2-318-873-15 (1) This warranty is valid only in the United States. D-NE320SP/NE329SP/ NE329LIV 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).........................................................25 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ...25 Precautions ...........................................7 On safety ....................................................7 On the CD player .......................................
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) • Speaker stand • Earphones • Earphones (E18, AU2, TW2, JEB models only*) • Remote (Other models) • Rechargeable battery (E18, AU2, TW2, JEB models only*) • Battery carrying case • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player.
Guide to Parts and Controls Operation button (play/pause)*/ENTER CD player CD player: – button ( page 18-20, 25) Remote: +/– buttons ( page 18) Getting Started ( page 15, 16, 18-20, 22, 24-26, 28) / ( page 18, 20, 24, 26) */ ( page 19, 20, 22, 24-26, 28) VOL +/– ( page 15, 16) CD player: /CHG button ( page 11, 12, 18-20, 25-27, 29) Remote: button ( page 18) SEARCH button ( page 19, 20) DISPLAY/MENU button ( page 21, 22, 24, 26, 28) + button ( page 18, 19, 25)
Display Character information display ( page 21) Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5) Disc indicator ( page 15) Battery indicator ( page 12) Play list indicator 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).
4 Close the lid until it clicks into place. Set the switch on the speaker stand to “ /OFF.” Then press /CHG on the CD player to start charging. “Charging” indication flashes and the indicator sections of light up in succession. Press /CHG. Set to “ 5 Connect the AC power adaptor to the supplied speaker stand. Then insert the CD player into the stand until it clicks into place, aligning the mark on the player with the mark on the stand.
To charge the rechargeable battery without using the supplied speaker stand /CHG to DC IN 3V If the battery life is shorter by about half of a normal charge after trying this procedure, replace the battery with a new rechargeable battery. Note on carrying the rechargeable battery Use the supplied battery carrying case to protect against unexpected heat. If the rechargeable battery comes into contact with the metallic objects, heat or fire may occur due to a short circuit.
Battery life 1) When using one NH-7WMAA rechargeable battery (charged for about 5 hours 5)) G-PROTECTION “1” “2” 10 9 Audio CD 17 15 ATRAC CD 3) 12 11 MP3 CD 4) 1)Measured value using the JEITA (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 “ON” ( page 30). This value varies depending on how the player is used.
Notes on the AC power adaptor • Disconnect all power sources when the player is not to be used for a long time. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your player is not supplied with the one, use an AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not available in Australia). If you use any other AC power adaptor, malfunction may occur. 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.
Playback 4 Playing a CD Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. VOL +/– 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. OPEN switch Headphones/earphones Playback to (headphones) On the remote (E18, AU2, TW2, JEB models only) After placing the CD on the tray in step 2, press and adjust the volume by turning VOL +/–. VOL +/– 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
Listening to the CD using the speaker stand 4 Set the switches on the speaker stand to “POWER ON” and . The operation lamp lights up. Operation lamp Set to 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the supplied speaker stand. Then insert the CD player into the stand until it clicks into place, aligning the mark on the player with the mark on the stand.
To remove the CD Remove the CD player from the speaker stand. Then remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. Playback To listen to the CD using the headphones connected to the CD player In step 4 of “Listening to the CD using the speaker stand” ( page 16), set the / switch on the stand to . To use the speaker stand without using the AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery according to the procedure described in “When using a dry battery” ( page 12).
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) To Play Play from the first track Operation From stop, press and hold /ENTER ( on the remote) until playback starts. Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Press /ENTER ( on the remote). Stop playback Press (stop)/CHG ( on the remote). Search Find the beginning of the current track 1) Press once. Find the beginning of previous tracks 1) Press repeatedly. Find the beginning of the next track 1) Press once.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. 1 Searching for Your Favorite Track/File Searching by viewing groups (File View) On a CD such as an ATRAC CD or an MP3 CD on which a number of files are recorded, you can search for a file by checking the names of groups (except on an audio CD) or files around the file being played.
Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) Checking CD information on the display You can search for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. You can check CD information on the display. Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be “ENGLISH.” Change the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary ( page 29).
To check information on the display Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly.
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 23. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, page 25). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. : PLAY MODE : SOUND : OPTION 22 2 Press or to select “ MODE.” 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to select the playback option.
Playback options Display on the CD player ALL GROUP 1 SHUFFLE BOOKMARK PLAYLIST AUTO RANKING RANKING SHUF PROGRAM 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 24). The current track is played once. 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 22). In step 3, select “GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press /ENTER. Press or to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, press or . If you select a group within the same directory, press or . 3 Press /ENTER 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) Playing tracks repeatedly 1 1 While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 22), and then press / ENTER. Press or to select a track, and press and hold /ENTER until display changes. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD: You can also select a file in another group by pressing + or –. 3 Repeat step 2 to select tracks in your favorite order. You can select up to 64 tracks.
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 27. 2 Press or for 2 seconds or more to select the frequency range. 3 Press or repeatedly to select the shape of the wave. There are 3 shapes stored in memory for each frequency range. Selecting the sound quality You can set up the “EQUALIZER” setting and/or “CLEARBASS” setting. If you set both at the same time, you can enjoy more bass sound along with the sound quality you want.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press 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 26 for details) Normal sound quality.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 29. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. 28 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or to select “ 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to select the item you want to set up and press /ENTER. 4 Press or to select an option and press /ENTER.
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) (To prevent sound skipping) 1 AVLS 2) (Limiting volume) OFF TIMER (Off timer) OFF 2 ON 1-99 min BEEP ON (Sound of operation) OFF SEAMLESS 1) 4) (Playing tracks continuously) OFF ON Playback TEXT 1) Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc.
Items POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER 1) (Playback order) Options (: Default settings) The POWER SAVE function does not work. OFF ON TRACK GROUP CD-EXTRA 1) 5) (Playback by disc format) OFF ON Setting of the SOUND items is not effective. Play back the music source in the order of recording. ID3TAG TNO Play back in the order of ID3 tag number. Play back in the alphabetical order of the FILE NAME file names. Play back the music source in the order of OFF recording.
Connecting Other Devices to the Speaker Stand Playback You can enjoy music, connecting other devices such as an MD player, or a personal computer. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect. Be sure to turn off all devices before making the connections. to AUX IN Connecting cord (minijack, not supplied) to the headphones jack MiniDisc recorder, personal computer, etc. Set the switches on the speaker stand to “POWER ON” and .
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 10). You pressed on the remote. During stop, press /CHG on the CD player*. The CD player is not placed correctly on the speaker stand.
Symptom Certain tracks cannot be played. Cause and/or corrective action “Low Battery” appears on the display, and the CD does not play. The rechargeable battery is used up completely. Charge the battery ( page 10). Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 12). “Hi DC in” appears on the display. An AC power adaptor which is rated higher than the one supplied or recommended is being used.
Symptom “No File” appears on the display after you press /ENTER or when the lid of the player is closed. Cause and/or corrective action The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down. You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition. Even though you have not selected “BOOKMARK,” (Bookmark) flashes.
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. To clean the terminal Clean the connection terminal on the speaker stand with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below. Specifications CD player System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.
General Operating temperature Optional Accessories 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls) AC power adaptor * AC-E30HG Active speaker system SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 DCC-E345 CD player: Approx. 137.8 × 30.9 × 137.8 mm (5 1⁄2 × 1 1⁄4 × 5 1⁄2 in.) Speaker stand: Approx. 258.4 × 97.5 × 138.0 mm (10 1⁄4 × 3 7⁄8 × 5 1⁄2 in.
H Index HEAVY 27 HOLD function Symbols I (Battery) 11, 12 (disc) 15 1 23 (Timer) 29 ID3 tag INTRO LANGUAGE 29 List View 20 M 8 m3u play list play 24 MENU 29 Mix-Mode CD 5 MP3 CD 5 23 O Battery carrying case 8 Battery compartment lid 10, 12 Battery life 13 BEEP 29 BOOKMARK 23, 24 C 8 D Display 10 Dry battery 12 E Earphones 8 EQUALIZER 26, 27 F File View 19 G G-PROTECTION 29 GROUP 23, 24, 30 Group 6 GROUP SHUFFLE 23, 24 OPTION 29 Optional Accessories 36 P Pause 18 Play 18 PLAYLIST 23
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