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Network Walkman Digital Music Player

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Worlds Smallest 1.8" 20GB Hard Drive Digital Music Player Stores 13,000 Songs3 in ATRAC3plus Format at 48kbps Compatible with Sonys Connect Online Music Service Up to 30 Hours1 Playback with Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 4 G-Sensor Shock Protection Provides Impact Protection Skip-Free5 G-Protection Technology Transfer Internet Downloads and CD Recordings USB 2.0 Cradle for Easy PC Connection and High Speed Transfer Included Cradle for Charging Plays Back ATRAC3 Audio, Supports MP3, WMA2 and WAV Music Management Software Supplied 1.5", 7-Line Backlit LCD Display

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Outputs: Headphone (Stereo Mini Jack), Line Out Input: USB Cradle Connector Power Requirements: Embedded Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Battery Life (Approx.): ATRAC3plus Audio Playback: Up to 30 Hours 1 with Embedded Lithium-Ion Battery Color: Silver Dimensions (WHD): 8 " x 2 " x " (89.0 x 62.1 x 13.8mm) Weight: 3.8 oz (110g) Supplied Accessories: SonicStage Software, Headphones, Carrying Pouch, USB Cable, USB Cradle, AC Power Adaptor
2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Connect, G-Protection, G-Sensor, Network Walkman, SonicStage and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. 1 Up to 30 hours continuous playback with built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (fully charged) when playing in ATRAC3plus @ 48Kbps. Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns. 2 Non secured WMA files. 3 Calculated based on 4 minutes per song @ 48kbps. 4 When playing back in ATRAC3plus file format 5 Eliminates or reduces skipping during many active uses. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse Store 13,000 Tracks3 at 48kbps when using Sonys ATRAC3plus audio format.
Sony's Connect Online Music Service provides an easy method
for downloading legal music. Connect Music Service offers access to over 500,000 songs plus many independent titles as well as featured artist and celebrity mixes.
Internal Rechargeable Battery Provides Up to 30 Hours1
Continuous Playback (ATRAC3 Audio Playback) and can be charged in the supplied charging cradle. Quick charge feature allows battery to be charged to 80% capacity in one hour.
G-Sensor Shock Protection provides impact protection.
Skip-Free5 G-Protection Technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock. Transfer Internet Downloads and Recordings between your CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment.
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. USB Cradle for PC Connection and Recharging connects unit directly to PC and recharges the internal battery by simply placing the Network Walkman player in the USB cradle when cradle is powered by supplied AC adaptor. Plays Back in ATRAC3 Audio, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (MP3, WMA2, WAV) The Network Walkman player plays back ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus files and supports the most popular Internet Audio formats. Music Management Software Supplied Import, manage and easily transfer your digital music collections with the supplied music management software.
1.5" 7-Line Backlit LCD Display with 4 Modes depending on the

mode chosen, display will feature track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play mode and bass/AVLS/ battery life indicator.
Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 www.sony.com Printed in USA 5/2004

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear 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-HD1 Serial No. ___________________________
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: 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. 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
Portable Hard Disk Audio Player Network Walkman

NW-HD1

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.

Quick Start Guide

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Voltile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink.
Note on installation If you use the unit at a place subject to static or electrical noise, the tracks transferring information may be corrupted. This would prevent successful transferring authorization on your computer. 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 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.
This Quick Start Guide briefly explains the preparation and basic playback procedures of the player.
2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY NW-HD1 Sony Electronics Inc. 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.
Checking the supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1) (For the supplied USB cradle) Carrying pouch (1) CD-ROM (1) * Includes: SonicStage software Operating Instructions for the player (PDF) Quick Start Guide (this book) (1)
* Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

Headphones (1)

On the softwares
SonicStage and SonicStage logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. OpenMG, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark 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. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB Client Software, copyright 2000-2003 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. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo, and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Program 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation Documentation 2004 Sony Corporation

USB cradle (1)

Dedicated USB cable (1)

Preparing a power source

Place the player on the USB cradle until it clicks into place. Charging of the battery starts. The CHG lamp lights up on the USB cradle, and if the player is on, the battery indicator in the display changes. Charging is completed and the CHG lamp goes off in approximately 3 hours. The lighting mark lights up in the display if the player is on. When the player display is off, it takes approximately 1 hour to charge up to 80%. To remove the player from the USB cradle, press RELEASE.

CHG lamp RELEASE

Slide the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to ON. Power is supplied from the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
Connect the AC power adaptor to the USB cradle, and then connect the AC plug to an AC outlet.
to an AC outlet USB cradle
When installing is not successful
Check the required hardware and software below for using SonicStage. Computer
IBM PC/AT or Compatible CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended.) 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: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.) Others CD drive (capable of digital playback by WDM) Sound Board USB port (Hi-Speed USB is supported.)
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.

to DC IN jack AC power adaptor
Note If the player will not be used for three months or more, set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF to prevent degradation of the battery.
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Installing SonicStage on your computer
Click Install SonicStage, and then follow the displayed instructions.

Operating System

Factory installed: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows 98 Second Edition
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. For Windows 2000 Professional users, install Service Pack 3 or later version before using the software. We do not guarantee trouble-free operation of the system suspend, sleep, or hibernation function on the computers.
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. You will still be able to use the existing functions and audio data registered by the existing software. The PDF of Operating Instructions is also installed at the same time. Turn on your computer and start up Windows. Close all other software. Make sure to close any virus-check software, as 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.

Install SonicStage

Display
High Color (16 bit) or higher, dots or better (dots or better is recommended.)

Get Adobe Reader

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 those indicated above, personally constructed PCs or OSs, an environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system, Multi-boot environment, Multi-monitor environment, and Macintosh.

Read the instructions carefully. 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 only after the installation is completed. If any problem occurs during the installation, see When installing is not successful on the left. If necessary, click Get Adobe Reader and follow the instructions on the screen.

SonicStage

Using SonicStage more

See the SonicStage Help.

SonicStage window

Audio data

Importing audio data to your computer
Transferring audio data to the player
Select Help SonicStage Help to display the Help. The player is explained as ATRAC HDD in SonicStage Help. SonicStage Help window
Music CD Internet Music le (MP3, WAV, WMA* format)
* WMA les protected by copyright cannot be transferred.
Click About This Help File in the Overview to see how to use the Help.
Click Transfer in the SonicStage window.
Record and store tracks (audio data) from an audio CD to the SonicStage My Library. Double-click (SonicStage) on the desktop of your computer. SonicStage starts up. Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer. Click Music Source on the SonicStage window.
Transfer the tracks (audio data) stored in SonicStage My Library to the player in ATRAC3plus or ATRAC3 format. ATRAC3plus (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus) and ATRAC3 are audio compression technologies that satisfy the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates. Connect the USB cradle to your computer and the AC power adaptor in the order of to below. Then, place the player on the USB cradle as shown in until it clicks into place. PC Connect appears in the display.
Select ATRAC HDD from the transfer destination list.
To stop transferring,. click
Click to start recording.

to USB port

To stop recording, click. USB cable (supplied)
Click the tracks you want to transfer.
Click to start transferring.
To change the format and bit rate, click Format/Bit rate before.

to AC outlet

You can also automatically transfer albums include tracks which have not been previously transferred to the player (Automatic Transfer function). For details, see the SonicStage Help.
to USB jack on the bottom of the USB cradle
If CD information does not appear, click CD Info before while connecting to the Internet.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the player from the USB cradle while transferring audio data. The number of transfers for a track is limited for reasons of copyright.

USB cradle

to DC IN jack on the bottom of the USB cradle

AC power adaptor (supplied)
Selecting the transferred tracks to play back
By grouping the tracks into a MODE, such as by Artist or Album, you can select tracks you want to listen to. There are ve MODEs, and the explanation here uses the Artist MODE as an example.
List display (Press or to change.)

Playing back

Five MODEs and displays
You can select the searching MODE by pressing MODE repeatedly. The list displays in each MODE are changed as follows. Select a track you want to listen to by the same procedure as an Artist MODE.
You can change the language to your own for the menu and the messages in the display. Connect headphones to (headphones)/LINE OUT jack.
Press MODE. The list of artists appears. To start playback from the rst track of the rst album of the artist listed on the top, press here. Press / to select the artist you want to listen to. To select an album or a track of the selected artist, press. The list of albums or tracks appears, and you can select the album or the track by pressing /. Press. Playback starts from the rst track (or an album, a track) of selected artist.
Artist ( ) Album ( ) Genre ( ) Group ( ) Others (New Tracks or Bookmark)
Artist Album Track Album Track Genre Artist Track Group Track (Group) Track
Press (play/stop) to start playback. To stop playback, press again.
Press VOLUME +/ to adjust the volume.
To search tracks Displays and operations in Artist MODE

Use and on the player.

To Operation on the player
Find the beginning of the current track
Press once. Press repeatedly. Press once. Press repeatedly. Press and hold /.

List of artists

for the audio data stored

List of albums

for the artist selected Selected artist appears. Press. Press.

List of tracks

for the album selected Selected album appears.
Find the beginning of previous tracks Find the beginning of the next track Find the beginning of succeeding tracks Go forward/backwards quickly

MODE appears.

Press /. Press.
Press /. Press. Press. Press.

Press /.

Press.

Using the player more

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. The PDF installed together with SonicStage from the supplied CD-ROM. To use the Operating Instructions, click Start SonicStage Operating Instructions (or double-click NW-HD1 Manual on the desk top).