Sony WALKMAN D-NE300CK User's Manual
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1. 1 Operation button 13 14 16 24 30 Pil ENTER play pause enter kea AMS rewind PPI AMS fast forward 4 Use to select a group a file play mode etc H stop button 20 22 23 30 group button 14 19 20 23 30 group button 14 19 20 DISPLAY MENU button 15 16 19 24 30 Use to enter the menu Also use to enter the selection instead of PII ENTER 6 Q headphones jack 13 O1 09 No paves Bunjey 11 Display 12 15 17 19 21 30 DC IN 4 5 V external power input jack 13 VOL volume buttons 13 OPEN switch 13 28 Slide the switch to open the CD player lid 11 HOLD switch rear 23 Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the CD player jN z o 1 The button has a tactile dot 2 Automatic Music Sensor Continued 11 Display For details see the pages in parentheses 5 Character information display 15 While playing an audio CD disc name track name etc appear on the 2 lines of the display if recorded on the CD While playing an ATRAC CD MP3 CD group name file name etc appear on the 2 lines of the display if recorded on the CD Menu items also2. Playing a single track Single play Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select 1 then press Pll ENTER to enter the selection Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press 4 or to select SHUFFLE then press II ENTER to enter the selection Playing all files ina selected group in random order Group shuffle play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select GROUP SHUF then press II ENTER to enter the selection Playing your favorite play lists m3u play list play MP3 CD only You can play your favorite m3u play lists An m3u play list is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded To use the play list function record MP3 files on a CD R RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select PLAY LIST then press Pll ENTER to enter the selection 2 Press or to select a play list PLAY LIST gt LATEST Play list 3 Press PIVENTER 17 suoljdo yoeqheld Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play While the CD player is playing you can add bookmarks to the tracks you want and pl
3. or f4 to select the group you want 2 Press or to select the track file you want then press PII ENTER The CD player starts playing from the track file you selected To exit the search mode Press W If about 40 seconds at most have passed without any operation being performed the screen returns to the previous one gt Available features Adjusting sound quality 1 Perform steps 1 3 of Selecting the sound quality you want and P l Parametric equalizer select CUSTOM You can enjoy your favorite sounds by adjusting sound quality in the following two 2 Press kK or PP for 2 seconds or Weyer more to select the frequency e Selecting a preset sound pattern gt range Selecting the sound quality you want The frequency tanee vou selected e Adjusting sound quality by yourself flashes q y range y Customizing sound quality aad o TE e a Selecting the sound quality LO MI J HI you want 1 Press DISPLAY MENU until the MENU 3 Press or to select the sound screen appears 2 Press or to select SOUND then volume then press or PPI press PIV ENTER repeatedly to select the shape of You can also use DISPLAY MENU to enter the wave from the 3 shapes stored the selection as well as PII ENTER in memory for each frequency 3 Press or to select the sound quality range you want then press PII ENTER to enter the
4. JEITA standards A amp DA Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord 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 26 5 Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise Remove Fuse A 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 e 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 Cigarette lighter plug Notes on the car connecting pack If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is ejected change the direction of playback on the car cassette deck e 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 e You cannot use the car connecting pack with some car cassette deck e The cord should be placed so that it does not hinder driving e To disconnect the cord from the CD player pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the plug out by the cord e With some car cassette decks you may hear some rattling
5. arrow 23 sounjeay aiqes eny Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones earphones when you operate your CD player 1 Press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears Press or to select OPTION then press PII ENTER 2 Press or to select BEEP then press PII ENTER to enter the selection 3 Press or to select OFF then press PII ENTER to enter the selection To turn on the beep sound Perform steps 1 3 changing the BEEP setting to ON 24 Playing tracks continuously SEAMLEss ATRAC CD only You can play live concert music etc without space between the tracks 1 While play is stopped press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears Press or to select OPTION then press gt IIENTER 2 Press or to select SEAMLESS then press Pll ENTER to enter the selection 3 Press or to select ON then press PII ENTER to enter the selection The tracks may not play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded gt Using ina car T Installing in a car 1 Connect your CD player as shown below Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket connecting pack to DC IN 4 5 V t09 headphones Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck before insert
6. can still enjoy high quality sound The available transfer bit rates are 256 kbps 64 kbps and 48 kbps ATRAC3 which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates The ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1 10 of their original size which contributes to reduction of the media volume The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps 105 kbps and 66 kbps The usable number of groups and files e Maximum number of groups 255 e Maximum number of files 999 For details refer to the supplied booklet SonicStage Simple Burner Note on saving files on the media Do not save files in other formats except MP3 files and do not make unnecessary folders on a disc that has ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 files MP3 MP3 which stands for MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 a standard for audio files compression supported by the Motion Picture Experts Group an ISO International Organization for Standardization working group enables compression of audio files to about 1 10 of the data size of a standard compact disc The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are e Maximum directory levels 8 e Acceptable characters A Z a z 0 9 _ underscore e When naming files be sure to add the file extension mp3 to the file name e If you add the extension mp3 to a file other than an MP3 file the player will n
7. lt 4 or PPI to select the track and press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection The track has been stored in memory When playing an ATRAC CD MP3 CD you can also select a group using o suojjdo yoeqheld Audio CD Ol lt PGMO Track number Playing order CD TEXT Track name Legene e 01 lt PGMO1 Track number ATRAC CD MP3 CD Playing order File name Continued 19 Playing tracks in your favorite order 3 Repeat step 2 to select the tracks in your favorite order 4 Press PII ENTER to start PGM play Checking the program While programming Press DISPLAY MENU repeatedly before step 4 When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3 the first selected track number audio CD or the first selected file name ATRAC CD MP3 CD appears on the display If you select 65 tracks or more the first selected tracks are erased 20 Searching for groups or tracks files While the CD player is playing you can search for and play the group ATRAC CD only or track file you want quickly using or on the CD player 1 During play press or until the search screen appears Mysterious In Your Hou 2 Press 3 or to select the group you want then press gt IVENTER The CD player starts playing from the first file in the group you selected Selecting the track file you want 1 Perform step 1 above then press FQ
8. noise from the car connecting pack However this is not a sign of malfunction Mounting the rotary commander If you use the supplied rotary commander you can control your CD player as easily as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving Attach the rotary commander to a flat place as illustrated below 2 Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together 1 Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a flat place Bottom of the rotary commander 27 129 e ul usn gt Connecting to a power source Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player e LR6 size AA alkaline batteries For the battery life see Specifications Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid of your CD player then open the battery compartment lid inside the player 2 Insert two LR6 size AA batteries by matching the to the diagram in the battery compartment and close the lid until it clicks into place Insert the end first for both batteries 28 When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display nm gt 77 gt Ca gt Ca gt ww 4 Lo batt FFY 2 Beep sounds When the batteries are depleted replac
9. pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense DOs To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility Ny s oe A This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is ev
10. selection een e a LY Indication Sound quality LOW MI HIG SOFT For vocals stressing middle Frequency range range audio Sound volume ACTIVE Lively sounds emphasizing high and low range audio 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make HEAVY Powerful sounds further adjustment for the remaining 2 emphasizing high and low ranges frequency ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM eee D Press Pil ENTER to enter the selection Customizing sound quality You can customize sound quality by adjusting the sound volume in the 3 Continued frequency ranges LOW low range audio MID middle range audio and HIGH high range audio For each frequency range you can select the wave pattern from among 3 patterns and can also adjust the sound volume in 7 levels for the pattern you select Adjust sound quality by checking the shape of the wave on the display 21 sounjeay aiqes eay Adjusting sound quality To return to the previous screen Press amp To cancel the adjustment operation Press W Notes When you select CUSTOM sound sound may be distorted depending on your sound settings when you turn up the volume If this happens turn the volume down You may feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other sound settings Adjust the volume for your preference EEE The G PROTECTION function The G PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent pr
11. x 135 8 mm 563x114x538 in Mass excluding accessories Approx 177 g 6 3 oz US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC E45HG Active speaker system SRS Z1 SRS Z30 Car battery cord DCC E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC E34CP Car connecting pack CPA 9C Connecting cord RK G129 RK G136 Earphones except for the customers in France MDR E818LP MDR J10 Earphones for the customers in France MDR E808LP Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area Check the voltage and the shape of the plug in your area before purchasing an adaptor Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country region 35 uoe woju eUOHIPpY This warranty is valid only in the United States Sean east Veen ean easton ea acon eas Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Portable MiniDisc Recorder Portable CD Player LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or
12. S O N Y 3 260 833 11 1 Portable CD Player Operating Instructions M o UALKMNAN Afrac A plaus DIGITAL AUDIO WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products We uAaALKMAA isa trademark of Sony Corporation D NE300CK NE301CK NE306CK 2003 Sony Corporation 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 e INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS e CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT 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 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 are trademarks of Sony Corporation For customers who
13. Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength A 770 800 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 uW 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 D A conversion 1 bit quartz time axis control Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz B dB measured by JEITA Output at 4 5 V input level Headphones stereo minijack Approx 5 mW Approx 5 mW at 16 Q Approx 1 5 mW Approx 1 5 mW at 16 Q For the customers in Europe Power requirements e Two LR6 size AA batteries 1 5 V DC x 2 e AC power adaptor DC IN 4 5 V jack 220 V 50 Hz Model for China 120 V 60 Hz Model for Mexico 34 Battery life approx hours When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface When SOUND mode is set to OFF Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 SG produced in Japan G PROTECTION G PRO1 G PRO 2 Audio CD 50 45 ATRAC CD 2 85 85 MP3 CD 3 65 65 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 2 Recorded at 48 kbps 3 Recorded at 128 kbps Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d excluding projecting parts and controls Approx 135 8 x 30 7
14. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones earphones 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 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 31 uoe woju eUOHIPpy Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Cause and or corrective action The volume does not increase even if you press VOL repeatedly gt AVLS is set to ON Set it to OFF page 22 No sound or noise is heard gt Connect the headphones earphones plugs firmly page 13 gt Plugs are dirty Clean the headphones earphones plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically Certain files cannot be played gt You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this CD player page 6 The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries gt Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries page 28 gt Replace the
15. appear in this display Atrac3plus MP3 indication Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing Battery indication 28 Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery If __4 flashes the batteries are depleted Rotary commander For details see the pages in parentheses 12 Atra 3 plus MP SF 8 5 Play list indication 17 For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication 19 20 For ATRAC CD MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various play modes such as shuffle play and program play c shows repeat play 8 SOUND indication 21 Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the menu 1 Pil play pause button 14 2 Ea AMS search 1 AMS search control 14 3 Jack for connecting a car connecting pack 25 4 E stop button 14 5 group control 14 Push down and turn The supplied rotary commander should be used with this player only Playing a CD When using your CD player in a car see page 25 1 Insert a CD Slide OPEN to open the CD Place the CD on the tray and close player lid the lid OPEN switch Label side up 2 Connect your CD player You can use the following power to an AC outlet sources a e LR6 size AA alkaline batteries page 28 e AC power adaptor AC power adaptor We explain how to
16. ay them only Audio CD up to 99 tracks for each CD up to 10 CDs ATRAC CD up to 999 tracks for each CD up to 5 CDs up to 999 tracks for each CD up to 5 CDs MP3 CD Adding Bookmarks 1 During play of the track to where you want to add a Bookmark press and hold PIVENTER until 4 disappears and ge Bookmark flashes instead When the Bookmark has been added successfully g flashes slower 2 Press K lt or PPI to select the track to where you want to add a Bookmark then repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want Playing the tracks with Bookmarks Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select BOOK MARK then press Pll ENTER The play of the tracks with the Bookmarks Starts 18 To remove the Bookmarks During play of the track with a Bookmark press and hold H ENTER until g disappears from the display To check the tracks with Bookmarks During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks lights up in the display Perform these operations only when Screen is displayed page 15 During play of 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 on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs MP3 CDs the Bookmarks of the CD you played first will be erased If you remove all power sources al
17. batteries with new LR6 size AA alkaline batteries page 28 Lo batt appears on the display The CD does not play gt Replace the batteries with new LR6 size AA alkaline batteries page 28 HI dc In appears on the display gt AnAC power adaptor which is rated higher than the one supplied or recommended is being used Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in Optional accessories page 35 The CD does not play or No disc appears on the display when a CD is placed in the CD player The CD is dirty or defective Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up page 13 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 28 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly page 28 Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely page 13 Press PII ENTER after one second or more has passed since the AC power adaptor was connected The CD R RW is blank There is a problem with the quality of the CD R RW recording device or application software Sa VY Vv 32 Symptom Cause and or corrective action HOLD flashes in the display when you press a button and the CD does not play gt The buttons are locked Slide the HOLD switch back page 23 Playback starts from the point you stopped r
18. 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 29 aounos Jamod e 0 Bu yaauuog gt Additional information List of menus Press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears then press or to select the menu you want MENU gt REPEAT To return to the previous screen press To cancel the setting operation press W Items marked are default settings Setting of sound page Menu1 gt Menu2 gt Menu 3 Adjusting sound quality 21 SOUND OFF SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM Setting various functions page Menu1 gt Menu2 gt Menu 3 Protecting against sound skipping 22 OPTION G PROTECTION G PRO 1 G PRO 2 Protecting your hearing 22 OPTION AVLS ON OFF Stopping playback automatically 23 OPTION TIMER 10 min 3 OFF Turning off the beep sound 24 OPTION BEEP ON OFF Playing tracks continuously 24 OPTION SEAMLESS 2 4 ON OFF 1 When PGM is not displayed 2 You can make these settings while play is stopped 3 Default setting If you have changed the setting the length of time already set appears 4 For ATRAC CD only 30 Precautions On safety Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any fu
19. cifiCatiOns weirs eves ea 34 Optional accessories ssseseeeteereeeetees 35 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman Thank you for purchasing the D NE300CK NE301CK NE306CK This CD Walkman is called an ATRAC CD Walkman because you can enjoy ATRAC CDs on it You can make your own ATRAC CD easily Step 1 Install Install the supplied Create a disc image and burn it on SonicStage Simple Burner a CD R RW using your PC software Audio CDs MP3 files Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple Burner How to use the SonicStage Simple Burner Refer to the supplied booklet SonicStage Simple Burner What is an ATRAC CD An ATRAC CD is a CD R RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format has been recorded About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD R RW You can also record MP3 files by converting the files to the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format When total playing time of one CD album is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on a 700 MB CD R RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format Step 3 Listen You can enjoy listening to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC CD Walkman ATRAC CD gt You can also enjoy audio CDs on your CD Walkman What is the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format Refer to pages 7 9 of this manual juewyjeMm GD OVHLY noA Aoluy Music sources playable on this CD p
20. d 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 Table of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman Music sources playable on this CD player 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRACS eee 7 MRS irene Malar css bs dees hice BN 7 The structure of ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 and MP3 files iranis aa 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls we ll Playing a CD L Insert a CDi secccsssvenscccsaparerencsaparerercoses 13 2 Connect your CD player eseeeee 13 3 Playa CDs anc laste ee 13 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play 16 Playing all files in a selected group Group play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only 16 Playing a single track Single play 17 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play cece 17 Playing all files in a selected group in random order Group shuffle play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only 17 Playing your favor
21. e both batteries with new ones e 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 a may increase or decrease To remove the batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop excessive force etc attach it as illustrated below 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 If your CD player is not supplied with the one use the AC E45HG AC power adaptor Do not use any other AC power adaptor It may cause a malfunction Polarity of the plug ore 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 dry batteries 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
22. esume function The resume function is working To start play from the first track press and hold PII ENTER 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 13 14 28 Rustling noise is heard from the CD Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly page 28 During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally The CD player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption The player is not malfunctioning NO FILE appears on the gt There are no ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 files in the CD display after you press PII gt A CD R RW from which the data has been erased is being used ENTER or when the lid ofthe gt The CD is dirty CD player is closed When closing the lid of the gt The CD player is reading the information on the CD The player is CD player the CD starts to not malfunctioning rotate The LCD display becomes gt You are using your CD player at high temperatures above 40 C hard to see or slows down 104 F or at low temperatures below 0 C 32 F At room temperature the display will return to its normal operating condition gt OFF TIMER has been set Change the setting to OFF Play is stopped abruptly 33 uoe woju eUOHIPpY
23. f the ID3 tag format MP3 files only 2 Not displayed during Single play Shuffle play Bookmark track play Auto ranking play Auto ranking shuffle play or PGM play 3 Bit rate and sampling frequencies While an MP3 file made at VBR variable bit rate is being played VBR appears on the display instead of a bit ratae In some cases VBR appears halfway through playback not from the beginning e The characters A Z a z 0 9 and _ can be displayed on this CD player Before playing a file the CD player reads all file and group or folder information on the CD READING is displayed Depending on the content of the CD it may take some time to accomplish this reading e If the group does not have a group name ROOT appears in the display e If the file does not have ID3 tag information appears in the display Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray 15 gt Playback options You can enjoy the following playback options using the menu function Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play Playing all files in a selected group Group play Playing a single track Single play Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play Playing all files in a selected group in random order Group shuffle play Playing your favorite play lists m3u play list play Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play Playing the 10 t
24. idence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product RE Oe 5 eS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY me ese Z Rx DS sre ER en L a oe Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state mn K i i i j BE For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions Ba z P A ZZ To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolutio
25. ing the car connecting pack 2 Insert a CD 3 Play a CD 4 Adjust the volume Where to place your CD player e Install the CD player in a location which does not interfere with your driving is not dangerous for passengers does not interfere with the glove box lid or ashtray is stable and where nothing around it may interfere with installation e Do not install the CD player near heat sources or where subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or moisture especially on a dashboard 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 Mounting your CD player Attach the CD player to the console box with the supplied Velcro tapes Bottom of the CD player Console box Continued 25 129 e ul usn Mounting your CD player Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any control When you are going to park your car for a long period of time remove the CD player from the console box and place it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight Note on the car battery cord 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
26. irst track you can locate the last track by pressing K 4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD MP3 CD 5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD R RW in a packet write format 14 Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY MENU repeatedly When you are playing a CD containing text information such as CD TEXT track name album name artist name etc are displayed as shown in parentheses in the following table When you are playing an ATRAC CD information you input using the SonicStage Simple Burner software is displayed When you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag ID3 tag information is displayed Each time you press DISPLAY MENU the display changes as follows Screen Audio CD ATRAC CD MP3 CD 1 Track number elapsed playing time File name file number elapsed playing time Track name 2 Track number remaining time of Artist name CODEC information n the current track file number remaining time of the current 2 Track name artist name file 2 3 The number of tracks left the time Group name total number of files v remaining on the CD 8 Album name artist name 4 List of track names List of group names file names 1 An ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information track name album name artist name etc to MP3 files This CD player conforms to Version 1 1 2 2 2 3 o
27. ite play lists m3u play list play MP3 CD only 17 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play 18 Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play 18 Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking Shufflesplay hszesestavezectiegussyersccseusibsteseccens 19 Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM play sscsscdeesciss seecssunniiesresoslsniinnes 19 Searching for groups or tracks files 20 Available features Adjusting sound quality Parametric equalizer cee 21 The G PROTECTION function 0 22 Protecting your hearing AVLS 22 Stopping playback automatically OFF TIMER eroriren seiors 23 Locking the controls HOLD 4 23 Turning off the beep sound eee 24 Playing tracks continuously SEAMLESS ATRAC CD only neess 24 Using in a car Installing in a Car oo eee eee 25 Where to place your CD player 25 Mounting your CD player cesses 25 Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord 26 Mounting the rotary commander 27 Connecting to a power source Using the dry batteries Notes on the power source s 29 Additional information List OF Men s seriusna 30 Precautions ennienni iii 31 Maintenance ceecesceseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeee 31 Troubleshooting cece eeeeeeeeeeeee 32 Spe
28. l Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased Ca e O Sa Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play The CD player automatically memorizes up to 10 tracks you have played most frequently from the CD being played and plays them from the 10th to the top Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select AUTO RANKING then press PII ENTER to enter the selection Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking shuffle play The CD player plays up to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently played ones In Auto ranking shuffle play these tracks are played in random order Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select RANKING SHUF then press gt II ENTER to enter the selection The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from up to 10 CDs whether you have changed the CDs or not If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from an 11th CD the data memorized first will be erased Playing tracks in your favorite order Pam play You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order 1 While play is stopped perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 16 press or to select PROGRAM then press Pll ENTER to enter the selection 2 Press
29. layer You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player e Audio CDs CDDA format CDs with ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format files ATRAC CD e CDs with MP3 format files MP3 CD Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1 2 and Joliet extension format discs only About CD Rs RWs This CD player can play CD Rs RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 or CDDA format but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device CDDA 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 This CD player cannot record music content on recordable media such as CD Rs RWs CD Rs RWSs recorded in the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format cannot be played on your computer ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus is audio compression technology developed from the ATRAC3 format Though the ATRAC3plus format can compress music content to about 1 20 of its original size at 64 kbps you
30. lent to an album A group has no directory type structure a new group cannot be made within an existing group When referring to MP3 CDs file is equivalent to a track and a group is equivalent to an album This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 folder as a group so that it can play CD Rs RWs in the same manner as it plays ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 files ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 file structure and playing order ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 CD RW Group CD RW Z Group i ATRACSplus MP3 file ATRAC file SiS e A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped If ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 files first Depending on the method used to record MP3 files on the disc the playing order may be different from the one shown above jUeWHIEM GD OVHLY nok Aoluy i Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Car battery cord 1 not supplied with Canadian model Headphones 1 for USA model CD ROM SonicStage Simple Burner 1 Do not play a CD ROM on an audio CD player Earphones 1 for other madales Velcro tapes for the CD player 2 Velcro tape for the rotary commander 1 User s guide for SonicStage Simple Burner a 10 Locating the controls CD player For details see the pages in parentheses
31. n of a service problem or for R product information or operation contact SKS www sony com walkmansupport E Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line Ea 1 866 456 7669 gz oe For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call AE ZA 1 800 488 SONY 7669 Be Rs oe SAS Sali ay rath sents Sead 2 DREIER E eee ee BEN RERE RERE D 324343303 http www sony net Sony Corporation Printed in China
32. ot be able to recognize the file properly Continued juewyjeMm GO OWHLY noA o fug il The usable number of groups and files e Maximum number of groups 255 e Maximum number of files 999 Settings for compression and writing software This CD player is able to play MP3 files with the following specifications Bit rate 16 320 kbps and sampling frequencies 32 44 1 48 kHz Variable Bit Rate VBR file can also be played To compress a source for an MP3 file we recommend setting the compression software to 44 1 kHz 128 kbps and Constant Bit Rate To record up to the maximum capacity set to halting of writing To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded on it set to Disc at Once Notes on saving files on the media e Do not save files in other formats except MP3 ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files e When a disc is inserted the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on that disc If there are many folders on the disc it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next file to start playback The structure of ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 and MP3 files Groups and folders The ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format has a very simple structure It consists of files and groups A file is equivalent to a track of an audio CD A group is a bundle of files and is equiva
33. otection against sound skipping during many active uses 1 While play is stopped press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears Press or to select OPTION then press PIV ENTER 2 Press or to select G PROTECTION then press Pll ENTER to enter the selection 3 Press or to select G PRO 1 or G PRO 2 then press Pll ENTER to enter the selection If you select G PRO 2 the G PROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to G PRO 1 To enjoy high quality CD sound select G PRO 1 22 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 RWs or if there is a problem with the original recording device or application software TT Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps the maximum volume down to protect your hearing 1 Press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears Press or to select OPTION then press gt II ENTER 2 Press or to select AVLS then press PII ENTER to enter the selection 3 Press or to select ON then press gt II ENTER to enter the selection To cancel the AVLS function Perform steps 1 3 changing the AVLS setting to OFF Stopping playback automatically OFF TIMER You can set the CD player
34. purchased this product in the USA Owner s Record The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Product registration Please register this product on line at www sony com walkmanreg lt http www sony com walkmanreg gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades new products services and other important announcements Thank you If you have any questions about this product contact www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 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 determine
35. racks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking shuffle play Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM play Selecting playback options Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following procedures then select each playback option 1 Press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears MENU gt REPEAT 2 Press or to select PLAY MODE then press PII ENTER You can also use DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection as well as II ENTER MENU gt PLAY MODE 16 3 Press or to select the playback option you want The default setting is ALL normal play PLAY MODE gt GROUP Playback options appear Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play You can repeat various playback options 1 Press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears MENU gt REPEAT Press or to select REPEAT then press II ENTER Press or to select ON then press PII ENTER to enter the selection REPEAT gt ON oO N ee Playing all files ina selected group Group play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options this page press 4 or to select GROUP then press gt I1 ENTER to enter the selection
36. rther Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4 5 V external power input jack On the CD player 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 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 Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts Do not leave the CD in a car parked under direct sunlight On headphones earphones Road safety Do not use headphones earphones 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 headsets at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings
37. to stop the play automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes While the timer function is working appears at about 5 second intervals Only when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed page 15 1 Press and hold DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears Press or to select OPTION then press gt II ENTER 2 Press or to select TIMER then press PII ENTER to enter the selection 3 Press or to select 10 min then press gt II ENTER Default setting If you have changed the setting the length of time already set appears 4 Press or to select the length of time you want to set then press PII ENTER to enter the selection e To increase decrease by 5 minutes Press or repeatedly e To increase decrease by minute Press or for 2 seconds or more To return to the previous screen Press To cancel the setting operation Press W To check the length of time before the CD player stops playback During play perform steps 1 3 To cancel the OFF TIMER function Perform steps 1 3 changing the OFF TIMER setting to OFF T a 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 HOLD flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to that of the
38. use your CD player on house current on this page Pil ENTER Connect the plugs securely Connect the AC power adaptor Connect the headphones earphones to the CD player 3 Play a CD to DC IN 4 5 V too Press PI ENTER headphones Headphones earphones Adjust the volume by pressing VOL or Continued 13 ad e Burkeld Basic operations To Do this Play from a point where you stopped previously Press PIl ENTER Playback starts from the point where you stopped Play from the first track While the CD player is stopped press and hold Pil ENTER until the play of the first track starts Pause resume play after pause Press Il ENTER Stop Press Ml Find the beginning of the current track AMS 2 Press Ke Find the beginning of previous tracks AMS 3 Press K repeatedly Find the beginning of the next track AMS 2 3 Press PI Find the beginning of succeeding tracks AMS 3 Press PPI repeatedly Go backwards quickly 2 5 Press and hold k Go forward quickly 2 5 Press and hold Pl Jump to succeeding groups Press J repeatedly Jump to previous groups Press repeatedly 1 Automatic Music Sensor 2 These operations can be carried out during both play and pause 3 After you have played the last track you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing PPI Similarly if you are at the f
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