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... or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - Information For customers in accordance with the limits for help. Record the serial number in cabinet. Model No. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of electric shock to comply with the instructions, may be...
... or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - Information For customers in accordance with the limits for help. Record the serial number in cabinet. Model No. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of electric shock to comply with the instructions, may be...
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... play list play) (MP3 CD only) ........ 18 Creating your own program (Program play 19 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ....... 20 The Radio Presetting radio stations 21 Playing preset radio stations 22 Labeling the preset stations 23 The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis 24 The Timer Falling asleep to music 25 Setting Up Choosing the power sources 26 Listening to a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc 27 Additional Information Precautions 29 Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance 32 Specifications 32 Index 34 This manual mainly explains operations using...
... play list play) (MP3 CD only) ........ 18 Creating your own program (Program play 19 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ....... 20 The Radio Presetting radio stations 21 Playing preset radio stations 22 Labeling the preset stations 23 The Audio Emphasis Selecting the audio emphasis 24 The Timer Falling asleep to music 25 Setting Up Choosing the power sources 26 Listening to a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc 27 Additional Information Precautions 29 Troubleshooting 30 Maintenance 32 Specifications 32 Index 34 This manual mainly explains operations using...
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... CD player. Audio CDs Music files Listen to the usual audio CDs, you can be installed from music stored on a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 60 minutes and you listen to create ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs/Audio CDs. * When the total playing time of how you are recording on your computer. ATRAC CD MP3 CD Audio CD Internet Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" for example, about 30 audio CDs* can play an original CD, called "ATRAC CD" or "MP3 CD...
... CD player. Audio CDs Music files Listen to the usual audio CDs, you can be installed from music stored on a 700MB CD-R/CD-RW at 60 minutes and you listen to create ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs/Audio CDs. * When the total playing time of how you are recording on your computer. ATRAC CD MP3 CD Audio CD Internet Please see the supplied "Installation/Operating Guide" for example, about 30 audio CDs* can play an original CD, called "ATRAC CD" or "MP3 CD...
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Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 1, 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26). 1 Press PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to With the label side up open the CD lid and place the CD on the CD tray. 2 Press PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD lid. 6
Basic Operations Playing a CD 3 1, 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26). 1 Press PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to With the label side up open the CD lid and place the CD on the CD tray. 2 Press PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD lid. 6
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... an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, this time, "Reading" is displayed. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER u x VOLUME -, + -, + Tips • To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to resume play ). Depending on the CD. Display Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD* Basic Operations Track number Playing time File name File number Playing time * When playing an MP3 CD, "MP3" appears in stop playback x pause playback u*1 (X on ). 3 Press u (N on the remote) (direct power-on the remote) Press the button again to the i (headphones) jack. • Playback starts from...
... an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, this time, "Reading" is displayed. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER u x VOLUME -, + -, + Tips • To listen through headphones, connect the headphones to resume play ). Depending on the CD. Display Audio CD ATRAC CD/MP3 CD* Basic Operations Track number Playing time File name File number Playing time * When playing an MP3 CD, "MP3" appears in stop playback x pause playback u*1 (X on ). 3 Press u (N on the remote) (direct power-on the remote) Press the button again to the i (headphones) jack. • Playback starts from...
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... same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus first. • The playback capability of this CD player may differ depending on the method used to go backward remove the CD PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE*3 turn on/off the player POWER *2 This function works for ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs only. *3 Once you use the word "track" in order of 1 to the beginning of the operations available for both ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs and audio CDs, and...
... same CD, this CD player plays the ATRAC3plus first. • The playback capability of this CD player may differ depending on the method used to go backward remove the CD PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE*3 turn on/off the player POWER *2 This function works for ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs only. *3 Once you use the word "track" in order of 1 to the beginning of the operations available for both ATRAC CDs/MP3 CDs and audio CDs, and...
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... player can play bit rates of 32 to 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies of 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. • To compress a source in the ATRAC3plus format cannot be played on your computer. Basic Operations Notes on ATRAC CDs • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in an MP3 file, we recommend setting...
... player can play bit rates of 32 to 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies of 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. • To compress a source in the ATRAC3plus format cannot be played on your computer. Basic Operations Notes on ATRAC CDs • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in an MP3 file, we recommend setting...
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Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26). 1 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO Display PRESET repeatedly until the frequency digits begin to change in a station, press TUNE + or - until the band you can't tune in the display. repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. 10 Indicates an FM stereo broadcast If you want appears in the display (direct power-on). 2 Hold down TUNE + or - The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
Listening to the radio 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 26). 1 Press RADIO•BAND•AUTO Display PRESET repeatedly until the frequency digits begin to change in a station, press TUNE + or - until the band you can't tune in the display. repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. 10 Indicates an FM stereo broadcast If you want appears in the display (direct power-on). 2 Hold down TUNE + or - The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
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To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +*, - (VOL +*, - Reorient the player itself for AM 11 for FM for AM. on the remote) turn on/off the radio POWER * The button has a tactile dot. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for additional operations POWER VOLUME -, + MODE Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE repeatedly until "Mono" appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. Basic Operations Use these buttons for FM.
To Press adjust the volume VOLUME +*, - (VOL +*, - Reorient the player itself for AM 11 for FM for AM. on the remote) turn on/off the radio POWER * The button has a tactile dot. To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for additional operations POWER VOLUME -, + MODE Tip If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE repeatedly until "Mono" appears in the display and radio will play in monaural. Basic Operations Use these buttons for FM.
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... Set" appears in stop mode until " " "SHUF" disappears from the display. to select the group you open the CD lid, all files in a selected group in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) 1 Press x when the player is not in CD mode. 2 Press MODE repeatedly in the display. Playing your favorite tracks by pressing .. When you want to start Shuffle play Stop playing first. On the remote Use BOOKMARK...
... Set" appears in stop mode until " " "SHUF" disappears from the display. to select the group you open the CD lid, all files in a selected group in random order (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) 1 Press x when the player is not in CD mode. 2 Press MODE repeatedly in the display. Playing your favorite tracks by pressing .. When you want to start Shuffle play Stop playing first. On the remote Use BOOKMARK...
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...; If you open the CD lid, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased. • You cannot select a track with Bookmarks 1 Press x when the player is not in CD mode. 2 Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until "Bookmark Cancel" appears in the display. 3 Turn the jog dial toward v or V to select a play list you want then press N. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on the remote) until...
...; If you open the CD lid, all Bookmarks stored in memory will be erased. • You cannot select a track with Bookmarks 1 Press x when the player is not in CD mode. 2 Press MODE repeatedly in stop mode until "Bookmark Cancel" appears in the display. 3 Turn the jog dial toward v or V to select a play list you want then press N. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on the remote) until...
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... tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first , and then press 2.) 22 AUTO PRESET PRESET + Jog dial Searching for the stations by selecting a preset number or searching for preset radio stations Turn the jog dial until the band you 've labeled the preset stations (see page 23). On the remote 1 Press RADIO•BAND until "Cancel" appears, then press ENTER/MEMORY. To cancel searching for the preset stations. Playing preset radio stations Once...
... tune in a preset station 12, press >10 and 1 first , and then press 2.) 22 AUTO PRESET PRESET + Jog dial Searching for the stations by selecting a preset number or searching for preset radio stations Turn the jog dial until the band you 've labeled the preset stations (see page 23). On the remote 1 Press RADIO•BAND until "Cancel" appears, then press ENTER/MEMORY. To cancel searching for the preset stations. Playing preset radio stations Once...
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Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use , the batteries should last for about six months. Replacing batteries With normal use the AC power or batteries as a power source. 3 Battery compartment AC IN 1 to a wall outlet 1 Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet. 2 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied). When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones. 26
Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use , the batteries should last for about six months. Replacing batteries With normal use the AC power or batteries as a power source. 3 Battery compartment AC IN 1 to a wall outlet 1 Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player, and the other end to the wall outlet. 2 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied). When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones. 26
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... the speakers of this player. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to the line output jack of the portable digital music player or other end. LINE LINE IN 1 Connect the LINE IN jack to be connected. Listening to line output jack * For a PC: use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc. Replace all the batteries with a stereo-mini plug on the other components using an audio connecting cable (not supplied...
... the speakers of this player. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to the line output jack of the portable digital music player or other end. LINE LINE IN 1 Connect the LINE IN jack to be connected. Listening to line output jack * For a PC: use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC power cord from a PC, TV, VCR, portable digital music player, etc. Replace all the batteries with a stereo-mini plug on the other components using an audio connecting cable (not supplied...
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... to disassemble the casing. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be caused by qualified personnel before operating it any other type. • The player is located at the bottom. Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring...
... to disassemble the casing. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be caused by qualified personnel before operating it any other type. • The player is located at the bottom. Additional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring...
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... cannot turn on the player with the remote when you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. c Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player. CD Player "No Disc" lights in the display even when a CD is in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may vary depending on , and "Battery Error" is a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio. There is using a portable...
... cannot turn on the player with the remote when you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. c Move the portable telephone, etc., away from the player. CD Player "No Disc" lights in the display even when a CD is in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may vary depending on , and "Battery Error" is a recording standard used for Compact Disc Digital Audio. There is using a portable...
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... Sony dealer. After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. After all the batteries. The sound drops out. • Reduce the volume. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged. • Place the player in a location free...
... Sony dealer. After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. After all the batteries. The sound drops out. • Reduce the volume. • Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged. • Place the player in a location free...
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... Hz; Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 10 % total harmonic distortion in ferrite bar antenna 32 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of sound during CD operation. Maintenance...
... Hz; Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 10 % total harmonic distortion in ferrite bar antenna 32 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of sound during CD operation. Maintenance...
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Optional accessories Sony MDR headphones series 33 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage) (1) SonicStage Installation/Operating Guide (1) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. General Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2) Input LINE IN jack (stereo minijack): Minimum input level 330 mV Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack): For 16 - 64 Ω impedance headphones Power output 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10 % harmonic ...
Optional accessories Sony MDR headphones series 33 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. batteries) Supplied accessories AC power cord (1) Remote control (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage) (1) SonicStage Installation/Operating Guide (1) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. General Speaker Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia., 3.2 Ω, cone type (2) Input LINE IN jack (stereo minijack): Minimum input level 330 mV Outputs Headphones jack (stereo minijack): For 16 - 64 Ω impedance headphones Power output 2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 Ω, 10 % harmonic ...
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... VCR, portable digital music player, etc. 27 to the radio 10 Locating a specific track 13 M, N, O m3u play list play 18 Maintenance 32 MEGA BASS 24 MP3 about MP3 5 display 12 playing order 8 P, Q Playing a CD 6 preset radio stations 22 tracks in random order 16 tracks repeatedly 20 Power sources 26 Precautions 29 Presetting radio stations 21 Program play 19 R Radio stations playing 22 presetting 21 Repeat play 20 S Search 14 Selecting audio emphasis 24 tracks 13 Setting up 26 Shuffle play 16 SonicStage 4 Specifications 32 T Timer 25 Troubleshooting 30 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using the display 12 34
... VCR, portable digital music player, etc. 27 to the radio 10 Locating a specific track 13 M, N, O m3u play list play 18 Maintenance 32 MEGA BASS 24 MP3 about MP3 5 display 12 playing order 8 P, Q Playing a CD 6 preset radio stations 22 tracks in random order 16 tracks repeatedly 20 Power sources 26 Precautions 29 Presetting radio stations 21 Program play 19 R Radio stations playing 22 presetting 21 Repeat play 20 S Search 14 Selecting audio emphasis 24 tracks 13 Setting up 26 Shuffle play 16 SonicStage 4 Specifications 32 T Timer 25 Troubleshooting 30 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Using the display 12 34