Sony D-NF341 - Manual

D-NF340/NF341_2-893-762-64(2)_GB
FM
Portable CD Player
Operating Instructions
2-893-762- 64 (2)
©2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
D-NF340
D-NF341
“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
The following FCC statement applies only
to the version of this model manufactured
for sale in the USA. Other versions may not
comply with FCC technical regulations.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
* The button has a tactile dot.
** Except CEQ model.
“CEQ” is the area code. For the area code of the model you purchased, check the upper left side of the bar code on the package.
Display
*(play/pause)•ENTER
/•
(group) –/+•TUNE –/+
DISPLAY
P MODE/
SOUND/AVLS
RADIO ON/MEMORY
VOL –/+*
 (stop)•RADIO OFF
DC IN 4.5 V
to an AC outlet
OPEN
AC power adaptor
 (headphones) jack
Headphones
HOLD (rear)
MP3 indicator
Disc indicator
Remaining battery power
Group indicator
Bookmark
Track number/Preset number/Playing
time/Frequency
MONO/LOCAL
Sound mode
Play mode
AVLS* function
*Automatic Volume Limiter System
Press and hold SOUND/AVLS to select “AVLS ON” or “AVLS
OFF.”
You can also use this function while listening to the radio.
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 /.
Checking CD information on the display
You can check CD information on the display.
Depending on the region in which you purchased your CD
player, the default language may not be “ENGLISH.” Change the
LANGUAGE setting, if necessary.
When you are playing MP3 CD containing files with an ID3
tag, ID3 tag information is displayed. (When there is no ID3 tag
information, nothing is displayed.)
Notes
• The characters A–Z, a-z, 0-9, and _ can be displayed on this
player.
• Before playing a file, the player reads all file and group
(or folder) information on the CD. “Reading” is displayed.
Depending on the content of the CD, it may take some time to
accomplish this reading.
To check information on the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Audio CD
Track number, elapsed
playing time 

Remaining time of the
current track

Total number of tracks on
the CD, total remaining
time of the CD* 1)
MP3 CD
File number, elapsed
playing time 

Title* 2)

Artist name* 2)

Album name* 2)

Total number of files
*1) The displays appear only during normal play.
*2) During play, these informations are not displayed if the
disc does not have ID3 tag information.
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.
Bookmark play
If you add bookmarks to your favorite tracks, you can listen to
these tracks only from the track with the lowest number.
1 During playback of the track where you want to add a
Bookmark, press and hold
•ENTER until “ (Bookmark)”
flashes on the display.
2 Repeat step 1 to add Bookmarks to the tracks you want (up to 99
tracks for each audio CD and 512 tracks for each MP3 CD).
3 Press P MODE/ repeatedly until “ ” flashes.
4 Press •ENTER.
To remove the Bookmarks
During playback of the track with a Bookmark, press and hold
•ENTER until “ ” disappears from the display.
If you change CDs and start playing, all the bookmarks added for
the previous CD will be erased.
Listening to the Radio
1 Press RADIO ON/MEMORY to turn on the radio.
2 Press TUNE + or – to tune in the station you want and adjust the
volume.
Turning off the radio
Press  • RADIO OFF.
Tuning in the station quickly
Press and hold TUNE + or – in step 2 until the frequency digits
begin to change on the display. The CD player automatically scans
the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
Emphasizing the bass sound
While listening to the radio, press SOUND/AVLS repeatedly to
make “SOUND” appear.
Improving broadcast reception
Extend the headphones cord.
Headphones
Note
Keep the headphones connected to the  jack of the CD player.
The headphones cord works as the FM antenna.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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 1 to 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)
1 Slide OPEN to open the player lid and open the battery
compartment lid inside the CD player.
2 Insert 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 20 14
MP3 CD (Recorded at 128 kbps) 30 30
RADIO ON 50
* 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
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid and fit the CD to the pivot, then
close the lid.
2 Press •ENTER.
To play from the first track, press and hold •ENTER until
playback starts while the CD player is stopped.
To jump to the succeeding/previous groups*, 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.
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 “SOUND 1”
or “SOUND 2.”
If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.
While listening to the radio, this function is disabled.
HOLD
*(play/pause)
Headphone jack (rear)
 (stop)•
RADIO ON/OFF
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) –/+
(•TUNE –/+)
Remote control**