Sony NW-HD3 operating instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Notice for Users	4
Precautions	5
On safety	5
On installation	5
On heat build-up	5
On the headphones	5
On cleaning	5
Getting Started
Checking the Supplied Accessories	6
Guide to Parts and Controls	7
About the serial number	7
Preparing a Power Source	8
Charging the battery using a USB
connection	9
Checking the remaining power of the
battery	9
Installing SonicStage
on Your Computer	10
Preparing the required system	10
Installing SonicStage	11
Importing Audio Data
to Your Computer	12
Transferring Audio Data
to the Player	14
Using SonicStage Help	16
Playback
Playing Back	18
Locking the controls (HOLD)	19
Basic playback operations
(Play, stop, search)	20
Checking information in the display	20
Playing Back Tracks Selected by MODE
(Artist, Album, Genre, Group, etc.)	21
MODE displays	23
Adding a bookmark
(Bookmark track play)	24

Changing Playback Options
(Play Mode)	25
Playback options (Play Mode)	26
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play)...	28
Changing Sound Quality
and Settings	29
Setup items	30
Customizing sound quality
(Sound EQ - Custom)	32
Adjusting treble and bass emphasis
(Digital Sound Preset)	33
Other Functions
Transferring Audio Data Back
to Your Computer	34
Connecting Other Devices	35
Storing Data Other Than Audio Files ...	36
Resetting to the Factory Settings	36
Initializing Hard Disk	37
Additional Information
Notes on Disposing of the Unit	39
Troubleshooting	41
Error Messages	46
Speciﬁcations	48
Index	48

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Contents Portable Hard Disk Audio Player Declaration of Conformity Owner’s RecordFor the customers in the USA and Canada For the customers in the USATable of Contents On the supplied software Precautions For customers in the US Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPlayer display Guide to Parts and ControlsAbout the serial number PlayerConnect the USB adaptor to the player Preparing a Power SourceSlide the BUILT-IN Battery switch to on Connect the the AC power adaptor to the USB adaptorTo remove the USB adaptor from the player Charging the battery using a USB connectionChecking the remaining power of the battery Battery life continuous useInstalling SonicStage on Your Computer 10 GBPreparing the required system 11 GB Installing SonicStageImporting Audio Data to Your Computer 12 GBSelect Start All Programs* SonicStage SonicStage Click Music Source on the SonicStage window 13 GBTo stop recording To select the tracks you do not want to record14 GB Transferring Audio Data to the Player15 GB To stop transferringClick Transfer on the right side of the SonicStage window Using SonicStage Help 16 GBClick Help SonicStage Help while SonicStage is running 17 GB To understand SonicStage HelpTo search for a word inside an explanation Press  Adjust the volume by pressing Volume +Playing Back 18 GBTo unlock the controls 19 GBLocking the controls Playable audio dataTo turn off the player 20 GBBasic playback operations Play, stop, search Checking information in the displayPress  or  to select an item Playing Back Tracks Selected by ModePress Mode repeatedly to select a Mode 21 GBTo return to the track list To return to the display where you start playback22 GB ModeMode displays ArtistGenre Playback To play the bookmarked tracks 24 GBAdding a bookmark Bookmark track playTo return to normal play To cancel set upChanging Playback 25 GBPlayback options Play Mode 26 GBMenu display/icon Explanation On Shufﬂe play What is a play unit ?27 GB On playback of a play unitRepeat play To return to the display where you select a Mode28 GB Playing tracks repeatedlyTo return to the previous display Changing Sound Quality and Settings29 GB To change sound qualitySetup items Options  Default setting30 GB 31 GB Items Options  Default settingsPress  or  to select the sound level 32 GBCustomizing sound quality Sound EQ Custom33 GB Adjusting treble and bass emphasisDigital Sound Preset To return to the display where you select Mode34 GB Transferring Audio Data Back to Your Computer35 GB Connecting Other DevicesConnected device Setting Headphones Connecting cordResetting to Factory Settings Storing Data Other Than Audio Files36 GB Initializing Hard Disk 37 GBPress  to select Yes, and then press  Press  to select Initialize Hard Disk, and then press  38 GB39 GB To remove the built-in rechargeable battery40 GB 41 GB TroubleshootingPower Symptom Case and/or corrective action42 GB SoundOperation/Playback Connection with the computer/SonicStage 43 GBMuch. Available recording time 44 GBComputer Transferred to the player is notOthers 45 GB5C 35C Error Messages46 GB Message MeaningMessage Meaning Corrective action 47 GBSpeciﬁcationsIndex Mode 49 GBSony Corporation