2-541-637-12 (1) This warranty is valid only in Canada. D-NE720/NE720LS Operating Instructions Atrac CD Walkman Portable CD Player Printed on 100 % recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
WARNING To prevent fire 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 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 Create Your Own ATRAC CDs ...............4 Which discs can you play on this CD player? .......................................................5 Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) ..............................................22 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ...22 Precautions ...........................................7 On safety ....................................................7 On the CD player .......................................7 On handling CDs .........
Create Your Own ATRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ATRAC CD,” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-RW. The following is a quick overview of how you listen to music on your ATRAC CD. Install SonicStage on your computer. SonicStage is software that takes music downloaded from audio CDs on your computer and creates original CDs.
Which discs can you play on this CD player? Audio CDs: CD-DA format CDs CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for Audio CDs. ATRAC CDs: CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus format has been recorded by using SonicStage* ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
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 CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Difference in File structures of ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs consist of “files” and “groups.
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, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly. • Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player. The CD player and the CD may be damaged.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC power adaptor (AC-ES3010K2) • Earphones • Rechargeable battery • Battery carrying case • External battery case • Remote control (Remote) (For this CD player only) • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player. • Operating instructions (This book) • Installation/Operating Guide • AC plug adaptor (Supplied with tourist model) Note Use only the supplied remote.
Guide to Parts and Controls 1 2345 6 (group) +/– buttons ( page 16) / buttons ( page 16) CD player: VOL (volume) +*/– buttons ( page 15) Remote: VOL (volume) +/– control ( page 15, 17, 23) HOLD switch ( page 17) Screw hole for the external battery case Getting Started CD player (rear) EXT BATT (external battery) jack ( page 12, 13) OPEN switch ( page 11, 15) (play/pause)* button ( page 16, 17, 19, 21-24) CD player: /CHG (stop/charge) button 7 8 9 q;qa qs Remote
Remote display �� �� �� �� �� �������� ��� �� �� �� �� Disc indicator ( page 15) Battery indicator ( page 11, 13) Track number indicator/auto ranking play indicator ( page 18, 19) Character information display ( page 18) Play mode indicator ( page 20, 22) Sound indicator ( page 23) Group indicator ( page 20, 21) Play list indicator ( page 20, 21) Bookmark indicator ( page 20, 21) 10
Preparing a Power Source (Rechargeable Battery) 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid of your player. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3 V jack of your player and an AC outlet. Press /CHG to start charging. The player charges the battery. In the display of the remote control, “Charging” flashes and the indicator sections of (battery) light up in succession. The OPR lamp lights up on the player.
Notes • Do not charge any rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this AC power adaptor. • If you press during charging, charging stops and playback of CD starts. • If you connect the AC power adaptor to player during playback, play stops. • During charging, the player and the rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no danger. • Connect the AC power adaptor securely. Make sure that the OPR lamp on the player lights up. Unsecure connection interrupts charging or play.
To remove the external battery case Unfasten the screw in the direction of RELEASE. Then, disconnect the battery case from EXT BATT jack. The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the remote display as shown below. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further. “Lo Batt” * * Beep sounds. When the battery is depleted, charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery with a new one.
Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry batteries • Do not charge dry batteries. • Do not throw the batteries into a fire. • Do not carry batteries in a pocket, etc. with coins or other metallic objects. The battery can generate heat if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally allowed to come into contact with a metallic object. • When the batteries are not to be used for a long time, remove them.
Playback 4 Playing a CD 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Headphones/ earphones with the remote Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. VOL +/− control On the CD player After placing the CD on the tray in step 2, press and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/−. Playback OPEN switch 2 Adjust the volume by turning the VOL +/– control on the remote.
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) Remote Operation dial /, , / button button To Operation on the remote (Operation on the player is in parentheses) Play Play from the first track From stop, press and hold until playback starts. (From stop, press and hold until playback starts.) Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Press . (Press .) Stop playback Press (stop). (Press /CHG.) Find the beginning of the current track 1) Turn the operation dial toward once.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPR lamp flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function on the player is activated. 1 Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) You can search for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files. You can use the HOLD function for the remote and the player separately.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information on the remote display. Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD player, the default language may not be “ENGLISH.” Change the LANGUAGE setting, if necessary ( page 27). When you are playing an MP3 CD containing files with an ID3 tag, ID3 tag information is displayed. (When there is no ID3 tag information, file name or group name is displayed.
Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) Align Playback You can use various playback options such as selecting songs you want to listen to, and playing songs in your favorite order. For details about playback options, see page 20. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, page 22). Function button Function dial 1 During play, turn the function dial on the remote to P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly to select a playback option.
Playback options (PLAY MODE) Display on the remote Explanation No indication (Normal play) All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order. For the ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is different according to the setting of the “PLAYORDER” in the OPTION menu. (Group play) All tracks in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 21). 1 (Single play) The current track is played once. SHUF (Shuffle play) All tracks on the CD are played once in random order.
Playing groups 1 2 In step 1 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19), select “ ” or “ SHUF.” Turn the VOL +/– control to select a group. 3 Press for 2 seconds or more. The player starts playback of all files in the group you have selected. Note If the group has no tracks, “Invalid” appears on the display. Playing your favorite tracks (Bookmark play) 1 2 During play of the track to which you want to add a Bookmark, press and hold on the remote until flashes slowly.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) 1 While the player is stopped, turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly until “PGM” (program) flashes. To cancel the PGM play Press on the remote. Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) 1 Turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedly to select the playback option you want to repeat ( page 20).
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 25. Customizing sound quality You can adjust sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the shape of the wave on the display. Turn the function dial on the remote to select SOUND, and then press the function button repeatedly until “EQUALIZER” appears and press . 2 Turn the operation dial toward or repeatedly to select “CUSTOM” and press .
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make adjustment for the remaining 2 frequency ranges. 7 Press . To return to the previous screen Press on the remote. To cancel the adjustment operation Press on the remote for 2 seconds or more. Notes • If the sound is distorted by your sound settings when you turn up the volume, turn the volume down. • If you feel a difference in sound volume between the “CUSTOM” sound setting and other sound settings, adjust the volume to your preference.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Item Options (: Default setting) EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) OFF For vocal, stressing middle range audio ACTIVE Lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio HEAVY Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 23 for details) OFF Normal sound quality. BASS 1 Emphasizing bass sound.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 27. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. 1 Turn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button. 2 Turn the operation dial toward or to select the item you want to set up, and then press . 3 Turn the operation dial toward or to select an option, and then press .
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Items Options (: Default settings) LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) MENU ENGLISH FRENCH Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc. GERMAN ITALIAN Playback KOREAN* PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN S.CHINESE* SPANISH T.CHINESE* TEXT 1) AUTO ENGLISH FRENCH *D-NE720LS only Select the language for CD-TEXT, ID3 tag, etc.
Items Options (: Default settings) TIMER (Off timer) OFF AUDIO OUT 1) (External audio output) HEADPHONE BEEP (Sound of operation) ON SEAMLESS 1) 4) (Playing tracks continuously) OFF POWERSAVE 1) 5) (The LCD backlight on the remote and the OPR lamp on the player) OFF On the remote, the display lights up for about 10 seconds, then turns off. The OPR lamp on the player remains lit. 1 Neither the display on the remote nor the OPR lamp on the CD player lights up.
Items Options (: Default settings) CD-EXTRA 1) 6) (Playback by disc format) OFF ANIMATION (Selecting animation screen) OFF ON ON Set to “OFF” as long as you can play your CD normally. If you cannot play your CD-Extra, set to “ON”. You may play it. The ordinary playback screen is displayed when you are not playing the player. Animation screen appears when you are not playing the player. Playback 1)You can set this up only while the player is stopped.
Connecting Other Devices You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a MiniDisc or a cassette tape. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect. Be sure to turn off all devices before making the connections and changing the settings explained below. Setting Headphones HEADPHONE Device connected using the connected cord LINE OUT When you connect another device, set this to “LINE OUT.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The rechargeable battery cannot be charged. Cause and/or corrective action The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the battery compartment. Insert the rechargeable battery ( page 11). The CD is playing. Turn it off ( page 16) While the CD player is stopped, press /CHG. You press on the remote. Press /CHG on the CD player.
Operation/Playback Symptom The playing time is too short. The CD does not play. Certain tracks cannot be played. Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not a manganese battery. Replace the dry battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 12). Charge and discharge the rechargeable battery several times ( page 11). You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this player ( page 5). Change the setting of “CD-EXTRA” in the OPTION menu.
Symptom “No File” appears on the display after you press or when the lid of the player is closed. Cause and/or corrective action The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down. You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/104F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition.
Maintenance Specifications To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 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 objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Optional Accessories AC power adaptor AC-E30HG* Active speaker system Car battery cord SRS-Z30 SRS-Z510 DCC-E84 Car connecting pack CPA-84U Connecting cord RK-G129HG RK-G136HG MDR-E931SP MDR-EX71SL MDR-G64SL MDR-E808SP Earphones (except for the customers in France) Earphones (for the customers in France) Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country/region.
E Index Earphones 8 EQUALIZER 23, 25 External battery case 8, 12 Symbols (Battery) 11, 13 (disc) 15 1 (Single play) 20 a00 (Auto ranking play) 20 a00 SHUF (Auto ranking shuffle play) (Bookmark play) 20, 21 (Group play) 20 SHUF (Group shuffle play) 20 (m3u play list play) 20, 21 PGM (Program play) 20, 22 (Repeat play) 22 A 20 27 H HEADPHONE HEAVY 25 HOLD function 28, 30 17 I ID3 tag INTRO 18 20 LANGUAGE 27 LINE OUT 28, 30 List View 17 M B Battery carrying case 8 Battery compartment lid 11 Battery
S SEAMLESS 28 Search 16, 17 SOFT 25 SonicStage 4 SOUND 25 Stop 16 T TEXT 27 TIMER 28 TRACK 28 Additional Information 37
