Sony NE326CK manual

Sony Corporation Printed in China D-NE321CK/NE326CK.GB.2-318-870-11(1) D-NE321CK/NE326CK.GB.2-318-870-11(1) © 2004 Sony Corporation At r ac CD W al kman P o rta b l e C D P l a y e r This warranty is valid onl y in the United States. Operating Instructions D-NE321CK/NE326CK 2-318-870- 11 (1)[...]

W ARNING T o prevent fir e or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. T o pre vent fire, do not cover the v entilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. T o [...]

This manual describes how to use the CD player . For the supplied software SonicStage, please see “Installation/Operating Guide. ” Notice for user s On the supplied software Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text sho wn on SonicStage may not be displayed properly on the device. This is due to: – The limitations of the conn[...]

Create Y our Own A TRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ A TRA C CD, ” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-R W . The following is a quick o verview of ho w you listen to music on your A TRAC CD. Install SonicS[...]

Which discs can you play on this CD player? Audio CDs: CD-D A format CDs CD-D A (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. A TRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-R W on which audio data compressed in the A TRA C3plus format has been recorded b y using SonicStage* A TRA C3plus (Adaptive T ransform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compressio[...]

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently , various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the [...]

Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player , unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further . • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack. On the CD player • Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, t[...]

Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC po wer adaptor • Earphones (not supplied with USA/ Canadian models) • Rotary commander • Car battery cord • Car connecting pack • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-R OM on an audio CD player including this player . • V elcro tapes for the CD player (2) • V elcro tape for t[...]

 Operation button  (play/pause) * /ENTER (  page 15-18, 20, 22-24, 26)  /  (  page 16, 18, 22, 24)  * /  (  page 17, 18, 20, 22-24, 26) V OL +/– (  page 15)  CD player: (group) – button (  page 16-18, 23) Rotary commander: +/– control (  page 16) Push down and turn.   (stop) button (  page 16-18[...]

Installing in a Car 1 Connect your CD pla yer as shown below . Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket Car battery cord Car connecting pack to DC IN 3 V to  (headphones) Rotary commander Note T urn down the volume of the car cassette deck before inserting the car connecting pack. Where to place your CD player • Install the CD player in[...]

Replacing the fuse of the car batter y cord If the CD player does not operate, check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follo ws: 1 T urn off the CD pla yer and remove the cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket. 2 Remove the plug end b y turning it counterc lockwise. 3 Remove the defective fuse fr om the plug. 4 Insert a new [...]

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 pla yer . OPEN switch 2 Open the battery compartment lid inside the player . Battery compart- ment lid Raise Press 3 Insert the LR6 (size AA) batter y (not supplied) by[...]

4 Close the lid until it clic ks into place. Press here. T o remove the batter y Remove the battery as illustrated belo w . Checking the r emaining power of the battery The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown belo w . As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further .     [...]

When using the AC power adaptor Y ou can use the player powered by the A C power adaptor without the battery . to DC IN 3V AC power adaptor to AC outlet 1 Connect the A C power adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack of y our CD player and an A C outlet. Notes on the AC power adaptor • Disconnect all po wer sources when the player is not to be used for a lo[...]

Playback Playing a CD 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. to  (headphones) Headphones/earphones OPEN switch 2 Place the CD on the tray and c lose the lid. Label side up 3 Press  /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback.  /ENTER 4 Adjust the volume b y pressi[...]

Basic playback operations (Play , stop, search) T o Operation on the player (Operation on the rotary commander is in parentheses) Play Play from the first track From stop, press and hold  /ENTER until playback starts. (From stop, press  until playback starts.) Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Press  /ENTER. (Press  .) Stop playback[...]

Locking the contr ols (HOLD) Y ou can prevent accidental b utton presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. 1 Slide the HOLD switch on the bac k of the player in the direction of the arro w. “HOLD” flashes if you press any b utton when the HOLD function is activ ated. T o unlock the controls Slide the HOLD switch in the directi[...]

Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) Y ou can search for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly . If you play a CD on which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for selecting the format type such as “ A TRA C ROO T” and “MP3 R OO[...]

T o check information on the display Press DISPLA Y/MENU repeatedly . Audio CD T rack number , elapsed playing time (Artist name, track name) 1)  T otal number of tracks on the CD, total remaining time of the CD, remaining time of the current track 2)  File view screen A TRAC CD/MP3 CD File name, artist name 3) , file number , elapsed playin[...]

Changing Playback Options (PLA Y MODE) Y ou can use various playback options such as selecting songs you want to listen to, and playing songs in your fav orite order . For details about playback options, see  page 21. Y ou can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play ,  page 23). 1 Press DISPLA Y/MENU unti[...]

Playback options (PLA Y MODE) Display on the CD player Explanation ALL All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order . For the A TRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is dif ferent according to the setting of the “PLA Y ORDER” in the OPTION menu. GROUP All files in the selected group or all groups are played (A TRAC CD/MP3 CD only) (  p[...]

4 Press  or  to select “PLA Y MODE, ” and press  /ENTER. 5 Press  or  to select “BOOKMARK, ” and then press  /ENTER. 6 When “REPEA T” appears, select “ON” or “OFF” and press  / ENTER. T o remove Bookmarks During play of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold  /ENTER until disappears. Notes • If you try[...]

Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) 1 While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playbac k Options (PLA Y MODE)” (  page 20), and then press  / ENTER. 2 Press  or  to select a track, and press and hold  /ENTER until display changes. When playing an A TRAC CD/MP3 CD: Y ou can also select [...]

Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see  page 25. Selecting the sound quality Y ou can set up the “EQU ALIZER” setting and/or “CLEARB ASS” setting. If you set both at the same time, you can enjoy more bass sound along with the sound quality you want. 1 Press DISPLA Y/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 [...]

SOUND items T o return to the pre vious screen, press  . T o cancel the setting operation, press  for 2 seconds or more. Item Options (  : Default setting) EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting)  OFF Normal sound quality SOFT For v ocal, stressing middle range audio A CTIVE Liv ely sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio HEA VY Powerful sou[...]

Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see  page 27. Setting various functions Y ou can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. 1 Press DISPLA Y/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press  or  to select “ OPTION. ” 3 After pressing  [...]

OPTION items T o return to the pre vious screen, press  . T o cancel the setting operation, press  for 2 seconds or more. Items Options (  : Default settings) LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) MENU  ENGLISH Select the language for menu te xt, warning message, etc. Default settings v ary for each area you purchased the CD player . FRENC[...]

Items Options (  : Default settings) POWER SA VE (Saving power)  OFF The PO WER SA VE function does not work. ON Setting of the SOUND items is not ef fective. PLA Y ORDER 1) (Playback order) TRA CK  NORMAL Play back the music source in the order of recording. ID3T A G TNO Play back in the order of ID3 tag number . FILE N AME Play back in t[...]

Additional Information T roubleshooting Should any problem persist after you ha ve checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer . Sound Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly .  “ A VLS” is set to “ON. ” Set it to “OFF” (  page 27). No sound, or noise is h[...]

Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The CD does not play , or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player .  The CD is dirty or defecti ve. Clean it or change it.  Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up (  page 15).  Moisture condensation has occurred. Lea ve the CD player aside for sev eral h[...]

Others Symptom Cause and/or corrective action When closing the lid of the CD player , the CD starts to rotate.  The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning. 31 Additional Information D-NE321CK/NE326CK.GB.2-318-870-11(1)[...]

Maintenance T o clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner . Specifications System Compact disc digital au dio syst em Laser diode properties Material : GaAlAs W av elength: λ = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Cont inuous Laser ou tput: Less than 44.6 µW (Thi[...]

Optional Accessories AC power adaptor* AC-E30HG Active speaker system SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CP A-9C Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-G04SL MDR-J20SP * Specifications for AC power adaptors v ary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before[...]

Index Symbols (Battery) 13 (disc) 15 1 21  (Timer) 27 A A CTIVE 25 A C power adaptor 8 ALL 21 A TRAC3plus 5 A TRAC CD 5 A UTO RANKING 21 A VLS 27 B Battery compartment lid 12 Battery life 13 BEEP 27 BOOKMARK 21, 22 C Car battery cord 8, 10 Car cassette deck 10 Car connecting pack 8, 10 CD-D A format 5 CD-Extra 5 CD-EXTRA 28 CD-R OM (SonicStage) [...]

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