Sony D-M801 User Manual

D-M801.3-860-089-2X.U.CA.1/CED.CEK.E

To resume playing from the point
you stopped the CD (Resume Play)
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.

Set RESUME to ON.

To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF.

• 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.

To turn off the beep
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you
operate your Discman.

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.

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
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.

• 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.

• 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 may
be disabled.

Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.

LINE IN or REC IN

Connecting cord
RK-G129HG

Right (red)

Left (white)

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Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack and a wall outlet.

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

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.

Open the lid of the battery compartment.

Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
word “SONY” is facing the same
direction as illustrated inside the lid, and
close the lid.

Connect the AC power adaptor.
The display and the buttons on the main
unit light up for about one minute then
go out. The indication “CHG” then
appears in the display and charging
starts.  Charge for about 2 hours (for BP-
DM10) or 3 hours (for BP-DM20).
(If the battery has been fully charged,
“CHG“ and 

 flash. )

When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

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• Install the Discman in a location which:

– does not interfere with your driving.
– is  not dangerous for passengers.
– does not interfere with the glove  box lid

or ashtray.

– is stable, and where nothing around it

may interfere with installation.

• Do not install the Discman near heat sources

or where subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, or moisture (especially on a
dashboard.)

Please understand that we will not incur any
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect
installation.

Attach the Discman to the console box with
the supplied Velcro tapes.

• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or

the lid of the battery compartment.

• When you are going to park your car for a long

period of time, remove the Discman from the
Velcro tapes so that it will not be exposed to
direct sunlight.

To route the cord
Use the supplied spiral tube to route the
cords so that they do not interfere with your
driving.

The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord
conforms to the proposed standards of the
Electronic Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ).
Do not connect it to other Discman.

If the Discman does not operate, check the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:

Turn off the Discman and remove the
cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.

Remove the plug end by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove the defective fuse from the plug.

Insert the supplied spare fuse into the
plug.

Replace the plug end by turning it
clockwise.

• Be sure to use the supplied spare fuse. Never

use a piece of wire as a substitute for the fuse.

• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it,

contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case,
bring the supplied spare fuse to the dealer with
you.

• If no sound is heard or the car connecting

• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting

pack into the cassette insertion door. Otherwise,
the cord may break or the car cassette deck may
be damaged.

• You cannot use the car connecting pack with

some car cassette deck.

• The cord should be placed so that it does not

hinder driving.

• To disconnect the cord from the Discman,

pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the
plug out by the cord.

• With some car cassette decks, you may hear

some rattling noise from the car connecting
pack. However, this is not a sign of
malfunction.

Remove

Fuse

Plug end

Cigarette lighter plug

(rear)

DC IN 4.5V

to a wall outlet

LINE OUT

to a wall outlet

AC power adaptor

DC IN 4.5 V

Polarity of the plug
(EIAJ standards)

Bottom of the Discman

Console box