3-GBTable of ContentsEnjoy your ATRAC CDWalkman!Create original ATRAC CDs ! ..................... 4Music sources playable on this CD player .. 6ATRAC3plus and ATRAC3 ......................... 6MP3 files ..................................................... 6Difference between ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3and MP3 .................................................. 8Getting startedLocating the controls ................................... 9Checking the supplied accessories ............ 12Playing an audio CD orATRAC3plus/ATRAC3/MP3 files1. Connect your CD player. ....................... 132. Insert a CD. ........................................... 133. Play a CD. ............................................. 14Playback optionsPlaying tracks in random order(Shuffle play) ......................................... 19Playing all files in a selected group inrandom order (Group shuffle play)(ATRAC CD/MP3 CD only) ................. 19Playing your favorite tracks by addingBookmarks (Bookmark track play) ....... 20Playing your favorite play lists(m3u play list play)(MP3 CD only) ...................................... 21Playing tracks in your favorite order(PGM play) ............................................ 22Available featuresThe G-PROTECTION function ................. 23Checking the time remaining on the CD andthe number of tracks left (audio CD) .... 23Checking information on an ATRAC CD,MP3 CD ................................................ 24Emphasizing the bass sound (SOUND) .... 24Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ................ 25Locking the controls (HOLD) ................... 25Turning off the operation beep sound ........ 26Turning off the LCD’s backlight ............... 26Connecting your CD playerConnecting a stereo system ....................... 27Connecting to a power sourceUsing the rechargeable batteries ................ 28Using the dry batteries ............................... 31Notes on the power source ........................ 32Additional informationPrecautions ................................................ 33Maintenance .............................................. 34Troubleshooting ......................................... 35Specifications ............................................ 38Optional accessories .................................. 39GB