Page 2
The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD player. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________ Serial No.
This is due to: – The limitations of the connected player. – The player is not functionning normally. ATRAC3plus is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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.
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.
Page 6
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.
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.
Guide to Parts and Controls CD player Remote (for D-NE320 USA/Canadian models and D-NE321 E92, E18/4, MX2 models only) Remote (for D-NE320 European models and D-NE321 HK4, E18/1, JEB models only) Operation button (play/pause) /ENTER ( page 14-17, 21-23, 25) ...
To remove the battery Remove the battery as illustrated below. When using a rechargeable battery D-NE321 HK4, E18/1, JEB models only*) Charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. To maintain the original battery capacity longer, charge the battery only when it is completely depleted (“Low Battery”...
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display may increase or decrease relative to the actual power remaining. Battery life 1)Measured value using the JEITA (Japan 2)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline battery 3)Recorded at 48kbps 4)Recorded at 128kbps ...
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 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack of your CD player and an AC outlet.
Playback Playing a CD Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Headphones/earphones Place the CD on the tray and close the lid. Label side up Press /ENTER. (disc) moves, and the player starts playback.
Basic playback operations Play Play from the first track Stop Pause/Resume play after pausing Stop playback Search 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 1) 3) Go forward quickly...
Locking the controls (HOLD) You can prevent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. Slide the HOLD switch on the back of the player in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” flashes if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated.
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. Press SEARCH repeatedly. If you play a CD on which mixed audio data has been recorded: The screen for selecting the format type such as “ATRAC ROOT”...
Page 18
To check information on the display Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. Audio CD Track number, elapsed playing time (Artist name, track name) Total number of tracks on the CD, total remaining time of the CD, remaining time of the current track ...
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 20. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play, ...
Playback options Display on the CD player GROUP SHUFFLE GROUP SHUFFLE BOOKMARK PLAYLIST AUTO RANKING RANKING SHUF PROGRAM INTRO *An m3u play list is a file in which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/CD-RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format.
Playing groups Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19). In step 3, select “GROUP” or “GROUP SHUFFLE” and press /ENTER. Press to select a group. If you select a group on an MP3 CD, etc. by searching through all the directories, ...
Playing tracks in your favorite order While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playback Options (PLAY MODE)” ( page 19), and then press ENTER. Press to select a track, and press and hold ...
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 24. 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 more. Item EQUALIZER (Equalizer setting) CLEARBASS (Bass sound setting) Note If you change the setting of the EQUALIZER item after you have set the CLEARBASS item, the setting of the EQUALIZER item gets priority. When you set both the EQUALIZER item and the CLEARBASS item, set the EQUALIZER item first.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 26. Setting various functions You can set the various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. Press DISPLAY/MENU until the menu screen appears.
OPTION items To return to the previous screen, press more. Items Options ( LANGUAGE MENU (Language for menu, etc.) TEXT G-PROTECTION (To prevent sound skipping) AVLS (Limiting volume) TIMER (Off timer) BEEP (Sound of operation) SEAMLESS 1) 3) ...
Page 27
Items Options ( POWER SAVE (Saving power) PLAY ORDER TRACK (Playback order) GROUP CD-EXTRA 1) 4) (Playback by disc format) 1)You can set this up only while the player is stopped. 2)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System. 3)This function works only for ATRAC CDs.
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. Sound Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly.
Page 29
Symptom “Low Battery” appears on the display, and the CD does not play. “Hi DC in” appears on the display. The CD does not play, or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player. “HOLD”...
Page 30
Remove all power sources, and then insert the battery or reconnect the AC power adaptor. Try to operate the player again. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cause and/or corrective action The player is reading the information on the CD, not malfunctioning.
*For the customers in Europe Power requirements • LR6 (size AA) battery: 1.5 V DC × 1 • Sony NH-7WMAA rechargeable battery: 1.2 V DC × 1* • AC power adaptor (DC IN 3 V jack): 220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China) 120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico) •...
Optional Accessories AC power adaptor * Active speaker system Car battery cord Car battery cord with car connecting pack Car connecting pack Earphones (except for the customers in France) Earphones (for the customers in France) * Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area.
Index Symbols (Battery) 11, 12 (disc) (Timer) ACTIVE AC power adaptor ATRAC3plus ATRAC CD AUTO RANKING AVLS Battery carrying case Battery compartment lid 10, 11 Battery life BEEP BOOKMARK 20, 21 CD-DA format CD-Extra CD-EXTRA CD-ROM (SonicStage) CD-TEXT CD player CLEARBASS 23, 24 CUSTOM...