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... the controls (HOLD 28 Turning off the beep sound 28 Saving power 29 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 30 Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system 31 Connecting to a power source Using the rechargeable battery 33 Using the dry battery 35...ATRAC3 and MP3 files 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. Table of Contents Enjoy your CD player 15 3. Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on the power source 36 Additional information List of menus 37 Precautions 38 ...
... the controls (HOLD 28 Turning off the beep sound 28 Saving power 29 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 30 Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system 31 Connecting to a power source Using the rechargeable battery 33 Using the dry battery 35...ATRAC3 and MP3 files 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. Table of Contents Enjoy your CD player 15 3. Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on the power source 36 Additional information List of menus 37 Precautions 38 ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NE900. You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs. 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. Audio CDs , Music files* *Files in MP3 or WAV format 4 Enjoy your own ATRAC CD easily. Thank you can make your ATRAC CD Walkman!
This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NE900. You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs. 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. Audio CDs , Music files* *Files in MP3 or WAV format 4 Enjoy your own ATRAC CD easily. Thank you can make your ATRAC CD Walkman!
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can also enjoy audio CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. What is an ATRAC CD? Audio data is a CD-R/RW on your ATRAC CD Walkman. Refer to pages 7 - 9 of one CD (album) is estimated at 48 kbps in the ATRAC3plus/...ATRAC3 format has been recorded. ATRAC CD , You can enjoy listening to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3...
...by the SonicStage. 3 Listen You can also enjoy audio CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. What is an ATRAC CD? Audio data is a CD-R/RW on your ATRAC CD Walkman. Refer to pages 7 - 9 of one CD (album) is estimated at 48 kbps in the ATRAC3plus/...ATRAC3 format has been recorded. ATRAC CD , You can enjoy listening to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or 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 copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Please be playable by some that conform to the...
... ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or 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 copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Please be playable by some that conform to the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... levels: 8 • Acceptable characters: A - Note on saving files on the media Do not save files in other than an MP3 file, the player will not be able to recognize the file properly. (Continued) 7 The ATRAC3 format can still enjoy high quality sound. Z, a- MP3 MP3, which stands... size of its original size at 64 kbps, you add the extension "mp3" to about 1/20 of a standard compact disc. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 "ATRAC3plus," which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, a standard for audio files compression supported by the Motion Picture Experts ...
... levels: 8 • Acceptable characters: A - Note on saving files on the media Do not save files in other than an MP3 file, the player will not be able to recognize the file properly. (Continued) 7 The ATRAC3 format can still enjoy high quality sound. Z, a- MP3 MP3, which stands... size of its original size at 64 kbps, you add the extension "mp3" to about 1/20 of a standard compact disc. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 "ATRAC3plus," which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, a standard for audio files compression supported by the Motion Picture Experts ...
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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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...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 (21) For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication (19, 20) For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication (19 - 23) Shows various playmodes such as shuffle play and... program play . 8 SOUND indication (25, 26) Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the CD. Menu items also appear in...
...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 (21) For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication (19, 20) For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication (19 - 23) Shows various playmodes such as shuffle play and... program play . 8 SOUND indication (25, 26) Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the CD. Menu items also appear in...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...operations can be carried out during both play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on the CD player). 3. Push toward > on a CD-R/RW in a packet write format. 16 on the CD player). *4 Only when you play and pause. *3...the first track by flicking the jog lever toward > (by turning VOL +/ -. Press + repeatedly. VOL + / - While the CD player is While the CD player is stopped, stopped, push and hold the press and hold toward u. once. Press - point where you stopped. repeatedly. Flick the jog...
...operations can be carried out during both play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on the CD player). 3. Push toward > on a CD-R/RW in a packet write format. 16 on the CD player). *4 Only when you play and pause. *3...the first track by flicking the jog lever toward > (by turning VOL +/ -. Press + repeatedly. VOL + / - While the CD player is While the CD player is stopped, stopped, push and hold the press and hold toward u. once. Press - point where you stopped. repeatedly. Flick the jog...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... of group names/file names Remote control Each time you are playing a CD containing text information such as shown in parentheses in the following table. This CD player conforms to MP3 files. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you are displayed as CD-TEXT, "track name," "album name," "artist name," etc. When you input...
... of group names/file names Remote control Each time you are playing a CD containing text information such as shown in parentheses in the following table. This CD player conforms to MP3 files. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you are displayed as CD-TEXT, "track name," "album name," "artist name," etc. When you input...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...order (Auto ranking shuffle play) • Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) Selecting playback options on the CD player Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following playback options using the P MODE/ button on the remote control or the menu .../ until " " appears. 02:34 On the CD player 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until " " appears. (CD player: Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player. • Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) • Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) During play ) You can enjoy the following...
...order (Auto ranking shuffle play) • Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) Selecting playback options on the CD player Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following playback options using the P MODE/ button on the remote control or the menu .../ until " " appears. 02:34 On the CD player 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until " " appears. (CD player: Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player. • Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) • Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) During play ) You can enjoy the following...
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... 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to select "SHUFFLE," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) 01:25 20 Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) During play, press P MODE/ ...repeatedly until " " (play list) appears. (CD player: Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to select "GROUP SHUFFLE," then ...
... 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to select "SHUFFLE," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) 01:25 20 Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) During play, press P MODE/ ...repeatedly until " " (play list) appears. (CD player: Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to select "GROUP SHUFFLE," then ...
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...playback of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to the tracks you want. 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 remove the Bookmarks... played first will be erased. • All Bookmarks stored in the order you added the Bookmarks. • If you continue playing the CD player on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of track number, and not in memory will be erased: - or > to select a play list you want to add a...
...playback of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to the tracks you want. 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 remove the Bookmarks... played first will be erased. • All Bookmarks stored in the order you added the Bookmarks. • If you continue playing the CD player on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of track number, and not in memory will be erased: - or > to select a play list you want to add a...
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...ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you want, then press and hold the jog lever until "PGM" (program) appears. (CD player: While play is stopped, perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to select "PROGRAM," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) Audio CD/CD-...enter the selection.) The track has been stored in memory. or > to select the track and press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. (CD player: Push the 5-way control key toward . Playback options Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can also select a group using ...
...ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you want, then press and hold the jog lever until "PGM" (program) appears. (CD player: While play is stopped, perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options on the CD player" (page 19), turn the jog dial to select "PROGRAM," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) Audio CD/CD-...enter the selection.) The track has been stored in memory. or > to select the track and press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection. (CD player: Push the 5-way control key toward . Playback options Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can also select a group using ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...the previous one. If about 40 seconds at most have passed without any operation. 24 The CD player starts playing from the first file in the group you selected. Searching for groups or tracks/files While the CD player is playing, you can search for and play , turn the jog dial until the search... toward x/CHG. To exit the search mode Push the 5-way control key toward u. Note If you try 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 - MR.Sno R' Yo The Train Where do If...
...the previous one. If about 40 seconds at most have passed without any operation. 24 The CD player starts playing from the first file in the group you selected. Searching for groups or tracks/files While the CD player is playing, you can search for and play , turn the jog dial until the search... toward x/CHG. To exit the search mode Push the 5-way control key toward u. Note If you try 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 - MR.Sno R' Yo The Train Where do If...
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Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded. 30 or > to select "SEAMLESS," then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select "SEAMLESS," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) 3 Flick... the jog lever toward . or > to select "ON," then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select "ON," then press DISPLAY/ MENU to select "OPTION," then press DISPLAY/ MENU.) 2 Flick the jog lever toward ....
Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded. 30 or > to select "SEAMLESS," then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select "SEAMLESS," then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) 3 Flick... the jog lever toward . or > to select "ON," then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select "ON," then press DISPLAY/ MENU to select "OPTION," then press DISPLAY/ MENU.) 2 Flick the jog lever toward ....
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...., make sure that the sound will not be distorted. • This CD player uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made. • When recording or playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD using a connected device, use the rechargeable battery or dry battery as ...the volume using the connecting cord or the optical digital connecting cord • To record high quality CD sound, set to "G-PRO 1" on the connected device so that the CD player is paused before starting the recording procedures. Connecting a stereo system Notes • Before you play...
...., make sure that the sound will not be distorted. • This CD player uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made. • When recording or playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD using a connected device, use the rechargeable battery or dry battery as ...the volume using the connecting cord or the optical digital connecting cord • To record high quality CD sound, set to "G-PRO 1" on the connected device so that the CD player is paused before starting the recording procedures. Connecting a stereo system Notes • Before you play...
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...time already set appears. *4 You can make these settings while play is not displayed. *2 Displayed on the CD player only. *3 Default setting. To cancel the setting operation, press DISPLAY (for OPTION menu only) or x ...other settings) repeatedly. On the remote control, press SOUND (for the sound setting) or DISPLAY (for 2 seconds or more (CD player: push the 5-way control key toward x/CHG). Items marked z are default settings. For playback options, see page 19. Menu...1 LIGHT 2 SEAMLESS*4, *5 ON z OFF *1 When "PGM" is stopped. *5 For ATRAC CD only 37 Additional information
...time already set appears. *4 You can make these settings while play is not displayed. *2 Displayed on the CD player only. *3 Default setting. To cancel the setting operation, press DISPLAY (for OPTION menu only) or x ...other settings) repeatedly. On the remote control, press SOUND (for the sound setting) or DISPLAY (for 2 seconds or more (CD player: push the 5-way control key toward x/CHG). Items marked z are default settings. For playback options, see page 19. Menu...1 LIGHT 2 SEAMLESS*4, *5 ON z OFF *1 When "PGM" is stopped. *5 For ATRAC CD only 37 Additional information
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...or corrective action c The CD player is flashing quickly on the CD. c A CD-R/RW from which the data has been erased is not malfunctioning. The player is being used. c OFF TIMER has been set. " " is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to "ALL...." Change the PLAY MODE setting to reduce the power consumption. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to its normal operating condition. c The CD player is closed. At room temperature, the display...
...or corrective action c The CD player is flashing quickly on the CD. c A CD-R/RW from which the data has been erased is not malfunctioning. The player is being used. c OFF TIMER has been set. " " is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to "ALL...." Change the PLAY MODE setting to reduce the power consumption. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to its normal operating condition. c The CD player is closed. At room temperature, the display...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...set to "OFF." hours) When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface. Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used . Specifications System Compact disc digital audio...battery is used . *3 Recorded at 48 kbps *4 Recorded at 128 kbps *5 When using Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Europe Optical digital output (optical output connector) Output ...PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" Audio CD 30 30 ATRAC CD*3 50 50 MP3 CD*4 40 40 When using one alkaline battery*5) G-PROTECTION "G-PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" Audio CD 50 50 ATRAC CD*3 85 85 MP3 CD*4 70 70 *1 Measured value ...
...set to "OFF." hours) When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface. Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used . Specifications System Compact disc digital audio...battery is used . *3 Recorded at 48 kbps *4 Recorded at 128 kbps *5 When using Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Europe Optical digital output (optical output connector) Output ...PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" Audio CD 30 30 ATRAC CD*3 50 50 MP3 CD*4 40 40 When using one alkaline battery*5) G-PROTECTION "G-PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" Audio CD 50 50 ATRAC CD*3 85 85 MP3 CD*4 70 70 *1 Measured value ...
Marketing Specifications
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® D-NE900 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable v New High Tech Slim-Line Design with Aluminum Body Compact Disc Player v Battery Charging Stand Supplied ◗ ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3™, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback v 3-Color Playback Mode LED ◗ SonicStage® Software Supplied... ◗ Auto Ranking Playback Function • Bookmark Playback Function for Easy Programming v Carry Pouch Supplied Download, Rip and Burn CDs on your PC ◗ Customizable Equalizer • Digital Volume Control • Heat Resistant Lid • 2 Position Automatic Volume...
® D-NE900 ATRAC® CD Walkman® Portable v New High Tech Slim-Line Design with Aluminum Body Compact Disc Player v Battery Charging Stand Supplied ◗ ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3™, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback v 3-Color Playback Mode LED ◗ SonicStage® Software Supplied... ◗ Auto Ranking Playback Function • Bookmark Playback Function for Easy Programming v Carry Pouch Supplied Download, Rip and Burn CDs on your PC ◗ Customizable Equalizer • Digital Volume Control • Heat Resistant Lid • 2 Position Automatic Volume...