Sony Nas s55 Hde Manual

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HDDNetworkAudioSystemNAS

-S55HDE

2008 Sony Corporation

3-277-228-13(1)

Printed in Malaysia

NAS-S55HDE

HDD Network Audio System

Operating Instructions

Getting started

Importing and transferringaudio data

Playing audio data

Editing tracks in the HDD

Jukebox

Network connection andsetup

Using the unit connectedto the Internet

Using the Home Networkfunction

Other settings

Troubleshooting

Precautions/Specifications


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WARNING

To reduce the risk offire or electric shock,do not expose thisapparatus to rain ormoisture.

o reduce the risk o fire, do notcover the ventilation opening othe apparatus with newspapers,tablecloths, curtains, etc.Do not place the naked flamesources such as lighted candleson the apparatus.

o reduce the risk o fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis apparatus to dripping orsplashing, and do not placeobjects filled with liquids, suchas vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used todisconnect the unit romthe mains, connect the unit

to an easily accessible ACoutlet. Should you noticean abnormality in the unit,disconnect the main plug romthe AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliancein a confined space, such as abookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries orapparatus with battery-installedto excessive heat such assunshine fire or the like.

Excessive sound pressure romearphones and headphones cancause hearing loss.

CAUTION

Te use o optical instrumentswith this product will increaseeye hazard.

Tis appliance is classified as aCLASS 1 LASER product. Tismarking is located on the rearexterior.

Notice for customers:

the followinginformation isonly applicable toequipment sold incountries applying EUDirectives

Te manuacturer o thisproduct is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, okyo,108-0075 Japan.

Te Authorized Representativeor EMC and product saetyis Sony Deutschland GmbH,Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327Stuttgart, Germany.For any service or guaranteematters, please reer to theaddresses given in separateservice or guaranteedocuments.

Wireless AdaptorUWA-NA1

Te Wireless Adaptor UWA-NA1 contained in this packageis intended to be used in theollowing countries:

A, BE, CH, DE, DK, ES, FI,FR, GB, GR, I, NL, NO, PL,P, SE

Hereby, Sony Corp., declaresthat this Wireless Adaptor(supplied with the unit) is incompliance with the essentialrequirements and other relevantprovisions o Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please accessthe ollowing URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

For customers whouse this product in thefollowing countries:

France

Te WLAN eature o this

Wireless Adaptor shallexclusively be used insidebuildings.Any use o the WLAN eatureo this Wireless Adaptor outsideo the buildings is prohibitedon the French territory. Pleasemake sure that the WLANeature o this Wireless Adaptordisabled beore any use outside

o the buildings. (AR Decision2002-1009 as amended byAR Decision 03-908, relatingto radio-requencies userestrictions).

Italy

Use o the RLAN network isgoverned:

with respect to private

use, by the LegislativeDecree o 1.8.2003, no.259 (Code o ElectronicCommunications). Inparticular Article 104indicates when the priorobtainment o a generalauthorization is required andArt. 105 indicates when reeuse is permitted;


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with respect to the supplyto the public o the RLANaccess to telecom networksand services, by theMinisterial Decree 28.5.2003,as amended, and Art. 25

(general authorization orelectronic communicationsnetworks and services)o the Code o electroniccommunications.

Norway

Use o this Wireless Adaptor isnot allowed in the geographicalarea within a radius o 20km

rom the centre o Ny-Alesund,Svalbard.

Disposal ofOld Electrical& ElectronicEquipment(Applicable in

the European Unionand other Europeancountries with separatecollection systems)

Tis symbol on the product oron its packaging indicates thatthis product shall not be treatedas household waste. Insteadit shall be handed over to theapplicable collection pointor the recycling o electrical

and electronic equipment.By ensuring this product isdisposed o correctly, youwill help prevent potentialnegative consequences orthe environment and humanhealth, which could otherwisebe caused by inappropriatewaste handling o this product.

Te recycling o materialswill help to conserve naturalresources. For more detailedinormation about recyclingo this product, please contactyour local Civic Office, yourhousehold waste disposalservice or the shop where youpurchased the product.Applicable accessories: Remotecontrol, Wireless adaptor

Disposal of wastebatteries (applicablein the European Unionand other Europeancountries with separatecollection systems)

Tis symbol on the batteryor on the packaging indicatesthat the battery providedwith this product shall not betreated as household waste.By ensuring these batteriesare disposed o correctly, youwill help prevent potentiallynegative consequences orthe environment and humanhealth which could otherwisebe caused by inappropriatewaste handling o the battery.Te recycling o the materialswill help to conserve naturalresources.In case o products that orsaety, perormance or dataintegrity reasons require apermanent connection withan incorporated battery, thisbattery should be replaced by

qualified service staff only.

o ensure that the battery willbe treated properly, hand overthe product at end-o-lie to theapplicable collection point orthe recycling o electrical andelectronic equipment.For all other batteries, pleaseview the section on how toremove the battery rom theproduct saely. Hand the batteryover to the applicable collectionpoint or the recycling o wastebatteries.For more detailed inormationabout recycling o this productor battery, please contact

your local Civic Office, yourhousehold waste disposalservice or the shop where youpurchased the product.


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About the hard disk driveTe hard disk drive is easily damaged by shockand vibration, so be sure to observe the ollowingprecautions. See page 121 or details.Do not subject the unit to strong shocks.Do not move the unit while the power cord is

connected to the wall outlet.Do not use the unit in a location subject to vibrations

or in an unstable location.Do not move the unit or disconnect the power cord

while the unit is recording or playing.Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard diskdrive by yoursel, as this may result in a malunction.

Any data that is lost due to a malunction in the harddisk drive cannot be recovered.

Data recorded to the hard disk drive may be damagedduring ordinary operations. Make sure to use theunits backup unction to back up the data regularly toan optional USB hard disk or a shared older on yourcomputer.Sony cannot provide compensation or any destruction

o data caused by a damaged hard disk drive.

On recording

Make a trial recording beore making the actualrecording, especially when recording importantmaterial.

Sony cannot provide compensation or any ailure inrecording caused by a malunction in this unit.

Malunctions that occur during the normal use othe unit will be repaired by Sony in accordance withthe conditions defined in the limited warranty or

this unit. However, Sony will not be liable or anyconsequences arising rom a ailure to record or playcaused by a damaged or malunctioning unit.

About services that can be usedin conjunction with an InternetconnectionPlease note that Internet-based services are subject tochange or termination without notice.

About the supplied instruction andsupport information

Operating InstructionsTis manual provides ull explanationso the various settings, operations andthe network connection procedure.Tis manual also contains precautionsor the sae use o the unit.

Customer support site of Sony EuropeReer to this Web site or the latest supportinormation and FAQs.For customers in Europe:http://support.sony-europe.com/

About the illustrations used in thismanualIllustrations used in this manual are based on themodel other than the UK model. Illustrations anddisplays may differ rom the represented item.

How to use this manualTis manual explains how to operate the unit mainlyusing the remote control. Buttons and controls on themain unit with the same or similar name as that onthe remote control can be used to perorm the sameoperations.

: Tis mark identifies HDD Jukebox unctions.

: Tis mark identifies CD unctions.

Before operating the unit


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Table of Contents

Before operating the unit ...................................................... 4

Features on this unit ..............................................................10

Checking the supplied accessories ..................................12

Guide to parts and controls ................................................13

Remote control ............................................................ ...................13Top of the main unit .....................................................................16Front of the main unit ..................................................................17Display ....................................................... ........................................18

Connecting the speakers and antennas ........................20

Turning on the power ...........................................................23

Selecting the display language .........................................25

Setting the clock .....................................................................26

Importing and

transferring audiodata

About importing and transferring audio data .............27

Setting up the unit for recording or importing ...........29

To change the recording destination in the HDD

Jukebox ........................................................... .............................32

Importing audio data to the HDD Jukebox ..................33

Recording from a CD, a radio broadcast, DAB service*, or

externally connected component .....................................33Importing audio data from a WALKMAN or a USB

storage device ........................................................ ...................34Importing files from a computer..............................................35

Transferring audio data from the HDD Jukebox .........36

Transferring audio data to a WALKMAN or a portable

device ...........................................................................................36Transferring audio data to a USB storage device ...............37Changing the transfer settings .................................................38

Deleting tracks or playlists on the destinationdevice ......................................................................................40

Getting started


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Playing audio data

Editing tracks in the

HDD Jukebox

Searching and obtaining title information ...................63

Saving image files ..................................................................64

Editing .......................................................................................66

Changing titles ...............................................................................66Creating a playlist ........................................................ ..................66Deleting recordings ......................................................................67Moving recordings ...................................................... ..................68Dividing recorded tracks .............................................................68

Combining recorded tracks .......................................................69Creating a folder or a group.......................................................70Converting the audio format of tracks ...................................71

Entering text.............................................................................72

Entering text ........................................................ ............................73

Playing the HDD Jukebox ....................................................41

Checking album or track information ....................................42Registering desired tracks to playlist ......................................42Playing audio data in different listing modes .....................43Searching for albums or tracks .................................................44

Playing tracks using x-DJ .....................................................45

Using x-DJ ............................................................. ............................47Using Music Surfin ...................................................... ..................48Moving a track from one channel to another .....................49Setting up x-DJ ............................................................. ..................49

Transferring x-DJ channels .........................................................50

Playing a CD .............................................................................51

Viewing information for a CD ....................................................53

Listening to the radio or DAB services ............................54

Performing DAB Initial Scan*.....................................................54Selecting a radio station .............................................................54Receiving a DAB service* ............................................................55Presetting radio stations or DAB services* ...........................56

Connecting a digital media player to DMPORT(DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)......................................................58

Connecting an external component (AUDIO IN) ........59

Repeat play Shuffle play ...................................................61

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Network connection

and setup

About the server and client functions of the unit ......87

Using the unit as a server ....................................................89

Listening to the same track in different rooms(PARTY MODE) ......................................................................91

Using the unit as a client .....................................................93

Listening to music stored in a computer ..............................93

Viewing information on tracks..................................................94

Connecting the unit to the Internet ................................74

Connecting the unit to the Internet through awireless network .................................................................75

About installing the wireless adaptor ....................................75Connecting and setting up a wireless network (AOSS

setup) ............................................................... .............................75Searching the access point and setting up the wirelessnetwork ........................................................... .............................76

Connecting the unit to the Internet through awired network ......................................................................78

Preparations for a wired connection ......................................78Connecting and setting up a wired network (Automatic

setting) ............................................................ .............................79

Confirming and changing the network settings ........81

Checking the network status ....................................................81Setting up the IP address/proxy server .................................82

Using the unit

connected to the

Internet

Using the Home

Network function

What you can do through an Internet connection ....83

Obtaining the latest title information .............................84

Importing files from a shared folder on thecomputer ...............................................................................85

Setting the clock through an Internet connection ....86


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Other settings Using the Sleep Timer ...........................................................95

Using the Wake Up Timer ....................................................96

Using the Recording Timer .................................................97

Recording a radio program or DAB service* using the

Recording Timer ................................................................ .......97

Recording from an external component using theRecording Timer ................................................................ .......98

Checking the contents of a timer setting ......................99

Changing the units settings ............................................101

Setting the display .....................................................................101Setting the standby mode ......................................................102

Setting a shared folder on a computer .........................103

Managing the system .........................................................104

Backing up and restoring audio data ..................................104Restoring backed up data .......................................................106Checking system information ................................................107Updating the system application .........................................108Formatting the system..............................................................108Moving track data between the unit and other

components ............................................................. ...............108

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...................................................................110

Precautions/

Specifications

Precautions .............................................................................121

About CDs .....................................................................................123

Specifications .........................................................................124

A list of directories for each listing mode ....................126

Glossary ...................................................................................128

Index .........................................................................................131



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Features on this unit

You can store audio data from audio CDs, computers, etc.to the HDD Jukebox.

Hard Disk Drive

(HDD)

You can listen to the audio data in various ways, such asplayback by artist or using the x-DJ function.

Playback by artist

Playback by genre

Playback by album

Using x-DJ

Store

Listen


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Transfer

More functions are available when you connect theunit to the Internet.

Obtaining title information

Gracenote

database

You can transfer the audio data to Walkman, Walkmanphone, USB storage or other portable devices.

Hard Disk Drive

(HDD)

Room to Room

You can use the client device located in a different room tolisten to audio data stored on a GIGA JUKE Music Server(Home Network function).You can listen to the same music in different rooms (PARTY

MODE).

This unit (GIGA JUKE Music Ser ver) Client (GIGA JUKE Wireless Player, etc.)

You can also listen to audio data stored on a DLNA-compatible component with this

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Getting started

Checking the supplied accessories

I you find any accessories missing or damaged,please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Wireless adaptor (1)

USB extension cable (1)

Speaker codes (2)

Speaker pads (8)

AM loop antenna (1)

FM wire antenna (1)

DAB wire antenna (1) (for the UK modelonly)

Remote control (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (1)

Operating Instructions (this manual)

GNU General Public License/GNU LesserGeneral Public License (1)

License agreement for SONY software (1)


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Remote control

Guide to parts and controls

SLEEP and TIMER buttons

SLEEP buttonUse to make or confirm the sleep timer setting(page 95).

IMER buttonUse to set the timer (pages 96 to 99).

DIMMER buttonSets the brightness o the display.

/(power) buttonurns the power on or off. When you turn thepower off, the unit automatically starts analyzingmusic data (page 45). During this time, theillumination panel slowly flashes. o cancel theanalysis and turn off the power immediately, pressthe button.

Function Select buttons*Use to select the unction directly. Duringstandby mode, these buttons turn on the unit and

start playback at the same time.HDDbutton (page 41)

CDbutton (page 51)

FM/AM button (page 54)

AUDIO IN button (page 59) (models except theUK model)

DMPOR button (page 58)

DAB button (page 54) (UK model only) PARTY button

Use to activate or enter PARY MODE (page 91).

HDD REC buttonsUse or recording to the HDD Jukebox.

HDD REC (start recording) button (page 33)

HDD REC (pause recording) button (page34)

All models except the UK model

UK model*

* Function Select buttons on the UK model perorm the sameunction as those with the same name on the models except theUK model.


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DSGX and PRESET EQ buttons

DSGX buttonUse to generate a more dynamic sound(Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra).Each press o the button switches the DSGXunction ON or OFF. Tis unction isactory set to ON.

PRESE EQ buttonSelects a pre-set customized sound setting.Each press o the button changes the soundstyle as ollows.FLA ROCK POPS JAZZ CLASSICAL DANCE FLA ...(: Factory setting)

DELETE buttonUse in each unction to delete an item (page 67).

FAVORITE buttonUse to add a track to Favorites in the playlist(page 42).

Numeric*/text buttonsUse to select a track during play or to enter text(pages 41, 72).

MUTING buttonMutes the sound.

VOLUME+* and VOLUME buttonsUse to adjust the volume.

Menu operation buttonsUse to select menu items and enter menu settings(page 19).

, , and buttonsUse to select a menu item or to change a setting.

ENER buttonUse to enter a setting.

PRESET, PRESET+, ALBUM/PAGE+ ALBUM/PAGE buttons

and buttonsCues the beginning o a track.

PRESE+ and PRESE buttonsUse to select a preset radio station or DABservice (UK model only).

ALBUM/PAGE+ and ALBUM/PAGE buttonsUse to select an album or a group in the maindisplay. In a list display, use these buttons to goto the next page or the previous page (page 41).

An asterisk (*) indicates buttonsthat have a tactile dot (the number5 button and VOLUME + buttono the operation buttons).


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DMPORT MENU buttonTis button is used when the DIGIAL MEDIAPOR adapter and a digital media player areconnected. Reer to the operating manual or theDIGIAL MEDIA POR adapter.

x-DJ/Music Surfin buttons

x-DJ button (yellow) (page 47)Selects and plays the x-DJ channel.

ARIS (blue), YEAR (red), MOOD (green)and ALBUM (yellow) buttons (page 48)Use to select the channels o Music Surfinduring x-DJ.

HOME buttonUse to select a unction rom the Home menu(page 19).Press ///to select a unction andpress ENER to enter the selection. o cancelthe Home menu, press HOME or BACK beorepressing ENER.

SETTINGS buttonDisplays the Settings menu (page 19). Use toenter clock, network and other system settings.

OPTIONS buttonDisplays the Options menu (page 19).Menu items will vary according to the selectedunction.

BACK buttonUse to go back to the previous display (page 18). Operation buttons

Use in all unctions to perorm basic operations.

(play) button*

(ast rewind) UNINGand (astorward) UNING + buttons

(pause) button

(stop) button TRANSFER button

Use to transer tracks to a WALKMAN or otherportable audio device (page 36).An asterisk (*) indicates buttons

that have a tactile dot (the (play) button o the operationbuttons).


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Top of the main unit

Display (page 18)

AUDIO IN jackUse to connect the audio output jack o anexternal component (page 59).

PHONES (headphones) jackUse to connect headphones.

SERVER indicatorLights up yellowish green when the unit isbeing used as a server and a client device isplaying audio data (page 89).

TIMER indicatorIndicates the status o the timer (pages 95 to97).

HOME buttonUse to select a unction rom the Home menu(page 19).Press ///to select a unction andpress ENER to enter the selection. o cancelthe Home menu, press HOME or BACKbeore pressing ENER.

PARTY button and indicator

PARY buttonUse to activate or enter PARY MODE(page 91).

PARY indicatorLights up amber when PARY MODE isactive (page 91).

x-DJ buttonSelects and plays the x-DJ channel (page 47).

BACK buttonUse to go back to the previous display (page18).

USB portUse to connect a portable device such as aUSB storage device or the wireless adaptor(pages 34, 36, 74).

Menu operation buttonsUse to select menu items and enter menusettings (page 19).

, , and buttonsUse to select a menu item or to change asetting.

ENER buttonUse to enter a setting.

SETTINGS buttonDisplays the Settings menu (page 19). Use

to enter clock, network and other systemsettings.

HDD REC buttonUse or recording to the HDD Jukebox (page33).

TRANSFER buttonUse to transer audio data to a WALKMANor other portable audio device (page 36).

OPTIONS button

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/(power) button and On/Standbyindicator

/(power) buttonurns the power on or off (page 23).

On/Standby indicatorTe color indicates the units power status(page 24). Green: Te unit is on. Red : Te unit is in standard (power save)

mode.

Orange : Te unit is in quick start-upmode or is analyzing music data (page45).

Function Select buttonsUse to select the unction directly. Duringstandby mode, these buttons turn on the unitand start playback at the same time.

HDDbutton (page 41)

CDbutton (page 51)

FM/AM button (page 54) (models except

the UK model)DAB button (page 54) (UK model only)

Front of the main unit

UK model

(stop) buttonUse in each unction to stop an operation.

CDbuttonOpens and closes the disc tray (page 51).

Illumination panelLights up when the power is turned on.Flashes slowly when the unit is analyzingmusic data recorded to the HDD Jukebox(pages 24, 45).

VOLUME dialUse to adjust the volume. Remote sensor

Disc trayUse to load a CD (page 51).


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Display

Tis section describes the main items that appear in each display.

Main display List display

Press repeatedly to select the lefmost directory icon, and then pressBACK. Or, i no operation is made or 60 seconds, the unit automaticallyreturns to the main display.

Press ///.

Track name

Artist name

Album name

Directory iconsShows which directory is currently selected.Press or to move between differentdirectories.

Track icon

Icon Track format

MP3

Linear PCM

WMA

ARAC

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Home menuAppears when you press the HOME button.

For models except the UK model

For the UK model

Options menuAppears when you press the OPIONS button.

Settings menuAppears when you press the SEINGS button.

How to operate each menu

1 Press the desired menu button (HOME,

OPTIONS, or SETTINGS).

Te unit enters the specified menu.

2 Press ///to select the desireditem.

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Connecting the speakers and antennas

Make sure the metal leads (not the part covered withvinyl insulation) are securely inserted into the speakerterminals.Insert the end o the cord marked with a red line intothe + terminal and the cord with no marking into the terminal.

NETWORK portUse to connect the unit to a network. For details on networkconnections, see page 79.

USB portUse to connect a USB storage device, another portabledevice, or the supplied wireless adaptor with the USBextension cable.

MONITOR OUT (NTSC) jackUse to connect a V. See page 22 or details.

FM wire antennaUse a commercially available 75 coaxial cable to connect the unit toan external antenna.

External antenna

DAB wire antenna (UK model only)With a DAB external antenna, you can obtain a higher DAB

broadcast sound quality. It is recommended that you use thesupplied DAB wire antenna or only temporarily until youinstall a DAB external antenna (optional).75 coaxial cable with F male type connector will be neededto install the DAB external antenna (optional).

DAB wire

antenna


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Power cord

WARNINGConnect the power cord to a wall outlet afer all other connectionshave been made.Te unit turns on automatically and starts making the initial settings.Wait until the unit turns off again.Te initial settings may take a ew minutes depending on the unitscondition.Do not disconnect the power cord while the initial setup is in progress.Doing so may cause the unit to malunction.

Speaker cordsMake sure the speaker cords are correctly matched with theprojections on the SPEAKER terminals, and then insert the cordsfirmly into the SPEAKER terminals.Make sure to keep the speaker away rom the antennas as they mayproduce noise in the radio reception.

AM loop antennaMake sure to keep the AM loop antenna awayrom the unit or other AV equipment as thismay produce noise in the radio reception.

AUDIO IN jackUse to connect the external audio component (page 59).

The illustration on this page uses the models except the UK model.

DMPORTUse to connect the DIGIAL MEDIA POR adapter to listen to theplayback o a digital audio player (page 58).


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Other jacks

AUDIO IN jack

Use to connect an optional audio component (suchas a cassette deck) through an audio connecting cord(optional). Analog sound input through this jack can beplayed or recorded on the unit.

MONITOR OUT (NTSC) jack

Use to connect a V or other device through anoptional video cable. A video signal is output throughthis jack or display on the connected device.

To insert the batteries into theremote controlSlide and remove the battery compartment lid,and then insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)batteries (end first) matching the polarities as

shown below.When the remote control is no longer able tooperate the unit, replace both batteries with newones.

To attach the speaker padsAttaching the supplied speaker pads to thebottom corner o the speakers to stabilize thespeakers and to prevent them rom slipping.


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(power)button

1 Connect the power cord to a walloutlet.

Te unit automatically turns on, makes the

initial settings, and then turns off.

2 Press (power).Te unit turns on.A demonstration video starts playingautomatically. Select any unction tocancel the demonstration. o enable thedemonstration, see page 102.

WARNING

Do not disconnect the power cord while the unitis making the initial settings. Doing so may causethe unit to malunction.

To turn off the powerPress the button on either the remote controlor the main unit. Te power may not turn offimmediately. I it does not, this indicates thatthe unit is analyzing the music data on the HDD(hard disk drive) (page 45). I you want to cancel

the analysis and turn off the power immediately,press . I you want to turn the power back on,press the button.As long as the unit is active as a server and theclient device is playing audio data, the serverunction remains active and the power stays oneven i you press the button to turn the unitoff (the display turns off and the illuminationpanel slowly flashes). Press to cancel the serverunction and turn off the unit.

Turning on the power

TipTis unit has two starting modes; Quick start-up modeand Standard (power save) mode. See Setting thestandby mode on page 102 or details.

About operation modesTis unit has our operation modes: normal,quick start-up standby, standard (power save)standby and automatic analysis.When the unit is set to quick start-up standbymode, the internal an will turn on every now and

then even when the power is turned off. Tis isnormal and is not a malunction.

Normal operation modehe unit enters this mode when it is turned on.

Quick start-up standby modeIn standby mode, the system remains partiallyactive to quickly resume operations whenpowered on again. In quick start-up mode,the internal an turns on every now and thento remove internal heat. Tis is normal. o set

the standby mode, enter the Settings menu andselect [System setting] (page 102).

Standard (power save) standby modeTis mode consumes less power than quickstart-up, though the unit takes more time toresume operations when powered on again. oset the standby mode, enter the Settings menuand select [System setting] (page 102). Teserver unction cannot be used on this mode.

Automatic analysis modeIn this mode, the unit analyzes thecharacteristics o music that was recorded orimported to the HDD Jukebox and categorizesthe music by x-DJ channel. For details on theautomatic analysis, see page 45. When analysisis being conducted, the On/Standby indicatorlights up orange and the illumination panelslowly flashes. I you want to cancel the analysis,press . Te analysis stops and the unit entersthe selected standby mode.


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Normal operation Quick start-up Standard (power

save)

Automatic

analysis

Color o the On/Standby indicator

Green Orange Red Orange

Illumination panelstatus

On Off Off On (flashesslowly)

Display On (normal display) Off (no display) Off (no display) Off (no display)Internal an On On (depends on

the temperaturein the unit)

Off On

Server unction Available Available Unavailable Available


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Selecting the display language

English, French, German, Italian or Spanishmay be selected or the display language.

SETTINGS////ENTER

1 Press SETTINGS.Te Settings menu appears.

2 Select [Screen setting] and pressENTER.

Te display or selecting the languageappears.

3 Select the desired language fromthe [Language] setting and pressENTER.

Display Selectable language

English EnglishFranais FrenchDeutsch GermanItaliano ItalianEspaol Spanish

(: Factory setting)

4 Select [Execute] and press ENTER.Te display appears in the selected language.

NoteWhen you change the display language, the inputlanguage (page 72) also changes to the selectedlanguage.

TipReer to List o input characters (page 130) to find outwhich characters you can use.


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Setting the clock

Te time on the clock must be correctly set or theproper operation o unctions. Do the procedurebelow to set the clock. Te clock can also beautomatically set by connecting the unit to theInternet (page 86).

1 Enter the Settings menu, select[Clock setting], and then pressENTER.

2 Select [Online auto-sync clocksetting] and press ENTER.

3 Select [Off] and press ENTER.

4 Select the desired city from the[Time zone] setting.

I the desired city does not appear in the[ime zone], select a city that is within thesame time zone as the desired city.

5 Select [Standard] or [Summer time]for the [Summer time] setting.

6 Select [Date input] and pressENTER.

7 Press /to select the day/month/year, and press /toadjust the value.

Te date is set in order o day, month andyear.

8 Press /to select the hour/minute, press /to set the value,and then press ENTER.

9 Select [Apply] and press ENTER.Te time appears in [Current time].

10 Select [Close] and press ENTER.

NoteWhen the time setting display appears afer the poweris turned on, the display automatically disappears i nooperation is perormed or a while. I the time is notset correctly, set the time correctly using the Settingsmenu.

To change the date and time formatYou can select an M/D/Y, D/M/Y, or Y/M/Dormat or the date and a 12-hour or 24-hourormat or the time.

1 Enter the Settings menu, select [Screen

setting], and then press ENTER.

2 Select the date and time format.

When selecting the date format:

Select [MM/DD/YYYY], [DD/MM/YYYY], or[YYYY/MM/DD] or the date ormat setting.

When selecting the time format:

Select [HH:MM] (24-hour system) or [HH:MM AM/PM] (12-hour system) or the time

ormat setting.

3 Select [Execute] and press ENTER.


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Importing and transferring audio data

About importing and transferring audio data

Tis unit allows you to import audio data to the HDD Jukebox rom various sources and to manage thedata.You can also transer audio data to a device o your choice such as a WALKMAN.Please note that you cannot transer audio data directly rom a CD or the radio to an externallyconnected device (such as a WALKMAN). o do this, you must first import or record the audio datato the HDD Jukebox, and then transer the data rom the HDD Jukebox to the external device.o import audio data rom a shared older on your computer, you need to set up and connect to anetwork. See page 74 or details.

Transfer audio data from the HDD Jukebox

to the external devices

Audio CDs

Import/record audio data to the HDD Jukebox

FM/AM/DAB*

External component

(DMPORT/AUDIO IN)

WALKMAN

phone

Computer

USB storage

WALKMAN

USB storage

PSP

WALKMANphone

Hard Disk Drive

(HDD)



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Selectable audio formats for recording/importingTe item and ormat that can be recorded/imported depend on the source (device or disc) rom whichthe audio data will be recorded/imported.

Source Recordable/

Importable

unit

Selectable audio format during

recording/importing

Bit rate

MP3 Linear PCM*1

CD rack, album Bit rate supportedby the selected audioormat

FM/AM/DAB*2

External component(DMPOR/AUDIO IN)

WALKMANPSPWALKMAN phonePC Shared olderUSB storage

Folder Same as that o the source (MP3,Linear PCM*3, WMA, ARAC)

Same as that o thesource

*1Audio data that has been imported in the Linear PCM ormat can be converted to the MP3 ormat aferwards.*2For the UK model only

*3WAV-ormat files can also be imported. When imported, the files are converted to Linear PCM.

NoteI two USB storage devices are connected to both USB ports (top and rear) at the same time, the device connected tothe top port takes priority.

Transferrable units and audio formatsFor a list o the models that can be used as destination devices, reer to the customer support site o SonyEurope, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (or customers in Europe only).

Destination device Transferrable unit Transferrable audio format

MP3 Linear

PCM*1WMA ATRAC

WALKMAN Folders, albums, playlists, tracks *2 *3

USB storage Folders, albums, playlists, tracks *2

PSP Albums, playlists, tracks *4 *5

WALKMAN phone Depends on the WALKMAN phone model. Reer to the customersupport site o Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (or

customers in Europe only) or the compatible models.*1Linear PCM-ormat audio data can be converted to other ormats when transerred.

*2Te transer o WMA-ormat tracks may not be supported on some WALKMAN models or USB storage devices. For detailson which ormats are supported, reer to the operating manual or your WALKMAN or USB storage device.

*3Te transer o ARAC-ormat tracks may not be supported on some WALKMAN models. For details on which ormats aresupported, reer to the operating manual or your WALKMAN.

*4When the destination is Memory Stick, the data is converted to the OMA ormat; i USB storage is the destination, the datais converted to the MP3 ormat.

*5WMA-ormat audio data can be transerred when USB storage is set as the destination.

Notes

I two USB storage devices are connected to both USB ports (top and rear) at the same time, the device connectedto the top port takes priority.MP3-, Linear PCM- and WMA-ormat audio data can be transerred to a USB storage device or a WALKMAN

phone. See page 37 or details.


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You can select automatic track marking and tracktitling during the recording o a CD, a radioprogram, etc. and change the destination olderor recorded audio data.

1 Enter the Options menu for therespective function and select[Setting] [Record].

When the CD function is selected

When the FM/AM or DAB* function is

selected

When the DMPORT function is selected

When the AUDIO IN function is selected

2 Select the item to be set.

3 Set each item .In the pull-down menu, select and set eachitem (shown in the List o settings below).

4 Select [Close].

List of settings

Format/Bit rate

Te ollowing table shows the selectable audioormats when recording to the HDD Jukebox andthe respective bit rate (i.e., data volume).

Format Bit rate

Linear PCM

MP3

96kbps128kbps

160kbps192kbps256kbps

(: Factory setting)

Setting up the unit for recording or importing



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Monitor sound (CD function only)

When recording an audio CD to the HDDJukebox, you can monitor the sound whilerecording. In this case, sound monitoring alsostops when the recording stops.

On

(Continue)

Sound monitoring is on

continuously rom the firsttrack.

On(Intro play)

Sound monitoring is on orthe first ew seconds o eachtrack, rom the first trackto the last track. (Whenrecording moves to the nexttrack, monitor playback alsomoves to the next track.)

Off Sound monitoring is off.

Recording is carried out morequickly than when soundmonitoring is done.

(: Factory setting)

SMART SPACE (DMPORT and AUDIO IN functions only)

On When there is no sound input or3 seconds or more, the SMARSPACE unction replaces this

interval with a blank o 3 secondslong. Te unit automaticallypauses recording when there isno sound input or 30 seconds ormore, and stops recording whenthere is no sound input or 10minutes or more. Te unit detectsthe silent portions according tothe setting o LEVEL SYNC level.

Off Te SMAR SPACE unction isnot used.

(: Factory setting)

Track mark (DMPORT, AUDIO IN, FM/AM and DAB*

functions only)

rack marks are added automatically duringrecording with the FM/AM, DAB*, DMPOR, orAUDIO IN unction. Te interval between trackmarks can be specified. When rack mark is setto Auto during the FM/AM or DAB* unction,

the unit distinguishes between music and talk andadds a track mark between them.

FM/AM or DAB*

every 10 min Te unit adds a track markautomatically at specifiedtime intervals.

every 30 min

every 60 min

every 120 min

LEVEL SYNC Te unit adds a track markwhen sound input stops or1.5 seconds or longer.

Auto Te unit adds a track markbetween music and talk.

(: Factory setting)

Example settings

Setting or track marking every 30 minutes:

Track mark

30 min. 30 min. 30 min.

Setting or LEVEL SYNC:

Track mark

Radiobroadcast

No sound input(1.5 sec.)

No sound input(1.5 sec.)

Sound Sound Sound

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Automatic detection of music and talk (for FM/

AM and DAB* recording)

When rack mark is set to Auto, the unitdistinguishes between music and talk and recordsthose contents to different tracks.

Track mark

Radiobroadcast Music Talk Music

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Talk

Track 4

When you play the contents in the HDD Jukebox,you can play only music contents or talk contents bychanging the listing mode (page 43).Even when rack mark is set to Auto , the unitmay not be able to distinguish perectly between

music and talk, depending on the sound.

Tips

When recording is done with rack mark set toAuto, the track titles will consist o the ollowingitems: For FM or AM recording: [] (talk) or [M]

(music), date, starting time o recording, radiostation name (or band and requency i noname is registered)

For DAB recording: [] (talk) or [M] (music),

date, starting time o recording, the servicecomponent labelWhen recording is done with rack mark set

to Auto, the recorded contents are categorizedas either a Radio alk or Radio Music channel inx-DJ.

DMPORT or AUDIO IN

every 10 min Te unit adds a track markautomatically at specifiedtime intervals.every 30 min

every 60 min

every 120 min

LEVEL SYNC Te unit adds a track markwhen sound input stopsor 1.5 seconds or longer.

(: Factory setting)

LEVEL SYNC level (DMPORT, AUDIO IN, FM/AM and

DAB* functions only)*1

You can set the detection level o the input signalat which a track mark is automatically added.

Setting range:96dB to 0dB

50.0dB

I the unit is having troubledetecting the sync level due

to noise, set the level higher.Te level is actory set at50.0 dB.

(: Factory setting)

*1Te unction can be used only when rack mark is set toLEVEL SYNC.

Auto title (DMPORT and AUDIO IN functions only)*1

On Te unit automatically gets title

inormation according to thetracks waveorm.

Off Auto title is not used.

(: Factory setting)

*1Te unction can be used only when rack mark is set toLEVEL SYNC.

Notes

Te recording settings cannot be changed whilerecording is in progress.

SMAR SPACE and LEVEL SYNC level can beused only or tracks that are 16 seconds or longer.



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To change the recording

destination in the HDD

Jukebox

When recording tracks rom a CD, radio, or anexternal component (DMPOR/AUDIO IN),

you can select the destination (shown below)rom [Setting] [Rec destination] in the Optionsmenu.

My library Tis destination is theactory setting.

Folder A list o olders on the HDDJukebox appears in a pull-down menu.o create a new older, select[New older].

(: Factory setting)

NoteTe recording destination setting cannot be changedwhile recording is in progress or paused.

TipA separate recording destination can be set or theCD, FM/AM, DAB (UK model only), DMPOR andAUDIO IN unctions.


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You can record/import audio data rom a CD, anexternally connected component or a USB storagedevice. You can also import audio data rom ashared older on your computer.

HDD REC HDD REC

////ENTER

Recording from a CD, a radio

broadcast, DAB service*,

or externally connected

component

1 Prepare the unit for recording.Select the unction to be recorded.

o record a CD:See Playing a CD (page 51).

o record a radio broadcast or DABservice*:See Listening to the radio or DABservices (page 54).

o record rom an externally connectedcomponent (DMPOR/AUDIO IN):See Connecting a digital media player toDMPOR (DIGIAL MEDIA POR)(page 58) or Connecting an externalcomponent (AUDIO IN) (page 59).

2 To change the recording settings,enter the Options menu andchange the settings (pages 29 to32).

Te items that appear in the Options menudepend on the unction.

3 Press HDD REC .Recording starts.

When recording a CD:At the end o recording, the displayautomatically changes to the main displayo the CD unction.

When recording a radio broadcast or DABservice*:Press to stop recording.

When recording rom an externallyconnected component (DMPOR/AUDIO IN):At the end o the recording operation,the display automatically changes back tothe main display afer title inormationhas been obtained (only when Autotitle is set to On and rack mark is

set to LEVEL SYNC). Press to stoprecording.

Noteo record rom a digital media player viaDMPOR, make sure to use the DIGIALMEDIA POR adapter. I not, recording cannotbe done.

TipA search or title inormation is automatically

perormed i the unit is connected to the Internet.See page 74 or details on network connection.

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To cancel recordingPress .

To pause recording (FM/AM, DAB*,DMPORT and AUDIO IN functionsonly)

Press HDD REC .Note

When recording a CD, the unit may produce morenoise and vibration than during CD playback. Tis isbecause o the higher disc rotation speed used duringrecording and is not a malunction. Te amount onoise or vibration produced will vary depending on theCD type.

Tips

When recording a radio broadcast (or rackmark settings other than Auto), DAB service (orrack mark settings other than Auto), or roman externally connected component, a track mark isadded whenever you press the HDD REC button.rack marks can only be added or tracks with aminimum length o 16 seconds.

When recording rom an externally connectedcomponent and Auto title is set to Off, therecorded data are date and time stamped.

To select and record individual tracks

1 Select the CD function.

2 Load a CD into the disc tray.

3 If you want to change the recording

settings, enter the Options menu and

change the settings (pages 29 to 32).

4 Press HDD REC while the main displayappears.

racks with the check marks will berecorded.

5 Select the tracks to be recorded.Press ENER to remove the check mark ortracks not to be recorded.

6 Press HDD REC .Recording starts.

Tipo select all the tracks, enter the Options menu andselect [Select track] [Select all]. o deselect all thetracks, select [Select track] [Clear all].

Importing audio data from aWALKMAN or a USB storage

device

You can import audio data stored on aWALKMAN or a USB storage device to theHDD Jukebox.Te ollowing audio ormats can be imported tothis unit.

MP3 (.mp3, .oma)

Linear PCM (.wav, .oma) Windows Media Audio file (.wma, .oma)

ARAC (.oma)

Notes

Files with copyright protection (Digital RightsManagement) cannot be imported to this unit.

Make sure that you do not disconnect the connecteddevice during the import o the audio data. I you do,the unit or the connected device may malunction.

1 Select the HDD JUKEBOX function.

2 Connect the WALKMAN or theUSB storage device to the USB porton the unit.

Reer to the operation manual o theportable device as well.



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Importing files from a

computer

You can import audio files stored on yourcomputer.

1 Do the procedures for networkconnections and setup.

See page 74 or details.

2 Set up a shared folder on thecomputer.

See page 103 or details.

3 Import files.See page 85 or details.

3 Enter the Options menu and select[Transfer file] [Import] [USBstorage].

I two portable devices are connected toboth USB ports (top and rear) at the sametime, the device connected to the top port

takes priority.I you want to select the rear portable device,disconnect the top device.I the storage medium selection displayappears, select the storage medium. (I theconnected portable device has only onedrive, then the storage medium selectiondisplay does not appear.)

4 Select the albums to be imported.

Te selected albums are checked .Press ENER to remove the check mark ortracks not to be imported.

5 Select [Import].

NoteYou can import a maximum o 10,000 tracks at a time(page 112).


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You can transer audio data to an externallyconnected portable device. Reer to the customersupport site o Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (or customers in Europe only) orthe compatible models.

Notes

I the AC power adaptor is supplied with theconnected device, it is recommended that youoperate the device on house current. When operatingthe device on batteries, make sure the remainingbattery power is sufficient. We do not guaranteeagainst malunctions, transer ailures, or destructiono audio data caused by shortages in battery power.

Make sure that you do not disconnect the USB cableduring the transer o tracks to a WALKMAN oranother portable device that can be connected to theUSB port. I you do, the unit or the connected devicemay malunction.

Note on the deletion of tracks thatwere transferred to a portable device

(such as a WALKMAN)I you want to delete tracks that were transerredrom the unit to a portable device, you need toconnect the portable device to the unit (page 40).

Transferring audio data to aWALKMAN or a portable

device

You may not be able to transer audio data tocertain destinations with the ollowing procedure.I this is the case, do the procedure ranserringaudio data to a USB storage device (page 37).

1 Connect a compatible WALKMAN

or portable device to the USB porton the top or rear of the unit.

Reer to the operating manual o theportable device as well.


3 Display the albums, playlists,groups, or tracks that you want to

transfer.

4 Press TRANSFER.I two portable devices are connected toboth USB ports (top and rear) at the sametime, the device connected to the top porttakes priority.I you want to select the rear portable device,disconnect the top device.

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TipTe selected destination device setting is storedin the unit and is recalled each time you use thedevice in the uture.o change the destination device, enter theOptions menu and select [ranser].

5 Select the albums, playlists, groups,or tracks that you want to transfer,and then select [Execute] or pressTRANSFER.

I you want to change the transer settings(page 38), make the changes first beoreselecting the items to be transerred.

To cancel a transferPress BACKWhen you cancel a transer, it may take a whileor the transer to stop.

Notes

I your WALKMAN has the rash Bin unction andany o the tracks to be deleted are registered in therash Bin, a confirmation message will appear on theunit and the WALKMAN.

I the playlist is transerred rom the HDD Jukebox tothe WALKMAN, the playlist will also be recognizedas a playlist o the WALKMAN.

About track iconsYou can identiy the audio ormat o a track by itsicon.

Icon Meaning

MP3 ormat

Linear PCM ormat

WMA ormat

ARAC ormat

Transferring audio data to a

USB storage device

1 Connect the USB storage device toa USB port on the unit.

Reer to the operating manual o the USBstorage device as well.


3 Display the albums, playlists,groups, or tracks that you want totransfer.

4 Enter the Options menu and select[Transfer file] [Export] [USBstorage].

I the storage medium selection displayappears, select the storage medium. (I theconnected USB storage device has only onedrive, then the storage medium selectiondisplay does not appear.)

5 Select the albums, playlists, groups,or tracks that you want to transfer,and then select [Execute] or pressTRANSFER.

I you want to change the transer settings(page 38), make the changes first beoreselecting the items to be transerred.


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Changing the transfer settings

You can change the destination group or olderand the conversion settings when transerringLinear PCM audio data.

1 Display the item (album, playlist,group, or track) you want totransfer.

2 Select [Setting] and change thesetting.

When you transfer audio data to a

WALKMAN

When you transfer audio data to a

WALKMAN phone or USB storage

device

Select [Select folder at destination] andthen select the destination folder from

the pull-down menu.

Standardsetting

racks are saved to\\Music older.*1

Root setting racks are saved tothe root directory othe destination.

Select Enter the older namewhen you change thedestination older.

(: Factory setting)

*1Audio data may be saved but may not be playedon some WALKMAN phone models.

When transferring Linear PCM-format

tracks, select [Conversion system] andthen select an item from the pull-down

menu.

Auto Te unit selects andtransers the audio datawith the ormat thatcan be played with theconnected device.

Selectormat

Audio data is transerredin MP3 ormat or LinearPCM ormat. (You canselect the desired bit ratein step .)

(: Factory setting)

If you select [Select format] in step ,select the desired bit rate from the [Bit

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When you transfer audio data to an

ATRAC Audio Device

When you transfer audio data to a PSP

Select [Select group at destination],and then select the destination group

from the pull-down menu.

New group A new group iscreated and theselected tracks are

transerred to it.Select groupat destination

Te selected tracksare transerred to anexisting group.

(: Factory setting)

When transferring Linear PCM-formattracks, select [Conversion system] and

then select an item from the pull-down

menu.

Auto Te unit selects andtransers the audio data

with the ormat thatcan be played with theconnected device.

Selectormat

You can select thedesired ormat and bitrate in step .

(: Factory setting)

If you select [Select format] in step ,select the desired format and bit rate

from the [Format] and [Bit rate] pull-

down menus.

3 Select [Close].


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Deleting tracks or playlists on the destination device

You can delete tracks on a connected portabledevice.When you delete a playlist on a connectedWALKMAN, the playlist will be deleted, but notthe tracks within it.

NoteMake sure not to disconnect the device or turn thepower off until the deletion has completed.

1 Connect the WALKMAN or the

portable device with the tracks youwant to delete.

2 While the unit is in the HDDJUKEBOX function, enter theOptions menu and select [Deletefrom dstn].

I two portable devices are connected toboth USB ports (top and rear) at the sametime, the device connected to the top porttakes priority.I you want to select the rear portable device,disconnect the top device.

3 Select the item to delete.

4 Select [Delete].

5 Check the contents displayed, andthen press ENTER.

NoteI any o the tracks are registered in the rash Bin o theWALKMAN, a confirmation message will appear onthe unit and the WALKMAN.

TipYou can initialize audio data on a connected ARACAudio Device or PSP. o do this, select [Format] in thedeletion setting display.


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Playing audio data

Playing the HDD Jukebox

HDD

Press HDD.Playback starts.Playback starts rom the track you last played or

recorded.

Track name Playback indication

Time information

(elapsed time)

Artist name

Album name, etc.

Other operations

To Do the following

Stop playback Press .Pause Press . Press again or

to resume playback.

Find a point ina track

Press and hold down /during playback, and release itat the desired point.

Select aprevious/nexttrack

Press /duringplayback.

To Do the followingSelect a track Press ///to

select a track. Or press thecorresponding numeric button,and then press ENER.When the unit shows the listdisplay, press and hold down/to scroll quickly. PressPAGE+/ to go to the previous/next list page.

Select analbum When the unit shows the maindisplay, press ALBUM+ orALBUM.

Select the timeinormationdisplay

During playback, enter theOptions menu and select[Display] [ime] [Elapsedtime] or [Remaining time].

NoteYou cannot select a track using the numeric buttons

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Checking album or track

information

1 Select the album or track to bechecked.

2 Enter the Options menu and select[Display] [Album info] or [Trackinfo].

o see the entire text string or a title, artist,or genre, select the respective box and pressENER.

Registering desired tracks to

playlist

You can register tracks recorded at differentplaces in the HDD Jukebox to one locationcalled Playlist. Aferwards, you can listen tothose tracks or transer them to an externaldevice. Favorites in the playlist also serves as

the Favorites channel when you use the x-DJunction.

While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOXfunction and the desired track isplaying, press FAVORITE.

Te track is registered to Favorites in the list oplaylist.

Notes

racks cannot be registered using the FAVORIEbutton when the playlist mode is selected.

When you listen to the Favorites channel o the x-DJunction, only tracks registered to Favorites areplayed.

TipYou can register 10,000 tracks to playlists.

To listen to tracks in a playlistSelect the playlist mode (page 43). Or select theFavorites channel in x-DJ.

To transfer a playlistDo the procedures o ranserring audio datarom the HDD Jukebox (page 36) to transer a

playlist.

To change the destination for theFAVORITE buttonAt the time o purchase, selected tracks areautomatically registered to Favorites whenthe FAVORIE button is pressed. However, theregistration destination can be changed. o dothis, you must create the destination playlist inadvance (page 66).

Enter the Options menu, select [Setting] [FAVORITE], and then select the desired

playlist to be used from the [Destination]

setting.

NoteWhen you want to listen to tracks using the Favoriteschannel in x-DJ, you have to register the tracks toFavorites. In this case, make sure not to change theregistration destination.

To register multiple tracks at thesame timeYou can register all the tracks in an album or agroup at the same time to a playlist. o registertracks to a playlist other than Favorites, youmust create the playlist in advance (page 66).

1 While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX

function, select the album or the group

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2 Enter the Options menu and select [Edit]

[Add to playlist].

Make sure that all the tracks to be registeredare checked .I you want to register multiple items, selectand check each one.

3 Select [Enter].

4 Select the playlist to which you want the

tracks to be registered.

A confirmation window appears.

5 Select [Yes].Te selected tracks are registered to thespecified playlist.

Note

Only tracks in the same album or group can beregistered at the same time.

TipYou can register tracks in the Favorites channel o thex-DJ unction to a playlist. For details, see page 50.

Playing audio data in different

listing modes

You can list and select tracks in the HDD Jukeboxin various ways (by album, artist, etc.).


2 Press repeatedly to selectMode directory, and then selectthe desired listing mode.

Listing

mode

The unit

Album Plays tracks o the selectedalbum.

Artist Plays tracks o the selected

artist.

Listing

mode

The unit

Genre Plays tracks o the selectedgenre, such as classics orjazz.

Recordingsource Plays tracks recorded roma selected recording source,such as a CD or the radio.

Folder Plays tracks in a selectedolder, such as My libraryor a newly created olders/groups.

Playlist Plays a selected playlist oyour avorite tracks.

(: Factory setting)

Listing the contents of radio or DAB*recordings (recorded with Trackmark set to Auto)

When listing by Album or Recording source:

Te recording (rom beginning to end) isdisplayed as one album, with the music and talksegments displayed as individual tracks.

When listing by Artist or Genre:

All music contents are displayed as one albumand all talk contents are displayed as anotheralbum, with their respective music segments andtalk segments displayed individually as tracks.

Notes

All tracks may not appear, depending on the listingmode.

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To change the order of contents inthe list SortIn each mode, you can sort lists by recording date,title, etc.

1 Select the list you want to sort.

2Enter the Options menu and select[Display] [Sort] [(sort criterion)].

List type Sort criterion

Album Date: new to old

Date: old to new

ABC...*1

ZYX...

Artist ABC...

ZYX...

Genre ABC...

ZYX...

(: Factory setting)

*1Contents are displayed in order o letters, numbers andsymbols.

NoteLists cannot be sorted when the older mode or playlist

mode is selected; individual tracks, however, can berepositioned within a list (page 68).

Searching for albums or tracks

You can search or albums or tracks in the HDDJukebox.

1 Enter the Options menu and select

[Search].Te keyword input display appears.

2 Enter the keyword (album name ortrack name to be searched for).

3 Select [Album], [Track], or [Group](only when the unit is in foldermode).

Searching starts.Afer the search ends, the results aredisplayed.

To display an album or track from thedisplayed resultsSelect the album or track.

To return to the search screenSelect [Input].

Notes

You cannot perorm searching operation while theunit is in playlist mode.

I you search or albums or tracks while playing atrack, playback stops. Playback does not start aferthe searching ends.


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x-DJ uses Sonys 12 one Analysis to analyze the characteristics o tracks that have been recorded orimported to the HDD Jukebox and categorizes them into 27 channels. You can use x-DJ to play tracksthat correspond to a particular mood or time o day; or example, wake up tracks that play in themorning, tracks that make you relax, or tracks that raise your spirits. From those channels, you can jumpto the additional channels o ARIS, YEAR, MOOD and ALBUM by using a unction called MusicSurfin .Te analysis is perormed while the unit is in standby mode. While the unit is analyzing, the On/Standbyindicator lights up orange and the illumination panel slowly flashes.It takes about 15 minutes or the unit to analyze a 60-minute album.

Notes

Make sure not to disconnect the power cord while the unit is analyzing the recording contents. I you do, amalunction may occur.

I the HDD Jukebox contains a large number o unanalyzed music tracks, then analysis may take a long time.

TipAs a result o an analysis, the same track may be assigned to two or more channels.

To cancel an analysisPress .Te analysis is cancelled. racks that were not analyzed are automatically analyzed the next time the unitenters standby mode.

To confirm the setting for automatic analysisTis unit is actory set to perorm automatic analysis when the unit enters standby mode.o check this setting, enter the Options menu, select [Setting] [Basic], and then check the [Auto-analysis] pull-down menu.I you select [Off] rom the [Auto-analysis] pull-down menu, automatic analysis will not be perormedwhen the unit enters standby mode.

To perform an analysis manuallyYou can manually perorm an analysis o the tracks that have not yet been analyzed.

1 While the unit is in the x-DJ function, enter the Options menu and select [Manual-analysis].A pop-up window appears.

2 Select [Execute].A pop-up window appears with a time progression bar.o cancel the operation, select [Cancel].

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List of x-DJ channels

Ch. Category Channel name Description

001 Basic RecommendedRecommended: MorningRecommended: AfernoonRecommended: EveningRecommended: NightRecommended: Midnight

racks recommended or each time o day

002 Favorites Shuffle all tracks in the avorites list.

003 Shuffle All Shuffle all tracks

004 Newly Added Shuffle most recently imported tracks005 Radio Music*1 Music tracks recorded rom radio006 Radio alk*1 alk tracks recorded rom radio

101 Feel Fine Day Happy songs to improve your mood

102 Rainy Day Mellow, heavy-hearted songs

103 Energized High-spirited songs

104 Slow Lie Calming songs

201 Style Lounge Lounge music202 Classical Classical tracks203 Urban Rhythm & Rap, R&B tracks,204 Extreme Intense Rock tracks205 Ballad Ballads206 Retro racks with antique eel

301 ype Acoustic racks with acoustic instruments302 Electronic racks with electronic instruments303 Instrumental racks without vocals

304 Vocal racks with vocals401 Scene: Lie Good Morning Fresh tracks or wake-up402 Good Night Calm, quiet tracks or bedtime

403 Party ime Up-tempo tracks or parties

501 Scene: Workout Walking Middle tempo tracks or walking

502 Running Up-tempo tracks or running503 Meditation Ambient and environmental tracks or meditation909 Extra Explore Other kinds o tracks

Tese channels are displayed even when there are no applicable tracks (actory setting).

*1racks recorded rom the FM/AM or DAB are placed into Radio Music or Radio alk channel i rack mark was set to Autoduring the recording.

List of Music Surfin buttons

Button on the remote

control

Name of the channel Description

ARIS (blue) ARIS racks by the same artist

YEAR (red) YEAR racks released in the given range o years

MOOD (green) MOOD racks with a similar mood

ALBUM (yellow) ALBUM racks rom the same album


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Using x-DJ

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x-DJ

1 Press x-DJ.Te channel selection display appears andthe unit plays the main part o the displayedtrack.

Tip

When five tracks have been assembled into achannel, the channel is displayed.

2 Press /to select a channel.Te unit plays the main part o the first trackin the selected channel.

3 Press /to select the desiredtrack within the channel.

Each time you press /, the unit playsthe main part o the selected track.

I you press ENER, the unit starts playingthe selected track rom its beginning.

Other operations

To Do the following:

Stop playback Press .

Pause playback Press . Press again orto resume playback.

Find a point in atrack

Press and hold /during playback, andrelease it at the desiredpoint.

Select a previous/next track

Press /to selecta track.

TipWhen Radio Music or Radio alk channel is selected,

the unit plays the track rom the beginning, not themain part.

NoteDepending on the characteristics o a track, the unitmay place it into a channel different rom your ownimpression, or the unit may select the wrong part as atracks main part.


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Using Music Surfin

I you press the blue, red, green, or yellow buttonwhile playing a channel in x-DJ, the unit createsthe ollowing temporary channels rom the tracksin the HDD Jukebox.ARTIST (blue) button: ARIS channel

containing tracks by the currently selectedartist.

YEAR (red) button: YEAR channel containingtracks rom the same era as the currentlyselected track.

MOOD (green) button: MOOD channelcontaining tracks with a mood similar to that othe currently selected track.

ALBUM (yellow) button: ALBUM channelcontaining tracks by the currently selected

album.

For example, i you press the blue button whilelistening to your avorite artist, the unit assemblesall the tracks by that artist and puts them into atemporary channel that you can listen to.

////ENTER

ARTIST/YEAR/

MOOD/ALBUM

BACK

1 Play a channel in x-DJ.

Selectable channels

2 Press the ARTIST, YEAR, MOOD, orALBUM button.

Te respective channel appears in thedisplay.

When you press the ARTIST (blue)

button

When you press the YEAR (red) button

When you press the MOOD (green)

button

When you press the ALBUM (yellow)button


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3 Select the destination channel fromthe [Destination] pull-down menu.

4 Select [Yes].

Notes

You cannot move tracks to or rom CH. 002 to CH.006.

When CH. 001 contains only a ew registered tracks,track moving may not be possible.

Setting up x-DJ

To set the channel that is selectedwhen the function is started up


[Setting] [Basic].

2 Select [Startup CH] [Previous CH] or

[Recommended(CH.1)].

Previous CH x-DJ starts with the channelthat was last selected.

Recommended

(CH.1)x-DJ starts with theRecommended channel(CH.001).

(: Factory setting)

To register tracks to the Favorites

channel

While playing a track in x-DJ, press FAVORITE.

Te track is registered to the Favorites channel.It is also registered to the Favorites in the HDDJukebox at the same time.

3 Press /to select a track andpress ENTER.

Playback starts.o return to a normal x-DJ channel romMusic Surfin, press /or BACK.

Notes

Only tracks with inormation on its release year willbe assembled into the YEAR channel.

Te year indicated or a track assembled in theYEAR channel may not necessarily be the year oits first release. Tis is because the inormation usedcorresponds with the CD on which the track oralbum is contained.

Tip

racks in the YEAR channel are displayed according totheir indicated release dates as ollows.

1900 to 1949:racks are assembled and displayed as beore 1949.

1950 to 1989:racks are assembled in 10-year units. For example,tracks rom 1960 to 1969 are assembled anddisplayed as 1960s.

1990 to the present:racks are assembled in three-year units (i.e., theyear o the currently selected track plus the previous

and ollowing years).For example, i you select a track released in1995, tracks rom 1994 to 1996 are assembled anddisplayed as around 1995.

Moving a track from one

channel to another

You can move tracks to a different channel (excepttracks in CH. 002 to CH. 006).

1 Select the track you want to move.

2 Enter the Options menu and select[Move track].


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To hide unnecessary tracksYou can hide unnecessary tracks that areregistered in x-DJ so that they do not appear in achannel. Please note, however, that tracks cannotbe deleted.When track hiding is cancelled, tracks that havebeen moved to a different channel will appear in

the channel again.

1 Play the track that you want to hide.

2 Press DELETE.A pop-up window appears.

3 Select [Yes].

o show hidden tracks again, enter the Optionsmenu and select [Hide track] [Release] [Current channel] or [All channels]. Select [Yes]in the pop-up window.

Notes

racks in CH. 002 to CH. 006 cannot be hidden.

When CH. 001 contains only a ew registered tracks,track hiding may not be possible.

To hide unnecessary channels


[Setting] [Channel display].

Te channel list appears and the unit plays themain part o the tracks in the selected channel.

2 Uncheck the channels that you want to

hide.

o display hidden channels again, check thechannels by pressing ENER.

Transferring x-DJ channels

You can register a channel to the HDD Jukeboxas a playlist and then transer the playlist to aWALKMAN.A maximum o 50 tracks (in the selected channel)can be selected or the playlist to be transerred to

the WALKMAN.

1 Play a track in the channel you wantto transfer.

2 Enter the Options menu and select[Convert to playlist].

A pop-up window appears.

3 Select [Yes].A pop-up window appears.

4 Select [Close].Te channel is registered as a playlist.

5 Do the procedure of Transferringaudio data from the HDD Jukebox(page 36) to transfer the playlist to

a WALKMAN.

TipYou can view registered playlists by selecting theplaylist mode in the HDD JUKEBOX unction. Playlistsare displayed by channel name and date o registration.


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Tis unit can play audio CDs and CD-R/RW discsrecorded with MP3 audio tracks. See page 123 ordetails on playable discs.

CD

1 Press CDand place a disc into thedisc tray.Te disc tray slides out.

Load a disc with the

label side up.

Te disc tray closes when you press CDagain.Te unit automatically starts searching or

title inormation or the disc rom the unitsdatabase.I title inormation cannot be ound, it willnot be displayed.I the unit is connected to the Internet,you can search and obtain the latest titleinormation rom the database over the Web(page 84).

2 Press CD.Playback starts.Te unit detects the ormat (audio CDor CD-R/RW with MP3 audio) andautomatically changes to the proper mode. Ia disc contains two ormats, you will have tochange the mode manually (page 52).

Track name or file namePlayback

indication

Time information

(elapsed time)

Artist name

Album name or folder name

Play mode Selected listing

mode

About the directory structure andplayback order of MP3 filesMP3 files are accessed at two directory levels:album and track. An album may contain sub-albums (sub-directories). Afer the unit hasplayed all tracks in an album (or sub-album), itgoes to the first track in the next album (or sub-album).On this unit, MP3 files on data CDs can bedisplayed down to the 10th sub-album (sub-directory 10).

Playing a CD


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TipTe CD playback display does not support the displayo ID3 inormation contained on MP3 discs. o seethis inormation, enter the Options menu and select[Display] [ID3 ino] (page 53).

Other operations


Stop playback Press .Pause playback Press . Press again or

to resume playback.Find a point in atrack

Press and hold down/during playback,and release it at the desiredpoint.

Select the previous/

next track

Press /during

playback.Select a track Press /(///

or an MP3 disc) to selecta track.

Select a trackusing the numericbuttons

Press the correspondingnumeric button whilethe track list (o trackdirectory) is displayed andpress ENER.*1

Select an album

(MP3 disc only)

Press ALBUM+ or

ALBUM to select analbum.

Remove the disc Press CDon the mainunit.

Switch the timeinormation display

During playback, enter theOptions menu and select[Display][ime][Elapsedtime] or [Remaining time].

Change the audioCD or MP3 mode

Enter the Options menuand select [Mode switch]

[Audio CD] or [MP3].

*1For numbers rom 10 onward, press a numeric button oreach digit (e.g., or 124: press [1], [2] and [4]).

NoteWhen the unit is in MP3 mode, tracks displayed in analbum cannot be selected using the numeric buttons.

To obtain title information manuallyTis unit automatically obtains title inormationwhenever a CD is loaded; however, you canobtain this inormation manually.

1 While the unit is stopped, enter the

Options menu and select [Title info]

[Obtain].Te unit starts searching the title inormation,and then displays the search results.

2 Confirm the search results and select

[Obtain].

itle inormation is obtained.I you press instead o [Obtain], playbacko the CD starts.

To clear the title information

Enter the Options menu and select [itle ino] [Clear].

When multiple search results are displayed for a CD

Select the desired inormation rom the list.

To see track information for an albumSelect the album rom the displayed list.

TipTe latest title inormation is automatically obtainedwhen the unit is connected to the Internet.


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To change the setting for obtainingtitle information


[Setting] [Obtain title info].

2 Select the desired setting for the [Auto

title labeling] setting.

On Te unit obtains titleinormation automaticallywhenever a CD is loaded.

Off Te unit does not obtain titleinormation automatically.

(: Factory setting)

3 Select [Close].

To set the priority language for

displaying CD TEXT informationSelect the language or the [CD EX display]setting.Changing the display language (page 25) alsochanges this setting to the same language.

TipI title inormation was not obtained, CD EXinormation appears. CD EX data is stored only todiscs that support the CD EX standard.

Viewing information for a CD

1 While the unit is stopped, select thedesired track from the list display.

2 Enter the Options menu and select[Display] [Album info] or [Trackinfo].

Album ino*1 Detailed inormationon the album appears(Album details display).

rack ino*1 Detailed inormation onthe selected track appears(rack details display).

ID3 ino ID3 tag inormation orthe selected MP3 trackappears (rack (ID3)details display).

*1Only or audio CDs.

o see the entire text string or title, artist,genre, or album name*2, press /to selectthe respective box and press ENER.Press /to scroll the display.*2Appears only in the track (ID3) details display.


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You can tune in radio stations or DAB serviceseither manually or automatically. Pre-settingstations or services in advance allows you to recallthem up by number.DAB services can be received with the UK modelonly.

FM/AM

PRESET+/,/

////ENTER

TUNING+/,

/

(DAB on the

UK model)

Performing DAB Initial Scan*

Press DAB.

DAB Initial Scan starts automatically when theDAB unction is executed.When scanning is completed, the DAB servicethat was first received starts.I you want to perorm a DAB Initial Scan again,enter the Options menu while the DAB unctionis still active, select [Initial scan], and then select[Yes].

NoteAll preset services that have been stored in the unit arecleared when you perorm a DAB Initial Scan or whenscanning is cancelled.

Selecting a radio station

1 Press FM/AM.

2 Press FM/AM repeatedly to selectFM or AM.

3 Press and hold down TUNING +/.Scanning stops automatically when a station

is tuned in. o cancel scanning, press (Auto tuning).o select the station manually, pressUNING +/ repeatedly until the requencyo the desired radio station appears (Manualtuning).

Station name*1 Frequency

Preset number Tuning mode

*1 I the station provides RDS (Radio Data System) service,inormation provided by RDS will be displayed (onEuropean models only).

Listening to the radio or DAB services



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Tips

I you experience noise in an FM stereo broadcast,enter the Options menu and select [Setting] [FMmode] [Monaural]. Te reception will no longer bestereo, but it will be clearer. o change back to stereoreception, do the same procedure and select [Autostereo].

For better broadcast reception, try changing thedirection or location o the antenna. For example,position the antenna near or outside a window. I thereception does not improve, it is recommended toconnect a commercially available external antenna.

Receiving a DAB service*

Beore you can receive DAB services, thebroadcast components (service components)must first be registered by conducting a DABInitial Scan (see Perorming DAB Initial Scanon page 54).

Press DAB, or enter the HOME menu

and select [DAB].Te DAB main display appears and the unit startsreceiving the services.

About the DAB main display

Name of service

Service Label and frequency

DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)

Ensemble Label

About DAB service component list

Service number

Other operations


Select different

services

Press /repeatedly to

select the desired service.Press to display the servicecomponent list, press /toselect the desired service, andthen press ENER.

Press the correspondingnumeric button to select theservice number o the desiredse

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