Sony Portable CD Player NE326CK User Manual

2-318-870-11 (1)  
This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
D-NE321CK/NE326CK  
Operating Instructions  
Atrac CD Walkman  
Portable  
CD Player  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
 
For customers who purchased this product in  
the USA  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard,  
do not expose the unit to rain  
or moisture.  
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you.  
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.  
If you have any questions about this product,  
contact:  
Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line  
1-(866)-456-7669  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on  
the apparatus.  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913  
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  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
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.  
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  
CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN  
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH  
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void your  
authority to operate this equipment.  
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).  
Owner’s Record  
The model number and the serial number are  
located at the rear of the CD player. Record these  
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding  
this product.  
Model No. __________________________  
Serial No. __________________________  
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Table of Contents  
This manual describes how to use the CD player.  
For the supplied software SonicStage, please see  
“Installation/Operating Guide.”  
Notice for users  
On the supplied software  
Depending on the type of the text and characters,  
the text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed  
properly on the device. This is due to:  
– The limitations of the connected player.  
– The player is not functionning normally.  
ATRAC3plus is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony  
Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo  
products.  
Corporation.  
is a trademark of Sony  
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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.  
Install SonicStage on your computer.  
SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded  
from audio CDs on your computer and creates original  
CDs. It can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM.  
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.  
Please see the supplied “Installation/Operating Guide”  
for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs.  
* 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 ATRAC3plus 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 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. ATRAC3plus can compress audio files to about 1/20 of their original size at 64  
kbps.  
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  
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 by using a software other than SonicStage*  
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  
16/22.05/23 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 in the OPTION menu  
(
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.  
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.  
(Maximum directory levels: 8)  
Notes  
• If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded  
on the same CD, this CD player plays the  
ATRAC3plus 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).  
• On a disc that has ATRAC3plus/MP3 files, do  
not save files in other formats and do not make  
unnecessary folders.  
The usable number of groups and files  
• Maximum number of groups: 256  
• Maximum number of files: 999  
About ATRAC CDs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus  
format cannot be played on your computer.  
About MP3 CDs  
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 .  
• 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."  
• 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."  
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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  
Guide to Parts and  
Controls  
• AC power adaptor • Earphones  
(not supplied with USA/  
CD player  
Canadian models)  
• Rotary commander • Car battery cord  
• Car connecting pack  
• CD-ROM (SonicStage)  
Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player  
including this player.  
Rotary commander  
Velcro tapes for the CD player (2)  
Velcro tape for the rotary commander (1)  
• Operating instructions (This book)  
• Installation/Operating Guide  
Note  
The supplied rotaty commander should be used with  
this player only.  
Display  
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Operation button  
Bookmark indicator ( page 22)  
(play/pause)*/ENTER  
Play mode indicator  
(
page 15-18, 20, 22-24, 26)  
Timer indicator ( page 27)  
/( page 16, 18, 22, 24)  
*/( page 17, 18, 20, 22-24, 26)  
Sound indicator  
VOL +/– ( page 15)  
*
This button has a tactile dot.  
CD player:  
(group) – button ( page 16-18, 23)  
Rotary commander:  
+/– control ( page 16)  
Push down and turn.  
(stop) button ( page 16-18, 23-25,  
27)  
SEARCH button ( page 17, 18)  
DISPLAY/MENU button ( page 19, 20,  
22, 24)  
(group) + button ( page 16, 17, 23)  
(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 12, 15)  
(play/pause) button ( page 16)  
control ( page 16)  
Jack for connecting a car connecting pack  
(
page 10)  
Character information display  
page 19)  
(
Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5)  
Disc indicator ( page 15)  
Battery indicator ( page 13)  
Play list indicator  
Group indicator  
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• Do not install the CD player near heat  
sources or where subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a  
dashboard).  
Installing in a Car  
Connect your CD player as shown  
below.  
1
Please understand that we will not incur any  
obligations for troubles caused by incorrect  
installation.  
Car cassette deck  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your CD player, please contact  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
to a cigarette lighter  
socket  
Mounting your CD player  
Attach the CD player to the console box with  
the supplied Velcro tapes.  
Car  
connecting  
pack  
Bottom of the CD player  
Car battery  
cord  
to   
(headphones)  
to DC IN 3 V  
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.  
Rotary commander  
Note  
Turn down the volume of the car cassette deck  
before inserting the car connecting pack.  
Note on the car battery cord  
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.  
Where to place your CD  
player  
• Install the CD player in a location which:  
– does not interfere with your driving.  
– is not dangerous for passengers.  
Polarity of the plug  
(JEITA standards)  
– does not interfere with the glove box lid or  
ashtray.  
– is stable, and where nothing around it may  
interfere with installation.  
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Notes on the car connecting pack  
Replacing the fuse of the  
car battery cord  
• If no sound is heard or the car connecting  
pack is ejected, change the direction of  
playback on the car cassette deck.  
If the CD player does not operate, check the  
fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:  
• 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.  
You cannot use the car connecting pack  
with some car cassette deck.  
Turn off the CD player and remove  
the cigarette lighter plug from the  
cigarette lighter socket.  
1
Remove the plug end by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
2
• 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.  
Remove the defective fuse from the  
plug.  
3
• With some car cassette decks, you may  
hear some rattling noise from the car  
connecting pack. However, this is not a sign  
of malfunction.  
Insert a new fuse into the plug.  
4
Replace the plug end by turning it  
clockwise.  
5
Mounting the rotary  
commander  
Fuse  
Remove  
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.  
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.  
Continued  
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Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to  
the bottom of the rotary commander  
and to a flat place.  
1
Preparing a Power  
Source (Dry Battery)  
Use only the following dry battery type for  
your CD player:  
Bottom of the rotary  
commander  
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery  
Slide the OPEN switch to open the  
lid of your player.  
1
OPEN switch  
Open the battery compartment lid  
inside the player.  
2
Secure the rotary commander to  
the flat place by pressing the Velcro  
tapes firmly together.  
2
Raise  
Battery  
compart-  
ment lid  
Press  
Insert the LR6 (size AA) battery (not  
supplied) by matching the to the  
diagram in the battery compartment.  
3
Insert the  
end first.  
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Battery life 1)  
When using one alkaline battery 2)  
Close the lid until it clicks into  
place.  
4
G-PROTECTION  
“1”  
22  
41  
26  
“2”  
20  
Audio CD  
ATRAC CD 3)  
MP3 CD 4)  
38  
Press here.  
24  
1)Measured value using the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association)  
Playing time shown is approximate hours, when  
you use the player on a flat and stable surface and  
To remove the battery  
Remove the battery as illustrated below.  
“POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” ( page 28).  
This value varies depending on how the player  
is used.  
2)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery  
(produced in Japan)  
3)Recorded at 48kbps  
4)Recorded at 128kbps  
Checking the remaining  
power of the battery  
Notes on dry batteries  
• Do not throw the batteries into a fire.  
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.  
• 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.  
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long  
time, remove them.  
“Low Battery” *  
• 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.  
* Beep sounds.  
When the battery is depleted, replace it with  
a new one.  
Continued  
Notes  
• The display shows the approximate battery power  
remaining. For example, one section does not  
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.  
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display  
may increase or decrease relative to the actual  
power remaining.  
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When using the AC power  
adaptor  
You can use the player powered by the AC  
power adaptor without the battery.  
to DC IN 3V  
AC power adaptor  
to AC outlet  
Connect the AC power adaptor to  
the DC IN 3V jack of your CD player  
and an AC outlet.  
1
Notes on the AC power adaptor  
• Disconnect all power sources when the player is  
not to be used for a long time.  
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If  
your player is not supplied with the one, use an  
AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not available in  
Australia and Argentina). If you use any other AC  
power adaptor, malfunction may occur.  
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 pressing VOL  
+/–.  
4
Playing a CD  
VOL +/–  
Slide the OPEN switch to open the  
player lid.  
1
Connect the headphones/earphones to the  
player beforehand.  
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
Label side up  
Press /ENTER.  
3
(disc) moves, and the player starts  
playback.  
/ENTER  
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Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)  
To  
Operation on the player (Operation on the rotary commander is in  
parentheses)  
Play  
Play from the first track  
From stop, press and hold /ENTER until playback starts.  
(From stop, press until playback starts.)  
Stop  
Pause/Resume play  
after pausing  
Press /ENTER.  
(Press .)  
Stop playback  
Press (stop).  
(Press .)  
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  
Press and hold .  
(Turn and hold the control toward .)  
1) 3)  
Go forward quickly 1) 3)  
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)  
+ repeatedly.)  
– 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.  
3)You cannot operate when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW in a packet write format.  
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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.  
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.  
Slide the HOLD switch on the back  
of the player in the direction of the  
arrow.  
1
“HOLD” flashes if you press any button  
when the HOLD function is activated.  
Press SEARCH repeatedly.  
The names of groups and files around the  
current file appear on the display.  
To unlock the controls  
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction  
opposite to that of arrow.  
1
MR.SNO  
The Train  
Where do  
Yo  
Group names  
File names  
Press  
+ or  
– to select a group.  
2
3
4
Press or to select a file.  
Press /ENTER.  
The file you have selected starts playing.  
To cancel searching  
Press .  
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 (  
page 27).  
Press SEARCH repeatedly.  
1
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 /ENTER.  
• 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.  
Press or to select a group and  
press /ENTER.  
2
• If the file does not belong to any group, “MP3  
ROOT” appears on the display.  
Press or to select a file.  
3
Press /ENTER.  
The file you have selected starts playing.  
4
To return to the previous screen  
Press or  
–.  
To cancel searching  
Press .  
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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 inf ormatin 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 /  
ENTER.  
5
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  
Press or to select “ PLAY  
MODE.”  
2
After pressing /ENTER, press   
or to select the playback option.  
3
The default setting is “ALL” (normal  
play).  
Press /ENTER.  
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” in the OPTION menu.  
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 or to select “PLAY MODE,”  
and press /ENTER.  
4
5
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing  
1
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” (  
page 20). In step 3, select “GROUP”  
or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press  
/ENTER.  
Press or to select  
“BOOKMARK,and then press  
/ENTER.  
When “REPEAT” appears, select  
“ON” or “OFF” and press /  
ENTER.  
6
Press or to select a group.  
2
If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc.  
by searching through all the directories,  
press or .  
To remove Bookmarks  
During play of a track with a Bookmark, press  
and hold /ENTER until disappears.  
If you select a group within the same  
directory, press or  
.
   
Notes  
Press /ENTER for 2 seconds or  
more.  
The player starts playback of all files in  
the group you have selected.  
3
4
• 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.  
• All Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased if  
you remove all power sources.  
When “REPEAT” appears, select  
“ON” or “OFF” and press /  
ENTER.  
Playing your favorite play  
lists (m3u play list play)  
Note  
If the group has no tracks, “Invalid” appears on the  
display.  
In step 3 of “Changing Playback  
Options (PLAY MODE)” (page 20),  
1
Playing your favorite  
tracks (Bookmark play)  
select “PLAYLIST.”  
Press or to select a play list.  
2
During play of the track to which  
you want to add a Bookmark, press  
1
Press /ENTER.  
3
/ENTER until  
flashes slowly.  
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).  
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the  
menu screen appears.  
3
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Playing tracks in your  
favorite order (PGM play)  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
(Repeat play)  
While the player is stopped, select  
Select “ON” in step 5 of “Changing  
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)”  
1
1
“PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing  
Playback Options (PLAY MODE)”  
(page 20), and then press /  
ENTER.  
(
page 20).  
To return to normal play  
Select “OFF”.  
Press or to select a track, and  
press and hold /ENTER until  
2
display changes.  
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD:  
You can also select a file in another group  
by pressing  
+ or  
–.  
Repeat step 2 to select tracks in  
your favorite order.  
3
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 /ENTER.  
Playback starts in the selected order.  
4
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 /ENTER.  
2
Press and hold /ENTER until the  
display changes. Whenever you press  
/ENTER, the tracks are displayed in  
playing order.  
To cancel the PGM play  
Press .  
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Press or for 2 seconds or  
more to select the frequency range.  
2
3
Changing Sound  
Quality  
Press or repeatedly to  
select the shape of the wave.  
There are 3 shapes stored in memory for  
each frequency range.  
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.  
Low Mid High  
Frequency range  
Press or to select the sound  
volume.  
The sound volume can be adjusted in 7  
4
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the  
menu screen appears.  
1
levels.  
Sound volume  
Press or to select “ SOUND.”  
2
Low Mid High  
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make  
adjustments for the remaining 2  
frequency ranges.  
5
6
After pressing /ENTER, press   
or to select the item you want to  
set up and press /ENTER.  
3
Press /ENTER.  
Press or to select an option and  
press /ENTER.  
4
To return to the previous screen  
Press .  
Customizing sound quality  
You can adjust sound quality for each  
frequency range individually, checking the  
shape of the wave on the display.  
To cancel the adjustment operation  
Press for 2 seconds or more.  
Notes  
Select “EQUALIZER” in step 3 and  
“CUSTOM” in step 4 of “Selecting  
the sound quality”.  
• If the sound is distorted by your sound settings  
when you turn up the volume, turn the volume  
down.  
1
• If you feel a difference in sound volume between  
the “CUSTOM” sound setting and other sound  
settings, adjust the volume to your preference.  
“Low” is displayed first.  
There are 3 frequency ranges; “Low”  
(low range audio), “Mid” (middle range  
audio), and “High” (high range audio).  
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SOUND items  
To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or  
more.  
Item  
Options (: Default setting)  
Normal sound quality  
EQUALIZER  
(Equalizer setting)  
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
Press or to select “ OPTION.”  
2
After pressing /ENTER, press   
or to select the item you want to  
3
set up and press /ENTER.  
Press or to select an option and  
press /ENTER.  
4
When you are setting the “LANGUAGE”  
or “PLAY ORDER,” repeat step 3.  
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OPTION items  
To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or  
more.  
Items  
Options (: Default settings)  
Select the language for menu text, warning  
message, etc.  
Default settings vary for each area you  
purchased the CD player.  
LANGUAGE  
(Language for  
menu, etc.)  
MENU  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
GERMAN  
ITALIAN  
PORTUGUESE  
RUSSIAN  
SPANISH  
TEXT 1)  
Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3  
tag, etc.  
If you select “AUTO,” you can read the text  
in the following language.  
AUTO  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
Default settings vary for each area you  
purchased the CD player.  
GERMAN  
ITALIAN  
PORTUGUESE  
RUSSIAN  
SPANISH  
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.  
AVLS 2)  
(Limiting volume)  
OFF  
ON  
The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing.  
The timer does not work.  
TIMER  
(Off timer)  
OFF  
1-99 min  
is displayed on the player. You can check the remaining  
playback time by selecting this option during play.  
Press or repeatedly to increase or decrease the length  
of time by 5 minutes, or keep pressing or to increase or  
decrease by 1 minute. The default setting is “10 min.”  
The beep sounds when you operate the player.  
BEEP  
(Sound of operation)  
ON  
OFF  
The beep is turned off.  
SEAMLESS 1) 3)  
(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.  
Continued  
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Items  
Options (: Default settings)  
The POWER SAVE function does not work.  
Setting of the SOUND items is not effective.  
Play back the music source in the order of  
recording.  
ID3TAG TNO Play back in the order of ID3 tag number.  
POWER SAVE  
(Saving power)  
OFF  
ON  
PLAY ORDER 1)  
(Playback order)  
TRACK  
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) 4)  
(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)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System.  
3)This function works only for ATRAC CDs.  
4)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 press 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 12).  
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 12).  
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” in the OPTION menu.  
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 12).  
“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.  
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly ( page 12).  
Make sure the battery is inserted correctly ( page 12).  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely  
(
page 14).  
Press /ENTER 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 /ENTER (on the rotary  
commander) 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 /ENTER or  
when the lid of the player is  
closed.  
There are no ATRAC3plus/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.  
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 12).  
You cannot operate the player,  
and a sequence of 8 numbers or  
letters appear on the display of the  
CD player.  
This phenomenon may occur, depending on the CD you are  
using. 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.  
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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  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 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  
+1  
20 - 20 000 Hz dB (measured by JEITA)  
–2  
Output (at 3 V input level)  
Headphones (stereo minijack)  
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 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)  
1
1
Approx. 137.8 × 30.9 × 137.8 mm (5  
2
× 1  
×
4
1
5
2
in.)  
Mass (excluding accessories)  
Approx. 178 g (6.3 oz.)  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Optional Accessories  
AC-E30HG  
AC power adaptor*  
SRS-Z1  
SRS-Z30  
Active speaker system  
DCC-E345  
Car battery cord  
DCC-E34CP  
Car battery cord with car  
connecting pack  
CPA-9C  
Car connecting pack  
Earphones  
MDR-EX71SL  
MDR-G04SL  
MDR-J20SP  
* Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each  
area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the  
plug before purchasing.  
Your dealer may not handle some of the  
accessories listed above. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information about the  
accessories in your country/region.  
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Group  
GROUP SHUFFLE 21, 22  
Index  
H
HEAVY 25  
Symbols  
(Battery) 13  
HOLD function 17  
(disc) 15  
I
1
ID3 tag 18  
(Timer) 27  
INTRO 21  
A
L
ACTIVE 25  
AC power adaptor  
ALL 21  
LANGUAGE 27  
List View 18  
ATRAC3plus  
ATRAC CD  
M
m3u play list play 22  
AUTO RANKING 21  
AVLS 27  
MENU 27  
Mix-Mode CD  
MP3 CD  
B
Battery compartment lid 12  
Battery life 13  
BEEP 27  
O
OPTION 27  
Optional Accessories 33  
BOOKMARK 21, 22  
P
Pause 16  
C
Car battery cord 8, 10  
Car cassette deck 10  
Car connecting pack 8, 10  
Play 16  
PLAYLIST 21  
PLAY MODE 20  
PLAY ORDER 28  
POWER SAVE 28  
PROGRAM 21, 23  
CD-DA format  
CD-Extra  
CD-EXTRA 28  
CD-ROM (SonicStage)  
CD-TEXT 19  
R
RANKING SHUF 21  
Repeat play 23  
Rotary commander 8, 10, 11  
CD player  
CLEARBASS 24, 25  
CUSTOM 25  
S
D
SEAMLESS 27  
Search 16  
SHUFFLE 21  
SOFT 25  
Display  
Dry battery 12  
E
Earphones  
SonicStage  
SOUND 25  
Stop 16  
EQUALIZER 24, 25  
F
File View 17  
T
Fuse of the car battery cord 11  
TEXT 27  
TIMER 27  
TRACK 28  
G
G-PROTECTION 27  
GROUP 21, 22, 28  
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This warranty is only valid in Canada.  
 

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