2-318-333-14 (1) This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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 Precautions ...........................................7 On safety ....................................................7 On the CD player .......................................7 On handling CDs ........................................7 On headphones/earphones ..........................7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories....
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.
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) • Charging stand • External battery case with cover • Rechargeable battery • Battery carrying case • Carrying pouch • Earphones • 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.
Guide to Parts and Controls (group) – button ( page 17-19) / buttons ( page 17, 22, 26, 27) (group) + button ( page 17, 18) OPR (Operation) lamp ( page 11, 12, 16, 18) DSPL (Display)/MENU button ( page 21, 22, 24, 26) SEARCH button ( page 18, 19) Getting Started CD player (stop)/CHG button ( page 12, 17, 25, 27, 28, 30) Jog lever VOL (Volume) +/– ( page 16) / ( page 18, 19, 22, 24-27) (play/pause)( page 16-19, 22, 24-27) HOLD switch (on the back of the CD
CD player display Remote display Character information display ( page 20, 21) Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5) Disc indicator ( page 16) Battery indicator ( page 11, 14) Play list indicator ( page 23, 25) Group indicator ( page 23, 24) Bookmark indicator ( page 23, 24) wj Play mode indicator ( page 23, 25) wk Timer indicator ( page 31) wl Sound indicator ( page 27) 10
Preparing a Power Source (Rechargeable Battery) 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the supplied charging stand. Then insert the player into the charging stand. The OPR lamp on the CD player flashes, then lights up. On the display of the CD player, “Charging” flashes, and the indicator sections of (battery) light up in succession as charging progresses. When the remote is connected, “Charging” flashes and the indicator sections of (battery) light up in succession in the remote display.
Notes • Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this charging stand. • If you press on the jog lever during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. • If you insert the player into the charging stand during playback, play stops and charging starts. • During charging, the player and the rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no danger. • Insert the player into the charging stand securely. Make sure that the OPR lamp on the player lights up.
When using a dry battery You can extend the power available by using a dry battery, together with a rechargeable battery by attaching the external battery case. The battery in the player and that in the external battery case are discharged simultaneously. When using the rechargeable battery and dry battery together to extend power, use a fully charged rechargeable battery and new dry battery. 1 Remove the case cover.
3 Attach the battery case to the player securely and fasten the screw in the direction of LOCK. Note If the cover on the external battery case is slid in the direction of during play, playback may stop. Checking the remaining power of the battery The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown below. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further. “Lo Batt” * * Beep sounds.
Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry batteries When using the AC power adaptor You can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without batteries. to an AC outlet Connect the AC power adaptor to the charging stand. 2 Insert the player into the charging stand. Make sure that the OPR lamp flashes, then lights up. Notes on the AC power adaptor Getting Started • Do not charge dry batteries. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire. • Do not carry batteries in a pocket, etc.
Playback 4 Playing a CD 1 Squeeze the OPEN switch from both sides to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. to (headphones) OPEN switch Headphones/earphones with the remote 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/– control on the remote.
Basic playback operations CD player (Play, stop, search) Remote +/ – buttons / buttons Operation dial , / /CHG button button button 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). (Press /CHG.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPR 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.
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. The List View search is available for the remote as well as the CD player. 1 Press SEARCH on the CD player repeatedly. 3 Turn the VOL +/– control to select a file, and then press . The file you have selected starts playing.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information on the display of both the player and the remote. 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 30). When you are playing an MP3 CD containing files with an ID3 tag, ID3 tag information is displayed. (When there is no ID3 tag information, file name or group name is displayed.
To check information on the CD player display Press DSPL/MENU on the player 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 26). 3 Flick the jog lever toward / to select the playback option. The default setting is “ALL” (normal play). 4 Press on the jog lever.
Playback options Display on the remote/ on the CD player No display/ALL /GROUP 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.
Playing groups 1 In step 1 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 22), select “ ” or “ SHUF.” 2 Turn the VOL +/– control to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, turn the operation dial toward or . If you select a group within the same directory, turn the VOL +/– control. 3 Press for 2 seconds or more. The player starts playback of all files in the group you have selected.
Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) 1 In the step 1 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” (page 22), select (play list). 2 Turn the operation dial on the remote toward or to select a play list you want. Press . On the CD player 1 In the step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” on the CD player (page 22), select “PLAYLIST.” 2 Flick the jog lever toward / to select a play list. 3 Press on the jog lever.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) 1 2 Turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly to select the playback option you want to repeat (page 23). Press and hold the function button until (repeat) appears. The playback option you have selected repeats. On the CD player Select “ON” in step 5 of the player operation for “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” (page 22).
Customizing sound quality You can adjust sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the shape of the wave on the display. 1 Turn the function dial on the remote to select SOUND, and then press the function button repeatedly until “EQUALIZER” appears and press . Turn the operation dial toward or repeatedly to select “CUSTOM” and press . 3 Turn and hold the operation dial toward or for 2 seconds or more until the frequency range you want to set up appears.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press on the remote (/CHG on the CD player). To cancel the setting operation, press on the remote (/CHG on the CD player) for 2 seconds or more.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 30. Setting various functions 1 Turn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button until the function item flashes on the display. 2 Turn the operation dial toward or to select the item you want to set up, and then press . 3 Turn the operation dial toward or to select an option, and then press . When you are setting the “LANGUAGE” or “PLAY ORDER,” repeat step 3.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press on the remote (/CHG on the CD player). To cancel the setting operation, press on the remote (/CHG on the CD player) for 2 seconds or more. Items LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) Options (: Default settings) MENU 1) ENGLISH TEXT 2) 6) 30 G-PROTECTION 3) 6) (To prevent sound skipping) 1 AVLS 4) (Limiting volume) OFF 2 ON Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc.
Items TIMER (Off timer) Options (: Default settings) The timer does not work. OFF ON 1-99 min Playback is displayed on the player. You can check the remaining playback time by selecting this option during play. Turn the VOL +/– control on the remote repeatedly to increase or decrease the length of time by 5 minutes, or keep turning the VOL +/– control to increase or decrease by 1 minute.
Items CD-EXTRA 6) 7) (Playback by disc format) ANIMATION (Selecting animation screen) Options (: Default settings) Set to “OFF” as long as you can play your CD normally. OFF ON OFF ON If you cannot play your CD-Extra, set to “ON.” You may play it. The ordinary playback screen is displayed when you have not used any controls for a specified period of time. Animation screen appears when you have not used any controls for a specified period of time. 1)For D-NE920 only: Even if you select “S.
Connecting Other Devices Setting HEADPHONE LINE OUT When you connect another device, set this to “LINE OUT.” When the setting is “LINE OUT,” volume cannot be adjusted using either the player or the remote, and the sound function does not work. * When you connect another device using the optical digital connecting cord, you do not have to make those settings. The setting changes automatically.
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 terminals of the charging stand are dirty. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth ( page 38). The CD is playing. Turn it off ( page 17).
Operation/Playback Symptom The playing time is too short. The CD does not play. Cause and/or corrective action Certain tracks cannot be played. You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this player ( page 5). Change the setting of “CD-EXTRA” in the OPTION menu. You may play your CD ( page 32). “Lo Batt” appears on the display, and the CD does not play. The rechargeable battery is used up completely. Charge the battery ( page 11).
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.
Others Symptom During recording with an optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly. Cause and/or corrective action When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the remote. The buttons on the player are kept pressed by mistake. The remote is not connected securely.
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 To clean the terminals If the terminals on the charging stand become dirty, the battery may not be charged properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below.
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-Q55SL Earphones (except for the customers in France) MDR-E0931SP * 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.
E Index Earphones 8 EQUALIZER 26, 28 External battery case 8, 13 Symbols (Battery) 11, 14 (disc) 16 1 23 a00 23 a00 SHUF 23 (BOOKMARK) 23, 24 (GROUP) 23 PGM 23 (PLAYLIST) 23 SHUF 23 (Repeat play) 26 (Timer) 31 A ACTIVE 28 AC power adaptor 8 ALL 23 ANIMATION 32 ATRAC3plus 5 ATRAC CD 5 AUDIO OUT 31, 33 AUTO RANKING 23 AVLS 30 B Battery carrying case 8 Battery compartment lid 11 Battery life 14 BEEP 31 BOOKMARK 23, 24 C Carrying pouch 8 CD-DA format 5 CD-EXTRA 32 CD-Extra 5 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 8 CD-TEX
S SEAMLESS 31 Search 17 SHUFFLE 23 SOFT 28 SonicStage 4 SOUND 28 Stop 17 T TEXT 30 TIMER 31 TRACK 31 Additional Information 41
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