Sony DD-57 User Manual

3-800-046-21 (1)
Electronic Book Player
User's Guide
DD-57
Sony Corporation ©1999 Printed in Japan
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
This electronic book player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the bottom exterior.
DATA Discman is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.
Notes on the Electronic Book Player
About the and Marks
When you purchase an electronic book for the player, make sure
it comes with an or mark. means electronic books that
contain only character data or character and graphics data,
published by the end of the year 1994. From 1995, the
placed on the electronic books as well as on the electronic book
players.
Search Methods
The player offers 6 search methods, plus the possibility of giving
references to related entries. Usable search methods depend on
the electric book you use. Refer to the instructions of the
electronic book you purchased.
The 6 search methods are identified with the symbols below:
: Word search by specifying the beginning letters of an
WORD
entry
END : Word search by specifying the final letters of an entry
KEY : Keyword search by specifying the keywords an entry
must contain
MENU : Menu search by selecting from a menu similar to a table
of contents in a conventional book
MULTI : Menu search by specifying a number of conditions an
entry must meet
GRAPH : Graphic search by selecting from a series of graphic
symbols
Connecting to the Mains
Use the AC power adapter (supplied) to connect the player to
mains, as follows:
to DC IN 6V jack
AC power adapter
(supplied)
Notes on the AC power adapter
• The player will use the power supply from the mains even when
other power supply sources (such as batteries) are available at
the same time.
• When the AC power adapter is not used, unplug it from the
mains.
• Use only the AC power adapter supplied. Do not use any other
AC power adapter.
Polarity of the plug
Using Alkaline Batteries
Four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (not supplied) can deliver about
14 hours of power for performing search operations (in normal
conditions of use) and for 6.5 hours for playing an audio CD (8 cm
size) continuously. Insert the batteries with the correct ' and '
polarity.
mark is
When the Batteries Become Dead
The i mark appears briefly, then the player turns off.
Notes on batteries
• Avoid mixing old batteries with new ones or different types of
batteries.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, remove any
batteries inside.
• If a battery leaks, clean the battery compartment and replace all
the batteries with new ones.
Inserting/Removing an Electronic Book
Caution
Do not remove the disc from the caddy except
for troubleshooting or maintenance. The caddy
has been designed to protect the disc inside.
to mains
Insert an electronic book, label side up, into the electronic book
slot as far as it can go. The electronic book clicks into place when
completely inserted. The player turns on.
When removing an electronic book, make sure that the player is
turned off. Then, press the EJECT button to pop out the electronic
book.
Note
If the caddy gets stuck in the player, please do not try to pull it out.
Gently push the caddy back into the player and press the EJECT
button again.
Caution
Never insert anything other than an electronic book into the slot.
Otherwise, the player will be damaged.
Adjusting the Contrast
If necessary, use the CONTRAST control to adjust the contrast on
the display.
Listening to Audio Information
A search result may contain audio information in the form of
pronunciation of a word, narration, etc. You can use the built-in
speaker or headphones (not supplied) to listen to the sound.
Press b to fastforward, B to rewind. To stop, press (NO).
Use the VOLUME control to adjust the speaker volume.
Caddy
Speaker
Push the EJECT button to remove
PHONES jack
an electronic book.
With the label side up
Using the Headphones
Plug the headphones (not supplied) into the PHONES jack. When
the headphones are used, the sound will come out from the
headphones only, but not from the speaker.
Note
Always set the volume at the low level, then adjust it to a more
comfortable level once you are listening.
Starting/Ending a Search
Insert an electronic book into the player and the player turns on
automatically.
To end the search, press [POWER] to turn off the player. It is
possible to turn off the player at any time. If the electronic book
inside will not be used for a long time, remove it from the player.
Note
The player automatically turns off if it remains idle for 20 minutes
when using with the batteries.
Using the Sleep Function
The sleep function allows you to turn off the player without losing
your place in the electronic book.
H L
When viewing a search result, press [SLEEP] (OFF) to turn the
player off. The next time you press [POWER], you will be taken
CONTRAST control
back to the last page viewed. If, however, you insert a different
electronic book, the sleep function will no longer be effective.
MAX
VOLUME control
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