Sony MP3 Player D NE10 User Manual

3-258-403-13 (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. ___________________________  
WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone  
Stereo products.  
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
D-NE10  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Playing tracks you have played most  
frequently in random order (Auto ranking  
shuffle play)........................................... 19  
Enjoy your ATRAC CD  
Walkman!  
Playing tracks in your favorite order  
(PGM play)............................................ 20  
Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6  
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 7  
MP3 ............................................................. 7  
Available features  
The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and  
MP3 files ................................................. 8  
Adjusting sound quality (Parametric  
equalizer) ............................................... 21  
The G-PROTECTION function ................. 22  
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 22  
Getting started  
Checking the supplied accessories ............ 10  
Locating the controls ................................. 11  
Stopping playback automatically  
(OFF TIMER) ....................................... 23  
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 23  
Turning off the beep sound ........................ 24  
Saving power ............................................. 24  
Playing a CD  
1. Insert a CD. ........................................... 14  
2. Connect your CD player. ....................... 14  
3. Play a CD. ............................................. 15  
Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS)  
(ATRAC CD only) ................................ 25  
Connecting your CD player  
Playback options  
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 26  
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 17  
Playing all files in a selected group  
(Group play)  
Connecting to a power source  
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 17  
Using the rechargeable battery .................. 28  
Using the dry battery ................................. 30  
Notes on the power source ........................ 31  
Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 17  
Playing tracks in random order  
(Shuffle play)......................................... 17  
Playing all files in a selected group in  
random order (Group shuffle play)  
Additional information  
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 18  
List of menus ............................................. 32  
Precautions ................................................ 33  
Maintenance .............................................. 33  
Troubleshooting ......................................... 34  
Specifications ............................................ 37  
Optional accessories .................................. 38  
Playing your favorite play lists  
(m3u play list play)  
(MP3 CD only) ...................................... 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  
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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.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Install  
Burn  
Install the supplied  
“SonicStage Simple Burner”  
software.  
Create a disc image and burn it on  
a CD-R/RW using your PC.  
Audio CDs  
MP3 files  
or  
,
Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/  
ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple  
Burner.  
How to use the SonicStage Simple Burner  
Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.”  
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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  
,
You can also enjoy audio CDs on  
your CD Walkman.  
What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3  
format?  
Refer to pages 6 - 9 of this manual.  
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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 (CDDA format)  
• CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD)  
• 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.  
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.  
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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 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  
• 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 (except MP3 files) and do not make unnecessary folders on a  
disc that has ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 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:  
• Maximum directory levels: 8  
• Acceptable characters: 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.  
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The usable number of groups and files  
• Maximum number of groups: 255  
• 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.”  
• 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 (except MP3/ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files) 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.  
The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3  
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.  
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ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order  
•ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3  
•MP3  
Group  
Group  
ATRAC3plus/  
ATRAC3 file  
MP3 file  
Notes  
• 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/ATRAC3 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.  
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Getting started  
Checking the supplied accessories  
AC power adaptor (1)  
Charging stand (1)  
Carrying pouch (1)  
Rechargeable battery (1)  
Battery carrying case (1)  
External battery case (1)  
Headphones/earphones (1)  
CD-ROM* (SonicStage Simple Burner) (1)  
*Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
User’s guide for SonicStage Simple Burner (1)  
AC plug adaptor (1) (Supplied with tourist  
model only)  
Remote control (1)  
For US customers  
The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to  
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.  
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Locating the controls  
CD player (rear)  
For details, see the pages in parentheses.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
q;  
7
1 VOL (volume) +*1/– buttons (15)  
9 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/  
ATRAC3 file, Orange: MP3 file  
For some time after the CD is inserted,  
the lamp lights up in red, orange and  
green in turn.  
2 u*1 (play/pause) button (14, 15)  
3 x (stop)/CHG (charge) button (15, 29)  
4 ./> (AMS*2/search) buttons (15)  
5
(group) +/– buttons (15, 20)  
6 Terminals for the charging stand/external  
battery case (14, 29, 30)  
7 OPEN switch (14, 28)  
Squeeze the switch from both sides.  
8 HOLD switch (23)  
This lamp also functions as the HOLD  
lamp and the CHG (charge) lamp.  
q; i (headphones)/LINE OUT (OPTICAL)  
jack (14, 26)  
Slide the switch in the direction of the  
arrow to disable the buttons on the CD  
player.  
Switch the function of the jack, using the  
menu.  
*1 The button has a tactile dot.  
*2 Automatic Music Sensor  
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Remote control  
For details, see the pages in parentheses.  
6
7
1
2
8
9
q;  
3
4
5
1 VOL (volume) +/– control (15, 21, 23)  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
6 Clip (13)  
7 HOLD switch (23)  
2 x (stop) button (15, 22, 23, 32)  
3 Jog lever (. u/ENT >) (15, 18  
- 26)  
Slide the switch in the direction of the  
arrow (a yellow mark appears) to disable  
the buttons on the remote control.  
8 DISPLAY button (22 - 26, 32)  
9 P MODE/ button (17 - 20)  
q; SOUND button (21)  
u (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.  
Note  
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot  
operate this CD player with the remote control  
supplied with other CD players.  
Flick toward . or >: AMS, rewind,  
fast forward  
4 Display (13, 16)  
5
(group) +/– buttons (15, 20)  
12  
 
Display (remote control)  
For details, see the pages in parentheses.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
78 9q;  
1 Disc indication  
6 Battery indication (28)  
Lights up while the CD player is playing.  
2 Track number indication (20)  
3 Character information display (16)  
While playing an audio CD, disc name,  
track name, etc. appear, if recorded on the  
CD.  
Roughly shows the remaining power of  
the battery. If “  
is depleted.  
” flashes, the battery  
7 Group indication (17, 18)  
For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only  
8 Play list indication (18)  
For MP3 CD only  
9 Bookmark indication (18, 19)  
During play, the indication shows a track  
has a Bookmark.  
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 playmodes such as shuffle  
play and program play. “ ” shows  
repeat play.  
q; Timer indication (23)  
Shows the OFF TIMER setting has been  
selected on the menu.  
5 SOUND indication (21)  
Shows the SOUND setting which has  
been selected on the menu.  
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  
2
1
You can pass the cord of the remote control through this clip.  
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Playing a CD  
1. Insert a CD.  
1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to  
2 Place the CD on the tray and close  
open the CD player lid.  
the lid.  
Label side up  
OPEN switch  
to an AC outlet  
2. Connect your CD player.  
You can use the following power  
sources:  
OPERATION lamp  
AC power  
adaptor  
• Rechargeable battery (page 28)  
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery  
(external battery case) (page 30)  
• AC power adaptor  
u button  
We explain how to use your CD player  
on house current on this page.  
Connect the plugs and terminals  
securely.  
3
Charging  
stand  
2
to i  
(headphones)/  
LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
1 Connect the AC power adaptor to  
the charging stand.  
2 Connect the headphones/earphones  
with the remote control to the CD  
player.  
3 Place the CD player on the charging  
stand.  
1 DC IN 3V  
Make sure that the OPERATION  
lamp flashes.  
Headphones/  
earphones  
Remote control  
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3. Play a CD.  
u
VOL + / –  
VOL + / –  
Jog lever  
1 Press u.  
1 Press the jog lever.  
2 Adjust the volume by pressing  
2 Adjust the volume by turning  
VOL + or –.  
VOL +/ –.  
To  
CD player  
Press u.  
Playback starts from the  
point where you stopped.  
Remote control  
Play (from a point where you stopped  
previously)  
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 u  
While the CD player is stopped,  
press and hold the jog lever  
until the play of the first track until the play of the first track  
starts.  
starts.  
Pause/resume play after pause  
Stop*2  
Press u.  
Press the jog lever.  
Press x.  
Press x/CHG.  
Press . once quickly.  
Find the beginning of the current  
track (AMS*1)*2  
Flick the jog lever toward .  
once.  
Find the beginning of previous tracks  
(AMS)*3  
Press . repeatedly.  
Press > once quickly.  
Press > repeatedly.  
Flick the jog lever toward .  
repeatedly.  
Find the beginning of the next track  
Flick the jog lever toward >  
once.  
,
3
(AMS)*2  
*
Find the beginning of succeeding  
Flick the jog lever toward >  
repeatedly.  
3
tracks (AMS)  
*
,
5
Go backwards quickly*2  
*
Press and hold ..  
Hold the jog lever toward ..  
,
5
Go forward quickly*2  
*
Press and hold >.  
Hold the jog lever toward >.  
Jump to succeeding groups*4  
Jump to previous groups*4  
*1 Automatic Music Sensor  
Press  
Press  
+ repeatedly.  
– repeatedly.  
Press  
Press  
+ repeatedly.  
– repeatedly.  
*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 > (by pressing > on the CD player). Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate  
the last track by flicking the jog lever toward . (by pressing . 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.  
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Checking CD information on the display  
You can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control repeatedly.  
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 Simple  
Burner software is displayed. When you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an  
ID3 tag*1, 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,  
(Track name)  
File number, file name, elapsed playing time  
Track number, remaining time of  
the current track  
File number, artist name, CODEC information*3,  
remaining time of the current file  
(Track name, artist name)  
The number of tracks left*2, the time  
Group name, total number of files  
Animation screen  
remaining on the CD*2  
(Album name, artist name)  
*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 the beginning.  
Notes  
• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Removing the CD  
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot  
in the center of the tray.  
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B Playback options  
You can enjoy the following playback  
Playing all files in a  
selected group  
options using the P MODE/  
remote control.  
button on the  
(Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)  
• 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)  
During play, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “ ” appears.  
03:45  
• 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 a single track  
(Single play)  
During play, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “1” appears.  
03:45  
Playing tracks  
Playing tracks in  
repeatedly (Repeat play)  
random order (Shuffle play)  
You can repeat various playback options.  
During play, press P MODE/  
During play, press and hold P MODE/  
until “ ” appears.  
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.  
01:25  
02:34  
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Playing all files in a  
selected group in  
Playing your favorite  
tracks by adding  
Bookmarks (Bookmark track  
play)  
random order (Group shuffle  
play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)  
While the CD player is playing, you can add  
Bookmarks to the tracks you want and play  
them only.  
During play, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears.  
Audio CD: up to 99 tracks for each CD (up  
to 10 CDs)  
01:25  
ATRAC CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD  
(up to 5 CDs)  
MP3 CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD  
(up to 5 CDs)  
Playing your favorite  
play lists (m3u play list play)  
(MP3 CD only)  
Adding Bookmarks  
1 During play of the track to where you  
want to add a Bookmark, press and hold  
the jog lever until “ ” flashes.  
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.  
When the Bookmark has been added  
successfully, “ ” flashes slower.  
2 Flick the jog lever toward . or >  
to select the track to where you want to  
add a Bookmark, then repeat step 1 to  
add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.  
During play, press P MODE/  
repeatedly until “ ” (play list)  
appears.  
1
Playing the tracks with  
Bookmarks  
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “  
MODERN  
(Bookmark) flashes frequently.  
Play list  
2 Press the jog lever to light up “ .”  
The play of the tracks with the  
Bookmarks starts.  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
2
> to select a play list you want.  
To remove the Bookmarks  
During play of the track with a Bookmark,  
LATEST  
press and hold the jog lever until “  
disappears from the display.  
Press the jog lever.  
3
IS THAT  
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To check the tracks with Bookmarks  
Playing tracks you  
have played most  
During playback of the tracks with  
Bookmarks, “ ” flashes slowly in the  
display.  
frequently in random  
Notes  
order (Auto ranking shuffle play)  
• 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.  
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.  
• All Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased:  
– if you remove all the power sources, or  
– if you continue playing the CD player on the  
rechargeable battery without charging the  
battery even though “Lobatt” is displayed.  
During play, press P MODE/  
repeatedly to select “a00 (auto  
ranking) SHUF” and press the jog  
lever to enter the selection.  
01:25  
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.  
Note  
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.  
During play, press P MODE/  
repeatedly to select “a00 (auto  
ranking)” and press the jog lever to  
enter the selection.  
01:25  
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Repeat step 2 to select the tracks  
in your favorite order.  
Playing tracks in your  
favorite order (PGM play)  
You can program the CD player to play up to  
64 tracks in your favorite order.  
3
4
Press the jog lever to start PGM  
play.  
While play is stopped, press  
P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM”  
(program) appears.  
1
Checking the program  
While programming:  
Press and hold the jog lever repeatedly  
before step 4.  
While play is stopped:  
Audio CD/CD-TEXT  
Press DISPLAY. While the indications are  
displayed, press P MODE/ repeatedly  
until “PGM” flashes, then press the jog  
lever until the display changes.  
<
PGM01  
Track number Playing order  
ATRAC CD/MP3 CD  
Notes  
• 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.  
In Your H  
• If you select 65 tracks or more, the first selected  
tracks are erased.  
Playing order File name  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
2
> 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  
or –.  
+
Audio CD/CD-TEXT  
<PGM12  
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD,  
a playing order and a file name are  
displayed.  
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B Available features  
Press SOUND repeatedly to select  
“SOUND C”, then press SOUND  
until the display changes.  
Adjusting sound quality  
1
2
(Parametric equalizer)  
You can enjoy your favorite sounds by  
adjusting sound quality in the following two  
ways:  
• Selecting a preset sound pattern t  
“Selecting the sound quality you want”  
• Adjusting sound quality by yourself t  
“Customizing sound quality”  
Flick and hold the jog lever toward  
. or > until the frequency  
range you want appears.  
“LOW” is displayed first.  
LOW  
Selecting the sound quality  
you want  
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the sound  
quality you want.  
m
MID  
Indication  
Sound quality  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> 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.  
3
SOUND S  
(SOFT)  
For vocals, stressing middle  
range audio  
SOUND A  
(ACTIVE)  
Lively sounds, emphasizing  
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)  
MID  
A: Frequency range  
B: Sound volume (To turn up the volume, use  
VOL –. To turn it down, use VOL +.)  
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.  
m
MID  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make  
adjustment for the remaining 2  
frequency ranges.  
4
Adjust sound quality by checking the shape  
of the wave on the display.  
Press the jog lever to enter the  
selection.  
5
(Continued)  
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Notes  
Sound may skip:  
Adjusting sound quality  
– if the CD player receives stronger continuous  
shock than expected,  
To cancel the adjustment operation  
– 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.  
Press x 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.  
Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps the maximum  
volume down to protect your hearing.  
The G-PROTECTION  
function  
Press DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
1
The G-PROTECTION function has been  
developed to provide excellent protection  
against sound skipping during many active  
uses.  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
2
> to select “AVLS,then press  
the jog lever to enter the  
selection.  
While play is stopped, press  
DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
1
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “ON,then press the  
jog lever to enter the selection.  
3
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
2
> to select “G-PRO,then press  
the jog lever to enter the  
selection.  
To cancel the AVLS function  
Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS  
setting to “OFF.”  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
3
> 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.”  
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Stopping playback  
Locking the controls  
automatically (OFF TIMER)  
(HOLD)  
You can set the CD player to stop playback  
automatically within a range of 1 to 99  
minutes. While the timer function is working,  
,” appears in the display of the remote  
control.  
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.  
Press DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
Slide HOLD in the direction of the  
arrow.  
1
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.  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “TIMER,then press  
the jog lever to enter the selection.  
2
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “10 min*.”  
3
To unlock the controls  
* Default setting. If you have changed the  
setting, the length of time already set  
appears.  
Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to that  
of the arrow.  
Note  
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”  
will not appear in the display of the remote control.  
Turn VOL +/– to select the length  
of time you want to set, then press  
the jog lever to enter the selection.  
4
• 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 x.  
To cancel the setting operation  
Press DISPLAY or x 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.”  
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About the LIGHT setting  
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.  
Setting  
OPERATION lamp LCD backlight  
on the CD player on the remote  
control  
LIGHT  
OFF  
Turned off  
Turned off  
LIGHT 1 Lights up fully  
during play  
Lights up for  
about 5 seconds  
when you press  
a button and  
Press DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
1
or during  
operation  
also lights up  
between tracks  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
2
> to select “BEEP,” then press  
the jog lever to enter the  
selection.  
LIGHT 2* Lights up with  
less brightness  
during play  
Lights up for  
about 5 seconds  
when you press  
a button  
or during  
operation  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “OFF,” then press  
the jog lever to enter the selection.  
3
* You can save power by selecting “LIGHT 2”  
rather than “LIGHT 1.”  
To turn on the beep sound  
Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the BEEP  
setting to “ON.”  
The LCD backlight on the  
remote control  
The LCD backlight is always turned on when  
you are using the AC power adaptor.  
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.  
Press DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
1
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “LIGHT,then press  
the jog lever to enter the selection.  
2
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
3
> to select “LIGHT OFF” or  
“LIGHT 2,then press the jog lever  
to enter the selection.  
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Playing tracks  
continuously (SEAMLESS)  
(ATRAC CD only)  
You can play live concert music, etc. without  
space between the tracks.  
While play is stopped, press  
DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
1
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
2
> to select “SEAMLESS,then  
press the jog lever to enter the  
selection.  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “ON,then press the  
jog lever to enter the selection.  
3
Note  
The tracks may not play continuously  
depending on how the source music was  
recorded.  
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B Connecting your CD player  
While play is stopped, press  
DISPLAY until the display  
changes.  
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.  
1
2
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select “AUDIO OUT,then  
press the jog lever to enter the  
selection.  
Be sure to turn off all devices before making  
connections.  
Flick the jog lever toward . or  
> to select the setting  
3
appropriate for the connected  
device, then press the jog lever to  
enter the selection.  
Connected device*  
Setting  
“HP”  
Headphones  
to i/LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Device connected using  
the connecting cord  
“LINE”  
* 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  
automatically.  
Connecting  
cord  
(minijack)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Optical  
digital  
connecting  
cord  
Notes  
• 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.  
Stereo system,  
MiniDisc  
recorder, DAT  
deck, etc.  
cassette recorder,  
radio cassette  
recorder, etc.  
• 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.  
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When the headphones or other  
devices are connected to the  
i/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 i/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 +/–  
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.  
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B Connecting to a power source  
You can check the remaining power of the  
battery in the display.  
Using the rechargeable  
battery  
t
t
t
t
t
Charge the rechargeable 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.  
Lobatt*  
* Beep sounds.  
When the battery is depleted, charge the  
rechargeable battery or replace the dry  
battery with new one.  
• Using the rechargeable battery (this page)  
• Using the dry battery (page 30)  
• NH-14WM (supplied)  
Notes  
• The indicator sections of  
remaining battery power. One section does not  
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.  
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator  
Squeeze OPEN from both sides to  
open the lid of your CD player,  
then open the battery  
1
roughly show the  
compartment lid inside the player.  
sections of  
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.  
2
For the battery life and charging time of the  
rechargeable battery, see “Specifications.”  
1
Insert the rechargeable battery by  
2
matching the 3 to the diagram in  
the battery compartment and  
close the lid until it clicks into  
place.  
Insert the # end first.  
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• During charging, the CD player and the  
rechargeable battery become hot. This  
poses no danger.  
• Do not place coins or other metallic  
objects on the charging stand. If the  
terminal on the charging stand is  
accidentally brought into contact with a  
metallic object, it may short-circuit and  
begin to heat up.  
Connect the AC power adaptor to  
the DC IN 3 V jack of the supplied  
charging stand and an AC outlet.  
Then place the CD player on the  
supplied charging stand (page 14).  
3
Charging of the battery starts.  
In the display of the remote control,  
“Charging” indication flashes and the  
indicator sections of  
succession. The OPERATION lamp  
lights up on the CD player.  
When the battery is completely charged,  
all indications on the display disappear  
and the OPERATION lamp goes off.  
light up in  
To charge the rechargeable battery  
without using the supplied charging  
stand  
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the dry  
battery” (page 30) to attach the external  
battery case to the CD player.  
OPERATION  
lamp  
2 While keeping sliding the switch on the  
external battery case in the direction of  
the arrow, connect the AC power adaptor.  
3 Press x/CHG.  
Charging starts.  
OPERATION  
lamp  
to DC IN 3V  
on the  
charging  
stand  
x/CHG  
AC power adaptor  
DC IN 3 V  
AC power adaptor  
to an AC outlet  
to an AC outlet  
Notes on the supplied charging stand  
• The supplied charging stand can be used  
only with this CD player. No other model  
can be charged using this stand.  
• When using the supplied charging stand,  
charge the rechargeable battery only. Do  
not charge any other battery.  
(Continued)  
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Using the rechargeable battery  
Using the dry battery  
You can extend power by inserting a  
rechargeable battery in the CD player and  
attaching the external battery case.  
Notes  
• During charging, the CD player and the  
rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no  
danger.  
Insert the LR6 (size AA) alkaline  
• If you press u during charging, charging stops  
and playback of the CD starts.  
1
battery (not supplied) by matching  
the 3 to the diagram inside the  
battery case and close the battery  
case lid.  
• 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.  
Attach the battery case to the CD  
player securely and fasten the  
screw in the direction of LOCK.  
2
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 rechargeable 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.  
Notes  
• 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.  
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.  
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Notes on the power  
source  
Disconnect all power sources when the CD  
player is not used for a long time.  
On AC power adaptor  
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied.  
If your CD player is not supplied with the  
one, use the AC-E30HG AC power  
adaptor. Do not use any other AC power  
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.  
Polarity of the plug  
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with  
wet hands.  
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
On rechargeable batteries  
and dry batteries  
• Do not charge the dry batteries.  
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.  
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or  
other metallic objects. It can generate heat  
if the positive and negative terminals of the  
battery are accidentally contacted by a  
metallic object.  
• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry  
batteries.  
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.  
• Do not use different types of batteries  
together.  
• When the batteries are not to be used for a  
long time, remove them.  
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any  
deposit in the battery compartment, and  
install new batteries. In case the deposit  
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.  
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B Additional information  
List of menus  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
BEEP  
To return to the previous screen, press x.  
To cancel the setting operation, press DISPLAY or x for 2 seconds or more .  
Items marked z are default settings.  
Setting various functions (page)  
Menu 1  
G-PROTECTION*1  
,
Menu 2  
Protecting against sound skipping (22)  
z G-PRO 1  
G-PRO 2  
Protecting your hearing (22)  
Stopping playback automatically (23)  
Connecting a stereo system (26)  
Turning off the beep sound (24)  
Saving power (24)  
AVLS  
ON  
z OFF  
10 min*2  
z OFF  
TIMER  
AUDIO OUT*1  
BEEP  
z HP  
LINE  
z ON  
OFF  
LIGHT  
LIGHT OFF  
z LIGHT 1  
LIGHT 2  
Playing tracks continuously (25)  
SEAMLESS*1, 3  
ON  
z 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  
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On headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
Precautions  
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.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
Maintenance  
To clean the casing  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water  
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use  
alcohol, benzine or thinner.  
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.  
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.  
Terminals  
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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).  
c
c
AVLS is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF.” (page 22)  
AUDIO OUT is set to “LINE.” Set it to “HP.” (page 26)  
No sound, or noise is heard.  
c
c
Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. (page 14)  
Plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs with a dry  
soft cloth periodically.  
Certain files cannot be  
played.  
c
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.  
c
c
Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not manganese  
battery. (page 30)  
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.  
c
Charge and discharge the rechargeable battery several times.  
(pages 28 - 30)  
“ Lobatt” appears in the  
display. The CD does not  
play.  
c
c
c
The rechargeable battery is used up completely. Charge the  
battery. (pages 28 - 30)  
Replace the battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.  
(page 30)  
HI dc In” appears in the  
display.  
An AC 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)  
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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.  
c
c
c
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.  
c
c
c
c
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 u) after one second or  
more has passed since the AC power adaptor was connected.  
The CD-R/RW is blank.  
c
c
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  
play.  
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 23)  
Cannot adjust the volume.  
c
c
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.  
c
c
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.  
c
c
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)  
c
c
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)  
c
The resume function is working. To start play from the first track,  
press the jog lever during stop (CD player: press and hold u)  
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.  
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 28)  
When using with a connected  
stereo system, the sound is  
distorted or noisy.  
c
c
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)  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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  
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The CD player has entered the preparation stage of a Bookmark  
track play. Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” disappears  
from the display.  
the display of the remote  
control, and you cannot  
locate the beginning of the  
track or a specific point in  
the track.  
You cannot operate the CD  
player properly using the  
remote control.  
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The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake.  
OFF TIMER has been set. Change the setting to “OFF.”  
Play stopped abruptly.  
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Battery life*1 (approx. hours)  
When you use the CD player on a flat and stable  
surface.  
Specifications  
When LIGHT mode and SOUND mode are set to  
“OFF.”  
Playing time varies depending on how the CD  
player is used.  
System  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm  
When using one NH-14WM (charged for about  
5 hours*2)  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)  
G-PROTECTION  
G-PRO 1”  
G-PRO 2”  
Audio CD  
20  
35  
28  
20  
35  
28  
ATRAC CD*3  
MP3 CD*4  
D-A conversion  
1-bit quartz time-axis control  
Frequency response  
20 - 20 000 Hz +12 dB (measured by JEITA)  
When using external battery case (one  
alkaline battery*5)  
Output (at 3 V input level)  
Line output (stereo minijack)  
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ  
Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ  
Headphones (stereo minijack)  
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω  
(Approx. 1.5 mW + Approx. 1.5 mW at 16 )*  
*For the customers in Europe  
G-PROTECTION  
G-PRO 1”  
G-PRO 2”  
Audio CD  
30  
50  
40  
30  
50  
40  
ATRAC CD*3  
MP3 CD*4  
Optical digital output (optical output connector)  
Output level: –21 - –15 dBm  
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level  
When using one NH-14WM and external  
battery case (one alkaline battery*5)  
G-PROTECTION  
G-PRO 1” “ G-PRO 2”  
Power requirements  
• Sony NH-14WM rechargeable battery:  
1.2 V DC × 1  
• LR6 (size AA) battery: 1.5 V DC × 1  
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 3 V jack):  
220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China)  
120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico)  
Audio CD  
50  
85  
70  
50  
85  
70  
ATRAC CD*3  
MP3 CD*4  
*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)  
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Operating temperature  
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)  
Optional accessories  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding  
projecting parts and controls)  
Approx. 127 × 17.7 × 132.7 mm  
(5 × 2332 × 5 14 in.)  
AC power adaptor*  
AC-E30HG  
Active speaker system  
SRS-Z1  
SRS-Z30  
Car battery cord  
DCC-E345  
Mass (excluding accessories)  
Approx. 148 g (5.3 oz.)  
Car battery cord with car connecting pack  
DCC-E34CP  
Car connecting pack  
Connecting cord  
CPA-9C  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
RK-G129  
RK-G136  
Earphones (except for the customers in France)  
MDR-EX71SL  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
MDR-Q55SL  
Earphones (for the customers in France)  
MDR-E808SP  
* 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.  
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This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Printed on 100 % recycled  
paper using VOC (Volatile  
Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia  
 

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