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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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... may cause undesired operation. Please consult with your Sony dealer regarding this product on the apparatus. Record these numbers in accordance with Part 15 of the CD player. Model No Serial No 2 For customers who purchased this product in the USA Product registration Please register this product. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may call upon...
... may cause undesired operation. Please consult with your Sony dealer regarding this product on the apparatus. Record these numbers in accordance with Part 15 of the CD player. Model No Serial No 2 For customers who purchased this product in the USA Product registration Please register this product. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may call upon...
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... battery 10 When using the AC power adaptor...........11 Playback Playing a CD 12 Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search 13 Locking the controls (HOLD 14 Searching for users On the supplied software Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed properly on the battery 28 Presetting Radio Stations 29 Presetting stations manually 29 Playing Preset Radio Stations 31 Changing the Tuning Interval (Except European models 31 Additional Information Troubleshooting...
... battery 10 When using the AC power adaptor...........11 Playback Playing a CD 12 Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search 13 Locking the controls (HOLD 14 Searching for users On the supplied software Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on SonicStage may not be displayed properly on the battery 28 Presetting Radio Stations 29 Presetting stations manually 29 Playing Preset Radio Stations 31 Changing the Tuning Interval (Except European models 31 Additional Information Troubleshooting...
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... "Installation/Operating Guide" for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs. * When the total playing time of one CD-R or CD-RW. SonicStage is software that you create with this CD player. Create an ATRAC CD. After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer and creates original CDs. It can be recorded on one CD (album) is a quick overview of songs wherever you go on your computer. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs...
... "Installation/Operating Guide" for how to install SonicStage and how to create ATRAC CDs. * When the total playing time of one CD-R or CD-RW. SonicStage is software that you create with this CD player. Create an ATRAC CD. After selecting your favorite songs from music stored on your computer and creates original CDs. It can be recorded on one CD (album) is a quick overview of songs wherever you go on your computer. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs...
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... OPTION menu ( page 25). With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is a format for Audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded by using a software other than SonicStage* Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are recorded together.* If you cannot play your CD. MP3 CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive...
... OPTION menu ( page 25). With SonicStage, you cannot create a CD on which mixed format audio data is a format for Audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded by using a software other than SonicStage* Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play are recorded together.* If you cannot play your CD. MP3 CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive...
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... has nothing recorded on the disc. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by this CD player recognizes an MP3 folder as a "group" so that ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs can also be played on the quality of the disc and the condition of to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. For MP3 CDs, the playing order may differ depending on the method used to...
... has nothing recorded on the disc. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by this CD player recognizes an MP3 folder as a "group" so that ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs can also be played on the quality of the disc and the condition of to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. For MP3 CDs, the playing order may differ depending on the method used to...
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... 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 away from the radio or television. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be considerate to play . If you to hear outside sounds and to direct sunlight, excessive dust or...
... 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 away from the radio or television. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be considerate to play . If you to hear outside sounds and to direct sunlight, excessive dust or...
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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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... easily accessible AC outlet. If your CD player and an AC outlet. The battery can use any deposit left in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. 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 1)Measured value using the AC power adaptor You can generate heat if its positive and negative...
... easily accessible AC outlet. If your CD player and an AC outlet. The battery can use any deposit left in the battery compartment, and install new batteries. 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 1)Measured value using the AC power adaptor You can generate heat if its positive and negative...
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... is activated. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can search for Your Favorite Track/File 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 display. "HOLD" flashes if you have selected starts playing.
... is activated. Locking the controls (HOLD) You can search for Your Favorite Track/File 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 display. "HOLD" flashes if you have selected starts playing.
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...; to the previous screen Press or -. The file you purchased your CD player, the default language may take some time to accomplish this player. • Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group (or folder) information on which you have selected starts playing. Checking CD information on the display You can be "ENGLISH." "Reading" is displayed.) ( page...
...; to the previous screen Press or -. The file you purchased your CD player, the default language may take some time to accomplish this player. • Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group (or folder) information on which you have selected starts playing. Checking CD information on the display You can be "ENGLISH." "Reading" is displayed.) ( page...
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...; : PLAY MODE : SOUND : OPTION 2 Press or to select " PLAY MODE." 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to normal play ). 4 Press /ENTER. 17 Playback Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you want to listen to, and playing songs in the PLAY MODE menu. You can use various playback options such as selecting songs you choose (repeat play, page 20). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen...
...; : PLAY MODE : SOUND : OPTION 2 Press or to select " PLAY MODE." 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to normal play ). 4 Press /ENTER. 17 Playback Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you want to listen to, and playing songs in the PLAY MODE menu. You can use various playback options such as selecting songs you choose (repeat play, page 20). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen...
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... the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to 64 tracks are played (MP3 CD only) ( page 19). The play list* are played 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 Up to the setting of tracks with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in the OPTION menu. To use the play the top 8 lists (listed by...
... the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to 64 tracks are played (MP3 CD only) ( page 19). The play list* are played 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 Up to the setting of tracks with Bookmarks starts in track number order, not in the OPTION menu. To use the play the top 8 lists (listed by...
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... "Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" (page 17), select "PLAYLIST." 2 Press or to select a play list. 3 Press /ENTER. by searching through all files in memory will be erased. • All Bookmarks stored in the group you try to add Bookmarks to tracks on an 11th CD (on an MP3 CD, etc. The player starts playback of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold ...
... "Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)" (page 17), select "PLAYLIST." 2 Press or to select a play list. 3 Press /ENTER. by searching through all files in memory will be erased. • All Bookmarks stored in the group you try to add Bookmarks to tracks on an 11th CD (on an MP3 CD, etc. The player starts playback of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold ...
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.... 6 Press /ENTER. Customizing sound quality You can set up the "EQUALIZER" setting and/or "CLEARBASS" setting. Sound volume Low Mid High 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select an option and press /ENTER. Selecting the sound quality You can adjust sound quality for 2 seconds or more bass sound along with the sound quality you want. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or...
.... 6 Press /ENTER. Customizing sound quality You can set up the "EQUALIZER" setting and/or "CLEARBASS" setting. Sound volume Low Mid High 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select an option and press /ENTER. Selecting the sound quality You can adjust sound quality for 2 seconds or more bass sound along with the sound quality you want. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or...
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... range audio HEAVY Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 21 for 2 seconds or more than 2. To cancel the setting operation, press for details) OFF Normal sound quality. 1 Emphasizing bass sound. 2 Emphasizing bass sound more than 1. 3 Emphasizing bass sound more . Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you set both...
... range audio HEAVY Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 21 for 2 seconds or more than 2. To cancel the setting operation, press for details) OFF Normal sound quality. 1 Emphasizing bass sound. 2 Emphasizing bass sound more than 1. 3 Emphasizing bass sound more . Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you set both...
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... preset stations. 1)You can also set this up while listening to the radio. 2)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 3)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System. 4)This function works only for ATRAC CDs. 5)This function works only for CD-Rs/CD-RWs, when a poor-quality disc is played or there is a problem with the original recording device or application software...
... preset stations. 1)You can also set this up while listening to the radio. 2)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 3)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System. 4)This function works only for ATRAC CDs. 5)This function works only for CD-Rs/CD-RWs, when a poor-quality disc is played or there is a problem with the original recording device or application software...
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... reception For FM, extend the earphones cord. Continued 27 Using the Radio Using the Radio Listening to the Radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY to turn on the display. Each time you want and adjust the volume. in step 3 until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or to select "SOUND," then press /ENTER. 3 Press ...
... reception For FM, extend the earphones cord. Continued 27 Using the Radio Using the Radio Listening to the Radio You can enjoy FM and AM programs. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY to turn on the display. Each time you want and adjust the volume. in step 3 until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or to select "SOUND," then press /ENTER. 3 Press ...
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... set to "OFF" ( page 25). "Hi DC in "Optional Accessories" ( page 36). 32 Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in " appears on the display, and the CD does not play . Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you are dirty. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly. SOUND items...
... set to "OFF" ( page 25). "Hi DC in "Optional Accessories" ( page 36). 32 Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in " appears on the display, and the CD does not play . Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you are dirty. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly. SOUND items...
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... track starts playing, or open the lid of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to stop the rotation of the player ( page 13). Or, remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again. This player is a problem with the label side up ( page 12). Moisture condensation has occurred. "No File" appears on the display when a CD...
... track starts playing, or open the lid of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD during playback to stop the rotation of the player ( page 13). Or, remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again. This player is a problem with the label side up ( page 12). Moisture condensation has occurred. "No File" appears on the display when a CD...