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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).
WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

D-EJ985

2002 Sony Corporation

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, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And dont 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). Owners 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. ___________________________
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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.

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Table of Contents

Getting started
Locating the controls.. 4
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries. 19 Using the dry batteries. 22 Notes on the power source. 23

Playing a CD

1. Connect your CD player.. 7 2. Insert a CD.. 7 3. Play a CD.. 8

Additional Information

Precautions.. 24 Maintenance... 25 Troubleshooting... 26 Specifications.. 29 Accessories (supplied/optional). 30

Playback options

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play). Playing a single track (Single play).. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play).. Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play). 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 LCDs backlight.. 17
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system.. 18

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 EXT BATT (external battery)/ DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 7, 20, 22) 2 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack (page 18) 3 Jog lever (u (play/pause)./> (AMS/search)) (pages 7, 8, 12, 13) 4 x (stop) /CHARGE button CHARGE lamp (pages 8, 16, 17, 19, 20) 5 VOL (volume) +*/ buttons (page 8) 6 i (headphones) jack (page 7) 7 OPEN switch (page 7) 8 Terminals for the charging stand (pages 19, 25)

CD player (inside)

9 AVLS switch (page 16) q; G-PROTECTION switch (page 14) qa Battery compartment (page 19)

CD player (rear)

qs HOLD switch (page 16)
*The button has a tactile dot.

Remote control

qd x (stop) button (pages 8, 17) qg Display (pages 9, 11 - 16)

qf VOL (volume) +/ control (page 8)
qh Jog lever (u (play/pause) ENT (enter)./> (AMS/search)) (pages 8, 10, 12, 13)

qj Clip (page 6)

qk HOLD switch (page 16)
w; SOUND button (page 15)
ql DISPLAY button (pages 14, 15)
wa P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button (pages 10 - 13, 17)
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players.

(Continued)

To use the clip on the remote control You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.

To remove

To attach in the reverse direction
You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip.

Using the carrying pouch

You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.
You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source.
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V to an AC outlet
1. Connect your CD player.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control.
For models supplied with the remote control
Connect the plug of the headphones/ earphones to the remote control. Connect the headphones/earphones to the remote control firmly. A loose connection may cause noise during playback.

AC power adaptor

Jog lever
to i (headphones) Headphones or Earphones

2. Insert a CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the CD player lid. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.

OPEN switch

Label side up

3. Play a CD.

Jog lever VOL + /
VOL + / 1 Press the jog lever. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or. 1 Press the jog lever. 2 Adjust the volume by turning VOL +/.
To Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track)
Pause/resume play after pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly
Do this Press the jog lever. Playback starts from the point you stopped. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold the jog lever until the play of the first track starts. Press the jog lever. Press x (x/CHARGE for the CD player).*2 Flick the jog lever toward. once.*2 Flick the jog lever toward. repeatedly.*2, *3 Flick the jog lever toward > once.*2, *3 Flick the jog lever toward > repeatedly.*2, *3 Hold the jog lever toward.*2 Hold the jog lever toward >.*2

*1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be done during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by flicking the jog lever toward >. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by flicking the jog lever toward.

About the display

When you press the jog lever 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 the headphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack, connect them to the i (headphones) jack.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio CDs.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Removing the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ the jog lever. (play mode/repeat) button and

P MODE/

button
If you press the button during playback, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until appears, you can repeat play mode that was selected using P MODE/.
No indication (Normal play) 1 (Play a single track) SHUF (Play tracks in random order) (Play tracks with Bookmarks) PGM (Play tracks in your favorite order)

Press You can add Bookmarks to the tracks. You can also enter the selected tracks for PGM play. Flick toward > or. You can select tracks for PGM play mode.
Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat play)

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, single, shuffle, Bookmarked track and PGM play modes. During playback, press and hold P MODE/ until appears.

Playing a single track

During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until 1 appears.

(Single play)

Playing tracks in random order
During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until SHUF appears.

(Shuffle play)

Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmarked track play)
You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10 CDs.

To add Bookmarks

1 During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever
until (Bookmark) flashes in the display.
When the Bookmark has been added successfully, flashing of becomes slow.
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
To listen to the tracks with Bookmarks
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until flashes. 2 Press the jog lever.
lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with Bookmarks starts. To remove the Bookmarks During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever until from the display.

disappears

To check the tracks with Bookmarks During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, keeps flashing slowly in the display.
During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are played in order of track number, and not in the order you added the Bookmarks. If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the 11th CD, the Bookmarks of the CD you played back first will be erased. If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased. If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries even though Lobatt is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.

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 P MODE/ repeatedly until PGM appears.
Flick the jog lever toward > or. to select a track.

Track number

Playing order
Press the jog lever to enter the selected track. 000 appears and the playing order increases by one.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order. Press and hold the jog lever until the PGM play starts.

To check the program

During programming: Press the jog lever repeatedly before step 5. During the PGM play: Press P MODE/ repeatedly until PGM flashes, then press the jog lever repeatedly. Each time you press the jog lever, the track number appears.
When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track appears in the display. If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased.

B Available features

G-PROTECTION function
The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to 2, the GPROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to 1. To walk with the CD player and enjoy high quality CD sound using the G-PROTECTION function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to 1. While taking harder exercise, it is recommended that you set it to 2. Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to 1 or 2.
Displaying CD text information
When you play a CD containing CD text information, the track name, disc name, artist name, etc., appear in the display.
Display on the remote control
Track CD text appears in this number portion.* appears.
* While the CD player is reading the information on the CD, READING appears.
Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Display

Normal play
Sound may skip: if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, if a dirty or scratched CD is played or when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if there is a problem with the recording device or application software.

Track number and name of the current track
Press DISPLAY Track number and name of once. the current track/artist name
Press DISPLAY The number of tracks left** twice. and disc name/artist name
** Not displayed during single play, shuffle play, Bookmarked track play or PGM play.
CD text displayed on this CD player is in English only.
Checking the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left
You can check the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. When playing a CD containing CD text information, you cannot use this function.
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND)
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select SOUND 1 or SOUND 2.
No indication (Normal play)

SOUND 1 SOUND 2

Track number and elapsed playing time
The selected sound mode is displayed.
Press DISPLAY Track number and remaining time on the once.

current track

SOUND 2 enhances the bass sound more than SOUND 1.
Press DISPLAY The number of tracks left* and remaining time on the twice.
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume.
* Not displayed during single play, shuffle play, Bookmarked track play or PGM play.

Protecting your hearing

(AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Set AVLS (under the lid) to LIMIT.

Locking the controls

(HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.

CD player Remote control

Appears when the volume is turned up and beyond a certain level. CHARGE lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated.
To turn off the AVLS function Set AVLS to NORM.
You can use the HOLD function with both the CD player and remote control. You can still operate your CD player using the remote control when HOLD on the remote control is set to off. To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Even if the HOLD function is working, HOLD will not appear in the display of the remote control.
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.
Turning off the LCDs backlight
While you are using the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries, the LCDs backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every time you press a button. However, you can turn off the backlight to save the battery power.
Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x (x/CHARGE for the CD player).

Remove the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries from the CD player. Insert the batteries while pressing P MODE/.
To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x or x/CHARGE.
To turn on the LCDs backlight Remove the batteries and then insert them without pressing P MODE/.

About the LCDs backlight

The LCDs backlight is always turned on when using the AC power adaptor.
B Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system
You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape and a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections.
Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the connected speakers. Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source, batteries may become completely depleted during recording. Adjust the volume properly on the connected device so that the sound will not be distorted.
When using the connecting cord If the sound is distorted, connect the device to the i jack. When using the optical digital connecting cord To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc., make sure that the CD player is in pause before operating the recording procedures. About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the connecting cord or optical digital connecting cord To record high quality CD sound, set the G-PROTECTION switch to 1. The SOUND function works only on the output sound from the i jack and not work on the output sound from the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

to LINE OUT (OPTICAL)

Optical digital connecting cord
Connecting cord Left (white) Right (red)
MiniDisc recorder, DAT deck, etc.
Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.
B Connecting to a power source
You can use the following power sources: Rechargeable batteries AC power adaptor (see Playing a CD) LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (external battery case) For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see Specifications.
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the supplied charging stand and an AC outlet. Then place the CD player on the supplied charging stand, aligning the V mark on the CD player with the v mark on the stand.

CHARGE lamp

Using the rechargeable batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries before using them for the first time. You can use only the following rechargeable batteries for your CD player. NH-14WM (A)

Open the battery compartment lid inside your CD player.

to DC IN 4.5 V

Align V with v.
Insert two rechargeable batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment and close the lid until it clicks into place.

to an AC outlet

Insert the # end first (for both batteries).
Charging of the batteries starts. In the display of the remote control, Charging indication flashes and the indicator sections of light up in succession. The CHARGE lamp lights up on the CD player. When the batteries are completely charged, all indications in the display disappear and the CHARGE lamp goes off.
To charge the rechargeable batteries without using the supplied charging stand Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet, then press x/CHARGE to start charging.
x/CHARGE buttonCHARGE lamp

to EXT BATT/ DC IN 4.5 V

to an AC outlet Notes
When charging the batteries using the charging stand, be sure to remove the external battery case. During charging, the CD player and the rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no danger. If you press the jog lever during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. If you place the CD player on the charging stand during playback, playback stops and charging starts. Place the CD player on the charging stand securely, aligning the V mark on the CD player with the v mark on the stand. Make sure that the CHARGE lamp on the CD player lights up. Wrong placement interrupts charging or playback.
To remove the rechargeable batteries Push # end to remove the batteries.
When to replace the rechargeable batteries If the battery life becomes shorter by about half, replace the batteries with new 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.
When to charge the rechargeable batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full.

r r r r

Note on carrying the rechargeable batteries Use the supplied battery carrying case to prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable batteries and the metallic objects are contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a short circuit. Notes on the supplied charging stand The supplied charging stand can be used only with this CD player. No other model can be charged using this stand. When using the supplied charging stand, charge the NH-14WM (A) rechargeable batteries only. Do not charge any other batteries. During charging, the CD player and the rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no danger. Do not place coins or other metallic objects on the charging stand. If the terminals on the charging stand are accidentally brought into contact with a metallic object, they may short-circuit and begin to heat up.

Battery power is getting low.

Battery power is low.

Lobatt*

Batteries are depleted.

* Beep sounds.
To keep the original battery capacity for a long time, charge the batteries only when they are completely depleted.
The indicator sections of roughly show the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of may increase or decrease.

Using the dry batteries

Make sure to use the supplied external battery case. Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Connect the external battery case to the CD player.
Align the lines below PUSH as illustrated, then draw out the battery case while pressing PUSH.

With the v side down

When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. Battery power is full.
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery case. Insert the battery case and lock the case by turning LOCK in the direction of the arrow.
When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. The batteries in the CD player and external battery case are discharged simultaneously.
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when attaching the external battery case. When using the rechargeable batteries and dry batteries together to extend power, use fully charged rechargeable batteries and new dry batteries.
Notes on the power source
Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time.

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

Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

On handling CDs

To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.

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Maintenance

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

To clean the terminals

If the terminals on the charging stand or on the CD player become dirty, the batteries may not be charged properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below.

Terminals Terminals

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom The volume does not increase even if you turn VOL +/ in the + direction repeatedly (even if you press VOL + repeatedly on the CD player). Cannot adjust the volume. Cause and/or corrective actions c Set the AVLS switch to NORM. (page 16) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 7)
No sound, or noise is heard. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries. The playing time is too short when powered with the rechargeable batteries. Lobatt or 000 appears in the display. The CD does not play. HiDCin appears in the display.
c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 7) c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 7) c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 22) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 22) c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. (pages 19 - 21) c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the batteries. (page 19) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 22) c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in Accessories (supplied/optional). (page 30) c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 19, 22)
Symptom The CD does not play or Nodisc appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player.

Cause and/or corrective actions c c c c c c c c c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16) The CD is dirty or defective. (page 24) Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 7) Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates. Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 19) Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 19, 22) Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 7) The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device. There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or application software. The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 16)
CHARGE lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Cannot adjust the volume with VOL +/ on the CD player. During recording with optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. The rechargeable batteries cannot be charged.
c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device. (page 18) c Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. (page 18) c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device. (page 18) c The terminals on the CD player or the charging stand are dirty. Wipe them with a dry cloth. c The CD is playing. Stop playing. c The external battery case is connected to the CD player. Remove it and start charging again. c The CD player is not placed securely on the charging stand. Place the player on the stand, aligning the V mark on the player and the v mark on the stand. Make sure that the CHARGE lamp lights up. (page 19)
Troubleshooting Symptom Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Cause and/or corrective actions c The resume function is working. To start playing from the first track, press and hold the jog lever during stop until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or, remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 8, 19, 22) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 19) c The CD player is reading the information on the CD. It is not malfunctioning. c The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake.

Rustling noise is heard from the CD. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the remote control. The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down.
is flashing quickly in the display, and you cannot locate the beginning of the track or the specific point in the track.
c You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40C/ 104F) or at low temperatures (below 0C/32F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition. c The CD player has entered the Bookmarked track play mode. Press P MODE/ twice so that the player returns to the normal play mode.

Specifications

System
Compact disc digital audio system
Battery life* (approx. hours)
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used.

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 W (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

When using

G-PROTECTION 44

D-A conversion

1-bit quartz time-axis control
Two NH-14WM (A) 43 (charged for about 5 hours**) External battery case 69 (two alkaline batteries***) Two NH-14WM (A) and 113 external battery case (two alkaline batteries***)

74 120

Frequency response
20 - Hz 2 dB (measured by JEITA CP307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Line output (stereo minijack) Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 k Recommended load impedance over 10 k Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Optical digital output (optical output connector) Output level: 21 - 15 dBm Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ** Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used. *** When using Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan)

Operating temperature

5C - 35C (41F - 95F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls)

D-EJ985

CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player
v v v v v v v WORLD'S LONGEST BATTERY LIFEUP TO 120 HOURS CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK WITH 2 NH-14WM(A) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND 2 AA BATTERIES (IN EXTERNAL BATTERY CASE)** ULTRA SLIM FULL CIRCLE DESIGN WITH ALUMINUM LID SLIM STICK BACKLIT REMOTE CONTROL WITH DOT MATRIX DISPLAY JOG LEVER PLAYBACK OPERATION (2) NH-14WM(A) GUMSTICK RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BATTERY CHARGING STAND BOOKMARK PLAYBACK FUNCTION FOR EASY PROGRAMMING MD LINK OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SKIP-FREE* G-PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CD-R/RW PLAYBACK CARRY POUCH SUPPLIED 10 PLAYBACK MODES 64 TRACK RMS PROGRAMMING DIGITAL MEGA BASS SOUND DIGITAL VOLUME FUNCTION 2 POSITION AUTOMATIC VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM (AVLS) AVAILABLE IN SILVER STEP-UP FEATURE NEW FEATURE

features

v WORLD'S LONGEST BATTERY LIFE UP TO 120 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS
2 POSITION AUTOMATIC VOLUME LIMITER SYSTEM (AVLS) maintains
volume output at levels below distortion threshold for cleaner sound reproduction

AVAILABLE IN SILVER

PLAYBACK WITH 2 NH-14WM(A) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND 2 AA BATTERIES (IN EXTERNAL BATTERY CASE)** is a result of highly
advanced Sony engineering, new IC chip set and new high-efficiency mechanism, providing unsurpassed battery life
v ULTRA SLIM FULL CIRCLE DESIGN WITH ALUMINUM LID is exceptionally

specifications

DIGITAL-ANALOG CONVERSION: 1 Bit D/A CONVERSION: 1 Bit Quartz Time-Axis Control FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20000Hz, +/-3dB INPUTS: DC-In 4.5V OUTPUTS: Headphone (stereo mini jack) POWER REQUIREMENTS: DC 4.5V AA x 2 Batteries and NH-14WM(A) x 2 BATTERY LIFE (APPROX.): 120 Hours with AA Sony Alkaline Batteries x 2
thin at just five-eighths of an inch and weighs just 6 oz., with overall dimensions virtually mirroring the CD itself
v SLIM STICK BACKLIT REMOTE CONTROL WITH DOT MATRIX DISPLAY
fits naturally in your hand during jogging and allows you to access all essential operations using only your thumb; shows all the information indicated on LCD with Electronic Luminescent Light and makes it easy to see and read the display even in the dark
JOG LEVER PLAYBACK OPERATION: Built into both the CD Walkman

and NH-14WM(A) x 2

COLOR: Silver DIMENSIONS (WHD): 5 38" x 5 38" x 58" (135 x 135 x 16.2mm) WEIGHT: 6 oz. (174g) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES: NH-14WM(A) x 2 Rechargeable Batteries,
player body and remote control, this feature allows for simple one-finger playback operation so that you can control your CD music listening experience hassle-free
v (2) NH-14WM(A) GUMSTICK RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SUPPLIED with
BCA-WM50/B Charging Stand, AC-ES455K AC Adaptor, RM-MC32EL Slim Stick Backlit Remote, EBP-25 External Battery Case, Carry Pouch, MDR-027LP Stereo Headphones
2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, G-Protection, MD Link logo, Mega Bass, and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. *Reduces or eliminates skipping during many active uses. **Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns.
no need for an external charger unit; the CD Walkman player is used as charger for the supplied rechargeable batteries when player is connected to AC adaptor
BATTERY CHARGING STAND lets you simply place the CD Walkman
player on its specially-designed stand to charge the rechargeable batteries, with no need to press buttons or flip switches
BOOKMARK PLAYBACK FUNCTION FOR EASY PROGRAMMING: You can
easily program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back with the touch of a button. This feature makes it easy to program and playback a personalized mix of your favorite songs
v MD LINK OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT permits digital connection to
MiniDisc recorder (requires optional digital cable)
SKIP-FREE* G-PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY adds shock protection to the
pick-up mechanism, thereby minimizing the loss of position. Skip-Free G-Protection technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK lets you enjoy playback of music CDs created on
personal CD-R/CD-RW drives in addition to commercially produced CDs

v CARRY POUCH SUPPLIED

10 PLAYBACK MODES gives you many predetermined choices in the
playback of CD's, including hearing one track over and over, or a selection of tracks in a desired order, or tracks in Shuffle (random) order, and more
64 TRACK RMS PROGRAMMING offers you extraordinary ability for you
to customize the order in which tracks on a CD are played
DIGITAL MEGA BASS SOUND uses digital processing technology to
produce rich, deep, bass tones with extremely low harmonic distortion

DIGITAL VOLUME FUNCTION provides for very precise adjustment of
volume level using a push button located on the front of the unit, while the volume level appears on the LCD display
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Printed in USA 2/2003