Sony D-FJ401 - Discman User manual

FM/AM
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).”
3-243-448-21 (1)
D-FJ401
D-FJ405
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 CE mark is valid only for
products marketed in the European
Union.

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Table of Contents
Getting started
Locating the controls ................................... 4
Playing a CD
1.Connect your CD player.......................... 6
2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 6
3.Play a CD. ............................................... 6
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 10
Playing a single track (Single play)........... 10
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)......................................... 10
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)............................................ 11
Using the radio
Listening to the radio................................. 12
Presetting your favorite radio stations ....... 14
Presetting radio stations............................. 15
Changing the tuning interval ..................... 16
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 17
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 17
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 18
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 18
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 19
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 20
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 21
Using the dry batteries............................... 23
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 25
Maintenance .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting......................................... 26
Specifications ............................................ 28
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
6i(headphones) jack
(page 6)
3PLAY MODE•
TUNING –button
(pages 9 - 12, 15)
4REPEAT/ENTER•
TUNING + button
(pages 9 - 12, 15)
5SOUND button
(pages 17, 18)
qa DC IN 4.5 V (external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 21)
7LINE OUT jack
(page 20)
11 - 5 buttons
(page 14)
8PRESET –button
(page 15)
9x(stop)/CHG (charge)•
RADIO OFF button
(pages 7, 12, 19, 21)
q; N(play)/>* (AMS/search)
button (pages 6, 7, 11)
qs Strap holes
qd AM button
(pages 12, 15)
qf FM button
(pages 12, 15)
qg . (AMS/search)
button (pages 7, 11)
qj X(pause)•MEMORY
button
(pages 7, 14, 15)
qh PRESET +* button
(page 15)
qk HOLD switch
(page 18)
ql VOLUME** control
(page 6)
w; OPEN switch
(page 6)
2Display
(pages 7, 10 - 14, 17, 18)
* The button has a tactile dot.
** There is a tactile dot beside VOLUME to show the direction to turn up the volume.

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Remote control (D-FJ405 and the AR1model of D-FJ401only)
wj x(stop)•RADIO ON/
BAND•RADIO OFF***
button
(pages 7, 12, 19)
wgVOL (volume)
control
(page 6)
wl HOLD switch
(page 18)
wk N(play)/>
(AMS/search)•
PRESET + button
(pages 7, 11, 15)
wh .(AMS/
search)•PRESET –
button
(pages 7, 11, 15)
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this CD player with the remote control
supplied with other CD players.
CD player (inside)
wf Battery compartment
(page 21)
ws G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 17)
Getting started
wa STEP switch
(page 16)
wd AU2/JE.W models:
MONO/STEREO switch
(page 13)
Other models:
LOCAL/DX switch
(page 13)
*** To turn off the radio, hold down until
the frequency indication disappears
from the display.

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1. Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit theAC
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.
to an AC outlet
Headphones or
Earphones
to i(headphones)
N/>
button
to DC IN 4.5V
AC power
adaptor
2. Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.
2Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
OPEN
switch
Label
side up
3. Play a CD.
Adjust the volume.
Press N/>.
or
Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.

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To Press
Play (from the point you stopped) N/>
Play (from the first track) N/>for 2 seconds or more
Pause/resume play after pause (for the CD player only) X
Stop x/CHG*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1).once quickly*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly*2, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) N/>once quickly*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) N/>repeatedly*2, *3
Go backwards quickly Hold down .*2
Go forward quickly Hold down N/>*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 pressing N/>.
Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..
About the display
•When you press N/>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.
Setting the maximum volume level
(D-FJ405 and the AR1model of D-FJ401only)
1Set VOL (volume) on the remote control to maximum.
2Adjust the volume on the CD player to the level that you want it to be. This level becomes the
maximum volume for the remote control.
If the volume level does not increase
•If “AVLS”appears in the display of the CD player, hold down SOUND until “AVLS”
disappears from the display. For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).”
•If the headphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack, connect them to the
i(headphones) jack.
Playing a CD
(Continued)

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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 the Audio
CDs.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the
center of the tray.

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Playback options
You can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER.
PLAY MODE button
Each time you press the button, you can
change the playback mode.
No indication
(Normal play)
“1”
(Play a single track)
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
“PGM”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)
N/>
button
REPEAT/ENTER button
REPEAT
You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.
ENTER
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
x/CHG button
.button
Playback options
(Continued)

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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes.
During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “1” appears.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.