Sony NAS-E300HD Owner's manual

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HDD Audio System

Operating Instructions

Getting started

Importing and transferring

audio data

Playing audio data

Editing tracks in the HDD

Other settings

Troubleshooting

Precautions/Specifications

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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 opening of

the apparatus with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place the naked flame

sources such as lighted candles on

the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus

to dripping or splashing, and do not

place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to

disconnect the unit from the

mains, 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 batteries or apparatus

with battery-installed to excessive

heat such as sunshine 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

marking is located on the rear

exterior.

European model only

Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss.

Notice for customers: the

following information

is only applicable to

equipment sold in

countries applying EU

directives.

The manufacturer of this product

is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan

Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.

The Authorized Representative for

EMC and product safety is Sony

Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger

Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

For any service or guarantee matters,

please refer to the addresses given

in separate service or guarantee

documents.

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

Disposal of

waste

batteries

(applicable in

the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the battery

provided with this product shall not

be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol

might be used in combination with

a chemical symbol. The chemical

symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead

(Pb) are added if the battery contains

more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are

disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment

and human health which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of the battery. The

recycling of the materials will help to

conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety,

performance or data integrity

reasons require a permanent

connection with an incorporated

battery, this battery should be

replaced by qualified service staff

only.

To ensure that the battery will

be treated properly, hand over

the product at end-of-life to the

applicable collection point for the

recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment.

For all other batteries, please view

the section on how to remove the

battery from the product safely.

Hand the battery over to the

applicable collection point for the

recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information

about recycling of this product or

battery, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where

you purchased the product.

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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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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 72 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.

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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.

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.

About copyright protection

Material recorded with this product cannot be used

without the permission of the copyright holder except

when used solely for personal enjoyment.

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.

Before operating the unit

About automatic demonstration

This unit is factory set to automatically start playing

demonstration images when the unit is first powered on

after purchase. (The display is backlit and continues to

show various images even when the unit is turned off

(in standby mode)). To cancel the demonstration, see

“Canceling automatic demonstration” (page 21).

About the software pre-installed in this

product (“Title Updater”)

Before you start using this product, make sure you read

“END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY

SOFTWARE” supplied with this product.

By starting to use this product, it will be assumed that

you have read and agreed to the terms of the license

agreement.

About the illustrations used in this

manual

Illustrations used in this manual may differ from the

model for your region. Illustrations and displays may

differ from the represented item.

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.

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Table of Contents

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

Features on this unit .............................................................................................................. 8

Getting started

Checking the supplied accessories ...............................................................................10

Guide to parts and controls ..............................................................................................11

Remote control .........................................................................................................................11

Top of the main unit ...............................................................................................................14

Front of the main unit ............................................................................................................15

Display .........................................................................................................................................16

Connecting the speakers and antennas ......................................................................18

Canceling automatic demonstration ............................................................................21

Setting the clock ...................................................................................................................22

Importing and transferring audio data

About importing and transferring audio data ...........................................................23

Importing/Recording audio data to the HDD ............................................................24

Recording from an audio CD ...............................................................................................24

Importing audio data from an MP3 disc, a “WALKMAN”, or a USB device ...........26

Recording from an FM/AM radio broadcast, DAB service*, or externally

connected device..............................................................................................................27

Transferring audio data from the HDD .........................................................................28

Attaching the oval attachment for “WALKMAN” ...........................................................28

Transferring audio data to a “WALKMAN” or a USB device .......................................29

Erasing tracks on the “WALKMAN” or the USB device .............................................32

* For the UK model only

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Playing audio data

Playing the HDD ....................................................................................................................33

Playing a CD............................................................................................................................35

Listening to the radio or DAB services ..........................................................................37

Selecting an FM/AM radio station or a DAB service* ..................................................37

Presetting radio stations or DAB services* ...................................................................38

Listening to the music in a “WALKMAN” or a USB device .......................................39

Connecting a digital music player to the DMPORT ..................................................41

Connecting an external component (AUDIO IN) ......................................................42

Repeat play · Shuffle play · Program play .....................................................................43

Setting the play mode ...........................................................................................................43

Setting repeat play ..................................................................................................................44

Creating your own program (Program play) ..................................................................44

Searching for a track ............................................................................................................45

Editing tracks in the HDD

Obtaining title information ...............................................................................................46

Exporting album information to a USB storage device .............................................47

Searching for title information on the computer .........................................................48

Importing the latest title information to the unit ........................................................50

Re-labeling titles ......................................................................................................................50

Editing ......................................................................................................................................52

Changing titles..........................................................................................................................52

Erasing recordings ...................................................................................................................53

Entering text ...........................................................................................................................54

Entering text ..............................................................................................................................55

Other settings

Using the Sleep Timer .........................................................................................................56

Using the Play Timer ............................................................................................................57

Using the Recording Timer ...............................................................................................58

Changing the unit’s settings.............................................................................................59

Changing the display brightness .......................................................................................59

Changing the display .............................................................................................................59

Selecting the text mode ........................................................................................................60

Formatting the system .......................................................................................................61

* For the UK model only

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................62

Messages.....................................................................................................................................69

Precautions/Specifications

Precautions .............................................................................................................................72

About CDs ..................................................................................................................................73

Specifications .........................................................................................................................74

System requirements ..........................................................................................................77

“WALKMAN” models and USB devices supported by this unit ............................78

Glossary ....................................................................................................................................79

Index .........................................................................................................................................80

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Features on this unit

You can store audio data from audio CDs, “WALKMAN”, USB devices, radio

broadcasts, etc. to the HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

Page 24

Page 26

Page 27

Hard disk drive

(HDD)

You can listen to the audio data in various play mode, such as program play,

shuffle play, etc.

Page 43

Shuffle Play

Repeat Play

Program Play

Store

Listen

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Transfer

More functions are available when you use the unit together with your

computer

 Obtaining title information

Page 46

You can obtain the latest title information from the Gracenote® Music Recognition Service

database via the Internet using the pre-installed software called “Title Updater” by way of a USB

storage device.

 Importing audio files stored on your computer

Page 26

You can import audio data in your computer to the HDD by way of a USB storage device.

You can transfer the audio data on the HDD to a “WALKMAN” or a USB

device (such as a digital music player or a USB storage device).

Page 28

Hard Disk Drive

(HDD)

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Getting started

Checking the supplied accessories

If you find any accessories missing or damaged,

please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

 Remote control (1)

 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

 AM loop antenna (1)

 FM wire antenna (1)

One of the following three antennas is

supplied.

 DAB wire antenna (1) (for the UK model

only)

 Speaker cords (2)

 Speaker pads (8)

One of the following two speaker pads is

supplied.

 Oval attachments for “WALKMAN” (2)

Type A attachment

Type B attachment

The attachment type (A or B) is indicated on

the bottom of the attachment.

For details on the “WALKMAN” models that

are compatible with the type A and type B

attachments, see page 78.

 Operating Instructions (this manual;

provided in each language)

 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR

SONY SOFTWARE (provided in each

language)

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Remote control

Guide to parts and controls

 SLEEP button

Use to make or confirm the sleep timer setting

(page 56).

 CLOCK/TIMER buttons

Use to set the clock or timer.



SELECT button

Use to confirm or cancel the timer setting (pages

57, 58).



SET button

Use to display the clock or timer menu (pages 22,

57, 58).

  (power) button

Turns the power on or off.

 Function select buttons

Use to select the function.



HDD button (pages 29, 33)



WM-PORT/USB button (pages 26, 39)



CD button (pages 25, 35)



TUNER/BAND button (pages 27, 37)



DMPORT button (pages 27, 41)



AUDIO IN button (pages 27, 42)

 HDD REC buttons

Use for recording to the HDD.



HDD REC  (start recording) button (page 25)



HDD REC  (pause recording) button (page 27)

 PLAY MODE and REPEAT buttons



PLAY MODE button

Use to select a play mode (page 43).



REPEAT button

Use to select a repeat mode (page 44).

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 TUNING MODE button

Use to select the tuning mode (page 37).

 FM MODE button

Use to select stereo or monaural while listening to

an FM broadcast (page 38).

 TUNER MEMORY button

Use to preset a radio station or DAB service (UK

model only) (page 38).

 DSGX and EQ buttons



DSGX button

Use to generate more dynamic sound (Dynamic

Sound Generator X-tra).

Each press of the button switches the DSGX

function “ON” or “OFF”. This function is factory

set to “ON”.



EQ (equalizer) button

Use to adjust the bass and treble.

Press this button to display “BASS”, and then

press  or  to adjust the bass. After

adjusting the bass sound, press this button again

to display “TREBLE”, and then press  or

 to adjust the treble.

 Numeric*/text buttons

Use to select a track during play or to enter text

(pages 33, 54).

Use to select a preset FM or AM station or a DAB

service (page 38).

 MUTING button

Mutes the sound.

 VOLUME+* and VOLUME– buttons

Use to adjust the volume.

An asterisk (*) indicates buttons that have

a tactile dot (the number “5” button and

VOLUME + button).

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 SEARCH button

Use to enter the search mode in HDD, CD, or WM-

PORT/USB function (page 45).

 DIMMER button

Sets the brightness of the display (page 59).

 Menu operation buttons

Use to select menu items and enter menu settings.



, ,  and  buttons

Use to select a menu item or to change a setting.



ENTER button

Use to enter a setting.

 OPTIONS button

Displays the Options menu (pages 25, 36, 52, 60).

Menu items will vary according to the selected

function.

 BACK button

Use to go back to the previous display (pages 32,

34, 53).

 TUNE + • TUNE –, •  and + •

– buttons



TUNE + and TUNE – buttons

Use to adjust the tuning frequency (page 37).



 and  buttons

Cues the beginning of a track (page 33).



+ and – buttons

Use to select an album or a folder (page 33).

 Operation buttons

Performs the same operations for each function.



 (play) button*



 (fast rewind) and  (fast forward) buttons



 (pause) button



 (stop) button

 DISPLAY button

Use to display information such as time

information, clock, demonstration, etc. (pages 21,

33, 36, 40, 59)

An asterisk (*) indicates buttons that have

a tactile dot ( (play) button of the

operation buttons).

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Top of the main unit

 Port for an oval attachment for

“WALKMAN” (WM-PORT)

Connects the oval attachment for

“WALKMAN” supplied with the unit or the

“WALKMAN” (page 28).

 Display window (page 16)

 Function select buttons

Use to select the function.



HDD button (pages 29, 33)



WM-PORT/USB button (pages 26, 39)



CD button (pages 25, 35)



TUNER/BAND button (pages 27, 37)



DMPORT button (pages 27, 41)



AUDIO IN button (pages 27, 42)

 SEARCH button

Use to enter the search mode in HDD, CD, or

WM-PORT/USB function (page 45).

 Operation buttons

Performs the same operations for each

function.



 (play/pause) button



 (stop) button

  (power) button and STANDBY

indicator



 (power) button

Turns the power on or off.



STANDBY indicator

Lights up when the unit is turned off.

 BACK button

Use to go back to the previous display or

format the system (pages 32, 34, 53, 61).

 Menu operation buttons, •  and

TUNE+ • TUNE– buttons

Use to select menu items and enter menu

settings.



, ,  and  buttons

Use to select a menu item or to change a

setting.



ENTER button

Use to enter a setting.



 and  buttons

Cues the beginning of a track (page 33).



TUNE + and TUNE – buttons

Use to adjust the tuning frequency (page 37).

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Front of the main unit

 (headphones) jack

Use to connect headphones.

 AUDIO IN jack

Use to connect the audio output jack of an

external component (page 42).

 Disc tray

Use to load a CD (page 35).

 Remote sensor

  button

Opens and closes the disc tray (page 35).

 CDHDD ONE-TOUCH REC button

Use for high speed recording of a CD to the

HDD (page 24).

 VOLUME dial

Use to adjust the volume.

 (USB) port

Use to connect a “WALKMAN” or a USB

device (pages 26, 39).

 DIMMER button

Sets the brightness of the display (page 59).

 HDD REC button

Use for recording to the HDD or to format the

system (pages 25, 61).

 TRANSFER button

Use to transfer tracks to a “WALKMAN” or a

USB device (page 30).

 TITLE UPDATE button

Use to display the Title Update menu (page 47).

For the UK model

 DAB AUTO SCAN/TITLE UPDATE button



DAB AUTO SCAN button

Use to scan DAB services automatically

while the unit is in the DAB function (page

20).

 OPTIONS button

Displays the Options menu (pages 25, 36, 52,

60).

Menu items will vary according to the selected

function.

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Display

 DSGX indicator

Lights up when the DSGX funcion is active

(page 12).

 Timer indicators



SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer has been set

(page 56).



REC

Lights up when the Recording Timer has

been set (page 58).



PLAY

Lights up when the Play Timer has been set

(page 57).

 TAG indicator

Lights up when ID3 tag information is

displayed for the currently playing track.

 WM-PORT indicator

Lights up when a “WALKMAN” is connected

to the WM-PORT (pages 26, 39).

 USB indicator

Lights up when a “WALKMAN” or a USB

device is connected to the (USB) port (pages

26, 39, 47). (The USB indicator does not light

up when a “WALKMAN” is connected to the

WM-PORT.)

 Play mode indicators

Lights up to indicate the current play mode

(page 43).

 Tuner reception indicators

Lights up when the respective radio function is

active (page 37).

 Text information

Displays a progress bar or text information

such as track names, album names, or function

names.

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Connecting the speakers and antennas

Speaker cords

Press down on the tab below the terminal, and insert

the end of the cord marked with a red line into the

+ terminal and the cord with no marking into the

– terminal.

Make sure the metal leads (not the part covered with

vinyl insulation) are securely inserted into the speaker

terminals.

Make sure to match the projections on the SPEAKER

terminals and the speaker cords, and insert the cords

firmly to the SPEAKER terminals on the unit.

Note

Do not connect speakers other than those supplied with this

unit.

DAB wire antenna (UK model only)

With a DAB external antenna, you can obtain a

higher DAB broadcast sound quality. It is

recommended that you use the supplied DAB wire

antenna for only temporarily until you install a DAB

external antenna (optional).

75  coaxial cable with F male type connector

will be needed to install the DAB external antenna

(optional).

Power cord

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after all

other connections have been made.

If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the

supplied plug adaptor (only for models supplied

with an adaptor).

When you plug in the unit for the first time

after purchase, demonstration images appear

on the display automatically. (By default, the

display lights up and the demonstration images

are displayed even when the unit is turned off.)

To cancel the demonstration, see “Canceling

automatic demonstration” (page 21).

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VOLTAGE SELECTOR

For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local

power line voltage.

* Brazilian model: 127 V or 220 V

DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

Use to connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to listen to the

playback of a digital audio player (optional) (page 41).

AM loop antenna

Find a location and orientation that provide good

reception, and then set up the antenna.

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.

The model shown in the illustration may differ from the model for your region.

Note

Keep the FM and AM antennas away from the speaker cords and the power

cord to avoid picking up noise.

FM wire antenna

Find a location and orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the

antenna.

External

anntena

Use a commercially available 75 coaxial cable to connect the

unit to an external antenna.

Connect brown

side

or

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To insert the batteries into the

remote control

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and

then insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries

( end first) matching the polarities as shown

below.

When the remote control is no longer able to

operate the unit, replace both batteries with new

ones.

Notes



Mishandling of the batteries may result in battery

leakage or an explosion. Make sure to do the following:

— Insert the batteries with their + and – polarities

correctly positioned.

— Do not mix an old battery with new one, or mix

different types of batteries.

— Do not charge the batteries.

— Remove the batteries when not using the remote

control for a long period of time.

— If battery leakage occurs, wipe up the battery

fluid in the battery compartment and insert new

batteries.



Keep the remote sensor away from strong light (such as

from the sun or lighting equipment). This may prevent

the remote control from operating the unit.



With normal use, the battery should last about six

months. When the remote control is no longer able to

operate the unit, replace both batteries with new ones.

To run the DAB Automatic Scan

When you turn on the unit for the first time after

you purchase the unit, DAB Automatic Scan

starts automatically and creates a list of available

services. If you want to run the DAB Automatic

Scan again, perform the procedure below.

This function is available on the UK model only.

1

Press DAB AUTO SCAN on the main

unit.

“Auto Scan?” and “Push ENTER” appear in

the display.

2

Press ENTER.

Scanning starts. “Auto Scan” appears.

Depending on the DAB services available in

your area, scanning may take a few minutes.

When scanning is completed, a list of available

services is created.

Notes



If your region does not support DAB broadcast, “No

Service” appears.



Do not press any button on the unit or the remote

control during DAB Automatic Scan. Scanning is

interrupted and service list may not be created properly.

In this case, run the DAB Automatic Scan again.



If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to

store the stations for your new area.



This procedure clears all previously stored presets.



Before unplugging the DAB antenna, make sure the

unit is turned off to preserve your own DAB settings.



This tuner does not support data services.

To attach the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom

corner of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and

to prevent them from slipping.

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