Sony NW HD1 Operating Instructions

Sony NW HD1 - 20 GB Network Walkman Digital Music Player Manual

Sony NW HD1 manual content summary:

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    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
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    .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: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: SONY NW-HD1 Sony
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    headphones 5 On cleaning 5 Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories ......6 Optional accessories 6 Guide to Parts and Controls 7 About the serial number 7 Preparing a Power Source 8 Checking the remaining power of the battery 9 Installing SonicStage on Your Computer 10 Preparing the
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Player display Guide to Parts and    Controls Player  Getting Started     (headphones)/LINE OUT jack ( page 18) ) button ( page 18, 19)  Hole for hand strap**  USB cradle connector ( page 8, 15)  BUILT-IN BATTERY switch ( page 8)  HOLD switch ( page 18) * This button has
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    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 2 Connect the USB cradle to the AC power adaptor. Connect the DC
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    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
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    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 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. • We do not guarantee trouble-free
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    has been installed, the existing software will be overwritten by the new case, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Click "Install SonicStage," and then follow the displayed instructions. "Install SonicStage" Read the instructions any trouble occurs during the installation, see "Troubleshooting"
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    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 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
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    rst time after installing it. Follow the instructions in the window. * "Programs" in the case of Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/ for this player, in order to transfer audio data to the player at high speed. 2 Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your
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    in SonicStage "My Library" on your computer to the player in ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format. "Transfer" "ATRAC HDD" My Library list 1 Connect the USB cradle to your 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
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    Playback 2 Place the player on the USB cradle. Insert the player 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 (
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    Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the player from the USB cradle while the data is transferred. The data being transferred may be destroyed. • Use of the player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Always connect the player to the computer directly using the
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    Playback To understand SonicStage Help The left side frame The right side frame To search for a word inside an explanation "Type in the keyword to find" text box "Search" "List Topics" 1 Double click " Overview" in the leftside frame of SonicStage Help. 2 Click " About This Help File." The
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    the built-in battery, if the player is not operated for about 30 seconds while in stop mode, the display automatically turns off. When scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off about 30 seconds after scrolling is finished. • When using the AC power adaptor, if the player is not operated
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    . Player display during playback Track name Album name Artist name Genre Track number Playing status : Playback : Stop : Fast forward : Fast reverse /: Locating the beginning of the track Bookmark ( page 23) Bit rate ( page 13) Playback progress bar Remaining power of the battery ( page
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    Playing Back Tracks Selected by MODE (Artist, Album, Genre, Group, etc.) By grouping the tracks in the player into a "MODE," such as by "Artist" or "Album," you can select tracks you want to listen to. There are five MODEs, and the steps here
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    Playback To return to the display where you start playback Press and hold MODE. To return to the display where you select a MODE Press MODE. To return to the track list Press  or . To stop playback when selecting a MODE or in the list display Press and hold . To go to the playback display again
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    Playing back    / List of groups Tracks of the group selected Playing back Others • "New Tracks": Tracks in groups newly transferred to the player (the 5 latest times) • "Bookmark": Bookmarked tracks (for how to add the bookmark,  page 23)      / Groups (New Tracks) or
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    you want to remove a Bookmark, press and hold  or . "Off" appears and disappears from the display. Note You cannot add or remove a bookmark while the player is stopped. 23
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    Changing Playback Options (Play Mode) You can use various playback options, such as selecting songs you want to listen to and playing songs in random order. For details about playback options (Play Mode), see  page 25. You can also play songs repeatedly using the playback options you choose (repeat
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    Playback Playback options (Play Mode) A range of tracks to be played ("Play unit"  below) differs depending on the MODE ( page 20) where you start playback. In the MENU display/icon Normal/No icon (Normal play) 1 Track/1 (Single play) Play Unit/ (Play unit play) Track SHUF/ SHUF (Shuffle play)
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    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) Playback of tracks repeats in the playback options selected in  page 24. 1 Select the playback option you want to repeat ( page 24). 2 Press MENU. The MENU display appears. 3 Press  or  to select "Repeat," and then press . The Repeat display appears. 5
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    Playback Changing Sound Quality and Settings For details about various setting items, see  page 28. 1 Press MENU. The MENU display appears. To return to the previous display Press . To cancel set up Press MENU to return to the MENU display. Press and hold MODE or press MENU in the MENU display
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    (VA) Recreates the sound of a stadium. Sound EQ* Heavy (SH) Powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges compared with Pops sound Pops Lively limiting the volume level.  On The beep sounds when you operate the player. Off The beep is turned off.  Headphone Line Out  Second
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    . The light turns off in about 30 seconds even if you are scrolling the track titles, etc. Off The display is turned off to save power.  Positive Characters and icons appear in black and the background in white. Negative Characters and icons appear in white and the background in black
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    Customizing sound quality (Custom) You can adjust the sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the settings on the display. 1 After selecting "Sound" in step 2 in "Changing Sound Quality and Settings" ( page 27), select "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" of "Sound EQ." 2 Press  or  to
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    To remove the player from the USB cradle Press RELEASE. RELEASE Notes • Tracks transferred to the player from another computer cannot be transferred to My Library on your computer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the player from the USB cradle while the data is transferred. The data
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    Connecting Other Devices You can listen to tracks through a stereo system and record tracks in the player onto a MiniDisc or a cassette tape. See the instruction manual that comes with the device you want to connect. Be sure to turn off all devices before making the connections and changing the
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    in Windows Explorer as an external drive (as a removable storage). Notes • Do not use SonicStage while operating the hard disk of the player using Windows Explorer. • If WAV and MP3 files are transferred to the player using Explorer, they cannot be played. Transfer them in ATRAC3plus or ATRAC3 using
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    the other data stored will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the hard disk prior to initializing. If tracks are erased by initializing, SonicStage recognizes them as tracks to be transferred back to the computer when the player is connected to your computer. Therefore, the remaining
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    return to the display before step 1. To return to the display where you select a MODE Press MODE. Notes • Do not initialize the hard disk of the player on the computer. • You cannot format the hard disk during playback. • All the audio data and the files other than audio data are deleted if the
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    , be sure to dispose of it properly. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. Notes • Never disassemble the player except when disposing it. • Be careful of handling the inside metallic part, especially its edge
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    in "Troubleshooting." 3 If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The CHG lamp does not light. The CHG lamp flashes. Battery life is short. Case and/or corrective action  The terminals of the USB cradle are dirty. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.  The player is
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    volume cannot be adjusted. When using the player with a stereo system connected, the sound is distorted or noisy. Case and/or corrective action  The volume Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.  No audio data is stored in the hard disk.  "AVLS" is set to "On." Set it to "Off" ( page 28
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    the USB cradle ( page 9).  The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery ( page 8).  "Backlight" is set to "Off." Set it to "Auto," "10 seconds," or "30 seconds" ( page 29).  Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are involved. Use the SonicStage software to rename
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    be transferred to the player from your computer. Case and/or corrective action  The installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your CD drive or system environment.  Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software
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    player and the USB cradle may get warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging because of quick charge. Besides, the player and the USB cradle may get warm when transferring a large number of tracks. Leave the player aside for a while.  When the built-in hard disk of the player
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    DEVICE CANNOT PLAY UNAVAILABLE FOR PLAYBACK CHARGE 5°C - 35°C 41F - 95F CONNECT AC POWER ADAPTER HARD DISC WRITABLE 5°C - 35°C Meaning cradle. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected from the USB cradle while the player is connected to the computer. You are transferring the audio data to the player
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     Charge the battery ( page 8).  The total number of items in the list display (except track list) exceeds 8,192. Check the MODE and transfer any unnecessary tracks back to your computer ( page 31).  Initialize the hard disk of the player ( page 34) and transfer audio data to the player again
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    When transferring four- AC power adaptor 6, 8 Album 22 Arena 28 Artist 22 ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 12 Audio Out 28, 32 AVLS 28 B Backlight 29 Battery life 9 Beep 28 Bit rate 13, 19 Bookmark 22 Bookmark track play 23 Built-in rechargeable battery 8 C Carrying pouch 6 CD-ROM (SonicStage) 6 Charging
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    29 New Tracks 22 Normal play 25 O Others 22 P Player display 7, 19 Play Mode 25 Play Unit 25 Play unit 28 Positive 29 R Remove the built-in rechargeable battery 36 Repeat play 26 Reverse Display 29 S Search cable 6 USB cradle 6, 8, 14 V V-SUR 28 Volume 18 W Windows
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Portable Hard Disk Audio Player
Network Walkman
2-102-860-
11
(1)
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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.
NW-HD1
© 2004 Sony Corporation