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1. 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 at 64 kbps you can still enjoy high quality sound The available transfer bit rates are 256 kbps 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 e Maximum number of groups 255 e Maximum number of files 999 For details refer to the supplied booklet SonicStage Note on saving files on the media Do not save files in other formats except MP3 files and do not make unnecessary folders on a disc that has ATRAC3plus ATRACS3 files MP3 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 The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are e Maximum directory l2. on the CD player or the remote control When using an optical digital connecting cord To record a CD on a MiniDisc DAT etc make sure that the CD player is paused before starting the recording procedures About the G PROTECTION and equalizer functions when using the connecting cord or the optical digital connecting cord To record high quality CD sound set the G PROTECTION setting to G PRO 1 on the menu If the AUDIO OUT setting is set to LINE the parametric equalizer function does not work 27 saKejd q9 noA Bunaauuog gt Connecting to a power source You can check the remaining power of the battery in the display Ad an V 77an BY aa gt _ gt fa yyy Lobatt Beep sounds When the battery is depleted charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery with new one e Using the rechargeable battery this page e Using the dry battery page 30 The indicator sections of q a 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 yaa may increase or decrease When using the rechargeable battery and dry battery together to extend power use a fully charged rechargeable battery and new dry battery For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable battery see Specifications 28 Using the rechargeable battery Charge the recharge
3. play v The buttons are locked Slide the HOLD switch back page 23 Cannot adjust the volume AUDIO OUT is set to LINE Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device page 26 Set AUDIO OUT to HP Adjust the volume using VOL on the CD player page 26 During recording with optical digital connection the track number cannot be recorded correctly v v Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder DAT recorder etc page 26 See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device page 26 The rechargeable battery cannot be charged Vu vv The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the battery compartment The terminals of the charging stand are dirty Wipe them with a soft dry cloth page 33 The CD is playing Turn it off The CD player is not placed correctly on the charging stand Place the player on the stand securely and make sure that the OPERATION lamp lights up page 29 Playback starts from the point you stopped resume function v The resume function is working To start play from the first track press the jog lever during stop CD player press and hold PAI until the first track starts playing or open the lid of the CD player Or remove all power sources then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again pages 14 15 28 30 Rustling noise is heard from the CD Close
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5. Character information display 16 While playing an audio CD disc name track name etc appear if recorded on the CD While playing an ATRAC CD MP3 CD group name file name etc appear if recorded on the CD 4 Play mode indication 17 20 Shows various play modes such as shuffle play and program play c shows repeat play 5 SOUND indication 21 Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the menu To use the clip on the remote control 10 F PGMISOUN 7 8 910 Battery indication 28 Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery If q_ a2 flashes the battery is depleted Group indication 17 18 For ATRAC CD MP3 CD only Play list indication 18 For MP3 CD only Bookmark indication 18 19 During play the indication shows a track has a Bookmark Timer indication 23 Shows the OFF TIMER setting has been selected on the menu payeys Huag You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip To remove To attach in the reverse direction 13 Playing a CD 1 Insert a CD Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the CD player lid OPEN switch 2 Connect your CD player You can use the following power sources e Rechargeable battery page 28 e LR6 size AA alkaline battery external ba
6. Playing all files in a selected group Group play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only During play press P MODE repeatedly until Cy appears 03 45 Playing a single track Single play During play press P MODE gt repeatedly until 1 appears 1 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play During play press P MODE repeatedly until SHUF appears SHUF 17 suoljdo yoeqheldq E EeEe rs Playing all files ina selected group in random order Group shuffle play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only During play press P MODE gt repeatedly until CO SHUF appears SHUF Playing your favorite play lists m3u play list play MP3 CD only You can play your favorite m3u play lists An m3u play list is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded To use the play list function record MP3 files on a CD R RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format 1 During play press P MODE repeatedly until ty play list appears y X A MODERN Jet jj Py Play list 2 Flick the jog lever toward I lt or PI to select a play list you want X A m T e 18 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play While the CD player is playing you can add
7. Selecting the sound quality you want Press SOUND repeatedly to select the sound quality you want Indication Sound quality SOUND S For vocals stressing middle SOFT range audio SOUND A Lively sounds emphasizing ACTIVE high and low range audio SOUND H Powerful sounds further HEAVY emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound SOUND C Customized sound CUSTOM Press SOUND repeatedly to select SOUND C then press SOUND until the display changes 2 Flick and hold the jog lever toward kea or gt P until the frequency range you want appears LOW is displayed first 3 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PI repeatedly to select the shape of the wave from the 3 shapes stored in memory for each frequency range then turn the VOL repeatedly to select the sound volume t SOUND r Customizing sound quality You can customize sound quality by adjusting the sound volume in the 3 frequency ranges LOW low range audio MID middle range audio and HIGH high range audio For each frequency range you can select the wave pattern from among 3 patterns and can also adjust the sound volume in 7 levels for the pattern you select Adjust sound quality by checking the shape of the wave on the display Frequency range Sound volume To turn up the volume use VOL To turn it down use VOL SOUND
8. and green in turn This lamp also functions as the HOLD lamp and the CHG charge lamp Q headphones LINE OUT OPTICAL jack 14 26 Switch the function of the jack using the menu 1 The button has a tactile dot 2 Automatic Music Sensor Continued 11 payeys uag Remote control For details see the pages in parentheses VOL volume control 15 21 23 Turn to adjust the volume H stop button 15 22 23 32 Jog lever kq PIIENT PP 15 18 26 Pll play pause ENT enter Press during stop to start play and press during play to pause play When selecting menu items press to enter the selection Flick toward k lt or BPI AMS rewind fast forward Display 13 16 group buttons 15 20 12 Clip 13 HOLD switch 23 Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow a yellow mark appears to disable the buttons on the remote control DISPLAY button 22 26 32 P MODE G button 17 20 0 SOUND button 21 Use only the supplied remote control You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players NIO 0 Display remote control For details see the pages in parentheses 1 2 1 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing 2 Track number indication 20 3
9. automatically e When using the optical digital connecting cord you cannot check the track number etc on this CD player Check the display of the connected device 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 battery or dry battery as a power source the battery 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 first generation digital copies to be made When recording or playing an ATRAC CD MP3 CD using a connected device use only the analog connecting cord If you change the connected device make sure to change the AUDIO OUT setting When the headphones or other devices are connected to the LINE OUT OPTICAL jack When an optical digital connecting cord is connected the output is automatically switched to an optical digital output When a remote control or a connecting cord is connected The current AUDIO OUT setting HP or LINE flashes for about 5 seconds If you connect another device to the LINE OUT OPTICAL jack first remove the device and connect the headphones again then switch the AUDIO OUT setting to HP When AUDIO OUT is set to LINE You cannot adjust the volume using VOL
10. charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective Se UN parts for a period of one 1 year After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is SZ available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense D Z ee To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original ie packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to any authorized Sony service facility Noy me Se This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems X eon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negli gence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory appli
11. in water or a mild detergent solution Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner To clean the terminals If the terminals on the charging stand become dirty the battery may not be charged properly Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below Terminals 33 uogewoju jeuonippy Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Cause and or corrective action The volume does not increase even if you turn VOL in the direction repeatedly even if you press VOL repeatedly on the CD player gt AVLS is set to ON Set it to OFF page 22 gt AUDIO OUT is set to LINE Set it to HP page 26 No sound or noise is heard gt Connect the headphones earphones plugs firmly page 14 gt Plugs are dirty Clean the headphones earphones plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically Certain files cannot be played gt You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this CD player page 6 The playing time is too short when powered with the dry battery gt Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not manganese battery page 30 gt Replace the battery with a new LR6 size AA alkaline battery page 30 The playing time is too short when powered with the rechargeable battery gt Charge and discharge the rech
12. 0 Hz Model for Mexico Battery life approx hours When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface When LIGHT mode and SOUND mode are set to OFF Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used When using one NH 14WM charged for about 5 hours 2 G PROTECTION GPRO1 G PRO 2 Audio CD 20 20 ATRAC CD 35 35 MP3 CD 4 28 28 When using external battery case one alkaline battery 5 G PROTECTION G PRO 1 G PRO 2 Audio CD 30 30 ATRAC CD 3 50 50 MP3 CD 4 40 40 When using one NH 14WM and external battery case one alkaline battery 5 G PROTECTION GPRO1 G PRO 2 Audio CD 50 50 ATRAC CD 3 85 85 MP3 CD 4 70 70 1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 2 Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used 3 Recorded at 48 kbps 4 Recorded at 128 kbps 5 When using Sony alkaline battery LR6 SG produced in Japan Continued 37 uoyewoju jeuonippy _ E SSS as Specifications Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d excluding projecting parts and controls Approx 127 x 17 7 x 132 7 mm 5 x42 x5 in Mass excluding accessories Approx 148 g 5 3 oz US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications ar
13. Bookmarks to the tracks you want and play them only Audio CD up to 99 tracks for each CD up to 10 CDs ATRAC CD up to 999 tracks for each CD up to 5 CDs up to 999 tracks for each CD up to 5 CDs MP3 CD Adding Bookmarks 1 During play of the track to where you want to add a Bookmark press and hold the jog lever until gf flashes When the Bookmark has been added successfully gf flashes slower 2 Flick the jog lever toward Kd or PPI to select the track to where you want to add a Bookmark then repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want Playing the tracks with Bookmarks 1 Press PMODE G repeatedly until E Bookmark flashes frequently 2 Press the jog lever to light up Oo The play of the tracks with the Bookmarks starts To remove the Bookmarks During play of the track with a Bookmark press and hold the jog lever until gf disappears from the display To check the tracks with Bookmarks During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks E flashes slowly in the display During play 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 MP3 CDs the Bookmarks of the CD you played first will be erased All Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased if you remove all the power sources or if you conti
14. N Saving power You can select lighting options for the LCD backlight on the remote control and the OPERATION lamp on the CD player so that you can save battery power 1 Press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select LIGHT then press the jog lever to enter the selection 3 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select LIGHT OFF or LIGHT 2 then press the jog lever to enter the selection 24 About the LIGHT setting Setting OPERATION lamp LCD backlight on the CD player on the remote control LIGHT Turned off Turned off OFF LIGHT 1 Lights up fully Lights up for during play about 5 seconds or during when you press operation a button and also lights up between tracks LIGHT 2 Lights up with Lights up for less brightness about 5 seconds during play when you press or during a button operation You can save power by selecting LIGHT 2 rather than LIGHT 1 The LCD backlight on the remote control The LCD backlight is always turned on when you are using the AC power adaptor EEE Playing tracks continuously seamless ATRAC CD only You can play live concert music etc without space between the tracks 1 While play is stopped press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select SEAMLESS then press the jog lever to enter the selec
15. S ONY 3 266 251 13 1 Portable CD Player Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the lid of the CD player Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No D NE10 Serial No ace Me DIGITAL AUDIO WALKMAN Atrac 3 plus WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products Mo uALKMAA isa trademark of Sony Corporation D NE10 2004 Sony Corporation 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 table cloths 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 e INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS e CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NO
16. T 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 For the customers in the USA and 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 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 use
17. able battery before using it for the first time To keep the original battery capacity for a long time charge the battery only when it is completely depleted You can use only the following rechargeable battery for your CD player e NH 14WM supplied 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the lid of your CD player then open the battery compartment lid inside the player 2 Insert the rechargeable battery by matching the to the diagram in the battery compartment and close the lid until it clicks into place Insert the end first During charging the CD player and the rechargeable battery become hot This poses no danger 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3 V jack of the supplied charging stand and an AC outlet Do not place coins or other metallic Then place the CD player on the objects on the charging stand If the supplied charging stand page 14 terminal on the charging stand is Charging of the battery starts accidentally brought into contact with a In the display of the remote control metallic object it may short circuit and Charging indication flashes and the begin to heat up indicator sections of m light up in succession The OPERATION lamp To charge the rechargeable battery lights up on the CD player without using the supplied charging When the battery is completely charged stand all indications on the display disappear 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Using the dry a
18. argeable battery several times pages 28 30 Lobatt appears in the display The CD does not play gt The rechargeable battery is used up completely Charge the battery pages 28 30 gt Replace the battery with a new LR6 size AA alkaline battery page 30 HI de In appears in the display gt AnAC power adaptor which is rated higher than the one supplied or recommended is being used Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in Optional accessories page 38 34 Symptom Cause and or corrective action The CD does not play or No disc appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player gt gt gt VU Vv The CD is dirty or defective Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up page 14 Moisture condensation has occurred Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly page 28 Make sure the battery is inserted correctly pages 28 30 Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely page 14 Press the jog lever CD player Press AI after one second or more has passed since the AC power adaptor was connected The CD R RW is blank There is a problem with the quality of the CD R RW recording device or application software OPERATION lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button and the CD does not
19. e beginning Notes e The characters A Z a z 0 9 and _ can be displayed e Before playing a file the CD player reads all file and group or folder information on the CD READING is displayed Depending on the content of the CD it may take some time to accomplish this reading e If the group does not have a group name ROOT appears in the display e If the file does not have ID3 tag information appears in the display Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray 16 gt Playback options You can enjoy the following playback options using the PMODE G button on the remote control Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play Playing all files in a selected group Group play Playing a single track Single play Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play Playing files in a selected group in random order Group shuffle play Playing your favorite play lists m3u play list play Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking shuffle play Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM play Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play You can repeat various playback options During play press and hold P MODE S until appears i 02 34
20. e cover 1 Remote control 1 Do not play a CD ROM on an audio CD player User s guide for SonicStage 1 For US customers AC plug adaptor 1 Supplied with tourist The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to model only be serviced Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended manner during the warranty period the adaptor should be returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement or after warranty period it should be discarded 10 Locating the controls CD player rear For details see the pages in parentheses All AN N 1 VOL volume buttons 15 PIl play pause button 14 15 H stop CHG charge button 15 29 Hea gt gt AMS search buttons 15 group buttons 15 20 Terminals for the charging stand external battery case 14 29 30 OPEN switch 14 28 Squeeze the switch from both sides HOLD switch 23 Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the CD player OPERATION lamp front 14 23 24 29 Color of the lamp changes according to the type of music source being played Red Audio CD Green ATRAC3plus ATRACS file Orange MP3 file For some time after the CD is inserted the lamp lights up in red orange
21. e subject to change without notice 38 Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC E30HG Active speaker system SRS Z1 SRS Z30 Car battery cord DCC E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC E34CP Car connecting pack CPA 9C Connecting cord RK G129 RK G136 Earphones except for the customers in France MDR EX71SL MDR Q55SL Earphones for the customers in France MDR E838SP Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country region This warranty is valid only in the United States OS ie BS Ss C IN Y Portable Memory Stick Audio Player BRE Portable MiniDisc Recorder ays Portable CD Player SxS 7 Re Portable Audio LIMITED WARRANTY as Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or See workmanship as follows Be Se 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective BRE Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no
22. ed serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation contact www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Xy Z For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call X Rs oe So
23. es on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time On AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied If your CD player is not supplied with the one use the AC E30HG AC power adaptor Do not use any other AC power adaptor It may cause a malfunction Polarity of the plug ore 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 31 aounos 1 mod e 0 Bunaauuog gt Additional information eS List of menus Press DISPLAY repeatedly To return to the previous screen press W To cancel the setting operation p
24. evels 8 e Acceptable characters A Z a z 0 9 _ underscore e When naming files be sure to add the file extension mp3 to the file name e 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 Continued juewyieMm d9 OVHLY 1no ofug i The usable number of groups and files e Maximum number of groups 255 e Maximum number of files 999 Settings for compression and writing software This CD player is able to play MP3 files with the following specifications Bit rate 16 320 kbps and sampling frequencies 32 44 1 48 kHz Variable Bit Rate VBR file can also be played To compress a source for an MP3 file we recommend setting the compression software to 44 1 kHz 128 kbps and Constant Bit Rate To record up to the maximum capacity set to halting of writing e 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 e Do not save files in other formats except MP3 ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files e 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 The structure of ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 and MP3
25. files 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 When referring to MP3 CDs a file is equivalent to a track and a group is equivalent to an album This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 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 ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 file structure and playing order ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 _ Group A ATRAC3plus cae J ete ATRACS file 3 MP3 file 00 00O A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped If ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus ATRACS3 files first Depending on the method used to record MP3 files on the disc the playing order may be different from the one shown above jUeW EM GD OVYLY 4noA ofug 1 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Charging stand 1 Rechargeable battery 1 Carrying pouch 1 Battery carrying case 1 Headphones earphones 1 External battery case 1 SS External battery cas
26. ginning of the track or a specific point in the track The CD player has entered the preparation stage of a Bookmark track play Press P MODE c gt repeatedly until g disappears from the display You cannot operate the CD gt The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake player properly using the remote control Play stopped abruptly gt OFF TIMER has been set Change the setting to OFF 36 Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength A 770 800 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 uW 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 i dB measured by JEITA Output at 3 V input level Line output stereo minijack Output level 0 7 V rms at 47 KQ Recommended load impedance over 10 kQ Headphones stereo minijack Approx 5 mW Approx 5 mW at 16 Q Approx 1 5 mW Approx 1 5 mW at 16 Q For the customers in Europe Optical digital output optical output connector Output level 21 15 dBm Wavelength 630 690 nm at peak level Power requirements e Sony NH 14WM rechargeable battery 12VDCx1 e LR6 size AA battery 1 5 V DC x 1 e AC power adaptor DC IN 3 V jack 220 V 50 Hz Model for China 120 V 6
27. he jog lever to enter the selection e To increase decrease by 5 minutes Turn VOL repeatedly To increase decrease by 1 minute Keep turning VOL To return to the previous screen Press W To cancel the setting operation Press DISPLAY or W for 2 seconds or more To check the length of time before the CD player stops playback During play perform steps 1 3 To cancel the OFF TIMER function Perform steps 1 3 changing the OFF TIMER setting to OFF Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow You can use the HOLD function with both the CD player and the 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 direction opposite to that of the arrow Even if the HOLD function is working HOLD will not appear in the display of the remote control 23 saunjeo ajqesleay Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones earphones when you operate your CD player 1 Press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select BEEP then press the jog lever to enter the selection 3 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select OFF then press the jog lever to enter the selection To turn on the beep sound Perform steps 1 3 changing the BEEP setting to O
28. ick the jog lever toward Ke once Find the beginning of previous tracks AMS 3 Press ke repeatedly Flick the jog lever toward k lt repeatedly Find the beginning of the next track AMS 2 3 Press PI once quickly Flick the jog lever toward PPH once Find the beginning of succeeding tracks AMS 3 Press PP repeatedly Flick the jog lever toward gt repeatedly Go backwards quickly 5 Press and hold k Hold the jog lever toward Ke Go forward quickly 2 5 Press and hold PPI Hold the jog lever toward PPA Jump to succeeding groups Press repeatedly Press repeatedly Jump to previous groups Press repeatedly Press repeatedly Automatic Music Sensor 2 These operations can be carried out 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 P by pressing P on the CD player Similarly if you are at the first track you can locate the last track by flicking the jog lever toward K by pressing Kk on the CD player 4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD MP3 CD 5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD R RW in a packet write format Continued 15 a9 e Bulkelg i Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control repeated
29. 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
30. le battery If the battery is new or has not been used for a long time it may not be charged completely In that case charge it until the OPERATION lamp goes off and then use the CD player until the battery is depleted completely Lobatt appears in the display Repeat this procedure several times Note on carrying the rechargeable battery Use the supplied battery carrying case to prevent unexpected heat If the rechargeable battery and the metallic objects are contacted heat or fire may occur due to a short circuit 30 Using the dry battery You can extend power by inserting a rechargeable battery in the CD player and attaching the external battery case 1 Remove the case cover while pressing the screw on the back of the battery case 2 Insert the LR6 size AA alkaline battery not supplied by matching the to the diagram inside the battery case and close the battery case lid 3 Attach the battery case to the CD player securely and fasten the screw in the direction of LOCK e When you are not using the external battery case make sure to attach the case cover while carrying or storing the battery case If the switch on the external battery case is slid in the direction of the arrow during play play may stop When the battery is depleted replace the battery with a new one The battery in the CD player and that in the external battery case are discharged simultaneously Not
31. ly When you are playing a CD containing text information such as CD TEXT track name album name artist name etc are displayed as shown in parentheses in the following table When you are playing an ATRAC CD information you input using the SonicStage software is displayed When you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag ID3 tag information is displayed Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as follows Audio CD ATRAC CD MP3 CD Track number elapsed playing time File number file name elapsed playing time Track name Track number remaining time of File number artist name CODEC information the current track remaining time of the current file Track name artist name The number of tracks left the time Group name total number of files remaining on the CD Album name artist name Animation screen 1 An ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information track name album name artist name etc to MP3 files This CD player conforms to Version 1 1 2 2 2 3 of the ID3 tag format for MP3 files only 2 Not displayed during Single play Shuffle play Bookmark track play Auto ranking play Auto ranking shuffle play or PGM play 3 Bit rate and sampling frequencies While an MP3 file made at VBR variable bit rate is being played VBR appears on the display instead of a bit rate In some cases VBR appears halfway through playback not from th
32. nd the OPERATION lamp goes off battery page 30 to attach the external battery case to the CD player While keeping sliding the switch on the external battery case in the direction of the arrow connect the AC power adaptor 3 Press W CHG Charging starts OPERATION 2 lamp to DCIN 3V OPERATION on the lamp charging stand AC power adaptor DCIN3V 4 to an AC outlet AC power adaptor Notes on the supplied charging stand The supplied charging stand can be used 4 only with this CD player No other model can be charged using this stand to an AC outlet When using the supplied charging stand charge the rechargeable battery only Do not charge any other battery Continued 29 aounos 1 mod e 0 Bunaauuog Using the rechargeable battery During charging the CD player and the rechargeable battery become hot This poses no danger If you press II during charging charging stops and playback of the CD starts If you place the CD player on the charging stand during play play stops and charging starts Place the CD player on the charging stand securely Make sure that the OPERATION lamp on the CD player lights up Wrong placement interrupts charging or play To remove the rechargeable battery Push end to remove the battery When to replace the rechargeable battery If the battery life becomes shorter by about half replace the battery with new rechargeable battery Note on the rechargeab
33. nue playing the CD player on the rechargeable battery without charging the battery even though Lobatt is displayed Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play The CD player automatically memorizes up to 10 tracks you have played most frequently from the CD being played and plays them from the 10th to the top During play press P MODE repeatedly to select a00 auto ranking and press the jog lever to enter the selection Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking shuffle play The CD player plays up to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently played ones In Auto ranking shuffle play these tracks are played in random order During play press P MODE repeatedly to select a00 auto ranking SHUF and press the jog lever to enter the selection HF The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from up to 10 CDs whether you have changed the CDs or not If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from an 11th CD the data memorized first will be erased 19 suondo yoeq ejd Playing tracks in your favorite order Pam play You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order 1 While play is stopped press P MODE G repeatedly until PGM program appears Audio CD CD TEXT ft lt PGMOI me o Track numbe
34. r Playing order ATRAC CD MP3 CD File name Playing order 2 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PI to select the track you want then press and hold the jog lever until the display changes to enter the selection The track has been stored in memory When playing an ATRAC CD MP3 CD you can also select a group using orf Audio CD CD TEXT lt PGM12 a When playing an ATRAC CD MP3 CD a playing order and a file name are displayed 20 3 Repeat step 2 to select the tracks in your favorite order 4 Press the jog lever to start PGM play Checking the program While programming Press and hold the jog lever repeatedly before step 4 While play is stopped Press DISPLAY While the indications are displayed press P MODE G repeatedly until PGM flashes then press the jog lever until the display changes When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3 the first selected track number audio CD or the first selected file name ATRAC CD MP3 CD appears on the display If you select 65 tracks or more the first selected tracks are erased gt Available features Adjusting sound quality Parametric equalizer You can enjoy your favorite sounds by adjusting sound quality in the following two ways e Selecting a preset sound pattern gt Selecting the sound quality you want e Adjusting sound quality by yourself Customizing sound quality
35. r 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 customers who purchased this product in the USA Please register this product on line at www sony com walkmanreg lt http www sony com walkmanreg gt 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 Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 Table of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman Music sources playable on this CD player 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ners MP3 AEE E A 7 The structure of ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 and MP3 files oo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls n se 11 Playing a CD T inserta CD cc cnieu
36. ress DISPLAY or W for 2 seconds or more Items marked are default settings For playback options see page 17 Setting various functions page Menu 1 gt Menu 2 Protecting against sound skipping 22 G PROTECTION G PRO1 G PRO 2 Protecting your hearing 22 AVLS ON OFF Stopping playback automatically 23 TIMER 10 min 2 OFF Connecting a stereo system 26 AUDIO OUT HP LINE Turning off the beep sound 24 BEEP ON OFF Saving power 24 LIGHT LIGHT OFF LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 Playing tracks continuously 25 SEAMLESS 3 ON OFF 1 You can make these settings while play is stopped 2 Default setting If you have changed the setting the length of time already set appears 3 For ATRAC CD only 32 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
37. rmat by the Listen SonicStage You can enjoy listening to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC CD Walkman ATRAC CD gt 77 You can also enjoy audio CDs on your CD Walkman jueuyjeMm GD OVYLY 1no ofug 1 Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player e Audio CDs CDDA format e CDs with ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format files ATRAC CD e CDs with MP3 format files MP3 CD Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1 2 and Joliet extension format discs only About CD Rs RWs This CD player can play CD Rs RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 or CDDA format but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device CDDA 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 e 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 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3
38. s a problem with the original recording device or application software ET Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps the maximum volume down to protect your hearing 1 Press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward I lt or PPI to select AVLS then press the jog lever to enter the selection 3 Flick the jog lever toward I lt or bP to select ON then press the jog lever to enter the selection To cancel the AVLS function Perform steps 1 3 changing the AVLS setting to OFF Stopping playback automatically OFF TIMER You can set the CD player to stop playback automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes While the timer function is working e appears in the display of the remote control SE R Locking the controls HOLD You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses The OPERATION lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated 1 Press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select TIMER then press the jog lever to enter the selection 3 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or PPI to select 10 min Default setting If you have changed the setting the length of time already set appears 4 Turn VOL to select the length of time you want to set then press t
39. sineonnseeeerensnnesstnces 14 2 Connect your CD player eeseeeee 14 3 Play a CD siiiisdsnteensdnaiasieedes 15 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat play 17 Playing all files in a selected group Group play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only ee 17 Playing a single track Single play 17 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle play ennienni 17 Playing all files in a selected group in random order Group shuffle play ATRAC CD MP3 CD only 18 Playing your favorite play lists m3u play list play MP3 CD Only svccscsisceccssacesasnscrsvsessesees 18 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play 18 Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play 19 Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking shuffle play 0 0 0 19 Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM ply rirerire 20 Available features Adjusting sound quality Parametric equalizer seeeeeeeeeees 21 The G PROTECTION function 0 22 Protecting your hearing AVLS Stopping playback automatically OFF TIMER ou eee eeeteeeeeeeee Locking the controls HOLD Turning off the beep sound eee SAVING Power seniii isi Playing tracks continuously SEAMLESS ATRAC CD only 25 Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system oe 26 Connecting to a power
40. source Using the rechargeable battery 00 0 28 Using the dry battery oe 30 Notes on the power source s s s 31 Additional information List Of menus nieres 32 PLECAULIONS nanoen krii 33 Maintenance ieor giii 33 Troubleshooting anssnursnneninii 34 Specifications N Optional accessories e seseeseeeeeeeeeee eree 38 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman Thank you for purchasing the D NE10 This CD Walkman is called an ATRAC CD Walkman because you can enjoy ATRAC CDs on it You can make your own ATRAC CD easily How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet SonicStage Install Install the supplied SonicStage software Store and burn Store music data imported from audio CDs or music files on your PC select your favorite tracks then burn your own CDs Audio CDs Music files Files in MP3 or WAV format 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 What is the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format Refer to pages 7 9 of this manual Audio data is converted to the H ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 fo
41. the lid of the battery compartment firmly page 28 When using with a connected stereo system the sound is distorted or noisy AUDIO OUT is set to LINE Adjust the volume of the connected device page 26 AUDIO OUT is set to HP Adjust the volume using VOL on the CD player page 26 Continued 35 UoReUOJU jeuonippy Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and or corrective action During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally gt 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 NO FILE appears on the display after you press the jog lever or when the lid of the CD player is closed vu There are no ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 files in the CD A CD R RW from which the data has been erased is being used The CD is dirty When closing the lid of the CD player the CD starts to rotate The CD player is reading the information on the CD The player is not malfunctioning The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down 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 is flashing quickly on the display of the remote control and you cannot locate the be
42. tion 3 Flick the jog lever toward lt 4 or gt gt to select ON then press the jog lever to enter the selection The tracks may not play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded 25 saunjeay ajqeyieay gt Connecting your CD player De Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape or a MiniDisc For details see the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect Be sure to turn off all devices before making connections to O LINE OUT OPTICAL Connecting Optical minijack digital l connecting Left white cord Right red 4 vv on Stereo system Minose DAT cassette recorder i radio cassette deck etc recorder etc 26 1 While play is stopped press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward K lt or bP to select AUDIO OUT then press the jog lever to enter the selection 3 Flick the jog lever toward I lt or PPI to select the setting appropriate for the connected device then press the jog lever to enter the selection Connected device Setting Headphones HP Device connected using LINE the connecting cord When you connect the device using the optical digital connecting cord you do not have to choose the setting The setting will be switched to that for an optical connection
43. ttery case page 30 e AC power adaptor We explain how to use your CD player on house current on this page Connect the plugs and terminals securely Connect the AC power adaptor to the charging stand Connect the headphones earphones with the remote control to the CD player Place the CD player on the charging stand Make sure that the OPERATION lamp flashes 14 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid EA Label side up to an AC outlet OPERATION lamp AC power adaptor Pil button Charging stand Headphones earphones J Remote control 3 Play a CD Press PII Adjust the volume by pressing VOL or To AN Jog lever Press the jog lever Adjust the volume by turning VOL CD player Remote control Play from a point where you stopped previously Press PII Playback starts from the point where you stopped Press the jog lever Playback starts from the point where you stopped Play from the first track While the CD player is stopped press and hold HI until the play of the first track starts 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 PAI Press the jog lever Stop 2 Press M CHG Press W Find the beginning of the current track AMS 2 Press K lt once quickly Fl
44. y7 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make adjustment for the remaining 2 frequency ranges 5 Press the jog lever to enter the selection Continued 21 sainjea ajqejieay Adjusting sound quality To cancel the adjustment operation Press W for 2 seconds or more Notes When you select CUSTOM sound sound may be distorted depending on your sound settings when you turn up the volume If this happens turn the volume down You may feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other sound settings Adjust the volume for your preference se The G PROTECTION function The G PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses 1 While play is stopped press DISPLAY until the display changes 2 Flick the jog lever toward I lt or bP to select G PRO then press the jog lever to enter the selection 3 Flick the jog lever toward I lt or PPI to select G PRO 1 or G PRO 2 then press the jog lever to enter the selection If you select G PRO 2 the G PROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to G PRO 1 To enjoy high quality CD sound select G PRO 1 22 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 i
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