Playback order of MP3 files

MP3

Folder

(group)

 

MP3 file (track)

Note

Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes

•Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit.

•When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file expansion “.mp3” to the file name.

•If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

•During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

•When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3.

–When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played.

–When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC CD or MP3 session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is displayed.

Maintenance

 

Fuse replacement

 

When replacing the fuse, be

 

sure to use one matching the

 

amperage rating stated on the

 

original fuse. If the fuse

 

blows, check the power

 

connection and replace the

 

fuse. If the fuse blows again

 

after replacement, there may

 

be an internal malfunction. In

 

such a case, consult your

Fuse (10A)

nearest Sony dealer.

 

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size.

The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

ATRAC CD

ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage

2.0or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• The maximum number of:

– folders (groups): 255

– files (tracks): 999

• The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

Main unit

Back of the front

 

panel

Notes

•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

•Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

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