Sony Qualia 017 User manual

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Made one at a time by master craftsmen, QUALIA 017 is an extraordinary coming together of art and technology.
This remarkable MiniDisc player is an elegant expression of beauty on every level, its case made from a block of
solid brass. The mirrored surface describes an eloquent sculpture of gently curving lines, which meld perfectly into
the accompanying base. The form is absolutely seamless, marred by not a single weld, screw or hole. All this beauty
is to a very particular end, however: the rigid body provides great stability and balance for the audio system within.

The sound created by QUALIA 017 can only be described as sculpted. Employing the highest-quality MiniDisc
audio amplification system to bring to life Sony’s exclusive MiniDisc technology, the player is capable of
reproducing sound of incredible depth and character. From its internal rechargeable battery to individually crafted
earphones, QUALIA 017 comes complete with everything needed for the ultimate portable music experience.
HIGH-QUALITY HD AMPLIFIER (a) The MiniDisc audio system at the heart of QUALIA 017 produces sound quality
that exceeds the limitations of MP3 and other compression-file audio players. BASE (b) A stunning presence in any
setting, the base fully recharges QUALIA 017 in 3.5 hours. REMOTE CONTROL (c) Easily accessible for use while
in motion, the intuitively designed remote offers a full range of controls, including play, rewind, pause, forward and
reverse track skip, scan, and volume. EARPHONES (d) Carved from solid brass and aluminum, these instruments
create a rich acoustic space, with detailed treble and full, rounded bass. EARPIECE SET (e) No two sets of
ears were created equal; therefore QUALIA 017 comes with a full range of earpieces, ensuring proper fit.
LEATHER CARRY CASE (not shown) An elegant and secure enclosure for QUALIA 017 and all its attachments,
this handsome case makes a compact, elegant travel companion.
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Nonmetric weights and measures are approximate. “QUALIA” and “Sony” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
MD PLAYER UNIT
Playback........................MDLP, Group and Monaural 2x
Playback Modes...........................Normal, Single Track,
...........................................Bookmark Shuffle and PGM
Program Play..................2 PGM Modes Up to 20 tracks
Virtual Surround Modes ....Studio, Live, Club and Arena
Equalizer Modes .................Heavy, Pops, Jazz, Unique,
..................................................Custom1 and Custom2
Playback Speed Control ...Variable Digital Pitch Control
Digital Amplifier ................................HD digital amplifier
Sampling Frequency ........................................44.1 kHz
Playback Codecs...............ATRAC (Adaptive Transform
.......................................Acoustic Coding) and ATRAC3
Frequency Response................20 to 20,000 Hz +/- 3db
Skip Protection System .............................G-Protection
POWER SYSTEM
Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable/AC Power Adapter
included/Exclusive recharging stand included
CONTINUOUS BATTERY LIFE
(Approximate, using supplied internal battery)
SP Stereo Mode..................................Approx. 21 hours
LP2 Stereo Mode ................................Approx. 27 hours
LP4 Stereo Mode ................................Approx. 33 hours
Recharging Time of Supplied Battery (using stand)........
...........................................................Approx. 3.5 hours
......................... (Approx. 80% recharge: approx.1 hour)
DIMENSIONS
Approximate (w x h x d).........................31⁄2" x 31⁄8" x 5⁄8"
.................................................. (87.6 x 79.0 x 15.3 mm)
Weight including Battery....(Approximate) 8.7 oz. (244g)
SUPPLIED REMOTE CONTROL
Displays up to 12 characters and doubles as a headphone
adapter (stereo mini)
HEADPHONES
Type ..........................................Enclosed dynamic type
Driver Unit..........9 mm diameter (with CCAW voice coil)
Sensitivity....................................................101 dB/mW
Impedance .......................................16 Ohms (at 1 kHz)
Maximum Input.........................................100 mW (IEC)
Weight ....................................Approx. 38 ounces (11 g)
Headphone Power.............Remote control/Headphone
.... connection maximum output level 5mW + 5mW load
Impedance...................................................... 16 Ohms
ACCESSORIES
Headphones/Remote/Headphone Adaptor/Battery
Charger/Neck Chain for Remote/AC Power Adaptor for
Charging Stand/Earbuds/Carrying Case/Cleaning
Cloth/Owner’s Guide.
The QUALIA 017chassis is solid brass with a palladium/
chrome finish. Optional gold and silver plate versions are
available for an additional charge.
Gold Silver