Sony DNF430 MP3/ATRAC CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player with AM/FM/TV/Weather Digital Tuner
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Manufacturer: SonyBrand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2006-02-17
Model: DNF430
Color: Black
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
- CD-R, CD-RW, ATRAC + MP3 Playback
- AM/FM/TV/WB Tuner
- Skip-free G Protection ?
- Over 50 hours playback on 1 AA battery
- Digital MegaBass sound
- Sony MDR-J10 H.Ear Headphones with Non-Slip Design (Blue)
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Customer Review: What Else Plays CD/MP3/Atrac/AM/FM/TV/Weather???
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very elegant appearing player. The large center section is pearl-white, and the outer ring is silver-grey. There are many ways to play (all, group/folder, 1 track, shuffle (all), group/folder shuffle, bookmark, playlist, program (up to 64 tracks), intro (first 10 seconds of each track), repeat on/off).
It works well for audiobooks; resumes mid-track and can fast forward or fast reverse within a track (although it really isn't very "fast"). You can also place multiple bookmarks over several CDs, however, when you return to a bookmarked track it starts at the beginning of the track, rather than mid-track.
There is an optional remote included, but it has no display. It is handy to set the "hold" button on the player (so no buttons are accidentally pushed) and use the remote to play, pause, skip forward or backward a track, or within a track, or to a group/folder, adjust the volume or stop (if you use the player in a pocket, purse, pack, etc.). There is also a hold button on the remote.
In additon to standard CDs, it will play a CD of MP3s, or you can compress your CDs or MP3s with Sony's proprietary Atrac format, using Sony's Sonic Stage software. Oddly, the Sonic Stage software did not come with the player, as it has with previous models. MP3 format is more universal and I would imagine that most people use that format rather than converting to Atrac.
Another thing I noticed about this latest Sony player, is that it uses one AA battery rather than two, as it did in previous models. I wish they had stuck with two (up to 80 hours of play time vs 31 hours with one).
The preset stations are maintained after a battery change, however bookmarks are lost as well as "resume". I guess you can get a 3V (+ tip) charger to plug into when changing the battery, in order to prevent this.
Is this player perfect? No...but what is? It is a GREAT value! It is a very good choice unless you need something small, like when exercising...then a flash player would be your best bet. I use rechargeable batteries and 32X Verbatim CD-RW discs (650MB). I can get 2-3 audiobooks plus some music on each CD. It takes less than 5 minutes to quick-erase, then burn a CD.
My wishlist for the next version:
Bookmark w/i a track, not at the beginning
Maintain bookmarks and resume when changing batteries
A larger display screen which is backlit
Two AA batteries rather than one, for longer playing time
Charger, for internal battery charging
The manual can be viewed/printed from the Sony website.
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Description of Sony DNF430 MP3/ATRAC CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player with AM/FM/TV/Weather Digital Tuner
Sony discman Sony discmanDesigned with serious music fans in mind, the Sony D-NF430 CD Walkman lets you listen to your favorite CDs, MP3s, and radio stations in style. The sleek portable player is ideal for listeners who already have extensive music libraries, as it comes with bundled software to burn and play back everything from MP3 to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus tracks. The latter is an advanced audio compression technology offering multiple bit rates, allowing you to create music compilations tailored to your listening preference. More significantly, a single CD-R/RW disc can store up to 490 ATRAC3plus selections when burned at 48 kbps, thus saving money, time, and storage space. And if you're just starting your digital music collection, don't fret, as the D- NF430 is compatible with Sony's Connect Music store and its vast online music archives.
Listeners who want a little more variety in their music can turn to the built-in digital AM/FM tuner, which also offers accurate drift-free tuning of select TV and weather stations. The tuner is ideal for catching a special report on NPR, listening to the ballgame, or receiving a quick 24- hour weather forecast. And switching between those stations is quicker than ever thanks to the 51 station presets, including 30 FM, 10 AM, four weather band, and seven TV presets.
The D-NF430 offers a wide array of playback modes (18 in all), ranging from repeat and random play to track programming to bookmarking. The five-direction control key, meanwhile, makes navigation a breeze. The CD Walkman's no slouch from an audio perspective, either, with such features as a parametric equalizer that lets the user set not only the amount (in dB) by which a certain frequency band is boost or cut, but also the width and/or center frequency of the band; Digital Mega Basss sound, which employs digital processing technology to produce rich, deep bass tones with extremely low harmonic distortion; and a two-position Automatic Volume Limiter System (AVLS) that maintains the volume output at levels below the distortion threshold for cleaner sound reproduction. Best of all for joggers and other active users, the D-NF430 offers Sony's skip-free G-Protection technology, which ensures quick recovery from horizontal and vertical shock.
Other details include an easy-to-read three-line LCD, multilingual support for LCD text and ID3 tagging, a set of earbud headphones, and an auto-shutoff feature to conserve battery life. The D- NF430, which runs for up to 413 hours on a single AA battery (not included), measures 5-1/2 inches in diameter and 1-1/4 inches tall and is backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
D-NF430 CD Walkman, earbud headphones, remote, software, user's manual.
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