Features
Battery Information
Computer Information

Features

ATRAC3Plus, ATRAC3, and MP3 Playback: The D-NE20 can play Audio CDs, finalized CD-Rs and CD-RWs, as well as ATRAC3Plus, ATRAC3 and MP3 files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. ATRAC3Plus (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding3plus) is an advanced audio compression technology offering multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference with the ability to get up to 490 songs on a single CD-R or CD-RW disc at 48 kbps (see table below). ATRAC3Plus compresses music files to about 1/20th of its original size, while ATRAC3 compresses music files to about 1/10th of its original size while maintaining high quality sound. Discs must be recorded in ISO9660 Level 1/2 and Joliet formats.

Bit Rate Information: Compatible transfer bit rates for ATRAC3plus are 48 kbps, 64 kbps and 256 kbps; for ATRAC3 the bit rates are 66 kbps, 105 kbps and 132 kbps; for MP3 the bit rates are 8-320 kbps. The approximate number of songs that can be recorded on a 700MB CD-R/RW disc in ATRAC3Plus or ATRAC3 are:

Slim, Full-Circle Design: The D-NE20 features a slim body with a full circle design, slightly larger than the circumference of a CD. The body is made of exceptionally thin aluminum and magnesium, and covered with a pearl white finish.

Digital Amplifier: This unit is equipped with a digital amplifier instead of a traditional analog amplifier. Digital amplifiers are more efficient and uses less energy than analog amplifiers to produce the same signal. Digital amplifiers are also smaller than analog amplifiers.

In-Line Remote Control: The unit comes with a slim backlit in-line remote (RM-MC53EL) with a one-line dot-matrix display. The remote allows you to access all essential operations using only your thumb, and shows all information indicated on the LCD with Electronic Luminescent (EL) lighting to make it easy to see and read in the dark.

Bottom-mounted Controls: To maintain the sleek look of the D-NE20, the controls are located on the bottom of the player.

CD Text/ID3 Tag: This unit supports CD Text and ID3 Tag information, and displays disc title, track title, artist name information on the remote's LCD display.

Digital Volume Control: Instead of a mechanical dial volume control, the D-NE20 features a digital volume function for very precise adjustment of the volume level. The volume can be adjusted on the unit or the remote, while the 30-segment volume level appears in the remote's LCD display.

D/A Conversion: This unit features a 1-bit Quartz Time-Axis Control Digital-to-Analog converter.

SonicStage Software: The unit comes with SonicStage Ver. 2.3 CD-ROM software for Windows, which allows you to create your own ATRAC3 and ATRAC3Plus music file compilations on CD-R/RW media using your PC. With this software, you can add your own titles and edit your music groups to customize your portable music.

G-Protection: Developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping while jogging, providing a higher level of shock protection than traditional ESP. The G-Protection feature provides 10-times faster shock recovery compared to conventional shock protection systems, so it will easily outperform electronic shock protection (ESP) systems equipped with 40 second buffers. The memory buffer is refreshed so quickly, that it is virtually impossible to make a CD skip. Note that G-Protection can be manually switched to either position 1 or 2. Position 2 provides an even greater level of shock protection and is recommended while taking harder exercise.

MD Link Optical Digital Output: The D-NE20's mini-jack optical digital output permits a digital connection to a MiniDisc recorder via an optical digital cable (sold separately). This output has joint text capability to let you transfer CD Text information to a MiniDisc when dubbing from CD to MD. Note: This jack is also compatible with analog mini-plug patch cables, allowing you to connect the player to a stereo system.

Bookmark Playback: The D-NE20 allows you to bookmark selected songs from multiple CDs, then play only the bookmarked tunes when you insert the CD. You can bookmark up to 10 CDs (up to 99 tracks for each CD), and up to 5 CDs for ATRAC CDs and MP3 CDs (up to 999 tracks for each CD). Bookmarks are stored in the player's memory, and are erased when all power sources are removed.

Auto Ranking Playback: The player can rank the tracks of a CD by the ones played most frequently. You can select the Auto Ranking Playback function (a00 in the display), and the player will play the most frequently played tracks on that CD from 10 to 1. In addition, the "a00 Shuffle" function takes up to 32 of the most frequently played tracks and plays them in random order.

Multiple Play Modes: There are 18 different CD play modes:

• Normal play
• Disc repeat
• Group/Folder play (ATRAC or MP3 only)
• Group/Folder repeat (ATRAC or MP3 only)
• One track play
• One track repeat
• Shuffle
• Shuffle repeat
• Group/Folder Shuffle (ATRAC or MP3 only)
• Group/Folder Shuffle repeat (ATRAC or MP3 only)
• Bookmark play
• Playlist play (MP3 discs only)
• Program play (up to 64 tracks/files)
• Program repeat
• a00 (Auto Ranking Playback)
• a00 Shuffle
• a00 Repeat
• Intro Scan

Equalizer/Clearbass: The D-NE20 is equipped with the Parametric Equalizer II, which allows you to set not only the dB by which a certain frequency band is boosted or cut, but also the width and/or center frequency of the band. In addition to the Custom EQ setting, you can select one of three preset EQ settings: Soft, Active, and Heavy. If you select Clearbass, you can choose one of three levels of bass emphasis: Bass 1, Bass 2, or Bass 3.

AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System): This player can limit the maximum volume level to protect your hearing. The AVLS feature can be switched on on off.

Beep Tone: This player outputs a "beep" sound when a function is operated or while tuning the radio. The beep can be turned off, if desired.

Hold: To prevent accidental button presses, the controls can be "locked" by activating the Hold function on the bottom of the unit or the remote control.

Battery Information

Batteries: This portable can be powered using the supplied Sony NH-14WM(A) "gumstick" Nickel-Metal Hydride rechargeable battery, which can be recharged while in the unit. It can also operate using one "AA" alkaline battery in the supplied external case, or it can be powered by both the rechargeable battery and the "AA" alkaline battery simultaneously.

Charging Stand: The supplied Ni-MH rechargeable battery can be charged in the unit by placing the player vertically in the supplied charging stand (BCA-DNE20). No charging time information is available.

AC Adapter: The supplied 3V AC adapter plugs into the charging stand only. You can operate the unit while it is in the charging stand. The rechargeable battery will recharge when the docked unit is not in use.

Auto Off Timer: The player has an automatic shut off timer which maximizes battery life by powering down the player when it is not in use.

Computer Information

System Requirements: In order to use the supplied SonicStage Simple Burner CD-ROM software, the following hardware and software are required:

Environments Not Supported: The software is not supported by the following environments:

• Operating systems other than those indicated above
• Personally constructed PCs or operating systems
• An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system
• Multi-boot environment
• Multi-monitor environment
• Macintosh