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Sony Corporation Printed in the United States. This warranty is valid only in Malaysia 2-318-768-12 (1) D-NF420/NF421 Operating Instructions ATRAC CD Walkman FM/AM Portable CD Player © 2004 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation Printed in the United States. This warranty is valid only in Malaysia 2-318-768-12 (1) D-NF420/NF421 Operating Instructions ATRAC CD Walkman FM/AM Portable CD Player © 2004 Sony Corporation
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...or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that may regulate disposal of optical instruments with your authority to send you call ; However, there is subject to correct the interference by one or more of the CD player. Connect the equipment...use of the battery used in this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: D-NF420 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION • INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN • DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH ...
...or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that may regulate disposal of optical instruments with your authority to send you call ; However, there is subject to correct the interference by one or more of the CD player. Connect the equipment...use of the battery used in this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: D-NF420 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION • INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN • DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH ...
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... 32 Maintenance 35 Specifications 35 Optional Accessories 36 Index 37 This manual describes how to use the CD player. The player is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 3 "WALKMAN" is hard to hear the FM broadcast due to poor reception 28 Protecting your favorite... 27 If it is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. Table of Contents Create Your Own ATRAC CDs 4 Which discs can you play on this CD player 5 Precautions 7 On safety 7 On the CD player 7 On handling CDs 7 On headphones/earphones 7 Getting Started Checking the...
... 32 Maintenance 35 Specifications 35 Optional Accessories 36 Index 37 This manual describes how to use the CD player. The player is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 3 "WALKMAN" is hard to hear the FM broadcast due to poor reception 28 Protecting your favorite... 27 If it is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. Table of Contents Create Your Own ATRAC CDs 4 Which discs can you play on this CD player 5 Precautions 7 On safety 7 On the CD player 7 On handling CDs 7 On headphones/earphones 7 Getting Started Checking the...
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... them with the supplied software, SonicStage. After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer. SonicStage is software that you create with this CD player. You can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC...
... them with the supplied software, SonicStage. After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer. SonicStage is software that you create with this CD player. You can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC...
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...extension format discs can be played. Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are recorded together.* If you cannot play your CD. CD-Extra and Mix-Mode CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which CD-DA format data and CD-ROM format data are : Bit rates Sampling frequencies ATRAC3 66/105/... can be displayed on this CD player. With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which audio data compressed in the OPTION menu ( page 25). Continued 5 An ATRAC CD on which mixed format audio data is a format for Audio CDs. MP3 CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data ...
...extension format discs can be played. Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are recorded together.* If you cannot play your CD. CD-Extra and Mix-Mode CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which CD-DA format data and CD-ROM format data are : Bit rates Sampling frequencies ATRAC3 66/105/... can be displayed on this CD player. With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which audio data compressed in the OPTION menu ( page 25). Continued 5 An ATRAC CD on which mixed format audio data is a format for Audio CDs. MP3 CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data ...
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... of the disc and the condition of to . A "file" is equivalent to a "track" of an audio CD. For MP3 CDs, this CD player recognizes an MP3 folder as a "group" so that conform to play list" which contains an MP3 file playing order can be ... Notes • If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus files first. • The playback capability of this CD player may vary depending on the disc. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This ...
... of the disc and the condition of to . A "file" is equivalent to a "track" of an audio CD. For MP3 CDs, this CD player recognizes an MP3 folder as a "group" so that conform to play list" which contains an MP3 file playing order can be ... Notes • If ATRAC3plus files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus files first. • The playback capability of this CD player may vary depending on the disc. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This ...
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.... Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at pedestrian crossings. It can also be played on this CD player. It may damage the CD player. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not... solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by its windows closed. • If the CD player causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the CD player or move it . The CD player and the CD may be considerate to the people around ...
.... Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at pedestrian crossings. It can also be played on this CD player. It may damage the CD player. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not... solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by its windows closed. • If the CD player causes interference to the radio or television reception, turn off the CD player or move it . The CD player and the CD may be considerate to the people around ...
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Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • Earphones Guide to Parts and Controls • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player. • AC power adaptor (not supplied with USA/Canadian/Argentine models) • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide Display 8
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • Earphones Guide to Parts and Controls • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player. • AC power adaptor (not supplied with USA/Canadian/Argentine models) • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide Display 8
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..., 20, 27, 29) (headphones) jack ( page 12) DC IN 3 V jack ( page 11) HOLD switch (on the back of the CD player) ( page 14) OPEN switch ( page 10, 12) Character information display ( page 16) Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5) Disc...
..., 20, 27, 29) (headphones) jack ( page 12) DC IN 3 V jack ( page 11) HOLD switch (on the back of the CD player) ( page 14) OPEN switch ( page 10, 12) Character information display ( page 16) Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 5) Disc...
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.... Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery) Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid of your player. 4 Close the lid until it with a new one -fourth of the battery is depleted... * * Beep sounds. To remove the dry battery Remove the battery as shown below . OPEN switch 2 Open the battery compartment lid inside the player. Notes • The display shows the approximate battery power remaining. Raise Battery compartment lid Press 3 Insert the LR6 (Size AA) battery (not supplied...
.... Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery) Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid of your player. 4 Close the lid until it with a new one -fourth of the battery is depleted... * * Beep sounds. To remove the dry battery Remove the battery as shown below . OPEN switch 2 Open the battery compartment lid inside the player. Notes • The display shows the approximate battery power remaining. Raise Battery compartment lid Press 3 Insert the LR6 (Size AA) battery (not supplied...
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... outlet immediately. 11 Polarity of your CD player and an AC outlet. If the deposit adheres to "ON" ( page 25). Getting Started Battery life 1) When using a Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION "1" "2" Audio CD 22 20 ATRAC CD 2) 41 38 MP3 CD 3) 26 24 RADIO ON 30 ...• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your player is not supplied with coins or other AC power adaptor, malfunction may occur. If you notice an abnormality in the battery compartment, and install ...
... outlet immediately. 11 Polarity of your CD player and an AC outlet. If the deposit adheres to "ON" ( page 25). Getting Started Battery life 1) When using a Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) G-PROTECTION "1" "2" Audio CD 22 20 ATRAC CD 2) 41 38 MP3 CD 3) 26 24 RADIO ON 30 ...• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your player is not supplied with coins or other AC power adaptor, malfunction may occur. If you notice an abnormality in the battery compartment, and install ...
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Label side up 3 Press /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback. /ENTER 12 Connect the headphones/earphones to open the player lid. Playback Playing a CD 1 Slide the OPEN switch to the player beforehand. 4 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. VOL +/- to (headphones) OPEN switch Headphones/earphones To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
Label side up 3 Press /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback. /ENTER 12 Connect the headphones/earphones to open the player lid. Playback Playing a CD 1 Slide the OPEN switch to the player beforehand. 4 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. VOL +/- to (headphones) OPEN switch Headphones/earphones To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid.
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... the next track 1) Press once. Jump to succeeding groups 2) Press (group) + repeatedly. Stop Pause/Resume play of a CD other than audio CDs. 3)You cannot operate when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW in a packet write format. Find the beginning of the current track 1) Press once. Playback Basic playback...
... the next track 1) Press once. Jump to succeeding groups 2) Press (group) + repeatedly. Stop Pause/Resume play of a CD other than audio CDs. 3)You cannot operate when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW in a packet write format. Find the beginning of the current track 1) Press once. Playback Basic playback...
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... Searching by viewing groups (File View) On a CD such as an ATRAC CD or an MP3 CD on which a number of files are recorded, you can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by checking the names of groups (except on the back of the player in the direction opposite to select a fi... HOLD function is activated. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can search for a file by locking the controls. 1 Slide the HOLD switch on an audio CD) or files around the current file appear on the display. The names of arrow.
... Searching by viewing groups (File View) On a CD such as an ATRAC CD or an MP3 CD on which a number of files are recorded, you can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by checking the names of groups (except on the back of the player in the direction opposite to select a fi... HOLD function is activated. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can search for a file by locking the controls. 1 Slide the HOLD switch on an audio CD) or files around the current file appear on the display. The names of arrow.
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...Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the region in which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for a track/file by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) You can check CD information on the display. Continued ... may take some time to any group, "MP3 ROOT" appears on which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be "ENGLISH." The file you play a CD on the display. Playback Searching by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files...
...Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the region in which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for a track/file by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) You can check CD information on the display. Continued ... may take some time to any group, "MP3 ROOT" appears on which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be "ENGLISH." The file you play a CD on the display. Playback Searching by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files...
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...on the display, "artist name" and "group name" are not displayed. 4)Bit rate and sampling frequencies are playing an audio CD containing text informatin such as CD-TEXT, information in parentheses is displayed. 2)The displays appear only during normal play. 3)During play, "artist name" is being played... DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. When the list of group names/file names appears on the CD, total remaining time of the CD, remaining time of the current track 2) File view screen ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, artist name 3), file number, elapsed playing time ...
...on the display, "artist name" and "group name" are not displayed. 4)Bit rate and sampling frequencies are playing an audio CD containing text informatin such as CD-TEXT, information in parentheses is displayed. 2)The displays appear only during normal play. 3)During play, "artist name" is being played... DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. When the list of group names/file names appears on the CD, total remaining time of the CD, remaining time of the current track 2) File view screen ATRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, artist name 3), file number, elapsed playing time ...
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...with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in your screen on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. You can play list function, record MP3 files on the CD player. 18 For the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to 64 tracks are played in ...the order you have been added are played in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 19). About the first 10...
...with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in your screen on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. You can play list function, record MP3 files on the CD player. 18 For the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to 64 tracks are played in ...the order you have been added are played in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 19). About the first 10...
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..."BOOKMARK," and then press /ENTER. 6 When "REPEAT" appears, select "ON" or "OFF" and press / ENTER. The player starts playback of the CD you played first will be erased. • All Bookmarks stored in the group you select a group on the display. Playing your ...Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" (page 17), select "PLAYLIST." 2 Press or to tracks on an 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of all files in memory will be erased if you want to add a Bookmark, press /ENTER until fl...
..."BOOKMARK," and then press /ENTER. 6 When "REPEAT" appears, select "ON" or "OFF" and press / ENTER. The player starts playback of the CD you played first will be erased. • All Bookmarks stored in the group you select a group on the display. Playing your ...Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" (page 17), select "PLAYLIST." 2 Press or to tracks on an 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of all files in memory will be erased if you want to add a Bookmark, press /ENTER until fl...
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...to select tracks in your favorite order (PGM play Select "OFF". 2 Press or to 64 tracks. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD: You can select up to select a track, and press and hold /ENTER until display changes. If you select 65 tracks or more, the...57674; page 17), and then press /ENTER. 2 Press and hold /ENTER until the display changes. To check the program 1 While the player is stopped, select "PROGRAM" in playing order. Playback starts in step 5 of "Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" (page 17). Playing tracks repeatedly...
...to select tracks in your favorite order (PGM play Select "OFF". 2 Press or to 64 tracks. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD: You can select up to select a track, and press and hold /ENTER until display changes. If you select 65 tracks or more, the...57674; page 17), and then press /ENTER. 2 Press and hold /ENTER until the display changes. To check the program 1 While the player is stopped, select "PROGRAM" in playing order. Playback starts in step 5 of "Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" (page 17). Playing tracks repeatedly...
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..., ID3 tag, etc. ITALIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN SPANISH 1 Protection against sound skipping is provided with high quality CD sound. 2 Enhanced protection against sound skipping is "10 min." 24 The default setting is provided. OFF The volume changes without limiting the...etc. ON The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing. OFF The timer does not work. 1-99 min is displayed on the player. If you select "AUTO," you can check the remaining playback time by 5 minutes, or keep pressing or to the previous screen, ...
..., ID3 tag, etc. ITALIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN SPANISH 1 Protection against sound skipping is provided with high quality CD sound. 2 Enhanced protection against sound skipping is "10 min." 24 The default setting is provided. OFF The volume changes without limiting the...etc. ON The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing. OFF The timer does not work. 1-99 min is displayed on the player. If you select "AUTO," you can check the remaining playback time by 5 minutes, or keep pressing or to the previous screen, ...