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D-NF430/NF431.GB.2-663-956-11(1) A TR AC C D W al kman FM /A M P ort a b l e C D P l a y e r © 2005 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions D-NF430/NF431 2-663-956- 11 (1).
W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. T o reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with ne wspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
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About trademarks “W ALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. SonicStage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. A TRA C , A TRA C3 , A TRA C3plus and A TRA C Adv anced Lossless are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Create Y our Own A TRAC CDs In addition to the regular music CDs, you can play original CDs (“ A TRAC” CDs) that you created with the SonicStage software. Using SonicStage, about 30 audio CDs* can be recorded on one CD-R or CD-R W . SonicStage can be downloaded free of charge.
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 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.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • A C power adaptor (1) • Earphones (1) (not supplied with USA, (for D-NF430 JED model Canadian models) and D-NF431 1 E19 model only*) • Earphon.
Guide to Parts and Controls CD player Remote (for D-NF430 USA, Canadian models and D-NF431 E92, 2 E19, MX2, RU6 models only) Remote (for D-NF430 JED model and D-NF431 1 E19 model only) CD player: .
Preparing a Power Source (Dry Battery) Be sure to remove the AC po wer adaptor when using the dry battery . Replace the battery with new one when the battery is depleted. • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the lid of your pla yer .
T o remove the battery Remove the battery as illustrated belo w . Checking the r emaining power of the batter y The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display as shown belo w . As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further .
When using the AC power adaptor Y ou can use the player powered by the AC power adaptor without the battery . to DC IN 3 V AC power adaptor to an AC outlet 1 Connect the A C power adaptor to the DC IN 3 V jack of your CD pla yer and an A C outlet.
Playback Playing a CD 1 Slide the OPEN switch to open the player lid. Connect the headphones/earphones to the player beforehand. to (headphones) Headphones/earphones OPEN switch 2 Place the CD on the tray and c lose the lid. Label side up 3 Press on the jog lever .
Basic playback operations (Play , stop, search) CD Player V O L – V O L – T o Operation on the player (Operation on the remote is in parentheses) Play Play from the first track From stop, press and hold on the jog lev er until playback starts.
Locking the contr ols (HOLD) Y ou can prev ent accidental button presses while carrying the player by locking the controls. 1 Slide the HOLD switch on the bac k of the player in the direction of the arro w . “HOLD” flashes if you press any b utton when the HOLD function is activ ated.
Searching by viewing a list of groups/files (List View) Y ou can search for a track/file by checking the format type of the music source and the names of groups and files.
T o check information on the display Press DISPLA Y/MENU repeatedly . Audio CD T rack number , elapsed playing time (Artist name, track name) 1) T otal number of tracks on the CD, total remaining .
Changing Playback Options (PLA Y MODE) Y ou can use various 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 CD player Explanation ALL 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. ” GROUP All files in the selected group or all groups are played (A TRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ( page 22).
3 Press DISPLA Y/MENU until the menu screen appears. 4 Flick the jog le ver towar d / to select “PLA Y MODE, ” and press . 5 Flick the jog le ver towar d / to select “BOOKMARK, ” and then press . 6 When “REPEA T” appears, select “ON” or “OFF” and press .
Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM play) 1 While the player is stopped, select “PROGRAM” in step 3 of “Changing Playbac k Options (PLA Y MODE)” ( page 20), and then press on the jog lever . 2 Flick the jog le ver towar d / to select a track, and press and hold until display changes.
Changing Sound Quality For details about the setting of SOUND items, see page 25. Selecting the sound quality Y ou can set up the “EQU 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 CD player . T o cancel the setting operation, press on the CD player 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 various functions such as the language for the menu and the playback order of the groups/files. 1 Press DISPLA Y/MENU until the menu screen appears.
OPTION items T o return to the previous screen, press on the CD player . T o cancel the setting operation, press on the CD player for 2 seconds or more. Items Options ( : Default settings) LANGUAGE 1) (Language for menu, etc.) MENU Select the language for menu text, warning message, etc.
Items Options ( : Default settings) POWER SA VE 2) (Saving power) OFF The POWER SA VE function does not work. ON Setting of the SOUND items is not effecti ve. PLA Y ORDER 2) 8) (Playback order) TRA CK NORMAL Play back the music source in the order of recording.
Using the Radio Listening to the Radio Y ou can enjoy FM and AM programs. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMOR Y (RADIO ON/BAND on the remote) to turn on the radio. 2 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMOR Y (RADIO ON/BAND on the remote) until the band you want appear s.
If it is hard to hear the FM broadcast due to poor reception 1 While listening to the radio, press DISPLA Y/MENU until the menu screen appears. 2 Flick the jog lev er toward / to select “OPTION, ” then press . 3 Flick the jog lev er toward / to select “MONO/STEREO, ” then press .
Presetting Radio Stations Y ou can preset up to 51 stations (for USA and Canadian models) : 7 for TV , 4 for WB, 30 for FM and 10 for AM or 40 stations (for other models) : 30 for FM and 10 for AM. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMOR Y to turn on the radio.
T o change a preset station 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting stations manually” ( page 31). 2 Press or to select the preset number of the station you want to change. 3 Press RADIO ON/B AND•MEMOR Y for 2 seconds or more. 4 Press TUNE + or – to tune in the station you want.
Playing Preset Radio Stations Y ou can tune in the station easily by pressing or button. 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND•MEMOR Y to select the band. 2 Press or to tune in a stored station. Changing the T uning Interval (Except European models) When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval on the menu, if necessary .
Additional Information T roubleshooting Should any problem persist after you ha ve checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Son y dealer . Sound Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The volume does not increase even if you flick the jog lever toward VOL + repeatedly .
Continued Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The CD does not play , or “No Disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the player . The CD is dirty or defectiv e. Clean it or change it. Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up ( page 15).
Symptom Cause and/or corrective action The LCD display becomes hard to see or slows down. Y ou are using your CD player at high temperatures (above 40°C/104°F) or at low temperatures (belo w 0°C/32°F). At room temperature, the display will return to its normal operating condition.
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 . Specifications CD player System Compact disc dig ital aud io syste m Laser diode properties Emission duratio n: Conti nuous Laser ou tput: Le ss than 44.
• U, CA* models 9 kHz st ep: TV : 2 - 1 3 ch WB (weat her band ): 1 - 7 ch FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 531 - 1 710 kHz 10 kHz s tep: TV : 2 - 1 3 ch WB (weat her band ): 1 - 7 ch FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz AM: 530 - 1 710 kHz • JED* model 9 kHz st ep: FM: 76.
SonicStage Download Website Y ou can install SonicStage by the following; 1 Select from below your region website. 2 Access the SonicStage free download website and download follo wing the instructions provided. (Before downloading please read carefully the information provided on the site.
Index Symbols (Battery) 13 (disc) 15 1 21 (Timer) 27 A A CTIVE 25 A C power adaptor 10 ALL 21 AM 29 AREA 33 A TRAC 7 A TRAC3plus 7 A TRAC CD 7 A UTO RANKING 21 A VLS 27, 30 B BASS 29 Battery compa.
D-NF430/NF431.GB.2-663-956-11(1).
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This warranty is only v alid in Canada. D-NF430/NF431.GB.2-663-956-11(1).
D-NF430/NF431.GB.2-663-956-11(1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia This warranty is valid onl y in the United States. Printed on 100 % recycled paper .
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