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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)."
3-045-458-21 (1)
D-E990
D-EJ915
© 1999 Sony Corporation


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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 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
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 1-800-
222-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.
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) .... 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
Checking the remaining time on the CD and
the number of tracks left ....................... 12
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 13
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 13
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 14
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 14
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 15
Using your CD player in a car ................... 16
Connecting a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 17
Using dry batteries ..................................... 18
Notes on the power source ........................ 19
Using the carrying case ............................. 20
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 21
Maintenance .............................................. 21
Troubleshooting ......................................... 22
Specifications ............................................ 24
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 25


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Getting started
Locating the Controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
qa x (stop) /CHG (charge)
button
(pages 7, 14, 17)
q; u (play/pause)
button
(page 7, 11)
9 i/REMOTE jack
(page 6)
7 AVLS switch (rear)
(page 13)
1 EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power
input) jack (pages 6, 17, 18)
4 VOLUME +/­
buttons
(page 7)
2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL)
jack
(page 15)
3 HOLD switch
(page 14)
6 CHG (charge)/
HOLD lamp
(pages 14, 17)
5 OPEN switch
(pages 6)
8 ./>
(AMS/search)
buttons
(pages 7, 10, 11)
qs Battery compartment
(pages 17)


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Remote control
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this CD player with the remote control
supplied with other CD players.
qf x (stop) button
(pages 7, 14)
(Front)
ql P (play) MODE button
(pages 9 - 11)
qh Display
(pages 8, 10 - 14)
wd DISPLAY button
(page 12)
ws SOUND button
(page 13)
qg Jog lever
u: play/pause (pages 7,11)
./>: AMS/search
(pages 7, 10, 11)
qj LIGHT button
Press to illuminate the
display on the remote
control for about 5 seconds
when using the player on
the rechargeable batteries
or alkaline batteries.
w; RPT (repeat)/ENT
(enter) button
(pages 9 - 11)
(Rear)
qk VOLUME +/­
tab (page 7)
qd HOLD switch
(page 14)
wa Clip
You can turn and
change the angle of the
clip.
Getting
started