3-257-666-61 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. D-NE509 © 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-NE509. 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 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 • ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files • MP3 files Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension 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) The usable number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 100 • Maximum number of files: 400 Settings for compression and writing software • This CD player supports MP3 files with the following specifications: transfer bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is also supported.
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 OPEN button (page 11) 2 i (headphones) jack (pages 11, 23) 3 SOUND/AVLS button (pages 21, 22) 4 P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button (pages 16 - 19) 5 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (page 11) 6 HOLD switch (page 22) Getting started CD player (front) 7 Strap holes 8 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (page 24) 9 .
Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Simple Burner) (1) User’s guide for SonicStage Simple Burner (1) 10
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files You can also use house current (AC power adaptor, not supplied) as a power source. 1. Prepare your CD player. 1 Open the battery compartment lid inside your CD player. 1 Insert LR6 (size AA) batteries. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment and close the lid until it clicks into place.
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 Go forward quickly Jump to succeeding groups*4 Jump to previous groups*4 Do this Press u. Playback starts from the point you stopped.
About the display While the CD player is playing, the following indications appear on the display. You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY/ (see pages 20 and 21). While playing an audio CD Track number Playing time Track number Track name/Playing time While playing an audio CD containing CD text information File number File name/Playing time Notes • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.
Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 groups and files (ATRAC CD) Group ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 file 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 4 q; qa qs File mode (normal play) Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs. Group mode (when selected “ ” using P MODE/ (see page 16)) Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group.
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 2 3 Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 6 q; File mode (normal play) Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Group mode (when selected “ ” using P MODE/ (see page 16)) Plays all MP3 files in the selected group. (Example: If you select group 3, the CD player plays file 4.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using P MODE/ u. P MODE/ button If you press the button during playback, 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 P MODE/ .
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. 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 P MODE/ repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears. The CD player plays all files in a selected group in random order.
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) While playing an audio CD You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs). While playing an ATRAC CD You can add Bookmarks to up to 999 files for each CD (up to 5 CDs). While playing an MP3 CD You can add Bookmarks to up to 400 files for each CD (up to 10 CDs). To add Bookmarks 1 During playback of the track to which you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold u until 2 “ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display.
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 P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” appears. Play list Press . or > to select a play list you want. 3 Press u.
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/AVLS to select “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2.” Each time you press DISPLAY/ display changes as follows: B You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Protecting your hearing (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/AVLS until “AVLS ON” appears on the display. 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, dry batteries) from the CD player. 2 Connect the power source while pressing x for about one second or more.
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. Notes • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the connected speakers. • Use the AC power adaptor for recording.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries • AC power adaptor For the battery life, see “Specifications.” To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated below. Using the dry batteries For inserting procedure, see “Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files.” To remove the batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below.
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 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. No sound, or noise is heard. c If “AVLS” flashes in the display, press and hold SOUND/AVLS until “AVLS OFF” appears on the display. (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.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, press u during stop until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 11, 12, 24) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 11) Rustling noise is heard from the CD.
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 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response 20 - 20 000 Hz 307) +1 –2 dB (measured by JEITA CP- Output (at 4.5 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx.
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 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.
