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Table of Contents
Index
Portable Hard Disk Audio
Player
Getting Started 11
Network
Transferring Audio Data to
Walkman the Player 19
Operating Instructions
Playing Back Music 29
Other Functions 51
Troubleshooting 65
Additional information 79
NW -HD5/NW -HD5H
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products. is
a trademark of Sony Corporation.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
NW-HD5.US.2-629-002-11(1)
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Owner’s 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. ___________________________ W A R N I N G To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover
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– 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 modifications 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 Inf
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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. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Ap
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Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................ 5 Notice for Users .......................................................................... 7 Precautions ................................................................................. 9 On safety ............................................................................. 9 On installation ..................................................................... 9 On heat build-up ....
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Selecting tracks from “ New Tracks” ........................... 36 Selecting a track by the first letter of the track (Initials Search) ................................................................ 36 Selecting tracks from “ Playlist” .................................... 38 Editing Bookmarks on the Player ............................................. 39 Registering a track in a Bookmark (Bookmark track play) ...................................................... 39 Rearranging the track
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Notice for Users On the supplied software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player. • In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SO
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• 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 Unit
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Precautions On safety • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN jack of the player. • Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. On installation • Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Never wrap the player in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the player may cause malfunction or damage. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player
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On cleaning • Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. • Clean the headphone plug periodically. Notes • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing. • Be careful not to let water into the player from the opening near the connector. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer. NOTES • The recorded
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Getting Started Getting Started Checking the Supplied Accessories • Headphones (1) • Carrying case (1) • CD-ROM (1)* (SonicStage software, PDF of Operating Instructions) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) * Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player. (The rechargeable battery has been Transferring Audio installed in the player Data to the Player beforehand). • AC power adaptor (1) Playing Back Music For customers in the US The AC power adaptor supplied with this uni
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Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Transferring Audio Data to the Player Playing Back Music Other Functions ** (headphones)/LINE OUT Hole for hand strap jack ( page 29) (play/pause) button Trouble Shooting HOLD switch ( page 31) ( page 31) USB connector ( page 24) SEARCH/ MENU button DC IN jack ( page 13, 24) ( page 33) Player display ( page 32) Additional information (stop) button * VOL + /VOL – (volume)
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Getting Started Preparing a Power Source Charge the rechargeable lithium-ion battery before using it for the first time or when it is depleted. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. Connect the AC power adaptor first, then to an AC outlet to DC IN jack connect it to an AC outlet. The battery indicator in the display changes to “Charging,” and charging of the battery starts. Transferring Audio Charging is completed in approximately 3 Data to the Player hours*, and then “Charge
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Getting Started To remove the battery Insert a thin, pointed tool, such as the point of a mechanical pencil, into the hole of the battery compartment lid and slide the lid in the direction of the “ ” mark to open it. Then pull the label on the battery out in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. The power does not turns on if you remove the battery from the player even when the player is connected to an AC power adaptor. To insert the battery Transferring Audio Open the
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Getting Started Notes on the AC power adaptor • Use only the AC power adaptor supplied with the player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since this may cause the player to malfunction. • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. • If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply. To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall ou
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Getting Started Installing SonicStage on Your Computer Using the supplied CD-ROM, install the SonicStage on your computer. Preparing the required system The following system environment is required. 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 Transferring Audio vary according to the Windows version and the Data to the Player number of music files stored on the hard
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Getting Started Notes • SonicStage is not supported by the following environments: – OSs other than the indicated on page 16. – 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 • 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 u
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Getting Started 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 sta
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Transferring Audio Data to the Player Transferring Audio Data to the Player Importing Audio Data to Your Computer 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. You can record or import tracks from other sources such as the Internet and your computer’s hard disk (MP3 files). Refe
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Transferring Audio Data to the Player Insert the audio CD that you want to record into the CD drive of your computer. Point to of “ Music Source,” and select “Import a CD” from the menu. The contents of the audio CD appear in the music source list. If the CD information ( page 21), such as album name, artist’s name, and track titles could not be obtained automatically, connect your computer to the Internet and click “CD Info” on the right side of the window to obtain it from C
