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... 19 Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 19 Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only 19 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 20 Playing... 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. Music sources playable on the power source 29 Additional information List of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Insert a CD 14 2. Table of menus 30 Precautions 32 Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 35 ...
... 19 Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 19 Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only 19 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 20 Playing... 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. Music sources playable on the power source 29 Additional information List of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Insert a CD 14 2. Table of menus 30 Precautions 32 Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 35 ...
Operating Instructions
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You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs. Audio CDs , Music files* *Files in MP3 or WAV format 4 This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NE500. How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet "SonicStage." 1 Install Install the supplied "SonicStage" software. 2 Store and burn Store music data imported from audio CDs or music files on it. Enjoy your own ATRAC CD easily. Thank you can make your ATRAC CD Walkman!
You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs. Audio CDs , Music files* *Files in MP3 or WAV format 4 This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NE500. How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet "SonicStage." 1 Install Install the supplied "SonicStage" software. 2 Store and burn Store music data imported from audio CDs or music files on it. Enjoy your own ATRAC CD easily. Thank you can make your ATRAC CD Walkman!
Operating Instructions
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... the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format by converting the files to pages 7 - 9 of one CD (album) is a CD-R/RW on your ATRAC CD Walkman! About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can also enjoy audio CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. ATRAC CD , You can also record MP3 files by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can...
... the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format by converting the files to pages 7 - 9 of one CD (album) is a CD-R/RW on your ATRAC CD Walkman! About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can also enjoy audio CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. ATRAC CD , You can also record MP3 files by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can...
Operating Instructions
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... play back discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by this product. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be playable by...on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs. • CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may vary depending on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA format) • CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD) • CDs with copyright protection technologies are some...
... play back discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by this product. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be playable by...on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs. • CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may vary depending on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA format) • CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD) • CDs with copyright protection technologies are some...
Operating Instructions
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... "ATRAC3plus," which contributes to the supplied booklet "SonicStage." The major specifications of files: 999 For details, refer to reduction of a standard compact disc. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! The ATRAC3 format can still enjoy high quality sound. The usable number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number...
... "ATRAC3plus," which contributes to the supplied booklet "SonicStage." The major specifications of files: 999 For details, refer to reduction of a standard compact disc. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! The ATRAC3 format can still enjoy high quality sound. The usable number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number...
Operating Instructions
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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! 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
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...details, see the pages in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is depleted. 5 Play list indication For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various play modes such as single play, shuffle play and program play... . 8 SOUND indication Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the menu. 12 While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. If " " flashes, the battery is playing. 4 Battery indication (28) Roughly shows the remaining power ...
...details, see the pages in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is depleted. 5 Play list indication For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various play modes such as single play, shuffle play and program play... . 8 SOUND indication Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the menu. 12 While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. If " " flashes, the battery is playing. 4 Battery indication (28) Roughly shows the remaining power ...
Operating Instructions
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... > (press > on the remote control). *4 Only when you stopped previously) Play (from the point where you stopped. the play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you can locate the last... >. VOL + / - 1 Press u. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -. Press u. Push and hold toward u. repeatedly. While the CD player is While the CD player is stopped, stopped, push and hold the press and hold u until of the first track starts. Push and hold toward u. 2 Adjust the...
... > (press > on the remote control). *4 Only when you stopped previously) Play (from the point where you stopped. the play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you can locate the last... >. VOL + / - 1 Press u. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -. Press u. Push and hold toward u. repeatedly. While the CD player is While the CD player is stopped, stopped, push and hold the press and hold u until of the first track starts. Push and hold toward u. 2 Adjust the...
Operating Instructions
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... played, "VBR" appears on the display instead of a bit rate. Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD*2 List of track names ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, artist name*3, group name, file number, elapsed playing time File ...number, elapsed playing time List of group names/file names *1 An ID3 tag is displayed. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you are playing a CD containing text information such as CD-TEXT, "track name," "album name," "artist name," etc. Each time you are displayed as follows: Screen 1...
... played, "VBR" appears on the display instead of a bit rate. Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD*2 List of track names ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, artist name*3, group name, file number, elapsed playing time File ...number, elapsed playing time List of group names/file names *1 An ID3 tag is displayed. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you are playing a CD containing text information such as CD-TEXT, "track name," "album name," "artist name," etc. Each time you are displayed as follows: Screen 1...
Operating Instructions
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...18), turn the jog dial to select "PLAY LIST," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 2 Turn the jog dial to select a play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "GROUP," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter ... in random order (Shuffle play list" is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. Playing a single track (Single play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "GROUP SHUF," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter...
...18), turn the jog dial to select "PLAY LIST," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 2 Turn the jog dial to select a play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "GROUP," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter ... in random order (Shuffle play list" is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. Playing a single track (Single play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "GROUP SHUF," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of the track with Bookmarks* During playback of track number, and not in the order you added the Bookmarks...with Bookmarks Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the tracks with Bookmarks, " " flashes slowly in memory will be erased. 20 Playing your favorite tracks by adding ...
... 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 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of the track with Bookmarks* During playback of track number, and not in the order you added the Bookmarks...with Bookmarks Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the tracks with Bookmarks, " " flashes slowly in memory will be erased. 20 Playing your favorite tracks by adding ...
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... a file name are played in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play . (Continued) 21 Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have changed the CDs or not. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you have played from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be erased. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page...
... a file name are played in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play . (Continued) 21 Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have changed the CDs or not. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you have played from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be erased. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page...
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... in your favorite order Checking the program While programming: Before step 4, push and hold the 5-way control key toward x. While play the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you want quickly using the remote control during a search, you cannot perform any operation being performed, the screen returns to ... first selected tracks are erased. 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 display. • If you want , then push the 5-way control key toward u.
... in your favorite order Checking the program While programming: Before step 4, push and hold the 5-way control key toward x. While play the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you want quickly using the remote control during a search, you cannot perform any operation being performed, the screen returns to ... first selected tracks are erased. 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 display. • If you want , then push the 5-way control key toward u.
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Available features Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. without space between the tracks. 1 While play live concert music, etc. Note The tracks may not play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded. 27 Turn the jog dial to select "OPTION," then press DISPLAY/MENU. 2 Turn the jog dial to select "SEAMLESS," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select "ON," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
Available features Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. without space between the tracks. 1 While play live concert music, etc. Note The tracks may not play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded. 27 Turn the jog dial to select "OPTION," then press DISPLAY/MENU. 2 Turn the jog dial to select "SEAMLESS," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. 3 Turn the jog dial to select "ON," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
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... (21) Playing tracks in MP3 format only *5 You can make this setting while play is not displayed. *2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only *3 Only when Bookmarks have been added to the previous screen, press - on the CD player.*1 To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key toward x. B Additional information List of menus...
... (21) Playing tracks in MP3 format only *5 You can make this setting while play is not displayed. *2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only *3 Only when Bookmarks have been added to the previous screen, press - on the CD player.*1 To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key toward x. B Additional information List of menus...
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If you have changed the setting, the length of time already set appears. *3 For ATRAC CD only Additional information 31 Setting sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (23) Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (24) Protecting your hearing (24) Stopping ...
If you have changed the setting, the length of time already set appears. *3 For ATRAC CD only Additional information 31 Setting sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (23) Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (24) Protecting your hearing (24) Stopping ...
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During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is closed. When closing the lid of the CD player. c The buttons on the CD player when you press u on the CD. Troubleshooting Symptom OPR lamp flashes...
During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is closed. When closing the lid of the CD player. c The buttons on the CD player when you press u on the CD. Troubleshooting Symptom OPR lamp flashes...
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... and specifications are set to change without notice. When LIGHT mode and SOUND mode are subject to "OFF." When using the Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Audio CD ATRAC CD*2 MP3 CD*3 G-PROTECTION "G-PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" 33 28 60 60 45 45 *1 Measured value by JEITA) Output (at 3 V input level) Headphones (stereo ... in your area before purchasing an adaptor. Your dealer may not handle some of 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. hours) When you use the CD player on how the CD player is the value measured at a distance of the accessories listed above.
... and specifications are set to change without notice. When LIGHT mode and SOUND mode are subject to "OFF." When using the Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Audio CD ATRAC CD*2 MP3 CD*3 G-PROTECTION "G-PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" 33 28 60 60 45 45 *1 Measured value by JEITA) Output (at 3 V input level) Headphones (stereo ... in your area before purchasing an adaptor. Your dealer may not handle some of 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. hours) When you use the CD player on how the CD player is the value measured at a distance of the accessories listed above.
Marketing Specifications
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...NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable Compact Disc Player ◗ ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3™, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback ◗ SonicStage® Software Supplied v 4-Line Dot Matrix Display v File View Display Image v Jog Dial® Navigation with Easy File Search • Supports ID3 Tagging and CD... LED • Over 60 Hours of Continuous Playback with (1) "AA" Battery (Not Supplied) for ATRAC3plus Playback and 70 Hours for CD Audio Playback ◗ Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life • Skip-Free* G-Protection™ Technology ◗...
...NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable Compact Disc Player ◗ ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3™, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback ◗ SonicStage® Software Supplied v 4-Line Dot Matrix Display v File View Display Image v Jog Dial® Navigation with Easy File Search • Supports ID3 Tagging and CD... LED • Over 60 Hours of Continuous Playback with (1) "AA" Battery (Not Supplied) for ATRAC3plus Playback and 70 Hours for CD Audio Playback ◗ Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life • Skip-Free* G-Protection™ Technology ◗...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony Electronics Inc. ATRAC3plus offers extended song capacity with the ability to get up especially when using the CD Walkman® player in hot climates and in use and allows you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference with superior sound quality. D-NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman... high temperature build-up to 490** songs on 1 CD-R/RW disc @ 48kbps. Features and specifications are trademarks of Sony. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Jog Dial, G-Protection, Mega Bass, SonicStage and Walkman are subject to change without written permission is prohibited. ...
...Sony Electronics Inc. ATRAC3plus offers extended song capacity with the ability to get up especially when using the CD Walkman® player in hot climates and in use and allows you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference with superior sound quality. D-NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman... high temperature build-up to 490** songs on 1 CD-R/RW disc @ 48kbps. Features and specifications are trademarks of Sony. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Jog Dial, G-Protection, Mega Bass, SonicStage and Walkman are subject to change without written permission is prohibited. ...