Sony NE720LS, D-NE720 User Manual
This warranty is valid only in Canada.
2-541-637-12 (1)
D-NE720/NE720LS
Operating Instructions
Atrac CD Walkman
Printed on 100 % recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Portable
CD Player
© 2005 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
• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
• DO NOT 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 is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products. is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
For the customers in the Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries.
Disposal of Old
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Applicable accessories:
Earphones, Remote control (Remote)
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This manual describes how to use the CD player.
For the supplied software SonicStage, please see
“Installation/Operating Guide.”
Notice for users
On the supplied software
Depending on the type of the text and characters,
the text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed
properly on the device. This is due to:
– The limitations of the connected player.
– The player is not functionning normally.
Instructions in this manual mainly describe the
controls on the remote.
Depending on the region in which you use the
player, indications displayed on your remote may be
slightly different from those shown on the Operating
Instructions.
Table of Contents
Create Your Own ATRAC CDs ...............4
Which discs can you play on this CD
player? .......................................................5
Precautions ...........................................7
On safety .................................................... 7
On the CD player ....................................... 7
On handling CDs ........................................7
On headphones/earphones .......................... 7
Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories ....8
Guide to Parts and Controls .................9
Preparing a Power Source
(Rechargeable Battery) ......................11
When using a dry battery ......................... 12
Checking the remaining power of the
battery ...................................................... 13
When using the AC power adaptor ...........14
Playback
Playing a CD ........................................ 15
Basic playback operations (Play, stop,
search) ..................................................... 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) ..................17
Searching for Your Favorite
Track/File .............................................17
Searching by viewing a list of groups/files
(List View) ...............................................17
Checking CD information on the display . 18
Changing Playback Options
(PLAY MODE) ......................................19
Playback options (PLAY MODE) ............20
Playing groups .......................................... 21
Playing your favorite tracks
(Bookmark play) ...................................... 21
Playing your favorite play lists
(m3u play list play) .................................. 21
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) .............................................. 22
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 22
Changing Sound Quality .................... 23
Selecting the sound quality ...................... 23
Customizing sound quality ....................... 23
SOUND items .......................................... 25
Changing Optional Settings ...............26
Setting various functions .......................... 26
OPTION items ......................................... 27
Connecting Other Devices ................. 30
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..................................31
Maintenance ........................................34
Specifications ......................................34
Optional Accessories .........................35
Index ....................................................36
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Create Your Own ATRAC CDs
In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you
create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be
recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW.
The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD.
Install SonicStage on your computer.
SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded
from audio CDs on your computer and creates original
CDs. It can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.
Create an ATRAC CD.
After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on
your computer, record them on a CD-R/CD-RW using
SonicStage.
Listen to them with this CD player.
You can take lots of songs wherever you go on your
original CD.
Please see the supplied “Installation/Operating Guide”
for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs.
* When the total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60
minutes and you are recording on a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 48kbps in
ATRAC3plus format.
Audio CDs,
MP3 files
ATRAC CD
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Which discs can you play on this CD player?
Audio CDs:
CD-DA format CDs
CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording
standard used for Audio CDs.
ATRAC CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format
has been recorded by using SonicStage*
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression
technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression
rates. ATRAC3plus can compress audio files to about 1/20 of their original size at 64
kbps.
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are:
Bit rates Sampling frequencies
ATRAC3 66/105/132 kbps 44.1 kHz
ATRAC3plus 48/64/256 kbps 44.1 kHz
Up to 62 characters can be displayed on this CD player.
MP3 CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has
been recorded by using a software other than SonicStage*
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are shown below. Variable
Bit Rate (VBR) files can also be played.
Bit rates Sampling frequencies
MPEG-1 Layer3 32 - 320 kbps 32/44.1/48 kHz
MPEG-2 Layer3 8 - 160 kbps 16/22.05/23 kHz
MPEG-2.5 Layer3 8 - 160 kbps 8/11.025/12 kHz
This CD player conforms to Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 of the ID3 tag format. ID3 tag
is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.)
to MP3 files. Up to 64 characters of ID3 tag information can be displayed on this CD
player.
CD-Extra and Mix-Mode CD:
CD-R/CD-RW on which CD-DA format data and CD-ROM format data are
recorded together.*
If you cannot play your CD, change the “CD-EXTRA” setting in the OPTION menu
( page 29). Then you may play your CD.
An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded using
software other than SonicStage can also be played.
With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is recorded.
* Only ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs can be played.
Continued
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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.
Difference in File structures of ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs
ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist 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.”
For MP3 CDs, this CD player recognizes an
MP3 folder as a “group” so that ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs can be operated in the same
way.
The usable number of groups and files
• maximum number of groups: 256
• maximum number of files: 999
Playing order of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs
For ATRAC CDs, files are played in the order
selected in SonicStage.
For MP3 CDs, the playing order may differ
depending on the method used to record MP3
files on the disc. A “play list” which contains
an MP3 file playing order can also be played.
In the following example, files are played in
order of to .
File
MP3
Group
(Maximum directory levels: 8)
Notes
• If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded
on the same CD, this CD player plays the
ATRAC3plus files first.
• The playback capability of this CD player may
vary depending on the quality of the disc and the
condition of the recording device.
• Acceptable characters are A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9,
and _ (underscore).
• On a disc that has ATRAC3plus/MP3 files, do
not save files in other formats and do not make
unnecessary folders.
About ATRAC CDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus
format cannot be played on your computer.
About MP3 CDs
• Be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file
name. However, 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.
• To compress a source in an MP3 file, we
recommend setting the compression parameters
to “44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit
Rate.”
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set the
writing software to “halting of writing.”
• To record up to the maximum capacity at one
time on media that has nothing recorded on it, set
the writing software to “Disc at Once.”
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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.
• 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.
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Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories
• AC power adaptor • Earphones
(AC-ES3010K2)
• Rechargeable • Battery carrying case
battery
• External battery case
• Remote control (Remote)
(For this CD player only)
• CD-ROM (SonicStage)
Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player
including this player.
• Operating instructions (This book)
• Installation/Operating Guide
• AC plug adaptor (Supplied with tourist
model)
Note
Use only the supplied remote. You cannot operate
this player with any other remote.
To connect your earphones/headphones to
the remote
Connect the plug of your earphones/
headphones to the remote securely.
To use the clip of the remote
You can change the direction of the clip. Turn
the clip as shown below. You can also reverse
the direction of the track name, etc. ( page
26, 28).
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Guide to Parts and Controls
CD player (rear)
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(group) +/– buttons ( page 16)
/ buttons ( page 16)
CD player:
VOL (volume) +*/– buttons ( page 15)
Remote:
VOL (volume) +/– control ( page 15,
17, 23)
HOLD switch ( page 17)
Screw hole for the external battery case
EXT BATT (external battery) jack
( page 12, 13)
OPEN switch ( page 11, 15)
(play/pause)* button ( page 16, 17,
19, 21-24)
CD player:
/CHG (stop/charge) button
( page 11, 16)
Remote:
(stop) button (
page 16, 22, 24, 25,
27)
OPR (operation) lamp ( page 11, 12,
15, 17)
(headphones)/LINE OUT jack
( page 15, 30)
DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack
( page 14)
Function dial ( page 18, 19, 22, 23, 26)
Function button ( page 18, 19, 22, 23,
26)
SEARCH button ( page 17)
Operation dial ( page 16, 17, 21-23, 26)
Clip ( page 8)
* This button has a tactile dot.
Continued
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Getting Started
Remote display
Disc indicator ( page 15)
Battery indicator ( page 11, 13)
Track number indicator/auto ranking play indicator ( page 18, 19)
Character information display ( page 18)
Play mode indicator ( page 20, 22)
Sound indicator ( page 23)
Group indicator ( page 20, 21)
Play list indicator ( page 20, 21)
Bookmark indicator ( page 20, 21)
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Connect the AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 3 V jack of your player and
an AC outlet.
Press /CHG to start charging. The player
charges the battery. In the display of the
remote control, “Charging” flashes and the
indicator sections of (battery) light
up in succession. The OPR lamp lights up
on the player.
to an AC outlet
OPR lamp
AC power adaptor
/CHG
When the battery is completely charged,
all indications on the display disappear
and the OPR lamp goes off.
Continued
Preparing a Power
Source
(Rechargeable
Battery)
Charge the rechargeable battery before using
it for the first time or when it is depleted.
To maintain the original battery capacity
longer, charge the battery only when it is
completely depleted (“Lo Batt” appears on
the remote display).
1
Slide the OPEN switch to open the
lid of your player.
OPEN switch
2
Open the battery compartment lid
inside the player.
3
Insert the NH-14WM rechargeable
battery (supplied) by matching the
to the diagram in the battery
compartment and close the lid until
it clicks into place.
Battery
compartment
lid
Insert the
end first
Press
Raise
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Getting Started
Notes
• Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than
an NH-14WM (supplied) using this AC power
adaptor.
• If you press during charging, charging stops
and playback of CD starts.
• If you connect the AC power adaptor to player
during playback, play stops.
• During charging, the player and the rechargeable
battery become hot. This poses no danger.
• Connect the AC power adaptor securely. Make
sure that the OPR lamp on the player lights up.
Unsecure connection interrupts charging or play.
• Take out the rechargeable battery when the player
is not to be used for a long time.
To remove the rechargeable battery
Push the end of the rechargeable battery.
Note on the useful life of the rechargeable
battery and when to replace it
If the battery is new or has not been used for
a long time, it may not charge completely. In
that case, charge it until the OPR lamp goes
off and then use the player until the battery is
completely depleted (“Lo Batt” appears in the
display). Repeat this procedure several times.
When the battery life is still shorter by about
half of a normal charge after trying this
procedure, replace the battery with a new
rechargeable battery.
Note on carrying the rechargeable battery
Use the supplied battery carrying case
to protect against unexpected heat. If the
rechargeable battery comes into contact with
the metallic objects, heat or fire may occur
due to a short circuit.
When using a dry battery
You can extend the power available by using
a dry battery, together with a rechargeable
battery by attaching the external battery case.
Make sure to remove the AC power adaptor
when attaching the external battery case.
The battery in the player and that in
the external battery case are discharged
simultaneously.
When using the rechargeable battery and dry
battery together to extend power, use a fully
charged rechargeable battery and new dry
battery.
1
Insert an LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery (not supplied) by matching
the to the diagram inside the
battery case and close the battery
case lid.
2
Attach the battery case to the player
securely and fasten the screw in
the direction of LOCK. Connect the
battery case to EXT BATT jack.
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