Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product D-NE20LS Sony
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D-NE20/NE20LS.GB.2-318-320-13(1) D-NE20/NE20LS.GB.2-318-320-13(1) This warranty is valid onl y in the United States. Printed on 100 % recycled paper using V OC (V olatile Organic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based ink.
W ARNING T o 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. T o prev ent fire, do not cover the v entilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths, curtains, etc.
This manual describes how to use the CD player . For the supplied software SonicStage, please see “Installation/Operating Guide. ” Notice for user s On the supplied software Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text sho wn on SonicStage may not be displayed properly on the device.
Create Y our Own A TRAC CDs In addition to the usual audio CDs, you can play an original CD, called “ A TRA C CD, ” that you create with the supplied software, SonicStage. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-R W .
Which discs can you play on this CD player? Audio CDs: CD-D A format CDs CD-D A (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is a recording standard used for Audio CDs.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently , various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the CD player , unplug it and hav e it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further . • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 V (external po wer input) jack.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • AC po wer adaptor • Charging stand (A C-ES3010K2) • External battery • Rechargeable battery case with cover • Battery carrying • Carryin.
Guide to Par ts and Controls CD player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Remote qa qs 8 qd qf 4 3 qg 5 T erminals for the charging stand/external bettery case ( page 11, 14, 15) / buttons ( .
Remote display qh w; wa ws wd qj qk ql Disc indicator ( page 16) Character information display ( page 19) Play mode indicator ( page 21-23) Sound indicator ( page 24) .
4 Connect the A C power adaptor to the supplied charging stand. Then insert the player into the char ging stand. The OPR lamp on the CD player flashes, then lights up. When the remote is connected, “Charging” flashes and the indicator sections of (battery) light up in succession in the remote display .
Notes • Do not charge an y rechargeable battery other than an NH-14WM (supplied) using this charging stand. • If you press during charging, char ging stops and playback of the CD starts. • If you insert the player into the charging stand during playback, play stops and charging starts.
Note on the useful life of the rechargeable battery and when to replace it If the battery is new or has not been used for a long time, it may not charge completely . In that case, charge it until the OPR lamp goes off and then use the player until the battery is completely depleted (“Lo Batt” appears on the display).
3 Attach the battery case to the player securely and fasten the screw in the direction of LOCK. Note If the cover on the e xternal battery case is slid in the direction of during play , playback may stop. Checking the r emaining power of the batter y The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown belo w .
Notes on rechargeable batteries and dry batteries • Do not charge dry batteries. • Do not thro w the batteries into a fire. • Do not carry batteries in a pocket, etc.
Playback Playing a CD 1 Squeeze the OPEN switch fr om both sides to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Headphones/earphones with the remote OPEN switch 2 Place the CD on the tray and c lose the lid.
Basic playback operations (Play , stop, search) Remote Operation dial , / button button T o Operation on the remote (Operation on the player is in parentheses) Play Play from the first track From stop, press and hold until playback starts.
Locking the contr ols (HOLD) Y ou can pre vent accidental b utton presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. The OPR lamp flashes if you press any b utton when the HOLD function on the player is activ ated. 1 Slide the HOLD switch on the remote or on the player (on the back) in the direction of the arr ow .
Checking CD information on the display Y ou can check CD information on the display of the remote. Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD player , the default language may not be “ENGLISH. ” Change the LANGU A GE setting, if necessary ( page 27).
Changing Playback Options (PLA Y MODE) Y ou can use v arious playback options such as selecting songs you want to listen to, and playing songs in your fav orite order . For details about playback options, see page 21. Y ou can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat play , page 23).
Playback options (PLA Y MODE) Display on the remote Explanation No indication All tracks on the CD are played in a track number order . For the A TRAC CD/MP3 CD, a playing order is dif ferent according to the setting of the “PLA Y ORDER” in the OPTION menu.
T o remove Bookmarks During play of a track with a Bookmark, press and hold on the remote until disappears. Notes • If you try to add Bookmarks to tracks on an 11th CD (on a 6th CD when playing A TRA C CDs/MP3 CDs), the Bookmarks of the CD you played first will be erased.
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) 1 While the player stopped, turn the function dial on the remote to select P MODE/ and press the function button repeatedl y until “PGM” (program) flashes.
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 25. Selecting the sound quality Y ou can set up the “EQ U ALIZER” setting and/or “CLEARB ASS” setting. If you set both at the same time, you can enjoy more bass sound along with the sound quality you want.
SOUND items T o return to the previous screen, press on the remote. T o cancel the setting operation, press on the remote for 2 seconds or more.
Changing Optional Settings For details about the setting of OPTION items, see page 27. Setting various functions Y ou can set the v arious functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. 1 T urn the function dial on the remote to DSPL/MENU, and then press and hold the function button.
OPTION items T o return to the previous screen, press . T o cancel the setting operation, press for 2 seconds or more. Items Options ( : Default settings) LANGUAGE (Language for menu, etc.) MENU ENGLISH Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc.
Items Options ( : Default settings) TIMER (Off timer) OFF The timer does not w ork. ON 1-99 min T urn the V OL +/– control on the remote repeatedly to increase or decrease the length of time by 5 minutes, or keep turning the V OL +/– control to increase or decrease by 1 minute.
Items Options ( : Default settings) ANIMA TION (Selecting animation screen) OFF The ordinary playback screen is displayed when you are not playing the player . ON Animation secreen appears when you are not playing the player . 1) Depending on the model you purchased, “G-PRO” is displayed on the remote.
Connecting Other Devices Y ou can listen to CDs through a stereo system and record CDs on a MiniDisc or a cassette tape. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you w ant to connect. Be sure to turn off all de vices before making the connections and changing the settings explained belo w .
Additional Information T roubleshooting Should any problem persist after you ha ve checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Son y dealer . Power Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The rechargeable battery cannot be charged. The rechar geable battery is not inserted in the battery compartment.
Operation/Playback Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The playing time is too short. The CD does not play . Check that you are using an alkaline battery and not a manganese battery . Replace the dry battery with a ne w LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery ( page 13).
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action Playback starts from the point you stopped (resume function). The resume function is working. T o start play from the first track, press while the player is stopped until the first track starts playing, or open the lid of the player ( page 17).
Others Symptom Cause and/or corrective action During recording with an optical digital connection, the track number cannot be recorded correctly . Record the track number again using a MiniDisc recorder , DA T recorder , etc. See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device.
Maintenance T o clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner . T o clean the terminals If the terminals on the charging stand become dirty , the battery may not be charged properly .
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 CP A-9C Connectin.
Index Symbols (Battery) 11, 14 (disc) 16 1 21 a00 21 a00 SHUF 21 (BOOKMARK) 21, 22 (GR OUP) 21 PGM 21 (PLA YLIST) 21 SHUF 21 (Repeat play) 23 A A CTIVE 25 A C power adaptor 8 ANIMA TION 29 A TRA C3plu.
S SEAMLESS 28 Search 17, 18 SOFT 25 SonicStage 4 SOUND 25 Stop 17 T TEXT 27 TIMER 28 TRA CK 28 38 D-NE20/NE20LS.GB.2-318-320-11(1).
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