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USER MANUAL Discman DNE718CK SONY

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• 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.3-GB Table of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Create original ATRAC CDs! p. 4
• Music sources playable on this CD player p. 6
• ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 p. 6
• MP3 files p. 6
• Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 p. 8
• Getting started Locating the controls p. 9
• Checking the supplied accessories p. 10
• Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files 1.Connect your CD player p. 11
• 2.Insert a CD p. 11
• 3.Play a CD p. 11
• Playback options Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) p. 17
• Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC/MP3 CD only) p. 17
• Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) p. 18
• Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) p. 19
• Searching for your favorite tracks/files/ groups quickly using the jog dial p. 20
• Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) p. 21
• Available features The G-PROTECTION function p. 23
• Checking the time remaining on the CD and the number of tracks left (audio CD) p. 23
• Checking information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files p. 24
• Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) p. 24
• Protecting your hearing (AVLS) p. 25
• Locking the controls (HOLD) p. 25
• Turning off the operation beep sound p. 25
• Using in a car Installing in a car p. 26
• Where to place your CD player p. 26
• Mounting your CD player p. 26
• Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord . 27 Mounting the rotary commander p. 28
• Connecting to a power source Using the batteries p. 29
• Notes on the power source p. 31
• Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system p. 32
• Additional information Precautions p. 33
• Maintenance p. 33
• Troubleshooting p. 34
• Specifications p. 37
• Optional accessories GB4-GB Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE718CK. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CDWalkman,” because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it. Create original ATRAC CDs! You can make your own ATRAC CD.The procedure is very simple. Just perform Steps 1, 2 and 3.How to use the SonicStage Simple BurnerRefer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.” Aaudio CDs MP3 filesAudio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage SimpleBurner. Step 1 Install Install the supplied“SonicStage Simple Burner”software. Step 2 Burn Create a disc image and burn it ona CD-R/RW using your PC. or5-GB Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is an ATRAC CD? An ATRAC CD is a CD-R/RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3format has been recorded. About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can alsorecord MP3 files by converting the files to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format. p. 38

• When total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on a 700 MB CD-R/RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format.What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3format?Refer to pages 6 - 8 of this manual. ATRAC CDYou can also enjoy audio CDs onyour CD Walkman. Step 3 Listen You can enjoy listening to yourown ATRAC CDs on your ATRACCD Walkman.6-GB Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player:

• MP3 files Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only. ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. Though the ATRAC3plus format can compress music content to about 1/20 of its original size, you can still enjoy high quality sound. The available transfer bit rates are 64 kbps and 48 kbps. “ATRAC3,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3” is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1/10 of their original size, which contributes to reduction of the media volume. The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps, 105 kbps and 66 kbps. The usable number of groups and files

• Maximum number of groups: 255

• Maximum number of files: 999 For details, refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage Simple Burner.” Note on saving files on the media Do not save files in other formats or unnecessary groups on a disc that has ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 files. MP3 files MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, a standard for audio files compression supported by the Motion Picture Experts Group, an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) working group, enables compression of audio files to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is public, there are various encoders/decoders that are compliant with this standard, including freeware that is available for no charge. Thus, the MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field.7-GB The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are:

• Maximum directory levels: 8

• Acceptable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore) Notes

• When naming files, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file name.

• 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.

• The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag. The usable number of groups and files

• Maximum number of groups: 100

• Maximum number of files: 400 Settings for compression and writing software

• This CD player supports MP3 files with the following specifications: transfer bit rate:

16 - 320 kbps and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is also

supported. To compress a source for an MP3 file, we recommend setting the transfer bit rate of the compression software to “44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”

• To record up to the maximum capacity, set to “halting of writing.”

• To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded on it, set to “Disc at Once.” Notes on saving files on the media

• Do not save files in other formats or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.

• When a disc is inserted, the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on that disc. If there are many folders on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next file to start playback. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!8-GB Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 Groups and folders The ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has a very simple structure. It consists 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.” A “group” has no directory-type structure (a new group cannot be made within an existing group). This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 file folder as a “group” so that it can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in both the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format and those recorded in the MP3 format with the same operation. Displaying the track name, etc. When playing a CD having ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files or MP3 files on this CD player, track names, artist names and album names are displayed. This CD player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/

2.3 of the ID3 tag format*.

*ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. Notes

• This CD player cannot record music content on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs.• CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be played on your computer.
• Playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.9-GB Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) CD player (inside) 6 i (headphones) jack (pages 11, 26) 1 DISPLAY button (pages 23, 24) qj Battery compartment (pages 29, 30) 8 HOLD switch (page 25) qh OPEN switch (page 11) 7 Jog dial•ENTER button (pages 16, 20 - 22) qf DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (pages 11, 26, 29) qd u* (play/pause) button (pages 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21) qa x (stop)/CHARGE button (pages 12, 25, 29) qs ./> (AMS/ search) buttons (pages 12, 16, 19, 21) qk G-PROTECTION switch (page 23) 5 +/– buttons (page 12) 4 VOL (volume) +*/– buttons (page 11) 3 PLAY MODE (play mode/repeat) button (pages 16 - 19, 21, 22) 2 SOUND button (pages 24, 25) 9 Display (pages 13, 16, 19 - 21, 23 - 25) q; Strap holes *The button has a tactile dot.Getting started qg LINE OUT jack (page 26, 32) (Continued)10-GB Rotary commander Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones (1) Rotary commander (1) Car battery cord (1) Car connecting pack (1) Velcro tapes for the CD player (2) Velcro tape for the rotary commander (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Simple Burner) (1) User’s guide for SonicStage Simple Burner (1) Note The supplied rotary commander should be used with this player only. wa x (stop) button (page 12) w; .(AMS/search)• > (AMS/search) control (pages 12, 19) ql u (play/pause) button (pages 12, 18, 19) ws +/– control Push down and turn. (page 12)11-GB

1. Connect your CD player.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor.2 Connect the headphones/earphones.You can also use rechargeable batteriesor dry batteries as a power source. (Seepage 29.)

Adjust the volume bypressing VOL + or –.Press u. Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files When using your CD player in a car, see page 26.to i (headphones)Headphones or earphonesto an AC outletto DC IN 4.5V AC poweradaptor

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.2 Place the CD on the tray and closethe lid.Labelside upPlaying an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files(Continued) OPEN switch12-GB Basic operations To Do this Play (from the point you stopped) Press u. Playback starts from the point you stopped. Play (from the first track) While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u until the play of the first track starts. Pause/resume play after pause Press u. Stop Press x.*

Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*

) Press . once quickly.*

Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) Press . repeatedly.*

Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Press > once quickly.*

Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Press > repeatedly.*

Go backwards quickly Hold down ..*

Go forward quickly Hold down >.*

Jump to succeeding groups*

Press + repeatedly. Jump to previous groups*

Press – repeatedly. *1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be done during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing > . Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing .. *4 Only when you play an ATRAC/MP3 CD Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the CD-DA format*, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.

• CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio CDs. 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.13-GB Track number Playing time File number Playing time Track number Playing time Track name File number Playing time Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files About the display While the CD player is playing, the following indications appear in the display. You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY (see pages 23 and 24.) While playing an audio CD While playing an audio CD containing CD text information While playing an ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file When playing an MP3 file Note Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group information on the CD. “READING” is displayed. Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading. (Continued) File name File name Group name Group name14-GB Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC groups and files

ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 file Group File mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs. Group mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group.Notes• Maximum number of groups: 255Maximum number of files: 999• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.• When referring to ATRAC CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.”15-GB Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files CD-R CD-RW

MP3 file Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD) The playing order of groups and files is as follows: File mode Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Group mode Plays all MP3 files in the selected group. (Example: If you select group 3, the CD player plays file 4. If you select group 4, the CD player plays file 5 and 6.) Notes•A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.• Maximum number of groups: 100Maximum number of files: 400• Maximum directory levels: 8• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.

• When referring to MP3 CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.” Group16-GB Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using PLAY MODE (play mode/repeat), jog dial•ENTER, ./> and u. PLAY MODE button If you press the button during playback,you can change the play mode.During playback, if you press and holdthe button until “ ” appears, you canplay tracks repeatedly in the play modethat was selected using PLAY MODE.

• Press > or ..You can select a play list you want.• Press u.You can add Bookmarks and also startbookmark track play and play list play.*1 ATRAC/MP3 CD only*2 Only when Bookmarks have beenadded to the tracks/files*3 MP3 CD only*4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in MP3format only*5 During playback, “PGM”appears only when certaintracks or files have beenstored in memory.CD text information, ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file information, playing time, etc. aredisplayed.Play mode Display Jog dial and ENTER button
• Turn the jog dial.You can select tracks, files or groupsyou want.• Press ENTER.You can switch the file/group searchmode and also start play. You can alsoenter selected tracks for PGM play. No indication(Normal play)

(Play all files in a selected group)

“1” (Play a single track) “SHUF”(Play tracks in random order) “ SHUF”* (Play files in a selected group inrandom order)

(Play tracks with Bookmarks)

(Play play lists* selected) “PGM”* (Play tracks in your favorite order)17-GB Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files on a CD in random order. Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC/MP3 CD only) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears. When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files The CD player plays all files in a selected group in random order. Playback options18-GB Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10 CDs. While playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs). While playing MP3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 400 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs). To add Bookmarks 1 During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold u until “ (Bookmark)” flashes in the display. When the Bookmark has been added successfully, flashing of “ ” becomes slow. 2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want. To listen to the tracks with Bookmarks 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ” flashes. 2 Press u. “ ” lights up in the display and the playback of the tracks with Bookmarks starts. To remove the Bookmarks During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold u until “ ” disappears from the display. To check the tracks with Bookmarks During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, “ ” keeps flashing slowly in the display. Notes

• During playback of the tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are played in order of track number, and not in the order you added the Bookmarks.• If you try to add Bookmarks to tracks on an 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs), theBookmarks of the CD you played back first will be erased.• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.• If you continue playing the CD player on the rechargeable batteries without charging the batteries eventhough “Lo batt” is displayed, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased.19-GB Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* *An “m3u play list” is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format.

During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ” appears.

Press . or > to select a play list you want.

Press u. Note You can only play the top two play lists displayed on your screen on this CD player. Play list Playback options20-GB Searching for your favorite tracks/files/groups quickly using the jog dial Selecting your favorite track or file During playback, turn the jog dial to select the track or the file you want, then press ENTER. The CD player starts play. To cancel the track search Turn the jog dial until “CANCEL” appears, then press ENTER. To cancel the file search 1 Turn the jog dial until “ :” appears, then press ENTER. 2 Turn the jog dial until “CANCEL” appears, then press ENTER. Selecting your favorite group (ATRAC CD, MP3 CD only) 1 During playback, turn the jog dial until “ :” appears, then press ENTER. “ : group name” appears and the CD player enters the group search mode. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the group you want, then press ENTER. You can select the file you want by turning the jog dial. Tip When using your CD player on house current (AC power adaptor), you can also select the group you wantduring stop by turning the jog dial. To cancel the group search Turn the jog dial until “CANCEL” appears, then press ENTER. Note When using an ATRAC or MP3 CD, up to 400 file names or up to 100 group names can be displayed. If thenumber of files or groups surpasses these figures, a file number such as “401” or a group number such as“101” will be displayed instead of names.21-GB Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks (“files” when playing an ATRAC/MP3 CD) in your favorite order.

During stop, press DISPLAY. While the indications are displayed, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears.

Turn the jog dial (or press . or >) to select your favorite track or file, then press ENTER. The playing order increases by one.

*You can also select another group using + or –.

Repeat step 2 to select the tracks or files in your favorite order.

Press u, or press and hold ENTER until play starts. Track numberPlaying order Audio CD Playing order Audio CD Group name

Playback options (Continued) File name Group name Playing order Playing order

To check the program During programming: Press ENTER repeatedly before step 4. During stop: Press DISPLAY. While the indications are displayed, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the track number appears. Notes

• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 2, the first track selected appears in the display.

• If you select more than 64 tracks, the first tracks selected are erased. When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files In PGM mode, you can program up to 64 files the same as you would for audio CD tracks.23-GB

Available features The G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to “2”, the G- PROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to “1.” To walk with the CD player and enjoy high quality CD sound using the G- PROTECTION function, set the G-PROTECTION switch to “1.” While taking harder exercise, it is recommended that you set it to “2.” Note Sound may skip:– if the CD player receives stronger continuousshock than expected,– if a dirty or scratched CD is played or– when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs orif there is a problem with the original recordingdevice or application software. Available features Checking the time remaining on the CD and the number of tracks left (audio CD) Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows. For an audio CD containing CD text information, information in parentheses also appears.

Track number and elapsed playing time (name of the current track)

Track number and remaining time of the current track (name of the current track/artist name)

The number of tracks left* and the time remaining on the CD* (album name/artist name)

• Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play orBookmark track play.24-GB Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or “BASS .” “BASS ” enhances the bass sound more than “BASS .” Note If the sound is distorted when using the SOUND function, turn down the volume. The selected sound mode is displayed. “BASS ” “BASS ” No indication (Normal play) Checking information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ MP3 files You can check information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files using DISPLAY. You can also check ID3 tag information if the file has that information stored. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows:

File name, group name and elapsed playing time

Artist name, CODEC information*, remaining time of the current file

The total number of groups and the total number of files *Variable bit rate and sampling frequencies Notes

• If the group does not have a group name, “ROOT” appears in the display.

• If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “- - - -” appears in the display.25-GB Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS ON” appears in the display. To turn off the AVLS function Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS OFF” appears in the display. Note If you use the SOUND function and the AVLS function at the same time, sound may be distorted. If this happens, turn down the volume. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated. To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow. Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level. Available features Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player.

Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, rechargeable batteries or dry batteries) from the CD player.

Connect the power source while pressing x/CHARGE for about one second or more. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x/CHARGE.26-GB

Using in a car Console box Installing in a car

Connect your CD player as shown below. Note Turn down the volume of the car cassette deckbefore inserting the car connecting pack.

Adjust the volume. Bottom of the CD playerCar cassette deckto a cigarettelighter socketto DC IN 4.5 V Car connecting pack Car battery cord Rotarycommanderto i(headphones) Where to place your CD player

• Install the CD player in a location which: – does not interfere with your driving. – is not dangerous for passengers. – does not interfere with the glove box lid or ashtray. – is stable, and where nothing around it may interfere with installation.

• Do not install the CD player near heat sources or where subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard). Please understand that we will not incur any obligations for troubles caused by incorrect installation. If you have any questions or problems concerning your CD player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. Mounting your CD player Attach the CD player to the console box with the supplied Velcro tapes. Affix the narrow tapes to the CD player and the broad tapes to the console box, etc. to LINE OUT27-GB Notes

• Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any control.

• When you are going to park your car for a long period of time, remove the CD player from the console box and place it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Note on the car battery cord The 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord conforms to the proposed standards of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Do not connect it to other players. Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord If the CD player does not operate, check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows:

Turn off the CD player and remove the cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket.

Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the defective fuse from the plug.

Insert a new fuse into the plug.

Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise. Notes

• Be sure to use a fuse of the same amperage and length as the one to be replaced. Never use a piece of wire as a substitute for the fuse.

• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it, contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, bring the defective fuse to the dealer with you. Notes on the car connecting pack

• If no sound is heard or the car connecting pack is ejected, change the direction of playback on the car cassette deck.

• Never insert the cord end of the car connecting pack into the cassette insertion door. Otherwise, the cord may break or the car cassette deck may be damaged.

• You cannot use the car connecting pack with some car cassette deck.

• The cord should be placed so that it does not hinder driving.

• To disconnect the cord from the CD player, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.

• With some car cassette decks, you may hear some rattling noise from the car connecting pack. However, this is not a sign of malfunction. Remove Plug end Fuse Cigarette lighter plug Polarity of the plug (JEITA standards) Using in a car28-GB Mounting the rotary commander If you use the supplied rotary commander, you can control your CD player as easily as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving. Attach the rotary commander to a flat place as illustrated below.

Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a flat place.

Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together. Bottom of the rotary commander29-GB You can use the following power sources:•AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audioCD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files”)• Rechargeable batteries• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteriesFor the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the batteries Use only the following batteries for your CDplayer.Rechargeable batteries (not supplied)Charge the rechargeable batteries beforeusing them for the first time.• NH-WM2AA (NH-WMAA × 2)Dry batteries• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries To insert the batteries

Open the battery compartment lidinside your CD player.

Connecting to a power source Insert # end first(for both batteries).Connecting to a power source Insert two batteries by matchingthe 3 to the diagram in the batterycompartment and close the liduntil it clicks into place. To charge the rechargeable batteries (not supplied) 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD player and anAC outlet. 2 Press x/CHARGE to start charging. The CD player charges the batteries. Theindicator sections of light up insuccession and “Charging” appears in thedisplay. When the batteries arecompletely charged, “Charging” and the indicator get turned off.If you press x/CHARGE after the chargehas already been completed, the indicator flashes and “FULL” appears inthe display. 3 Disconnect the AC power adaptor. To remove the batteriesRemove the batteries as illustrated below.(Continued)30-GB Using the batteries To check the remaining power of the batteries You can check it in the display. Replace the batteries when “ ” flashes. t t t t t Lo batt*

• The indicator sections of roughly shows the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.

• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of may increase or decrease. When to replace the rechargeable batteries If the battery life becomes shorter by about half, replace the batteries with new rechargeable batteries. Notes on the rechargeable batteries

• To keep the original battery capacity for a long time, charge the batteries only when they are completely depleted.

• If the battery is new or has not been used for a long time, it may not be charged completely until you charge and discharge it several times.

• When carrying the rechargeable batteries, use the battery carrying case to prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable batteries and the metallic objects get contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a short circuit. Notes on using the dry batteries

• Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor.

• When the batteries are depleted, replace both batteries with new ones. 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.31-GB Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. On AC power adaptor

• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use the AC-E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. 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. On rechargeable batteries and dry batteries

• Do not charge the dry batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.

• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.

• 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 in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. In case the deposit adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly. Connecting to a power source32-GB Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections. Notes
• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume ofthe connected device to avoid damaging theconnected speakers.• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If youuse the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as apower source, batteries may become completelydepleted during recording.• Adjust the volume properly on the connecteddevice so that the sound will not be distorted. When using the connecting cord If the sound is distorted, connect the device to the i jack. About the G-PROTECTION and SOUND functions when using the connecting cord

• To record high quality CD sound, set the G-PROTECTION switch to “1.”

• The SOUND function works only on the output sound from the i jack and not work on the output sound from the LINE OUT jack. Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.

Connecting your CD player Connecting cord (not supplied) Left (white) Right (red) to LINE OUT33-GB Precautions 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 4.5 V (external power input) jack. 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. On headphones/earphones Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. 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. 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.

Additional information Not these ways Additional information34-GB 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 the VOL + button repeatedly. Cannot adjust the volume. No sound, or noise is heard. Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries. The playing time is too short when powered with the rechargeable batteries. “Lo batt” appears in the display. The CD does not play. “HI dc In” appears in the display. Cause and/or corrective actions c If “AVLS” flashes in the display, press and hold SOUND until “AVLS OFF” appears in the display. (page 25) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 11) c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 11) c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 11) c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. c You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this CD player. (page 6) c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 29) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 29) c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. (pages 29) c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the batteries. (page 29) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 29) c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Optional accessories.” (page 38) c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 11, 29)35-GB Symptom The CD does not play or “No disc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. “HOLD” flashes on the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Cannot adjust the volume with VOL +/– on the CD player. The CD player does not start charging. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. Cause and/or corrective actions c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25) c The CD is dirty or defective. c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 11) c Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates. c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 29) c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 29) c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 11) c Press u after one second or more has passed since the AC power adaptor was connected. c The CD-R/RW is blank. c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/RW, recording device, or application software. c Files in two or more formats have been recorded on the CD-R/RW. (page 7) c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 25) c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device. (page 32) c During stop, press x/CHARGE. (page 29)

The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, press u during stop until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 11, 12, 29)

Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 29) Additional information (Continued)36-GB Troubleshooting Symptom During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. “NO FILE” appears in the display after u is pressed or the lid of the CD player is closed. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down. “ ” is flashing quickly in the display, and you cannot locate the beginning of the track or the specific point in the track. Cause and/or corrective actions

The CD 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. c There are no ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files in the CD. c A CD-RW from which the data has been erased is being used. c The CD is dirty.

The CD player is reading the information on the CD. The player is not malfunctioning. c 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. c The CD player has entered the Bookmark track play. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ ” disappears from the display.37-GB Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response

dB (measured by JEITA CP- 307) Output (at 4.5 V input level) 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 Power requirements For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package.

• Sony NH-WM2AA rechargeable batteries:

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2

(approx. hours) (When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used. When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION function “1” “2” Audio CD 55 50 ATRAC3plus files*

*1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) *2 When recorded at 48 kbps or 64 kbps *3 When recorded at 128 kbps Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls) Approx. 136.0 × 28.7 × 136.0 mm