Sony DEJ721, DEJ725 Operating Instructions

3-225-011-73 (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-EJ721 D-EJ725

CAUTION

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

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the lid of the CD player. 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.

For the customers in the USA and Canada DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE

BATTERY. NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel metal

hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel

metal hydride battery.

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.

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 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

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ....................... 14

Using your CD player in a car ................... 15

Getting started

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 Display

(pages 7, 9 - 12)

2 REPEAT/ENTER button

(pages 8 - 10)

3 PLAY MODE

button (pages 8 - 10)

4 SOUND button

(page 11)

5 HOLD switch

(page 12)

6 OPEN switch

(page 6)

7 VOLUME +/–

buttons (page 6)

CD player (inside)

8 ./>

(AMS/search) buttons (pages 7, 9, 10)

9 u (play/pause)

button (pages 6, 7, 10)

q; x (stop)/CHG

(charge) button (pages 7, 13, 16)

qa EXT BATT

(external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 6, 16, 19)

qs LINE OUT

(OPTICAL) jack (page 14)

qd i (headphones) jack

(page 6)

CD player (rear)

qf G-PROTECTION

switch (page 11)

qg AVLS switch

(page 12)

qh Battery compartment

(page 16)

Remote control (for the models supplied with the RM-CD6 remote control)

qj x (stop) button

(pages 7, 13)

ql N(play)•>

(AMS/search) button (pages 6, 7, 9, 10)

Getting started

qk VOL (volume)

+/– button (page 6)

Note

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

w; HOLD switch

(page 12)

wa .(AMS/

search) button (pages 7, 9, 10)

Using the carrying case

During active uses, use the supplied carrying case. (See “G-PROTECTION function.”) Insert the CD player in the case first, then connect the headphones. Attach the case to your hand as illustrated below.

Playing a CD

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

to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V

to i (headphones)

u button

Headphones

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

OPEN switch

2 Place the CD on the tray and close

the lid.

Label side up

. Play a CD.

Press u.

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 *2These operations can be done during both play and pause.

About the display

• When you press u 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

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

• Are the headphones connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack? Connect the headphones to the i (headphones) jack.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

This CD player is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software.

Playing a CD

Removing the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.

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)

REPEAT/ENTER button

REPEAT

You can repeat play that is selected using PLAY MODE.

ENTER

You can select tracks for PGM play mode.

./> buttons

u button

x/CHG button

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 PLA Y MODE repeatedly until “1” appears.

Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)

During playback, press PLA Y MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.

Playback options

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