Sony portable cd player operating instructions (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony Walkman D-NF610
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The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. D-NF610 Serial No.
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Product registration For the customers in the USA Certain countries may regulate disposal Please registe_ this product oil line at www.sony eom/ the battel 7 used to power this product. Please walkmam_g <http://www sony com/walkmamx=g> consult with your local authority.
Table of Contents Listening to the radio ......... Create original ATRAC CDs! ...... 4 Presetting radio ststions ......Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 Playing preset radio stations ...... ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......Changing the tuning intet_al ..... 25 MP3 tiles .............
Thank you for purchasing the D-NF610. This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on it. Create original ATRAC CDs! You can make your own ATRAC The procedm'e is vet2¢ simple. Just perform Steps 1,2 and 3.
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What is an ATRAC An ATRAC CD is a CD-WRW on whicll a_dio data conlpressed in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has been recorded. About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-WRW.* You can also record MP3 files by convmting the files to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 lbrmat.
Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the fbfiowing 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs • ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files • MP3 files Usable disc formats You can use [SO 9660 Level 1/2 mid Joliet extension fbm_at discs only. ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 "ATRAC3plus,"...
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The major specifications of fine acceptable disc format are: • Maximum directory levels: 8 • Acceptable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, (underscore) I I_ rgr,['€_l • When naming flies, be sure to add the fileextension "mpY' to the filename •...
Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 Groups folders The ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 foHnat has a veiy 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).
You can also use house current (AC power adaptor, not supplied) as a power source. I Open tile battel2z compaitment lid inside your CD player. 2 Inseit two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching @ to the diagram in the battery compartment mid close tile lid until it clicks into place.
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Basic operations DO this Play (from the point you stopped) Press I"tl. Playback starts from the point you stopped. Play (from the first track) While *he CD player is stopped, press and hold I"tl until the play of the firs_ track starts. Pause/resume play at_er pause Press HI.
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About display While tile CD player is playing, the Ibllowing indications appear in the display. You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY (see pages 26 and 27). While playing an audio CD Tracknumber Playingtime While playing an audio CD Trackname containing CD text information...
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Exampie of ATRAC3pius/ATRAC3 groups and flies CD-R Group CD-RW ATRAG3plus/ATRAC3 file File mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files |Yore @, @, @...1_1, @. Group mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files ill the selected group. • Maxlmunl number ofgloups: Maximum number of files: 999 •...
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Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD) The playing order of groups and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW {--'_Gr_p 4® 4® ® ® ® File mode Plays all MP3 files from (_), @, (_)...(_), @. Group mode Plays all MP3 files in the selecled group.
You can enjoy various playback options using P MODE/_ (play mode/repeat), JOG DlAL/ ENTER, t.ll41]l_I_l and I_||. Display Playmode If you press tile button during playback, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button unti 'ci;...
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle p lay) During playback, press P 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...
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 m 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).
Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play listplay) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* *An "m3u play list" is a file tbr which ml MP3 file playing order has been encoded, rib use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that suppoits the m3u _brma_.
Searching for your favorite tracks/files/groups quickly using DIAL Selecting your favorite track or file During playback, turn the JOG DIAL to select /]:For the the track or the file you want, then press _,r;:Lovely ENTER. The CD player starts play. To cancel the track search TuIn the JOG DIAL to the left until "CANCEL"...
Once you've preset the stations, you cml easily tune in tile station by pressing PRESET + or button. Listening to the radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. Press RADIO ON,BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON,BAND until the band you want appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as lbllows: Press TUNE + or- to tune in the...
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To improve broadcast reception For FM, ex_endthe headphones/earphones cord. Headphones or earphones For AM, reorient the CD player itsell_ ] b_r_F'J Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the Q jack of fl_e CD player The headphones/earphones cord works as the FM antenna. If it is hard hear FM broadcast...
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 51 stations: 7 lbl" TV, 4 fbr WB, 30 lbl" FM and 10 for AM. Press RADIO ON,BAND to turn on the radio. Press RADIO ON,BAND to select the band. Press MEMORY for 2 seconds or more. The preset number will flash in the display.
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To preset stations manually 1 Press RADIO ON-BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON-BAND to select the braid. 3 Press and hold MEMORY until _he preset number flashes in the display. FH 2_01_° From this step on, start the next operation within 10 seconds after you finished the previous operation.
Playing preset radio stations You can tune in the station easily by pressing PRESET + or button. Press RADIO ON,BAND to select the band. Press PRESET + or- to tune in a stored station. Changing tuning interval When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, ff necessary. Set the 9k/10k switch (in the battel7 compartment) to "- (9 kHz)"...
)_ Available features G-PROTECTION Checking time function remaining on the number The G-PROTECTION function has been tracks left (audio developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active Each time you press DISPLAY, the display uses, changes as follows. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch...
Checking information Emphasizing bass on a CD with sound (SOUND) ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. files Press SOUND to select"BASS m" or You can check information on a CD with "BASS _." ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files using DISPLAY. NOindication You can also check ID3 tag information if (Normalplay) _he file has that inlbrmation stored.
Protecting your hearing Turning off the {AVLS) operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. volume to protect your hearing.
• Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo • Befbre you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the system connected speakers¸ • Use the AC power adaptor _ recording¸ lPyou You can listen to CDs through a stereo use the dry battet'ies as a power source, batteries system and record CDs on a cassette tape.
)_ Connecting to a power source TO attach the battery compartment You can use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries If the battei 7 comparenent lid is detached by • AC power adaptor an accidental drop, excessive lbrce, etc. attach it as illustrated below.
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when lhe 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.
Additional information • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or Precautions heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not leave the CD in a car parked under direct safety sunlight. • Should any solid objects or liquid 15ll into the CD player, unplug it and have it...
Troubleshooting Should eaW problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Symptom Cause andlor corrective actions The volume does not _" If "AVLS" flasl_es in the display, press and hold SOUND until increase even if you press "AVLS OFF"...
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Troubleshooting CD player Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Playback starts from the point -_ The resume function is working. To start play from 1he first track, fyOU stopped. (resume press l_lt during stop until the first track starts playing, or open the unction) lid of the CD player.
Playing time varies depending on how the CD Output (at 4.5 V input level) player is used Headphones (s=ereo min(jack) Approx.5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 g2 When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Radio G-PROTECTION Frequency range (9k/1Ok switch) "I"...
Optional accessories AC power sdaptor AC-E45HG Active speaker syslem SRS-Z1 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CPA-9C Earphones MDR-E931 MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL Your dealer may not hmldle some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your comm 7.
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