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... Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Table of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 files 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. 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 only 19 ... 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...
... Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Table of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 files 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. 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 only 19 ... 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...
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Enjoy your own CDs. Thank you can make your own ATRAC CD easily. 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. 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!
Enjoy your own CDs. Thank you can make your own ATRAC CD easily. 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. 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!
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... converted to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can also record MP3 files by converting the files to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is an ATRAC CD? About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can enjoy listening to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format. * When total playing time of this...
... converted to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can also record MP3 files by converting the files to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is an ATRAC CD? About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can enjoy listening to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format. * When total playing time of this...
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... CDDA* format, but playback capability may not 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 MP3 format files (MP3 CD) Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only. Music discs...
... CDDA* format, but playback capability may not 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 MP3 format files (MP3 CD) Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only. Music discs...
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...; When naming files, be able to about 1/20 of its original size at 64 kbps, you add the extension "mp3" to a file other formats (except MP3 files) and do not make unnecessary folders on the media Do not save files in other than an...specifications of audio files to recognize the file properly. (Continued) 7 Though the ATRAC3plus format can still enjoy high quality sound. MP3 MP3, which contributes to the supplied booklet "SonicStage." Z, a - Note on saving files on a disc that satisfies the demand for... bit rates are 256 kbps, 64 kbps and 48 kbps. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
...; When naming files, be able to about 1/20 of its original size at 64 kbps, you add the extension "mp3" to a file other formats (except MP3 files) and do not make unnecessary folders on the media Do not save files in other than an...specifications of audio files to recognize the file properly. (Continued) 7 Though the ATRAC3plus format can still enjoy high quality sound. MP3 MP3, which contributes to the supplied booklet "SonicStage." Z, a - Note on saving files on a disc that satisfies the demand for... bit rates are 256 kbps, 64 kbps and 48 kbps. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
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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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Display For 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 ... which has been selected on the menu. 12 appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. If " " flashes, the battery is playing. 4 Battery indication (28) Roughly shows the...
Display For 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 ... which has been selected on the menu. 12 appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. If " " flashes, the battery is playing. 4 Battery indication (28) Roughly shows the...
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...key toward u. Push toward > repeatedly. Press x. Press >. Push toward u. Playback starts from the first track) Pause/resume play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out during both play of the first track starts. Press u. Push toward >. Push toward .. Press... and hold .. repeatedly. *1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on the remote control). Play a CD. 5-way control key (u) u Playing a CD VOL + / - 1 Push the control key toward u. 2 Adjust the volume by pushing the control...
...key toward u. Push toward > repeatedly. Press x. Press >. Push toward u. Playback starts from the first track) Pause/resume play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out during both play of the first track starts. Press u. Push toward >. Push toward .. Press... and hold .. repeatedly. *1 Automatic Music Sensor *2 These operations can be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on the remote control). Play a CD. 5-way control key (u) u Playing a CD VOL + / - 1 Push the control key toward u. 2 Adjust the volume by pushing the control...
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... 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... SonicStage software is displayed. This CD player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/2.3 of the ID3 tag format (for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag*1, ...
... 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... SonicStage software is displayed. This CD player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/2.3 of the ID3 tag format (for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag*1, ...
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...order has been encoded. PLAY LIST PLAY LIST1 PLAY LIST2 3 Push the 5-way control key toward u. 19 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 "1," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter... the selection. Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An "m3u play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select...
...order has been encoded. PLAY LIST PLAY LIST1 PLAY LIST2 3 Push the 5-way control key toward u. 19 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 "1," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter... the selection. Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An "m3u play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select...
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... number, and not in the order you added the Bookmarks. • If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "BOOK MARK," then press DISPLAY/MENU. Notes ...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 track to...
... number, and not in the order you added the Bookmarks. • If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of "Selecting playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "BOOK MARK," then press DISPLAY/MENU. Notes ...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 track to...
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.../MENU to enter the selection. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the track and press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. Audio CD PGM01 Track01 Track02 When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order and a file name are played in your favorite order. 4 Push the 5-way control key toward u to start ... playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "AUTO RANKING," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you have played most frequently in memory. Playback options Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The...
.../MENU to enter the selection. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the track and press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. Audio CD PGM01 Track01 Track02 When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order and a file name are played in your favorite order. 4 Push the 5-way control key toward u to start ... playback options" (page 18), turn the jog dial to select "AUTO RANKING," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you have played most frequently in memory. Playback options Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The...
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...; 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 the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you cannot perform any operation being performed, the screen returns to select ... "PROGRAM" and the track number appear. Playing tracks in the group you select 65 tracks or more, the first selected tracks are erased. The CD player starts playing from the track/ file you want 1 Perform step 1 above, then press + or - to select the group you want. ...
...; 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 the group (ATRAC CD only) or track/file you cannot perform any operation being performed, the screen returns to select ... "PROGRAM" and the track number appear. Playing tracks in the group you select 65 tracks or more, the first selected tracks are erased. The CD player starts playing from the track/ file you want 1 Perform step 1 above, then press + or - to select the group you want. ...
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Menu 2 z OFF ON ALL GROUP*2 1 SHUFFLE GROUP SHUF*2 BOOK MARK*3 PLAY LIST*4 AUTO RANKING RANKING SHUF PROGRAM*5 30 on the CD player.*1 To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key toward x. Setting playback options (page) Playing tracks repeatedly (18) Menu 1 , REPEAT Normal ...screen, press - MENU REPEAT PLAY MODE To return to the tracks/files *4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in your favorite play is not displayed. *2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only *3 Only when Bookmarks have played most frequently (21) Playing tracks you want. Items marked z are default settings.
Menu 2 z OFF ON ALL GROUP*2 1 SHUFFLE GROUP SHUF*2 BOOK MARK*3 PLAY LIST*4 AUTO RANKING RANKING SHUF PROGRAM*5 30 on the CD player.*1 To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key toward x. Setting playback options (page) Playing tracks repeatedly (18) Menu 1 , REPEAT Normal ...screen, press - MENU REPEAT PLAY MODE To return to the tracks/files *4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in your favorite play is not displayed. *2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only *3 Only when Bookmarks have played most frequently (21) Playing tracks you want. Items marked z are default settings.
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... 14, 15, 28) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 28) c The CD player is not malfunctioning. The player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption. The player is closed. Play stopped abruptly. To start play ....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, the CD does not rotate but you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is being used. Change the setting to rotate. You cannot operate the...
... 14, 15, 28) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 28) c The CD player is not malfunctioning. The player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption. The player is closed. Play stopped abruptly. To start play ....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, the CD does not rotate but you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is being used. Change the setting to rotate. You cannot operate the...
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...above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country/region. Additional information 35 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...may not handle some of the plug in your area before purchasing an adaptor. hours) When you use the CD player on how the CD player is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. Specifications System Compact disc digital ...
...above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country/region. Additional information 35 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...may not handle some of the plug in your area before purchasing an adaptor. hours) When you use the CD player on how the CD player is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from Dolby Laboratories. Specifications System Compact disc digital ...
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 ◗...
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...AVLS) maintains volume output at levels below distortion threshold for CD Audio Playback advanced Sony DSP technology provides dramatically extended battery life from the typical portable CD player ◗ ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback ATRAC3plus is an advanced audio compression technology ...Pack, DCC-E34CP Car Battery Cord ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. You can also play them back with the touch of a button. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. D-NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable Compact Disc Player features vNew High-Tech...
...AVLS) maintains volume output at levels below distortion threshold for CD Audio Playback advanced Sony DSP technology provides dramatically extended battery life from the typical portable CD player ◗ ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback ATRAC3plus is an advanced audio compression technology ...Pack, DCC-E34CP Car Battery Cord ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. You can also play them back with the touch of a button. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. D-NE500 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable Compact Disc Player features vNew High-Tech...