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3-868-396-11 (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-EG3
D-EG5
D-EG5CK
D-EG7
ª 1999 Sony Corporation
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INFORMATION WARNING Listening for many hours at maximum To prevent fire or shock volume may damage your hearing. hazard, do not expose the unit For the customers in the USA to rain or moisture. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to To avoid electrical shock, do Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to not open the cabinet. Refer provide reasonable protection against harmful servicing to qualified interference in
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Table of Contents Connecting a power source Getting started Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 17 Locating the Controls .................................. 4 Using dry batteries ..................................... 18 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 REPEAT/ENTER q; u (play/pause) button button (pages 8 - 11) (page 7, 10, 11) qa DC IN 4.5 V (external 2 PLAY MODE button power input) jack (pages 8, 10, 11) (pages 6, 17) 3 Display (pages 7, 9 - 13) qs Strap attaching part 4 ESP button (page 5) (page 12) 5 SOUND button qd i (headphones/ (page 12) earphones) jack 6 PUSH OPEN button (pages 6, 15) (page 6) qf ./> 7 Buckle (page 6) (AMS/search) buttons (
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Getting started Using the headphones Using the hand strap (D-EG7 only) (D-EG5 and D-EG5CK) Attach the hand strap to one of the attaching parts on the CD player. Neckband For the ways to attach or detach, see “Using the carry strap” below. Ear Earpad Put your ear between the neckband and earpad. Using the carry strap (D-EG3 and D-EG7) You can enjoy various attaching options using 4 attaching parts on the CD player. Attach the carry strap by sliding the knob. To detach the carry Knob strap, slide
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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. to an AC outlet 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor AC power If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC adaptor outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. to DC IN 4.5V Headphones to i or Earphones u button 2. Insert a CD. 1 Press PUSH OPEN to open the CD 2 Place the CD on the tray and close player
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Playing a CD 3. Play a CD. 1 Press u. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + or –. 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 ca
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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. c “No indication” (Normal play) x “INTRO PGM” (Select tracks by listening to songs’ intro) x REPEAT/ENTER button “1” (Play a single track) REPEAT x You can repeat play that is selected using “SHUF” PLAY MODE. (Play tracks in random order) x ENTER “RMS” You can select tracks for INTRO PGM (Play tracks in your favorite order)
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Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, single, shuffle and RMS 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. 9
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Selecting tracks by listening to songs’ intro (INTRO PGM play) You can program the CD player to play only the tracks you like listening to while the CD player plays the beginning of every track (song’s intro) one by one. Flashing slowly During playback, press PLAY MODE 1 repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” appears. Press u. 2 The CD player starts playing the first 15 seconds of every track. “INTRO PGM” flashes faster. Press REPEAT/ENTER during a song’s intro when you want to select the 3 track. To ski
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Playback options Playing tracks in your favorite order (RMS play) You can program the CD player to play up to 22 tracks in your favorite order. During playback, press PLAY MODE 1 repeatedly until “RMS” appears. Press . or > to select a track. 2 Track number Press REPEAT/ENTER to enter 3 the selected track. “00” appears. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order. 4 Press u to start the RMS play. 5 To check the program During programming: Press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly before
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B Available features Turning on the shock Emphasizing the bass 2 protection function (ESP ) sound (SOUND) 2 The ESP * function prevents the sound from You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. skipping when you make a jolt or bump to your CD player. This function is useful when Press SOUND to select “MB (Mega using your CD player in a car or other mobile Bass)” or “GRV (Groove).” application. “No indication” (Normal play) MB Press ESP to display “ESP.” GRV The selected sound mode is displayed. 2
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Availabley features Locking the controls Protecting your hearing (HOLD) (AVLS) You can lock the controls on your CD player The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter to prevent accidental button presses. System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Slide HOLD in the direction of the Set AVLS to “LIMIT.” arrow. Displayed when “LIMIT” is selected and the AVLS function is working. Flashes when the HOLD function is working. To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite directi
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Resuming the playback Turning off the (Resume play) operation beep sound Your CD player can recall the playback point You can turn off the beep sound that is heard where you stopped and resume playing from from your headphones/earphones when you the same place. operate your CD player. Set RESUME to “ON.” 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 on the CD player. To cancel resume play
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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 • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries player and an AC outlet, then • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) press x•CHG to charge. For the battery life and charging time of the If the AC power adaptor does not fit the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. x•CHG Using the r
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Using the rechargeable batteries Using dry batteries To remove the rechargeable batteries Use only the following dry battery type for Remove the batteries by pulling the ribbon. your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries. Open the battery compartment 1 inside your CD player. When to charge the rechargeable Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 2 batteries by matching the + to the When the batteries become weak
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Connecting a power source Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or recommended in “Accessories (supplied/ optional).” Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug • When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor itself. Do not pull it by the cord. • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. On rechargeable
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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
