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Sony Personal CD Players DFS601 - DFS601

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Sony S2 Sports™ Tuner CD Walkman® - DFS601

Overview:

Sony's sleek contoured D-FS601 S2 Sports™ CD Walkman® Portable CD Player demands to be seen… Packed with features that push sound to a higher level of endurance, this CD Walkman Player includes an AM/FM/TV/Weather Stereo Tuner, the New S2 Sports Design, Water Resistance**, 51 Station Presets with Direct Preset Keys, Active Control Playback Operation, and Ultimate Skip-Free* G-Protection™ Technology. Tune into your favorite station or spin the CDs you love to workout to as you enjoy 50 Hours Continuous Playback (with 2 "AA" Batteries), CD-R/RW Compatibility, 64 Track RMS Programming, and 9 Playback Modes. Your mode of motion just met its music match – the D-FS601.

Features:

  • New S2 Sports™ Design
  • Water Resistant**
  • Built-In AM/FM Synthesized Tuner With TV/Weather Bands
  • 51 Station Preset With Direct Preset Keys (7TV/4Weather/30FM/10AM)
  • Joystick Operation
  • Ultimate Skip-Free* G-Protection™ Technology
  • 40 Hours Continuous Playback With 2 "AA" Batteries
  • CD-R/RW Compatible
  • 64 Track Rms Programming
  • 9 Playback Modes
  • Rechargeable Battery Capable
  • 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS)
  • Hand Strap Supplied

*Reduces or eliminates skipping during many active uses

**Not meant to be immersed in or come into continuous contact with water

Specifications:

  • New S2 Sports™ Design represents the new generation of Sony Sports CD Walkman, created to be durable, stylish, and ready for go-anywhere outdoor fun

  • Water Resistant** designed with rubber gaskets, bushings, and water resistant seals that help keep out water, moisture and dirt

  • Built-In AM/FM Synthesized Digital Tuner with TV and Weather Bands provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations

  • 51 Station Preset Tuning with Direct Preset Keys (7TV/4 Weather/30FM/10AM) offers convenient one-button tuning of your choice of hearing the audio from 7 TV stations, or tuning into 4 weather bands, 30 FM stations and 10 AM stations; in addition you may also select stations directly by their frequency

  • Joystick Operation with unique 3way-control key on the grip permits using functions of the CD Walkman while jogging or participating in other activities

  • Ultimate Skip Free* G-Protection™ Technology makes the CD Walkman® an ideal on-the-go companion, with greatly advanced digital-based system that provides 10-times faster shock recovery compared to conventional systems, ensuring perfect playing performance without skipping even during such active uses as jogging

  • 40 Hours Continuous Playback with 2 "AA" Batteries is made possible by advanced Sony DSP technology and New mechanism which provides extended battery life from predecessor models

  • CD-R/RW Compatible lets you enjoy playback of music CDs created on personal CD-R/CD-RW drives in addition to all commercially produced CDs

  • 64 Track RMS Programming offers extraordinary ability for you to customize the order in which tracks on a CD are played

  • 9 Playback Modes gives you many predetermined choices in the playback of CDs, including hearing one track over and over, or a selection of tracks in a desired order, or tracks in Shuffle (random) order, and more

  • Rechargeable Battery Capable allows use of optional Sony Nickel Cadmium NC-WMAA rechargeable battery or optional Nickel Metal Hydride NH-WM2AA rechargeable battery and offers great savings great savings and convenience over replaceable batteries

  • 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) maintains volume output at levels below distortion threshold for cleaner sound reproduction

  • Hand Strap Supplied helps you to grip unit and makes it easier to use during activity

  • Frequency Range: FM: 87.5-108MHz, AM: 530-1710kHz, TV: Ch. 2-13 1 ch. Step, Weather Band: Ch. 1-7 1 ch. Step

  • Antenna System: AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna, FM: Headphone cord

  • Digital-Analog Conversion: 1 Bit

  • D/A Conversion: 1 Bit quartz time-axis control

  • Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz, ±3dB

  • Inputs: DC-In 4.5V

  • Outputs: Headphone (Stereo mini jack), Line out (stereo mini jack)

  • Power Requirements: DC 4.5V "AA" x 2 batteries

  • Battery Life (Approx.): 40 hours with "AA" Sony alkaline batteries x 2

  • Color: Sports White

  • Accessories Supplied: MDR-W014 Stereo Headphones, AC-ES455 AC Adaptor

Dimensions(WxHxD): 5 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 5 3/4" (134 x 38.1 x 147.5mm)

Unit Weight:
12 5/8 oz (360g) w/out batteries

Shipping Weight: Approx. 3 lbs.

*Reduces or eliminates skipping during many active uses

**Not meant to be immersed in or come into continuous contact with water

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