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Portable
CD Player
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
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)."
3-866-285-21 (1)
D-EG3
D-EG5
D-EG5CK
D-EG7


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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 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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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 your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 15
Using your CD player in a car ................... 16
Table of Contents
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


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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)
8 x(stop)·CHG button
(pages 7, 14, 17)
7 Buckle (page 6)
9 HOLD switch
(page 13)
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)
Getting started
Locating the Controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
qh Battery compartment
(pages 17, 18)
qj RESUME switch
(page 14)
qk AVLS switch
(page 13)
1 REPEAT/ENTER
button (pages 8 - 11)
q; u
(play/pause) button
(page 7, 10, 11)


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Getting
started
Using the headphones
(D-EG7 only)
Neckband
Earpad
Ear
Put your ear between the neckband and
earpad.
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.
Using the carry strap
(D-EG3 and D-EG7)
You can enjoy various attaching options
using 4 attaching parts on the CD player.
Knob
Attach the carry strap
by sliding the knob.
To detach the carry
strap, slide the knob.