
3-868-102-22 (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-EJ715
2000 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.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
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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) .... 10
Playing a single track (Single play)........... 10
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)......................................... 10
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)............................................ 11
Available features
G-PROTECTION function........................ 12
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 12
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 13
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 13
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 14
Connecting a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 17
Using dry batteries..................................... 19
Notes on the power source ........................ 19
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 20
Maintenance .............................................. 20
Troubleshooting......................................... 21
Specifications ............................................ 23
Accessories (supplied/optional) .. Back cover
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 Display
(pages 8, 10 - 13)
2 REPEAT/ENTER button
(pages 9 - 11)
3 PLAY MODE
button
(pages 9 - 11)
4 ./>
(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 10, 11)
5 HOLD switch
(page 13)
6 OPEN switch
(page 6)
7 x (stop)/CHG (charge)
button
(pages 7, 14, 17)
CD player (inside)
8 SOUND button
(page 12)
9 u (play/pause)
button
(pages 7, 11)
q; DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 17, 19)
qa LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack
(page 15)
qs i/REMOTE jack
(page 6)
qd VOLUME +/–
buttons
(page 7)
CD player (rear)
qf G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 12)
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qg AVLS switch
(page 13)
qh Battery compartment
(page 17)

Remote control
(Front)
qjHOLD switch
(page 13)
qk x (stop) button
(pages 7, 14)
ql Jog lever
u: play/pause (pages 7, 11)
./>: AMS/search
(pages 7, 10, 11)
Press or slide the lever to operate
your CD player.
(Rear)
ws P (play) MODE button
(pages 9 - 11)
wd RPT (repeat)/ENT
(enter) button
(pages 9 - 11)
Getting started
w; Display
(pages 8, 10 - 13)
wa VOLUME +/–
tab (page 7)
wg SOUND button
(page 12)
wh DISPLAY button
Press to check the remaining time on the
CD and the number of the tracks left.
wf Clip
You can turn and
change the angle of the
clip.
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this CD player with the remote control
supplied with other CD players.
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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 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.
2
. Insert a CD.
1 Slide OPEN and raise the lid. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close
u button
to i/
REMOTE
the lid.
AC power
adaptor
to DC IN
4.5V
to an AC outlet
Headphones
or
Earphones
OPEN switch
6
Label side up

3
. Play a CD.
Press u.
Adjust the volume by
pressing VOLUME + or –.
To Press
Play/Pause u
Stop x/CHG*
2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) .once quickly*
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly*
2
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.
Playing a CD
2
2
2
2
2
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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.
• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track appears with the “-” indication.
• 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).”
Playback starts from the point you stopped
Your CD player can recall the playback point where you stopped and then resume playing from
the same place (resume function). There is no ON/OFF switch of the resume function on this CD
player.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
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