© 2003 Sony Corporation
Portable
CD Player
3-253-604-61 (1)
D-NE1
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Operating Instructions
GB
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 Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. D-NE1
Serial No. ___________________________
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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).
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries.
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.
Product registration
For the customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/
walkmanreg
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic
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 Service Center
12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
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 ............ 12
Playing an audio CD or
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files
1. Connect your CD player. ....................... 13
2. Insert a CD. ........................................... 13
3. Play a CD. ............................................. 14
Playback options
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle play) ......................................... 19
Playing all files in a selected group in
random order (Group shuffle play)
(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 19
Playing your favorite tracks by adding
Bookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 20
Playing your favorite play lists
(m3u play list play)
(MP3 CD only) ...................................... 21
Playing tracks in your favorite order
(PGM play) ............................................ 22
Available features
The G-PROTECTION function ................. 23
Checking the time remaining on the
CD and the number of tracks left
(audio CD) ............................................. 23
Checking information on an ATRAC CD,
MP3 CD ................................................ 24
Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 24
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 25
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 25
Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 26
Turning off the LCD's backlight ............... 26
Connecting your CD player
Connecting a stereo system ....................... 27
Connecting to a power source
Using the rechargeable batteries ................ 28
Using the dry batteries ............................... 31
Notes on the power source ........................ 32
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 33
Maintenance .............................................. 34
Troubleshooting ......................................... 35
Specifications ............................................ 38
Optional accessories .................................. 39
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Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman!
Thank you for purchasing the D-NE1. 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."
,
Audio CDs
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
MP3 files
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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 48kbps (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.