Sony Dfs601 Manual

							TV/WB/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).”3-243-381-11 (1)
D-FS601
© 2002 Sony Corporation
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation. 
						

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the AC
power adaptor to rain or
moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Owner’s Record
The model and the serial numbers are located
at the rear. 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-FS601
Serial No. ___________________
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
CAUTION
•INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN
•DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The CE mark is valid only for
products marketed in the European
Union.
For the customers in the USAThis equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:
Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY
Model No.: D-FS601
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Product registration
For the customers in the USAPlease register this product on line at www.sony.com/
productregistration.

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about new products, services, and other
important announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you. 
						

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Table of Contents
Getting started
Locating the controls ................................... 4
Playing a CD
1.Connect your CD player. ......................... 6
2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 6
3.Play a CD. ............................................... 7
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 10
Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 10
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ......................................... 10
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ............................................ 11
Using the radio
Listening to the radio ................................. 12
Presetting your favorite radio stations ....... 14
Presetting radio stations ............................. 15
Changing the tuning interval ..................... 16
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 17
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 17
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 18
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 18
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 19
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 20
Connecting to 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
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30 
						

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
qhi (headphones)
jack
(pages 6, 13, 20)
qdPLAY MODE•
TUNING – button
(pages 9 - 12, 15)
8DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 21)
qaPRESET –/+ buttons
(page 15)
1AM button
(pages 12, 15)
2FM button
(pages 12, 15)
4TV button
(pages 12, 15)
3WB (weather band)
button (pages 12, 15)
63-way control key
(see below)
5HOLD switch
(page 18)
7VOL* (volume)
control
(page 7)
qjBuckle
(page 6)9Display
(pages 8, 10 - 14, 17, 18)
qsREPEAT/ENTER•
TUNING + button
(pages 9 - 12, 15)
qfSOUND button
(pages 17, 18)
qgMEMORY button
(pages 14, 15)
q;1 - 3 buttons
(page 14)
63-way control key
Push toward
N/> or
..Press x•
RADIO OFF/
CHG.
N/>**: Play/AMS/search
(pages 7, 8, 11)
.:  AMS/search (pages 7, 11)
x•RADIO OFF/CHG:
Stop•charge/turn off the radio
(pages 7, 15, 19)
*There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.
** There is a tactile dot beside N/>. 
						

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CD player (inside)
waBattery compartment
(page 21)qlG-PROTECTION
switch
(page 17)
Getting started
qkSTEP switch
(page 16)w;LOCAL/DX switch
(page 13)
Using the hand strap
During active uses, use the supplied hand strap.
1Pass the strap through the hooks.
2Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it
using the Velcro tapes. 
						

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1.Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones.
2.Insert a CD.
1Unfasten the buckle.
2Open the lid.3Fit the CD on the pivot and close the lid.
4While holding the lid closed, fasten the buckle
securely.
Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.
Label side up to an AC outlet
Headphones
or
Earphones to i (headphones)
3-way control key
(N/>)
to DC IN
4.5V AC power
adaptor 
						

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ToDo this
Play (from the point you stopped) Push the 3-way control key toward N/>.
Playback starts from the point you stopped.
Play (from the first track) Push the control key toward N/> and hold
it for 2 seconds or more.
Stop Press x•RADIO OFF/CHG.*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)Push the control key toward . once
quickly.*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Push the control key toward .
repeatedly.*2, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Push the control key toward N/> once
quickly.*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Push the control key toward N/>
repeatedly.*2, *3
Go backwards quickly Push the control key toward . and
hold it.*2
Go forward quickly Push the control key toward N/> and
hold it.*2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during play.
*3After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pushing the 3-way
control key toward N/>. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pushing
the control key toward ..
Playing a CD
3.Play a CD.
(Continued)
Adjust the volume.Push the 3-way control
key toward N/>. 
						

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About the display
•When you push the 3-way control key toward N/> after changing the CD or turning off
and on the player, the total number of tracks in the CD and total playing time appear for about
two seconds.
•During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.
If the volume level does not increase
If “AVLS” appears in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display.
For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).”
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback
capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
*CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio
CDs.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. 
						

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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 tracks in your favorite order)
3-way control key
(N />, .)
REPEAT/ENTER button
REPEAT
You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.
ENTER
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
Playback options
(Continued) 
						

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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes.
During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “1” appears.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.