3-261-926-81 (1) FM/AM Portable CD Player Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the lid of the CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. D-NF600 Serial No. ___________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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. For customers who purchased this product in the USA Product registration Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/ walkmanreg
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. ...........................................
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NF600. 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. Step 1 Install Install the supplied “SonicStage Simple Burner” software Simple Burner. Step 2 Burn Create a disc image and burn it on a CD-R/RW using your PC. Audio CDs MP3 files or , Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple Burner.
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 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file Group MP3 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 Headphones (1) (For USA model) Earphones (1) (For Canadian model) Remote control (1) Carrying case (1) CD-ROM* (SonicStage Simple Burner) (1) AC power adaptor (1) (Not supplied with the USA model) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 4 5 6 1 RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY button (28 - 31) RADIO ON: Press to turn on the radio. BAND: Press to change the band. MEMORY: Press and hold to preset stations. 2 Display (12, 18, 19, 21 - 23, 28 - 30) 3 OPR (operation) lamp (25, 26, 33) Color of the lamp changes according to the type of music source being played.
Display (CD player) For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 2 3 4 56 1 Character information display (16) While playing an audio CD, disc name, track name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. Menu items also appear in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/Atrac3/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing.
Remote control For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 6 7 8 4 5 9 Note Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players. Using the carrying case To attach the case To remove the case 1 2 You can pass your strap or belt through the case. Strap hole Notes • The carrying case is not designed to protect the CD player.
Playing a CD 1. Insert a CD. 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the CD player lid. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. OPEN switch Label side up 2. Connect your CD player. You can use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (page 32) • AC power adaptor to an AC outlet 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.
3. Play a CD. 5-way control key (u) u VOL + / – VOL + / – 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 1 Press u.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD player. 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 Simple Burner software is displayed.
Notes • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player. • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the CD. “READING” is displayed. Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading. • If the group does not have a group name, “ROOT” appears in the display. • If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “- - - -” appears in the display.
B Playback options You can enjoy the following playback options using the menu function on the CD player.
Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select “GROUP,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select “GROUP SHUF,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
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, push and hold the 5-way control key toward u until “ ” disappears and “ ” flashes instead.
Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to 10 tracks you have played most frequently from the CD being played, and plays them from the 10th to the top. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options ” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select “AUTO RANKING,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.
Playing tracks in your favorite order 2 Checking the program While programming: Befpre step 4 push and hold the 5-way control key toward u repeatedly, or press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. While play is stopped: Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and the track number appear. The list of the tracks programmed appears. To display tracks from the third track on, push the 5-way control key toward >.
B Available features Adjusting sound quality 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 of “Selecting the sound quality you want” and select “CUSTOM.” 2 Push the 5-way control key toward . or > for 2 seconds or more to select the frequency range. The frequency range you selected flashes.
Adjusting sound quality Notes • When you select CUSTOM sound, sound may be distorted depending on your sound settings when you turn up the volume. If this happens, turn the volume down. • You may feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other sound settings. Adjust the volume for your preference. • When using the radio, the parametric equalizer function does not work.
Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) You can set the CD player to stop playback automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes by one minute. While the timer function is working, “ ” appears at about 5second intervals*. * When Screen 1, 2 or 3 is displayed (Audio CD: when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed) (page 16) 2 Turn the jog dial to select “TIMER,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select “10 min*,” then press DISPLAY/MENU. * Default setting.
Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/MENU. 2 Turn the jog dial to select “BEEP,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select “OFF,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. To turn on the beep sound Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the BEEP setting to “ON.
Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play live concert music, etc. without space between the tracks. While play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/MENU.) 2 Turn the jog dial to select “SEAMLESS,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select “ON,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
B Using the radio Listening to the radio Improving broadcast reception You can enjoy FM, AM, TV and WB programs. For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: B FM t AM t TV t WB Headphones or earphones For AM, reorient the CD player itself. Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the i jack of the CD player.
Protecting your hearing The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down to protect your hearing. 1 While listening to the radio, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display changes. 2 Push the 5-way control key toward . or > to select “AVLS,” then press DISPLAY/MENU. 3 Push the 5-way control key toward . or > to select “ON,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. To cancel the AVLS function Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS setting to “OFF.
Presetting radio stations 4 5 6 Press DISPLAY/MENU for 2 seconds or more. The CD player starts scanning the stations from the lower frequencies and stops for about 3 seconds when a station is received. Presetting stations manually 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the band. 3 Press and hold MEMORY until the preset number flashes in the display. FM 01 87.50 MHz If you want to preset the received station, press DISPLAY/MENU while the preset number is flashing.
To exit the preset memory standby mode When the radio is turned on, you can exit the preset memory standby mode using one of the following procedures. Preset stations, however, will remain stored in the CD player’s memory. • Hold down MEMORY until the preset number stops flashing. • Do not press any button for 30 seconds. The preset number stops flashing. • Push the 5-way control key toward u. The CD player enters the CD playing mode. • Push the 5-way control key toward x. The radio turns off.
B Connecting to a power source You can check the remaining power of the battery in the display. t t t t Using the battery Use only the following batteries for your CD player. t Lobatt* * Beep sounds. When the battery is depleted, replace the dry battery with new one. Notes • The indicator sections of roughly show 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.
Charging the rechargeable battery 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC 2 3 IN 3 V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet. Push the 5-way control key toward x to start charging. The CD player charges the battery. The indicator sections of light up in succession and the OPR lamp flashes and then lights up. When the battery is completely charged, the OPR lamp and indicator get turned off.
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-E30HG 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 Additional information List of menus On the CD player, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then turn the jog dial to select the menu you want. MENU REPEAT PLAY MODE To return to the previous screen, press –*1 on the CD player. To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key toward x. Items marked z are default settings.
List of menus Setting sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (23) Menu 1 SOUND , Menu 2 , z OFF SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (24) Menu 1 OPTION , Menu 2 , Menu 3 G-PROTECTION*1 z G-PRO 1 G-PRO 2 AVLS ON z OFF TIMER 10 min*2 z OFF BEEP z ON OFF LIGHT LIGHT OFF z LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 SEAMLESS*1, *3 ON z OFF Protecting your hearing (24) OPTION Stopping playback automatically (25) OPTION Turning off the beep sound (26) OPTION Saving power (26
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.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly (or even if you turn VOL +/– in the + direction repeatedly on the remote control). No sound, or noise is heard. c AVLS is set to “ON.”Set it to “OFF.” (page 24) Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry battery.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The CD does not play or “No disc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. c The CD is dirty or defective. c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 14) c Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates. c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 32) c Make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
Troubleshooting Symptom 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. “NO FILE” appears on the display after you push the 5way control key toward u (Remote control: after you press u) or when 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.
Specifications General Power requirements Compact disc digital audio system • LR6 (size AA) battery: 1.5 V DC × 1 • AC power adaptor (DC IN 3 V jack): 220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China) 120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico) Laser diode properties Battery life*1 (approx. hours) CD player System Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.
Optional accessories AC power adaptor*1 Active speaker system AC-E30HG SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 Car battery cord*2 DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack*2 DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack*2 CPA-9C Connecting cord RK-G129 RK-G136 Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL *1 Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing. *2 When listening to the radio, noise may occur. We recommend only to play a CD when using those accessories.
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This warranty is valid only in the United States.