Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Before operating the unit
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk drive is easily damaged by shock and vibration, so be sure to observe the following precautions. See page 66 for details. Do not subject the unit to strong shocks. Do not move the unit while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. Do not use the unit in a location subject to vibrations or in an unstable location. Do not move the unit or disconnect the power cord while the unit is recording or playing. Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk drive by yourself, as this may result in a malfunction. Any data that is lost due to a malfunction in the hard disk drive cannot be recovered. Data recorded to the hard disk drive may be damaged during ordinary operations. Sony cannot provide compensation for any destruction of data caused by a damaged hard disk drive.

How to use this manual

This manual explains how to operate the unit mainly using the remote control. Buttons and controls on the main unit with the same or similar name as that on the remote control can be used to perform the same operations. Illustrations used in this manual are based on the model other than the UK model.

On recording

Make a trial recording before making the actual recording, especially when recording important material. Sony cannot provide compensation for any failure in recording caused by a malfunction in this unit. Malfunctions that occur during the normal use of the unit will be repaired by Sony in accordance with the conditions defined in the limited warranty for this unit. However, Sony will not be liable for any consequences arising from a failure to record or play caused by a damaged or malfunctioning unit.

Table of Contents

Before operating the unit.. 4 Features on this unit... 8
Checking the supplied accessories..10 Guide to parts and controls..11 Remote control... 11 Top of the main unit... 14 Front of the main unit.. 15 Display... 16 Connecting the speakers and antennas..18 Setting the clock...21

3rd directory (Track directory)
The tracks in the selected album appear.
Data structure on an MP3 disc or a USB device
1st directory (Folder directory)

To select the function

Press the FUNCTION button. Each press of the button changes the function as follows. TUNER DMPORT AUDIO IN HDD USB CD TUNER .
How to operate the Option menu
Press / to select the desired folder, and then press ENTER to go to the next directory. Press ENTER. Press BACK.
Press OPTIONS. The unit enters the Option menu. Press / to select the desired item. Press ENTER.
2nd directory (Track directory)
The tracks in the selected folder appear.
Connecting the speakers and antennas
AUDIO OUT jack (for the Asian and Oceanian models only)
Use to connect the optional audio component (such as a cassette deck) through an audio connecting cord (optional).
There is no audio output from these jacks while the AUDIO IN function is selected.

Speaker cords

Press down on the tab below the terminal and insert the appropriate speaker cord. Make sure the metal leads (not the part covered with vinyl insulation) are securely inserted into the speaker terminals. Insert the end of the cord marked with a red line into the + terminal and the cord with no marking into the terminal.
Make sure to match the projections on the SPEAKER terminals and the speaker cords, and insert the cords firmly to the SPEAKER terminals.
Do not connect speakers other than those supplied with this unit.

Power cord

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after all other connections have been made. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models supplied with an adaptor). DAB lead antenna (for the UK model only)
With a DAB external antenna (optional), you can obtain a higher DAB broadcast sound quality. We recommend that you use the supplied DAB lead antenna only temporarily until you install a DAB external antenna. 75 coaxial cable with F male type connector will be needed to install the DAB external antenna (optional).

Connect white side

VOLTAGE SELECTOR
For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom corner of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping.

Setting the clock

The time on the clock must be correctly set for the proper operation of functions. Do the procedure below to set the clock.
Press (power) to turn on the unit. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
If the current mode appears on the display, press / repeatedly to select CLOCK SET?, and then press ENTER.
Press / repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER. Do the same procedure to set the minutes.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
To display the clock when the unit is turned off
Press DISPLAY. The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds.
About importing and transferring audio data
This unit allows you to import audio data to the HDD Jukebox from various sources and to manage the data. You can also transfer audio data to a USB device (digital music player or USB storage device). Please note that you cannot transfer audio data directly from a CD or the radio to the USB device. To do this, you must first import or record the audio data to the HDD Jukebox, and then transfer the data from the HDD Jukebox to the USB device. For details on which USB devices are compatible, see page 71.
Import/record audio data to the HDD Jukebox

Audio CDs

USB devices Digital music player
FM/AM/DAB* USB device External component (AUDIO IN) Digital music player (DMPORT) Transfer audio data from the HDD Jukebox

USB storage device

Importing/Recording audio data to the HDD Jukebox
You can record/import audio data from a CD, a radio broadcast, an externally connected component, or a USB device.

To cancel recording

Press.
To record individual tracks
Select the desired track in step 3.

HDD REC HDD REC

To change the recording speed
You can change the recording speed. Make sure to set the recording speed before performing the recording operation.

//ENTER

While the unit is in the CD function, enter the Option menu, and then select REC Speed. Select Normal Speed or High Speed, and then press ENTER.
Normal Speed Recording is done at normal speed. Sound monitoring during recording is possible in this mode. Recording is done approximately four times faster than normal recording. Sound monitoring during the recording is not possible in this mode.

High Speed

Recording from an audio CD
Tracks are automatically converted to the MP3 audio format and a bit rate of 128 kbps.
Select the CD function and load a disc in the disc tray (page 30).
Title information for the CD is automatically obtained from the units database. If there is no title information that matches for the CD, it will not be displayed.

Select the folder or a track that you want to import.
If you want to import the entire contents of the selected medium, go to step 3.
Select the USB function and connect the USB device to the (USB) port. Enter the Option menu, select USB Select, and then select the memory in which the desired folder or track is stored. Do the procedure from step 2 of Importing audio data from an MP3 disc or a USB device (this page).
The unit changes to the importing standby mode.
Press / to select the item.
To import the entire contents of the selected medium: Select All Folder. To import one folder: Select All Track. To import one track only: Make sure that the desired track is selected.
Recording from a radio broadcast, DAB service*, or externally connected device
You can record a radio broadcast, a DAB service*, or from an external device. Tracks are automatically recorded and stored in the MP3 audio format and at a bit rate of 128 kbps.
A track mark is added whenever you press the HDD REC button. Track marks can only be added for tracks with a minimum length of 4 seconds. The recorded data are named as follows in the HDD Jukebox. Recording Artist source directory FM (TUNER FM) AM (TUNER AM) DAB*2 (TUNER DAB) AUDIO IN (AUDIO) DMPORT Album Track directory*1 directory*1 FM0001 Track01 AM0001 DAB0001 Track01 Track01 Track01 Track01
Select the function according to the item to be recorded. To record a radio broadcast or DAB service*: Tune in the desired radio program or DAB service (page 32 or 33).
AUDIO 0001 (DMPORT) DMPORT 0001
To record from an external device (AUDIO IN): Select the AUDIO IN function, and then connect an external device to the AUDIO IN jack (page 36). To record from an external device (DMPORT): Select the DMPORT function, and then connect an external device to the DMPORT (page 37).
*1The number added to a title depends on how many times recordings have been made from the given recording source. *2For the UK model only
Recording programmed tracks
When the play mode is set to PGM (program) with the CD or USB function active, you can record a program to the HDD Jukebox (page 39).

Notes on playing multisession discs
If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and other sessions are not played back. A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
If title information cannot be obtained, use the Title Update function to add titles (page 41). To select another title for a disc for which multiple matches were found in the units database (step 1 on page 30), press OPTIONS, press / to select CD Info, and then select the title.
Listening to the radio or DAB services
You can tune in radio stations or DAB services either manually or automatically. Pre-setting stations or services in advance allows you to recall them up by number. DAB services can be received with the UK model only.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display. Tune in the desired station or service.
Press +/ (TUNE +/ on the main unit). Scanning stops automatically when a station is turned in, and then TUNED and STEREO (for stereo program only) appear in the display. To cancel scanning, press.

Function

TUNER/BAND FM MODE TUNING MODE TUNER MEMORY

ENTER +/

Frequency

Tuning mode

FM mode
Selecting a radio station or a DAB service*
Before you can receive DAB services, the broadcast components (service components) must first be registered by conducting a DAB Automatic Scan (see To run the DAB Automatic Scan on page 20).*
When you tune in an FM station or a DAB service that provides RDS (Radio Data System) services, the station name or service name appears in the display (on European models only).
To tune in a station with a weak signal (FM or AM reception only)
If TUNED does not appear and scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO or PRESET disappears, and then press +/ (TUNE +/ on the main unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select DAB, FM, or AM.
To reduce static noise during reception of a weak FM stereo station

It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected.
Press USB to start playback.

Folder name

Track name
USB Track number in the folder Playback indication and audio format Time information (elapsed time)

//// ENTER +/ / /

Other operation
Connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port on the unit.
When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. Refer to the operation manual of the USB device for details on the operation. When the USB device is connected, Reading appears, followed by the volume label.
Select the previous/ Press / during next track playback. Select a track Press /// to select a track. Or press the corresponding numeric button*, and then press ENTER.
To Select a folder Check the track information Remove the USB device
Do the following Press +/ to select an folder. During playback, press DISPLAY. While the unit is stopped, press and hold until Device Stop appears, and then remove the USB device.
* For numbers from 10 onward, press a numeric button for each digit (e.g., for 124: press [1], [2] and [4]).

Notes on the USB device

With some connected USB devices, after an operation is performed, there may be a delay before it is performed by the unit. This unit does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device. Music files are played back in alphabetical order. Always press and make sure that Device Stop appears before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while Device Stop is not displayed may corrupt the data on it or damage the USB device itself. Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on an USB device that has audio files. Folders that have no audio files are skipped. The maximum numbers of folders and files that can be contained on a single USB device are as follows: 999 folders (including the root folder) 999 files The maximum number of files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure. The following audio formats can be played back by this unit (files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by this unit). MP3 (.mp3) Windows Media Audio file (.wma) AAC (.m4a) Note that even when file names have the above file extensions, if the actual file differs, the unit may produce noise or may malfunction. Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording media may produce noise, interrupted audio, or may not play at all.

Description The unit plays all of the tracks in the disc in sequential order.

Continue / (none)

Folder Continue The unit plays all of the / * tracks in the selected folder in sequential order. Shuffle / SHUF The unit plays all of the tracks in the disc in random order. The unit plays all of the tracks in the selected folder in random order. The unit plays the programmed tracks in the specified order (page 39).

Play mode

Folder Shuffle / SHUF* Program / PGM
When the HDD function is selected Play mode/ indicator
Description The unit plays all of the tracks in the HDD Jukebox in sequential order.
(: Factory setting) * When playing a CD-DA disc, Folder Continue operates in the same way as normal Continue play, and Folder Shuffle operates in the same way as normal Shuffle play.
Album Continue The unit plays all of the / tracks in the selected album in sequential order. Shuffle / SHUF The unit plays all of the tracks in the HDD Jukebox in random order. The unit plays all of the tracks in the selected album in random order.
When the USB function is selected Play mode/ indicator
Description The unit plays all of the tracks in the USB device in sequential order.

Album Shuffle / SHUF

Folder Continue The unit plays all of the / tracks in the selected folder in sequential order.
Play mode/ indicator Shuffle / SHUF
Description The unit plays all of the tracks in the USB device in random order. The unit plays all of the tracks in the selected folder in random order. The unit plays the programmed tracks in the specified order (this page).
Creating your own program (Program play)
You can create a program of selected tracks while the HDD, CD, or USB function is selected on the unit. Up to 25 tracks can be placed in a program.
Folder Shuffle / SHUF Program / PGM
While the unit is stopped and the respective function is selected, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM lights up in the display. Press / to select the desired track.
Press +/ to select the desired album or folder, and then select the desired track.
You can set the play mode from the Option menu as well. To set the play mode, enter the Option menu, select Play Mode, and then select the item.

Setting repeat play

Repeated playback can be specified for the selected play mode
Press ENTER to add the track to the program.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select REP or REP1.
Each press of the button changes the repeat mode and the respective indicator lights up. Repeat mode/ indicator

Re-labeling titles

If an album or track title obtained from the units database is not correct, you can search for correct information from the Web database. To do this, do the procedure below. For details on the related operations, see the indicated pages.
Export the desired album or track information to the USB storage device.
Connect the USB storage device to the (USB) port on the unit. Select the HDD function, press TITLE UPDATE, select Export Select, and then select the album or track you want to relabel (for details on these operations, see page 43). The selected album or track information is exported to the USB storage device.
Importing the latest album information to the unit
Connect the USB storage device (that was disconnected from the computer) to the (USB) port of the unit. Select the HDD function and press TITLE UPDATE.
All untitled album information is also exported to the USB storage device.
Search for title information on your computer.
Do steps 1 to 7 of Searching for album information on the computer (page 43).
Press / to select Import, and then press ENTER.
Import the latest title information to the unit.
Do steps 1 to 3 of Importing the latest album information to the unit (this page). The latest title information is obtained and added to the selected album or track.

To delete Title Updater

The unit starts importing the album information from the USB storage device. The latest title information is saved to the database on the unit. When album information is exported from the unit, the files TitleUpdater.exe and export. dat are created in the root directory of the USB storage device. When TitleUpdater.exe is run on your computer, the files import.dat, ecddb.reg and Cupd.ini are created in the root directory of the USB storage device. To completely delete Title Updater from the USB storage device, you should delete these 5 files from the USB storage device.
Note on Gracenote Music Recognition Service
The accuracy of the data provided by the Gracenote Music Recognition Service are not fully guaranteed.
To set up a network connection on your computer
Double-click [TitleUpdater.exe] in the root directory of the USB storage device. Title Updater starts.
When using a proxy server Check [Use proxy server] and make the settings below. [Server] Enter the proxy server address. (e.g., 190.225.254.22) [Port No.] Enter the port number of the proxy server. (e.g., 8080)
If you make any changes to the proxy server settings, restart Title Updater.
Click [Conn.set]. The network connection setup display appears.
When using a dial-up connection When you select [Use Dial up connection] and start the online search, a dial up connection setting window appears. Make the following settings.

Press / to select the desired sound source, and then press ENTER.
Using the Recording Timer
You can set the timer to automatically turn the unit on and off at a specified time. The unit starts recording a radio program or a DAB service* automatically when it turns on. Make sure the clock (page 21), the radio station (page 32), or the DAB service* (page 32) must be set beforehand.
About 60 seconds before the preset time, the unit will automatically turn on, and about 10 seconds before, the Recording Timer will activate. If the unit is already on at about 60 seconds before, the Recording Timer will not be activated.
Tune in the desired radio station or DAB service.
To stop a timer recording
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET repeatedly until REC SET? appears, and then press ENTER.
To continue playback after the Recording Timers stop time
You can cancel the Recording Timer setting while the timer is operating. When you do this, the stop time is cancelled and playback continues. To cancel the setting, press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly to select TIMER OFF while the Recording Timer operation is in progress.
Set the time to start recording.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly to select REC SELECT?, and then press ENTER.
Press / to select the hour, and then press so that the minute indication flashes. Do the same procedure to set the minute. To go back to the hour indication, press. When you press ENTER after setting the minute, OFF appears and the hour indication flashes. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly to select TIMER OFF, and then press ENTER.
You cannot set a stop time for the Recording Timer that is the same time as a start time. If you do, OFF TIME NG! appears. To listen to the sound while recording, press the VOLUME + button so that the sound is not muted. If you want to record a DAB service using Recording Timer, you should preset the service you want to record in advance. If not, you will not be able to make the setting.
Set the time to stop recording.
Do the same procedure as step 3.
Changing the units settings

Changing the display

The USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port.
The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation.
Set the play mode to Normal Play mode.
Reading is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.
The reading process can take a long time in the following cases. There are many folders or files on the USB device. The file structure is extremely complex. The memory capacity is excessive. The internal memory is fragmented.
Tracks cannot be played back.
Only tracks in the MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a) format can be played on this unit. Tracks in other formats cannot be played (page 35). USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*1 If you use partitioned USB device, only MP3, WMA and AAC tracks on the first partition can be played. Playback is possible up to 8 levels. The number of folders has exceeded 999. The number of tracks has exceeded 999. Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
*1This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device may not support all of these FAT. For details, see the operation manual of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

Title Update

Title Updater cannot be used on the computer.
Use a USB storage device supported by the unit (page 71).
An error occurs when you run Title Updater on the computer.
Close Virtual Expander (MICROVAULT software) first, and then run TitleUpdater. exe again.
export.dat file cannot be exported.
Only album information (audio data) recorded from audio CDs can be exported. Album information that has been imported using the Title Updater cannot be exported. Make sure that the USB storage device is connected firmly to the unit. You have disconnected the USB storage device before Device Stop appears on the units display.
The Play Timer or Recording Timer does not work.
Set the clock correctly (page 21). A power failure occurred while the timer setting was in standby mode or the power cord was disconnected. The unit is being subjected to shocks or vibrations. Place the unit at a stable location.
The USB storage device or Title Updater is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect the USB storage device, and then reconnect it correctly.
The contents recorded by the Recording Timer is not complete. Some of the material at the beginning or in the middle are missing.
Set the clock correctly (page 21). A power failure occurred while the timer setting was in standby mode or the power cord was disconnected. The unit was subjected to shocks or vibrations. Place the unit at a stable location.

The import.dat file cannot be saved.
The USB storage device is full. Delete unnecessary data from the USB storage device. The USB storage device is write-protected. Undo the write-protection.

Others

The unit works poorly.
The unit may be under the influence of static electricity or other factors. In this case, restart the unit. If the unit still works poorly, reset the unit (page 55). If any warning message appears, do as the message says.
To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. CD power is factory set to on.
Select the CD function, and then turn off the unit. After STANDBY stops flashing, press DISPLAY to display the clock. Press together with on the main unit. CD POWER OFF appears. With CD player power turned off, disc access time is increased. To turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until CD POWER ON appears.
The remote control does not work.
The batteries are weak. There are no batteries inside. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the unit (page 15). An inverter circuit for a fluorescent light is near the unit. Move the unit away from the circuit. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit, and position the unit away from fluorescent lights. Move the remote closer to the unit.
About repairing the hard disk drive
The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony. the hard disk needs to be formatted or If replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.
The unit vibrates or noise is heard from the ventilation hole.
The vibration is caused by the fast rotation of the hard disk and the noise by the cooling fan. These are normal and not malfunctions.
Vibration or noise in the unit increases during recording of a CD.
The hard disk rotates faster during CD recording than during CD playback, so the increase in vibration or noise is not a malfunction. The amount of vibration or noise produced depends on the CD type.

Messages

Album Full!
The number of albums that can be recorded has reached the limit.

Over Current!

A surge current has been detected in the unit.

Push STOP!

You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the unit is stopped (e.g., you pressed PLAY MODE during playback).

ID3 is information (such as the track name or artist name) that is recorded in an MP3 file. The ID3 tag is used by this unit to display track information for MP3 files.

ISO9660

A standard of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that defines the file system of CD-ROM media.
Accessories 10 Album 16 Information 43 AM loop antenna 19 AM tuning interval 33 Artist 16 Audio CD 30, 68 Audio format 23, 24, 25, 34 AUDIO IN 15 Playback 36 AUDIO OUT 18 Auto tuning 32
Edit 47 EQ 11 Erase HDD Jukebox 47 Track on the USB device 28 External component 36
Main unit 14 Menu 17 Moisture condensation 66 MP3 23, 24, 29, 31, 34, 72 Directory structure 30
Battery 20 Bit rate 23, 25 Cassette deck 36 CD 68 Import 23, 24 Playback 30 CD-R/CD-RW 68 Clock 21 Computer 24, 43 Condensation 72 Connections 18 AUDIO IN 36 DMPORT 37
FM/AM Listening 32 Preset 33 Record 25 FM lead antenna 19 FM mode 33 Format System 54 Function 17
Network 46 Playback CD 30 HDD Jukebox 29 Play mode 38 Play Timer 51 Program Record 25 Setting 39 Transfer 27
Gracenote Music Recognition Service 41 Hard disk drive 4, 62 HDD Jukebox Playback 29
Import Audio data 24 Title information 45
DAB 72 Antenna 18 Listening 32 Preset 33 Record 25 Scan 20 DAB Automatic Scan 20 Demonstration 53 Directory 16 Display 16, 53 DMPORT 19 Playback 37 DSGX 11
Listening AUDIO IN 36 CD 30 DMPORT 37 HDD Jukebox 29 Radio 32 USB device 34
Radio Listening 32 Recording 25 RDS 32 Recording CD 23 External device 25 Programmed tracks 25 Radio 25 USB device 24 Recording speed 23 Recording Timer 52 Registration Radio station/DAB service 33 Remote control 11, 20 Repeat play 39 Reset 55
Search 40, 41 Shuffle play 38 Sleep Timer 50 Sound effect 11 Speakers 18 STANDBY indicator 55 System requirements 42
Text editing 47 Title Update Export 43 Import 45 Title Updater 41 Track Adding title 41 Audio format 23, 24, 25, 29, 34 Erase 28 Track mark 25 Track number 29 Transfer 26 Program 27 USB device 26 Tuner (Radio) 32
USB device Import 24 Transfer 26 USB port 15

Voltage Selector 19

Windows Media Audio 24

Trademarks, etc.

GIGA JUKE and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Title Updater is a trademark of Sony Corporation. and are WALKMAN, registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Built with Linter Database. Copyright 2006-2007, Brycen Corp., Ltd. Copyright 1990-2003, Relex, Inc., All rights reserved. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000-2008 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright 2000-2008 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. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. 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.

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Both systems also

Record music from CD, vinyl, cassette, radio and MP3 players Automatically label transferred music with Artist/Album/Track Title Come complete with a dock for iPod
Music storage made simple, without the need for a PC thats what Sonys GIGA JUKE systems are all about. And the new NAS-E35HD and NAS-SC55PKE systems make GIGA JUKE more flexible than ever. Both systems have hard disk storage and high-speed copying from their built-in CD player to the HDD, and both have radio tuners and a dock for iPod, meaning you can store all your digital tunes and the rest of your music collection in superb quality, and enjoy it whether youre relaxing at home or out and about. The entry-level NAS-E35HD system brings all this flexibility to a highly affordable pricepoint, while the NAS-SC55PKE is a complete multi-room system of music server and wireless player unit, able to deliver music to up to five zones wirelessly. It can fill your entire home with music. The GIGA JUKE stores, labels, and organizes your music in its internal Hard Disk Drive using unique intelligent software. When youre ready to go on the move, its easy to release your music: GIGA JUKE can transfer your favourite tunes directly to your WALKMAN, WALKMAN phone or other portable audio players no PC needed.

GIGA JUKE NAS-SC55PKE

Store Your Music The NAS-SC55PKE is a complete multi-room music system, able to store up to 40,000 songs, ripped at up to 16x speed, so a 60-minute CD can be copied in less than 4 minutes. It can also transfer files to portable players at up to 50x speed. Thanks to its choice of Linear PCM, MP3, Window Media Audio or ATRAC compatibility, the system can store a massive music collection, whether its from CD, radio, external sources such as vinyl, or a home PC. Automatic title labelling is provided using Gracenotes music recognition technology and database, containing music data for approximately 350,000 albums. The finger print recognition even analyses the character
of tracks recorded from LP or any other analogue source, and tags the track/artist data from the built-in database. Room2Room On top of this Digital Jukebox solution, this GIGA JUKE can deliver music wirelessly to up to five client players* (one is included in the package). Wherever you are in your home, you can access the main server from the wireless players, and even listen to different songs in each of the five zones. When youre having a party with your friends, just press the Party Mode button, and every room with a wireless player will play the same music at the same time.

*Without any interference/obstacles.
The system comprises the NAS-S55HDE main unit combining HDD storage, CD player, FM/AM tuner (with DAB on UK models), and 4.3inch full-colour display and the NASC5E wireless player, which has integral amplification and speakers and can be used to access the NAS-S55HDE wirelessly from anywhere in the house. It is also available separately, allowing upgraders to enjoy full multi-room around the house. This NAS-C5E is also equipped with internet radio. With up to five wireless players able to be used simultaneously, and the main system having its own speakers, the NAS-SC55PKE is an instant, and expandable, multi-room system. Setting up the wireless connection around the house is both quick and easy, thanks to Sonys unique, user-friendly instant wireless set-up (S-IWS*) system, which works as soon as each unit is turned on. This GIGA JUKE is also DLNA certified for both the server and wireless player, so you can even enjoy streaming music from/to PC or any other DLNA-compatible products wirelessly.
*Sony Instant Wireless Audio Setup
Organise and Enjoy Your Music Once youve loaded the GIGA JUKE NAS-SC55PKE with all your music, it comes into its own as the ultimate home jukebox. The x-DJ feature intelligently analyses tracks to categorise your music library into 27 different channels to suit any occasion like good morning for waking up, party time for socialising, and slow life to chill out in the evening. While a song is playing you can also surf through tracks stored on the HDD at the touch of a button. Choose artist in Music Surfin mode and GIGA JUKE will pull all tracks from the same artist into a playlist. Similarly, choosing year will search for all tracks released in the same era and mood will look for all tracks with the same musical taste.
If you want to hear your favourite radio shows again and again, the GIGA JUKE systems can also record radio programs from its tuner into its Hard Disk Drive with the timer function, while the NAS-SC55PKE system can even separate talk and music automatically using Sonys unique 12 Tone Analysis technology. UK versions also have a DAB tuner. The main system has 100W of award-winning S-MASTER digital amplification, and comes complete with sleek two-way speakers with soft dome tweeter for precise mid-high frequencies and Resonant Bass Duct for powerful and rich bass sound. Meanwhile the wireless player has a wooden cabinet for natural sound, 20W amplification and built-in stereo speakers with Long Stroke Duct for powerful bass, so you can enjoy your digital music in stunning hi-fi quality sound all around the house. Release Your Music Its also quick and easy to release your music when you want to take your favourite tunes out with you. At the touch of a button, single tracks or whole albums can be copied from the GIGA JUKE hard disk to a connected personal audio, such as WALKMAN, WALKMAN phone, PlayStation Portable, MP3 players and USB storage devices at up to 50x speed thats 74 minutes of music in just 90 seconds.

GIGA JUKE NAS-E35HD

The NAS-E35HD is a standalone system designed to bring GIGA JUKE to a whole new range of users. With its highly affordable price and simple operation, it can store up to 15,000 songs on its 80GB hard disk, copying them at up to 4x normal speed from its internal CD player so a complete one-hour CD can be copied in just 15 minutes. Music can be stored as MP3 files, and automatic title labelling is provided via the preinstalled Gracenote music recognition technology and database, containing data on approximately 650,000 albums. The system can also transfer music at up to 10x speed to Walkman and MP3 players, or USB storage devices. Theres also a built-in FM/AM/DAB* tuner, from which the system can record your favourite radio programmes, an analogue input to allow recording from external sources, and a DMPORT allowing it to connect to a range of portable devices. Dock for iPod is supplied as standard, allowing you to enjoy your iPod via the DMPORT of the system.
*DAB tuner only on UK models.
Onboard 60W amplification and sleek two-way loudspeakers allow the NAS-E35HD to fill the room with great-sounding music.
The GIGA JUKE NAS-E35HD and NAS-SC55PKE will be available from Sony Centres, Sony retailers and online at the Sony Style shop - www.sonystyle-europe.com
Features Overview for selected models
NAS-SC55PKE GIGA JUKE HDD Audio Room2Room system Complete multiroom music system with server unit, one wireless player, one wireless station adapter and remote controls for both server and wireless player Server unit o HDD 80GB (Recording format : Linear PCM, MP3) o o o o o o up to 40,000 songs recording Up to 16x high speed ripping from audio CD to HDD Auto Title Labelling (*3) for CD and external analogue sources x-DJ with Radio Music Channel & Music Surfin Music file import from PC (MP3,, Linear PCM, ATRAC, WMA without DRM) Up to 50x high-speed music file transfer to WALKMAN, WALKMAN phone and other compatible devices o o o o o Music file transfer with data compression (from Linear PCM to MP3) 4.3 colour LCD display Total 100W (RMS) with hig-quality two-way speakers and Resonant Bass Duct Radio tuner: FM(with RDS)/AM [plus DAB for UK], Timer recording to HDD DMPORT Adapter for iPod supplied as standard
Wireless player o o o Wireless music streaming to wireless player unit supplied Up to five wireless players can be used with main system Wooden cabinet, 20W amplification and integrated stereo speakers with Long Stroke Duct o Internet radio
NAS-E35HD GIGA JUKE HDD Audio System key features o HDD 80GB (Recording format : MP3) o o o up to 15,000 songs Up to 4x high speed ripping from audio CD to HDD Auto Title Labelling (*3) for CD

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Up to 10x high-speed music file transfer to personal music player Music file import from PC (MP3, WMA, AAC without DRM) Total power 60W (RMS), with high-quality two-way speakers Radio tuner: FM(with RDS)/AM [plus DAB for UK], Timer recording to HDD DMPORT adapter for iPod supplied as standard

*1 Based on ATRAC3plus 48kbps *2 Based on MP3/128kbps *3 Music recognition technology and related data are supplied by Gracenote GIGA JUKE is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation WALKMAN is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation Visit http://support.sony-europe.com/ for compatible devices
Environmental Information: 3Ps
The GIGA JUKE NAS-E35HD and main unit of NAS-SC55PKE consume only 0.5W in Standby mode.
Halogenated materials may pose a risk to the environment if disposed of improperly To minimize this risk for both GIGA JUKE models, the NAS-E35HD and the NAS-SC55PKE, the flame retardants of all cover/housing parts and certain printed circuit boards are halogen-free.
Sony is determined to lead the way as a responsible manufacturer, and as a result we are focussing on three key areas of investment: 1. 2. 3. Reducing CO2 gas emissions Increasing the percentage of renewable energy used in manufacturing facilities Minimising the resources used by our factories in manufacturing
For more information, please contact: Chika Yoshida, Sony Europe
+44 (0)6529/chika.yoshida@eu.sony.com About Sony: Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the worlds leading digital entertainment brands. Sony recorded consolidated global annual sales of EUR 55.83 billion (yen 8,296 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 148.6 to the EUR. It employs approximately 163,000 people worldwide. In Europe, the Sony Group recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 13.71 billion (yen 2,038 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 9.12 billion for the same period. For more information on Sony Europe, http://www.sony-europe.com/presscenter. please visit http://www.sony-europe.com and