Sony Walkman D-EJ955 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).”
3-234-486-21 (1)
D-EJ955
© 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.
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.
For the customers in the USA and Canada
This mark is available in the USA and Canada
only
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve our
environment by returning your unwanted
batteries to your nearest point for
collection, recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of
nickel-cadmium batteries in household
or business trash may be prohibited.
RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation)
advises you about spent battery collection by the
following phone number.
Call toll free number: 1-800-822-8837 (United
States and Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-
cadmium batteries.
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.
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. ......................... 7
2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 7
3. Play a CD. ............................................... 8
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 11
Playing a single track (Single play) .......... 11
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ........................................ 11
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ........................................... 12
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 13
Displaying CD text information ................ 13
Checking the remaining time on the CD and
the number of tracks left ....................... 14
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 14
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 15
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 15
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 16
Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 16
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 17
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 19
Using the dry batteries ............................... 22
Notes on the power source ........................ 23
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 24
Maintenance .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting ......................................... 26
Specifications ............................................ 28
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)
4x(stop) /CHARGE button•
CHARGE lamp
(pages 8, 15, 16, 19, 20)
6i(headphones) jack
(page 7)
9AVLS switch
(page 15)
1EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power
input) jack (pages 7, 20, 22)
3VOL (volume) +*/–buttons
(page 8)
2LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 17)
qs HOLD switch
(page 15)
7OPEN switch
(page 7)
8Terminals for the charging stand
(pages 19, 25)
qa Battery
compartment
(page 19)
CD player (rear)
q; G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 13)
5.(AMS/search)•> N*
(AMS/search/play) buttons
(pages 7, 8, 12)
*The button has a tactile dot to help you operate the CD player by touch.

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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.
qg x(stop) button
(pages 8, 16)
qk PLAY MODE
button
(pages 10 - 12, 16)
qd Display
(pages 9, 11 - 15)
qj DISPLAY
button
(pages 13, 14)
wd SOUND button
(page 14)
qf Rotary control
N/>: play, AMS/search (pages 8, 12)
.: AMS/search (pages 8, 12)
VOL +/–: Pull the control in the direction of the
arrow, and then turn it toward + or –. (page 8)
ql RPT (repeat)/ENT
(enter) button
(pages 10 - 12)
w; HOLD switch
(page 15)
qh Clip
Getting started
wa i(headphones) jack
(page 7)
ws X(pause) button
(page 8)

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Using the carrying pouch
You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert
them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.

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Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries and dry batteries as a power source.
to an AC outlet
(Continued)
1. Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones
with remote control.
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.
AC power
adaptor
to i(headphones) Headphones
or
Earphones
> N
button
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V
Playing a CD
2. Insert a CD.
1Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid.
2Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
OPEN switch Label side up

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To Do this on the remote control
Play (from the point you stopped) Turn the rotary control toward
N/>(press > N for the CD player).
Playback starts from the point you stopped.
Play (from the first track) Turn the rotary control toward N/>and
hold it until the play of the first track starts
(press > N for 2 seconds or more for
the CD player).
Pause/resume play after pause Press X.
Stop Press x(x/CHARGE for the CD player).*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Turn the rotary control toward .once.*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Turn the rotary control toward .
repeatedly.*2, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Turn the rotary control toward N/>
once.*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Turn the rotary control toward
N/>repeatedly.*2, *3
Go backwards quickly Turn the rotary control toward .and
hold it.*2
Go forward quickly Turn the rotary control toward N/>and
hold it.*2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during both play and pause.
*3You can locate the first track after the last track by turning the rotary control toward N/>repeatedly.
You can also locate the last track after the first track by turning the rotary control toward .repeatedly.
3. Play a CD.
VOL + / –
1 Turn the rotary control toward
N/>.
2 Pull the rotary control in the
direction of the arrow.
3 Adjust the volume by turning the
rotary control toward VOL + or –.
1 Press > N.
2 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL + or –.
N/>
VOL–
VOL+
> N

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About the display
•When you turn the rotary control toward N/>(press > N for the CD player) 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.
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 the PLAY MODE button and the RPT (repeat)/
ENT (enter) button.
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)
RPT/ENT button
RPT (repeat)
You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.
ENT (enter)
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
Rotary control
(N/>, .)
xbutton

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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 RPT/ENT.
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.
2Turn the rotary control toward
N/>or .to select a track.
3Press RPT/ENT to enter
the selected track.
“000”appears and the playing order increases
by one.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.
5Press RPT/ENT until the PGM play starts.
To check the program
During programming:
Press RPT/ENT repeatedly before step 5.
During the PGM play:
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”flashes, then press RPT/ENT.
Each time you press RPT/ENT, 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

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B Available features
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 recording device
or application software.
Available features
Displaying CD text
information
When you play a 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.
Display on the remote control
CD text appears in this
portion.*
Display
Track number and name of
the current track
Track number and name of
the current track/artist name
The number of tracks left**
and disc name/artist name
“Track
number”
appears.

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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.
Checking the remaining
time on the CD and the
number of tracks left
You can check the remaining time on the CD
and the number of tracks left using
DISPLAY.
When playing a CD containing CD text
information, you cannot use this function.
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 remaining time on the
CD*
Track number and
remaining time on the
current track
No indication
(Normal play)
BASS 2
BASS 1

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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.
CD player Remote control
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.
Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.”
To turn off the AVLS function
Set AVLS to “NORM.”
Appears when the volume is turned up
and beyond a certain level.
Available features
CHARGE lamp
flashes while the
HOLD function is
activated.

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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(x/CHARGE for the
CD player).
To turn on the beep sound
Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing xor
x/CHARGE.
Turning off the LCD’s
backlight
(only for the model supplied with the
remote control RM-MC11EL)
While you are using the rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries, the LCD’s
backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every
time you press a button. However, you can
turn off the backlight to save the battery
power.
1Remove the rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries from the
CD player.
2Insert the batteries while pressing
PLAY MODE.
To turn on the LCD’s backlight
Remove the batteries and then insert the
batteries without pressing PLAY MODE.
About the LCD’s backlight
The LCD’s backlight is always turned on
when using the AC power adaptor.

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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 “1.”
•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.
B Connecting your CD player
MiniDisc
recorder, DAT
deck, etc.
Optical
digital
connecting
cord
Connecting your CD player
(Continued)
to LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
Connecting
cord
Left (white)
Right (red)

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Connecting a stereo system
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-
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-5B 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.

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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 (external
battery case)
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-6WM
1Open the battery compartment lid
inside your CD player.
2Insert two rechargeable batteries
by matching the 3to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
3Connect the AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the
supplied charging stand and an
AC outlet. Then place the CD
player on the supplied charging
stand, aligning the Vmark on the
CD player with the vmark on the
stand.
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the
AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
B Connecting to a power source
to an AC outlet
to DC IN 4.5 V
Connecting to a power source
(Continued)
AC power adaptor
Align Vwith v.
CHARGE lamp

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Using the rechargeable batteries
Charging of the batteries starts.
In the display of the remote control,
“Charging”indication flashes and the
indicator sections of light up in
succession. The CHARGE lamp lights
up on the CD player.
When the batteries are completely
charged, all indications in the display
disappear and the CHARGE lamp goes
off.
To charge the rechargeable batteries
without using the supplied charging
stand
Connect 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/CHARGE to
start charging.
Notes
•During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no
danger.
•If you press >Nduring charging, charging
stops and playback of the CD starts.
•If you place the CD player on the charging stand
during playback, playback stops and charging
starts.
•Place the CD player on the charging stand
securely, aligning the Vmark on the CD player
with the vmark on the stand. Wrong placement
interrupts charging or playback.
x/CHARGE
button•CHARGE
lamp
to an AC outlet
AC power adaptor
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5V