Walkman outsells iPod in Japan: survey
An employee displays Japanese electronics giant Sony's digital multimedia player "Walkman NW-A919". The Walkman outsold the iPod in Japan last week for the first time in four years, handing Japanese electronics giant Sony a rare victory over arch-rival Apple, a survey showed.
The Walkman outsold the iPod in Japan last week for the first time in four years, handing Japanese electronics giant Sony a rare victory over arch-rival Apple, a survey showed. Sony's share of the Japanese market for portable music players stood at 43.0 percent in the week to August 30, ahead of Apple which had 42.1 percent, according to the Tokyo-based marketing research company BCN Inc. Sony has had a tough time in recent years in the face of the huge popularity of the iPod and other rival products such as Nintendo's Wii. BCN said Walkman sales were benefiting from an expanded product lineup and more affordable prices. The iPod has also been a victim of Apple's own success because some people are buying the iPhone -which doubles as a portable music player -- instead. Sales of the iPhone are not included in the survey. But Sony's victory was bittersweet because overall sales of portable music players are on the decline in Japan, BCN said. The launch of the Walkman three decades ago revolutionised the way people around the world listened to music and helped transform Sony into a global electronics powerhouse. But in recent years it has failed to match the success of Apple, which sold 100 million iPods in less than six years after its 2001 launch, making it the fastest selling music player in history. Sales have since topped 200 million. Sony, the maker of Bravia televisions and PlayStation game consoles, announced in May its first annual loss in 14 years and is on course to stay in the red for a second year for the first time in half a century. Chief executive Howard Stringer is slashing 16,000 jobs and axing about 10 percent of the manufacturing plants in a bid to return to profit. (c) 2009 AFP
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Operation Guide
NW-A1000 series / A3000 series
2006 Sony Corporation 2-683-714-11 (1)
Table of Contents Menu Index

About the Manuals

Included with the player are the Quick Start Guide and this PDF-format Operation Guide. Additionally, after installing SonicStage or CONNECT Player software, you can refer to the Help within each software. The Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operations, enabling you to import tracks into a computer, to transfer them to the player, and to play them back. This Operation Guide explains advanced features, enabling you to make full use of the player and troubleshoot problems. The SonicStage Help or CONNECT Player Help explains details about using each software ( page 4).

Hints

NW-A1000 series refers to the NW-A1000 or NW-A1200 model. NW-A3000 series refers to the NW-A3000 model.
Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.
Explanations in this Operation Guide
This Operation Guide gives an explanation based on a situation where the player is connected to SonicStage CP (SonicStage Ver.4.0) or CONNECT Player. In this Operation Guide, unless otherwise noted, SonicStage refers to SonicStage CP (SonicStage Ver.4.0). For details about the minimum system requirements of SonicStage or CONNECT Player, see page 105.
Notes The following functions of the player are not available if you use the player with a version of SonicStage before SonicStage CP (SonicStage Ver.4.0) or Use Intelligent Features is not checked in the SonicStage CP settings. - Sorting the artist list by name, ignoring the introductory The or THE of the name - The following search functions of the Music Library - Rating - Release Date - Recent Transfers - Rating a track manually( Rating) - Artist Link - The following shuffle functions of Intelligent Shuffle - Artist Link Shuffle - My Favorite Shuffle - Time Machine Shuffle - Restoring a track from the Trash Bin - Favorite 100 - Play History

Continued

The supplied software may differ depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, or the model you have purchased. You can download the latest version of SonicStage from the following web sites: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport/ For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/ For customers in China: http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/ For customers in Taiwan: http://www.twsupport.css.ap.sony.com/ For customers in Korea: http://scs.sony.co.kr/walkman/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com/
Browsing the Operation Guide
To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to Table of Contents, Player HOME Menu Reference, or Index.
Jumps to the table of contents
Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual.

Playing your 100 favorite tracks in random order.. 23 Playing tracks of similar artists in random order (Artist Link Shufe). 25 Playing tracks released in the same year randomly (Time Machine Shufe). 26 Playing all tracks in random order. 27

Advanced Feature

Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor. 66 Maximizing Battery Life.. 68 What are Format and Bit Rate?. 69 Playing Tracks Without Pauses. 71 Playing Audio Files Registered in SonicStage or CONNECT Player. 72 How is Track Information Imported into the Player?.. 73 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files. 74 Updating the Players Firmware. 75
Changing the Play Mode.. 28 Displaying the Now Playing Screen. 30 Displaying the Option Menu. 31 Searching for Tracks Based on the Currently Playing Track. 33 Adding/Editing Tracks to a Bookmark List. 34 Deleting a Track From the Player.. 41 Rating Tracks.. 44

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.. 76 Error Messages.. 83 Uninstalling SonicStage or CONNECT Player.. 88
Using the Artist Link Feature
Searching for Artists Belonging to Similar Genres (Artist Link). 45

Additional Information

WARNING.. 90 Precautions.. 93 Notes on Disposing of the Player. 99 On Copyrights.. 102 Specications.. 103 Optional Accessories.. 107 Index.. 108

Settings

Customizing Sound Quality (6-Band Equalizer).. 48 Limiting the Volume from the Headphones.. 51
Player HOME Menu Reference
The HOME menu is the screen that appears either when you turn the player on or when you connect it to SonicStage or CONNECT Player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play audio, search for tracks, and change settings. To display the players HOME menu, press and hold BACK.

Music Library

Playlists..19 All Songs..11 Album..12 Artist...13 Genre...14 Rating..15 Release Date..16 Recent Transfers..17
Play History. 22 Play Mode
Normal..29 Repeat..29 Shuffle..29 Shuffle&Repeat.29 Repeat 1 Song..29
Play Mode..28 Sound..48 Default Bookmark..34 AVLS (Vol. Limit)..51 Beep..52 Audio Output..53 Display..54 Screensaver.56 Brightness..57 Unit Information..58 Language..59 Clock Setting..60 Reset all Settings..64 Initialize Disk..65

Initial Search

Artist...18 Album..18 Song..18

Intelligent Shufe

My Favorite Shuffle.23 Artist Link Shuffle..25 Time Machine Shuffle.26 Shuffle All..27

Playlists

B.mark List 1 5.20, 34 Playlists..20 Favorite 100.20, 21 Trash Bin.. 20, 41

Favorite 100. 21

Now Playing. 30

Supplied Accessories

The player includes the following items. The built-in rechargeable battery is pre-installed in the player.
Headphones (1) Headphone extension cord (1) AC power cord* (1) AC power adaptor* (1) CD-ROM** (1) USB cable (1)
CONNECT Player software or SonicStage software*** Operation Guide (PDF file)

Menu Index

you change a Bookmark Lists name or a Playlists name in CONNECT Player, the list appears with the edited name.
Playing Your Top 100 Tracks
The player can select and play the 100 tracks that have been played the most times.

Favorite 100

(Favorite 100), and then press. The list of the top 100 tracks appears. Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on the list.
The track play counts used to select the top 100 are updated each time you connect the player to SonicStage or CONNECT Player. If the total number of tracks stored on the player is less than 100, all tracks on the player are played. If fewer than 100 tracks on the player have ever been played, all tracks on the player that have been played at least once are played.
Searching for Tracks by Dates Played
You can search for tracks according to the dates on which the player has played them.

Play History

(Play History), and then press. A list of dates on which tracks were played appears, starting with the most recent.
Press / to select a year and month, press / to select a
date, and then press. A list of tracks played on the selected date appears.
The history of when tracks were played for more than 15 seconds is updated and that record is applied to the play history only when you connect the player to SonicStage or CONNECT Player. When a track is played for less than 15 seconds, that playback is not applied to the play history. You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding in step.
Playing Tracks in Random Order

(Intelligent Shufe Play)

The player offers four random play (also known as shuffle play) modes: My Favorite Shuffle, Artist Link Shuffle, Time Machine Shuffle, and Shuffle All. Each shuffle play mode plays a different selection of tracks in random order.
Playing your 100 favorite tracks in random order
The player selects the 100 tracks that have been played the most and plays them in random order.
(Intelligent Shufe), and then press. The screen to select a shuffle type appears. Shuffle play 100 favorite songs. appears, and playback starts. If you select a shuffle type while a track is playing, the track stops after the message appears, and a randomly selected track starts playing (Intelligent Shuffle play).
Press / to select My Favorite Shufe, and then press.
Playing Tracks.Playing Tracks in Random Order
Intelligent Shuffle play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations: Starting playback of a track by selecting it from the Music Library. Using the Artist Link feature. Changing the play mode. When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to Shuffle or Shuffle&Repeat. The track play count information for My Favorite Shuffle is updated every time you connect the player to SonicStage or CONNECT Player. If fewer than 100 tracks on the player have ever been played, all tracks on the player that have been played at least once are played in random order. If the total number of tracks stored on the player is less than 100, all tracks on the player are played in random order.

If your chosen sound setting causes the sound to be distorted when you turn up the volume, try turning the volume down. If your personal settings saved as Custom 1 and Custom 2 seem to produce a different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume manually to compensate. When the Audio Output setting is set to Line Out for use with external audio devices, the sound setting cannot be changed.
Customizing sound quality (Custom)
You can create your own customized sound quality settings and save them as Custom 1 or Custom 2 while looking at the players screen. For each custom setting, you can individually adjust the sound of six frequency ranges to any of seven sound levels.
Press / to select Sound, and then press. Press / to select Custom 1 or Custom 2, and then press
The setting screen appears.
Press / to select a frequency range, and press / to select
sound level for the frequency range. Each of the six frequency ranges can be set to any of seven sound levels. The Settings screen reappears.

Press.

To cancel setup of a custom sound setting
Press BACK. Setup is cancelled, and the previous screen reappears.
Limiting the Volume from the Headphones
You can limit the headphones volume level to protect your hearing and to reduce sound leaking into the environment around you.
(Settings), and then press. The list of setup options appears.
Press / to select AVLS (Vol. Limit), and then press. Press / to select On, and then press.
AVLS* is now on, limiting the headphones volume.
* AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System.
To cancel AVLS (Vol. Limit)
Select Off in step. The headphone volume level is no longer limited, returning control to the players volume settings.
Turning Off the Player Operation Beep
You can set the beep sound on and off.
The list of setup option appears.
(Settings), and then press.
Press / to select Beep, and then press. Press / to select Off, and then press.

The beep is turned off.

To beep the sound
Select On in step. The beep sounds when you operate the player.
Connecting to Other Devices
You can listen to the tracks on your player through a stereo system or record them onto a MiniDisc or a cassette tape by connecting your player to external devices. See the instruction manual that came with the device you want to connect to for information about connecting devices like the player.
Turn off all the devices that are to be connected, and then
connect the devices as shown below.
MiniDisc recorder, AV amplier, active speaker, cassette recorder, etc. Left (white)

Press / to select Reset all Settings, and then press. Press / to select Yes, and then press.
Restored factory settings. appears, and the list of setup options reappears.
To cancel restoration of factory settings
Select No in step , and then press. The players settings are left unchanged, and the list of setup options reappears.
Factory settings cannot be restored while tracks are playing.
Initializing the 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.
Press / to select Initialize Disk, and then press. Press / to select Yes, and then press.
A confirmation dialog appears.
Press / to select Yes, and then press.
Initialize Disk appears. When initialization finishes, Hard disk initialization complete. appears, and the setting screen reappears.
To cancel hard disk initialization
Select No in step or , and then press. The contents of the hard disk remain unchanged, and the setting screen reappears.
Do not initialize the hard disk of the player on the computer. The hard disk cannot be initialized while tracks are playing. Initializing the hard disk restores all settings to the original factory configuration and erases all audio tracks and other files from the player.
Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor
You can charge the battery by connecting the player to a computer. When away from your computer, you can charge the battery from a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor** and USB cable.
Connect the USB cable and AC power cord in the following

order from to.

USB cable (supplied) AC power adaptor (supplied)**
To multiple connector To USB connector To AC power adaptor
AC power cord (supplied)**

To wall outlet

Charging requires the times listed below. When charging finishes, lights up on the player, and the light on the USB cable turns off. NW-A1000 series: The battery charges to about 80% in approximately 1 hour*, a full charge requires approximately 2 hours.* NW-A3000 series: The battery charges to about 80% in approximately 2 hour*, a full charge requires approximately 3 hours.*
* These charging times are estimates, based on an empty battery charging at typical room temperature. The actual charging time will differ, depending upon the initial amount of charge in the battery and the condition of the battery. For example, if the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach a full charge. Charging batteries in a cold environment takes longer than at typical room temperature. **Depending on your country/region, an AC power adaptor and AC cord may not be supplied with the player. Use the dedicated AC power adaptor (optional).

What are Format and Bit Rate?
What is format? The format of a track refers to the method used by SonicStage or CONNECT Player to store the tracks audio information when tracks are imported to SonicStage or CONNECT Player from the Internet or audio CDs. Common formats include MP3, WMA and ATRAC, etc.
MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 of the size of standard CD audio tracks. WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size. ATRAC: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) is a general term used to refer to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats. ATRAC is an audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for both high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 of the size of standard CD audio tracks. ATRAC3plus, a more advanced version of ATRAC3, can compress audio files to about 1/20 of the size of standard CD audio tracks. AAC: AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a common audio compression technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). The AAC format produces the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format, with a smaller file size.
What is bit rate? Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio. Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio.
Advanced Feature What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size? Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer tracks on the player. Lower bit rates enable you to store more tracks, but at a lower sound quality. For details on supported audio formats and bit rate, see page 104.
If you import a track from a CD to SonicStage or CONNECT Player software at a low bit rate, you cannot improve the tracks sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the track from SonicStage or CONNECT Player software to the player.
Playing Tracks Without Pauses
If you import tracks into SonicStage or CONNECT Player software in ATRAC format and transfer them to the player, you can play them on the player continuously, without pauses between the tracks. For example, an album that includes a long recording of a live performance with no pauses between songs can be played continuously without pauses after the tracks are imported to SonicStage or CONNECT Player software in ATRAC format and then transferred to the player.

For tracks to be played without pauses, you must import all the tracks into SonicStage or CONNECT Player as a single album in the same ATRAC format. Although the tracks are played without pauses by the player, when ATRAC-format tracks are played in CONNECT Player, pauses are still inserted between tracks.
Playing Audio Files Registered in SonicStage or CONNECT Player
You can play tracks registered in either SonicStage or CONNECT Player software on the player by first importing the registration into the other software.
To play tracks registered in CONNECT Player
When you use SonicStage, you can play tracks registered in the CONNECT Player software on the player by first importing the registration into SonicStage. For details about importing tracks into SonicStage, refer to SonicStage Help.
To play tracks registered in SonicStage
When you use CONNECT Player, you can play tracks registered in the SonicStage software on the player by first importing the registration into CONNECT Player. For details about importing tracks into CONNECT Player, refer to CONNECT Player Help.
Tracks in SonicStage that have an.omg file extension (OpenMG format files) cannot be imported into CONNECT Player. To import these tracks into CONNECT Player, convert them to the.oma extension format using the SonicStage file conversion tool. For details, refer to CONNECT Player Help.
How is Track Information Imported into the Player?
When you import CD tracks into SonicStage or CONNECT Player, SonicStage or CONNECT Player automatically retrieves information about the tracks (such as album title, artist name, and track name) from a CD database service (CDDB, the Gracenote CD DataBase) on the Internet at no charge. When tracks are transferred to the player, this track information is transferred along with the tracks. Having this information attached to your tracks makes possible various advanced searching features of the player.
Track information of some CDs may not be able to retrieved from the Internet. For tracks that are not in the Internet database, you can manually enter and edit track information in SonicStage or CONNECT Player. For details on editing track information, refer to each Help.

Storing Data Other Than Audio Files
You can store computer data on the hard disk built into the player by transferring it from your computer with Windows Explorer. The players hard disk appears in Windows Explorer as a removable storage drive.
Do not use SonicStage or CONNECT Player while using Windows Explorer to interact with the players hard disk. Always use SonicStage or CONNECT Player to transfer to the player audio files that you want to play. Audio files transferred with Windows Explorer cannot be played by the player. Do not disconnect the USB cable while transferring data between a computer and the player because the data being transferred could be damaged. Do not initialize the players hard disk from the computer. If the players hard disk must be initialized, follow the initialization procedure on page 65. The size shown in Windows Explorer for the players hard disk is smaller than the actual size of the disk, because the player uses a value of 1,000,000,000 bytes for 1 GB, while the Windows operating system uses a value of 1,073,741,824 bytes for 1 GB. On the player, the hard disk size is displayed as shown below. NW-A1000: approx. 5.6 GB (5,980,979,200 Bytes) NW-A1200: approx. 7.29 GB (7,836,237,824 Bytes) NW-A3000: approx. 18.2 GB (19,542,409,216 Bytes)
Updating the Players Firmware
You can update the players firmware, ensuring you to add new features for the player by installing the latest players firmware to the player. For details about the latest firmware information and how to install it, visit the following web site: For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport/ For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/ For customers in China: http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/ For customers in Taiwan: http://www.twsupport.css.ap.sony.com/ For customers in Korea: http://scs.sony.co.kr/walkman/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.com/
Download Digital Player Software Update tool to your
computer from the web site.
Connect the player to your computer, and then start up Digital
Player Software Update tool. rmware.

Follow the on-screen instructions to update the players When the completion message appears, click Finish.
Digital Player Software Update tool quits itself.
Disconnect the player from your computer.
The player starts updating the firmware automatically. When the update finishes, the player restarts automatically.
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.
Reset the player by pressing the RESET button with a small pin. The tracks and settings stored on the player are not affected by resetting the player. No information is erased. Check the symptoms in Troubleshooting. Check for information about the issue in SonicStage or CONNECT Player. Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites ( page 98). If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom Cause or corrective action
The lamp of the USB cable 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 cable. Insert the USB cable straight into the port until it is firmly seated. Make sure that the lamp of the USB cable lights up.
The player turned off automatically. Battery life seems short.
The player turns off if left in pause mode for a few minutes. Press any button other than the HOLD button to turn the player on. The operating temperature is below 5C (41F). 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. The battery has not been given enough time to charge fully. Keep charging the battery until appears.

Troubleshooting Sound

There is no sound. Noise is heard.
The volume level is set to zero. Turn up the volume ( page 8). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect it firmly to the (headphones) jack ( page 8). The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth. No audio data is stored on the hard disk.
The volume does not increase. There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. The volume cannot be adjusted.
AVLS (Vol. Limit) is set to On. Set it to Off ( page 51). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Connect it firmly to the (headphones) jack ( page 8). Audio Output is set to Line Out. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device, or set Audio Output to Headphone ( page 53). Audio Output is set to Headphone. Set it to Line Out ( page 53).
When using the player with a stereo system connected, the sound is distorted or noisy. Operation/Playback

Symptom

Cause or corrective action

Buttons do not work.

The buttons are locked. Press and hold the HOLD button for a few seconds to unlock it ( page 8). Press any button other than the HOLD button. The HOLD message appears when you press any button other than the HOLD button to turn on the player when the player is turned off with HOLD set to on. Press and hold the HOLD button while the message is displayed to disable the HOLD feature and activate the controls. Moisture has condensed inside the player if the player is brought directly from a cold environment to a warm environment. Set the player aside for a few hours to allow the moisture to evaporate. The remaining battery power is insufficient to operate the player. Charge the battery ( page 66).
Troubleshooting Operation/Playback (continued)
The HOLD feature cannot be activated.
The HOLD feature cannot be activated when the player is turned off. Press any button other than the HOLD button to turn on the player, and then press and hold the HOLD button. HOLD On appears, and the player turns off with the HOLD function enabled and the controls locked.
Playback stops suddenly. The remaining battery power is insufficient to operate the player. Charge the battery ( page 66). If the player encounters an audio track that is incompatible with the player, playback stops ( page 104). Press to select another track. The player has been subjected to vibration for a long period of time. Remove the player from the source of the vibration, and start playback again. is displayed as part of a title. The screen turns off. The title contains characters that the player cannot display. Use the SonicStage or CONNECT Player to rename the title with appropriate characters. Press any button to turn the screen on again. The screen automatically turns off if there is no operation attempt by the user for the period you set in Display Time when Screensaver is set to No.
Troubleshooting Connection with the computer/SonicStage, CONNECT Player
The SonicStage or CONNECT Player software cannot be installed.
The computers operating system software is not compatible with SonicStage or CONNECT Player. Refer to each Readme. All Windows applications are not closed. If you start the installation while other programs are running, an error may occur. This is especially true for programs that require significant system resources, such as virus-protection software. There is not enough free space on the hard disk of your computer. You need 200 MB or more of free space. Delete any unnecessary files on your computer. If you are not logged on as an Administrator, the installation of SonicStage or CONNECT Player might fail. Make sure that you are logged on using an account with Administrator privileges.

The progress bar on the The installation is progressing normally. Please display of your computer wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, is not moving. The access depending on your CD drive and system lamp of your computer environment. has not lit for a few minutes. SonicStage or Your computers system environment has changed, CONNECT Player does perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating not start up. system.
Troubleshooting Connection with the computer/SonicStage, CONNECT Player (continued)
Connecting is not The USB cable is not connected properly. displayed when the Disconnect the USB cable, and then reinsert it player is connected to the straight into the port until it is firmly seated. computer with the USB A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player cable. via a USB hub may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage or CONNECT Player. Another application is running on the computer. Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and reconnect the cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then reconnect the USB cable. The battery is running low. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor ( page 66). The installation of the SonicStage or CONNECT Player was not successful. Disconnect the player from your computer, and reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM ( Quick Start Guide). Audio tracks registered with the earlier installation will be available with the new SonicStage or CONNECT Player installation. The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer. The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work and is not supported. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The installation of the SonicStage or CONNECT Player was not successful. Disconnect the player from your computer, and reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM ( Quick Start Guide). Audio tracks registered with the earlier installation will be available with the new SonicStage or CONNECT Player installation.

Notes on Disposing of the Player
This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose of it properly. For disposal information for the NW-A1000 series, see page 100. For disposal information for the NW-A3000 series, see page 101. Some countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.
Never disassemble the player except when disposing of it. Be careful when handling internal metallic components of the player. Pay particular attention to component edges.
Additional Information.Notes on Disposing the Player
To remove the built-in rechargeable battery of the NW-A1000 series
Remove the strap connector from the back of the player. Remove it from the side of the strap connector using a small pair of tweezers.
Remove the cover from the player.
Remove the two screws at the edge of the battery chassis.
Slide the back over of the player down, and then lift up, as shown by the arrow below.
Pull the cord connecting the battery to the player to separate the battery plug from the connector.
Remove the two screws at the edges of the player chassis.
Leave all metallic parts attached to the battery, and dispose of them along with the battery.
To remove the built-in rechargeable battery of the NW-A3000 series
Remove the screw cover on the back of the player. Remove it from the side of the screw cover using a small pair of tweezers.
Remove the four screws at the edges of the players chassis.
Remove the two screws behind the cover.
Remove the battery from the player.

On Copyrights

SonicStage and the SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. CONNECT Player and the CONNECT Player logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Services supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open Globe,Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of Gracenote. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and marks are not specified. Program 2005 Sony Corporation Documentation 2005 Sony Corporation

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement during playback)

S/N Ratio

Headphones: 84 dB or more LINE OUT: 96 dB or more

Output

(headphones)/LINE OUT*: Stereo minijack/195 mV (10 k)
* The jack is used for both headphones and LINE OUT.

Operating temperature

5 to 35C (41 to 95F)

Power source

Built-in rechargeable battery DC IN 5 V AC power adaptor: DC IN 5 V
Battery life (continuous playback)*
ATRAC format (48 kbps) NW-A1000 series NW-A3000 series
Approx. 20 hours Approx. 35 hours

ATRAC format (128 kbps)

Approx. 17 hours Approx. 29 hours

MP3 format (128 kbps)

WMA format (128 kbps)
Approx. 16 hours Approx. 28 hours

AAC format (128 kbps)

Approx. 12 hours Approx. 21 hours
* When Display is set to 15 sec.

Dimension (w/h/d)

NW-A1000 series: Approx. 55.0 88.1 18.7 mm (11.5 mm at thinnest point)* (2 1/1/2 3/4 inches) (15/32 inches at thinnest point)* NW-A3000 series: Approx. 65.2 104.2 21.4 mm (13.5 mm at thinnest point)* (2 5/1/8 27/32 inches) (9/16 inches at thinnest point)*
* Not including projecting parts.
Dimension including projecting part (w/h/d)
NW-A1000 series: Approx. 55.0 88.1 18.7 mm (2 1/1/2 3/4 inches) NW-A3000 series: Approx. 65.2 104.2 21.4 mm (2 5/1/8 27/32 inches)
NW-A1000 series (The player): Approx. 109 g (3.9 oz) NW-A3000 series (The player): Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz)
Minimum System Requirements
Using the player with SonicStage
Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with Windows. SonicStage is compatible with the following Windows operating systems: - Windows 98 Second Edition, - Windows Millennium Edition, - Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later), - Windows XP Home Edition, - Windows XP Professional, - Windows XP Media Center Edition, - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Windows 95, Windows 98 Gold Edition, Windows NT, other versions (Server, etc.) of Windows2000 may not be guaranteed. CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher RAM: 128 MB or more Hard Disk: 200 MB or more of available space (1.5 GB or more is recommended) More space may be required depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is required for storing music data. Display: - Screen Resolution: pixels (or higher) (is recommended) - Colours: High Colour (16 bit) (or higher) (SonicStage may not operate properly at colour settings at or below 256 colours.) CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital MusicCD playback capabilities using WDM) To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs a CD-R/RW drive is required. Sound board USB port Internet connection is required to use the CD Data Base (CDDB). To use Electronic Music Distribution (EMD), you need Internet connection, and Internet Explorer 5.5 or later needs to be installed. This software is not supported by the following environments: - OSs other than the indicated above - Personally constructed PCs or operating systems - An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment - Macintosh