Sony WALKMAN D-CJ01 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).”
3-232-711-27 (1)
D-CJ01
© 2001 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.
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 an audio CD or MP3
files
1.Connect your CD player. ......................... 7
2.Insert a CD. ............................................. 7
3.Play a CD. ............................................... 7
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 13
Playing all files in a selected folder
(Folder play) (MP3 CD only)................ 13
Playing a single track (Single play)........... 13
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)......................................... 14
Playing all files in a selected folder in
random order (Folder shuffle play)
(MP3 CD only)...................................... 14
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)............................................ 15
Available features
The G-PROTECTION function................. 17
Displaying CD text information ................ 17
Checking the time remaining on the CD
and the number of tracks left................. 18
Checking information on a CD with MP3
files ........................................................ 18
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 19
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 20
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 20
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 21
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 22
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 23
Using the dry batteries............................... 25
Notes on the power source ........................ 25
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 26
Maintenance .............................................. 26
Troubleshooting......................................... 27
Specifications ............................................ 30
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 31
About “MP3” ............................................. 32
About “ID3 tag” ........................................ 33

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
6i(headphones)
jack (page 7)
qa DISPLAY button
(pages 17, 18)
w; Battery
compartment
(page 23)
1Display
(pages 8, 10, 13 - 15, 17, 19, 20)
7FOLDER – button
(pages 10, 15)
qg HOLD switch
(page 20)
qk OPEN switch
(page 7)
2REPEAT/ENTER button
(pages 13, 15, 16)
qf DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 7, 23)
qh u* (play/pause) button
(pages 7, 8, 10, 15)
8x(stop)/CHARGE button
(pages 8, 21, 23)
qs ./>(AMS/search)
buttons (pages 8, 10, 15)
ql G-PROTECTION
switch (page 17)
5LINE OUT jack
(page 22)
qd FOLDER + button
(pages 10, 15)
9VOL (volume) – button
(page 7)
qj VOL (volume) +*
button (page 7)
4PLAY MODE button
(pages 13 - 16, 21)
3Strap holes
(page 6)
0SOUND button
(pages 19, 20)
*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.
wd x(stop) button
(pages 8, 21)
wh PLAY MODE
button
(pages 13 - 16)
wa Display
(pages 8, 10, 13 - 15, 17, 19, 20)
wg DISPLAY
button
(pages 17, 18)
ea SOUND button
(page 19)
ws Rotary control
N/>: play, AMS/folder AMS/search (pages 8, 10)
.: AMS/folder AMS/search (pages 8, 10)
VOL +/–: Pull the control in the direction of the arrow, and
then turn it toward + or –. (page 8)
wj RPT (repeat)/ENT
(enter) button
(pages 13, 15, 16)
wk HOLD switch
(page 20)
wf Clip
Getting started
wl Headphone jack
(page 7)
e; X(pause) button
(page 8)
Remote control (only for the models supplied with the RM-MC11EL remote
control)
Getting started
(Continued)

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Using the hand strap (only for the models supplied with the hand strap)
To carry during strenuous activity, use the supplied hand strap.
1Pass the hand strap through the strap holes of the player.
2Put your hand through the hand strap, and hold the player in one of the two ways illustrated
below.
(rear)

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1.Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones.
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.
3.Play a CD.
Adjust the volume by
pressing VOL + or –.
Press u.
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.
to i(headphones)
Headphones
or
Earphones
to an AC outlet
to DC IN
4.5V
ubutton
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
or
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
(Continued)

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To Press
Play (from the point you stopped) u
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward N/>.)
Playback starts from the point you
stopped.
Play (from the first track) ufor 2 seconds or more
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward N/>and hold it until
the play of the first track starts.)
Pause/resume play after pause u
(Xfor the remote control)
Stop x/CHARGE
(xfor the remote control)*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1).once quickly
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward .once.)*2
Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward .repeatedly.)*2, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) >once quickly
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward N/>once.)*2, *3
Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) >repeatedly
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward N/>repeatedly.)*2, *3
Go backwards quickly (only when playing an audio CD) Hold down .
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward .and hold it.)*2
Go forward quickly (only when playing an audio CD) Hold down >
(Turn the rotary control on the remote
control toward N/>and hold it.)*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 >.
Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..
About the display
•When you press u(turn the rotary control on the remote control toward N/>) after
changing the CD or turning the player off and on, the total number of tracks in the CD and
total playing time appear for about two seconds.
•While a track on the audio CD is playing, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the
current track appear.
•While a file on the MP3 CD is playing, the file name and the elapsed playing time of the
current file appear.
• When you have paused the track currently playing, the elapsed playing time flashes.

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Playing an audio CD or MP3 files
When closing the lid of the CD player with the power supply
attached
While the “ ” flashes in the display, the CD starts rotating and will stop after the CD player
reads the disc information. This helps to shorten the waiting time before playback starts.
If the volume level does not increase
• If “AVLS” flashes in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS OFF” appears in 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.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files
•This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format* and MP3 files
recorded in the CD-ROM 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 DigitalAudio. It is a recording standard used for Audio
CDs.
•Finalize the CD-Rs/CD-RWs and MP3 files before use. If you use discs that are not finalized,
it will take longer to start playback.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.

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Playing a CD with MP3 files
Prepare the CD player and the CD in the same way as for an audio CD.
(See “About MP3.”)
Press u.
The CD player plays all MP3 files on the CD.
To select a folder on the CD player
Use FOLDER + to go forward and FOLDER – to go backward.
To select a folder on the remote control (only for the models supplied with the
RM-MC11EL remote control)
1While a file on the MP3 CD is playing, press DISPLAY.
Folder names are displayed.
2Turn the rotary control toward .or N/>to select a folder.
To select a file
Use >to go forward and .to go backward.
Notes
• Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and folder information on the CD. “READING” is
displayed.
•You can use the buttons mentioned in the table on page 8 for additional operations in the same way as when
playing an audio CD.
Playing time of the file
File name

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CD-R
CD-RW
1
4
2
1
3
5
6
4
7
8
9
5
q;
6
3
2
Folder
MP3 file
Example of folder structure and playing order
The playing order of folders and files is as follows:
File mode Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0.
Folder mode Plays all MP3 files in the selected folder.
(Example: If you select folder 3, the CD player plays file 4. If you select folder 4,
the CD player plays file 5and 6.)
Notes
•Afolder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
•Maximum number of folders: 255
Maximum number of files: 255
•Folder names and file names can be displayed with up to 64 characters. (Joliet extensions)
•The characters A - Z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.
•When referring to MP3 CDs, “folder” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.”
Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

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Playback options
You can enjoy various playback options using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER.
PLAY MODE button
Each time you press the button, you can
change the playback mode.
ubutton
REPEAT/ENTER button
REPEAT
You can repeat play mode that was
selected using PLAY MODE.
ENTER
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
x/CHARGE
button
./>
buttons
*You can select this mode only when
playing MP3 files.
No indication
(Normal play)
“ ”*
(Play all files in a selected folder)
“1”
(Play a single track)
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
“SHUF”*
(Play files in a selected folder in
random order)
“PGM”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)

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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)
You can play tracks (“files” when playing an MP3 CD) repeatedly in normal, (MP3 CD
only), single, shuffle, shuffle (MP3 CD only) and PGM play modes.
During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER.
When playing MP3 files
•In normal mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) on a CD repeatedly.
• In folder mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) in the selected folder repeatedly.
Playing all files in a selected folder (Folder play) (MP3
CD only)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “ ” appears.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears.
File name
Playing time
Audio CD MP3 CD
Audio CD File name
Playing time
MP3 CD
File name
Playing time
Playback options
Track number Playing time
Track number Playing time

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Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
When playing MP3 files
In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) on a CD in random order.
Playing all files in a selected folder in random
order (Folder shuffle play) (MP3 CD only)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears.
When playing MP3 files
In folder shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files (up to 255 files) in a selected folder in
random order.
Audio CD File name
Playing time
MP3 CD
File name
Playing time
Track number Playing time

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Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)
You can program the CD player to play up to 32 tracks (“files” when playing an MP3 CD) in
your favorite order.
1During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
2Press .or >to select a track.
When playing an MP3 CD, you can also select a folder using FOLDER + or –.
(During PGM play, you cannot select a folder using the remote control.)
3Press REPEAT/ENTER quickly to enter the selected track.
“000” appears (audio CD only) 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.
Track number Playing order
Audio CD
Playing order
Audio CD
MP3 CD
File name scrolls.
Audio CD
Playing order
MP3 CD
Playback options
Folder name
Folder name
MP3 CD
Playing order
Folder name

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To check the program
During programming:
Press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly before step 5.
During 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 32nd track in step 3, the first track selected appears in the display.
•If you select more than 32 tracks, the first tracks selected are erased.
When playing MP3 files
In PGM mode, you can program up to 32 files the same as you would for audio CD tracks.

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B Available features
The G-PROTECTION
function
The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping while jogging.
When you set the G-PROTECTION switch
on your CD player to “2”, the G-
PROTECTION function will be enhanced
compared to “1.”
To walk with the CD player and enjoy high
quality CD sound using the G- PROTECTION
function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to
“1.” While taking harder exercise, it is
recommended that you set it to “2.”
Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to
“1” or “2.”
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 original recording
device or application software.
Displaying CD text
information
When you play an audio CD containing CD
text information, the track name, disc name,
artist name, etc., appear in the display.
*While the CD player is reading the information
on the CD, “READING” appears.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Normal play
Press DISPLAY
once.
Press DISPLAY
twice.
** Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play or
PGM play.
Note
CD text displayed on this CD player is in English
only.
CD text appears in this
portion.*
Display
Track number, elapsed
playing time and name of
the current track
Track number, remaining
time of the current track and
name of the current track/
artist name
The number of tracks left**,
time remaining on the CD
and disc name/artist name
The “track number”
appears.
Display on the CD player CD text mark
Available features

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Checking the time
remaining on the CD
and the number of
tracks left
You can check the time remaining on the
audio CD and the number of tracks left using
DISPLAY.
When playing an audio CD containing CD
text information, the following information
cannot be displayed on the remote control.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows.
Normal play
Press DISPLAY
once.
Press DISPLAY
twice.
*Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play or
PGM play.
Display
Track number and elapsed
playing time
The number of tracks left*
and time remaining on the
CD*
Track number and
remaining time of the
current track
Display
File name and elapsed
playing time
ID3 : TITLE
<file name>
FOLDER
<folder name>
ID3 : ALBUM
<album name>
ID3 : ARTIST
<artist name>
Checking information
on a CD with MP3 files
You can check information on a CD with
MP3 files using DISPLAY.
You can also check ID3 tag (Version 1.1)
information if the file has that information
stored. (See “About ID3 tag.”)
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows.
Normal play
Press DISPLAY
once.
Press DISPLAY
twice.
Press DISPLAY
three times.
Press DISPLAY
four times

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Emphasizing the bass
sound (SOUND)
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Press SOUND to select “BASS 1” or
“BASS 2.”
“BASS 2” enhances the bass sound more
than “BASS 1.”
Note
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND
function, turn down the volume.
The selected sound mode is displayed.
BASS 2
BASS 1
No indication
(Normal play)
Available features
Notes
•If the folder does not have a folder name,
“ROOT” appears in the display.
•If the file does not have ID3 tag information,
“- - - -” appears in the display.

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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 remote control. You can
still operate your CD player using the remote
control when HOLD on the remote control is
set to off.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
Note
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”
will not appear in the display of the remote control.
Displayed when the HOLD function is
activated.
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.
Hold down SOUND on the CD player
until “AVLS ON” appears in the
display.
When you turn up the volume to
“VOLxxx”
“AVLS” flashes and you cannot turn up the
volume any more. If you want to turn up the
volume to more than “VOLxxx*,” hold
down SOUND until “AVLS OFF” appears in
the display.
*For the customers in France
This level is set to “VOLxxxxxx.”
Notes
•You can activate the AVLS function using
SOUND on the CD player only.
•If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS
function at the same time, sound may be
distorted. If this happens, turn down the volume.
Flashes when the volume is turned up
beyond a certain level.