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Model No Serial No "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Refer to represent Headphone Stereo products. D-NF400/NF401 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-366-12 (1) FM/AM Portable CD Player Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No Serial No "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Refer to represent Headphone Stereo products. D-NF400/NF401 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-266-366-12 (1) FM/AM Portable CD Player Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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... authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to only those countries where it is restricted to power this equipment. 2 Thank you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this product, you periodic mailings about this manual could void your local authority. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the...
... authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to only those countries where it is restricted to power this equipment. 2 Thank you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this product, you periodic mailings about this manual could void your local authority. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the...
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... (Auto ranking shuffle play 19 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play 19 Searching for groups or tracks/files 20 Available features Adjusting sound quality (Parametric equalizer 21 The G-PROTECTION function 22 Protecting your CD player 13 3. Insert a CD 13 2. Connect your hearing (AVLS 22 Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER 23 Locking the controls (HOLD 23 Turning off the beep sound 24 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 24 Using the radio Listening to the radio 25 Presetting radio stations 27 Playing preset radio stations...
... (Auto ranking shuffle play 19 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play 19 Searching for groups or tracks/files 20 Available features Adjusting sound quality (Parametric equalizer 21 The G-PROTECTION function 22 Protecting your CD player 13 3. Insert a CD 13 2. Connect your hearing (AVLS 22 Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER 23 Locking the controls (HOLD 23 Turning off the beep sound 24 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 24 Using the radio Listening to the radio 25 Presetting radio stations 27 Playing preset radio stations...
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... a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio. Notes • This CD player cannot 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 product. Please be played on your computer. 6 Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA...
... a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio. Notes • This CD player cannot 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 product. Please be played on your computer. 6 Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA...
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...) qa OPEN switch (13, 30) Slide the switch to enter the menu. MEMORY: Press and hold to change the band. Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in a preset station V/v: Use to select a file, play mode, etc. 2 x (stop)•RADIO OFF button (20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 32) 3 ( group) -•TUNE - BAND: Press to preset stations. 8 Display (12, 15 - 17, 19 - 21, 25 - 27, 32) 9 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack...
...) qa OPEN switch (13, 30) Slide the switch to enter the menu. MEMORY: Press and hold to change the band. Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in a preset station V/v: Use to select a file, play mode, etc. 2 x (stop)•RADIO OFF button (20, 22, 23, 25, 28, 32) 3 ( group) -•TUNE - BAND: Press to preset stations. 8 Display (12, 15 - 17, 19 - 21, 25 - 27, 32) 9 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack...
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... (19, 20) For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various playmodes such as shuffle play and program play . 8 SOUND indication Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the CD. " " shows repeat play . appear in the 2 lines, if recorded on the menu. 12 Display For details, see the pages in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing. 4 Battery indication (30) Roughly shows...
... (19, 20) For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various playmodes such as shuffle play and program play . 8 SOUND indication Shows the SOUND setting which has been selected on the CD. " " shows repeat play . appear in the 2 lines, if recorded on the menu. 12 Display For details, see the pages in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing. 4 Battery indication (30) Roughly shows...
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... ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/RW in a packet write format. 14 Press - Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can return to previous groups*4 Do this Press u/ ENTER. Press . Press u/ ENTER. Press and hold .. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u/ ENTER until the play after pause Stop...
... ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/RW in a packet write format. 14 Press - Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can return to previous groups*4 Do this Press u/ ENTER. Press . Press u/ ENTER. Press and hold .. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u/ ENTER until the play after pause Stop...
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... files only). *2 Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play, Bookmark track play, Auto ranking play, Auto ranking shuffle play or PGM play. *3 Bit rate and sampling frequencies. z, 0 - 9, and _ can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. Notes • The characters A - Depending on the CD*2 (Album name, artist name) List of track names ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, file number, elapsed playing time Artist name, CODEC information*3, file number, remaining time of the current file...
... files only). *2 Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play, Bookmark track play, Auto ranking play, Auto ranking shuffle play or PGM play. *3 Bit rate and sampling frequencies. z, 0 - 9, and _ can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. Notes • The characters A - Depending on the CD*2 (Album name, artist name) List of track names ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, file number, elapsed playing time Artist name, CODEC information*3, file number, remaining time of the current file...
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... (PGM play) Selecting playback options Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following playback options using the menu function. • Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) • Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) • Playing a single track (Single play) • Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) • Playing all files in a selected group (Group play ) • Playing tracks you want. B Playback options You can enjoy the following procedures, then select each playback option. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU...
... (PGM play) Selecting playback options Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following playback options using the menu function. • Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) • Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) • Playing a single track (Single play) • Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) • Playing all files in a selected group (Group play ) • Playing tracks you want. B Playback options You can enjoy the following procedures, then select each playback option. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU...
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... the most frequently in memory. If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from up to 10 CDs, whether you have played most frequently played ones. In Auto ranking shuffle play is stopped, perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 16), press V or v to select "RANKING SHUF," then press u/ENTER to enter the selection. Playback options Playing tracks you have changed the CDs or not.
... the most frequently in memory. If the CD player tries to memorize tracks from up to 10 CDs, whether you have played most frequently played ones. In Auto ranking shuffle play is stopped, perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 16), press V or v to select "RANKING SHUF," then press u/ENTER to enter the selection. Playback options Playing tracks you have changed the CDs or not.
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... sound settings. if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - if a dirty or scratched CD is a problem with the original recording device or application software. To cancel the adjustment operation Press x. If this happens, turn up the volume. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down . • You may skip: - Adjust the volume for your hearing. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY...
... sound settings. if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - if a dirty or scratched CD is a problem with the original recording device or application software. To cancel the adjustment operation Press x. If this happens, turn up the volume. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down . • You may skip: - Adjust the volume for your hearing. 1 Press and hold DISPLAY...
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... 2 seconds or more. If you press any button when the HOLD function is displayed (page 15) 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to that of time before the CD player stops playback During play automatically within a range of time you listen to the...
... 2 seconds or more. If you press any button when the HOLD function is displayed (page 15) 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) You can lock the controls on your CD player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to that of time before the CD player stops playback During play automatically within a range of time you listen to the...
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... for AM or 40 stations (for other models) : 30 for FM and 10 for AM. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on , start the next operation within the 3 seconds, the CD player will start from the lower frequencies and stops for the next receivable station. The preset number will replace the old ones. Presetting stations manually 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to...
... for AM or 40 stations (for other models) : 30 for FM and 10 for AM. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on , start the next operation within the 3 seconds, the CD player will start from the lower frequencies and stops for the next receivable station. The preset number will replace the old ones. Presetting stations manually 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to...
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... station. 28 or > button. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to tune in the display. Repeat steps 2 to select the preset number you press u/ENTER, all preset stations 1 While the radio is turned off . The CD player enters the CD playing mode. • Press x•RADIO OFF. or > repeatedly to 6 after the preset number stops flashing. To exit the preset memory standby mode When the radio is turned on while the preset number flashes. 5 Press TUNE + or - The radio turns off and CD play is preset...
... station. 28 or > button. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to tune in the display. Repeat steps 2 to select the preset number you press u/ENTER, all preset stations 1 While the radio is turned off . The CD player enters the CD playing mode. • Press x•RADIO OFF. or > repeatedly to 6 after the preset number stops flashing. To exit the preset memory standby mode When the radio is turned on while the preset number flashes. 5 Press TUNE + or - The radio turns off and CD play is preset...
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...) PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE *1 When "PGM" is not displayed. *2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only *3 Only when Bookmarks have played most frequently in random order (19) Playing tracks in your favorite play lists (17) Playing the 10 tracks you have been added to the tracks/files *4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in MP3 format only *5 You can make this setting while play is stopped. B Additional information List of menus Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU...
...) PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE *1 When "PGM" is not displayed. *2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only *3 Only when Bookmarks have played most frequently in random order (19) Playing tracks in your favorite play lists (17) Playing the 10 tracks you have been added to the tracks/files *4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in MP3 format only *5 You can make this setting while play is stopped. B Additional information List of menus Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU...
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... settings while play is turned off the beep sound (24) Playing tracks continuously (24) Setting when the radio is stopped. *2 Default setting. Setting of time already set appears. *3 For ATRAC CD only *4 Default settings vary for each area you have changed the setting, the length of sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (21) Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (22) Protecting your hearing (22) Stopping playback automatically (23) Turning off (page) Changing the tuning interval (29) Canceling all preset stations...
... settings while play is turned off the beep sound (24) Playing tracks continuously (24) Setting when the radio is stopped. *2 Default setting. Setting of time already set appears. *3 For ATRAC CD only *4 Default settings vary for each area you have changed the setting, the length of sound (page) Adjusting sound quality (21) Setting various functions (page) Protecting against sound skipping (22) Protecting your hearing (22) Stopping playback automatically (23) Turning off (page) Changing the tuning interval (29) Canceling all preset stations...
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... be damaged and the CD player will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to do not touch it away from the radio or television. • Discs with its edge. It can also be played on this CD player. Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any heavy object on the CD player clean and do so may...
... be damaged and the CD player will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to do not touch it away from the radio or television. • Discs with its edge. It can also be played on this CD player. Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any heavy object on the CD player clean and do so may...
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... disc" appears on the display. The CD does not play . Cause and/or corrective action c AVLS is set to an AC outlet securely. (page 13) c Press u/ENTER after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in the CD player. c The CD-R/RW is heard. c Check that you press VOL + repeatedly. c There is a problem...
... disc" appears on the display. The CD does not play . Cause and/or corrective action c AVLS is set to an AC outlet securely. (page 13) c Press u/ENTER after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in the CD player. c The CD-R/RW is heard. c Check that you press VOL + repeatedly. c There is a problem...
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... CD player is closed. Change the setting to its normal operating condition. "NO FILE" appears on the display after you press a button, and the CD does not play from the first track, press and hold u/ENTER during playback to see or slows down. The LCD display becomes hard to reduce the power consumption. The OFF TIMER function is being used. Cause and/or corrective actions c Replace the battery with a new...
... CD player is closed. Change the setting to its normal operating condition. "NO FILE" appears on the display after you press a button, and the CD does not play from the first track, press and hold u/ENTER during playback to see or slows down. The LCD display becomes hard to reduce the power consumption. The OFF TIMER function is being used. Cause and/or corrective actions c Replace the battery with a new...
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... 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response 20 - 20 000 Hz +1 -2 dB (measured by the standard of the bar code on the package. When SOUND mode is used. When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Audio CD ATRAC CD*2 MP3 CD*3 RADIO ON G-PROTECTION "G-PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" 50 45 80 80 62 62 75 *1 Measured value by JEITA) Output (at 4.5 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx...
... 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response 20 - 20 000 Hz +1 -2 dB (measured by the standard of the bar code on the package. When SOUND mode is used. When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Audio CD ATRAC CD*2 MP3 CD*3 RADIO ON G-PROTECTION "G-PRO 1" "G-PRO 2" 50 45 80 80 62 62 75 *1 Measured value by JEITA) Output (at 4.5 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack) Approx...