Sony Walkman D-NE240 User manual

D-NE240/NE241_2-892-695-63(2)_GB
Portable CD Player
Operating Instructions
2-892-695-63(2)
©2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
D-NE240
D-NE241
“WALKMAN”, , and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
WARNING
To 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do
not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.
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).
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. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable Accessories: Headphones, remote control
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 4.5 V
(external power input) jack.
On power sources
• When you are not using the CD player for a long time,
disconnect all power sources from the CD player.
On the AC power adaptor
• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied.
If your player is not supplied with an
AC power adaptor, use a commercially-
available AC power adaptor* (rated
output voltage/current: 4.5 V DC/700
mA). Do not use any other AC power
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
Polarity of the
plug
* The voltage of power supply is different depending on the
country. Please buy an AC power adaptor in the country
where the product is to be used.
• Depending on the AC power adaptor, noise may be heard
while using the system. Refer to the operating instructions
of the AC power adaptor.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power
adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
On dry batteries
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
• Do not carry the batteries with coins or other metallic
objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative
terminals of the battery are accidentally contacted by a
metallic object.
• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• When the batteries are not to be used for a long time,
remove them.
• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any deposit in the
battery compartment, and install new batteries. In case the
deposit adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.
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.
• Do not leave the CD player in a location near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, unleveled surface,
or in a car with its windows closed.
• If the CD player causes interference to the radio or
television reception, turn off the CD player or move it
away from the radio or television.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star)
cannot be played on this CD player. Attempting to do so
may damage the CD player. Do not use such discs.
On headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating
any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to
play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially
at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution
or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If
you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.
Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you
to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people
around you.
To clean the plugs
If the plugs become dirty, there is no audio or noise is heard.
Clean them with a dry soft cloth periodically.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
“Hold” appears in the display when you press a
button, and the CD does not play.
The buttons are locked. Slide HOLD back.
The volume does not increase even if you press VOL
+ repeatedly.
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS until “AVLS” flashes once
so that you can cancel the AVLS function.
The CD player does not operate properly.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the player
aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates.
Even though the file number is displayed, the player
skips the file and does not play it.
A file with a format that is unplayable on this player is
recorded on the CD.
Specifications
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties:
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.)
Power requirements:
• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 1.5 V DC × 2
• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Model for Mexico)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (without projecting parts and controls):
Approx. 140.0 × 32.7 × 140.0 mm (5 5⁄8× 1 5⁄16 × 5 5⁄8in.)
Mass (excluding accessories):
Approx. 210 g (7.5 oz.)
Operating temperature:
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)1)
Headphones (1)
Remote control (1)2)
1) Supplied with D-NE241, E18 and E92 models only.
2) Supplied with D-NE241, E18 and JE models only.
“E18,” “E92” and “JE” are the area code. For the area
code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side
of the bar code on the package.

D-NE240/NE241_2-892-695-63(2)_GB
Discs Playable on this CD
Player
• Audio CDs (CD-DA format CDs)
• MP3 CDs (CD-R/CD-RW on which audio data
compressed in the MP3 format has been recorded)*
* Only ISO 9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet extension format discs
can be played.
Bit rates and sampling frequencies this CD player can play
are as follows. Variable Bit Rate (VBR) files can also be
played.
Bit rates Sampling
frequencies
MPEG-1 Layer3 32 kbps – 320 kbps 32/44.1/48 kHz
MPEG-2 Layer3 8 kbps – 160 kbps 16/22.05/24 kHz
MPEG-2.5 Layer3 8 kbps – 160 kbps 8/11.025/12 kHz
MP3 CDs
The usable number of groups and files
• Maximum number of groups: 256
• Maximum number of files: 512
Playing order
The playing order may differ depending on the method used
to record MP3 files on the disc. In the following example,
files are played in order of 1to 7.
MP3 Group
File
(Maximum directory levels: 8)
Notes
• Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition
of the recording device, it may take a while for playback to
start. It is also possible playback may not start at all.
• On a disc that has MP3 files, do not save files in other
formats and do not make unnecessary folders.
• Be sure to add the file extension “mp3” to the file name.
However, if you add the extension “mp3” to a file other
than an MP3 file, the player will not be able to recognize
the file properly.
• To compress a source in an MP3 file, we recommend
setting the compression parameters to “44.1 kHz,” “128
kbps,” and “Constant Bit Rate.”
• To record up to the maximum capacity, set the writing
software to “halting of writing.”
Power Sources
To use the batteries (not supplied)
1Slide OPEN to open the player lid and open the battery
compartment lid inside the CD player.
2Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching
the to the diagram inside the CD player and close the
lid until it clicks into place. Insert the end first (for
both batteries).
Battery life* (approx. hours)
(When the CD player is used on a flat and stable place.)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used.
When using two Sony alkaline batteries LR6 (SG)
(produced in Japan)
G-PROTECTION G-on G-off
Audio CD 16 11
MP3 CD (Recorded at 128 kbps) 23 23
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
• The indicator sections of roughly show the
remaining battery power. One section does not always
indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
To use the AC power adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor as illustrated.
Playing a CD
1Slide OPEN to open the lid and fit the CD to the pivot,
then close the lid.
2Press .
To play from the first track, press and hold until
playback starts while the CD player is stopped.
To jump to the succeeding/previous groups*, press
GROUP first, then press + or –. (On the remote
control: Press + or –.)
*MP3 CD only
• This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (Audio CD) format,
but playback capability may vary depending on the
quality of the disc and the condition of the recording
device.
• 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. Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
• Depending on the CD, this player may display a
total number of files that includes both playable and
unplayable files. However, because the player skips
unplayable files automatically, only the playable ones
will be played.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD
recorded material on one side with digital audio material on
the other side. However, since the audio material side does
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback
on this product is not guaranteed.
Digital MEGA BASS function
During play, press SOUND/AVLS repeatedly to select
“SND 1” or “SND 2.”
If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.
AVLS* function
*Automatic Volume Limiter System
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS.
If “AVLS” flashes three times, the function is enabled.
If “AVLS” flashes once, the function is disabled.
AMS* / search function
*Automatic Music Sensor
To find the beginning of the previous/current/next/
succeeding track(s): Press /repeatedly.
To go backward/forward quickly: Press and hold /.
Play mode function
During play, press P MODE/ repeatedly:
No indication (normal play) “ (group play)”1) 
“1 (single track play)” “SHUF (shuffle play)” “
SHUF (group shuffle play)”2) “ (Bookmark play)”
To repeat the play mode you selected, press and hold
P MODE/ until “ ” appears.
1) All files in the selected group are played once. MP3 CD
only.
2) All files in the selected group are played once in random
order. MP3 CD only.
G-PROTECTION function
The function provides protection against sound skipping
during many active uses.*
The default setting is “G-on.” To select “G-off,” press 
while you keep pressing during stop. To enjoy high
quality CD sound, select “G-off”.
* Sound may skip: if the CD player receives stronger
continuous shock than expected / if a dirty or scratched
CD is played / when using poor-quality CD-Rs/CD-RWs
or if there is a problem with the recording device or
application software.
Bookmark play
If you add Bookmarks to your favorite tracks, you can listen
to these tracks only from the track with the lowest number.
1During playback of the track where you want to add a
Bookmark, press and hold until “ (Bookmark)”
flashes on the display.
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want.
3Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
4Press .
To remove the Bookmarks
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and
hold until “ ” disappears from the display.
If you change CDs and start playing, all the bookmarks
added for the previous CD will be erased.
* The button has a tactile dot.
** D-NE241, E18 and JE models only.
“E18” and “JE” are the area code. For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on
the package.
HOLD
*(play/pause)
Headphone jack (rear)
(stop)
VOL +*/–
/
Note
Use only the supplied remote control. You
cannot operate this player with any other
remote control.
Connect your headphones to the remote
control securely.
(group) –/+
Remote control**
Playing time
Play mode
Remaining battery power
Display
Headphones
/• (group) –/+
HOLD (rear)
(stop)•STOP
SOUND/AVLS
to an AC outlet
AC power adaptor
*(play/pause)•ENTER
REMOTE (headphones) jack
P MODE/
VOL +*/–
DC IN 4.5 V
OPEN
GROUP
Track number
Sound mode
Bookmark
Group indicator MP3 indicator