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...ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on the power source 29 Additional information List of menus 30 Precautions 32 Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 35 Optional accessories 35 3 Insert a CD 14 2. Play a CD 15 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 18 Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD... 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 ...
...ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on the power source 29 Additional information List of menus 30 Precautions 32 Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Specifications 35 Optional accessories 35 3 Insert a CD 14 2. Play a CD 15 Playback options Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 18 Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD... 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 ...
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Thank you can make your own ATRAC CD easily. This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NE500. You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your ATRAC CD Walkman! Audio CDs , Music files* *Files in MP3 or WAV format 4 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 CDs.
Thank you can make your own ATRAC CD easily. This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NE500. You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your ATRAC CD Walkman! Audio CDs , Music files* *Files in MP3 or WAV format 4 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 CDs.
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... record MP3 files by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can also enjoy audio CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. Audio data is a CD-R/RW on your own ATRAC CDs on a 700 MB CD-R/RW at 60 minutes and you are recording on your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is an ATRAC CD? ATRAC CD , You can enjoy listening to your CD Walkman. 5 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman...
... record MP3 files by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can also enjoy audio CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. Audio data is a CD-R/RW on your own ATRAC CDs on a 700 MB CD-R/RW at 60 minutes and you are recording on your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is an ATRAC CD? ATRAC CD , You can enjoy listening to your CD Walkman. 5 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman...
Operating Instructions
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... record music content on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs. • CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may not be playable 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...
... record music content on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs. • CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may not be playable 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...
Operating Instructions
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...folders on a disc that satisfies the demand for "Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3" is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. MP3 MP3, which stands for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1/20 of its... size at 64 kbps, you add the extension "mp3" to about 1/10 of the data size of the media volume. The available transfer bit rates are : • Maximum directory levels: 8 • Acceptable characters: A - Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps, 105...
...folders on a disc that satisfies the demand for "Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3" is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. MP3 MP3, which stands for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1/20 of its... size at 64 kbps, you add the extension "mp3" to about 1/10 of the data size of the media volume. The available transfer bit rates are : • Maximum directory levels: 8 • Acceptable characters: A - Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps, 105...
Operating Instructions
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... Groups and folders The ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has a very simple structure. A "group" is equivalent to an "album." This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 folder as a "group" so that it can also be made within an existing group). A "group" has no directory-type structure (a...specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. A "file" is equivalent to a "track" of an audio CD. When referring to MP3 CDs, a "file" is equivalent to a "track" and a "group" is equivalent to an "album." The usable number of groups and files • ...
... Groups and folders The ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has a very simple structure. A "group" is equivalent to an "album." This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 folder as a "group" so that it can also be made within an existing group). A "group" has no directory-type structure (a...specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. A "file" is equivalent to a "track" of an audio CD. When referring to MP3 CDs, a "file" is equivalent to a "track" and a "group" is equivalent to an "album." The usable number of groups and files • ...
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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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...: ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file, Orange: MP3 file For some time after the CD is turned. 9 VOL (volume) +*1/- button (15, 21 - 23, 25, 30) 4 i (headphones) jack ... both sides. *1 The button has a tactile dot. *2 Automatic Music Sensor (Continued) 11 Getting started Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in turn. This lamp also functions as the HOLD lamp. 3 (group) - qa...25, 26) Color of music source being played. Push the control key toward u, ., > or x with your finger on the CD player. 7 DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack (14) 8 Jog dial (18 - 27, 30) Use to...
...: ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file, Orange: MP3 file For some time after the CD is turned. 9 VOL (volume) +*1/- button (15, 21 - 23, 25, 30) 4 i (headphones) jack ... both sides. *1 The button has a tactile dot. *2 Automatic Music Sensor (Continued) 11 Getting started Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in turn. This lamp also functions as the HOLD lamp. 3 (group) - qa...25, 26) Color of music source being played. Push the control key toward u, ., > or x with your finger on the CD player. 7 DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack (14) 8 Jog dial (18 - 27, 30) Use to...
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...) Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery. " " shows repeat play . appear 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...
...) Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery. " " shows repeat play . appear 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...
Operating Instructions
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...and hold .. repeatedly. *1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/RW in a packet write format. (Continued) 15 To CD player Remote control Play (from the point where you stopped. Press x. repeatedly. Push and hold toward... Playback starts from a point where you play control key toward u. Press u. Push toward >. Push and hold u until 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 return to...
...and hold .. repeatedly. *1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/RW in a packet write format. (Continued) 15 To CD player Remote control Play (from the point where you stopped. Press x. repeatedly. Push and hold toward... Playback starts from a point where you play control key toward u. Press u. Push toward >. Push and hold u until 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 return to...
Operating Instructions
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... of the current track (Track name, artist name) The total number of tracks on the CD, the total playing time of the CD, the number of tracks left*2, the time remaining 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 name, CODEC information...
... of the current track (Track name, artist name) The total number of tracks on the CD, the total playing time of the CD, the number of tracks left*2, the time remaining 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 name, CODEC information...
Operating Instructions
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... order (Group shuffle 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 the selection. Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your ... PLAY LIST2 3 Push the 5-way control key toward u. 19 Playback options Playing all files in a selected group in a selected group (Group 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...
... order (Group shuffle 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 the selection. Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your ... PLAY LIST2 3 Push the 5-way control key toward u. 19 Playback options Playing all files in a selected group in a selected group (Group 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...
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...with Bookmarks, " " flashes slowly in the order you added the Bookmarks. • If you want to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the tracks with a Bookmark, push and hold the 5-way control key toward . Playing your favorite tracks by adding ...Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) While the CD player is displayed (page 16). 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 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of the tracks...
...with Bookmarks, " " flashes slowly in the order you added the Bookmarks. • If you want to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the tracks with a Bookmark, push and hold the 5-way control key toward . Playing your favorite tracks by adding ...Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) While the CD player is displayed (page 16). 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 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of the tracks...
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...playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you have played most frequently from the CD being played, and plays them from the 10th to the top. Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be erased. Audio CD PGM01 Track01 Track02 When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a... playing order and a file name are played in memory. If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from up to 10 CDs, whether you have changed the CDs or not. Playback...
...playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you have played most frequently from the CD being played, and plays them from the 10th to the top. Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be erased. Audio CD PGM01 Track01 Track02 When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a... playing order and a file name are played in memory. If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from up to 10 CDs, whether you have changed the CDs or not. Playback...
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...tracks are erased. Note If you cannot perform any operation being performed, the screen returns to operate the CD player using the jog dial on the CD player. 1 During play the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you want 1 Perform step 1 above, then press + or - The list...DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. 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 , push the 5-way control key toward >. Playing tracks in your favorite order Checking the program While programming: Before...
...tracks are erased. Note If you cannot perform any operation being performed, the screen returns to operate the CD player using the jog dial on the CD player. 1 During play the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you want 1 Perform step 1 above, then press + or - The list...DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. 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 , push the 5-way control key toward >. Playing tracks in your favorite order Checking the program While programming: Before...
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... play lists (19) Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently in random order (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 Press ...
... play lists (19) Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently in random order (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 Press ...
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... pressed by mistake. The player is being used. When closing the lid of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. You cannot operate the CD player properly using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/ 104°F) or at low temperatures (...you push the 5way control key toward u (Remote control: press and hold u) until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to rotate. Or remove all power sources, then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 14, 15, 28)...
... pressed by mistake. The player is being used. When closing the lid of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. You cannot operate the CD player properly using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/ 104°F) or at low temperatures (...you push the 5way control key toward u (Remote control: press and hold u) until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to rotate. Or remove all power sources, then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 14, 15, 28)...
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...RK-G136 Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. Check the voltage and the shape of the plug in... objective lens surface on a flat and stable surface. 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 ...
...RK-G136 Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. Check the voltage and the shape of the plug in... objective lens surface on a flat and stable surface. 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 ...
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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...song capacity with the touch of a button. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Jog Dial, G-Protection, Mega Bass, SonicStage and Walkman are in ATRAC, MP3, or Standard playback mode • Over 60 Hours of Continuous Playback with (1) "AA" ... own ATRAC3plus music file compilations on CD-R/RW media using 700MB CD-R/RW media, compressing in ATRAC3plus @48kbps. ® Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com Printed in USA 2/2004 D-NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable Compact Disc Player features...
...song capacity with the touch of a button. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Jog Dial, G-Protection, Mega Bass, SonicStage and Walkman are in ATRAC, MP3, or Standard playback mode • Over 60 Hours of Continuous Playback with (1) "AA" ... own ATRAC3plus music file compilations on CD-R/RW media using 700MB CD-R/RW media, compressing in ATRAC3plus @48kbps. ® Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com Printed in USA 2/2004 D-NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable Compact Disc Player features...