D-NE20

MP3/ATRAC CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player

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Magnesium Body/Ultra Slim Design Innovative Lightweight and Slim Design Battery Charging Stand & AC Adapter Supplied Digital Amplifier Slim Line Backlit Playback Remote with 1-Line Display Carrying Pouch Supplied Plays Back CD-R/RW1 Discs with MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio Music Management Software Supplied 3-Color Playback LED Indicator Parametric Equalizer II Compatible with the Connect Music Store Up to 100 Hours2 of Continuous Playback with (1) NH-14WM Rechargeable Battery and (1) "AA" Battery (Not Supplied) 18 Playback Modes Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life Auto Ranking Playback Function Skip-Free3 G-Protection Technology Available in Pearl White/Box Packaging

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specifications
Digital-to-Analog Converter: 1 Bit D/A Conversion: 1 Bit Quartz Time-Axis Control Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz, 1/-2dB Output(s): Headphone (stereo mini jack) Input(s): DC-In 3.0V Battery Life (Approx.): 100 Hours with "Gum type NH-14WM" x 1 "AA" Sony Alkaline Batteries x 1 (ATRAC CD recorded at 48kbps/G-Protection 2) Power Requirements: DC 1.5V x 1 ("AA" x 1 Batteries) Weight: 4 oz (116 g) Dimensions (WHD): 5 x 5 1/5 x 1/2" (127 x 132 x 13mm) Color: Pearl White Supplied Accessories: Stereo Headphones CD-ROM (SonicStage Software) LCD Remote Commander Remote Control with Backlit Battery Charging Stand Rechargeable Battery (NH-14WM x1) External Battery Case (AA x 1) Carrying Pouch AC Power Adapter Optional Accessories: DCC-E345 Car Battery Cord RK-G129HG/G136HG Connecting Cord AC-E30HG/E30A AC Adapter UPC Code: 0272426558810
1. 2. 3. 4. CD-R/RW media/formats are not universally compatible. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns. Eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses. Estimated at 4 minutes per song, using 700MB CD-R/RW media, compressing in ATRAC3plus @48kbps.
Magnesium Body/Ultra Slim Design Body made of exceptionally thin aluminum and magnesium with a new high tech look that sets it apart from the typical portable CD player. Innovative Lightweight and Slim Design By using an advanced body material and digital amplifier, an extremely lightweight and compact design is possible. Battery Charging Stand & AC Adapter Supplied lets you simply place the CD Walkman player on its specially-designed stand to charge the rechargeable batteries, with no need to press buttons or flip switches. Digital Amplifier More efficient then traditional analog amplifiers by using less energy to produce the same signal. This also allows for a much smaller amplifier then traditional analog amplifiers. Slim Line Backlit Playback Remote with 1-Line Display fits naturally into your hand during jogging or other activity and allows you to access all essential operations using only your thumb. Carrying Pouch Supplied New high tech carry case supplied. Plays Back CD-R/RW1 Discs with MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to manage, burn and playback their collection of MP3s. ATRAC3plus is an advanced audio compression technology offering multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference with the ability to get up to 4904 songs on 1 CD-R/RW disc @ 48kbps. Music Management Software Supplied Is easy to use and allows you to create your own ATRAC3plus music file compilations on CD-R/RW media using your PC's CD-ROM drive. The ability to add your own titles and edit your music groups allows for an element of customization in your portable music 3-Color Playback LED Indicator gives you a visual indication if you are in play, fast forward or rewind. Parametric Equalizer II allows the user to set not only the amount in dB by which a certain frequency band is boost or cut, but also the width and/or center frequency of this band. Providing extremely precise control of the tonal balance. Compatible with the Connect Music Store offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Moodmix, Connect Sets and live radio, make this a choice destination for customers looking to expand their music collection. It's easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose from top hits and tracks from independent artists. Up to 100 Hours2 of Continuous Playback with (1) NH-14WM Rechargeable Battery and (1) "AA" Battery (Not Supplied) Advanced Sony DSP technology and new mechanism which provides dramatically extended battery life from predecessor models. 18 Playback Modes offer many predetermined choices in the playback of CDs, including hearing one track over and over, hearing a selection of tracks in a desired order, or listening to tracks randomly. Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life maximizes battery life by powering down the player when not in use. Auto Ranking Playback Function Listen to the tracks on your CD in the order you want them. Skip-Free3 G-Protection Technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock.

2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Connect, G-Protection, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Sony Electronics, Inc. 16450 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 1-800-222-7669 www.sony.com

Last Updated 2005-04-14

Table of Contents

Create Your Own ATRAC CDs.. 4 Which discs can you play on this CD player?... 5 Precautions.. 7 On safety... 7 On the CD player.. 7 On handling CDs.. 7 On headphones/earphones.. 7 Changing Sound Quality. 24 Selecting the sound quality.. 24 Customizing sound quality.. 24 SOUND items... 25 Changing Optional Settings. 26 Setting various functions.. 26 OPTION items.. 27 Connecting Other Devices.. 30

Getting Started

Checking the Supplied Accessories. 8 Guide to Parts and Controls.. 9 Preparing a Power Source (Rechargeable Battery).. 11 When using a dry battery.. 13 Checking the remaining power of the battery.. 14 When using the AC power adaptor. 15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting.. 31 Maintenance.. 35 Specications.. 35 Optional Accessories.. 36

Index... 37

This manual describes how to use the CD player. For the supplied software SonicStage, please see Installation/Operating Guide.

Playback

Playing a CD.. 16 Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)...17 Locking the controls (HOLD).18 Searching for Your Favorite Track/File 18 Searching by viewing a list of groups/les (List View)... 18 Checking CD information on the display. 19 Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE).. 20 Playback options (PLAY MODE).21 Playing groups.. 22 Playing your favorite tracks (Bookmark play)..22 Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play)...22 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)..23 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play).23

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 functioning normally. 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. ATRAC3plus is trademark of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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.

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 les

ATRAC CD
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.
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 satises the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus can compress audio les to about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps. Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are:

Bit rates

ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus 66/105/132 kbps 48/64/256 kbps

Sampling frequencies

44.1 kHz 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) les can also be played.
MPEG-1 Layer3 MPEG-2 Layer3 MPEG-2.5 Layer- 320 kbps 8 - 160 kbps 8 - 160 kbps
32/44.1/48 kHz 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 les. 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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Difference in File structures of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of "les" and "groups." A "le" is equivalent to a "track" of an audio CD. A "group" is a bundle of les 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. The usable number of groups and les Maximum number of groups: 256 Maximum number of les: 999 Playing order of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs For ATRAC CDs, les are played in the order selected in SonicStage. For MP3 CDs, the playing order may differ depending on the method used to record MP3 les on the disc. A "play list" which contains an MP3 le playing order can also be played. In the following example, les are played in order of to.

Group File

(Maximum directory levels: 8) Notes
If ATRAC3plus les and MP3 les are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus les rst. 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 les, do not save les in other formats and do not make unnecessary folders. About ATRAC CDs CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus format cannot be played on your computer. About MP3 CDs Be sure to add the le extension "mp3" to the le name. However, if you add the extension "mp3" to a le other than an MP3 le, the player will not be able to recognize the le properly. To compress a source in an MP3 le, 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."

Precautions

On safety
Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualied personnel before operating it any further. Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a trafc 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. Preventing hearing damage 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. 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.

On the CD player

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. 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. 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.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
AC power adaptor (AC-ES3010K2) Charging stand
To connect your earphones/headphones to the remote Connect the plug of your earphones/ headphones to the remote securely.
External battery case with cover

Rechargeable battery

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 the direction of the track name, etc. (page 26, 28).

Battery carrying case

Carrying pouch

Earphones

Remote control (Remote)
(For this CD player only)

CD-ROM (SonicStage)

Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player.
For customers in the US The AC power adaptor supplied with this unit is not intended to be serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended manner during the warranty period, the adaptor should be returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or if a problem occurs after the warranty period has expired, the adaptor should be discarded.
Operating instructions (This book) Installation/Operating Guide AC plug adaptor (Supplied with tourist model)

Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this charging stand. If you press during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. If you insert the player into the charging stand during playback, play stops and charging starts. During charging, the player and the rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no danger. Insert the player into the charging stand securely. Make sure that the OPR lamp on the player lights up. Wrong insertion interrupts charging or play. Do not place coins or other metallic objects on the charging stand. If the terminal on the charging stand is accidentally brought into contact with a metallic object, it may short-circuit and begin to heat up. Take out the rechargeable battery when the player is not to be used for a long time. The lengths of the charging stand terminals are different from each other. This, however, presents no problem.
To charge the rechargeable battery without using the supplied charging stand

OPR lamp

to DC IN 3V

AC power adaptor

to an AC outlet
1 Perform steps 1-3 of When using a dry battery ( page 13, 14) to attach the external battery case to the player. 2 While sliding and holding the cover on the external battery case in the direction of , connect the AC power adaptor. 3 Press /CHG. Charging starts.
To remove the rechargeable battery Push the end of the rechargeable battery.
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. 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 re may occur due to a short circuit.

Connect the AC power adaptor to the charging stand. Insert the player into the charging stand. Make sure that the OPR lamp ashes, then lights up.
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). If you use any other AC power adaptor, malfunction may occur.

Polarity of the plug

When using the AC power adaptor
You can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without batteries.
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.
Charging stand to DC IN 3V

Playing a CD 1

Squeeze the OPEN switch from both sides to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand.
Adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/ control on the remote.

VOL +/ control

On the CD player After placing the CD on the tray in step 2, press and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/.

to (headphones)

OPEN switch Headphones/earphones with the remote
Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.

VOL +/

To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.

Label side up

The OPR lamp lights up repetitively in red, green and orange, 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: ATRAC3plus format and Orange: MP3 format.
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)

Operation dial , /

button button
Play Stop Play from the rst track Pause/Resume play after pausing Stop playback Search Find the beginning of the current track 1) Find the beginning of previous tracks 1) Find the beginning of the next track 1) Find the beginning of succeeding tracks 1) Go backwards quickly

Operation on the remote (Operation on the player is in parentheses)
From stop, press and hold until playback starts. (From stop, press and hold until playback starts.) Press. (Press.) Press (stop). (Press /CHG.) Turn the operation dial toward once. (Press once.) Turn the operation dial toward repeatedly. (Press repeatedly.) Turn the operation dial toward once. (Press once.) Turn the operation dial toward repeatedly. (Press repeatedly.) Turn the operation dial toward and hold it. (Press and hold.) Turn the operation dial toward and hold it. (Press and hold.) Turn the operation dial toward pressed in the direction of. (Press (group) + repeatedly.) Turn the operation dial toward pressed in the direction of. (Press (group) repeatedly.) repeatedly while you keep the dial

Go forward quickly

Jump to succeeding groups 2) Jump to previous groups 2)
repeatedly while you keep the dial
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 le recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW in a packet write format.

Locking the controls

(HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPR lamp ashes if you press any button when the HOLD function on the player is activated.
Searching for Your Favorite Track/File
Searching by viewing a list of groups/les (List View)
You can search for a track/le by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and les.

SEARCH

Slide the HOLD switch on the remote or on the player (on the back) in the direction of the arrow. 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. Turn the VOL +/ control to select a group, and then press. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, turn the operation dial toward or. Turn the VOL +/ control to select a le, and then press. The le you have selected starts playing.
To unlock the controls Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of arrow.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make adjustment for the remaining 2 frequency ranges. Press.
Customizing sound quality
You can adjust sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the shape of the wave on the display.
To return to the previous screen Press on the remote. To cancel the adjustment operation Press on the remote for 2 seconds or more.
If the sound is distorted by your sound settings when you turn up the volume, turn the volume down. If you feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other sound settings, adjust the volume to your preference.
Turn the function dial on the remote to select SOUND, and then press the function button repeatedly until EQUALIZER appears and press. Turn the operation dial toward or repeatedly to select CUSTOM and press.

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.
EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting)
Options (: Default setting) Normal sound quality OFF
SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM For vocal, stressing middle range audio Lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound
CLEARBASS (Bass sound setting)
Customized sound (see page 24 for details) Normal sound quality. Emphasizing bass sound. Emphasizing bass sound more than BASS 1. Emphasizing bass sound more than BASS 2.

BASS 1 BASS 2 BASS 3

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 item and the CLEARBASS item, set the EQUALIZER item rst.
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/les.
Turn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button. Turn the operation dial toward or to select the item you want to set up, and then press.
Turn the operation dial toward or to select an option, and then press. When you are setting the LANGUAGE or PLAY ORDER, repeat step 3.

OPTION items

To return to the previous screen, press. To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more.

LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.)
Options (: Default settings) MENU ENGLISH

TEXT 4)

G-PROTECTION 1) 4) (To prevent sound skipping) AVLS 2) (Limiting volume)
Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc. FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN JAPANESE* KOREAN* PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN S.CHINESE* SPANISH * D-NE20LS only T.CHINESE* Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3 AUTO tag, etc. ENGLISH If you select AUTO, you can read the text FRENCH in the following language. GERMAN ITALIAN JAPANESE* KOREAN* PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN S.CHINESE* SPANISH * D-NE20LS only T.CHINESE* Protection against sound skipping is provided with high quality CD sound. Enhanced protection against sound skipping is provided. The volume changes without limiting the volume level. The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing.

TIMER (Off timer)

Options (: Default settings) The timer does not work. OFF

ON 1-99 min

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 4) HEADPHONE Select this when you connect the supplied headphones or earphones. (External audio output) LINE OUT Select this when you connect other devices such as active speakers with an audio cord ( page 30). The beep sounds when you operate the player. BEEP ON (Sound of operation) OFF The beep is turned off. The CD is played as recorded on the disc, including spaces SEAMLESS 3) 4) OFF between tracks. (Playing tracks continuously) ON The CD is played without space between tracks. On the remote, the display lights up for about 10 seconds, then POWER SAVE 4) OFF turns off. The OPR lamp on the player remains lit. (The LCD backlight on the remote and 1 Neither the display on the remote nor the OPR lamp on the CD the OPR lamp on player lights up. the player) 2 Neither the display on the remote nor the OPR lamp on the CD player lights up. Furthermore, the SOUND settings are not effective. TRACK Play back the music source in the order of PLAY ORDER 4) NORMAL recording. (Playback order) ID3tagTNO Play back in the order of ID3 tag number. FILE NAME Play back in the alphabetical order of the le names. GROUP Play back the music source in the order of OFF recording. ON Play back the music source in the order of group names. The characters appear on the display in the normal direction. DIRECTION NORMAL (Inverting the REVERSE The characters appear on the display in the reverse direction so characters on the that you can read them from the opposite side. When you set the display) CUSTOM items of the EQUALIZER settings, VOL +/ on the CD-EXTRA 4) 5) (Playback by disc format)

Left (white) Right (red)

MiniDisc recorder, AV amplier, active speaker, cassette recorder, etc.
You need to change the setting for AUDIO OUT in the OPTION menu so that sound is output to the connected device. The settings of AUDIO OUT are shown below. To make those settings, see page 26, 28.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom The rechargeable battery cannot be charged. Cause and/or corrective action
The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the battery compartment. Insert the rechargeable battery ( page 11). The terminals of the charging stand are dirty. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth ( page 35). The CD is playing. Turn it off ( page 17). The CD player is not placed correctly on the charging stand. Place the player on the stand securely and make sure that the OPR lamp lights up ( page 11).
Symptom 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). No sound, or noise is heard. Cause and/or corrective action
AVLS is set to ON. Set it to OFF ( page 27). AUDIO OUT is set to LINE OUT. Set it to HEADPHONE ( page 28).
Connect the headphones/earphones plugs rmly. The plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. AUDIO OUT is set to LINE OUT. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device, or set AUDIO OUT to HEADPHONE ( page 28). Close the lid of the battery compartment rmly ( page 11). AUDIO OUT is set to LINE OUT. Adjust the volume of the connected device ( page 28). AUDIO OUT is set to HEADPHONE. Adjust the volume on the player ( page 28). POWER SAVE is set to 2 ( page 28).
The volume cannot be adjusted.
A rustling noise is heard from the CD. When using the player with a stereo system connected, the sound is distorted or noisy. EQUALIZER items cannot be set up.

Operation/Playback

Symptom The playing time is too short. The CD does not play. Cause and/or corrective action
Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not a manganese battery. Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 13). Charge and discharge the rechargeable battery several times ( page 11). You tried to play les 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). 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 13). 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 36). The CD is dirty or defective. Clean it or change it. Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up ( page 16). Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates. Close the lid of the battery compartment rmly ( page 11). Make sure the battery is inserted correctly ( page 11, 13). Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely ( page 15). 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 buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back ( page 18).

Certain tracks cannot be played.
Lo Batt appears on the display, and the CD does not play.
Hi DC in appears on the display.
The CD does not play, or No Disc appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player.
The OPR lamp ashes on the player when you press a button, and the CD does not play.
Symptom Playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function).
Cause and/or corrective action
The resume function is working. To start play from the rst track, press while the player is stopped until the rst track starts playing, or open the lid of the player ( page 17). Or, remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again. 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. There are no ATRAC3plus/MP3 les 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. You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40C/104F) or at low temperatures (below 0C/32F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition. The CD player has entered the preparation stage of Bookmark play. Change the PLAY MODE setting to normal play (no display) ( page 21).
During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. No File appears on the display after you press or when the lid of the player is closed. The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down.
is ashing quickly on the display of the remote control, and you cannot locate the beginning of the track or a specic point in the track. Even though you have not selected Bookmark play, (Bookmark) ashes. Play stopped abruptly.
If you have selected a playback option other than Bookmark play, (Bookmark) ashes. The off timer has been set. Change the setting of TIMER to OFF ( page 28). 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 13). 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.
You cannot operate the player, and a sequence of 8 numbers or letters appear on the display of the remote.

Others

Symptom During recording with an optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly.
When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. You cannot operate the CD player properly using the remote.
Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT recorder, etc. See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device. Adjust the volume on the player. The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning. The buttons on the player are kept pressed by mistake. The remote is not connected securely.

Maintenance

To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. To clean the terminals If the terminals on the charging stand become dirty, the battery may not be charged properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below.

Terminals

Specications

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 W (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

20 - Hz +1 dB (measured by JEITA) 2
Output (at 3 V input level)
Line output (stereo minijack) Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 k Recommended load impedance over 10 k Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 (Approx. 1.5 mW + Approx. 1.5 mW at 16 )* *For the customers in Europe Optical digital output (optical output connector) Output level: 21 - 15 dBm Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level

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

5C - 35C (41F - 95F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 127 13.1 132.5 mm (in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)

Approx. 116 g (4.1 oz.)

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

AC power adaptor Active speaker system Car battery cord Car battery cord with car connecting pack Car connecting pack Connecting cord Earphones (except for the customers in France) Earphones (for the customers in France) AC-E30HG* SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 DCC-E345 DCC-E34CP CPA-9C RK-G129 RK-G136 MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL MDR-E0931SP
* Specications 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.

Symbols

(Battery) 11, 14 (disc) 21 aa00 SHUF 21 (BOOKMARK) 21, 22 (GROUP) 21 PGM 21 (PLAYLIST) 21 SHUF 21 (Repeat play) 23
Earphones 8 EQUALIZER 24, 25 External battery case 8, 13
G-PROTECTION GROUP 28 Group 6, 22 27
HEADPHONE HEAVY 25 HOLD function 28, 30 18

ID3 tag INTRO 19 21

ACTIVE 25 AC power adaptor 8 ANIMATION 29 ATRAC3plus 5 ATRAC CD 5 AUDIO OUT 28, 30 AVLS 27
LANGUAGE 27 LINE OUT 28, 30 List View 18
m3u play list play 22 MENU 27 Mix-Mode CD 5 MP3 CD 5
Battery carrying case 8 Battery compartment lid 11 Battery life 14 BEEP 28 BOOKMARK 22

Optional Accessories 36

Pause 17 Play 17 PLAY MODE PLAY ORDER POWER SAVE
Carrying pouch 8 CD-DA format 5 CD-EXTRA 28 CD-Extra 5 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 8 CD-TEXT 19 Charging stand 8, 11, 15, 35 CLEARBASS 24, 25 Clip on the remote 8 CUSTOM 25

28 8, 11

Rechargeable battery Remote control 8 Remote display 19 Repeat play 23

DIRECTION 28

SEAMLESS 28 Search 17, 18 SOFT 25 SonicStage 4 SOUND 25 Stop 17
TEXT 27 TIMER 28 TRACK 28
This warranty is only valid in Canada.