Sony D-NF420 Operating Instructions Manual
Cd walkman®: portable cd player
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- Page 1 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia ATRAC CD Walkman FM/AM Portable CD Player © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-318-768-12 (1) D-NF420/NF421 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.
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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.
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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 • Earphones • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player. • AC power adaptor (not supplied with USA/Canadian/Argentine models) • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide Guide to Parts and Controls Display... - Page 9 Operation button (play/pause)*/ENTER ( page 12-15, 17, 19-21, 23, 27, 28, 30, 31) ( page 13, 15, 21, 30) ( page 14, 15, 17, 19-21, 23, 27, 28, 30, 31) VOL +/– ( page 12) ...
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Page 10: Preparing A Power Source (Dry Battery)
Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery) Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid of your player. Open the battery compartment lid inside the player. Battery compart- ment lid... -
Page 11: When Using The Ac Power Adaptor
Battery life When using a Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION “1” Audio CD ATRAC CD MP3 CD RADIO ON 1)Measured value using the JEITA standard (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Playing time shown is approximate hours, when you use the player on a flat and stable surface and... -
Page 12: Playback
Playback Playing a CD Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Headphones/earphones Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up Press /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback. -
Page 13: Basic Playback Operations (Play, Stop, Search)
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 1) 3) Go forward quickly... -
Page 14: 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 15: Searching By Viewing A List Of Groups/Files (List View)
Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) 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 16 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 ...
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Page 17: 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 18. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, ... -
Page 18: Playback Options (Play Mode)
Playback options Display on the CD player GROUP SHUFFLE GROUP SHUFFLE BOOKMARK PLAYLIST AUTO RANKING RANKING SHUF PROGRAM INTRO *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. -
Page 19: Playing Groups
Playing groups Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 17). 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 20: Playing Tracks In Your Favorite Order (Pgm Play)
Playing tracks in your favorite order While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 17), and then press ENTER. Press to select a track, and press and hold ... -
Page 21: Changing Sound Quality
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 22. 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 22: Sound Items
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press more. Item EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) 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. When you set both the EQUALIZER item and the CLEARBASS item, set the EQUALIZER item first. -
Page 23: Changing Optional Settings
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 24. 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 24: 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 1) 3) (Limiting volume) TIMER (Off timer) . To cancel the setting operation, press ... - Page 25 Items Options ( BEEP (Sound of operation) SEAMLESS 2) 4) (Playing tracks continuously) POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER TRACK (Playback order) GROUP CD-EXTRA 2) 5) (Playback by disc format) TUNE STEP AREA1 (Changing the AREA2 tuning interval) : Default settings)
- Page 26 Items Options ( PRESET CLEAR Clear? (Canceling all preset stations) 1)You can also set this up while listening to the radio. 2)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 3)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System. 4)This function works only for ATRAC CDs.
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Page 27: Using The Radio
Using the Radio Listening to the Radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: USA and Canadian models: ... -
Page 28: If It Is Hard To Hear The Fm Broadcast Due To Poor Reception
If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast due to poor reception 1 While listening to the radio, press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press to select “OPTION,” then press /ENTER. 3 Press or to select “MONO/ST,” then ... -
Page 29: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 51 stations (for USA and Canadian models) : 7 for TV, 4 for WB, 30 for FM and 10 for AM or 40 stations (for other models) : 30 for FM and 10 for AM. Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY to turn on the radio. - Page 30 To change a preset station 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting stations manually” ( page 29). 2 Press to select the preset number of the station you want to change. 3 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY for 2 seconds or more.
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Page 31: Playing Preset Radio Stations
Playing Preset Radio Stations You can tune in the station easily by pressing button. Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY to select the band. Press to tune in a stored station. Changing the Tuning Interval (Except European models) When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval on the menu, if necessary. -
Page 32: 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 33 Symptom The CD does not play, or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player. “HOLD” flashes on the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function).
- Page 34 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 Replace the battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( ...
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Page 35: 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 CD player 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 36: Optional Accessories
• U, CA* models 9 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz 10 kHz step: TV: 2 - 13 ch WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz * For the area code of the model you purchased,... -
Page 37: Index
Index Symbols (Battery) (disc) (Timer) ACTIVE AC power adaptor AREA ATRAC3plus ATRAC CD AUTO RANKING AVLS 24, 28 BASS Battery compartment lid Battery life BEEP BOOKMARK 18, 19 CD-DA format CD-EXTRA CD-Extra CD-ROM (SonicStage) CD-TEXT CLEARBASS 21, 22 CUSTOM Display Dry battery Earphones... - Page 39 This warranty is only valid in Canada.