3-858-170-22 (1)

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

PHONES/REMOTE DC IN 4.5 V

D-465
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 remote control
• Connect the microplug of the headphones to the remote control, not to the PHONES/
REMOTE jack of the Discman.
• Connect the headphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise
Welcome! INFORMATION during playback.

For the customers in the USA

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

2
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. For the
residential installation. This equipment
accessories supplied with your generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
Discman, refer to “Supplied energy and, if not installed and used in
accessories” towards the end of this accordance with the instructions, may cause
manual. harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
Owner’s Record equipment does cause harmful interference to
The model and the serial numbers are located at radio or television reception, which can be
the bottom. Record the serial number in the determined by turning the equipment off and on,
space provided below. Refer to them whenever the user is encouraged to try to correct the
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this interference by one or more of the following
product. measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Model No. D-465 Serial No. - Increase the separation between the equipment Label side up
OPEN
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
WARNING circuit different from that to which the receiver 1 Slide OPEN 2 Fit the CD to the pivot.
is connected. to open the lid.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
To prevent fire or shock technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
hazard, do not expose modifications not expressly approved in this
the unit to rain or
moisture.
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

For the customers in Australia

3 Play
The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot Using the remote control
To avoid electrical be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC 1 Press ^.
shock, do not open the power adaptor should be discarded.
cabinet. Refer servicing For the customers not in Poland
2 Adjust the volume.
to qualified personnel The mark on the unit is valid only for
only. products marketed in Poland.

CAUTION For the customers not in Europe 1 Press (.

The use of optical instruments with this product The CE mark on the unit is valid
will increase eye hazard. only for products marketed in the
European Union.

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
Resume play after ^ You can play the tracks in a CD in random
order. sound.
pause (main unit
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
only) Digital
INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music
MEGA BASS
Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or
Find the beginning = (= side of only one track.
of the current track ( on the remote
(AMS*) control) once**

Find the beginning = (= side of

of previous tracks () repeatedly** PLAY
(AMS) MODE Press Digital MEGA BASS to select
BASS or BASS . BASS is
Find the beginning + (+ side of
During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly more effective.
of the next track () once** PLAY REPEAT/
(AMS) MODE ENTER until “SHUF” appears.
The tracks play in random order. Note
• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
Find the beginning + (+ side of
To repeat all the tracks bass, turn down the volume.
of succeeding () repeatedly**
tracks (AMS) Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.
The ” ” indication appears. To prevent sound from skipping
(ESP)
Go forward Hold down
The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection)
quickly + (+ side of
function prevents the sound from skipping by
() ** To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until no play mode is indicated in using a buffer memory that stores music data
the display. for about 20 seconds. Use this function when
Go backwards Hold down
listening in a car or during a walk.
quickly = (= side of
() ** To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER Note
again. • During shuffle play, you cannot return to ESP
previous tracks by pressing = .
*AMS = Automatic Music Sensor
**These operations are possible during both To repeat a single track
play and pause. 1 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track you
want to repeat is playing.
To remove the CD The ” ” indication appears.
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot.
Playing tracks in the order
Press ESP.
you want (RMS play) The ESP indication appears.

You can program up to 22 tracks to play in

any order you choose.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1”
appears.
=/+ ^

Notes
• Playing may stop when the Discman gets a
strong shock even with the ESP function on.
Notes on controlling the volume with • You may hear a noise or sound skip when:
the remote control — listening to a dirty or scratched CD,
Set the VOL (volume) control on the remote To repeat another track, press = or + . PLAY REPEAT/ — listening to an audio test CD or,
control to MAX. Then adjust the volume on MODE ENTER — the Discman receives continuous shock.
the Discman to the level that you want to be To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER • Sound may drop for a while if you press ESP
the maximum volume of the remote control. again.
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
during play.
• When you use an optical digital connecting
Notes on display repeatedly until “RMS” flashes. cord, the ESP function will be disabled.
• When you press ^ or ( (when RESUME
is set to OFF), the total number of tracks in To lock the buttons
the CD and the total playing time appear for Close the hold cover to avoid accidental
about 2 seconds. operation of the main unit.
• During play, the track number and the Playing only the tracks Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the
elapsed playing time of the current track you want (INTRO PGM Play) arrow to avoid accidental operation of the
appear. Flashing remote control.
• During pause, the elapsed playing time
flashes in the display.
• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of
You can choose and play your favorite tracks
by scanning through the beginning of each
2 Press = or + to choose a track.
The track number and the playing order
the next track will appear with the “–” track in a CD.
appear.
indication.
+ ^
Track number Flashing
Illumination of the display (main unit
and remote control)
HOLD
When using the unit on the AC power
adaptor or car battery, the display is always
illuminated. (Light of the display goes out
when you press p and the CD stops.) When Hold cover
you use the unit on the rechargeable battery PLAY REPEAT/
MODE ENTER Playing order
or alkaline batteries, the display is illuminated To protect your hearing (AVLS)
for about 5 seconds when you press any The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
operation button. 3 Press REPEAT/ENTER to program the System) function keeps down the maximum
Notes on handling CDs
1 During play, press PLAY MODE
track. volume to protect your ears.
• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge.
repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the
Do not touch the surface. Flashing remaining tracks.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD. NORM LIMIT
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not
5 Press ^ . AVLS
(AUTO VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM)
“RMS” stops flashing and the tracks you
leave the CD in a car parked under direct have chosen play in the order you
sunlight.
specified.

To cancel RMS play, press PLAY MODE until

2 Press ^ to start scanning . “RMS” disappears.
The Discman plays the first 15 seconds of
each track and “INTRO PGM” flashes To check the program (rear)
faster. During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 5.
3 Press REPEAT/ENTER while the track During RMS play:
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The AVLS indication appears.
you want is playing. To skip the track, Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RMS”
press + or just wait for the next track. flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the
After you have gone through the CD, track number and the playing order appear in
“INTRO PGM” stops flashing and the tracks the order you specified.
you have chosen play automatically.
Note
Note • If the sound is distorted when you listen to the
To finish programming before going through • If you program another track after the 22nd bass-boosted sound with the AVLS function,
Not these ways the whole CD, press ^. The selected tracks track, the first track programed is cleared and turn down the volume.
will be played. the new track is programed instead.

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 Using the optical digital 3 Connect the AC power adaptor.
you stopped the CD (Resume Play) connecting cord Using the remote control The indication “CHG” lights up. Charge
Normally, every time you stop and play, for about 2 hours (for BP-DM10) or 3
playing starts from the beginning of the CD. hours (for BP-DM20).
The resume play function, however, let you For the customers supplied with the
remote control (If the battery has been already charged,
listen to from the point at which you last
You can use the remote control as the wired “CHG“ and flash. )
turned off the Discman.
remote control.
OPTICAL
(DIGITAL)/
Headphones
LINE OUT

Optical digital
( (play) /
RESUME connecting cord
Display =•+
POC-5B
ON OFF window (AMS*/search)
(not supplied)
VOL HOLD**
OPTICAL (volume)
Set RESUME to ON. (DIGITAL) IN* p (stop)
ESP***
To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF. MiniDisc recorder Remote control DC IN 4.5 V
DAT deck, etc.
Notes AC power adaptor
• 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 *If the OPTICAL (DIGITAL) IN jack is square-
30 seconds. shaped, use the POC-5AB optical digital * Automatic Music Sensor
connecting cord instead. **When you are not using the remote control,
To turn off the beep slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
To unlock, slide HOLD back. to a wall outlet
You can turn off the beep that sounds as you Notes
operate your Discman. • When you use digital equipment with your ***Electronic Shock Protection
Discman, use the AC power adaptor. If you use 4 When fully charged, “CHG” disappears.
Disconnect the power source (AC power a rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries, the Display window Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
adaptor, rechargeable battery or alkaline optical digital signal will not be output from
batteries). While you press and hold down p, the Discman. (Unexpected phenomena may ESP indication Track When to charge the battery
connect the power source again. To make the occur, for instance, you cannot record a CD on indication When the battery becomes weak,
beep sound again, disconnect the power connected equipment.) indication appears in the display. If the
source, and then connect it without pressing • Digital MEGA BASS can be output from the battery is used up, “Lo batt” appears in
p. PHONES/REMOTE jack, but not from the the display. Charge the rechargeable battery.
OPTICAL (DIGITAL )/LINE OUT jack.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
• When you use an optical digital connecting
cord, the ESP function will be disabled. Operation indication long time, recharge the battery when the
To put off the illumination of the Battery indication The character in battery is used up (discharged).
display Notes “Discman” lights up
When you operate your Discman with a • Before you play the CD, turn down the volume one by one in Notes
rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries, of the connected equipment so as not to succession during • Charging time varies depending on how the
you can put off the illumination of the damage the connected speakers. operation. rechargeable battery is used.
display on the main unit and the remote • The beep sound is not output from the Note • If the battery is new or has not been used for a
control. OPTICAL (DIGITAL)/LINE OUT jack. • Use only the supplied remote control. You long time, it may not be charged completely
• When you connect other equipment to the cannot operate this unit with the remote control until you charge and discharge it several times.
OPTICAL (DIGITAL)/LINE OUT jack, you supplied with other models. • If the battery life becomes shorter by about half,
While you press and hold down PLAY
cannot adjust the volume by this unit. replace it with Sony BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
MODE, insert a rechargeable battery or
• When you record a CD on a cassette tape using rechargeable battery. Do not use any other
alkaline batteries. rechargeable battery (R6 type rechargeable
a tape recorder that has the blank search
function, release the ESP function. If the ESP battery, etc.).
function is on, the blank search function does zPower Sources
not work.

Connecting to other Using rechargeable

stereo equipment battery Using dry batteries

You can listen to the CD through other stereo Playing a CD in a car Charge the rechargeable battery before using it
equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape or
for the first time.
You can use either BP-DM10 or BP-DM20
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.
a MiniDisc. Refer to the instruction manual of You can use your Discman in a car as
rechargeab le battery for this unit. You can use
the other equipment for details. Before making illustrated below.
them in the same way, but their charging time
connections, turn off each piece of equipment.
and battery life are different. Check the model
number of your rechargeable battery, and use it.
Using the connecting cord
1 Open the lid of the battery compartment.

(rear)

OPTICAL 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline

(DIGITAL)/ batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the
LINE OUT diagram inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.
(rear)
Connecting cord
RK-G129HG To connect your Discman to a car cassette
deck, you need the following accessories:
2 Insert the rechargeable battery so that the
Left (white) word “SONY” is facing the same direction
• Car connecting pack CPA-9 as illustrated inside the lid, and close the
Right (red) • Car battery cord DCC-E245 lid.
LINE IN or or,
REC IN* • Mount kit CPM-300PC (Mount plate + Car
connecting pack + Car battery cord)
Stereo system, • Car battery cord with car connecting pack
cassette recorder, DCC-E26CP
radio cassette Refer to the instruction manual of each
recorder, etc. accessory for details. When to replace the dry batteries
When the batteries become weak,
When you use the CPM-300PC mount indication appears in the display. If the
Note kit/CPM-300P mount plate batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in
• When you use a connecting cord, the Digital Attach the car mount adaptor supplied to the the display. Replace all the batteries with new
MEGA BASS function will be disabled. CPM-300PC/300P before installing the ones.
Discman.
Notes
Notes • Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not put the Discman on the dashboard. • Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not leave the Discman in a car parked • Do not use different types of batteries together.
under sunlight. • Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
• Use a Sony car connecting pack for reducing
noise.

Switched ignition function

With this feature, your Discman stops
automatically when you turn off the engine of
the car. (This function is not possible with
some cars depending on the model).

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 zAdditional Information
Using the battery case Maintenance Specifications

You can use the unit for longer time by using

Precautions To clean the lens System
the battery case, in addition to the Clean the lens with a lens cleaning kit KK-DM1. Compact disc digital audio system
rechargeable battery or batteries in the battery On safety Laser diode properties
compartment of the unit. Batteries in the • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the Material: GaAlAs
battery case and the rechargeable battery or unit, unplug it and have it checked by qualified Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Lens
batteries in the battery compartment are personnel before operating it any further. Emission duration: Continuous
consumed together. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (measured at
4.5 V (external power input) jack. 200 mm away from the objective lens surface)
1 Hook the battery case onto the Discman Error correction
Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
and fasten the screw. On power sources
• When you are not using the unit for a long Solomon Code
time, disconnect all power sources from the D-A conversion
Battery case 1-bit quartz time-axis control
unit.
Hook Screw Frequency response
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located at the 20 - 20,000 Hz +1-2 dB (measured by EIAJ CP-
bottom of the AC power adaptor (for Middle
To clean the casing 307)
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 0.6 V rms at 50 kilohms
E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any Recommended load impedance over 10
other AC power adaptor. kilohms
Optical digital output (optical output
connector)
Polarity of the plug Troubleshooting Output level: –21 - –15 dBm
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level
2 Open the lid of the battery case.
Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General
• To unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor itself, do not pull its Power requirements
cord. The CD does not play or “no dlSC” • Sony BP-DM10 Rechargeable battery:
appears in the display though a CD 2.4 V DC, Ni-Cd, 650 mAh
is placed in the unit. Sony BP-DM20 Rechargeable battery:
On dry and rechargeable batteries
m The CD is dirty or defective. 2.4 V DC, Ni-MH, 1,200 mAh
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
m Insert the CD with the label side up. • Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC
• Do not carry the rechargeable battery with
m Moisture condensation has occurred. • AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
coins or other metallic objects. It can generate
Leave the unit aside for several hours until U2.CA2.E92: 120 V, 60 Hz
heat if the positive and negative terminals of
the moisture evaporates. CED.E13.CN1: 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz
the battery are accidentally contacted by a
m The lens is dirty. CEK: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
3 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
metallic object.
m Close the lid of the unit and the battery EA3: 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the compartment firmly. AU2: 240 V, 50 Hz
On the unit JEW.E33: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
diagram inside the battery case and close m Make sure the batteries are inserted
• Keep the lens on the unit clean and do not • Sony CPM-300P mount plate for use on car
the lid. correctly.
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged battery: 4.5 V DC
and the unit will not operate properly. m Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet securely. Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the unit. and controls)
The unit and the CD may be damaged.
When you press ^, “00” appears in Approx. 132 × 29.9 × 135.6 mm
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
(5 1⁄4 × 1 3⁄ 16 × 5 3⁄8 in.)
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, the display for a moment, and
Mass (without rechargeable battery)
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, disappears. The CD does not play. Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz)
mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car m Rechargeable battery or dry batteries are Operating temperature
with its windows closed. used up. Charge the rechargeable battery 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
• If the unit causes interference to the radio or or replace dry batteries with new ones.
television reception, turn off the unit or move it
Supplied accessories
away from the radio or television. No sound, or noise is heard. AC power adaptor (1)
Battery life (approx. hours) • Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket m Connect the plugs firmly. Stereo headphones with remote control (1)*
during use as it may cause malfunction or m Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry Stereo headphones (1)**
When using ESP function serious accidents. soft cloth periodically. Rechargeable battery (1)
off on Battery case (1)*
On headphones “Hl dc ln” appears in the display. Connecting cord (Phono plug × 2 ↔ stereo
BP-DM20 10 7 Road safety m Use only the supplied AC power adaptor miniplug) (1)***
(charged for 3 hours Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or or recommended AC power adaptor AC- Carrying case (1)
maximum*) operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a E45HG (not supplied). *Not supplied with U2 model
traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can
**Supplied with U2 model
Two alkaline batteries 18 13 also be potentially dangerous to play your You cannot operate the unit when ***Not supplied with JEW, CED and CEK
headsets at high volume while walking, you press a button on the remote model
especially at pedestrian crossings. You should
BP-DM10 5 3,5 control.
exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
(charged for 2 hours m The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back Design and specifications are subject to change
potentially hazardous situations.
maximum*) in the direction of the arrow. without notice.
Preventing hearing damage
BP-DM20 + 28 22 “Lo batt” appears in the display Recommended accessories
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Battery case when you press a button. Mount plate CPM-300P
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
(two alkaline m The rechargeable battery is used up Mount kit CPM-450PC*
and extended play. If you experience a ringing
batteries) completely. Connect the AC power Mount kit CPM-300PC
in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
adaptor and charge the battery. Car connecting pack CPA-9
m The dry batteries are used up. Replace Car battery cord with car connecting pack
Two alkaline batteries 40 30 Caring for others
them with new ones. DCC-E26CP
+ Battery case (two Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
Car battery cord DCC-E245
alkaline batteries) allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
The battery life is short. Active speaker system SRS-A21, SRS-A41,
considerate to the people around you.
m Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline SRS-A71
BP-DM10 + 23 18 Rechargeable battery BP-DM10, BP-DM20
batteries.
Battery case Connecting cord RK-G129HG
m Replace the batteries with new ones.
(two alkaline Optical digital connecting cord POC-5B,
batteries) POC-10B, POC-15B, POC-5AB, POC-10AB,
The volume is limited to a certain
POC-15AB
level even if you attempt to turn it AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
(When the unit is used on a flat and stable place) up. Stereo headphones MDR-35, MDR-E848
*Charging time varies depending on how the m AVLS selector is set to LIMIT. Set it to *Sold in Japan only
rechargeable battery is used. NORM.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.

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