Sony D-FJ737 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).”
3-235-448-21 (2)
D-FJ737
© 2001 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.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the
injurious wastes.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.

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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. ............................................... 7
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
Inserting the battery ................................... 12
Listening to the radio................................. 13
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 15
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 15
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 16
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 17
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 20
Using the dry batteries............................... 22
Using the external battery case.................. 22
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 24
Maintenance .............................................. 24
Troubleshooting......................................... 25
Specifications ............................................ 27
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 29

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
qd i(headphones) jack
(page 6)
qg AVLS switch
(page 16)
qh Battery compartment
(page 20)
1Display
(pages 8, 10, 11, 15, 16)
7VOLUME +/–
buttons
(page 7)
5HOLD switch
(page 16)
3PLAY MODE
button
(pages 9 - 11)
6OPEN switch
(page 6)
2REPEAT/ENTER button
(pages 9 - 11)
4SOUND button
(page 15)
9u(play/pause)
button
(pages 6, 7, 11)
q; x(stop)/CHG
(charge) button
(pages 7, 17, 20)
CD player (rear)
8./>
(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 10, 11)
qf G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 15)
qs LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack
(page 18)
qa EXT BATT
(external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external
power input) jack
(pages 6, 20, 23)

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Getting started
Tuner-remote control
qk i(headphones) jack
(page 6)
(Front)
ql .(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 10, 11)
wd CD/RADIO selector
(page 13)
(Rear)
qjVOL (volume)
control
(page 7)
ws x(stop) button
(pages 7, 17)
w; REMOTE jack
(page 6)
wg HOLD switch
(page 16)
wa X(pause) button
(page 7)
Attaching the strap to the tuner-remote control
To keep the high sensitivity, attach the supplied strap to the remote control and wear it on
your belt, etc.
wh Tune dial
(page 13)
wj BAND (AM•
FM/MONO•FM/ST)
selector
(page 13)
wk Battery compartment
(page 12)
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD
player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.
wf N/>(play•AMS/
search) buttons
(pages 7, 10, 11)

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Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries and dry batteries as a power source.
to an AC outlet
1. Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones to
the tuner-remote control.
3Connect the remote control cord to
the CD player and the tuner-remote
control.
Notes
•Connect the headphones/earphones to the
tuner-remote control securely. Also connect
the remote control cord to the CD player and
the tuner-remote control securely.
A loose connection may cause noise during
playback or radio reception.
•Use only the supplied remote control
cord. Do not use any other
cord.
2. Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid. 2Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
Label side up
OPEN switch
Headphones
or
Earphones
Remote
control
cord
to i
(head-
phones)
to REMOTE
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V
to i(headphones)
ubutton
AC power
adaptor

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3. Play a CD.
4Adjust the volume on
the tuner-remote control.
2Press N/>.
1Set CD/RADIO to “CD.”
To Press
Play u(N/>for the tuner-remote
control)
Pause u(Xfor the tuner-remote control)
Stop x/CHG (xfor the tuner-remote
control)*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1).once quickly*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly*2
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) >(N/>for the tuner-remote
control) once quickly*2
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) >(N/>for the tuner-remote
control) repeatedly*2
Go backwards quickly Hold down .*2
Go forward quickly Hold down >(N/>for the tuner-
remote control) *2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during both play and pause.
(Continued)
Playing a CD
1Press u.
2Adjust the volume by
pressing VOLUME +
or –.
3Turn up the volume
on the CD player.

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About the display
•When you press u(N/>for the tuner-remote control) 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.
Setting the maximum volume level
1Set VOL (volume) on the tuner-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.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs
This CD player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending
on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software.
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)
ubutton
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
./>buttons
Playback options

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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.
Note on ./>
During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by pressing >repeatedly.
You can also locate the last track after first track by pressing .repeatedly.
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.

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Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)
You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.
1During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
2Press .or >to select a track.
3Press REPEAT/ENTER quickly (less
than 0.5 second) to enter the
selected track.
“00”appears and the playing order increases
by one.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.
5Press u, or hold down REPEAT/ENTER until play starts.
To check the program
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly before step 5.
During the PGM play:
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the track number appears.
Notes
•When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track appears in the display.
•If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased.
Track number Playing order
Playback options

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kk
Using the Radio
You can listen to the radio using the tuner-remote control attached to the CD player or using it
separately.
When using the tuner-remote control attached to the CD player, you do not need to install the
battery in the remote control.
When using the tuner-remote control separately, insert a battery in the remote control.
Inserting the battery
When using the tuner-remote control separately as a radio, insert one R03 (sizeAAA) battery
(not supplied) or LR03 (size AAA) battery (not supplied).
Slide and open the battery compartment lid and insert the battery with correct polarity.
When to replace the battery
Replace the battery when radio reception becomes weak or distorted.
If the battery compartment lid comes off
Attach it as illustrated below.
To use the tuner-remote control separately
The tuner-remote control can be used individually as a radio when disconnected from the CD
player. In this case, insert a battery in the remote control as described above.
Note
When the tuner-remote control is connected to the CD player, the power will be supplied from the CD player
even when a battery is installed in the remote control.
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Using the radio
Listening to the radio
You can enjoy FM and AM programs.
1Set CD/RADIO to “RADIO” to turn on
the radio.
2Slide BAND to select FM or AM.
When listening to stereo broadcast
Set BAND to FM ST (stereo).
Set it to FM MONO (monaural) when
reception is poor.
AM broadcasts are received only in
monaural.
3Turn the tune dial to select a station.
Adjust the volume with VOL.
The radio volume can only be adjusted on
the remote control.
Note that the volume cannot be completely
turned down.
To turn off the radio
Set CD/RADIO to CD.
Notes
•When you do not use the radio, make sure to set the CD/RADIO selector to “CD”to prevent
battery exhaustion.
•CD operation is deactivated when CD/RADIO is set to “RADIO.”
CD/RADIO
selector
Adjust the
volume.
Turn the tune dial.

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To improve reception
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord and the remote control cord.
For AM, reorient the tuner-remote control itself.
If noise is heard
•Disconnect theAC power adaptor.
•Reception may become poor if the tuner-remote control is used near other radios, television
sets, computers, CD players, etc. Use it away from such devices.

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Emphasizing the bass
sound (SOUND)
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or
“BASS .”
“BASS ” enhances the bass sound
more than “BASS ”.
Note
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND
function, turn down the volume.
The selected sound mode is displayed.
B Available features
G-PROTECTION
function
The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping during jogging. This
function provides a higher level of shock
protection than the traditional one.
Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to
“ON.”
While jogging, be sure to hold your CD
player with the OPEN switch facing forward.
To turn off the G-PROTECTION
function
Set G-PROTECTION to “OFF.”
Note
Sound may skip:
– if the CD player receives stronger continuous
shock than expected,
– if a dirty or scratched CD is played or
– when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or
if there is a problem with the recording device
or application software.
No indication
(Normal play)
BASS BASS
Available features

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Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.
Set AVLS to “LIMIT.”
To turn off the AVLS function
Set AVLS to “NORM.”
Flashes when the volume is turned up
and beyond a certain level.
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
You can lock the controls on your CD player
to prevent accidental button presses.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the
arrow.
You can use the HOLD function with both
the CD player and the tuner-remote control.
You can still operate your CD player using
the tuner-remote control when HOLD on the
tuner-remote control is set to off.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
Displayed when the HOLD function is
working.

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Turning off the
operation beep sound
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard
from your headphones/earphones when you
operate your CD player.
1Remove the power source (AC
power adaptor, rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries) from the
CD player.
2Connect the power source while
pressing x/CHG on the CD player
or xon the tuner-remote control.
To turn on the beep sound
Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing x/CHG
or x.
Available features

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Connecting a stereo
system
You can listen to CDs through a stereo
system and record CDs on a cassette tape and
a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction
manual that comes with the connected
device.
Be sure to turn off all connected devices
before making connections.
Notes
• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of
the connected device to avoid damaging the
connected speakers.
• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you
use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a
power source, batteries may become completely
depleted during recording.
• Adjust the volume properly on the connected
device so that the sound will not be distorted.
When using the connecting cord
If the sound is distorted, connect the device
to the ijack.
When using the optical digital
connecting cord
To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc.,
make sure that the CD player is in pause
before operating the recording procedures.
About the G-PROTECTION and
SOUND functions when using the
connecting cord or optical digital
connecting cord
• To record high quality CD sound, set the
G-PROTECTION switch to “OFF.”
• The SOUND function works only on the
output sound from the ijack and not work
on the output sound from the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack.
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
Connecting
cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
B Connecting your CD player
MiniDisc
recorder, DAT
deck, etc.
to LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
Optical
digital
connecting
cord

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About Joint Text (CD text copying
function)
The Joint Text function allows you to copy
the disc and track names that are on a CD
containing CD text information. By
connecting a Sony MD Walkman (MZ-R900/
R909), which supports Joint Text, to this CD
player, you can copy the CD text onto an MD
during recording.You must use an optical
digital connecting cable (POC-15B or other
model, not supplied) and the RK-TXT1 CD
text connecting cable (not supplied) to make
the connections.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
of the MD Walkman.
Connecting your CD player

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You can use the following power sources:
• Rechargeable batteries
• AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”)
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
For the battery life and charging time of the
rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.”
Using the rechargeable
batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries before
using them for the first time.You can use
only the following rechargeable batteries for
your CD player.
• NC-WMAA
• NH-WM2AA
1Open the battery compartment lid.
2Insert two rechargeable batteries
by matching the 3to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid.
3Connect the AC power adaptor to
the EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of
your CD player and an AC outlet,
then press x/CHG to start
charging.
The CD player charges the batteries. The
“CHG” indicator turns on in the display,
and the indicator sections of light
up in succession. When the batteries are
completely charged, the “CHG” and
indicators turn off.
If you press x/CHG after the charge has
already been completed, the
indicator flashes and “Full” appears in
the display.
4Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
B Connecting to a power source
to an AC outlet
x/CHG button
(rear)
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor