Sony Portable CD Player NW A3000 Series User Manual

Operation Guide  
NW-A1000 series / A3000 series  
©2005 Sony Corporation  
2-659-086-13 (1)  
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To change the page layout  
The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select  
how pages are displayed.  
Single Page  
Continuous - Facing  
Pages are displayed one at a time.  
When you scroll, the display changes  
to a previous or succeeding page.  
Two pages are displayed side by side  
with each pair part of a continuous  
roll of pages. When you scroll, the  
previous and next pairs of pages scroll  
up and down continuously.  
Continuous  
Pages are displayed as a continuous  
roll of pages.  
Facing  
When you scroll, the previous and  
next pages scroll up and down  
continuously.  
Two pages are displayed side by side.  
When you scroll, the display changes  
to previous or succeeding pairs of  
pages.  
Using CONNECT Player Help  
Refer to CONNECT Player Help for details about using CONNECT Player,  
such as importing tracks to your computer and transferring tracks to the  
player.  
Click “Help” – “CONNECT Player Help” while CONNECT Player  
is running.  
Help appears.  
Note  
• In CONNECT Player Help, the player is referred to as “Device.”  
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Table of Contents  
Settings (continued)  
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Player HOME Menu Reference  
The HOME menu is the screen that appears either when you turn the player on  
or when you connect it to CONNECT Player.  
The HOME menu is the starting point to play audio, search for tracks, and  
change settings.  
To display the player’s HOME menu, press and hold BACK.  
Music Library  
Playlists.....................................18  
All Songs ..................................10  
Album .......................................11  
Artist .........................................12  
Genre.........................................13  
Rating ....................................14  
Release Date .............................15  
Recent Transfers .......................16  
Play History ................... 21  
Settings  
Play Mode  
Play Mode ................................25  
Sound ........................................44  
Default Bookmark ....................31  
AVLS (Vol. Limit) ....................47  
Beep ..........................................48  
Audio Output ............................49  
Display......................................50  
Brightness .................................51  
Unit Information .......................52  
Language...................................53  
Reset all Settings.......................54  
Initialize Disk............................55  
Normal ......................................26  
Repeat .......................................26  
Shuffle.......................................26  
Shuffle&Repeat ........................26  
Repeat 1 Song...........................26  
Initial Search  
Artist .........................................17  
Album .......................................17  
Song ..........................................17  
Intelligent Shuffle  
Playlists  
My Favorite Shuffle..................22  
Time Machine Shuffle ..............23  
Shuffle All.................................24  
B.mark List 1 – 5 ................19, 31  
Playlists.....................................19  
Favorite 100 ........................19, 20  
Trash Bin.............................19, 38  
Favorite 100.................. 20  
Now Playing ................ 27  
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Supplied Accessories  
The player includes the following items.  
The built-in rechargeable battery is pre-installed in the player.  
Headphones (1)  
Headphone extension cord (1)  
AC power cord** (1)  
AC power adaptor** (1)  
CD-ROM* (1)  
USB cable (1)  
– CONNECT Player software  
– Operation Guide (PDF file)  
* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in  
an audio CD player.  
Quick Start Guide (1)  
**Depending on your country or region, an AC power adaptor and AC cord may not be  
supplied with the player.  
For customers in the USA  
The AC power adaptor supplied with this unit is not intended to be serviced.  
Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in its intended manner during  
the warranty period, the adaptor should be returned to your nearest Sony  
Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement, or if a  
problem occurs after the warranty period has expired, the adaptor should be  
discarded.  
Notes  
• When using this player, follow the precautions below to avoid damaging the player.  
– Do not sit down with the player in your back pocket.  
– If you store the player with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it, do not  
subject the player to a strong impact.  
• Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.  
About the serial number  
The serial number provided for this player is required for the customer  
registration. The number is on a label on the back of the player. Do not remove  
the label.  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
Front  
Back  
HOLD button  
(Headphones) jack  
VOL +/– switch  
Hole for hand  
strap  
Headphone  
extension cord  
(NW-A1000  
series only)  
LINK button  
Multiple  
connector  
RESET button  
OPTION butt
BACK button  
Headphones  
5-way button  
HOLD button  
BACK button  
Press to go up one list screen level  
page 8), or to return to the  
previous screen.  
Press and hold BACK to display the  
HOME menu.  
When you press the HOLD button,  
“HOLD On” appears, the player is  
disabled, and the controls are locked.  
When you press the HOLD button  
while the HOLD feature is on,  
“HOLD Off” appears, and the  
(
OPTION button  
Displays the Option menu ( page  
28).  
controls are unlocked again. The  
HOLD feature cannot be set to ON  
when the player is turned off.  
To turn the player off, press and hold  
the OPTION button or select “Shut  
Down” from the Option menu, and  
then press   
(Headphones) jack  
Insert the headphone or the  
headphones extension cord until you  
feel a click. If the plug is not securely  
seated, sound may not be played  
properly through the headphones. The  
headphone jack is also used for LINE  
VOL +/– switch  
Adjusts the volume when slid up or  
down.  
OUT connections ( page 49).  
Hole for hand strap (NW-A1000 series only)  
You can attach a thin hand strap of  
your choice. Use tweezers to attach it.  
LINK button  
Searches for tracks by artists that  
belong to the similar genre to the  
artist of the currently playing track  
Multiple connector  
Connects the supplied USB cable  
(
page 42).  
(
page 56).  
5-way button  
Starts playback and enables  
navigation of the player’s on-screen  
RESET button  
Resets the player ( page 65).  
menus ( page 9).  
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Using the Player Controls  
Use the 5-way button and the BACK button to navigate through screens, play  
tracks, and change the player’s settings.  
The diagram below shows how the screen changes when you press the  
operation button. For example, a player’s screen changes as shown below by  
selecting “Music Library”–”Album” from the HOME menu.  
HOME menu  
Select  
(Music Library),  
and press .  
Music Library  
Press BACK  
Select “Album,”  
and press .  
Album list  
Press BACK  
Select your desired album,  
and press .  
Track list  
Press BACK  
Select your desired track,  
and press .  
Playback begins.  
Now Playing screen  
Press BACK  
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The 5-way button performs different functions  
depending upon the screen shown on the player’s  
display. List screens enable you to search for and  
select tracks. The Now Playing screen provides  
information about the currently playing track.  
button*  
/buttons  
/buttons  
* Use the raised dot on the button as a tactile  
reference when operating the player.  
Now Playing screen  
List screen  
Bookmark icon  
Index  
List  
Track title  
Artist name  
Album title  
Genre  
Rating  
Playing status  
button  
button  
Activates the selected item.  
Press and hold to play all the  
tracks of the selected item.  
is displayed on the left bottom  
of the player’s display while a track  
is playing. When you press   
during playback, appears, and the  
track pauses. Press to resume  
playback. This pause and resume  
feature is available only on the Now  
Playing screen.  
/buttons  
Moves the cursor up or down.  
Press and hold to scroll up or down  
faster.  
/buttons  
/buttons  
Press /to display the cursor and  
scroll through the displayed items.  
When the genre, album title, or other  
characteristic is selected by the  
cursor, press to display a list of  
artists or tracks matching the genre  
of the currently playing track.  
Changes screens, or, when an index  
screen is displayed, moves the cursor  
left or right to display a list of items.  
/buttons  
Moves playback to the beginning of  
the current, previous, or next track  
when pressed once or repeatedly.  
Press and hold to scan a playing  
track backwards or forwards quickly.  
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Playing Tracks  
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Searching for Tracks  
You can search for tracks by “Genre,” “Artist,” “Album,” “All Songs,” etc.  
5-way button  
Music Library  
BACK button  
Searching for tracks by track name  
The list of tracks is displayed alphabetically by the first letter of the track title.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “All Songs,and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hint  
You can add a track to the default Bookmark List by pressing while selecting the  
track in the track list ( page 31).  
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Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks  
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Searching for tracks by album  
The list of albums is displayed alphabetically by the first letter of the album  
title.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “Album,and then press .  
The album list appears.  
Press ///to select an album, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hint  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
holding in step  
.
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Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks  
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Searching for tracks by artist  
The list of artists is displayed alphabetically by the first letter of the artist’s  
name.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “Artist,and then press .  
The artist list appears.  
Press ///to select an artist, and then press .  
The album list appears.  
Press ///to select an album, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hints  
• If the artist name starts with “The” or “THE,” the introductory “The” or “THE” is  
ignored in sorting the artist list by name.  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
   
holding in steps  
to  
.
Continued  
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Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks  
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Searching for tracks by genre  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “Genre,and then press .  
The list of genres appears.  
Press ///to select a genre, and then press .  
The artist list appears.  
Press ///to select an artist, and then press .  
The album list appears.  
Press ///to select an album, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hint  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
   
holding in steps  
to  
.
Continued  
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Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks  
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Searching for tracks by Rating  
You can rate tracks by assigning them from one to five stars ( ) and then later  
search for tracks by their star rating. For details on assigning star ratings, see  
page 41.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “Rating,and then press .  
The list of ratings appears.  
Press /to select your desired star rating for the track  
(indicated by 1 to 5 s), and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hints  
• “ Rating” includes automatically assigned ratings indicated by hollow stars ( ) and  
manually assigned ratings indicated by filled stars ( ).  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
holding in step  
.
Continued  
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Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks  
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Searching for tracks by release year  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “Release Date,and then press .  
The list of release years appears.  
Press /to select a year, and then press .  
The artist list appears.  
Press ///to select an artist, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hint  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
   
holding in steps  
to  
.
Continued  
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Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks  
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Searching for tracks from albums recently transferred  
You can search for tracks from albums transferred during the three most recent  
connections to CONNECT Player.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Music Library), and then press .  
The list screen appears.  
Press /to select “Recent Transfers,and then press .  
A selection list appears for the three most recent transfer sessions with  
CONNECT Player.  
Press /to select the time of a transfer session, and then  
press .  
The album list from the selected session appears.  
Press ///to select an album, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hint  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
   
holding in steps  
to  
.
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Playing Tracks  
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Searching for Tracks by Initial Letter  
You can search for tracks by the initial letter of the artist name, album title, or  
track title.  
Initial Search  
5-way button  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Initial Search), and then press .  
A screen appears that enables you to select a character.  
Press ///to select an initial character, and then press  
.  
A list of categories you can search by appears.  
“Song” searches by the track title, “Artist” searches by the artist name,  
and “Album” searches by the album title.  
Press /to select a category, and then press .  
“Searching” appears.  
When the search finishes, the results are displayed.  
When you select “Artist” or “Album,” you can narrow the search results  
and select a specific track.  
When “Artist” or “Album” is selected and press and hold , all tracks on  
the item are played.  
Note  
• While “Searching” is displayed, the controls of the player cannot be operated.  
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Playing Tracks  
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Playing a Playlist  
You can play lists of tracks (playlists) created either in CONNECT Player or  
on the player (Bookmark List).  
5-way button  
Playlists  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The screen to select a playlist type appears.  
For details of each of playlist type, see  
page 19.  
Press ///to select a playlist, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback of the selected track starts.  
Hints  
You can also access playlists by selecting “Playlists” from the “Music Library” screen.  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
holding in step  
.
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Playing Tracks...Playing a Playlist  
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Types of playlists  
There are five types of playlists, as described below.  
Playlist type  
Explanation  
B.mark List 1 – 51)  
A playlist created in the player (called a Bookmark  
List). The player includes five Bookmark Lists. While a  
Bookmark list is being played, the currently playing  
Bookmark list appears with an icon underlined on the  
Now Playing screen. For details on Bookmark Lists, see  
page 31.  
Playlists1)  
A playlist created in CONNECT Player. For details on  
creating a playlist, refer to CONNECT Player Help.  
Favorite 100  
A playlist created automatically by CONNECT Player  
that includes the 100 tracks that the player has played  
the most, displayed in descending order by how many  
times they have been played. This playlist is updated  
each time you connect the player to CONNECT Player.  
Trash Bin  
A playlist that includes tracks to be deleted from the  
player. Tracks added to the Trash Bin are delete from  
the player the next time you connect the player to  
CONNECT Player. For details on adding tracks to the  
Trash Bin, see  
page 38.  
1) If you change a Bookmark List’s name or a Playlist’s name in CONNECT Player, the  
list appears with the edited name.  
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Playing Tracks  
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Playing Your Top 100 Tracks  
The player can select and play the 100 tracks that have been played the most  
times.  
5-way button  
Favorite 100  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of the top 100 tracks appears.  
(Favorite 100), and then press .  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hints  
• The track play counts used to select the top 100 are updated each time you connect the  
player to CONNECT Player.  
• If the total number of tracks stored on the player is less than 100, all tracks on the player  
are played. If fewer than 100 tracks on the player have ever been played, all tracks on  
the player that have been played at least once are played.  
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Playing Tracks  
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Searching for Tracks by Dates Played  
You can search for tracks according to the dates on which the player has  
played them.  
5-way button  
Play History  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select (Play History), and then press .  
A list of dates on which tracks were played appears, starting with the most  
recent.  
Press /to select a year and month, press /to select a  
date, and then press .  
A list of tracks played on the selected date appears.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all tracks on  
the list.  
Hints  
• The history of when tracks were played for more than 15 seconds is updated and that  
record is applied to the play history only when you connect the player to CONNECT  
Player.  
• When a track is played for less than 15 seconds, that playback is not applied to the play  
history.  
You can play all tracks of a list item by selecting the item from the list and pressing and  
holding in step  
.
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Playing Tracks  
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Playing Tracks in Random Order  
(Intelligent Shuffle Play)  
The player offers three random play (also known as “shuffle play”) modes:  
“My Favorite Shuffle,” “Time Machine Shuffle,” and “Shuffle All.” Each  
shuffle play mode plays a different selection of tracks in random order.  
Intelligent  
Shuffle  
5-way button  
BACK button  
Playing your 100 favorite tracks in random order  
The player selects the 100 tracks that have been played the most and plays  
them in random order.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The screen to select a shuffle type appears.  
(Intelligent Shuffle), and then press  
.  
Press /to select “My Favorite Shuffle,and then press .  
“Shuffle play 100 favorite songs.” appears, and playback starts.  
If you select a shuffle type while a track is playing, the track stops after  
the message appears, and a randomly selected track starts playing  
(Intelligent Shuffle play).  
Hints  
• Intelligent Shuffle play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations:  
– Starting playback of a track by selecting it from the Music Library.  
– Using the Artist Link feature.  
– Changing the play mode.  
• The track play count information for “My Favorite Shuffle” is updated every time you  
connect the player to CONNECT Player.  
• If fewer than 100 tracks on the player have ever been played, all tracks on the player  
that have been played at least once are played in random order. If the total number of  
tracks stored on the player is less than 100, all tracks on the player are played in random  
order.  
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Playing Tracks...Playing Tracks in Random Order  
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Notes  
• To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press  
repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going  
forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.  
• When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat.”  
Playing tracks released in the same year randomly  
(Time Machine Shuffle)  
The player selects a year at random and plays tracks released in that year.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
.  
(Intelligent Shuffle), and then press  
The screen to select a shuffle type appears.  
Press /to select “Time Machine Shuffle,and then press  
.  
“Shuffle play songs released in 2005.” (for example) appears, and then  
tracks released in the selected year are played in random order.  
If you select a shuffle type while a track is playing, the track stops after  
the message appears, and a randomly selected track starts playing  
(Intelligent Shuffle play).  
Hint  
• Intelligent Shuffle play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations:  
– Starting playback of a track by selecting it from the Music Library.  
– Using the Artist Link feature.  
– Changing the play mode.  
Notes  
• The controls of the player cannot be operated while a year is being selected.  
• A shuffle play of all tracks begins if none of the tracks on the player have a release year  
assigned to them.  
• If all the tracks on the player that have a release year assigned have the same release  
year, or some of tracks have the same release year and the rest of them have no released  
year assigned, the player automatically plays a random shuffle of the tracks from that  
year, and “Shuffle play songs released in 2005” (for example) is displayed.  
• To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press  
repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going  
forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.  
• When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat.”  
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Playing Tracks...Playing Tracks in Random Order  
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Playing all tracks in random order  
All the tracks stored on the player are played in random order.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
.  
(Intelligent Shuffle), and then press  
The screen to select a shuffle type appears.  
Press /to select “Shuffle All,and then press .  
“Shuffle play all.” appears, and playback starts.  
If you select a shuffle type while a track is playing, the track stops after  
the message appears, and a randomly selected track starts playing  
(Intelligent Shuffle play).  
Hint  
• Intelligent Shuffle play is automatically cancelled by any of the following operations:  
– Starting playback of a track by selecting it from the Music Library.  
– Using the Artist Link feature.  
– Changing the play mode.  
Notes  
• To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press  
repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going  
forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.  
• When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat.”  
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Playing Tracks  
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Changing the Play Mode  
The player offers a variety of play modes, including normal play and several  
shuffle play (random play) and repeat play options.  
Play Mode  
5-way button  
OPTION button  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of play modes appears.  
(Play Mode), and then press .  
You can also display the list of play modes when playing a track by  
pressing OPTION and selecting “Play Mode” from the Option menu that  
appears.  
Press /to select a play mode (see page 26), and then  
press .  
If you selected “Play Mode” from the HOME menu, the HOME menu  
reappears.  
If you selected “Play Mode” by pressing OPTION while playing a track,  
the Now Playing screen reappears.  
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Playing Tracks...Changing the Play Mode  
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The list of play modes  
Play mode type/Icon  
Description  
Normal/No icon  
All the tracks after the selected track are played once  
in the track list order, and then playback pauses.  
Repeat/  
After the currently playing track (or the track  
selected from a track list) finishes, tracks on the  
currently playing list item (such as an album or artist  
list) are played repeatedly in track list order.  
Shuffle/  
After the currently playing track (or the track  
selected from a track list) finishes, tracks on the  
currently playing list item (such as an album or artist  
list) are played in random order.  
Shuffle&Repeat/  
After the currently playing track (or the track  
selected from a track list) finishes, tracks on the  
currently playing list item (such as an album or artist  
list) are played repeatedly in random order.  
Repeat 1 Song/  
The currently playing track (or the track selected  
from a track list) is played repeatedly.  
Notes  
• When you start Intelligent Shuffle play, the play mode changes to “Shuffle” or  
“Shuffle&Repeat.”  
• To move back through as many as the last 20 tracks played during shuffle play, press  
repeatedly. Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going  
forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order.  
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Displaying the Now Playing Screen  
The Now Playing screen displays information about the currently playing  
track, such as the artist name and album title.  
5-way button  
Now Playing  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
Detailed information about the currently playing track appears.  
(Now Playing), and then press .  
Hint  
• If you display the Option menu from the Now Playing screen and select “Detailed  
Information,” you can view detailed information about the track, such as release year,  
playing time, audio format, and bit rate*.  
* If the track has a variable bite rate, “VBR” is shown for the bit rate.  
Note  
• When playing tracks recorded using variable bite rate (VBR) recording, the progress bar  
that shows the elapsed playback time, and the time itself, is not stable, which may result  
in incorrect information being displayed.  
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Displaying the Option Menu  
From the Option menu, you can modify settings for the currently playing track  
and access a variety of player features.  
5-way button  
OPTION button  
Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
Press /to select an option item, and then press .  
Depending upon the item selected, either an option setting screen appears  
or the selected item is activated.  
For details on each of the option item, see the table on  
page 29.  
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Hint  
• Press OPTION to view a list of setting and navigation options for the track, as described  
in the following table.  
Item  
Description/reference page  
Go to Album  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
See  
page 30.  
page 30.  
page 30.  
page 31.  
page 32.  
page 34.  
page 35.  
page 38.  
page 39.  
page 40.  
page 25.  
page 41.  
page 27.  
Go to Artist  
Go to Genre  
Bookmark  
Select Bookmark  
Remove Bookmark  
Clear Bookmark List  
Add to Trash Bin  
Rescue  
Rescue All from Trash Bin  
Play Mode  
Rating  
Detailed Information  
Shut Down  
Now Playing  
Play  
Turns off the player.  
Displays the Now Playing screen.  
Starts playback.  
Re-order Songs  
See  
See  
page 36.  
page 37.  
Change Icon  
HOME menu  
Displays the HOME menu.  
Notes  
• The Option menu cannot be displayed on some of the screens, such as the Settings  
screen.  
• The option items shown on the Option menu vary, depending on the screen from which  
you display the Option menu.  
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Searching for Tracks Based on the  
Currently Playing Track  
By displaying the Option menu from the Now Playing screen, you can search  
for other tracks and albums by the artist of the currently playing track and for  
tracks by other artists that belong to the same genre as the currently playing  
artist.  
5-way button  
Now Playing  
BACK button  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
Detailed Information about the currently playing track appears.  
(Now Playing), and then press .  
Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
Press /to select an option item, and then press .  
“Go to Album” displays a track list of the currently playing album.  
“Go to Artist” displays a list of albums by the artist of the currently  
playing track.  
“Go to Genre” displays a list of artists who belong to the same genre as  
the currently playing artist.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback starts from the selected track and continues through all  
succeeding tracks on the list.  
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Adding/Editing Tracks to a Bookmark  
List  
A Bookmark List is a feature that groups your favorite tracks into a list. The  
player supports five Bookmark Lists, each of which can contain up to 100  
tracks. For details on playing Bookmark Lists, see  
page 18.  
To add a track to the default Bookmark List  
You can add a track to the default Bookmark List by pressing while the  
Now Playing screen is displayed. To change which Bookmark List is the  
default Bookmark List, see  
page 33.  
1 Display the Now Playing screen of the track you want to add to the  
Bookmark List, and then press and hold .  
“Added to Bookmark List 1.” (the number is that of the current default  
Bookmark List) appears, and the Bookmark List icon ( ) lights up.  
Hints  
• Initially, the default Bookmark List is set to “B.mark List 1.”  
You can also add a track to the default Bookmark List by pressing and holding  
while the track is selected in a track list.  
• If you play a track from a Bookmark List and then press and hold , the track is  
removed from the Bookmark list.  
Notes  
You cannot add a track to the same Bookmark List twice.  
You cannot add a track to a Bookmark List if any track in the track list is shown with  
.
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To add tracks to a selected Bookmark List  
You can add a track to a Bookmark List selected from “B.mark List 1” to  
“B.mark List 5.”  
1 Display the Now Playing screen of the track you want to add to the  
Bookmark List.  
2 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
3 Press /to select “Select Bookmark,and then press .  
The screen to select a Bookmark List appears.  
4 Press /to select the Bookmark List you want to add the track  
to, and then press .  
“Added to Bookmark List 1.” (the number is that of the Bookmark List you  
selected) appears, and the Bookmark List icon ( ) lights up.  
Hints  
• Repeat steps 1 to 4 to add more tracks to the Bookmark List.  
You can also add a track to a bookmark list by pressing OPTION while selecting the  
track in a track list and then selecting “Select Bookmark” from the Option menu.  
You can also add a track to the Trash Bin by pressing OPTION while selecting the track  
in a track list and then selecting “Add to Trash Bin” from the Option menu.  
You can display and edit Bookmark Lists created on the player using CONNECT  
Player.  
Notes  
You cannot add a track to the same Bookmark List twice.  
You cannot add a track to a Bookmark List if any track in the track list is shown with  
.
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To change the default Bookmark List  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select  
(Settings), and then press .  
3 Press /to select “Default Bookmark,and then press .  
A list of the Bookmark Lists appears.  
4 Press /to select the Bookmark List you want to set as the  
default Bookmark List, and then press .  
The selected Bookmark List is set as the default for tracks added using the   
button.  
Hint  
• Initially, the default Bookmark List is set to “B.mark List 1.”  
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To remove a track from a Bookmark List  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The list of playlists appears.  
3 Press ///to select the Bookmark List from which you want to  
remove a track, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
4 Press ///to select the track you want to remove from the  
Bookmark List, and then press .  
Playback of the selected track starts.  
5 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
6 Press /to select “Remove Bookmark,and then press .  
“Removed from Bookmark List 1.” (the number is that of the Bookmark List  
you selected) appears, and the next track appears on the screen. When you  
remove the last track from the Bookmark List, the list of playlists appears.  
Hint  
• If you play a track from a Bookmark List and then press and hold , the track is  
removed from the Bookmark list.  
Notes  
• When you remove a track that is contained on more than one Bookmark List, the track  
is removed only from the Bookmark List selected in step 3.  
You can remove a track from a Bookmark List only while the track you want to remove  
is being played (when the track you want to remove is shown with  
in the track list).  
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To remove all tracks from a Bookmark List  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The list of playlists appears.  
3 Press ///to select the Bookmark List from which you want to  
remove all tracks, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
4 Select any track from the list, and press .  
Playback of the selected Bookmark List starts.  
5 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
6 Press /to select “Clear Bookmark List,and then press .  
A confirmation dialog appears.  
7 Press /to select “Yes,and then press .  
All tracks are removed from the selected Bookmark List.  
If you select “No,” the Bookmark List remains unchanged, and the Now  
Playing screen appears.  
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To rearrange the track order of a Bookmark List  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The list of playlists appears.  
3 Press ///to select the Bookmark List whose track order you  
want to rearrange, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
4 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
5 Press /to select “Re-order Songs,and then press .  
The screen to change the track order appears.  
6 Press /to select a track to move, and then press .  
The arrow ( ) appears next to the title of the selected track, and the screen to  
select a destination appears.  
7 Press /to select a destination for the track, and then press .  
The track you selected in step 6 is moved to the location you selected in step  
7.  
To move additional tracks, repeat steps 6 and 7.  
8 Press BACK.  
The track list reappears.  
Note  
You cannot rearrange the track order of a Bookmark List if any track in the track list is  
shown with  
.
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To change a Bookmark List icon  
You can select the icons that are shown when a track added to a Bookmark List  
is played. The icons enable you to tell at glance which Bookmark Lists contain  
the track.  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The list of playlists appears.  
3 Press ///to select the Bookmark List whose icon you want to  
change, and then press .  
The track list appears.  
4 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
5 Press /to select “Change Icon,and then press .  
The screen to select an icon appears.  
6 Press ///to select the icon, and then press .  
The Bookmark List icon changes to the selected icon.  
Hint  
You can also rename a Bookmark List using CONNECT Player. For details, refer to  
CONNECT Player Help.  
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Deleting a Track From the Player  
By adding tracks to the Trash Bin, you can delete them from the player the  
next time you connect the player to CONNECT Player. Deleting tracks from  
the player does not delete them from CONNECT Player.  
Up to 100 tracks can be added to the Trash Bin.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The Now Playing screen appears.  
(Now Playing), and then press .  
Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
Press /to select “Add to Trash Bin,and then press .  
The track is added to the Trash Bin, and “Added to Trash Bin.” appears.  
The track added to the Trash Bin are indicated by the Trash Bin icon ( ).  
Tracks added to the Trash Bin are deleted from the player the next time  
you connect the player to CONNECT Player.  
Hint  
You can also add a track to the Trash Bin by selecting it from a track list, pressing  
OPTION to display the Option menu, and selecting “Add to Trash Bin” from the Option  
menu.  
Note  
• After a track is added to the Trash Bin and deleted from the player, it will not be  
transferred to the player automatically the next time you connect the player to  
CONNECT Player. For details on how to transfer the track to the player again, refer to  
CONNECT Player Help.  
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To restore a track from the Trash Bin  
You can restore tracks from the Trash Bin only while playing the track that  
appears with  
in the track list.  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The list of playlists appears.  
3 Press ///to select “Trash Bin,and then press .  
The track list appears.  
4 Press /to select a track to restore, and then press .  
Playback of the selected track starts.  
5 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
6 Press /to select “Rescue,and then press .  
“Rescued from Trash Bin.” appears, and the next track on the list begins  
playing.  
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To restore all tracks from the Trash Bin  
You can restore all tracks from the Trash Bin only while playing the Trash Bin  
playlist (when any track appears with  
in the track list).  
1 Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
2 Press ///to select (Playlists), and then press .  
The list of playlists appears.  
3 Press ///to select “Trash Bin,and then press .  
The track list appears.  
4 Press .  
Playback starts.  
5 Press OPTION.  
The Option menu appears.  
6 Press /to select “Rescue All from Trash Bin,and then press  
.  
A confirmation dialog appears.  
7 Press /to select “Yes,and then press .  
“All songs rescued.” appears, and the list of playlists reappears.  
If you select “No,” no tracks are restored from the Trash Bin, and the Now  
Playing screen reappears.  
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Playing Tracks  
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Rating Tracks  
You can assign ratings of one to five stars ( ) to tracks and then search for  
tracks by their star ratings ( page 14).  
There are two types of ratings: ratings that you manually assign to tracks and  
ratings automatically assigned by CONNECT Player.  
To rate a track manually  
1 Press OPTION while playing the track you want to rate.  
An Option menu appears.  
2 Press /to select “Rating,and then press .  
The setup screen appears.  
3 Press /to move the cursor to the star rating (), press /to  
select your desired number of stars, and then press .  
The Now Playing screen reappears.  
Note  
• When you apply ratings to tracks, the ratings are not available for searching until the  
next time you connect the player to CONNECT Player.  
To rate a track automatically based on its rating in CONNECT Player  
1 Press OPTION while playing the track you want to rate.  
An Option menu appears.  
2 Press /to select “Rating,and then press .  
The setup screen appears.  
3 Press /to select “Auto,and then press .  
The track’s rating from CONNECT Player appears, and then the Now Playing  
screen reappears.  
Hints  
• Automatic ratings are indicated by hollow starts ( ). Manual ratings are indicated by  
filled starts ( ).  
• Automatic ratings are assigned by CONNECT Player based on the history of tracks  
played and on other operations in the CONNECT Player software.  
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Using the Artist Link Feature  
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Searching for Artists Belonging to  
Similar Genres (Artist Link)  
With the currently playing track as a starting point, you can find other artists  
and tracks in similar musical genres. In the artist list, preview clips of tracks  
by the artists are played (Preview Play) as you move the cursor up and down  
the list, enabling you to hear samples of their music as you search.  
Play a track by the artist you want to use as the starting point  
for the search (key artist).  
Press LINK.  
The search begins. When the searching finishes, a list of artists appears.  
Press /to select an artist, and then press .  
A list of the tracks by the selected artist appears.  
If you leave the name of any artist selected without pressing , preview  
selections of tracks by the artist are played.  
If you select “All Related Songs,” preview selections of all tracks of all  
artists on the artist list are played. Press to display the Now Playing  
screen of the track.  
Selecting “Increase search range” repeats the search using less strict  
relationships to the genre, so more artists can be found.  
Press ///to select a track, and then press .  
Playback of the selected track starts and continues through the succeeding  
tracks.  
Hints  
• If you select any artist in the artist list and press and hold , all tracks of the selected  
artist are played.  
• The previous screen reappears when you press BACK.  
• If you press LINK while an artist name or track title is selected in step  
or step  
or  
while the Now Playing screen is displayed in step , an artist list appears. The player  
begins playing the currently playing track from the beginning and pauses when the track  
finishes.  
• While a key artist is selected, //do not operate, so you cannot jump to the  
previous or next tracks or scan backwards or forwards.  
• If “Cannot find linked artists. Increase search range?” appears, select “Yes” and follow  
the steps in “To increase search range (Wide Range).”  
Even when you increase the search range, “Cannot find linked artists” is displayed if  
there are no tracks by other artists in genres similar to the key artist, or the tracks of  
artists in genres similar to the key artist have not been transferred to the player, or none  
the tracks stored on the player have track information.  
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Notes  
• The Artist Link search feature and the criteria used to find other artists may change as a  
result of updates to the player’s firmware.  
• Because the Artist Link feature bases its searches on track information, tracks with no  
track information attached are not found by the Artist Link feature. If none of the tracks  
stored on the player have track information, the Artist Link feature cannot work.  
The track information can be retrieved automatically from the Internet.  
• While “Artist Link” is displayed, the controls of the player cannot be operated.  
• The Artist Link feature consumes more battery power than most other player operations,  
such as playing tracks.  
To cancel Artist Link  
1 Press BACK while viewing the artist list.  
To increase the search range (Wide Range)  
1 Select “Increase search range” at step  
of “Searching for Artists  
Belonging to a Particular Genre” ( page 42), and then press .  
The search begins.  
When the search is finished, a list of related artists appears.  
If you select “All Related Songs,” preview selections of all tracks of all artists  
on the artist list are played.  
If you select “Decrease search range,” the artist list reappears.  
If the player cannot find any artists or tracks related to the original track,  
“Cannot find linked artists” appears. Select “Back,” and then press to  
return to the previous screen.  
2 Press /to select an artist, and then press .  
A list of the tracks by the selected artist appears.  
3 Press /to select a track, and then press .  
Playback of the selected track starts and continues through the succeeding  
tracks on the list.  
Hints  
• If “Cannot find linked artists. Increase search range?” appears in step  
of  
“Searching for Artists Belonging to a Particular Genre,” you can increase the  
search range by selecting “Yes” and pressing .  
• If you press LINK while a key artist is selected in step , the player begins  
a Wide Range search.  
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Settings  
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Customizing Sound Quality  
(6-Band Equalizer)  
You can customize the sound quality to match the genre of music.  
5-way button  
Settings  
BACK button  
Customizing sound quality to match the type of music  
You can customize the player’s sound quality to match the genre of music you  
want to listen to.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Sound,and then press .  
The list of sound quality settings appears.  
Press /to select your desired setting, and then press .  
The selected sound setting is applied, and the Settings screen reappears.  
For details of each sound setting, see  
page 45.  
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List of sound quality settings  
The sound settings appear on the screen as the letters in parentheses.  
Setting  
Description  
None  
Plays tracks with normal sound quality.  
(Default setting)  
Heavy (  
Pop (  
)
Plays tracks in powerful sounds, further emphasizing  
high and low ranges.  
)
Plays tracks in sound for vocal, stressing middle range  
audio.  
Jazz (  
)
Plays tracks in lively sounds, emphasizing high and low  
range audio.  
Unique (  
)
Plays tracks in special sounds, emphasizing high and  
low range audio more than middle range.  
Custom 1 (  
Custom 2 (  
)
)
User-customizable sound settings for which you can  
adjust each frequency range individually. See  
46 for details.  
page  
Notes  
• If your chosen sound setting causes the sound to be distorted when you turn up the  
volume, try turning the volume down.  
• If your personal settings saved as “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” seem to produce a  
different volume level than the other settings, you may have to adjust the volume  
manually to compensate.  
• When the “Audio Output” setting is set to “Line Out” for use with external audio  
devices, the sound setting cannot be changed.  
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Customizing sound quality (Custom)  
You can create your own customized sound quality settings and save them as  
“Custom 1” or “Custom 2” while looking at the player’s screen. For each  
custom setting, you can individually adjust the sound of six frequency ranges  
to any of seven sound levels.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Sound,and then press .  
The list of sound quality settings appears.  
Press /to select “Custom 1” or “Custom 2,and then press  
.  
The setting screen appears.  
Press /to select a frequency range, and press /to select  
sound level for the frequency range.  
Each of the six frequency ranges can be set to any of seven sound levels.  
Press .  
The Settings screen reappears.  
To cancel setup of a custom sound setting  
1 Press BACK.  
Setup is cancelled, and the previous screen reappears.  
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Settings  
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Limiting the Volume from the  
Headphones  
You can limit the headphones volume level to protect your hearing and to  
reduce sound leaking into the environment around you.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “AVLS (Vol. Limit),and then press .  
Press /to select “On,and then press .  
AVLS* is now on, limiting the headphones volume.  
* AVLS is an abbreviation of the Automatic Volume Limiter System.  
To cancel AVLS (Vol. Limit)  
1 Select “Off” in step  
.
The headphone volume level is no longer limited, returning control to the  
player’s volume settings.  
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Settings  
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Turning Off the Player Operation Beep  
You can set the beep sound on and off.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup option appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Beep,and then press .  
Press /to select “Off,and then press .  
The beep is turned off.  
To beep the sound  
1 Select “On” in step  
.
The beep sounds when you operate the player.  
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Settings  
49  
Connecting to Other Devices  
You can listen to the tracks on your player through a stereo system or record  
them onto a MiniDisc or a cassette tape by connecting your player to external  
devices. See the instruction manual that came with the device you want to  
connect to for information about connecting devices like the player.  
Turn off all the devices that are to be connected, and then  
connect the devices as shown below.  
Left (white)  
MiniDisc recorder,  
to (headphones) jack  
AV amplifier, active  
speaker, cassette  
recorder, etc.  
Right (red)  
Connecting cord  
(minijack, not supplied)  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Audio Output,and then press .  
Press /to select “Line Out,and then press .  
Sound is output from the device connected to the player.  
Notes  
• Before beginning playback, turn down the volume of the connected device. Failure to  
turn down the connected device may cause the sound volume from the device’s speakers  
to be too loud, distorting the sound and possibly damaging the speakers.  
• When the supplied headphone is connected to the player, do not set “Audio Output” to  
“Line Out.” If it is set to “Line Out,” the volume cannot be adjusted and the sound will  
be distorted and noisy.  
• When “Audio Output” is set to “Line Out,” the player’s volume control is disabled, and  
the settings in “Sound” ( page 45) are not applied to the player’s audio output.  
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Settings  
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Setting the Screen Display Option  
You can adjust when the display is shown and how long it stays on.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Display,and then press .  
Press /to select your desired setting, and then press .  
For details on each of setting, see the table below.  
Screen display settings  
Setting option  
Description  
• Screen stays on for 30 seconds after the last user operation  
Auto 1  
Screen stays on while you scroll through a list  
• An animation replaces the screen display when a normal  
screen display turns off while playing a track  
(Default setting)  
• Screen stays on for 30 seconds after the last user operation  
Auto 2  
15 sec  
Screen stays on while you scroll through a list  
• An animation replaces the screen display when a normal  
screen display turns off while playing a track  
• Screen stays on when track changes  
• Screen stays on for 15 seconds after the last user operation  
Screen stays on while you scroll through a list  
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Settings  
51  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen  
The screen offers five brightness settings.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup items appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Brightness,and then press .  
The brightness adjustment screen appears.  
Press /to select a level, and then press .  
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Settings  
52  
Displaying Player Information  
You can view information about your player, including its model name, serial  
number, version, and the total number of tracks stored on the player.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Unit Information,and then press .  
The list of available player information options appears.  
You can view the player information by scrolling through the list with  
/.  
Available player information  
Option  
Description  
Model  
Displays the model name of the player.  
(Default setting)  
Serial number  
Displays the player’s serial number, which is needed to  
register your player.  
Version  
Displays version information for the player’s firmware.  
Displays the total number of tracks stored on the player.  
Total Songs  
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Settings  
53  
Selecting the Display Language  
You can select from a variety of languages for the display of menus and  
messages on the player.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup items appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Language,and then press .  
Press /to select a language, and then press .  
For details on each language setting, see the table below.  
Display language settings  
Setting  
Description  
Messages and menus are displayed in Japanese.  
English  
Messages and menus are displayed in English.  
(Default setting)  
Français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Español  
Messages and menus are displayed in French.  
Messages and menus are displayed in German.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Italian.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Spanish.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Simplified  
Chinese.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Traditional  
Chinese.  
Messages and menus are displayed in Korean.  
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Settings  
54  
Resetting to Factory Settings  
You can restore the player to its original factory settings. Resetting the player  
does not delete the music tracks you have transferred to the player.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Reset all Settings,and then press .  
The setting screen appears.  
Press /to select “Yes,and then press .  
“Restored factory settings.” appears, and the list of setup options  
reappears.  
To cancel restoration of factory settings  
1 Select “No” in step , and then press .  
The player’s settings are left unchanged, and the list of setup options reappears.  
Note  
• Factory settings cannot be restored while tracks are playing.  
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Settings  
55  
Initializing the Hard Disk  
You can initialize the built-in hard disk of the player. If the hard disk is  
initialized, all the audio data and the other data stored will be erased. Be sure  
to verify the data stored in the hard disk prior to initializing.  
Press and hold BACK.  
The HOME menu appears.  
Press ///to select  
The list of setup options appears.  
(Settings), and then press .  
Press /to select “Initialize Disk,and then press .  
The setting screen appears.  
Press /to select “Yes,and then press .  
A confirmation dialog appears.  
Press /to select “Yes,and then press .  
“Initialize Disk” appears.  
When initialization finishes, “Hard disk initialization complete.” appears,  
and the setting screen reappears.  
To cancel hard disk initialization  
   
1 Select “No” in step  
or , and then press .  
The contents of the hard disk remain unchanged, and the setting screen  
reappears.  
Notes  
• Do not initialize the hard disk of the player on the computer.  
• The hard disk cannot be initialized while tracks are playing.  
• Initializing the hard disk restores all settings to the original factory configuration and  
erases all audio tracks and other files from the player.  
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Advanced Feature  
56  
Charging the Battery Using the AC  
Power Adaptor  
You can charge the battery by connecting the player to a computer. When away  
from your computer, you can charge the battery from a wall outlet using the  
supplied AC power adaptor** and USB cable.  
Connect the USB cable and AC power cord in the following  
order from to .  
USB cable (supplied)  
AC power adaptor (supplied)**  
To multiple connector  
To AC power adaptor  
To USB connector  
To wall outlet  
AC power cord  
(supplied)**  
Charging requires the times listed below. When charging finishes,  
lights up on the player, and the light on the USB cable turns off.  
NW-A1000 series: The battery charges to about 80% in approximately 1  
hour*, a full charge requires approximately 2 hours.*  
NW-A3000 series: The battery charges to about 80% in approximately 2  
hour*, a full charge requires approximately 3 hours.*  
* These charging times are estimates, based on an empty battery charging at typical room  
temperature. The actual charging time will differ, depending upon the initial amount  
of charge in the battery and the condition of the battery. For example, if the battery  
is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach a  
full charge. Charging batteries in a cold environment takes longer than at typical room  
temperature.  
**Depending on your country and region, an AC power adaptor and AC cord may not be  
supplied with the player. Use the dedicated AC power adaptor (optional).  
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57  
To check the remaining power of the battery  
The remaining battery power is displayed at the bottom right of the Now  
Playing screen and setting screens, etc. As the battery runs down, the black  
portion of the indicator becomes smaller.  
*
* “LOW BATTERY. Please Charge.” appears on the display, and a warning beep sounds.  
Repeated battery charging  
The player’s battery uses a technology that is not subject to “memory effect.”  
Charging a battery that is not completely discharged does not reduce the  
battery’s capacity.  
Notes  
• To charge the battery, connect the player to a wall outlet using the supplied AC power  
adaptor** and USB cable or using the optional charging cradle.  
• For best results, charge the battery in an environment of between 5 to 35ºC (41 to 95ºF).  
• The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of  
black in the indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the battery’s charge.  
• The accuracy of the battery indicator on the display may vary depending on the  
operating conditions and environment of the player.  
• If you connect the player to the AC power adaptor while a track is playing, playback  
pauses, an animation is displayed, and the HOME menu appears.  
• The battery can be charged from empty approximately 500 times. The actual number  
of charges possible in the battery’s lifetime varies, depending on the condition of the  
player and battery.  
** Depending on your country and region, an AC power adaptor and AC cord may not be  
supplied with the player. Use the dedicated AC power adaptor (optional).  
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Advanced Feature  
58  
Maximizing Battery Life  
By following a few simple guidelines, you can extend the playing time  
available from a battery charge.  
Turn off the player manually  
Although the player turns off automatically if left in pause mode for a few  
minutes, you can save some battery power by manually turning off the player  
when you are finished using it.  
To turn off the player, press and hold OPTION, or select “Shut Down” from  
the Option menu of any screen.  
Adjust the player display time  
A “Display” setting of “15 sec” offers longer battery than the other Display  
Time options ( page 50).  
Adjust the brightness of the screen  
Setting “Brightness” to the lower setting reduces battery use while the display  
is on ( page 51).  
Setting the sound quality off  
A “Sound” setting of “None” offers longer battery life than the other sound  
quality options ( page 45).  
Do not let your computer sleep when the player is connected  
If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system suspend, sleep  
or hibernation while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player’s  
battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the  
battery, discharging it.  
Note  
• Do not leave the player connected for extended periods to a laptop computer that is not  
connected to AC power, because the player may discharge the computer’s battery.  
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Advanced Feature  
59  
What are Format and Bit Rate?  
What is format?  
The format of a track refers to the method used by CONNECT Player to store  
the track’s audio information when tracks are imported to CONNECT Player  
from the Internet or audio CDs.  
Common formats include MP3, WMA and ATRAC, etc.  
MP3: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) is a common audio compression  
technology developed by the MPEG working group of the ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization).  
MP3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 of the size of standard CD audio  
tracks.  
WMA: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a common audio compression  
technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. The WMA format produces  
the same sound quality as that of the MP3 format with smaller file size.  
ATRAC: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) is a general term  
used to refer to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats. ATRAC is an audio  
compression technology that satisfies the demand for both high sound quality  
and high compression rates. ATRAC3 can compress audio files to about 1/10  
of the size of standard CD audio tracks. ATRAC3plus, a more advanced  
version of ATRAC3, can compress audio files to about 1/20 of the size of  
standard CD audio tracks.  
What is bit rate?  
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio.  
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more  
storage space for the same length of audio.  
What is the relationship between bit rate, sound quality, and storage size?  
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more  
storage space for the same length of audio, so you can store fewer tracks on  
the player.  
Lower bit rates enable you to store more tracks, but at a lower sound quality.  
For details on supported audio formats and bite rate, see  
page 90.  
Note  
• If you import a track from a CD to CONNECT Player at a low bit rate, you cannot  
improve the track’s sound quality by selecting a high bit rate when transferring the track  
from CONNECT Player to the player.  
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Advanced Feature  
60  
Playing Tracks Without Pauses  
If you import tracks into CONNECT Player in ATRAC format and transfer  
them to the player, you can play them on the player continuously, without  
pauses between the tracks.  
For example, an album that includes a long recording of a live performance  
with no pauses between songs can be played continuously without pauses after  
the tracks are imported to CONNECT player in ATRAC format and then  
transferred to the player.  
Notes  
• For tracks to be played without pauses, you must import all the tracks into CONNECT  
Player as a single album in the same ATRAC format.  
• Although the tracks are played without pauses by the player, when ATRAC-format  
tracks are played in CONNECT Player, pauses are still inserted between tracks.  
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Advanced Feature  
61  
Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage  
You can play tracks stored in SonicStage software on the player by first  
importing them into CONNECT Player.  
For details about importing tracks into CONNECT Player, refer to  
CONNECT Player Help.  
Note  
• Tracks in SonicStage that have an “.omg” file extension (OpenMG format files) cannot  
be imported into CONNECT Player. To import these tracks into CONNECT Player,  
convert them to the “.oma” extension format using the “SonicStage file conversion  
tool.” For details, refer to CONNECT Player Help.  
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Advanced Feature  
62  
How is Track Information Imported into  
the Player?  
When you import CD tracks into CONNECT Player, CONNECT Player  
automatically retrieves information about the tracks (such as album title, artist  
name, and track name) from a CD database service (CDDB, the Gracenote CD  
DataBase) on the Internet at no charge. When tracks are transferred to the  
player, this track information is transferred along with the tracks.  
Having this information attached to your tracks makes possible various  
advanced searching features of the player.  
Note  
• Track information of some CDs may not be able to retrieved from the Internet. For  
tracks that are not in the Internet database, you can manually enter and edit track  
information in CONNECT Player. For details on editing track information, refer to  
CONNECT Player Help.  
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Advanced Feature  
63  
Storing Data Other Than Audio Files  
You can store computer data on the hard disk built into the player by  
transferring it from your computer with Windows Explorer.  
The player’s hard disk appears in Windows Explorer as a removable storage  
drive.  
Notes  
• Do not use CONNECT Player while using Windows Explorer to interact with the  
player’s hard disk.  
• Always use CONNECT Player to transfer to the player audio files that you want to play.  
Audio files transferred with Windows Explorer cannot be played by the player.  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while transferring data between a computer and the  
player because the data being transferred could be damaged.  
• Do not initialize the player’s hard disk from the computer. If the player’s hard disk must  
be initialized, follow the initialization procedure on  
page 55.  
• The size shown in Windows Explorer for the player’s hard disk is smaller than the  
actual size of the disk, because the player uses a value of 1,000,000,000 bytes for 1 GB,  
while the Windows operating system uses a value of 1,073,741,824 bytes for 1 GB.  
On the player, the hard disk size is displayed as shown below.  
NW-A1000 series: approx. 5.6 GB (5,980,979,200 Bytes)  
NW-A3000 series: approx. 18.2 GB (19,542,409,216 Bytes)  
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Advanced Feature  
64  
Updating the Player’s Firmware  
By updating the player’s firmware, you can ensure your player has the latest  
features. For details about the latest firmware and how to install it, visit the  
following web sites:  
Download the “Digital Player Software Update tool” to your  
computer from the Web site.  
Connect the player to your computer, and then start up the  
“Digital Player Software Update tool.”  
Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer the firmware  
update to the player.  
When the update finishes by following the on-screen instructions, “The  
software update was prepared. Execute ‘Safely remove USB device’ and  
disconnect the USB cable with the device. The software update will start.”  
appears.  
Disconnect the player from your computer.  
The player starts updating the firmware automatically.  
When the update finishes, the player restarts automatically.  
Hint  
• If there is not enough battery power remaining to apply the firmware update, “Battery  
too low to update firmware. Please charge.” is displayed. Charge the battery fully, and  
then transfer the firmware update by starting the “Digital Player Software Update tool.”  
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Troubleshooting  
65  
Troubleshooting  
If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve  
the issue.  
1 Reset the player by pressing the RESET  
button with a small pin.  
The tracks and settings stored on the player are not  
affected by resetting the player. No information is  
erased.  
2 Check the symptoms in “Troubleshooting.”  
3 Check for information about the issue in CONNECT Player Help.  
4 Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web  
sites ( page 88).  
5 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Power  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The lamp of the USB  
cable does not light.  
The terminals of the USB adaptor are dirty. Wipe  
them with a soft, dry cloth.  
The player is not connected to the USB cable.  
Insert the USB cable straight into the port until it is  
firmly seated. Make sure that the lamp of the USB  
cable lights up.  
The player turned off  
automatically.  
The player turns off if left in pause mode for a few  
minutes. Press any button other than the HOLD  
button to turn the player on.  
Battery life seems short.  
The operating temperature is below 5°C (41°F).  
This is due to the battery characteristics and not a  
malfunction.  
You have not used the player for a prolonged  
period. Efficiency of the battery will be improved  
by repeatedly charging and discharging.  
The battery needs to be replaced. Consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
The battery has not been given enough time to  
charge fully. Keep charging the battery until  
appears.  
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Sound  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
There is no sound.  
Noise is heard.  
The volume level is set to zero. Turn up the volume  
(
page 7).  
The headphone plug is not connected properly.  
Connect it firmly to the (headphones) jack (  
page 7).  
The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the headphone  
plug with a soft dry cloth.  
No audio data is stored on the hard disk.  
The volume does not  
increase.  
“AVLS (Vol. Limit)” is set to “On.” Set it to “Off”  
(
page 47).  
There is no sound from  
the right channel of the  
headphones.  
The headphone plug is not connected properly.  
Connect it firmly to the (headphones) jack (  
page 7).  
The volume cannot be  
adjusted.  
“Audio Output” is set to “Line Out.” Adjust the  
volume using the volume control on the connected  
device, or set “Audio Output” to “Headphone” (  
page 49).  
When using the player  
with a stereo system  
connected, the sound is  
distorted or noisy.  
“Audio Output” is set to “Headphone.” Set it to  
“Line Out” ( page 49).  
Operation/Playback  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
Buttons do not work.  
The buttons are locked. Press and hold the HOLD  
button for a few seconds to unlock it ( page 7).  
Press any button other than the HOLD button.  
The HOLD message appears when you press any  
button other than the HOLD button to turn on the  
player when the player is turned off with HOLD set  
to on. Press and hold the HOLD button while the  
message is displayed to disable the HOLD feature  
and activate the controls.  
Moisture has condensed inside the player if the  
player is brought directly from a cold environment  
to a warm environment. Set the player aside for a  
few hours to allow the moisture to evaporate.  
The remaining battery power is insufficient to  
operate the player. Charge the battery ( page 56).  
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Operation/Playback (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The HOLD feature  
cannot be activated.  
The HOLD feature cannot be activated when the  
player is turned off. Press any button other than the  
HOLD button to turn on the player, and then press  
and hold the HOLD button. “HOLD On” appears,  
and the player turns off with the HOLD function  
enabled and the controls locked.  
Playback stops suddenly.  
The remaining battery power is insufficient to  
operate the player. Charge the battery ( page 56).  
If the player encounters an audio track that is  
incompatible with the player, playback stops (  
page 90). Press to select another track.  
The player has been subjected to vibration for a  
long period of time. Remove the player from the  
source of the vibration, and start playback again.  
” is displayed as part  
of a title.  
The title contains characters that the player cannot  
display. Use the CONNECT Player software to  
rename the title with appropriate characters.  
The screen turns off.  
Press any button to turn the screen on again. The  
screen automatically turns off if there is no  
operation by the user for 15 seconds when  
“Display” is set to “15 sec” ( page 50). After  
operations such as scrolling through lists, the  
screen turns off after the operation is finished.  
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Connection with the computer/CONNECT Player  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
The CONNECT Player  
software cannot be  
installed.  
The computer’s operating system software is not  
compatible with CONNECT Player. Refer to  
CONNECT Player Readme.  
All Windows applications are not closed. If you  
start the installation while other programs are  
running, an error may occur. This is especially true  
for programs that require significant system  
resources, such as virus-protection software.  
There is not enough free space on the hard disk of  
your computer. You need 200 MB or more of free  
space. Delete any unnecessary files on your  
computer.  
If you are not logged on as an “Administrator,” the  
installation of CONNECT Player might fail. Make  
sure that you are logged on using an account with  
“Administrator” privileges.  
The progress bar on the  
display of your computer  
is not moving. 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 and system  
environment.  
CONNECT Player does  
not start up.  
Your computer’s system environment has changed,  
perhaps due to an update of the Windows operating  
system.  
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Connection with the computer/CONNECT Player (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
“Connecting” is not  
displayed when the  
player is connected to the  
computer with the USB  
cable.  
The USB cable is not connected properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reinsert it  
straight into the port until it is firmly seated.  
A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player  
via a USB hub may not work and is not supported.  
Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.  
Please wait for the authentication of the  
CONNECT Player software.  
Another application is running on the computer.  
Disconnect the USB cable, wait a few minutes, and  
reconnect the cable. If the problem persists,  
disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and  
then reconnect the USB cable.  
The battery is running low. Charge the battery  
using the AC power adaptor ( page 56).  
The installation of the CONNECT Player software  
was not successful. Disconnect the player from  
your computer, and reinstall the software using the  
supplied CD-ROM ( “Quick Start Guide”).  
Audio tracks registered with the earlier installation  
will be available with the new CONNECT Player  
installation.  
The player is not  
recognized by the  
computer when it is  
connected to the  
computer.  
The USB cable is not connected properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  
A USB hub is being used. Connecting the player  
via a USB hub may not work and is not supported.  
Connect the USB cable directly to the computer.  
The installation of the CONNECT Player software  
was not successful. Disconnect the player from  
your computer, and reinstall the software using the  
supplied CD-ROM ( “Quick Start Guide”).  
Audio tracks registered with the earlier installation  
will be available with the new CONNECT Player  
installation.  
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Connection with the computer/CONNECT Player (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
Audio data cannot be  
transferred to the player  
from your computer.  
The USB cable is not connected properly.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it.  
There is not enough free space on the player’s hard  
disk. Transfer any unnecessary tracks back to your  
computer to increase the free space ( page 38).  
You have already transferred over 65,535 tracks or  
over 8,192 playlists to the hard disk of the player,  
or you are trying to transfer a playlist that contains  
over 999 tracks.  
Tracks with a limited playing period or playing  
count may not be transferred due to restrictions set  
by copyright holders. For details on the settings of  
each audio file, contact the distributor.  
Only a small number of  
tracks can be transferred  
to the player.  
(Available recording time  
is short.)  
There is not enough free space on the player’s hard  
disk. Transfer any unnecessary tracks back to your  
computer to increase the free space ( page 38).  
Data other than audio data is stored in the player’s  
hard disk. Move non-audio data to the computer to  
increase the free space.  
Audio data cannot be  
transferred back to your  
computer from the  
player.  
The computer you are trying to transfer tracks to is  
not the same computer from which the tracks were  
originally transferred. Tracks can be transferred  
only to the computer that they originally came  
from.  
The audio data has been deleted from computer  
you used to transfer to the player. The audio data  
cannot be transferred back to your computer if the  
track is deleted from the computer used to transfer  
to the player.  
The player becomes  
unstable while it is  
connected to the  
computer.  
A USB hub or USB extension cable is used  
Connecting the player via a USB hub or extension  
cable may not work and is not supported. Connect  
the supplied USB cable directly to the computer.  
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Others  
Symptom  
Cause or corrective action  
There is no beep sound  
when the player is  
operated.  
“Beep” is set to “Off.” Set it to “On” ( page 48).  
The player gets warm.  
The player may be warm when the battery is being  
charged and just after charging. The player also  
may get warm when a large number of tracks are  
transferred. This behavior is normal and not cause  
for concern. Set the player aside for a while to  
allow it to cool down.  
Noise comes from the  
inside of the player, or  
the player shakes.  
As the built-in hard disk of the player starts, stops,  
is read from, and is written to, sound and vibration  
from these operations may be perceptible. This  
behavior is normal and not cause for concern.  
The screen turns on  
“Display” is set to “Auto 2.” Set it to “Auto 1” or  
whenever tracks change.  
“15 sec” ( page 50).  
The player does not lie in  
a stable position.  
The player does not lie in a stable position on a flat  
surface such as a table. Carry the player in your  
hand, or hold the player in your hand while your  
hand rests on the flat surface.  
The player has no stop  
button.  
With this player, there is no difference between  
stopping and pausing.  
Charging completes very  
quickly.  
If the battery is already almost fully charged when  
charging begins, little time is needed to reach a full  
charge. When charging finishes,  
lights up on  
the player, and the light on the USB cable turns  
off.  
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Error Messages  
Follow the instructions below if an error message appears on the display.  
Message  
Meaning  
Corrective action  
The volume exceeds the  
maximum volume  
AVLS (vol. limit) is On.  
Volume cannot be  
increased.  
Set “AVLS (Vol.  
Limit)” to “Off” (  
page 47).  
allowed by AVLS.  
There is not enough  
battery remaining to  
update the firmware.  
Battery too low to update  
firmware. Please charge.  
Charge the battery  
fully, and then update  
the firmware.  
The number of tracks  
added to a Bookmark List  
or the Trash Bin exceeds  
the 100 track limit.  
Cannot add more than  
100 songs per list.  
Remove unnecessary  
tracks from the  
Bookmark List or the  
Trash Bin ( page 38).  
You are trying to add  
tracks to a Bookmark List  
when any track in the  
track list is shown with  
.
Cannot add to a  
Bookmark List currently  
playing.  
Start playback of the  
track from a genre or  
album list, and then add  
it to the Bookmark List.  
You are trying to add  
tracks to the Trash Bin  
when any track in the  
track list is shown with  
.
Cannot add when playing  
from Trash Bin.  
You can add a track to  
the Trash Bin only  
when in the stop mode.  
You tried to change the  
“Sound” setting while  
“Audio Output” is set to  
“Line Out.”  
Cannot change sound  
settings when audio  
output is Line Out.  
Set “Audio Output” to  
“Headphones” (  
page 49).  
You tried to change the  
player volume while  
“Audio Output” is set to  
“Line Out.”  
Cannot change volume  
when audio output is Line  
Out.  
Set “Audio Output” to  
“Headphones” (  
page 49).  
You are charging the  
player in an ambient  
temperature out of the 5  
to 35°C (41 to 95ºF)  
range.  
Cannot charge. Charge  
5°C – 35°C, 41ºF – 95ºF.  
Charge in an ambient  
temperature of between  
5 and 35°C (41 and  
95ºF).  
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Message  
Meaning  
Corrective action  
You have tried to select an  
unselectable item during  
playback.  
Cannot complete while  
playing. Pause song then  
try again.  
Pause playback, and try  
the operation again.  
You are trying to  
rearrange the order of  
tracks in a Bookmark List  
when any track in the  
track list is shown with  
.
Cannot edit song order in  
a Bookmark List that is  
playing.  
Start playback of a  
different Bookmark  
List or of a genre or  
album, and then edit the  
track order.  
The clock in the player is  
not working.  
Cannot play. Connect  
compliant software and  
update information.  
Connect the player to  
CONNECT Player (  
“Quick Start Guide”).  
Cannot play. Incompatible  
music file.  
The track is not  
permitted to be played  
back on the player.  
The tracks with a limited  
playing count are  
playing.  
You cannot play back  
tracks that are not  
permitted to be played  
back on the player.  
The playback license that  
limits when the track can  
be played has expired.  
Cannot play. License  
expired. Connect  
compliant software and  
update information.  
Tracks with a limited  
playing time can only  
be played back within  
the designated playing  
period.  
The track the player is  
attempting to play is  
damaged.  
Cannot play. Music file  
damaged. Connect  
compliant software and  
transfer again.  
Transfer audio data to  
the player again (  
“Quick Start Guide”).  
You are trying to play a  
track before its limited  
playing period has begun.  
Cannot play. Playback  
Tracks with a limited  
playing time can only  
be played back within  
the designated playing  
period.  
  
possible in [  
] hours.  
(is the number of  
hours.)  
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Message  
Meaning  
Corrective action  
You tried to remove a  
track from the Trash Bin  
while the track in the  
Trash Bin is not playing.  
Can only do when playing  
from Trash Bin.  
You can remove a track  
from the Trash Bin only  
while the Trash Bin is  
being played (when any  
track in the track list is  
shown with ).  
The player does not have  
the information required  
for the Artist Link feature.  
Compliant software must  
be connected to use this  
function.  
Connect the player to  
CONNECT Player to  
transfer track  
information.  
You are attempting to  
transfer audio data to the  
player in an ambient  
temperature out of the 5  
to 35°C (41 to 95ºF)  
range.  
Could not save data.  
Hard disk writable 5°C –  
35°C, 41ºF – 95ºF.  
Operate the player in an  
environment between 5  
and 35°C (41 and  
95ºF).  
The player’s hard disk is  
not correctly initialized.  
•The player’s hard disk  
was initialized from  
within Windows on a  
connected computer.  
The hard disk of the  
player has not been  
initialized because it was  
changed.  
Hard Disk not properly  
initialized. Re-Initialize  
from Settings.  
Initialize the hard disk  
of the player again (  
page 55).  
The HOLD function is on,  
and the controls of the  
HOLD.  
Unlock the controls by  
pressing and holding  
player cannot be operated.  
Keep pressing HOLD  
button to unlock the  
controls.  
the HOLD button (  
page 7). HOLD can be  
released only when the  
player is turned on.  
You have tried to start  
playback from the HOME  
menu by selecting  
Insufficient information.  
Connect compliant  
software and transfer  
information.  
Transfer audio data to  
the player ( “Quick  
Start Guide).  
“Playlists,” “Play  
History,” or “Favorite  
100” when there are no  
tracks in the player.  
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Message  
Meaning  
Corrective action  
The player’s battery is  
running low.  
LOW BATTERY. Please  
Charge.  
Charge the battery (  
page 56).  
There is mismatch in the  
system files.  
Mismatch in system files.  
Reinitialize the player’s  
hard disk ( page 55),  
and transfer audio data  
to the player again (  
“Quick Start Guide”).  
There are no playlists on  
the player.  
Music file not transferred.  
Connect compliant  
software and transfer  
music files.  
Use CONNECT Player  
to create a playlist and  
transfer it to the player.  
When disconnecting from  
the computer, there are no  
tracks transferred to the  
player, or there is lack of  
information.  
No Database Found.  
Please connect compliant  
software.  
Connect the player to  
the computer again, and  
then disconnect it.  
Transfer audio data to  
the player from  
CONNECT Player (  
“Quick Start Guide”).  
There are no tracks in the  
list item you are trying to  
play.  
No playable songs  
included. Try again after  
adding songs.  
Transfer audio data to  
the player from  
CONNECT Player (  
“Quick Start Guide”).  
You have tried to start  
playback from the HOME  
menu by selecting  
“Intelligent Shuffle,”  
“Initial Search,” “Music  
Library,” or “Now  
No songs. Connect  
compliant software and  
transfer songs.  
Transfer audio data to  
the player ( “Quick  
Start Guide).  
Playing” when there are  
no tracks in the player.  
You have tried to play the  
Track Bin list when there  
are no tracks in the Trash  
Bin.  
No songs in Trash Bin.  
You cannot play the  
Trash Bin list when no  
tracks are in the Trash  
Bin.  
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Message  
Meaning  
Corrective action  
Database is damaged.  
The player is connected  
to software other than  
CONNECT Player.  
Please connect compliant  
software.  
Connect the player only  
to CONNECT Player.  
You pressed the LINK  
button when no track was  
playing.  
Please play a song to use  
this function.  
A track must be playing  
when you press the  
LINK button.  
You are trying to remove  
a track from a Bookmark  
list when any track in the  
track list is not shown  
Please try when  
Bookmark List is playing.  
You can remove a track  
from a Bookmark List  
only while that list is  
playing.  
with  
.
There is a system error.  
Sorry, there is a system  
Write down the  
number, and consult  
your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
  
error (No. [  
]).  
(Number appears in  
parenthesis.)  
You have tried to play a  
Bookmark List to which  
no tracks have been  
added.  
There are no songs in this  
Bookmark List.  
Add songs using Options  
menu.  
You cannot play a  
Bookmark List that has  
no tracks. Add at least  
one track to the  
Bookmark List.  
The player does not have  
the information necessary  
to use the Initial search  
feature.  
This function is currently  
unusable. Connect  
compliant software and  
transfer information to  
use.  
Connect the player to  
CONNECT Player to  
transfer track  
information.  
The track you are trying  
to add to the Bookmark  
List has already been  
added to that list.  
This song already added  
to this Bookmark List.  
A track cannot be  
added to the same  
Bookmark List twice.  
The track you are trying  
to add to a Trash Bin has  
been already added to the  
Trash Bin.  
This song is already in the  
Trash Bin.  
You cannot add the  
same track to the Trash  
Bin twice.  
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Message  
Meaning  
Corrective action  
The license limiting when  
the track can be played  
  
Connect the player to  
CONNECT Player to  
update the license.  
[
] hours remaining on  
license. Please connect to  
compliant PC software to  
update.  
will expire in  
hours.  
  
(is the number of  
hours remaining.)  
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Troubleshooting  
78  
Uninstalling CONNECT Player  
To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedures  
below.  
Click “Start”– “Control Panel.1)  
Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.”  
Click “CONNECT Player” in the “Currently Installed Programs”  
list, and then click “Change and Remove.2)  
Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer.  
The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted.  
1)  
“Settings” – “Control Panel” in the case of Windows 2000.  
“Change/Remove” in the case of Windows 2000.  
2)  
Note  
• When you install CONNECT Player, OpenMG Secure Module is installed at the same  
time. Do not delete OpenMG Secure Module since it may be used by other software.  
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Additional Information  
79  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the back 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. __________________________  
Serial No. __________________________  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus  
to rain or moisture.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or  
built-in cabinet.  
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with  
news papers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the  
apparatus.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.  
For 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 modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.  
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Additional Information  
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If you have any questions about this product:  
Visit:  
Contact:  
Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669  
Write:  
Sony Customer Information Services Center  
12451 Gateway Blvd.,  
Fort Myers, FL 33913  
Model NW-A1000/A3000  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
NW-A1000/A3000  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
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.  
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For 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  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries.  
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the  
European Union and other European countries with separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this  
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be  
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is  
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative  
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
Applicable accessories: Headphones  
For Customers in Russia  
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Notes on Disposing of the Player  
This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. When you dispose  
of the player, be sure to dispose of it properly.  
For disposal information for the NW-A1000 series, see  
For disposal information for the NW-A3000 series, see  
page 83.  
page 84.  
Some countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this  
product. Please consult with your local authority.  
Notes  
• Never disassemble the player except when disposing of it.  
• Be careful when handling internal metallic components of the player. Pay particular  
attention to component edges.  
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Additional Information...Notes on Disposing the Player  
83  
To remove the built-in rechargeable battery of the NW-A1000 series  
1 Remove the strap connector  
from the back of the player.  
Remove it from the side of the strap  
connector using a small pair of  
tweezers.  
4 Remove the cover from the  
player.  
5 Remove the two screws at the  
edge of the battery chassis.  
2 Slide the back over of the  
player down, and then lift up,  
as shown by the arrow below.  
6 Pull the cord connecting the  
battery to the player to  
separate the battery plug from  
the connector.  
3 Remove the two screws at the  
edges of the player chassis.  
Note  
• Leave all metallic parts attached to  
the battery, and dispose of them along  
with the battery.  
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84  
To remove the built-in rechargeable battery of the NW-A3000 series  
1 Remove the screw cover on  
the back of the player.  
Remove it from the side of the  
screw cover using a small pair of  
tweezers.  
4 Remove the four screws at the  
edges of the player’s chassis.  
5 Remove the battery from the  
player.  
2 Remove the two screws  
behind the cover.  
6 Pull the cord connecting the  
battery to the player to  
separate the battery plug from  
the connector.  
3 Slide the back over of the  
player down, and then lift up,  
as shown by the arrow below.  
Note  
• Leave all metallic parts attached to  
the battery, and dispose of them along  
with the battery.  
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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 while charging if it is used for an extended  
period of time.  
On the headphones  
Road safety  
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also  
be potentially dangerous to play at a high volume while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use  
in potentially hazardous situations.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against  
continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,  
reduce the volume or discontinue use.  
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Additional Information...Precautions  
86  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside  
sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.  
Warning  
If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones  
immediately.  
On cleaning  
• Clean the player’s case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for  
eyeglasses.  
• If the player’s case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.  
• 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 case.  
• Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the  
connector.  
• Clean the headphones plug periodically.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
NOTES  
• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond  
this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.  
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged  
data due to problems of the player or computer.  
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87  
On 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, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other  
responsibility.  
• The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other  
than that which is so designated.  
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software  
specifications may be changed without notice.  
• Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered  
by the warranty.  
• The ability to display the languages on your CONNECT Player will depend  
on the installed OS on your PC. For better results, please ensure that the  
installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display.  
– We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on your  
CONNECT Player.  
– User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.  
• The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic  
operations of Windows.  
For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to  
the respective manuals.  
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88  
On sample audio data  
The player is pre-installed with sample audio data so that you can try it out  
right away. The pre-installed sample audio data is for the purpose of trial  
listening only, therefore, you cannot transfer it to your computer. To delete this  
audio data, delete it using CONNECT Player.  
Depending on your region, sample audio data may not be pre-installed in the  
player.  
• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music  
beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.  
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or  
damaged data due to problems of the player or computer.  
• Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on  
the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:  
– The capacity of the connected player.  
– The player is not functioning normally.  
– The ID3 TAG information for the track is written in the language or the  
character that is not supported by the player.  
About the customer support Web site  
If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following  
web sites.  
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On Copyrights  
• CONNECT Player and the CONNECT Player logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
• “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent  
Headphone Stereo products.  
Corporation.  
is a trademark of Sony  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe  
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business  
Machines Corporation.  
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-2004  
Gracenote.  
Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright 2000-2004 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. Services  
supplied and/or device manufactured under license for following Open  
Globe,Inc. United States Patent 6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are  
registered trademarks of Gracenote.  
The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are  
trademarks of Gracenote.  
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are  
not specified.  
Program ©2005 Sony Corporation  
Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation  
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Additional Information  
90  
Specifications  
Audio compression technology  
– MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)  
– Window Media Audio (WMA)*  
– Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)  
* WMA format tracks can be supported after updating the player’s firmware to version 2.0 or later. To view the  
firmware version of your player, see “Displaying Player Information” on page 52. To update your player’s  
firmware, see “Updating the Player’s Firmware” on page 64.  
Maximum recordable number of track and time (Approx.)*  
NW-A1000  
Tracks  
4,000  
3,000  
2,000  
1,500  
1,500  
1,200  
1,000  
750  
NW-A3000  
Bit rate  
Time  
Tracks  
Time  
48 kbps  
64 kbps  
96 kbps  
128 kbps  
132 kbps  
160 kbps  
192 kbps  
256 kbps  
320 kbps  
266 hours, 40 minutes 13,000  
200 hours 10,000  
133 hours, 20 minutes 6,700  
866 hours, 40 minutes  
666 hours, 40 minutes  
466 hours, 40 minutes  
333 hours, 20 minutes  
326 hours, 40 minutes  
266 hours, 40 minutes  
220 hours  
100 hours  
5,000  
4,900  
4,000  
3,300  
2,500  
2,000  
100 hours  
80 hours  
66 hours, 40 minutes  
50 hours  
166 hours, 40 minutes  
133 hours, 20 minutes  
600  
40 hours  
* When transferring four-minute tracks  
Supported bit rates  
MP3: 32 to 320 kbps (supports variable bite rate (VBR))  
WMA: 48 to 192 kbps (supports variable bite rate (VBR))  
ATRAC: 48/64/66 (ATRAC3)*/96/105 (ATRAC3)*/128/132 (ATRAC3)/160/192/256/320 kbps  
* You cannot record CDs in ATRAC3 format at 66 or 105 kbps using CONNECT Player.  
Sampling frequencies  
MP3, WMA, ATRAC: 44.1 kHz  
S/N Ratio  
Headphones: 84 dB or more  
LINE OUT: 96 dB or more  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement during playback)  
Output  
(headphones)/LINE OUT*: Stereo minijack/195 mV (10 k)  
* The jack is used for both headphones and LINE OUT.  
Operating temperature  
5 to 35ºC (41 to 95ºF)  
Power source  
Built-in rechargeable battery DC IN 5 V  
AC power adaptor: DC IN 5 V  
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Battery life (continuous playback)*  
ATRAC format  
(48 kbps)  
ATRAC format  
(128 kbps)  
MP3 format  
(128 kbps)  
WMA format  
(128 kbps)  
NW-A1000 series  
NW-A3000 series  
Approx. 20 hours Approx. 17 hours Approx. 17 hours Approx. 16 hours  
Approx. 35 hours Approx. 29 hours Approx. 29 hours Approx. 28 hours  
* When Display” is set to “15 sec.”  
Dimension (w/h/d)  
NW-A1000 series: Approx. 55.0 × 88.1 × 18.7 mm (11.5 mm at thinnest point)*  
(2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 3/4 inches) (15/32 inches at thinnest point)*  
NW-A3000 series: Approx. 65.2 × 104.2 × 21.4 mm (13.5 mm at thinnest point)*  
(2 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 27/32 inches) (9/16 inches at thinnest point)*  
* Not including projecting parts.  
Dimension including projecting part (w/h/d)  
NW-A1000 series: Approx. 55.0 × 88.1 × 18.7 mm (2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 3/4 inches)  
NW-A3000 series: Approx. 65.2 × 104.2 × 21.4 mm (2 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 27/32 inches)  
Mass  
NW-A1000 series (The player): Approx. 109 g (3.9 oz)  
NW-A3000 series (The player): Approx. 182 g (6.5 oz)  
CONNECT Player  
Minimum System Requirements  
• Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with Windows.  
CONNECT Player is compatible with the following Windows operating systems:  
- Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later),  
- Windows XP Home Edition,  
- Windows XP Professional,  
- Windows XP Media Center Edition,  
- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004,  
- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005  
• CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher  
• RAM: 256 MB or greater (512 MB is recommended)  
• Hard Disk: 200 MB or greater of available space  
More space may be required depending on the version of the operating system. Additional space is  
required for storing music data.  
• Display:  
- Screen Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels (or higher) (1024 × 768 is recommended)  
- Colours: Medium (16 bit) (or higher) (CONNECT Player may not operate properly at colour settings  
at or below 256 colours.)  
• CD-ROM drive (supporting Digital MusicCD playback capabilities using WMD)  
To create original CDs or to back up audio CDs a CD-R/RW drive is required.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.  
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Optional Accessories  
The following optional accessories are available for the player:  
• Remote control for NW-A1000 series/A3000 series  
RM-NWS1  
• Remote control  
RM-MC35ELK*  
* The remote control may not be available in all countries and regions.  
• Charging cradle  
BCR-NWU1  
• Leather carrying case  
CKM-NWA1000 (for the NW-A1000 series)  
CKM-NWA3000 (for the NW-A3000 series)  
• Soft carrying case  
CKS-NWA1000 (for the NW-A1000 series)  
CKS-NWA3000 (for the NW-A3000 series)  
Your dealer may not carry some of the accessories listed above. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information about the accessories available in your country  
or region.  
Notes  
• Some features of the remote control (RM-MC35ELK) may not be compatible with your  
player model.  
• For detail on other optional accessories, visit one of the following Web sites.  
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Additional Information  
Index  
93  
D
Symbols  
Delete tracks..................................38  
5-way button ...............................7, 8  
(Custom 1).............................45  
(Custom 2).............................45  
(Heavy) ..................................45  
(Jazz)......................................45  
(Pop) ......................................45  
Rating ........................................41  
(Repeat) ...................................26  
(Repeat 1 song) ......................26  
(Shuffle)................................26  
(Shuffle&Repeat).............26  
F
Favorite 100 ............................19, 20  
Firmware.......................................64  
Format...........................................59  
H
Heavy ............................................45  
HOLD button ............................7, 67  
HOME Menu ..................................5  
(Unique).................................45  
I
A
Initialize Disk................................55  
Initial Search.................................17  
Intelligent Shuffle .........................22  
Adobe Reader..................................3  
Artist Link.....................................42  
Audio Output ................................49  
AVLS (Vol. Limit).........................47  
J
Jazz................................................45  
B
B.mark List 1-5.............................19  
BACK button...........................5, 7, 8  
Beep ..............................................48  
Bit rate...........................................59  
Bookmark List ..............................31  
Add ..................................................31  
Change icon .....................................37  
Rearrange.........................................36  
Remove............................................34  
Remove all.......................................35  
Brightness setting..........................51  
L
Language.......................................53  
LINK button..............................7, 42  
M
Multiple connector....................7, 56  
Music Library................................10  
My Favorite Shuffle ......................22  
N
Normal ..........................................26  
Now Playing Screen......................27  
C
Charge the battery.........................56  
CONNECT Player ....................3, 68  
Custom....................................45, 46  
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Shuffle All.....................................24  
Shuffle play...................................22  
My Favorite Shuffle.........................22  
Shuffle All........................................24  
Time Machine Shuffle .....................23  
Sound quality ................................44  
O
OPTION button.........................7, 28  
P
Player information ........................52  
Playlist ....................................18, 19  
Playing.............................................18  
Playlist types....................................19  
Playlists.........................................19  
Play History ..................................21  
Play Mode...............................25, 26  
Pop ................................................45  
T
Time Machine Shuffle...................23  
Total number of tracks ..................52  
Track Information .........................62  
Trash Bin.................................19, 38  
Restore.............................................39  
Restore all........................................40  
Turn off the player manually.........58  
R
Rate Tracks ...................................41  
Recent Transfers............................16  
Release Date..................................15  
Remaining battery power..............57  
RESET button ...........................7, 65  
Reset to Factory setting.................54  
U
Uninstall CONNECT Player.........78  
Unique...........................................45  
V
Version ..........................................52  
VOL+/- switch ................................7  
S
Search for tracks ...........................10  
By album..........................................11  
By artist............................................12  
By dates played................................21  
By genre...........................................13  
By initial letter.................................17  
By Rating.....................................14  
By release year.................................15  
By track name..................................10  
From albums recently transferred....16  
From playlists ..................................18  
Serial number................................52  
Settings..........................................44  
AVLS (Vol. Limit) ...........................47  
Beep.................................................48  
Brightness ........................................51  
Display.............................................50  
Language .........................................53  
Sound Quality..................................44  
W
Wide Range...................................43  
Windows Explorer ........................63  
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