Sony CD Walkman D-EJ985 User manual

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).”
3-245-826-21 (2)
D-EJ985
© 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 unit
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.
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 validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-
822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries.

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Table of Contents
Getting started
Locating the controls .................................. 4
Playing a CD
1.Connect your CD player. ......................... 7
2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 7
3.Play a CD. ............................................... 8
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 11
Playing a single track (Single play).......... 11
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)........................................ 11
Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play) .. 12
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)........................................... 13
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 14
Displaying CD text information ................ 14
Checking the remaining time on the CD and
the number of tracks left ....................... 15
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 15
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 16
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 17
Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 17
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 19
Using the dry batteries............................... 22
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................ 24
Maintenance .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting ......................................... 26
Specifications ............................................ 29
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
4x(stop) /CHARGE button•
CHARGE lamp
(pages 8, 16, 17, 19, 20)
6i(headphones) jack
(page 7)
9AVLS switch
(page 16)
1EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input)
jack (pages 7, 20, 22)
5VOL (volume) +*/– buttons
(page 8)
2LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 18)
qs HOLD switch
(page 16)
7OPEN switch
(page 7)
8Terminals for the charging stand
(pages 19, 25)
qa Battery
compartment
(page 19)
CD player (rear)
q; G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 14)
3Jog lever (u(play/pause)•
./>(AMS/search))
(pages 7, 8, 12, 13)
*The button has a tactile dot.

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Remote control
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this CD player with the remote control
supplied with other CD players.
qd x(stop) button
(pages 8, 17)
wa P MODE/
(play mode/repeat)
button
(pages 10 - 13, 17)
ql DISPLAY
button
(pages 14, 15)
w; SOUND button
(page 15)
qk HOLD switch
(page 16)
qj Clip
(page 6)
Getting started
qf VOL (volume)
+/– control
(page 8)
qg Display
(pages 9, 11 - 16)
qh Jog lever (u(play/pause)•
ENT (enter)•
./>(AMS/search))
(pages 8, 10, 12, 13)
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To use the clip on the remote control
You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.
To remove
To attach in the reverse direction
You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip.
Using the carrying pouch
You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert
them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.
,

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Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.
to an AC outlet
(Continued)
1.Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones
with remote control.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
For models supplied with the remote
control
•Connect the plug of the headphones/
earphones to the remote control.
•Connect the headphones/earphones to
the remote control firmly. A loose
connection may cause noise during
playback.
AC power
adaptor
to i(headphones)
Jog lever
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V
Playing a CD
2.Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid. 2Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
OPEN switch Label side up
Headphones or
Earphones

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To Do this
Play (from the point you stopped) Press the jog lever.
Playback starts from the point you stopped.
Play (from the first track) While the CD player is stopped, press and hold
the jog lever until the play of the first track
starts.
Pause/resume play after pause Press the jog lever.
Stop Press x(x/CHARGE for the CD player).*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)Flick the jog lever toward .once.*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Flick the jog lever toward .repeatedly.*
2,
*
3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Flick the jog lever toward >once.*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Flick the jog lever toward >repeatedly.*
2,
*
3
Go backwards quickly Hold the jog lever toward ..*2
Go forward quickly Hold the jog lever toward >.*2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during both play and pause.
*3After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by flicking the jog
lever toward >. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by flicking the jog
lever toward ..
3.Play a CD.
VOL + / –
1Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by turning
VOL +/ –.
1Press the jog lever.
2Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL + or –.
Jog lever VOL + / –
Jog lever

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About the display
•When you press the jog lever 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.
•During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.
If the volume level does not increase
• If AVLS is set to “LIMIT”, set it to “NORM.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing
(AVLS).”
•If the headphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack, connect them to the
i(headphones) jack.
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 theAudio
CDs.
About audio discs having copyright protection
This CD player is designed for playback of audio discs which conform to the Compact Disc
Digital Audio System Description. Recently, copyright protected audio discs have been released
by some music companies; however, some of those discs may not play back on this CD player.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
Playing a CD

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Playback options
You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and
the jog lever.
P MODE/ button
If you press the button during playback,
you can change the play mode.
During playback, if you press and hold
the button until “ ” appears, you can
repeat play mode that was selected using
P MODE/ .
No indication
(Normal play)
“1”
(Play a single track)
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
“ ”
(Play tracks with Bookmarks)
“PGM”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)
Jog lever
•Press
You can add Bookmarks to the tracks.
You can also enter the selected tracks
for PGM play.
•Flick toward >or .
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.