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3-235-448-21 (2)
FM/AM
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-FJ737
© 2001 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. Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes
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Table of Contents Connecting your CD player Getting started Connecting a stereo system ....................... 18 Locating the controls ................................... 4 Connecting to a power source Playing a CD Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 20 1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6 Using the dry batteries ............................... 22 2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6 Using the external battery case .................. 22
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Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 Display 8 ./> (pages 8, 10, 11, 15, 16) (AMS/search) buttons 2 REPEAT/ENTER button (pages 7, 10, 11) (pages 9 - 11) 9 u (play/pause) 3 PLAY MODE button button (pages 6, 7, 11) (pages 9 - 11) 4 SOUND button q; x (stop)/CHG (page 15) (charge) button 5 HOLD switch (pages 7, 17, 20) (page 16) qa EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack 6 OPEN switch (pages 6, 20, 23) (page 6)
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Getting started Tuner-remote control (Front) qjVOL (volume) ws x (stop) button control (pages 7, 17) (page 7) qki (headphones) jack (page 6) ql . (AMS/search) wd CD/RADIO selector buttons (page 13) (pages 7, 10, 11) wf N/> (play•AMS/ w; REMOTE jack search) buttons (page 6) (pages 7, 10, 11) wa X (pause) button wg HOLD switch (page 7) (page 16) (Rear) Attaching the strap to the tuner-remote control To keep the high sensitivity, attach the supplied strap to the remote control and wear it on your b
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Playing a CD You can also use rechargeable batteries and dry batteries as a power source. to an AC outlet 1. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. AC power 2 Connect the headphones/earphones to adaptor the tuner-remote control. 3 Connect the remote control cord to the CD player and the tuner-remote Headphones to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5V control. or Earphones Notes • Connect the headphones/earphones to the tuner-remote control securely. Also connect to i the remote control cord to th
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Playing a CD 3. Play a CD. 3 Turn up the volume 1 Press u. on the CD player. 4 Adjust the volume on the tuner-remote control. 1 Set CD/RADIO to “CD.” 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + 2 Press N/>. or –. To Press Play u (N/> for the tuner-remote control) Pause u (X for the tuner-remote control) Stop x/CHG (x for the tuner-remote 2 control)* 1 2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* ) .once quickly* 2 Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) .repeatedly* Find the beginning of
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About the display • When you press u (N/> for the tuner-remote control) 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. • During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes. If the volume level does not increase • If AVLS is set to “LIMIT”, set it to “NORM.” For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).” • If
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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” (Play tracks in random order) REPEAT 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. ./> buttons u button x/CHG button 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 quickly (less 3 than 0.5 second) to enter 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, or hold down REPE
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Using the Radio You can listen to the radio using the tuner-remote control attached to the CD player or using it separately. When using the tuner-remote control attached to the CD player, you do not need to install the battery in the remote control. When using the tuner-remote control separately, insert a battery in the remote control. Inserting the battery When using the tuner-remote control separately as a radio, insert one R03 (size AAA) battery (not supplied) or LR03 (size AAA) battery (not
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Using the radio Listening to the radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Set CD/RADIO to “RADIO” to turn on 1 the radio. CD/RADIO selector Slide BAND to select FM or AM. 2 When listening to stereo broadcast Set BAND to FM ST (stereo). Set it to FM MONO (monaural) when reception is poor. AM broadcasts are received only in monaural. Turn the tune dial to select a station. 3 Turn the tune dial. Adjust the volume with VOL. The radio volume can only be adjusted on Adjust the the remote control. volu
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To improve reception For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord and the remote control cord. For AM, reorient the tuner-remote control itself. If noise is heard • Disconnect the AC power adaptor. • Reception may become poor if the tuner-remote control is used near other radios, television sets, computers, CD players, etc. Use it away from such devices. 14
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Available features 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 during jogging. This Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or function provides a higher level of shock “BASS .” protection than the traditional one. No indication (Normal play) Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to “ON.” BASS BASS While jogging, be sure to hold your CD
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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 to “LIMIT.” arrow. Displayed when the HOLD function is Flashes when the volume is turned up working. and beyond a certain level. You can use the HOLD function with both the CD player and the tuner-remote cont
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Available features 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 on the CD player or x on the tuner-remote control. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x/CHG or x. 17
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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 and power source, batteries may become completely a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction depleted during recording. manual that comes with
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Connecting your CD player About Joint Text (CD text copying function) The Joint Text function allows you to copy the disc and track names that are on a CD containing CD text information. By connecting a Sony MD Walkman (MZ-R900/ R909), which supports Joint Text, to this CD player, you can copy the CD text onto an MD during recording. You must use an optical digital connecting cable (POC-15B or other model, not supplied) and the RK-TXT1 CD text connecting cable (not supplied) to make the connecti
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B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: Connect the AC power adaptor to • Rechargeable batteries 3 the EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a CD”) your CD player and an AC outlet, • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries then 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 to EXT BATT/ batteries DC IN 4.5 V Charge the rechargeable batte
