Sony Portable CD Player NF401 User Manual

3-266-366-12 (1)  
FM/AM  
Portable  
CD Player  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model number and the serial number are located at the rear of the CD  
player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these  
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. ___________________________  
Serial No. ___________________________  
WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone  
Stereo products.  
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
D-NF400/NF401  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Playing tracks in your favorite order  
(PGM play)............................................ 19  
Enjoy your ATRAC CD  
Walkman!  
Searching for groups or tracks/files ........... 20  
Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6  
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 7  
MP3 ............................................................. 7  
Available features  
Adjusting sound quality  
(Parametric equalizer) ........................... 21  
The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3  
and MP3 files .......................................... 8  
The G-PROTECTION function ................. 22  
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 22  
Getting started  
Stopping playback automatically  
(OFF TIMER) ....................................... 23  
Checking the supplied accessories ............ 10  
Locating the controls ................................. 11  
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 23  
Turning off the beep sound ........................ 24  
Playing tracks continuously  
(SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) ........ 24  
Playing a CD  
1. Insert a CD. ........................................... 13  
2. Connect your CD player. ....................... 13  
3. Play a CD. ............................................. 13  
Using the radio  
Listening to the radio ................................. 25  
Presetting radio stations............................. 27  
Playing preset radio stations ...................... 28  
Playback options  
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) .... 16  
Changing the tuning interval  
(Except European models) .................... 29  
Playing all files in a selected group  
(Group play)  
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 16  
Connecting to a power source  
Playing a single track (Single play) ........... 17  
Using the dry batteries ............................... 30  
Notes on the power source ........................ 31  
Playing tracks in random order  
(Shuffle play)......................................... 17  
Playing all files in a selected group in  
random order (Group shuffle play)  
Additional information  
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 17  
List of menus ............................................. 32  
Precautions ................................................ 34  
Maintenance .............................................. 34  
Troubleshooting ......................................... 35  
Specifications ............................................ 37  
Optional accessories .................................. 38  
Playing your favorite play lists  
(m3u play list play) (MP3 CD only) ..... 17  
Playing your favorite tracks by adding  
Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 18  
Playing the 10 tracks you have played  
most frequently (Auto ranking play) ..... 18  
Playing tracks you have played most  
frequently in random order  
(Auto ranking shuffle play) ................... 19  
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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!  
Thank you for purchasing the D-NF400/NF401. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD  
Walkman,” because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it.  
You can make your own ATRAC CD easily.  
How to use the SonicStage  
Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage.”  
1
Install  
Install the supplied “SonicStage”  
software.  
2
Store and burn  
Store music data imported from audio CDs or  
music files on your PC, select your favorite  
tracks, then burn your own CDs.  
Audio CDs  
,
Music files*  
*Files in MP3 or WAV format  
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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.  
* When total playing time of one CD (album) is estimated at 60 minutes and you are recording on a 700 MB  
CD-R/RW at 48 kbps in ATRAC3plus format.  
What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format?  
Refer to pages 7 - 9 of this manual.  
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Audio data is converted to the  
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format by the  
SonicStage.  
Listen  
You can enjoy listening to your own  
ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC CD  
Walkman.  
ATRAC CD  
,
You can also enjoy audio CDs on  
your CD Walkman.  
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Music sources playable on this CD player  
You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player:  
• Audio CDs (CDDA format)  
• CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD)  
• CDs with MP3 format files (MP3 CD)  
Usable disc formats  
You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only.  
About CD-Rs/RWs  
This CD player can play CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA*  
format, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition  
of the recording device.  
* CDDA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio  
CDs.  
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.  
Notes  
• This CD player cannot record music content on recordable media, such as CD-Rs/RWs.  
• CD-Rs/RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format cannot be played on your computer.  
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ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3  
“ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio  
compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. Though the ATRAC3plus format  
can compress music content to about 1/20 of its original size at 64 kbps, you can still enjoy high  
quality sound. The available transfer bit rates are 256 kbps, 64 kbps and 48 kbps.  
“ATRAC3,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3” is audio compression  
technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The  
ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1/10 of their original size, which  
contributes to reduction of the media volume. The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps,  
105 kbps and 66 kbps.  
The usable number of groups and files  
• Maximum number of groups: 255  
• Maximum number of files: 999  
For details, refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage.”  
Note on saving files on the media  
Do not save files in other formats (except MP3 files) and do not make unnecessary folders on a  
disc that has ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files.  
MP3  
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer3, a standard for audio files compression supported  
by the Motion Picture Experts Group, an ISO (International Organization for Standardization)  
working group, enables compression of audio files to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard  
compact disc.  
The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are:  
• Maximum directory levels: 8  
• Acceptable characters: 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.  
(Continued)  
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The usable number of groups and files  
• Maximum number of groups: 255  
• Maximum number of files: 999  
Settings for compression and writing software  
• This CD player is able to play MP3 files with the following specifications: Bit rate:  
16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) file can  
also be played.  
To compress a source for an MP3 file, we recommend setting the compression software to  
“44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”  
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set to “halting of writing.”  
• To record at one time up to the maximum capacity on media that has nothing recorded on it,  
set to “Disc at Once.”  
Notes on saving files on the media  
• Do not save files in other formats (except MP3/ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files) or  
unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.  
• When a disc is inserted, the CD player reads all the information of folders and files on that  
disc. If there are many folders on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the  
next file to start playback.  
The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3  
files  
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).  
When referring to MP3 CDs, “file” is equivalent to a “track” and a “group” is equivalent to an  
“album.” This CD player is designed to recognize an MP3 folder as a “group” so that it can play  
CD-Rs/RWs in the same manner as it plays ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files.  
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ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order  
•ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3  
•MP3  
Group  
Group  
ATRAC3plus/  
ATRAC3 file  
MP3 file  
Notes  
• A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.  
• If ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files and MP3 files are recorded on the same CD, this CD player plays the  
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files first.  
• Depending on the method used to record MP3 files on the disc, the playing order may be different from the  
one shown above.  
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Getting started  
Checking the supplied accessories  
AC power adaptor (1)  
CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1)  
(not supplied with USA/Canadian models)  
*Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.  
User’s guide for SonicStage (1)  
Headphones (1)  
(for USA model)  
Earphones (1)  
(for other models)  
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Locating the controls  
CD player  
For details, see the pages in parentheses.  
1 Operation button (13, 14, 16 - 26, 28, 29,  
32)  
7 RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY button  
(25 - 28)  
u*1/ENTER: play/pause/  
enter  
RADIO ON: Press to turn on the radio.  
BAND: Press to change the band.  
MEMORY: Press and hold to preset  
stations.  
.: AMS*2/rewind/tune  
in a preset station  
>: AMS/fast forward/  
tune in a preset station  
8 Display (12, 15 - 17, 19 - 21, 25 - 27, 32)  
9 DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack  
(13)  
0 VOL (volume) +*1/– buttons (13)  
qa OPEN switch (13, 30)  
Slide the switch to open the CD player  
lid.  
qs HOLD switch (rear) (23)  
Slide the switch in the direction of the  
arrow to disable the buttons on the CD  
player.  
V/v: Use to select a file,  
play mode, etc.  
2 x (stop)•RADIO OFF button (20, 22, 23,  
25, 28, 32)  
3
( group) –•TUNE – button (14, 19, 20,  
22, 23, 25, 28, 32)  
( group) +•TUNE + button (14, 19,  
20, 25, 28)  
4
5 DISPLAY/MENU button  
(15, 16, 19 - 29, 32)  
Use to enter the menu. Also use to enter  
the selection as well as u/ENTER.  
6 i (headphones) jack (13)  
*1 The button has a tactile dot.  
*2 Automatic Music Sensor  
(Continued)  
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Display  
For details, see the pages in parentheses.  
1 Character information display (15)  
While playing an audio CD, disc name,  
track name, etc. appear in the 2 lines, if  
recorded on the CD.  
5 Play list indication  
For MP3 CD only  
6 Group indication (19, 20)  
For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only  
7 Play mode indication  
While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD,  
group name, file name, etc. appear in the  
2 lines, if recorded on the CD.  
Shows various playmodes such as shuffle  
play and program play. “ ” shows  
repeat play.  
Menu items also appear in this display.  
2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication  
8 SOUND indication  
3 Disc indication  
Lights up while the CD player is playing.  
4 Battery indication (30)  
Shows the SOUND setting which has  
been selected on the menu.  
Roughly shows the remaining power of  
the battery. If “  
” flashes, the  
batteries are depleted.  
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Playing a CD  
1. Insert a CD.  
1 Slide OPEN to open the CD  
2 Place the CD on the tray and close  
player lid.  
the lid.  
OPEN switch  
Label side up  
2. Connect your CD player.  
You can use the following power  
sources:  
to an AC outlet  
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries  
(page 30)  
• AC power adaptor  
AC power  
adaptor  
We explain how to use your CD player  
on house current on this page.  
Connect the plugs securely.  
u/ ENTER  
1 Connect the AC power adaptor.  
2 Connect the headphones/earphones  
to the CD player.  
to DC IN 4.5 V  
3. Play a CD.  
to i  
(headphones)  
Headphones/earphones  
Press u/ENTER.  
Adjust the volume by  
pressing VOL + or –.  
(Continued)  
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Basic operations  
Do this  
To  
Press u/ ENTER.  
Play (from a point where you stopped previously)  
Playback starts from the point where you  
stopped.  
While the CD player is stopped, press and hold  
Play (from the first track)  
u
/ ENTER until the play of the first track starts.  
Press u/ ENTER.  
Press x.  
Pause/resume play after pause  
Stop*2  
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*1)*2  
Press ..  
Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS)*3  
Press . repeatedly.  
Press >.  
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS)*2,  
*
3
P
ress > repeatedly.  
Find the beginning of succeeding tracks  
3
(AMS)  
*
,
5
Go backwards quickly*2  
*
Press and hold ..  
,
5
Go forward quickly*2  
*
Press and hold >.  
Jump to succeeding groups*4  
Jump to previous groups*4  
Press  
Press  
+ repeatedly.  
– repeatedly.  
*1 Automatic Music Sensor  
*2 These operations can be carried out during both play and pause.  
*3 After you have played the last track, you can return to the beginning of the first track by pressing >.  
Similarly, if you are at the first track, you can locate the last track by pressing ..  
*4 Only when you play an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD  
*5 These operations cannot be carried out when using an MP3 file recorded on a CD-R/RW in a packet write  
format.  
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Checking CD information on the display  
You can check CD information by pressing DISPLAY/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 following table.  
When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you input using the SonicStage software is  
displayed. When you are playing an MP3 CD containing MP3 files with an ID3 tag*1, ID3 tag  
information is displayed.  
Each time you press DISPLAY/MENU, the display changes as follows:  
Screen  
Audio CD  
ATRAC CD/MP3 CD  
1
Track number, elapsed playing  
time, (Track name)  
File name, file number, elapsed playing time  
2
3
4
Track number, remaining time of  
the current track  
(Track name, artist name)  
The number of tracks left*2, the  
time remaining on the CD*2  
(Album name, artist name)  
Artist name, CODEC information*3, file number,  
remaining time of the current file  
Group name, total number of files  
List of group names/file names  
List of track names  
*1 An ID3 tag is a format for adding certain information (track name, album name, artist name, etc.) to MP3  
files. This CD player conforms to Version 1.1/2.2/2.3 of the ID3 tag format (MP3 files only).  
*2 Not displayed during Single play, Shuffle play, Bookmark track play, Auto ranking play, Auto ranking  
shuffle play or PGM play.  
*3 Bit rate and sampling frequencies. While an MP3 file made at VBR (variable bit rate) is being played,  
“VBR” appears on the display instead of a bit ratae. In some cases, “VBR” appears halfway through  
playback, not from the beginning.  
Notes  
• The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player.  
• Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information on the CD. “READING”  
is displayed. Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to accomplish this reading.  
• If the group does not have a group name, “ROOT” appears in the display.  
• If the file does not have ID3 tag information, “- - - -” appears in the display.  
Removing the CD  
Remove the CD while pressing the pivot  
in the center of the tray.  
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B Playback options  
You can enjoy the following playback  
options using the menu function.  
3 Press V or v to select the playback  
option you want.  
The default setting is “ALL” (normal  
play).  
• Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat  
play)  
• Playing all files in a selected group  
(Group play)  
PLAY MODE  
>GROUP  
• Playing a single track (Single play)  
• Playing tracks in random order  
(Shuffle play)  
Playback options appear.  
• Playing all files in a selected group  
in random order (Group shuffle  
play)  
• Playing your favorite play lists (m3u  
play list play)  
• Playing your favorite tracks by  
adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track  
play)  
• Playing the 10 tracks you have  
played most frequently (Auto  
ranking play)  
• Playing tracks you have played  
most frequently in random order  
(Auto ranking shuffle play)  
• Playing tracks in your favorite order  
(PGM play)  
Playing tracks  
repeatedly (Repeat play)  
You can repeat various playback options.  
1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until  
the MENU screen appears.  
MENU  
>REPEAT  
2 Press V or v to select “REPEAT,” then  
press u/ENTER.  
3 Press V or v to select “ON,” then press  
u/ENTER to enter the selection.  
Selecting playback options  
REPEAT  
>ON  
Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the  
following procedures, then select each  
playback option.  
1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until  
Playing all files in a  
selected group  
the MENU screen appears.  
MENU  
>REPEAT  
(Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)  
2 Press V or v to select “PLAY MODE,”  
then press u/ENTER*.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (this page), press  
V or v to select “GROUP,” then press  
u/ENTER to enter the selection.  
* You can also use DISPLAY/MENU to enter  
the selection, instead of u/ENTER.  
MENU  
>PLAY MODE  
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Playing a single track  
Playing your favorite  
play lists (m3u play list play)  
(MP3 CD only)  
(Single play)  
Perform 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.  
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.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of  
1
“Selecting playback options”  
(page 16), press V or v to select  
“PLAY LIST,then press u/  
ENTER to enter the selection.  
Playing tracks in  
random order (Shuffle play)  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (page 16), press  
V or v to select “SHUFFLE,then  
press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Press V or v to select a play list.  
2
PLAY LIST  
>LATEST  
Play list  
Press u/ENTER.  
3
Playing all files in a  
selected group in  
random order (Group shuffle  
play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (page 16), press  
V or v to select “GROUP SHUF,” then  
press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
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To check the tracks with Bookmarks*  
Playing your favorite  
tracks by adding  
Bookmarks  
During playback of the tracks with  
Bookmarks, “ ” lights up in the display.  
* Perform these operations only when Screen 1 is  
disaplyed (page 15).  
(Bookmark track play)  
Notes  
• During play of tracks with Bookmarks, tracks are  
played in order of track number, and not in the  
order you added the Bookmarks.  
• If you try to add Bookmarks to the tracks on the  
11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing ATRAC  
CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the CD you  
played first will be erased.  
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)  
ATRAC CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD  
(up to 5 CDs)  
• If you remove all power sources, all Bookmarks  
stored in memory will be erased.  
MP3 CD: up to 999 tracks for each CD  
(up to 5 CDs)  
Adding Bookmarks*  
Playing the 10 tracks  
you have played most  
frequently (Auto ranking play)  
The CD player automatically memorizes up  
to 10 tracks you have played most frequently  
from the CD being played, and plays them  
from the 10th to the top.  
1 During play of the track to where you  
want to add a Bookmark, press and hold  
u/ENTER until “ ” disappears and  
” (Bookmark) flashes instead.  
When the Bookmark has been added  
successfully, “ ” flashes slower.  
2 Press . or > to select the track to  
where you want to add a Bookmark, then  
repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the  
tracks you want.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (page 16), press V  
or v to select “AUTO RANKING,then  
press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Playing the tracks with  
Bookmarks  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (page 16), press V or v to  
select “BOOK MARK,” then press u/  
ENTER.  
The play of the tracks with the Bookmarks  
starts.  
To remove the Bookmarks*  
During play of the track with a Bookmark,  
press and hold u/ENTER until “  
disappears from the display.  
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Playing tracks you  
have played most  
Playing tracks in your  
favorite order (PGM play)  
You can program the CD player to play up to  
64 tracks in your favorite order.  
frequently in random  
order (Auto 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.  
While play is stopped, perform  
1
steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (page 16), press  
V or v to select “PROGRAM,then  
press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting  
playback options” (page 16), press V  
or v to select “RANKING SHUF,” then  
press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Press . or > to select the  
track and press DISPLAY/MENU to  
enter the selection.  
2
The track has been stored in memory.  
When playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD,  
Note  
you can also select a group using  
or –.  
+
The CD player memorizes the tracks you have  
played from up to 10 CDs, whether you have  
changed the CDs or not. If the CD player tries to  
memorize tracks from an 11th CD, the data  
memorized first will be erased.  
[Audio CD]  
01 <PGM01  
Track number Playing order  
[CD-TEXT]  
Track name  
Legene/e  
01 <PGM01  
Track number  
[ATRAC CD/MP3 CD]  
For the Gree  
01 Lovely  
Playing order File name  
(Continued)  
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Playing tracks in your favorite  
order  
Searching for groups  
or tracks/files  
While the CD player is playing, you can  
search for and play the group (ATRAC CD  
only) or track/file you want quickly using  
V or v on the CD player.  
Repeat step 2 to select the tracks  
in your favorite order.  
3
Press u/ENTER to start PGM  
play.  
4
During play, press V or v until the  
1
search screen appears.  
Checking the program  
Mysterious  
In Your Hou  
While programming:  
Press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly before  
step 4.  
Press  
+ or  
– to select the  
2
group you want, then press  
u/ENTER.  
Notes  
• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 3,  
the first selected track number (audio CD) or the  
first selected file name (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD)  
appears on the display.  
The CD player starts playing from the  
first file in the group you selected.  
• If you select 65 tracks or more, the first selected  
tracks are erased.  
Selecting the track/file you  
want  
1 Perform step 1 above, then press  
– to select the group you want.  
2 Press V or v to select the track/file you  
want, then press u/ENTER.  
+ or  
The CD player starts playing from the  
track/ file you selected.  
To exit the search mode  
Press x. If about 40 seconds at most have  
passed without any operation being  
performed, the screen returns to the previous  
one.  
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B Available features  
Perform steps 1 - 3 of “Selecting  
the sound quality you want” and  
select “CUSTOM.”  
Adjusting sound quality  
1
2
(Parametric equalizer)  
You can enjoy your favorite sounds by  
adjusting sound quality in the following two  
ways:  
• Selecting a preset sound pattern t  
“Selecting the sound quality you want”  
• Adjusting sound quality by yourself t  
“Customizing sound quality”  
Press . or > for 2 seconds or  
more to select the frequency  
range.  
The frequency range you selected  
flashes.  
Selecting the sound quality  
you want  
LOW MID HIGH  
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU  
Press V or v to select the sound  
volume, then press . or >  
repeatedly to select the shape of  
the wave from the 3 shapes stored  
in memory for each frequency  
range.  
3
screen appears.  
2 Press V or v to select “SOUND,” then  
press u/ENTER*.  
* You can also use DISPLAY/MENU to enter  
the selection as well as u/ENTER.  
3 Press V or v to select the sound quality  
you want, then press u/ENTER to enter  
the selection.  
Indication  
Sound quality  
LOW MID HIGH  
SOFT  
For vocals, stressing middle  
range audio  
A: Frequency range  
B: Sound volume  
ACTIVE  
HEAVY  
Lively sounds, emphasizing  
high and low range audio  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make  
adjustment for the remaining 2  
frequency ranges.  
4
5
Powerful sounds, further  
emphasizing high and low ranges  
compared with ACTIVE sound  
CUSTOM  
Customized sound  
Press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Customizing sound quality  
You can customize sound quality by  
adjusting the sound volume in the 3  
frequency ranges “LOW” (low range audio),  
“MID” (middle range audio) and “HIGH”  
(high range audio). For each frequency  
range, you can select the wave pattern from  
among 3 patterns, and can also adjust the  
sound volume in 7 levels for the pattern you  
select.  
(Continued)  
Adjust sound quality by checking the shape  
of the wave on the display.  
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Note  
Sound may skip:  
Adjusting sound quality  
– if the CD player receives stronger continuous  
shock than expected,  
– if a dirty or scratched CD is played, or  
– when using poor-quality CD-Rs/RWs or  
if there is a problem with the original recording  
device or application software.  
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  
volume down.  
Protecting your hearing  
(AVLS)  
You may feel a difference in sound volume  
between the CUSTOM sound setting and other  
sound settings. Adjust the volume for your  
preference.  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps the maximum  
volume down to protect your hearing.  
• When using the radio, the parametric equalizer  
function does not work.  
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU  
1
until the MENU screen appears.  
Press V or v to select “OPTION,”  
then press u/ENTER.  
The G-PROTECTION  
function  
The G-PROTECTION function has been  
developed to provide excellent protection  
against sound skipping during many active  
uses.  
Press V or v to select “AVLS,”  
2
then press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Press V or v to select “ON,then  
3
press u/ENTER to enter the  
While play is stopped, press and  
1
selection.  
hold DISPLAY/MENU until the  
MENU screen appears. Press V or  
v to select “OPTION,then press  
u/ENTER.  
To cancel the AVLS function  
Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS  
setting to “OFF.”  
Press V or v to select “G-  
2
PROTECTION,then press u/  
ENTER to enter the selection.  
Press V or v to select “G-PRO 1”  
3
or “G-PRO 2, then press u/  
ENTER to enter the selection.  
If you select “G-PRO 2,” the G-  
PROTECTION function will be  
enhanced compared to “G-PRO 1.” To  
enjoy high quality CD sound, select  
“G-PRO 1. ”  
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To cancel the OFF TIMER function  
Stopping playback  
The OFF TIMER function will be canceled:  
• When you perform steps 1 - 3, changing  
the OFF TIMER setting to “OFF.”  
automatically (OFF TIMER)  
You can set the CD player to stop the play  
automatically within a range of 1 to 99  
minutes. While the timer function is working,  
• When you listen to the radio.  
” appears at about 5 second intervals*.  
Locking the controls  
* Only when Screen 1 or 2 is displayed (page 15)  
(HOLD)  
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU  
1
You can lock the controls on your CD player  
to prevent accidental button presses.  
until the MENU screen appears.  
Press V or v to select “OPTION,”  
then press u/ENTER.  
Slide HOLD in the direction of the  
arrow.  
Press V or v to select “TIMER,”  
2
“HOLD” flashes if you press any button  
when the HOLD function is activated.  
then press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
To unlock the controls  
Slide HOLD in the direction opposite to that  
of the arrow.  
Press V or v to select “10 min*,”  
3
then press u/ENTER.  
* Default setting. If you have changed the  
setting, the length of time already set  
appears.  
Press V or v to select the length  
4
of time you want to set from “01  
min” to “99 min”, then press u/  
ENTER to enter the selection.  
• To increase/decrease by 5 minutes:  
Press V or v repeatedly.  
• To increase/decrease by 1 minute:  
Press V or v for 2 seconds or more.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press  
–.  
To cancel the setting operation  
Press x.  
To check the length of time before the  
CD player stops playback  
During play, perform steps 1 - 3.  
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Turning off the beep  
sound  
You can turn off the beep sound that is heard  
from your headphones/earphones when you  
operate your CD player.  
Playing tracks  
continuously (SEAMLESS)  
(ATRAC CD only)  
You can play live concert music, etc. without  
space between the tracks.  
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU  
1
While play is stopped, press and  
1
until the MENU screen appears.  
Press V or v to select “OPTION,”  
then press u/ENTER.  
hold DISPLAY/MENU until the  
MENU screen appears. Press V or  
v to select “OPTION,then press  
u/ENTER.  
Press V or v to select “BEEP,”  
2
then press u/ENTER to enter the  
Press V or v to select  
2
selection.  
“SEAMLESS,then press u/  
ENTER to enter the selection.  
Press V or v to select “OFF,” then  
3
press u/ENTER to enter the  
Press V or v to select “ON,then  
3
selection.  
press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
To turn on the beep sound  
Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the BEEP  
setting to “ON.”  
Note  
The tracks may not play continuously  
depending on how the source music was  
recorded.  
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B Using the radio  
Improving broadcast  
reception  
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones  
cord.  
Listening to the radio  
You can enjoy FM and AM programs.  
Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on  
the radio.  
1
Press RADIO ON/BAND until the  
band you want appears.  
2
Headphones or earphones  
Each time you press the button, the  
display changes as follows:  
USA and Canadian models:  
For AM, reorient the CD player itself.  
B
FM t AM t TV t WB  
B
Other models:  
FM t AM  
Press TUNE + or – to tune in the  
station you want and adjust the  
volume.  
Note  
3
Keep the headphones/earphones connected to the  
i jack of the CD player. The headphones/  
earphones cord works as the FM antenna.  
Turning off the radio  
If it is hard to hear the FM/  
TV/WB broadcast (for U, CA,  
E92, MX2* models)  
Press x•RADIO OFF.  
Tuning in the station quickly  
1
While listening to the radio, press and  
hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display  
changes.  
Hold down TUNE + or – in step 3 until the  
frequency digits begin to change in the  
display. The CD player automatically scans  
the radio frequencies and stops when it finds  
a clear station.  
>AVLS  
LOCAL  
2
3
Press V or v to select “LOCAL,” then  
press u/ENTER.  
Press V or v to select “ON,” then press  
u/ENTER to enter the selection.  
* For the area code of the model you purchased,  
check the upper left side of the bar code on the  
package.  
(Continued)  
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Turning off the radio  
automatically  
Listening to the radio  
You can set the radio to turn off  
automatically within a range of 10 to 99  
minutes by 10 minutes. While the timer  
function is working, “ ” appears at about 5  
second intervals.  
If it is hard to hear the FM  
broadcast (for CED, CEK,  
EE1, E13, AU2, E13/2*  
models)  
1
While listening to the radio, press and  
hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display  
changes.  
1
While listening to the radio, press and  
hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display  
changes.  
2
3
Press V or v to select “TIMER,” then  
>AVLS  
MONO  
press u/ENTER.  
Press V or v to select the length of time  
you want to set from “10” to “99,” then  
press u/ENTER to enter the selection.  
2
3
Press V or v to select “MONO,” then  
press u/ENTER.  
Press V or v to select “ON,” then press  
u/ENTER to enter the selection.  
To check the length of time before the  
radio is automatically turned off  
The noise will be reduced but the radio will  
play in monaural.  
During play, perform steps 1 - 2.  
To cancel the OFF TIMER function  
The OFF TIMER function for the radio will  
be canceled:  
• When you perform steps 1 - 3, changing  
the OFF TIMER setting to “OFF.”  
• When you turn off the radio.  
• When you start playing a CD.  
* For the area code of the model you purchased,  
check the upper left side of the bar code on the  
package.  
Protecting your hearing  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps the maximum  
volume down to protect your hearing.  
When listening to the radio  
on batteries  
If you connect the external power source  
plug to the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your CD  
player, the CD player will turn off. Turn it on  
by pressing RADIO ON/BAND to continue  
listening to it.  
1
While listening to the radio, press and  
hold DISPLAY/MENU until the display  
changes.  
2
3
Press V or v to select “AVLS,” then  
press u/ENTER.  
Press V or v to select “ON,” then press  
u/ENTER to enter the selection.  
To cancel the AVLS function  
Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the AVLS  
setting to “OFF.”  
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If you want to preset the received  
station, press DISPLAY/MENU  
while the preset number is  
flashing.  
Presetting radio  
stations  
You can preset up to 51 stations (for USA  
and Canadian models) : 7 for TV, 4 for WB,  
30 for FM and 10 for AM or 40 stations (for  
other models) : 30 for FM and 10 for AM.  
5
6
The received station is preset on the  
preset number 1 and the CD player starts  
scanning for the next receivable station.  
If you do not press DISPLAY/MENU  
within the 3 seconds, the CD player will  
start scanning for the next receivable  
station without storing the station.  
Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on  
the radio.  
1
Press RADIO ON/BAND to select  
the band.  
2
Repeat step 5 until all receivable  
stations are preset.  
If the stations have already been stored,  
the newly preset stations will replace the  
old ones.  
Press MEMORY for 2 seconds or  
more.  
3
The preset number will flash in the  
display.  
Presetting stations manually  
FM 01  
1
2
3
Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the  
radio.  
87.50 MHz  
Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the  
band.  
Press and hold MEMORY until the preset  
number flashes in the display.  
Press DISPLAY/MENU for 2  
seconds or more.  
4
The CD player starts scanning the  
stations from the lower frequencies and  
stops for about 3 seconds when a station  
is received.  
FM 01  
87.50 MHz  
From this step on, start the next operation  
within 30 seconds after you finished the  
previous operation. If 30 seconds pass  
with nothing done, the preset number  
stops flashing which shows that the CD  
player has exited the preset memory  
standby mode. If this happens, start from  
step 3 again.  
(Continued)  
27  
 
To cancel all preset stations  
Presetting radio stations  
1 While the radio is turned off and CD play  
is stopped, press and hold DISPLAY/  
MENU until the MENU screen appears.  
2 Press V or v to select “OPTION,” then  
press u/ENTER.  
3 Press V or v to select “TUNER  
PRESET,” then press u/ENTER to enter  
the selection.  
4
Press . or > repeatedly to select  
the preset number you want to store the  
station on while the preset number  
flashes.  
5
6
Press TUNE + or – to tune in the station  
you want while the preset number  
flashes.  
“Clear?” appears in the display. When you  
press u/ENTER, all the preset stations  
are canceled.  
Press DISPLAY/MENU.  
When the station is preset successfully,  
the beep sounds. The new station replaces  
the old one.  
The preset number increases by one and  
the CD player enters the preset memory  
standby mode.  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 when you preset the  
stations in the same band. When you  
preset the stations in the different band,  
press and hold MEMORY to exit the  
preset memory standby mode. Repeat  
steps 2 to 6 after the preset number stops  
flashing.  
Playing preset radio  
stations  
7
You can tune in the station easily by pressing  
. or > button.  
Press RADIO ON/BAND to select  
the band.  
1
To exit the preset memory standby  
mode  
Press . or > to tune in a  
stored station.  
2
When the radio is turned on, you can exit the  
preset memory standby mode using one of  
the following procedures. Preset stations,  
however, will remain stored in the CD  
player’s memory.  
• Hold down MEMORY until the preset  
number stops flashing.  
• Do not press any button for 30 seconds.  
The preset number stops flashing.  
• Press u. The CD player enters the CD  
playing mode.  
• Press x•RADIO OFF. The radio turns off.  
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Changing the tuning  
interval (Except European  
models)  
When using the CD player abroad, change  
the AM tuning interval on the menu, if  
necessary.  
9 kHz area: Asia and Europe  
10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and South  
America  
Change it while the radio is turned off and  
CD play is stopped, as follows.  
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU  
until the MENU screen appears.  
1
Press V or v to select “OPTION,”  
2
then press u/ENTER.  
Press V or v to select “AM STEP,”  
3
then press u/ENTER to enter the  
selection.  
Press V or v to select “9 kHz” or  
4
“10 kHz,then press u/ENTER to  
enter the selection.  
Note  
After changing the tuning interval, you need to  
preset radio stations again.  
29  
 
B Connecting to a power source  
When to replace the batteries  
You can check the remaining power of the  
batteries in the display.  
Using the dry batteries  
Use only the following dry battery type for  
your CD player:  
t
t
t
t
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries  
t Lo batt*  
For the battery life, see “Specifications.”  
* Beep sounds.  
Note  
Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when  
using the dry batteries.  
When the batteries are depleted, replace both  
batteries with new ones.  
Notes  
• The indicator sections of  
remaining battery power. One section does not  
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.  
• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator  
Slide OPEN to open the lid of your  
CD player, then open the battery  
compartment lid inside the player.  
1
roughly show the  
sections of  
may increase or decrease.  
To remove the batteries  
Remove the batteries as illustrated below.  
Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries  
2
by matching the 3 to the diagram  
in the battery compartment and  
close the lid until it clicks into  
place.  
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.  
Insert the # end first  
(for both batteries).  
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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 AC power adaptor supplied.  
If your CD player is not supplied with the  
one, use the 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. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
On dry batteries  
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.  
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or  
other metallic objects. It can generate heat  
if the positive and negative terminals of the  
battery are accidentally contacted by a  
metallic object.  
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.  
• Do not use different types of batteries  
together.  
• When the batteries are not to be used for a  
long time, remove them.  
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any  
deposit in the battery compartment, and  
install new batteries. In case the deposit  
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.  
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B Additional information  
List of menus  
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then press V or v to select  
the menu you want.  
MENU  
>REPEAT  
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 tracks repeatedly (16)  
REPEAT  
z OFF  
ON  
Normal play  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY MODE  
ALL  
GROUP*2  
Playing all files in a selected group (16)  
Playing a single track (17)  
Playing track in random order (17)  
1
SHUFFLE  
GROUP SHUF*2  
Playing all files in a selected group  
in random order (17)  
Playing your favorite tracks by adding  
Bookmarks (18)  
PLAY MODE  
BOOK MARK*3  
Playing your favorite play lists (17)  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY LIST*4  
Playing the 10 tracks you have played  
most frequently (18)  
AUTO RANKING  
Playing tracks you have played most  
frequently in random order (19)  
PLAY MODE  
PLAY MODE  
RANKING SHUF  
PROGRAM*5  
Playing tracks in your favorite order (19)  
*1 When “PGM” is not displayed.  
*2 For ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only  
*3 Only when Bookmarks have been added to the tracks/files  
*4 Play lists (m3u) recorded in MP3 format only  
*5 You can make this setting while play is stopped.  
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Setting of sound (page)  
Menu 1 , Menu 2  
,
,
Menu 3  
Adjusting sound quality (21)  
SOUND  
z OFF  
SOFT  
ACTIVE  
HEAVY  
CUSTOM  
Setting various functions (page)  
Menu 1 , Menu 2  
Menu 3  
Protecting against sound skipping (22)  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
OPTION  
G-PROTECTION*1  
z G-PRO 1  
G-PRO 2  
Protecting your hearing (22)  
AVLS  
ON  
z OFF  
10 min*2  
z OFF  
Stopping playback automatically (23)  
Turning off the beep sound (24)  
Playing tracks continuously (24)  
TIMER  
BEEP  
z ON  
OFF  
SEAMLESS*1,  
*
ON  
3
z OFF  
Setting when the radio is turned off (page)  
Menu 1 , Menu 2  
,
Menu 3  
9 kHz*4  
Changing the tuning interval (29)  
OPTION  
AM STEP  
10 kHz  
Canceling all preset stations (28)  
OPTION  
TUNER PRESET  
Clear?  
*1 You can make these settings while play is stopped.  
*2 Default setting. If you have changed the setting, the length of time already set appears.  
*3 For ATRAC CD only  
*4 Default settings vary for each area you purchased the CD player.  
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On headphones/earphones  
Road safety  
Precautions  
Do not use headphones/earphones while  
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is  
illegal in some areas. It can also be  
potentially dangerous to play your headsets  
at high volume while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
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  
• 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.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high  
volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you  
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce  
volume or discontinue use.  
• Do not leave the CD player in a location  
near heat sources, or in a place subject to  
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,  
moisture, rain, mechanical shock,  
unleveled surface, or in a car with its  
windows closed.  
Consideration for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This  
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to  
be considerate to the people around you.  
• If the CD player causes interference to the  
radio or television reception, turn off the  
CD player or move it away from the radio  
or television.  
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,  
heart, square, star) cannot be played on this  
CD player. Attempting to do so may  
damage the CD player. Do not use such  
discs.  
Maintenance  
To clean the casing  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water  
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use  
alcohol, benzine or thinner.  
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 expose the CD to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not  
leave the CD in a car parked under direct  
sunlight.  
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Troubleshooting  
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
CD player  
Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective action  
The volume does not  
increase even if you press  
VOL + repeatedly.  
c
AVLS is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF.” (page 22)  
No sound, or noise is heard.  
c
c
Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. (page 13)  
Plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones plugs with a dry  
soft cloth periodically.  
Certain files cannot be  
played.  
c
You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with  
this CD player. (page 6)  
The playing time is too short  
when powered with the dry  
batteries.  
c
c
Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese  
batteries. (page 30)  
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 30)  
“ Lo batt” appears on the  
display. The CD does not  
play.  
c
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.  
(page 30)  
HI dc In” appears on the  
display.  
An AC power adaptor which is rated higher than the one supplied  
or recommended is being used. Use only the supplied AC power  
adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in “Optional  
accessories”. (page 38)  
The CD does not play or  
No disc” appears on the  
display when a CD is placed  
in the CD player.  
c
c
c
The CD is dirty or defective.  
Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 13)  
Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture  
evaporates.  
c
c
c
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 30)  
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 30)  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 13)  
Press u/ENTER after one second or more has passed since the  
AC power adaptor was connected.  
c
c
The CD-R/RW is blank.  
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/RW, recording  
device, or application software.  
(Continued)  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective action  
HOLD” flashes in the  
display when you press a  
button, and the CD does not  
play.  
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 23)  
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/ENTER 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 13, 14, 30)  
Rustling noise is heard from  
the CD.  
c
c
Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 30)  
During playback of an ATRAC  
CD or MP3 CD, the CD does  
not rotate but you can hear  
the sound normally.  
The CD player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or  
MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption. The  
player is not malfunctioning.  
NO FILE appears on the  
display after you press u/  
ENTER or when the lid of the  
CD player is closed.  
c
c
c
There are no ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files in the CD.  
A CD-R/RW from which the data has been erased is being used.  
The CD is dirty.  
When closing the lid of the  
CD player, the CD starts to  
rotate.  
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The CD player is reading the information on the CD. The player is  
not malfunctioning.  
The LCD display becomes  
hard to see or slows down.  
You are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/  
104°F) or at low temperatures (below 0°C/32°F). At room  
temperature, the display will return to its normal operating  
condition.  
Play is stopped abruptly.  
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OFF TIMER has been set. Change the setting to “OFF.”  
The OFF TIMER function is  
canceled.  
The OFF TIMER function for the CD is canceled if you start  
listening to the radio.  
The OFF TIMER function for the radio is canceled if you start  
playing a CD.  
Radio  
Symptom  
Cause and/or corrective actions  
The audio is weak or has poor  
quality.  
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Replace the battery with a new LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.  
(page 30)  
Move the CD player away from electronic appliances (TVs, PCs,  
etc).  
Keep the AC power adaptor away from the CD player.  
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z U, CA* models  
•9 kHz step:  
TV: 2 - 13 ch  
WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz  
•10 kHz step:  
Specifications  
CD player  
System  
Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
TV: 2 - 13 ch  
WB (weather band): 1 - 7 ch  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz  
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.)  
* For the area code of the model you purchased,  
check the upper left side of the bar code on the  
package.  
Antenna  
FM: Headphones/earphones cord antenna  
D-A conversion  
1-bit quartz time-axis control  
AM: Built-in ferrite bar antenna  
Frequency response  
General  
20 - 20 000 Hz +12 dB (measured by JEITA)  
Power requirements  
Output (at 4.5 V input level)  
Headphones (stereo minijack)  
Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω  
(Approx. 1.5 mW + Approx. 1.5 mW at 16 )*  
*For the customers in Europe  
• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2  
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):  
220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China)  
120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico)  
Battery life*1 (approx. hours)  
When you use the CD player on a flat and stable  
surface.  
When SOUND mode is set to “OFF.”  
Playing time varies depending on how the CD  
player is used.  
Radio  
Frequency range  
z CED, CEK, EE1* models  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz  
When using two Sony alkaline batteries  
LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan)  
z E13/2, E92* models  
•9 kHz step:  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz  
•10 kHz step:  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz  
G-PROTECTION  
G-PRO 1” “ G-PRO 2”  
Audio CD  
50  
80  
62  
45  
80  
62  
ATRAC CD*2  
MP3 CD*3  
RADIO ON  
z AU2, E13* models  
•9 kHz step:  
75  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 531 - 1 602 kHz  
•10 kHz step:  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz  
*1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association)  
*2 Recorded at 48 kbps  
*3 Recorded at 128 kbps  
(Continued)  
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Specifications  
Optional accessories  
AC power adaptor*1  
AC-E45HG  
Operating temperature  
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)  
Active speaker system  
SRS-Z1  
SRS-Z30  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding  
projecting parts and controls)  
Approx. 135.8 × 30.7 × 135.8 mm  
(5 38 × 1 14 × 5 38 in.)  
Car battery cord*2  
DCC-E345  
Car battery cord with car connecting pack*2  
DCC-E34CP  
Car connecting pack*2  
Connecting cord  
CPA-9C  
Mass (excluding accessories)  
Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz.)  
RK-G129  
RK-G136  
Earphones (except for the customers in France)  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
MDR-E818LP  
MDR-J10  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Earphones (for the customers in France)  
MDR-E808LP  
1
*
Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for  
each area. Check your the voltage and the shape  
of the plug in your area before purchasing an  
adaptor.  
When listening to the radio using these  
accessories, noise may occur. We recommend  
only playing CDs when you use them.  
2
*
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.  
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This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia  
 

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