Sony NW-HD1 User Manual Page 1

Portable Hard Disk Audio PlayerNetwork Walkman2-102-860-11(1)“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo pro

Installing SonicStage on Your ComputerUsing the supplied CD-ROM, install the SonicStage on your computer.Preparing the required systemThe following s

Installing SonicStageCheck the following before installing the SonicStage software.• Make sure to close all other software, including any virus-check

PlaybackBefore PlaybackThe following procedures using the SonicStage installed on your computer are necessary before playback.• Importing tracks (aud

1 Select “Start” – “All Programs”* – “SonicStage” – “SonicStage.”SonicStage starts up.If you use the earlier version of SonicStage, the “SonicStage fi

Transferring audio data to the playerTransfer the tracks (audio data) stored in SonicStage “ My Library” on your computer to the player in ATRAC3plus/

2 Place the player on the USB cradle.Insert the player as shown below until it clicks into place.“PC Connect” appears in the display.The setup display

Notes• Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the player from the USB cradle while the data is transferred. The data being transferred may be dest

To understand SonicStage HelpThe left side frameThe right side frame1 Double click “ Overview” in the left-side frame of SonicStage Help.2 Clic

Playing BackTransfer audio data from your computer to the player beforehand ( page 14).You can change the language to your own for the menu and the m

Basic playback operations (Play, stop, search)To OperationPlay from a point where you stopped the player previouslyPress . Playback starts from t

For the customers in the USAINFORMATION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P

Playing Back Tracks Selected by MODE (Artist, Album, Genre, Group, etc.)By grouping the tracks in the player into a “ MODE,” such as by “Artist” or “

To return to the display where you start playbackPress and hold MODE.To return to the display where you select a MODEPress MODE.To return to the track

MODE displaysThe display differs depending on the MODE.You can start playback by pressing  in all the displays. ArtistList of artists Albums of the

Adding a bookmark ( Bookmark track play)You can play your favorite tracks by adding a Bookmark to them. To play bookmarked tracks, select Others MOD

Changing Playback Options (Play Mode)You can use various playback options, such as selecting songs you want to listen to and playing songs in random o

Playback options ( Play Mode)A range of tracks to be played (“Play unit”  below) differs depending on the MODE ( page 20) where you start playback.I

Playing tracks repeatedly ( Repeat play)Playback of tracks repeats in the playback options selected in  page 24.1 Select the playback option you wa

Changing Sound Quality and SettingsFor details about various setting items, see  page 28.1 Press MENU.The MENU display appears.2 Press  or  to sele

Setup itemsItemOptions (: Default setting) Sound (Sound setting) OffNormal sound quality V-SUR* Studio (VS)Recreates the sound of a recording stu

ItemsOptions (: Default settings) Backlight (LCD backlight of the display) AutoThe display lights up for about 10 seconds when you press a button a

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Customizing sound quality ( Custom)You can adjust the sound quality for each frequency range individually, checking the settings on the display.1 Afte

Other FunctionsTransferring Audio Data Back to Your ComputerAudio data can be transferred back to SonicStage “ My Library” on your computer.“Transfer”

Connecting Other DevicesYou can listen to tracks through a stereo system and record tracks in the player onto a MiniDisc or a cassette tape. See the i

Storing Data Other Than Audio FilesYou can transfer data from the hard disk of a computer to the built-in hard disk of this player using Windows Expl

4 Press  to select “Yes,” and then press .The message appears, and then the Format display appears.To cancel set up In step 4, select “No,” and the

3 Press  to select “Initialize Hard Disk,” and then press .The Initialize Hard Disk display appears.4 Press  to select “Yes,” and then press .5

Additional InformationNotes on Disposing of the UnitThis player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. When you dispose of the player, be su

TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your player, try the following solutions.1 Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF, and then set to ON

SoundSymptom Case and/or corrective actionThere is no sound. Noise is heard. The volume level is set to zero. Turn the volume up ( page 18). The he

Operation/PlaybackSymptom Case and/or corrective actionButtons do not work. The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back ( page 18). Moisture

Notice for UsersOn the supplied software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renti

Symptom Case and/or corrective actionThe progress bar on the display of your computer is not moving. The access lamp of your computer has not lit for

Symptom Case and/or corrective actionThe number of tracks that can be transferred to the player is not much. (Available recording time is short.) The

Error MessagesFollow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.Message Meaning Corrective actionAVLSNO VOLUMEOPERATIONThe volu

Message Meaning Corrective actionHDD NOTINITIALIZEDCORRECTLY• The hard disk of the player is not correctly initialized.• The hard disk of the player

Specifi cationsMaximum recordable number of track (Approx.)*ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus5,000 (132 kbps) 2,500 (256 kbps)6,000 (105 kbps) 10,000 (64 kbps)10,000 (

DDeutsch 29EEnglish 29Español 29FFind the beginning of a track 19Français 29GGenre 22Group 22Grouping tracks 20HHeadphone 28, 32Headphones 6Heavy 28

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PrecautionsOn safety• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the USB cradle.• Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the USB cradl

Getting StartedChecking the Supplied Accessories• Headphones (1) • USB cradle (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1)• AC power adaptor (1)(For the sup

Guide to Parts and ControlsPlayer (headphones)/LINE OUT jack ( page 18), , ,  buttons ( page 19, 20)MENU button ( page 24, 27)MO

Preparing a Power SourceCharge the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery before using it for the fi rst time or when it is depleted.1 Slide the BU

To remove the player from the USB cradlePress RELEASE.RELEASENotes• If the player is connected to the computer for a long time while charging, chargi