Sony D-NS313F Manual

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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

.

10

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

1  Unfasten the buckle 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) ().

(When the CD player is used on a flat and stable place.)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD player is used.

Audio CD

16

11

MP3 CD (Recorded at 128 kbps)

23

23

RADIO ON

35

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and 

Information Technology Industries Association).

You can check it in the display.
Replace the batteries when “

” flashes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Lo batt

• The indicator sections of 

 roughly shows the remaining 

battery power. One section does not always indicate one-fourth of 
the battery power.

• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator sections of 

 may increase or decrease.

Connect the AC power adaptor as illustrated (

).

Playing a CD

1  Unfasten the buckle to open the lid ().
2  Fit the CD to the pivot, then close the lid ().
3  While holding the lid closed, fasten the buckle securely ().
4  Press .
  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 

 –. 

*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.

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.

During play, press SOUND/AVLS repeatedly to select “SND 1” 
or “SND 2.”
If the sound is distorted, turn down the volume.

While listening to the radio, this function is disabled.

*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.

You can also use this function while listening to the radio.

*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 

/.

During play, press P MODE/

 repeatedly:

No indication (normal play) 

 “

 (group play)”* 

 “1”(single 

track play) 

 “SHUF”(shuffle play)

To repeat the play mode you selected, press and hold P MODE/

 

until “

” appears.

* All files in the selected group are played once. MP3 CD only.

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.

Remove the CD while pressing the pivot (

).

Listening to the Radio

1  Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.
  If “PRESET” appears on the display, press P MODE/

 to 

make “PRESET” disappear from the display.

2  Press RADIO ON/BAND until the band you want appears.
  Each time you press the button, the display changes as 

follows:

FM

AM





3  Press TUNE + or – to tune in the station you want and adjust the 

volume.

Press 

 • RADIO OFF.

Press and hold TUNE + or – in step 3 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.

For FM, extend the headphones cord.

Headphones

For AM, reorient the CD player itself.

Keep the headphones connected to the 

 jack of the CD player. 

The headphones cord works as the FM antenna.

1  While listening to the FM broadcast, press SOUND/AVLS.
  “LOCAL” flashes.
2  Press /ENTER within 10 seconds after you finished the 

previous operation.*

  “LOCAL” stops flashing. 

* If “LOCAL” disappears from the display, start from Step 1.

To cancel the LOCAL setting, press SOUND/AVLS, and then press 

/ENTER so that “LOCAL” disappears from the display.

1  While listening to the FM broadcast, press SOUND/AVLS.
  “LOCAL” flashes.
2  Press SOUND/AVLS again.
  “MONO” flashes.
3  Press /ENTER within 10 seconds after you finished the 

previous operation.*

  “MONO” stops flashing.

* If “MONO” disappears from the display, start from Step 1.

To cancel the MONO setting, press SOUND/AVLS twice, and then 
press 

/ENTER so that “MONO” disappears from the display.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset up to 30 stations: 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

1  While listening to the radio, press P MODE/

 to enter the 

preset mode.

  “PRESET” appears on the display.
2  Press TUNE + or – repeatedly until the preset number you want 

appears on the display.

3  Press and hold P MODE/

 until “PRESET” flashes on the 

display.

  From this step on, start the next operation within 30 

seconds after you finished the previous operation. If 
“PRESET” stops flashing, start from step 3.

4  Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune in the station you want.
5  Press /ENTER.

1  While the radio is turned off and CD play is stopped, press 

RADIO ON/BAND while you are pressing 

.

  “CLEAr” flashes.
2  Press /ENTER.

Playing Preset Radio 

Stations

1  Press RADIO ON/BAND to select the band.
2  When “PRESET” does not appear on the display, press  

P MODE/

 to enter the preset mode.

  “PRESET” appears on the display.
3  Press TUNE + or – to tune in a stored station.

Changing the Tuning 

Interval

When using the CD player abroad, change the AM tuning interval, 
if necessary.

9 kHz area: Asia and Europe
10 kHz area: the U.S.A., Canada and Latin America

1  While the radio is turned off and CD play is stopped, press 

RADIO ON/BAND while you are pressing 

.

  If the current setting is “9 kHz,” “10 kHz” flashes on the 

display.

  If the current setting is “10 kHz,” “9 kHz” flashes on the 

display.

2  Press /ENTER.

After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio stations 
again.

Wearing the supplied 

headphones

The following procedures are for wearing on the left ear. 
1  Hook the L part over your left ear and the R part over your right 

ear as illustrated.

2  Hook the headphones around your ears, as you would with 

glasses.

3  Adjust the earpieces to comfortably fit your ears.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly 

careful of the headphone part.

• Do not put force or weight on the unit for a long time as that may 

damage or deform the unit.

• Do not leave the unit in a location subject to moisture, dust, 

smoke, steam or direct sunlight.

• Clean the plug with a soft dry cloth. A dirty plug may cause the 

sound quality to deteriorate.

• Clean the headphone part with a soft dry cloth.
• After you use the headphones, keep them with the cord slider 

positioned high to avoid entangling the cord.

Using the hand strap

During active uses, use the supplied hand strap.
1  Pass the end of the strap through the hole.

2  Put your hand through the strap, then adjust the length of the 

strap.

SOUND/AVLS

RADIO ON/BAND

•

 (group) –• 

TUNE –

VOL +*/–

*(play/pause)/ENTER

Display

P MODE/

GROUP

•

 (group) +•

TUNE +

 (stop) • RADIO OFF

Open the battery compartment lid.

Insert the  end first (for both 

batteries).

Buckle

* The button has a tactile dot.

Label side up

HOLD (rear)

DC IN 4.5 V 

(external power 

input jack)

 (headphones) 

jack











to  (headphones)

AC power adaptor (not supplied 

with the model for USA)

to an AC outlet

Headphones



to DC IN 

4.5 V

Playing time/ Frequency

Play mode

Remaining battery power

Track number/Preset number

Band

PRESET

Sound mode

LOCAL

MONO

Group indicator

Operating Instructions

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©2006 Sony Corporation     

Printed in China

“WALKMAN”,   

   , and   

   are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Printed on 100 % recycled 

paper using VOC (Volatile 

Organic Compound)-free 

vegetable oil based ink.

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.

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).

The model number and the serial number are located at the rear 
of the CD player. Record the serial number in the space provided 
below. Refer to these number whenever you call upon your Sony 
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. D-NS313F
Serial No. _______________________

Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg
<http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings 
about software upgrades, new products, services and other 
important announcements. Thank you.

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:
–  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.

MPEG-1 Layer3

32 – 320 kbps

32/44.1/48 kHz

MPEG-2 Layer3

  8 – 160 kbps

16/22.05/24 kHz

MPEG-2.5 Layer3

  8 – 160 kbps

8/11.025/12 kHz

The usable number of groups and files
• Maximum number of groups: 256
• Maximum number of files: 512