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The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
This is due to: – The limitations of the connected player. – The player is not functionning normally. ATRAC3plus is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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.
Which discs can you play on this CD player? Audio CDs: CD-DA format CDs CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
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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.
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 3 V (external power input) jack.
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...
Guide to Parts and Controls CD player Remote (E18, AU2, TW2, JEB models only*) * For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. Speaker stand Operation button ...
Display Character information display ( page 21) Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5) Disc indicator ( page 15) Battery indicator ( page 12) Play list indicator Group indicator Bookmark indicator ( page 24) Play mode indicator Timer indicator ( ...
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Close the lid until it clicks into place. Connect the AC power adaptor to the supplied speaker stand. Then insert the CD player into the stand until it clicks into place, aligning the mark on the player with the mark on the stand.
To charge the rechargeable battery without using the supplied speaker stand /CHG AC power adaptor to an AC outlet Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack of your CD player and AC outlet. Press /CHG.
flat and stable surface and “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” ( page 30). This value varies depending on how the player is used. 2)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery (produced in Japan) 3)Recorded at 48kbps 4)Recorded at 128kbps 5)Charging time varies depending on how the rechargeable battery is used.
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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).
Playback Playing a CD Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. OPEN switch to (headphones) Headphones/earphones Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up Press ...
Listening to the CD using the speaker stand Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Connect the AC power adaptor to the supplied speaker stand. Then insert the CD player into the stand until it clicks into place, aligning mark on the player with the ...
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To remove the CD Remove the CD player from the speaker stand. Then remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. To listen to the CD using the headphones connected to the CD player In step 4 of “Listening to the CD using the speaker stand”...
Basic playback operations Play Play from the first track Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Stop playback Search Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of succeeding tracks Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly Jump to succeeding groups...
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. Slide the HOLD switch on the back of the player in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated.
Searching by viewing a list of groups/files You can search for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. Press SEARCH repeatedly. If you play a CD on which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for selecting the format type such as “ATRAC ROOT”...
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To check information on the display Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. Audio CD Track number, elapsed playing time (Artist name, track name) Total number of tracks on the CD, total remaining time of the CD, remaining time of the current track ...
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 23. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, ...
Playback options Display on the CD player Explanation All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order. For the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to the setting of the “PLAY ORDER” in the OPTION menu. GROUP All files in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( ...
Playing groups Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 22). In step 3, select “GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press /ENTER. Press to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, ...
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 22), and then press ENTER. Press to select a track, and press and hold ...
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 27. Selecting the sound quality You can set up the “EQUALIZER” setting and/or “CLEARBASS” setting. If you set both at the same time, you can enjoy more bass sound along with the sound quality you want.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press more. Item Options ( EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM CLEARBASS (Bass sound setting) Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you have set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the EQUALIZER item gets priority.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 29. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press more. Items Options ( LANGUAGE MENU (Language for menu, etc.) TEXT G-PROTECTION (To prevent sound skipping) AVLS (Limiting volume) TIMER (Off timer) 1-99 min BEEP (Sound of operation) SEAMLESS 1) 4) ...
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Items Options ( POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER TRACK (Playback order) GROUP CD-EXTRA 1) 5) (Playback by disc format) 1)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 2)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System. 3)When using the speaker stand, the beep does not sound.
Connecting Other Devices to the Speaker Stand You can enjoy music, connecting other devices such as an MD player, or a personal computer. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect. Be sure to turn off all devices before making the connections.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The rechargeable battery cannot be charged. * E18, AU2, TW2, JEB models only Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly.
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Symptom Certain tracks cannot be played. “Low Battery” 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.
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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. Cause and/or corrective action The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning.
*For the customers in Europe Power requirements • LR6 (size AA) battery: 1.5 V DC × 1 • Sony NH-7WMAA rechargeable battery: 1.2 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) •...
Index Symbols (Battery) 11, 12 (disc) (Timer) ACTIVE AC power adaptor ATRAC3plus ATRAC CD AUTO RANKING AVLS Battery carrying case Battery compartment lid 10, 12 Battery life BEEP BOOKMARK 23, 24 CD-DA format CD-Extra CD-EXTRA CD-ROM (SonicStage) CD-TEXT CD player CLEARBASS 26, 27 CUSTOM...