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© 2003 Sony Corporation
Portable
CD Player
3-252-421-12 (1)
D-NE518CK
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
"WALKMAN" es una marca registrada de Sony Corporation que representa los
productos audífonos estéreo.
es una marca de fábrica de
Sony Corporation.
Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones
ES
Manual de instruções
PT


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2-GB
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
CAUTION
· INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN
· DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
The validity of the CE marking is restricted
to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.


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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 ................................... 9
Checking the supplied accessories ............ 10
Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
1. Connect your CD player. ....................... 11
2. Insert a CD. ........................................... 11
3. Play a CD. ............................................. 11
Playback options
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ......................................... 17
Playing all files in a selected group in
random order (Group shuffle play)
(ATRAC/MP3 CD only) ........................ 17
Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 18
Playing your favorite play lists
(m3u play list play)
(MP3 CD only) ...................................... 19
Searching for your favorite tracks/files/
groups quickly using the JOG DIAL .... 20
Available features
The G-PROTECTION function ................. 21
Checking the time remaining on the CD and
the number of tracks left (audio CD) .... 21
Checking information on a CD with
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files ........ 22
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 22
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 23
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 23
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 23
Using in a car
Installing in a car ....................................... 24
Where to place your CD player ................. 24
Mounting your CD player ......................... 24
Replacing the fuse of the car battery cord . 25
Mounting the rotary commander ............... 26
Connecting to a power source
Using the dry batteries ............................... 27
Notes on the power source ........................ 28
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 29
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 30
Maintenance .............................................. 30
Troubleshooting ......................................... 31
Specifications ............................................ 33
Optional accessories .................................. 34
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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
Thank you for purchasing the D-NE518CK. 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.
How to use the SonicStage Simple Burner
Refer to the supplied booklet "SonicStage Simple Burner."
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Audio CDs
MP3 files
Audio data is converted to the ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 format by the SonicStage Simple
Burner.
Step 1
Install
Install the supplied
"SonicStage Simple
Burner" software.
Step 2
Burn
Create a disc image and burn it on
a CD-R/RW using your PC.
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Enjoy
your
A
TRAC
CD
W
alkman!
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)
What is the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3
format?
Refer to pages 6 - 8 of this manual.
,
ATRAC CD
You can also enjoy audio CDs on
your CD Walkman.
Step 3
Listen
You can enjoy listening to your
own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC
CD Walkman.