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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 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
Table of Contents Create Your Own ATRAC CDs Changing Sound Quality ..........Which discs can you play on this CD Selecting the sound quality ......player? ..............Customizing sound quality ......Precautions ............SOUND items ............. On safety ..............Changing Optional Settings ....
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 Group protection technologies File 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.
On headphones/earphones Precautions Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while On safety driving, cycling, or operating any motorized • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and the CD player, unplug it and have it checked is illegal in some areas.
Getting Started To connect your earphones/headphones to Checking the Supplied the remote Accessories Connect the plug of your earphones/ headphones to the remote securely. • AC power adaptor • Charging stand • External battery • Rechargeable battery To use the clip of the remote case You can change the direction of the clip.
Terminals for the charging stand Guide to Parts and ( page 11) Controls buttons ( page 17) CD Player: (stop)/CHG button ( page 12, 17) CD player Remote: 2 3 4 5 6 ...
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Remote display wfwg wh Disc indicator ( page 16) Track number indicator/Auto ranking play indicator ( page 19, 20) Character information display ( page 19) Play mode indicator ( page 21-23) Sound indicator ( ...
Connect the AC power adaptor to Preparing a Power the supplied charging stand. Then Source (Rechargeable insert the player into the charging stand, aligning the mark on the Battery) CD player with the mark on the stand. Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted.
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To charge the rechargeable battery Notes without using the supplied charging stand • Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this charging /CHG stand. • If you press during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. •...
When using a dry battery Note on the useful life of the rechargeable battery and when to replace it You can extend the power available by using If the battery is new or has not been used for a a dry battery, together with a rechargeable long time, it may not charge completely.
3)Recorded at 48 kbps • Depending on the operating conditions, the display 4)Recorded at 128 kbps may increase or decrease relative to the actual 5)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery power remaining. (produced in Japan)
Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry Connect the AC power adaptor to batteries the DC IN 3V jack of your CD player • Do not charge dry batteries. and an AC outlet. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire. •...
Playback Adjust the volume by turning the Playing a CD VOL +/– control on the remote. Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. VOL +/– control Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. On the CD player After placing the CD on the tray in step 2, ...
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) Remote Operation dial , button button Operation on the remote (Operation on the player is in parentheses) Play Play from the first From stop, press and hold until playback starts. (From stop, press track ...
Locking the controls Searching for Your (HOLD) Favorite Track/File You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the Searching by viewing a list controls. The OPR lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function on the of groups/files (List View) player is activated.
Checking CD information Audio CD Track number, elapsed playing time on the display (Track name, artist name) You can check CD information on the display of the remote. Depending on the region in which you Total number of the files on the CD, purchased your CD player, the default time remaining on the CD (Album name) language may not be “ENGLISH.”...
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, ...
Playback options (PLAY MODE) Display on the remote Explanation No indication 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.
Playing groups To remove Bookmarks During play of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold on the remote until In step 1 of “Changing Playback disappears. Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20), select “ ” or “ SHUF.”...
Playing tracks in your Playing tracks repeatedly favorite order (PGM play) (Repeat play) While the player stopped, turn the Turn the function dial on the remote function dial on the remote to select to select P MODE/ and press the P MODE/ and press the function function button repeatedly to select...
Turn and hold the operation dial Changing Sound toward for 2 seconds or Quality more until the frequency range you want to set up appears. For details about the setting of SOUND items, “Low” is displayed first. see page 25. There are 3 frequency ranges;...
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Item Options ( : Default setting) EQUALIZER Normal sound quality (Equalizer setting) SOFT For vocal, stressing middle range audio ACTIVE Lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio HEAVY...
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. Turn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Items Options ( : Default settings) LANGUAGE MENU Select the language for menu text, warning ENGLISH (Language for message, etc.
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Items Options ( : Default settings) AUDIO OUT HEADPHONE Select this when you connect the supplied headphones or (External audio earphones. output) LINE OUT Select this when you connect other devices such as active speakers with an audio cord ( page 30). BEEP The beep sounds when you operate the player.
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Items Options ( : Default settings) ANIMATION The ordinary playback screen is displayed when you are not (Selecting playing the player. animation screen) Animation secreen appears when you are not playing the player. 1)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 2)Depending on the model you purchased, “G-PRO”...
Connected device* Setting Connecting Other Headphones HEADPHONE Devices Device connected using LINE OUT the connecting cord You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a MiniDisc or a cassette When you connect another device, set this tape.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The rechargeable battery cannot The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the battery be charged.
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Operation/Playback Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The playing time is too short. The Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not a CD does not play. manganese battery. Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( ...
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Remove all power sources, and then insert the battery letters appear on the display of or reconnect the AC power adaptor. Try to operate the player the remote. again. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Continued ...
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Others Symptom Cause and/or corrective action During recording with an optical Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder, DAT digital connection, the track recorder, etc. number cannot be recorded See the instruction manual that comes with the recording correctly.
Output level: –21 - –15 dBm Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level Power requirements • Sony NH-14WM rechargeable battery: 1.2 V DC × 1 • LR6 (size AA) battery: 1.5 V DC × 1 • AC power adaptor (DC IN 3 V jack):...
Optional Accessories 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 Connecting cord RK-G129 RK-G136 Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL 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.