3-266-357-11 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. D-NE506CK © 2004 Sony Corporation is a trademark of 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 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 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 7 MP3 ............................................................. 7 The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 files .......................................... 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories ............ 10 Locating the controls ................................. 11 Playing a CD 1. Insert a CD. ........................................... 14 2.
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE506CK. 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. How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage.” 1 Install Install the supplied “SonicStage” software. 2 Store and burn Store music data imported from audio CDs or music files on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs.
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. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! * 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.
Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA format) • CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD) • CDs with MP3 format files (MP3 CD) Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only.
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “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 • Maximum number of groups: 255 • 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.
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order •ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file Group MP3 file Notes • 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.
Getting started Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (1) (for USA model) Earphones (1) (for Canadian model) Remote control (1) Carrying case (1) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) Rotary commander (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 3 4 1 Display (12, 16, 18, 19, 21 - 23, 33, 34) 2 OPR (operation) lamp (25, 26) Color of the lamp changes according to the type of music source being played. Red: Audio CD, Green: ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file, Orange: MP3 file For some time after the CD is inserted, the lamp lights up in red, orange and green in turn. This lamp also functions as the HOLD lamp.
Display For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 1 Character information display (16) While playing an audio CD, disc name, track name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. Menu items also appear in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing. 4 Battery indication (31) Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery.
Rotary commander For details, see the pages in parentheses. 4 1 2 5 Note 3 The supplied rotary commander should be used with this player only. Using the carrying case To attach the case To remove the case 1 2 You can pass your strap or belt through the case. Strap hole Notes • The carrying case is not designed to protect the CD player. • When attaching and removing the case, disconnect the AC power adaptor and the remote control first.
Playing a CD When using your CD player in a car, see page 28. 1. Insert a CD. 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the CD player lid. OPEN switch 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up 2. Connect your CD player. You can use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (page 31) • AC power adaptor* We explain how to use your CD player on house current on this page. Connect the plugs securely. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
3. Play a CD. 5-way control key (u) u VOL + / – VOL + / – To Play (from a point where you stopped previously) Play (from the first track) Pause/resume play after pause Stop*2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)*2 Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS)*3 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS)*2, *3 Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS)*3 Go backwards quickly*2, *5 Go forward quickly*2, *5 Jump to succeeding groups*4 Jump to previous groups*4 1 Press u.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD player. 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 software is displayed. When you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag*1, ID3 tag information is displayed.
Notes • 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. • If the group does not have a group name, “ROOT” appears in the display. • If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “- - - -” appears in the display.
B Playback options You can enjoy the following playback options using the menu function on the CD player.
Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select “GROUP,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select “GROUP SHUF,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
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 play 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) MP3 CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of the track to where you 2 want to add a Bookmark, push and hold the 5-way control key toward u until “ ” disappears and “ ” flashes instead.
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 18), turn the jog dial to select “AUTO RANKING,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.
Playing tracks in your favorite order Searching for groups or tracks/files Checking the program While programming: Before step 4, push and hold the 5-way control key toward u repeatedly, or press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. While play is stopped: Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and the track number appear. The list of the tracks programmed appears. To display tracks from the third track on, push the 5-way control key toward >.
B Available features Adjusting sound quality 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 of “Selecting the sound quality you want” and select “CUSTOM.” 2 Push the 5-way control key toward . or > for 2 seconds or more to select the frequency range. The frequency range you selected flashes.
Adjusting sound quality 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.
Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) Locking the controls You can set the CD player to stop playback automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes by one minute. While the timer function is working, “ ” appears at about 5second intervals.* * When Screen 1, 2 or 3 is displayed (Audio CD: when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed) (page 16) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses.
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 DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/MENU. 2 Turn the jog dial to select “BEEP,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select “OFF,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. To turn on the beep sound Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the BEEP setting to “ON.
Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play live concert music, etc. without space between the tracks. While play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/MENU. 2 Turn the jog dial to select “SEAMLESS,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select “ON,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
B Using in a car Installing in a car 1 Connect your CD player as shown below. Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket Car battery cord Car connecting pack to DC IN 3 V Where to place your CD player • 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.
Notes Notes • 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. • 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.
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. 1 Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a flat place. Bottom of the rotary commander 30 2 Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together.
B Connecting to a power source Using the dry battery Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry battery. 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the lid of your CD player, then open the battery compartment lid inside the player. When to replace the battery You can check the remaining power of the battery in the display.
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-E30HG AC power adaptor. 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.
B Additional information List of menus Press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then turn the jog dial to select the menu you want. MENU REPEAT PLAY MODE To return to the previous screen, press – on the CD player.*1 To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key toward x. Items marked z are default settings.
List of menus Setting sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (23) Menu 1 SOUND , Menu 2 , z OFF SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (24) Menu 1 OPTION , Menu 2 , Menu 3 G-PROTECTION*1 z G-PRO 1 G-PRO 2 AVLS ON z OFF TIMER 10 min*2 z OFF BEEP z ON OFF LIGHT LIGHT OFF z LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 SEAMLESS*1, *3 ON z OFF Protecting your hearing (24) OPTION Stopping playback automatically (25) OPTION Turning off the beep sound (26) OPTION Saving power (26
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.
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. No sound, or noise is heard. c AVLS is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF.” (page 24) Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry battery. “Lobatt” appears in the display. The CD does not play. “HI dc In” appears in the display.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action OPR lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm 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.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response 20 - 20 000 Hz +1 –2 dB (measured by JEITA) Output (at 3 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx.
Optional accessories AC power adaptor* Active speaker system AC-E30HG 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 MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL * 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.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
