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Table of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Create original ATRAC CDs! ... 4 Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ... 6 MP3 files ... 6 Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 ... 8 Getting started Locating the controls ...
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE718CK. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD Walkman,” because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it. Create original ATRAC CDs! You can make your own ATRAC CD. The procedure is very simple. Just perform Steps 1, 2 and 3. Step 1 Install Install the supplied...
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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 recorded at 48 kbps (ATRAC3plus) ATRAC CD What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3...
Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs • ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files • MP3 files Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet extension and UDF 1.5 (Packet write) format discs only. ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “ATRAC3plus,”...
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The major specifications of the acceptable disc format are: • Maximum directory levels: 8 • Acceptable characters for a file/folder name: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, _ (underscore) Notes • When naming files, be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file name. •...
Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and 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.”...
The AC power adaptor supplied is not intended to be serviced. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended manner, during the warranty period, the adaptor should be returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or after warranty period, it should be discarded.
Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files When using your CD player in a car, see page 26. . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones. You can also use rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a power source. (See page 29.) .
Basic operations Play (from the point you stopped) Play (from the first track) Pause/resume play after pause Stop Find the beginning of the current track (AMS* Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS) Go backwards quickly* Go forward quickly*...
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About the display While the CD player is playing, the following indications appear in the display. You can also check the remaining time, track name, etc. using DISPLAY (see pages 23 and 24.) While playing an audio CD While playing an audio CD containing CD text information While playing an ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file...
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Example of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC groups and files File mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files from 1, 2, 3...qa, qs. Group mode Plays all ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files in the selected group. Notes • Maximum number of groups: 255 Maximum number of files: 999 • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player. •...
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Example of group structure and playing order (MP3 CD) The playing order of groups and files is as follows: CD-R CD-RW File mode Plays all MP3 files from 1, 2, 3...9, 0. Group mode Plays all MP3 files in the selected group. (Example: If you select group 3, the CD player plays file 4.
Playback options You can enjoy various playback options using PLAY MODE (play mode/repeat), jog dial• ENTER, ./> and u. PLAY MODE button If you press the button, you can change the play mode. During playback, if you press and hold the button until “...
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle play) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears. When playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files In shuffle mode, the CD player plays all files on a CD in random order. Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC/MP3 CD only) During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “...
Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) You can add Bookmarks to up to 99 tracks for each CD. You can use this function for up to 10 CDs. While playing ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 999 tracks for each CD (up to 5 CDs). While playing MP3 files You can add Bookmarks to up to 400 tracks for each CD (up to 10 CDs).
Playing your favorite play lists (MP3 CD only) You can play your favorite m3u play lists.* * An “m3u play list” is a file for which an MP3 file playing order has been encoded. To use the play list function, record MP3 files on a CD-R/RW using encoding software that supports the m3u format. During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “...
Searching for your favorite tracks/files/groups quickly using the jog dial When using an audio CD Turn the jog dial to select the track you want, then press ENTER. The CD player starts play. When using an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD While the CD player is stopped Turn the jog dial to select the group you want, then press ENTER.
Playing tracks in your favorite order You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks (“files” when playing an ATRAC/MP3 CD) in your favorite order. While the CD player is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears.
To check the program During programming: Press ENTER repeatedly before step 4. During stop: Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” flashes, then press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the track number appears. Notes • When you finish entering the 64th track in step 2, the first track selected appears in the display. •...
B Available features The G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. When you set the G-PROTECTION switch on your CD player to “2”, the G- PROTECTION function will be enhanced compared to “1.”...
Checking information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/ MP3 files You can check information on a CD with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files using DISPLAY. You can also check ID3 tag information if the file has that information stored. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: t File name, group name and elapsed playing time...
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS ON” appears in the display. Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level. To turn off the AVLS function Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS OFF”...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your CD player, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. Mounting your CD player Attach the CD player to the console box with the supplied Velcro tapes. Affix the narrow tapes to the CD player and the broad tapes to the console box, etc.
• If the fuse is blown again after replacing it, contact your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, bring the defective fuse to the dealer with you. Notes on the car connecting pack •...
Mounting the rotary commander If you use the supplied rotary commander, you can control your CD player as easily as you would control the headlight or the wiper switch of your car while driving. Attach the rotary commander to a flat place as illustrated below.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • AC power adaptor (see “Playing an audio CD or ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files”) • Rechargeable batteries • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the batteries Use only the following batteries for your CD player.
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Using the batteries To check the remaining power of the batteries You can check it in the display. Replace the batteries when “ Lo batt* * Beep sounds. Notes • The indicator sections of the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
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.
B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a cassette tape. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the connected device. Be sure to turn off all connected devices before making connections.
B Additional information Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The volume does not increase even if you press the VOL + button repeatedly. Cannot adjust the volume. No sound, or noise is heard.
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Symptom The CD does not play or “No disc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. “HOLD” flashes on the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play. Cannot adjust the volume with VOL +/–...
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Troubleshooting Symptom During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. “NO FILE” appears in the display after u is pressed or the lid of the CD player is closed.
(When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface) Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used. When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) Audio CD ATRAC3plus files* MP3 files*...
Optional accessories AC power adaptor AC-E45HG Active speaker system SRS-Z1 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CPA-9C Rechargeable battery NH-WM2AA Earphones MDR-E931LP MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL Your dealer may not handle some of the accessories listed above.
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This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...