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Page 1: Operating Instructions
HDD Audio System Operating Instructions NAS-E35HD © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-292-247-11(1) Getting started Importing and transferring audio data Playing audio data Editing tracks in the HDD Jukebox Other settings Troubleshooting Precautions/Specifications... - Page 2 Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1- 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 3 Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially...
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Page 4: Before Operating The Unit
Make a trial recording before making the actual recording, especially when recording important material. Sony cannot provide compensation for any failure in recording caused by a malfunction in this unit. Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting started Importing and transferring audio data Playing audio data Before operating the unit ... 4 Features on this unit ... 8 Checking the supplied accessories ...10 Guide to parts and controls ...11 Remote control ... Top of the main unit ... Front of the main unit ... - Page 7 Editing tracks in the HDD Jukebox Other settings Troubleshooting Precautions/ Specifications Repeat play · Shuffle play · Program play ...38 Setting the play mode ... Setting repeat play ... Creating your own program (Program play) ... Searching for a track ...40 Searching for a track in the HDD Jukebox ...
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Page 8: Features On This Unit
Features on this unit Store You can store audio data from audio CDs, radio broadcasts, USB devices, etc. to the HDD Jukebox. Listen You can listen to the audio data in various play mode, such as program play, shuffle play, etc. Shuffle play Repeat play Hard disk drive... - Page 9 Transfer You can transfer the audio data on the HDD Jukebox to a USB device, such as a digital music player or a USB storage device. Hard disk drive (HDD) More functions are available when you use the unit together with your computer Updating title information You can add track and album titles and artist names from the Gracenote database via the Internet using the pre-installed software called “Title Updater”...
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting started Checking the supplied accessories If you find any accessories missing or damaged, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) One of the following two antennas is supplied. DAB lead antenna (1) (for the UK model... -
Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls Remote control An asterisk (*) indicates buttons that have a tactile dot (the VOLUME + button). SLEEP button Use to make or confirm the sleep timer setting (page 50). Playback buttons Use to select the function directly and start playback at the same time. - Page 12 An asterisk (*) indicates buttons that have a tactile dot (the number “5” button and (play) button of the operation buttons ). CLOCK/TIMER buttons Use to set the clock or timer. SELECT button Use to confirm or cancel the timer setting (page 51).
- Page 13 FM MODE button Use to select stereo or monaural while listening to an FM broadcast (page 33). TUNING MODE button Use to select the tuning mode (page 32). TUNER MEMORY button Use to preset a radio station or DAB service (UK model only) (page 33).
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Page 14: Top Of The Main Unit
Top of the main unit FUNCTION button Use to select a function (page 17). Playback buttons Use to select the function directly and start playback at the same time. HDD button (page 29) USB button (page 34) CD... -
Page 15: Front Of The Main Unit
HDD REC button Use for recording to the HDD Jukebox (pages 23, 54). OPTIONS button Displays the Option menu (page 17). Menu items will vary according to the selected function. Front of the main unit (headphones) jack Use to connect headphones. -
Page 16: Display
Display Text information Displays text information, such as a track name, album name, etc. Audio format indicators Lights up to indicate the audio format. Timer indicators Lights up when the Play Timer, Recording Timer, or Sleep Timer is set (pages 50 to 52). ... - Page 17 Data structure on an MP3 disc or a USB device 1st directory (Folder directory) Press / to select the desired folder, and then press ENTER to go to the next directory. Press ENTER. Press BACK. nd directory (Track directory) The tracks in the selected folder appear.
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Page 18: Connecting The Speakers And Antennas
Connecting the speakers and antennas AUDIO OUT jack (for the Asian model only) Use to connect the optional audio component (such as a cassette deck) through an audio connecting cord (optional). Note There is no audio output from these jacks while the AUDIO IN function is selected. - Page 19 FM lead antenna Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Connect brown side The model shown in the illustration may differ from the model for your region. VOLTAGE SELECTOR For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
- Page 20 When carrying this unit Remove a disc from the disc tray to protect the CD mechanism. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “CD”. Press and hold OPTIONS on the main unit, and then press (power) on the main unit until “STANDBY” appears in the display.
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Page 21: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The time on the clock must be correctly set for the proper operation of functions. Do the procedure below to set the clock. Press (power) to turn on the unit. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. If the current mode appears on the display, press /... -
Page 22: Importing And Transferring Audio Data
Importing and transferring audio data About importing and transferring audio data This unit allows you to import audio data to the HDD Jukebox from various sources and to manage the data. You can also transfer audio data to a USB device (digital music player or USB storage device). Please note that you cannot transfer audio data directly from a CD or the radio to the USB device. -
Page 23: Importing/Recording Audio Data To The Hdd Jukebox
Importing/Recording audio data to the HDD Jukebox You can record/import audio data from a CD, a radio broadcast, an externally connected component, or a USB device. HDD REC / /ENTER Recording from an audio CD Tracks are automatically converted to the MP3 audio format and a bit rate of 128 kbps. -
Page 24: Importing Audio Data From An Mp3 Disc Or A Usb Device
Importing audio data from an MP3 disc or a USB device You can import audio data stored on an MP3 disc or a USB device to the HDD Jukebox. Sound monitoring during recording is not possible. When you import audio data to the HDD Jukebox, the audio format, bit rate and title information of the imported data remain unchanged from the source. -
Page 25: Recording From A Radio Broadcast, Dab Service*, Or Externally Connected Device
Recording from a radio broadcast, DAB service*, or externally connected device You can record a radio broadcast, a DAB service*, or from an external device. Tracks are automatically recorded and stored in the MP3 audio format and at a bit rate of 128 kbps. * For the UK model only Prepare the unit for recording. -
Page 26: Transferring Audio Data From The Hdd Jukebox
Transferring audio data from the HDD Jukebox You can transfer audio data in the HDD Jukebox to a device connected to the (USB) port. For details on which USB devices are compatible, see page 71. Notes If the AC power adaptor is supplied with the connected device, it is recommended that you operate the device on house current. -
Page 27: Transferring Programmed Tracks
To cancel a transfer Press . When you cancel a transfer, it may take a while for the transfer to stop. If you cancel a transfer after it has started, the track will not be transferred. To select the destination memory on a USB device for transferring For some USB devices, you may have to select the destination memory (for example, the internal... -
Page 28: Erasing Tracks On The Usb Device
Erasing tracks on the USB device You can erase tracks on a connected USB device from this unit. Note Make sure not to disconnect the USB device or turn the power off until the erasing has completed. Select the USB function and connect the USB device with the tracks you want to erase. -
Page 29: Playing Audio Data
Playing the HDD Jukebox The audio formats that can be played back by this unit are MP3*, WMA* and AAC*. * Tracks with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by this unit. Tracks downloaded from Internet websites (including online music stores) may not be played by this unit. -
Page 30: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD This unit can play audio CDs and CD-R/RW discs recorded with MP3 audio tracks. See page 68 for details on playable discs. Numeric buttons / / / / ENTER / / Press CD and place a disc into the disc tray. - Page 31 Other operations Do the following Stop playback Press . Pause playback Press . Press again or to resume playback. Find a point in a Press and hold down / during playback, track and release it at the desired point.
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Page 32: Listening To The Radio Or Dab Services
Listening to the radio or DAB services You can tune in radio stations or DAB services either manually or automatically. Pre-setting stations or services in advance allows you to recall them up by number. DAB services can be received with the UK model only. -
Page 33: Presetting Radio Stations Or Dab Services
To reduce static noise during reception of a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears in the display to switch the stereo reception to monaural. To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas;... -
Page 34: Listening To Music Of A Usb Device
Listening to music of a USB device You can connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port on the unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. For details on the USB device that can be connected to this unit, see “USB devices supported by this unit”... - Page 35 Do the following Select a folder Press +/– to select an folder. Check the track During playback, press information DISPLAY. Remove the USB While the unit is stopped, press and hold until device “Device Stop” appears, and then remove the USB device.
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Page 36: Connecting An External Component (Audio In)
Connecting an external component (AUDIO IN) You can listen to or record playback sound from an external component (such as a cassette deck) connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front of the unit. Use an audio connecting cable (optional) to connect the AUDIO IN jack on the unit to the audio out jack on the external component. -
Page 37: Connecting A Digital Music Player To The Dmport
Connecting a digital music player to the DMPORT You can listen to or record playback sound from an optional digital music player (such as a portable audio player, etc.) that is compatible to DMPORT connection. Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the unit and the digital music player. -
Page 38: Repeat Play · Shuffle Play · Program Play
Repeat play · Shuffle play · Program play Tracks in the HDD Jukebox, on an audio CD, on an MP3 disc, or in a USB device can be played back on this unit in various play modes. Setting the play mode While the unit is stopped and the respective function is selected, press PLAY MODE repeatedly. -
Page 39: Setting Repeat Play
Play mode/ Description indicator Shuffle / SHUF The unit plays all of the tracks in the USB device in random order. Folder Shuffle / The unit plays all of the SHUF tracks in the selected folder in random order. Program / PGM The unit plays the programmed tracks in the specified order (this page). -
Page 40: Searching For A Track
Searching for a track You can search for a track in the HDD Jukebox, CD, or USB device. Searching for a track in the HDD Jukebox While the unit is stopped and no track or album is selected, press / / / . The unit enters search mode and the artist directory appears. -
Page 41: Editing Tracks In The Hdd Jukebox
Obtaining title information The database in this unit contains a certain amount of CD information provided by the Gracenote® Music Recognition Service. This allows you to search for titles and add them to albums or tracks whenever a CD is loaded. If a particular title cannot be found, you can try to obtain it by updating the database with the Title Update function. -
Page 42: System Requirements
System requirements Use of Title Updater requires the following system resources. Computer Operating System* Display/Video board Others * This software is incompatible with 64-bit version Operating Systems. * This software is incompatible with any Operating System other than those listed here. Windows XP displays are used in the explanations in this section. -
Page 43: Exporting Album Information To A Usb Storage Device
Exporting album information to a USB storage device This section explains how to export album information for which you have no title information to a USB storage device. When you perform this function for the first time, the application (Title Updater) will be automatically exported to the USB storage device as well. - Page 44 Open the root folder of the connected USB storage device and select [export.dat] file. Click [Open]. The selected file appears in the album information selection window. Click [Next >>]. A search window appears. Click [Search]. The computer automatically starts searching for title information.
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Page 45: Importing The Latest Album Information To The Unit
Notes If you cannot access the Gracenote® database, see “To set up a network connection on your computer” (page 46) to make the proper network settings. The title information that is obtained is stored as “import.dat” on the USB storage device. Make sure not to disconnect the USB storage device from the computer until saving of the file has completed. - Page 46 To set up a network connection on your computer Double-click [TitleUpdater.exe] in the root directory of the USB storage device. Title Updater starts. Click [Conn.set]. The network connection setup display appears. When using Internet Explorer Check [Use settings of Internet Explorer] and click [Setting].
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Page 47: Editing
Editing Changing titles You can change names of artists, albums and tracks. This unit can display languages other than English; however, only English text can be entered. Because items are listed in alphabetical order, whenever you change the name of an artist, album, or track, the order of the item is automatically changed. - Page 48 Press / to select the item, and then press ENTER. Do one of the following. To erase the entire contents of the HDD Jukebox: Select “All Erase”. To erase an album: Select the artist whose album you want to erase, select the album, and then select “All Track”.
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Page 49: Entering Text
Entering text You can enter text using the supplied remote control, as you would with your mobile phone. CLEAR button Press this button to erase a letter that was just entered. Numeric/text buttons Press the button with the desired letter (ABC, DEF, etc.). -
Page 50: Other Settings
Other settings Using the Sleep Timer You can set the Sleep Timer to turn off the unit after a certain period on time in 10-minute units. This function is convenient when you want to fall asleep to music or when going out. Press SLEEP. -
Page 51: Using The Play Timer
Using the Play Timer You can set the timer to automatically turn the unit on and off at a specified time. The unit starts playing the HDD Jukebox, CD, tuner, DAB*, or USB device automatically when it turns on. Make sure the clock is correctly set beforehand (page 21). -
Page 52: Using The Recording Timer
Using the Recording Timer You can set the timer to automatically turn the unit on and off at a specified time. The unit starts recording a radio program or a DAB service* automatically when it turns on. Make sure the clock (page 21), the radio station (page 32), or the DAB service* (page 32) must be set beforehand. -
Page 53: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Changing the display Do this Change information on Press DISPLAY the display when the repeatedly. unit is turned on.* Check the clock when Press DISPLAY. the unit is turned off. The clock is displayed for 8 seconds.* Display demonstration Press DISPLAY when the unit is turned... -
Page 54: Formatting The System
Formatting the system This function formats the unit and restores it to the condition it was in at the time of purchase. Note that this process deletes all settings and information (e.g., audio data recorded or imported in the HDD Jukebox, clock setting, etc.). Factory-installed sample data (Demo Tracks) in the HDD Jukebox will be deleted as well. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Is there a problem with the device connected to DMPORT or the connecting cable? After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the unit. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Power The unit does not turn on. - Page 56 Display The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the unit. Press DISPLAY while the unit is off. The demonstration disappears. Sound output There is no sound. Press the VOLUME +/–...
- Page 57 The unit cannot connect to the externally connected portable device. Reconnect the USB cable. While transferring audio data to the USB device, the entire name of a folder cannot be transferred. For a USB device, the maximum size for a ...
- Page 58 USB cable to avoid picking up noise. Connect a commercially available external antenna. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
- Page 59 USB device becomes complex. Refer to the operating manual of the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring to a USB device results in an error. You are using an unsupported USB device. See ...
- Page 60 Turn off the unit and remove the USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. The USB device is not connected correctly.
- Page 61 Tracks cannot be played back. Only tracks in the MP3 (“.mp3”), WMA (“.wma”) and AAC (“.m4a”) format can be played on this unit. Tracks in other formats cannot be played (page 35). USB device formatted with file systems other ...
- Page 62 However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony. If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony.
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Page 63: Messages
Messages HDD Jukebox Album Full! The number of albums that can be recorded has reached the limit. Complete! The operation has been successfully completed. Data Error! You tried to play a track that is not playable. Export Error! There is no album information that can be exported, the selected album information (audio data) cannot be exported, or the export of album information has failed. -
Page 64: Usb Device
The presetting of an FM/AM station or DAB service has been successfully completed. LOCKED The unit cannot eject the disc. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. No Disc There is no disc in the unit, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played. - Page 65 Protected The USB device is write-protected. Push POWER! Some abnormalities were detected in the unit. Press (power) immediately to turn off the unit. Push STOP! You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the unit is stopped (e.g., you pressed PLAY MODE during playback).
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Page 66: Precautions/Specifications
(10°C)/hour). Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk drive by yourself, as this may cause the unit to malfunction. Sony cannot provide compensation for any loss of data caused by a damaged hard disk drive. - Page 67 Cleaning the cabinet Clean this unit with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol. Note on the power cord Before you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, make sure that the unit is turned off.
- Page 68 About CDs The unit CAN play the following discs CDs: Music CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs MP3 files: CD-Rs and CD-RWs (recorded in a format conforming to the ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2, or Joliet standards). Multisession CDs are supported.
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Page 69: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section European model: DIN power output (rated): 24 + 24 W (8 at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 30 + 30 W (8 at 1 kHz, 10 % THD) Music Power output (reference): 30 + 30 W (8 at 1 kHz, 10 % ... - Page 70 DAB tuner section (UK model only) Tuner: DAB stereo tuner Antenna: DAB lead antenna Frequency range: Band-III: 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHz DAB frequency table (Band-III): Frequency Label 174.928 MHz 176.640 MHz 178.352 MHz 180.064 MHz 181.936 MHz 183.648 MHz 185.360 MHz 187.072 MHz 188.928 MHz...
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Page 71: Usb Devices Supported By This Unit
USB devices supported by this unit This unit supports the following Sony USB devices for import, transfer and playback operations. Other USB devices are not supported. Verified Sony digital music player (as of March 00) Product name Model name WALKMAN®... -
Page 72: Glossary
Glossary Bit rate The bit rate is a measure of data volume expressed in bits per second (bps). Byte One of the fundamental units used to express digitized data in computers. Digitized data is commonly expressed in binary digits (zeros and ones). A single unit of data is one bit. -
Page 73: Index
Index Accessories 10 Album 16 Information 43 AM loop antenna 19 AM tuning interval 33 Artist 16 Audio CD 30, 68 Audio format 23, 24, 25, 34 AUDIO IN 15 Playback 36 AUDIO OUT 18 Auto tuning 32 Battery 20 Bit rate 23, 25 Cassette deck 36 CD 68... - Page 74 Search 40, 41 Shuffle play 38 Sleep Timer 50 Sound effect 11 Speakers 18 STANDBY indicator 55 System requirements 42 Text editing 47 Title Update Export 43 Import 45 Title Updater 41 Track Adding title 41 Audio format 23, 24, 25, 29, Erase 28 Track mark 25 Track number 29...
- Page 75 Trademarks, etc. “GIGA JUKE” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Title Updater is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “WALKMAN”, registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
- Page 76 Printed in China...