Sony NW-HD3 Operating manual

© 2004 Sony Corporation
Network Walkman
Portable Hard Disk Audio Player
Operating Instructions
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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.
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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
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Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Guide to Parts and Controls
About the serial number.................................... 7
Preparing a Power Source
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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
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Transferring Audio Data
to the Player
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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
4
Changing Playback Options
(Play Mode) .......................................... 25
5
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
6
7
8
(Digital Sound Preset) .............................33
Other Functions
Transferring Audio Data Back
to Your Computer
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Connecting Other Devices
Storing Data Other Than Audio Files
Resetting to the Factory Settings
Initializing Hard Disk
10
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Additional Information
Notes on Disposing of the Unit
12
14
18
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Specifi cations
Index
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35
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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.
Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation
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• 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,
TM
and ® marks are not
specifi ed.
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB
®
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
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 the AC power adaptor
2
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
3
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.
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Getting Started
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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 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
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 the region in which you will
3
use SonicStage software.
Click “Install SonicStage,” and then
4
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”* –
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.
**
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
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.”
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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, connect your computer to the Internet and click “CD Info” on the right side of the window.
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.
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
1
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
2
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
3
the SonicStage window.
The screen is switched to the Transfer window.
Select “ATRAC Audio Device” from
4
the Transfer Destination list on the right side of the SonicStage window.
Click the tracks you want to transfer
5
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
6
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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