2-189-172-11 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. D-NE300 © 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. ........................................... 13 2.
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE300. 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 Group MP3 file Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 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 AC power adaptor (1) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in parentheses. Getting started 1 Operation button (13, 14, 16 - 24, 27) u*1/ENTER: play/pause/ enter .: AMS*2/rewind >: AMS/fast forward V/v: Use to select a file, play mode, etc. 2 x (stop) button (20, 22, 23, 27) 3 ( group) – button (14, 19, 20, 23, 27) 4 ( group) + button (14, 19, 20) 5 DISPLAY/MENU button (15, 16, 19 - 24, 27) Use to enter the menu. Also use to enter the selection as well as u/ENTER.
Display For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 Character information display (15) While playing an audio CD, disc name, track name, etc. appear on the 2 lines of the display, if recorded on the CD. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear on the 2 lines of the display, 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.
Playing a CD 1. Insert a CD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the CD player lid. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. OPEN switch Playing a CD Label side up 2. Connect your CD player. to an AC outlet You can use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (page 25) • 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. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones to the CD player. 3. Play a CD.
Basic operations 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 Do this Press u/ ENTER. Playback starts from the point where you stopped.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. 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.
B Playback options You can enjoy the following playback options using the menu function.
Playing a single track (Single play) Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 16), press V or v to select “1,” then press u/ ENTER to enter the selection. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 16), press V or v to select “PLAY LIST,” then press u/ ENTER to enter the selection. 2 Press V or v to select a play list.
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, press and hold u/ENTER until “ ” disappears and “ ” (Bookmark) flashes instead.
Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play) The CD player plays up to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently played ones. In Auto ranking shuffle play, these tracks are played in random order. Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from up to 10 CDs, whether you have changed the CDs or not. If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be erased.
Playing tracks in your favorite order Searching for groups or tracks/files 3 Repeat step 2 to select the tracks in your favorite order. 4 Press u/ENTER to start PGM play. While the CD player is playing, you can search for and play the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you want quickly using V or v on the CD player. 1 Mysterious In Your Hou Checking the program While programming: Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly before step 4.
B Available features Adjusting sound quality 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 of “Selecting the sound quality you want” and select “CUSTOM.” 2 Press . or > for 2 seconds or more to select the frequency range. The frequency range you selected flashes.
Adjusting sound quality To return to the previous screen Press –. To cancel the adjustment operation Press x. Note Sound may skip: – if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, – if a dirty or scratched CD is played, or – when using poor-quality CD-Rs/RWs or if there is a problem with the original recording device or application software. Notes • When you select CUSTOM sound, sound may be distorted depending on your sound settings when you turn up the volume.
Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) Locking the controls You can set the CD player to stop the play automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes. While the timer function is working, “ ” appears at about 5 second intervals.* You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. *Only when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed (page 15) 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Press V or v to select “OPTION,” then press u/ENTER.
Turning off the beep sound Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. (ATRAC CD only) 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Press V or v to select “OPTION,” then press u/ENTER. 2 3 1 Press V or v to select “BEEP,” then press u/ENTER to enter the selection. While play is stopped, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears.
B Connecting to a power source Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries When to replace the batteries You can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display. t t t t Lo batt* For the battery life, see “Specifications.” * Beep sounds. Note Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when using the dry batteries.
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. 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. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
B Additional information List of menus Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then press V or v to select the menu you want. MENU >REPEAT To return to the previous screen, press –.*1 To cancel the setting operation, press x. Items marked z are default settings.
List of menus Setting of sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (21) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , SOUND z OFF SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM Menu 3 — Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (22) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , OPTION G-PROTECTION*1 Menu 3 z G-PRO 1 G-PRO 2 ON z OFF 10 min*2 z OFF z ON OFF ON z OFF Protecting your hearing (22) OPTION AVLS Stopping playback automatically (23) OPTION TIMER Turning off the beep sound (24) OPTION BEEP Playing tracks continuously (24) OPTION SEAMLESS*1
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 Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
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 22) Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries. “Lo batt” appears on the display. The CD does not play. “HI dc In” appears on the display.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action “HOLD” flashes in the display 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 23) 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. “NO FILE” appears on the display after you press u/ ENTER or when the lid of the CD player is closed.
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 4.5 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx.
Optional accessories Active speaker system 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 (except for the customers in France) MDR-E818LP MDR-J10 Earphones (for the customers in France) MDR-E808LP Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country/region.
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