Sony NAS-50HDE Operating instructions
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2-890-158-11(1)
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Connections .................................................. 2
Listening to CDs, Radio Broadcasts, or
DAB services .......................................... 5
Using the Hard Disk Drive ........................ 7
Using the Internet .....................................14
HDD Network Audio System
NAS-50HDE
This manual explains the basic connections and
operations that will allow you to enjoy music on
your GIGA JUKE.
For a fuller explanation of the various operations,
refer to the supplied Operating Instructions.
Quick Connection and
Operation Guide
Troubleshooting ........................Back cover
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Connections
Connect the speaker cords to the
speakers.
Insert the cords into the speaker terminals on
the speakers.
Pull on the cord lightly aerwards to conrm
that the cords are rmly connected.
Red
Black
Red
Black
Note
Make sure the metal leads (not the part covered
with vinyl insulation) are securely inserted into the
speaker terminals.
Connect the speakers to the unit.
Connect the cords to the SPEAKER terminals
on the unit.
Aer 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 le.
Right
Left
Note
Make sure to keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas as they may produce noise in the radio
reception.
UK model only
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Connect the AM loop antenna.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
antenna terminals on the unit.
Pull on the cord lightly aerwards to conrm
that the antenna is rmly connected.
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
Notes
Make sure not to wind the FM wire antenna up
during use.
Aer connecting the FM wire antenna, lay it out
so that it is as parallel to the oor as possible.
Connect the DAB wire antenna (UK
model only).
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.
Connect the unit to a network.
If you have a network environment, you can
easily connect the unit to the Internet as
shown in the gure below.
Disconnect the network cable from your
computer.
Connect the network cable to the unit.
Continued
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Notes
is method of accessing the Internet may not
be possible for some Internet service provider.
While the network cable is connected to the
unit as described above, you will not be able to
access the Internet on the computer. If you want
to connect to the Internet from the unit and
the computer at the same time, you must use a
separate network cable to connect the computer
to the network. For details on connections, refer
to the page 85 of the Operating Instructions or
the customer support site of Sony Europe, http://
support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in
Europe only).
Connect the power cord.
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet aer
all other connections have been made.
The unit turns on automatically and
starts making the initial settings. Wait
until the unit turns o again.
e initial settings may take a few minutes
depending on the unit’s condition.
WARNING
Do not disconnect the power cord while the initial
setup is in progress. Doing so may cause the unit to
malfunction.
Inserting the batteries into the
remote control
Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries (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.
Setting up the AM loop antenna
1
Unroll the antenna cord from the antenna.
Antenna cord
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 gure
below.
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Listening to an audio CD
1
Press CD.
e disc tray slides out.
CD
2
Place an audio CD into the disc tray.
Load a CD with the label side up.
3
Press CD.
e disc tray closes and playback starts.
When an audio CD is loaded, the unit automatically starts searching for title information
within its database or over the Web (when connected to the Internet).
CD
To stop playback
Press .
To perform other operations on the remote control
To pause playback
Press .
To select the previous/next track
Press /.
To fast rewind or fast forward
Press and hold down /.
Listening to CDs, Radio Broadcasts, or DAB
services
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Listening to the radio
1
Press FM/AM.
Press the button repeatedly to select FM or AM.
FM/AM
2
Press TUNING + or TUNING – on the remote control to tune in a station.
TUNING +/–
Listening to DAB services (UK model only)
1
Press DAB.
DAB Auto Scan starts automatically.
When scanning is completed, the DAB service that was rst received starts.
DAB
To perform other operations on the remote control
To select dierent services
Press /.
To switch between the primary and secondary components
Press /.
Listening to CDs, Radio Broadcasts, or DAB services (continued)
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Using the Hard Disk Drive
For details on recording from an audio CD or importing from a USB storage device: See page 8
S
Saving
Audio CDs
FM/AM/DAB*
External
component
USB storage
device
Hard Disk
Drive
(HDD)
* For the UK model only
L
Listening
See page 11
Playback by artist
Playback by genre
Playback by album
T
Transferring
For details on transferring data to a “WALKMAN”: See page 13
Hard Disk
Drive
(HDD)
USB storage
device
PSP
“WALKMAN”
phone (mobile
phone)
“WALKMAN”
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Saving ~ Recording from an audio CD ~
1
Press CD and place an audio CD into the disc tray.
e unit automatically starts searching for title information within its database or over the
Web (when connected to the Internet).
Load a CD with the label side up.
2
Press CD and start playback.
CD
3
Press HDD REC .
e unit starts recording from the rst track and adds title information to the recorded
tracks.
HDD REC
To stop recording
Press .
Using the Hard Disk Drive (continued)
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Saving ~ Importing files from a USB storage device ~
1
Press FUNCTION to display the Function menu.
FUNCTION
2
Press
/
/
/
to select [HDD JUKEBOX].
///
3
Press ENTER.
ENTER
4
Connect the USB storage device to the USB connecting jack of the unit.
Refer to the operation manual of the USB storage device as well.
USB connecting jack
USB storage device
5
Press OPTIONS to display the Option menu.
OPTIONS
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Press
/
/
to select [Import] – [USB storage] and press ENTER.
///
ENTER
7
If the drive selection display appears, select the drive.
If the connected USB storage device has only one drive, the drive selection display does not
appear.
8
Press
/
to select the album you want to import and press ENTER.
e selected album is checked .
You can remove a check mark by pressing ENTER again.
//ENTER
9
Press
/
to select [Import] and press ENTER.
//ENTER
To cancel importing
Press ENTER.
Notes
You can import a maximum of 10,000 tracks at a time.
If two USB storage devices are connected to both jacks (front and rear) at the same time, the device connected to the
front jack takes priority.
To record from an external component
Refer to page 35 of the supplied Operating Instructions for details on connections and operations.
Using the Hard Disk Drive (continued)
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Listening ~ Playing tracks in the HDD Jukebox ~
1
Press HDD .
e unit starts playing the audio data in the HDD Jukebox.
HDD
To stop playback
Press .
Playing audio data by album, artist, genre, etc.
In addition to album mode, artist mode and genre mode, the unit has the following listing modes.
Listing mode Description
Album
Plays tracks of the selected album.
Artist
Plays tracks of the selected artist.
Genre
Plays tracks of a selected genre, such as classics or jazz.
Recording source
Plays tracks recorded from a selected recording source, such as a CD or the
radio.
Folder
Plays tracks in a selected folder, such as My library or a newly created folder.
Playlist
Plays a selected playlist of your favorite tracks.
1
Press
repeatedly until “Mode” directory (a list of listing modes) appears.
Continued
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2
Press
/
to select the listing mode.
/
3
Press ENTER to enter the listing mode.
ENTER
E.g., When you select the album mode
4
Press // to select the desired album or track.
//
5
Press ENTER.
e unit starts playing in the selected listing mode.
ENTER
Using the Hard Disk Drive (continued)
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Transferring ~ Transferring tracks to a “WALKMAN” ~
Note
With the procedure below, you may not be able to transfer tracks in the case of some “WALKMAN” models. In this
case, select USB storage device as the transfer destination. Refer to page 51 of the Operating Instructions for details.
Refer to http://support.sony-europe.com/ (for the customers in Europe only) for the compatible “WALKMAN” models.
1
Connect the “WALKMAN” to the USB connecting jack of the unit.
Make sure that the unit is in the HDD JUKEBOX function.
USB connecting jack
2
Press TRANSFER.
Up to 30 of the most recently recorded or imported groups (albums) are automatically
selected.
TRANSFER
3
Press TRANSFER.
e selected groups are transferred to the “WALKMAN”.
TRANSFER
When transferring audio data the next time
Groups that were recorded or imported to the HDD Jukebox following the last transfer are
selected (except for the groups that had been previously transferred).
To transfer audio data to other devices
You can transfer tracks to another device by assigning the device to the TRANSFER button or
selecting it as the destination from the menu. Refer to page 49 of the Operating Instructions for
details.
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Using the Internet
O
Obtaining title information
For details on obtaining title information to an album: See page 15
Through an Internet connection, you can obtain title information to albums that were not
labeled when you recorded or imported them.
Albums saved to the HDD
Jukebox can be automatically
labeled.
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Obtaining title information ~ Obtaining title information for an album
stored in the HDD Jukebox ~
is section explains how title information (album name, artist name, etc.) is obtained for albums
in the HDD Jukebox.
1
Select the album whose information you are looking for.
2
Press OPTIONS to display the Option menu.
OPTIONS
3
Press // / to select [Obtain title info] – [Album] and press ENTER.
e search starts. When the search is completed, the results are displayed. e search results
may include multiple matches for an album.
/
/
/
/
ENTER
4
Press ENTER to obtain title information.
ENTER
To obtain title information to an individual track or multiple tracks
You can obtain title information to an individual track or to multiple tracks in a single operation.
Refer to page 56 of the Operating Instructions for details.
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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.
Step 1: Check the supplied “Operating Instructions”.
Check the “Troubleshooting” section in the supplied Operating Instructions to
see if the problem is listed.
Step 2: Check the customer support site.
You will nd the latest support information and a FAQ at this web site.
Customer support site of Sony Europe
For the customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
Step 3: If after steps 1 and 2 you still cannot solve the problem
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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