Sony CD Walkman D-NE500 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Portable
CD Player

3-266-356-11 (1)

D-NE500

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone

Stereo products.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for CD Walkman D-NE500

Page 1: ...ony Corporation Portable CD Player 3 266 356 11 1 D NE500 WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products is a trademark of Sony Corporation Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...dic mailings about software upgrades new products services and other important announcements Thank you If you have any questions about this product contact www sony com walkmansupport Sony Network Portable Audio Support Line 1 866 456 7669 Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ...

Page 3: ...play list play MP3 CD only 19 Playing your favorite tracks by adding Bookmarks Bookmark track play 20 Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently Auto ranking play 21 Playing tracks you have played most frequently in random order Auto ranking shuffle play 21 Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM play 21 Searching for groups or tracks files 22 Available features Adjusting sound qualit...

Page 4: ... on it You can make your own ATRAC CD easily How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet SonicStage 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 1 Install Install the supplied SonicStage software ...

Page 5: ...es 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 Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage ATRAC CD 3 Listen You can enjoy listening to your own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC C...

Page 6: ...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 a...

Page 7: ... 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...

Page 8: ...P3 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 ...

Page 9: ...er ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 MP3 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 ...

Page 10: ...sories Headphones 1 for USA model Earphones 1 for Canadian Latin models Remote control 1 Carrying case 1 CD ROM SonicStage 1 AC power adaptor 1 Not supplied with the USA model Do not play a CD ROM on an audio CD player User s guide for SonicStage 1 ...

Page 11: ...ones jack 14 5 group button 15 21 22 6 HOLD switch rear 25 Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the CD player 7 DC IN 3 V external power input jack 14 8 Jog dial 18 27 30 Use to select a file play mode etc The search direction changes according to the direction in which the jog dial is turned 9 VOL volume 1 buttons 15 q 5 way control key 15 16 18 27 30 u play pa...

Page 12: ...s also appear in this display 2 Atrac3plus MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing 4 Battery indication 28 Roughly shows the remaining power of the battery If flashes the battery is depleted 5 Play list indication For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication For ATRAC CD MP3 CD only 7 Play mode indication Shows various play modes such as single play shuffle play and program...

Page 13: ...forward button 15 8 Headphone jack rear 9 Hook Use to hang the remote control on a knapsack etc Note Use only the supplied remote control You cannot operate this CD player with the remote control supplied with other CD players Using the carrying case To attach the case To remove the case 2 1 You can pass your strap or belt through the case Strap hole Belt loop Notes The carrying case is not design...

Page 14: ...ect the AC power adaptor 2 Connect the headphones earphones with the remote control to the CD player If your CD player is not supplied with the one use the AC E30HG AC power adaptor 1 Insert a CD 2 Place the CD on the tray and close the lid OPEN switch Label side up 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the CD player lid to an AC outlet DC IN 3V AC power adaptor 5 way control key u to i headphone...

Page 15: ...he remote control Similarly if you are at the first track you can locate the last track by pushing the control key toward press on the remote control 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 Remote control Press u Playback starts from the point where you stopped While the CD player is stop...

Page 16: ...ion 4 the current track file number remaining time of the current file Track name artist name 3 The total number of tracks on the CD Total number of files total number of groups the total playing time of the CD file number elapsed playing time the number of tracks left 2 the time remaining on the CD 2 4 List of track names List of group names file names 1 An ID3 tag is a format for adding certain ...

Page 17: ...rmation 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 Playing a CD ...

Page 18: ...r Auto ranking shuffle play Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM play Selecting playback options Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following procedures then select each playback option 1 Press DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears PLAY MODE REPEAT MENU 2 Turn the jog dial to select PLAY MODE then press DISPLAY MENU SOUND PLAY MODE REPEAT MENU 3 Turn the jog dial to select the playback o...

Page 19: ...ying 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 18 turn the jog dial to select GROUP SHUF then press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection Playing your favorite play lists m3u play list play MP3 CD only You can play your favorite m3u play lists An m3u play list is a file for which an MP3 file playing ...

Page 20: ...Playing the tracks with Bookmarks Perform steps 1 and 2 of Selecting playback options page 18 turn the jog dial to select BOOK MARK then press DISPLAY MENU The play of the tracks with the Bookmarks starts To remove the Bookmarks During play of the track with a Bookmark push and hold the 5 way control key toward u until disappears from the display To check the tracks with Bookmarks During playback ...

Page 21: ... press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection Note 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 Playing tracks in your favorite order PGM play You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order 1 While play is stopp...

Page 22: ...h for and play the group ATRAC CD only or track file you want quickly using the jog dial on the CD player 1 During play turn the jog dial until the search screen appears MR Sno Yo R The Train Where do If that s 2 Press or to select the group you want then push the 5 way control key toward u The CD player starts playing from the first file in the group you selected Selecting the track file you want...

Page 23: ... 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 Adjust sound quality by checking the shape of the wave on the display 1 Perform steps 1 3 of Selecting the sound quality you want and select C...

Page 24: ...G PRO 1 or G PRO 2 then press DISPLAY MENU 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 Note Sound may skip 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 ...

Page 25: ... min to 99 min then press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection To return to the previous screen Press on the CD player To cancel the setting operation Push the 5 way control key toward x To check the length of time before the CD player stops playback During play perform steps 1 3 To cancel the OFF TIMER function Perform steps 1 3 changing the OFF TIMER setting to OFF Locking the controls HOLD You c...

Page 26: ...EEP setting to ON Saving power You can select lighting options for the OPR lamp on the CD player so that you can save battery power 1 Press DISPLAY MENU until the MENU screen appears Turn the jog dial to select OPTION then press DISPLAY MENU 2 Turn the jog dial to select LIGHT then press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection 3 Turn the jog dial to select LIGHT OFF or LIGHT 2 then press DISPLAY MENU ...

Page 27: ...NU until the MENU screen appears Turn the jog dial to select OPTION then press DISPLAY MENU 2 Turn the jog dial to select SEAMLESS then press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection 3 Turn the jog dial to select ON then press DISPLAY MENU to enter the selection Note The tracks may not play continuously depending on how the source music was recorded Available features ...

Page 28: ...nd close the lid until it clicks into place Insert the end first When to replace the battery You can check the remaining power of the battery in the display t t t t t Lobatt Beep sounds When the battery is depleted replace the dry battery with new one Notes The indicator sections of roughly show the remaining battery power One section does not always indicate one fourth of the battery power Depend...

Page 29: ...n 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 batteri...

Page 30: ...rack 19 PLAY MODE 1 Playing track in random order 19 PLAY MODE SHUFFLE Playing all files in a selected group PLAY MODE GROUP SHUF 2 in random order 19 Playing your favorite tracks by adding PLAY MODE BOOK MARK 3 Bookmarks 20 Playing your favorite play lists 19 PLAY MODE PLAY LIST 4 Playing the 10 tracks you have played PLAY MODE AUTO RANKING most frequently 21 Playing tracks you have played most P...

Page 31: ... 1 G PRO 2 Protecting your hearing 24 OPTION AVLS ON z OFF Stopping playback automatically 25 OPTION TIMER 10 min 2 z OFF Turning off the beep sound 26 OPTION BEEP z ON OFF Saving power 26 OPTION LIGHT LIGHT OFF z LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 Playing tracks continuously 27 OPTION SEAMLESS 1 3 ON z OFF 1 You can make these settings while play is stopped 2 Default setting If you have changed the setting the leng...

Page 32: ... use such discs 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 On headphones earphones Road safety Do not use headphones earphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle ...

Page 33: ...ing an alkaline battery and not manganese battery page 28 c Replace the battey with a new LR6 size AA alkaline battery page 28 c Replace the battery with a new LR6 size AA alkaline battery page 28 c 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 35 c...

Page 34: ...ay from the first track push and hold the 5 way control key toward u Remote control press and hold u until the first track starts playing or open the lid of the CD player Or remove all power sources then insert the battery or connect the AC power adaptor again pages 14 15 28 c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly page 28 c The CD player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or...

Page 35: ...oduced in Japan G PROTECTION G PRO 1 G PRO 2 Audio CD 33 28 ATRAC CD 2 60 60 MP3 CD 3 45 45 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 Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d excluding projecting parts and controls Approx 129 27 5 140 1 mm 5 1 8 1 1 8 5 5 8 in Mass excl...

Page 36: ...Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia This warranty is valid only in the United States ...

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