Sony D-EJ017CK User Manual

D-EJ017CK. US. 2-896-703-81(1)

Operating Instructions

2-896-703-

81 (1)

©2006 Sony Corporation     

Printed in China

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   , and   

   are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, 

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 

of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 

curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the 

apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the 

apparatus.

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.

 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.

* The button has a tactile dot.

Remaining battery power

Sound mode

Track number
Playing time

Play mode

Bookmark

*(play/pause) 

DC IN 4.5 V

 (headphones) jack

 (stop)

HOLD (rear)

VOL –/+*

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor 

(not supplied)

Headphones

SOUND/AVLS

/

P MODE/

OPEN

Power Sources

1  Slide OPEN to open the player lid and open the 

battery compartment lid inside the CD player.

2  Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by 

matching the  to the diagram inside the CD player 

and close the lid until it clicks into place. Insert the 

 end first (for both batteries).

(When the CD player is used on a flat and stable place.)

Playing time varies depending on how the CD player 

is used.

Two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) 

(produced in Japan)

16

11

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan 

Electronics and Information Technology Industries 

Association).

• The indicator sections of 

 roughly show the 

remaining battery power. One section does not 

always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.

Connect the AC power adaptor as illustrated.

Playing a CD

1  Slide OPEN to open the lid and fit the CD to the 

pivot, then close the lid.

2  Press . 

To play from the first track, press  for 2 seconds 

or more while the CD player is stopped.
• This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded 

in the Compact Disc Digital Audio (Audio 

CD) format, but playback capability may vary 

depending on the quality of the disc and the 

condition of the recording device.

• 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.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates 

DVD recorded  material on one side with digital 

audio material on the other side.  However, since the 

audio material side does not conform to the Compact  

Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not 

guaranteed.

During play, press SOUND/AVLS repeatedly to select 

“SND 1” or “SND 2.”

If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.

Press and hold SOUND/AVLS.

If “AVLS” flashes three times, the function is enabled.

If “AVLS” flashes once, the function is disabled.

To find the beginning of the previous/current/next/

succeeding track(s): Press / repeatedly.

To go backward/forward quickly: Press and hold 

/.

During play, press P MODE/

 repeatedly:

No indication (normal play)  “1”(single track play)  

“SHUF”(shuffle play)  “ ”(Bookmark play)

To repeat the play mode you selected, press and hold 

P MODE/

 until “

” appears.

Installation



Attach the CD player to the console box with the 

supplied Velcro tapes.

• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any 

• When you are going to park your car for a long period 

of time, remove the CD player from the Velcro tapes 

so that it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not install the CD player in an unstable place or 

where any objects around it may interfere.

• Do not install the CD player on a dashboard.

• Install the CD player so that it will not interfere with 

your driving.

Connection 

To listen to the CD player through the car cassette 

deck, make connections as shown.

When the power is turned on, the LED lamp of the 

supplied car battery cord lights up.

Operation

1  Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck and 

CD player.

2  Set the tape selector to the normal (TYPE I) position, 

and the DOLBY NR, REPEAT or BLANK SKIP switch 

to OFF if they are equipped.

3  Insert the car connecting pack into the cassette 

deck.

4  Start playback on the car cassette deck.
5  Start CD playback.
6  Adjust the volume.
If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is 

 press the  

(eject) button of the car cassette deck.

• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting 

pack into the cassette insertion door. Otherwise, the 

cord may break or the car cassette deck may be 

damaged.

• You cannot use the car connecting pack with some 

car cassette deck.

• The cord should be placed so that it does not hinder 

driving.

• To disconnect the cord from the CD player, pull it 

out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by 

the cord.

• With some car cassette decks, you may hear some 

rattling noise from the car connecting pack. However, 

this is not a sign of malfunction.

Precautions

• Do not install the CD player in a location which:

— interferes with your driving.

— may be dangerous for passengers.

— interferes with the glove box lid or ashtray when 

opening it.

— is near heat sources.

— is subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or 

moisture (especially on a dashboard).

• The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord 

conforms to the proposed standards of the Japan 

Electronics and Information Technology Industries 

Association (JEITA). Do not connect it to other 

players.

Polarity of the plug 

(JEITA standards)

Please understand that we will not incur any 

obligations for troubles caused by incorrect installation.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your 

CD player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse Replacement

If the CD player does not operate, check the fuse.

If it is blown, replace it as follows:
1  Turn off the CD player and remove the cigarette 

lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket.

2  Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise.
3  Remove the defective fuse from the plug.
4  Insert a new fuse into the plug.
5  Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise.

Remove

Fuse

Cigarette lighter plug

Plug end

• Be sure to use a fuse of the same amperage and 

length as the one to be replaced. Never use a piece 

of wire as a substitute for the fuse.

• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it, contact 

your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, bring the 

defective fuse to the dealer with you.

The function provides protection against sound 

skipping during many active uses.*

The default setting is “G-on.” To select “G-off,” press 

 while you keep pressing  during stop. To enjoy 

high quality CD sound, select “G-off”.

* Sound may skip: if the CD player receives stronger 

continuous shock than expected / if a dirty or 

scratched CD is played / when using poor-quality 

CD-Rs/CD-RWs or if there is a problem with the 

recording device or application software.

If you add bookmarks to your favorite tracks, you can 

listen to these tracks only from the track with the lowest 

number.

1  During playback of the track where you want to 

add a Bookmark, press and hold  until “

 

(Bookmark)” flashes on the display.

2  Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
3  Press P MODE/

 repeatedly until “

” flashes.

4  Press .

During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press 

and hold  until “

” disappears from the display.

If you change CDs and start playing, all the bookmarks 

added for the previous CD will be erased.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these 

checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
“Hold” appears in the display when you press a button, and 

 The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + 

 Press and hold SOUND/AVLS until “AVLS” flashes 

once so that you can cancel the AVLS function.

 Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the 

player aside for several hours until the moisture 

evaporates.

Precautions

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD 

player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified 

personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V 

(external power input) jack.

• When you are not using the CD player for a long time, 

disconnect all power sources from the CD player.

• Use only an AC-E45A AC power 

adaptor (not supplied). 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.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.

• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic 

objects. It can generate heat if the positive and 

negative terminals of the battery are accidentally 

contacted by a metallic object.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, 

remove them.

• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in 

the battery compartment, and install new batteries. 

In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off 

thoroughly.

• Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not 

touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and 

the CD player will not operate properly.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player. 

The CD player and the CD may be damaged.

• Do not leave the CD player in a location near heat 

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 

excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical 

shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its windows 

closed.

• If the CD player causes interference to the radio or 

television reception, turn off the CD player or move it 

away from the radio or television.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, 

star) cannot be played on this CD player. Attempting 

to do so may damage the CD player. Do not use such 

discs.

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or 

operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic 

hazard and is illegal in some areas.  It can also be 

potentially dangerous to play your headphones at 

high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian 

crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or 

discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing 

experts advise against continuous, loud and extended 

play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce 

volume or discontinue use.
Consideration for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow 

you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to 

the people around you.
To clean the plugs

If the plugs become dirty, there is no audio or noise is 

heard. Clean them with a dry soft cloth periodically.

Specifications

System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties

Emission duration: Continuous

Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (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.)
Power requirements

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2

• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack): 100 - 240 V, 

50/60 Hz (Model for Mexico)

Approx.  139.8 × 27.9 × 139.8 mm

 

(5 

5

/

8

 x 1 

1

/

8

 x 5 

5

/

8

 in.)

Approx.188 g (6.7 oz.)
Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.
Supplied accessories

• Headphones (1)

• Car connecting pack (1)

• Car battery cord (1)

• Velcro tapes (2)

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

Specifications

Frequency response: 50 - 20 000 Hz*

* Differs depending on your car cassette deck.

Dimensions: Approx. 102.4 × 12.1 × 63.8 mm

(4 

1

/

8

 x 

1

/

2

 x 2 

5

/

8

 in.) (w/h/d) including projecting parts

Mass: Approx. 42 g (1.5 oz.)

Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m

Input voltage: DC 12 V/24 V (only for negative  

grounded cars)

Rated output voltage: DC 4.5 V

Rated output current: 500 mA

Dimensions: Approx. 32 × 28.1 × 95.5 mm

(1 

5

/

16

 x 1 

1

/

8

 x 3 

7

/

8

 in.) (w/h/d) including projecting 

parts

Mass: Approx. 53 g (1.9 oz.)

Cord length: Approx. 1.5 m
Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.

Using the CD Player

Installing in a Car

Console box

Car cassette deck

to a cassette 

insertion door

Car connecting 

pack

to a cigarette 

lighter socket

to  (headphones) 

jack

 to DC IN 4.5 V

Audio signal

 Car battery cord

CD player

Bottom of the CD player