Sony NW-HD3 operating instructions 43 GB, Connection with the computer/SonicStage

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The display turns off.	 The display automatically turns off if there is no operation for
	about 30 seconds (when using the battery) or about 3 minutes
	(when using the AC power adaptor) in stop mode. When
	scrolling track titles, etc., the display turns off about 30 seconds
	or about 3 minutes after scrolling is ﬁnished. Also, the display
	turns off when pressing and holding MENU. For all the cases,
	press any button to turn on the display again.

Connection with the computer/SonicStage

Symptom	Case and/or corrective action
The SonicStage software cannot	 An operating system not compatible with the software is used
be installed.	( page 10).
	 All Windows applications are not closed. If you start the
	installation while other programs are running, a malfunction
	may occur. This is especially true for programs that require
	large amounts of system resources, such as virus-check
	software.
	 There is not enough space on the hard disk of your computer.
	You need 200 MB or more free space. Delete the unnecessary
	ﬁles on your computer.

The installation appears to have	 Check for the appearance of an error message beneath the
stopped before it has ﬁnished.	installation window. Press the “Tab” key while holding
	down the “Alt” key. If an error message has appeared, press
	the “Enter” key. The installation will resume. If there is no
	message, the installation is still in progress. Wait for a little
	while longer.

The progress bar on the display of	 The installation is progressing normally. Please wait. The
your computer is not moving. The	installation may take 30 minutes or more, depending on your
access lamp of your computer has	CD drive or system environment.
not lit for a few minutes.
“PC Connect” is not displayed	 Please wait for the authentication of the SonicStage software.
when connecting to the computer	 Another application is running on the computer. Wait for a
with the USB cable.	while and reconnect the USB cable. If the problem persists,
	disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then
	reconnect the USB cable.
	 The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB
	cable and then reconnect it.
	 A USB hub is used. Connecting via a USB hub is not
	guaranteed. Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.

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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 use10 GB Installing SonicStage on Your ComputerPreparing the required system 11 GB Installing SonicStage12 GB Importing Audio Data to Your ComputerSelect 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 PlayerTo stop transferring 15 GBClick Transfer on the right side of the SonicStage window 16 GB Using SonicStage HelpClick Help SonicStage Help while SonicStage is running To understand SonicStage Help 17 GBTo 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 ModeArtist Mode displaysGenre Playback To play the bookmarked tracks 24 GBAdding a bookmark Bookmark track playTo return to normal play To cancel set upChanging Playback 25 GB26 GB Playback options Play ModeMenu 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 qualityOptions  Default setting Setup items30 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 cordStoring Data Other Than Audio Files Resetting to Factory Settings36 GB 37 GB Initializing Hard DiskPress  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 actionSound 42 GBOperation/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