Sony D-EG3, D-EG5, D-EG5CK, D-EG7 Operating Instructions

3-866-285-21 (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-EG3
D-EG5
D-EG5CK
D-EG7

 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

Owner’s Record

The model and the serial numbers are located
at the bottom. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. ___________________
Serial No. ___________________

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.

INFORMATION

Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

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 Europe

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. ............................................... 7

Playback options

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ...... 9

Selecting tracks by listening to songs’ intro

(INTRO PGM play) .............................. 10

Playing a single track (Single play)........... 10

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle play)......................................... 10

Playing tracks in your favorite order

(RMS play) ............................................ 11

Available features

Turning on the shock protection function

(ESP2) .................................................... 12

Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 12

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 13

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 13

Resuming the playback (Resume play) ..... 14

Turning off the operation beep sound........ 14

Connecting a power source

Using the rechargeable batteries................ 17

Using dry batteries..................................... 18

Notes on the power source ........................ 19

Additional information

Precautions ................................................ 20

Maintenance .............................................. 20

Troubleshooting......................................... 21

Specifications ............................................ 22

Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 23

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ....................... 15

Using your CD player in a car ................... 16

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Getting started

Locating the Controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 REPEAT/ENTER

button (pages 8 - 11)

q; u (play/pause) button

(page 7, 10, 11)

2 PLAY MODE button

(pages 8, 10, 11)

3 Display

(pages 7, 9 - 13)

4 ESP button

(page 12)

5 SOUND button

(page 12)

6 PUSH OPEN button

(page 6)

7 Buckle (page 6)

8 x (stop)•CHG button

(pages 7, 14, 17)

9 HOLD switch

(page 13)

CD player (inside)

qh Battery compartment

(pages 17, 18)

qa DC IN 4.5 V (external

power input) jack
(pages 6, 17)

qs Strap attaching part

(page 5)

qd i (headphones/

earphones) jack
(pages 6, 15)

qf ./ >

(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 10, 11)

qg VOLUME +/– buttons

(page 7)

qj RESUME switch

(page 14)

qk AVLS switch

(page 13)

4

Using the headphones
(D-EG7 only)

Neckband

Ear

Earpad

Put your ear between the neckband and
earpad.

Using the carry strap
(D-EG3 and D-EG7)

You can enjoy various attaching options
using 4 attaching parts on the CD player.

Using the hand strap
(D-EG5 and D-EG5CK)

Attach the hand strap to one of the attaching
parts on the CD player.
For the ways to attach or detach, see “Using
the carry strap” below.

Getting started

Attach the carry strap
by sliding the knob.

Knob

To detach the carry
strap, slide the knob.

5

Playing a CD

You can also use rechargeable batteries, dry batteries and a car battery as a power source.

1

. Connect your CD player.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor.

2 Connect 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.

to DC IN

4.5V

to an AC outlet

AC power
adaptor

2

. Insert a CD.

1 Press PUSH OPEN to open the CD

player lid.

PUSH
OPEN

6

u button

to i

2 Place the CD on the tray and close

the lid.

Label
side up

Make sure the buckle is open when closing
the lid. If the buckle is pressed down, press
PUSH OPEN.

Headphones
or
Earphones

3

. Play a CD.

1 Press u.

2 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME + or –.

To Press

Play/Pause u
Stop x•CHG*
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) . once quickly*
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) . repeatedly*
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly*
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly*
Go backwards quickly Hold down .*
Go forward quickly Hold down >*

*1Automatic Music Sensor

2

*

These operations can be done during both play and pause.

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

About the display

• When you press u from stop mode (when RESUME is set to “OFF”), the total number of

tracks in the CD appears for about two seconds.

• During play, the track number appears.

• During pause, the indications that appeared when you paused the CD player flash.

If the volume level does not increase

Is AVLS set to “LIMIT”? Set AVLS to “NORM.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing
(AVLS).”

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”

c

(Normal play)

x

“INTRO PGM”
(Select tracks by listening to songs’
intro)

x

“1”
(Play a single track)

x

“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)

x

“RMS”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)

REPEAT/ENTER button

REPEAT

You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.

ENTER

You can select tracks for INTRO PGM
play mode and RMS (Random Music
Sensor).

RESUME switch
(inside the lid)

With RESUME ON, you
can recall the last
playback mode after the
play is stopped with

x•CHG.

x•CHG button

8

./> buttons

u button