Sony D-E355 User Manual

You can use the remote control as the wired
remote control.

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1

Automatic Music Sensor

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2

When you are not using the remote control,
slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow to
prevent any accidental operations.
To unlock, slide HOLD back.

B

Charge the rechargeable batteries before
using them for the first time. You can use
only the following rechargeable batteries for
your CD player.
• NC-WMAA
• NH-WM2AA

Open the battery compartment lid.

Insert two rechargeable batteries by
matching the 3 to the diagram in the
battery compartment and close the lid.

Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an
AC outlet, then press x/CHG to start
charging.

The CD player charges the batteries. The
“CHG” indicator turns on in the display,
and the indicator sections of 

 light

up in succession. When the batteries are
completely charged, the “CHG” and

 indicators turn off.

If you press x/CHG after the charge has
already been completed, the 
indicator flashes and “Full” appears in
the display.

Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

To remove the rechargeable
batteries
Remove the batteries as illustrated below.

B

• 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.

• When you are not using the CD player for a

long time, disconnect all power sources from
the player.

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If

your player is not supplied with it, use AC-
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.

• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the

wall outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull
its cord.

• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the batteries 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.

• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry

batteries.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long

time, remove them.

• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit

in the battery compartment, and install new
batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you,
wash it off thoroughly.

• Keep the lens of the CD player clean and do

not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be
damaged and the CD player will not operate
properly.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the

player. The CD player and the CD may be
damaged.

• Do not leave the CD player 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.

• If the CD player causes interference to radio or

television reception, turn off the CD player or
move it away from the radio or television.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star) cannot be played on this CD
player. Attempting to do so may damage the
CD player. Do not use such discs.

Do not use headphones/earphones 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.

Avoid using headphones/earphones 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.

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate to the people around you.

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a
mild detergent solution.  Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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c The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
c The CD is dirty or defective.
c Insert the CD with the label side up.
c Moisture condensation has occurred.

Leave the CD player aside for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.

c Close the lid of the CD player and the

battery compartment firmly.

c Make sure the batteries are inserted

correctly.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall

outlet securely.

c The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized.

Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the
recording device.

c There is a problem with the quality of the

CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or
application software.

c Rechargeable batteries are used up

completely. Charge the batteries.

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size

AA) alkaline batteries.

c Connect the plugs firmly.
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry

soft cloth periodically.

Hl dc ln” appears in the display.

c Use only the supplied AC power adaptor

or AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not
supplied).

c Remove all power sources, then insert the

batteries or connect the AC power adaptor
again.

Hold” appears in the display when

c The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.

 indication appears in the

c Rechargeable batteries are used up

completely. Charge the batteries.

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size

AA) alkaline batteries.

c Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline

batteries.

c Replace the batteries with new ones.

c AVLS function keeps down the volume.

Hold down SOUND until “AVLS”
disappears from the display.

c The resume function is working. To start

playing from the first track, press > N
for 2 seconds or more, or open the lid of
the CD player. Or remove all power
sources, then insert the batteries or
connect the AC power adaptor again.

c The CD player is reading the information

on the CD. It is not malfunctioning.

c The buttons on the CD player are kept

pressed by mistake.

Compact disc digital audio system

Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 

λ = 780 nm

Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output
is the value measured at a distance of 200
mm from the objective lens surface on the
optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture. )

Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code

1-bit quartz time-axis control

20 - 20 000 Hz 

+1
–5

 

dB (measured by JEITA CP-

307)

Headphones (stereo minijack)

Approx. 10 mW + approx. 10 mW
at 16 

Ω

Power requirements
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

• Two Sony NC-WMAA rechargeable

batteries: 2.4 V DC

• Sony NH-WM2AA rechargeable batteries:

2.4 V DC

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):

U/U2/CA2/E92/MX2/TW2/BR3 model:
120 V, 60 Hz
CED/CEX/CET/CEW/CE7/EE/EE1/
E13/G5/G6/G7/G8/BR1 model:
220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK/3CE7 model: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
JE.W/E33/EA3/KR4 model: 100 - 240 V,
50/60 Hz
HK2 model: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
AR1/CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz

Approx. 130.6 

× 26.3 × 150.5 mm

(5 

1

⁄

4 

× 1 

1

⁄

16

 

× 6 in.)

Approx. 190 g (6.8 oz)

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

AC power adaptor (1)
Headphones/earphones with remote control
(1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Stereo miniplug

Micro plug

Polarity of the plug

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When to charge the rechargeable
batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.

Battery power is full.

Battery power is getting low.

Battery power is low.

Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.

*Beep sounds.

To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, charge the batteries only when
they are completely depleted.

• The indicator sections of 

 roughly shows

the remaining battery power. One section does
not always indicate one-fourth of the battery
power.

• Depending on operating conditions, the

indicator sections of 

 may increase or

decrease.

When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.

Note on the rechargeable batteries
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.

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 circuit.

To attach the battery compartment
lid
If the battery compartment lid is detached by
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.,
attach it as illustrated below.

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Use only the following dry battery type for
your CD player:
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
using the dry batteries.

Open the lid of the battery compartment.

Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the 3 to the
diagram in the battery compartment.

To remove the batteries
Remove the batteries in the same way as
rechargeable batteries.

When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.

Battery power is full.

Battery power is getting low.

Battery power is low.

Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.

*Beep sounds.

When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.

Battery life (approx. hours)(JEITA*)
Battery life varies depending on how the
player is used.

Two NC-WMAA

7

11

(charged for
about 3 hours**)

NH-WM2AA

16

21

(charged for
about 8 hours**)

Two Sony alkaline

23

33

batteries LR6(SG)
(produced in Japan)

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
(When the CD player is used on a flat and
stable place.)

** Charging time varies depending on how the

rechargeable battery is used.

(rear)

x

/CHG button

to an AC outlet

DC IN 4.5 V

AC power adaptor

Car connecting pack CPA-9C
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E34CP
Car battery cord DCC-E345
Active speaker system SRS-A17
Connecting cord RK-G129, RK-G136
Rechargeable batteries NH-WM2AA
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Stereo headphones* MDR-EX70LP, MDR-
E848LP

* When using optional headphones, use only

headphones with stereo miniplugs. You
cannot use headphones with micro plugs.

Your dealer may not handle some of the
accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.

VOL
(volume)
+/–

HOLD*

2

(rear)

x

 (stop)

N

 (play)/>

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