Sony DEJ955 Operating Instructions

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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).”

“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

D-EJ955

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.

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 nickelcadmium 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.

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

Getting started

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 7, 20, 22)

2LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 17)

3VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (page 8)

4 x (stop) /CHARGE button• CHARGE lamp

(pages 8, 15, 16, 19, 20)

5.(AMS/search)•> N* (AMS/search/play) buttons (pages 7, 8, 12)

6 i (headphones) jack (page 7)

7OPEN switch (page 7)

8 Terminals for the charging stand (pages 19, 25)

CD player (inside)

9AVLS switch (page 15)

q;G-PROTECTION switch

(page 13)

qaBattery compartment (page 19)

CD player (rear)

qs HOLD switch (page 15)

4	*The button has a tactile dot to help you operate the CD player by touch.

Remote control

qd Display

(pages 9, 11 - 15)

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)

qg x (stop) button (pages 8, 16)

started Getting

qh Clip

qj DISPLAY button

(pages 13, 14)

qk PLAY MODE button

(pages 10 - 12, 16)

ql RPT (repeat)/ENT (enter) button (pages 10 - 12)

w; HOLD switch (page 15)

wa i (headphones) jack (page 7)

ws X (pause) button (page 8)

wd SOUND button (page 14)

Note

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

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.

Playing a CD

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

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.

to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V to an AC outlet

AC power Playing adaptor

CD a

> N button

to i (headphones)	Headphones
	or
	Earphones

2. Insert a CD.

1Slide OPEN to open the CD player lid.

OPEN switch

2Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.

Label side up

(Continued)

3. Play a CD.

VOL + / –

		N/>
> N
1 Press > N.	1	Turn the rotary control toward
2 Adjust the volume by pressing		N/>.
VOL + or –.	2	Pull the rotary control in the
		direction of the arrow.
	3	Adjust the volume by turning the
		rotary control toward VOL + or –.
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

*1 Automatic Music Sensor

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

*3 You 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.

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.

a Playing

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.

x button

Rotary control (N/>, .)

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