Sony D-NE506CK manuale d’uso

© 2004 Sony Corporation Por table CD Player 3-266-357- 11 (1) D-NE506CK “W ALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Son y Corporation. Operating Instructions[...]

2 W ARNING To 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. To prev ent fire, do not co ver the v entilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths, curtains, etc. And don’ t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To pr[...]

3 T able of Contents Enjoy y our A TRAC CD W alkman! Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 A TRAC3plus and A TRAC3 ......................... 7 MP3 ............................................................. 7 The structure of A TRAC3plus/A TRAC3 and MP3 files .......................................... 8 Getting started Checking the suppli[...]

4 Enjoy your A TRAC CD W alkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE506CK. This CD W alkman is called an “ A TRA C CD W alkman, ” because you can enjoy “ A TRAC CDs” on it. Y ou can make your own A TRAC CD easily . How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage. ” 2 Stor e and bur n Store m usic data imported from aud[...]

5 Enjoy your A TRAC CD Walkman! What is an A TRAC CD? An A TRAC CD is a CD-R/R W on which audio data compressed in the A TRA C3plus/A TRA C3 format has been recorded. About 30 audio CDs can be recorded on a CD-R/R W .* Y ou can also record MP3 files by con verting the files to the A TRA C3plus/A TRAC3 format. * When total playing time of one CD (al[...]

6 Music sources playable on this CD player Y ou can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDD A format) • CDs with A TRAC3plus/A TRAC3 format f iles (A TRA C CD) • CDs with MP3 format files (MP3 CD) Usable disc formats Y ou can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet e xtension format discs only . About CD-Rs/RWs This C[...]

7 A TRAC3plus and A TRAC3 “A TRAC3plus, ” which stands for “ Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio compression technology , developed from the A TRAC3 format. Though the A TRA C3plus format can compress music content to about 1/20 of its original size at 64 kbps, you can still enjoy high quality sound. The a vailable transfer bi[...]

8 The usable number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number of files: 999 Settings for compression and writing softwar e • This CD player is able to play MP3 files with the follo wing specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. V ariable Bit Rate (VBR) file can also be playe[...]

9 A TRAC3plus/ A TRAC3 file Group MP3 file Group Enjoy your A TRAC CD Walkman! A TRAC3plus/A TRAC3/MP3 file structur e and playing order •A TRA C3plus/A TRA C3 •MP3 Notes •A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • If A TRA C3plus/A TRA C3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the A TRAC3plus/A T[...]

10 Getting star ted Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (1) (for USA model) Earphones (1) (for Canadian model) Remote control (1) Carrying case (1) CD-R OM* (SonicStage) (1) Rotary commander (1) * Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player . Car battery cord (1) Car connecting pack (1) AC po wer adaptor (1) (Not supplied with the Canadian [...]

11 1 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa 2 3 4 Locating the contr ols CD player F or details, see the pages in parentheses. Getting started (Continued) 1 Display (12, 16, 18, 19, 21 - 23, 33, 34) 2 OPR (operation) lamp (25, 26) Color of the lamp changes according to the type of music source being played. Red: Audio CD, Green: A TRAC3plus/ A TRA C3 file, Orange: MP3 fi[...]

12 3 2 1 4 5 7 8 6 9 Display F or details, see the pages in parentheses. Remote control For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 1 Character information display (16) While playing an audio CD, disc name, track name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. While playing an A TRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear [...]

13 Getting started Using the carrying case To attach the case T o remove the case 2 1 Y ou can pass your strap or belt through the case. Strap hole Belt loop Notes • The carrying case is not designed to protect the CD player . • When attaching and removing the case, disconnect the AC po wer adaptor and the remote control f irst. Rotary commande[...]

14 Playing a CD When using your CD player in a car , see page 28. 2 . Connect your CD player . Y ou can use the following po wer sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (page 31) •A C power adaptor* We explain how to use your CD player on house current on this page. Connect the plugs securely . 1 Connect the AC po wer adaptor . 2 Connect the [...]

15 3 . Play a CD. VOL + / – 1 Press u . 2 Adjust the volume by pressing V OL + or –. 1 Push the control key to ward u . 2 Adjust the volume by pressing V OL + or –. 5-way control key ( u ) VOL + / – To Play (from a point where you stopped previously) Play (from the first track) P ause/resume play after pause Stop* 2 Find the beginning of th[...]

16 Checking CD information on the display Y ou can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLA Y/MENU on the CD player . When you are playing a CD containing text information such as CD-TEXT , “track name, ” “album name, ” “artist name, ” etc. are displayed as shown in parentheses in the following table. When you are playing an A[...]

17 Notes • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player . • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all f ile and group (or folder) information on the CD. “READING” is displayed. Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading. • If the group does not have a group nam[...]

18 B Playback options Y ou can enjoy the following playback options using the menu function on the CD player . • Playing tracks repeatedl y (Repeat play) • Playing all files in a selected gr oup (Group pla y) • Playing a single track (Single pla y) • Playing trac ks in random order (Shuffle play) • Playing all files in a selected gr oup i[...]

19 Playback options Playing all files in a selected group (Group play) (A TRAC CD/MP3 CD only) P erf orm steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playbac k options” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select “GROUP , ” then press DISPLA Y/MENU to enter the selection. Playing a single track (Single play) Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playbac k option[...]

20 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) While the CD player is playing, you can add Bookmarks to the tracks you want and play them only . Audio CD: up to 99 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs) A TRAC CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs) MP3 CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs) Adding Bookmarks* 1 [...]

21 Playback options Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (A uto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to 10 tracks you have played most frequently from the CD being played, and plays them from the 10th to the top. P erf orm steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playbac k options ” (page 18), turn the jog dial to select ?[...]

22 Playing tracks in your favorite order Checking the program While programming: Before step 4, push and hold the 5-way control key to ward u repeatedly , or press DISPLA Y/MENU repeatedly . While play is stopped: Press DISPLA Y/MENU repeatedly until “PR OGRAM” and the track number appear . The list of the tracks programmed appears. T o display[...]

23 B Available featur es Adjusting sound quality (Parametric equalizer) Y ou can enjoy your fav orite sounds by adjusting sound quality in the following tw o ways: • Selecting a preset sound pattern t “Selecting the sound quality you want” • Adjusting sound quality by yourself t “Customizing sound quality” Selecting the sound quality yo[...]

24 Adjusting sound quality Notes • When you select CUSTOM sound, sound may be distorted depending on your sound settings when you turn up the volume. If this happens, turn the v olume down. •Y ou may feel a difference in sound v olume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other sound settings. Adjust the volume for your preference. The G-PROTECT[...]

25 Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) Y ou can set the CD player to stop playback automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes by one minute. While the timer function is working, “ ” appears at about 5- second intervals.* * When Screen 1, 2 or 3 is displayed (Audio CD: when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed) (page 16) 1 Press DISPLA Y/MENU[...]

26 Tu rn ing of f the beep sound Y ou can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player . 1 Press DISPLA Y/MENU until the MENU screen appears. T urn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLA Y/MENU. 2 T urn the jog dial to select “BEEP , ” then press DISPLA Y/MENU to enter the [...]

27 Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (A TRA C CD only) Y ou can play live concert music, etc. without space between the tracks. 1 While play is stopped, press DISPLA Y/MENU until the MENU screen appears. T urn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLA Y/MENU. 2 T urn the jog dial to select “SEAMLESS,” then press DISPLA Y/MENU [...]

28 B Using in a car Console box Bottom of the CD player Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket Car connecting pack Car battery cord Rotary commander to i (headphones) Where to place your CD player • Install the CD player in a location which: – does not interfere with your driving. – is not dangerous for passengers. – does not inter[...]

29 Notes • Do not affix V elcro tapes to the name plate or any control. • When you are going to park your car for a long period of time, remove the CD player from the console box and place it where it will not be e xposed to direct sunlight. Note on the car battery cord The 3V DC plug supplied with car battery cord conforms to the proposed stan[...]

30 Mounting the rotary commander If you use the supplied rotary commander , you can control your CD player as easily as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving. Attach the rotary commander to a flat place as illustrated below . 1 Attach the supplied Velcr o tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a f[...]

31 B Connecting to a power source Using the dry batter y Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery For the battery life, see “Specif ications. ” Note Be sure to remove the A C power adaptor when using the dry battery . 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the lid of your CD pla yer , then o[...]

32 Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC po wer adaptor supplied. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use the A C-E30HG AC po wer adaptor . Do not use any other AC po wer adaptor . It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug •[...]

33 Additional information B Additional information List of menus Press DISPLA Y/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then turn the jog dial to select the menu you want. PLAY MODE REPEAT MENU To return to the previous screen, press – on the CD player.* 1 To cancel the setting operation, push the 5-way control key to ward x . Items marked z are defa[...]

34 List of menus Setting sound (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , Menu 3 Adjusting sound quality (23) SOUND z OFF — SOFT A CTIVE HEA VY CUSTOM Setting various functions (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , Menu 3 Protecting against sound skipping (24) OPTION G-PR OTECTION* 1 z G-PRO 1 G-PR O 2 Protecting your hearing (24) OPTION A VLS ON z OFF Stopping playback automa[...]

35 Additional information 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 •K eep the lens on the CD player clean and do not [...]

36 Tr oubleshooting Should any problem persist after you ha ve checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer . Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly . No sound, or noise is heard. Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry battery. “Lobatt” appears in the [...]

37 Additional information Symptom OPR lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button, and the CD does not play . Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) Rustling noise is heard from the CD. During playback of an A TRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally . “NO FILE” appears on th[...]

38 Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wa v elength: λ = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objectiv e lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A con versio[...]

39 Additional information Optional accessories AC po wer adaptor* A C-E30HG Active speak er 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 Connecting cord RK-G129 RK-G136 Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL * Specifications for A C power adaptors vary for each area. Check t[...]

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