Sony Dsj301 Manual

							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).”3-240-202-21 (1)
D-SJ301
© 2002 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.
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 CE mark is valid only for
products marketed in the European
Union.
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. 
						

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Table of Contents
Getting started
Locating the controls ................................... 4
Playing a CD
1. Connect your CD player. ......................... 6
2. Insert a CD. ............................................. 6
3. Play a CD. ............................................... 7
Playback options
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 10
Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 10
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ......................................... 10
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ............................................ 11
Available features
G-PROTECTION function ........................ 12
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 12
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 13
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 13
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 14
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 15
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 16
Using dry batteries ..................................... 18
Notes on the power source ........................ 18
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 19
Maintenance .............................................. 20
Troubleshooting ......................................... 21
Specifications ............................................ 23
Accessories (supplied/optional) .. Back cover 
						

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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
9i (headphones)
jack
(pages 6, 15)
5Display
(pages 8, 10 - 13)
3VOL (volume)
control
(page 7)
1HOLD switch
(page 13)6PLAY MODE button
(pages 9 - 11)
8SOUND button
(pages, 12, 13)
7REPEAT/ENTER button
(pages 9 - 11)
4DC IN 4.5 V
(external power
input) jack
(pages 6, 16)
23-way control key
(see below)
q;Buckle
23-way control key
N/>: Play/AMS/search
(pages 6, 7, 11)
.: AMS/search (pages 7, 11)
x/CHG: stop/charge
(pages 7, 14, 16)
Push toward
N/> or
..Press x/CHG. 
						

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CD player (inside)
qsBattery compartment
(page 16)
Getting started
Using the hand strap
While jogging, use the supplied hand strap.
1Pass the strap through the hooks.
2Put your hand between the player and the strap, then adjust the length of the strap and fix it
using the Velcro tapes.
qaG-PROTECTION
switch
(page 12) 
						

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Playing a CD
You can also use rechargeable batteries and dry batteries as a power source.
3-way control key
(N/>)
2. Insert a CD.
1Unfasten the buckle.
2Open the lid.3Fit the CD on the pivot and close the lid.
4While holding the lid closed, fasten the buckle
securely.
Label side upHeadphones
or
Earphones to an AC outlet
AC power
adaptor
to DC IN
4.5V
1. Connect your CD player.
1Connect the AC power adaptor.
2Connect the headphones/earphones.
to i (headphones) 
						

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To Do this
Play (from the point you stopped) Push the 3- way control key toward
N/>.
Playback starts from the point you
stopped.
Play (from the first track) Push the control key toward N/> and
hold it for 2 seconds or more.
Stop Press x/CHG*2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Push the control key toward .once
quickly*2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS) Push the control key toward .
repeatedly*2, *3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Push the control key toward N/> once
quickly*2, *3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS) Push the control key toward N/>
repeatedly*2, *3
Go backwards quickly Push the control key toward . and hold it*2
Go forward quickly Push the control key toward  N/> and
hold it*2
*1Automatic Music Sensor
*2These operations can be done during play.
*3After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pushing the 3- way
control key toward N/> . Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pushing
the control key toward ..
Playing a CD
3. Play a CD.
Push the 3-way control
key toward N/>.Adjust the volume.
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About the display
•When you push the 3- way control key toward N/> 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.
If the volume level does not increase
If “AVLS” appears in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS ” disappears from the display.
For details, see “Protecting your hearing (AVLS).”
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.
Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. 
						

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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.
No indication
(Normal play)
“1”
(Play a single track)
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
“PGM”
(Play tracks in your favorite order)
REPEAT/ENTER button
REPEAT
You can repeat play that is selected using
PLAY MODE.
ENTER
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
Playback options
3- way control key
(N/>, .)
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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.
Playing a single track (Single play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “1” appears.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.