Sony D-NE9 User Manual
3-254-767-13 (1)
Portable
CD Player
Operating Instructions GB
Manual de instrucciones ES
Manual de instruções PT
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
“WALKMAN” es una marca registrada de Sony Corporation que representa los
productos audífonos estéreo.
Sony Corporation.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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D-NE9
© 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
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
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).
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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 ............ 12
Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
1.Connect your CD player........................ 13
2.Insert a CD. ........................................... 13
3.Play a CD. ............................................. 14
Playback options
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)......................................... 19
Playing all files in a selected group in
random order (Group shuffle play)
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 19
Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) .......20
Playing your favorite play lists
(m3u play list play)
(MP3 CD only)...................................... 21
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)............................................ 22
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 an ATRAC CD/
MP3 CD ................................................ 24
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 24
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)................ 25
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 25
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 26
Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 26
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 27
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 28
Using the dry batteries............................... 30
Notes on the power source ........................ 31
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 32
Maintenance .............................................. 32
Troubleshooting......................................... 33
Specifications ............................................ 36
Optional accessories .................................. 37
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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
Thank you for purchasing the D-NE9. 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 data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple
Burner.
MP3 filesAudio CDs
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 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.
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 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. 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.”
Note on saving files on the media
Do not save files in other formats or unnecessary groups on a disc that has ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 files.
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*.
* ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files.
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.”
Notes on saving files on the media
• Do not save files in other formats or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
• When a disc is inserted, the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on that
disc. If there are many folders on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the
next file to start playback.
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.
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 Jog lever (u (play/pause)•
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 13, 14, 20 - 22)
2 x (stop) /CHARGE button•
CHARGE lamp
(pages 14, 25, 26, 28, 29)
3 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons
(page 14)
4 i (headphones) jack
(page 13)
5 OPEN switch
(page 13)
CD player (inside)
6 AVLS switch
7 G-PROTECTION switch
Getting started
*The button has a tactile dot.
(page 25)
(page 23)
8 Battery compartment
(page 28, 29)
(Continued)
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Locating the controls
CD player (rear)
Remote control
9 EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input)
jack (pages 13, 28, 30)
0 LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 27)
qa +/– buttons
(pages 14, 22)
qs HOLD switch
(page 25)
qd x (stop) button (pages 14, 26)
qf VOL (volume) +/– control
(page 14)
qk Clip (page 11)
ql HOLD switch
(page 25)
w; DISPLAY button
(pages 15, 23, 24)
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with
other CD players.
qg Display
(pages 15, 18, 21 - 25)
qh +/– buttons
(pages 14, 22)
qj Jog lever (u (play/pause)•
ENT (enter)•
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 14, 18, 20 - 22)
wa SOUND button
(page 24)
ws P MODE/
(play mode/repeat) button
(pages 18 - 22, 26)
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To use the clip on the remote control
You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.
To remove
To attach in the reverse direction
,
You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip.
Getting started
Using the carrying pouch
You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert
them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.
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Checking the supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)
Headphones/earphones (1)
Remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
External battery case (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 or dry batteries as a power source.
1
. Connect your CD player.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Connect the headphones/earphones
with remote control.
For models supplied with the remote
control
• Connect the plug of the headphones/
earphones to the remote control.
• Connect the headphones/earphones to
the remote control firmly. A loose
connection may cause noise during
playback.
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V
AC power
adaptor
to an AC outlet
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
2
. Insert a CD.
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid.
OPEN switch
Jog lever
to i (headphones)
2 Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
Label side up
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3
. Play a CD.
Jog lever
VOL + / –
Jog lever
VOL + / –
1 Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL + or –.
1 Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by turning
VOL +/ –.
To Do this
Play (from the point you stopped) Press the jog lever.
Playback starts from the point you stopped.
Play (from the first track) While the CD player is stopped, press and hold
the jog lever until the play of the first track
starts.
Pause/resume play after pause Press the jog lever.
Stop Press x (x/CHARGE for the CD player).*
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1) Flick the jog lever toward . once.*
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS)
Flick the jog lever toward . repeatedly.*
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Flick the jog lever toward > once.*
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS)
Go backwards quickly Hold the jog lever toward ..*
Go forward quickly Hold the jog lever toward >.*
Jump to succeeding groups*
Jump to previous groups*
4
4
Flick the jog lever toward > repeatedly.*
2
2
Press + repeatedly.
Press – repeatedly.
2
2
2, *3
2, *3
2, *3
*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 flicking the jog
lever toward >. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by flicking the jog
lever toward ..
*4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD
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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.
About the display on the remote control
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
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
Track number Playing time
While playing an audio CD
containing CD text information
Track number
Track name/Playing time
While playing an ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3/MP3 file
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 information on the CD. “READING” is
displayed. Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading.
File name/Playing timeFile number
(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 (normal play)
Group mode (when selected “ ” using P MODE/ (see page 18))
Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs.
Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group.
Notes
• Maximum number of groups: 255
Maximum number of files: 999
• 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
Group
MP3 file
2
3
2
File mode (normal play)
Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0.
Group mode (when selected “ ” using P MODE/ (see page 18))
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
4
4
5
6
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
• 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 the P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and
the jog lever.
Display
Play mode
CD text information, ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/
MP3 file information, playing time, etc. are
displayed.
*1 ATRAC CD/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
CD format only
*5 Only when the programmed tracks
are played back
Jog lever
• Press.
You can add Bookmarks to the tracks.
You can also enter the selected tracks
for PGM play.
• Flick toward > or ..
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
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/ .
B
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
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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 all CDs in random order.
Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)
During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears.
In group shuffle mode, 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)
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 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs).
While playing an MP3 CD
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 where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold the jog
lever 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 the tracks with Bookmarks
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
2 Press the jog lever.
“ ” lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with Bookmarks starts.
To remove the Bookmarks
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever until “ ” disappears
from the display.
To check the tracks with Bookmarks
During playback of the 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 the tracks on the 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 “Lobatt” 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 P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” appears.
1
Play list
Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select a play list you want.
2
Press the jog lever.
3
Note
You can only play the top two play lists displayed on your screen on this CD player.
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Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)
You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.
During stop, press DISPLAY. While the indications are displayed, press
1
P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Flick the jog lever toward > or . to select a track.
2
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you can also select a group using + or –.
Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Playing order Playing order File name
To enter the selected track, press and hold the jog lever until the playing order
3
increases by one .
Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.
4
Press the jog lever to start the PGM play.
5
To check the program
During programming:
Press the jog lever repeatedly before step 5.
During stop:
Press DISPLAY. While the indications are displayed, press P MODE/ repeatedly until
“PGM” flashes, then press the jog lever repeatedly.
Each time you press the jog lever, the track number appears.
Notes
• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track (audio CD)/the first selected file
name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) appears in the display.
• If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased.
Track number
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B
Available features
The G-PROTECTION function
The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping while jogging.
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/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.
B
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 an ATRAC CD/MP3
CD
You can check information on an ATRAC
CD/MP3 CD using DISPLAY.
You can also check ID3 tag information if
the file has that information stored.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
Emphasizing the bass
sound
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Press SOUND to select “SOUND 1” or
“SOUND 2.”
(SOUND)
No indication
(Normal play)
B
File number, file name and elapsed
playing time
r
File number, artist name/CODEC
information*, remaining time of
the current file
r
Group name
*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.
“SOUND 1”
“SOUND 2”
The selected sound mode is displayed.
“SOUND 2” enhances the bass sound more
than “SOUND 1.”
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.
Set AVLS (under the lid, on the main
unit) to “LIMIT.”
Appears when the volume is turned up
and beyond a certain level.
To turn off the AVLS function
Set AVLS to “NORM”.
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.
CHARGE lamp flashes if you press
any button when the HOLD function
is activated.
You can use the HOLD function with both
the CD player and remote control. You can
still operate your CD player using the remote
control when HOLD on the remote control is
set to off.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
Note
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”
will not appear in the display of the remote control.
Available features
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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.
Remove the power source (AC
1
power adaptor, rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries) from the
CD player.
Connect the power source while
2
pressing x (x/CHARGE for the
CD player).
To turn on the beep sound
Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing x or
x/CHARGE.
Turning off the LCD’s backlight
While you are using the rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries, the LCD’s
backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every
time you press a button. Howev er, you can
turn off the backlight to save the battery
power.
Remove the rechargeable
1
batteries and dry batteries from
the CD player.
Insert the batteries while pressing
2
P MODE/ .
To turn on the LCD’s backlight
Remove the batteries and then insert them
without pressing P MODE/ .
About the LCD’s backlight
The LCD’s backlight is always turned on
when using the AC power adaptor.
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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 and
a MiniDisc. 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
(OPTICAL)
Optical
digital
connecting
cord
MiniDisc
recorder, DAT
deck, etc.
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
Connecting
cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
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 the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a
power source, the batteries may become
completely depleted during recording.
• Adjust the volume properly on the connected
device so that the sound will not be distorted.
• This CD player uses the Serial Copy
Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made. When
recording or playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
using a connected device, use only the analog
connecting cord.
When using the connecting cord
•You cannot adjust the volume of output
from the i jack using VOL +/– on the CD
player or the remote control.
• If the sound is distorted, connect the device
to the i jack.
When using the optical digital
connecting cord
To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc.,
make sure that the CD player is in pause
before operating the recording procedures.
About the G-PROTECTION and
SOUND functions when using the
connecting cord or optical digital
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
(OPTICAL) jack.
Connecting your CD player
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Connecting to a power source
You can use the following power sources:
•AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audio
CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files”)
• Rechargeable batteries
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (external
battery case)
For the battery life and charging time of the
rechargeable battery, see “Specifications.”
Using the rechargeable batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries
before using it for the first time.
You can use only the following rechargeable
batteries for your CD player.
• NH-10WM (supplied)
• NH-14WM (not supplied)
Open the battery compartment lid
1
inside your CD player.
Connect the AC power adaptor to
3
the EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of
your CD player and an AC outlet,
then press x/CHARGE to start
charging.
x/CHARGE
button•CHARGE
lamp
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
to an AC outlet
Insert two rechargeable batteries
2
by matching the 3 to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
Insert the # end first
(for both batteries).
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Notes
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no
danger.
• If you press the jog lever during charging,
charging stops and playback of the CD starts.
To remove the rechargeable batteries
Push # end to remove the batteries.
When to charge the rechargeable
batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Replace the batteries when “ ” flashes.
t t t t t
Lobatt*
* Beep sounds.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, charge the batteries only when
they are completely depleted.
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.
Note on the rechargeable batteries
If the batteries are new or have not been used
for a long time, they may not be charged
completely. In that case, charge them until
the CHARGE lamp goes off and then use the
CD player until the batteries are depleted
completely (“Lobatt” appears in the display).
Repeat this procedure several times.
Note on carrying the rechargeable
batteries
Use the supplied battery carrying case to
prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable
batteries and the metallic objects are
contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a
short circuit.
Connecting to a power source
When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.
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Using the dry batteries
Make sure to use the supplied external
battery case.
Use only the following dry battery type for
your CD player:
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Align the lines below PUSH as
1
illustrated, then draw out the
battery case while pressing PUSH.
Align
Connect the external battery case
3
to the CD player.
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Replace the batteries when “ ” flashes.
With the v side
down
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
2
batteries by matching the 3 to the
diagram in the battery case. Insert
the battery case and lock the case
by turning LOCK in the direction
of the arrow.
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t t t t t
Lobatt*
* Beep sounds.
When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.
The batteries in the CD player and external
battery case are discharged simultaneously.
Notes
• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
attaching the external battery case.
• When using the rechargeable batteries and dry
batteries together to extend power, use a fully
charged rechargeable batteries and new dry
batteries.
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