Sony DC-J01 Operating Instructions

3-232-712-21 (1)

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).”

D-CJ01

“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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, tablecloths, 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.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

Table of Contents

Getting started

Locating the controls ................................... 4

Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6

2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6

3. Play a CD. ............................................... 6

Playback options

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 12

Playing all files in a selected folder

(Folder play) (MP3 CD only) ................ 12

Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 12

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle play)......................................... 13

Playing all files in a selected folder in

random order (Folder shuffle play) (MP3

CD only) ................................................ 13

Playing tracks in your favorite order

(PGM play) ............................................ 14

Available features

The G-PROTECTION function ................. 16

Displaying CD text information ................ 16

Checking the time remaining on the CD and

the number of tracks left ....................... 17

Checking information on a CD with MP3

files ........................................................ 17

Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 18

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 19

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 19

Turning off the operation beep sound........ 20

Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 20

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ....................... 21

Connecting to a power source

Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 22

Using the dry batteries ............................... 24

Notes on the power source ........................ 24

Additional information

Precautions ................................................ 25

Maintenance .............................................. 25

Troubleshooting ......................................... 26

Specifications ............................................ 28

Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 29

About “MP3” ............................................. 30

About “ID3 tag” ........................................ 31

Getting started

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 Display

(pages 7, 9, 12 - 14, 16, 18, 19)

2 REPEAT/ENTER button

(pages 12, 14, 15)

3 Strap holes

4 PLAY MODE button

(pages 12 - 15, 20)

5 LINE OUT jack

(page 21)

6 i (headphones)

jack (page 6)

7 FOLDER – button

(pages 9, 14)

8 x (stop)/CHARGE button

(pages 7, 20, 22)

9 VOL (volume) – button

(page 6)

CD player (inside)

ql G-PROTECTION

switch (page 16)

0 SOUND button

(pages 18, 19)

qa DISPLAY button

(pages 16, 17)

qs ./> (AMS/search)

buttons (pages 7, 9, 14) qd FOLDER + button

(pages 9, 14)

qf DC IN 4.5 V

(external power input) jack (pages 6, 22)

qg HOLD switch

(page 19)

qh u* (play/pause) button

(pages 6, 7, 9, 14)

qj VOL (volume) +*

button (page 6)

qk OPEN switch

(page 6)

w; Battery

compartment (page 22)

*The button has a tactile dot.

Remote control

wa Display

(pages 7, 9, 12 - 14, 16, 18, 19)

ws Rotary control

N/>: play, AMS/folder AMS/search (pages 7, 9) .: AMS/folder AMS/search (pages 7, 9)

VOL +/–: Pull the control in the direction of the arrow, and then turn it toward + or –. (page 7)

wf Clip

wg DISPLAY

button (pages 16, 17)

wh PLAY MODE

button (pages 12 - 15, 20)

wd x (stop) button

(pages 7, 20)

wk HOLD switch

(page 19)

wl Headphone jack

(page 6)

e; X (pause) button

(page 7)

Getting started

wj RPT (repeat)/ENT

(enter) button (pages 12, 14, 15)

ea SOUND button

(page 18)

Note

Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.

Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.

. Connect your CD player.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect 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.

. Insert a CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

OPEN switch

2 Place the CD on the tray and close

the lid.

u button

to i (headphones)

Headphones or Earphones

. Play a CD.

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

to DC IN

4.5V

Press u.

Label side up

Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –.

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) u for 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

(X for the remote control)

Stop x/CHARGE

(x for the remote control)*

Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) . once quickly

(Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward . once.)*

Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) . repeatedly

(Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward . repeatedly.)*

Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly

(Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward N/> once.)*

Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly

(Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward N/> repeatedly.)*

Go backwards quickly (only when playing an audio CD) Hold down .

(Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward . and hold it.)*

Go forward quickly (only when playing an audio CD) Hold down >

(Turn the rotary control on the remote control toward N/> and hold it.)*

Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

2, *3

*1Automatic Music Sensor

These operations can be done during both play and pause.

After 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 off and on the player, 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.

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 Digital Audio. 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.

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.

File name

Playing time of the file

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 1 While a file on the MP3 CD is playing, press DISPLAY.

Folder names are displayed.

2 Turn 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 7 for additional operations in the same way as when playing an audio CD.

Playing an audio CD or MP3 files

Example of folder structure and playing order

The playing order of folders and files is as follows:

CD-R CD-RW

Folder

MP3 file

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 5 and 6.)

Notes

• A folder 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.”

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