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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)."
3-245-828-71 (1)
D-EJ985
© 2002 Sony Corporation
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.


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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, table-
cloths, 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.
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.
CAUTION
· INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN
· DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
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 the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. D-EJ985
Serial No. ___________________________
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-
822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries.
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.
Product registration
For the customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
productregistration.
<http://www.sony.com/productregistration>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about new products, services, and other
important announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event
that the product needs adjustment or modification.
Thank you.


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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 your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play) .. 12
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ........................................... 13
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 14
Displaying CD text information ................ 14
Checking the remaining time on the CD
and the number of tracks left ................. 15
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 15
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 16
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 17
Turning off the LCD's backlight ............... 17
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18
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 ............................................ 29
Accessories (supplied/optional) ................ 30


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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
4 x (stop) /CHARGE button·
CHARGE lamp
(pages 8, 16, 17, 19, 20)
6 i (headphones) jack
(page 7)
9 AVLS switch
(page 16)
1 EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input)
jack (pages 7, 20, 22)
5 VOL (volume) +*/­ buttons
(page 8)
2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 18)
qs HOLD switch
(page 16)
7 OPEN switch
(page 7)
8 Terminals for the charging stand
(pages 19, 25)
qa Battery
compartment
(page 19)
CD player (rear)
q; G-PROTECTION
switch
(page 14)
3 Jog lever (u (play/pause)·
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 7, 8, 12, 13)
*The button has a tactile dot.


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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.
qd x (stop) button
(pages 8, 17)
wa P MODE/
(play mode/repeat)
button
(pages 10 - 13, 17)
ql DISPLAY
button
(pages 14, 15)
w; SOUND button
(page 15)
qk HOLD switch
(page 16)
qj Clip
(page 6)
Getting
started
qf VOL (volume)
+/­ control
(page 8)
qg Display
(pages 9, 11 - 16)
qh Jog lever (u (play/pause)·
ENT (enter)·
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 8, 10, 12, 13)
(Continued)