Amazon.com Product Description Sony's DFS601 CD Walkman screams "excitement," from its snazzy S2 Sports design to its ergonomic joystick operation and great sound. Ultimate Skip-Free G-Protection technology and a three-way control key on the grip together permit use while jogging or participating in other activities, while a supplied hand strap makes it easier to carry. Though it's not designed for immersion, the Walkman does offer a water-resistant design with rubber gaskets, bushings, and water-resistant seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt.
Keep it moving in style with the DFS601 The DFS601 puts the best of the broadcast world at your fingertips, too, with its FM/AM/TV/weather-band digital tuner. Using its 51-station preset memory (seven for TV, four for weather, 30 FM, and 10 AM), favorite stations are never more than a button away. You can even call up stations directly by their frequencies. Sony's Ultimate Skip-Free G-Protection technology boosts the laser pickup's shock protection to minimize read errors that would otherwise interrupt music, providing quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shocks--up to 10 times faster than conventional systems.
The player delivers 40 hours of playback on two AA batteries (not included) bolstered by Sony's two-position automatic volume limiter system (AVLS), which conserves batteries and guards hearing by capping listening level. This player supports optional Sony Nickel Cadmium NC-WMAA rechargeable batteries or optional Nickel Metal Hydride NH-WM2AA rechargeable batteries, offering great savings and convenience over replaceable batteries. Other features include nine playback modes (among them shuffle play, repeat play, and 64-track program play) and audio CD-R/CD-RW playback.
Go ahead and play hard, because this Sony S2 SportsM-^Y water-resistant portable CD player can take it. It comes with a built-in synthesized tuner with AM/FM/TV and Weather bands. With the skip-free G-ProtectionM-^Y system, you can listen to your tunes wherever you want and never miss a beat. You can even play your CD-R/RW discs, and the digital tuner features 51 presets that enable you to find your favorite stations with ease.
Sony's sleek, contoured DFS601 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 DFS601.
Features:
- 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/4Weather/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 a new mechanism that 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 your listening experience
- 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, 13dB
- 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(W x H x D): 5-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 5-3/4 (134 x 38.1 x 147.5 mm)
- Weight: 12-5/8 oz (360 g) w/out batteries
- Not meant to be immersed in or come into continuous contact with water