D-NS707F

S2 Sports MP3/ATRAC CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player with AM/FM/TV/Weather Digital Tuner

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Built-in AM/FM Digital Tuner with TV/Weather Bands 51 Station Preset Memory (30FM/10AM/4WB/7TV) S2 Sports Design with Full Circle Image Water Resistant1 Active Control Playback Operation h.ear Clip-on Style Headphones Supplied Plays Back CD-R/RW2 Discs with MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio Music Management Software Supplied 2-Line Dot Matrix Display Supports ID3 Tagging and CD Text Up to 75 Hours of Continuous Playback with (2) AA Batteries (Not Supplied) for ATRAC3Plus Playback and Nearly 50 Hours for CD Audio Playback Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life Skip-Free3 G-Protection Technology 18 Playback Modes Auto Ranking Playback Function Bookmark Playback Function for Easy Programming Digital Mega Bass Sound System Digital Volume Control Heat Resistant Lid 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) Available in S2 White

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Analog-to-Digital Converter: 1 Bit D/A Conversion: 1 Bit Quart Time-Axis Control Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz, 1/-2dB Frequency Range: AM: 531 - 1710kHz; FM: 87.5 - 108MHz; TV: Ch 2 - 13; Weather: Ch 1 - 7 Antenna System: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna; FM: Headphones/Earphones Cord Antenna Input(s): DC-In 4.5V Output(s): Headphone (stereo mini jack) Approx. 5mW at 16Ω Power Requirements: DC 1.5V x 2 ("AA" x 2 Batteries); AC Power Adaptor 120V, 60Hz Battery Life (Approx.): With (2) AA Sony Alkaline Batteries 47/43 Hours of Audio CD Playback, 75/75 Hours of ATRAC playback (recorded at 48kbps ATRAC3Plus), 60/70 hours of MP3 Playback (recorded at 128 kbps) and up to 65 hours of radio playback Weight: 10 oz (276 g) Dimensions (WHD): 5 5/14 x 1 1/5 x 5 5/14" (136 x 30.5 x 136mm) Color: Sports White Supplied Accessories: h.ear Stereo Headphones (Type S2) CD-ROM (SonicStage Software) Optional Accessories: AC Adaptor (AC-E45HG) Car Battery Cord (DCC-E345) Car Battery Cord with Car Connecting Pack (DCC-E34CP) Car Connecting Pack (CPA-9C) Connecting Cord (RK-G129/G136) Earphones (MDR-E818LP/J10) UPC Code: 0272426376340
1. 2. 3. 4. Not meant to be immersed or come in continuous contact with water. CD-R/RW media/formats are not universally compatible. Eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses. Estimated at 4 minutes per song, using 700MB CD-R/RW media, compressing in ATRAC3plus @48kbps.
Built-In AM/FM Digital Tuner with TV/Weather Bands provides accurate drift-free tuning of AM, FM, TV and Weather radio stations 51 Station Preset (30FM/10AM/4WB/7TV) Preset up to 30 FM, 10 AM, 4 WB, 7 TV radio stations S2 Sports Player Design with Full Circle Image the new generation of Sony sports CD Walkman players, created to be durable, stylish, and ready for go-anywhere outdoor fun Water Resistant1 designed with rubber gaskets, bushings, and water resistant seals that help keep out water, moisture and dirt Active Control Playback Operation Unique control key that permits playback operation while jogging or participating in other activities 2 Line Dot Matrix Display Built into Hand Strap Display is built into the hand strap and allows for fast and easy identification and location of your ATRAC or MP3 selections h.ear Clip-on Style Headphones (Supplied) gives you a whole new look in headphone design, with an individual left and right behind-the-ear headphone that provides maximum comfort for your listening experience Plays Back CD-R/RW2 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 Supports CD Text and ID3 Tagging to easily view CD text and ID3 tag information including song title, album title and artist name Up to 75 Hours of Continuous Playback with (2) AA Batteries (Not Supplied) for ATRAC3Plus Playback and Nearly 50 Hours for CD Audio Playback advanced Sony DSP technology provides dramatically extended battery life from predecessor models Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life Maximizes battery life by powering down the player when not in use Skip-Free3 G-Protection Technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock 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 Auto Ranking Playback Function Program your favorite song based on the listening frequency Bookmark Playback Function for Easy Programming You can easily program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them back with the touch of a button. This feature makes it easy to program and playback a personalized mix of your favorite songs Digital Mega Bass Sound uses digital processing technology to produce rich, deep, bass tones with extremely low harmonic distortion Digital Volume Function provides precise adjustment of volume level, while the volume level appears on the display Heat Resistant Lid helps protect against high temperature build-up especially when using the CD Walkman player in hot climates and in vehicles 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) maintains volume output at levels below distortion threshold for cleaner sound reproduction Available In S2 White

2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, G-Protection, Mega Bass, 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 2005-02-28

3-267-208-11 (1)

FM/AM Portable CD Player

Operating Instructions Mode demploi
Owners Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. D-NS707F Serial No. ___________________________
This manual describes how to use the CD player. For the supplied software SonicStage, please see Installation/Operating Guide. Le mode demploi dcrit lutilisation du lecteur CD. Pour lutilisation du logiciel SonicStage fourni, rfrez-vous au Guide dinstallation/ utilisation.

D-NS707F

2004 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the AC power adaptor to rain or moisture.
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, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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 The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area). ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. trademark of Sony Corporation. is a
For customers who purchased this product in the USA Product registration
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/ walkmanreg <http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg> Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about software upgrades, new products, services and other important announcements. Thank you. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-866-456-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address:
SONY D-NS707F Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Table of Contents

Take Lots of Songs with You Wherever You Go.. 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 On the water resistance..8 Changing Sound Quality and Settings.. 20 SOUND item..21 OPTION items...21

Using the Radio

Listening to the Radio.. 23 Turning off the radio..23 Tuning in the station quickly..23 Improving broadcast reception..23 If it is hard to hear the FM/TV/WB broadcast..23 Protecting your hearing..23 Turning off the radio automatically..24 Presetting Radio Stations. 24 Presetting stations manually.25 Playing Preset Radio Stations. 26 Changing the Tuning Interval. 26

Getting Started

Checking the Supplied Accessories.. 9 Guide to Parts and Controls. 10 Preparing a Power Source (Dry Batteries).. 11 To remove the batteries..12 To check the remaining power of the battery..12 When using the AC power adaptor.13

Additional Information

Troubleshooting.. 27 Maintenance... 30 To clean the casing..30 To clean the headphones/earphones plug.30 To remove any dust or sand from the rubber packing..30 Specifications.. 30 CD player..30 Radio...30 Antenna..30 General...30 Optional Accessories. 31 Index... 32

Playback

Playing a CD... 14 Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)...15 Locking the controls (HOLD).16 Checking CD information.16 Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE).. 17 Playback options (PLAY MODE).18 Playing your favorite tracks (Bookmark track play)..19 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)...19 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play).20
Take Lots of Songs with You Wherever You Go
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 files

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:

CDDA format CDs CDDA (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 or/and ATRAC3 format has been recorded* ATRAC3 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus is audio compression technology developed from the ATRAC3 format and can compress audio files to about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps. You can create an ATRAC CD using SonicStage.

MP3 CDs:

CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is audio compression technology that can compress audio files to about 1/10 of their original size.
CD-R/CD-RW on which mixed audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3, and/or MP3 formats has been recorded by using a software other than SonicStage can also be played. With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed audio data is recorded.
* Only ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs can be played.
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.

Continued

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. The usable number of groups and files maximum number of groups: 255 maximum number of files: 999 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 recorded. In the following example, files are played in order of to.

MP3 Group File

If ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 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/ATRAC3/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 ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 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. This CD player can play bit rates of 16 to 320 kbps and sampling frequencies of 32/44.1/48 kHz. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) files can also be played. 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.

Hold the CD player with both hands as illustrated, and turn the lid toward OPEN until you hear a click. Open the lid when the mark and the mark are aligned. To close the lid, turn it toward LOCK until the mark and the mark are aligned. When you open or close the lid, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the CD player and its lid.
If you try to open the lid forcibly without the mark and the mark aligned correctly, the lid might be damaged. If the lid is not locked, the CD will not play.
Preparing a Power Source (Dry Batteries)
Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Turn the lid of the CD player toward OPEN until the mark and the mark are aligned so that you can open the lid.

Display

Open the lid of the battery compartment.
Play mode indicator ( page 18) Character information display ( page

16 - 20, 23, 24, 25)

Disc indicator ( page 14) Play list indicator ( page 18) Group indicator ( page 18) Timer indicator ( page 21, 24) Battery indicator ( page 12) SOUND indicator ( page 21)
Note You can invert the characters on the display ( page 21). Continued
Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries by matching the to the diagram in the battery compartment and close the lid until it clicks into place.
To check the remaining power of the battery
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. Lobatt * * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones.
Insert the end first (for both batteries).
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.

To remove the batteries

Remove the batteries as illustrated below.
Battery life 1) Playing time shown is approximate hours, when you use the player on a flat and stable surface and SOUND is set to OFF ( page 21). This value varies depending on how the player is used.
When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6(SG) (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION G-PRO1 G-PRO43 Audio CD ATRAC CD 2) MP3 CD 3) 65 RADIO ON
1)Measured value using the JEITA standard (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) 2)Recorded at 48 kbps 3)Recorded at 128 kbps
To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated below.

Notes on dry batteries

Do not throw the batteries into a fire. Do not carry batteries in a pocket, etc. with coins or other metallic objects. The battery can generate heat if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally allowed to come into contact with a metallic object. 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.
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 ACE45HG AC power adaptor. 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 (not supplied) without batteries.
to an AC outlet AC power adaptor
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.
to (headphones) to DC IN 4.5V

Playing a CD 1

Turn the lid of the CD player toward OPEN until the mark and the mark are aligned so that you can open the lid. Connect the headphones to the player beforehand.

to (headphones)

Press /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback.

/ENTER

Adjust the volume by pressing the VOL +/.

Vol +/ buttons

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

Label side up

Turn the lid of the CD player toward LOCK until the mark and the mark are aligned and the lid is locked.
Basic playback operations
Play Play from a point where you stopped the player previously Play from the first track Stop 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

(Play, stop, search)

Operation
Press /ENTER. Playback starts from the point where you stopped. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold /ENTER until the play of the first track starts. Press /ENTER. Press. Flick the lever toward. Flick the lever toward repeatedly. Flick the lever toward. Flick the lever toward repeatedly. Hold the lever toward. Hold the lever toward. Press Press (group) repeatedly. (group) repeatedly.

Go forward quickly

Jump to succeeding groups 2) Jump to previous groups 2)
1)You can operate during both play and pause. 2)You can operate during play of ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs only. 3)You cannot operate when using an MP3 file 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. HOLD flashes on the display if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated.
To check information on the display Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly.
Audio CD Track number, elapsed playing time (Track name)

Track01:25

Track number, remaining time of the current track (Track name, artist name)
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.
To unlock the controls Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of arrow.

Track-05:22

Number of tracks left 1), time remaining on the CD 1) (Album name, artist name)

Checking CD information

You can check CD information on the display. When you are playing an audio CD containing text information such as CD-TEXT, information in parentheses is displayed. 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, - - - - is displayed.)
* ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. This player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/2.3 of the ID3 tag format (for MP3 files only).

-64:30

File view screen (Track name)

Track015

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. If the file does not belong to any group, the group name is displayed as ROOT.

ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name 2), file number, elapsed playing time

Beauti 001 03:40

Artist name, CODEC information 3), file number, remaining time of the current file
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 18. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, page 20).

IS THAT 001 -02:21

Group name 2), total number of files

Tribute total 148

File view screen (Goupe name 2), file name 2))
Press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears.

MENU >REPEAT

Tribute Legend/
1)The displays appear only during normal play. 2)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. 3)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.
Flick the lever toward or to select PLAY MODE, and then press /ENTER*. * You can also use DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection as well as / ENTER.

MENU >PLAY MODE

Flick the lever toward or to select the playback options. The default setting is ALL (normal play).

MENU >GROUP

Playback options appear here.
To return to normal play Select ALL in the PLAY MODE menu.

Playback options

(PLAY MODE)
When you select Bookmark track play or PGM play, you need to select the songs you want to listen to. See page 19 for how to select tracks.
Display ALL (Normal play) GROUP (Group play) 1 (Single play) SHUFFLE (Shuffle play) GP SHUF (Group shuffle play) PLAY LIST (m3u play list play)
BOOK MARK (Bookmark track play) AUTO RANK (Auto ranking play) RANK SHUF (Auto ranking shuffle play) PROGRAM (PGM play)
Explanation All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order.
All tracks in the selected group are played (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only). The current track is played once. All tracks on the CD are played once in random order. All tracks in the selected group are played once in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only). Tracks in the selected m3u play list* are played (MP3 CD only). After selecting PLAY LIST, flick the lever toward or to select a play list, and then press /ENTER. Tracks to which Bookmarks have been added are played ( page 19). The tracks you have played most frequently from the CD are played from the 10th to the first. After selecting AUTO RANK, press /ENTER. Up to 32 tracks, which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently played ones, are played in random order. After selecting RANK SHUF, press /ENTER. Up to 64 tracks are played in your favorite order ( page 19).

* 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.
Playing your favorite tracks (Bookmark track play)
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play)
During play of the track to where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold /ENTER until disappears and flashes instead. If you want to add a Bookmark to two or more tracks, repeat step 1. 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 and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Flick the lever toward or to select PLAY MODE, then press /ENTER. Flick the lever toward or to select BOOK MARK, then press /ENTER. lights up, and the play of tracks with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in the order you added the Bookmarks.
While the player is stopped, select PROGRAM in step 3 of the player operation for Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) ( page 17), and then press /ENTER.

001<PGM1

Track number (audio CD/CD-TEXT) or playing order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) Playing order (audio CD/CD-TEXT) or file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD)
Flick the lever toward or to select the track and press DISPLAY/ MENU to enter the selection. You can also select a track in another group by pressing (group) / when playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD. Repeat step 2 to select tracks in your favorite order. You can select up to 64 tracks. When you finish entering the 64th track, the track number selected first (audio CD)/file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) appears on the display. If you select 65 tracks or more, the tracks selected first are erased one by one. Press /ENTER. PGM lights up on the display and playback starts in the selected order.
To remove Bookmarks During play of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold /ENTER until disappears.
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.

OFF ON

The beep is turned off. The CD is played without space between tracks. The CD is played as recorded on the disc, including spaces between tracks.
1)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. This function works only for ATRAC CDs.
Even if G-PROTECTION is activated, 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.

Listening to the Radio

You can enjoy FM, AM, TV and WB programs.
For AM, reorient the CD player itself.
Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON/BAND until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: FM AM TV WB
Note Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the jack of the CD player. The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna.
If it is hard to hear the FM/ TV/WB broadcast
1 While listening to the radio, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display changes.
Press TUNE or to tune in the station you want and adjust the volume.

AVLS >LOCAL

2 Flick the lever toward or to select LOCAL, then press /ENTER. 3 Flick the lever toward or to select ON, then press /ENTER to enter the selection.
Note If you connect the external power source plug to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player, the CD player will turn off. Turn it on by pressing RADIO ON/BAND to continue listening to it.

Turning off the radio

Press RADIO OFF.

Protecting your hearing

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down to protect your hearing. 1 While listening to the radio, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display changes. 2 Flick the lever toward or to select AVLS, then press /ENTER. 3 Flick the lever toward or to select ON, then press /ENTER to enter the selection.
Tuning in the station quickly
Hold down TUNE or in step 3 until the frequency digits begin to change in the display. The CD player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.

Improving broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord.
To cancel the AVLS function Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS setting to OFF.

Headphones or earphones

Turning off the radio automatically
You can set the radio to turn off automatically within a range of 10 to 99 minutes at 10-minute intervals. While the timer function is working, lights up on the display. 1 While listening to the radio, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display changes. 2 Flick the lever toward or to select TIMER, then press /ENTER. 3 Flick the lever toward or to select the length of time you want to set from 10 to 99, then press /ENTER to enter the selection.
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset up to 51 stations: 7 for TV, 4 for WB, 30 for FM and 10 for AM.
Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the band. Press MEMORY for 2 seconds or more. The preset number will flash in the display.
To check the length of time before the radio is automatically turned off During play, perform steps 1 - 2. To cancel the TIMER function The TIMER function for the radio will be canceled: When you perform steps 1 - 3, changing the TIMER setting to OFF. When you turn off the radio. When you start playing a CD.

FM01 87.50 MHz

Press DISPLAY/MENU for 2 seconds or more. The CD player starts scanning the stations from the lower frequencies and stops for about 3 seconds when a station is received. If you want to preset the received station, press DISPLAY/MENU while the preset number is flashing. The received station is preset on the preset number 1 and the CD player starts scanning for the next receivable station. If you do not press DISPLAY/MENU within the 3 seconds, the CD player will start scanning for the next receivable station without storing the station. Repeat step 5 until all receivable stations are preset. If the stations have already been stored, the newly preset stations will replace the old ones.
Presetting stations manually
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the band. 3 Press and hold MEMORY until the preset number flashes in the display.
From this step on, start the next operation within 30 seconds after you finished the previous operation. If 30 seconds pass with nothing done, the preset number stops flashing which shows that the CD player has exited the preset memory standby mode. If this happens, start from step 3 again. Flick the lever toward /PRESET or /PRESET + repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station on while the preset number flashes. Press TUNE or to tune in the station you want while the preset number flashes. Press DISPLAY/MENU. When the station is preset successfully, the beep sounds. The new station replaces the old one. The preset number increases by one and the CD player enters the preset memory standby mode. Repeat steps 4 to 6 when you preset the stations in the same band. When you preset the stations in the different band, press and hold MEMORY to exit the preset memory standby mode. Repeat steps 2 to 6 after the preset number stops flashing.

To exit the preset memory standby mode When the radio is turned on, you can exit the preset memory standby mode using one of the following procedures. Preset stations, however, will remain stored in the CD players memory. Hold down MEMORY until the preset number stops flashing. Do not press any button for 30 seconds. The preset number stops flashing. Press /ENTER. The CD player enters the CD playing mode. Press RADIO OFF. The radio is turned off. To cancel all preset stations 1 While the radio is turned off and CD play is stopped, press and hold DISPLAY/ MENU until the MENU screen appears. 2 Flick the lever toward or to select OPTION, then press /ENTER. 3 Flick the lever toward or to select TU PRESET, then press / ENTER to enter the selection. Clear? appears in the display. When you press /ENTER, all the preset stations are canceled.
Playing Preset Radio Stations
You can tune in the station easily by flicking the lever toward /PRESET or / PRESET + button.
Note After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio stations again.
Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the band. Flick the lever toward / PRESET or /PRESET + to tune in a stored station.
Changing the Tuning Interval
When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval on the menu, if necessary. 9 kHz area: Asia and Europe 10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South America Change it while the radio is turned off and CD play is stopped, as follows.
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Flick the lever toward or to select OPTION, then press /ENTER. Flick the lever toward or to select AM STEP, then press /ENTER to enter the selection. Flick the lever toward or to select 9 kHz or 10 kHz, then press /ENTER to enter the selection. The default setting is 10 kHz.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard. Cause and/or corrective action
AVLS is set to ON. Set it to OFF ( page 21). Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. The plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly ( page 12).

Operating temperature

5C - 35C (41F - 95F)

Optional Accessories

AC power adaptor 1) Active speaker system Car battery cord 2) Car battery cord with car connecting pack 2) Car connecting pack 2) Connecting cord Earphones AC-E45HG SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 DCC-E345 DCC-E34CP CPA-9C RK-G129 RK-G136 MDR-E818LP MDR-J10
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 136 30.mm (538 in.)
Mass (excluding accessories)

Approx. 276 g (9.8 oz.)

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1) Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing. 2) When listening to the radio using these accessories, noise may occur. We recommend only playing CDs when you use them.
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) 12 (Bookmark track play) 18, 19 (Group play) 18 SHUF (Gourp shuffle play) 18 (m3u play list play) 18 PGM (program play) 18, (Single play) 18 (Timer) 21
m3u play list play MP3 CD 5 18

Normal play 15, 18 21

OPTION
Pause 15 PLAY LIST (m3u play list play) Preset 24 Program (PGM) play 18, 19 18
a00 (Auto ranking play) 18 ACTIVE 21 AC power adaptor 13 ALL (Normal play) 17, 18 Antenna 23 ATRAC3plus/ATRACATRAC CD 5 Auto ranking play 18 Auto ranking shuffle play 18 AVLS 21
RANK SHUF (Auto ranking shuffle play) Repeat play 20 18
SEAMLESS 22 Search 15 Shuffle play 18 Single play 18 SOFT 21 SonicStage 4 SOUND 21 Stop 15
Battery life 12 BEEP 22 Bookmark track play

18, 19 9

TIMER 21
CD-ROM (SonicStage) CDDA format 5

Display 11, 16 21

G-PROTECTION Group 6 Group play 18 Group shuffle play
Headphones 9 HEAVY 21 HOLD function 16

ID3 tag 16

AVERTISSEMENT
Pour prvenir tout risque dincendie ou dlectrocution, ne pas exposer ladaptateur secteur la pluie ou lhumidit.