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3-222-451-21 (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-SJ15
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. The CE mark on the CD player is valid only for products marketed in the European Union. 2
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Table of Contents Getting started Connecting a power source Locating the Controls .................................. 4 Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 17 Using dry batteries ..................................... 19 Notes on the power source ........................ 19 Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6 Additional information 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 Precautions ..............................................
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Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 PLAY MODE 7 u (play/pause) button button (pages 9 - 11) (pages 7, 11) 8 x (stop)/CHG (charge) 2 SOUND button (page 12) button (pages 7, 14, 17) 3 REPEAT/ENTER button 9 ./> (pages 9 - 11) (AMS/search) buttons (pages 7, 10, 11) 4 VOL(volume) q; HOLD switch control (page 13) (page 7) 5 i (headphones) qa DC IN 4.5 V jack (external power (pages 6, 15) input) jack (pages 6, 17) 6 Buckle qs Display (pages 8
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Getting started CD player (inside) qd AVLS switch (page 13) qf G-PROTECTION qg Battery compartment switch (page 17) (page 12) Using the hand strap While jogging, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the strap through the hooks. 2 Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it using the Velcro tapes. 5
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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. to an AC outlet 2 Connect the headphones. AC power adaptor u button to i Headphones to DC IN 4.5V 2. Insert a CD. 3 Fit the CD on the pivot and close the lid. 1 Unfasten the buckle. 4 While holding the lid closed, fasten the 2 Open the lid. buckle securely. Label side up 6
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Playing a CD 3. Play a CD. Press u. Adjust the volume. To Press Play/Pause u 2 Stop x/CHG* 1 2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* ) .once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly* 2 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) > once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) > repeatedly* 2 Go backwards quickly Hold down .* 2 Go forward quickly Hold down >* 1 * Automatic Music Sensor 2 * These operations can be done during both play and p
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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.”
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Playback options Playback options You can enjoy various ways of playback using PLAY MODE and REPEAT/ENTER. PLAY MODE button Each time you press the button, you can change the playback mode. No indication (Normal play) “1” (Play a single track) REPEAT/ENTER button “SHUF” REPEAT (Play tracks in random order) You can repeat play that is selected using PLAY MODE. “PGM” (Play tracks in your favorite order) ENTER You can select tracks for PGM play mode. x/CHG button u button ./> buttons 9
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Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle and PGM play modes. During playback, press REPEAT/ENTER. Note on ./> During Repeat play, you can locate the first track after the last track by pressing > repeatedly. You can also locate the last track after first track by pressing . repeatedly. Playing a single track (Single play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During pla
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Playback options Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order. During playback, press PLAY MODE 1 repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press . or > to select a track. 2 Track number Playing order Press REPEAT/ENTER to enter 3 the selected track. “00” appears and the playing order increases by one. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order. 4 Press u to start the PGM play. 5 To check the program Dur
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B Available features G-PROTECTION Emphasizing the bass function sound (SOUND) The G-PROTECTION function has been You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. This Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or function provides a higher level of shock “BASS .” protection than the traditional one. While jogging, use the supplied hand strap No indication (see “Using the hand strap” in Locating the (Normal play) controls). BASS Set G-P
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Available features Protecting your hearing Locking the controls (AVLS) (HOLD) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter You can lock the controls on your CD player System) function keeps down the maximum to prevent accidental button presses. volume to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the direction of the Set AVLS (under the lid) to “LIMIT.” arrow. Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected Displayed when the HOLD and AVLS function is working. function is working. To turn off the AVLS function To unlock the
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Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Remove the power source (AC 1 power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while 2 pressing x/CHG. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x/CHG. 14
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Connecting your CD player B Connecting your CD player Notes Connecting a stereo • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the system connected speakers. • Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you You can listen to CDs through a stereo use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a system and record CDs on a cassette tape. power source, batteries may become completely For details, see the instruction manual that depleted during recording. c
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Using your CD player in a car You can use your CD player in a car by connecting it to the car cassette deck. You cannot use the car mount plate for this CD player. When you use your CD player in a car, install it securely in a location that does not interfere with your driving. Optional car accessory needed To connect your CD player to a car cassette deck, you need the following car accessories in “Accessories (supplied/optional)”: • Car battery cord, and • Car connecting pack* For details, see
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Connecting a power source B Connecting a power source You can use the following power sources: Connect the AC power adaptor to • Rechargeable batteries 3 the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) player and an AC outlet, then • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries press x/CHG to start charging. For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” x/CHG button Using the rechargeable batteries Charge the rechargeable batteries before
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aaa aaa When to replace the rechargeable Using the rechargeable batteries batteries If the battery life becomes shorter by about To remove the rechargeable batteries half, replace the batteries with new Remove the batteries as illustrated below. rechargeable batteries. Note on the rechargeable batteries If the battery is new or has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely until you charge and discharge it several times. Note on carrying the rechargeable batteries Use the s
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Connecting a power source aaa aaa Using dry batteries Notes on the power source Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: Disconnect all power sources when the CD • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries player is not used. Note On AC power adaptor Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ optional).” Do not use any other AC power Open the battery compartment lid. 1 adaptor.
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B Additional information On headphones/earphones Precautions Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while On safety driving, cycling, or operating any motorized • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is the CD player, unplug it and have it illegal in some areas. It can also be checked by qualified personnel before potentially dangerous to play your headsets operating it any further. at high volume while walking, especially at • Do not put
