Sony D-NE306CK manual

© 2004 Sony Corporation Por table CD Player 3-266-365- 11 (1) D-NE300CK/NE301CK/ NE306CK “W ALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Son y Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony 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 TRA C CD W alkman! Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 A TRA C3plus and A TRAC3 ......................... 7 MP3 ............................................................. 7 The structure of A TRA C3plus/A TRAC3 and MP3 files .......................................... 8 Getting started Checking the sup[...]

4 Enjoy your A TRAC CD W alkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE300CK/NE301CK/NE306CK. This CD W alkman is called an “ A TRAC CD W alkman, ” because you can enjoy “ A TRA C 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 i[...]

5 Enjoy your A TRAC CD Walkman! What is an A TRAC CD? An A TRA C CD is a CD-R/RW on which audio data compressed in the A TRAC3plus/A TRAC3 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 TRAC3plus/A TRAC3 format. * When total playing time of one CD (album[...]

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

7 A TRAC3plus and A TRAC3 “A TRAC3plus, ” which stands for “ Adaptiv e T ransform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio compression technology , developed from the A TRA C3 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[...]

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/MP3 file structure and playing or der •A TRAC3plus/A TRA C3 •MP3 Notes •A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • If A TRAC3plus/A TRA C3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the A TRAC3plus/A TRA C3 files first. • Depending on the method used to record MP3 files on the [...]

10 Getting star ted Checking the supplied accessories AC po wer adaptor (1) (not supplied with Canadian model) Headphones (1) (for USA model) Earphones (1) (for other models) Rotary commander (1) Car battery cord (1) Car connecting pack (1) CD-R OM* (SonicStage) (1) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player . V elcro tapes for the CD player (2) V[...]

11 Locating the contr ols CD player F or details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 Operation button (13, 14, 16 - 24, 30) u *1 /ENTER: play/pause/ enter . : AMS *2 /rewind > : AMS/fast forward V / v : Use to select a group, a file, play mode, etc. 2 x (stop) button (20, 22, 23, 30) 3 ( group) – button (14, 19, 20, 23, 30) 4 ( group) + button (1[...]

12 Display F or details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 Character information display (15) While playing an audio CD, disc name, track name, etc. appear on the 2 lines of the display , if recorded on the CD. While playing an A TRA C CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear on the 2 lines of the display , if recorded on the CD. Menu items also[...]

13 Playing a CD When using your CD player in a car , see page 25. 2 . Connect your CD player . Y ou can use the follo wing power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (page 28) •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[...]

14 Basic operations 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 the current track (AMS* 1 )* 2 Find the beginning of pre vious tracks (AMS)* 3 Find the beginning of the ne xt track (AMS)* 2, * 3 Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) * 3 Go backw[...]

15 Checking CD information on the display Y ou can check CD information by pressing DISPLA Y/MENU repeatedly . 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 follo wing table. When you are playing an A TRAC CD, inform[...]

16 B Playback options Y ou can enjoy the follo wing playback options using the menu function. • 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 in random order (G[...]

17 Playback options Playing a single track (Single play) P erf orm steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 16), press V or v to select “1,” then press u / ENTER to enter the selection. Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle pla y) Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 16), press V or v to select “SHU[...]

18 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 TRA C 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[...]

19 Playback options Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order (A uto ranking shuffle play) The CD player plays up to 32 tracks which the player has automatically memorized as the most frequently played ones. In Auto ranking shuffle play , these tracks are played in random order . Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playbac k [...]

20 Playing tracks in your favorite order 3 Repeat step 2 to select the tracks in your fa vorite order . 4 Press u /ENTER to start PGM play . Checking the program While programming: Press DISPLA Y/MENU repeatedly before step 4. Notes • When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3, the first selected track number (audio CD) or the f irst selec[...]

21 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[...]

22 Adjusting sound quality To return to the previous screen Press –. To cancel the adjustment operation Press x . 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 sou[...]

23 Stopping playback automatically (OFF TIMER) Y ou can set the CD player to stop the play automatically within a range of 1 to 99 minutes. While the timer function is working, “ ” appears at about 5 second intervals.* *Only when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed (page 15) 1 Press and hold DISPLA Y/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Press V or v to s[...]

24 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 and hold DISPLA Y/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Press V or v to select “OPTION, ” then press u /ENTER. 2 Press V or v to select “BEEP , ” then press u /ENTER to enter the selection. 3[...]

25 B Using in a car Console box Bottom of the CD player Car cassette deck to a cigarette lighter socket to DC IN 4.5 V 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. –[...]

26 Mounting your CD player Notes • Do not aff ix 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 4.5V DC plug supplied with car battery cord co[...]

27 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 V elcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a f[...]

28 B Connecting to a power source Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your CD player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “Specif ications. ” Note Be sure to remove the A C power adaptor when using the dry batteries. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid of your CD play er , then open the batter[...]

29 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 A C power adaptor supplied. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use the A C-E45HG A C power adaptor . Do not use any other AC power adaptor . It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug • [...]

30 B Additional information List of menus Press and hold DISPLA Y/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then press V or v to select the menu you want. >REPEAT MENU To return to the previous screen, press –.* 1 To cancel the setting operation, press x . Items marked z are default settings. Setting playback options (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 Playing t[...]

31 Additional information Setting of sound (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , Menu 3 Adjusting sound quality (21) SOUND z OFF — SOFT A CTIVE HEA VY CUST OM Setting various functions (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , Menu 3 Protecting against sound skipping (22) OPTION G-PR OTECTION* 1 z G-PR O 1 G-PR O 2 Protecting your hearing (22) OPTION A VLS ON z OFF Stopping p[...]

32 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 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On the CD player •K eep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do s[...]

33 Additional information Tr oubleshooting Should any problem persist after you hav e 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 batteries. “[...]

34 Tr o u bleshooting Symptom “HOLD” flashes in the display 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 the di[...]

35 Additional information 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 ap[...]

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