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Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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 Sony Corporation. Refer to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No "WALKMAN" is a trademark of the CD player. D-NF400/NF401 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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 Sony Corporation. Refer to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No "WALKMAN" is a trademark of the CD player. D-NF400/NF401 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... Connecting to a power source Using the dry batteries 30 Notes on this CD player .. 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 7 MP3 7 The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 files 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on the power source 31 Additional information List of...
... Connecting to a power source Using the dry batteries 30 Notes on this CD player .. 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 7 MP3 7 The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 files 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories 10 Locating the controls 11 Playing a CD 1. Connect your ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on the power source 31 Additional information List of...
Operating Instructions
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This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NF400/NF401. 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 You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs. Thank you can make your ATRAC CD Walkman! Enjoy your own ATRAC CD easily.
This CD Walkman is called an "ATRAC CD Walkman," because you for purchasing the D-NF400/NF401. 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 You can enjoy "ATRAC CDs" on your PC, select your favorite tracks, then burn your own CDs. Thank you can make your ATRAC CD Walkman! Enjoy your own ATRAC CD easily.
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.... Audio data is an ATRAC CD? ATRAC CD , You can enjoy listening to pages 7 - 9 of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is a CD-R/RW on your own ATRAC CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. Enjoy your CD Walkman. 5 About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can...
.... Audio data is an ATRAC CD? ATRAC CD , You can enjoy listening to pages 7 - 9 of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on your ATRAC CD Walkman! What is a CD-R/RW on your own ATRAC CDs on which audio data compressed in ATRAC3plus format. Enjoy your CD Walkman. 5 About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/RW.* You can...
Operating Instructions
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...and the condition of the recording device. * CDDA is a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only. Recently, various music discs encoded with MP3 format files... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. It is the abbreviation for the Audio CDs. Please be playable by some 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...
...and the condition of the recording device. * CDDA is a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio. About CD-Rs/RWs This CD player can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only. Recently, various music discs encoded with MP3 format files... to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. It is the abbreviation for the Audio CDs. Please be playable by some 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...
Operating Instructions
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... content to about 1/20 of files: 999 For details, refer to the file name. • If you can still enjoy high quality sound. Z, a- Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Note on saving files on a disc that satisfies the demand for "Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3" is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. The... other formats (except MP3 files) and do not make unnecessary folders on the media Do not save files in other than an MP3 file, the player will not be sure to add the file extension "mp3" to the supplied booklet "SonicStage."
... content to about 1/20 of files: 999 For details, refer to the file name. • If you can still enjoy high quality sound. Z, a- Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Note on saving files on a disc that satisfies the demand for "Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3" is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. The... other formats (except MP3 files) and do not make unnecessary folders on the media Do not save files in other than an MP3 file, the player will not be sure to add the file extension "mp3" to the supplied booklet "SonicStage."
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...of groups: 255 • Maximum number of "files" and "groups." It consists of files: 999 Settings for compression and writing software • This CD player is a bundle of an audio CD. A "group" is able to play MP3 files with the following specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48... format has a very simple structure. Notes on saving files on a disc that has MP3 files. • When a disc is equivalent to an "album." This CD player is equivalent to an "album." If there are many folders on the disc, it may take a long time for play...
...of groups: 255 • Maximum number of "files" and "groups." It consists of files: 999 Settings for compression and writing software • This CD player is a bundle of an audio CD. A "group" is able to play MP3 files with the following specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48... format has a very simple structure. Notes on saving files on a disc that has MP3 files. • When a disc is equivalent to an "album." This CD player is equivalent to an "album." If there are many folders on the disc, it may take a long time for play...
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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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User's guide for SonicStage (1) Earphones (1) (for USA model) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) (not supplied with USA/Canadian models) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) Headphones (1) (for other models) 10
User's guide for SonicStage (1) Earphones (1) (for USA model) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) (not supplied with USA/Canadian models) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) Headphones (1) (for other models) 10
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... file, play /pause/ enter .: AMS*2/rewind/tune in a preset station >: AMS/fast forward/ tune in a preset station V/v: Use to open the CD player lid. Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in the direction of the arrow to change the band. Also use to enter the selection as well... 32) 4 ( group) +•TUNE + button (14, 19, 20, 25, 28) 5 DISPLAY/MENU button (15, 16, 19 - 29, 32) Use to turn on the CD player. *1 The button has a tactile dot. *2 Automatic Music Sensor (Continued) 11 qs HOLD switch (rear) (23) Slide the switch in parentheses. BAND: Press to disable the...
... file, play /pause/ enter .: AMS*2/rewind/tune in a preset station >: AMS/fast forward/ tune in a preset station V/v: Use to open the CD player lid. Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in the direction of the arrow to change the band. Also use to enter the selection as well... 32) 4 ( group) +•TUNE + button (14, 19, 20, 25, 28) 5 DISPLAY/MENU button (15, 16, 19 - 29, 32) Use to turn on the CD player. *1 The button has a tactile dot. *2 Automatic Music Sensor (Continued) 11 qs HOLD switch (rear) (23) Slide the switch in parentheses. BAND: Press to disable the...
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... 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing. 4 Battery indication (30) Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. Menu items also appear in the 2 lines, if recorded on the CD. Display For details, see the pages ...in the 2 lines, if recorded on the CD. If " " flashes, the batteries are depleted. 5 Play list indication For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication (19, 20) For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various playmodes such as shuffle play and program play . 8 ...
... 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing. 4 Battery indication (30) Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. Menu items also appear in the 2 lines, if recorded on the CD. Display For details, see the pages ...in the 2 lines, if recorded on the CD. If " " flashes, the batteries are depleted. 5 Play list indication For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication (19, 20) For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various playmodes such as shuffle play and program play . 8 ...
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Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player on house current on the tray and close the lid. Play a CD. to i (headphones) to an AC outlet AC power adaptor to use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (page ...explain how to DC IN 4.5 V Headphones/earphones Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -. (Continued) 13 You can use your CD player. u/ ENTER 3. Insert a CD. 1 Slide OPEN to the CD player. Playing a CD OPEN switch Label side up 2. Press u/ENTER. Connect the plugs securely. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/...
Playing a CD 1. Connect your CD player on house current on the tray and close the lid. Play a CD. to i (headphones) to an AC outlet AC power adaptor to use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (page ...explain how to DC IN 4.5 V Headphones/earphones Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or -. (Continued) 13 You can use your CD player. u/ ENTER 3. Insert a CD. 1 Slide OPEN to the CD player. Playing a CD OPEN switch Label side up 2. Press u/ENTER. Connect the plugs securely. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/...
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... beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS)*3 Go backwards quickly*2, *5 Go forward quickly*2, *5 Jump to succeeding groups*4 Jump to previous groups*4 Do this Press u/ ENTER. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u/ ENTER until the play after pause Stop*2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)*2 Find the beginning of previous... track by pressing .. *4 Only when you can be carried out during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on...
... beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS)*3 Go backwards quickly*2, *5 Go forward quickly*2, *5 Jump to succeeding groups*4 Jump to previous groups*4 Do this Press u/ ENTER. While the CD player is stopped, press and hold u/ ENTER until the play after pause Stop*2 Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)*2 Find the beginning of previous... track by pressing .. *4 Only when you can be carried out during both play and pause. *3 After you have played the last track, you play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD *5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on...
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This CD player conforms to accomplish this CD player. • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the CD. Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the following table. are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag*1, ...for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. 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...
This CD player conforms to accomplish this CD player. • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the CD. Removing the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the following table. are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag*1, ...for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3 files. 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...
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PLAY MODE >GROUP Playback options appear. The default setting is "ALL" (normal play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of u/ENTER. MENU >REPEAT 2 Press V or v to select "REPEAT," then press u/ENTER. 3 Press V or v to select "ON," then press u/ENTER to ...
PLAY MODE >GROUP Playback options appear. The default setting is "ALL" (normal play ) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of u/ENTER. MENU >REPEAT 2 Press V or v to select "REPEAT," then press u/ENTER. 3 Press V or v to select "ON," then press u/ENTER to ...
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Playing tracks in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An "m3u play ) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 16), press V or ...PLAY LIST >LATEST Play list 3 Press u/ENTER. Playback options Playing a single track (Single play list. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 16), press V or v to select "...
Playing tracks in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An "m3u play ) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 16), press V or ...PLAY LIST >LATEST Play list 3 Press u/ENTER. Playback options Playing a single track (Single play list. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting playback options" (page 16), press V or v to select "...
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...ENTER until " " disappears and " " (Bookmark) flashes instead. Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of tracks with Bookmarks, " " lights up in memory will be erased. or > to select the track to..., 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 16), press V or v to select "BOOK MARK," then press u/ ENTER. ...
...ENTER until " " disappears and " " (Bookmark) flashes instead. Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 During play of tracks with Bookmarks, " " lights up in memory will be erased. or > to select the track to..., 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 16), press V or v to select "BOOK MARK," then press u/ ENTER. ...
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When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can also select a group using + or -. [Audio CD] 01 Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be ...the selection. or > to select the track and press DISPLAY/MENU to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play) The CD player plays up to enter the selection. 2 Press . Playback options Playing tracks you have played ...
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, you can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) You can also select a group using + or -. [Audio CD] 01 Note The CD player memorizes the tracks you have played from an 11th CD, the data memorized first will be ...the selection. or > to select the track and press DISPLAY/MENU to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently in random order (Auto ranking shuffle play) The CD player plays up to enter the selection. 2 Press . Playback options Playing tracks you have played ...
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...group you want. 2 Press V or v to the previous one. 20 The CD player starts playing from the first file 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, press V or v until the search screen appears. To exit... in your favorite order. 4 Press u/ENTER to select the group you want, then press u/ENTER. Searching for groups or tracks/files While the CD player is playing, you can search for and play . Mysterious In Your Hou 2 Press + or - Checking the program While programming: Press DISPLAY/MENU...
...group you want. 2 Press V or v to the previous one. 20 The CD player starts playing from the first file 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, press V or v until the search screen appears. To exit... in your favorite order. 4 Press u/ENTER to select the group you want, then press u/ENTER. Searching for groups or tracks/files While the CD player is playing, you can search for and play . Mysterious In Your Hou 2 Press + or - Checking the program While programming: Press DISPLAY/MENU...
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...) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down . • You may skip: - if a dirty or scratched CD is a problem with the original recording device or application software. To cancel the AVLS function Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS setting to... down to "G-PRO 1." when using the radio, the parametric equalizer function does not work. if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - Protecting your preference. • When using poor-quality CD-Rs/RWs or if there is played, or - Press V or v to select "OPTION," then ...
...) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down . • You may skip: - if a dirty or scratched CD is a problem with the original recording device or application software. To cancel the AVLS function Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS setting to... down to "G-PRO 1." when using the radio, the parametric equalizer function does not work. if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, - Protecting your preference. • When using poor-quality CD-Rs/RWs or if there is played, or - Press V or v to select "OPTION," then ...
