Sony D-NF600 User Manual

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10Getting startedChecking the supplied accessoriesEarphones (1) Remote control (1)Rechargeable battery (1) Battery carrying case (1)Carrying pouch (1)

1117890qaqs23456Locating the controlsCD playerFor details, see the pages in parentheses.1 RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY button(28 - 31)RADIO ON: Press to turn

12Display (CD player)For details, see the pages in parentheses.123456 7 81 Character information display (16)While playing an audio CD, disc name,trac

13Remote controlFor details, see the pages in parentheses.1 VOL (volume) +/– control (15)Turn to adjust the volume.2 HOLD switch (25)3 Clip4 ( gro

14Playing a CD1. Insert a CD.2 Place the CD on the tray and closethe lid.OPEN switchLabel side up1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides toopen the CD player l

153. Play a CD.VOL + / –1 Press u.2 Adjust the volume by turningVOL +/ –.1 Push the control key toward u.2 Adjust the volume by pressingVOL + or –.5-w

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 Using the radioImproving broadcastreceptionFor FM, extend the headphones/earphonescord.For AM, reorient the CD player itself.NoteKeep the headphon

29Protecting your hearingThe AVLS (Automatic Volume LimiterSystem) function keeps the maximumvolume down to protect your hearing.1 While listening to

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

30Presetting radio stations4Press DISPLAY/MENU for 2seconds or more.The CD player starts scanning thestations from the lower frequencies andstops for

31To exit the preset memory standbymodeWhen the radio is turned on, you can exit thepreset memory standby mode using one ofthe following procedures. P

32B Connecting to a power sourceYou can check the remaining power of thebattery in the display. t t t t t Lobatt** Beep sounds.When the battery

33Charging the suppliedrechargeable battery1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DCIN 3 V jack of your CD player and an ACoutlet.2 Push the 5-way cont

34Notes 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

35Additional informationB Additional informationList of menusOn the CD player, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then turn the jog dia

36List of menusSetting sound (page) Menu 1 , Menu 2 , Menu 3Adjusting sound quality (23) SOUND z OFF —SOFTACTIVEHEAVYCUSTOMSetting various functions (

37Additional informationPrecautionsOn safety• Should any solid objects or liquid fall intothe CD player, unplug it and have itchecked by qualified per

38TroubleshootingShould any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sonydealer.CD playerSymptomThe volume does not

39Additional informationSymptomThe CD does not play or“No disc” appears in thedisplay when a CD is placedin the CD player.OPR lamp flashes on the CDp

4Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!Thank you for purchasing the D-NF600. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD Walkman,”because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” o

40TroubleshootingSymptomDuring playback of an ATRACCD or MP3 CD, the CD doesnot rotate but you can hearthe sound normally.“NO FILE” appears on thedisp

41Additional informationSpecificationsCD playerSystemCompact disc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 770 - 800

42Optional accessoriesAC power adaptor*1AC-E30HGActive speaker system SRS-Z1SRS-Z30Car battery cord*2DCC-E345Car battery cord with car connecting pack

43Additional information

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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/MP3 file structure and playing order•ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3Notes•A group that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.• If ATRAC3pl