2-318-870-11 (1) This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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 Precautions ............................................ 7 On safety ....................................................7 On the CD player .......................................7 On handling CDs ........................................7 On headphones/earphones ..........................7 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories.....
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 Guide to Parts and Controls • AC power adaptor CD player • Earphones (not supplied with USA/ Canadian models) • Rotary commander • Car battery cord • Car connecting pack • CD-ROM (SonicStage) Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player including this player.
Operation button (play/pause)*/ENTER CD player: (group) – button ( page 16-18, 23) Rotary commander: +/– control ( page 16) Push down and turn. Play mode indicator Timer indicator ( page 27) Sound indicator * This button has a tactile dot.
Installing in a Car 1 Connect your CD player as shown below. Car cassette deck • Do not install the CD player near heat sources or where subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or moisture (especially on a dashboard). Please understand that we will not incur any obligations for troubles caused by incorrect installation. If you have any questions or problems concerning your CD player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord If the CD player does not operate, check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it as follows: Turn off the CD player and remove the cigarette lighter plug from the cigarette lighter socket. 2 Remove the plug end by turning it counterclockwise. 3 Remove the defective fuse from the plug. 4 Insert a new fuse into the plug. 5 Replace the plug end by turning it clockwise.
1 Attach the supplied Velcro tapes to the bottom of the rotary commander and to a flat place. Bottom of the rotary commander 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 player. OPEN switch 2 Secure the rotary commander to the flat place by pressing the Velcro tapes firmly together. 2 Open the battery compartment lid inside the player.
4 Close the lid until it clicks into place. To remove the battery Remove the battery as illustrated below. Checking the remaining power of the battery The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown below. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further. “Low Battery” * * Beep sounds. When the battery is depleted, replace it with a new one.
When using the AC power adaptor You can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without the battery. to DC IN 3V AC power adaptor to AC outlet 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet. Notes on the AC power adaptor • Disconnect all power sources when the player is not to be used for a long time. • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied.
Playback 4 Playing a CD Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. VOL +/– 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. OPEN switch Playback to (headphones) To remove the CD Remove the CD while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray. Headphones/earphones 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up 3 Press /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback.
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) To 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 Press (stop). (Press .) Search Find the beginning of the current track 1) Press once. (Turn the control toward once.
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. 1 To unlock the controls Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite to that of arrow. Searching by viewing groups (File View) On a CD such as an ATRAC CD or an MP3 CD on which a number of files are recorded, you can search for a file by checking the names of groups (except on an audio CD) or files around the file being played. 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly.
Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) Checking CD information on the display 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 check CD information on the 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).
To check information on the display Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly.
Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE) 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 21. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, page 23). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. : PLAY MODE : SOUND : OPTION 20 2 Press or to select “ MODE.” 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to select the playback option.
Playback options Display on the CD player ALL GROUP 1 SHUFFLE BOOKMARK PLAYLIST AUTO RANKING RANKING SHUF PROGRAM INTRO Explanation 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 “PLAY ORDER” in the OPTION menu. All files in the selected group or all groups are played (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 22). The current track is played once. All tracks on the CD are played once in random order.
Playing groups 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20). In step 3, select “GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press /ENTER. Press or to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, press or . If you select a group within the same directory, press or . 3 Press /ENTER for 2 seconds or more. The player starts playback of all files in the group you have selected.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) Playing tracks repeatedly 1 1 While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 20), and then press / ENTER. Press or to select a track, and press and hold /ENTER until display changes. When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD: You can also select a file in another group by pressing + or –. 3 Repeat step 2 to select tracks in your favorite order. You can select up to 64 tracks.
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 25. 2 Press or for 2 seconds or more to select the frequency range. 3 Press or repeatedly to select the shape of the wave. There are 3 shapes stored in memory for each frequency range. Selecting the sound quality You can set up the “EQUALIZER” setting and/or “CLEARBASS” setting. If you set both at the same time, you can enjoy more bass sound along with the sound quality you want.
SOUND items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Item EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY For vocal, stressing middle range audio Lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with ACTIVE sound CUSTOM Customized sound (see page 24 for details) Normal sound quality.
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. 26 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Press or to select “ 3 After pressing /ENTER, press or to select the item you want to set up and press /ENTER. 4 Press or to select an option and press /ENTER.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press . To cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Items LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) Options (: Default settings) MENU ENGLISH G-PROTECTION 1) (To prevent sound skipping) 1 AVLS 2) (Limiting volume) OFF TIMER (Off timer) OFF 2 ON 1-99 min BEEP ON (Sound of operation) OFF SEAMLESS 1) 3) (Playing tracks continuously) OFF ON Playback TEXT 1) Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc.
Items POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER 1) (Playback order) Options (: Default settings) The POWER SAVE function does not work. OFF ON TRACK GROUP CD-EXTRA 1) 4) (Playback by disc format) OFF ON Setting of the SOUND items is not effective. Play back the music source in the order of NORMAL recording. ID3TAG TNO Play back in the order of ID3 tag number. FILE NAME Play back in the alphabetical order of the file names. Play back the music source in the order of OFF recording.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard. Cause and/or corrective action A rustling noise is heard from the CD. Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly ( page 12). SOUND items cannot be set up. “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF” ( page 28). “AVLS” is set to “ON.
Symptom The CD does not play, or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player. Cause and/or corrective action “HOLD” flashes on the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play. The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back ( page 17). Playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function). The resume function is working.
Others Symptom When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. Cause and/or corrective action The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning.
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 SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 DCC-E345 Car battery cord Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CPA-9C Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-G04SL MDR-J20SP 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. Additional Information * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area.
Group 6 GROUP SHUFFLE Index H Symbols HEAVY 25 HOLD function (Battery) 13 (disc) 15 1 21 (Timer) 27 ID3 tag INTRO 18 21 L LANGUAGE 27 List View 18 8 M m3u play list play 22 MENU 27 Mix-Mode CD 5 MP3 CD 5 21 B Battery compartment lid Battery life 13 BEEP 27 BOOKMARK 21, 22 O 12 OPTION 27 Optional Accessories Pause 16 Play 16 PLAYLIST 21 PLAY MODE 20 PLAY ORDER 28 POWER SAVE 28 PROGRAM 21, 23 Car battery cord 8, 10 Car cassette deck 10 Car connecting pack 8, 10 CD-DA format 5 CD-Extra 5 CD-E
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