Table of Contents Menu Index Operation Guide NW-A605 / A607 / A608 ©2005 Sony Corporation 2-661-269-11 (1)
To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents,” “Button Function Menu,” or “Index.” Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Jumps to the button function menu Find what you are looking for from a list of the button function. Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual.
Table of Contents To change the page layout The buttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Menu Using CONNECT Player Help Refer to CONNECT Player Help for details about using CONNECT Player, such as importing tracks to your computer and transferring tracks to the player. Click “Help” – “CONNECT Player Help” while CONNECT Player is running. Help appears. Note • In CONNECT Player Help, the player is referred to as “Device.
Supplied Accessories ............................. 7 Basic Operation – Parts and Controls ......... 8 Searching for Tracks (Music Library) ..... 12 Searching for tracks from all tracks Playing Tracks in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) .......................................... 22 Playing your 100 favorite tracks in random order (My Favorite Shuffle) ..................................22 Playing similar genre tracks to the selected artist in random order (Artist Link Shuffle) ...
Troubleshooting .................................. 69 Error Messages ................................... 75 Uninstalling CONNECT Player......... 78 Additional Information Notes on Disposing of the Player ....... 82 Precautions .......................................... 84 On Copyrights..................................... 88 Specifications....................................... 89 Index .................................................... 91 Index Troubleshooting Menu Recharging the Player ..........
You can operate the following functions using the DISP/FUNC, SEARCH/ MENU, REPEAT/SOUND button of the player. DISP/FUNC button Rear Pressing and holding REPEAT/SOUND button DISP/FUNC button Pressing briefly Switches the display mode ......... 44 Pressing and holding The following Function menu items appear. Intelligent Shuffle ├ My Favorite Shuffle................ 22 ├ Artist Link Shuffle.................. 24 ├ Time Machine Shuffle ............ 25 └ Sports Shuffle .........................
Please check the accessories in the package. Headphone extension cord (1) Neck strap (China model only) (1) Menu Headphones (1) Table of Contents Supplied Accessories Carrying pouch (1) CD-ROM* (1) - CONNECT Player software - Operation Guide (PDF file) * Do not attempt to play this CDROM in an audio CD player. Quick Start Guide (1) About the serial number The serial number provided for this player is required for the customer registration.
Front button DISP/FUNC button ALBUM Normal Index SEARCH/MENU button VOL +/– button HOLD Display Shuttle switch Rotate the Shuttle switch in the direction of or to select a track or menu item. You can also skip to the beginning of the track, fast-forward or fast-rewind as follows. • Rotating the Shuttle switch to (or ): Skips to the beginning of the next (or the current) track.
HOLD To release the HOLD function • Set the Shuttle switch to the center (normal) position. button Starts track playback. When starting playback, appears at the bottom left of the display, and if the button is pressed again, playback stops. When a menu appears on the display, use this button to confirm the selected menu item. SEARCH/MENU button When using Music Library for track playback (or in stop mode), the Search menu appears for you to select a search method.
Headphone jack Reset button Strap hole USB jack Connects to the small connector of the supplied USB cable. Continued REPEAT/SOUND button Switches the Track Repeat mode. Press and hold this button to change the Sound quality setting. Strap hole This is used to attach a neck strap. Headphone jack For connecting the headphones. To use the headphone extension cord Connect until it clicks into place. If the headphones or headphone extension cord does not connect properly, it may not sound right.
Text/graphic information display Remaining battery indication Displays the remaining battery power. Menu Current track number/total track number of the Play Range Digital sound preset indication Displays the current digital sound preset if one is set. Table of Contents Display Hint Repeat mode indication Digital sound preset indication Remaining battery indication Text/graphic information display Displays album title, artist name, track name, current date and time, messages and menu.
Playing Tracks You can search for tracks by “All Song,” “Artist,” “Album,” “Genre,” etc. Table of Contents Searching for Tracks (Music Library) Shuttle switch to Menu to button DISP/FUNC button Index SEARCH/MENU button Searching for tracks from all tracks (All Song) Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press the button to confirm, and then press the SEARCH/MENU button.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Table of Contents Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Menu Searching for tracks by artist (Artist) appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Artist” and press the button to confirm. The artist lists appear. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the desired artist and press the button to confirm. The album lists for the selected artist appear.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Continued Menu • When you press the SEARCH/MENU button while using Music Library for track playback (or in stop mode), the Search menu appears for you to select a search method (All Song/Artist/Album/Genre/Release Year/Favorite 100/Playlist/RecentTransfer).
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Table of Contents Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Menu Searching for tracks by album (Album) appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Album” and press the button to confirm. The album lists appear. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the desired album and press the button to confirm. The track lists for the selected album appear.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Table of Contents Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Menu Searching for tracks by genre (Genre) appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Genre” and press the button to confirm. The list of genres appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the desired genre and press the button to confirm. The album lists for the selected genre appear.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Continued Menu • When you press the SEARCH/MENU button while using Music Library for track playback (or in stop mode), the Search menu appears for you to select a search method (All Song/Artist/Album/Genre/Release Year/Favorite 100/Playlist/RecentTransfer).
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Table of Contents Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Menu Searching for tracks by release year (Release Year) appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Release Year” and press the button to confirm. The list of release years appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the desired release year and press the button to confirm.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks You can search for tracks from the 100 most played. Table of Contents Searching for tracks from 100 favorite tracks (Favorite 100) Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Favorite 100” and press the button to confirm. The 100 tracks that have been played the most appear.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks Table of Contents Searching for tracks by playlist (Playlist) You can play track lists (playlists) created in CONNECT Player. Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Playlist” and press the button to confirm. The list of playlists appears. For details on each playlist type, refer to CONNECT Player Help.
Playing Tracks...Searching for Tracks (Recent Transfer) Table of Contents Searching for tracks from albums recently transferred Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Music Library” and press Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “RecentTransfer” and press the button to confirm. The list of recently transferred albums appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the desired album and press the button to confirm.
Playing Tracks Table of Contents Playing Tracks in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) Shuttle switch to to Index button SEARCH/MENU button Menu The player offers 4 different random and repeat play modes (also known as “shuffle play” types). DISP/FUNC button Playing your 100 favorite tracks in random order (My Favorite Shuffle) The player selects the 100 tracks that have been played the most and plays them in random order repeatedly.
Playing Tracks...Playing Tracks in Random Order Index Continued Menu • Pull the Shuttle switch out to the ALBUM position and rotate to select the 100 most frequently played tracks, and they are reshuffled. • When you press the SEARCH/MENU button while using Intelligent Shuffle for track playback (or in stop mode), the Intelligent Shuffle mode menu appears for you to select a shuffle mode (My Favorite Shuffle/Artist Link Shuffle/Time Machine Shuffle/Sports Shuffle).
Playing Tracks...Playing Tracks in Random Order The player randomly selects an artist, similar genre tracks to the selected artist are searched (Artist Link Shuffle), and plays them in random order repeatedly. appears. press the button to confirm. The Intelligent Shuffle mode menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Artist Link Shuffle” and press the button to confirm. An artist is randomly selected, similar genre tracks to the selected artist are shuffled, and played back repeatedly.
Playing Tracks...Playing Tracks in Random Order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all tracks in that year in random order repeatedly. appears. press the button to confirm. The Intelligent Shuffle mode menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Time Machine Shuffle” and press the button to confirm. A release year is randomly selected, the tracks in that year are shuffled, and played back repeatedly.
Playing Tracks...Playing Tracks in Random Order (Sports Shuffle) The player randomly selects tracks from all the stored tracks and plays them in random order repeatedly (between 1 and 99 minutes). appears. press the button to confirm. The Intelligent Shuffle mode menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Sports Shuffle” and press the button to confirm. The screen to select the time appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select the time and press the button to confirm.
Playing Tracks Operation Repeat All the tracks in the Play Range (coverage of playback) are played back repeatedly. The current track is played back repeatedly. All the tracks in the Play Range (coverage of playback) are played back repeatedly in random order. Single Repeat Shuffle Repeat • A-B Repeat (A-B Rep) This mode plays back a specified section in a track repeatedly. • Sentence Repeat (Sentence Rep) This mode plays back voice data within a specified section in a track repeatedly.
Playing Tracks...Changing the Repeat Mode Table of Contents Selecting the repeat mode (Repeat Mode) Shuttle switch to to Menu button SEARCH/MENU button Index Note • Only available when using the Music Library function in stop mode. Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Repeat Mode>” and press the button to confirm.
Playing Tracks...Changing the Repeat Mode Table of Contents To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. Notes The Track Repeat mode is changed by pressing the REPEAT/SOUND button. You can check the current Track Repeat mode with the icon of the display. REPEAT/SOUND button Track Repeat icon Select the Track Repeat mode (Track Rep) ( page 28).
Playing Tracks...Changing the Repeat Mode While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly. Menu button Index REPEAT/SOUND button Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) ( page 28). Press the button to start playback. “A” blinks. Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the start point (A) while playing back. “A” appears and “B” blinks. Press the REPEAT/SOUND button to set the end point (B).
Playing Tracks...Changing the Repeat Mode Index Continued Menu To cancel the A-B Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the Setting menu ( page 28). Table of Contents To clear the start point (A) and end point (B) • Press the REPEAT/SOUND button during A-B Repeat playback. • Press the SEARCH/MENU button during A-B Repeat playback. • Select the previous or next track by rotating the Shuttle switch during A-B Repeat playback. (A-B Repeat mode is not canceled.
Playing Tracks...Changing the Repeat Mode This function automatically detects voice data between blank spaces (silent section) and repeats the voice data for a set number of counts. This is useful for language-learning material which has no background music. Table of Contents Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) Menu button Index REPEAT/SOUND button Select the Sentence Repeat mode (Sentence Rep) ( page 28). Press the button to start playback.
Playing Tracks...Changing the Repeat Mode Menu Index To cancel the Sentence Repeat mode Change the Repeat mode in the Setting menu ( page 28). Table of Contents To clear the setting point • Press the REPEAT/SOUND button during Sentence Repeat playback. • Press the SEARCH/MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback. • Select the previous or next track by rotating the Shuttle switch during Sentence Repeat playback. (Sentence Repeat mode is not canceled.
Settings Table of Contents Setting the Sound Quality (Digital Sound Preset) Menu You can adjust the treble and bass. You can preset 2 settings, which can be selected while the audio player is played. Selecting the Sound quality setting Index Default settings Sound quality (Indication) Sound 1 ( 1) Sound 2 ( 2) Sound OFF (None) Bass Treble +1 0 +3 0 0 0 REPEAT/SOUND button Note • You cannot select the Sound quality setting while using the FM tuner.
Settings...Setting the Sound Quality Table of Contents Adjusting the Sound quality (Sound) You can adjust the bass and treble. Emphasis level Bass Treble -4 to +3 -4 to +3 Menu Sound quality You can preset the desired sound quality settings as “Sound 1” and “Sound 2” and select either one while playing music. to to button SEARCH/MENU button Note • You cannot adjust the sound quality settings while using the FM tuner.
Settings Shuttle switch to Menu You can set the maximum speed of the track fast-forward/fast-rewind to either “Cue/Rev Normal” (normal speed) or “Cue/Rev Rapid” (high speed). Table of Contents Setting the Maximum Speed of the Fastforward/Fast-rewind (Cue/Rev) to Index button SEARCH/MENU button Note • Only available when using the Music Library or Intelligent Shuffle functions in stop mode. Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears.
Settings to to button VOL +/– button SEARCH/MENU button Setting a volume level for preset mode (Preset Volume) Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Volume Mode>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Preset Volume>” and press the button to confirm. The value of “Low” appears in [ ]. Set the volume levels for the 3 preset levels: Low, Mid, or High.
Settings...Setting the Volume Using the Preset Volume Function Table of Contents To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. Note Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Volume Mode>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Manual Volume” and press the button to confirm.
Settings Shuttle switch to to SEARCH/MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “AVLS>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “AVLS ON” and press the button to confirm. The volume is kept at a moderate level. To change the setting to off Select “AVLS OFF” in step . To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage.
Settings You can turn off the beep sounds of the player. Table of Contents Turning Off the Beep Sound (Beep) Shuttle switch to button Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Beep>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Beep OFF” and press the button to confirm. To change the setting to on Select “Beep ON” in step .
Settings (Power Save Mode) to to button SEARCH/MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Power Save Mode>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Save On Normal” or “Save On Super” and press the button to confirm. To set the Power Save mode to off Select “Save OFF” in Step . To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage.
Settings Hour Minute Date • Clock2: Displays the current time. Continued Index • Clock1: Displays the current time and date. Menu You can view various information in the display while using the Music Library function. To change display mode, press the DISP/FUNC button. There are 6 types of display, and you can set the desired display in the Setting menu ( page 45).
Settings...Changing the Display Mode • Tropical Fish: Displays animations. Playing status During playback: Animation is activated. In stop mode: Animation is stopped. Menu • Lapse Time: Displays the current playing status, the current volume level, the elapsed time, and the current track number/total track number of the Play Range. Table of Contents • Flower: Displays animations.
Settings...Changing the Display Mode Table of Contents Changing the display mode Menu DISP/FUNC button Index Note • Only available when using the Music Library function. Press the DISP/FUNC button while using Music Library function. Each press changes the display mode as follows: (normal display) Note • The diagram above shows the order when all the display types are set to on (has check mark) in the “Display Screen” menu ( page 45). Display types set to off (no check mark) will not appear.
Settings...Changing the Display Mode Shuttle switch to Menu You can select whether or not to use each of the 6 display types: “Property,” “Clock1,” “Clock2,” “Flower,” “Tropical Fish,” and “Lapse Time” by pressing the DISP/FUNC button. You can only view the screen which is set to on in the “Display Screen” menu. Table of Contents Selecting the display types (Display Screen) to SEARCH/MENU button Note • Only available when using the Music Library function.
Settings (Date-Time) Table of Contents Adjusting the Current Time Setting You can set and display the current time. Menu Shuttle switch to to button Index SEARCH/MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Date-Time>” and press the button to confirm. The year digit appears in [ ]. Rotate the Shuttle switch to adjust the year setting and press the button to confirm. The month digit appears in [ ].
Settings...Adjusting the Current Time Setting • You can select the date format from among “year/month/day,” “day/month/year” and “month/day/year.” Furthermore, you can select either a 12 or 24 hour display. See “Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type)” ( page 51), or “Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type)” ( page 52). Notes • If the unit is not used for a long time, your settings for date and time may need to be reset.
Settings to Index Shuttle switch Menu You can use the player to format the built-in flash memory. If memory is formatted, all the following data stored in the built-in flash memory will be erased. Be sure to verify the data stored in the memory prior to formatting. • All music data transferred to the player using the CONNECT Player • All data stored to the player using Windows Explorer, etc.
Settings...Formatting Memory Note Index • Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the built-in flash memory, format it using the “Format” menu of the player. Menu To cancel formatting Select “Cancel” and press the button to confirm in step . Table of Contents To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode.
Settings (USB Bus Powered) Menu Depending on the computer you are using, if the power supply is insufficient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to the player. In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) to “Low-Power 100mA” may improve data transfer. Table of Contents Changing the USB Connection Setting Shuttle switch to button SEARCH/MENU button Note • Only available when using the Music Library function in stop mode.
Settings You can select the date format of the current time ( page 46) display from among “year/month/day,” “day/month/year” and “month/day/year.” to to Menu Shuttle switch Table of Contents Setting the Date Format (Date Disp Type) button Note • Only available when using the Music Library function in stop mode. Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Advanced Menu>” and press the button to confirm.
Settings For current time ( page 46), you can select either a 12 or 24 hour display. Table of Contents Setting the Time Format (Time Disp Type) Shuttle switch to button Note • Only available when using the Music Library function in stop mode. Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Advanced Menu>” and press the button to confirm.
Settings (Information) Shuttle switch to Menu Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity, serial number and software version can be shown. Table of Contents Displaying the Player Information to Index button SEARCH/MENU button Note • Only available when using the Music Library function in stop mode. Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appears.
FM Tuner 1 Switching to the FM tuner Menu You can listen to FM radio. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery before using the player ( page 61), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. Table of Contents Listening to FM Radio Index DISP/FUNC button Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “FM” and press the button to confirm. The FM tuner screen appears. FM tuner screen* FM [P01] Preset number 90.
FM Tuner...Listening to FM Radio • When you rotate the Shuttle switch to (or ) while the player is in Sleep mode, the next (or previous) preset number or frequency is selected. At that time, the sound is not output, regardless of the VOL +/- button. Continued Index Note Menu To turn off the volume of the FM tuner briefly By pressing the button, FM tuner sound is not output. The FM tuner enters Sleep mode after about 5 seconds and the display goes off.
FM Tuner...Listening to FM Radio Note Menu You can preset receivable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting “FM Auto Preset” in the Setting menu. This is convenient when you use the FM tuner for the first time or when you change to a new area. Table of Contents 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (FM Auto Preset) • The “FM Auto Preset” operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.
FM Tuner...Listening to FM Radio There are 2 ways (preset or manual tuning) to select broadcast stations. ALBUM (Manual) Table of Contents 3 Selecting broadcast stations Preset Menu Hold Preset Tuning The preset number appears in [ ]. To Shuttle switch operation Select the next preset number Rotate the Shuttle switch to . Select the previous preset number Rotate the Shuttle switch to . Note • You cannot select broadcast stations if no preset stations are entered.
FM Tuner...Listening to FM Radio Select the next frequency Rotate the Shuttle switch to . Select the previous frequency Rotate the Shuttle switch to . Rotate and hold the Shuttle switch to . Rotate and hold the Shuttle switch to . Select the next receivable broadcast station* Select the previous receivable broadcast station* * Rotating and holding the Shuttle switch to (or ), the next (or previous) broadcast station is found.
FM Tuner You can preset broadcast stations that “FM Auto Preset” misses ( page 56). Table of Contents Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations Shuttle switch to button Select the desired frequency by Manual Tuning mode. Press and hold the button. The frequency you select in step is preset and the preset number appears to the left of the frequency. Hint • You can preset up to 30 stations (P01 to P30). Note • The preset number is always sorted from low to high frequency order.
FM Tuner Shuttle switch to to SEARCH/MENU button Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appears. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Scan Sens>” and press the button to confirm. Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Scan Sens Low” and press the button to confirm. To set back the reception Select “Scan Sens High” in step . To cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the previous stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode.
Advanced Feature FULL Menu The player is rechargeable when connected to a computer with the supplied USB cable When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is *1 complete (charging time is approx. 120 minutes ). Fully charge the player (to in the remaining battery indication of the display) before using it for the first time.
Advanced Feature By following a few simple guidelines, you can extend the playing time available from a battery charge. Do not let your computer sleep when the player is connected If the computer enters a power saving mode, such as the system suspend, sleep or hibernation while the player is connected via the USB cable, the player’s battery is not charged. Instead, the player continues to draw power from the battery, discharging it.
Advanced Feature ATRAC: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) is a general term used to refer to ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus formats. ATRAC is an audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for both high sound quality and high compression rates. ATRAC3 can compress audio files to about 1/10 the size of standard CD audio tracks. ATRAC3plus, a more advanced version of ATRAC3, can compress audio files to about 1/20 the size of standard CD audio tracks.
Advanced Feature • For tracks to be played without pauses, you must import all the tracks into CONNECT Player as a single album in the same ATRAC format. • Although the tracks are played without pauses by the player, when ATRAC format tracks are played in CONNECT Player, pauses are still inserted between tracks. Index Notes Menu If you import tracks into CONNECT Player in ATRAC format and transfer them to the player, you can play them on the player continuously, without pauses between the tracks.
Advanced Feature Menu You can play tracks stored in SonicStage software on the player by first importing them into CONNECT Player. For details about importing tracks into CONNECT Player, refer to CONNECT Player Help. Table of Contents Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage Note Index • Tracks in SonicStage that have an “.omg” file extension (OpenMG format files) cannot be imported into CONNECT Player. To import these tracks into CONNECT Player, convert them to the “.
Advanced Feature • Track information of some CDs may not be able to retrieved from the Internet. For tracks that are not in the Internet database, you can manually enter and edit track information in CONNECT Player. For details on editing track information, refer to CONNECT Player Help.
Advanced Feature Notes Index • Do not use CONNECT Player while using Windows Explorer to interact with the builtin flash memory of the player. • Always use CONNECT Player to transfer to the player audio files that you want to play. Audio files transferred with Windows Explorer cannot be played by the player. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while transferring data between a computer and the player because the data being transferred could be damaged.
Advanced Feature Download “Digital Player Software Update tool” to your computer from the web site. Connect the player to your computer, and then start up “Digital Player Software Update tool.” Follow the on-screen instructions to update the player’s firmware. When the completion message appears, click “Finish.” “Digital Player Software Update tool” quits itself. Firmware update is complete. Index For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.
Troubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Reset button 2 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. 3 4 Check for information about the issue in CONNECT Player Help. 5 Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites. For customers in the USA, visit: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport/ For customers in Canada, visit: http://www.sony.
Troubleshooting Buttons do not work. • The Shuttle switch is set to the HOLD position. Set the Shuttle switch to the center (normal) position ( page 9). • The player contains moisture condensation. Wait a few hours to let the player dry. • The remaining battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery ( page 61). • The Play Range is shortened by the Music Library function. Select “All Song” in the Search menu ( page 12).
Troubleshooting Battery life is short. • The operating temperature is below 5°C (67°F). Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics. This is not malfunction. • The battery is required to be replaced. Consult your near Sony dealer. • Battery charging time is not enough. Charge the battery longer if the USB connection (USB Bus Powered) is set to “Low-Power 100mA” ( page 50).
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Remedy Index Continued Menu “USB Connect” does not • The USB cable is not connected properly. appear when connected Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. to the computer with the • A USB hub is being used. USB cable. Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work and is not supported. Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the computer. • Please wait for the authentication of the CONNECT Player software.
Troubleshooting Audio data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer. • The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. • There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. Transfer any unnecessary tracks back to your computer to increase free space. • You have already transferred over 65,535 tracks or over 8,192 playlists to the built-in flash memory, or you are trying to transfer a playlist that contains over 999 tracks.
Troubleshooting You cannot hear the FM broadcast well. • The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in. Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page 58). • The radio signal is weak. Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or vehicles. • The headphone cord does not extend enough. The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.
Troubleshooting Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display. AVLS (blinks) The volume level exceeds the rated value while AVLS is enabled. • The player cannot play certain files because of incompatible formats. • Transferring has been interrupted forcefully. CANNOT PLAY CHARGE ERROR DATA ACCESS EXPIRED FILE ERROR Remedy Turn the volume down or disable AVLS ( page 39).
Troubleshooting...Error Messages The built-in flash memory Format the player using was formatted on a the “Format” menu. For computer. details, refer to “To delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” ( page 77). The player is connected to Connect the player only software other than to CONNECT Player. CONNECT Player. The player cannot be To operate the player, set operated because the the Shuttle switch to the Shuttle switch is set to the center (normal) position HOLD position. ( page 9).
Troubleshooting...Error Messages Remedy The player is connected to This is not a malfunction. a computer. You can operate the player using CONNECT Player, but you cannot operate the controls on the player. Icon animates from left The player is accessing to to right: Accesses to the the built-in flash memory. built-in flash memory is Wait until the access in progress. completes. This message is displayed when transferring data to the built-in flash memory or formatting the player.
Troubleshooting To uninstall the supplied software from your computer, follow the procedure below. Menu Click “Start”– “Control Panel.”1) Table of Contents Uninstalling CONNECT Player Double-click “Add/Remove Programs.” list, and then click “Change and Remove.”2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer. The uninstallation is completed when the computer has restarted. 1) 2) “Settings” – “Control Panel” in the case of Windows 2000.
Additional Information Table of Contents Menu Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the player. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ___________________________ Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Additional Information Table of Contents If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/walkmansupport Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-(866)-456-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Menu Index Model NW-A605/A607/A608 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY NW-A605/A607/A608 Sony Electronics Inc. 16450 W.
Additional Information Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-ion batteries. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Additional Information This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose of it properly. • Never disassemble the player except when disposing it. • Be careful when handling internal metallic components of the player. Pay particular attention to component edges. Continued Index Notes Menu Some countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.
Additional Information...Notes on Disposing of the Player 1 Remove the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the connector. 5 Remove the board. 6 Remove the battery. Menu 4 Table of Contents To remove the Lithium-Ion battery Remove the cover A. A 3 Remove the cover B.
Additional Information Table of Contents Precautions On safety • Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. On heat build-up Heat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.
Additional Information...Precautions Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Table of Contents Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately. Menu • When using a strap, be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by. • Do not use the player on an aircraft.
Additional Information...Precautions Index Continued Menu • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
Additional Information...Precautions Index About the customer support Web site If you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following web sites. For customers in the USA: http://www.sony.com/walkmansupport/ For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ For customers in Europe: http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/ For customers in China: http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/ For customers in Taiwan: http://www.twsupport.css.ap.sony.
Additional Information Index Program ©2005 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation Menu • CONNECT Player and the CONNECT Player logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • OpenMG, ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications Maximum recordable number of track (Approx.)* NW-A607 NW-A608 345 695 1,350 64 kbps 255 520 1,000 96 kbps 170 345 700 128 kbps 130 260 525 132 kbps 125 250 510 160 kbps 100 205 420 192 kbps 85 170 350 256 kbps 65 130 260 320 kbps 50 105 210 Index NW-A605 48 kbps Menu Bit rate * When transferring four-minute tracks. Maximum recording time (Approx.) Bit rate NW-A605 NW-A607 NW-A608 48 kbps 23 hr.
Additional Information...Specifications 225 kHz Antenna Headphone cord antenna Headphone: Stereo mini Hi-speed USB (USB 2.
Additional Information C CD-ROM .........................................7 Clock .............................................42 Computer.........................................3 CONNECT Player ..........................3 Cue/Rev.........................................36 D Date-Time .....................................46 Date Disp Type..............................51 DISP/FUNC button .....................6, 9 Display ..........................................11 Display mode .........................
Additional Information...Index Table of Contents T Time Disp Type .............................52 Time Machine Shuffle...................25 Track Information .........................66 Track Repeat .................................29 Transferring .....................................3 Troubleshooting ............................69 Tuner .............................................54 V Volume ............................................9 Volume Mode ................................
