Sony NW-HD3 Operating manual

Network Walkman

Portable Hard Disk Audio Player

Operating Instructions

NW-HD3

To go to the section you want to read, click the title in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the “Table of Contents” of the Operating Instructions, or the page in the sentences.

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-HD3 Serial No. ___________________________

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 Russia

Для покyпaтeлeй в Pоccии

Этот знaк отноcитcя только

к aдaптepy пepeмeнного токa. Портативный плеер со встроенным жёстким диском

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-HD3 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.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products.

is a

trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

Guide to Parts and Controls

About the serial number.................................... 7

Preparing a Power Source

..........................

Charging the battery using a USB

connection

............................................................. 9

Checking the remaining power of the

..................................................................... 9

battery

Installing SonicStage

on Your Computer

.......................................

Preparing the required system....................... 10

Installing SonicStage

........................................11

Importing Audio Data

to Your Computer

........................................

Transferring Audio Data

to the Player

..................................................

Using SonicStage Help.................................... 16

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Playback

Playing Back

Locking the controls (HOLD) .................. 19

Basic playback operations

(Play, stop, search)...................................20

Checking information in the display

Playing Back Tracks Selected by MODE

(Artist, Album, Genre, Group, etc.)..... 21

MODE displays..................................................23

Adding a bookmark

(Bookmark track play)............................. 24

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..........20

Changing Playback Options

(Play Mode) .......................................... 25

Playback options (Play Mode) .................26

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)...28

Changing Sound Quality

and Settings

..................................................

Setup items........................................................... 30

Customizing sound quality

(Sound EQ - Custom) .............................. 32

Adjusting treble and bass emphasis

(Digital Sound Preset) .............................33

Other Functions

Transferring Audio Data Back

to Your Computer

........................................

Connecting Other Devices

Storing Data Other Than Audio Files

Resetting to the Factory Settings

Initializing Hard Disk

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Additional Information

Notes on Disposing of the Unit

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Speciﬁ cations

Index

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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.

• The ability to display the languages on the software will depend on the installed OS on your PC. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.

- We do not guarantee all the languages will

be able to be displayed properly on the software.

- User-created characters and some special

characters may not be displayed.

• Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on the software may not be displayed properly on the device. This is due to:

- The capability of the connected device.

- The device is not functioning normally.

• SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• OpenMG, 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,

and ® marks are not

speciﬁ ed.

Client Software, 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.

Precautions

On safety

• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the USB adaptor.

• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the USB adaptor 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 adaptor 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 adaptor or the recording USB adaptor 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 adaptor (1) (For connecting to the supplied USB cable and the supplied AC power adaptor)

• Dedicated USB cable (1)

• AC power adaptor (1)

• Carrying case (1)

• CD-ROM (1) * (SonicStage, PDF of Operating Instructions)

• Quick Start Guide (1)

* Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

Notes

When using this unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.

– Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your

back pocket.

– Make sure not to put the unit into a bag with

the remote control or the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.

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.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Player display









Player











 (headphones)/LINE OUT jack

( page 18)



, , ,  buttons (



MENU button ( page 25, 29)



MODE button ( page 21)



VOLUME +*/– buttons ( page 18)



 (play/stop) button (



Hole for hand strap**



USB adaptor connector ( page 8, 15)



BUILT-IN BATTERY switch ( page 8)



HOLD switch ( page 19)

* This button has a tactile dot.

** You can attach your own hand strap.

page 20, 21)



page 18, 20)

















Track number indicator ( page 20)



Bookmark indicator ( page 24)



Character information display ( page 20)



Atrac3plus/MP3 indicator ( page 19)



Playback progress bar ( page 20)



Playback indicator ( page 20)



Playing time ( page 20)



Repeat indicator ( page 28)



Play mode indicator ( page 25), Sound indicator (when adjusting the volume,  page 30)



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

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 the AC power adaptor

to the USB adaptor.

Connect the DC plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of the USB adaptor, and then connect the AC plug to a wall outlet.

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

USB adaptor



to DC IN jack



Connect the USB adaptor to the

player.

Insert the USB adaptor as shown below until it clicks into place. Charging of the battery starts. The CHG lamp lights up on the USB adaptor, and if the player is on, the battery indicator in the display changes.

USB adaptor connector

USB adaptor

Charging is completed and the CHG lamp goes off in approximately 3 hours*. The lightning mark lights up in the display if the player is on. To charge quickly, turn the display off and disconnect the USB cable from the USB adaptor, and then it takes approximately 1 hour* to charge up to 80%.

* This is the approximate charging time for an

empty battery charged under room temperature. When the display is on, it takes approximately 5 hours to charge. 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.

CHG lamp

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To remove the USB adaptor from the player

While pressing the gray buttons on both sides, push the USB adaptor inward, and then pull it outward.

Charging the battery using a USB connection

Turn on your computer and connect the USB cable to your computer ( page 14). The CHG lamp lights up on the USB adaptor and charging of the battery starts. It takes approximately 5 hours to charge. When the player is connected to the AC power adaptor, the power is supplied from the AC power adaptor.

Notes

• When charging the battery using a USB connection, if your computer’s power supply is insufﬁ cient, the charging time will be longer.

• When charging the battery using a USB connection, the charging will stop depending on your system environment.

• 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 USB adaptor from the player 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 the USB adaptor supplied with the player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since this may cause the player to malfunction.

• 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.

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. Playing time for MP3 128 kbps is approximately 22 hours. The amount varies depending on how the player is used.

Getting Started

9 GB

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 2005/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

Windows.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

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 the region in which you will

use SonicStage software.

Click “Install SonicStage,” and then

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 43).

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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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).

Select “Start” – “All Programs”* –

“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.

window appears when

“Music Source”

Source indication

“Format/Bit Rate”

“CD Info”

* “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

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.”

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Click “Music Source” on the

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, connect your computer to the Internet and click “CD Info” on the right side of the window.

If necessary, change the format and

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

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.

Getting Started

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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/MP3 The audio data to be transferred includes the information, such as an artist name and an album name (original album name) in the CD information.

“Transfer”

format.

“ATRAC Audio Device”

Connect the USB adaptor to

your computer and the AC power adaptor.

Connect from  to  as shown below. Connect the large connector of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer and the small connector to the USB jack on the USB adaptor.

to an AC outlet

USB adaptor

to DC IN jack





to USB jack

AC power adaptor (supplied)*

USB cable (supplied)



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My Library list

to USB port



* When transferring audio data, make sure to

connect the AC power adaptor to the USB adaptor. You cannot transfer audio data if they are not connected.

Connect the USB adaptor to the

player.

Insert the USB adaptor as shown below until it clicks into place. “PC Connect” appears in the display. The setup display for automatic transfer appears in the SonicStage window. Follow the instructions in the window. For details, see the SonicStage Help ( page 16).

USB adaptor connector

USB adaptor

Click “Transfer” on the right side of

the SonicStage window.

The screen is switched to the Transfer window.

Select “ATRAC Audio Device” from

the Transfer Destination list on the right side of the SonicStage window.

Click the tracks you want to transfer

from the My Library list on the left side of the SonicStage window.

To transfer more than one track, hold down the “Ctrl” key while selecting the tracks. To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album.

Click on the

SonicStage window.

Transfer of the selected tracks starts. You can check the transferring status on the SonicStage window.

To stop transferring

Click on the SonicStage window.

Note

Do not use the player where it will be subjected to vibration when transferring audio data. Also, do not place the player near magnetic objects.

To remove the USB adaptor from the player

While pressing the gray buttons on both sides, push the USB adaptor inward, and then pull it outward.

Getting Started

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