Sony Walkman NW-HD1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Walkman NW-HD1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Portable Hard Disk 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 No. ___________________________
"WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
NW-HD1
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Network Walkman

    Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NW-HD1 Serial No. ___________________________ “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation. NW-HD1...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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.,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notice for Users Precautions On safety On installation On heat build-up On the headphones On cleaning Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories Optional accessories Guide to Parts and Controls About the serial number Preparing a Power Source Checking the remaining power of the battery Installing SonicStage...
  • Page 4: Notice For Users

    • 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.
  • Page 5: Precautions

    • 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.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Player          (headphones)/LINE OUT jack (  page 18)      buttons (  page 19, 20)  MENU button (  page 24, 27) ...
  • Page 8: Preparing A Power Source

    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 to ON. The protection for the built-in rechargeable battery is released and power is supplied to the player.
  • Page 9: Checking The Remaining Power Of The Battery

    To remove the player from the USB cradle Press RELEASE. Notes • 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.
  • Page 10: Installing Sonicstage On Your Computer

    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. IBM PC/AT or Compatible Computer • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) •...
  • Page 11: Installing Sonicstage

    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.
  • Page 12: Playback

    Playback Before Playback The following procedures using the SonicStage installed on your computer are necessary before playback. • Importing tracks (audio data), which you want to listen to with the player, to your computer (  right) • Transferring audio data from your computer to the player ( ...
  • Page 13 Select “Start” – “All Programs”* – “SonicStage” – “SonicStage.” SonicStage starts up. If you use the earlier version of SonicStage, the “SonicStage fi le conversion tool” window appears when you start up SonicStage for the fi rst time after installing it. Follow the instructions in the window.
  • Page 14: Transferring Audio Data To The Player

    Transferring audio data to the player Transfer the tracks (audio data) stored in SonicStage “ My Library” on your computer to the player in ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3 format. “Transfer” My Library list “ATRAC HDD” to DC IN jack Connect the USB cradle to your computer and the AC power adaptor.
  • Page 15 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 ( ...
  • Page 16: Using Sonicstage Help

    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.
  • Page 17 To understand SonicStage Help The left side The right side frame frame 1 Double click “ Overview” in the left- side frame of SonicStage Help. 2 Click “ About This Help File.” The explanation will appear in the right- side frame. Scroll the display if necessary.
  • Page 18: Playing Back

    Playing Back Transfer audio data from your computer to the player beforehand (  page 14). You can change the language to your own for the menu and the messages in the display (  page 27). After setting the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to ON ( ...
  • Page 19: Basic Playback Operations

    Basic playback operations Play from a point where you stopped the player previously Stop playback Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks* Find the beginning of the next track* Find the beginning of succeeding tracks* Go backwards quickly Go forward quickly * When shuffl...
  • Page 20: Playing Back Tracks Selected By Mode (Artist, Album, Genre, Group, Etc.)

    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 fi ve MODEs, and the steps here use the displays of the Artist MODE as an example.
  • Page 21 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 To stop playback when selecting a MODE or in the list display ...
  • Page 22: Mode Displays

    MODE displays The display differs depending on the MODE. You can start playback by pressing Artist   List of artists Album   List of albums Genre   List of genres Group: playing tracks in the groups created in the SonicStage ...
  • Page 23: Adding A Bookmark (Bookmark Track Play)

    Adding a bookmark ( Bookmark track play) You can play your favorite tracks by adding a Bookmark to them. To play bookmarked tracks, select Others MODE (  page 20). During playback of the track where you want to add a Bookmark, press ...
  • Page 24: Changing Playback Options (Play Mode)

    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 play, ...
  • Page 25: Playback Options (Play Mode)

    Playback options 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/...
  • Page 26: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing tracks repeatedly ( Repeat play) Playback of tracks repeats in the playback options selected in  page 24. Select the playback option you want to repeat (  page 24). Press MENU. The MENU display appears.   Press to select “Repeat,”...
  • Page 27: Changing Sound Quality And Settings

    Changing Sound Quality and Settings For details about various setting items, see  page 28. Press MENU. The MENU display appears.   Press to select the item, and  then press The display to set the selected item appears. ...
  • Page 28: Setup Items

    Setup items Item Options ( Sound  (Sound setting) AVLS** (Limiting volume)  Beep  (Sound of operation) Audio Out  (External audio output)  Contrast (Adjustment of the display) * When “V-SUR” or “Sound EQ” is selected, the settings appear in the display (  page 7). The options in parentheses are displayed on the player.
  • Page 29 Items Options (  Backlight Auto (LCD backlight of the display) 10 seconds 30 seconds Reverse Display  Positive (Turning over the display) Negative Language (Display language)  English Français Deutsch Italiano Español  : Default settings) The display lights up for about 10 seconds when you press a button and keeps lighting up while you scroll the track titles, etc.
  • Page 30: Customizing Sound Quality (Custom)

    Customizing sound quality ( Custom) You can adjust the sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the settings on the display. After selecting “Sound” in step 2 in “Changing Sound Quality and Settings” (  page 27), select “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” of “Sound EQ.”...
  • Page 31: Other Functions

    Other Functions Transferring Audio Data Back to Your Computer Audio data can be transferred back to SonicStage “ My Library” on your computer. “ATRAC HDD” “Transfer” My Library list List of tracks on the player Connect the player to your computer (see steps 1 and 2 in “Transferring audio data to the ...
  • Page 32: Connecting Other Devices

    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 settings and explained below.
  • Page 33: Storing Data Other Than Audio Files

    Storing Data Other Than Audio Files You can transfer data from the hard disk of a computer to the built-in hard disk of this player using Windows Explorer. The built-in hard disk of the player is displayed in Windows Explorer as an external drive (as a removable storage).
  • Page 34: Initializing Hard Disk

     Press to select “Yes,” and then  press The message appears, and then the Format display appears. To cancel set up In step 4, select “No,” and then press The Format display appears. Press MENU to return to the MENU display. Press and hold MODE or press MENU in the MENU display to return to the display before step 1.
  • Page 35  Press to select “Initialize Hard  Disk,” and then press The Initialize Hard Disk display appears.  Press to select “Yes,” and then  press  Press to select “Yes,” and then  press The message appears, and then the Format display appears.
  • Page 36: Additional Information

    Additional Information Notes on Disposing of the Unit This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. When you dispose of the player, 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.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

     You have not used the player for a prolonged period. Effi ciency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging.  The battery needs to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Battery charging time is not enough. The player requires 15 minutes to check the battery condition to protect it before a quick recharge starts.
  • Page 38 Sound Symptom There is no sound. Noise is heard. The volume does not increase. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. The volume cannot be adjusted. When using the player with a stereo system connected, the sound is distorted or noisy.
  • Page 39 Operation/Playback Symptom Buttons do not work. Playback has stopped suddenly. The backlight is not turned on. “” is displayed for a title. The display turns off. Connection with the computer/SonicStage Symptom The SonicStage software cannot be installed. The installation appears to have stopped before it has fi...
  • Page 40 Symptom The progress bar on the display of your computer is not moving. The access lamp of your computer has not lit for a few minutes. “PC Connect” is not displayed when connecting to the computer with the dedicated USB cable. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.
  • Page 41 Symptom The number of tracks that can be transferred to the player is not much. (Available recording time is short.) Audio data cannot be transferred back to your computer from the player. Audio data is transferred back to your computer and remaining transferable count increases without operations occasionally when the player is connected to...
  • Page 42: Error Messages

    Error Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message Meaning The volume exceeds the maximum AVLS volume of AVLS. NO VOLUME OPERATION The number of bookmarks exceeds BOOKMARK the limit. FULL CANNOT “Format” in the MENU display is OPERATE selected during playback.
  • Page 43  Transfer audio data to the player (  page 14).  Go to a track list with tracks.  Transfer audio data to the player (  page 14).  Write down the number and consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 44: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Maximum recordable number of track (Approx.)* ATRAC3 5,000 (132 kbps) 6,000 (105 kbps) 10,000 (66 kbps) * When transferring four-minute tracks Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Audio compression technology Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 (ATRAC3), Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus (ATRAC3plus) Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement during playback)
  • Page 45 Deutsch 29 English 29 Español 29 Find the beginning of a track 19 Français 29 Genre 22 Group 22 Grouping tracks 20 Headphone 28, 32 Headphones 6 Heavy 28 HOLD function 18 Italiano 29 Japanese 29 Jazz 28 Language 29 Line Out 28, 32 Live 28 MODE 20...
  • Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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