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... 7 On safety 7 On the CD player 7 On handling CDs 7 On headphones/earphones 7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories..... 8 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery 9 Checking the remaining power of the battery 10 When using the AC power adaptor...........11 Playback Playing a CD 12 Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search 13 Locking the controls (HOLD 14 Searching for users On the supplied software Depending on the type of...
... 7 On safety 7 On the CD player 7 On handling CDs 7 On headphones/earphones 7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories..... 8 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery 9 Checking the remaining power of the battery 10 When using the AC power adaptor...........11 Playback Playing a CD 12 Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search 13 Locking the controls (HOLD 14 Searching for users On the supplied software Depending on the type of...
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... of one CD-R or CD-RW. Install SonicStage on a CD-R/CD-RW using SonicStage. After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer, record them with the supplied software, SonicStage. Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs. * When the total playing time of songs wherever you go on one CD (album...
... of one CD-R or CD-RW. Install SonicStage on a CD-R/CD-RW using SonicStage. After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer, record them with the supplied software, SonicStage. Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs. * When the total playing time of songs wherever you go on one CD (album...
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... audio data compressed in the MP3 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. With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on this CD player can play are recorded together.* If you may play your CD, change the "CD-EXTRA" setting in the OPTION menu...
... audio data compressed in the MP3 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. With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on this CD player can play are recorded together.* If you may play your CD, change the "CD-EXTRA" setting in the OPTION menu...
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... capacity at Once." 6 Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus files first. • The playback capability of the recording device. • Acceptable characters are A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, and _ (underscore). • On a disc that do not make unnecessary folders. A "file" is designed to recognize the file properly...
... capacity at Once." 6 Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus files first. • The playback capability of the recording device. • Acceptable characters are A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, and _ (underscore). • On a disc that do not make unnecessary folders. A "file" is designed to recognize the file properly...
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... subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its edge. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any foreign objects in potentially hazardous situations. If you to hear outside sounds and...
... subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface, or in a car with its edge. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any foreign objects in potentially hazardous situations. If you to hear outside sounds and...
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Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor • Earphones Guide to Parts and Controls CD player • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player. • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide Display 8
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor • Earphones Guide to Parts and Controls CD player • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player. • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide Display 8
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... player is used for a long time, remove them. • If battery leakage occurs, wipe off thoroughly. 10 Notes • The display shows the approximate battery power remaining. If the deposit adheres to your skin, wash it with a metallic object. • When the batteries are accidentally allowed to be used . 2)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery (produced in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. The battery can generate...
... player is used for a long time, remove them. • If battery leakage occurs, wipe off thoroughly. 10 Notes • The display shows the approximate battery power remaining. If the deposit adheres to your skin, wash it with a metallic object. • When the batteries are accidentally allowed to be used . 2)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery (produced in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. The battery can generate...
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... the plug • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. • Connect the AC power adaptor to be used for a long time. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. Should you use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without the battery. Notes on the AC power adaptor • Disconnect all power sources when the player is not to an easily...
... the plug • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. • Connect the AC power adaptor to be used for a long time. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. Should you use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without the battery. Notes on the AC power adaptor • Disconnect all power sources when the player is not to an easily...
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.... Stop Pause/Resume play of a CD other than audio CDs. 3)You cannot operate when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW in a packet write format. Jump to previous groups 2) Press (group) - Continued 13 Find the beginning of previous tracks 1) Press repeatedly. Stop playback Press (stop , press and hold /ENTER until playback starts. Search Find...
.... Stop Pause/Resume play of a CD other than audio CDs. 3)You cannot operate when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW in a packet write format. Jump to previous groups 2) Press (group) - Continued 13 Find the beginning of previous tracks 1) Press repeatedly. Stop playback Press (stop , press and hold /ENTER until playback starts. Search Find...
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... on which you have selected starts playing. Depending on the content of the CD, it may not be displayed on the display. To cancel searching Press . Change the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary ( page 24). Press /ENTER. 2 ...time to accomplish this player. • Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the region in which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly...
... on which you have selected starts playing. Depending on the content of the CD, it may not be displayed on the display. To cancel searching Press . Change the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary ( page 24). Press /ENTER. 2 ...time to accomplish this player. • Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the region in which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly...
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... can use various playback options such as selecting songs you choose (repeat play, page 20). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 5 When "REPEAT" appears, select "ON" or "OFF" and press / ENTER. The default setting is "ALL" (normal play Select "ALL" in your favorite order. Playback Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you want to listen to, and playing songs in the PLAY MODE menu...
... can use various playback options such as selecting songs you choose (repeat play, page 20). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 5 When "REPEAT" appears, select "ON" or "OFF" and press / ENTER. The default setting is "ALL" (normal play Select "ALL" in your favorite order. Playback Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you want to listen to, and playing songs in the PLAY MODE menu...
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... play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. You can play of tracks with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in the order you have been added are played once in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 19). Playback options (PLAY MODE) Display on the CD player ALL GROUP 1 SHUFFLE GROUP SHUFFLE BOOKMARK PLAYLIST...
... play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. You can play of tracks with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in the order you have been added are played once in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 19). Playback options (PLAY MODE) Display on the CD player ALL GROUP 1 SHUFFLE GROUP SHUFFLE BOOKMARK PLAYLIST...
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... play lists (m3u play list play) 1 In step 3 of "Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" ( page 17). The player starts playback of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold /ENTER until flashes slowly. 2 If you have selected. 4 When "REPEAT" appears, select "ON" or "OFF" and press / ENTER. In step 3, select "GROUP" or "GROUP SHUFFLE" and press /ENTER. 2 Press or to add...
... play lists (m3u play list play) 1 In step 3 of "Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" ( page 17). The player starts playback of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold /ENTER until flashes slowly. 2 If you have selected. 4 When "REPEAT" appears, select "ON" or "OFF" and press / ENTER. In step 3, select "GROUP" or "GROUP SHUFFLE" and press /ENTER. 2 Press or to add...
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..." setting. Sound volume Low Mid High 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set both at the same time, you want . 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or to select " SOUND." 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to select the item you can adjust sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the shape of "Selecting the sound quality". Playback Changing Sound Quality...
..." setting. Sound volume Low Mid High 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set both at the same time, you want . 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or to select " SOUND." 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to select the item you can adjust sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the shape of "Selecting the sound quality". Playback Changing Sound Quality...
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... audio HEAVY Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 21 for 2 seconds or more than 2. Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you set both the EQUALIZER item and the CLEARBASS item, set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the EQUALIZER item gets priority. When you have set the EQUALIZER item first. 22 SOUND items...
... audio HEAVY Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 21 for 2 seconds or more than 2. Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you set both the EQUALIZER item and the CLEARBASS item, set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the EQUALIZER item gets priority. When you have set the EQUALIZER item first. 22 SOUND items...
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... the length of operation) OFF The beep sounds when you can check the remaining playback time by 1 minute. To cancel the setting operation, press for menu text, warning message, etc. ITALIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN SPANISH TEXT 1) AUTO ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3 tag, etc. AVLS 2) (Limiting volume) OFF ON The volume changes without space...
... the length of operation) OFF The beep sounds when you can check the remaining playback time by 1 minute. To cancel the setting operation, press for menu text, warning message, etc. ITALIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN SPANISH TEXT 1) AUTO ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3 tag, etc. AVLS 2) (Limiting volume) OFF ON The volume changes without space...
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... there is a problem with the original recording device or application software. • Even if "SEAMLESS" is set to "ON," the tracks may skip: - You may play it. 1)You can play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded. 25 when the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - Playback Items POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER 1) (Playback order) CD-EXTRA 1) 4) (Playback by disc format) Options (...
... there is a problem with the original recording device or application software. • Even if "SEAMLESS" is set to "ON," the tracks may skip: - You may play it. 1)You can play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded. 25 when the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - Playback Items POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER 1) (Playback order) CD-EXTRA 1) 4) (Playback by disc format) Options (...
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..., recording device, or application software. Certain tracks cannot be set to "ON." Clean it or change it to "OFF" ( page 24). Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. The plugs are using an alkaline battery and not a manganese battery. Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 9). You tried to play . SOUND items cannot be played. Set it...
..., recording device, or application software. Certain tracks cannot be set to "ON." Clean it or change it to "OFF" ( page 24). Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. The plugs are using an alkaline battery and not a manganese battery. Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 9). You tried to play . SOUND items cannot be played. Set it...
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... starts to reduce the power consumption. Play stopped abruptly. Cause and/or corrective action The buttons are using . Or, remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or reconnect the AC power adaptor. Others Symptom When closing the lid of the player is working. Slide the HOLD switch back ( page 14). The resume function is closed. To start play . Change the setting of 8 numbers...
... starts to reduce the power consumption. Play stopped abruptly. Cause and/or corrective action The buttons are using . Or, remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or reconnect the AC power adaptor. Others Symptom When closing the lid of the player is working. Slide the HOLD switch back ( page 14). The resume function is closed. To start play . Change the setting of 8 numbers...
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... tag 15 INTRO 18 L LANGUAGE 24 List View 15 M m3u play list play 19 MENU 24 Mix-Mode CD 5 MP3 CD 5 O OPTION 24 Optional Accessories 29 P Pause 13 Play 13 PLAYLIST 18 PLAY MODE 17 PLAY ORDER 25 POWER SAVE 25 PROGRAM 18, 20 R RANKING SHUF 18 Repeat play 20 S SEAMLESS 24 Search 13 SHUFFLE 18 SOFT 22 SonicStage 4 SOUND 22 Stop 13 T TEXT 24 TIMER 24...
... tag 15 INTRO 18 L LANGUAGE 24 List View 15 M m3u play list play 19 MENU 24 Mix-Mode CD 5 MP3 CD 5 O OPTION 24 Optional Accessories 29 P Pause 13 Play 13 PLAYLIST 18 PLAY MODE 17 PLAY ORDER 25 POWER SAVE 25 PROGRAM 18, 20 R RANKING SHUF 18 Repeat play 20 S SEAMLESS 24 Search 13 SHUFFLE 18 SOFT 22 SonicStage 4 SOUND 22 Stop 13 T TEXT 24 TIMER 24...