Sony D-M801 User Manual
D-M801.3-860-089-2X.U.CA.1/CED.CEK.E
Playing tracks in random
order
order
(Shuffle Play)
You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order.
order.
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.
until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order.
To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in
the display.
repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in
the display.
Note
• During shuffle play, you cannot return to
previous tracks by pressing
= .
Playing tracks in the order
you want
you want
(RMS play)
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose.
any order you choose.
1
During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.
repeatedly until “RMS” flashes.
2
Press
= or + to choose a track.
The track number and the playing order
appear.
appear.
3
Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the
track.
track.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
remaining tracks.
remaining tracks.
5
Press ^ .
“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you
have chosen play in the order you
specified.
“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you
have chosen play in the order you
specified.
To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until
“RMS” disappears.
“RMS” disappears.
To check the program
During programming:
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5.
During RMS play:
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS”
flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the
track number and the playing order appear in
the order you specified.
track number and the playing order appear in
the order you specified.
Note
• If you program another track after the 22nd
track, the first track programed is cleared and
the new track is programed instead.
the new track is programed instead.
Flashing
^
DIGITAL
MEGA
BASS
MEGA
BASS
Using other functions
To enjoy more powerful bass sound
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
sound.
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
sound.
Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS to select
BASS
BASS
or BASS
. BASS
is
more effective.
Note
• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.
To prevent sound from skipping
(ESP)
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function prevents the sound from skipping by
using a buffer memory that stores music data
for about 10 seconds. Use this function when
listening in a car or during a walk.
(ESP)
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
function prevents the sound from skipping by
using a buffer memory that stores music data
for about 10 seconds. Use this function when
listening in a car or during a walk.
Press ESP.
The ESP indication appears.
The ESP indication appears.
To release the ESP function, press ESP again.
Notes
• Playing may stop when the Discman 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 Discman receives continuous shock.
— listening to an audio test CD or,
— the Discman receives continuous shock.
• Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
during play.
To lock the buttons
You can lock your Discman against any
accidental operations.
You can lock your Discman against any
accidental operations.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
The buttons are locked. When you press any
button, “
The buttons are locked. When you press any
button, “
Hold” appears in the display.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
The AVLS indication appears.
Note
• If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function,
turn down the volume.
turn down the volume.
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PLAY
MODE
MODE
REPEAT/
ENTER
ENTER
PLAY
MODE
MODE
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Other Operations
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
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.
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music
Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or
only one track.
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ”
Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ”
” indication appears.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.
again.
To repeat a single track
1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you
1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you
want to repeat is playing.
The ”
The ”
” indication appears.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”
appears.
To repeat another track, press
= or + .
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
again.
again.
Playing only the tracks
you want
you want
(INTRO PGM Play)
You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.
by scanning through the beginning of each
track in a CD.
1
During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
2
Press
^ to start scanning .
The Discman plays the first 15 seconds of
each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes
faster.
each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes
faster.
3
Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track
you want is playing. To skip the track,
press
you want is playing. To skip the track,
press
+ 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.
“INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks
you have chosen play automatically.
To finish programming before going through
the whole CD, press
the whole CD, press
^. The selected tracks
will be played.
To cancel INTRO PGM play, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until no play mode is
indicated in the display.
MODE repeatedly until no play mode is
indicated in the display.
REPEAT/
ENTER
ENTER
=/+
To
Pause
Resume play after
pause
pause
Find the beginning
of the current track
(AMS*)
of the current track
(AMS*)
Find the beginning
of previous tracks
(AMS)
of previous tracks
(AMS)
Find the beginning
of the next track
(AMS)
of the next track
(AMS)
Find the beginning
of succeeding
tracks (AMS)
of succeeding
tracks (AMS)
Go forward
quickly
quickly
Go backwards
quickly
quickly
+
^
PLAY
MODE
MODE
REPEAT/
ENTER
ENTER
PLAY
MODE
MODE
Flashing
Flashing
Track number
Playing order
ESP
Press
^
^
= once**
=repeatedly**
+ once**
+ repeatedly**
Hold down
+**
+**
Hold down
=**
=**
*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both
play and pause.
**These operations are possible during both
play and pause.
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Notes on display
• When you press
• 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.
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.
appear.
• During pause, the elapsed playing time
flashes in the display.
• Between tracks, the time to the beginning
of the next track will appear with the “–”
indication.
indication.
Illumination of the display and the
buttons on the main unit
When using the unit on the AC power
adaptor or car battery, the display and the
buttons are illuminated during play so that
you can check the display and the location
of the buttons easily.
The display and the buttons are also
illuminated for about one minute in the
following cases:
• When you connect the AC power
buttons on the main unit
When using the unit on the AC power
adaptor or car battery, the display and the
buttons are illuminated during play so that
you can check the display and the location
of the buttons easily.
The display and the buttons are also
illuminated for about one minute in the
following cases:
• When you connect the AC power
adaptor or car battery cord
• When you open the lid of the unit
• When you stop play by pressing
• When you stop play by pressing
p
• When the CD finishes playing.
If you want to turn off the illumination
right away, press
If you want to turn off the illumination
right away, press
p.
Note on illumination
When using the unit on the AC power
adaptor, illumination of the display and
the buttons may become dim during AMS
operation, etc., but this is not a
malfunction of the unit.
When using the unit on the AC power
adaptor, illumination of the display and
the buttons may become dim during AMS
operation, etc., but this is not a
malfunction of the unit.
Notes on handling CDs
• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its
• 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
• 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.
not leave the CD in a car parked under
direct sunlight.
NORM
LIMIT
AVLS
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
(rear)
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