3-257-257-11 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions XP-SN70 © 2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the AC power adaptor to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC Portable CD Player! Create original ATRAC CDs! ..................... Music sources playable on this CD player ............................................... ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ........................ MP3 files .................................................... Difference between ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 and MP3 ................................. 4 6 6 7 8 Getting started Available features The E•A•S•S GP function ........................
Enjoy your ATRAC Portable CD Player! Thank you for purchasing the XP-SN70. This portable CD player is called an “ATRAC Portable CD Player,” because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it. Create original ATRAC CDs! You can make your own ATRAC CD. The procedure is very simple. Just perform Steps 1, 2 and 3. Step 1 Install Install the supplied “SonicStage Simple Burner” software. Step 2 Burn Create a disc image and burn it on a CD-R/RW using your PC.
What is an ATRAC CD? An ATRAC CD is a CD-R/RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has been recorded. About 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on a CD-R/RW. You can also record MP3 files by converting the files to the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format. Enjoy your ATRAC Portable CD Player! * When recorded at 48 kbps (ATRAC3plus) Step 3 Listen You can enjoy listening to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC Portable CD Player.
Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following three music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs • ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files • MP3 files Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only. ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format.
MP3 files The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are: • Maximum directory levels: 8 • Acceptable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore) Notes • When naming files, be sure to add the file extension “.mp3” to the file name. • If you add the extension “.mp3” to a file other than an MP3 file, the player will not be able to recognize the file properly. • The file name does not correspond to the ID3 tag.
Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 Groups and folders The ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format has a very simple structure. It consists of “files” and “groups.” A “file” is equivalent to a “track” of an audio CD. A “group” is a bundle of files and is equivalent to an “album.” A “group” has no directory-type structure (a new group cannot be made within an existing group).
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. FOLDER SKIP +/– buttons (page 12) DISPLAY button (pages 20, 21) u* (play/pause) button (pages 11, 12, 16, 18, 19) x (stop) button (pages 12, 22) ./> (skip/search) buttons (pages 12, 16, 19) Display (pages 13, 16, 19-23) i (headphones) jack (page 10) SOUND button (pages 21, 22) OPEN/LOCK knob (pages 10, 11) DC IN 4.
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files You can also use house current (AC power adaptor) as a power source (see page 23). 1. Prepare your CD player. 1 Connect the headphones. 2 Open the battery compartment lid inside your CD player. to i Headphones 2 Insert LR6 (size AA) batteries. 1 Turn the OPEN/LOCK knob fully to OPEN until it stops and open the lid.
2. Insert a CD. 1 Place a CD on the tray and close the lid. 3. Play a CD. Press u. Labeled side up Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + or –. 2 Turn the OPEN/LOCK knob fully to LOCK until it stops to fasten the lid securely. The LOCK arrowhead should be beyond the dotted line of the above figure.
Basic operations To Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Pause/resume play after pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of succeeding tracks Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly Jump to succeeding groups*3 Jump to previous groups*3 Do this Press u. Playback starts from the point you stopped.
About the display While the CD player is playing, the following indications appear in the display. You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY (see pages 20 and 21).
Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 groups and files Group ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 file 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 4 q; qa qs File mode Group mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs. Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group. Notes • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player. • When referring to ATRAC CDs, “group” is equivalent to an “album” and “file” is equivalent to a “track.
Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD) The playing order of groups and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW Group MP3 file 1 1 2 3 4 Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 6 2 File mode Group mode q; 3 Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Plays all MP3 files in the selected group. (Example: If you select group 3, the CD player plays file 4. If you select group 4, the CD player plays files 5 and 6.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using PLAY MODE/ PLAY MODE/ button (repeat), ./> and u. Display Play mode • If you press the button repeatedly during playback, you can change the play mode.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE/ repeatedly until “SHUF (shuffle)” appears. When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files on a CD in random order. Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC/MP3 CD only) During playback, press PLAY MODE/ appears.
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10 CDs. While playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs). While playing MP3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 400 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs).
Playing your favorite play lists (m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An “m3u play list” is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. 1 During playback, press PLAY MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” appears. Play list Press . or > to select a play list you want. 3 Press u.
B Available features The E•A•S•S GP function The E•A•S•S GP function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. When you set the E•A•S•S GP switch inside the CD player to “2,” the E•A•S•S GP function will be enhanced compared to “1.” To walk with the CD player and enjoy high quality CD sound, set the E•A•S•S GP switch to “1.” While taking harder exercise, it is recommended that you set it to “2.
Checking information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ MP3 files Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) You can check information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files using DISPLAY. You can also check ID3 tag information if the file has that information stored. Press SOUND to select “DSL “DSL .” You can emphasize the bass-boosted sound. No indication (Normal play) r Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: “DSL r “DSL ” ” DSL The selected sound mode is displayed.
Protecting your hearing (EAR GUARD) The EAR GUARD function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Press and hold SOUND until “EAR G. ON” appears in the display. Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level. To turn off the EAR GUARD function Press and hold SOUND until “EAR G. OFF” appears in the display. Note If you use the SOUND function and the EAR GUARD function at the same time, sound may be distorted. If this happens, turn down the volume.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries • AC power adaptor For the battery life, see “Specifications” (page 29). To attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessive force, etc., attach it as illustrated below. Using the dry batteries For inserting procedure, see “Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files” (page 10).
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 supplied AC power adaptor. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use the optional AC-E45HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet.
B 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 4.5 V (external power input) jack. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.
Do not immerse in water This product is not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. • Before turning the OPEN/LOCK knob to open the lid, be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the exterior of the CD player. Open and close the lid where water or sand cannot fall in the CD player, and make sure that your hands are dry. If water or sand falls in the CD player, trouble may occur. • When closing the lid, check that there is no dust or sand on the rubber packing around the lid.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The volume does not increase even if you press the VOLUME + button repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard. c If “EAR G.” flashes in the display, press and hold SOUND until “EAR G. OFF” appears in the display. (page 22) Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries. “Lo batt” appears in the display.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c The resume function is working. To start play from the first track, press and hold u during stop until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of the CD player. Or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 10, 12, 23) c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 10) Rustling noise is heard from the CD.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 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 objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response +1 20 - 20 000 Hz –2 dB (measured by JEITA CP307) Output (at 4.5 V input level) Headphones (stereo minijack): Approx.
Supplied accessories Using the hand strap Headphones (1) During active uses, use the supplied hand strap. 1 Pass the strap through the hooks. Hand strap (1) AC power adaptor* (1) CD-ROM (SonicStage Simple Burner)** (1) * Not supplied with the U model. For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package. ** Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC-E45HG Your dealer may not handle the accessory above.
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