2-318-320-13 (1) This warranty is valid only in the United States. D-NE20/NE20LS Operating Instructions Atrac CD Walkman Portable CD Player Printed on 100 % recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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 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.
Table of Contents Create Your Own ATRAC CDs .................... 4 Which discs can you play on this CD player? .................................................................... 5 Precautions ....................................................... 7 On safety ................................................................. 7 On the CD player ................................................. 7 On handling CDs ................................................. 7 On headphones/earphones .....................
Create Your Own ATRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD. Install SonicStage on your computer. SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded from audio CDs on your computer and creates original CDs.
Which discs can you play on this CD player? Audio CDs: CD-DA format CDs CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
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. Difference in File structures of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of "files" and "groups.
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 further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 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.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor (AC-ES3010K2) • Charging stand • External battery case with cover • Rechargeable battery • Battery carrying case • Carrying pouch • Earphones • Remote control (Remote) (For this CD player only) • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player.
Terminals for the charging stand/external Guide to Parts and Controls bettery case ( page 11, 14, 15) / buttons ( page 17) 1 Remote: (stop) button ( page 17, 23, 25, 27) 2345 (play/pause)* button ( page 16-18, 20, 22-24) Getting Started CD Player: (stop)/CHG button ( page 12, 17) CD player HOLD switch (on the back of the CD player) ( page 18) OPEN switch ( page 11, 16) (group) +/– buttons ( page 17) CD Player: 6 7 8 90 VOL (Volume) +/– buttons ( page 16) Re
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Preparing a Power Source (Rechargeable Battery) 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the supplied charging stand. Then insert the player into the charging stand. The OPR lamp on the CD player flashes, then lights up. When the remote is connected, “Charging” flashes and the indicator sections of (battery) light up in succession in the remote display. Getting Started Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted.
Notes • Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this charging stand. • If you press during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. • If you insert the player into the charging stand during playback, play stops and charging starts. • During charging, the player and the rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no danger. • Insert the player into the charging stand securely. Make sure that the OPR lamp on the player lights up.
When using a dry battery You can extend the power available by using a dry battery, together with a rechargeable battery by attaching the external battery case. The battery in the player and that in the external battery case are discharged simultaneously. When using the rechargeable battery and dry battery together to extend power, use a fully charged rechargeable battery and new dry battery. 1 Remove the case cover.
3 Attach the battery case to the player securely and fasten the screw in the direction of LOCK. Note If the cover on the external battery case is slid in the direction of during play, playback may stop. Checking the remaining power of the battery The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown below. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further. “Lo Batt” * * Beep sounds.
Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry batteries When using the AC power adaptor You can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without batteries. to an AC outlet Connect the AC power adaptor to the charging stand. 2 Insert the player into the charging stand. Make sure that the OPR lamp flashes, then lights up. Notes on the AC power adaptor Getting Started • Do not charge dry batteries. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire. • Do not carry batteries in a pocket, etc.
Playback 4 Playing a CD 1 Squeeze the OPEN switch from both sides to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/– control on the remote. VOL +/– control On the CD player After placing the CD on the tray in step 2, press and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. OPEN switch Headphones/earphones with the remote 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) Remote Operation dial , / button button Operation on the remote (Operation on the player is in parentheses) Play Play from the first track From stop, press and hold until playback starts. (From stop, press and hold until playback starts.) Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Press . (Press .) Stop playback Press (stop). (Press /CHG.) Find the beginning of the current track 1) Turn the operation dial toward once. (Press once.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPR lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function on the player is activated. 1 Slide the HOLD switch on the remote or on the player (on the back) in the direction of the arrow. You can use the HOLD function for the remote and the player separately.
Checking CD information on the display Notes • The characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ can be displayed on this player. • Before playing a file, the 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. • If the file does not belong to any group, “MP3 ROOT” appears on the display.
Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can use various playback options such as selecting songs you want to listen to, and playing songs in your favorite order. For details about playback options, see page 21. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, page 23). Align Function button Function dial 1 During play, turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly to select a playback option.
Playback options Display on the remote No indication 1 SHUF a00 a00 SHUF PGM INTRO Explanation All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order. For the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to the setting of the “PLAY ORDER” in the OPTION menu. All files in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 22). The current track is played once. All tracks on the CD are played once in random order.
Playing groups 1 In step 1 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20), select “ ” or “ SHUF.” 2 Turn the VOL +/– control to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, turn the operation dial toward or . If you select a group within the same directory, turn the VOL +/– control. 3 Press for 2 seconds or more. The player starts playback of all files in the group you have selected.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) 1 While the player stopped, turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly until “PGM” (program) flashes. 2 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) 1 Turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly to select the playback option you want to repeat (page 21). 2 Press and hold the function button until (repeat) appears.
Changing Sound Quality 3 Turn and hold the operation dial toward or for 2 seconds or more until the frequency range you want to set up appears. “Low” is displayed first. There are 3 frequency ranges; “Low” (low range audio), “Mid” (middle range audio), and “Hi” (high range audio). 4 Turn the operation dial toward or repeatedly to select the shape of the wave. There are 3 shapes stored in memory for each frequency range. For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 25.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press on the remote. To cancel the setting operation, press on the remote for 2 seconds or more. Item EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY For vocal, stressing middle range audio Lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 24 for details) Normal sound quality. OFF BASS 1 BASS 2 BASS 3 Emphasizing bass sound.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 27. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. 26 1 Turn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button. 2 Turn the operation dial toward or to select the item you want to set up, and then press . 3 Turn the operation dial toward or to select an option, and then press .
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Items LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) Options (: Default settings) MENU ENGLISH G-PROTECTION 1) 4) (To prevent sound skipping) 1 AVLS 2) (Limiting volume) OFF 2 ON Playback TEXT 4) Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc. FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN JAPANESE* KOREAN* PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN S.CHINESE* SPANISH * D-NE20LS only T.
Items TIMER (Off timer) Options (: Default settings) The timer does not work. OFF Turn the VOL +/– control on the remote repeatedly to increase or decrease the length of time by 5 minutes, or keep turning the VOL +/– control to increase or decrease by 1 minute. The default setting is “10 min” AUDIO OUT 4) HEADPHONE Select this when you connect the supplied headphones or earphones.
Items ANIMATION (Selecting animation screen) Options (: Default settings) The ordinary playback screen is displayed when you are not OFF playing the player. ON Animation secreen appears when you are not playing the player. 1)Depending on the model you purchased, “G-PRO” is displayed on the remote. 2)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System. 3)This function works only for ATRAC CDs. 4)You can set this up only while the player is stopped.
Connecting Other Devices You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a MiniDisc or a cassette tape. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect. Be sure to turn off all devices before making the connections and changing the settings explained below. Connected device* Headphones Device connected using the connecting cord Setting HEADPHONE LINE OUT When you connect another device, set this to “LINE OUT.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The rechargeable battery cannot be charged. Cause and/or corrective action The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the battery compartment. Insert the rechargeable battery ( page 11). The terminals of the charging stand are dirty. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth ( page 35). The CD is playing. Turn it off ( page 17).
Operation/Playback 32 Symptom The playing time is too short. The CD does not play. Cause and/or corrective action Certain tracks cannot be played. You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this player ( page 5). Change the setting of “CD-EXTRA” in the OPTION menu. You may play your CD ( page 28). “Lo Batt” appears on the display, and the CD does not play. The rechargeable battery is used up completely. Charge the battery ( page 11).
Symptom Playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function). Cause and/or corrective action During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. This 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 display after you press or when the lid of the player is closed. There are no ATRAC3plus/MP3 files on the CD-R/CD-RW.
Others 34 Symptom During recording with an optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. Cause and/or corrective action When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the remote. The buttons on the player are kept pressed by mistake. The remote is not connected securely.
Maintenance Specifications To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. System To clean the terminals If the terminals on the charging stand become dirty, the battery may not be charged properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below.
Optional Accessories AC power adaptor AC-E30HG* Active speaker system SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 DCC-E345 Car battery cord Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CPA-9C Connecting cord RK-G129 RK-G136 MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL Earphones (except for the customers in France) Earphones (for the customers in France) MDR-E0931SP * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing.
E Index Earphones 8 EQUALIZER 24, 25 External battery case 8, 13 Symbols (Battery) 11, 14 (disc) 16 1 21 a00 21 a00 SHUF 21 (BOOKMARK) 21, 22 (GROUP) 21 PGM 21 (PLAYLIST) 21 SHUF 21 (Repeat play) 23 A B Battery carrying case 8 Battery compartment lid 11 Battery life 14 BEEP 28 BOOKMARK 22 C Carrying pouch 8 CD-DA format 5 CD-EXTRA 28 CD-Extra 5 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 8 CD-TEXT 19 Charging stand 8, 11, 15, 35 CLEARBASS 24, 25 Clip on the remote 8 CUSTOM 25 G-PROTECTION GROUP 28 Group 6, 22 27 H HEADPHO
S SEAMLESS 28 Search 17, 18 SOFT 25 SonicStage 4 SOUND 25 Stop 17 T TEXT 27 TIMER 28 TRACK 28 38
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