Sony D-NE710 Operating Instruction

3-253-120-11 (1)

Portable
CD Player

Operating Instructions PT

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

D-NE710

© 2003 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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.

CAUTION

• INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN

• DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS

The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).

ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at
the rear 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-NE710
Serial No. ___________________________

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Product registration

For the customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
walkmanreg
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about software upgrades, new products,
services and other important announcements. Thank
you.

If you have any questions about this product,
contact:
www.sony.com/walkmansupport

Sony Network Portable A udio Support Line
1-(866)-456-7669

Sony Customer Information Service Center
12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913

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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 ............ 10

Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

1.Prepare your CD player......................... 11

2.Insert a CD. ........................................... 11

3.Play a CD. ............................................. 11

Playback options

Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle play)......................................... 17

Playing all files in a selected group in

random order (Group shuffle play)

(ATRAC/MP3 CD only)........................ 17

Playing your favorite tracks by adding

Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) .......18

Playing your favorite play lists

(m3u play list play)

(MP3 CD only)...................................... 19

Searching for your favorite tracks/files/

groups quickly using the jog dial .......... 20

Playing tracks in your favorite order

(PGM play)............................................ 21

Available features

The G-PROTECTION function................. 23

Checking the time remaining on the CD and

the number of tracks left (audio CD) .... 23

Checking information on a CD with

ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files ........ 24

Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 24

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 25

Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 25

Turning off the operation beep sound........ 25

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ....................... 26

Connecting to a power source

Using the batteries ..................................... 27

Using the AC power adaptor...................... 28

Notes on the power source ........................ 29

Additional information

Precautions ................................................ 30

Maintenance .............................................. 30

Troubleshooting......................................... 31

Specifications ............................................ 34

Optional accessories .................................. 35

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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!

Thank you for purchasing the D-NE710. 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.

How to use the SonicStage Simple Burner

Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.”

Step 2

Burn

Create a disc image and burn it on
a CD-R/RW using your PC.

Audio CDs MP3 files

Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple
Burner.

or

,

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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.

*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

Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!

What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3
format?

Refer to pages 6 - 8 of this manual.

You can also enjoy audio CDs on
your CD Walkman.

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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. Though the ATRAC3plus format
can compress music content to about 1/20 of its original size, you can still enjoy high quality
sound. The available transfer bit rates are 64 kbps and 48 kbps.

“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

For details, refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.”

MP3 files

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, a standard for audio files compression supported
by the Motion Picture Experts Group, an ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
working group, enables compression of audio files to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard
compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is public, there are various encoders/decoders
that are compliant with this standard, including freeware that is available for no charge. Thus, the
MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field.

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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)

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.

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.
To compress a source for an MP3 file, we recommend setting the transfer bit rate of the
compression software to “44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”

•To record up to the maximum capacity, set to “halting of writing.”

•To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded on it,
set to “Disc at Once.”

Note on saving files on the media

When a disc is inserted, the CD player reads all the files on that disc. If there are many groups or
if there are files in a different format on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for
the next file to start play.

We recommend that you do not save files in other formats or unnecessary groups on a disc that
has MP3 files.

Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!

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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). This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 file folder as a
“group” so that it can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in both the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format and
those recorded in the MP3 format with the same operation.

Displaying the track name, etc.

When playing a CD having ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files or MP3 files on this CD player, track
names, artist names and album names are displayed. This CD player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/

2.3 of the ID3 tag format*.

*ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files.

Notes

• This CD player cannot record music content on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs.

• CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be played on your computer.

• Playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.

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Getting started

Locating the controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 DISPLAY button

(pages 23, 24)

2 SOUND button

(pages 24, 25)

3 PLAY MODE

(play mode/repeat)
button (pages 16 - 19,
21, 22)

4 VOL (volume)

+*/– buttons
(page 11)

5 +/– buttons

(page 12)

6 i (headphones) jack

(page 11)

7 Jog dial•ENTER button

(pages 16, 20 - 22)

8 HOLD switch

(page 25)

*The button has a tactile dot.

CD player (inside)

Getting started

9 Display

(pages 13, 16, 19 - 21, 23 - 25)

q; Strap holes
qa x (stop)/CHARGE

button
(pages 12, 25, 27)

qs ./> (AMS/

search) buttons
(pages 12, 16, 19, 21)

qd u* (play/pause)

button
(pages 11, 12, 16,
18, 19, 21)

qf DC IN 4.5 V

(external power
input) jack
(pages 27, 28)

qg LINE OUT jack

(page 26)

qh OPEN switch

(page 11)

qj Battery compartment

(pages 11, 28)

qk G-PROTECTION

switch (page 23)

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Checking the supplied accessories

Headphones (1)

CD-ROM (SonicStage Simple Burner) (1)
User’s guide for SonicStage Simple Burner (1)

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Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

You can also use rechargeable batteries (not supplied) or house current (AC power adaptor, not
supplied) as a power source.

1

.Prepare your CD player.

1 Insert LR6 (size AA) batteries.
2 Connect the headphones/earphones.

u

to i (headphones)

Headphones or earphones

2

. Insert a CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

OPEN
switch

2 Place the CD on the tray and close

the lid.

1 Open the battery compartment

lid inside your CD player.

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.

Insert the # end first
(for both batteries).

See “Using the batteries.”

Note

Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor
when using the dry batteries.

3

. Play a CD.

Press u.

Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

Label
side up

Adjust the volume by
pressing VOL + or –.

(Continued)

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Basic operations

To Do this

Play (from the point you stopped) Press u.

Playback starts from the point you stopped.

Play (from the first track) While the CD player is stopped, press and

hold u until the play of the first track starts.
Pause/resume play after pause Press u.
Stop Press x.*
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Press . once quickly.*
Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) Press . repeatedly.*
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Press > once quickly.*
Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Press > repeatedly.*
Go backwards quickly*
Go forward quickly*
Jump to succeeding groups*
Jump to previous groups*

*1 Automatic Music Sensor
*2 These operations can be done during both play and pause.
*3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing > .

Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..
*4 Does not function when you play an MP3 CD recorded in the UDF 1.5 (Packet write) format.
*5 Only when you play an ATRAC/MP3 CD

4

4

5

5

2

Hold down ..*
Hold down >.*

2

2

Press + repeatedly.
Press – repeatedly.

2

2, *3

2, *3

2, *3

Removing the CD

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot
in the center of the tray.

About CD-Rs/RWs

This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability
may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.

* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio

CDs.

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.

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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).

While playing an audio CD

Track number Playing time

While playing an audio CD
containing CD text information

While playing an ATRAC3plus/

Track name

Track number Playing time

File name

ATRAC3 file

Group name

File number Playing time

File name

When playing an MP3 file

Group name

File number Playing time

Note

Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group information on the CD. “READING” is displayed.
Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading.

Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

(Continued)

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Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 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 Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs.
Group mode 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.”

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Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD)

The playing order of groups and files is as follows:

CD-R
CD-RW

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

2

File mode Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0.
Group mode 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.)

3

Group
MP3 file

4

Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

5

6

7

8

9

q;

Notes

•A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.

• Maximum number of groups: 100
Maximum number of files: 400

• Maximum directory levels: 8

• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.

• When referring to MP3 CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.”

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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.

t No indication

(Normal play)

r

1

“ ”*
(Play all files in a selected group)

r

“1”
(Play a single track)

r

“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)

r

“ SHUF”*
(Play files in a selected group in
random order)

“ ”*
(Play tracks with Bookmarks)

“ ”*
(Play play lists*4 selected)

“PGM”*
(Play tracks in your favorite order)

1

r

2

r

3

r

5

Display

CD text information, ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/
MP3 file information, playing time, etc. are
displayed.

Play mode

Jog dial and ENTER button

•Turn the jog dial.

You can select tracks, files or groups
you want.

• Press ENTER.

You can switch the file/group search
mode and also start play. You can also
enter selected tracks for PGM play.

./>
u

buttons and

button

• Press > or ..

You can select a play list you want.

• Press u.

You can add Bookmarks and also start
bookmark track play and play list play.

*1 ATRAC/MP3 CD only
*2 Only when Bookmarks have been

added to the tracks/files
*3 MP3 CD only
*4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in MP3

format only
*5 During playback, “PGM”

appears only when certain

tracks or files have been

stored in memory.

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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.

When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

The CD player plays all files in a selected group in random order.

Playback options

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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).

To add Bookmarks

1 During playback of the track to which you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold u until

“ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display.
When the Bookmark has been added successfully, “ ” flashes slower.

2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.

To listen to tracks with Bookmarks

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
2 Press u.

“ ” lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with the Bookmarks starts.

To remove Bookmarks

During playback of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold u until “ ” disappears from the
display.

To check tracks with Bookmarks

During playback of tracks with Bookmarks, “ ” flashes slowly in the display.

Notes

• During playback of tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are played in order of track number, and not in the order

you added the Bookmarks.

• If you try to add Bookmarks to tracks on an 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs), the

Bookmarks of the CD you played back first will be erased.

• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.

• If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries even

though “Lo batt” is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.

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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.

During playback, press PLAY MODE

1

repeatedly until “ ” appears.

Play list

Press . or > to select a play list

2

you want.

Press u.

3

Note

You can only play the top two play lists displayed on your screen on this CD player.

Playback options

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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.

While the CD player is playing

Turn the jog dial to select the file you want, then
press ENTER.
The CD player starts play.

To select another group while the CD player is in the file search mode

1 Turn the jog dial until “ :” appears, then press ENTER.

“ : group name” appears and the CD player enters the group search mode.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the group you want, then press ENTER.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the file you want, then press ENTER.

To cancel the search
While the CD player is in the group search mode:

Turn the jog dial until “CANCEL” appears, then press ENTER.

While the CD player is in the file search mode:
1 Turn the jog dial until “ :” appears, then press ENTER.
2 Turn the jog dial until “CANCEL” appears, then press ENTER.

Note

When using an ATRAC or MP3 CD, up to 400 file names or up to 100 group names can be displayed. If the
number of files or groups surpasses these figures, a file number such as “401” or a group number such as
“101” will be displayed instead of names.

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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.

While the CD player is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”

1

appears.

Audio CD

Turn the jog dial (or press . or >) to select your favorite track or file, then

2

press ENTER.

The playing order increases by one.

Audio CD

Track numberPlaying order

ATRAC/MP3 CD

ATRAC/MP3 CD*

Group name

Playback options

Playing order

mm

Playing order

*You can also select another group using + or –.

Repeat step 2 to select the tracks or files in your favorite order.

3

Press u, or press and hold ENTER until play starts.

4

Group name

Playing order

File name

(Continued)

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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.

When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files

In PGM mode, you can program up to 64 files the same as you would for audio CD tracks.

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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 G­function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to
“1.” While taking harder exercise, it is
recommended that you set it to “2.”

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/CD-RWs or

if there is a problem with the original recording
device or application software.

PROTECTION

Checking the time remaining on the CD and the number of tracks left (audio CD)

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
For an audio CD containing CD text
information, information in parentheses also
appears.

t Track number and elapsed playing time

(name of the current track)

r

Track number and remaining time of the
current track
(name of the current track/artist name)

r

The number of tracks left* and the time
remaining on the CD*
(album name/artist name)

* Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play or

Bookmark track play.

Available features

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Checking information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ MP3 files

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.

Emphasizing the bass
sound

You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.

Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or
“BASS .”

(SOUND)

No indication
(Normal play)

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:

t File name, group name and elapsed

playing time

r

Artist name, CODEC information*,
remaining time of the current file

r

The total number of groups and the total
number of files

*Variable bit rate and sampling frequencies

Notes

• 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.

“BASS ”

“BASS ”

The selected sound mode is displayed.

“BASS ” enhances the bass sound more
than “BASS .”

Note

If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND
function, turn down the volume.

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Protecting your hearing

(AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.

Turning off the operation beep sound

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.

Flashes when the volume is turned up
beyond a certain level.

To turn off the AVLS function

Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS OFF”
appears in the display.

Note

If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS
function at the same time, sound may be distorted.
If this happens, turn down the volume.

Locking the controls

(HOLD)

You can lock the controls on your CD player
to prevent accidental button presses.

Slide HOLD in the direction of the
arrow.

“HOLD” flashes when the HOLD function is
activated.

Remove the power source (AC

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power adaptor, dr y batteries) from
the CD player.

Connect the power source while

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pressing x/CHARGE for about
one second or more.

To turn on the beep sound

Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing
x/CHARGE.

Available features

To unlock the controls

Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.

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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.

to LINE OUT

Connecting cord
(not supplied)

Left (white)

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. If you
use dry batteries as a power source, batteries may
become completely depleted during recording.

• Adjust the volume properly on the connected
device so that the sound will not be distorted.

When using the connecting cord

If the sound is distorted, connect the device
to the i jack.

About the G-PROTECTION and
SOUND functions when using the
connecting cord

•To record high quality CD sound, set the

G-PROTECTION switch to “1.”

• The SOUND function works only on the

output sound from the i jack and not work
on the output sound from the LINE OUT
jack.

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Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.

Right (red)

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Connecting to a power source

You can use the following power sources:

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

• Rechargeable batteries

•AC power adaptor
For the battery life, see “Specifications.”

Using the batteries

Use only the following batteries for your CD
player.
For inserting procedure, see “Playing an
audio CD or ATRAC3 plus/ATRAC3/MP3
files.”

Dry batteries (not supplied)

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

Rechargeable batteries (not supplied)

Charge the rechargeable batteries before
using them for the first time.

• NH-WM2AA (NH-WMAA × 2)

To charge the rechargeable
batteries (not supplied)

1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC

IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and an
AC outlet.

2 Press x/CHARGE to start charging.

The CD player charges the batteries. The
indicator sections of light up in
succession and “Charging” appears in the
display. When the batteries are
completely charged, “Charging” and the

indicator get turned off.
If you press x/CHARGE after the charge
has already been completed, the
indicator flashes and “FULL” appears in
the display.

3 Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

To remove the batteries

Remove the batteries as illustrated below.

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

Notes on using the dry batteries

• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor.

• When the batteries are depleted, replace

both batteries with new ones.

When to replace the rechargeable
batteries

If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.

may increase or decrease.

(Continued)

Connecting to a power source

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Using the batteries

Notes on the rechargeable batteries

•To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, charge the batteries only when
they are completely depleted.

• If the battery is new or has not been used
for a long time, it may not be charged
completely until you charge and discharge
it several times.

• When carrying the rechargeable batteries,
use the supplied battery carrying case to
prevent unexpected heat. If the
rechargeable batteries and the metallic
objects get contacted, heat or fire may
occur due to a short circuit.

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 AC power adaptor

Connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied)
to the DC IN 4.5 V jack and an AC outlet.

to an AC outlet

to DC IN 4.5 V

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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. Should you notice an
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.

On rechargeable batteries
and dry batteries

• Do not charge the dry batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.

• Do not carry the batteries with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat
if the positive and negative terminals of the
battery are accidentally contacted by a
metallic object.

• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry
batteries.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries
together.

• When the batteries are not to be used for a
long time, remove them.

• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and
install new batteries. In case the deposit
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.

Connecting to a power source

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B

Additional information

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. 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.

• Do not leave the CD player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisture, rain, mechanical shock,
unleveled surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.

• If the CD player causes interference to the
radio or television reception, turn off the
CD player or move it away from the radio
or television.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on this
CD player. Attempting to do so may
damage the CD player. Do not use such
discs.

On handling CDs

•To keep the CD clean, handle it by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.

• 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.

On headphones/earphones

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. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your headsets
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.

Consideration for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.

Maintenance

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.

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Not these ways

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Symptom
The volume does not

increase even if you press
the VOL + button repeatedly.

Cannot adjust the volume.

No sound, or noise is heard.

Certain files cannot be
played.

The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.

The playing time is too short
when powered with the
rechargeable batteries.

“Lo batt” appears in the
display. The CD does not
play.

“HI dc In” appears in the
display.

Cause and/or corrective actions

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. (page 11)

c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack.

Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 11)

c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 11)
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.

c You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with

this CD player. (page 6)

c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese

batteries. (page 11)

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

(page 11)

c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.

(page 27)

c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the

batteries. (page 27)

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

(page 11)

c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Optional

accessories.” (page 35)

c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the

AC power adaptor again. (pages 11, 27, 28)

(Continued)

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

Symptom
The CD does not play or

“No disc” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the CD player.

“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.

Cause and/or corrective actions

c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25)
c The CD is dirty or defective.
c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 11)
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 11)
c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 11)
c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 28)
c Press u after one second or more has passed since the AC power

adaptor was connected.

c The CD-R/RW is blank.
c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/RW, recording

device, or application software.

c Files in two or more formats have been recorded on the CD-R/RW.

(page 7)

c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25)

c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume

using the volume control on the connected device. (page 26)

c During stop, press x/CHARGE. (page 27)

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, 27, 28)

c

Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 11)

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Symptom
During playback of an

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.

“ ” is flashing quickly in
the display, and you cannot
locate the beginning of the
track or the specific point in
the track.

ATRAC

Cause and/or corrective actions

c

The CD 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.

c There are no ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files in the CD.
c A CD-RW from which the data has been erased is being used.
c The CD is dirty.

c

The CD player is reading the information on the CD. The player is
not malfunctioning.

c You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/

104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room
temperature, the display will return to its normal operating
condition.

c The CD player has entered the Bookmark track play. Press

PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ” disappears from the display.

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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)

Output (at 4.5 V input level)

Line output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ

Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ

Headphones (stereo minijack)

Approx.5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω

Power requirements

For the area code of the model you
purchased, check the upper left side of the
bar code on the package.

• Sony NH-WM2AA rechargeable batteries:

1.2 V DC × 2

•Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2

•AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U, U2, CA, CA2, E92, MX2, TW2 and
CA2/C models: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED, CED/4, CE7, CE7/C, EE, EE1, E, E13
and E13/2 models: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK model: 230 V, 50 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
EU8, EU8/C, JE.W, E18, KR4 and EE8
models: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
HK4 model: 230 V, 50 Hz
CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz

+1–2

dB (measured by JEIT A CP-

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.

When using two Sony alkaline batteries
LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan)

G-PROTECTION function

“1” “2”

Audio CD 55 50
ATRAC3plus files*
MP3 files*

*1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association)
*2 When recorded at 48 kbps or 64 kbps
*3 When recorded at 128 kbps

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3

95 95
85 85

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding
projecting parts and controls)

Approx. 136.0 × 28.7 × 136.0 mm
(5 3⁄8 × 1 3⁄16 × 5 3⁄8 in.)

Mass (excluding accessories)

Approx. 199 g (7.1 oz.)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Optional accessories

AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Active speaker system SRS-Z1
Car battery cord DCC-E345
Car battery cord with car connecting pack

Car connecting pack CPA-9C
Rechargeable battery NH-WM2AA
Earphones MDR-E931LP

Your dealer may not handle some of the
accessories listed above. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information about the
accessories in your country.

DCC-E34CP

MDR-EX71SL
MDR-Q55SL

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This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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