3-266-241-11 (1) Portable CD Player Operating Instructions 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-NE900 Serial No. ___________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.
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, tablecloths, 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.
Table of Contents Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 7 MP3 ............................................................. 7 The structure of ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 and MP3 files .......................................... 8 Getting started Checking the supplied accessories ............ 10 Locating the controls ................................. 11 Playing a CD 1. Insert a CD. ........................................... 15 2.
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NE900. This CD Walkman is called an “ATRAC CD Walkman,” because you can enjoy “ATRAC CDs” on it. You can make your own ATRAC CD easily. How to use the SonicStage Refer to the supplied booklet “SonicStage.” 1 Install Install the supplied “SonicStage” software. 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.
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. Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! * 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.
Music sources playable on this CD player You can play the following 3 music sources on this CD player: • Audio CDs (CDDA format) • CDs with ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format files (ATRAC CD) • CDs with MP3 format files (MP3 CD) Usable disc formats You can use ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs only.
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “ATRAC3,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3” is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. The ATRAC3 format can compress music content to about 1/10 of their original size, which contributes to reduction of the media volume. The available transfer bit rates are 132 kbps, 105 kbps and 66 kbps.
The usable number of groups and files • Maximum number of groups: 255 • Maximum number of files: 999 Settings for compression and writing software • This CD player is able to play MP3 files with the following specifications: Bit rate: 16 - 320 kbps, and sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/ 48 kHz. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) file can also be played. To compress a source for an MP3 file, we recommend setting the compression software to “44.1 kHz,” “128 kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.
ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order •ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3 Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file Group MP3 file 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.
Getting started Checking the supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Remote control (1) Charging stand (1) Rechargeable battery (1) Carrying pouch (1) Battery carrying case (1) External battery case (1) Headphones (1) (for USA model) CD-ROM* (SonicStage) (1) *Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in parentheses. 5 6 3 Getting started 1 2 7 8 9 q; 4 qa 1 Display (12, 17, 19, 24, 37) 2 OPERATION lamp (15, 28, 29, 34) Color of the lamp changes according to the type of music source being played. Red: Audio CD, Green: ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file, Orange: MP3 file For some time after the CD is inserted, the lamp lights up in red, orange and green in turn. This lamp also functions as the HOLD lamp and the CHG (charge) lamp.
Display (CD player) For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 2 3 4 56 1 Character information display (17) While playing an audio CD, disc name, track name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. While playing an ATRAC CD/MP3 CD, group name, file name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD. Menu items also appear in this display. 2 Atrac3plus/MP3 indication 3 Disc indication Lights up while the CD player is playing.
Remote control For details, see the pages in parentheses. 6 2 7 3 4 8 9 q; Getting started 1 5 1 VOL (volume) +/– control (16, 26, 28) Turn to adjust the volume. 2 x (stop) button (16, 26, 28, 37) 3 Jog lever (. u/ENT >) (16, 21 - 23, 25 - 31) u (play/pause)/ENT (enter): Press during stop to start play, and press during play to pause play. When selecting menu items, press to enter the selection. Flick toward .
Display (remote control) For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 2 3 4 6 5 78 9q; 1 Disc indication 2 Track number indication (23) 3 Character information display (17) 4 Play mode indication (19 - 23) 5 SOUND indication (25, 26) 6 Battery indication (33) 7 Group indication (19, 20) 8 Play list indication (21) 9 Bookmark indication (21) During play, the indication shows a track has a Bookmark. q; Timer indication (27) Shows the OFF TIMER setting has been selected on the menu.
Playing a CD 1. Insert a CD. 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to open the CD player lid. OPEN switch You can use the following power sources: • Rechargeable battery (page 33) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (external battery case) (page 35) • AC power adaptor We explain how to use your CD player on house current on this page. Connect the plugs and terminals securely. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the charging stand. 2 Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote control to the CD player.
3. Play a CD. VOL + / – VOL + / – Jog lever 5-way control key (u) 1 Push the control key toward u. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –.
Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD player or DISPLAY on the remote control. When you are playing a CD containing text information such as CD-TEXT, “track name,” “album name,” “artist name,” etc. are displayed as shown in parentheses in the following table. When you are playing an ATRAC CD, information you input using the SonicStage software is displayed.
Notes • The characters A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and _ can be displayed on this CD player. • Before playing a file, the CD player reads all file and group (or folder) information 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.
B Playback options You can enjoy the following playback button on the options using the P MODE/ remote control or the menu function on the CD player. Selecting playback options on the CD player Enter the PLAY MODE menu using the following procedures, then select each playback option. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. 2 Turn the jog dial to select “PLAY MODE,” then press DISPLAY/MENU. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the playback option you want. The default setting is “ALL” (normal play).
Playing a single track (Single play) During play, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “1” appears. (CD player: Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options on the CD player” (page 19), turn the jog dial to select “1,” then press DISPLAY/ MENU to enter the selection.) 03:45 Playing all files in a selected group in random order (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) During play, press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ SHUF” appears.
2 Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select a play list you want. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select a play list.) 2 Flick the jog lever toward . or > (CD player: Push the 5-way control key toward . or >) to select the track to where you want to add a Bookmark, then repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want. LATEST 3 Playing the tracks with Bookmarks Press the jog lever. (CD player: Push the 5-way control key toward u.
Playing the 10 tracks you have played most frequently (Auto ranking play) The CD player automatically memorizes up to 10 tracks you have played most frequently from the CD being played, and plays them from the 10th to the top. During play, press P MODE/ repeatedly to select “a00 (auto ranking)” and press the jog lever to enter the selection.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) Audio CD/CD-TEXT
Searching for groups or tracks/files While the CD player is playing, you can search 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 R' Yo The Train Where do If that's 2 Press + or – to select the group you want, then push the 5way control key toward u. The CD player starts playing from the first file in the group you selected.
B Available features Adjusting sound quality (Parametric equalizer) You can enjoy your favorite sounds by adjusting sound quality in the following two ways: • Selecting a preset sound pattern t “Selecting the sound quality you want” • Adjusting sound quality by yourself t “Customizing sound quality” Selecting the sound quality you want Indication SOFT/ SOUND S ACTIVE/ SOUND A HEAVY/ SOUND H Using the remote control Press SOUND repeatedly to select the sound quality you want.
Adjusting sound quality 3 Flick the jog lever toward . or > repeatedly to select the shape of the wave from the 3 shapes stored in memory for each frequency range, then turn the VOL +/– repeatedly to select the sound volume. (CD player: Push the 5-way control key toward . or > repeatedly to select the shape of the wave, then turn the jog dial to select the sound volume.) • You may feel a difference in sound volume between the CUSTOM sound setting and other sound settings.
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 recording device or application software. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps the maximum volume down to protect your hearing. 1 3 Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select “AVLS,” then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
Stopping playback automatically Locking the controls (HOLD) 4 Turn VOL +/– to select the length of time you want to set, then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select the length of time you want to set, then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) • To increase/decrease by 5 minutes (remote control only): Turn VOL +/– repeatedly. • To increase/decrease by 1 minute: Keep turning VOL +/–. (CD player: Keep turning the jog dial.
2 Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select “BEEP,” then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select “BEEP,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.) 3 Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select “OFF,” then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select “OFF,” then press DISPLAY/ MENU to enter the selection.) To turn on the beep sound Perform steps 1 - 3, changing the BEEP setting to “ON.
Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play live concert music, etc. without space between the tracks. 1 While play is stopped, press DISPLAY until the display changes. (CD player: While play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/ MENU.) 2 Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select “SEAMLESS,” then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
B Connecting your CD player Connecting a stereo system While play is stopped, press DISPLAY until the display changes. (CD player: While play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/ MENU.) 2 Flick the jog lever toward . or > to select “AUDIO OUT,” then press the jog lever to enter the selection. (CD player: Turn the jog dial to select “AUDIO OUT,” then press DISPLAY/MENU to enter the selection.
Connecting a stereo system Notes • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to avoid damaging the connected speakers. • Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you use the rechargeable battery or dry battery as a power source, the battery may become completely depleted during recording. • Adjust the volume properly on the connected device so that the sound will not be distorted.
B Connecting to a power source 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, charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery with new one. • Using the rechargeable battery (this page) • Using the dry battery (page 35) Notes • The indicator sections of roughly show the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
Using the rechargeable battery 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3 V jack of the supplied charging stand and an AC outlet. Then place the CD player on the supplied charging stand (page 15). Charging of the battery starts. In the display of the remote control, “Charging” indication flashes and the indicator sections of light up in succession. The OPERATION lamp lights up on the CD player.
Notes • During charging, the CD player and the rechargeable battery become hot. This poses no danger. • If you push the 5-way control key toward u during charging, charging stops and playback of the CD starts. • If you place the CD player on the charging stand during play, play stops and charging starts. • Place the CD player on the charging stand securely. Make sure that the OPERATION lamp on the CD player lights up. Wrong placement interrupts charging or play.
Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the CD player is not used for a long time. On AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. If your CD player is not supplied with the one, use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction. Polarity of the plug • Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet.
B Additional information List of menus On the CD player, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears, then turn the jog dial to select the menu you want. On the remote control, press SOUND (for the sound setting) or DISPLAY (for other settings) repeatedly. CD player MENU PLAY MODE SOUND OPTION Remote control BEEP To return to the previous screen, press x (CD player: press –*1).
Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player, unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 V (external power input) jack. On the CD player • Keep the lens on the CD player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the CD player will not operate properly. • Do not put any heavy object on top of the CD player. The CD player and the CD may be damaged.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The volume does not increase even if you turn VOL +/– in the + direction repeatedly (even if you press VOL + repeatedly on the CD player). No sound, or noise is heard. c AVLS is set to “ON.”Set it to “OFF.” (page 27) c AUDIO OUT is set to “LINE.” Set it to “HP.” (page 31) Certain files cannot be played.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The CD does not play or “No disc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player. c The CD is dirty or defective. c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 15) c Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates. c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 33) c Make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does not rotate but you can hear the sound normally. “NO FILE” appears on the display after you press the jog lever (CD player: after you push the 5-way control key toward u) or when the lid of the CD player is closed. When closing the lid of the CD player, the CD starts to rotate. The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A conversion 1-bit quartz time-axis control Battery life*1 (approx. hours) When you use the CD player on a flat and stable surface. When LIGHT mode and SOUND mode are set to “OFF.
Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Optional accessories Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls) AC power adaptor* Active speaker system Approx. 127 × 21.8 × 139.4 mm (5 × 7⁄8 × 5 1⁄2 in.) Mass (excluding accessories) Approx. 168 g (6.0 oz.) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.