Sony D-NE321CK Operating Instructions Manual
Sony D-NE321CK Operating Instructions Manual

Sony D-NE321CK Operating Instructions Manual

Sony portable cd player operating instructions d-ne321ck, ne326ck

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This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Atrac CD Walkman
Portable
CD Player
© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-318-870-11 (1)
D-NE321CK/NE326CK
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in China Atrac CD Walkman Portable CD Player © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-318-870-11 (1) D-NE321CK/NE326CK Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4: Create Your Own Atrac Cds

    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.
  • Page 5: Which Discs Can You Play On This Cd Player

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor • Earphones (not supplied with USA/ Canadian models) • Rotary commander • Car battery cord • Car connecting pack • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player.
  • Page 9  Operation button  (play/pause) /ENTER (  page 15-18, 20, 22-24, 26)   (  page 16, 18, 22, 24)   (  page 17, 18, 20, 22-24, 26) VOL +/– (  page 15)  CD player: (group) –...
  • Page 10: Installing In A Car

    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.
  • Page 11: Replacing The Fuse Of The Car Battery Cord

    • 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 •...
  • Page 12: Preparing A Power Source (Dry Battery)

    Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a flat place. Bottom of the rotary commander Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together. Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery) Use only the following dry battery type for...
  • Page 13: Checking The Remaining Power Of The Battery

    flat and stable surface and “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” (  page 28). 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 Notes on dry batteries •...
  • Page 14: When Using The Ac Power Adaptor

    When using the AC power adaptor You can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without the battery. AC power adaptor to AC outlet Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet.
  • Page 15: Playback

    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 ...
  • Page 16: Basic Playback Operations (Play, Stop, Search)

    Basic playback operations Play Play from the first track From stop, press and hold 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...
  • Page 17: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    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.
  • Page 18: Searching By Viewing A List Of Groups/Files (List View)

    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”...
  • Page 19 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 ...
  • Page 20: Changing Playback Options (Play Mode)

    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 21. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, ...
  • Page 21: Playback Options (Play Mode)

    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) ( ...
  • Page 22: Playing Groups

    Playing groups Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20). 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, ...
  • Page 23: Playing Tracks In Your Favorite Order (Pgm Play)

    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 20), and then press ENTER. Press   to select a track, and press and hold ...
  • Page 24: Changing Sound Quality

    Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see  page 25. 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.
  • Page 25: Sound Items

    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.
  • Page 26: Changing Optional Settings

    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/files. Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.
  • Page 27: Option Items

    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) 3) ...
  • Page 28 Items Options ( POWER SAVE  (Saving power) PLAY ORDER TRACK (Playback order) GROUP CD-EXTRA 1) 4)  (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)This function works only for ATRAC CDs.
  • Page 29: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard. A rustling noise is heard from the CD.
  • Page 30  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.  /ENTER (...
  • Page 31 Others Symptom When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. Cause and/or corrective action  The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    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. Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance...
  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories AC power adaptor* AC-E30HG Active speaker system SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car DCC-E34CP connecting pack Car connecting pack CPA-9C Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-G04SL MDR-J20SP * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area.
  • Page 34: Index

    Index Symbols (Battery) (disc)  (Timer) ACTIVE AC power adaptor ATRAC3plus ATRAC CD AUTO RANKING AVLS Battery compartment lid Battery life BEEP BOOKMARK 21, 22 Car battery cord 8, 10 Car cassette deck Car connecting pack 8, 10 CD-DA format CD-Extra CD-EXTRA CD-ROM (SonicStage)
  • Page 35 This warranty is only valid in Canada.

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