Table of Contents
Instructions in this manual mainly describe the
controls on the remote.
Depending on the region in which you use the
player, indications displayed on your remote may be
slightly different from those shown in the Operating
Instructions.
About trademarks
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
trademark of Sony Corporation.
is a
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 audio 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 35) 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.
For customers who purchased the models supplied with the SonicStage (CD-ROM)
• You can install SonicStage from the supplied CD-ROM.
• Please see the supplied “Installation/Operating Guide” for how to install SonicStage and how to
create ATRAC CDs.
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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
66/105/132 kbps
Sampling frequencies
44.1 kHz
ATRAC3
ATRAC3plus
48/64/256 kbps
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 27). 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
Precautions
Road safety
Do not use headphones 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 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
To connect your headphones to the remote
Connect the plug of your headphones to the
remote securely.
Checking the Supplied
Accessories
• AC power adaptor
(AC-ES3010K2) (1)
To use the clip of the remote
You can change the direction of the clip. Turn
the clip as shown below. You can also reverse
• External battery
case (1)
• Rechargeable
battery (1)
the direction of the track name, etc. ( page
25, 27).
• Battery carrying
case (1)
• Carrying Pouch (1)
• Headphones (1)
• Remote control
(Remote) (1)
(For this CD player only)
• Operating instructions (1)
• AC plug adaptor (Supplied with tourist
model) (1)
Note
Use only the supplied remote. You cannot operate
this player with any other remote.
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(group) +/– buttons ( page 16)
Guide to Parts and
Controls
/buttons ( page 16)
CD Player:
VOL (Volume) +*/– buttons ( page 15)
Remote:
CD player (rear)
VOL (Volume) +/– control
(
page 15, 17, 22, 23)
HOLD switch ( page 17)
Screw hole for the external battery case
(
page 12, 13)
EXT BATT jack ( page 12, 13)
OPEN switch ( page 11, 15)
(play/pause)* button ( page 15-17,
19, 21-23)
CD Player:
(stop)/CHG button ( page 11, 16)
Remote:
(stop) button ( page 16, 23, 24, 26)
OPR (Operation) lamp ( page 11, 12,
15, 17)
Remote
(headphones)/LINE OUT jack ( page
15, 29)
DC IN 3V jack ( page 11, 14)
Operation dial ( page 16, 17, 21-23, 25)
SEARCH button ( page 17)
Function button ( page 18, 19, 22, 23,
25)
Function dial ( page 18, 19, 22, 23, 25)
Clip ( page 8)
* This button has a tactile dot.
Continued
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Remote display
Disc indicator ( page 15)
Character information display ( page 18)
Play mode indicator ( page 20-22)
Sound indicator ( page 23)
Battery indicator ( page 11, 13)
Group indicator ( page 20, 21)
Play list indicator ( page 20, 21)
Bookmark indicator ( page 20, 21)
10
Connect the AC power adaptor to
the DC IN 3 V jack of your CD player
and an AC outlet, then press /CHG
to start charging.
The OPR lamp on the CD player flashes,
then lights up.
4
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 display).
When the remote is connected,
“Charging” flashes and the indicator
sections of
(battery) light up in
succession in the remote display.
Slide the OPEN switch to open the
lid of your player.
to an AC outlet
1
AC power adaptor
OPR lamp
OPEN switch
Open the battery compartment lid
inside the player.
2
to DC IN 3 V
Raise
Battery
compart-
ment lid
/CHG
Press
Insert the NH-14WM rechargeable
3
battery (supplied) 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.
When the battery is completely charged,
the OPR lamp goes off and “Charging”
disappears.
Continued
Insert the
end first.
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Notes
When using a dry battery
• Do not charge any rechargeable battery other
than an NH-14WM (supplied) or NH-10WM (not
supplied) using this AC power adaptor.
You can extend the power available by using
a dry battery, together with a rechargeable
battery by attaching the external battery case.
Make sure to remove the AC power adaptor
when attaching the external battery case.
The battery in the player and that in
the external battery case are discharged
simultaneously.
• If you press during charging, charging stops
and playback of the CD starts.
• If you connect the AC power adaptor to the player
during playback, play stops.
• During charging, the player and the rechargeable
battery become hot. This poses no danger.
• Take out the rechargeable battery when the player
is not to be used for a long time.
Notes
• When using the rechargeable battery and dry
battery together to extend power, use a fully
To remove the rechargeable battery
Push the end of the rechargeable battery.
charged rechargeable battery and new dry battery.
• When you use the CD player on battery power,
use an alkaline battery only. If you use any other
type of battery, the player may not give its full
performance. A decrease in battery life, etc. may
occur.
Insert an LR6 (size AA) alkaline
1
battery (not supplied) by matching
the to the diagram inside the
battery case and close the battery
case lid.
Note on the useful life of the rechargeable
battery and when to replace it
If the battery is new or has not been used for a
long time, it may not charge completely.
In that case, charge it until the OPR lamp
goes off and then use the player until
the battery is completely depleted (“Lo
Batt” appears on the display). Repeat this
procedure several times.
When the battery life is still shorter by about
half of a normal charge after trying this
procedure, replace the battery with a new
rechargeable battery.
Attach the battery case to the player
2
securely and fasten the screw in
the direction of LOCK. Connect the
battery case to EXT BATT jack.
Note on carrying the rechargeable battery
Use the supplied battery carrying case to
protect against unexpected heat. If the
rechargeable battery comes into contact with
the metallic objects, heat or fire may occur
due to a short circuit.
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To remove the external battery case
Battery life 1)
Unfasten the screw in the direction of
RELEASE. Then, disconnect the battery case
from EXT BATT jack.
When using one NH-14WM rechargeable
battery (charged for about 5 hours 2)
)
G-PROTECTION
“1”
16
40
26
“2”
14
Audio CD
ATRAC CD 3)
MP3 CD 4)
40
26
When using the external battery case (one
alkaline battery 5)
)
Checking the remaining
power of the battery
G-PROTECTION
“1”
24
61
41
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.
“2”
21
Audio CD
ATRAC CD 3)
MP3 CD 4)
61
41
When using one NH-14WM rechargeable
battery and the external battery case (one
“Lo Batt” *
alkaline battery 5)
)
* Beep sounds.
G-PROTECTION
“1”
When the battery is depleted, charge the
rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery
with a new one.
“2”
38
42
105
73
Audio CD
ATRAC CD 3)
MP3 CD 4)
105
73
Notes
• The display shows the approximate battery power
remaining. For example, one section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
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
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display
may increase or decrease relative to the actual
power remaining.
“POWER SAVE” is set to “2” ( page 27). This
value varies depending on how the player is used.
2)Charging time varies depending on how the
rechargeable battery is used.
3)Recorded at 48 kbps
4)Recorded at 128 kbps
5)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery
(produced in Japan)
Continued
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Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry
batteries
When using the AC power
adaptor
• Do not charge dry batteries.
You can use the player powered by the AC
power adaptor without battery.
• 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.
to an AC outlet
AC power adaptor
• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry
batteries.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long
time, remove them.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit
left in the battery compartment, and install new
batteries. If the deposit adheres to your skin, wash
it off thoroughly.
to DC IN 3V
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 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 turning the
VOL +/– control on the remote.
4
Playing a CD
Slide the OPEN switch to open the
player lid.
1
VOL +/– control
Connect the headphones with the remote
to the player beforehand.
On the CD player
to
(headphones)
After placing the CD on the tray in step 2,
press and adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/–.
Headphones
with the
remote
OPEN switch
VOL +/–
Place the CD on the tray and close
the lid.
2
3
Label side up
To remove the CD
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in
the center of the tray.
The OPR lamp lights up repetitively in
red, orange and green, in turn.
Press on the remote.
(disc) moves, and the player starts
playback.
Color of the OPR lamp changes according
to the format type of the music source
(
page 5) being played. Red: CD-DA
format, Green: ATRAC format and
Continued
Orange: MP3 format.
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Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)
Remote
Operation dial
, /
button
button
To
Operation on the remote (Operation on the player is in
parentheses)
Play
Play from the first
track
From stop, press and hold until playback starts. (From stop, press
and hold until playback starts.)
Stop
Pause/Resume play
after pausing
Press . (Press .)
Stop playback
Press (stop). (Press /CHG.)
Search
Find the beginning of
the current track 1)
Turn the operation dial toward once.
(Press once.)
Find the beginning of
previous tracks 1)
Turn the operation dial toward repeatedly.
(Press repeatedly.)
Find the beginning of
the next track 1)
Turn the operation dial toward once.
(Press once.)
Find the beginning of
succeeding tracks 1)
Turn the operation dial toward repeatedly.
(Press repeatedly.)
Go backwards
quickly 1)
Turn the operation dial toward and hold it.
(Press and hold .)
Go forward quickly 1)
Turn the operation dial toward and hold it.
(Press and hold .)
Jump to succeeding
groups2)
Turn the operation dial toward repeatedly while you keep the dial
pressed in the direction of
.
(Press
Turn the operation dial toward repeatedly while you keep the dial
pressed in the direction of
(group) + repeatedly.)
Jump to previous
groups2)
.
(Press
(group) – repeatedly.)
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. The OPR lamp flashes if you press
any button when the HOLD function on the
player is activated.
Searching by viewing a list
of groups/files (List View)
You can search for a track/file by checking
the format type of the music source and the
names of groups and files.
Slide the HOLD switch on the
remote or on the player (on the
1
back) in the direction of the arrow.
SEARCH
You can use the HOLD function for the
remote and the player separately. For
example, even if the HOLD function on
the player is activated, you can operate the
player by using the remote unless you set
HOLD on the remote to on, too.
Press SEARCH on the remote.
1
Turn the VOL +/– control to select a
group, and then press .
2
If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc.
by searching through all the directories,
turn the operation dial toward or
.
HOLD
To unlock the controls
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction
opposite to that of arrow.
Turn the VOL +/– control to select a
file, and then press .
3
The file you have selected starts playing.
Note
Even if the HOLD function is working, “HOLD”
will not appear on the display of the remote.
To return to the previous screen
Turn the operation dial on the remote toward
, or turn the operation dial toward
while you keep the dial pressed in the direction
of .
To cancel searching
Press on the remote.
Continued
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Audio CD
Checking CD information
on the display
Track number, elapsed playing time
(Track name, artist name)1)
You can check CD information on the display
of the remote.
Depending on the region in which you
purchased your CD player, the default
language may not be “ENGLISH.” Change
Total number of the files on the CD, time
remaining on the CD (Album name)1)
the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary (
page 26).
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
Animation screen
displayed.) ( page 5)
ATRAC CD/MP3 CD
Notes
File number, file name, artist name,
elapsed playing time
• The characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ can be
displayed on this player.
• 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.
File number, album name,
CODEC information 2)
,
remaining time of the current file
• If the file does not belong to any group, “MP3
ROOT” appears on the display.
To check information on the remote
display
Animation screen
Align
1)When you are playing an audio CD containing
text informatin such as CD-TEXT, information in
parentheses is displayed.
Function button
2)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.
Function dial
Turn the function dial on the remote to select
DSPL/MENU and press the function button
repeatedly.
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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
page 20.
You can also play songs repeatedly using the
playback options you choose (repeat play,
page 22).
Align
Function button
Function dial
During play, turn the function dial
1
on the remote to P MODE/ and
press the function button repeatedly
to select a playback option.
The playback option you selected lights
up or flashes.
If the playback option flashes , press .
To return to normal play
Turn the function dial on the remote to
P MODE/ and press the function button
repeatedly until the playback option
disappears.
Continued
19
Playback options (PLAY MODE)
Display on the remote
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.”
No indication
All files in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC
CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 21).
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
SHUF
SHUF
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 21).
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 added the Bookmarks ( page 21).
Tracks in the selected m3u play list* are played (MP3 CD only)
(
page 21).
The tracks you have played most frequently from the CD are
played from the 10th to the first.
a00
Up to 32 tracks, which the player has automatically memorized as
the most frequently played ones, are played in random order.
a00 SHUF
PGM
Up to 64 tracks are played in your favorite order ( page 22).
About the first 10 seconds of all tracks which follow the current
track are played once. If you turn the function dial to select
P MODE/ , and press the function button during INTRO play,
you can listen to the current track to the end.
INTRO
*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.
20
To remove Bookmarks
Playing groups
During play of a track with a Bookmark,
press and hold on the remote until
disappears.
In step 1 of “Changing Playback
1
Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19),
select “ ” or “ SHUF.”
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.
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 or
.
2
• All Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased if
you remove all power sources, or if you continue
playing the player on the rechargeable battery
while “Lo Batt” is displayed, without charging the
battery.
If you select a group within the same
directory, turn the VOL +/– control.
* When each CD has 513 tracks or more.
Playing your favorite play
lists (m3u play list play)
Press for 2 seconds or more.
The player starts playback of all files in
the group you have selected.
3
In the step 1 of “Changing Playback
1
Note
Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19),
If the group has no tracks, or the group is located in
the lowest directory level, “Invalid” appears on the
display.
select
(play list).
Turn the operation dial on the
remote toward or to select
a play list you want.
2
3
Playing your favorite
tracks (Bookmark play)
Press .
During play of the track to which
1
you want to add a Bookmark, press
and hold on the remote until
flashes slowly.
Continued
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).
In the step 1 of “Changing Playback
3
Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19),
select (Bookmark).
Press .
4
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Playing tracks in your
favorite order (PGM play)
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat play)
While the player stopped, turn the
Turn the function dial on the remote
1
1
function dial on the remote to select
P MODE/ and press the function
button repeatedly until “PGM”
(program) flashes.
to select P MODE/ and press the
function button repeatedly to select
the playback option you want to
repeat ( page 20).
Press and hold the function button
2
until
(repeat) appears.
Playing order Track name or file name
The playback option you have selected
repeats.
Turn the VOL +/– control to select a
track, and then press and hold
2
To return to normal play
Turn the function dial on the remote to select
P MODE/ , and then press and hold the
until the display changes.
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD:
You can also select a file in another group
by turning the operation dial toward
or while you keep the dial pressed in
function button until
disappears.
the direction of
.
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 .
Playback starts in the selected order.
4
To check the program
1
While the player is stopped, turn the
function dial on the remote to select
P MODE/ and press the function button
repeatedly until “PGM” flashes. Then,
press and hold on the remote until the
display changes.
2
Whenever you press and hold on
the remote until the display changes, the
tracks are displayed in playing order.
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Turn and hold the operation dial
toward or for 2 seconds or
more until the frequency range you
want to set up appears.
3
4
Changing Sound
Quality
For details about the setting of SOUND items,
“Low” is displayed first.
see
page 24.
There are 3 frequency ranges; “Low”
(low range audio), “Mid” (middle range
audio), and “Hi” (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.
Turn the operation dial toward
or repeatedly to select the
shape of the wave.
There are 3 shapes stored in memory for
each frequency range.
Turn the function dial on the remote
to select SOUND.
1
Frequency range
Press the function button
repeatedly until “EQUALIZER” or
“CLEARBASS” appears.
2
Turn the VOL +/– control repeatedly
to select the sound volume.
5
The sound volume can be adjusted in 7
Press .
3
levels.
Sound volume
Turn the operation dial toward
or to select the sound quality
4
you want.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make
adjustment for the remaining 2
frequency ranges.
6
7
Press .
5
Customizing sound quality
Press .
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 on the remote.
Turn the function dial on the remote
1
to select SOUND, and then press
the function button repeatedly until
“EQUALIZER” appears and press
.
To cancel the adjustment operation
Press on the remote for 2 seconds or more.
Notes
• If the sound is distorted by your sound settings
when you turn up the volume, turn the volume
down.
Turn the operation dial toward
or repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM” and press .
2
• If you feel a difference in sound volume between
the “CUSTOM” sound setting and other sound
settings, adjust the volume to your preference.
Continued
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SOUND items
To return to the previous screen, press on the remote. To cancel the setting operation, press on
the remote 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 23 for details)
CLEARBASS
(Bass sound
setting)
OFF
BASS 1
BASS 2
BASS 3
Emphasizing bass sound.
Emphasizing bass sound more than BASS 1.
Emphasizing bass sound more than BASS 2.
Note
If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you have set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the
EQUALIZER item get priority.
When you set both the EQUALIZER items 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 26.
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.
1
Turn the operation dial toward
or to select the item you want to
2
set up, and then press .
Turn the operation dial toward
or to select an option, and then
3
press .
When you are setting the “LANGUAGE”
or “PLAY ORDER,” repeat step 3.
Continued
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OPTION items
To return to the previous screen, press on the remote. To cancel the setting operation, press on
the remote for 2 seconds or more.
Items
Options (: Default settings)
Select the language for menu text, warning
message, etc.
LANGUAGE
(Language for
menu, etc.)
MENU
*
*
*
*
* D-NE830LS only
TEXT1) 2)
3)
Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3
tag, etc.
*
*
*
*
* D-NE830LS only
G-PROTECTION 1) 4)
(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 5)
(Limiting volume)
OFF
ON
The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing.
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Items
Options (: Default settings)
The timer does not work.
TIMER
(Off timer)
OFF
ON
1-99 min
At the preset time, “OFF TIMER” appears
on the display for about 5 seconds, and the
player automatically stops playback.
Turn the VOL +/– control on the remote
repeatedly to increase or decrease the length
of time by 5 minutes, or keep turning the
VOL +/– control to increase or decrease by
1 minute. The default setting is “10 min.”
AUDIO OUT 1)
(External audio
output)
Select this when you connect the supplied headphones.
HEADPHONE
LINE OUT
Select this when you connect other devices such as active
speakers with an audio cord ( page 29).
The beep sounds when you operate the player.
BEEP
(Sound of operation)
ON
OFF
The beep is turned off.
6)
SEAMLESS 1)
The CD is played as recorded on the disc, including spaces
between tracks.
OFF
(Playing tracks
continuously)
ON
The CD is played without space between tracks.
POWER SAVE 1)
(The LCD backlight
on the remote and
the OPR lamp on
the player)
On the remote, the display lights up for about 10 seconds, then
turns off. The OPR lamp on the player remains lit.
OFF
1
2
Neither the display on the remote nor the OPR lamp on the CD
player lights up.
Neither the display on the remote nor the OPR lamp on the CD
player lights up. Furthermore, the SOUND settings are not
effective.
7)
PLAY ORDER 1)
TRACK
Play back the music source in the order of
recording.
NORMAL
(Playback order)
ID3TAG TNO
FILE NAME
Play back in the order of ID3 tag number.
Play back in the alphabetical order of the
file names.
GROUP
Play back the music source in the order of
recording.
OFF
ON
Play back the music source in the order of
group names.
The characters appear on the display in the normal direction.
DIRECTION
(Inverting the
characters on the
display)
NORMAL
REVERSE
The characters appear on the display in the reverse direction so
that you can read them from the opposite side. When you set
the CUSTOM items of the EQUALIZER settings or when you
search for the track/file using the List View function, VOL +/– on
the remote operate in an opposite way.
8)
CD-EXTRA 1)
Set to “OFF” as long as you can play your CD normally.
OFF
(Playback by disc
format)
ON
If you cannot play your CD-Extra, set to “ON.” You may play it.
Continued
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Items
Options (: Default settings)
The ordinary playback screen is displayed when you have not
used any controls for a specified period of time.
ANIMATION
OFF
(Selecting
animation screen)
ON
Animation screen appears when you have not used any controls
for a specified period of time.
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)Depending on the model you purchased, “G-PRO” is displayed on the remote.
5)AVLS is an abbreviation for the Automatic Volume Limiter System.
6)This function works only for ATRAC CDs.
7)This function does not work for Audio CDs.
8)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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Connected device
Headphones
Setting
HEADPHONE
Connecting Other
Devices
LINE OUT
Device connected using
the connecting cord
You can listen to CDs through a stereo system
and record CDs on 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.
When you connect another device, set this
to “LINE OUT.” When the setting is “LINE
OUT,” volume cannot be adjusted using
either the player or the remote, and the sound
function does not work.
Notes
• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume
of the connected device to avoid damaging the
connected speaker.
• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you
use the rechargeable battery or a dry battery as a
power source, the battery may become completely
depleted in the middle of recording.
to
(headphones)/
LINE OUT
• To record high quality CD sound, set
“G-PRO (G-PROTECTION)” to “1.”
Connecting cord
(minijack, not
supplied)
Left (white)
Right (red)
AV amplifier, active
speaker, cassette
recorder, etc.
You need to change the setting for “AUDIO
OUT” so that sound is output to the connected
device. The settings of “AUDIO OUT” are
shown below. To make those settings, see
page 25, 27.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Power
Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
The rechargeable battery cannot
be charged.
The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the battery
compartment. Insert the rechargeable battery ( page 11).
/CHG is not pressed. Connect the AC power adaptor and
press /CHG.
The CD is playing. Turn it off ( page 16).
Sound
Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
The volume does not increase
even if you turn the VOL +/–
control on the remote in the +
direction repeatedly (even if you
press VOL + repeatedly on the
player).
“AVLS” is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF” ( page 26).
“AUDIO OUT” is set to “LINE OUT.” Set it to
“HEADPHONE” ( page 29).
No sound, or noise is heard.
Connect the headphones plugs firmly.
The plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones plugs with a dry soft
cloth periodically.
The volume cannot be adjusted.
“AUDIO OUT” is set to “LINE OUT.” Set “AUDIO OUT” to
“HEADPHONE” ( page 29). When adjust the volume using
the volume control on the connected device, set “AUDIO OUT”
to “LINE OUT” ( page 29).
A rustling noise is heard from
the CD.
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly ( page 11).
When using the player with a
stereo system connected, the
sound is distorted or noisy.
“AUDIO OUT” is set to “HEADPHONE.” Set “AUDIO OUT”
to “LINE OUT” ( page 29).
EQUALIZER items cannot be set
up.
“POWER SAVE” is set to “2” ( page 27).
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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).
Charge and discharge the rechargeable battery several times
(
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.” You may play your CD
(
page 27).
“Lo Batt” appears on the display,
and the CD does not play.
The rechargeable battery is used up completely. Charge the
battery ( page 11).
Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline
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 35).
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 11).
Make sure the battery is inserted correctly ( page 11, 12).
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.
The OPR lamp flashes on the
player when you press a button,
and the CD does not play.
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back
(
page 17).
Continued
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Symptom
Cause and/or corrective action
Playback starts from the point you
stopped (resume function).
The resume function is working. To start play from the first
track, press while the player is stopped until the first track
starts playing ( page 16), or open the lid of the player. 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.
is flashing quickly on the
display of the remote control, and
you cannot locate the beginning
of the track or a specific point in
the track.
The CD player has entered the preparation stage of Bookmark
play. Change the PLAY MODE setting to normal play (no
display) ( page 20).
Even though you have not selected
If you have selected a playback option other than Bookmark
Bookmark play,
flashes.
(Bookmark)
play,
(Bookmark) flashes.
Play stopped abruptly.
The off timer has been set. Change the setting of “TIMER” to
“OFF” ( page 27).
The rechargeable battery or the dry battery is used up
completely. Charge the rechargeable battery ( page 11),
or replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery ( page 12).
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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.
You cannot operate the CD player
properly using the remote.
The buttons on the player are kept pressed by mistake.
The remote is not connected securely.
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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
Line output (stereo minijack)
Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ
Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ
Headphones (stereo minijack)
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω
(Approx. 1 mW + Approx. 1 mW at 16 Ω)*
*For the area code “EU8” model.
For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.
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):
220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China)
120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico)
• Rated current: 1 A
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 135.8 × 17.0 × 135.8 mm
11
(5 3
⁄
8
×
⁄
× 5 3
⁄8 in.)
16
Mass (excluding accessories)
Approx. 176 g (6.3 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.
(Before downloading please read carefully
the information provided on the site.)
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
MDR-EX51LP
MDR-EX71SL
MDR-G74SL
Earphones (except for the
customers in France)
3 Download the file, and execute according to
the instructions.
MDR-E0931SP
Earphones (for the
customers in France)
For customers in Asia, the Middle East,
Africa and Oceania:
* Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each
area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the
plug before purchasing.
(TOP page
Downloads
Personal
Audio
SonicStage)
For customers in Europe:
(Top page ATRAC CD SonicStage)
For customers with Overseas Models:
support
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.
(TOP page
Service)
SonicStage Download
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Index
Symbols
G
G-PROTECTION 26
GROUP 27
(Disc) 15
1
a00 20
H
(Group) 20
Headphones
SHUF 20
I
(Repeat) 22
INTRO 20
A
ACTIVE 24
L
AC power adaptor
LANGUAGE 26
ATRAC
ATRAC CD
M
MENU 26
B
Mix-Mode CD
Battery carrying case
MP3 CD
O
BEEP 27
Bookmark 21
P
Pause 16
C
Play 16
CD-DA format
CD-EXTRA 27
CD-Extra
CD-TEXT 18
R
Clip on the remote
CUSTOM 24
Remote control
D
DIRECTION 27
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