in t  
yo u st o p p e d t h e CD (Re su m e Pla y)  
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 at which you last  
turned off the Discman.  
zPo w e r So u rce s  
Pla yin g a CD in a ca r  
Usin g d ry b a t t e rie s  
Usin g re ch a rg e a b le  
b a t t e ry  
You can use your Discman in a car as  
illustrated below.  
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.  
Charge the rechargeable battery before using  
it for the first time.  
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20  
rechargeable battery for this unit. You can use  
them in the same way, but their charging time  
and battery life are different. Check the model  
number of your rechargeable battery, and use  
it.  
(rear)  
RESUME  
2
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline  
batteries by matching the and to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment  
and close the lid.  
1
Open the lid of the battery compartment.  
ON  
OFF  
Set RESUME to ON.  
To connect your Discman to a car cassette  
deck, you need the following accessories:  
• Car connecting pack CPA-9  
• Car battery cord DCC-E245  
or,  
• Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car  
connecting pack + Car battery cord)  
• Car battery cord with car connecting pack  
DCC-E26CP  
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.  
(rear)  
2
Insert the rechargeable battery so that the  
word “SONY” is facing the same direction  
as illustrated inside the lid, and close the  
lid.  
To t u rn o ff t h e b e e p  
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you  
operate your Discman.  
Refer to the instruction manual of each  
accessory for details.  
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 .  
Wh e n yo u u se t h e CPM-300PC m o u n t  
kit /CPM-300P m o u n t p la t e  
Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the  
CPM-300PC/ 300P before installing the  
Discman.  
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e d ry b a t t e rie s  
When the battery becomes weak,  
indication appears in the display. If the  
batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in  
the display.Replace all the batteries with new  
ones.  
Notes  
• Do not put the Discman on the dashboard.  
• Do not leave the Discman in a car parked in  
sunlight.  
• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing  
noise.  
Notes  
• Do not charge the dry batteries.  
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.  
• Do not use different types of batteries together.  
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.  
Co n n e ct in g t o o t h e r  
st e re o e q u ip m e n t  
3
Connect the AC power adaptor.  
The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge  
for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3  
hours (for BP-DM20).  
Sw it ch e d ig n it io n fu n ct io n  
Ba t t e ry life (a p p ro x. h o u rs)  
With this feature, your Discman stops  
automatically when you turn off the engine of  
the car. (This function is not possible with  
some cars depending on the model).  
When using  
ESP function  
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  
(If the battery has been already charged,  
off  
on  
“CHG“ and  
flash. )  
BP-DM20  
10  
7
(charged for  
about 3 hours*)  
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.  
Two alkaline batteries 18  
13  
BP-DM10  
5
3.5  
(charged for  
about 2 hours*)  
LINE OUT  
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)  
*Charging time varies depending on how the  
rechargeable battery is used.  
Connecting cord  
RK-G129HG  
DC IN 4.5 V  
AC power adaptor  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
LINE IN or  
REC IN  
Stereo system,  
cassette recorder,  
radio cassette  
recorder, etc.  
to a wall outlet  
4
When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.  
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.  
Notes  
• When you use a connecting cord, the Digital  
MEGA BASS 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, you cannot adjust the volume  
by this unit.  
Wh e n t o ch a rg e t h e b a t t e ry  
When the battery becomes weak,  
indication appears in the display. If the  
battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in the  
display. Charge the rechargeable battery.  
To keep the original battery capacity for a long  
time, recharge the battery when the battery is  
used up (discharged).  
• 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.  
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.).  
 
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zAd d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Ma in t e n a n ce  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
Pre ca u t io n s  
Should any problem persist after you have made  
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
System  
To cle a n t h e le n s  
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1.  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
On sa fe t y  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (measured at  
200 mm away from the objective lens surface)  
Error correction  
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code  
D-A conversion  
Th e CD d o e s n o t p la y o r no dlSC”  
a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y t h o u g h a CD  
is p la ce d in t h e u n it .  
• 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.  
Lens  
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.  
On p o w e r so u rce s  
• When you are not using the unit for a long  
time, disconnect all power sources from the  
unit.  
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,  
power consumption, etc. is located at the  
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for Middle  
East only.)  
1-bit quartz time-axis control  
Frequency response  
20 - 20,000 Hz +-12 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-  
307)  
To cle a n t h e ca sin g  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a  
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,  
benzine or thinner.  
Output (at 4.5 V input level)  
Headphones (stereo minijack)  
15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms  
Line output (stereo minijack)  
Output level 0.6 V rms at 50 kilohms  
Recommended load impedance over 10  
kilohms  
On t h e AC p o w e r a d a p t o r  
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If  
your unit is not supplied with it, use AC-  
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any  
other AC power adaptor.  
Wh e n yo u p re ss ^, “ 00” a p p e a rs in  
t h e d isp la y fo r a m o m e n t , a n d  
d isa p p e a rs. Th e CD d o e s n o t p la y.  
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are  
used up. Charge the rechargeable battery  
or replace dry batteries with new ones.  
Ge n e ra l  
Pow er requirements  
Polarity of the plug  
• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:  
2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh  
No so u n d , o r n o ise is h e a rd .  
m Connect the plugs firmly.  
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.CA2.E92: 120 V, 60 Hz  
CED.E13.CN1: 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz  
CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz  
EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz  
AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz  
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall  
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its  
cord.  
m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry  
soft cloth periodically.  
Hl dc ln” a p p e a r s in t h e d is p la y .  
m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor  
or recommended AC power adaptor AC-  
E45HG (not supplied).  
On d ry a n d re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e rie s  
• 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.  
JEW.E33: 100 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz  
• Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car  
battery: 4.5 V DC  
Hold” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y w h e n  
yo u p re ss a b u t t o n .  
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back  
Dimensions (w /h/d) (w ithout projecting parts  
and controls)  
On t h e u n it  
Lo batt” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y  
w h e n yo u p re ss a b u t t o n .  
m The rechargeable battery is used up  
completely. Connect the AC power  
adaptor and charge the battery.  
• Keep the lens on the unit clean and do not  
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged  
and the unit will not operate properly.  
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit.  
The unit and the CD may be damaged.  
• Do not leave the unit 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.  
Approx. 132 × 30.3 × 135.6 mm  
(5 ⁄4 × 1 14 × 5 38 in.)  
1
Mass (w ithout rechargeable battery)  
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz)  
Operating temperature  
m The dry batteries are use up. Replace them  
with new ones.  
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
AC power adaptor (1)  
Th e b a t t e ry life is sh o rt .  
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline  
batteries.  
Stereo headphones (1)  
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 stereo  
miniplug) (1)  
• If the unit causes interference to the radio or  
television reception, turn off the unit or move it  
away from the radio or television.  
m Replace the batteries with new ones.  
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket  
during use as it may cause malfunction or  
serious accidents.  
Th e vo lu m e is lim it e d t o a ce rt a in  
le ve l e ve n if yo u a t t e m p t t o t u rn it  
u p .  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to  
NORM.  
Re co m m e n d e d a cce sso rie s  
Mount plate CPM-300P  
On h e a d p h o n e s  
Road safety  
Mount kit CPM-450PC*  
Mount kit CPM-300PC  
Do not use headphones 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.  
Car connecting pack CPA-9  
Car battery cord with car connecting pack  
DCC-E26CP  
Car battery cord DCC-E245  
Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,  
SRS-A71  
Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20  
Connecting cord RK-G129HG  
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG  
Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848  
*Sold in Japan only  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones 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.  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
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.  
 
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