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© 2003 Sony Corporation
Portable
CD Player
3-257-257-11 (1)
XP-SN70
Operating Instructions


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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the AC
power adaptor 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.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear and
the serial number is located inside the lid of
the CD player. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Aiwa
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XP-SN70
Serial No. ___________________________
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.


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Table of Contents
Enjoy your ATRAC Portable CD
Player!
Create original ATRAC CDs! ..................... 4
Music sources playable on this
CD player ............................................... 6
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ........................ 6
MP3 files .................................................... 7
Difference between ATRAC3plus/
ATRAC3 and MP3 ................................. 8
Getting started
Locating the controls .................................. 9
Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
1.Prepare your CD player. ....................... 10
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 tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ... 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
Available features
The E·A·S·S GP function ........................ 20
Checking the time remaining on the CD
and the number of tracks left
(audio CD) ............................................ 20
Checking information on a CD with
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files ....... 21
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) ... 21
Protecting your hearing
(EAR GUARD) .................................... 22
Locking the controls (HOLD) .................. 22
Turning off the operation beep sound ....... 22
Connecting to a power source
Using the dry batteries .............................. 23
Using the AC power adaptor .................... 23
Notes on the power source ....................... 24
Additional information
Precautions ............................................... 25
Maintenance ............................................. 26
Troubleshooting ........................................ 27
Specifications ........................................... 29
Supplied accessories ................................. 30
Optional accessories ................................. 30
Using the hand strap ................................. 30


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Enjoy your ATRAC Portable CD
Player!
Thank you for purchasing the XP-SN70. This portable CD player is called an "ATRAC Portable
CD Player," 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."
,
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.
or


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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 and
MP3 CDs on your ATRAC Portable
CD Player.
Step 3
Listen
You can enjoy listening to your
own ATRAC CDs on your ATRAC
Portable CD Player.
Enjoy
your
A
TRAC
Por
table
CD
Player!
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