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Operating Instructions
Getting started...................................................... 8
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, Listening to Music..............................................20
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT
HDD Network Audio System
WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED NAS-50HDE Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)..................29
BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE
OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
Editing Tracks in the HDD Jukebox..............55
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. Using the Timer...................................................68
The system names and product names indicated in Listening to Music Stored in a Computer
this manual are generally the trademarks or registered — Network Media......................................74
trademarks of the manufacturer.
 and  marks are omitted in this manual.
Connections and Settings...............................80
Additional Information.................................. 100
© 2007 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not 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.
Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality
in the unit, disconnect the main plug from
the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
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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: Remote control
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product
which mates DVD recorded material on
one side with digital audio material on
the other side. However, since the audio
material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on
this product is not guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. Recently, various music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not
be playable by this product.
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Table of Contents
Before operating the unit
Be sure to read the following
information...................................................7
Getting Started
Guide to parts and controls................. 8
Remote control.................................................8
Main unit.......................................................... 10
Basic operations.....................................12
Turning on the power................................. 12
Selecting the display language............... 12
Selecting a function..................................... 13
Using menus................................................... 13
Switching the display mode..................... 14
Adjusting the sound — EQ/M.BASS....... 15
Entering text................................................... 16
Setting the clock....................................18
Setting the clock manually........................ 18
Setting the clock through an Internet
connection — NTP.................................. 19
Listening to Music
Playing a CD.............................................20
Obtaining title information....................... 21
Viewing information for a CD................... 22
Listening to the radio or DAB
services......................................................23
Performing DAB Auto Scan (UK model
only)............................................................. 23
Selecting a radio station............................. 23
Receiving a DAB service (UK model
only)............................................................. 24
Presetting radio stations or DAB
services....................................................... 25
Viewing detailed information for a
radio station.............................................. 26
Viewing DLS information........................... 26
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Connecting an external
component..............................................26
Connecting an external component
to the AUDIO IN jack............................... 26
Listening to playback.................................. 27
Repeat play · Shuffle play . ........28
Using the Hard Disk Drive
(HDD)
Recording/Importing to the HDD....29
Recordable/Importable materials........... 29
Setting up the unit for recording/
importing................................................... 31
Recording a CD to the HDD...................... 33
Recording a radio broadcast or DAB
service......................................................... 34
Recording from an externally
connected component......................... 35
Importing files from a USB storage
device.......................................................... 36
Importing files from a shared folder
on the computer...................................... 36
Playing the HDD Jukebox...................37
Checking album or track information... 38
Switching listing modes............................. 38
Repeat play · Shuffle play........................... 42
Searching for albums or tracks................ 43
Playing tracks using x-DJ....................44
How does x-DJ work?.................................. 44
Using x-DJ........................................................ 45
Using Music Surfin’....................................... 46
Setting up x-DJ.............................................. 47
Transferring x-DJ channels........................ 48
About 12 Tone Analysis.............................. 48
Transferring audio data.......................49
Transferable formats.................................... 49
Setting the TRANSFER button.................. 49
Transferring tracks to a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD)................................................ 50
Transferring tracks to a USB storage
device.......................................................... 51
Transferring tracks to a mobile
phone.......................................................... 52
Transferring tracks to a PSP....................... 52
Other operations........................................... 53
Deleting tracks or playlists on the
destination device.................................. 54
Editing Tracks in the HDD
Jukebox
About the functions that can be
performed................................................55
Searching and obtaining title
information..............................................56
Searching for and obtaining album
information................................................ 56
Searching for and obtaining track
information................................................ 56
Batch searching for and obtaining
information for multiple tracks.......... 57
Creating a folder, group, or
playlist........................................................57
Creating a folder............................................ 57
Creating a group........................................... 58
Creating a playlist......................................... 58
Changing titles.......................................59
Deleting recordings..............................60
Moving recordings................................61
Dividing recorded tracks.....................62
Combining recorded tracks...............63
Converting the audio format of
tracks— Convert Format.....................64
Saving image files..................................65
Before saving.................................................. 65
Saving an image file..................................... 65
Registering desired tracks to
playlist........................................................66
Registering the currently playing
track.............................................................. 66
Registering multiple tracks at the
same time................................................... 67
Using the Timer
Using the Sleep Timer..........................68
Using the Wake Up Timer....................69
Using the Recording Timer.................70
Recording a radio program or DAB
service* using the Recording
Timer............................................................ 70
Recording from an external
component using the Recording
Timer............................................................ 70
Other operations........................................... 72
Listening to Music Stored in a
Computer — Network Media
What is Network Media?.....................74
About servers................................................. 74
Listening to music.................................75
Various play modes...................................... 77
Viewing information on playlists or
tracks............................................................ 78
Useful settings........................................78
Setting for automatic connection to a
server........................................................... 78
Registering the unit to a VAIO
computer — Access limitation
setting......................................................... 79
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 Connections and Settings

Connecting the speakers and

antennas...................................................80
Network connection and setup........85
Connecting the unit to the Internet...... 85
Setting up the network.............................. 90
Setting the shared folder........................... 94
Other settings.........................................94
Display settings............................................. 94
Setting the standby mode......................... 95
Managing the system...........................95
Backing up and restoring audio data.... 95
Checking system information.................. 99
Updating the system application........... 99
Formatting the system................................ 99

Additional Information

Troubleshooting................................. 100
Precautions........................................... 109
About CDs.....................................................110
About MP3....................................................111
Specifications....................................... 112
Glossary.................................................. 114
Index........................................................ 117

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Before operating the unit
The supplied manuals and their
contents
 Quick connection and operation guide
This manual provides the
minimum amount of information
necessary to connect and operate
the unit. Refer to this guide first to
set up the unit.
 Operating Instructions
This manual provides full
explanations of the various settings,
operations and the network
connection procedure.
This manual also contains
precautions for the safe use of the
unit.
 Customer support site of Sony Europe
Refer to this Web site for the latest support
information and FAQs.
For the customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
How to use this manual
This manual explains how to operate the unit mainly
using the remote control. Buttons and controls on
the main unit with the same or similar name as that
on the remote control can be used to perform the
same operations.
: This mark identifies HDD Jukebox
functions.
: This mark identifies CD functions.
: This mark identifies “WALKMAN” (ATRAC
AD) functions.
: This mark identifies USB storage device
functions.
Illustrations used in this manual are based on the
model other than the UK model.
Be sure to read the following
information
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk drive is easily damaged by shock
and vibration, so be sure to observe the following
precautions. See page 109 for 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
disk drive by yourself, as this may result in a
malfunction.
Any data that is lost due to a malfunction in the hard
disk drive cannot be recovered.
Data recorded to the hard disk drive may be
damaged during ordinary operations. Make sure to
use the unit’s backup function to back up the data
regularly to an optional USB hard disk or a shared
folder on your computer.
Sony cannot provide compensation for any
destruction of data caused by a damaged hard disk
drive.
On recording
 Make a trial recording before making the actual
recording, especially when recording important
material.
 Sony cannot provide compensation for any failure
in recording caused by a malfunction in this unit.
Malfunctions that occur during the normal use
of the unit will be repaired by Sony in accordance
with the conditions defined in the limited
warranty for this unit. However, Sony will not
be liable for any consequences arising from a
failure to record or play caused by a damaged or
malfunctioning unit.
About services that can be used
in conjunction with an Internet
connection
Please note that Internet-based services are subject
to change or termination without notice.
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 Getting Started

Guide to parts and controls

Remote control

Function Select buttons / (power) button

Use to select the function directly. Turns the power on (page
During standby mode, these 12).
buttons turn on the unit and start
playback at the same time.
 HDD button (pages 13, 37) M.BASS and PRESET EQ
 CD button (pages 13, 20) buttons
 FM/AM button (pages 13, 23, 34)
 M.BASS button
 AUDIO IN button (pages 13, 27, Emphasizes the bass
35)
sound (page 15).
 NETWORK MEDIA button
(pages 13, 75)  PRESET EQ button
Selects a pre-set
customized sound setting
Function Select buttons on the (page 15).
UK model
Buttons on the UK model perform Function Select button
the same function as those with
the same name on non-UK models  x-DJ button (pages 13, 45)
(the HDD REC  button is not
provided on the UK model).
MUTING button
Mutes the sound.

VOLUME+* and VOLUME–

buttons
 DAB button (pages 13, 23, 34) Use to adjust the volume.

Operation buttons
Use in all functions to
•PRESET–, •PRESET+, perform basic operations.
ALBUM+ and ALBUM– buttons   (play) button*
  and  buttons   (fast rewind) •
Cues the beginning of a track. TUNING– and  (fast
 PRESET+ and PRESET– buttons forward) • TUNING +
Use to select a preset radio station buttons
or DAB service (UK model only).   (pause) button
 ALBUM+ and ALBUM– buttons   (stop) button
Use to select an album or a group.

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DIMMER button HDD REC buttons
Sets the brightness of the display. Use for recording to the HDD
Jukebox.
 HDD REC  (start
recording) button (page 31)
SLEEP and TIMER buttons  HDD REC  (pause
 SLEEP button recording) button (page 31)
Use to make or confirm the sleep  HDD REC  (stop recording)
timer setting (page 68). button (page 31) (except the
 TIMER button UK model)
Use to set the timer (pages 69 to
72).

Numeric*/text buttons
Use to select a track during play or DELETE button
to enter text.
Use in each function to delete
 A•Y•M buttons an item (page 60).
Use to select the additional
channels of Music Surfin’ during
x-DJ (pages 45, 46)
FAVORITE button
Use to add a track to “Favorites”
LIST button in the playlist (page 66).
Use to switch between the main
display and the list display (page 14).
FUNCTION button
Displays the Function menu
SETUP button
(page 13).
Displays the Setup menu (page Use to select the sound source.
13). Use to enter clock, network
and other system settings.
OPTIONS button
Displays the Option menu
BACK button (page 13).
Use to go back to the previous Menu items will vary according
display (page 14). to the selected function.

Menu operation buttons

TRANSFER button Use to select menu items and
enter menu settings (page 13).
Use to transfer tracks to a
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD)  , ,  and  buttons
Use to select a menu item or
or other portable audio device
to change a setting.
(page 49).
 ENTER button
Use to enter a setting.

An asterisk (*) indicates buttons that have a tactile dot (the number “5” button,
VOLUME + button and  (play) button of the operation buttons ).

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 Main unit

Remote sensor TIMER indicator

/ (power) button and
On/Standby indicator
 / (power) button
Turns the power on or
off (page 12).
 On/Standby indicator
The color indicates the
power status of the unit.
– Green: The unit is on
or is analyzing the
recorded music data.
(See “About 12 Tone
Analysis” on page 48.)
– Red or orange: The
unit is in standby
mode.
Indicates the status of the
timer (pages 68 to 70).
Menu operation buttons
Use to select menu items
and enter menu settings
(page 13).
 , ,  and 
buttons
Use to select a menu item
or to change a setting.
 ENTER button
Use to enter a setting.

Function Select buttons

 FM/AM button (pages
13, 23, 34)
 AUDIO IN button
(pages 13, 27, 35)
Function Select buttons
Use to select the function
For the UK model only
directly. During standby
mode, these buttons turn on
the unit and start playback
at the same time.
 HDD button (pages
13, 37)
 DAB button (pages 13,
 CD button (pages 13, 23, 34)
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 x-DJ button (pages 13, 45)

USB connecting jack

 (headphones) jack
Use to connect headphones.
Use to connect a USB storage
device, “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD) or other
portable device (pages 50 to
54).

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HDD REC  button SETUP button
Use for recording to the Displays the Setup menu
HDD Jukebox (page 31). (page 13).
Use to enter clock,
network and other system
settings.

TRANSFER button
Use to transfer tracks to a
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC
FUNCTION button
AD) or other portable
audio device (page 49). Displays the Function
menu (page 13).
Use to select the sound
source.

OPTIONS button
BACK button Displays the Option menu
Use to go back to the (page 13). Menu items
previous display (page 14). will vary according to the
selected function.

VOLUME dial
Use to adjust the volume.

CD button
Opens and closes the disc
tray (page 20).

 (stop) button
Use in each function to stop
an operation.
Illumination panel
 Lights up when the power is
turned on.
AUDIO IN jack
 Flashes slowly when the unit is
Use to connect the unit to the analyzing music data recorded to
analog output jack of an optional the HDD Jukebox.
device (page 27).

Disc tray
Use to load a CD (page 20).

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 Selecting the display language
Basic operations
English, French, German, Italian or
Turning on the power Spanish may be selected for the display
language.

/
SETUP
////
ENTER

1 Connect the power cord to a wall

1 Press SETUP.
outlet.
The Setup menu appears.
The unit automatically turns on, makes
the initial settings, and then turns off. 2 Press / to select [Screen setting]
and press ENTER.
2 Press / (power).
The display for selecting the language
The unit turns on.
appears.
WARNING
Do not disconnect the power cord while the unit is
3 Press / to select the desired
making the initial settings. Doing so may cause the language from the [Language] setting
unit to malfunction. and press ENTER.

To turn off the power Display Selectable language

Press the / button on either the remote English English
control or the main unit. The power may Français French
not turn off immediately. If it does not,
Deutsch German
this indicates that the unit is analyzing the
music data on the HDD (hard disk drive) Italiano Italian
(see “About 12 Tone Analysis” on page 48). Español Spanish
While the unit is analyzing the music data,
the illumination panel flashes slowly. If you 4 Press /// to select [Execute]
want to cancel the analysis and turn off the and press ENTER.
power immediately, press the  button. If The display appears in the selected
you want to turn the power back on, press language.
the / button.
Note
Tip When you change the display language, the input
This unit has two starting modes: Quick start-up language (page 16) also changes to the selected
mode and Standard start-up mode. See “Setting the language.
standby mode” on page 95 for details.
Tip
Refer to “List of input characters” (page 116) to find
out which characters you can use.

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 Selecting a function To select the function from the
Function menu
To select the function directly FUNCTION
CD FM/AM
////
HDD AUDIO IN (DAB on ENTER
the UK model)
NETWORK (AUDIO IN on
MEDIA the UK model) 1 Press FUNCTION.
The Function menu appears.
x-DJ
2 Select a function using ///,
and then press ENTER.
To select Press (function The selected function becomes active.
(function) select button)
To cancel the Function menu
CD CD
Press FUNCTION or BACK before pressing ENTER.
HDD JUKEBOX HDD The Function menu disappears.

NETWORK MEDIA NETWORK MEDIA

FM/AM FM/AM Using menus
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
x-DJ x-DJ This unit has three menus: Function menu,
Option menu and Setup menu. Use these
DAB* DAB*
menus to make recording, play mode
* For the UK model only setting and other settings.

The power is turned on and playback starts FUNCTION

SETUP
in the respective function.
////
ENTER
BACK OPTIONS

1 Press the desired menu button

(FUNCTION, OPTIONS, or SETUP).
The unit enters the specified menu.
2 Press /// to select the
desired item.

3 Press ENTER.

4 To set another item, repeat steps 2

and 3.

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 To cancel the procedure Setup menu
Press BACK. Appears when you press the SETUP
button.
Function menu Use this menu to set up the system. This
Appears when you press the FUNCTION menu can be selected at any time.
button.
Use this menu to select a function.
For models other than the UK model

Switching the display mode

There are two display modes: main display
For the UK model and list display.
LIST

/

Press LIST repeatedly to select the main

Option menu display or the list display.
Appears when you press the OPTIONS
button. Main display mode
The items displayed in this menu will This is the normal display. It shows
differ according to the selected function or information related to the currently
display. selected track.
Track name

Album name
Artist name

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List display mode Adjusting the sound — EQ/M.BASS
This mode displays the contents of the
selected directory. The example figure The unit has six preset equalizer settings
below shows the contents of the track (Preset EQ), providing six different sound
directory. styles to choose from.
Directory icons
M.BASS
PRESET EQ

To select a sound style  Preset EQ

Press PRESET EQ repeatedly.
Track icon Track directory
Each press of the button changes the sound
display icon style as follows.
A list of contents in the selected
directory appears.

About track icons

Different track formats have different track
icons.

Icon Track format

Pop-up window appears.
ATRAC

MP3 FLAT  ROCK  POPS  JAZZ 

CLASSIC  DANCE  FLAT  …
Linear PCM (Factory setting)

There is no list display for the FM/AM, To emphasize bass  M.BASS

AUDIO IN, and x-DJ functions.
About directory icons
When you move between different
directories by pressing  or  button,
the respective directory icon at the top of
the screen is highlighted to let you know
which directory is currently selected
(album, group, track, etc.).
The M.BASS (Mega Bass) function allows
you to playback with more powerful bass.
Press M.BASS.
Each press of the button switches the
M.BASS function “ON” or “OFF”.
This function is factory set to “ON”.

Icon (example) Directory

Tracks

Groups
Pop-up window appears.

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 Entering text
You can enter text when labeling tracks or
radio stations, or when making network
settings.
To select the input language
Select the input language to enter
characters in that language.
While the screen shows the text input display
(this page), enter the Option menu and select
[Language] – [(the desired language)].
Tips
 Changing the input language does not cause the
display language (page 12) to change.
 Refer to “List of input characters” (page 116) to
find out which characters you can use.
Remote control
 Numeric/text buttons
Press the button with the desired letter
(ABC, DEF, etc.). Press repeatedly until
the desired letter appears.
 CLEAR button
Press this button to erase a letter that
was just entered.
 a/A button
Press this button to switch between
lowercase and uppercase letters.
 button
Press this button before pressing
ENTER to go to the previous character.
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 CHARACTER button
This button selects the character type.
Each time you press the button, the
type changes as follows:
 When the input language is set to
English:
[English alphanumeric characters]
 [English alphanumeric characters
(including umlaut characters)] 
[Numbers] …
 When the input language is set to a
language other than English:
[Alphanumeric characters in the
selected language]  [Numbers]
…
 ////ENTER buttons
 /// buttons
Use these buttons to move the cursor.
 ENTER button
Press this button to enter a text string
or setting.
Text input display

 
 
 Text input area
Displays the text that you enter.
 Character palette
Displays the selectable characters.
 Input language display area
The selected input language (page 16)
appears.
 Character type display area
Each time you press the CHARACTER
button, the display changes as follows:
 When the input language is set to
English:
Display Type of characters
a/0 Lowercase/uppercase English
letters and numbers
A/0 Uppercase/lowercase English
letters and numbers
à/0 Lowercase/uppercase English
letters (including umlaut
characters) and numbers
À/0 Uppercase/lowercase English
letters (including umlaut
characters) and numbers
0 Numbers
 When the input language is set to a
language other than English:
Display Type of characters
a/0 Lowercase/uppercase letters
(including umlaut characters)
and numbers
A/0 Uppercase/lowercase letters
(including umlaut characters)
and numbers
0 Numbers
 Text input mode (overwrite/insert)
display area
 Input bytes display area
This area shows [Number of bytes
entered / The maximum number of
bytes].
The input of one character uses one
byte.
How to enter text
You can enter text using the supplied
remote control, as you would with your
mobile phone.
1 Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the
desired character type.
2 Press the corresponding numeric/text
buttons to enter the desired characters.
3 Press ENTER to input the text string.
Other operations
To Do the following:
Restore the previous Press BACK.
condition
Move the cursor Press ///.
Enter uppercase/ Press a/A, or press the
lowercase letters corresponding numeric/
(“A” or “a”) text button repeatedly.
Enter symbols Enter the Option menu,
(e.g., $) select [Input symbol], and
then select the desired
symbol.
Switch text input mode Enter the Option menu
(overwrite or insert) and select [Insert] or
[Overwrite].
To use the same text string in
another place  Copy/Cut/Paste
1 Enter the Option menu, select [Edit]
– [Copy] or [Cut], and then press ENTER.
2 Press / to select the starting letter of
the text string to be copied or cut, and then
press ENTER.
3 Press / to select the last letter of the
text string to be copied or cut, and then
press ENTER.
If you selected [Cut], the text string is deleted
from the sentence.
4 Move the cursor to the point where you
want to paste the text string.
5 Enter the Option menu, select [Edit]
– [Paste], and then press ENTER.
The text string is inserted at that point.
The text string will be inserted without
overwriting the existing text even if the input
mode is set to “Overwrite”.
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Setting the clock
The time on the clock must be correctly
set for the proper operation of functions.
You can set the clock either manually or by
connecting to the Internet.
Setting the clock manually
1 Enter the Setup menu, select [Clock
setting], and then press ENTER.
2 Select [Online auto-sync clock setting]
and press ENTER.
3 Select [Off ] and press ENTER.
4 Select the desired city from the [Time
zone] setting.
If the desired city does not appear
in the [Time zone], select a city that
is within the same time zone as the
desired city.
5 Select [Standard] or [Summer time]
for the [Summer time] setting.
6 Select [Date input] and press ENTER.
7 Press / to select the year/
month/day, and press / to adjust
the value.
The date is set in order of year, month
and day.
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8 Press / to select the hour/
minute, press / to set the value,
and then press ENTER.
9 Select [Apply] and press ENTER.
The time appears in [Current time].
10 Select [Close] and press ENTER.
Note
When the time setting display appears after the
power is turned on, the display automatically
disappears if no operation is performed for a while.
If the time is not set correctly, set the time correctly
using the Setup menu.
To change the date and time
format
You can select an M/D/Y, D/M/Y, or Y/M/
D format for the date and a 12-hour or 24-
hour format for the time.
1 Enter the Setup 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] for the date format
setting.
When selecting the time format:
Select [HH:MM] (24-hour system) or [HH:
MM AM/PM] (12-hour system) for the time
format setting.
3 Select [Execute] and press ENTER.
Setting the clock through an Internet To restore the server name to its
connection — NTP factory setting
In step 7, press the CLEAR button
You can set the clock by connecting the repeatedly until the server name is deleted.
unit to the NTP (Network Time Protocol)
server on the Web. To cancel the procedure
Before using this function, make sure the Press BACK.
network setup has already been done (page
85). Notes
 The unit may not be able to connect to the NTP
1 Enter the Setup menu, select [Clock server if the Internet setting has not been correctly
done.
setting], and then press ENTER.
 If you are using a proxy server, transmissions may
The clock setting display appears. not be relayed to the NTP server. If this happens,
consult your Internet service provider.
2 Select the desired city from the [Time
zone] setting.
If the desired city does not appear
in the [Time zone], select a city that
is within the same time zone as the
desired city.
3 Select [Standard] or [Summer time]
for the [Summer time] setting.

4 Select [Online auto-sync clock setting]

and press ENTER.

5 Select [On] and press ENTER.

6 Select [Server name] and press ENTER.

The text input display appears.
If [NtpServer] appears, the unit
connects to the server that has been set.
If the server name is okay, go to step 8.
7 Enter the server name and press
ENTER.
For details on entering text, see
“Entering text” on page 16.
8 Select [Apply] and press ENTER.
The clock is automatically set.
9 Select [Close] and press ENTER.

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 About the CD playback display
Listening to Music Time information
Playback (elapsed time)

Playing a CD Track name or file name

indication

This unit can play audio CDs and CD-R/

RW discs recorded with MP3 audio tracks.
See page 110 for details on playable discs.

CD

Play mode Selected listing

Album name or folder name mode

1 Press CD and place a disc into the

Artist name

disc tray.
The disc tray slides out. Tip
The CD playback display does not support the
display of ID3 information contained on MP3 discs.
To see this information, enter the Option menu and
select [Display] – [ID3 info] (page 22).

Other operations
To Do the following:
Stop playback Press .
Load a disc with the label side up. Pause playback Press . Press  again or
 to resume playback.
The disc tray closes when you press Find a point in a Press and hold down
CD again. track / during playback,
The unit automatically starts searching and release it at the desired
for title information for the disc. If the point.
unit is connected to the Internet, title Select the Press / during
information not in the unit’s database previous/next playback.
will be obtained from the Web (page track
85). Select a track Press / (///
for an MP3 disc) to select a
2 Press CD. track.
Playback starts. Select an album Press ALBUM+ or ALBUM–
The unit detects the format (audio CD (MP3 disc only) to select an album.
or CD-R/RW with MP3 audio) and Remove the disc Press CD on the main
automatically changes to the proper unit.
mode. If a disc contains two formats,
you will have to change the mode
manually (page 21).

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To select a track using the numeric
buttons
1 Press a numeric button while the track list
(of track directory) is displayed.
The track number input pop-up window
appears. Enter the track number directly.
For track numbers from 10 onward, press a
numeric button for each digit.
E.g., For 124: Press [1], [2] and [4].
2 Press ENTER.
The main display reappears and the unit
starts playing the selected track.
Note
While the unit is in MP3 mode, tracks cannot
be selected by numeric buttons when the album
directory is displayed.
To switch the time information
display
During playback, enter the Option menu
and select [Display] – [Time] – [Elapsed
time] or [Remaining time].
 Elapsed time Displays the elapsed time
of the currently playing or
paused track.
Remaining Displays the remaining time
time of the currently playing or
paused track.
(Factory setting)
To change the audio CD or MP3
mode manually
If a disc contains two track formats (audio
CD and MP3), you must select the format
to be played.
Enter the Option menu and select [Mode
switch] – [Audio CD] or [MP3].
Obtaining title information
This unit features a database containing
a given amount of information on CDs
provided by the Gracenote® music
recognition service. If the unit is connected
to the Internet (page 85), this function
allows you to obtain title information not
contained in the database over the Web.
Gracenote® music recognition service
provides such information as album
names, artist names and track names from
its online title information database server.
Note
This function does not support obtaining
information for data CDs.
To obtain title information
manually
This unit automatically obtains title
information whenever a CD is loaded;
however, you can obtain this information
manually.
1 While the unit is stopped, enter the Option
menu and select [Title info] – [Obtain].
The unit starts searching the title
information, and then displays the search
results.
2 Confirm the search results and select
[Obtain].
Title information is obtained from the Web.
If you press  instead of [Obtain], playback
of the CD starts.
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 To obtain different title information
Select online [Search] while the search results
are displayed. The unit starts searching again for
title information and updates the search results if
anything is found. The search results will be updated
even if the same information is found.
Tip
If title information was not obtained, CD TEXT
information appears. CD TEXT data is stored only
to discs that support the CD TEXT standard.

To clear the title information

Viewing information for a CD
Enter the Option menu and select [Title info]
– [Clear]. 1 While the unit is stopped, select the
desired track from the list display.
To change the setting for
obtaining title information 2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Display] – [Album info] or [Track info].
1 Enter the Option menu and select [Setting]
– [Obtain title info]. Album info1) Detailed information
on the album appears
(Album details display).
Track info1) Detailed information on
the selected track appears
(Track details display).
ID3 info ID3 tag information for
the selected MP3 track
appears (Track (ID3)
details display).
2 Select the desired setting for the [Auto title
1) Only for audio CDs.
labeling] setting.

 On The unit obtains title

information automatically
whenever a CD is loaded.
Off The unit does not obtain title
information automatically.
(Factory setting)
3 Select [Close].
To see the entire text string for title,
When multiple search results are
artist, genre, or album name2), press
displayed for a CD
Select the desired information from the list. / to select the respective box and
press ENTER.
To see track information for an album Press / to scroll the display.
Select the album from the displayed list. 2) Appears only in the track (ID3) details display.

To set the priority language for

displaying CD TEXT information
Select the language for the [CD TEXT
display] setting.
Changing the display language (page
12) also changes this setting to the same
language.

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 Selecting a radio station
Listening to the radio
1
or DAB services Press FM/AM, or enter the Function
menu and select [FM/AM].
DAB services can be received with the UK 2 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM
model only. or AM.
FM/AM 3 Select a radio station.
(DAB on the Manual Press TUNING +/– repeatedly
UK model)
tuning until the frequency of the
desired radio station appears.
Auto Press and hold down
tuning TUNING +/–. Scanning stops

automatically when a station is
tuned in. To cancel scanning,
 press .
 Preset If there are preset stations,
PRESET–/ PRESET+/ tuning press / or PRESET +/– to
  select the preset station.
TUNING–/ TUNING+/
 
About the radio reception display

Station name* Frequency

Performing DAB Auto Scan (UK model

only)
Press DAB.
DAB Auto Scan starts automatically when
the DAB function is executed.
Preset number Tuning mode
When scanning is completed, the DAB
service that was first received starts. * If the station provides RDS (Radio Data System)
If you want to perform a DAB Auto Scan service, information provided by RDS will be
again, enter the Option menu while the displayed (on European models only).
DAB function is still active, select [DAB
auto scan], and then select [Yes].
Note
All preset services that have been stored in the unit
are cleared when you perform a DAB Auto Scan or
when scanning is cancelled.

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 Tips
 If you experience noise in an FM stereo broadcast,
enter the Option menu and select [Setting] – [FM
mode] – [Monaural]. The reception will no longer
be stereo, but it will be clearer. To change back to
stereo reception, do the same procedure and select
[Auto stereo].
 For better broadcast reception, try changing the
direction or location of the antenna. For example,
position the antenna near or outside a window. If
the reception does not improve, it is recommended
to connect a commercially available external
antenna.
To Do the following:
Switch between Enter the Option menu and
“auto tuning” select [Mode switch].
and “preset
tuning”*
* When you switch from “auto tuning” to “preset
tuning”:
 The unit changes to the preset tuning display
and begins receiving the service for the last
preset number used.
 “No preset” appears in the preset tuning display
if the last preset number used was cleared.

About the DAB reception display

Receiving a DAB service (UK model only)
Ensemble Label
Before you can receive DAB services, Name of service
the broadcast components (service
components) must first be registered
by conducting a DAB Auto Scan (see
“Performing DAB Auto Scan” on page 23).
Press DAB, or enter the Function menu
and select [DAB].
The DAB main display appears and the
unit starts receiving the services.
Dynamic Label Segment
Other operations Service Label and frequency

To Do the following:
Select different Press / repeatedly About DAB service component list
services to select the desired service. Service number
Press  to display the
service component list, press
/ to select the desired
service, and then press
ENTER.
Press the corresponding
numeric button to select the
service number (or preset
number) of the desired
service.
Switch between Press /.
the primary
and secondary
components

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 Presetting radio stations or DAB services
To preset an FM station
1 Enter the FM/AM function and select FM.
2 Enter the Option menu and select [Store
preset].
3 Select a preset number.
4 Select [Station] and enter the name of the
radio station.
If the radio station entered in this step
provides information through RDS (Radio
Data System), the unit will display this
information in the station name display area.
To use this feature, set [Indic. priority] to
[RDS].
If the station does not provide RDS service,
only the station name entered in this step will
be displayed in the station name area.
5 Select [Frequency] and adjust the
frequency using /.
If you select [Auto-tuning] from the [Tuning
mode] pull-down menu, scanning is done
automatically until a station is detected.
6 Select [Apply].
Tip
If you set [Indic. priority] to [Station], but enter no
station name in step 4, RDS information will appear
in the station name area whenever it is provided by
the station.
To preset an AM station
1 Enter the FM/AM function and select AM.
2 Enter the Option menu and select [Store
preset].
3 Select a preset number.
4 Select [Station] and enter the name of the
radio station.
5 Select [Frequency] and adjust the
frequency using /.
If you select [Auto-tuning] from the [Tuning
mode] pull-down menu, scanning is done
automatically until a station is detected.
6 Select [Apply].
To preset another station
Repeat the procedure from step 3.
Tip
To change an FM stereo broadcast to monaural
reception in order to improve the reception quality,
select [FM mode] during the preset registration
display and select [Monaural]. To change back to
stereo reception, select [Auto stereo]. This selection
is saved as part of the preset station setting.
To preset a DAB service (UK model
only)
By presetting DAB services, you can easily
receive them later merely by selecting the
corresponding preset number.
1 While the screen shows the main display,
receive the desired DAB service.
2 Enter the Option menu and select [Store
preset].
3 Select a preset number.
4 Select [Yes].
Tip
Secondary services can also be preset.
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 To clear presets
1 While the screen shows the main display or Connecting an
the list display, enter the Option menu and
select [Clear preset]. external component
2 Select the preset number you want to clear You can listen to or record playback sound
and press ENTER. from an external component (such as a
3 Select [Yes]. cassette deck) connected to the AUDIO IN
jack on the unit.

Viewing detailed information for a Connecting an external component to

radio station
Enter the Option menu and select [Detail
info].
To see the entire text string for the
information, press / to select the
respective box of the desired items.
Viewing DLS information
Enter the Option menu and select [Show
full DLS].
DLS information appears in the display.
the AUDIO IN jack
Use an audio connecting cable (optional)
to connect the AUDIO IN jack on the
unit to the audio out jack on the external
component.
Make sure the audio connecting cord is
firmly inserted into both jacks. If not, noise
may be generated in the sound output.
To connect to the rear of the unit

To the AUDIO
IN jack

Red White Red White

Audio connecting Audio connecting

cable (optional) cable (optional)
with phono plug* with phono plug*
on each end and stereo mini
plug

Audio output Audio output

jack on the jack on the
optional optional
component component

External component (stereo External component

system, audio deck, etc.) (portable device)

* Make sure the white plug is connected to the white

jack and the red plug to the red jack.

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To connect to the front of the unit To adjust the input level (when a
component is connected to the
AUDIO IN jack on the rear panel
only)
If the sound volume is too high or too low,
you can change the input level on the unit.
To the AUDIO IN jack
Enter the Option menu and select [Setting]
– [Switch In sens.] – [Normal] or [Low].

Audio connecting cable

(optional) with stereo
mini plug on each end

Audio out jack on the

optional component

External component
(portable device)

Listening to playback

1 Press AUDIO IN, or enter the Function

menu and select [AUDIO IN].

2 Press / to select [Front]* or

[Rear].
* Factory setting
3 Play the connected component.
The playback is output from the
speakers of the unit.
Refer to the operating manual of the
connected component.

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 List of settings
Repeat play · Shuffle Play mode
play  Continue The unit plays all tracks in the
(none) order of the CD.
You can listen to tracks in random order
(shuffle play) or to one track repeatedly Shuffle The unit plays all tracks in
(repeat play). random order.

1 While the unit is stopped during the (Factory setting)

CD function, enter the Option menu
Repeat
and select [Setting] – [Play mode].
 Off (none) Repeat play is off.
On The unit repeats all the
tracks on the CD.
Track The unit repeats only a
single track.

(Factory setting)

2 Select the item to be set.

3 Set each item.

In the pull-down menu, select and
set each item (shown in the “List of
settings” below).
4 Select [Close].
The settings appear in the display.

Repeat
Play mode

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 Using the Hard Disk
Drive (HDD)

Recording/Importing to the HDD

You can record or import tracks from various sound sources to the HDD Jukebox.

Recordable/Importable materials
You can record or import tracks from the sound sources listed below.

CD Radio External USB storage Shared

device device folder on a
computer
Function CD FM/AM AUDIO IN HDD HDD
DAB1) JUKEBOX JUKEBOX
Button/menu to HDD REC  HDD REC  HDD REC  Option menu Option menu
use button button button ([Import]) ([Import])
Recording/ Track/Album — — Folder Folder
Importing unit

Selectable audio Linear PCM/ Linear PCM/ Linear PCM/ MP3/ MP3/
format during ATRAC/MP3 ATRAC/MP3 ATRAC/MP3 Linear PCM2)/ Linear PCM2)/
recording/ ATRAC2) ATRAC2)
importing
Selectable bit rate Bit rate Bit rate Bit rate Same as that Same as that
during recording/ supported by supported by supported by of the source of the source
importing the selected the selected the selected
audio format audio format audio format
1) For the UK model only
2) Only tracks with the “.oma” extension and no copyright protection.

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 About audio formats
You can select the format of the audio data that will be saved to the HDD Jukebox. Since
the amount of data that can be transferred and the transfer compatibility with a device or
disc depend on the audio format, you should select the format that is appropriate for your
environment.

Linear PCM ATRAC MP3

ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus
Compression No compression About 1/10 of About 1/20 of About 1/10 of
(Sound quality is Linear PCM Linear PCM Linear PCM
equal to that of data data data
audio CDs)
Supported editing Edit info Edit info Edit info Edit info
functions Delete Delete Delete Delete
Move Move Move Move
Divide Divide Divide
Combine Combine Combine
Convert format
Devices* to which “WALKMAN” “WALKMAN” “WALKMAN” “WALKMAN”
the audio data can be (ATRAC AD) (ATRAC AD) (ATRAC AD) (ATRAC AD)
transferred USB storage

* Refer to the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in
Europe only) for the compatible models.

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 Setting up the unit for recording/ List of settings
importing Format/Bit rate
The following table shows the selectable
audio formats when recording to the
HDD REC  HDD REC  HDD and the respective bit rate (i.e., data
volume).
HDD REC 
Format Bit rate
ATRAC3 66kbps
105kbps
132kbps
ATRAC3plus 48kbps
////
ENTER 64kbps
256kbps
Linear PCM —
 MP3 96kbps
( for the UK
model)  128kbps
160kbps
192kbps
1 Enter the Option menu for the 256kbps
respective function and select
(Factory setting)
[Setting] – [Record].
When the CD function is selected Monitor sound
When recording an audio CD to the
HDD, you can monitor the sound while
recording. In this case, sound monitoring
also stops when the recording stops.

 On Sound monitoring is on
(continue) continuously from the first
track.
On Sound monitoring is on for
(Intro play) the first few seconds of each
2 Select the item to be set. track, from the first track
to the last track. (When
3 Set each item . recording moves to the next
In the pull-down menu, select and track, monitor playback also
set each item (shown in the “List of moves to the next track.)
settings” below). Off Sound monitoring is off.
Recording is carried out
4 Select [Close]. more quickly than when
sound monitoring is done.

(Factory setting)

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 SMART SPACE (AUDIO IN function
only)
 On When there is no sound input for
3 seconds or more, the SMART
SPACE function replaces this
interval with a blank of 3 seconds
long. The unit automatically pauses
recording when there is no sound
input for 30 seconds or more, and
stops recording when there is no
sound input for 10 minutes or
more. The unit detects the silent
portions according to the setting of
LEVEL SYNC level.
Off The SMART SPACE function is not
used.
(Factory setting)
Track mark
Track marks are added automatically
during recording with the FM/AM, DAB*,
or AUDIO IN function. The interval
between track marks can be specified.
When “Track mark” is set to “Auto” during
the FM/AM or DAB* function, the unit
distinguishes between music and talk and
adds a track mark between them.
FM/AM or DAB*
every 10 min The unit adds a track mark
 every 30 min automatically at specified
time intervals.
every 60 min
every 120 min
LEVEL SYNC The unit adds a track mark
according to the input level.
Auto The unit adds a track mark
between music and talk.
AUDIO IN
every 10 min The unit adds a track mark
every 30 min automatically at specified
time intervals.
every 60 min
every 120 min
 LEVEL SYNC The unit adds a track mark
according to the input
level.
(Factory setting)
LEVEL SYNC level (FM/AM, DAB1) and
AUDIO IN functions only)2)
You can set the detection level of the
input signal at which a track mark is
automatically added.
Setting range: If the unit is having
–96dB to 0dB trouble detecting the sync
 –50.0dB level due to noise, set the
level higher. The level is
factory set at –50.0 dB.
(Factory setting)
1) For the UK model only
2) The function can be used only when “Track mark”
is set to “LEVEL SYNC”.
Auto title (AUDIO IN function only)*
 On The unit automatically gets title
information according to the
track’s waveform.
Off Auto title is not used.
(Factory setting)
* The function can be used only when “Track mark”
is set to “LEVEL SYNC”.

(Factory setting)
* For the UK model only

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To change the recording Recording a CD to the HDD
destination in the HDD
When recording tracks from a CD, radio, This section explains how to record an
or an external component, you can select audio CD to the HDD Jukebox. You can
the destination (shown below) from specify recording of individual tracks or all
[Setting] – [Rec destination] in the Option tracks.
menu.
To record all tracks in a CD
 My library This destination is the
factory setting. 1 Enter the Function menu and select [CD].
Folder A list of folders on the HDD You can set the following items in the Option
Jukebox appears in a pull- menu of the CD function (pages 31 to this
down menu. page).
To create a new folder, select  Format
[New folder].  Bit rate
(Factory setting)
 Monitor sound
 Recording destination
Notes 2 Load a CD into the disc tray.
 The recording settings cannot be changed while Title information for the CD is automatically
recording is in progress. obtained and displayed (page 21).
 “SMART SPACE” and “LEVEL SYNC level” can be
used only for tracks that are 16 seconds or longer. 3 Press HDD REC .
 The recording destination setting cannot be Recording starts.
changed while recording is in progress or paused. Track being recorded Destination folder
and elapsed time and album
Tip
A separate recording destination can be set for the
CD, FM/AM, DAB (UK model only) and AUDIO IN
functions.

Name and elapsed time Remaining recordable

of monitored track (only time on HDD
when “Monitor sound”
is set)
Format, bit rate and
sound monitor icon

When recording ends, the display

automatically changes to the main display of
the CD function.
To cancel recording, press  or HDD REC
 (HDD REC  is not provided on the UK
model).

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 To select and record individual Recording a radio broadcast or DAB
tracks service
1 Enter the Function menu and select [CD].
You can set the following items in the Option This section explains how to record from
menu of the CD function (pages 31 to 33). the radio or DAB* to the HDD Jukebox.
 Format * For the UK model only
 Bit rate
 Monitor sound When recording from an FM/AM
 Recording destination station
2 Load a CD into the disc tray. 1 Press FM/AM, or enter the Function menu
and select [FM/AM].
3 Press HDD REC  while the main display
You can set the following items in the Option
appears.
menu of the FM/AM function (pages 31 to
Tracks with the check marks will be
33).
recorded.
 Format
 Bit rate
 Track mark*
 LEVEL SYNC level
 Recording destination
* See “Automatic detection of music and talk”
(page 35) for details.
2 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM.
3 Tune in the radio station (page 23).
4 Select the tracks to be recorded.
Press ENTER to remove the check mark for 4 Press HDD REC .
tracks not to be recorded. Recording starts.
5 Press HDD REC . 5 Press  or HDD REC  (HDD REC  is not
Recording starts. provided on the UK model).
Recording stops.
Tip To pause recording, press HDD REC .
To select all the tracks, enter the Option menu and
select [Select track] – [Select all]. To deselect all the
tracks, select [Select track] – [Clear all].
When recording DAB service (UK
model only)
1 Press DAB, or enter the Function menu and
select [DAB].
You can set the following items in the Option
menu of the DAB function (pages 31 to 33).
 Format
 Bit rate
 Track mark*
 LEVEL SYNC level
 Recording destination
* See “Automatic detection of music and talk”
(page 35) for details.
2 Select the DAB service you want to record
(page 24).

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3 Press HDD REC . Recording from an externally connected
Recording starts.
component
4 Press .
Recording stops. You can record analog material to the
To pause recording, press HDD REC . HDD Jukebox from an analog device (such
as a turntable or cassette deck) through the
Tip
During recording, a track mark is added whenever
AUDIO IN jack on the unit.
you press the HDD REC  button (for “Track mark”
settings other than “Auto”). Track marks can only
1 Press AUDIO IN, or enter the Function
be added for tracks with a minimum length of 16 menu and select [AUDIO IN].
seconds. You can set the following items in
the Option menu of the AUDIO IN
Automatic detection of music and function (pages 31 to 33).
talk (for Radio Music and Radio  Format
Talk channels)  Bit rate
When “Track mark” is set to “Auto” in  Track mark
the FM/AM or DAB* function, the unit  LEVEL SYNC level
distinguishes between music and talk and
 Auto title
records those contents to different tracks.
 SMART SPACE
* For the UK model only
 Recording destination
2 Press / to select [Front] or [Rear]
to select the input terminal.
When you play the contents in the HDD
Jukebox, you can play only music contents
3 Play the source connected to the unit.
or talk contents by changing the list (pages
38 and 41).
4 Press HDD REC .
Recording starts.
Note
Even when “Track mark” is set to “Auto” , the unit 5 Press  or HDD REC  (HDD REC  is
may not be able to distinguish perfectly between not provided on the UK model).
music and talk, depending on the sound. Recording stops.
Tips The display changes to the main display
automatically after the recording stops
 When recording is done with “Track mark” set to
“Auto,” the track titles will consist of the following and the title information is obtained
items: (only when “Auto title” is set to “On”
– For FM or AM recording: [T] (talk) or [M] and “Track mark” is set to “LEVEL
(music), date, starting time of recording, radio SYNC”).
station name (or band and frequency if no To pause recording, press HDD REC
name is registered)
.
– For DAB recording: [T] (talk) or [M] (music),
date, starting time of recording, the service
component label
 When recording is done with “Track mark” set
to “Auto,” the recorded contents are categorized
as either a Radio Talk or Radio Music channel in
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 Tips
Importing files from a shared folder on
 During recording, a track mark is added whenever
you press the HDD REC  button. Track marks the computer
can only be added for tracks with a minimum
length of 16 seconds. When the unit is connected to a network,
 When “Auto title” is set to “Off ”, the recording date you can import audio files from shared
and time will be recorded. folders on your computer to the HDD
Jukebox.
To do this, the folder must be specified as a
Importing files from a USB storage shared folder in advance (page 94).
device
1 Enter the Function menu and select
You can import audio files stored on a USB [HDD JUKEBOX].
storage device to the HDD Jukebox.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
1 Enter the Function menu and select [Import] – [PC shared folder].
[HDD JUKEBOX].
3 Select the shared folder by
2 Connect the USB storage device to performing the procedures from 1 to
the USB connecting jack on the unit. 3 described below.
Refer to the operation manual of the
storage device as well.
1 Select one of the following items.
PC name The computer name or
3 Enter the Option menu and select an IP address (up to 15
[Import] – [USB storage]. letters/numbers)
Share name The shared name that was
4 If the drive selection display appears,
entered when the folder
select the drive. was set to be shared (page
If the connected USB storage device 94)
has only one drive, the drive selection User name The user name that
display does not appear. was used to access the
computer when the folder
5 Select the albums to be imported. was set to be shared
The selected albums are checked . Password This is needed only when
You can remove a check mark by a password was entered
pressing ENTER again. for the shared folder.
6 Select [Import]. 2 Enter the text string that corresponds
with the item selected in step 1.
Notes For details on entering text, see “Entering
 You can import a maximum of 10,000 tracks at a text” on page 16.
time (page 102).
 If two USB storage devices are connected to both
3 Select [Connect].
jacks (rear and front) at the same time, the device
connected to the front jack takes priority.

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4 Select the albums to be imported.
The selected items will be checked . Playing the HDD
You can remove a check mark by
pressing ENTER again. Jukebox
5 Select [Import].
HDD
Note
You can import a maximum of 10,000 tracks at a
time (page 102).

To confirm the computer name (when Press HDD.

using Windows XP Professional) Playback starts.
Go to the Start menu and select [Control Panel]
– [System], open the Properties window, and then Playback starts from the track you last
click the [Computer Name] tab to see the computer played or recorded.
name in [Full computer name].
About the HDD Jukebox playback
To confirm the IP address (when using
display
Windows XP Professional)
Go to the Start menu and select [Control Panel] Time information
– [Network connection], select the network you are (elapsed time)
using, and then click the [Support] tab to see the IP Track name Playback indication
address.

Album name, etc.

Artist name

Other operations

To Do the following
Stop playback Press .
Pause Press . Press  again or
 to resume playback.
Find a point in a Press and hold down
track / during playback,
and release it at the
desired point.
Select a previous/ Press / during
next track playback.

Continued 
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 To Do the following Switching listing modes
Select a track Press /// to
select a track. Or press the Tracks in the HDD Jukebox can be
corresponding numeric displayed in different ways; according
button, and then press to the information stored for each track.
ENTER (page 21). Tracks displayed in a specific “listing
Select an album Press ALBUM+ or mode” (artist, album, genre, etc.) can be
ALBUM –. played sequentially in the order displayed.
Select the time
information
During playback, enter
the Option menu and
1 Enter the Function menu and select
[HDD JUKEBOX].
display select [Display] – [Time]
– [Elapsed time] or
[Remaining time] (page
21).

Note
You cannot select a track using the numeric buttons
unless a track directory (page 15) is displayed.

Shows the currently selected

Checking album or track information listing mode

1 Select the album or track to be

checked.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Display] – [Album info] or [Track info].
To see the entire text string for a title,
artist, or genre, select the respective
box and press ENTER.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Mode switch] – [(listing)], or press 
repeatedly to select “Mode” directory,
and then select the desired listing
mode.
The unit changes to the selected listing
mode (album mode, artist mode, etc.).
Pressing / changes the directory
of each listing mode. The directory
structure (list type) for each listing
mode is shown in the table on the page
39.
Note
All tracks may not be displayed, depending on the
list type.

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 To change the order of contents in
Listing Contents and directory
mode structure (list type)
the list — Sort
You can change the order in which items in
 Album Albums
a list are displayed.
[List of albums] – [List of tracks]
1 Select the list you want to sort.
Artist Artists
2 Enter the Option menu and select [Display]
– [Sort] – [(sort criterion)].
[List of artists] – [List of albums]
– [List of tracks]
List type Sort criterion
Genre Genres Album  Date: new to old
[List of genres] – [List of Date: old to new
albums] – [List of tracks]
ABC...*
Recording Recording sources ZYX...
source [List of recording sources] Artist  ABC...
– [List of albums] – [List of
ZYX...
tracks]
Recording source: Genre  ABC...
CD ZYX...
Radio
AUDIO IN (Factory setting)
Import file * Contents are displayed in order of letters,
numbers and symbols.
Folder Folders
[List of folders] – [List of Note
groups] – [List of tracks] Contents cannot be sorted in folder mode or playlist
mode.
Playlist List of “Favorites” and other
playlists
[List of playlists] – [List of
tracks]

(Factory setting)

Examples of the lists displayed for each

listing mode are shown on pages 40 and
41.

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 [Listing mode display example 1]
In the following example, a CD has been recorded to the “My library” folder on the HDD, and
the first and the third tracks have been added to “Favorites”.

CD “GJ & Friends” Genre mode

Genre Album Track directory

Track Track name Artist name Genre
directory directory
No.
1 Fox tail GJ POP JAZZ GJ & Friends Summer’07
2 Jukebox hero Alzeeebra ROCK POP GJ & Friends Fox tail
KISS
3 Summer’07 Fern JAZZ
ROCK GJ & Friends Jukebox hero
4 Grids VETCH ROCK
Grids
5 KISS Fern POP

After the tracks have been recorded, the Recording source mode
order of the tracks displayed will change
Recording Album Track directory
whenever a different listing mode is used,
source directory
as shown in the tables below. directory
Album mode CD GJ & Friends Fox tail
Jukebox hero
Album directory Track directory Summer’07
Grids
GJ & Friends Fox tail
KISS
Jukebox hero
Summer’07
Grids Folder mode
KISS
Folder Group (album) Track directory
directory directory
Artist mode
My library GJ & Friends Fox tail
Jukebox hero
Artist Album Track
Summer’07
directory directory directory
Grids
Alzeeebra GJ & Friends Jukebox hero KISS
Fern GJ & Friends Summer’07
KISS Playlist mode
GJ GJ & Friends Fox tail
Playlist directory Track directory
VETCH GJ & Friends Grids
Favorites Fox tail
Summer’07

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 [Listing mode display example 2]
In this example, an FM GJ-BAY broadcast was recorded on the 15th of October, 2006, from
14:00 to 14:30 with “Track mark” set to “Auto”.

Opening (music and talk) Artist mode

Commercial Artist Album Track directory

directory directory
Talk
GJ-BAY 15/10/2006 [M] 15/10/2006
[MUSIC] 14:00 FM… 14:00 FM…
Music [M] 15/10/2006
14:08 FM…
Talk
GJ-BAY 15/10/2006 [T] 15/10/2006
Music [TALK] 14:00 FM… 14:03 FM…
[T] 15/10/2006
14:13 FM…

The contents are recorded as a single Genre mode

album from the beginning to the end.
Genre Album Track directory
Album: 15/10/2006 14:00 FM GJ-BAY directory directory
1 [M] 15/10/2006 14:00 FM GJ-BAY Radio 15/10/2006 [M] 15/10/2006
2 [T] 15/10/2006 14:03 FM GJ-BAY [MUSIC] 14:00 FM… 14:00 FM…
[M] 15/10/2006
3 [M] 15/10/2006 14:08 FM GJ-BAY 14:08 FM…
4 [T] 15/10/2006 14:13 FM GJ-BAY
5 [M] 15/10/2006 14:16 FM GJ-BAY Radio 15/10/2006 [T] 15/10/2006
[TALK] 14:00 FM… 14:03 FM…
[T] 15/10/2006
14:13 FM…
Notes
 Music section that continues for 30 seconds or
more is recognized as music. Recording source mode
 If talk and music sections overlap, the entire
portion is usually recognized as music. Recording Album Track directory
source directory
Recorded material is displayed for each directory
listing mode as shown in the tables below.
Radio 15/10/2006 [M] 15/10/2006
Album mode 14:00 FM… 14:00 FM…
[T] 15/10/2006
Album Track directory 14:03 FM…
directory [M] 15/10/2006
14:08 FM…
15/10/2006 [M] 15/10/2006 14:00 FM…
14:00 FM [T] 15/10/2006 14:03 FM…
GJ-BAY [M] 15/10/2006 14:08 FM…
[T] 15/10/2006 14:13 FM…
[M] 15/10/2006 14:16 FM…

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 Repeat play · Shuffle play List of settings
Play mode
You can listen to tracks in random order
(shuffle play) or one track repeatedly  Continue The unit plays the tracks of
(repeat play). (none) the selected list in sequential
order.
1 While the unit is stopped in the HDD Shuffle The unit plays the tracks in
JUKEBOX function, enter the Option the selected list in random
menu and select [Setting] – [Play order.
mode]. ( Factory setting)

Play area
The tracks that are played back depend on
the selected listing mode (page 38).

Selected Play area The unit

listing
mode
Album Album Plays all tracks in the
selected album.
2 Select the item to be set.
 All Plays all tracks in the
3 Set each item. album list.
In the pull-down menu, select and Artist Album Plays all tracks in the
set each item (shown in the “List of selected album.
settings” below).
Artist Plays all tracks in the
4 Select [Close]. selected artist.
The settings appear in the main display.  All Plays all tracks in the
artist list.
Genre Album Plays all tracks in the
selected album.
Genre Plays all tracks of the
selected genre.
 All Plays all tracks in the
genre list.
Repeat

Play area Play mode

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Selected Play area The unit Searching for albums or tracks
listing
mode You can search for albums or tracks in the
Recording Album Plays all tracks in the HDD Jukebox. This function can be used
source selected album. only when the folder mode is selected and
Recording Plays all tracks the unit is stopped.
source recorded from the
selected recording
1 While the unit is stopped, enter
the Option menu and select [Mode
source.
switch] – [Folder].
 All Plays all tracks in the
recording source list.
The unit changes to the folder mode.

Folder Group Plays all tracks in the 2 Enter the Option menu and select
selected group. [Search] – [group] (album) or [Track].

Folder Plays all tracks in the

selected folder.
 All Plays all tracks in the
folder list.
Playlist List Plays all tracks in the
selected playlist.
 All Plays all tracks that
are registered to
playlists. 3 Press ENTER.
( Factory setting)
The keyword input display appears.

Repeat 4 Enter the keyword (album name or

track name to be searched for).
 Off (none) Repeat play is off.
On The unit repeats all the
5 Select [Search].
tracks in the play area. Searching starts.
After the search ends, the results are
Track The unit repeats only a single displayed.
track.

( Factory setting) To display an album or track from

the displayed results
Select the album or track.

To return to the search screen

Select [Input].

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 Playing tracks using x-DJ
The x-DJ function automatically analyzes tracks in the HDD Jukebox and categorizes them
into 23 channels according to their characteristics. You can use x-DJ to play tracks that
correspond to a particular mood or time of day; for example, wake up tracks that play in the
morning, tracks that make you relax, or tracks that raise your spirits. x-DJ can also assemble
tracks according to artist and era.

How does x-DJ work?

x-DJ uses Sony’s 12 Tone Analysis to analyze the characteristics of tracks that have been
recorded or imported to the HDD Jukebox and categorizes them into 23 channels. One
track may be included in two or more channels. From those channels, you can jump to
the additional channels of ARTIST, YEAR, and MOOD by using a function called “Music
Surfin’ ”.

List of x-DJ channels

CH. Category Channel name Description
1  Basic Recommended Tracks recommended for each time of day
Recommended: Morning
Recommended: Noon
Recommended: Afternoon
Recommended: Night
Recommended: Midnight
2  Basic Favorites 100 tracks assembled randomly from Favorites in
the playlist.
3  Basic Shuffle All 100 tracks assembled randomly from HDD
4  Basic Newly Added The 100 most recently recorded tracks
5 Basic Radio Music* Music tracks recorded from the radio
6 Basic Radio Talk* Talk tracks recorded from the radio
7  Feeling Upbeat Fresh, cheerful, happy tracks
8  Feeling Mellow Gentle, melancholy tracks
9 Feeling Energized Up-tempo, hard rock tracks
10 Feeling Relaxed Slow, calm tracks
11 Style Lounge Cheerful, pop tracks (bossa nova, etc.)
12 Style Jazzy Jazzy tracks
13 Style Classical Classical tracks
14 Style Retro Tracks with antique feel
15 Style Electronic Techno and trance tracks
16 Style Urban Up-tempo rap, R&B and soul tracks
17  At Home Good Morning Cheerful, fresh tracks
18  At Home Good Night Calm, quiet racks
19 At Home Party Time Up-tempo, cheerful tracks
20 Workout Walking Tracks to walk to
21 Workout Running Tracks to jog to
22 Workout Cool down Ambient sound and other tracks
23 Extra Explore Other kinds of tracks
 These channels are displayed even when there are no applicable tracks (factory setting).
* Tracks recorded from the FM/AM or DAB are placed into Radio Music or Radio Talk channel if “Track mark”
was set to “Auto” during the recording.

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List of Music Surfin’ buttons 3 Press / to select the desired
track within the channel.
Button on Name of the Description
the remote channel Each time you press /, the unit
control plays the main part of the selected
A ARTIST Tracks by the track.
same artist If you press ENTER, the unit starts
Y YEAR Tracks from the
playing the selected track from its
same era beginning.
M MOOD Tracks of a
similar mood Other operations

To Do the following:
Stop playback Press .
Using x-DJ
Pause playback Press . Press  again or
 to resume playback.
x-DJ
Find a point in a Press and hold /
FUNCTION track during playback, and
//// release it at the desired
ENTER
point.
Select a previous/ Press / to select
1 Press x-DJ, or enter the Function next track a track.
menu and select [x-DJ].
The channel selection display appears Tip
and the unit plays the main part of the When Radio Music or Radio Talk channel is
displayed track. selected, the unit plays the track from the beginning,
not the main part.

Note
Depending on the characteristics of a track, the unit
may place it into a channel different from your own
impression, or the unit may select the wrong part as
a track’s main part.

2 Press / to select a channel.

The unit plays the main part of the first
track in the selected channel.

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 Using Music Surfin’ 2 Press A, Y, or M.
The respective channel appears in the
If you press the A, Y, or M button while display.
playing a channel in x-DJ, the unit creates
When you press the A button
the following temporary channels from the
tracks in the HDD Jukebox.
 A button: ARTIST channel containing
tracks by the currently selected artist.
 Y button: YEAR channel containing
tracks from the same era as the currently
selected track.
 M button: MOOD channel containing
tracks with a mood similar to that of the
currently selected track. When you press the Y button

For example, if you press the A button

while listening to your favorite artist, the
unit assembles all the tracks by that artist
and puts them into a temporary channel
that you can listen to.

A/Y/M When you press the M button

////
ENTER
BACK

1 Play a channel in x-DJ.

3 Press / to select a track and

press ENTER.
Playback starts.
To return to a normal x-DJ channel
from Music Surfin’, press / or
Selectable channels BACK.

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Notes
 Only tracks with information on its release year
will be assembled into the YEAR channel.
 The year indicated for a track assembled in the
YEAR channel may not necessarily be the year of
its first release. This is because the information
used corresponds with the CD on which the track
or album is contained.
Tip
Tracks in the YEAR channel are displayed according
to their indicated release dates as follows.
 1900 to 1949:
Tracks are assembled and displayed as “before
1949”.
 1950 to 1989:
Tracks are assembled in 10-year units. For
example, tracks from 1960 to 1969 are assembled
and displayed as “1960’s”.
 1990 to the present:
Tracks are assembled in three-year units (i.e.,
the year of the currently selected track plus the
previous and following years).
For example, if you select a track released in
1995, tracks from 1994 to 1996 are assembled and
displayed as “around 1995”.
Setting up x-DJ
To set the channel that is selected
when the function is started up
1 Enter the Option menu and select [Setting]
– [Basic].
2 Select [Startup CH] – [Previous CH] or
[Recommended (CH.1)].
Previous CH x-DJ starts with the
channel that was last
selected.
 Recommended x-DJ starts with the
(CH.1) Recommended channel.
( Factory setting)
To register tracks to the Favorites
channel
While playing a track in x-DJ, press FAVORITE.
The track is registered to the Favorites channel.
It is also registered to the “Favorites” in the
HDD Jukebox at the same time.
To hide unnecessary tracks
You can hide unnecessary tracks that are
registered in x-DJ so that they do not
appear in a channel. Please note, however,
that tracks cannot be removed or moved to
a different channel.
1 Play the track that you want to hide.
2 Press DELETE.
A pop-up window appears.
3 Select [Yes].
To show hidden tracks again, enter the
Option menu and select [Hide track]
– [Release] – [Current channel] or [All
channels]. Select [Yes] in the pop-up
window.
Note
Tracks in channels 1 to 6 cannot be hidden.
To hide unnecessary channels
1 Enter the Option menu and select [Setting]
– [Channel display].
The channel list appears and the unit plays
the main part of the tracks in the selected
channel.
2 Uncheck the channels that you want to
hide.
To display hidden channels again, check
the channels by pressing ENTER.
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 Transferring x-DJ channels
You can register a channel to the HDD
Jukebox as a playlist and then transfer the
playlist to a “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD).
A maximum of 50 tracks (in the selected
channel) can be selected for the playlist
to be transferred to the “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD).
1 Play a track in the channel you want
to transfer.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Convert to playlist].
A pop-up window appears.
3 Select [Execute].
A pop-up window appears.
4 Select [Close].
The channel is registered as a playlist.
5 Do the procedure of “Transferring
audio data” (pages 49 to 53) to
transfer the playlist to a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD).
Note
You cannot transfer a playlist to a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD) in “Quick mode”. Make sure to do the
transfer in “Standard mode”.
Tip
You can view registered playlists by selecting the
playlist mode in the HDD JUKEBOX function.
Playlists are displayed by channel name and date of
registration.
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About 12 Tone Analysis
Sony’s 12 Tone Analysis technology enables
the unit to analyze the characteristics of
tracks in the HDD Jukebox and categorize
them into 23 channels according to
their mood. When five tracks have been
assembled into a channel, the unit displays
the channel.
Automatic analysis is performed while the
unit is in standby mode. While the unit is
analyzing, the On/Standby indicator lights
up in green and the illumination panel
slowly flashes.
It takes about 15 minutes for the unit to
analyze a 60-minute album. If you record a
large number of music tracks at one time,
it will take a while for the unit to analyze
them.
Note
Make sure not to disconnect the power cord while
the unit is analyzing the recording contents. If you
do, a malfunction may occur.
To cancel an analysis
Press .
The analysis is cancelled. Tracks that were
not analyzed are automatically analyzed
the next time the unit enters standby
mode.
Tip
As a result of an analysis, the same track may be
assigned to two or more channels.
To perform an analysis manually
You can manually perform an analysis of
the tracks that have not yet been analyzed.
1 While the unit is in the x-DJ function, enter
the Option menu and select [Manual-
analysis].
A pop-up window appears.
2 Select [Execute].
A pop-up window appears with a time
progression bar.
To cancel the operation, select [Cancel].
Note
If you record or import a large number of music
tracks at one time, it will take a while for the unit to
analyze them.
 Notes
Transferring audio  If two USB storage devices are connected to both
jacks (rear and front) at the same time, the device

data connected to the front jack takes priority.

You can transfer ATRAC3-, ATRAC3plus-,
MP3- and Linear PCM-format audio data
to an externally connected portable device.
Transferable formats
The formats that can be transferred depend
on the type of device connected or the disc
type. Refer to the customer support site of
Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.
com/ (for the customers in Europe only)
for devices that are supported.
 Files with an “.mp3” extension can be transferred
only to the USB storage devices or to the mobile
phone.
Setting the TRANSFER button
You can set a destination (device) for the
transfer of data when the TRANSFER
button on the remote control or the main
unit is pressed. The destination is factory
set to “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD).
1 Enter the Function menu and select
[HDD JUKEBOX].

Destination Transferable audio 2 Enter the Option menu and select

device format [Setting] – [TRANSFER] – [Destination]
“WALKMAN” ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, – [(destination device)].
(ATRAC AD) MP3, Linear PCM
Mobile phone MP3 3 If you selected “WALKMAN” (ATRAC
AD) as the destination device, select
PSP ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus,
MP3* [Quick mode] or [Standard mode].
USB storage MP3
 Quick Tracks recorded or
* For “Memory Stick” PRO Duo only mode imported after the time
and date of the last transfer
operation (in Quick mode)
About transferable data
are displayed by group
The kind of data (e.g., tracks, albums) that with check marks*.
you can transfer to a connected device
Standard The currently selected
depends on the device, as shown in the
mode track, group, or album is
following table. Make sure to select the displayed.
directory that corresponds with the kind
of data you want to transfer. (For example, ( Factory setting)
if you want to transfer an album, select the * When transferring tracks the next time,
album directory.) check marks are added to the tracks (in a
maximum of 30 groups) that were saved to
the HDD Jukebox following the last transfer.
Destination Type of data that can
Check marks are not added at the time when
device be transferred
the data volume exceeds the capacity of the
“WALKMAN” Albums, playlists, tracks destination device.
(ATRAC AD),
USB storage
Mobile phone
PSP Playlists, tracks

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 Transferring tracks to a “WALKMAN” 2 Enter the Function menu and select
(ATRAC AD) [HDD JUKEBOX].
Make sure the TRANSFER button is set
Notes to “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) (page
 Make sure that you do not disconnect the USB 49).
cable while transferring tracks to a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD). If you do, the unit or the 3 Press TRANSFER on the remote
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) may malfunction. control or the main unit.
 With the procedures in this section, you may
not be able to transfer tracks in the case of some
“WALKMAN” models. In this case, select USB
4 Make sure the groups that have not
storage device as the transfer destination. See
been transferred are checked .
“Transferring tracks to a USB storage device” on Uncheck any group you do not want to
page 51 for details. Refer to the customer support transfer.
site of Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.
com/ (for the customers in Europe only) for
details on the compatible models and compatible
functions for each model.
 If two “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) models are
connected to both jacks (rear and front) at the
same time, the device connected to the front jack
takes priority.

Quick mode Remaining space of the connected device

In this mode, tracks that were saved to
the HDD Jukebox after the last transfer
are automatically selected. Since the unit
recognizes each “WALKMAN” (ATRAC
AD) that was ever connected to it, the unit
has the transfer record of each one.
1 Connect the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD)
to a USB connecting jack on the unit.
Refer to the operating manual of the
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) as well.
Front or rear of the main unit
5 Select [Execute] or press TRANSFER.
Standard mode
1 Connect the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) to a
USB connecting jack on the unit.
2 Enter the Function menu and select [HDD
JUKEBOX].
3 Select the album, playlist, or group that you
want to transfer.
4 Enter the Option menu and select [Transfer]
– [“WALKMAN”] – [Standard mode].
5 Select [Execute].

To the USB To the USB

connecting jack connecting jack

USB cable supplied

with the “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD)
USB connector

“WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD)
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Tips 4 Press TRANSFER on the remote
 If any of the tracks are registered in the Trash control or the unit.
Bin of the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD), a
confirmation message will appear on the unit and
the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD). 5 If the drive selection display appears,
 If the playlist is transferred from the HDD select the drive.
Jukebox to the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD), the If the connected USB storage device
playlist will also be recognized as a playlist of the
has only one drive, the drive selection
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD).
display does not appear.
Notes
 If the AC power adaptor is supplied with the
6 Make sure the selected tracks are
connected device, it is recommended that you checked .
operate the device on house current. When Uncheck the tracks that you do not
operating the device on batteries, make sure the want to transfer.
remaining battery power is sufficient. We do not
guarantee against malfunctions, transfer failures,
or destruction of audio data caused by shortages in
battery power.
 Make sure that you do not disconnect the USB
cable while transferring to a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD). If you do, the unit or the
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) may malfunction.

Transferring tracks to a USB storage

device 7 Select [Setting].
A display appears for setting the
Note destination folder in the USB storage
Make sure you do not disconnect the USB cable device.
while transferring tracks to a USB storage device.
If you do, the unit or the USB storage device may 8 Select [Select folder at destination],
malfunction. and then select the destination folder
from the pull-down menu.
1 Connect the USB storage device to a
USB connecting jack on the unit.  Standard Tracks are saved to “\\Music”
setting folder.
Refer to the operating manual of the
USB storage device as well. Root Tracks are saved to the root
setting directory of the destination.
2 Enter the Function menu and select Select Enter the folder name.
[HDD JUKEBOX].
( Factory setting)
Make sure the TRANSFER button is set
to USB storage device (page 49). 9 Select [Close].
The unit returns to the USB storage
3 Select the albums, playlists, or tracks
transfer display.
that you want to transfer.
10 Select [Execute] or press TRANSFER.

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 Note 8 Select [Setting].
If the AC power adaptor is supplied with the
connected device, it is recommended that you
operate the device on house current. When 9 Select [Select folder at destination],
operating the device on batteries, make sure the and then select the destination folder
remaining battery power is sufficient. We do not from the pull-down menu.
guarantee against malfunctions, transfer failures,
or destruction of audio data caused by shortages in
 Standard Tracks are saved to “\\Music”
battery power.
setting folder.
Root Tracks are saved to the root
Transferring tracks to a mobile phone setting directory of the destination.
Select Enter the folder name when
1 Connect the mobile phone to the USB you change the destination
connecting jack on the unit. folder.

2 Set the connected mobile phone to ( Factory setting)

the USB connection mode. 10 Select [Close].
Refer to the operating manual of
your mobile phone for the respective 11 Select [Execute] or press TRANSFER.
procedure.
3 Enter the Function menu and select
Transferring tracks to a PSP
[HDD JUKEBOX].
Make sure the TRANSFER button is set
to mobile phone (page 49).
1 Connect the PSP to the USB
connecting jack on the unit.
4 Select the album, playlist, or tracks
2 Set the connected PSP to the USB
that you want to transfer.
connecting mode.
5 Press TRANSFER on the remote Refer to the PSP operating manual for
control or the unit. the respective procedure.

6 If the drive selection display appears,
select the drive.
If the connected mobile phone has only
one drive, the drive selection display
does not appear.
7 Make sure the selected tracks are
checked .
Uncheck the tracks that you do not
want to transfer.
3 Enter the Function menu and select
[HDD JUKEBOX].
Make sure the TRANSFER button is set
to PSP (page 49).
4 Select the playlists or tracks that you
want to transfer.
5 Press TRANSFER on the remote
control or the unit.

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6 Make sure the selected tracks are 5 Make the following setting that
corresponds to the connected device.
checked .
Uncheck the tracks that you do not  When transferring tracks to a
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD), select [Quick
want to transfer. mode] or [Standard mode].
7 Select [Setting].  When transferring tracks to a USB storage
device or a mobile phone, select [Setting] –
8 Select [Select group at destination], [Select folder at destination] – [(destination
folder)].
and then select the destination group
from the pull-down menu.  When transferring tracks to PSP, select
[Setting] – [Select group at destination]
 New group A new group is created – [(destination group)].
and the selected tracks
are transferred to it.
6 Select [Execute].
Select group at The selected tracks
To check the transfer condition of
destination are transferred to an
existing group. a track
You can check the transfer condition of a
( Factory setting)
track by selecting [Display] – [Track info]
9 Select [Close]. in the Option menu and check [Transfer
limit].
10 Select [Execute] or press TRANSFER. The condition is indicated by the icon
beside the track number in the transfer
track selection display.
Other operations
Icon Meaning
There is no limit on transfers.
To transfer tracks using the Option (ATRAC format)
menu
There is no limit on transfers.
1 Connect the device to which you want to (MP3 format)
transfer data. Transfers can be made only to a
2 Enter the Function menu and select [HDD limited number of “WALKMAN”
JUKEBOX]. (ATRAC AD) models*. (Linear
PCM format)
3 Select the albums, tracks, or playlists that
you want to transfer. * Models that support Linear PCM files with the
“.oma” extension, such as the NW-S700/600 series.
4 Enter the Option menu and select [Transfer]
– [(destination device)].
When transferring tracks to a USB storage
To cancel a transfer
device or a mobile phone, the destination Press BACK.
device may have two or more drives. In this When you cancel a transfer, it may take a
case, select the destination drive. while for the transfer to stop.

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 Deleting tracks or playlists on the To delete a playlist on the
destination device destination device
You can delete a playlist on a connected
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD). When you
To delete a track on the do this, the playlist will be deleted, but not
destination device the tracks within it.
You can delete tracks on a connected
1 Connect the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) to the
portable device. USB connecting jack on the unit.
1 While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX 2 While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX
function, enter the Option menu and select
function, enter the Option menu and
[Delete from dstn] – [(destination device)]
select [Delete from dstn] – [“WALKMAN”]
– [(unit to delete)].
– [Playlist].
2 Select the item to delete. 3 Select the item to delete.
3 Select [Delete]. 4 Select [Delete].
4 Check the contents displayed, and then 5 Check the contents displayed, and then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
Notes
 Make sure not to disconnect the device, remove
the disc, or turn the power off until the deletion
has completed.
 If any of the tracks are registered in the Trash
Bin of the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD), a
confirmation message will appear on the unit and
the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD).

Tip
You can initialize audio data on a connected
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) or PSP. To do this,
select [Format] in the deletion setting display.

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 Editing Tracks in the HDD
Jukebox

About the functions that can be performed

You can edit folders, albums, groups, tracks and information that have been written to the
HDD Jukebox.

Function name What it does

Edit info Edits folder names, album names, track names, artist names, genre
names, group names, and playlist names
Saves image files
Delete Deletes folders, albums, tracks, playlists or groups
Move Moves folders, tracks, playlists or groups
Create Creates new folders, playlists, or groups
Add to playlist Adds tracks to playlists
Convert format Converts Linear PCM-format tracks to another audio format
Divide Divides a track*
Combine Combines tracks*

* MP3-format tracks cannot be edited.

Note
You cannot edit My library in the folder mode or the “Favorites” in the playlist mode.

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Searching and
obtaining title
information
You can search for title information
from the unit’s database or from the
Internet (when the unit is connected to
the Internet) and add the information to
albums or tracks.
 Searching for album information
The unit searches for title information for
an album using the album’s track order as
a reference, and then adds the information
to the album. If there are several versions,
the unit allows you to make a selection.
 Searching for track information
The unit searches for title information
for each track, one at a time. If there are
several versions, the unit allows you to
make a selection.
 Batch searching for information for
tracks in the HDD Jukebox
The unit searches for title information
for tracks that were recorded in the HDD
Jukebox at different times. The unit stores
the search results automatically.
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Searching for and obtaining album
information
This function is convenient for adding
titles (album name, artist name, etc.) to an
album. It can be performed only when the
tracks in the album are in the same order
as the original album.
If the search results produce multiple
matches for the album title, you can make
a selection.
1 Select the album whose information
you are looking for, enter the Option
menu, and then select [Obtain title
info] – [Album].
The search starts.
When the search is completed, the
results are displayed.
2 Select the item you want, and then
select [Obtain].
Searching for and obtaining track
information
This function finds the title for individual
tracks. It is convenient for correcting
wrong titles. If the search results produce
multiple matches, you can make a
selection.
1 Select the track whose information
you are looking for, enter the Option
menu, and then select [Obtain title
info] – [Track].
The search starts.
When the search is completed, the
results are displayed.
2 Select the item you want, and then
select [Obtain].
 Batch searching for and obtaining
information for multiple tracks
This function conveniently does a batch
search for albums whose tracks were
recorded to the HDD Jukebox in a
different order from the original album.
The unit automatically searches for titles
one at a time for tracks in the albums,
and then stores the track information as a
single batch operation. However, multiple
matches for a track are not displayed since
the track information is automatically
added. To change a title, you can do a
single-track title search afterwards.
Select the album or the track for which
you want title information and select
[Obtain title info] – [Block add].
To acquire different information
In the search results display for [Album] or [Track],
select [Search].
Creating a folder,
group, or playlist
Creating a folder
You can create a new folder and record
or move tracks to it. You can create a
maximum of 200 folders in the HDD
Jukebox.
1 While the unit is stopped in the HDD
JUKEBOX function, enter the Option
menu and select [Mode switch]
– [Folder].
The unit changes to the folder mode.
2 Press  repeatedly to select the
folder directory.
A list of folders appears.

Icon indicating the folder directory

3 Enter the Option menu and select

[Edit] – [Create].

4 Select [Folder title].

The text input display appears.

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 5 Enter the folder title.
For details on entering text, see
“Entering text” on page 16.
6 Select [Create].
A new folder is created.
Creating a group
You can create a new group and move
tracks into it.
1 While the unit is stopped in the HDD
JUKEBOX function, enter the Option
menu and select [Mode switch]
– [Folder].
The unit changes to the folder mode.
2 Press  repeatedly to select the
group directory.
A list of groups appears.
3 Enter the Option menu and select
[Edit] – [Create].
Creating a playlist
You can create a new playlist and register
tracks to it. You can create a maximum of
1,000 playlists in the HDD Jukebox.
1 While the unit is stopped in the HDD
JUKEBOX function, enter the Option
menu and select [Mode switch]
– [Playlist].
The playlist directory appears.
If the screen shows the main display or
track directory, press  to display the
playlist directory.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Edit] – [Create].

3 Select [List title].

The text input display appears.
4 Enter the playlist title.

5 Select [Create].
A new playlist is created.

4 Select [Group title].

The text input display appears.
5 Enter the group title.

6 Select [Create].
A new group is created and appears as
the last item in the group list.

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 1 Enter the Option menu in the HDD
Changing titles JUKEBOX function and select [Mode
switch] – [(the desired listing mode)].
You can change names of folders, groups,
albums, tracks, artists, genres and playlists. 2 Select the item (folder, album, group,
The names that can be changed vary track, or playlist) whose name you
according to the listing mode or directory want to change.
level. The information that can be changed
Track name: will vary according to the item you
Track names can be changed in the track select in this step.
directory in any listing mode, except the
playlist mode.
3 Enter the Option menu and select
[Edit] – [Edit info] – [(the item whose
Artist name: title you want to change)].
 Artist names can be changed in the track
directory in any listing mode, except the
playlist mode.
 Artist names can be changed in the
album directory of the artist mode and
the recording source mode.
Genre name:
 Genre names can be changed in the track
directory in any listing mode, except the 4 Confirm the item you want to change,
playlist mode. and press ENTER.
 Genre names can be changed in the The text input display appears.
album directory of the genre mode. If you are changing the name of a
Album name: genre, a list of genre appears.
 Album names can be changed in the
track directory in any listing mode,
except the playlist mode.
 Album names can be changed in the
album directory of the album mode,
the artist mode, the genre mode, or the
recording source mode.
Group name:
Group names can be changed in the group
directory of the folder mode.
Playlist name:
Playlist names can be changed in the list
directory of the playlist mode.
Folder name:
Folder names can be changed in the folder
directory of the folder mode.

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 5 Enter the title.
For details on entering text, see
“Entering text” on page 16.
If you are changing the name of a
genre, select a name from the list of
genres.
6 Select [Close].
To create a new genre
You can create a new genre name if the
name you want is not in the list.
1 Select [New genre] in the information
editing display in step 4 on page 59.
The text input display appears.
2 Enter the genre name.
3 Select [Close].
To clear unused genre
You can clear genres in the HDD Jukebox
that are not being used.
1 Select [Clear genre] in the information
editing display in step 4 on page 59.
2 Select [Yes].
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Deleting recordings
You can delete folders, albums, groups,
tracks, or playlists in the HDD Jukebox.
Note that once a recorded item has been
deleted, it cannot be recovered.
When you delete a track, all tracks
following the deleted one are renumbered.
For example, if you delete track 2, the
following track 3 will be renumbered as
track 2.
Example: When deleting track B
Delete track 2
Track number
Original tracks
After deletion
1 Enter the Option menu in the HDD
JUKEBOX function and select [Mode
switch] – [(the desired listing mode)].
2 Press  to select the directory that
corresponds with the item you want
to delete.
For example, if you want to delete an
album, select the album directory, or
if you want to delete a track, select the
track directory.
3 Enter the Option menu and select
[Edit] – [Delete] – [(the item to
delete)], or press DELETE on the
remote control.
The selected item is checked .
If you want to delete multiple items,
select and check each one.
4 Select [Delete].
A confirmation window appears. Moving recordings
5 Select [Yes]. You can move folders, groups, tracks, or
playlists to a specified location in the HDD
Tip Jukebox. Whenever you move a track or
When deleting a track in a playlist, you can choose tracks, all the tracks are automatically
whether to delete the track’s registration in the
renumbered.
playlist or to delete the track itself.
Example: Moving track 3 (“C”) to
position 2
Track number
Original tracks

After the move

1 Enter the Option menu in the HDD

To delete tracks on a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD), etc.
You can delete tracks that are stored on a
portable device such as a “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD), etc. connected to the unit
with the USB cable. For details, see page
54.
JUKEBOX function and select [Mode
switch] – [(the desired listing mode)].
2 Press  to select the directory that
corresponds with the item you want
to move.
3 Enter the Option menu and select
[Edit] – [Move].
Confirm that the desired item is
checked .
If you want to move multiple items,
select and check each one.

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 4 Select [Enter].
The destination selection window Dividing recorded
appears.
tracks
5 Select the destination.
You can divide a recorded track into two
A confirmation window appears.
tracks. All the tracks following the divided
To move the item to another folder,
one are then renumbered.
album, or group, select the destination
You can divide only Linear PCM-format or
folder, album, or group, and then
ATRAC-format tracks.
select the destination in the item, using
////ENTER. Example: Dividing track B into two
tracks
6 Select [Yes].
Track number
The item is moved to the selected Original tracks
location.
Track B is divided into
tracks B-1 and B-2

After division

1 Enter the Option menu in the HDD

JUKEBOX function and select [Mode
switch] – [Folder].

2 Select the track to be divided.

3 Enter the Option menu and select

[Edit] – [Divide].

4 Press HDD.
The unit starts playing the selected
track.

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5 Press ENTER at the point where the
track is to be divided. Combining recorded
The unit plays repeatedly the first two
seconds of the track from the point tracks
where you pressed ENTER. You can combine two tracks into a single
track. All the tracks following the newly
formed track are renumbered.
You can combine only Linear PCM-format
or ATRAC-format tracks.
Example: Combining track C with track
A
Track number
Original tracks
Press /// to shift the division
point (m: minutes, s: seconds, or ms:
milliseconds) so that the unit plays two After combining
seconds of the track from that point
repeatedly.
Example: Combining track A with track
6 When the division point is fixed, press D
ENTER. Track number
Original tracks
7 Press [Execute].
The track is divided.
After combining
The name of the combined track is D.

1 Enter the Option menu in the HDD

JUKEBOX function and select [Mode
switch] – [Folder].

2 Select the first track.

3 Enter the Option menu and select

[Edit] – [Combine].
Confirm that the selected track is
checked .

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 4 Select the second track.

5 Select [Combine].
Converting the audio
format of tracks
6 Select [Execute].
— Convert Format
The tracks are combined in the order
checked. You can convert tracks in the Linear PCM
format to the ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, or
To change the order of the MP3 format.
selected tracks
Select [Switch] after performing step 5.
1 Enter the HDD JUKEBOX function and
select the track whose format is to be
Notes converted.
 You cannot combine tracks with different audio
formats or bit rates. 2 Enter the Option menu and select
 If you combine a track in a playlist, the track is [Edit] – [Convert format].
deleted from the playlist.
Confirm that the selected track is
checked .
If you want to convert multiple tracks,
check each one.

3 Select [Execute].
Select the desired format (page 31) in
the pull-down menu.

4 Select the bit rate (page 31) in the

pull-down menu.

5 Select [Execute].
The audio format is converted.
Notes
 You can convert a maximum of 99 tracks at the
same time.
 You cannot convert tracks in the ATRAC3,
ATRAC3plus, or MP3 format.
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 Saving an image file
Saving image files
You can import image files from the
1 While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX
function, select the item (album,
shared folder* in your computer through a track, or playlist) for which you want
network or a USB storage device and save to save an image.
the files to albums, tracks, or playlists.
The following file formats can be saved. 2 Enter the Option menu and select
 JPEG (extension: jpg or jpeg) [Edit] – [Edit info].
 GIF (extension: gif)
* Refer to page 94 for details.

Before saving
Files that can be saved are marked by  in
the following figures.
Shared folder in your computer
Shared 3 Select the item for which you want to
folder save an image.

Only files that are contained in the shared

folder can be saved.

USB storage device

USB storage
device
4 Select [Add picture].

Files in directories up to the third-level can

be saved.

Note
If two USB storage devices are connected to both
jacks (rear and front) at the same time, the device
connected to the front jack takes priority.

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 5 Select the device that has the desired
image file. Registering desired
If you select the PC shared folder, the
shared folder setting display appears. tracks to playlist
Confirm the contents, select [Connect], You can register tracks recorded at
and then press ENTER (page 36). different places in the HDD Jukebox to one
6 Select the desired image file. location called “Playlist”. Afterwards, you
can listen to those tracks or transfer them
An image confirmation display appears.
to an external device. “Favorites” in the
7 Select [Yes]. playlist also serves as the Favorites channel
The selected image file is saved. when you use the x-DJ function.
If the selected item already has an
image file, an overwrite confirmation
window appears. If you want to replace
Registering the currently playing track
the existing image file, select [Yes].

To delete an image file FAVORITE

Select [Del picture] in step 4.
Note
An image file cannot be recovered after it has been While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX
deleted or replaced. function and the desired track is playing,
press FAVORITE.
The track is registered to “Favorites” in the
list of playlist.
Note
Tracks cannot be registered using the FAVORITE
button when the playlist mode is selected.

To change the destination for the

FAVORITE button
At the time of purchase, selected tracks
are automatically registered to “Favorites”
when the FAVORITE button is pressed.
However, the registration destination can
be changed. To do this, you must create the
destination playlist in advance (page 58).
Enter the Option menu, select [Setting]
– [FAVORITE], and then select the desired
playlist to be used from the [Destination]
setting.

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Note
When you want to listen to tracks using the
Favorites channel in x-DJ, you have to register the
tracks to “Favorites”. In this case, make sure not to
change the registration location.
Registering multiple tracks at the same
time
You can register all the tracks in an album
or a group at the same time to a playlist.
To register tracks to a playlist other than
“Favorites”, you must create the playlist in
advance (page 58).
1 While the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX
function, select the album or the
group you want to register to a
playlist.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Edit] – [Add to playlist].
Make sure that all the tracks to be
registered are checked .
If you want to move multiple items,
select and 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].
The selected tracks are registered to the
specified playlist.
Note
Only tracks in the same album or group can be
registered at the same time.
Tip
You can register tracks in the Favorites channel of
the x-DJ function to a playlist. For details, see page
48.
To listen to tracks in a playlist
When the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX
function, enter the Option menu, select
[Mode switch] – [Playlist], and then start
playback. Or select the “Favorites” channel
in x-DJ. In this case, only the tracks that
are registered in “Favorites” are played.
To transfer a playlist
You can transfer an entire playlist to a
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD). Afterwards,
the playlist will be recognized as a playlist
on the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) as
well. See page 50 for details.
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 Using the Timer Using the Sleep Timer
The unit has three timer functions; Sleep You can set the Sleep Timer to turn off the
Timer, Wake Up Timer and Recording unit after a certain period of time in 30-
Timer. You can make one setting for minute units. This function is convenient
the Sleep Timer, three settings for the when you want to fall asleep to music or
Wake Up Timer and 10 settings for the when going out.
Recording Timer. Press SLEEP.
The timer function operates when the The pop-up menu for the Sleep Timer
power is both on or off. The TIMER appears.
indicator flashes when the timer function Each time you press the button, the
is in progress. duration display changes cyclically as
follows:
SLEEP
TIMER
Off  30  60  90  120  150 
180  Off…
The Sleep Timer setting is completed
simply by displaying the desired duration.
The TIMER indicator lights up when the
//// Sleep Timer is active.
ENTER
Notes
 The Sleep Timer setting is cancelled when another
BACK OPTIONS
timer function is active.
 If a Recording Timer setting has been made, then
the Sleep Timer setting cannot overlap with the
starting time of the Recording Timer setting.

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 Notes
Using the Wake Up  A Wake Up Timer setting cannot be set if it
overlaps with an existing setting.

Timer  Certain functions will not perform during the

minute and half before a Wake Up Timer setting is
set to go off.
You can set the timer to automatically
 The activation of the Wake Up Timer may
turn the unit on and off at a specified be delayed by certain operations if they are
time everyday. The unit starts playing performed shortly before the Wake Up Timer is set
automatically when it turns on. Make sure to start.
the clock is correctly set beforehand (page
18). A maximum of three settings can be Settings for the Wake Up Timer
made for the Wake Up Timer.
Item Contents
1 Press TIMER.
Date A day (month/day) within the
The settings list appears. next 4 weeks, including the
current day
2 Enter the Option menu and select
Every Sat – Every Sun (certain
[New setting] – [Wake up playback].
days, for example, every
Saturdays, Mondays, etc.)
Mon – Fri (from Monday to
Friday)
Mon – Sat (from Monday to
Saturday)
Everyday
Start: Hour/Minute
End: Hour/Minute
3 Set each item. Function CD
In the pull-down menu, select and set FM/AM
each item (shown in the “Settings for DAB*
the Wake Up Timer” below).
 HDD JUKEBOX
4 Select [OK]. x-DJ
The setting is registered and appears in Volume Min. (1) to Max. (50)
the timer list.
(Factory setting)
5 Press TIMER or BACK. * For the UK model only
The setting is set and the TIMER
indicator lights up.
When the set time arrives, playback or
radio reception starts.
If the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX
function, the last played track starts to
play.
If the unit is in the CD function, the
first track in the loaded CD starts to
play.
If the unit is in the x-DJ function, the
channel set to be selected when the
function is activated starts to play (page
47).
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Using the Recording
Timer
You can set the timer to record a radio
program or playback from an external
component that is connected to the
AUDIO IN jack on the unit. To use this
function, the clock must be correctly set
beforehand (page 18). You can make a
maximum of 10 recording settings.
Recording a radio program or DAB
service* using the Recording Timer
You can record a radio broadcast or DAB
service* at a specified time. To do this, the
clock and the radio station must be set in
advance.
* For the UK model only
1 Press TIMER.
The timer list appears.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[New setting] – [FM/AM record] or
[DAB record].
3 Set each item.
In the pull-down menu, select and set
each item (shown in the “Settings for
the Recording Timer” on page 71).
4 Select [OK].
The setting is registered and appears in
the timer list.
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5 Press TIMER or BACK.
The setting is set and the TIMER
indicator lights up.
To stop a timer recording
Press  or HDD REC  (HDD REC  is
not provided on the UK model).
Notes
 After making the Recording Timer setting, you
cannot set another one that overlaps with the time
set for the previous one. You can do this, however,
by suspending the previous setting (page 73).
 Certain functions will not perform during the
minute and half before a Recording Timer setting
is set to go off.
 The activation of the Recording Timer may
be delayed by certain operations if they are
performed shortly before the Recording Timer is
set to start.
 If you do not add a title to a recording, the details
of the recording (i.e., the recording date and time)
are automatically used as the title.
 To listen to the sound while recording, press the
MUTING button or VOLUME + button so that
the sound is not muted.
 If you want to record a DAB service using
Recording Timer, you should preset the service
you want to record in advance. If not, you will not
be able to make the setting.
Recording from an external component
using the Recording Timer
1 Press TIMER.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[New setting] – [Audio In record].
3 Set each item. Format/ ATRAC3 66 kbps
Bit rate3) 105 kbps
132 kbps
ATRAC3plus 48 kbps
64 kbps
256 kbps
Linear PCM —
 MP3 96 kbps
 128 kbps
160 kbps
4 Select [OK]. 192 kbps
256 kbps
5 Press TIMER or BACK. Track mark every 10 min
(track marking every 30 min
interval)
To stop a timer recording every 60 min
Press  or HDD REC  (HDD REC  is every 120 min
not provided on the UK model). LEVEL SYNC4)
Auto5)
Settings for the Recording Timer
Auto title6)7)  On/Off

Item Contents Input6)  Front/Rear

Date A day (month/day) within

the next 4 weeks, including
the current day
Every Sat – Every Sun
(certain days, for example,
every Saturdays, Mondays,
etc.)
Mon – Fri (from Monday
to Friday)
Mon – Sat (from Monday
to Saturday)
(Factory setting)
1) When the unit is set to the FM/AM function only.
2) If after setting the Recording Timer you erase
the preset number, the recording will still take
place at the set time. In the case of an FM or AM
recording, the recording will consist of noise; in
the case of a DAB recording, the recording will be
empty. “No preset” will be displayed while the unit
is recording.
3) For details on the “Format/Bit rate” setting, see
page 31.
4) For details on the “LEVEL SYNC” setting, see page

Everyday 32. Refer also to the explanation of the “LEVEL

SYNC level” setting.
Start: Hour/Minute
5) When the unit is set to the FM/AM function or
End: Hour/Minute
the DAB function only. For details on the “Auto”
Title Setting name setting, see page 32.
Band1)  FM/AM 6) When “Auto title” is set to “On” (page 32), the

current title will be overwritten.

Preset no.2) Preset number
7) When the unit is set to the AUDIO IN function

only.

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 Other operations
To cancel a timer setting while the
timer operation is in progress
You can cancel a timer setting while the
Wake Up Timer or Recording Timer is in
progress. When you do this, the stop time is
cancelled and recording or playback continues
afterwards.
To cancel a setting, enter the Option menu
while the Wake Up Timer or Recording Timer
operation is in progress and select [Timer
cancel].
To check the contents of a setting
Press TIMER.
The timer list display appears.
Press TIMER again to make the display
disappear.
     If you select [No], the operation is cancelled.
 Recording Timer icon
 (blue) The Recording Timer is in standby
mode.
(red) The Recording Timer is active.
(gray) The Recording Timer is
suspended.
Failed recording
This icon appears when the
Recording Timer has failed due to
a power failure or other accident.
This icon does not appear when
the timer is set for regular
intervals, such as everyday or
every week. In this case, the setting
remains even if a recording failure
has occurred. The results of the
failed recording, however, should
be deleted (this page).
To delete a timer setting
1 Press TIMER.
The timer list display appears.
2 Select the setting you want to delete.
3 Press DELETE, or enter the Option menu
and select [Delete].
A confirmation window appears.
4 Select [Yes].
The selected setting is deleted from the list.
5 Press TIMER or BACK.

Wake Up Timer icon

 Title Setting name

 Date Setting date

 Time Start time and stop time of the

Recording Timer.

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To change a timer setting
1 Press TIMER.
2 Select the setting you want to change.
The change setting display appears.
3 Select the item you want to change.
4 Change the item
5 Select [OK].
The new information overwrites the old one
and is displayed in the timer list.
6 Press TIMER or BACK.
Tip
You can perform the same operation using the
Option menu.

To temporarily suspend a timer

setting for regular-interval
recording — Suspend
By suspending a timer setting, another
setting can be set for the same time period.
1 Press TIMER.
2 Select the setting you want to suspend.
The re-setting display appears.
3 Set [Programming] to [Suspend] from the
pull-down menu.
4 Select [OK].
The selected setting is suspended and its icon
becomes gray.
5 Press TIMER or BACK.
The suspend setting is automatically
cancelled once the other timer recording
has been performed.

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 About servers
Listening to Music Stored in a
Computer — Network Media Some DLNA-compatible servers allow
the client to display playlists stored in the
audio file management database of the
What is Network server through the NETWORK MEDIA
Media? function.

The NETWORK MEDIA function allows
you to transfer audio files and image
files between components over a private
network or a shared network (e.g., within
an office, school and other building). This
is possible because the unit conforms
to the DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance) Interoperability Guidelines
version 1.0, which allow you to use the unit
as a DLNA-compatible digital media player
(a client) to play audio data stored on
another DLNA-compatible digital media
server*.
Computer, etc. (server)
This unit (client)
 Servers that support the display of
playlists ( ):
Sony VAIO computers with VAIO Media,
etc.
This unit (client) can display playlists
created by the SonicStage software.
 Other servers ( ):
Computers other than those indicated
above.
This unit (client) displays the file
structure as it exists on the computer.

* For the latest information about servers supported

by this unit, refer to the customer support site of
Sony Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/
(for the customers in Europe only).

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 Icon Description Server status
Listening to music Unknown Connectable,
server the details
As an example of the NETWORK of the server
MEDIA function, this section explains the cannot be
operations on the unit when it is connected found
to a server that supports the display of
playlists.  Other servers

1 Press NETWORK MEDIA, or enter the Icon Description Server status

Function menu and select [NETWORK Connectable Connectable
MEDIA]. servers
(white or
A list of the selectable servers appears. black1))
The server last Connectable
connected
(yellowish
green)
New server Connectable

Unknown Connectable,
server the details
of the server
Icons cannot be
found
 Servers that support the display of 1) The
playlists color of icons will differ according to the
selected display design (page 95). The color
You can select the listing mode
shown above is for the type 1 display design.
(playlist mode or server tree mode) 2) A server is connectable when it is in a status
for servers that support the display of that allows it to be started up automatically.
playlists (page 77).
2 Select a server from the list of
Icon Description Server status selectable servers.
Connectable Connectable “Connecting to server.” appears,
servers (servers followed by the main display.
(white or
that are active.)
black1)) 3 Select the track you want to play.
Unresponsive Unconnectable2) Playback starts.
servers (servers
(white or
that are in
black1))
system suspend,
inactive, or
standby mode.)
The server last Connectable
connected
(yellowish
green)
New server Connectable Listing mode

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 Note
While the server is being connected to the unit,
make sure not to shut down the server or delete the
audio file in the server.
Tip
If there are no selectable servers in the list, enter the
Option menu and select [Display] – [Update info].
About audio data formats
The connected server may contain some
audio data that cannot be played on the
unit. These tracks can be identified by the
icon that appears in the display.
List display

Other operations

To Do the following:
Stop playback Press .
Select a previous/ Press / during
next track playback.
Select a playlist or Press ///. Icon
a track
Select a playlist Press ALBUM + or
ALBUM –. Icon Meaning
Select a track Press the corresponding Tracks that can be played.
number using the numeric button, and then
numeric buttons press ENTER. Tracks that are being analyzed.
Switch the time During playback, enter Tracks that cannot be played.
information the Option menu and
display select [Display] – [Time]
– [Elapsed time] or
[Remaining time].

Notes
 You can select a track using the numeric buttons
only when the main display or track list display is
on the screen.
 You cannot switch the time information while the
unit is stopped.
 The correct remaining time may not be displayed,
depending on the connected server.

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To switch the listing mode
When connected to a server that supports
the display of playlists, the unit allows the
selection of playlist mode (the contents
of playlists) or server tree mode (the
file structure on the server). During
connection to other servers, only the
server tree can be displayed.
Enter the Option menu and select [Mode
switch] – [Playlist] or [Server tree].
Playlist mode
Various play modes
1 While the unit is stopped, enter the
Option menu and select [Setting]
– [Play mode].
2 Select the item to be set.
3 Set each item.
In the pull-down menu, select and
set each item (shown in the “List of
settings” below).
4 Select [Close].
The settings appear in the main display.

List of settings
Play area
The playback area can be selected only
when the playlist mode is selected.
Server tree mode
List The tracks in the currently
selected playlist are played.
 All The tracks on the currently
selected server are played.

( Factory setting)

Repeat

 Off (none) Repeat play is off.

To switch back to the server selection
screen On The tracks in the play area are
Press BACK, or enter the Option menu and select played repeatedly.
[Change level] – [Select server].
Track Only one track is played
repeatedly.

( Factory setting)

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 Viewing information on playlists or
tracks
1 Select the playlist or track on which
you want to check the information.
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Display] – [Playlist info] or [Track
info].
To see an entire text string for a title,
artist, or genre, press / to select the
respective box and press ENTER. Press
/ to scroll the display.
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Useful settings
Setting for automatic connection to a
server
By specifying a particular server in
advance, the unit will automatically
connect to that server the next time the
NETWORK MEDIA function is activated.
Even if there is only one server that
can be used with this unit, the setting
for automatic connection can still be
made. Make sure to turn on the server
beforehand.
1 Press NETWORK MEDIA, or enter the
Function menu and select [NETWORK
MEDIA].
A list of selectable servers appear.
2 Select the server you want to set
for automatic connection, enter
the Option menu, and then select
[Setting] – [Auto connect] – [On].
The selected server is set for automatic
connection. The unit will automatically
connect with this server whenever
the NETWORK MEDIA function is
activated.
To turn off the automatic connection
setting, select [Off].
This icon indicates the server set for
automatic connection.
If the server that you want does
not appear in the list of selectable
servers
Enter the Option menu and select
[Display] – [Update info].
It may take a while before the server
appears in the list.
Notes
 A server that has never been connected cannot be
set for automatic connection. Connect the unit to
the new server first, and then make the setting.
 The automatic server connection setting may be
lost if the power cord is disconnected from the AC
outlet. In this case, make the setting again.
Registering the unit to a VAIO computer
— Access limitation setting
If the server you are using is a Sony VAIO
computer, you can register the unit to
the VAIO computer so that no other
component except this unit can access the
computer.
1 Press NETWORK MEDIA, or enter the
Function menu and select [NETWORK
MEDIA].
2 Enter the Option menu and select
[Setting] – [Register].
3 Select [Apply].
The message “Register this product on
the server within 5 minutes” appears
and the unit changes to standby mode
for registration.
Perform the registration on the VAIO
computer. (If the registration is not
done within 5 minutes, standby
mode for registration is cancelled
automatically.)
4 When the completion message
appears, press ENTER.
The registration to the VAIO computer
completes.
The display changes to the list of
selectable servers and the VAIO
computer appears in the list.
For details on operations on the
VAIO computer, refer to the customer
support site of Sony Europe, http://
support.sony-europe.com/ (for the
customers in Europe only).
Note
When you change from a wired to a wireless
network connection, or vice-versa, the access
limitation setting will be lost. In this case, perform
the setting again.
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 Connections and
Settings

Connecting the speakers and antennas

Connect the supplied speakers, antennas and power cord in order of  to  in the figure.
The supplied antennas are designed for use within the home. For stable reception, it is
recommended that you connect the unit to an external antenna (separately purchased). For
details on connection to portable devices or optional components, see pages 26 and 50.

AUDIO IN jack
Use to connect an optional audio component
(such as a cassette deck) through an audio
connecting cord (optional). Analog sound
input through this jack can be played or
recorded on the unit.

AUDIO OUT jack

Use to connect an optional audio component
(such as a cassette deck) through an audio
connecting cord (optional). Analog sound is
UK model only output through this jack to the connected
component

MONITOR OUT (NTSC) jack

Use to connect a TV or other device through an optional video
cable. A video signal is output through this jack for display on
the connected device.

 Connect the speaker cords to the Note

speakers. Make sure the metal leads (not the part covered
with vinyl insulation) are securely inserted into
Insert the cords into the speaker terminals the speaker terminals.
on the speakers.
Pull on the cord lightly afterwards
to confirm that the cords are firmly
connected.
Black Red

Red

Black

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 Connect the speakers to the unit.
Connect the cords to the SPEAKER
terminals on the unit.
After connecting the speaker cords and
while facing the front of the unit, place the
speaker connected to the “R” terminal to
the right and the speaker connected to the
“L” terminal to the left.
 Connect the DAB wire antenna (UK
model only).
Right
left
Note
Make sure to keep the speaker cords away from
the antennas as they may produce noise in the
radio reception.
 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
antenna terminals on the unit.
Pull on the cord lightly afterwards
to confirm that the antenna is firmly
connected.
 Connect the unit to the network.
Notes
 Make sure to keep the AM loop antenna away
from the unit or other AV equipment as this
may produce noise in the radio reception.
 Make sure the metal leads (not the part
covered with vinyl insulation) are securely
inserted into the antenna terminals.
 Connect the FM wire antenna.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM
antenna jack on the unit.
FM wire antenna
When FM reception is poor
Use a commercially available 75  coaxial cable
to connect the unit to an external antenna.
External antenna
With a DAB external antenna, you can
obtain a higher DAB broadcast sound
quality. We recommend that you use
the supplied DAB wire antenna only
temporarily until you install a DAB
external antenna.
Connect the supplied DAB wire antenna to
the DAB jack on the unit.
DAB wire antenna
Tip
To install the DAB external antenna (optional),
75  coaxial cable with F male type connector
(optional) will be needed.
If you have a network environment,
you can connect the unit to the Internet
through a network cable or to a wireless
LAN using an Ethernet/wireless LAN
media converter. You can easily create a
wireless LAN connection by connecting
a BUFFALO USB wireless LAN adaptor
(WLI-U2-KG54) to a USB connecting
jack on the unit. For details, see “Network
connection and setup” on page 85.
With an Internet connection, you can
enjoy various Internet-based functions
(pages 19, 21, 56, 74 and 99).

Notes
 Make sure not to wind the FM wire antenna
up during use.
 After connecting the FM wire antenna, lay
it out so that it is as parallel to the floor as
possible.
Continued 
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  Connect the power cord.
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet
after all other connections have been made.
The unit turns on automatically and starts
making the initial settings. Wait until the
unit turns off again.
The initial settings may take a few minutes
depending on the unit’s condition.
2 Assemble the AM loop antenna so that it
stands vertically.
Unfold the stand, raise the antenna vertically,
and insert it into the slot as shown in the
figure below.

WARNING
Do not disconnect the power cord while the
initial setup is in progress. Doing so may cause
the unit to malfunction.
To attach the speaker pads
To insert the batteries into the Attaching the supplied speaker pads to the
remote control bottom corner of the speakers to stabilize
the speakers and to prevent them from
Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries
slipping.
(supplied) into the remote control with the
+ and – terminals matching the polarity
markings.
When the remote control is no longer able
to operate the unit, replace both batteries
with new ones.

To attach the optional

“WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) stand to
the unit
For the compatible stand models, refer to
the customer support site of Sony Europe,
http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the
customers in Europe only).
1 Connect the USB cable supplied with the
To set up the AM loop antenna “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) to the USB jack on
the stand.
1 Unroll the antenna cord from the antenna.
Stand (optional)

Connect the USB cable firmly

Antenna cord until it clicks.

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2 Remove the top cover from the unit as 5 Attach the stand to the stand saucer as
shown below. shown below.

Stand (optional)

Stand saucer

6 Attach the stand firmly by sliding it towards

the arrow as shown below.
Rear of the main unit

3 Turn the top cover upside down and

strongly rotate the stand saucer towards
RELEASE until it clicks.

Stand saucer
7 Turn the stand with the stand saucer
upside down and attach it as shown below.

Stand saucer

Position the
USB cable
here.
4 Push the stand saucer from below to
remove it from the top cover.

Continued 
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 8 Attach the stand with the stand saucer by 11 Place the “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) onto the
rotating it towards LOCK, and then pass stand.
the USB cable through the slot on the top
cover.

To remove the stand from the unit

1 Remove the top cover from the unit.
Pass the USB cable through the slot.
2 Turn the stand with the stand saucer
9 Attach the top cover to the main unit. towards RELEASE to remove it from the top
cover.
3 Slide the stand in the opposite direction
to the arrow, as shown in the figure in step
6 of “To attach the optional “WALKMAN”
(ATRAC AD) stand to the unit” (page 83),
and then remove it from the stand saucer.
4 Attach the stand saucer to the top cover, as
shown in the figure in step 3 of “To attach
the optional “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD) stand
to the unit” (page 83), and turn it towards
LOCK to attach it firmly.
5 Attach the top cover to the main unit.

Rear of the main unit

Note
Make sure to keep the length of the USB cable
coming out from the slot as short as possible.
10 Push down the levers and lock the top
cover.

Rear of the
main unit
Levers

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Network connection and setup
This unit can be connected to the Internet through ADSL, cable (CATV) or optical fiber
(FTTH). For more details on connections, refer to the customer support site of Sony
Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only) as well.

Connecting the unit to the Internet

Add this unit to your Internet environment.

To use a wired Internet connection

Follow the flowchart below to select the correct connection configuration.

Start

Take out a
The computer is No contract with
already connected an Internet
to the Internet. provider.

Yes

You want both the Reconnect the

No network cable
computer and the Page 86
from the
unit to connect to
the Internet. computer to 
the unit.

Yes

Are there any Are there any

CATV How does your FTTH
unused ports on unused ports on
computer access
the modem or the the ONU or the
the Internet?
No broadband router? broadband router? No

ADSL Yes
Prepare a Prepare a
broadband Yes broadband
router or a Are there any router or a
hub. unused ports on No hub.
the modem or the
broadband router?
Page 87 Page 88
 
Yes
Prepare a
broadband
Page 87 router or a
 hub.

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 To use a wireless LAN
When using the unit through a wireless LAN connection, follow the flowchart below to
select the connection method and setup for the unit.
Start

Do you already Prepare a BUFFALO wireless

have a wireless LAN No LAN router (access point)
environment? and a USB wireless LAN
adaptor WLI-U2-KG54.

Yes

Do you have an
Ethernet/wireless LAN No Prepare a BUFFALO USB Page 89
media converter to
connect to this unit?
wireless LAN adaptor
WLI-U2-KG54. 

Yes

Page 89


Connection examples

 Simple connection

Computer Try connecting the network cable that was connected

to the computer.
This is an easy way to access the Internet since this
requires no network setting on the unit.
If you want Internet access that is independent of the
computer, refer to  to .

Network cable
Notes
 This method of accessing the Internet may not be
possible for some Internet service providers.
 This method of accessing the Internet may not be
possible with some Internet providers because it
requires a modem with a built-in router. If your modem
does not have a built-in router, you must prepare a
router.
Rear of the main unit

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 When using CATV

Cable modem
Broadband router
CATV jack If an unused port is
not available on the
broadband router,
add a hub.
Network cable (optional) go to 
Coaxial cable
(optional) Network cable
(optional)

To the NETWORK port

 Go to “To set up a wired

LAN network” on page 92.

Computer
Rear of the main unit

 When using ADSL If you are using

an ADSL modem
with a built-in
Telephone wall ADSL modem router, you can
Splitter Broadband router connect the
socket
network cable to
an unused port
on the modem.
If an unused port
Telephone cord Network cable (optional) is not available
Telephone cord (optional) on the
(optional) broadband
Network cable
router, add a hub.
(optional)
go to 

To the NETWORK port

Telephone

Computer
 Go to “To set up a
Rear of the main unit wired LAN network” on
page 92.

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  When using optical fiber (FTTH)

If an unused port is not

ONU (Optical Network Unit) available on the
(circuit-terminating equipment) Broadband router broadband router, add a
hub.
go to 
Internet
Optical fiber cable Network cable (optional)

Network cable
(optional)

To the NETWORK port

 Go to “To set up a wired LAN

network” on page 92.
Rear of the
main unit Computer

 When using a hub If an unused port is not

available on the
broadband router, add
a hub, and then
Broadband router Hub connect the other
devices to the hub.

Note
When several devices are
Network cable Network cable (optional) connected to a hub and
(optional) the hub does not have a
Network cable built-in router, only one of
(optional) the devices can access the
Internet at a time. If you
To the NETWORK want to connect more than
port one device to the Internet,
make sure to connect the
Computer Computer Printer
Scanner hub to a broadband router.

Rear of the main unit

 Go to “To set up a wired LAN

network” on page 92.

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 When connecting an Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter to the
NETWORK port of the unit

ADSL modem or ONU

(circuit-terminating equipment)
If you have changed
Ethernet/wireless the router, you will
LAN media have to set up your
converter (optional) computer for use
with that router. For
details on the setup
procedure, refer to
Network cable the operating manual
(optional) supplied with the
Wireless LAN router.
Network cable
router (access
(optional)
point)

To the
NETWORK
port  Go to “To set up a wired LAN
network” on page 92.
Rear of the
Computer main unit

 When using a wireless LAN router (access point) and a BUFFALO USB
wireless LAN adaptor

ADSL modem or ONU BUFFALO USB wireless

Note
(circuit-terminating equipment) LAN adaptor WLI-U2-KG54
When connecting a USB
(optional)
wireless LAN adaptor to
the USB jack on the rear
of the unit, make sure to
use a USB extension cable
to obtain better wireless
reception.
Wireless LAN
Network router (access
cable point)
(optional) To the USB
connecting jack

 Go to “To set up a USB

Computer Rear of the main unit wireless LAN network” on page 93.

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 Setting up the network
To access the Internet from the unit, you must make sure the network settings have been
correctly made on the unit. The setup procedure depends on whether the NETWORK
port or the USB connecting jack on the unit is used to connect to the Internet. Enter the
respective (alphanumeric) values for your broadband router, as shown in the following
table. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider.
For details, refer to the materials provided by your Internet service provider.

Items Definition Examples

IP address A numeric address that is given to a computer. The IP 192.168.xxx.xxx
address component consists of four sets of triple digits, set
delimited by a period.
Subnet mask Numbers used to identify the range that the IP address 255.255.xxx.xxx
belongs to.
Default gateway A device such as a computer or a broadband router on a 192.168.xxx.xxx
network which can serve as the gateway when accessing
another computer outside of the network. It is specified by
an IP address.
DNS server address A server that has the function of translating domain names 192.168.xxx.xxx
(primary/ into IP addresses, and is specified by an IP address.
secondary) Depending on the service provider, it may also be called a
“name server”, “DNS1/DNS2”, “DNS server”, or “domain
server”.
Proxy If proxy information is given by the service provider, this Proxy.xxx.ne.jp
item must be set. A proxy is an intermediate server which
accesses the desired Web server, instead of the unit, through
a firewall to prevent illegal access from the outside. Proxy
servers also have the function of caching information to
provide quicker downloads.
Port This is the port number for a proxy server. If a port number 80
is given by the service provider, this item must be set.
A port number is necessary for identifying the application
out of the many active on the computer to which
communications are directed. Applications such as browsers
and mail clients have specific port numbers.

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Items Definition Examples
DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a
protocol that automatically allocates information such as
an IP address to a computer (client) which is temporarily
connected to the Internet. The DHCP server maintains
other parameters such as IP address for the gateway
server or DNS server, subnet mask, and the range of IP
addresses that can be provided to clients, and provides the
information to dial-up users.
When the client finishes accessing, the DHCP automatically
collects the addresses and allocates them to another
computer. The DHCP allows users to connect to the
Internet easily, even if they are not familiar with network
settings. Moreover, the DHCP allows the network
administrator to manage multiple clients easily.
Access point* An access point is a device which relays electronic signals in
order to connect wireless communication devices (such as a
lap top PC) together to form a wireless LAN network.
SSID* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies
the access point in an IEEE 802.11x series wireless LAN
network. It consists of a maximum of 32 alphanumeric
characters.
Security settings* Security settings prevent the use of files or peripheral
devices, or the interception of the contents of
communications by third parties. This unit can use WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy) for the wireless LAN network
security setting.
Network key* The network key is a kind of password used for security
setting. The same network key will be needed for both the
wireless LAN router and the Ethernet/wireless LAN media
converter or the USB wireless LAN adaptor. It consists of a
maximum of 26 alphanumeric characters.

* For wireless LAN networks only.

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 To set up a wired LAN network
This section explains how to set up the
unit for a wired LAN network or a wireless
LAN network connected through the
NETWORK port on the unit.
1 Enter the Setup menu and select [Network].
2 Select [LAN] – [Wired].
3 Select [Wired LAN setting].
“Checking Network setting.” appears in
the display, and then the wired LAN setup
display appears.
: This item does not need to be set.
: This item must be set. Go to step 4.
4 Select [Address setting].
5 Confirm that [Ethernet speed] is set to
[Automatic].
Tip
If the unit has difficulty connecting to the
broadband router or a hub, selecting [100
Mbps] or [10 Mbps] sometimes solves the
problem.
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6 Confirm that [DHCP] is set to [All auto].
The IP address will be obtained
automatically.
You may need to enter the IP address
manually, depending on your Internet service
provider. Refer to “To set the IP address
manually” for details.
7 Select [Apply].
The setting is updated.
8 Select [Close].
The display returns to the network setting
display.
To set the IP address manually
1 Select [DNS manual] or [All manual] in step 6
above.
You need to set the items marked with .
2 Select the item to be set.
3 Locate the cursor over the parameter, and
press / to enter each digit.
Tip
When you want to restore a previous setting, select
[Undo] before doing step 7 of “To set up a wired
LAN network”.
To set up a proxy server
This procedure must be done if the Internet service
provider specifies a proxy setting. If not, you may
skip this procedure.
1 Select [Proxy setting] in the wired LAN setup
display.
2 Change the [To Internet] setting to
[Connection via proxy].
3 Enter the address for [Proxy server] and
number for [Port].
4 Select [Close].
To check the network status
1 Select [Network status check] in the wired
LAN setup display.
2 Select [Execute].
The unit starts checking the network status.
When the unit finishes checking, [OK] or [NG]
appears for each item. It may take for a few
minutes until the unit finishes checking.
• If [OK] appears for all items, go to step 5.
• If an [NG] appears, go to step 3.
3 Select [Details] for items marked by an [NG].
The display shows the assumed cause of the
problem.
4 After reading the cause in step 3, follow the
instructions that appear in the display to
make the settings again, and then repeat
steps 2 and 3 until the [NG] changes to [OK].
In certain network environments, such as an
office LAN, [NG] may appear even though all
connections and settings are correctly made. In
this case, contact the network administrator.
5 Select [Close].
The display returns to the network setting display.
6 Select [Close] or press BACK.
The network setting display closes.
To set up a USB wireless LAN
network
1 Enter the Setup menu and select [Network].
2 Select [LAN] – [Wireless].
3 Select [Wireless LAN setting].
4 Select [Access point setting] – [Search for
available access point.].
Select the access point from the search
results.
5 Set the SSID, security setting and network
key, and then select [Save].
6 Select [Close]
The display returns to the wireless LAN
access point setting display.
7 Select [Close].
The display returns to the wireless LAN
setting display.
After this procedure, do the IP address and
proxy server settings (shown below).
Tip
You can manually set the access point in step 4.
To set the IP address and proxy server
After you set the access point, you have to do the IP
address and proxy server settings. Do the procedure
from step 4 of “To set up a wired LAN network”
(page 92) to make these settings (only the necessary
items for the wireless LAN setting appear). If
these settings are made automatically, confirm the
contents and select [Apply].
Note
If you have disconnected the USB adaptor after
setting these items, enter the Setup menu again,
select [Network] – [Wireless LAN setting]
– [Address setting], and then select [Apply].
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 Setting the shared folder
Other settings
If you set a folder on the computer for
shared use, you can import audio data or Display settings
image data stored on the computer to the
unit or back up audio data stored on the
unit to the computer. For details, refer to
SETUP
the operating instructions or help of your
Windows computer. ////
ENTER
Windows XP Professional is used in the
examples below.
1 On the computer, right-click the
desired folder and select [Sharing and To change the display size on the
security]. unit
The Properties window with the You can select two display sizes.
[Sharing] tab open appears. 1 Enter the Setup menu and select [System
setting].
2 Click [Share this folder on the The setup display appears.
Network] and [Allow network users to
change my files] to add check marks. 2 Select [Unit display].
3 Select [Wide zoom (16:9)] or [Normal (4:3)].
4 Select [Close].

To set the screen saver

As in the case of a personal computer,
you can set a screen saver that will appear
when no operation is done for a while.
1 Enter the Setup menu and select [System
setting].
The setup display appears.
2 Select [Screen saver].
3 Click [OK] to close the Properties 3 Select [On].
window. On If no operation is done for
15 minutes, the screen saver
Note activates.
Make sure not to use symbols to specify the name of
the shared folder on the network.  Off The screen saver does not
activate.
( Factory setting)

4 Select [Close].

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To change the display design
You can select the display design on the
unit.
1 Enter the Setup menu and select [Screen
setting].
2 Select [Type 1] or [Type 2].
3 Select [OK].
The display changes to the design you
selected.
Setting the standby mode
1 Enter the Setup menu and select
[System setting].
2 Select [Standby mode].
3 Select [Standard start-up].
 Quick The unit responds quickly
start-up to operations that you make
after the power is turned on.
This setting results in high
power consumption.
Standard The unit responds slowly to
start-up operations that you make
after the power is turned on.
This setting saves on power
consumption.
( Factory setting)
4 Select [Close].
Tip
 You can tell which standby mode is selected by the
color of the On/Standby indicator when you turn
off the power.
Red: The standby mode is “Standard start-up”.
Orange: The standby mode is “Quick start-up”.
Green: The unit is analyzing the sound (see “About
12 Tone Analysis” on page 48).
 When the standby mode is set to “Quick start-up”,
the internal fan sometimes turns on automatically
even when the power is turned off. This is not a
malfunction.
Managing the system
Backing up and restoring audio data
You can back up the audio data in the
unit’s HDD to a shared folder on your
computer or to a USB hard disk. Backup
data can be used to restore the data to the
unit’s HDD.
If the data in the HDD has been previously
backed up, the next time a back up
operation is performed, you can perform
incremental back up to save only the
contents that have been added since the
last back up, thereby shortening the time
required for the operation.
Note that the backed up audio data must
be validated at the time it is used to restore
data to the unit’s HDD. To validate audio
data, confirmation must be received via
the Internet to guard against the illegal
copying of audio data.
After a certain amount of audio data
has accumulated in the HDD, it is
recommended that a backup be made as
insurance against unexpected accidents.
Note
To restore backed up data, the unit must be
connected to the Internet.
Required hard disk format and
size for backing up
To back up audio data to a USB hard disk,
the hard disk must use the FAT32 file
system.
The size of the hard disk should be larger
than the audio data that will be backed up.
Refer to page 110 for the size of the unit’s
HDD. To check how much space remains
on the HDD, view the information in
[System info] in the Option menu.
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 Notes Front or rear of the main unit
 Backing up may take a long time (up to 60 to 80 of
hours) depending on the amount of data, the USB
hard disk, the computer, and the network status.
 Backed-up audio data cannot be copied to or used
on devices (such as a computer) other than this
unit.
 If FAT32 formatting has been done on the USB
hard disk by another device such as a computer,
the audio data will be backed up in the first
partition of the USB hard disk. Backing up To the USB To the USB
of audio data will not be possible if sufficient connecting jack connecting jack
space is not available in the first partition. If you
need more space, repartition the hard disk on a
computer, etc. to provide enough space for backing USB cable (optional)
up.
 If the USB hard disk is not formatted, perform Hard disk drive (optional)
FAT32 formatting of the first partition on this unit
(page 97) before proceeding with the backing up  The shape of the USB connector will differ
operation. according to the USB hard disk being used.
 Backing up of only new material may not be  Refer to the customer support site of Sony
carried out correctly if the clock is not set Europe, http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for
correctly. the customers in Europe only) for supported
USB hard disks. If a USB hard disk that is not
To back up data to the USB hard supported is connected to this unit, it may cause
disk the unit to malfunction.
You can back up data from the HDD of the 2 Enter the Setup menu and select [Backup].
unit to a USB hard disk (optional). The back up setting window appears.
1 Use a USB cable to connect the hard disk to
the USB connecting jack of the unit.

Notes
 If two USB hard disk devices are connected to
both USB connecting jacks (front and rear) at
the same time, the device connected to the front
jack takes priority.
 If you want to use the USB hard disk that is
connected to the USB connecting jack on the
rear of the unit, disconnect the USB hard disk
3 Select [Backup data].
that is connected to the front jack. The destination drive selection display
appears.
4 Select [USB hard disk].
A confirmation window for the selected drive
appears.
5 Confirm the displayed item and select [Yes].
Backing up starts.
When the back up ends, “Backup completed
normally.” appears in the display.

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When back up data already exists on
the drive
1 Select [Full backup] or [Incremental backup]
in step 5 of “To back up data to the USB hard
disk” on page 96.
Full backup The stored audio data
overwrites the existing data.
Incremental Only audio data different from
backup the existing data is stored.
Back The backing up operation is
cancelled and the unit returns to
the previously displayed screen.
2 Select [Yes].
Backing up starts.
When the back up ends, “Backup completed
normally.” appears in the display.
To cancel the back up operation
1 Select [Cancel] while backing up is in
progress.
A confirmation window appears.
2 Select [Cancel processing].
To restore backed up data
You can restore the back up data in the
external USB hard disk to the HDD of the
unit.
1 Select [Restore backup data] – [USB hard
disk] in the back up setting window.
A confirmation window for the restoration
appears.
2 Confirm the displayed item and keep
selecting [Yes] after that.
The unit connects to the Internet and
the audio data is confirmed. After the
confirmation is completed, the unit starts
restoring the audio data to the HDD.
When the restoration is finished, “Restored
backup data normally.” appears.
If you select [Cancel] while a restoration
is in progress, the restoration operation is
cancelled.
To format a USB hard disk
1 Enter the Setup menu and select [Backup].
The back up setting window appears.
2 Enter the Option menu and select [Format
USB-HDD].
The confirmation window appears.
3 Confirm the displayed item and keep
selecting [Yes] after that.
The unit starts formatting the USB hard disk
drive. When the unit finishes formatting,
“Formatted USB hard disk normally.”
appears.
4 Select [Complete].
The back up setting window reappears.
To back up data to a shared folder
on the computer
You can back up data on the HDD of the
unit to a shared folder on your computer.
Note
To use the Back Up function, one of the following
Windows OS versions should be factory installed on
your computer.
Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows® XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
1 Set up the shared folder (page 94).
2 Enter the Setup menu and select [Backup].
The back up setting window appears.
3 Select [Backup data].
The destination drive selection display
appears.
4 Select [Online Windows shared folder].
Continued 
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 5 Set each item by performing steps 1 to 3
described below.
1 Select one of the following items.
PC name The computer name or IP
address (up to 15 letters/
numbers)
Share name The name that was entered
when the folder was set to be
shared (page 94)
User name The name that was used to
access the computer when the
folder was set to be shared
Password This is needed only if a
password was set for the
shared folder.
2 Enter the information for the item
selected in step 1.
Only alphanumeric characters can be
entered.
3 Select [Confirm].
6 If back up data already exists, go to step 7.
If back up data does not exist, go to step 8.
7 Select [Full backup] or [Incremental
backup].
Full backup The stored audio data
overwrites the existing data.
Incremental Only audio data different from
backup the existing data is stored.
Back The back up operation is
cancelled and the unit returns
to the previously displayed
screen.
8 Select [Yes].
Backing up starts.
When the back up is completed, “Backup
completed normally.” appears in the display.
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To confirm the computer name (when
using Windows XP Professional)
Go to the Start menu and select [Control Panel]
– [System], open the Properties window, and then
click the [Computer Name] tab to see the computer
name in [Full computer name].
To confirm the IP address (when using
Windows XP Professional)
Go to the Start menu and select [Control Panel]
– [Network connection], select the network you are
using, and then click the [Support] tab to see the IP
address.
To cancel the back up operation
1 Select [Cancel] while backing up is in
progress.
A confirmation window appears.
2 Select [Cancel processing].
To restore the back up data
You can restore the back up data in a shared folder
on the computer to the HDD of the unit.
1 Select [Restore backup data] – [Online
Windows shared folder] in the back up setting
window.
2 Set up the PC shared folder and select
[Confirm].
3 Confirm the displayed item and keep
selecting [Yes] after that.
The unit connects to the Internet and the audio
data is confirmed. After the confirmation is
completed, the unit starts restoring the audio data
to the HDD.
When the restoration is finished, “Restored
backup data normally.” appears.
If you select [Cancel] while a restoration is in
progress, the restoration operation is cancelled.
Notes
 When you cancel a back up operation, the data
that has been backed up on the external device
remains incomplete and cannot be used to restore
data to the HDD. In this case, perform the full
back up operation until it is completed.
 When you cancel a restoration operation, the
audio data restored to the HDD of the unit
remains incomplete and may cause the unit
to malfunction. To avoid this, perform the
restoration operation again until it is completed.
 A formatting operation cannot be cancelled once it
has begun.
 A USB hub cannot be used between the unit and
an external device.
 Sony cannot guarantee trouble-free operations
when using a USB extension cable to back up data
or restore backed up data.
 Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable or the
network cable, or turn off the unit while a back up
or restoration operation is in progress. Doing so
may cause the unit to malfunction.
 Make sure to specify the name of the shared folder
on the network using alphanumeric characters.
Checking system information
You can view information regarding the
system, such as the remaining space on
the HDD, the version number of the
application and the version of the system’s
microcomputer.
Enter the Setup menu and select [System
info].
Tip
The remaining space on the HDD is the actual space
available for storing audio data. At full capacity, it is
about 68 GB.
Updating the system application
By downloading the latest version of the
system application, you can take advantage
of the newest functions.
When a new update is available, you will
be notified by a message that appears in the
display while the unit is on and connected
to the Internet.
1 Enter the Setup menu and select
[Software update].
The system application update window
appears.
2 Follow the displayed instructions.
The updating starts. It may take about
an hour for the unit to finish updating.
After the unit finishes updating the
application, it will take about 30 to 40
minutes before the unit restarts.
Note
Make sure not to turn off the unit or disconnect the
network cable while the updating operation is in
progress.
Formatting the system
This function formats the unit and restores
it to the condition it was in at the time of
purchase. Note that this process deletes all
settings and information (e.g., audio data
recorded or imported in the HDD Jukebox,
clock setting and network setting).
However, system updates performed by
[Software update] are not deleted.
1 Enter the Setup menu and select
[System format].
A confirmation window appears.
2 Select [Yes].
Formatting starts.
The unit automatically restarts several
times during the operation. A few
minutes after the last restart, the unit
turns itself off.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs while operating the
unit, follow the steps described below
before consulting the nearest Sony
dealer. If an error message appears, it is
recommended that you make a note of its
contents for reference.
1 Check to see if the problem is listed in this
“Troubleshooting” section.
2 Check the customer support site of Sony
Europe at http://support.sony-europe.com/
(for the customers in Europe only).
You will find the latest support information
and a FAQ at this web site.
3 If after steps 1 and 2 you still cannot solve
the problem, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The unit does not turn on.
 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
firmly.
 Disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet. After about a minute, reconnect
the power cord and press the 
(power) button to turn on the unit.
The messages “Starting up”, “Please
wait.”, “Turning-off after setting is
applied.” appear in the display and the
unit automatically turns off.
 This is not a problem. After the power
cord is connected, the unit automatically
makes the initial settings and enters
standby mode.
The unit turns on when you press the
 (power) button.
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It takes a while for the unit to turn
off while the messages above are
displayed.
 If the unit’s HDD has a large amount of
recorded data, it will take a while before
the unit turns off.
It takes a while for the unit to turn on
as the messages “Starting up” and
“Please wait.” are displayed.
 If you use the unit in an environment
without a broadband router, it takes
about 30 seconds for the unit to obtain an
IP address and then to turn on.
 The IP address set for the unit is already
being used by another device.
Set a different IP address.
The unit does not turn off.
 The  (power) button may not
respond while the unit is making the
initial settings or is still starting up.
 The On/Standby indicator lights up green
and the illumination panel flashes slowly
while the unit is analyzing the recorded
materials. If you want to cancel the
analysis and turn off the unit, press the 
button.
Display
The display on the screen is distorted.
 The unit is being subjected to shocks
or vibrations. Place the unit at a stable
location.
 On rare occasions, characteristics of
the HDD may cause some distortion
in the display; this, however, is not a
malfunction.
Sound output
There is no sound.
 Press the VOLUME +/– buttons or the
MUTING button to cancel muting.
Sound monitoring cannot be done while
Recording Timer is in progress.
 Cancel pause.
 Confirm that nothing is connected to the
 (headphones) jack.
 Check the connections of the external
component and confirm that the jack
(front or rear) selected in the AUDIO IN
function menu corresponds with the jack
to which the external device is connected.
 Connect the speaker cords firmly.
 If the speaker cords are damaged, replace
them.
The right-left sound balance is bad or
reversed.
 Connect the speakers and other devices
correctly.
The sound has no depth and seems to
be monaural.
 Connect the speakers and other devices
correctly.
There is severe humming or noise in
the sound.
 Connect the speakers and other devices
correctly.
 Move the audio connecting cord away
from any display, fluorescent light, or
other electrical devices.
 Move the unit away from any display or
TV.
 If plugs or jacks are dirty, wipe them with
a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
 The inserted disc is scratched or dirty.
CD
Playback does not start.
 Confirm that a disc is inserted.
 Insert the disc with the label side up
(page 20).
 If the disc does not lay flat in the tray,
reset it so that it is correctly inserted.
 The inserted disc is of a kind not
supported by the unit (page 110).
 There is condensation in the disc tray.
Remove the disc, turn off the unit for
about 30 minutes, and then insert the
disc again (page 109).
Playback cannot be performed. The
sound skips.
 The disc does not conform to the audio
CD standard.
 The inserted disc is scratched or dirty.
Some tracks cannot be played.
 If you are using a multisession disc with
an audio CD format, only tracks recorded
in the first session can be played.
MP3 files cannot be played.
 MP3 files that do not conform with the
ISO 9660 Level 1, 2, or Joliet standard are
recorded on the disc.
 Files without the MP3 extension cannot
be played. If a file on a disc is not an
MP3 file but has an .MP3 extension,
the unit tries to play that file and it may
cause noise in the sound or the unit to
malfunction.
 The files have the MP3 extension, but
they are in a format other than MPEG-1
Audio Layer 3.
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 Artist names cannot be displayed.
 Artist names are not displayed on the
main display for MP3 CDs. You can
check the artist name in the track (ID3)
detailed information display (page 22).
Title information cannot be obtained.
 The unit is not connected to a network.
 A disc is not inserted.
 The unit is in MP3 mode.
 The database of the Gracenote® music
recognition service does not contain any
information that corresponds with the
disc (page 21).
FM/AM and DAB (UK model only)
Radio broadcasts cannot be received.
 Connect the antennas correctly (pages 80
to 82).
 Adjust the antenna position.
 Use an external antenna.
RDS is not working.
 Make sure that you tune in an FM
station.
DAB broadcast cannot be received (UK
model only).
 Check all aerial connections, then
perform the DAB Auto Scan procedure
(page 23).
 The current DAB service is not available.
Press TUNING +/– to select a different
service.
 If you have moved to another area, some
services/frequencies may have changed
and you may not be able to tune into
your usual broadcast. Perform the DAB
Auto Scan procedure to re-register
the contents of broadcast (page 23).
(Performing this procedure clears all
previously stored presets.)
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HDD Jukebox
Some tracks are not displayed.
 For some list type, all tracks are not
displayed.
The unit cannot play MP3 audio files.
 The MP3 audio files are recorded in a
format that is not supported.
The unit cannot record a CD.
 The disc is not compatible with any of the
supported audio CD standards.
 The disc may be scratched or dirty.
The unit cannot import files.
 You can import a maximum of 10,000
tracks at a time. Reduce the number of
files to 10,000 or less by deleting some
files (when importing from the USB
storage device) or dividing files into
several folders (when importing from a
PC shared folder).
The unit cannot sort items in the list of
albums, artists, etc.
 The sort function does not work for the
folder mode or playlist mode.
The unit cannot perform editing
operations.
 Refer to “About the functions that can be
performed” on page 55.
The name cannot be changed.
 It may not be possible to change track
names in a list display for certain listing
modes or directories (page 58).
Title information cannot be obtained.
 The unit is not connected to a network.
 The database of the Gracenote® music
recognition service does not contain any
information that corresponds with the
disc (page 21).
 It may not be possible to obtain title
information for tracks that have been
poorly recorded; for example, tracks that
are not recorded from their beginning.
 Information cannot be obtained for
tracks with a length of 15 seconds or less.
Tracks cannot be combined.
 You cannot combine tracks if the
combined playing time of both tracks
exceeds 120 minutes.
 The format of the tracks are different
(e.g., one is a Linear PCM-format track
and the other a ATRAC-format track).
 The tracks have different bit rates (e.g.,
one has a bit rate of 105 kbps and the
other 132 kbps).
 The selected tracks are MP3-format
tracks.
After repeated editing (dividing and
combining) of the track(s), the tracks
cannot be combined.
 This occurs due to the technical
limitation of the HDD system. It is not a
malfunction.
When recording from the radio or DAB,
music and talk contents cannot be
distinguished automatically.
 Check whether the “Track mark” setting
for the recording is set to “Auto” (page
32).
A track cannot be divided.
 You tried to divide a track at its
beginning or end.
 A track cannot be divided if after the
division the total number of tracks on the
HDD Jukebox exceeds 40,000 tracks.
 The selected tracks are MP3-format
tracks.
 The selected listing mode is other than
folder mode.
The unit cannot connect to the
externally connected portable device.
 If two portable devices are connected
to the jack on both front and rear of the
unit, disconnect either one.
 Reconnect the USB cable.
x-DJ
The desired channel does not appear
in the display.
 When five tracks have been assembled
into a channel, the channel is displayed.
A track is not in the channel that you
expected.
 Since tracks are categorized by 12 Tone
Analysis technology, a particular track
may be placed into a channel that you
may not expect it to be. You cannot erase
such tracks, but you can hide them so
that they are invisible (page 47).
There are no tracks in a channel.
 Some channels are set to be displayed
even if there are no matching tracks
(page 44).
 Tracks are placed into the Radio Music/
Talk channel only when the “Track mark”
setting for the recording is set to “Auto”.
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 YEAR channel does not work correctly.
 Only tracks with information on its
release year will be assembled into the
YEAR channel.
 The year indicated for a track assembled
in the YEAR channel may not necessarily
be the year of its first release. This
is because the information used
corresponds with the CD on which the
track or album is contained.
Timer
The Recording Timer does not work.
 Set the date and time correctly (pages 18
and 70).
 A power failure occurred while the timer
setting was in standby mode or the power
cord was disconnected.
 The unit is being subjected to shocks
or vibrations. Place the unit at a stable
location.
Although the Wake up Timer has been
set, the unit does not start playback at
the specified time.
 Set the date and time correctly (pages 18
and 69).
 A power failure occurred while the timer
setting was in standby mode or the power
cord was disconnected.
 The unit is being subjected to shocks
or vibrations. Place the unit at a stable
location.
The contents recorded by the
Recording Timer is not complete. Some
of the material at the beginning or in
the middle are missing.
 Set the date and time correctly (pages 18
and 70).
 A power failure occurred while the timer
setting was in standby mode or the power
cord was disconnected.
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 You performed an operation, such as an
editing operation, or you backed up the
data shortly before the Recording Timer
was activated.
 The unit was subjected to shocks or
vibrations. Place the unit at a stable
location.
Network Media
You cannot connect to the server
(the message “Cannot access server.”
appears).
 Make sure the network cable is
connected.
 If a hub or a router with a built-in hub
is being used, make sure that it is turned
on.
 Make sure the server is turned on.
 Make sure that the IP address of this unit
is correctly obtained.
 If [DHCP] is set to [All auto] and the
IP address is obtained correctly, the IP
address will appear in the display (page
92). If the IP address does not appear,
check the following items.
 Make sure the hub or broadband
router is turned on. (Refer to the
operating manuals supplied with the
equipments being used.)
 Make sure the broadband router is
turned on before you turn on the unit.
 Make sure network cables are being
used to connect the unit, hub, or
broadband router (pages 87 to 89).
 Make sure that the method of
obtaining the IP address is correct for
your network environment (page 92).
 Check that the initial settings for the 
Make sure the broadband router is
server have been correctly made. turned on before you turn on the unit.
 If the ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) 
Make sure network cables are being
function is active in the server, this may used to connect the unit, hub, or
prevent the unit from connecting to the broadband router (pages 87 to 89).
server. In this case, deactivate the ICF 
Make sure that the method for
function. obtaining IP address is correct for your
 Make sure the registration of the unit has network environment (page 92).
been correctly made on the server side.
Even if you erase the registration of the The server you want to connect does
unit from the server, the server may not appear in the selectable server list
appear in the selectable server list of this display.
unit.  Enter the Option menu and select
[Display] – [Update info]. It may take a
 Register the unit in the server again.
while before the server list is updated.
 If you cannot connect the unit to the
server using the NETWORK MEDIA  Make sure that a “music server” (an
function even if all settings have been application) is active in the connected
correctly made, restart the server. server.
If you are using VAIO Media, open the
 If you changed the network connection VAIO Media Server Settings window and
from wired to wireless, or vice-versa, the
confirm that [Status of the server] is set
access limitation setting will be lost. In
to [Started].
this case, do the access limitation setting
again.
The unit does not connect
automatically to the server.
 If the unit is directly connected to the
server with a cross cable, the unit may
not be able to connect to the server. Make
sure the unit is connected to the server
through a hub.
The unit cannot be registered to a Confirm that [Started] is set here
VAIO computer.
 Make sure the network connection is
correctly made and check the following
items.
 Make sure if the check mark on
“Release confirmation number” is
deleted.
 Make sure if the hub or broadband
router is turned on. (Refer to the
operating manuals supplied with the
equipments being used.)

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 It takes a while for the unit to connect
to the server.
 If your Internet connection is not
through a broadband router, it may take
about 30 seconds after turning on the
power for the unit to obtain an IP address
and start connecting to the server.
 The IP address set for the unit is already
being used by other device. Set a different
IP address.
Connection to the server cannot be
achieved or playback is not possible.
 If you add a broadband router after
using the unit in the network connection
without using a broadband router, the IP
address may be changed automatically
and the connection with the server may
become impossible. In this case, go to the
selectable server list display and update
the setting to obtain a new IP address.
(Refer to “The server you want to
connect does not appear in the selectable
server list display” on page 105.)
The sound skips.
 Sound skipping may occur depending on
the network environment.
 Sound skipping may occur when the
server is running many applications.
Close the other applications on the
server.
 Sound skipping may be caused by
electromagnetic waves when the unit is
connected to a wireless LAN network.
The audio format that appears on
the unit is different from that on the
server.
 The audio format for playback via a
network is displayed on the unit. This
may differ from the format displayed on
the server.
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“Incompatible format found.” appears
in the display and the track cannot be
played.
 Check to confirm whether the audio file
on the server is damaged or erased. Refer
to the operating manual of the server.
Internet
The unit cannot connect to the
Internet.
 The network setting may be incorrect.
Consult your Internet service provider.
 Enter the Setup menu and select
[Network] – [Network status check] to
confirm the network status.
 Make sure the broadband router setting
is correct. For details on the broadband
router setting, refer to the operating
manual of the router and the materials
provided by the Internet service provider.
 Make sure the network cables are firmly
connected.
 Make sure the correct network cables are
being used for connections (pages 87 to
89).
 The unit is connected directly to a
modem without a built-in router. Make
the connection through a broadband
router.
 If your contract with your Internet
service provider limits Internet
connection to one device at a time,
the unit will not be able to access the
Internet when another device is already
connected.
Consult your Internet service provider.
 When the unit is connected through a
wireless LAN network, electromagnetic
radiation may sometimes prevent it from
connecting to the Internet.
The unit cannot connect to ADSL.
 You may have mixed up the DSL port
and TEL (telephone) port on the splitter
while connecting cables.
 Check to see whether the lights on an
ADSL modem and a broadband router
are correctly lit up. Refer to the operating
manuals of the equipments.
Back up
The PC shared folder cannot be found.
 If the ICF (Internet Connection Firewall)
function is active, or when commercial
anti virus software is active on your
Windows computer, confirm that the
shared folder on the computer is set to
allow access from the outside. Refer to
the operating manuals of the respective
equipments.
 Confirm that the name of the shared
folder on the PC is the same one that was
last backed up.
After performing an incremental back
up operation, the size of the backed up
data is double that of the original.
 When the incremental backup was
performed, the clock was incorrectly set
(the clock was set to a time prior to the
time the last back up was performed).
Set the clock correctly and perform an
incremental backup again (page 97).
 Perform a full backup operation (page
97).
During the restoration of audio data,
a message similar to the following one
may appear.
[The backup file that you have just been
restored has been subjected to multiple
restorations in the past. In the OpenMG
system, restrictions may be placed on the
restoration of copyrighted materials that
have been restored 4 or more times. This
message appears when the backup file
you are using has been restored 4 or more
times.]
 If a restored file becomes invalid due to a
malfunction in a peripheral component
or severe instability in the unit’s system
 Consult the local authorized service
facility.
 If validation of a file fails even after many
attempts at validations
 Check the computer or hard disk
drive containing the backup data for
damage.
Others
The unit works poorly.
 The unit may be under the influence
of static electricity or other factors. In
this case, restart the unit. If the unit still
works poorly, reset the unit (page 108).
 If any warning message appears, do as the
message says.
Five alphanumeric digits appear in the
display.
 The self-diagnosis function has activated
(page 108).
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 On/Standby indicator flashes (red).
 The speaker-protection function has
been activated. In this case, disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet and
check the speaker cable. If there are no
abnormalities, such as a short-circuit,
check that the On/Standby indicator is
not lit, and then reconnect the power
cord to the wall outlet.
The remote control does not work.
 The batteries are weak.
 There are no batteries inside.
 Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the unit (page 10).
 An inverter circuit for a fluorescent lamp
is near the unit. Move the unit away from
the circuit.
“Audio data is corrupted” appears in
the display.
 Select [Repair].
The unit vibrates or noise is heard
from the ventilation hole.
 The vibration is caused by the fast
rotation of the hard disk and the noise by
the cooling fan. These are normal and not
malfunctions.
Vibration or noise in the unit increases
during recording of a CD.
 The hard disk rotates faster during CD
recording than during CD playback, so
the increase in vibration or noise is not a
malfunction.
The amount of vibration or noise
produced depends on the CD type.
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About the self-diagnosis function
A service number
consisting of five
alphanumeric letters (e.g.,
E 00 11) appears in the
display when the self-
diagnosis function activates to prevent
abnormal operation. When this service
number appears, consult the local
authorized service facility and report this
service number to the service personnel.
How to reset the unit
It is usually unnecessary to reset this unit.
However, on rare occasions, the unit enters
an abnormal state and stops responding
to button or on-screen operations. In
this case, reset the unit by pressing the
 button together with the / (power)
button on the unit.
About repairing the hard disk
drive
 The contents of the hard disk drive may
be checked in case of repair or inspection
during a malfunction or modification.
However, the contents will not be backed
up or saved by Sony.
 If the hard disk needs to be formatted or
replaced, it will be done at the discretion
of Sony. All contents of the hard disk
drive will be erased, including contents
that violate copyright laws.

Precautions
On safety
 Completely disconnect the power cord (mains
lead) from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going
to be used for an extended period of time. When
unplugging the unit, always grip the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
 Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit,
unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
 The AC power cord can be changed only by a
qualified service facility.
On placement
 Do not place the unit in an inclined position or
in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty,
dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation,
or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright
light.
 Be careful when placing the unit or speakers
on surfaces that have been specially treated (for
example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or
discoloration of the surface may result.
 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the
CD player, and cause the unit to malfunction. In
this situation, remove the disc, and leave the unit
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
On heat buildup
 Heat buildup on the unit during operation is
normal and is not cause for alarm.
 Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet
may have become hot.
 Do not block the ventilation holes on the bottom
of this unit. Doing so will prevent the heat
produced by the unit’s amplifier to build up, which
may cause the unit to malfunction. Make sure
these holes are free from any obstruction.
When moving the unit
Do not move the unit while a CD is inserted. Doing
so may damage the CD.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded,
and the picture on nearby TV sets may become
magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the
TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If
there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.
On volume adjustment
CDs reproduce sound with considerably less noise
than vinyl records. For this reason, if you raise the
volume while listening to a segment containing only
noise (as you might do in the case of a vinyl record),
a sudden output of high-volume sound may cause
damage to the speakers.
Make sure to lower the volume before the start of
playback.
Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level out of
consideration of your neighbors, especially at night.
On data back up
Audio data and system settings stored on the unit’s
hard disk may be lost during repairs done to the
unit. Before taking the unit in for repairs, it is
recommended that you record the settings on a piece
of paper and that you use the Back Up function
to back up the data to a shared folder on your
computer or a USB hard disk drive (see “Backing up
and restoring audio data” on page 95).
Data on the unit’s HDD is subject to damage during
normal operations. To prevent the loss of data, you
should back up the data on a regular basis. Please
note that we cannot take responsibility for any data
that may be lost or affected during normal use or
repairs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this unit with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Note on the power cord
Before you unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet, make sure that the unit is in standby mode
(the On/Standby indicator is lit up red or orange).
If you unplug the power cord while the unit is
operating (the On/Standby indicator lit up green),
data that was recorded may be lost or the unit may
malfunction.
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About CDs
Playable discs
Disc type Logo on the disc
Audio CD
CD-R/RW (music data)
CD-R/RW (MP3 files)
The unit CAN play the following discs
 CDs:
Music CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs and CD TEXT
 MP3 files:
CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs (recorded in
a format conforming to the ISO 9660 Level 1
or 2, or Joliet standards). Multisession CDs are
supported.
Discs that this system CANNOT play
 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
 PHOTO CDs
 Data sections in the CD-Extra format
 Data sections on Combined CDs
 Superaudio CDs (HD layer of a hybrid disc)
 Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
square, star)
 Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker
attached to them
 Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal
 Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels
tacky when touched
 Discs attached with a ring or other accessories
Notes
 If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or “ATRAC”/
MP3) session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (or
“ATRAC”/MP3) disc, and other sessions are not
played back.
 A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a
CD-DA (audio) disc.
 Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played on
this unit, depending on its characteristics and the
recording conditions.
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 CD-RWs may require some time before they begin
to play. This is because they have a lower reflection
index than other kinds of discs.
 The order in which MP3 tracks are played may not
correspond to the order indicated on page 111, as
it will vary according to the software used to write
the data.
 In the case of discs containing more than 500
tracks of audio data, the unit will not recognize
track 501 or above.
 Discs with many directories or a complicated
structure may require some time before they start
playing. When recording albums to a disc, it is
recommended that recording will be done no
deeper than the sub-directory 2 level.
Tip
For details on writing data to a disc, refer to the
operating manual supplied with the CD-R/RW
drive.
Notes on discs
 Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth
from the center out to the edge.
 Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed by
some record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since
the audio material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
product is not guaranteed.
 Albums are shown in the list display of the unit in
About MP3 order of . Album
icons that do not contain any tracks directly below
This unit can play MP3-format audio data recorded
them (such as  in the figure) do not appear in the
on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs (data CDs).
display.
Notes on playing MP3 discs Actual structure
 This unit supports the MP3 format, a sampling
rate of 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz and a bit rate of 32 First directory Sub- Sub- Sub-
Disc (root) directory 2 directory 3 directory 4
to 320 kbps. If you play a disc recorded with a
different sampling rate or bit rate on this unit,
Album
playback may stop, loud noises or sound skipping
may occur, or the speakers may be damaged. Track
 If a file on a disc has an MP3 extension, but is
not an MP3 file, the unit may skip that file or a
malfunction may occur.
 This unit does not support files recorded in the
MP3 Pro format.
 Under the following conditions, the actual elapsed
time or the remaining time of an MP3 file may
differ from the time displayed.
– When playing a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3
file
– When performing a fast forward or fast rewind
operation Display on the unit
 Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped. Disc Albums Tracks
 The maximum number of:
– MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a Album
single disc is 500.
Track
– folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 10.
 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing
software, recording device, and recording media
cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs
may produce noise or interrupted audio or may
not play at all.

Directories and playback order of MP3

files
The album and track (MP3 files) directories
on a data CD have the structure shown in the
following figure below, with a playback order of
.
If an album contains a sub-album, the tracks in
Note
The unit can display up to the Sub-directory 10 on a
the sub-album have higher playback priority (for
data CD containing MP3 files.
example, if album  is contained within album ,
then track  in album  will be played before the
other tracks, such as track  or ).

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 AM tuner section

Specifications Frequency range:

531 - 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)
Antenna
Amplifier section AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals
DIN power output (rated):
External antenna terminal
68 + 68 W (4  at 1 kHz, DIN)
Intermediate frequency
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
450 kHz
85 + 85 W (4  at 1 kHz, 10 % THD)
DAB tuner section (UK model only)
Music Power output (reference):
DAB stereo tuner
85 + 85 W (4  at 1 kHz, 10 % THD)
Antenna:
DAB wire antenna
CD player section
Frequency range:
System:
Band-III: 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHz
Compact disc and digital audio system
DAB frequency table (Band-III)
Laser Diode Properties:
Emission duration: continuous Frequency Label Frequency Label
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µw
174.928 MHz 5A 209.936 MHz 10A
* This output is the value measurement at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens 176.640 MHz 5B 211.648 MHz 10B
surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 178.352 MHz 5C 213.360 MHz 10C
7 mm aperture.
Frequency response: 180.064 MHz 5D 215.072 MHz 10D
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) 181.936 MHz 6A 216.928 MHz 11A
Total harmonic distortion: 183.648 MHz 6B 218.640 MHz 11B
less than 0.1 %
185.360 MHz 6C 220.352 MHz 11C
HDD Jukebox section 187.072 MHz 6D 222.064 MHz 11D
Capacity: 188.928 MHz 7A 223.936 MHz 12A
80 GB*
Recording system: 190.640 MHz 7B 225.648 MHz 12B
ATRAC3 192.352 MHz 7C 227.360 MHz 12C
ATRAC3plus
194.064 MHz 7D 229.072 MHz 12D
MP3
Linear PCM 195.936 MHz 8A 230.784 MHz 13A
Maximum recording time (measured with ATRAC 197.648 MHz 8B 232.496 MHz 13B
48 kbps):
About 3,400 h 199.360 MHz 8C 234.208 MHz 13C
Maximum number of tracks: 201.072 MHz 8D 235.776 MHz 13D
40,000 202.928 MHz 9A 237.488 MHz 13E
* A portion of the memory is used for system
204.640 MHz 9B 239.200 MHz 13F
management functions. Actual available memory
is approx. 68 GB (73,014,444,032 bytes). 206.352 MHz 9C
208.064 MHz 9D
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner * Frequencies are displayed with two decimal places
Circuit system: on this unit.
PLL digital frequency synthesizer quarts lock
system
FM tuner section
Frequency range:
87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna:
FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals:
75  unbalanced
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz

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Inputs/Outputs U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
AUDIO IN (front: stereo minijack), AUDIO IN Laboratories.
(rear: phono jacks):
Voltage 0.8 V (standard), impedance 10 k / Design and specifications are subject to change
1.5 V (low sensitivity), impedance 10 k (rear) without notice.
MONITOR OUT (phono jack):
1 Vp-p, 75  unbalanced  Standby power consumption : 0.5 W
AUDIO OUT (phono jacks):
 Halogenated flame retardants are not
Voltage 0.5 V, impedance 680  used in the certain printed wiring boards.
NETWORK port:
 Halogenated flame retardants are not
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
used in cabinets.
USB connecting jack:
USB type A, Hi-Speed USB for connecting USB
devices such as “WALKMAN” (ATRAC AD)
 (headphones) (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones of 8  or more

Speaker
Speaker system:
2-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units:
Woofer: 130 mm, cone type
Tweeter: 25 mm, soft dome type
Nominal impedance:
4
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 159 × 237 × 220 mm
Mass
Approx. 2.7 kg net per speaker

General
Power requirements:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
65 W (0.5 W or lower at the standard start-up
mode)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.):
165 × 254 × 282 mm incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass (Approx.):
5.3 kg
Operating temperature:
+5 C (+41 F) to +35 C (+95 F)
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories:
Speaker cords (2)
Speaker pads (8)
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
DAB wire antenna (1) (for the UK model only)
Remote control (1)
LR6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Quick connection and operating guide (1)

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Glossary
ADSL
Abbreviation of Asymmetric Digital
Subscriber Line. ADSL is one kind
of broadband line. It relies on the
conventional copper wires of telephone
lines but supports transmission of large
amounts of data by using the high-
frequency bandwidth separate from
audio signals. The upstream rate of
communication (for data sent from
the user’s terminal) is slower than the
downstream rate (sent from the provider to
the user’s terminal), hence the description
“asymmetric”. Transmission speeds vary
depending on the contracted service.
ATRAC AD
Abbreviation for ATRAC Audio Device.
A general term for devices that can play
audio data in the ATRAC format.
ATRAC3
One of the “ATRAC” audio compression
technologies developed by Sony which
realizes high sound quality with
approximately 10 times the compression
rate of audio CDs.
ATRAC3plus
ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version
of ATRAC3. It realizes 20 times the
compression ratio of audio CDs, but with
no loss in sound quality.
Bit rate
The bit rate is a measure of data volume
expressed in bits per second (bps).
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Broadband
General name for communication lines
that use a broad frequency bandwidth
for sending and receiving large amounts
of video or audio data at high speed.
Currently, ADSL, CATV, FTTH and other
systems are identified as broadband.
Broadband router
For Internet connections through ADSL
or a cable TV line, devices called ADSL
modems or cable modems are used.
However, for Internet access from multiple
terminals connected at once, a broadband
router is used.
Byte
One of the fundamental units used to
express digitized data in computers.
Digitized data is commonly expressed in
binary digits (zeros and ones). A single
unit of data is one bit. One byte consists of
eight bits.
Condensation
Condensation occurs inside the unit
during where there is a quick rise in
temperature, as when a heater is turned
on. If condensation occurs, keep the unit
turned off until the moisture evaporates.
DHCP
Abbreviation of Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol. A system for
automatically allocating configuration data
required for an Internet connection.
DLNA
Abbreviation of Digital Living Network
Alliance. The DLNA is a nonprofit
organization that establishes design
guidelines for digital content shared over
networks.
For details, see http://www.dlna.org/en/
consumer/home
DNS
Abbreviation of Domain Name System.
A server that translates domain names to
IP addresses, or IP addresses to domain
names. A DNS is identified by an IP
address. Also called a “DNS server”.
Ethernet
A method of networking computers in a
Local Area Network (LAN). Developed by
Xerox Corporation, Ethernet has become a
very popular means of creating LANs.
Hard Disk
A high-volume, digitally encoded storage
device used in computers and other digital
devices. By combining a magnetic disk and
drive mechanism into an integrated unit,
hard disks are capable of very fast data
writing and reading and boast superb data
search capabilities.
ID3
ID3 is information (such as the track name
or artist name) that is recorded in an MP3
file. The ID3 tag is used by this unit to
display track information for MP3 files.
Internet
A communication network linking
computers around the world. The Internet
supports many services, including email
and search engines.
Internet Service Provider
A company that offers connection service
to the Internet.
IP address
IP addresses usually comprise four groups
of up to three digits each, separated by a
period (such as 192.168.239.1). All devices
on a network must have an IP address.
ISO9660
A standard of the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)
that defines the file system of CD-ROM
media.
LAN
Abbreviation of Local Area Network.
LAN is a general name for networks set
up for communication among devices
including computers, printers, and fax
machines in relatively small areas such as
offices or buildings.
Linear PCM
Linear Pulse Code modulation, a digital,
non-compression audio coding system
used in this unit for recording at 16 bits
and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz (same as
the standard for audio CDs).
MP3
Abbreviation of MPEG-1 Audio Layer3.
It is a standard for audio file compression
determined by the MPEG (Motion Picture
Experts Group), an ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) working
group. It enables compression of audio files
to about 1/10 of the data size of a standard
compact disc. Since the MP3 encoding
algorithm is disclosed, there are various
encoders/decoders that are compliant
with this standard. The MP3 standard is
therefore widely used in the computer
field.
MSC
MSC refers to the USB Mass Storage Class
in this unit. MSC is a data transfer protocol
defined by the USB Implementers Forum
for the transfer of data via the USB to
external devices. It is used in USB hard
disks and USB memories, etc.
MTP
Abbreviation for Media Transfer Protocol.
MTP is a data transfer technology
developed by Microsoft Corporation. This
protocol allows you to transfer image data,
audio data, video data, etc. to compatible
portable devices.
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 Proxy
A program or a server that provides
Internet access to computers within a
firewall or quicker downloading of web
pages.
Router
A device that bridges networks, converting
the protocols and addresses of each
network. Recently, dial-up routers for
connecting to ISDN lines and broadband
routers for ADSL and CATV networks
have been introduced. The term “router”
by itself may refer to any of these devices.
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)-
related terms (UK model only)
Dynamic label segment
The text data transmitted for each channel
or service.
Ensemble label
In DAB, multiple digital radio channels
are transmitted using a single radio
transmission or frequency. A group
of channels sent this way is called an
“ensemble” and “ensemble label” is the
name of such a group.

Sampling frequency Service label

When audio sources are converted The name of an individual digital radio
from analog to digital data, they must channel or service.
be changed into numbers (digitized).
This process is called sampling, and the List of input characters
sampling frequency refers to the number ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
of times per second that the signals are UVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopq
measured for the recording. rstuvwxyzÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈÉÊË
Music CDs are sampled at 44,100 times ÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝÞßà
per second, so the sampling frequency áâãäåæçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùú
is expressed as 44.1 kHz. Generally, the ûüýþÿ0123456789!”#$%&’()*
higher the sampling frequency, the higher +,–./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~¡¢£¤
the fidelity of the recording. ¦§¨©a«¬-–˚±²³´µ¶·‚¹⁰»¼½
¾¿×÷
USB storage
In this manual, USB storage refers to a
mass storage device that supports the
USB Mass Storage Class standard. These
devices, such as a USB audio player, can be
connected to the USB jack on the unit or
a computer and used as a removable mass
storage device.
VAIO Media
VAIO Media is home networking software
that is provided on Sony VAIO computers.
A computer must have VAIO Media
Version 4.1 or later to be connected to this
unit.

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Index
A D H
Access limitation 79 DAB 116 Hard disk drive 7, 95, 96,
Access point 91, 93 Record 34 108
Album 14, 20, 22, 39, 40, 59 Scan 23 HDD Jukebox 29
AM loop antenna 82 Date format 18 Edit 55
AM radio 23, 25 Default gateway 90 Playback 37
Artist 14, 20, 22, 39, 40, Delete 60, 66
46, 59 Timer setting 72 I
ATRAC 30 Track on the destination ID3 22
ATRAC3 • ATRAC3plus device 54 Image file 65
30, 31, 49, 64 DHCP 91, 114 Import 29
Audio CD 20, 33, 110 Display 9, 14, 94 PC shared folder 36
Audio format 30, 31, 49, Design 95 USB storage device 36
64, 76 Size 94 Initial setting 12
AUDIO IN 35, 70 Display mode 77 Input
AUDIO IN jack 26, 80 Divide 62 AUDIO IN 26, 35, 70
AUDIO OUT jack 80 DLNA 74, 114 Input sensitivity 27
Automatic analysis 48 DLS 26 Text input 16
Automatic title adding 32 DNS server 90, 115 Internet
Connection 81, 85
B E Setup 90
Back up 95, 109 Edit 55 IP address 37, 90, 92, 115
BAND 71 EQ 15
Bit rate 31, 64 External component 26, L
Brightness (DIMMER) 9 35, 70 LEVEL SYNC level 32
Byte 17 Linear PCM 15, 30, 31, 49,
F 64, 116
C Favorites 66 List 39
Cassette deck 26, 35, 80 FM/AM 23, 34, 41, 70 List display 15
CD 110 FM radio 23, 25 Playlist/Favorites 39, 66
Playback 20 FM wire antenna 81 Listening
Recording 33 Folder 39, 40, 57, 59 AUDIO IN 27
Searching information 56 Format CD 20
CD-R/CD-RW 110 System 99 DAB 24
Client 74 USB hard disk 97 Network Media 75
Clock 18 Front 27 Radio 23
Combine 63 Function 13 Listing mode 38
Computer name 36, 98 Function menu 14
Connections 80
AUDIO IN 26 G
External component 26 Genre 39, 40, 59
Internet 85 Gracenote® music
Speakers•Antennas 80 recognition service 21
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC Group 58, 59
AD) 50, 82

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 M Playlist 58, 66 Setup 9, 11
Main display 14 Port 90 Access limitation 79
Main unit 10 Power 12 Automatic connection of a
Mega Bass 15 Preset EQ 15 server 78
Menu 13 Proxy 90, 92, 116 Clock 18
Mobile phone 52 PSP 52 Display 94
Mode FM mode 25
Q Input level 27
Audio CD/MP3 21
Quick mode 50 Network 90
Display 14, 77
Quick start-up mode 95 PC shared folder 94
Listing mode 38
Play mode 28, 42, 77 R Play mode 28, 42, 77
Repeat mode 28, 43, 77 Record/Import 31
Radio
Server tree mode 77 Recording destination 33
Listening 23
Text input 16 Setup menu 14
Recording 34
Moisture condensation 109 Timer 68
Rear 26
MONITOR OUT jack 80 Title infomation 22
Recording 29
Move 61 Transfer destination 49
Audio CD 33
MP3 15, 21, 30, 31, 49, 53, VAIO computer 79
DAB service 34
64, 111 x-DJ 47
Destination 33
MSC 115 Shuffle play 28, 42
External component 35
MTP 115 Sleep Timer 68
Radio broadcast 34
Music Surfin’ 45, 46 SMART SPACE 32
Recording Timer 70
Mute 8 SonicStage 74
Setup 31
Sort 39
N Registration
Sound effect 15
Automatic title adding 32
Network 85 Sound monitoring 31
Favorites channel 47
Checking status 93 Speakers 80
Image files 65
Connection 81, 86 Stand 82
Playlist 66
Network Media 74 Standard start-up mode 95
Radio station 25
Setup 85 Subnet mask 90
VAIO 79
NTP 19 Summer time setting 18, 19
Remote control 8, 82
Support site 7
O Repeat mode 28, 43, 77
System management 95
On/Standby indicator 10, Repeat play 28, 43, 77
Format 99
95 Reset 108
Update 99
Option menu 14 Restoring data 97
Viewing information 99
P S System version 99
PC shared folder Screen saver 94 T
Back up 97 Search 21, 43, 56
Text input 16
Importing files 36 Self-diagnosis function 108
Buttons 16
Saving images 65 Server 21, 74, 75
Copy/Cut/Paste 17
Setup 94 Server tree mode 77
Operation 17
Playback Text input display 16
CD 20 Time format 18
HDD Jukebox 37 Time information 21
Network Media 75 Timer settings 68
Play area 42, 77 Titles 59
Play mode 28, 42, 77
Repeat 28, 43, 77
Sound monitoring 31

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Track 15 W
Audio format 31, 49, 64, Wake Up Timer 69
76 “WALKMAN” (ATRAC
Change titles 59 AD)
Combine 63 Connection 50, 82
Convert 64 Transfer 50
Delete 54, 60 Wireless LAN 81, 86, 89, 93
Divide 62
Icon 15, 53, 75 X
Move 61 x-DJ 44
Record/Import 29
Search 43
Searching information 56
Transfer 49
Track mark 32
Track number 21, 38, 76
Transfer 49
Condition 53
Destination 49
Mobile phone 52
PSP 52
TRANSFER button 49
USB storage device 51
“WALKMAN” (ATRAC
AD) 50
x-DJ channel 48
Tuning 23
Turntable 35
U
USB hard disk 96, 97
USB storage device
Import 36
Saving images 65
Transfer 51
V
VAIO 79
VAIO Media 74
Viewing information
CD 22
Playlist 78
Radio 26

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