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is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. D-NE300CK/NE301CK/ NE306CK © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-365-11 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. D-NE300CK/NE301CK/ NE306CK © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-365-11 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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... where it is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the battery used to Part 15 of the CD player. Please consult with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. CAUTION • INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN • DO NOT STARE INTO...user is legally enforced, mainly in accordance with the limits for help. If this product, contact: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation...
... where it is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the battery used to Part 15 of the CD player. Please consult with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. CAUTION • INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN • DO NOT STARE INTO...user is legally enforced, mainly in accordance with the limits for help. If this product, contact: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1-(866)-456-7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation...
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...Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 35 Optional accessories 35 3 Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Play a CD 13 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 16 Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 16 Playing a single track (Single play 17 Playing tracks ...HOLD 23 Turning off the beep sound 24 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 24 Using in a car Installing in a car 25 Where to place your CD player 25 Mounting your CD player 25 Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord . 26 Mounting the rotary...
...Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 35 Optional accessories 35 3 Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Play a CD 13 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 16 Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 16 Playing a single track (Single play 17 Playing tracks ...HOLD 23 Turning off the beep sound 24 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 24 Using in a car Installing in a car 25 Where to place your CD player 25 Mounting your CD player 25 Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord . 26 Mounting the rotary...
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... the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA format) • CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD) • CDs with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only.
... the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA format) • CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD) • CDs with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only.
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To compress a source for the next file to start playback. This CD player is inserted, the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on it, set to "halting of writing." • To record at Once." It consists of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 ... number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number of files: 999 Settings for compression and writing software • This CD player is equivalent to an "album." Variable Bit Rate (VBR) file can play MP3 files with the following specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling...
To compress a source for the next file to start playback. This CD player is inserted, the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on it, set to "halting of writing." • To record at Once." It consists of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 ... number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number of files: 999 Settings for compression and writing software • This CD player is equivalent to an "album." Variable Bit Rate (VBR) file can play MP3 files with the following specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling...
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ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order •ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3 Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file Group MP3 file Notes • A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • If ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files first. • Depending on the method used to record MP3 files on the disc, the playing order may be different from the one shown above. 9 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order •ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3 Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file Group MP3 file Notes • A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • If ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files first. • Depending on the method used to record MP3 files on the disc, the playing order may be different from the one shown above. 9 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
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Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) (not supplied with Canadian model) Car battery cord (1) Headphones (1) (for USA model) Car connecting pack (1) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) Earphones (1) (for SonicStage (1) 10 Velcro tapes for the CD player (2) Velcro tape for the rotary commander (1) User's guide for other models) Rotary commander (1) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) (not supplied with Canadian model) Car battery cord (1) Headphones (1) (for USA model) Car connecting pack (1) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) Earphones (1) (for SonicStage (1) 10 Velcro tapes for the CD player (2) Velcro tape for the rotary commander (1) User's guide for other models) Rotary commander (1) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
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..., 19 - 21, 30) 8 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (13) 9 VOL (volume) +*1/- Also use to enter the selection, instead of the arrow to open the CD player lid. qa HOLD switch (rear) (23) Slide the switch in parentheses. button (14, 19, 20, 23, 30) 4 ( group) + button (14, 19, 20) 5 DISPLAY/MENU button...: play mode, etc. 2 x (stop) button (20, 22, 23, 30) 3 ( group) - buttons (13) q; OPEN switch (13, 28) Slide the switch to disable the buttons on the CD player. *1 The button has a tactile dot. *2 Automatic Music Sensor (Continued) 11
..., 19 - 21, 30) 8 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack (13) 9 VOL (volume) +*1/- Also use to enter the selection, instead of the arrow to open the CD player lid. qa HOLD switch (rear) (23) Slide the switch in parentheses. button (14, 19, 20, 23, 30) 4 ( group) + button (14, 19, 20) 5 DISPLAY/MENU button...: play mode, etc. 2 x (stop) button (20, 22, 23, 30) 3 ( group) - buttons (13) q; OPEN switch (13, 28) Slide the switch to disable the buttons on the CD player. *1 The button has a tactile dot. *2 Automatic Music Sensor (Continued) 11
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While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. Menu items also appear in this player only. 12 control (14) Push down and turn. If " " flashes, the batteries are depleted. " " shows repeat play. 8 SOUND indication Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the CD. Display For details, see the pages in...
While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. Menu items also appear in this player only. 12 control (14) Push down and turn. If " " flashes, the batteries are depleted. " " shows repeat play. 8 SOUND indication Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the CD. Display For details, see the pages in...
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...; LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (page 28) • AC power adaptor We explain how to an AC outlet AC power adaptor 3. Connect your CD player in a car, see page 25. 1. Connect the plugs securely. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones to DC IN 4.5... V Headphones/earphones Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -. (Continued) 13 u/ENTER to use your CD player on house current on the tray and close the lid. Press u/ENTER. Playing a CD When using your CD player. Play a CD. Playing a CD OPEN switch Label side up 2.
...; LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (page 28) • AC power adaptor We explain how to an AC outlet AC power adaptor 3. Connect your CD player in a car, see page 25. 1. Connect the plugs securely. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones to DC IN 4.5... V Headphones/earphones Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -. (Continued) 13 u/ENTER to use your CD player on house current on the tray and close the lid. Press u/ENTER. Playing a CD When using your CD player. Play a CD. Playing a CD OPEN switch Label side up 2.
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... at the first track, you stopped. Press and hold .. Playback starts from the first track) Pause/resume play of the first track starts. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u/ENTER until the play after pause Stop*2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)*2 Find the beginning of previous... tracks (AMS)*3 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS)*2, *3 Find the beginning of the first track by pressing .. *4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on...
... at the first track, you stopped. Press and hold .. Playback starts from the first track) Pause/resume play of the first track starts. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u/ENTER until the play after pause Stop*2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)*2 Find the beginning of previous... tracks (AMS)*3 Find the beginning of the next track (AMS)*2, *3 Find the beginning of the first track by pressing .. *4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on...
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...of the current track (Track name, artist name) The number of tracks left*2, the time remaining on the CD*2 (Album name, artist name) List of track names ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, file number, elapsed playing time Artist name, CODEC information*3, file number, remaining time of the ... information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. This CD player conforms to accomplish this CD player. • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the CD. While an MP3 file made at VBR (variable bit rate) is displayed. In...
...of the current track (Track name, artist name) The number of tracks left*2, the time remaining on the CD*2 (Album name, artist name) List of track names ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, file number, elapsed playing time Artist name, CODEC information*3, file number, remaining time of the ... information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. This CD player conforms to accomplish this CD player. • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the CD. While an MP3 file made at VBR (variable bit rate) is displayed. In...
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.... * Perform these operations only when Screen 1 is playing, you can add bookmarks to the tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to add a Bookmark, press and hold u/ENTER until " " disappears and " " (Bookmark) flashes instead. The play of "Selecting ...hold u/ENTER until " " disappears from the CD being played, and plays them only. Audio CD: up to 99 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs) ATRAC CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs) MP3 CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to enter the selection. 18 Playing the...
.... * Perform these operations only when Screen 1 is playing, you can add bookmarks to the tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to add a Bookmark, press and hold u/ENTER until " " disappears and " " (Bookmark) flashes instead. The play of "Selecting ...hold u/ENTER until " " disappears from the CD being played, and plays them only. Audio CD: up to 99 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs) ATRAC CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs) MP3 CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to enter the selection. 18 Playing the...
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...favorite order. 1 While play , these tracks are played in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play) The CD player plays up to enter the selection. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can also select a group... using + or -. [Audio CD] 01 If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from up to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as...
...favorite order. 1 While play , these tracks are played in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play) The CD player plays up to enter the selection. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can also select a group... using + or -. [Audio CD] 01 If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from up to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as...
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Notes • When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track number (audio CD) or the first selected file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) appears on the CD player. 1 During play, press V or v until the search screen appears. Selecting the track/file you want , then press ...u/ENTER. Mysterious In Your Hou 2 Press + or - The CD player starts playing from the track/ file you selected...
Notes • When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track number (audio CD) or the first selected file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD) appears on the CD player. 1 During play, press V or v until the search screen appears. Selecting the track/file you want , then press ...u/ENTER. Mysterious In Your Hou 2 Press + or - The CD player starts playing from the track/ file you selected...
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...be enhanced compared to protect your hearing. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. if a dirty or scratched CD is stopped, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Adjusting sound quality To return to enter the selection. Adjust ...the volume for your sound settings when you select "G-PRO 2," the G-PROTECTION function will be distorted depending on your preference. if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - " Note Sound may feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other ...
...be enhanced compared to protect your hearing. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. if a dirty or scratched CD is stopped, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Adjusting sound quality To return to enter the selection. Adjust ...the volume for your sound settings when you select "G-PRO 2," the G-PROTECTION function will be distorted depending on your preference. if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - " Note Sound may feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other ...
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...Available features Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to "OFF." To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the direction of time before the CD player stops playback During play automatically within a range of 1 to prevent accidental button presses. To return to enter the selection. •...operation Press x. Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) You can lock the controls on your CD player to 99 minutes. To check the length of the arrow. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can set the CD player to stop the play , perform steps 1 - 3. While the timer function is working,...
...Available features Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to "OFF." To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the direction of time before the CD player stops playback During play automatically within a range of 1 to prevent accidental button presses. To return to enter the selection. •...operation Press x. Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) You can lock the controls on your CD player to 99 minutes. To check the length of the arrow. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can set the CD player to stop the play , perform steps 1 - 3. While the timer function is working,...
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... u/ENTER to enter the selection. Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can turn on how the source music was recorded. 24 To turn off the beep sound You can play is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears...
... u/ENTER to enter the selection. Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can turn on how the source music was recorded. 24 To turn off the beep sound You can play is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears...
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... a CD. 4 Adjust the volume. Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket Car battery cord Car connecting pack to DC IN 4.5 V Where to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard). does not interfere with installation. • Do not install the CD player near heat sources or where subject to place your nearest Sony...
... a CD. 4 Adjust the volume. Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket Car battery cord Car connecting pack to DC IN 4.5 V Where to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard). does not interfere with installation. • Do not install the CD player near heat sources or where subject to place your nearest Sony...
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...cigarette lighter socket. 2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise. 3 Remove the defective fuse from the CD player, pull it out by turning it , contact your nearest Sony dealer. Mounting your CD player Notes • Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any control. • When you... may be damaged. • You cannot use a fuse of the same amperage and length as a substitute for a long period of time, remove the CD player from ...
...cigarette lighter socket. 2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise. 3 Remove the defective fuse from the CD player, pull it out by turning it , contact your nearest Sony dealer. Mounting your CD player Notes • Do not affix Velcro tapes to the name plate or any control. • When you... may be damaged. • You cannot use a fuse of the same amperage and length as a substitute for a long period of time, remove the CD player from ...