NW-HD5

Network Walkman Digital Music Player

Step-up Feature

20GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player Stores 13,000 Songs2 Up to 40 Hours Continuous Playback with Removable Lithium-Ion Battery3 Bi-Directional LCD Display - View LCD in Horizontal or Vertical Position Newly Designed Easy Navigation Buttons Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio Formats Supports WMA and WAV Audio Formats4 Direct Battery Charge via USB or Supplied AC Adapter 1.5", 7-Line Backlight LCD Display G-Sensor Shock Protection Provides Impact Protection Skip-Free5 G-Protection Technology Compatible with the Connect Music Store Compatible with USB 2.06 Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and CD Recordings Available in 3 Color Variations: Silver, Black, Red
Bi-Directional LCD Display Bi-Directional LCD Display

3 New Feature

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Battery Insert

features

specifications

Backlit Color: White Output(s): Headphone/Remote (7 pin) (optional) Input(s): USB 2.0, AC Power Adapter Power Requirements: Removable Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (6V 880mAh) Battery Life (Approx.): ATRAC3plus Audio Playback: Up to 40 Hours3 with Removable Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Battery Charging (Approx.): 3 Hours with AC Adapter to 100% Capacity Weight: 4.06 oz (115g) Dimensions (WHD): 2.36"x 3.49" x.56" (59.9 x 88.7 x 14.2mm) Color: Silver, Black, Red Supplied Accessories: SonicStage Software Headphones (MDR-E931LP) Carrying Pouch USB Cable AC Power Adaptor
1. User available memory = 19,995,295,744 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions. 2. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song in ATRAC3plus @ 48kbps. 3. Up to 40 hours continuous playback with removable Lithium-Ion battery (fully charged) when playing in ATRAC3plus @ 48Kbps. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns. 4. Supports unsecure files with conversion to ATRAC3 format. 5. Eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses. 6. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Connect, G-Protection, Hi-MD, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
20GB Hard Drive Digital Music Player In addition to audio that can be transfered to the NW-HD5, it is also possible to store data files. Store 13,000 Songs2 Store up to 13,000 songs when using the ATRAC3plus audio fomat at 48kBps. Up to 40 Hours Continuous Playback with Removable Lithium-Ion Battery3 The removable battery can be charged with the supplied AC Adapter or USB cable.
3 Bi-Directional LCD Display The new Bi-Directional LCD Display allows you to switch modes and view the LCD in a vertical position, horizontal position or in auto mode. Auto mode automatically adjusts the LCD position based on the way the unit is being held. 3 Newly Designed Easy Navigation Buttons Easily navigate through your music mixes with the newly designed navigation buttons. 3 Plays Back MP3/ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus Audio Formats For customers who already have extensive music libraries, use the included software and hardware to store and play back their collection of MP3s. For the customer who is just getting into digital music and downloading, Sony's ATRAC format provides higher sound quality with smaller file sizes than many competing formats. This enables the user to store more music and have longer listening times.
Supports WMA and WAV Audio Formats4
3 Direct Battery Charge via USB or Supplied Adapter The unit comes supplied with an AC adapter and a USB cable, both allowing you to charge the unit. With the Supplied AC Adapter, quick charge feature allows battery to be charged to 80% capacity in 1.5 hours.
1.5", 7-Line Backlight LCD Display 1.5", 7-Line Backlit LCD Display will display track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play mode, bass, AVLS, and shows battery life indicator. G-Sensor Shock Protection Provides Impact Protection The innovative G-Sensor system automatically and instantly reacts to changes in gravity and velocity by releasing the recording head. This protects the hard disk surface, preventing crashes and loss of data, ultimately improving long term reliability. Skip-Free5 G-Protection Technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock. Compatible with the Connect Music Store Offers one of the most extensive music collections online. Unique features such as Moodmix, Connect Sets and live radio, make this a choice destination for customers looking to expand their music collection. It's easy to discover, find and purchase single tracks or entire albums. Choose from top hits and tracks from independent artists. Compatible with USB 2.06 Connects to USB 2.0 Port for High-Speed Data Transfer. After music mixes have been created in the jukebox, they are easily transferred at high speed to the device. Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and CD Recordings between your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment. Available in 3 Color Variations: Silver, Black, Red

Sony Electronics, Inc. 16450 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 1-800-222-7669 www.sony.com

Last Updated 2005-04-18

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Getting Started

To enjoy music on the player
Portable Hard Disk Audio Player Network Walkman NW-HD5/NW-HD5H
You can carry a number of music tracks with you by importing them to the player using SonicStage.
Operating Instructions Preparations/Basic Operations
Checking the supplied accessories
Carrying case (1) CD-ROM (1) * Includes: SonicStage software Operating Instructions for the player (PDF) Quick Start Guide (this book) (1) (The rechargeable battery has been installed in the player beforehand).
* Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

Headphones (1)

Installing SonicStage on your computer

Quick Start Guide

Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NW-HD5 Serial No. ___________________________
Importing audio data to SonicStage

SonicStage

Transferring audio data to the player
Make sure to use the supplied CD-ROM for installing SonicStage. If SonicStage or OpenMG Jukebox has been installed, the existing software will be overwritten by the new version without erasing the existing functions or audio data registered by the existing software. Close all other running software. Check the following to see whether or not there are any applicable items before installing the SonicStage software as they may cause the software installation to fail. You are not logged on as an Administrator (when using Windows 2000/Windows XP). Virus-check software is running. (Such software usually demands a large amount of system resources.) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. The setup program starts up automatically and the installation window appears.

Dedicated USB cable (1)

Playing back

AC power adaptor (1)

Refer also to the PDF of the Operating Instructions
This Quick Start Guide briey explains the preparation, how to transfer audio data, and basic playback procedures of the player. You can enjoy various play modes and setup items on the player. See the PDF of the Operating Instructions for details on functions and troubleshooting.
Firstly, import audio data from audio CDs or the Internet. You can manage or edit the imported audio data using SonicStage.
You can play back music tracks of selected artists or albums. You can also select the playback mode, from Shufe play or Repeat play, etc.

Preparing a power source

to AC outlet

To see the PDF le

The PDF of the Operating Instructions is installed on your PC together with SonicStage from the supplied CD-ROM. To use the PDF, double-click NW-HD5 series manuals on the desktop or click Start All Programs SonicStage Operating Instructions. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or more or Adobe Reader is necessary. If you cannot view the PDF, click Get Adobe Reader on the SonicStage install window and follow the instructions on the screen.
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. Connect the AC power adaptor rst, to DC IN jack then connect it to an AC outlet. The battery indicator changes in the display and charging of the battery starts. Charging is completed in approximately 3 hours, and then Charged and light up.
When the window on the right appears, click the region in which you will use SonicStage software. If no windows appear, proceed to step. Click Install SonicStage, and then follow the displayed instructions. Read the instructions carefully. Install SonicStage Depending on your region, the buttons other than Install SonicStage may differ from those in the illustration above. The installation may take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your system environment. Make sure to restart your computer after installing SonicStage software. If any problem occurs during the installation, see steps to in When installing is not successful below.

SonicStage Install window

AC power adaptor

Now enjoy the player

2005 Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia

WARNING

To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a conned space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent re, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent re or shock hazard, do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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 modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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 city ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphones
For the 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 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.
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 Center12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Model NW-HD5 only
For the Customers In Netherlands Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). In sommige landen gelden wettelijke voorschriften met betrekking tot de afvoer van de batterij waarmee dit toestel wordt gevoed. Raadpleeg hiervoor de lokale instanties.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NW-HD5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, 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.

For the Customers in Russia
For the 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:

Notice for users

On the supplied software
The ability to display the languages on the software 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 the software. User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. Depending on the type of the text and characters, the text shown on the software may not be displayed properly on the device. This is due to: The capability of the connected device. The device is not functioning normally.
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are 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. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and marks are not specied. Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 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. Untied States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote is a registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

When installing is not successful
Check the required hardware and software below for using SonicStage. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher Hard disk drive space: 200 MB or more (1.5 GB or more is recommended) (The amount of space will vary according to the Windows version and the number of music les stored on the hard disk.) RAM: 128 MB or more Others CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) (CD-R/RW drive is necessary for CD writing.) Sound Board USB port Operating System Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition Display High Color (16 bit) or higher, dots or better (dots or better is recommended.) Others Internet access: for Web registration, EMD services, and CDDB Windows Media Player (version 7.0 or higher) installed for playing WMA les SonicStage 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
Check the following items.
Close all Windows applications before installation. Check that there is at least 200 MB free space on the hard disk of your computer. If not, delete the unnecessary les on your computer. When the installation appears to have stopped before it has nished, check for the appearance of an error message beneath the installation window. Press the Tab key while holding down the Alt key. If an error message has appeared, follow the instructions on the screen. If there is no message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a little while longer. When the progress bar on the display of your computer is not moving or the access lamp of your computer has not lit for a few minutes, the installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your CD drive or system environment.

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
We do not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirement. The NTFS format of Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional can be used only with the standard (factory) settings. We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on the computers.
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
Program 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony Corporation Documentation 2005 Sony Corporation WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Continued

Transferring Audio Data to the Player

Playing Back Music

Importing audio data to your computer
Changing playback options Shufe play
You can play back all the tracks in the player or selected tracks randomly. Playback mode other than Shufe play, such as Repeat play, Unit play, or Single play, refer to the PDF of the Operating Instructions for details.
Record and store tracks (audio data) from an audio CD to the SonicStage My Library on the hard disk drive of your computer. If you want to obtain CD information (artist name, track titles, etc.) automatically, connect your computer to the Internet beforehand. To import audio data from the Internet or the hard disk of your computer, refer to the SonicStage Help.
Transfer the tracks (audio data) stored in SonicStage My Library to the player in ATRAC3plus or MP3 format. The audio data to be transferred includes the information, such as an artist name and an album name in the track information. Connect the player to your computer and the AC power adaptor in the order of to. Connecting to PC appears in the display.

to USB port

You can change the language to your own for the menu and the messages in the display. Connect headphones to (headphones)/LINE OUT jack. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to unlock the controls. All the buttons are unlocked. Press any button other than on the player. The MENU display appears. Press / to select Find, and then press. The Find display appears. Press / to select a search mode. To search a track more, press. Press.

appears on the left bottom of the display and the player starts playback. Press again to pause.

HOLD switch

Press and hold SEARCH/ The MENU display appears.
Double-click (SonicStage) on the desktop of your computer. SonicStage starts up.
Press / to select Options and then press. The Options display appears. Press / to select Play Mode and then press. Press / to select a Shufe Tracks, and then press. Press SEARCH/ MENU to display the Find display, and then select the search category for playback. To narrow down the search category for playback, press. Press. Playback starts. All the tracks are played back once in random order.

SEARCH/ MENU

Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer.
Dedicated USB cable (supplied)

to AC outlet

SonicStage window

to USB jack

VOL+/ VOL

(play/ pause)

(play/pause)
Point to of Music Source, and select Import a CD from the menu. Click. The recording of the selected tracks starts.

to DC IN jack

Press VOL+/VOL to adjust the volume.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
The player is installed with the function which senses the direction of the player. With using this function, the orientation of the display can be changed according to the direction of the player. For details, see the PDF of the Operating Instructions.
To stop recording, click.
You can also automatically transfer albums include tracks which have not been previously transferred to the player (Automatic Transfer function). To use the Automatic Transfer function, follow the instructions on the screen. For details, see the SonicStage Help. When you transfer the tracks manually, close the window and proceed to step.

To search tracks

on the player.

Operation on the player

To change the format and bit rate, click Settings before clicking in step. If CD information does not appear automatically, click CD Info before clicking in step while connecting to the Internet.

Point to of Transfer, and select ATRAC Audio Device from the transfer destination list.
Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of succeeding tracks Go forward/backwards quickly

Press Press Press Press

once. repeatedly. once. repeatedly. /.

Press and hold

What is the CD information?
CD information refers to information about audio CDs, such as an album name, an artists name, track titles, etc. Using SonicStage, you can obtain CD information for free from the Gracenote CDDB (Gracenote Compact Disc DataBase) service automatically via the Internet when you insert the audio CD into the CD drive of your computer. Note that you cannot obtain CD information of CDs that are not registered with CDDB. You can change the CD information only on SonicStage.
To stop transferring, click.
Selecting tracks to play back
You can select tracks to play back by searching them in Artist or Album, etc. For details on how to select tracks (search mode) and about the displays, refer to the Selecting Tracks to Playback (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) of the PDF of the Operating Instructions.
How will the audio data be managed?
SonicStage manages albums and playlists as explained in the diagram shown on the right. A playlists enables you to group and play back your favorite tracks or tracks that are sorted by a certain theme, such as movie, etc. You can play back transferred playlists on the player by selecting Playlist in the Find display of the player. Refer to Managing Tracks and Albums in SonicStage Help for details.
Click the album or tracks you want to transfer.
Click. The transferring of the selected albums or tracks starts.
Press SEARCH/ MENU. The Find display appears.
What is ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus?
ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) is an audio compression technology that satises the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3plus is a more advanced version of ATRAC3, and it can compress audio les to about 1/20 of their original size at 64 kbps.

to select a search mode.

To search for more tracks, press. Then press / to select an album or an artist.

Using SonicStage Help

SonicStage Help provides further details on how to use SonicStage.
SonicStage window Select Help SonicStage Help to display the Help. The player is explained as ATRAC Audio Device in SonicStage Help.
What is a format and bit rate?
Format refers to the recording format, such as WAV or ATRAC3plus, which can be selected when importing tracks from audio CDs. Bit rate refers to the amount of data processed per second. The larger bit rates provide, better sound quality. However, the larger bit rates require more capacity to store the data. The default setting is OpenMG Audio (ATRAC3plus) for format and 64 kbps for bit rate. To change the format and bit rate, click Settings on the right side of the SonicStage window.

Press. Playback starts from the track you selected or the rst track of the item (artist, album, etc.) you selected.
If the transfer is not completed properly
Disconnect the player from a computer, and then install SonicStage software again using the supplied CD-ROM. As the existing audio will not be erased, it will be transferred to the reinstalled SonicStage.
Do not remove the battery or disconnect the USB cable while the data is being transferred. The number of transfers for a track may be limited for reasons of copyright.
About Find displays and search category for playback
You can select a search mode from Artist, Album, Track, Genre, New Tracks, Initials Search or Playlist. The search category for playback differs depending on the Find display where you start playback. For details, refer to the PDF of the Operating Instructions.