3-253-128-21 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. D-NE718CK © 2003 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! Create original ATRAC CDs! ...................... 4 Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 6 MP3 files ..................................................... 6 Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 .................................................. 8 Getting started Locating the controls ................................... 9 Checking the supplied accessories ............
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE718CK. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD Walkman,” because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it. Create original ATRAC CDs! You can make your own ATRAC CD. The procedure is very simple. Just perform Steps 1, 2 and 3. Step 1 Install Install the supplied “SonicStage Simple Burner” software. Step 2 Burn Create a disc image and burn it on a CD-R/RW using your PC.
What is an ATRAC CD? Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! 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 recorded at 48 kbps (ATRAC3plus) Step 3 Listen You can enjoy listening to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC CD Walkman. ATRAC CD , You can also enjoy audio CDs on your CD Walkman.
Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs • ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files • MP3 files Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet extension and UDF 1.5 (Packet write) format discs only. ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format.
The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are: • Maximum directory levels: 8 • Acceptable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore) Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Notes • When naming files, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file name. • If you add the extension “mp3” to a file other than an MP3 file, the player will not be able to recognize the file properly. • The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.
Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 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 equivalent to an “album.” A “group” has no directory-type structure (a new group cannot be made within an existing group).
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. 1 DISPLAY button (pages 23, 24) 2 SOUND button (pages 24, 25) 3 PLAY MODE (play mode/repeat) button (pages 16 - 19, 21, 22) 9 Display (pages 13, 16, 19 - 21, 23 - 25) q; Strap holes qa x (stop)/CHARGE button (pages 12, 25, 29) qs .
Rotary commander ql u (play/pause) button (pages 12, 18, 19) wa x (stop) button (page 12) w; .(AMS/search)• > (AMS/search) control (pages 12, 19) ws +/– control Push down and turn. (page 12) Note The supplied rotary commander should be used with this player only.
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files When using your CD player in a car, see page 26. to an AC outlet 1. Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source. (See page 29.) AC power adaptor to DC IN 4.5V Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files u 2. Insert a CD. to i (headphones) 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. Headphones or earphones OPEN switch 3. Play a CD.
Basic operations To Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Pause/resume play after pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly*4 Go forward quickly*4 Jump to succeeding groups*5 Jump to previous groups*5 Do this Press u. Playback starts from the point you stopped.
About the display While the CD player is playing, the following indications appear in the display. You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY (see pages 23 and 24.
Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC groups and files Group ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 file 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 4 q; qa qs File mode Group mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs. Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group. Notes • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player. • When referring to ATRAC CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.
Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD) The playing order of groups and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW Group MP3 file 1 1 2 3 4 Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 6 2 File mode Group mode q; 3 Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Plays all MP3 files in the selected group. (Example: If you select group 3, the CD player plays file 4. If you select group 4, the CD player plays file 5 and 6.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using PLAY MODE (play mode/repeat), jog dial• ENTER, ./> and u. PLAY MODE button If you press the button, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until “ ” appears, you can play tracks repeatedly in the play mode that was selected using PLAY MODE.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files on a CD in random order. Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC/MP3 CD only) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears.
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10 CDs. While playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs). While playing MP3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 400 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs).
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 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ” appears. Play list Press . or > to select a play list you want. 3 Press u.
Searching for your favorite tracks/files/groups quickly using the jog dial When using an audio CD Turn the jog dial to select the track you want, then press ENTER. The CD player starts play. When using an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD While the CD player is stopped 1 Turn the jog dial to select the group you want, then press ENTER. The CD player enters the file search mode. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the file you want, then press ENTER. The CD player starts play.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks (“files” when playing an ATRAC/MP3 CD) in your favorite order. 1 While the CD player is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Audio CD 2 ATRAC/MP3 CD ATRAC/MP3 CD* Audio CD Playing order Track number Group name Playing order m File name m Group name Playing order Playing order *You can also select another group using 3 4 + or –.
To check the program During programming: Press ENTER repeatedly before step 4. During stop: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the track number appears. Notes • When you finish entering the 64th track in step 2, the first track selected appears in the display. • If you select more than 64 tracks, the first tracks selected are erased.
B Available features The G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to “2”, the GPROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to “1.” To walk with the CD player and enjoy high quality CD sound using the G-PROTECTION function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to “1.” While taking harder exercise, it is recommended that you set it to “2.
Checking information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ MP3 files Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can check information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files using DISPLAY. You can also check ID3 tag information if the file has that information stored. Press SOUND to select “BASS “BASS .” You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
(AVLS) Turning off the operation beep sound The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS ON” appears in the display. 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player.
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 connecting pack Car battery cord to DC IN 4.5 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 28 2 Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files”) • Rechargeable batteries • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 2 Insert two batteries by matching the 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment and close the lid until it clicks into place. For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the batteries Use only the following batteries for your CD player.
Using the batteries To check the remaining power of the batteries You can check it in the display. Replace the batteries when “ ” flashes. t t t t t Lo batt* * Beep sounds. Notes • The indicator sections of roughly shows the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power. • Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of may increase or decrease.
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 • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet.
B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. When using the connecting cord If the sound is distorted, connect the device to the i jack.
B Additional information • 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. 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 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On the CD player • Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The volume does not increase even if you press the VOL + button repeatedly. c If “AVLS” flashes in the display, press and hold SOUND until “AVLS OFF” appears in the display. (page 25) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The CD does not play or “No disc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. c c c c c c c c c c c “HOLD” flashes on the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Cannot adjust the volume with VOL +/– on the CD player. The CD player does not start charging. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. “NO FILE” appears in the display after u is pressed or the lid of the CD player is closed. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down. c The CD player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 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 Battery life*1 (approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used.
Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC-E45HG Active speaker system SRS-Z1 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CPA-9C Rechargeable battery NH-WM2AA Earphones MDR-E931LP MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.