NW-HD3
Operating Instructions
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Network Walkman
Portable Hard Disk
Audio Player
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For the customers in the USA
Owner’s Record
INFORMATION:
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-HD3
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:
Serial No. ___________________________
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
– 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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
– 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.
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.
If you have any questions about this product:
Contact:
Sony Customer Information Service Center at
1-(866)-456-7669
Write:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
Note on installation
If you use the unit at a place
subject to static or electrical
noise, the track’s transferring
information may be corrupted.
This would prevent successful transferring
authorization on your computer.
Sony Customer Information Services Center
12451 Gateway Blvd.,
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
SONY
NW-HD3
Responsible Party:
Address:
Sony Electronics Inc.
16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 USA
For the customers in the USA and
Canada
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
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.
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.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-ion batteries.
Stereo products
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Notice for Users..............................................4
Changing Playback Options
(Play Mode)..........................................25
Precautions.......................................................5
On safety................................................................. 5
On installation....................................................... 5
On heat build-up .................................................. 5
On the headphones.............................................. 5
On cleaning............................................................ 5
Playback options (Play Mode) .................26
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)...28
Changing Sound Quality
and Settings.................................................. 29
Setup items...........................................................30
Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories......6
Guide to Parts and Controls......................7
About the serial number.................................... 7
Preparing a Power Source..........................8
Charging the battery using a USB
connection ............................................................. 9
Resetting to the Factory Settings ........ 36
Initializing Hard Disk.................................. 37
Additional Information
Notes on Disposing of the Unit............. 39
Troubleshooting........................................... 41
Error Messages............................................ 46
Specifications............................................... 48
Index ................................................................. 48
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• SonicStage and SonicStage logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Notice for Users
• OpenMG, ATRAC3plus and their logos are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT
and Windows Media are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• 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.
• In the event a problem occurs with
this software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace
it. However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
• The software provided with this player
cannot be used with equipment other than
that which is so designated.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
improve quality, the software specifications
may be changed without notice.
• 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.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.
• 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.
• Operation of this player with software other
than that provided is not covered by the
warranty.
• Depending on the type of the text and
characters, the text shown on SonicStage
may not be displayed properly on device.
This is due to:
- The capability of the connected player.
- The player is not functioning normally.
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2003 Gracenote.
Gracenote CDDB® Client Software,
copyright 2000-2003 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.
Program ©2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony
Corporation
Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation
Gracenote and CDDB are registered
trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote
logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB
logo, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo
are trademarks of Gracenote.
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Caring for others
Precautions
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.
On safety
Warning
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
jack of the USB adaptor.
If there is lightning when you are using the
player, take off the headphones immediately.
• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of
the USB adaptor with other metallic objects.
On cleaning
On installation
• Clean the player casing with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution.
• Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
• Clean the headphone plug periodically.
• Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or damage.
Notes
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol
or benzene as it may mar the finish of the
casing.
• Be careful not to let water into the USB
adaptor or the recording USB adaptor from
the clearance at the connection part.
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player or USB
adaptor while charging if it is used for an
extended period of time.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning the player, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
On the headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling,
or operating any motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas. It can also be potentially dangerous
to play at a high volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian crossings. You should
exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
NOTES
• 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.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
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Getting Started
Notes
When using this unit, remember to follow the
precautions below in order to avoid warping the
cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.
Checking the Supplied
Accessories
– Make sure not to sit down with the unit in your
back pocket.
• Headphones (1)
• USB adaptor (1)
(For connecting to the supplied USB cable
and the supplied AC power adaptor)
– Make sure not to put the unit into a bag with
the remote control or the headphones/earphones
cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag
to strong impact.
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• AC power adaptor (1)
• Carrying case (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. Should
the 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.
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Player display
Guide to Parts and
Controls
Player
Character information display
(
(headphones)/LINE OUT jack
Sound indicator (when adjusting the
(
volume,
About the serial number
The serial number provided for this player is
required for the customer registration. The
number is on a label on the rear of the player.
Hole for hand strap**
USB adaptor connector
(
* This button has a tactile dot.
** You can attach your own hand strap.
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Connect the USB adaptor to the
player.
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Preparing a Power
Source
Charge the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
battery before using it for the first time or
when it is depleted.
Insert the USB adaptor as shown below
until it clicks into place.
Charging of the battery starts. The CHG
lamp lights up on the USB adaptor, and
if the player is on, the battery indicator in
the display changes.
Slide the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch
to ON.
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The protection for the built-in
rechargeable battery is released and power
is supplied to the player. Keep the switch
to ON position.
USB adaptor connector
USB adaptor
Connect the the AC power adaptor
to the USB adaptor.
2
Connect the DC plug of the AC power
adaptor to the DC IN jack of the USB
adaptor, and then connect the AC plug to
a wall outlet.
CHG
lamp
to an AC outlet
AC power
adaptor
USB adaptor
Charging is completed and the CHG lamp
goes off in approximately 3 hours*. The
lightning mark lights up in the display if
the player is on.
To charge quickly, turn the display off and
disconnect the USB cable from the USB
adaptor, and then it takes approximately 1
hour* to charge up to 80%.
to DC IN
jack
* This is the approximate charging time for an
empty battery charged under room temperature.
When the display is on, it takes approximately
5 hours to charge. The charging time will
differ depending on the remaining power and
battery condition. If the battery is charged in a
low-temperature environment, the charging time
will be longer.
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To remove the USB adaptor from the player
Notes on the AC power adaptor
While pressing the gray buttons on both sides,
push the USB adaptor inward, and then pull
it outward.
• Use only the AC power adaptor and the
USB adaptor supplied with the player. Do
not use any other AC power adaptor since
this may cause the player to malfunction.
• The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply. To remove the AC power adaptor
from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug
itself; never pull the cord.
Charging the battery using
a USB connection
Turn on your computer and connect the USB
CHG lamp lights up on the USB adaptor
and charging of the battery starts. It takes
approximately 5 hours to charge. When the
player is connected to the AC power adaptor,
the power is supplied from the AC power
adaptor.
Checking the remaining
power of the battery
The remaining power of the battery is
indicated in the display. As the black indicator
section decreases, the remaining power is
depleted further.
Notes
• When charging the battery using a USB
connection, if your computer’s power supply is
insufficient, the charging time will be longer.
*
• When charging the battery using a USB
connection, the charging will stop depending on
your system environment.
* “LOW BATTERY” appears in the display and
beep sounds.
• 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 USB adaptor from the
player and start charging again after a while.
When the battery is depleted, recharge the
battery.
Notes
• The display shows the approximate battery power
remaining. For example, one section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.
• If the player will not be used for three months or
more, set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF
to prevent degradation of the battery.
• Depending on the operating conditions, the display
may increase or decrease relative to the actual
power remaining.
• Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5 to 35ºC (41 to 95ºF).
Battery life (continuous use)
Playing time for ATRAC3plus 48 kbps is
approximately 30 hours. Playing time for
MP3 128 kbps is approximately 22 hours.
The amount varies depending on how the
player is used.
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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.)
• 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: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.)
Others
• CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM)
• Sound Board
• USB port (Hi-Speed USB is supported.)
Factory installed:
Operating System
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/
Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
High Color (16 bit) or higher, 800 × 600 dots or better (1024 × 768 dots or better is
recommended.)
Display
Others
• Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services and CDDB
• Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA files
Notes
• SonicStage is not supported by the following environments:
– Operating systems other than those 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
• 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.
• For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software.
• We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on the
computers.
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Installing SonicStage
Click the region in which you will
use SonicStage software.
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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.
– If OpenMG Jukebox or SonicStage has
been installed, the existing software will
be overwritten by the new version with the
new functions.
– If SonicStage Premium, SonicStage
Simple Burner, or MD Simple Burner has
been installed, the existing software will
co-exist with SonicStage.
Click “Install SonicStage,” and then
follow the displayed instructions.
4
“Install SonicStage”
– You will still be able to use audio data
registered by the existing software. As
a precaution, we recommend that you
back up your audio data. To back up the
data, refer to “Backing Up My Library”
– “Backing Up Data to a Disk” on
SonicStage Help.
Turn on your computer and start up
Windows.
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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, depending on your system
environment.
Make sure to restart your computer only
after the installation is completed.
If any trouble occurs during the
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
CD drive of your computer.
2
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.
installation, see “Troubleshooting” (
Note on uninstalling
“OpenMG Secure Module” is installed when
you install SonicStage. If you uninstall
SonicStage, do not delete OpenMG Secure
Module since it may be used by other
software.
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Select “Start” – “All Programs”* –
“SonicStage” – “SonicStage.”
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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.
You can record or import tracks from
other sources such as the Internet and your
computer’s hard disk. Refer to 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.
Source indication
“Music Source”
* “Programs” in the case of Windows Millennium
Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows
98 Second Edition
**This tool converts the audio files that were
imported to your computer with SonicStage2.0
or a prior version into the optimum data format
(OpenMG) for this player, in order to transfer
audio data to the player at high speed.
“Format/Bit Rate”
“CD Info”
Insert the audio CD that you want
to record into the CD drive of your
computer.
2
The source indication in the top-left of the
SonicStage window changes to “Record
a CD.”
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To stop recording
Click
window.
Click “Music Source” on the
SonicStage window.
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4
5
on the SonicStage
The contents of the audio CD appear in
the music source list. If CD information
such as album title, artist name, and
track names could not be obtained
automatically, connect your computer to
the Internet and click “CD Info” on the
right side of the window.
To select the tracks you do not want to
record
Before step 5, click the track number to
uncheck on the SonicStage window.
Note
Only audio CDs with a
SonicStage. We do not guarantee normal operation
in the case of the copy-controlled CDs.
mark can be used with
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.
The default setting is OpenMG Audio
(ATRAC3plus) for format and 64 kbps for
bit rate.
Click
on the
SonicStage window.
The recording of the selected tracks starts.
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Connect the USB adaptor to
your computer and the AC power
adaptor.
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Transferring Audio
Data to the Player
Transfer the tracks (audio data) stored in
SonicStage “My Library” on your computer
to the player in ATRAC3plus/MP3format.
The audio data to be transferred includes the
information, such as an artist name and an
album name (original album name) in the CD
information.
Connect from to as shown below.
Connect the large connector of the USB
cable to a USB port on your computer and
the small connector to the USB jack on
the USB adaptor.
to an AC outlet
USB adaptor
“Transfer”
“ATRAC Audio Device”
to DC IN jack
to USB
jack
AC power adaptor
(supplied)*
USB cable (supplied)
to USB port
My Library list
* When transferring audio data, make sure to
connect the AC power adaptor to the USB
adaptor. You cannot transfer audio data if they
are not connected.
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Connect the USB adaptor to the
player.
Click the tracks you want to transfer
from the My Library list on the left
side of the SonicStage window.
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5
6
Insert the USB adaptor 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,
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.
Click
on the
SonicStage window.
Transfer of the selected tracks starts.
You can check the transferring status on
the SonicStage window.
USB adaptor connector
USB adaptor
To stop transferring
Click
window.
on the SonicStage
Notes
Do not use the player where it will be subjected to
vibration when transferring audio data. Also, do not
place the player near magnetic objects.
To remove the USB adaptor from the player
While pressing the gray buttons on both sides,
push the USB adaptor inward, and then pull
it outward.
Click “Transfer” on the right side of
the SonicStage window.
3
4
The screen is switched to the Transfer
window.
Select “ATRAC Audio Device” from
the Transfer Destination list on
the right side of the SonicStage
window.
Continued
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Notes
Using SonicStage Help
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or the USB
connector while the data is being transferred.
If you do, the data being transferred may be
destroyed.
SonicStage Help provides further details on
how to use SonicStage. SonicStage Help
allows you to search easily for information
from a list of operations, such as “Importing
audio data” or “Transferring audio data,” or
from large list of keywords, or by typing in
words that might lead you to the appropriate
explanations.
• 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
supplied USB cable.
• Some USB devices connected to the computer
may interfere with the proper operation of the
player.
Click “Help” – “SonicStage Help”
while SonicStage is running.
1
• The control buttons on the player are all disabled
while it is connected to a computer. If you attach
the player to the USB adaptor connected to the
computer during playback, playback stops and
“PC Connect” appears in the player display.
Help appears.
The player is explained as “ATRAC Audio
Device” in SonicStage Help.
• When there is not enough free space on the player
for audio data to be transferred, the transfer will
fail.
“SonicStage Help”
• During the transfer, the system suspend, sleep, or
hibernation function will not operate.
• Depending on the type of the text and number of
characters, the text entered by SonicStage may
not be displayed on the player. This is due to the
limitations of the player.
Notes
• In SonicStage Help, “Device/Media” is the general
term for this player.
• If the player is connected for a while to a computer
that is powered, or after lots of data is transferred
to the player, the player may get warm. However,
this is not a malfunction. Disconnect the player
from the USB adaptor and leave it aside for a
while.
• Follow the instructions of your internet provider
regarding such things as recommended system.
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To understand SonicStage Help
To search for a word inside an explanation
The left side
frame
The right side
frame
“Type in the keyword to find”
text box
“List Topics”
“Search”
1
2
Double click “
side frame of SonicStage Help.
Click “ About This Help File.”
The explanation will appear in the right-
side frame.
Overview” in the left-
“Display”
An explanations of
the selected item
A list of the typed
words
Scroll the display if necessary. Click
underlined words to jump to their
explanations.
1
2
3
Click “Search.”
Type in the words.
Click “List Topics.”
A list of the typed words is displayed.
4
5
Click to select the desired item among
those displayed.
Click “Display.”
An explanation of the selected item is
displayed.
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Playback
Press .
(play) appears on the left bottom of
the display and the player starts playback.
2
Playing Back
Transfer audio data from your computer to the
You can change the language to your own for
the menu and the messages in the display (
After setting the BUILT-IN BATTERY
1
headphones to the player.
Headphones
appears.
to (headphones)/
LINE OUT jack
Adjust the volume by pressing
3
+
VOLUME /–.
+
VOLUME /–
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Playable audio data
This player can play audio data compressed in
the ATRAC3plus/MP3 formats.
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic
Coding3plus) is an audio compression
technology that satisfies the demand for high
sound quality and high compression rates.
ATRAC3plus can compress audio files to
about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps.
Playable MP3 file formats are as follows:
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
You can prevent accidental button presses
while carrying the player by locking the
controls. “HOLD” flashes on the display
if you press any button when the HOLD
function is activated.
Slide the HOLD switch in the
direction of the arrow.
1
– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
– Bit rate 32 to 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)
– Sampling frequencies 32/44.1/48 kHz
To unlock the controls
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction
opposite to that of the arrow.
Notes
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• MP3 format files that are not playable on the
player can still be transferred to the player.
• When trying to play an MP3 audio track that
cannot be played on this player, playback will
stop. Press to select other tracks.
• When using the built-in battery, if the player is not
operated for about 30 seconds while in stop mode,
the display automatically turns off. When scrolling
track titles, etc., the display turns off about 30
seconds after scrolling is finished.
• When using the AC power adaptor, if the player
is not operated for about 3 minutes while in stop
mode, the display automatically turns off. When
scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off
about 3 minutes after scrolling is finished.
• If playback does not start, make sure that the
HOLD switch is set to off ( right).
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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 .
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
Press once.
Press repeatedly.
Press once.
Press repeatedly.
Press and hold .
Press and hold .
Go forward quickly
To turn off the player
Press and hold MENU until the display disappears.
To turn on the player again, press any button.
Checking information in the display
You can check audio data and the playback status in the player display.
Player display during playback
Track name
Album name
Artist name
Genre
Atrac3plus/MP3
Track number
Playback progress bar
Playing status
: Playback
: Stop
: Fast forward
: Fast reverse
/: Locating the
beginning of the track
Remaining power of the
sound (when adjusting the
volume,
Elapsed playing time
Note
The characters A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, and symbols (except / ) can be displayed.
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Press MODE repeatedly to select a
MODE.
1
Playing Back Tracks
Selected by MODE
(Artist, Album, Genre,
Group, etc.)
Each press of the button changes the
MODE as follows:
Artist (
Genre (
)
)
Album (
Group (
)
)
*
**
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.
Others
Return to Artist
MODE appears.
For details about the displays of each MODE,
see
You can also play the selected tracks
play,
* An album name (original album name) in the
CD information of SonicStage is displayed.
**An album in SonicStage is recognized as a
group.
Press or to select an item in the
MODE.
2
To start playback here, press .
Playback starts from the first track in
the first album of the artist you selected.
All the albums of the artists listed after
the selected artist are played in the track
number order.
Artist you want to listen to.
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To return to the display where you start
playback
Press and hold MODE.
To search tracks more, press .
3
Artist selected in step 2.
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
To return to the track list
Press or .
To stop playback when selecting a MODE
or in the list display
Albums of the selected artist appear.
Press and hold .
Press or to select an item, and
4
then press .
Playback starts from the track you
selected or the first track of the item
(artist, album, etc.) you selected. All the
tracks listed after the selected items are
played in the track number order.
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MODE displays
The display differs depending on the MODE.
You can start playback by pressing in all the displays.
Artist
/
List of artists
Albums of the artist
selected
Tracks of the album
selected
Playing back
Album: displaying an album name (original album name) in the CD information of SonicStage
/
List of albums
Tracks of the album
Playing back
selected
Genre
/
Playing back
List of genres
Artists of the genre
selected
Tracks of the artist
selected
Group: playing tracks in the groups of albums created in SonicStage
/
List of groups
Tracks of the group
selected
Playing back
Others
•
“New Tracks”: Tracks in groups newly transferred to the player (the 5 latest times)
•
/
Tracks of the group
selected (New Tracks)
Playing back
Groups (New Tracks)
or tracks (Bookmark)
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Adding a bookmark
(Bookmark track play)
You can play your favorite tracks by adding
a Bookmark to them. To play bookmarked
During playback of the track where
you want to add a Bookmark, press
1
and hold or .
The number of bookmarks (the number
of bookmarked tracks/the number of
possible bookmark) appears, and then
(Bookmark) lights up.
If you want to add a Bookmark to
two or more tracks, repeat step 1.
2
You can add Bookmarks to up to 100
tracks.
To play the bookmarked tracks
1
Press MODE repeatedly to select “Others”
MODE.
2
Press or to select “Bookmark,” and
then press .
To playback all the bookmarked tracks,
press .
3
Press or to select a track, and then
press .
To remove bookmarks
During playback of the track where you want
to remove a Bookmark, press and hold or
.
“Off” appears and disappears from the
display.
Note
You can add or remove a bookmark only during
playback.
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Press or to select the playback
options, and then press .
The default setting is “Normal” (normal
play).
3
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
You can also play songs repeatedly using the
playback options you choose (repeat play,
Playback options appear.
Press MENU.
1
The MENU display appears.
Press MENU twice to go to the
playback display, and then press
.
4
Playback starts in the selected playback
option.
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.
Press or to select “Play Mode,”
and then press .
The Play Mode display appears.
2
To return to normal play
In step 3, select “Normal.”
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
Note
When you change the Play Mode, the play unit (
the player.
To play only the selected play mode, select the item
(artist, album, track, etc.) in the list display.
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Playback options (Play Mode)
A range of tracks to be played (“Play unit”
page 27) differs depending on the MODE
(
In the MENU display/icon
Explanation
All the tracks after the selected track are played once in the track
number order.
Normal/No icon
(Normal play)
When you select an item (album, artist, etc.) other than a track, all
the tracks are played once from the first track of the item in the track
number order.
The selected track is played once.
1 Track/1
When you select an item (album, artist, etc.) other than a track, only
the first track is played once.
(Single play)
All the tracks of the selected play unit are played once in a track
number order.
Play Unit/
(Play unit play)
All the tracks of the selected play unit are played once in random
order.
In the display where you select a MODE, all the recorded tracks are
played once in random order.
Track SHUF/ SHUF
(Shuffle play)
All the tracks in the selected play unit are played once in random
order for every play unit.
Unit SHUF/
(Play unit shuffle play)
SHUF
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What is a “play unit” ?
All the items (an artist, an album, a track, etc.) on the list when you start playback is called a “play
unit.”
When you change the Play Mode, the play unit changes to all the tracks recorded in the player.
On playback of a play unit
Example: When you select Artist MODE
Artists
Albums
Tracks
All the tracks of all the artists
make a play unit.
All the tracks in all the albums
of the artist “Y & J” make a
play unit.
All the tracks in the album
“Morning” of the artist “Y & J”
make a play unit.
When selecting “ Play Unit” (Play unit play)
• Playback starts from the
tracks of “Y & J” and stops
after playing all the tracks of
“The Evenings.”
• Playback starts from the
• Playback starts from the first
track of the album “Morning”
and stops after playing all the
tracks.
album “Morning” and stops
after playing all the tracks
of the album “Lunch Time
Song.”
When selecting “ Unit SHUF” (Play unit shuffle play)
• Playback is in random order
for every artist. Albums or
tracks of the artist are played
in order.
• Playback is in random order
for every album. Tracks of the
album are played in order.
• The tracks in the album
“Morning” are played in
random order.
When selecting “ Track SHUF” (Shuffle play)
• All the recorded tracks are
played in random order.
• The tracks in all the albums
of “Y & J” are played in
random order.
• The tracks in the album
“Morning” are played in
random order.
On Shuffle play
For example, to play all the tracks recorded in the player randamly, display a MODE other than
“Others” (“Artist” MODE, etc.), and then start playback selecting “Track SHUF” as the Play Mode
(
page 25). All the tracks recorded in the player are played once in random order.
In the artist list, all the
tracks recorded are played
in random order.
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To repeat all the tracks
Select a MODE other than “Others” (“Artist”
MODE, etc.) and then follow steps 1 to 5.
Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat play)
Playback of tracks repeats in the playback
options selected in
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 2.
Select the playback option you want
1
2
Press MENU.
The MENU display appears.
To return to normal play
In step 4, select “Off” on the Repeat display.
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
Press or to select “Repeat,” and
then press .
The Repeat display appears.
3
4
Press to select “On,” and then
press .
appears.
Press MENU twice to go to the
playback display, and then press
.
5
The current playback option repeats.
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To return to the previous display
Changing Sound
Press .
Quality and Settings
To cancel set up
For details about various setting items, see
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.
Press MENU.
1
The MENU display appears.
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
Note
When “V-SUR” or “Sound EQ” is selected, the
sound settings do not work for MP3 tracks. To
change sound quality of MP3 tracks, adjust the
“Digital Sound Preset” sound setting.
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Press or to select the item, and
then press .
2
The display to set the selected item
appears.
Press or to select an option,
and then press .
3
To change sound quality
After step 3, press or to select an option
(
When you select “Custom1” , “Custom2”,
“Custom3” or “Custom4” you can customize
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Setup items
Item
Options (: Default setting)
Sound
(Sound setting)
Plays tracks in normal sound quality.
Off
V-SUR1) 2)
Studio
(VS)
Recreates the sound of a recording studio.
Live
(VL)
Recreates the sound of a concert hall.
Recreates the sound of a dance hall.
Recreates the sound of a stadium.
Club
(VC)
Arena
(VA)
Sound
EQ1) 2)
Heavy
(SH)
Plays tracks in powerful sounds, further emphasizing
high and low ranges compared with Pops sound.
Pops
(SP)
Plays tracks in sound for vocal, stressing middle range
audio.
Jazz
(SJ)
Plays tracks in lively sounds, emphasizing high and low
range audio.
Unique
(SU)
Plays tracks in special sounds, emphasizing high and
low range audio more than middle range.
Custom1
(S1)
details).
Custom2
(S2)
details).
Digital
Sound
Preset2)
Custom3
(S3)
Custom4
(S4)
AVLS 3)
(Limiting volume)
On
The maximum volume is limited to protect your hearing.
The volume changes without limiting the volume level.
Off
On
The beep sounds when you operate the player.
The beep is turned off.
Beep
(Sound of
operation)
Off
Select this when you connect the supplied headphones.
Select this when you connect other devices such as
Audio Out
(External audio
output)
Headphone
Line Out
Contrast
(Adjustment of the
display)
The display is moderately bright. If the body color of
the player is black, the default setting is second from
the left.
Second
from the
right
– to +
Set toward – to make the display brighter and toward +
to make it darker.
1)The settings work only when playing ATRAC3plus audio tracks. When playing an MP3 audio track, the
settings do not work.
3)AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System.
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Items
Options (: Default settings)
The display lights up for about 10 seconds when you
Backlight
(LCD backlight of
the display)
Auto
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.
30 seconds
The display lights up for about 30 seconds when you
press a button. The light turns off in about 30 seconds
even if you are scrolling the track titles, etc.
Off
The display is turned off to save power.
Characters and icons appear in black and the
background in white.
Reverse Display
(Turning over the
display)
Positive
Negative
Characters and icons appear in white and the
background in black.
Language
(Display language)
The messages and the menus are in Japanese.
The messages and the menus are in English.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
The messages and the menus are in French.
The messages and the menus are in German.
The messages and the menus are in Italian.
The messages and the menus are in Spanish.
The messages and the menus are in Simple Chinese.
The messages and the menus are in Traditional Chinese.
The messages and the menus are in Korean.
Español
*
*
*
* These languages are not displayed depending on the country where you use the player.
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Customizing sound quality
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make
adjustments for the remaining
frequency ranges.
4
5
(Sound EQ - Custom)
You can adjust the sound quality for each
frequency range individually, checking the
settings on the display.
Press .
The MENU display appears.
After selecting “Sound” in step
2 in “Changing Sound Quality
1
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.
“Custom1” or “Custom2” of “Sound
EQ.”
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
Notes
• If the sound is distorted by your sound settings
when you turn up the volume, turn the volume
down.
Press or to select the
frequency range.
2
• If you feel difference in sound volume between
the “Custom1” or “Custom2” sound setting and
other sound settings, adjust the volume to your
preference.
There are six frequency ranges.
Frequency range
Press or to select the sound
level.
3
The sound level can be adjusted in seven
levels.
Sound level
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Adjusting treble and bass
emphasis
Press or to select the sound
level.
3
(Digital Sound Preset)
The sound level can be adjusted in eight
levels.
You can preset the treble and bass levels to
your preference. While checking the display,
adjust the emphasis settings.
After selecting “Sound” in step 2
in “Changing Sound Quality and
1
“Custom3” or “Custom4” of “Digital
Sound Preset”.
Sound quality
Bass
Emphasis level
-4 to +3
-4 to +3
Treble
Press .
The MENU display appears.
4
Default settings
To cancel set up
Sound Custom3 Custom4 OFF
quality (S3)
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.
(S4)
(NORMAL
SOUND)
+1
±0
+3
±0
±0
±0
Bass
Treble
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
Press or to select “Treble”
or “Bass”.
2
Notes
You can adjust the sound quality of the
treble and bass.
• The treble and bass sound levels appear on the
right and left ends of the “Custom3” or “Custom4”
chart. You cannot adjust the in-between levels
individually because they are linked to the treble
and bass levels and change automatically.
• If the sound is distorted by your sound settings
when you turn up the volume, turn the volume
down.
• If you feel difference in sound volume between
the “Custom3” or “Custom4” sound setting and
other sound settings, adjust the volume to your
preference.
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Other Functions
Click the tracks you want to transfer
to My Library in the Network
Walkman list on the right side of the
SonicStage window.
4
5
Transferring Audio
Data Back to Your
Computer
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.
Audio data can be transferred back to
SonicStage “My Library” on your computer.
“ATRAC Audio Device”
“Transfer”
Click
on the
SonicStage window.
Transfer of the tracks selected in step 4
starts.
You can check the transferring status on
the SonicStage window.
To stop transferring
Click
on the SonicStage
window.
To remove the USB adaptor from the player
My Library list
List of tracks on the
player
While pressing the gray buttons on both sides,
push the USB adaptor inward, and then pull
it outward.
Connect the player to your
computer (see steps 1 and 2 in
“Transferring audio data to the
1
2
3
player,”
Click “Transfer” on the right side of
the SonicStage window.
The screen is switched to the Transfer
window.
Notes
• Tracks transferred to the player from another
computer cannot be transferred to My Library on
your computer.
Select “ATRAC Audio Device” from
the Transfer Destination list on
the right side of the SonicStage
window.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or the USB
adaptor while the data is being transferred. If you
do, the data being transferred may be destroyed.
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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. To make those
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.
settings, see
Connected device
Setting
Headphone
Line Out
Headphones
Device connected using the
connecting cord
Be sure to turn off all devices before making
the connections and changing the settings and
explained below.
When you connect another device, set this to
“Line Out.” When the setting is “Line Out,”
volume cannot be adjusted, and the settings in
“Sound” is not available and do not work.
to (headphones)/
LINE OUT jack
Notes
• When the supplied headphone is connected to the
player, do not set “Audio Out” to “Line Out.” If it
is set to “Line Out,” the volume cannot be adjusted
and the sound will be distorted and noisy.
• Before playback, turn down the volume of the
connected device to avoid damaging the connected
speaker.
Connecting cord
(minijack, not supplied)
Left (white)
Right (red)
MiniDisc recorder, AV amplifier,
active speaker, cassette
recorder, etc.
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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.
Resetting to the
Factory Settings
Reset all the settings in the MENU display to
the factory settings.
The built-in hard disk of the player is
displayed in Windows Explorer as an external
drive (as a removable storage).
While the player is stopped, press
MENU.
1
The MENU display appears.
Notes
• Do not use SonicStage while operating the hard
disk of the player using Windows Explorer.
• If WAV and MP3 files are transferred to the player
using Explorer, they cannot be played. Transfer
them using SonicStage.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the data
is transferred. The data being transferred may be
destroyed.
• Do not initialize the hard disk of the player on the
computer.
Press or to select “Format,” and
then press .
2
The Format display appears.
Press while selecting “Factory
Settings.”
3
The Factory Settings display appears.
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Press to select “Yes,” and then
press .
The message appears, and then the Format
display appears.
4
Initializing Hard Disk
You can initialize the built-in hard disk of the
player. If the hard disk is initialized, all the
audio data and the other data stored will be
erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the
hard disk prior to initializing.
If tracks are erased by initializing, SonicStage
recognizes them as tracks to be transferred
back to the computer when the player is
connected to your computer. Therefore,
the remaining transferable count increases
automatically.
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.
While the player is stopped, press
MENU.
1
The MENU display appears.
Note
You cannot reset to the factory settings during
playback.
Press or to select “Format,” and
then press .
2
The Format display appears.
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Press to select “Initialize Hard
Disk,” and then press .
3
The Initialize Hard Disk display appears.
Press to select “Yes,” and then
press .
4
5
Press to select “Yes,” and then
press .
The message appears, and then the Format
display appears.
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.
To return to the display where you select
a MODE
Press MODE.
Notes
• Do not initialize the hard disk of the player on the
computer.
• You cannot format the hard disk during playback.
• All the audio data and the files other than audio
data are deleted if the player is initialized.
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Additional Information
4
Slide the side part () and remove the
Notes on Disposing of
the Unit
two screws () on the side of this player.
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
• Never disassemble the player except when
disposing it.
5
Push the bottom into the player with your
finger and pull out the inside of the player
in the direction of the arrow below.
• Be careful of handling the inside metallic part,
especially its edge.
To remove the built-in rechargeable
battery
1
Slide the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch on
the bottom of the player to OFF.
2
Remove the two screws on the bottom.
6
Remove the screw on the side of the
battery.
3
Remove the plate on the bottom () and
the USB bracket (). If necessary, use
the tools such as tweezers.
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Remove the built-in battery.
8
Pull the connecting cord between the
battery and the player to separate the
connector.
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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
3
Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting.”
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The CHG lamp does not light.
The terminals of the USB adaptor are dirty. Wipe them with a
soft, dry cloth.
The player is not connected to the USB adaptor. Insert the
USB adaptor securely until it reaches to the end and clicks
The CHG lamp flashes.
Battery life is short.
The temperature is not appropriate. Charge the battery in an
ambient temperature of between 5 to 35ºC (41 to 95ºF).
The operating temperature is below 5°C (41°F). This is due to
the battery characteristics and not a malfunction.
You have not used the player for a prolonged period. Efficiency
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. Keep charging the battery until it is
complete (until the CHG lamp goes out).
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Sound
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
There is no sound. Noise is heard.
The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up
(
The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect it to
The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a
soft dry cloth.
No audio data is stored in the hard disk.
The volume does not increase.
There is no sound from the right
channel of the headphones.
The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect it to
The volume cannot be adjusted.
“Audio Out” is set to “Line Out.” Adjust the volume using the
volume control on the connected device, or set “Audio Out” to
When using the player with a
stereo system connected, the
sound is distorted or noisy.
“Audio Out” is set to “Headphone.” Set it to “Line Out” (
When playing an MP3 audio track,
the sound does not change even if
the “V-SUR” and “SOUND EQ” in
“Sound” have been set.
Only the settings in “Digital Sound Preset” work when playing
Operation/Playback
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
Buttons do not work.
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back
(
Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the player aside for
a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery
When the player is connected to your computer that is powered,
if the USB adaptor is connected to the player, button operations
are disabled. Remove the USB adaptor from the player (
Playback has stopped suddenly.
The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery
(
When trying to play an MP3 audio track that cannot be played
on this player, playback will stop. Press to select other
The backlight is not turned on.
“Backlight” is set to “Off.” Set it to “Auto,” “10 seconds,” or
Characters that cannot be displayed on the player are
involved. Use the SonicStage software to rename the title with
appropriate characters.
“” is displayed for a title.
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The display turns off.
The display automatically turns off if there is no operation for
about 30 seconds (when using the battery) or about 3 minutes
(when using the AC power adaptor) in stop mode. When
scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off about 30 seconds
or about 3 minutes after scrolling is finished. Also, the display
turns off when pressing and holding MENU. For all the cases,
press any button to turn on the display again.
Connection with the computer/SonicStage
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The SonicStage software cannot
be installed.
An operating system not compatible with the software is used
(
All Windows applications are not closed. If you start the
installation while other programs are running, a malfunction
may occur. This is especially true for programs that require
large amounts of system resources, such as virus-check
software.
There is not enough space on the hard disk of your computer.
You need 200 MB or more free space. Delete the unnecessary
files on your computer.
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, press
the “Enter” key. The installation will resume. If there is no
message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a little
while longer.
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.
The installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The
installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your
CD drive or system environment.
“PC Connect” is not displayed
when connecting to the computer
with the USB cable.
Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software.
Another application is running on the computer. Wait for a
while and reconnect the USB cable. If the problem persists,
disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then
reconnect the USB cable.
The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB
cable and then reconnect it.
A USB hub is used. Connecting via a USB hub is not
guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.
Continued
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Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
The player is not recognized by the
computer when it is connected to
the computer.
The USB adaptor is not connected correctly to the player.
Insert the USB adaptor securely until it reaches to the end
The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB
cable and then reconnect it.
A USB hub is used. Connecting via a USB hub is not
guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.
The driver file for the player has not been installed. Reinstall
the SonicStage software for the player using the supplied
The installation of the SonicStage software had been failed.
Disconnect the player and your computer, and then reinstall the
Slide the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to ON.
Audio data cannot be transferred
to the player from your computer.
The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB
cable and then reconnect it.
The track has already been transferred to the player three
times. Transfer back the track to the computer to increase the
player again.
The free space of the hard disk in the player is insufficient.
Transfer back any unnecessary tracks to your computer to
You have already transferred over 65,535 tracks or over 4,096
groups to the hard disk of the player. Or you have already
transferred over 999 tracks for a group.
Tracks with a limited playing period or playing count may not
be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For
details on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor.
The number of tracks that can be
transferred to the player is not
much. (Available recording time
is short.)
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
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.
A computer other than the one used for transfer to the player is
selected as the transfer target. Audio data cannot be transferred
back to a computer other than the one used for transfer to the
player.
The audio data has been deleted from computer you used to
transfer to the player. The audio data cannot be transferred back
to your computer if the track is deleted from the computer used
to transfer to the player.
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Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
Audio data is transferred back
to your computer and remaining
transferable count increases
without operations occasionally
when the player is connected to
the computer.
If a track is deleted from the player using the SonicStage
software installed on a computer other than the one used
for transfer to the player, the track will be transferred back
automatically when the player is connected to the computer that
you used for transfer to the player. Therefore, the remaining
transferable count increases automatically.
The operation of the player
becomes unstable while it is
connected to the computer.
A USB hub or USB extension cable is used. Connecting via
a USB hub or USB extension is not guaranteed. Connect the
USB cable directly to the computer.
“Failed to authenticate Device/
Media.” is displayed on the
computer screen when the player
is connected to the computer.
The player is not connected to the computer properly. Quit
the SonicStage software and verify the connection of the USB
cable. Restart the SonicStage software.
Others
Symptom
Case and/or corrective action
There is no beep sound when the
player is operated.
The player or the USB adaptor
gets warm.
The player and the USB adaptor may get warm when the
battery is being charged and just after charging because of
quick charge. Besides, the player and the USB adaptor may get
warm when transferring a large number of tracks. Leave the
player aside for a while.
The sound is heard from the inside
of the player. The player shakes.
When the built-in hard disk of the player moves, the sound of
operation may be heard, and the vibration of the player occurs.
This is not a malfunction.
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Error Messages
Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.
Message
Meaning
Corrective action
The volume exceeds the maximum
volume of AVLS.
AVLS
NO VOLUME
OPERATION
The number of bookmarks exceeds
the limit.
BOOKMARK
FULL
Remove unnecessary bookmarks (
“Format” in the MENU display is
selected during playback.
CANNOT
OPERATE
STOP
Stop playback and select “Format”
again.
You are trying to add a bookmark
while the player is stopped.
CANNOT
OPERATE
WHEN
Add a bookmark during playback (
STOPPED
The clock in the player is not working.
Audio data is broken.
CANNOT PLAY
CONNECT
TO PC
CANNOT PLAY
TRACK ERROR
Transfer audio data to the player again
(
•
•
The track is not permitted to be
played back on the player.
The tracks with a limited playing
count are playing.
CANNOT PLAY
TRACK ON
THIS DEVICE
You cannot play back tracks that are
not permitted to be played back on the
player.
You are trying to play a track before or
after its limited playing period.
CANNOT PLAY
UNAVAILABLE
FOR PLAYBACK
Tracks with a limited playing time
can only be played back within the
designated playing period.
You are charging the player in an
ambient temperature out of the 5 to
35°C (41 to 95ºF) range.
CHARGE
5°C – 35°C
41F – 95F
Charge in an ambient temperature of
between 5 to 35°C (41 to 95ºF).
•
The player is connected to the
computer but the AC power adaptor
is not connected to the DC IN jack
of the USB adaptor.
CONNECT
AC POWER
ADAPTER
Connect the AC power adaptor to the
•
The AC power adaptor is
disconnected from the USB adaptor
while the player is connected to the
computer.
You are transferring the audio data to
the player in an ambient temperature
out of the 5 to 35°C (41 to 95ºF) range.
HARD DISC
WRITABLE
5°C – 35°C
Operate in an ambient temperature of
between 5 to 35°C (41 to 95ºF).
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Message
Meaning
Corrective action
•
•
•
The hard disk of the player is not
correctly initialized.
HDD NOT
INITIALIZED
CORRECTLY
Initialize the hard disk of the player
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.
HOLD
Unlock the controls by sliding the
HOLD switch in the direction opposite
When “Audio Out” is set to “Line
Out,” you are trying to change the
volume or the setting of “Sound.”
LINE OUT NO
OPERATION
Set “Audio Out” to “Headphone” (
There is no remaining battery power.
LOW BATTERY
The number of groups (albums, artists,
etc.) exceeds the limit (8,192).
MAX NO OF
GROUPS
EXCEEDED
The total number of items in the list
display (except track list) exceeds
8,192. Check the MODE and transfer
any unnecessary tracks back to your
There is mismatch in the system files.
MISMATCH IN
SYSTEM FILES
Initialize the hard disk of the player
(
When disconnecting from the
computer, there are no tracks
transferred to the player, or there is
lack of MODE information.
NO DATABASE
FOUND
Transfer audio data to the player (
There are no tracks in the track list.
NO TRACK
Go to a track list with tracks.
Transfer audio data to the player (
There is a system error.
SYSTEM
ERROR
Write down the number and consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
<No. ***>
(Number
appears in
parenthesis.)
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Specifications
Index
Maximum recordable number of track
(Approx.)*
Symbols
(Album) 21
(Artist) 21
(Battery)
ATRAC3
ATRAC3plus
MP3
9
5,000
(132 kbps)
2,500
(256 kbps)
5,000
(128 kbps)
(Bookmark) 24
(Genre) 21
6,000
(105 kbps)
10,000
(64 kbps)
10,000
(64 kbps)
(Group) 21
(New Tracks) 23
(Play unit play) 26
SHUF (Play unit shuffle play) 26
(repeat) 28
10,000
(66 kbps)
13,000
(48 kbps)
* When transferring four-minute tracks
SHUF (Shuffle play) 26
1 (Single play) 26
1 Track 26
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz (ATRAC3plus), 32/44.1/48 kHz (MP3)
Audio compression technology
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus
A
AC power adaptor 6, 8
(ATRAC3plus), MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
Album 23
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Arena 30
Artist 23
(single signal measurement during playback)
ATRAC3plus 19
Audio Out 30, 35
AVLS 30
Output
(headphones)/LINE OUT* :
Stereo minijack/194 mV
B
* The jack is used for both headphones and LINE OUT.
Backlight 31
Operating temperature
5 to 35ºC (41 to 95ºF)
Battery life
Beep 30
9
Bit rate 13, 20
Power source
Bookmark 23
DC IN 6 V (from built-in rechargeable battery)
Bookmark track play 24
Built-in rechargeable battery
Battery life (continuous playback)
ATRAC3plus format (48 kbps): Approx. 30 hours
8
MP3 format (128 kbps): Approx. 22 hours
C
Carrying case
6
Dimension
Not including projecting parts:
CD-ROM (SonicStage)
6
Charging time
Club 30
8
90.0 × 62.1 × 14.8 (the thinnest part 13.8) mm
(3 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 19/32 (the thinnest part 9/16)
inches) (w/h/d)
Computer 10
Contrast 30
Custom 30, 32
Including projecting parts:
90.8 × 63.4 × 15.7 mm
(3 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 5/8 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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D
P
Deutsch 31
Player display 7, 20
Play Mode 26
Play Unit 27
Play unit play 26
Play unit shuffle play 26
Pops 30
Digital Sound Preset 30, 33
E
English 31
Español 31
Positive 31
F
Find the beginning of a track 20
R
Français 31
Repeat play 28
G
Genre 23
Group 23
Grouping tracks 21
Reverse Display 31
S
Search 20
Search (SonicStage) 16, 17
Shuffle play 26
Simple Chinese 31
Single play 26
SonicStage 11
Sound 30
H
Headphone 30, 35
Headphones
Heavy 30
6
HOLD function 19
I
Sound EQ 30
Stop 20
Italiano 31
Studio 30
J
Japanese 31
T
Jazz 30
Track SHUF 26
K
Korean 31
Traditional Chinese 31
L
Language 31
Line Out 30, 35
Live 30
U
Uninstall 11
Unique 30
Unit SHUF 26
USB adaptor 6, 8, 14
M
MODE 21
USB cable
6
MP3 19
My Library (SonicStage) 12, 14, 34
V
V-SUR 30
N
Volume 18
Negative 31
New Tracks 23
Normal play 26
W
Windows Explorer 36
O
Others 23
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