Sony Walkman D-EJ835 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).”
3-237-456-21 (1)
D-EJ835
© 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.
Treat batteries as toxic waste. Do not dispose
with regular garbage.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
The CE mark on the CD player 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) ...... 9
Playing a single track (Single play) ............. 9
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ........................................... 9
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ............................................ 10
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 11
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 11
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 12
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 12
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 13
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 14
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 16
Using the dry batteries ............................... 18
Using the external battery case .................. 18
Notes on the power source ........................ 19
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 20
Maintenance .............................................. 20
Troubleshooting ......................................... 21
Specifications ............................................ 23
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 25

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
qg AVLS switch
(page 12)
qh Battery compartment
(page 16)
1Display
(pages 7, 9 - 12)
7VOLUME +/–
buttons
(page 6)
5HOLD switch
(page 12)
3PLAY MODE
button
(pages 8 - 10)
6OPEN switch
(page 6)
2REPEAT/ENTER button
(pages 8 - 10)
4SOUND button
(page 11)
9u(play/pause)
button
(pages 6, 7, 10)
q; x(stop)/CHG
(charge) button
(pages 7, 13, 16)
CD player (rear)
8./>
(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 9, 10)
qf G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 11)
qs LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack
(page 14)
qa EXT BATT
(external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external
power input) jack
(pages 6, 16, 19)
qd i(headphones) jack
(page 6)

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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.
ql x(stop) button
(pages 7, 13)
w; VOL (volume) +/–
buttons
(page 6)
qk HOLD switch
(page 12)
Getting started
qj Display
(pages 7, 9 - 12)
ws .(AMS/search) buttons
(pages 7, 9, 10)
wa N>
(play•AMS/search) buttons
(pages 7, 9, 10)
wd Clip (rear)

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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.
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.
Press u.
3. Play a CD.
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME + or –.
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V
ubutton Headphones
or
Earphones
to i(headphones)
AC power
adaptor
2. Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the lid.
OPEN
switch
Label
side up
2Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.

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To Press
Play/Pause u
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
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) >once quickly*2
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) >repeatedly*2
Go backwards quickly Hold down .*2
Go forward quickly Hold down >*2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during both play and pause.
About the display
•When you press uafter 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 the Audio
CDs.
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 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

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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.
Playback options

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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