Sony D-FS18 Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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(1) 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 - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2
CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. D-FS18 Serial No Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power the instructions, and on, the user is encouraged to - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
your CD player Connecting a stereo system 19 Using your CD player in a car 20 Connecting a power source Using the rechargeable batteries 21 Using the dry batteries 23 Notes on the power source 23 Additional information Precautions 24 Maintenance 25 Troubleshooting 26 Specifications 28 - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 SOUND button (page 16) 2 PLAY MODE• TUNING + button (pages 9 - 12) 3 10, 11, 15) qs HOLD switch (page 17) qd DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 6, 21) qf Display (pages 8, 10 - 14, 16, 17) - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
Getting started CD player (inside) qg STEP switch (page 15) qh AVLS switch (page 17) qj G-PROTECTION switch (page 16) Using the hand strap During active uses, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the strap through the hooks. qk LOCAL/DX switch (page 13) ql Battery compartment (page 21) 2 Put your - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source. 1. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones. to an AC outlet u button AC power adaptor to i (headphones) Headphones to DC IN 4.5V 2. Insert a CD. 1 Unfasten the buckle - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 7
Playing a CD 3. Play a CD. Adjust the volume. Press u. To Play/Pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Find - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
not increase Is AVLS set to "LIMIT"? Set AVLS to "NORM." For details, see "Protecting your hearing (AVLS)." About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This CD player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software. Removing - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 9
Playback options 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. No indication (Normal play) "1" (Play a single track) "SHUF" (Play tracks in random order) "PGM" (Play - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and 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 - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
Playback options Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 2 Press . or > to select a track. 3 Press - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
•RADIO OFF. To tune in the station quickly Hold down TUNING + 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. 12 - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
" using a pointed material. Under the normal conditions, set it to "DX." When listening to the radio on batteries If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player, the CD player will turn off. Turn it on by pressing RADIO ON•BAND to continue listening to it. 13 - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the CD player's memory. You can preset up to 30 stations, 5 Disconnect the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries). 2 While you press and hold down RADIO ON•BAND, connect the AC power adaptor again. - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
to select the band. 2 Press one of the 1 - 5 buttons or PRESET + or - to tune in a stored station. Changing the tuning interval When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, if necessary. Set the STEP switch (inside the lid) to "9 kHz" or "10 kHz" using a pointed material. 9 kHz - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
Set G-PROTECTION to "OFF." Note Sound may skip: - if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - if a dirty or scratched CD is played or - when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software. The selected sound mode - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS (under the lid) to "LIMIT." Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Displayed when "LIMIT" is selected and AVLS function is working. To - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. 2 Connect the power source while pressing x/CHG. To turn on the beep sound Remove the - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. Notes • Before you play a CD - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
instruction manuals that come with the optional accessories. * Noise may be heard if you use an optional connecting cord. It is recommended that you use a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise. Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord) With this feature, your CD player stops - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
the following power sources: • Rechargeable batteries • AC power adaptor (see "Playing a CD") • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see "Specifications." 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
it may not be charged completely until you charge and discharge it several times. Note on carrying the rechargeable batteries Use the supplied battery carrying case to prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable batteries and the metallic objects are contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a short - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
. Battery power is full. r r Battery power is getting low. r r Battery power is low. r Lo batt* Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. ○ ○ ○ ○ Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On the CD player • Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, sure that your hands are dry. If water or sand falls in the unit, trouble may occur. • When closing the lid, check that there is no dust or - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
in. Brush off the dust once in a while. We recommend the replacement of the rubber packing every year which is available optionally at an authorized Sony service facility. Do not hold the player with the buckle by itself. Doing so may damage the unit. Additional information 25 - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom The volume does not increase even if the VOL control is adjusted to the maximum level. No sound, or noise is heard. The playing time is too short when powered with - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
firmly. (page 21) c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, open the lid of the CD player; or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 21 - 23) Radio Symptom The audio is weak or has poor quality. Cause and/or - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
Specifications CD player model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz JE.W/E33/EA3 model: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz AR1/CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz • Sony DCC-E345 car battery cord for use on car battery: 4.5 V DC Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
the location in which you purchased the CD player, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. AC power adaptor (1) Headphones (1) Hand strap (1) For US customers The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended - Sony D-FS18 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
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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).”
3-226-007-
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(1)
D-FS18
© 2001 Sony Corporation