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INTO BEAM For the customers in the USA VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL Please registe_ this product oil line at www.sony earn/ INSTRUMENTS walkmanl_g <http://www sony com/walkmanl_g> The validity of the CE marking is restricted Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic...
Table of Contents The G-PROTECTION function ....21 Checking the time remaining on the CD and Create original ATRAC CDs! ...... 4 the number of tracks left (audio CD) ..21 Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 Checking infomlation on a CD with ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......
Thank you for purchasing the D-NE518CK. 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 procedure is vet2¢ simple. Just perform Steps 1,2 and 3.
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What is an ATRAC An ATRAC CD is a CD-R/RW on which audio data compressed in tile ATRAC3pIus/ATRAC3 format has been recorded. About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can also record MP3 files by converting the flies to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 fomlat.
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 the acceptable disc format are: • Maximum director7 levels: 8 • Acceptable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, (underscore) I I_rgi"tcL! • When naming files, be sure to add the file exlension "mpY' to the file name •...
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).
The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced. Should the AC power _dapmr cease to gmction in its intended manner, during the w_n'anty period, the _daptor should be returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized...
When using your CD player in a car, see page 24. to an ACoutlet O Connect the AC power adaptor. to DC IN 4.5V O Connect the headphones/eazphones. AC power You can also use dl3_batteries as a power adaptor source. (See page 270 E"...
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Basic operations DO this Play (from the point you stopped) Press ID41. Playback starts from the point you stopped. Play (from the first track) While *he CD player is stopped, press and hold ID4! until the play of the firs_ track starts. Pause/resume play at_er pause Press m_,4l.
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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 21 and 22). 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 DIAL/ ENTER, t,ll_]l_I_l and _|1. Display Play mode If you press tile button during playback, you cau change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until "c_"...
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 fbr each CD. You can use this fhnction 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 15vorite m3u play lists.* * An "m3u play list" is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. Tc_use the play list t_nction, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that suppotTs the m3u fbrmat During playback, press P MODE/_--_ repeatedly...
Searching for your favorite tracks/files/groups quickly using DIAL Selecting your favorite track or file During playback, turn tile JOG DIAL to select /i:For the the track or the file you want, then press _/i:Lovel_ ENTER. The CD player starts play. To cancel the track search Turn the JOG DIAL to tile left until "CANCEL"...
• Available features G-PROTECTION Checking time function remaining on the and the number The G-PROTECTION function has been tracks left (audio developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during mmly active Each time you press DISPLAY, _he display /ISeS. changes as follows.
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 J" You can check infbmmtion on a CD with "BASS _" ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ivIP3 files using DISPLAY. No indication You can also check ID3 tag intbrmation if (Normalplay) the file ha_ *hat inlbrmation stored.
Protecting your hearing Turning off the (AVLS) operation beep sound The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter You can turn offthe beep sound that is heard from your headphones/emphones when you System) function keeps down the maximum operate your CD player. volume to protect your hearing. Press end hold SOUND until "AVLS Remove the power source (AC power adaptor, dry batteries) from...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your CD player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. Mounting your player Attach the CD player to the console box with the supplied Velcro tapes. Bottom of theCD player...
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• If the fuse is blown _gain after replacing it, period of tlme, remove the CD player from contact your nearest Sony dealeK In such a case, console and place it where it will not be bring the defhctive t_se to tbe dealer with you...
Secure the rotary commander Mounting rotary the flat place by pressing the commander Velcro tapes firmly together. If you use the supplied rotary commander, you can control your CD player as easily as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving.
• Connecting to a power source You can use flae fbllowing power sources: To remove the batteries • AC power adaptor Remove tile batteries as illustrated below. • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battet2¢ life, see "SpecificationsY Using dry batteries Use only file fbllowing &y battei 7 type for your CD player:...
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. On AC power adaptor • Use only lhe AC power adaptor supplied. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use tile AC-FA5HG AC power adaptor.
• 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¸ If you 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.
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 any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The volume does not If "AVLS" flashes in the display, press aed hold SOUND m_til increase even if you press "AVLS OFF"...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Playback starts from the point -> The resume function is working. Tostartpl_yfromtl_efirsttrack, you stopped, (resume press I_ll during stop until _he first track starts playing, or open dIe function) lid of the CD player. Or remove all power sources, then insert the batlerles or connect the AC power adaptor again.
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface) Playing time varies depending on how tile CD System player is used Compact disc digital audio system When using two Sony alkaline batteries Laser diode properties LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Malerial:...
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 lbr detailed inlbrmation about the accessories in your comm 7.
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