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FM/AM
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-NF600
Serial No. ___________________________
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
D-NF600
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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Summary of Contents for Sony WALKMAN Atrac3plus D-NF600
- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 WARNING product in the USA To prevent fire or shock Product registration hazard, do not expose the unit Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/ to rain or moisture. walkmanreg <http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg> Do not install the appliance in a confined...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Playing tracks in your favorite order Enjoy your ATRAC CD (PGM play) ..........21 Walkman! Searching for groups or tracks/files ... 22 Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6 Available features ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......7 MP3 ............. -
Page 4: Enjoy Your Atrac Cd Walkman
Enjoy your ATRAC CD Walkman! Thank you for purchasing the D-NF600. 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.”... - Page 5 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 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.
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Page 6: Music Sources Playable On This Cd Player
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. -
Page 7: Atrac3Plus And Atrac3
ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 “ATRAC3plus,” which stands for “Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus” is audio compression technology, developed from the ATRAC3 format. Though the ATRAC3plus format can compress music content to about 1/20 of its original size at 64 kbps, you can still enjoy high quality sound. -
Page 8: The Structure Of Atrac3Plus/Atrac3
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. - Page 9 ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 file structure and playing order •ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 •MP3 Group Group ATRAC3plus/ ATRAC3 file 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.
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting started Checking the supplied accessories Headphones (1) Earphones (1) (For USA model) (For Canadian model) 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: Locating The Controls
Locating the controls CD player For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 RADIO ON/BAND•MEMORY button 9 Jog dial (18 - 27, 31) (28 - 31) Use to select a file, play RADIO ON: Press to turn on the radio. mode, etc. - Page 12 Display (CD player) For details, see the pages in parentheses. 1 Character information display (16) 5 Play list indication While playing an audio CD, disc name, For MP3 CD only 6 Group indication track name, etc. appear in 4 lines, if recorded on the CD.
- Page 13 Remote control (group) –/+•tune –/+ buttons (15) 2 . (AMS/rewind/tune in a preset For details, see the pages in parentheses. station) button (15) 3 HOLD switch (25) Slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to disable the buttons on the remote control.
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Page 14: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD . Insert a CD. 1 Squeeze OPEN from both sides to 2 Place the CD on the tray and close open the CD player lid. the lid. OPEN switch Label side up . Connect your CD player. You can use the following power sources: to an AC outlet... -
Page 15: Play A Cd
. Play a CD. 5-way control key (u) VOL + / – VOL + / – 1 Push the control key toward u. 1 Press u. 2 Adjust the volume by pressing 2 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –. VOL +/ –. - Page 16 Checking CD information on the display You can check CD information by repeatedly pressing DISPLAY/MENU on the CD player. 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.
- Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Playback Options
B Playback options You can enjoy the following playback Turn the jog dial to select the playback option you want. options using the menu function on the CD The default setting is “ALL” (normal player. play). • Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat PLAY MODE play) •... -
Page 19: Playing All Files In A Selected Group (Group Play) (Atrac Cd/Mp3 Cd Only)
Playing all files in a Playing all files in a selected group selected group in random order (Group play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) (Group shuffle play) (ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting playback options” (page 18), turn the Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting jog dial to select “GROUP,”... -
Page 20: Playing Your Favorite Tracks By Adding Bookmarks (Bookmark Track Play)
To remove the Bookmarks* Playing your favorite During play of the track with a Bookmark, tracks by adding push and hold the 5-way control key toward u until “ ” disappears from the display. Bookmarks (Bookmark track To check the tracks with Bookmarks* play) During playback of the tracks with While the CD player is playing, you can add... -
Page 21: Playing The 10 Tracks You Have Played Most Frequently (Auto Ranking Play)
Playing the 10 tracks Playing tracks in your you have played most favorite order (PGM play) frequently (Auto ranking play) You can program the CD player to play up to 64 tracks in your favorite order. The CD player automatically memorizes up to 10 tracks you have played most frequently While play is stopped, perform from the CD being played, and plays them... -
Page 22: Searching For Groups Or Tracks/Files
Playing tracks in your favorite Press + or – to select the order group you want, then push the 5- way control key toward u. Checking the program The CD player starts playing from the While programming: first file in the group you selected. Befpre step 4 push and hold the 5-way control key toward u repeatedly, or press DISPLAY/MENU repeatedly. -
Page 23: Available Features
B Available features Perform steps 1 - 3 of “Selecting Adjusting sound quality the sound quality you want” and (Parametric equalizer) select “CUSTOM.” You can enjoy your favorite sounds by Push the 5-way control key toward adjusting sound quality in the following two . -
Page 24: The G-Protection Function
Note Adjusting sound quality Sound may skip: – if the CD player receives stronger continuous shock than expected, Notes – if a dirty or scratched CD is played, or • When you select CUSTOM sound, sound may be – when using poor-quality CD-Rs/RWs or distorted depending on your sound settings when if there is a problem with the original recording you turn up the volume. -
Page 25: Stopping Playback Automatically (Off Timer)
To cancel the OFF TIMER function Stopping playback The OFF TIMER function will be canceled: automatically (OFF TIMER) • When you perform steps 1 - 3, changing the OFF TIMER setting to “OFF.” You can set the CD player to stop playback •... -
Page 26: Turning Off The Beep Sound
Turning off the beep Saving power sound You can select lighting options for the OPR lamp on the CD player so that you can save You can turn off the beep sound that is heard battery power. from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. -
Page 27: Playing Tracks Continuously (Seamless) (Atrac Cd Only)
Playing tracks continuously (SEAMLESS) (ATRAC CD only) You can play live concert music, etc. without space between the tracks. While play is stopped, press DISPLAY/MENU until the MENU screen appears. Turn the jog dial to select “OPTION,” then press DISPLAY/MENU.) Turn the jog dial to select “SEAMLESS,”... -
Page 28: Using The Radio
B Using the radio Improving broadcast Listening to the radio reception For FM, extend the headphones/earphones You can enjoy FM, AM, TV and WB cord. programs. Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. Headphones or earphones Press RADIO ON/BAND until the band you want appears. -
Page 29: Presetting Radio Stations
Protecting your hearing To cancel the OFF TIMER function The OFF TIMER function for the radio will The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter be canceled: System) function keeps the maximum • When you perform steps 1 - 3, changing volume down to protect your hearing. the OFF TIMER setting to “OFF.”... - Page 30 Presetting stations manually Presetting radio stations 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the Press DISPLAY/MENU for 2 band. seconds or more. 3 Press and hold MEMORY until the preset The CD player starts scanning the number flashes in the display.
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Page 31: Playing Preset Radio Stations
To exit the preset memory standby Push the 5-way control key toward mode . or > to tune in a stored When the radio is turned on, you can exit the station. preset memory standby mode using one of the following procedures. Preset stations, however, will remain stored in the CD player’s memory. -
Page 32: Connecting To A Power Source
B Connecting to a power source You can check the remaining power of the Using the battery battery in the display. Use only the following batteries for your CD player. t Lobatt* Rechargeable battery * Beep sounds. Charge the rechargeable battery before using When the battery is depleted, replace the dry it for the first time. - Page 33 Charging the rechargeable Notes on the rechargeable battery battery • To keep the original battery capacity for a long time, charge the battery only when it Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC is completely depleted. IN 3 V jack of your CD player and an AC •...
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Page 34: Notes On The Power Source
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. -
Page 35: List Of Menus
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. MENU REPEAT PLAY MODE To return to the previous screen, press –* on the CD player. - Page 36 List of menus Setting sound (page) Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 z OFF Adjusting sound quality (23) SOUND — SOFT ACTIVE HEAVY CUSTOM Setting various functions (page) Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Protecting against sound skipping (24) OPTION G-PROTECTION* z G-PRO 1 G-PRO 2...
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Page 37: Precautions
On headphones/earphones Precautions Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while On safety driving, cycling, or operating any motorized • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is the CD player, unplug it and have it illegal in some areas. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player Cause and/or corrective action Symptom c AVLS is set to “ON.”Set it to “OFF.” (page 24) The volume does not increase even if you press VOL + repeatedly (or even if you turn VOL +/–... - Page 39 Cause and/or corrective action Symptom The CD does not play or c The CD is dirty or defective. “No disc” appears in the c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 14) c Moisture condensation has occurred. display when a CD is placed in the CD player.
- Page 40 Troubleshooting Cause and/or corrective action Symptom c The CD player is designed to stop the rotation of an ATRAC CD or During playback of an ATRAC CD or MP3 CD, the CD does MP3 CD during playback to reduce the power consumption. The not rotate but you can hear player is not malfunctioning.
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Page 41: Specifications
200 mm from the objective lens surface on player is used. the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) D-A conversion When using one Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) (produced in Japan) 1-bit quartz time-axis control Frequency response G-PROTECTION “G-PRO 1”... -
Page 42: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories AC power adaptor* AC-E30HG Active speaker system SRS-Z1 SRS-Z30 Car battery cord* DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack* DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack* CPA-9C Connecting cord RK-G129 RK-G136 Earphones MDR-EX71SL MDR-Q55SL Specifications for AC power adaptors vary for each area. - Page 44 This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...