2-669-641-02(1)

NW-A1000 RM-MC35ELK

2005 Sony Corporation

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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.
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.

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)

Quick Start Guide (1)

Depending on your country/region, an AC power adaptor and AC cord may not be supplied with the player. ** Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. *** The supplied software may differ depending on the country/region in which you have purchase the player, or the model you have purchased.
For customers in the USA 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.
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
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 back of the player. Do not remove the label.

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.
To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.
Playing tracks of similar artists in random order

(Artist Link Shufe)

The player selects other artists in similar musical genres to the selected artist, and plays their tracks in random order.
(Intelligent Shufe), and then press
The screen to select a shuffle type appears.
Press / to select Artist Link Shufe, and then press.
Shuffle play artist songs close to [] genre. ([] represents the selected artist) 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).

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. If only a few artists or tracks of a genre similar to the selected artist are found, the search range is increased automatically. If there is no artist in a similar musical genre, Shuffle play [] songs ([] is the artist name you selected) appears, and then all the tracks of the selected artist are played back in random order.
While Artist Link Shuffle is displayed, the controls of the player cannot be operated.
Playing tracks released in the same year randomly

(Time Machine Shufe)

The player selects a year at random and plays tracks released in that year.
Press / to select Time Machine Shufe, and then press
Shuffle play songs released in 2005. (for example) appears, and then tracks released in the selected year are played in random order. 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).
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 controls of the player cannot be operated while a year is being selected. A shuffle play of all tracks begins if none of the tracks on the player have a release year assigned to them. If all the tracks on the player that have a release year assigned have the same release year, or some of tracks have the same release year and the rest of them have no released year assigned, the player automatically plays a random shuffle of the tracks from that year, and Shuffle play songs released in 2005 (for example) is displayed. To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.

Playing all tracks in random order
All the tracks stored on the player are played in random order.
. The screen to select a shuffle type appears.
Press / to select Shufe All, and then press.
Shuffle play all. 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).

Changing the Play Mode

The player offers a variety of play modes, including normal play and several shuffle play (random play) and repeat play options.
Play Mode 5-way button OPTION button
(Play Mode), and then press.
The list of play modes appears. You can also display the list of play modes when playing a track by pressing OPTION and selecting Play Mode from the Option menu that appears.
Press / to select a play mode (see page 29), and then
press. If you selected Play Mode from the HOME menu, the HOME menu reappears. If you selected Play Mode by pressing OPTION while playing a track, the Now Playing screen reappears.
Playing Tracks.Changing the Play Mode

The list of play modes

Play mode type/Icon Description

Normal/No icon Repeat/

All the tracks after the selected track are played once in the track list order, and then playback pauses. After the currently playing track (or the track selected from a track list) finishes, tracks on the currently playing list item (such as an album or artist list) are played repeatedly in track list order. After the currently playing track (or the track selected from a track list) finishes, tracks on the currently playing list item (such as an album or artist list) are played in random order. After the currently playing track (or the track selected from a track list) finishes, tracks on the currently playing list item (such as an album or artist list) are played repeatedly in random order. The currently playing track (or the track selected from a track list) is played repeatedly.

Shuffle/

Shuffle&Repeat/

Repeat 1 Song/

When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to Shuffle or Shuffle&Repeat. To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.
Displaying the Now Playing Screen
The Now Playing screen displays information about the currently playing track, such as the artist name and album title.
5-way button Now Playing BACK button
(Now Playing), and then press. Detailed information about the currently playing track appears.

If you press LINK while a key artist is selected in step , the player begins a Wide Range search.
Customizing Sound Quality

(6-Band Equalizer)

You can customize the sound quality to match the genre of music.
5-way button Settings BACK button
Customizing sound quality to match the type of music
You can customize the players sound quality to match the genre of music you want to listen to.
(Settings), and then press. The list of setup options appears. The list of sound quality settings appears.
Press / to select Sound, and then press. Press / to select your desired setting, and then press.
The selected sound setting is applied, and the Settings screen reappears. For details of each sound setting, see page 49.
Settings.Customizing Sound Quality
List of sound quality settings The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.

Setting Description

None Heavy ( Pop ( Jazz ( Unique ( Custom 1 ( Custom 2 ( ) ) ) ) ) )
Plays tracks with normal sound quality. (Default setting) Plays tracks in powerful sounds, further emphasizing high and low ranges. Plays tracks in sound for vocal, stressing middle range audio. Plays tracks in lively sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio. Plays tracks in special sounds, emphasizing high and low range audio more than middle range. User-customizable sound settings for which you can adjust each frequency range individually. See page 50 for details.
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.

The time-display screen appears.
Press / to select the time display method, and then press
The time-display method is set, and then the clock-setting screen reappears.
The time of screensaver (clock, calendar) or date-time-setting screen is displayed according to the setting made here.
Resetting to Factory Settings
You can restore the player to its original factory settings. Resetting the player does not delete the music tracks you have transferred to the player.
(Settings), and then press. The list of setup options appears. The setting screen appears.
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.

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.
No playable songs included. Try again after adding songs.
There are no songs in this Bookmark List. Add songs using Options menu. There are no [] transferred album. (Most Recent, 2nd Recent, or 3rd Recent, appears in parenthesis.) This function is currently unusable. Connect compliant software and transfer information to use. This song already added to this Bookmark List. This song is already in the Trash Bin. [] hours remaining on license. Please connect to compliant PC software to update. ( is the number of hours remaining.)

Additional Information.Precautions

On installation

Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a player to malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. 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. Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust. Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position. If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away from the radio or television. The player has an internal hard disk drive. Keep the hard disk drive away from magnets, large loud speakers, or televisions. They may damage the hard disk drive, and the data on it may be lost. When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction.
Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back pocket.
Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.

On the headphones

Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play the player at a high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Also, when using the player while you are walking, watch out for traffic and road surface conditions.
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. Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones. Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears. Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately. If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact a doctor.

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.
On sample audio data The player is pre-installed with sample audio data so that you can try it out right away. The pre-installed sample audio data is for the purpose of trial listening only, therefore, you cannot transfer it to your computer. To delete this audio data, delete it using SonicStage or CONNECT Player. Depending on your region, sample audio data may not be pre-installed in the player.
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. Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:

The capacity of the connected player. The player is not functioning normally. The ID3 TAG information for the track is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the player.
About the customer support Web site If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit 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/
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

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.
Some features of the remote control (RM-MC35ELK) may not be compatible with your player model. Updating the players firmware to version 3.00 or later enables all the features of the player. For detail on other optional accessories, visit one of 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/