Sony Walkman D-EJ775 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).”
3-239-298-21 (1)
D-EJ775
© 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
For the customers in Australia
The supply cord of the AC power adaptor cannot be
replaced; if the cord is damaged, the AC power adaptor
should be discarded.
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES
Nickel cadmium batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
Note: In some areas the disposal of
nickel cadmium batteries in household
or business trash may be prohibited.
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
cadmium batteries.

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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..................... 8
Available features
G-PROTECTION function .......................... 9
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) ...... 9
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 10
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 10
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 11
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 12
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 13
Using the dry batteries ............................... 15
Notes on the power source ........................ 15
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 16
Maintenance .............................................. 16
Troubleshooting ......................................... 17
Specifications ............................................ 19
Accessories (supplied/optional) .. Back cover

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
8i(headphones)
jack (pages 6, 12)
9Battery compartment
(page 13)
7HOLD switch
(page 10)
5OPEN switch
(page 6)
6DC IN 4.5 V (external
power input) jack
(pages 6, 13)
2CHARGE/x(stop)
button•CHARGE
lamp (pages 7, 8, 11)
0G-PROTECTION
switch (page 9)
3VOL (volume) +*/–
button (page 6)
1.(AMS/
search)•>(AMS/
search) N* (play)
button (pages 7, 8)
*The button has a tactile dot.
4SOUND•MENU
button (pages 8, 9)

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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.
Getting started
qs HOLD switch
(rear) (page 10)
qg N(play)>
(AMS/search) button
(pages 7, 8)
qd x(stop) button
(pages 7, 8, 11)
qh .(AMS/search)
button (page 7)
qf VOL (volume)
+/–buttons
(page 6)
qa Display
(pages 9 - 11)
qj Clip

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3. Play a CD.
Adjust the volume by
pressing VOL +/–.
Press >N.
Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.
1. Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones
with remote control.
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
>N
button
to i(headphones)
to DC IN
4.5V
AC power adaptor
Headphones
or
Earphones
2. Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.
2Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
Label
side up
OPEN
switch

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Playing a CD
To Press
Play (from the point you stopped) >N (N>for the remote control)
Play (from the first track) >N(N>for the remote control) for
2 seconds or more
Stop CHARGE/x(xfor the 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, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) >N (N>for the remote control)
once quickly*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) >N (N>for the remote control)
repeatedly*2, *3
Go backwards quickly (search) Hold down .*2
Go forward quickly (search) Hold down >N*2 (N>for the
remote control)
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during play.
*3After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing >N
(N>for the remote control) . Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by
pressing ..
About the display
•When you press >N (N>for the 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.
If the volume level does not increase
•If “AVLS”flashes in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS”disappears from the
display. For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).”
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 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 MENU.
MENU button
Each time you press the button, you can
change the playback mode.
.•>
Nbutton
CHARGE/x
button
Display on the remote control
Display when MENU is pressed
N>button
xbutton
No indication
(Normal play)
r
“ ”
(Play all the tracks repeatedly)
r
“1”
(Play a single track)
r
“1”
(Play a single track repeatedly)
r
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order
repeatedly)
t

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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.
B Available features
G-PROTECTION
function
The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping while 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 ijack facing upward.
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.
BASS 2
BASS 1
No indication
(Normal play)
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.
Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS”
appears in the display.
To turn off the AVLS function
Hold down SOUND until “AVLS”disappears
from the display.
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.
CD player Remote control
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
No display appears in the display on the remote
control even when the HOLD function is activated.
The CHARGE lamp
flashes when the
HOLD function is
activated.