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The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area). ATRAC3plus is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
Table of Contents Create Your Own ATRAC CDs...4 Which discs can you play on this CD player? ...5 Precautions ...7 On safety ...7 On the CD player ...7 On handling CDs...7 On headphones/earphones...7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories...8 Guide to Parts and Controls...9 Preparing a Power Source (Rechargeable Battery) ...11 When using a dry battery ...12...
Create Your Own ATRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD.
Which discs can you play on this CD player? Audio CDs: CD-DA format CDs CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
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Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor • Earphones (AC-ES3010K2) • Rechargeable • Battery carrying case battery • External battery case • Remote control Remote (For this CD player only) • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player.
Preparing a Power Source (Rechargeable Battery) Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. To maintain the original battery capacity longer, charge the battery only when it is completely depleted (“Lo Batt” appears on the remote display).
Notes • Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this AC power adaptor. • If you press during charging, charging stops and playback of CD starts. • If you connect the AC power adaptor to player during playback, play stops.
2)Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used. 3)Recorded at 48kbps 4)Recorded at 128kbps 5)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION “1” “2”...
Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry batteries • Do not charge dry batteries. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire. • Do not carry batteries in a pocket, etc. with coins or other metallic objects. The battery can generate heat if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally allowed to come into contact with a metallic object.
Playback Playing a CD Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Headphones/ earphones with the remote Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up The OPR lamp lights up repetitively in red, green, and orange, in turn.
Basic playback operations Remote /, , / Play Play from the first track Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Stop playback Search Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of succeeding tracks Go backwards quickly...
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPR lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function on the player is activated. Slide the HOLD switch on the remote or on the player (on the back) in the direction of the arrow.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information on the remote display. Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be “ENGLISH.” Change the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary ( page 27). When you are playing an MP3 CD containing files with an ID3 tag, ID3 tag information is displayed.
Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can use various playback options such as selecting songs you want to listen to, and playing songs in your favorite order. For details about playback options, see page 20. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, ...
Playback options Display on the remote No indication (Normal play) (Group play) (Single play) SHUF (Shuffle play) SHUF (Group shuffle play) (Bookmark play) (m3u play list play) (Auto ranking play) a00 SHUF (Auto ranking shuffle play) (PGM play) INTRO (INTRO play) *An m3u play list is a file in which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded.
Playing groups In step 1 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19), select “ ” or “ SHUF.” Turn the VOL +/– control to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, turn the operation dial toward ...
Playing tracks in your favorite order While the player is stopped, turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly until “PGM” (program) flashes. Playing order Track name or file name Turn the VOL +/– control to select a track, and then press and hold ...
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 25. Selecting the sound quality You can set up the “EQUALIZER” setting and/or “CLEARBASS” setting. If you set both at the same time, you can enjoy more bass sound along with the sound quality you want.
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Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make adjustment for the remaining 2 frequency ranges. Press . To return to the previous screen Press on the remote. To cancel the adjustment operation Press on the remote for 2 seconds or more. Notes •...
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Item Options (: Default setting) EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM CLEARBASS OFF (Bass sound BASS 1 settiing) BASS 2...
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 27. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. Turn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Items Options (: Default settings) LANGUAGE MENU (Language for menu, etc.) TEXT G-PROTECTION 1) 2) 1 (To prevent sound skipping) AVLS...
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Items Options (: Default settings) TIMER OFF (Off timer) AUDIO OUT HEADPHONE (External audio output) LINE OUT BEEP ON (Sound of operation) SEAMLESS 1) 4) OFF (Playing tracks continuously) POWERSAVE 1) 5) OFF (The LCD backlight on the remote and the OPR lamp on...
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Items Options (: Default settings) CD-EXTRA 1) 6) OFF (Playback by disc format) ANIMATION OFF (Selecting animation screen) 1)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 2)Depending on the model you purchased, “G-PRO” is displayed on the remote. 3)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System.
Connecting Other Devices You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a MiniDisc or a cassette tape. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect. Be sure to turn off all devices before making the connections and changing the settings explained below.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The rechargeable battery cannot be charged. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you turn the VOL +/– control on the remote in...
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Operation/Playback Symptom The playing time is too short. The CD does not play. Certain tracks cannot be played. “Lo Batt” appears in the display, and the CD does not play. “Hi DC in” appears in the display. The CD does not play, or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player.
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Remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or reconnect the AC power adaptor. Try to operate the player again. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cause and/or corrective action The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning.
(Approx. 1.5 mW + Approx. 1.5 mW at 16 Ω)* *For the customers in Europe 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):...
Optional Accessories AC power adaptor AC-E30HG* Active speaker system SRS-Z30 SRS-Z510 Car battery cord DCC-E84 Car connecting pack CPA-84U Connecting cord RK-G129HG RK-G136HG Earphones (except for the MDR-E931SP customers in France) MDR-EX71SL MDR-G64SL Earphones (for the MDR-E808SP customers in France) * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area.