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.
Jumps to the HOME menu reference
Find what you are looking for from a list of the Option items in the players HOME menu.

Jumps to the index

Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual.
You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents, in the HOME menu reference, or in the index. You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indicated by ( page 2), etc. To search for a reference page by keyword, click the Edit menu, select Search of the Adobe Reader to display the navigation frame, type the keyword into the Search text box, and click Search. and buttons located at You can jump to the previous or next page by clicking the bottom of the screen of the Adobe Reader.
To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed.
Single Page Pages are displayed one at a time. When you scroll, the display changes to a previous or succeeding page. Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous and next pages scroll up and down continuously.
Continuous - Facing Two pages are displayed side by side with each pair part of a continuous roll of pages. When you scroll, the previous and next pairs of pages scroll up and down continuously. Facing Two pages are displayed side by side. When you scroll, the display changes to previous or succeeding pairs of pages.

You can add a track to the default Bookmark List by pressing while selecting the track in the track list ( page 34).
Playing Tracks.Searching for Tracks
Searching for tracks by album
The list of albums is displayed in alphabetical order, numerical order, or by some other method.
Press / to select Album, and then press.

The album list appears.

Press /// to select an album, and then press.
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding in step.
Searching for tracks by artist
The list of artists is displayed in alphabetical order, numerical order, or by some other method.
Press / to select Artist, and then press.

The artist list appears.

Press /// to select an artist, and then press.
If the artist name starts with The or THE, the introductory The or THE is ignored in sorting the artist list by name. You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding in steps to.
Searching for tracks by genre
Press / to select Genre, and then press.
The list of genres appears.
Press /// to select a genre, and then press.
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding in steps to.
Searching for tracks by Rating
You can rate tracks by assigning them from one to five stars ( ) and then later search for tracks by their star rating. For details on assigning star ratings, see page 44.
Press / to select Rating, and then press.
The list of ratings appears.
Press / to select your desired star rating for the track
(indicated by 1 to 5 s), and then press. The track list appears.
Rating includes automatically assigned ratings indicated by hollow stars ( ) and manually assigned ratings indicated by filled stars ( ). You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and holding in step.
Searching for tracks by release year
Press / to select Release Date, and then press.
The list of release years appears.
Press / to select a year, and then press.
Searching for tracks from albums recently transferred
You can search for tracks from albums transferred during the three most recent connections to SonicStage or CONNECT Player.
Press / to select Recent Transfers, and then press.
A selection list appears for the three most recent transfer sessions with SonicStage or CONNECT Player.
Press / to select a recent transfer session, and then press
The album list from the selected session appears.
Searching for Tracks by Initial Letter

Repeat steps 1 to 4 to add more tracks to the Bookmark List. You can also add a track to a bookmark list by pressing OPTION while selecting the track in a track list and then selecting Select Bookmark from the Option menu. You can also add a track to the Trash Bin by pressing OPTION while selecting the track in a track list and then selecting Add to Trash Bin from the Option menu. You can display Bookmark Lists created on the player using SonicStage or CONNECT Player. Also, you can edit Bookmark Lists using CONNECT Player.
To change the default Bookmark List
Press and hold BACK. The HOME menu appears. Press /// to select (Settings), and then press.
Press / to select Default Bookmark, and then press. A list of the Bookmark Lists appears. Press / to select the Bookmark List you want to set as the default Bookmark List, and then press. The selected Bookmark List is set as the default for tracks added using the button.
Initially, the default Bookmark List is set to B.mark List 1.
To remove a track from a Bookmark List
Display the Now Playing screen of the track you want to remove from the Bookmark List. Press OPTION. The Option menu appears. Press / to select Remove Bookmark, and then press. The screen used to select a Bookmark List appears. Press / to select a Bookmark List, and then press. Removed from Bookmark List 1. appears, and the track is removed from the Bookmark List. When you remove the last track from a Bookmark List, the list of playlists appears.
If you play a track from a Bookmark List and then press and hold , the track is removed from the Bookmark list.
When you remove a track that is contained on more than one Bookmark List, the track is removed only from the Bookmark List selected in step 3.
To remove all tracks from a Bookmark List
Press and hold BACK. The HOME menu appears. Press /// to select The list of playlists appears. (Playlists), and then press.
Press /// to select the Bookmark List from which you want to remove all tracks, and then press. The track list appears. Select any track from the list, and press. Playback of the selected Bookmark List starts, and the icon of the Bookmark List you have selected in step 3 is underlined. Press OPTION. The Option menu appears. Press / to select Clear Bookmark List, and then press. A confirmation dialog appears. Press / to select Yes, and then press. All tracks are removed from the selected Bookmark List. If you select No, the Bookmark List remains unchanged, and the Now Playing screen 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.

Noise comes from the inside of the player, or the player shakes. The screen turns on whenever tracks change.
The player does not lie in The player does not lie in a stable position on a flat a stable position. surface such as a table. Carry the player in your hand, or hold the player in your hand while your hand rests on the flat surface. The player has no stop button. With this player, there is no difference between stopping and pausing.
Charging completes very If the battery is already almost fully charged when quickly. charging begins, little time is needed to reach a full charge. When charging finishes, lights up on the player, and the light on the USB cable turns off.

Error Messages

Follow the instructions below if an error message appears on the display.
Message Meaning Corrective action
AVLS (vol. limit) is On. Volume cannot be increased.
The volume exceeds the maximum volume allowed by AVLS.
Set AVLS (Vol. Limit) to Off ( page 51). Charge the battery fully or connect the player to the AC power adaptor before updating the firmware.
Battery too low to update There is not enough firmware. Please charge. battery remaining to update the firmware.
Cannot add more than 100 songs per list.
The number of tracks Remove unnecessary added to a Bookmark List tracks from the or the Trash Bin exceeds Bookmark List or the the 100 track limit. Trash Bin ( page 42). You are trying to add Cannot add to a Start playback of the Bookmark List currently tracks to a Bookmark List track from a genre or when any track in the playing. album list, and then add track list is shown with it to the Bookmark List. Cannot change Date-time You have tried to set Set Time Sync Set to Date-Time Set when setting when Time sync Do not Synch. Time Sync Set is set to setting is Synch with Synchronizing. software. You tried to change the Cannot change sound Set Audio Output to Sound setting while settings when audio Headphones Audio Output is set to output is Line Out. ( page 53). Line Out. You tried to change the Cannot change volume Set Audio Output to when audio output is Line player volume while Headphones Audio Output is set to Out. ( page 53). Line Out. You have tried to select an Pause playback, and try Cannot complete while unselectable item during playing. Pause song then the operation again. playback. try again.
Troubleshooting.Error Messages
Cannot edit song order in You are trying to Start playback of a rearrange the order of a Bookmark List that is different Bookmark tracks in a Bookmark List playing. List or of a genre or when any track in the album, and then edit the track list is shown with track order. The player does not have Connect the player to Cannot play. Connect the information required compliant software and SonicStage or for playback. update information. CONNECT Player ( Quick Start Guide). Cannot play. Incompatible The track is not You cannot play back music file. permitted to be played tracks that are not back on the player. permitted to be played back on the player. The tracks with a limited playing count are playing. The track the player is Cannot play. Music file Transfer audio data to attempting to play is damaged. Connect the player again ( damaged. compliant software and Quick Start Guide). transfer again. You are trying to play a Cannot play. Playback Tracks with a limited possible in [] hours. track before its limited playing time can only playing period has begun. ( is the number of be played back within hours.) the designated playing period. Cannot remove this song You have tried to remove Tracks that are not since it is not bookmarked a track that is not bookmarked cannot be bookmarked in Bookmark in Bookmark List. removed from List. Bookmark List. Compliant software must The player does not have Connect the player to be connected to use this the information required SonicStage or for the Artist Link feature. function. CONNECT Player to transfer track information.

The players hard disk is Initialize the hard disk not correctly initialized. of the player again The players hard disk ( page 65). was initialized from within Windows on a connected computer. The hard disk of the player has not been initialized because it was changed. The HOLD function is on, Unlock the controls by HOLD. and the controls of the pressing and holding player cannot be operated. Keep pressing HOLD the HOLD button button to unlock the ( page 8). HOLD can controls. be released only when the player is turned on. Insufficient information. You have tried to start Transfer a track and playback from the HOME Connect compliant start playback of the menu by selecting software and transfer track on the player, and Playlists, Play information. then connect the player History, or Favorite to SonicStage or 100 when there are no CONNECT Player tracks in the player. again. The players battery is LOW BATTERY. Please Charge the battery running low. Charge. ( page 66). When disconnecting from Connect the player to No Database Found. Please connect compliant the computer, there are no the computer again, and tracks transferred to the software. then disconnect it. player, or there is lack of Transfer audio data to information. the player from SonicStage or CONNECT Player ( Quick Start Guide).
Hard Disk not properly initialized. Re-Initialize from Settings.
There are no tracks in the Transfer audio data to list item you are trying to the player from play. SonicStage or CONNECT Player ( Quick Start Guide). You have tried to start No songs. Connect Transfer audio data to playback from the HOME compliant software and the player ( Quick menu by selecting transfer songs. Start Guide). Intelligent Shuffle, Initial Search, Music Library, Shuffle All, or Now Playing when there are no tracks in the player. You have tried to play the You cannot play the No songs in Trash Bin. Trash Bin list when there Trash Bin list when no are no tracks in the Trash tracks are in the Trash Bin. Bin. Please connect compliant The player is connected to Connect the player to SonicStage whose version software. SonicStage CP is before SonicStage CP (SonicStage Ver.4.0) or (SonicStage Ver.4.0). CONNECT Player. Please play a song to use You pressed the LINK A track must be playing button when no track was this function. when you press the playing. LINK button. There is a system error. Sorry, there is a system Write down the error (No. []). number, and consult (Number appears in your nearest Sony parenthesis.) dealer. No tracks have been rated Rate a track using There are no songs. Connect to compliant PC using Rating. Rating, and then software after Rating connect the player to from Options menu on SonicStage or Now Playing screen. CONNECT Player.

When you install SonicStage, OpenMG Secure Module is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by other software.
Uninstalling CONNECT Player
Click Start Control Panel. 1) Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click CONNECT Player in the Currently Installed Programs
list, and then click Change and Remove. 2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted.
Settings Control Panel in the case of Windows 2000 Professional. Change/Remove in the case of Windows 2000 Professional.
When you install CONNECT Player, OpenMG Secure Module is installed at the same time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by other software.
Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back 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. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
For Customers in the USA INFORMATION: 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: 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. 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.
If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Model NW-A1000/A1200/A3000

Declaration of Conformity
SONY NW-A1000/A1200/A3000 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 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.
Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address:
For Customers in the USA and Canada 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.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones For Customers in Russia

Precautions

On safety
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the player. Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Use the designated AC power adaptor and USB cable when you charge the battery or use the player with an AC power source. If you do not, the battery may burst, leak liquid, or overheated, causing fire, injury, or pollution. An AC power adaptor may not be supplied with the player in some areas. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor. Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor. Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, disconnect the USB cable from the player, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center. Do not touch or leave your hand for a long time on an AC power adaptor or the player that is connected to a power source. If you do so, it may cause injury, such as a burn. Do not put the player into the fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. When you dispose of the player, take out the internal batteries, following the instructions given in the Operation Guide (PDF). Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.

On cleaning

Clean the players case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the players case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. 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 case. Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphones plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.

On software

Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. 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. Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. The ability to display the languages on your SonicStage or CONNECT Player will depend on the installed OS on your PC. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.
We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on your SonicStage or CONNECT Player. User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.
The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

AAC: 16 to 320 kbps (supports variable bit rate (VBR))*
* Nonstandard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.

Sampling frequencies

MP3, WMA, ATRAC: 44.1 kHz AAC: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz

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

Using the player with CONNECT Player
Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with Windows. CONNECT Player is compatible with the following Windows operating systems: - Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 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 CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB is recommended) 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) (CONNECT Player 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 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for the player: Remote control for NW-A1000 series/A3000 series RM-NWS1 Remote control RM-MC35ELK*
* The remote control may not be available in all countries/regions.
Charging cradle BCR-NWU1 Leather carrying case CKM-NWA1000 (for the NW-A1000 series) CKM-NWA3000 (for the NW-A3000 series) Soft carrying case CKS-NWA1000 (for the NW-A1000 series) CKS-NWA3000 (for the NW-A3000 series) Clear Case CKH-NWA1000 (for the NW-A1000 series) CKH-NWA3000 (for the NW-A3000 series) Speaker Docking Station SRS-NWM10 Your dealer may not carry some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories available in your country/ region.

2009 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

4-160-318-02 (1)

NW-S644 / S645 / S744 / S745 / S746
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Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows Media Microsoft Corporation Adobe Adobe Reader Adobe Systems Incorporated
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Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Thomson Embedded Memory with Playback and Recording Function System EMPR*1 MagicGate Type-R for Secure Video Recording for EMPR *1 EMPR MagicGate Type-R for Secure Video Recording for EMPR Dpa
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