2-102-860-31(1) 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.
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.
Table of Contents Notice for Users .............................................. 4 Precautions ....................................................... 5 On safety ................................................................. 5 On installation....................................................... 5 On heat build-up .................................................. 5 On the headphones .............................................. 5 On cleaning ..........................................................
Notice for Users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Precautions On safety • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the USB cradle. • Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the USB cradle with other metallic objects. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately.
Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • Headphones (1) • USB cradle (1) Optional accessories Active speaker system Car connecting pack Connecting cord Earphones • 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 customers in the US The AC power adaptor supplied with this unit is not intended to be serviced.
Guide to Parts and Controls Player display Getting Started Player Track number indicator ( page 19) Character information display ( page 19) Bookmark indicator ( page 23) Playback progress bar ( page 19) Playback indicator ( page 19) Playing time ( page 19) (headphones)/LINE OUT jack ( page 18) Repeat indicator ( page 26) Play mode indicator ( page 24), Sound indicator (when adjusting the volume, page 28) Battery
3 Preparing a Power Source Charge the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. 1 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. Keep the switch to ON position. Place the player on the USB cradle. Insert the player as shown below until it clicks into place. Charging of the battery starts.
To remove the player from the USB cradle Press RELEASE. The remaining power of the battery is indicated in the display. As the black indicator section decreases, the remaining power is depleted further. 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. Remove the player from the USB cradle and start charging again after a while.
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. Computer Operating System Display Others IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) • Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended.
Installing SonicStage 1 Turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears. Depending on the region, a window may appear asking you to select your country. In this case, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Click “Install SonicStage,” and then follow the displayed instructions. Getting Started Check the following before installing the SonicStage software.
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 14) Importing audio data to your computer Record and store tracks (audio data) from an audio CD to the SonicStage “My Library” on the hard disk drive of your computer.
1 Select “Start” – “All Programs”* – “SonicStage” – “SonicStage.” SonicStage starts up. If you use the earlier version of SonicStage, the “SonicStage file conversion tool”** window appears when you start up SonicStage for the first time after installing it. Follow the instructions in the window. If necessary, change the format and bit rate for audio CD recording. Click “Format/Bit Rate” on the right side of the SonicStage window to display “CD Recording Format [My library]” dialog box.
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” “ATRAC HDD” 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 connector to the USB jack on the USB cradle. Then connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the USB cradle, and lastly to a wall outlet.
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 ( page 16). 6 Click on the SonicStage window. Transfer of the selected tracks starts. You can check the transferring status on the SonicStage window. To stop transferring Click on the SonicStage window.
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 dedicated USB cable. • Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player. • The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer.
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” Playback 1 Double click “ Overview” in the leftside frame of SonicStage Help. 2 Click “ About This Help File.” The explanation will appear in the rightside frame. Scroll the display if necessary. Click underlined words to jump to their explanations.
Playing Back 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–. VOLUME +/– 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). 1 After setting the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to ON ( page 8), connect headphones to the player.
Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search) To Operation Play from a point where you stopped the player previously Press . Playback starts from the point where you stopped. Stop playback Press . Press once. Find the beginning of previous tracks* Press repeatedly. Find the beginning of the next track* Press once. Find the beginning of succeeding tracks* Press repeatedly. Go backwards quickly Press and hold . Go forward quickly Press and hold .
Playing Back Tracks Selected by MODE 2 (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 use the displays of the Artist MODE as an example. For details about the displays of each MODE, see page 22. You can also play the selected tracks repeatedly ( page 26) or randomly (shuffle play, page 25). 1 Press MODE repeatedly to select a MODE.
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 . Playback To stop playback when selecting a MODE or in the list display Press and hold . To go to the playback display again after returning to the display where you select a MODE or to the list display Press and hold MODE.
MODE displays The display differs depending on the MODE. You can start playback by pressing in all the displays.
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 and hold or . The number of bookmarks (the number of bookmarked tracks/the number of possible bookmark) appears, and then (Bookmark) lights up. 2 If you want to add a Bookmark to two or more tracks, repeat step 1. You can add Bookmarks to up to 100 tracks.
Changing Playback Options (Play Mode) 3 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 26). 1 2 Press MENU. The MENU display appears. Press or to select “Play Mode,” and then press . The Play Mode display appears.
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 Track SHUF/ SHUF (Shuffle play) All the tracks of the selected play unit are played once in random order. SHUF Unit SHUF/ (Play unit shuffle play) All the tracks in the selected play unit are played once in random order for every play unit.
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. 5 Press MENU twice to go to the playback display, and then press . The current playback option repeats. To repeat all the tracks Select the MODE other than “Others,” and then follow steps 1 to 5. To cancel set up Press MENU to return to the MENU display.
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 to return to the display before step 1. Continued 2 Press or to select the item, and then press . The display to set the selected item appears. 3 Press or to select an option, and then press .
Setup items Item Options (: Default setting) Sound (Sound setting) Off V-SUR* Sound EQ* AVLS** (Limiting volume) On Off Beep (Sound of operation) On Audio Out (External audio output) Headphone Contrast (Adjustment of the display) Second Off Line Out from the right – to + Normal sound quality Studio (VS) Live (VL) Club (VC) Arena (VA) Heavy (SH) Pops (SP) Jazz (SJ) Unique (SU) Custom1 (S1) Custom2 (S2) Recreates the sound of a recording studio.
Items Backlight (LCD backlight of the display) Language (Display language) English Playback Reverse Display (Turning over the display) Options (: 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. 10 seconds The display lights up for about 10 seconds when you press a button. The light turns off in about 10 seconds even if you are scrolling the track titles, etc.
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.” 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make adjustments for the remaining frequency ranges. 5 Press . The MENU display appears. To cancel set up Press MENU to return to the MENU display.
Other Functions Transferring Audio Data Back to Your Computer 4 Click the tracks you want to transfer to My Library in the Network Walkman list on the right side of the SonicStage window. To transfer more than one track, hold down the “Ctrl” key while selecting the tracks. To transfer all tracks of the album, click the album. 5 Click on the SonicStage window. Transfer of the tracks selected in step 4 starts. You can check the transferring status on the SonicStage window.
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. to (headphones)/ LINE OUT jack You need to change the setting for “Audio Out” in the MENU display to output sound to the connected device. The settings of “Audio Out” are shown below.
Storing Data Other Than Audio Files Resetting to the Factory Settings 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). Reset all the settings in the MENU display to the factory settings. 1 While the player is stopped, press MENU. The MENU display appears. 2 Press or to select “Format,” and then press .
4 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. To return to the display where you select a MODE Press MODE. Initializing Hard Disk You can initialize the built-in hard disk of the player.
Press to select “Initialize Hard Disk,” and then press . The Initialize Hard Disk display appears. 4 Press to select “Yes,” and then press . 5 Press to select “Yes,” and then press . The message appears, and then the Format display appears. Other Functions 3 To cancel set up In step 5, 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.
Additional Information Notes on Disposing of the Unit 4 Remove the screw on the side of the battery and the adhesive tape on the battery. 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. Notes 5 Remove the built-in battery. • Never disassemble the player except when disposing it.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your player, try the following solutions. 1 Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF, and then set to ON again. The data is not lost when you set it to OFF. 2 Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting.” 3 If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The CHG lamp does not light. Case and/or corrective action The CHG lamp flashes. The temperature is not appropriate. Charge the battery in an Battery life is short.
Sound 38 Symptom There is no sound. Noise is heard. Case and/or corrective action The volume does not increase. “AVLS” is set to “On.” Set it to “Off” ( page 28). There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect it to (headphones)/LINE OUT jack securely ( page 18). The volume cannot be adjusted. “Audio Out” is set to “Line Out.
Operation/Playback Symptom Buttons do not work. Case and/or corrective action Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery ( page 8). The backlight is not turned on. “Backlight” is set to “Off.” Set it to “Auto,” “10 seconds,” or “30 seconds” ( page 29). “” is displayed for a title. Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are involved. Use the SonicStage software to rename the title with appropriate characters.
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. Audio data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. 40 Case and/or corrective action The installation is progressing normally. Please wait.
Case and/or corrective action The free space in the hard disk of the player is not enough for the size of audio data you tried to transfer. Transfer back any unnecessary tracks to increase the free space ( page 31). Data other than audio data is stored in the hard disk of the player. Move data other than audio data to the computer to increase the free space. Audio data cannot be transferred back to your computer from the player.
Error Messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. Message AVLS NO VOLUME OPERATION BOOKMARK FULL Meaning The volume exceeds the maximum volume of AVLS. Set “AVLS” to “Off” ( page 28). The number of bookmarks exceeds the limit. Remove unnecessary bookmarks ( page 23). CANNOT OPERATE STOP “Format” in the MENU display is selected during playback. Stop playback and select “Format” again.
Message HDD NOT INITIALIZED CORRECTLY Meaning • The hard disk of the player is not correctly initialized. • The hard disk of the player was initialized on the computer. • The hard disk of the player has not been initialized because it was changed. The HOLD switch is set to ON. Corrective action When “Audio Out” is set to “Line Out,” you are trying to change the volume or the setting of “Sound.” There is no remaining battery power. Set “Audio Out” to “Headphone” ( page 28).
Specifications Index Maximum recordable number of track (Approx.)* Symbols ATRAC3 5,000 (132 kbps) 6,000 (105 kbps) 10,000 (66 kbps) ATRAC3plus 2,500 (256 kbps) 10,000 (64 kbps) 13,000 (48 kbps) * When transferring four-minute tracks Sampling frequency 44.
D P Deutsch 29 Player display 7, 19 Play Mode 25 Play Unit 25 Play unit play 25 Play unit shuffle play 25 Pops 28 Positive 29 E English 29 Español 29 F Find the beginning of a track 19 Français 29 G Genre 22 Group 22 Grouping tracks 20 H Headphone 28, 32 Headphones 6 Heavy 28 HOLD function 18 I Italiano 29 J L Language 29 Line Out 28, 32 Live 28 M MODE 20 My Library (SonicStage) 12, 14, 31 N Remove the built-in rechargeable battery 36 Repeat play 26 Reverse Display 29 S Search 19 Search (Sonic
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