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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)."
3-234-486-21 (1)
D-EJ955
© 2001 Sony Corporation
"WALKMAN" 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.
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 nickel-
cadmium 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.


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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 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


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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, 15, 16, 19, 20)
6 i (headphones) jack
(page 7)
9 AVLS switch
(page 15)
1 EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power
input) jack (pages 7, 20, 22)
3 VOL (volume) +*/­ buttons
(page 8)
2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 17)
qs HOLD switch
(page 15)
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 13)
5 .(AMS/search)·> N*
(AMS/search/play) buttons
(pages 7, 8, 12)
*The button has a tactile dot to help you operate the CD player by touch.


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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.
qg x (stop) button
(pages 8, 16)
qk PLAY MODE
button
(pages 10 - 12, 16)
qd Display
(pages 9, 11 - 15)
qj DISPLAY
button
(pages 13, 14)
wd SOUND button
(page 14)
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)
ql RPT (repeat)/ENT
(enter) button
(pages 10 - 12)
w; HOLD switch
(page 15)
qh Clip
Getting
started
wa i (headphones) jack
(page 7)
ws X (pause) button
(page 8)