© 2003 Sony Corporation
Portable
CD Player
3-253-604-61 (1)
D-NE1
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Operating Instructions GB
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-NE1
Serial No. ___________________________
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, 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
• INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN
• DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
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 user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Product registration
For the customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
walkmanreg
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
mailings about software upgrades, new products,
services and other important announcements. Thank
you.
If you have any questions about this product,
contact:
www.sony.com/walkmansupport
Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line
1-(866)-456-7669
Sony Customer Information Service Center
12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Enjoy your ATRAC CD
Walkman!
Create original ATRAC CDs ! ..................... 4
Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 6
MP3 files ..................................................... 6
Difference between ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 and MP3 .................................. 8
Getting started
Locating the controls ................................... 9
Checking the supplied accessories ............ 12
Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
1.Connect your CD player........................ 13
2.Insert a CD. ........................................... 13
3.Play a CD. ............................................. 14
Playback options
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play)......................................... 19
Playing all files in a selected group in
random order (Group shuffle play)
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 19
Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 20
Playing your favorite play lists
(m3u play list play)
(MP3 CD only)...................................... 21
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play)............................................ 22
Available features
The G-PROTECTION function ................. 23
Checking the time remaining on the
CD and the number of tracks left
(audio CD)............................................. 23
Checking information on an ATRAC CD,
MP3 CD ................................................ 24
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 24
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 25
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 25
Turning off the operation beep sound........ 26
Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 26
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 27
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries................ 28
Using the dry batteries............................... 31
Notes on the power source ........................ 32
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 33
Maintenance .............................................. 34
Troubleshooting......................................... 35
Specifications ............................................ 38
Optional accessories .................................. 39
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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
Thank you for purchasing the D-NE1. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD Walkman,”
because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it.
Create original ATRAC CDs !
You can make your own ATRAC CD.
The procedure is very simple. Just perform Steps 1, 2 and 3.
How to use the SonicStage Simple Burner
Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.”
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Audio CDs
Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple
Burner.
Step 1
Install
Install the supplied
“SonicStage Simple Burner”
software.
Step 2
Burn
Create a disc image and burn it on
a CD-R/RW using your PC.
or
MP3 files
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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
What is an ATRAC CD?
An ATRAC CD is a CD-R/RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3
format has been recorded. About 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on a CD-R/RW. You can also
record MP3 files by converting the files to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format.
* When recorded at 48kbps (ATRAC3plus)
What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3
format?
Refer to pages 6 - 8 of this manual.
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ATRAC CD
You can also enjoy audio CDs on
your CD Walkman.
Step 3
Listen
You can enjoy listening to your
own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC
CD Walkman.
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Music sources playable on this CD player
You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player:
• Audio CDs
•ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files
• MP3 files
Usable disc formats
You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only.
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3
“ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio
compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. Though the ATRAC3plus format
can compress music content to about 1/20 of its original size, you can still enjoy high quality
sound. The available transfer bit rates are 64 kbps and 48 kbps.
“ATRAC3,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3” is audio compression
technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The
ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1/10 of their original size, which
contributes to reduction of the media volume. The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps,
105 kbps and 66 kbps.
The usable number of groups and files
• Maximum number of groups: 255
• Maximum number of files: 999
For details, refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.”
Note on saving files on the media
Do not save files in other formats or unnecessary groups on a disc that has ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 files.
MP3 files
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, a standard for audio files compression supported
by the Motion Picture Experts Group, an ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
working group, enables compression of audio files to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard
compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is public, there are various encoders/decoders
that are compliant with this standard, including freeware that is available for no charge. Thus, the
MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field.
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The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are:
• Maximum directory levels: 8
• Acceptable characters for a file/folder name:
A - Z, a- z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore)
Notes
• When naming files, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file name.
• If you add the extension “mp3” to a file other than an MP3 file, the player will not be able to recognize the
file properly.
• The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag*.
* ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files.
The usable number of groups and files
• Maximum number of groups: 100
• Maximum number of files: 400
Settings for compression and writing software
• This CD player supports MP3 files with the following specifications: transfer bit rate:
16 - 320 kbps and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is also
supported.
To compress a source for an MP3 file, we recommend setting the transfer bit rate of the
compression software to “44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”
•To record up to the maximum capacity, set to “halting of writing.”
•To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded on it,
set to “Disc at Once.”
Notes on saving files on the media
• Do not save files in other formats or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.
• When a disc is inserted, the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on that
disc. If there are many folders on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the
next file to start playback.
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
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Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and
MP3
Groups and folders
The ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has a very simple structure. It consists of “files” and
“groups.” A “file” is equivalent to a “track” of an audio CD. A “group” is a bundle of files and is
equivalent to an “album.” A “group” has no directory-type structure (a new group cannot be
made within an existing group). This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 file folder as a
“group” so that it can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in both the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format and
those recorded in the MP3 format with the same operation.
Displaying the track name, etc.
When playing a CD having ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files or MP3 files on this CD player, track
names, artist names and album names are displayed. This CD player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/
2.3 of the ID3 tag format.
Notes
• This CD player cannot record music content on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs.
• CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be played on your computer.
• Playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
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Getting started
Locating the controls
For details, see pages in parentheses.
CD player (front)
CD player (inside)
5 OPEN switch
(page 13)
3 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons
(page 14)
*The button has a tactile dot.
Getting started
7 AVLS switch
(page 25)
9 Battery compartment
(page 28, 30)
8 G-PROTECTION switch
(page 23)
(Continued)
1 Jog lever (u (play/pause)•
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 13, 14, 20 - 22)
4 i (headphones) jack
(page 13)
2 x (stop) /CHARGE button•
CHARGE lamp
(pages 14, 25, 26, 28, 29)
6 Terminals for the charging stand
(pages 28, 34)
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Remote control
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with
other CD players.
qf x (stop) button (pages 14, 26)
wd P MODE/
(play mode/repeat) button
(pages 18 - 22, 26)
wa DISPLAY button
(pages 15, 23, 24)
ws SOUND button
(page 24)
w; HOLD switch
(page 25)
ql Clip (page 11)
qg VOL (volume) +/– control
(page 14)
qh Display
(pages 15, 18, 21 - 25)
qk Jog lever (u (play/pause)•
ENT (enter)•
./> (AMS/search))
(pages 14, 18, 20 - 22)
Locating the controls
CD player (rear)
qs +/– buttons
(pages 14, 22)
qd HOLD switch
(page 25)
0 EXT BATT (external battery)/
DC IN 4.5 V (external power input)
jack (pages 13, 29, 31)
qa LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 27)
qj +/– buttons
(pages 14, 22)
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To use the clip on the remote control
You can remove the clip from the remote control and change the direction of the clip.
To remove
To attach in the reverse direction
You can pass the cord of the remote control through its clip.
Using the carrying pouch
You can carry your player and its battery case together using the supplied carrying pouch. Insert
them into the proper places in the pouch as illustrated below.
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Getting started
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Checking the supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
Battery carrying case (1)
Headphones (1)
Remote control (1)
Charging stand (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
External battery case (1)
CD-ROM (SonicStage Simple Burner) (1)
User’s guide for SonicStage Simple Burner
(1)
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Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
(Continued)
to an AC outlet
1
. Connect your CD player.
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Connect the headphones/earphones
with remote control.
For models supplied with the remote
control
• Connect the plug of the headphones/
earphones to the remote control.
• Connect the headphones/earphones to
the remote control firmly. A loose
connection may cause noise during
playback.
to EXT BATT/DC IN 4.5 V
2
. Insert a CD.
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD
player lid.
2 Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
OPEN switch
Label side up
AC power
adaptor
Jog lever
to i (headphones)
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3
. Play a CD.
VOL + / –
1 Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by turning
VOL +/ –.
1 Press the jog lever.
2 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL + or –.
Jog lever
VOL + / –
Jog lever
To Do this
Play (from the point you stopped) Press the jog lever.
Playback starts from the point you stopped.
Play (from the first track) While the CD player is stopped, press and hold
the jog lever until the play of the first track
starts.
Pause/resume play after pause Press the jog lever.
Stop Press x (x/CHARGE for the CD player).*
2
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*
1
) Flick the jog lever toward . once.*
2
Find the beginning of the previous tracks (AMS)
Flick the jog lever toward . repeatedly.*
2,
*
3
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Flick the jog lever toward > once.*
2,
*
3
Find the beginning of the succeeding tracks (AMS)
Flick the jog lever toward > repeatedly.*
2,
*
3
Go backwards quickly Hold the jog lever toward ..*
2
Go forward quickly Hold the jog lever toward >.*
2
Jump to succeeding groups*
4
Press + repeatedly.
Jump to previous groups*
4
Press – repeatedly.
*1 Automatic Music Sensor
*2 These operations can be done during both play and pause.
*3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by flicking the jog
lever toward >. Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by flicking the jog
lever toward ..
*4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD
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Removing the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot
in the center of the tray.
About CD-Rs/RWs
This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability
may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.
* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio
CDs.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by
some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
About the display on the remote control
While the CD player is playing, the following indications appear in the display.
You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY (see pages 23 and 24. )
While playing an audio CD
While playing an audio CD
containing CD text information
While playing an ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3/MP3 file
Notes
• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.
• Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group information on the CD. “READING” is
displayed. Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading.
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
(Continued)
Track number Playing time
Track number
File name/Playing timeFile number
Track name/Playing time
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Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 groups and files
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 file
Group
File mode (normal play)
Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs.
Group mode (when selected “ ” using P MODE/ (see page 18))
Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group.
Notes
• Maximum number of groups: 255
Maximum number of files: 999
• When referring to ATRAC CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.”
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CD-R
CD-RW
1
4
2
1
3
5
6
4
7
8
9
5
q;
6
3
2
MP3 file
Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD)
The playing order of groups and files is as follows:
File mode (normal play)
Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0.
Group mode (when selected “ ” using P MODE/ (see page 18))
Plays all MP3 files in the selected group.
(Example: If you select group 3, the CD player plays file 4. If you select group 4,
the CD player plays file 5 and 6.)
Notes
•A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
• Maximum number of groups: 100
Maximum number of files: 400
• Maximum directory levels: 8
• When referring to MP3 CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.”
Group
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
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Playback options
You can enjoy various playback options using the P MODE/ (play mode/repeat) button and
the jog lever.
P MODE/ button
If you press the button during playback,
you can change the play mode.
During playback, if you press and hold
the button until “ ” appears, you can
play tracks repeatedly in the play mode
that was selected using P MODE/ .
*1 ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only
*2 Only when Bookmarks have been
added to the tracks/files
*3 MP3 CD only
*4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in MP3
CD format only
*5 Only when the programmed tracks
are played back
CD text information, ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/
MP3 file information, playing time, etc. are
displayed.
Play mode
Display
Jog lever
• Press.
You can add Bookmarks to the tracks.
You can also enter the selected tracks
for PGM play.
• Flick toward > or ..
You can select tracks for PGM play
mode.
B
No indication
(Normal play)
r
“ ”*
1
(Play all files in a selected
group)
r
“1”
(Play a single track)
r
“SHUF”
(Play tracks in random order)
r
“ SHUF”*
1
(Play files in a selected group in
random order)
r
“ ”*
2
(Play tracks with Bookmarks)
r
“ ”*
3
(Play play lists*
4
selected)
r
“PGM”*
5
(Play tracks in your favorite
order)
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Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play)
During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.
In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files on all CDs in random order.
Playing all files in a selected group in random
order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)
During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears.
In group shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files in a selected group in random order.
Playback options
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Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmark track play)
While playing an audio CD
You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs).
While playing an ATRAC CD
You can add Bookmarks to up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs).
While playing an MP3 CD
You can add Bookmarks to up to 400 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs).
To add Bookmarks
1 During playback of the track to where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold the jog
lever until “ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display.
When the Bookmark has been added successfully, “ ” flashes slower.
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
To listen to the tracks with Bookmarks
1 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
2 Press the jog lever.
“ ” lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with Bookmarks starts.
To remove the Bookmarks
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold the jog lever until “ ” disappears
from the display.
To check the tracks with Bookmarks
During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, “ ” flashes slowly in the display.
Notes
• During playback of tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are played in order of track number, and not in the order
you added the Bookmarks.
• If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs), the
Bookmarks of the CD you played back first will be erased.
• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.
• If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries even
though “Lobatt” is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.
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Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play)
(MP3 CD only)
You can play your favorite m3u play lists.*
* An “m3u play list” is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list
function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format.
1
During playback, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” appears.
2
Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select a play list you want.
3
Press the jog lever.
Note
You can only play the top two play lists displayed on your screen on this CD player.
Play list
Playback options
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Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)
You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order.
1
During stop, press DISPLAY. While the indications are displayed, press
P MODE/ repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
2
Flick the jog lever toward > or . to select a track.
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you can also select a group using + or –.
3
To enter the selected track, press and hold the jog lever until the playing order
increases by one .
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the tracks in your favorite order.
5
Press the jog lever to start the PGM play.
To check the program
During programming:
Press the jog lever repeatedly before step 5.
During stop:
Press DISPLAY. While the indications are displayed, press P MODE/ repeatedly until
“PGM” flashes, then press the jog lever repeatedly.
Each time you press the jog lever, the track number appears.
Notes
• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track (audio CD)/the first selected file
name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) appears in the display.
• If you select more than 64 tracks, the first selected tracks are erased.
Track number
Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Playing order Playing order File name
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B
Available features
The G-PROTECTION
function
The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping during many active
uses.
When you set the G-PROTECTION switch
on your CD player to “2”, the G-
PROTECTION function will be enhanced
compared to “1.”
To walk with the CD player and enjoy high
quality CD sound using the G-
PROTECTION
function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to
“1.” While taking harder exercise, it is
recommended that you set it to “2.”
Note
Sound may skip:
– if the CD player receives stronger continuous
shock than expected,
– if a dirty or scratched CD is played or
– when using poor-quality CD-Rs/RWs or
if there is a problem with the original recording
device or application software.
Available features
Checking the time
remaining on the CD
and the number of
tracks left (audio CD)
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
For an audio CD containing CD text
information, information in parentheses also
appears.
B
Track number and elapsed playing time
(name of the current track)
r
Track number and remaining time of the
current track
(name of the current track/artist name)
r
The number of tracks left* and the time
remaining on the CD*
(album name/artist name)
* Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play or
Bookmark track play.
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Emphasizing the bass
sound
(SOUND)
You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound.
Press SOUND to select “SOUND 1” or
“SOUND 2.”
“SOUND 2” enhances the bass sound more
than “SOUND 1.”
Note
If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND
function, turn down the volume.
The selected sound mode is displayed.
No indication
(Normal play)
“SOUND 2”
“SOUND 1”
Checking information
on an ATRAC CD, MP3
CD
You can check information on an ATRAC
CD/MP3 CD using DISPLAY.
You can also check ID3 tag information if
the file has that information stored.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
B
File number, file name and elapsed
playing time
r
File number, artist name/CODEC
information*, remaining time of
the current file
r
Group name
*Variable bit rate and sampling frequencies
Notes
• If the group does not have a group name,
“ROOT” appears in the display.
• If the file does not have ID3 tag information,
“- - - -” appears in the display.
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Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.
Set AVLS (under the lid, on the main
unit) to “LIMIT.”
To turn off the AVLS function
Set AVLS to “NORM.”
Appears when the volume is turned up
and beyond a certain level.
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
You can lock the controls on your CD player
to prevent accidental button presses.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the
arrow.
You can use the HOLD function with both
the CD player and remote control. You can
still operate your CD player using the remote
control when HOLD on the remote control is
set to off.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
Note
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”
will not appear in the display of the remote control.
CHARGE lamp flashes if you press
any button when the HOLD function
is activated.
Available features
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Turning off the
operation beep sound
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard
from your headphones/earphones when you
operate your CD player.
1
Remove the power source (AC
power adaptor, rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries) from the
CD player.
2
Connect the power source while
pressing x (x/CHARGE for the
CD player).
To turn on the beep sound
Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing x or
x/CHARGE.
Turning off the LCD’s
backlight
While you are using the rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries, the LCD’s
backlight turns on for about 5 seconds every
time you press a button. However, you can
turn off the backlight to save the battery
power.
1
Remove the rechargeable
batteries and dry batteries from
the CD player.
2
Insert the batteries while pressing
P MODE/ .
To turn on the LCD’s backlight
Remove the batteries and then insert them
without pressing P MODE/ .
About the LCD’s backlight
The LCD’s backlight is always turned on
when using the AC power adaptor.
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B
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo
system
You can listen to CDs through a stereo
system and record CDs on a cassette tape and
a MiniDisc. For details, see the instruction
manual that comes with the connected
device.
Be sure to turn off all connected devices
before making connections.
Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.
MiniDisc
recorder, DAT
deck, etc.
Optical
digital
connecting
cord
to LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
Connecting
cord
Left (white)
Right (red)
Notes
• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of
the connected device to avoid damaging the
connected speakers.
• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you
use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a
power source, the batteries may become
completely depleted during recording.
• Adjust the volume properly on the connected
device so that the sound will not be distorted.
• This CD player uses the Serial Copy
Management System, which allows only 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.
When using the connecting cord
•You cannot adjust the volume of output
from the i jack using VOL +/– on the CD
player or the remote control.
• If the sound is distorted, connect the device
to the i jack.
When using the optical digital
connecting cord
To record a CD on a MiniDisc, DAT, etc.,
make sure that the CD player is in pause
before operating the recording procedures.
About the G-PROTECTION and
SOUND functions when using the
connecting cord or optical digital
connecting cord
•To record high quality CD sound, set the
G-PROTECTION switch to “1.”
• The SOUND function works only on the
output sound from the i jack and not work
on the output sound from the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack.
Connecting your CD player
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B
Connecting to a power source
You can use the following power sources:
• Rechargeable batteries
•AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audio
CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files”)
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (external
battery case)
For the battery life and charging time of the
rechargeable battery, see “Specifications.”
Using the rechargeable
batteries
Charge the rechargeable batteries
before using it for the first time.
You can use only the following rechargeable
batteries for your CD player.
• NH-14WM (A) (supplied)
1
Open the battery compartment lid
inside your CD player.
2
Insert two rechargeable batteries
by matching the 3 to the diagram
in the battery compartment and
close the lid until it clicks into
place.
3
Connect the AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 4.5 V jack of the
supplied charging stand and an
AC outlet. Then place the CD
player on the supplied charging
stand, aligning the V mark on the
CD player with the v mark on the
stand.
to an AC outlet
to DC IN 4.5 V
AC power adaptor
Align V with v.
CHARGE lamp
Insert the # end first
(for both batteries).
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Charging of the batteries starts.
In the display of the remote control,
“Charging” indication flashes and the
indicator sections of light up in
succession. The CHARGE lamp lights
up on the CD player.
When the batteries are completely
charged, all indications in the display
disappear and the CHARGE lamp goes
off.
To charge the rechargeable batteries
without using the supplied charging
stand
Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT
BATT/DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player
and an AC outlet, then press x/CHARGE to
start charging.
Notes
• When charging the batteries using the charging
stand, be sure to remove the external battery
case.
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries become hot. This poses no
danger.
• If you press the jog lever during charging,
charging stops and playback of the CD starts.
• If you place the CD player on the charging stand
during playback, playback stops and charging
starts.
• Place the CD player on the charging stand
securely, aligning the V mark on the CD player
with the v mark on the stand. Make sure that the
CHARGE lamp on the CD player lights up.
Wrong placement interrupts charging or
playback.
x/CHARGE
button•CHARGE
lamp
to an AC outlet
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
Connecting to a power source
(Continued)
AC power adaptor
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To remove the rechargeable batteries
Push # end to remove the batteries.
When to charge the rechargeable
batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Replace the batteries when “ ” flashes.
t t t t t
Lobatt*
* Beep sounds.
To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, charge the batteries only when
they are completely depleted.
Notes
• The indicator sections of roughly show the
remaining battery power. One section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator
sections of
may increase or decrease.
When to replace the rechargeable
batteries
If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.
Note on the rechargeable batteries
If the batteries are new or have not been used
for a long time, they may not be charged
completely. In that case, charge them until
the CHARGE lamp goes off and then use the
CD player until the batteries are depleted
completely (“Lobatt” appears in the display).
Repeat this procedure several times.
Note on carrying the rechargeable
batteries
Use the supplied battery carrying case to
prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable
batteries and the metallic objects are
contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a
short circuit.
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 NH-14WM (A) rechargeable
battery only. Do not charge any other
battery.
• During charging, the CD player and the
rechargeable batteries 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.
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Using the dry batteries
Make sure to use the supplied external
battery case.
Use only the following dry battery type for
your CD player:
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
1
Align the lines below PUSH as
illustrated, then draw out the
battery case while pressing PUSH.
2
Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries by matching the 3 to the
diagram in the battery case. Insert
the battery case and lock the case
by turning LOCK in the direction
of the arrow.
3
Connect the external battery case
to the CD player.
When to replace the batteries
You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.
Replace the batteries when “ ” flashes.
t t t t t
Lobatt*
* Beep sounds.
When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.
The batteries in the CD player and external
battery case are discharged simultaneously.
Notes
• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
attaching the external battery case.
• When using the rechargeable batteries and dry
batteries together to extend power, use a fully
charged rechargeable batteries and new dry
batteries.
Align
to EXT BATT/
DC IN 4.5 V
With the v side
down
Connecting to a power source
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Notes on the power
source
Disconnect all power sources when the CD
player is not used for a long time.
On AC power adaptor
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied.
If your CD player is not supplied with the
one, use the AC-E45HG AC power
adaptor. Do not use any other AC power
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
Polarity of the plug
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with
wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
On rechargeable batteries
and dry batteries
• Do not charge the dry batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat
if the positive and negative terminals of the
battery are accidentally contacted by a
metallic object.
• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry
batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries
together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a
long time, remove them.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and
install new batteries. In case the deposit
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.
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Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into
the CD player, unplug it and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.
On the CD player
•Keep the lens on the CD player clean and
do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may
be damaged and the CD player will not
operate properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
CD player. The CD player and the CD may
be damaged.
• Do not leave the CD player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisture, rain, mechanical shock,
unleveled surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.
• If the CD player causes interference to the
radio or television reception, turn off the
CD player or move it away from the radio
or television.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star) cannot be played on this
CD player. Attempting to do so may
damage the CD player. Do not use such
discs.
On handling CDs
•To keep the CD clean, handle it by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not
leave the CD in a car parked under direct
sunlight.
On headphones/earphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in some areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your headsets
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.
B
Additional information
Not these ways
Additional information
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Terminals
Terminals
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 or on
the CD player become dirty, the batteries
may not be charged properly. Clean the
terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth
periodically as illustrated below.
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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The volume does not
increase even if you turn
VOL +/– in the + direction
repeatedly (even if you press
VOL + repeatedly on the CD
player).
Cannot adjust the volume.
No sound, or noise is heard.
Certain files cannot be
played.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the
rechargeable batteries.
“Lobatt” appears in the
display. The CD does not
play.
“HI dc In” appears in the
display.
Cause and/or corrective action
c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 25)
c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
(page 13)
c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
(page 13)
c Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. (page 13)
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs with a dry
soft cloth periodically.
c You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with
this CD player. (page 6)
c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese
batteries. (page 31)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 31)
c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 28 - 30)
c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries. (page 28)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 31)
c 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.” (pages 38, 39)
Additional information
(Continued)
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The CD does not play or
“No disc” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the CD player.
CHARGE lamp flashes on the
CD player when you press a
button, and the CD does not
play.
Cannot adjust the volume
with VOL +/– on the CD
player.
During recording with optical
digital connection, the track
number cannot be recorded
correctly.
The rechargeable batteries
cannot be charged.
Playback starts from the
point you stopped. (resume
function)
Rustling noise is heard from
the CD.
When using with a connected
stereo system, the sound is
distorted or noisy.
Cause and/or corrective action
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25)
c The CD is dirty or defective. (page 33)
c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 13)
c Moisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 28)
c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 28, 31)
c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 13)
c Press the jog lever after one second or more has passed since the
AC power adaptor was connected.
c The CD-R/RW is blank.
c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/RW, recording
device, or application software.
c Files in two or more formats have been recorded on the same CD-
R/RW. (page 7)
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25)
c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume
using the volume control on the connected device. (page 27)
c Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT
recorder, etc. (page 27)
c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device.
(page 27)
c The terminals on the CD player or the charging stand are dirty.
Wipe them with a dry soft cloth.
c The CD is playing. Stop playing.
c The external battery case is connected to the CD player. Remove it
and start charging again.
c The CD player is not placed securely on the charging stand. Place
the player on the stand, aligning the V mark on the player and the
v mark on the stand. Make sure that the CHARGE lamp lights up.
(page 28)
c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track,
press the jog lever during stop until the first track starts playing, or
open the lid of the CD player. Or remove all power sources, then
insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again.
(pages 13, 28, 31)
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 28)
c
Adjust the volume of the connected device. (page 27)
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Symptom
During playback of an
ATRAC
CD or
MP3 CD, the CD does
not rotate but you can hear
the sound normally.
“NO FILE” appears in the
display after the jog lever is
pressed or the lid of the CD
player is closed.
When closing the lid of the
CD player, the CD starts to
rotate.
You cannot operate the CD
player properly using the
remote control.
The LCD display becomes
hard to see or slows down.
“ ” is flashing quickly in
the display, and you cannot
locate the beginning of the
track or the specific point in
the track.
Cause and/or corrective action
c
The CD player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or
MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption. The
player is not malfunctioning.
c There are no ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files in the CD.
c A CD-RW from which the data has been erased is being used.
c The CD is dirty.
c
The CD player is reading the information on the CD. The player is
not malfunctioning.
c The buttons on the CD player are kept pressed by mistake.
c You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/
104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room
temperature, the display will return to its normal operating
condition.
c The CD player has entered the Bookmark track play. Press
P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” disappears from the display.
Additional information
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Specifications
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
D-A conversion
1-bit quartz time-axis control
Frequency response
20 - 20 000 Hz
+1
–2
dB (measured by JEITA CP-
307)
Output (at 4.5 V input level)
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ
Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω
Optical digital output (optical output connector)
Output level: –21 - –15 dBm
Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level
Power requirements
For the area code of the model you
purchased, check the upper left side of the
bar code on the package.
•Two Sony NH-14WM (A) rechargeable
batteries: 1.2 V DC × 2
•Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2
•AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
U, U2, CA, CA2, E92, MX2, TW2 and
CA2/C models: 120 V, 60 Hz
CED, CED/4, CE7, CE7/C, EE, EE1, E, E13
and E13/2 models: 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
CEK model: 230 V, 50 Hz
AU2 model: 240 V, 50 Hz
EU8, EU8/C, JE.W, E18, KR4 and EE8
models: 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
HK4 model: 230 V, 50 Hz
CNA model: 220 V, 50 Hz
Battery life*
1
(approx. hours)
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable
surface)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD
player is used.
When using two NH-14WM (A) (charged for
about 5 hours*
2
)
G-PROTECTION
“1” “2”
Audio CD 35 32
ATRAC3plus file*
3
55 55
MP3 file*
4
50 50
When using external battery case (two
alkaline batteries*
5
)
G-PROTECTION
“1” “2”
Audio CD 55 50
ATRAC3plus file*
3
95 95
MP3 file*
4
85 85
When using two NH-14WM (A) and external
battery case (two alkaline batteries*
5
)
G-PROTECTION
“1” “2”
Audio CD 90 82
ATRAC3plus file*
3
150 150
MP3 file*
4
135 135
*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 or 64 kbps
*4 Recorded at 128 kbps
*5 When using Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG)
(produced in Japan)
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Optional accessories
AC power adaptor AC-E45HG
Active speaker system SRS-Z1
Car battery cord DCC-E345
Car battery cord with car connecting pack
DCC-E34CP
Car connecting pack CPA-9C
Earphones MDR-E848SP
MDR-EX71SL
MDR-Q55SL
Your dealer may not handle some of the
accessories listed above. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information about the
accessories in your country.
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding
projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 135.4 × 135.4 × 15.8 mm
(5
3
⁄8 × 5
3
⁄8 ×
5
⁄8 in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 179 g (6.4 oz.)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Additional information
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
