Sony introduced the industry's first portable CD player in1984. It quickly helped popularize the CD as the dominant medium for recorded music for close to 20 years. Portable CD players went into decline with the advent of MP3 players. more »

Burning CDs is a great way to take your music from your computer with you, but it is important to choose a portable CD player will be able to play your burned CDs. Not all portable CD players play all file formats or both types of burnable CDs and choosing the wrong portable CD player may leave you with a stack of useless burned CDs. more »

Portable CD players range in price from under $50 to $200. How much you pay will depend on the unit's sound quality, features and accessories. more »

Your Insignia NS-P3112 Portable CD Player is ready to go right out of the box—all you have to do is install 2 AA batteries and you are on your way to listening to your music with your new player. Installing batteries in your Insignia NS-P3112 Portable CD Player is easy and can be done following the steps listed below. more »

Even with iPods increasing in popularity, many people still rely on portable CD players for on-the-go tunes. Unfortunately, this older technology is susceptible to malfunctions not common to newer devices. CD Skipping, static, error messages and other issues can arise when you're using your portable CD player. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks for fixing basic CD player problems at home so you don't have to spend money to get your player fixed at a repair shop. more »

When using a portable CD player, an internal error is often reported to you on the information screen using the abbreviation "ER." Several different causes generate this error in portable CD players. Many can be fixed easily through procedures that anyone can do. It is important to check your CD player systematically to find and resolve any errors that occur. It is advisable to take the CD player to a professional if simple remedies cannot fix the problem, as digital electronics are complicated; major repairs should be left to a qualified professional. more »

Portable CD players let you to listen to music wherever you are and no matter what you're doing. How do you play a CD on the Sony portable player? Just follow these instructions. more »

Every time you press the “Mode” button on your Insignia NS-P3112 Portable CD Player, the play mode changes, so you can choose to repeat tracks, repeat entire CDs or play tracks in random order. Select a play mode by following the steps below. more »

The Sony Walkman cassette tape player was introduced in 1979 after being patented in 1978. Discover the origins of the Walkman, which evolved into a portable CD player, with helpful information from a digital lifestyle specialist in this free video on electronics. more »