Sony NW-HD1 Operating Instruction
2-102-860-11(1)
Portable Hard Disk Audio Player
Network Walkman
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the player. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. NW-HD1
Serial No. ___________________________
To go to the section you want to read, open the PDF
Bookmarks and click the title, or click the title in the “Table of
Contents” of the Operating Instructions.
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
NW-HD1
© 2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fi re or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confi ned
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To prevent fi re, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, table
cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not place
objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
Note on installation
If you use the unit at a place subject to static
or electrical noise, the track’s transferring
information may be corrupted. This would
prevent successful transferring authorization
on your computer.
For the customers in the USA and
Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment
by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-ion batteries.
For the customers in the USA
INFORMATION:
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 modifi cations
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product:
Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport
Contact:
Sony Customer Information Service Center at
1-(866)-456-7669
Write:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
12451 Gateway Blvd.,
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: NW-HD1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Notice for Users
Precautions
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On safety................................................................. 5
On installation
On heat build-up
On the headphones
On cleaning
....................................................... 5
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Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Optional accessories ........................................... 6
Guide to Parts and Controls
About the serial number.................................... 7
Preparing a Power Source
..........................
Checking the remaining power of the
..................................................................... 9
battery
Installing SonicStage
on Your Computer
.......................................
Preparing the required system....................... 10
Installing SonicStage
........................................11
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Playback
Before Playback
Importing audio data to your computer.....12
Transferring audio data to the player
Using SonicStage Help
Playing Back
Locking the controls (HOLD) .................. 18
Basic playback operations
(Play, stop, search)...................................19
Checking information in the display
Playing Back Tracks Selected by MODE
(Artist, Album, Genre, Group, etc.)..... 20
MODE displays..................................................22
Adding a bookmark
(Bookmark track play)............................. 23
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..........19
4
Changing Playback Options
(Play Mode) ......................................... 24
5
Playback options (Play Mode) .................25
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)...26
Changing Sound Quality
and Settings
................................................
Setup items........................................................... 28
Customizing sound quality (Custom)....... 30
Other Functions
6
Transferring Audio Data Back
to Your Computer
7
Connecting Other Devices
Storing Data Other Than Audio Files
8
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Resetting to the Factory Settings
Initializing Hard Disk
10
Additional Information
..................................
Notes on Disposing of the Unit
12
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Specifi cations
Index
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18
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27
31
32
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33
33
34
36
37
42
44
44
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Notice for Users
On the supplied software
• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the
software or the manual accompanying it
in whole or in part, or renting the software
without the permission of the copyright
holder.
• In no event will SONY be liable for
any fi nancial damage, or loss of profi ts,
including claims made by third parties,
arising out of the use of the software
supplied with this player.
• In the event a problem occurs with
this software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace
it. However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
• The software provided with this player
cannot be used with equipment other than
that which is so designated.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifi cations
may be changed without notice.
• Operation of this player with software other
than that provided is not covered by the
warranty.
Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony
Corporation
Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation
• SonicStage and SonicStage logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• OpenMG, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their
logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT
and Windows Media are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines
Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
• All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
• In this manual,
specifi ed.
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote.
Gracenote CDDB
copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
#5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773,
#6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207,
#6,240,459, #6,330,593 and other patents
issued or pending.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered
trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote
logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB
logo, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo
are trademarks of Gracenote.
TM
and ® marks are not
®
Client Software,
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Precautions
On safety
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
jack of the USB cradle.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of
the USB cradle with other metallic objects.
On installation
• Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or damage.
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player or USB
cradle while charging if it is used for an
extended period of time.
On the headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling,
or operating any motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffi c hazard and is illegal in many
areas. It can also be potentially dangerous
to play at a high volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian crossings. You should
exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.
Warning
If there is lightning when you are using the
player, take off the headphones immediately.
On cleaning
• Clean the player casing with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution.
• Clean the headphone plug periodically.
Notes
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol
or benzene as it may mar the fi nish of the
casing.
• Be careful not to let water into the USB
cradle or the recording USB cradle from the
clearance at the connection part.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning the player, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
NOTES
• The recorded music is limited to private
use only. Use of the music beyond this
limit requires permission of the copyright
holders.
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete
recording/downloading or damaged
data due to problems of the player or
computer.
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Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories
• Headphones (1) • USB cradle (1)
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• AC power adaptor (1)
(For the supplied USB cradle)
• Carrying pouch (1)
• CD-ROM (1) *
(SonicStage, PDF of Operating Instructions)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
* Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
For customers in the US
The AC power adaptor supplied with this
unit is not intended to be serviced. Should
the AC power adaptor cease to function in its
intended manner during the warranty period,
the adaptor should be returned to your nearest
Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized
Repair Center for replacement, or if a
problem occurs after the warranty period has
expired, the adaptor should be discarded.
Optional accessories
AC power adaptor
Active speaker system
Car connecting pack
Connecting cord
Earphones (except
for the customers in
France)
Earphones (for the
customers in France)
* Specifi cations for AC power adaptors vary for each
area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the
plug before purchasing.
Your dealer may not handle some of the
accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer
for detailed information about the accessories
in your country/region.
AC-ES608K
SRS-Z1
SRS-Z30
CPA-9C
RK-G129/RK-G129CS
RK-G136/RK-G136CS
MDR-EX71SL
MDR-Q55SL
MDR-E737LP
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Player display
Player
(headphones)/LINE OUT jack
( page 18)
, , , buttons (
MENU button ( page 24, 27)
MODE button ( page 20)
VOLUME +*/– buttons ( page 18)
(play/stop) button (
Hole for hand strap**
USB cradle connector ( page 8, 15)
BUILT-IN BATTERY switch ( page 8)
HOLD switch ( page 18)
* This button has a tactile dot.
** You can attach your own hand strap.
page 19, 20)
page 18, 19)
Track number indicator ( page 19)
Character information display
( page 19)
Bookmark indicator ( page 23)
Playback progress bar ( page 19)
Playback indicator ( page 19)
Playing time ( page 19)
Repeat indicator ( page 26)
Play mode indicator ( page 24),
Sound indicator (when adjusting the
volume, page 28)
Battery indicator ( page 9)
Bit rate ( page 13)
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this player is
required for the customer registration. The
number is on a label on the rear of the player.
Getting Started
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Preparing a Power Source
Charge the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
battery before using it for the fi rst time or
when it is depleted.
Slide the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch
1
to ON.
The protection for the built-in
rechargeable battery is released and power
is supplied to the player. Keep the switch
to ON position.
Connect the USB cradle to the AC
2
power adaptor.
Connect the DC plug of the AC power
adaptor to the DC IN jack of the USB
cradle, and then connect the AC plug to a
wall outlet.
to an AC outlet
USB cradle
to DC IN
jack
AC power
adaptor
Place the player on the USB cradle.
3
Insert the player as shown below until it
clicks into place.
Charging of the battery starts. The CHG
lamp lights up on the USB cradle, and if
the player is on, the battery indicator in
the display changes.
USB cradle connector
(on the bottom of the
player)
USB cradle
CHG lamp
Charging is completed and the CHG lamp
goes off in approximately 3 hours*. The
lighting mark lights up in the display if
the player is on. When the player display
is off, it takes approximately 1 hour* to
charge up to 80%.
* This is the approximate charging time for
an empty battery charged under a room
temperature. When the player display is on, it
takes approximately 6 hours to charge up to
80%. The charging time will differ depending
on the remaining power and battery condition.
If the battery is charged in a low-temperature
environment, the charging time will be longer.
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To remove the player from the USB cradle
Press RELEASE.
RELEASE
Notes
• If the player is connected to the computer for
a long time while charging, charging may stop
to prevent the temperature of the player from
increasing too much. In this case, the CHG lamp
goes out. Remove the player from the USB cradle
and start charging again after a while.
• If the player will not be used for three months or
more, set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF
to prevent degradation of the battery.
• Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5 to 35ºC (41 to 95ºF).
Notes on the AC power adaptor
• Use only the AC power adaptor and USB
cradle supplied with the player. Do not use
any other AC power adaptor since this may
cause the player to malfunction.
Checking the remaining power of the battery
The remaining power of the battery is
indicated in the display. As the black indicator
section decreases, the remaining power is
depleted further.
* “LOW BATTERY” appears in the display and
beep sounds.
When the battery is depleted, recharge the
battery.
Notes
• The display shows the approximate battery power
remaining. For example, one section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display
may increase or decrease relative to the actual
power remaining.
Battery life (continuous use)
Playing time for ATRAC3plus 48 kbps is
approximately 30 hours.
The amount varies depending on how the
player is used.
*
Getting Started
• The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply. To remove the AC power adaptor
from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug
itself; never pull the cord.
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Installing SonicStage on Your Computer
Using the supplied CD-ROM, install the SonicStage on your computer.
Preparing the required system
The following system environment is required.
Computer
Operating System
Display
Others
Notes
• SonicStage is not supported by the following environments:
– Operating systems other than those the 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
• We do not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirement.
• The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory)
settings.
• For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software.
• We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on the
computers.
IBM PC/AT or Compatible
• CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is
recommended.)
• Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended.) (The
amount of space will vary according to the Windows version and the number of
music fi les stored on the hard disk.)
• RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.)
Others • CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
• Sound Board
• USB port (Hi-Speed USB is supported.)
Factory installed:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/
Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
High Color (16 bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024 × 768 dots or better is
recommended.)
• Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA fi les
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Installing SonicStage
Check the following before installing the
SonicStage software.
• Make sure to close all other software,
including any virus-check software, as such
software usually demands a large amount of
system resources.
• Make sure to use the supplied CD-ROM for
installing SonicStage.
– If OpenMG Jukebox or SonicStage has
been installed, the existing software will
be overwritten by the new version with the
new functions.
– If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage
Simple Burner, or MD Simple Burner has
been installed, the existing software will
co-exist with SonicStage.
– You will still be able to use audio data
registered by the existing software. As
a precaution, we recommend that you
back up your audio data. To back up the
data, refer to “Backing Up My Library”
– “Backing Up Data to a Disk” on
SonicStage Help.
Turn on your computer and start up
1
Windows.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
2
CD drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically
and the installation window appears.
Depending on the region, a window
may appear asking you to select your
country. In this case, follow the displayed
instructions.
Click “Install SonicStage,” and then
3
follow the displayed instructions.
“Install SonicStage”
Read the instructions carefully.
Depending on your region, the buttons
other than “Install SonicStage” may differ
from those in the illustration above.
The installation may take 20 to 30
minutes, depending on your system
environment.
Make sure to restart your computer only
after the installation is completed.
If any trouble occurs during the
installation, see “Troubleshooting” (
page 39).
Getting Started
Note on uninstalling
“OpenMG Secure Module” is installed when
you install SonicStage. If you uninstall
SonicStage, do not delete OpenMG Secure
Module since it may be used by other
software.
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Playback
Before Playback
The following procedures using the
SonicStage installed on your computer are
necessary before playback.
• Importing tracks (audio data), which you
want to listen to with the player, to your
computer ( right)
• Transferring audio data from your computer
to the player ( page 14)
Playable audio data
This player can play audio data compressed in
the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 formats.
ATRAC3 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic
Coding3) is an audio compression technology
that satisfi es the demand for high sound
quality and high compression rates.
ATRAC3plus is developed from the ATRAC3
format and can compress audio fi les to about
1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps.
Importing audio data to your computer
Record and store tracks (audio data) from an
audio CD to the SonicStage “ My Library” on
the hard disk drive of your computer.
You can record or import tracks from
other sources such as the Internet and your
computer’s hard disk. Refer to SonicStage
Help for details ( page 16).
“Music Source”
Source indication
“Format/Bit Rate”
“CD Info”
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Select “Start” – “All Programs”* –
1
“SonicStage” – “SonicStage.”
SonicStage starts up.
If you use the earlier version of
SonicStage, the “SonicStage fi le
conversion tool”
you start up SonicStage for the fi rst time
after installing it. Follow the instructions
in the window.
* “Programs” in the case of Windows Millennium
Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows
98 Second Edition
**This tool converts the audio fi les that were
imported to your computer with SonicStage2.0
or a prior version into the optimum data format
(OpenMG) for this player, in order to transfer
audio data to the player at high speed.
Insert the audio CD that you want
2
to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
The source indication in the top-left of the
SonicStage window changes to “Record
a CD.”
**
window appears when
If necessary, change the format and
4
bit rate for audio CD recording.
Click “Format/Bit Rate” on the right side
of the SonicStage window to display “CD
Recording Format [My library]” dialog
box.
The default setting is OpenMG Audio
(ATRAC3plus) for format and 64 kbps for
bit rate.
Click on the
5
SonicStage window.
The recording of the selected tracks starts.
To stop recording
Click on the SonicStage
window.
To select the tracks you do not want to
record
Before step 5, click the track number to
uncheck
Note
Only audio CDs with a mark can be used with
SonicStage. We do not guarantee normal operation
in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
on the SonicStage window.
Continued
Playback
Click “Music Source” on the
3
SonicStage window.
The contents of the audio CD appear in
the music source list. If CD information
such as album title, artist name, and
track names could not be obtained
automatically, click “CD Info” on the
right side of the window (connection to
the Internet is necessary).
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Transferring audio data to the player
Transfer the tracks (audio data) stored in
SonicStage “ My Library” on your computer
to the player in ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3
format.
“Transfer”
“ATRAC HDD”
Connect the USB cradle to your
1
computer and the AC power
adaptor.
Connect the large connector of the
dedicated USB cable to a USB port on
your computer and the small connector to
the USB jack on the USB cradle.
Then connect the supplied AC power
adaptor to the DC IN jack on the USB
cradle, and lastly to a wall outlet.
to USB port
USB cable (supplied)
14
My Library list
to DC IN jack
to an AC outlet
to USB jack
USB cradle
AC power adaptor (supplied)
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