features
▲
New High-Tech Slim Line Design
exceptionally thin and with a new
high tech look that set it apart from the typical portable CD player
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ATRAC3plus™, ATRAC3, MP3 and CD-R/RW Format Playback
ATRAC3plus is an advanced audio compression technology offering
multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to
your listening preference with the ability to get up to 490** songs on 1
CD-R/RW disc @ 48kbps. ATRAC3plus offers extended song capacity
with superior sound quality. You can also play back MP3 files
(16-320kbps) downloaded and recorded onto a CD-R/RW disc
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SonicStage
®
Software Supplied
is easy to use and allows you to
create your own ATRAC3plus music file compilations on CD-R/RW
media using your PC's CD-ROM drive. The ability to add your own titles
and edit your music groups allows for an element of customization in
your portable music
▲
4 Line Dot Matrix Display
allows for fast and easy identification and
location of your ATRAC or MP3 selections
▲
File View Image Display
allows you to sort through your tracks by
folder for easy search of your favorite songs or albums
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Jog Dial
®
Navigation with Easy File Search
High speed, intuitive file
navigation
• Supports CD Text and ID3 Tagging
to easily view CD text and ID3
tag information including song title, album title and artist name
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Clip-on Style Remote Control Supplied
can be clipped onto your
bag or belt and fits naturally into your hand allowing you access to
essential playback operations
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3-Color Playback Mode LED
gives you a visual indication if you are in
ATRAC, MP3, or Standard playback mode
• Over 60 Hours of Continuous Playback with (1) "AA" Battery (Not
Supplied) for ATRAC3plus Playback and 70 Hours for CD Audio
Playback
advanced Sony DSP technology provides dramatically
extended battery life from predecessor models
◗
Off Timer Auto Shut Off Feature to Conserve Battery Life
Maximizes battery life by powering down the player when not in use
• Skip-Free* G-Protection™ Technology
continues to provide quick
recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock
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18 Playback Modes
offer many predetermined choices in the playback
of CDs, including hearing one track over and over, hearing a selection of
tracks in a desired order, or listening to tracks randomly
◗
Auto Ranking Playback Function
Program your favorite song based
on the listening frequency
• Bookmark Playback Function for Easy Programming
You can
easily program your favorite songs from multiple CDs and play them
back with the touch of a button. This feature makes it easy to program
and playback a personalized mix of your favorite songs
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Carry Case Supplied
new high tech carry case supplied
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Customizable Equalizer
Offers 4 different modes including 3 preset
and 1 custom setting for enhanced sound
• Digital Volume Function
provides precise adjustment of volume level,
while the volume level appears on the display
• Heat Resistant Lid
helps protect against high temperature build-up
especially when using the CD Walkman
®
player in hot climates and
in vehicles
• 2 Position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS)
maintains
volume output at levels below distortion threshold for cleaner sound
reproduction
• Available In Silver or Black
specifications
Digital-Analog Conversion:
1 Bit
D/A Conversion:
1 Bit Quartz Time-Axis Control
Frequency Response:
20-20000Hz, +1/-2dB
Inputs:
DC-In 3.0V
Outputs:
Headphone (stereo mini jack)
Power Requirements:
1.5V x 1 ("AA" x 1 Batteries)
Battery Life (Approx.):
60 Hours with "AA" Sony Alkaline Batteries x 1 (ATRAC
CD recorded at 48kbps/G-Protection 2)
Color:
Silver or Black
Dimensions (WHD):
5
1
⁄
8
" x 1
1
⁄
8
" x 5
5
⁄
8
" (129 x 27.5 x 140.1mm)
Weight:
6.70 oz (188g)
Supplied Accessories:
MDR-027LP Stereo Headphones, CD-ROM (SonicStage
®
Software), Carrying Case, Clip Style Remote Control
Optional Accessories:
AC-E30HG/E30A AC Adaptor, DCC-E345 Car Battery
Cord, RK-G129HG/G136HG Connecting Cord, CPA-9C Car Connecting Pack,
DCC-E34CP Car Battery Cord
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Jog Dial, G-Protection, Mega Bass, SonicStage and Walkman are
trademarks of Sony.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures
are approximate.
*Eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses.
**Estimated at 4 minutes per song, using 700MB CD-R/RW media, compressing in ATRAC3plus @48kbps.
D-NE500
ATRAC
®
CD Walkman
®
Portable Compact Disc Player
®
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656
www.sony.com
Printed in USA 2/2004
