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Playing a CD right
away!
If you want to play a CD right now, choose to use your Discman on
Compact Disc house current. Other choices are the following three: rechargeable
battery, dry batteries (see “Power Sources” on the reverse side) and car
Compact Player battery.

Operating Instructions 1 Connect

About area code
The area code of the Discman you purchased is shown on upper left of the bar
code label on the package. Headphones AC power adaptor
For accessories supplied with your Discman, check the area code of your model
and refer to “Supplied accessories” toward the end of this manual.

to a wall
outlet

or

D-170AN
D-171
D-171V
D-172CK
D-173 2/REMOTE
DC IN 4.5 V
D-175 For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Sony Corporation 1996 Printed in Malaysia
For models supplied with the headphone remote commander
• Connect the microplug of the headphones to the headphone remote commander, not to the
2/REMOTE jack of the Discman.
• Connect the headphones to the headphone remote commander firmly. A loose connection
Welcome! INFORMATION may cause noise during playback.

For the customers in the USA

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

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This equipment has been tested and found to
Compact Disc Compact Player. comply with the limits for a Class B digital
Before operating your Discman,
please read this manual and retain it
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
Place a CD
protection against harmful interference in a
for future reference.
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
About this manual energy and, if not installed and used in
The instructions in this manual are for the D- accordance with the instructions, may cause
170AN, D-171, D-171V, D-172CK, D-173 and D- harmful interference to radio communications.
175. Before you start reading, check your model However, there is no guarantee that interference
OPEN
number. The D-170AN is the model used for will not occur in a particular installation. If this
illustration purposes. equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
Owner’s Record determined by turning the equipment off and on,
The model and the serial numbers are located at the user is encouraged to try to correct the
the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces interference by one or more of the following
provided below. Refer to them whenever you measures:
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
product. - Increase the separation between the equipment Label side up
and receiver.
Model No. __________ Serial No.__________ - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver 1 Press OPEN 2 Fit the CD to the pivot.
is connected. to open the lid.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
WARNING technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

For the customers in Australia

3 Play
moisture. The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot
be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC
power adaptor should be discarded.
To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the For the customers not in Poland
cabinet. Refer servicing The mark on the unit is valid only for
products marketed in Poland.
to qualified personnel 1 Press ^.
only. For the customers not in Europe
The CE mark on the unit is valid
CAUTION only for products marketed in the
The use of optical instruments with this product European Union.
will increase eye hazard.

2 Adjust the volume.

To stop play, press p.

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To Press zOther Operations
Playing tracks in random Using other functions
Pause (main unit ^ order (Shuffle Play)
only) Playing tracks repeatedly To enjoy more powerful bass sound
(Repeat Play) You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
You can play the tracks in a CD in random
Resume play after ^ sound.
pause (main unit order.
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
only)
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music PLAY DIGITAL
Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or MODE MEGA BASS
Find the beginning = (= side of only one track.
of the current track ( on the
(AMS*) headphone remote
commander) once**

Find the beginning = (= side of

of previous tracks () repeatedly** Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS to select
(AMS) During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” appears. BASS or BASS . BASS is
The tracks play in random order. more effective.
Find the beginning + (+ side of PLAY REPEAT/
of the next track () once** MODE ENTER
Note
(AMS)
• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
To repeat all the tracks bass, turn down the volume.
Find the beginning + (+ side of
of succeeding () repeatedly** Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ” ” indication appears. To lock the buttons
tracks (AMS)
To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE You can lock your Discman against any
repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in accidental operations. (You can still operate
Go forward Hold down
the display. the unit with the remote control.)
quickly + (+ side of
() **
Note
Go backwards Hold down • During shuffle play, you cannot return to
quickly = (= side of To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER previous tracks by pressing = .
() ** again.

*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor To repeat a single track

**These operations are possible during both 1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you
play and pause. want to repeat is playing.
The ” ” indication appears. Playing tracks in the order HOLD
To remove the CD you want (RMS play)
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
You can program up to 22 tracks to play in
any order you choose. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
The buttons are locked. when you press any
button, “Hold” appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” PLAY ^
appears. MODE
To unlock, slide HOLD back.

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
REPEAT/ =/+ volume to protect your ears.
ENTER
To repeat another track, press = or + .

Notes on controlling the volume with To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER
1 During play, press PLAY MODE NORM LIMIT
repeatedly until “RMS” flashes. AVLS
the headphone remote commander again.
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
Set the VOL (volume) control on the
headphone remote commander to MAX. Then
adjust the volume on the Discman to the level
that you want to be the maximum volume of
the headphone remote commander.

Notes on display
Playing only the tracks Flashing
• When you press ^ or ( (when RESUME* you want (INTRO PGM Play)
is set to OFF), the total number of tracks in 2 Press = or + to choose a track.
the CD and the total playing time appear for The track number and the playing order (rear)
about 2 seconds.
You can choose and play your favorite tracks Set AVLS to LIMIT.
appear.
*D-175 only by scanning through the beginning of each The AVLS indication appears.
• During play, the track number and the track in a CD.
Track number Flashing
elapsed playing time of the current track
appear. PLAY ^
• During pause, the elapsed playing time MODE
flashes in the display.
• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of
the next track will appear with the “–” Note
indication. Playing order • If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function,
Notes on handling CDs +
• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.
REPEAT/
ENTER
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the
turn down the volume.

Do not touch the surface. track.

• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or 1 During play, press PLAY MODE
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not remaining tracks.
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
leave the CD in a car parked under direct
sunlight.
Flashing
5 Press ^ .
“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.

2 Press ^ to start scanning . To check the program

The Discman plays the first 15 seconds of During programming:
each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5.
faster. During RMS play:
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS”
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
you want is playing. To skip the track, Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the
press + or just wait for the next track. track number and the playing order appear in
the order you specified.
After you have gone through the CD,
Not these ways “INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks Note
you have chosen play automatically. • If you program another track after the 22nd
track, the first track programed is cleared and
To finish programming before going through the new track is programed instead.
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. Continue to the reverse side m

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To resume playing from the point zPower Sources
you stopped the CD (Resume Play) Playing a CD in a car Using dry batteries
(D-175 only)
Normally, every time you stop and play,
You can use your Discman in a car as
Using rechargeable
playing starts from the beginning of the CD.
The resume play function, however, let you
illustrated below. battery 1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
listen to from the point at which you last
turned off the Discman. Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
for the first time.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
rechargeab le 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.
(rear)
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the
diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
RESUME
OFF ON To connect your Discman to a car cassette
deck, you need the following accessories:
• Car connecting pack
• Car battery cord (rear)
or,
Set RESUME to ON.
• Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car
connecting pack + Car battery cord)
2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF. word “SONY” is facing the same direction
• Car battery cord with car connecting pack as illustrated inside the lid, and close the
Notes DCC-E26CP lid.
• Even if RESUME is set to ON, playing starts Refer to the instruction manual of each
from the beginning when you open the lid. accessory for details.
• The resume point may be inaccurate by about
30 seconds. When you use the CPM-300PC mount When to replace the dry batteries
kit/CPM-300P mount plate When the batteries become weak,
To turn off the beep Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the indication appears in the display. If the
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you CPM-300PC/300P before installing the batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in
operate your Discman. Discman. the display. Replace all the batteries with new
ones.
Disconnect the power source (AC power Notes
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline • Do not put the Discman on the dashboard. Notes
batteries). While you press and hold down p, • Do not leave the Discman in a car parked • Do not charge the dry batteries.
connect the power source again. To make the under sunlight.
• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
3 Connect the AC power adaptor. • Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
beep sound again, disconnect the power The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
source, and then connect it without pressing noise. • Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3
p. hours (for BP-DM20).
Switched ignition function Battery life (approx. hours)
(If the battery has been fully charged,
With this feature, your Discman stops
“CHG“ and flash. )
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with BP-DM20 7
some cars depending on the model). (charged for about
3 hours*)
Connecting to other
stereo equipment Two alkaline batteries 12

BP-DM10 4
You can listen to the CD through other stereo
Using the headphone (charged for about
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape.
2 hours*)
Refer to the instruction manual of the other remote commander
equipment for details. Before making
connections, turn off each piece of equipment. DC IN 4.5 V (When the unit is used on a flat and stable place)
For the customers supplied with the *Charging time varies depending on how the
headphone remote commander: rechargeable battery is used.
You can use the headphone remote
commander as the wired remote commander.
AC power adaptor
Headphones HOLD**

LINE OUT

to a wall outlet
Connecting cord
( (play) /
RK-G129HG
=•+ 4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Right (red) (AMS*/search) Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
Left (white) p (stop)
When to charge the battery
VOL (volume) When the battery becomes weak,
LINE IN or REC IN indication appears in the display. If the
Stereo system, * Automatic Music Sensor battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in the
cassette recorder, **When you are not using the headphone remote display. Charge the rechargeable battery.
radio cassette commander, slide HOLD in the direction of the To keep the original battery capacity for a long
recorder, etc. arrow. time, recharge the battery when the battery is
To unlock, slide HOLD back. used up (discharged).

Notes Note Notes

• When you use a connecting cord, the DIGITAL • Use only the supplied headphone remote • Charging time varies depending on how the
MEGA BASS function will be disabled. commander. You cannot operate this unit with rechargeable battery is used.
• Before you play the CD, turn down the volume the remote commander supplied with other • If the battery is new or has not been used for a
of the connected equipment so as not to models long time, it may not be charged completely
damage the connected speakers. until you charge and discharge it several times.
• The beep sound is not output from the LINE • If the battery life becomes shorter by about half,
OUT jack. replace it with Sony BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
• When you connect other equipment to the rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
LINE OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
by this unit. battery, etc.).
Using the headphones
with volume control
(D-171V only)
.

Volume

Adjust the volume.

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zAdditional Information Recommended accessories
Maintenance Specifications Mount plate CPM-300P
Mount kit CPM-450PC*
Precautions To clean the lens System
Mount kit CPM-300PC
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1. Compact disc digital audio system Car battery cord with car connecting pack
On safety Laser diode properties DCC-E26CP
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the Material: GaAlAs Car battery cord DCC-E245
unit, unplug it and have it checked by qualified Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
personnel before operating it any further. Lens Emission duration: Continuous SRS-A71
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (measured at Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
4.5 V (external power input) jack. 200 mm away from the objective lens surface) Connecting cord RK-G129HG
Error correction AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
On power sources Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
• When you are not using the unit for a long Solomon Code *Sold in Japan only
time, disconnect all power sources from the D-A conversion
unit. 1-bit quartz time-axis control Your dealer may not handle some of the above
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, Frequency response listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
power consumption, etc. is located at the 20 - 20,000 Hz +1
-2 dB (measured by EIAJ CP- detailed information about the accessories in
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for Middle
To clean the casing 307) your country.
East only.) Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a Output (at 4.5 V input level)
mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, Headphones (stereo minijack)
benzine or thinner. 15 mW + 15 mW at 16 ohms
On the AC power adaptor
Line output (stereo minijack)
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. If
your unit is not supplied with it, use AC- Output level 0.7 V rms at 50 kilohms
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any Recommended load impedance over 10
other AC power adaptor. kilohms

Troubleshooting General
Polarity of the plug
Power requirements
• Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:
Should any problem persist after you have made 2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its 2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh
cord. The CD does not play or “no dlSC” • Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
appears in the display though a CD • AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
is placed in the unit. U2.CA2.E92: 120 V, 60 Hz
On dry and rechargeable batteries
m The CD is dirty or defective. CED.E13.CN2: 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
m Insert the CD with the label side up. CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
• Do not carry the rechargeable battery with
m Moisture condensation has occurred. EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
coins or other metallic objects. It can generate
Leave the unit aside for several hours until AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz
heat if the positive and negative terminals of
the moisture evaporates. JEW.E33: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
the battery are accidentally contacted by a
metallic object. m The lens is dirty. • Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery battery: 4.5 V DC
compartment firmly. Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
On the unit and controls)
• Keep the lens of the unit clean and do not touch m Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly. Approx. 135 × 29.9 × 159.5 mm
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and (5 3⁄8× 1 3⁄16 × 6 3⁄8 in.)
the unit will not operate properly. m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet securely. Mass (without rechargeable battery)
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit. Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz)
The unit and the CD may be damaged. Operating temperature
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat When you press ^, “00” appears in
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, the display for a moment, and
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, disappears. The CD does not play.
mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car
Supplied accessories
m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are
D-170AN
with its windows closed. used up. Charge the rechargeable battery
Stereo headphones (1)
• If the unit causes interference to radio or or replace dry batteries with new ones.
D-171
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
AC power adaptor (1)
away from the radio or television. No sound, or noise is heard. Stereo headphones (1)
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket m Connect the plugs firmly. Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
during use as it may cause malfunction or m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry miniplug) (1)
serious accidents. soft cloth periodically.
D-171V
AC power adaptor (1)
On headphones “Hl dc ln” appears in the display. Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
Road safety m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor miniplug) (1)
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or or recommended AC power adaptor AC- Stereo headphones with volume control (1)
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a E45HG (not supplied). D-172CK
traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can
AC power adaptor (1)*
also be potentially dangerous to play your “Hold” appears in the display when Stereo headphones (1)
headsets at high volume while walking, you press a button. Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
especially at pedestrian crossings. You should
m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back. miniplug) (1)*
exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
Car connecting pack (1)
potentially hazardous situations.
“Lo batt” appears in the display Car mount plate (1)
when you press a button. Car battery cord (1)
Preventing hearing damage Velcro tapes (2)
Avoid using headphones at high volume. m The rechargeable battery is used up
completely. Connect the AC power Spare fuse (1)
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud Spiral tube (1)
and extended play. If you experience a ringing adaptor and charge the battery.
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace * Not supplied with CED and CEK model
in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
them with new ones. D-173
AC power adaptor (1)
Caring for others Stereo headphones (1)
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will The battery life is short.
Rechargeable battery (1)
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline
Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
considerate to the people around you. batteries.
miniplug) (1)
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
D-175
AC power adaptor (1)*
The volume is limited to a certain Stereo headphones with remote commander
level even if you attempt to turn it (1)
up. Rechargeable battery (1)*
m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
NORM. miniplug) (1)*
Alkaline batteries (2)**
*Not supplied with JEW model
**Supplied with JEW model only

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

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