Sony Walkman NW-HD5 Quick Start Manual

2-629-003-12(1)
Portable Hard Disk Audio Player
NW-HD5/NW-HD5H
Network Walkman
Operating Instructions Preparations/Basic Operations

Quick Start Guide

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. ___________________________
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.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
WARNING – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
To prevent fire or shock hazard, receiver.
do not expose the unit to rain or – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
moisture.
connected.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of
modifications not expressly approved in this
the apparatus with newspapers, table cloths,
manual could void your authority to operate this
curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on
equipment.
the apparatus.
If you have any questions about this
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
product:
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport
apparatus.
Contact: Sony Customer Information
For the customers in the USA and Canada
Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Write: Sony Customer Information
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable.
Services Center12451 Gateway Blvd.,
You can help preserve our
Fort Myers, FL 33913
environment by returning your
Model NW-HD5 only
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
Declaration of Conformity
nearest you.
Trade Name: SONY
For more information regarding recycling of
Model No.: NW-HD5
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
San Diego, CA 92127
Lithium-ion batteries.
USA
For the customers in the USA Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
INFORMATION:
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
This equipment has been tested and found to
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
accept any interference received, including
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
interference that may cause undesired
protection against harmful interference in a
operation.
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
to radio communications. However, there is no and other European countries with separate
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
collection systems)
particular installation. If this equipment does
This symbol on the product or on
cause harmful interference to radio or television
its packaging indicates that this
reception, which can be determined by turning the
product shall not be treated as
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
household waste. Instead it shall
try to correct the interference by one or more of
be handed over to the applicable
the following measures:
collection point for the recycling of
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 Transferring audio data to
to SonicStage
the player
SonicStage
Playing back
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
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring • SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or
this product is disposed of correctly, you will registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
help prevent potential negative consequences • OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and
for the environment and human health, which their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows
waste handling of this product. The recycling of Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
other countries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
your household waste disposal service or the shop International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
where you purchased the product.
in the United States and/or other countries.
Applicable accessories: Headphones
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of
For the Customers In Netherlands
Intel Corporation.
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar
lever deze in als klein chemisch • All other trademarks and registered trademarks
afval (KCA). are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. In this manual,
In sommige landen gelden
are not specified.
wettelijke voorschriften met betrekking tot de
• Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems
afvoer van de batterij waarmee dit toestel wordt
Incorporated.
gevoed. Raadpleeg hiervoor de lokale instanties.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
For the Customers in Russia
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.
Notice for users
Untied States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote
On the supplied software is a registered trademarks of Gracenote. The
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "Powered by
• The ability to display the languages on the software
Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
will depend on the installed OS on your PC. For
better results, please ensure that the installed OS is Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony
compatible with the desired language you want to Corporation
display. Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation
–
We do not guarantee all the languages will be
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony
able to be displayed properly on the software.
Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo
–
User-created characters and some special products.
characters may not be displayed. is a trademark of Sony
• Depending on the type of the text and characters,
Corporation.
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.
Getting Started
1
Checking the supplied accessories
• Headphones (1) • Carrying case (1)
• CD-ROM (1) *
Includes:
− SonicStage software
− Operating Instructions for the player
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• 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
• AC power adaptor (1)
player.
2
Preparing a power source
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack.
Connect the AC power adaptor first,
to DC IN jack
then connect it to an AC outlet.
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
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When installing is not successful
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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
TM and ® marks
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.
(PDF)
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.)
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.
to AC outlet 
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
than "Install SonicStage" may differ from
those in the illustration above.
The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes,
AC power adaptor 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.
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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.
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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.
"Install SonicStage"
SonicStage Install window
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