2-541-629-13 (1) D-NE520 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 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) ..............................................21 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ...22 Precautions ...........................................7 On safety ....................................................7 On the CD player .......................................7 On handling CDs .........
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 3V (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 • Earphones • Rechargeable battery • Battery carrying case • 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. • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide Note Use only the supplied remote. You cannot operate this player with any other remote.
(group) – button ( page 15-17, 22) / buttons ( page 15, 17, 23) Guide to Parts and Controls CD player 1 2 OPERATION lamp ( page 11-14, 16) 3 SEARCH button ( page 16, 17) (stop)/CHARGE button ( page 11, 15, 17, 22-24, 26) VOL + .
CD player display Character information display ( page 16-19, 22, 23, 25) Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5) Disc indicator ( page 14, 23) Battery indicator ( page 11, 12, 23) Play list indicator Group indicator Bookmark indicator ( page 21) Play mode indicator ( page 20) Timer indicator ( page 26) Sound indicator ( page 23) 10
3 Preparing a Power Source Rechargeable battery Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. To maintain the original battery capacity longer, charge the battery only when it is completely depleted (“Low Battery” appears on the display). • NH-7WMAA Dry Battery Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry battery. Replace the battery with new one when the battery is depleted.
Notes • Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-7WMAA (supplied) using this AC power adaptor. • If you press on the jog lever during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. • If you connect the AC power adaptor to player during playback, play stops and charging starts. • During charging, the player and the rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no danger. • Connect the AC power adaptor securely. Make sure that the OPERATION lamp on the player lights up.
When using the AC power adaptor You can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without batteries. to an AC outlet AC power adaptor 1)Measured value using the JEITA standard (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Playing time shown is approximate hours, when you use the player on a flat and stable surface and “POWER SAVE” is set to “2” ( page 27). This value varies depending on how the player is used.
Playback 4 Playing a CD 1 Adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/– control on the remote. Squeeze the OPEN switch from both sides to open the player lid. Connect the earphones/headphones with the remote to the player beforehand. OPEN switch to (headphones) Earphones/headphones with the remote VOL +/– control On the CD player After placing the CD on the tray in step 2, press on the jog lever and adjust the volume by flicking the jog lever toward VOL + or –. Flick toward VOL +. Press .
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) CD player Remote +/ – buttons / buttons – VOL /CHARGE button +/ – buttons button – button Jog lever To 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 on the jog lever until playback starts). Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Press . (Press on the jog lever). Stop playback Press (stop).
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPERATION 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.
To cancel searching Press /CHARGE on the CD player. Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) You can search for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly. Checking CD information on the display Playback You can check CD information on the display of the player. Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be “ENGLISH”.
To check information on the CD player display Press DSPL/MENU on the player repeatedly.
Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) 1 Press DSPL/MENU on the player until the menu screen appears. When “REPEAT” appears, select “ON” or “OFF” and press on the jog lever. To return to normal play On the CD player, select “ALL” in the PLAY MODE menu. Continued Playback 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 20.
Playback options Display on the CD player ALL (Normal play) GROUP (Group play) 1 (Single play) (PLAY MODE) 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 tracks in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 21). The current track is played once. SHUFFLE (Shuffle play) All tracks on the CD are played once in random order.
Playing groups 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19). In step 3, select “GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press on the jog lever. Flick the jog lever toward / to select a group. Press on the jog lever for 2 seconds or more. 4 When “REPEAT” appears, select “ON” or “OFF” and press on the jog lever. Flick the jog lever toward / to select “BOOKMARK”, and then press .
2 3 4 Turn the jog lever toward / to select your tracks, and then press and hold until the display changes. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD: You can also select a track in another group by pressing + or –. Repeat step 2 to select tracks in your favorite order. You can select up to 64 tracks. When you finish entering the 64th track, the track number selected first (audio CD)/file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) appears on the display.
Customizing sound quality You can adjust sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the shape of the wave on the display. 1 Press or for 2 seconds or more to select the frequency range. SOUND “Low” is displayed first. There are 3 frequency ranges; “Low” (low range audio), “Mid” (middle range audio), and “High” (high range audio). 3 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make adjustments for the remaining 2 frequency ranges, and then press on the jog lever.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press /CHARGE on the CD player. To cancel the setting operation, press /CHARGE on the CD player for 2 seconds or more.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 26. Setting various functions 1 Press DSPL/MENU on the player until the menu screen appears. 2 Turn the jog lever toward / to select “ OPTION” and press . 3 Flick the jog lever toward / to select the item you want to set up and press . 4 Flick the jog lever toward / to select an option and press . When you are setting the “LANGUAGE” or “PLAY ORDER”, repeat step 4.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press /CHARGE on the CD player. To cancel the setting operation, press /CHARGE on the CD player for 2 seconds or more. Items LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) Options (: Default settings) MENU ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN SPANISH TEXT 1) G-PROTECTION 1) (To prevent sound skipping) 1 AVLS 2) (Limiting volume) OFF ON TIMER (Off timer) OFF ON 2 Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc.
Items POWER SAVE (The OPERATION lamp on the player) 1) PLAY ORDER (Playback order) 1) 1) 2) 3) 4) ON Playback CD-EXTRA 1) 4) (Playback by disc format) Options (: Default settings) On the CD player, the display lights up for about 10 seconds, OFF then turns off. The OPERATION lamp on the player remains lit. 1 On the CD player, the display does not light up. 2 On the CD player, the display does not light up. Furthermore, the SOUND settings are not effective.
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.
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 CD is playing. Turn it off ( page 14). While the CD player is stopped, press /CHARGE. You pressed on the remote. Press /CHARGE on the CD player.
Operation/Playback Symptom The playing time is too short. The CD does not play. Certain tracks cannot be played. “Low Battery” appears in the display, and the CD does not play. “Hi DC in” appears in the display. The CD does not play, or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player. The OPERATION lamp flashes on the player when you press a button, and the CD does not play. 30 Cause and/or corrective action Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not a manganese battery.
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.
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 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).
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-J20SP Earphones (except for the customers in France) MDR-E808SP * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing. Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above.
H Index HEADPHONE HEAVY 24 HOLD function Symbols (Battery) 11, 12 (BOOKMARK) 20, 21 (disc) 14 1 20 (Timer) 26 A ACTIVE 24 AC power adaptor 8 ALL 20 ATRAC3plus 5 ATRAC CD 5 AUDIO OUT 26, 28 AUTO RANKING 20 AVLS 26 ID3 tag INTRO 17 20 L LANGUAGE 26 LINE OUT 26, 28 List View 17 O C 8 E Earphones 8 EQUALIZER 22, 24 F 16 G G-PROTECTION 26 GROUP 21, 27 Group 6 GROUP SHUFFLE 20, 21 34 I m3u play list play 21 MENU 26 Mix-Mode CD 5 MP3 CD 5 Battery carrying case 8 Battery compartment lid 11 Batter
