Sony D-NE500 User Manual

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10Getting startedChecking the supplied accessoriesHeadphones (1) (for USA model) Earphones (1) (for Canadian/Latin models)Remote control (1) Carrying

11156789q;qa234Locating the controlsCD playerFor details, see the pages in parentheses.Getting started(Continued)1 Display (12, 16, 18, 19, 21 - 23, 3

12DisplayFor details, see the pages in parentheses.123456 7 81 Character information display (16)While playing an audio CD, disc name,track name, etc.

13321457869Remote controlFor details, see the pages in parentheses.Getting started1 ( group) –/+ buttons (15)2 . (AMS/rewind) button (15)3 HOLD swi

14Playing a CD2. Connect your CD player.You can use the following powersources:• LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery(page 28)•AC power adaptor*We explain h

153. Play a CD.VOL + / –1 Press u.2 Adjust the volume by pressingVOL + or –.1 Push the control key toward u.2 Adjust the volume by pressingVOL + or –.

16Checking CD information on the displayYou can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD player.When you are playing a CD co

17Notes• 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

18B Playback optionsYou can enjoy the following playbackoptions using the menu function on the CDplayer.• Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeatplay)• Play

19Playback optionsPlaying all files in aselected group(Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only)Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selectingplayback options” (page 1

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose the unitto rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcase

20Playing your favoritetracks by addingBookmarks (Bookmark trackplay)While the CD player is playing, you can addBookmarks to the tracks you want and p

21Playback optionsPlaying the 10 tracksyou have played mostfrequently (Auto ranking play)The CD player automatically memorizes upto 10 tracks you have

22Playing tracks in your favoriteorderChecking the programWhile programming:Before step 4, push and hold the 5-waycontrol key toward u repeatedly, or

23B Available featuresAdjusting sound quality(Parametric equalizer)You can enjoy your favorite sounds byadjusting sound quality in the following twowa

24Adjusting sound qualityNotes• When you select CUSTOM sound, sound may bedistorted depending on your sound settings whenyou turn up the volume. If th

25Stopping playbackautomatically (OFF TIMER)You can set the CD player to stop playbackautomatically within a range of 1 to 99minutes by one minute. Wh

26Turning off the beepsoundYou can turn off the beep sound that is heardfrom your headphones/earphones when youoperate your CD player.1Press DISPLAY/M

27Playing trackscontinuously (SEAMLESS)(ATRAC CD only)You can play live concert music, etc. withoutspace between the tracks.1While play is stopped, pr

28B Connecting to a power sourceUsing the dry batteryUse only the following dry battery type foryour CD player:• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteryFor the

29Notes on the powersourceDisconnect all power sources when the CDplayer is not used for a long time.On AC power adaptor• Use only the AC power adapto

3Table of ContentsEnjoy your ATRAC CDWalkman!Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ... 7MP3 ...

30B Additional informationList of menusPress DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then turn the jog dial to select the menuyou want.PLAY MODERE

31Additional informationSetting sound (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , Menu 3Adjusting sound quality (23) SOUND z OFF —SOFTACTIVEHEAVYCUSTOMSetting various fu

32PrecautionsOn safety• Should any solid objects or liquid fall intothe CD player, unplug it and have itchecked by qualified personnel beforeoperating

33Additional informationTroubleshootingShould any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sonydealer.SymptomThe vo

34TroubleshootingSymptomOPR lamp flashes on the CDplayer when you press abutton, and the CD does notplay.Playback starts from thepoint you stopped. (r

35Additional informationSpecificationsSystemCompact disc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nmEmissio

Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaThis warranty is valid only in the United States.

4Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!Thank you for purchasing the D-NE500. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD Walkman,”because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” o

5Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!What is an ATRAC CD?An ATRAC CD is a CD-R/RW on which audio data compressed in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3format has been recor

6Music sources playable on this CD playerYou can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player:• Audio CDs (CDDA format)• CDs with ATRAC3plus/A

7ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3“ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audiocompression technology, developed from the ATRA

8The usable number of groups and files• Maximum number of groups: 255• Maximum number of files: 999Settings for compression and writing software• This

9ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 fileGroupMP3 fileGroupEnjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order•ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3Note