Sony D-NE720 Operating Instructions Manual

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This warranty is valid only in Canada.
Printed on 100 % recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
Atrac CD Walkman
Portable
CD Player
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-541-637-12 (1)
D-NE720/NE720LS
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 This warranty is valid only in Canada. Printed on 100 % recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Atrac CD Walkman Portable CD Player © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-541-637-12 (1) D-NE720/NE720LS Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4: Create Your Own Atrac Cds

    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.
  • Page 5: Which Discs Can You Play On This Cd Player

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 9: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls CD player (rear) 1 23 9 q;qa qs Remote  (group) +/– buttons (  page 16)     CD player: VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (  page 15) Remote: VOL (volume) +/– control (  page 15, 17, 23) ...
  • Page 10 Remote display �� �� ��  Disc indicator (  page 15)  Battery indicator (  page 11, 13)  Track number indicator/auto ranking play indicator (  page 18, 19)  Character information display (  page 18) ...
  • Page 11: Preparing A Power Source (Rechargeable Battery)

    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).
  • Page 12: When Using A Dry Battery

    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.
  • Page 13: Checking The Remaining Power Of The Battery

    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”...
  • Page 14: When Using The Ac Power Adaptor

    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.
  • Page 15: Playback

    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.
  • Page 16: Basic Playback Operations (Play, Stop, Search)

    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...
  • Page 17: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    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.
  • Page 18: Checking Cd Information On The Display

    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.
  • Page 19: Changing Playback Options (Play Mode)

    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, ...
  • Page 20: Playback Options (Play Mode)

    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.
  • Page 21: Playing Groups

    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 ...
  • Page 22: Playing Tracks In Your Favorite Order (Pgm Play)

    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 ...
  • Page 23: Changing Sound Quality

    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.
  • Page 24 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 •...
  • Page 25: Sound Items

    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...
  • Page 26: Changing Optional Settings

    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.
  • Page 27: Option Items

    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...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Connecting Other Devices

    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.
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    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...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    (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):...
  • Page 35: Optional Accessories

    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.
  • Page 36: Index

    Index Symbols (Battery) 11, 13 (disc) 1 (Single play) a00 (Auto ranking play) a00 SHUF (Auto ranking shuffle play) (Bookmark play) 20, 21 (Group play) SHUF (Group shuffle play) (m3u play list play) PGM (Program play) 20, 22 (Repeat play) ACTIVE AC power adaptor ANIMATION...
  • Page 37 SEAMLESS Search 16, 17 SOFT SonicStage SOUND Stop TEXT TIMER TRACK...

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