Sony NW-HD5 Quick Start Guide - Page 1

2-629-003-12(1) Portable Hard Disk Audio Player Network Walkman NW-HD5/NW-HD5H Operating Instructions Preparations/Basic Operations Quick Start Guide Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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-HD5 Serial No To enjoy music on the player You can carry a number of music tracks with you by importing them to the player using SonicStage. Importing audio data to SonicStage SonicStage Transferring audio data to the player Playing back Refer also to the PDF of the Operating Instructions This Quick Start Guide briefly explains the preparation, how to transfer audio data, and basic playback procedures of the player. You can enjoy various play modes and setup items on the player. See the PDF of the Operating Instructions for details on functions and troubleshooting. To see the PDF file The PDF of the Operating Instructions is installed on your PC together with SonicStage from the supplied CD-ROM. To use the PDF, double-click "NW-HD5 series manuals" on the desktop or click "Start" - "All Programs"- "SonicStage" - "Operating Instructions." Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or more or Adobe Reader is necessary. If you cannot view the PDF, click "Get Adobe Reader" on the SonicStage install window and follow the instructions on the screen. Firstly, import audio data from audio CDs or the Internet. You can manage or edit the imported audio data using SonicStage. You can play back music tracks of selected artists or albums. You can also select the playback mode, from Shuffle play or Repeat play, etc. Now enjoy the player ➔ © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, 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 fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 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 1-800-8228837, 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 modifications 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 Center12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Model NW-HD5 only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-HD5 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. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones For the Customers In Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). In sommige landen gelden wettelijke voorschriften met betrekking tot de afvoer van de batterij waarmee dit toestel wordt gevoed. Raadpleeg hiervoor de lokale instanties. For the Customers in Russia Notice for users On the supplied software • 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, ATRAC, 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. • 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 specified. • Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 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. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe, Inc. Untied States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Getting Started 1 Checking the supplied accessories • Headphones (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Carrying case (1) • CD-ROM (1) * Includes: − SonicStage software − Operating Instructions for the player (PDF) • Quick Start Guide (this book) (1) (The rechargeable battery has been installed in the player beforehand). * Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 2 Preparing a power source Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. Connect the AC power adaptor first, then connect it to an AC outlet. to DC IN jack The battery indicator changes in the display and charging of the battery starts. Charging is completed in approximately 3 hours, and then "Charged" and light up. r to AC outlet AC power adaptor When installing is not successful  Check the required hardware and software below for using SonicStage. Computer • IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher • 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 files stored on the hard disk.) • RAM: 128 MB or more • Others - CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) (CD-R/RW drive is necessary for CD writing.) - Sound Board - USB port Operating System 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 (Service Pack 3 or later)/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Display High Color (16 bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024 × 768 dots or better is recommended.) Others • Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services, and CDDB • Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files SonicStage is not supported by the following environments: - OSs other than 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 3 Installing SonicStage on your computer Make sure to use the supplied CD-ROM for installing SonicStage. If SonicStage or OpenMG Jukebox has been installed, the existing software will be overwritten by the new version without erasing the existing functions or audio data registered by the existing software.  Close all other running software. Check the following to see whether or not there are any applicable items before installing the SonicStage software as they may cause the software installation to fail. • You are not logged on as an "Administrator" (when using Windows 2000/Windows XP). • Virus-check software is running. (Such software usually demands a large amount of system resources.)  Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.  When the window on the right appears, click the region in which you will use SonicStage software. If no windows appear, proceed to step .  Click "Install SonicStage," and then follow the displayed instructions. Read the instructions carefully. Depending on your region, the buttons other "Install SonicStage" 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 after installing SonicStage software. If any problem occurs during the installation, see steps  to  in "When installing is not successful" below. SonicStage Install window  Check the following items.  Close all Windows applications before installation.  Check that there is at least 200 MB free space on the hard disk of your computer. If not, delete the unnecessary files on your computer.  When the installation appears to have stopped before it has finished, check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. Press the "Tab" key while holding down the "Alt" key. If an error message has appeared, follow the instructions on the screen. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a little while longer.  When the progress bar on the display of your computer is not moving or the access lamp of your computer has not lit for a few minutes, the installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your CD drive or system environment.  Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes • 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. • We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on the computers. Continued 