SONY D-E554
Owner's Manual

To use the remote control 3-864-732-21 (1)
The lever marked with =-^-+ is the jog lever. When you press or slide the lever, operation starts.

zOther Operations
(Repeat Play)

Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can play the tracks in a CD in random order.

Using other functions
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

Playing a CD right away!
Compact Disc Compact Player
Operating Instructions
to a wall
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.

Playing tracks repeatedly
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.
^ = + P MODE

To minimize skipping (ESP2)

Slide

Slide Press

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.
To Pause

Do this Press the jog lever toward ^. Press the jog lever toward ^.
Slide the jog lever toward = Slide the jog lever toward =
P MODE RPT/ENT

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.

During play, press P MODE repeatedly until �SHUF� appears. The tracks play in random order.

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Connect
When using earphones outlet

Resume play after pause Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*) Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS)

To repeat all the tracks

once.**

Press RPT/ENT (REPEAT/ENTER on the player) during play. The � � indication appears.

To cancel shuffle play, press P MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display. Note
� During shuffle play, you cannot return to previous tracks by sliding the jog lever toward =.

ESP

repeatedly.**
Slide the jog lever toward +

Press ESP. The ESP indication appears.

AC power adaptor

Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Go forward quickly Go backwards quickly

To cancel repeat play, press RPT/ENT again.

once.**
Slide the jog lever toward + 1 Press RPT/ENT while the track you want to repeat is playing. The � � indication appears.

To repeat a single track

Earphones

repeatedly.**

Playing tracks in the order you want (RMS play)
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in any order you choose.
^

To release the ESP function, press ESP again. Notes

Slide and hold the

jog lever toward +.**

Slide and hold the

DC IN 4.5 V

jog lever toward =.**

2 Press P (play) MODE (PLAY MODE on the player) repeatedly until �1� appears.
p

=

+

� 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. � When you use an optical digital connecting cord, the ESP function will be disabled.

D-E505 D-E554
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

2/REMOTE

*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor **These operations are possible during both play and pause. If you press RPT/ENT (REPEAT/ENTER on the player) 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 ...... You can do the operations shown in the above table using the buttons with the same marks on the player.

Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Malaysia

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

To repeat another track, slide the jog lever toward = or + . To cancel repeat play, press RPT/ENT again.

P MODE

RPT/ENT

To enjoy more powerful bass sound (Sound function)
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.

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For models supplied with the remote control
� Connect the plug of the earphones to the remote control. � Connect the earphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise

During play, press P MODE repeatedly until �RMS*� flashes.
Flashing

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-E505 and D-E554. Before you start reading, check your model number.

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 equipment. manual could void your authority to operate this

during playback.

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.
^ = + *RMS = Random Music Sensor

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Place a CD

To remove the CD

SOUND Press SOUND to select �MB (Mega Bass)� or �GRV (Groove).� �GRV� is more effective.

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.

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Slide the jog lever toward = or + to choose a track. The track number and the playing order appear.
Track number Flashing

� If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.

Note

p

To lock the buttons
You can lock your player against any accidental operations. You can still operate the player with the remote control.

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.__________

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. P MODE RPT/ENT

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Playing order

During play, press P MODE repeatedly until �INTRO PGM� flashes.
Flashing

3 4 5

Press RPT/ENT to program the track. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the remaining tracks. Press the jog lever toward ^ . �RMS� stops flashing and the tracks you have chosen play in the order you specified. 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.

OPEN

Label side up

Notes on display
� When you press ^ (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. pause, the elapsed playing time During flashes in the display. � Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track will appear with the ��� indication.

WARNING

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

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 Fit the CD to the pivot. 3 Close the lid.

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Press the jog lever toward ^ to start scanning. The player plays about the first 15 seconds of each track and �INTRO PGM� flashes faster.

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.

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Play
2 Adjust the volume.
To use the player

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Press RPT/ENT while the track you want is playing. To skip the track, slide the jog lever toward + 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 jog lever toward ^. The selected tracks will be played. If you press p, the program will be erased. To prevent accidental erasure, set the RESUME switch at the rear of the player to ON.

If you press p, the program will be erased. To prevent accidental erasure, set the RESUME switch at the rear of the player to ON. To cancel RMS play, press P MODE until �RMS� disappears from the display. During programming: Press RPT/ENT before step 5. During RMS play: Press P MODE repeatedly until �RMS� flashes, then press RPT/ENT. Each time you press RPT/ENT, the track number and the playing order appear in the order you specified.
� If you program another track after the 22nd track, the first track programed is cleared and the new track is programed instead.

For the customers not in Poland
The mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in Poland.

For the customers not in Europe
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

1 Press ^.

� 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.

Notes on handling CDs

To check the program

Continue to the reverse side m

For the customers not in Russia
The mark on the unit and package is valid only for products marketed in Russia.

1 Press the jog
lever toward ^. To stop play, press p.

2 Adjust the volume.

Note

Not these ways

To cancel INTRO PGM play, press P MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display.