2-663-957-11 (1)
D-NE331CK/NE336CK
Operating Instructions
ATRAC CD Walkman
Portable
CD Player
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
About trademarks
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
SonicStage is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and
ATRAC Advanced Lossless are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
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Create Your Own ATRAC CDs
In addition to the regular music CDs, you can play original CDs (“ATRAC” CDs) that you created
with the SonicStage software. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one
CD-R or CD-RW. SonicStage can be downloaded free of charge.
The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD.
Install SonicStage on your computer.
SonicStage is a software product that takes music
from audio CDs or downloaded from the Internet
onto your computer to create your own original
CDs. SonicStage can be downloaded from the
specified site ( page 33) and installed on your
computer.
ATRAC CD
Create an ATRAC CD.
After selecting your favorite songs from music stored
on your computer, record them on a CD-R/CD-RW
using SonicStage.
Audio CDs,
MP3 files
Listen to them with this CD player.
You can take lots of songs wherever you go on your
original CD.
• The appropriate system environment to access the Internet is required.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your computer.
• For how to install SonicStage and how to create an ATRAC CD, visit
and get information from the specified site for downloading SonicStage.
You can also check the SonicStage help section.
* When the total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes
and you are recording on a 700 MB CD-R/CD-RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC
format.
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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 ATRAC format has
been recorded*
ATRAC is the general term used to refer to Sony Corporation audio codec technologies
ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, and ATRAC Advanced Lossless**. ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus,
with their high quality compression ratio, and ATRAC Advanced Lossless**, with its
no-data-loss compression, combine to provide a vast array of possibilities.
** This player is not compatible with ATRAC Advanced Lossless.
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are:
Bit rates
Sampling frequencies
44.1 kHz
ATRAC3
66/105/132 kbps
48/64/256 kbps
ATRAC3plus
44.1 kHz
Information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) of up to 62-characters can be
displayed on this CD player.
MP3 CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has
been recorded*
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are shown below. Variable
Bit Rate (VBR) files can also be played.
Bit rates
Sampling frequencies
32/44.1/48 kHz
MPEG-1 Layer3
MPEG-2 Layer3
MPEG-2.5 Layer3
32 - 320 kbps
8 - 160 kbps
8 - 160 kbps
16/22.05/24 kHz
8/11.025/12 kHz
This CD player conforms to Version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 of the ID3 tag format. ID3 tag is a
format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3
files. Up to 64 characters of ID3 tag information can be displayed on this CD player.
CD-Extra and Mix-Mode CDs:
CD-R/CD-RW on which CD-DA format data and CD-ROM format data are
recorded together.*
If you cannot play your CD, change the “CD-EXTRA” setting ( page 28). Then
you may play your CD.
An ATRAC CD on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded using
software other than SonicStage can also be played.
With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is recorded.
* Only ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs can be played.
Continued
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Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
Group
File
MP3
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.
Note on DualDiscs
(Maximum directory levels: 8)
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product
which mates DVD recorded material on one
side with digital audio material on the other
side. However, since the audio material side
does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Notes
• If ATRAC files and MP3 files are recorded on the
same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC files
first.
• The playback capability of this CD player may
vary depending on the quality of the disc and the
condition of the recording device.
• Acceptable characters are A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9,
and _ (underscore).
Difference in File structures of ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs
ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist 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.”
For MP3 CDs, this CD player recognizes an
MP3 folder as a “group” so that ATRAC CDs
and MP3 CDs can be operated in the same
way.
• On a disc that has ATRAC/MP3 files, do not save
files in other formats and do not make unnecessary
folders.
About ATRAC CDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC format
cannot be played on your computer.
About MP3 CDs
• Be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file
name. However, 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.
• To compress a source in an MP3 file, we
recommend setting the compression parameters to
“44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”
The usable number of groups and files
• Maximum number of groups: 256
• Maximum number of files: 999
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set the
writing software to “halting of writing.”
• To record up to the maximum capacity at one time
on media that has nothing recorded on it, set the
writing software to “Disc at Once.”
Playing order of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs
For ATRAC CDs, files are played in the order
selected in SonicStage.
For MP3 CDs, the playing order may differ
depending on the method used to record MP3
files on the disc. A “play list” which contains
an MP3 file playing order can also be played.
In the following example, files are played in
order of to .
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On headphones/earphones
Precautions
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.
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
Preventing hearing damage
• 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Getting Started
Checking the Supplied
Accessories
•
AC power adaptor (1) • Earphones (1)
(AC-ES3010K2)
(not supplied with USA
model)
•
Rotary commander (1) • Car battery cord (1)
• Car connecting
pack (1)
• Velcro tapes for the CD player (2)
• Velcro tape for the rotary commander (1)
• Operating instructions (1)
• AC plug adaptor (1) (for E33 model only*)
*
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
Note
The supplied rotary commander should be used with
this player only.
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(group) – button ( page 16-18, 23)
Guide to Parts and
Controls
/buttons ( page 16, 18, 22, 24)
(group) + button ( page 16, 17, 23)
Jog lever
CD player
VOL (volume) +/– ( page 15)
/ ( page 17, 18, 20, 22-24, 26)
(play/pause)* ( page 15-18, 20,
22-24, 26)
CD player:
STOP button ( page 16-18, 24, 25,
27)
Rotary commander:
(stop) button ( page 16)
(headphones) jack ( page 15)
DC IN 3 V jack ( page 14)
HOLD switch (on the back of the CD
player) ( page 17)
OPEN switch ( page 13, 15)
SEARCH button ( page 17, 18)
DISPLAY/MENU button ( page 19, 20,
Rotary commander
22, 24, 26)
(play/pause) button ( page 16)
/control ( page 16)
Jack for connecting a car connecting pack
(
page 10)
(group) +/– control ( page 16)
Push down and turn.
Character information display
(
page 19)
Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5)
Display
Disc indicator ( page 15)
Battery indicator ( page 13)
Play list indicator
Group indicator
Bookmark indicator ( page 22)
Play mode indicator
Timer indicator ( page 27)
Sound indicator
*
This button has a tactile dot.
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Where to place your CD
player
Installing in a Car
• Install the CD player in a location which:
– does not interfere with your driving.
– is not dangerous for passengers.
Connect your CD player as shown
below.
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– does not interfere with the glove box lid or
ashtray.
Car cassette deck
– is stable, and where nothing around it may
interfere with installation.
• Do not install the CD player near heat
sources or where subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a
dashboard).
to a cigarette lighter
socket
Please understand that we will not incur any
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect
installation.
Car
connecting
pack
Car battery
cord
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your CD player, please contact
your nearest Sony dealer.
Mounting your CD player
Attach the CD player to the console box with
the supplied Velcro tapes.
to
(headphones)
to DC IN 3 V
Bottom of the CD player
Rotary commander
Note
Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck
before inserting the car connecting pack.
Console box
Notes
• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any
control.
• When you are going to park your car for a long
period of time, remove the CD player from the
console box and place it where it will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
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Note on the car battery cord
Notes on the car connecting pack
The 3 V DC plug supplied with car battery
cord conforms to the proposed standards
of the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Do not connect it to other players.
• If no sound is heard or the car connecting
pack is ejected, change the direction of
playback on the car cassette deck.
• Never insert the cord end of the car
connecting pack into the cassette insertion
door. Otherwise, the cord may break or the
car cassette deck may be damaged.
Polarity of the plug
(JEITA standards)
• You cannot use the car connecting pack
with some car cassette deck.
• The cord should be placed so that it does
not hinder driving.
• To disconnect the cord from the CD player,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull
the plug out by the cord.
Replacing the fuse of the
car battery cord
If the CD player does not operate, check the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:
Turn off the CD player and remove
the cigarette lighter plug from the
cigarette lighter socket.
• With some car cassette decks, you may
hear some rattling noise from the car
connecting pack. However, this is not a sign
of malfunction.
1
Remove the plug end by turning it
counterclockwise.
2
Continued
Remove the defective fuse from the
plug.
3
Insert a new fuse into the plug.
4
Replace the plug end by turning it
clockwise.
5
Fuse
Remove
Plug end
Cigarette lighter plug
Notes
• Be sure to use a fuse of the same amperage and
length as the one to be replaced. Never use a piece
of wire as a substitute for the fuse.
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it, contact
your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, bring the
defective fuse to the dealer with you.
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Mounting the rotary
commander
Secure the rotary commander to
the flat place by pressing the Velcro
tapes firmly together.
2
If you use the supplied rotary commander,
you can control your CD player as easily as
you would control the headlight or the wiper
switch of your car while driving.
Attach the rotary commander to a flat place
as illustrated below.
Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to
the bottom of the rotary commander
and to a flat place.
1
Bottom of the rotary
commander
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To remove the battery
Preparing a Power
Source (Dry Battery)
Remove the battery as illustrated below.
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor
when using the dry battery. Replace the
battery with new one when the battery is
depleted.
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery
Checking the remaining
power of the battery
Slide the OPEN switch to open the
lid of your player.
1
The remaining power of the battery is
indicated in the display as shown below. As
the black indicator section decreases, the
remaining power is depleted further.
“Low Battery” *
OPEN switch
* Beep sounds.
Open the battery compartment lid
inside the player.
2
When the battery is depleted, replace it with
a new one.
Raise
Notes
• The display shows the approximate battery power
remaining. For example, one section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
Battery
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display
may increase or decrease relative to the actual
power remaining.
compart-
Press
ment lid
Insert the LR6 (size AA) battery (not
supplied) by matching the end of
the battery to the diagram in the
battery compartment and close the
lids of the battery compartment and
the player until they click into place.
Continued
3
Insert the
end first.
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Battery life 1)
When using the AC power
adaptor
When using a Sony alkaline battery LR6
(SG) (produced in Japan)
You can use the player powered by the AC
power adaptor without the battery.
G-PROTECTION
“1”
22
“2”
20
41
31
Audio CD
ATRAC CD 2)
MP3 CD 3)
41
31
1) Measured value using the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association)
to DC IN 3 V
Playing time shown is approximate hours, when
you use the player on a flat and stable surface and
“POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” ( page 28).
This value varies depending on how the player
is used.
AC power adaptor
to an AC outlet
2) Recorded at 48 kbps
3) Recorded at 128 kbps
Notes on 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.
Connect the AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 3 V jack of your CD player
and an AC outlet.
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• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
Notes on the AC power adaptor
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long
time, remove them.
• Disconnect all power sources when the player is
not to be used for a long time.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit
left in the battery compartment, and install new
batteries. If the deposit adheres to your skin, wash
it off thoroughly.
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your
player is not supplied with an AC power adaptor,
use an AC-E30HG AC power adaptor*. Do not
use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a
malfunction.
*Not available in Australia and some other
regions. Ask your dealer for detailed
information.
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.
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Playback
Adjust the volume by flicking the
jog lever toward VOL + or –.
4
Playing a CD
Flick toward VOL +
Slide the OPEN switch to open the
player lid.
1
VOL
–
Connect the headphones/earphones to the
player beforehand.
Flick toward VOL –
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in
the center of the tray.
OPEN switch
to
(headphones)
Headphones/earphones
Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
2
Continued
Label side up
Press on the jog lever.
3
(disc) moves, and the player starts
playback.
Press
VOL
–
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Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)
CD player
+ /
– buttons
VOL
–
/ buttons
STOP button
Jog lever
To
Operation on the player (Operation on the rotary commander is in
parentheses)
Play
Play from the first
track
From stop, press and hold on the jog lever until playback starts.
(From stop, press and hold until playback starts.)
Stop
Pause/Resume play
after pausing
Press on the jog lever.
(Press .)
Stop playback
Press STOP.
(Press (stop).)
Search Find the beginning of
Press once.
(Turn the control toward once.)
the current track 1)
Find the beginning of
previous tracks 1)
Press repeatedly.
(Turn the control toward repeatedly.)
Find the beginning of
the next track 1)
Press once.
(Turn the control toward once.)
Find the beginning of
succeeding tracks 1)
Press repeatedly.
(Turn the control toward repeatedly.)
Go backwards
quickly 1)
Press and hold .
(Turn and hold the control toward .)
Go forward quickly 1)
Press and hold .
(Turn and hold the control toward .)
Press
(Push down and turn the control toward
Press (group) – repeatedly.
(Push down and turn the control toward
(group) + repeatedly.
Jump to succeeding
groups2)
(group) + repeatedly.)
(group) – repeatedly.)
Jump to previous
groups2)
1)You can operate during both play and pause.
2)You can operate during play of a CD other than audio CDs.
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Locking the controls
Searching for Your
Favorite Track/File
(HOLD)
You can prevent accidental button presses
while carrying the player by locking the
controls.
Press to enter
Jog lever
Slide the HOLD switch on the back
1
of the player in the direction of the
arrow.
“HOLD” flashes if you press any button
when the HOLD function is activated.
–
L
O
Flick to select
SEARCH
To unlock the controls
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction
opposite to that of arrow.
+
–
Searching by viewing
groups (File View)
On a CD such as an ATRAC CD or an MP3
CD on which a number of files are recorded,
you can search for a file by checking the
names of groups (except on an audio CD) or
files around the file being played.
Press SEARCH repeatedly.
The names of groups and files around the
current file appear on the display.
1
MR.SNO
The Train
Where do
Yo
Group names
File names
Press
+ or
– to select a group.
2
3
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select a file.
Press on the jog lever.
The file you have selected starts playing.
4
To cancel searching
Press STOP on the CD player.
Continued
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Searching by viewing a list
of groups/files (List View)
Checking CD information
on the display
You can search for a track/file by checking
the format type of the music source and the
names of groups and files.
You can check CD information on the 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
Press SEARCH repeatedly.
1
(
page 27).
When you are playing an MP3 CD containing
files with an ID3 tag, ID3 tag information
is displayed. (When there is no ID3 tag
information, file name or group name is
If you play a CD on which mixed audio
data has been recorded:
The screen for selecting the format type
such as “ATRAC ROOT” and “MP3
ROOT” appears first.
displayed.) ( page 5)
Notes
• The characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ can be
displayed on this player.
Press on the jog lever.
• Before playing a file, the 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.
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select a group and press .
2
• If the file does not belong to any group, “MP3
ROOT” appears on the display.
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select a file.
3
Press on the jog lever.
The file you have selected starts playing.
4
To return to the previous screen
Press or
– on the CD player.
To cancel searching
Press STOP on the CD player.
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ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
To check information on the display
Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly.
File name, artist name 3), file number,
elapsed playing time
Audio CD
Track number, elapsed playing time
(Artist name, track name)1)
Group name 3), CODEC information 4)
total number of files
,
Total number of tracks on the CD, total
remaining time of the CD, remaining time
of the current track 2)
File view screen
File view screen
1) When you are playing an audio CD containing
text information such as CD-TEXT, information
in parentheses is displayed.
2) The displays appear only during normal play.
3) During play, “artist name” is not displayed if the
disc does not have ID3 tag information. When
the list of group names/file names appears on the
display, “artist name” and “group name” are not
displayed.
4) Bit rate and sampling frequencies are displayed.
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, rather than
from the beginning.
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When “REPEAT” appears, select
“ON” or “OFF” and press on the
jog lever.
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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
To return to normal play
Select “ALL” in the PLAY MODE menu.
page 21.
You can also play songs repeatedly using the
playback options you choose (repeat play,
page 23).
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the
menu screen appears.
1
: PLAY MODE
: SOUND
: OPTION
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select “ PLAY MODE” and press
2
.
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select the playback option.
3
The default setting is “ALL” (normal
play).
Press on the jog lever.
4
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Playback options (PLAY MODE)
Display on the CD player Explanation
All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order.
For the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to the
setting of the “PLAY ORDER.”
ALL
All files in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC CD/MP3
GROUP
CD only) ( page 22).
The current track is played once.
1
All tracks on the CD are played once in random order.
All files in the selected group are played once in random order (ATRAC
SHUFFLE
GROUP SHUFFLE
CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 22).
Tracks to which Bookmarks have been added are played. The play of
tracks with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in the order you
BOOKMARK
PLAYLIST
added the Bookmarks ( page 22).
Tracks in the selected m3u play list* are played (MP3 CD only) ( page
22).
The tracks you have played most frequently from the CD are played from
the 10th to the first.
AUTO RANKING
RANKING SHUF
Up to 32 tracks, which the player has automatically memorized as the
most frequently played ones, are played in random order.
PROGRAM
INTRO
Up to 64 tracks are played in your favorite order ( page 23).
About the first 10 seconds of all tracks which follow the current track are
played once.
*An m3u play list is a file in which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function,
record MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format.
You can play the top 8 lists (listed by file name) on your screen on the CD player.
Continued
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Playing groups
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the
menu screen appears.
3
4
5
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)”
1
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select “PLAY MODE,” and press .
(
page 20). In step 3, select
“GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE”
and press on the jog lever.
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select “BOOKMARK,” and then
press .
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select a group.
2
If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc.
by searching through all the directories,
press or .
When “REPEAT” appears, select
“ON” or “OFF” and press .
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If you select a group within the same
directory, flick the jog lever toward /.
To remove Bookmarks
During play of a track with a Bookmark,
press and hold on the jog lever until
disappears.
Press on the jog lever for 2
seconds or more.
The player starts playback of all files in
the group you have selected.
3
4
Notes
• If you try to add Bookmarks to tracks on an 11th
CD (on a 6th CD* when playing ATRAC CDs/
MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the CD you played
first will be erased.
When “REPEAT” appears, select
“ON” or “OFF” and press on the
jog lever.
• All Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased if
you remove all power sources.
* When each CD has 513 tracks or more.
Note
If the group has no tracks, or the group is located in
the lowest directory level, “Invalid” appears on the
display.
Playing your favorite play
lists (m3u play list play)
Playing your favorite
tracks (Bookmark play)
In step 3 of “Changing Playback
Options (PLAY MODE)”
1
(
page 20), select “PLAYLIST.”
During play of the track to which
1
you want to add a Bookmark, press
on the jog lever until flashes
slowly.
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select a play list.
2
3
Press on the jog lever.
If you want to add a Bookmark to
two or more tracks, repeat step 1.
2
You can add Bookmarks to up to 10 CDs
for audio CDs (up to 99 tracks for each
CD) and up to 5 CDs* for ATRAC CDs/
MP3 CDs (up to 999 tracks for each CD).
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Playing tracks in your
favorite order (PGM play)
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat play)
While the player is stopped, select
“PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)”
Select “ON” in step 5 of “Changing
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)”
1
1
(
page 20).
(
page 20), and then press on
The playback option you have selected
repeats.
the jog lever.
To return to normal play
Select “OFF.”
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select a track, and press and hold
until display changes.
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD:
You can also select a file in another group
2
3
by pressing
+ or
–.
Repeat step 2 to select tracks in
your favorite order.
You can select up to 64 tracks.
When you finish entering the 64th track,
the track number selected first (audio
CD)/file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD)
appears on the display.
If you select 65 tracks or more, the tracks
selected first are erased one by one.
Press on the jog lever.
Playback starts in the selected order.
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To check the program
1
While the player is stopped, select
“PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)”
(
page 20), and then press and hold
on the jog lever until the display changes.
2
On the player, whenever you press and
hold , the tracks are displayed in
playing order.
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Press or for 2 seconds or
more to select the frequency range.
2
3
Changing Sound
Quality
For details about the setting of SOUND items,
see
page 25.
“Low” is displayed first.
There are 3 frequency ranges; “Low”
(low range audio), “Mid” (middle range
audio), and “High” (high range audio).
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.
Press or repeatedly to
select the shape of the wave.
There are 3 shapes stored in memory for
each frequency range.
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the
menu screen appears.
1
Low Mid High
Frequency range
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select “ SOUND” and press .
2
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select the sound volume.
The sound volume can be adjusted in 7
4
5
levels.
Sound volume
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select the item you want to set up
and press .
3
Low Mid High
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select an option and press .
4
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make
adjustments for the remaining 2
frequency ranges, and then press
on the jog lever.
Customizing sound quality
You can adjust sound quality for each
frequency range individually, checking the
shape of the wave on the display.
To return to the previous screen
Press STOP on the CD player.
To cancel the adjustment operation
Press STOP on the CD player for 2
seconds or more.
Select “EQUALIZER” in step 3 and
“CUSTOM” in step 4 of “Selecting
the sound quality.”
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Notes
• If the sound is distorted by your sound settings
when you turn up the volume, turn the volume
down.
• If you feel a difference in sound volume between
the “CUSTOM” sound setting and other sound
settings, adjust the volume to your preference.
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SOUND items
To return to the previous screen, press STOP on the CD player. To cancel the setting operation,
press STOP on the CD player for 2 seconds or more.
Item
Options (: Default setting)
EQUALIZER
(Equalizer setting)
Normal sound quality
OFF
SOFT
For vocal, stressing middle range audio
ACTIVE
Lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio
HEAVY
Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges
compared with ACTIVE sound
CUSTOM
Customized sound (see
Normal sound quality.
page 24 for details)
CLEARBASS
OFF
(Bass sound setting)
1
2
3
Emphasizing bass sound.
Emphasizing bass sound more than 1.
Emphasizing bass sound more than 2.
Note
If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you have set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the
EQUALIZER item gets priority.
When you set both the EQUALIZER item and the CLEARBASS item, set the EQUALIZER item first.
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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.
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the
menu screen appears.
1
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select “ OPTION” and press .
2
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select the item you want to set up
3
and press .
Flick the jog lever toward / to
select an option and press .
4
When you are setting the “LANGUAGE”
or “PLAY ORDER,” repeat step 4.
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OPTION items
To return to the previous screen, press STOP on the CD player. To cancel the setting operation,
press STOP on the CD player for 2 seconds or more.
Items
Options (: Default settings)
Select the language for menu text, warning
message, etc.
LANGUAGE
(Language for
menu, etc.)
MENU
TEXT1) 2)
3)
Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3
tag, etc.
G-PROTECTION 1)
(To prevent sound
skipping)
Protection against sound skipping is provided with high quality
CD sound.
1
2
Enhanced protection against sound skipping is provided.
The volume changes without limiting the volume level.
The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing.
AVLS 4)
(Limiting volume)
OFF
ON
TIMER
(Off timer)
OFF
The timer does not work.
ON
1-99 min
is displayed on the player. You can check
the remaining playback time by selecting
this option during play.
Flick the jog lever toward
to increase or decrease the length of time
by 5 minutes, or keep flicking the jog lever
/
repeatedly
toward
/
to increase or decrease by 1
minute. The default setting is “10 min.”
BEEP
(Sound of operation)
The beep sounds when you operate the player.
The beep is turned off.
ON
OFF
Continued
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Items
Options (: Default settings)
SEAMLESS 1) 5)
(Playing tracks
continuously)
The CD is played as recorded on the disc, including spaces
between tracks.
OFF
ON
The CD is played without space between tracks.
The POWER SAVE function does not work.
Setting of the SOUND items is not effective.
POWER SAVE 1)
(Saving power)
OFF
ON
PLAY ORDER 1) 6)
(Playback order)
TRACK
Play back the music source in the order of
recording.
ID3TAG TNO Play back in the order of ID3 tag number.
NORMAL
FILE NAME
OFF
ON
Play back in the alphabetical order of the
file names.
GROUP
Play back the music source in the order of
recording.
Play back the music source in the order of
group names.
CD-EXTRA 1) 7)
(Playback by disc
format)
Set to “OFF” as long as you can play your CD normally.
OFF
ON
If you cannot play your CD-Extra, set to “ON.” You may play it.
1) You can set this up only while the player is stopped.
2) The TEXT option cannot be set for Audio CDs. For CD-Extra CDs, you can select the TEXT option when
“CD-EXTRA” is set to “ON.”
3) The item “AUTO” is displayed in the same language that you selected for the “LANGUAGE” - “MENU”
options.
4) AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System.
5) This function works only for ATRAC CDs.
6) This function does not work for Audio CDs.
7) This function works only for Audio CDs and CD-Extra CDs.
Notes
• Even if “G-PROTECTION” is set to “2,” sound may skip:
– when the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected,
– when a dirty or scratched CD is played, or
– for CD-Rs/CD-RWs, when a poor-quality disc is played or there is a problem with the original recording
device or application software.
• Even if “SEAMLESS” is set to “ON,” the tracks may not play continuously depending on how the source
music was recorded.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Sound
Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
The volume does not increase
even if you flick the jog lever
toward VOL + repeatedly.
“AVLS” is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF” ( page 27).
No sound, or noise is heard.
Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly.
The plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs
with a dry soft cloth periodically.
A rustling noise is heard from
the CD.
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly ( page 13).
SOUND items cannot be set up.
“POWER SAVE” is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF” ( page 28).
Operation/Playback
Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
The playing time is too short. The
CD does not play.
Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not a
manganese battery.
Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery ( page 13).
Certain tracks cannot be played.
You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible
with this player ( page 5).
Change the setting of “CD-EXTRA.” You may play your CD
(
page 28).
“Low Battery” appears on the
Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline
display, and the CD does not play.
battery ( page 13).
“Hi DC in” appears on 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 33).
Continued
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Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
The CD does not play, or “No Disc”
appears on the display when a CD
is placed in the player.
The CD is dirty or defective. Clean it or change it.
Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up
(
page 15).
Moisture condensation* has occurred. Leave the CD player
aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates.
* Moisture is likely to condense on the lense inside the CD
player when you bring the player from the cold outdoors into
the warm indoors.
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly ( page 13).
Make sure the battery is inserted correctly ( page 13).
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely
(
page 14).
Press after one second or more has passed since the AC
power adaptor was connected.
The CD-R/CD-RW in the player is blank.
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,
recording device, or application software.
“HOLD” flashes on the display
when you press a button, and the
CD does not play.
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back
(
page 17).
Playback starts from the point you
stopped (resume function).
The resume function is working. To start play from the first
track, press and hold while the player is stopped until the
first track starts playing, or open the lid of the player ( page
16). Or, remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or
connect the AC power adaptor again.
During playback of an ATRAC
CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not
rotate but you can hear the sound
normally.
This 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 or when the lid
of the player is closed.
There are no ATRAC/MP3 files on the CD-R/CD-RW.
A CD-R/CD-RW from which the data has been erased is being
used.
The CD is dirty.
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.
Even though you have not selected
“BOOKMARK,”
flashes.
If you have selected a playback option other than
(Bookmark)
“BOOKMARK,”
(Bookmark) flashes.
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Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
Play stopped abruptly.
The off timer has been set. Change the setting of “TIMER” to
“OFF” ( page 27).
The dry battery is used up completely. Replace the dry battery
with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 13).
Others
Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
When closing the lid of the CD
player, the CD starts to rotate.
The player is reading the information on the CD, not
malfunctioning.
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Maintenance
Specifications
To clean the casing
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or
a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
Laser diode properties
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
+1
20 - 20 000 Hz dB (measured by JEITA)
–2
Output
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 15 mW + Approx. 15 mW at 16 Ω
Power requirements
• 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)
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 137.8 × 31.1 × 137.8 mm
1
1
1
⁄
(5
⁄
2
× 1
⁄
4
× 5
in.)
2
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 191 g (6.8 oz.)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Optional Accessories
SonicStage Download
Website
AC-E30HG
AC power adaptor
*
SRS-Z30/Z31
SRS-Z510
Active speaker system
You can install SonicStage by the
following;
1 Select from below your region website.
2 Access the SonicStage free download
website and download following the
instructions provided.
DCC-E345
Car battery cord
DCC-E34CP
Car battery cord with car
connecting pack
CPA-9C
Car connecting pack
Connecting cord
RK-G129
RK-G136
(Before downloading please read carefully
the information provided on the site.)
MDR-EX51LP
MDR-EX71SL
MDR-G74SL
Earphones
3 Download the file, and execute according
to the instructions.
* Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each
area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the
plug before purchasing.
• For customers in Asia, the Middle East,
Africa and Oceania:
(TOP page Downloads Personal
Audio SonicStage)
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.
• For customers in Latin:
• For customers in US:
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H
Index
Symbols
I
(Battery) 13
INTRO 21
(disc) 15
1
L
(Timer) 27
LANGUAGE 27
A
ACTIVE 25
AC power adaptor
ALL 21
M
MENU 27
ATRAC
Mix-Mode CD
MP3 CD
ATRAC3plus
ATRAC CD
O
OPTION 27
B
P
BEEP 27
Pause 16
Play 16
C
R
CD-DA format
CD-Extra
CD-EXTRA 28
CD-TEXT 19
CD player
CUSTOM 25
S
SEAMLESS 28
Search 16
SHUFFLE 21
SOFT 25
D
Display
SonicStage
SOUND 25
Stop 16
E
Earphones
T
TEXT 27
TIMER 27
TRACK 28
F
G
G-PROTECTION 27
Group
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