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... the screen of the Adobe Reader. Browsing the Operation Guide To use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Continued The CONNECT Player Help explains details about using CONNECT Player software ( page 3). Table of Contents Menu Index 2 About the Manuals Included with the player are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are the Quick Start Guide and this manual to...
... the screen of the Adobe Reader. Browsing the Operation Guide To use of the player and troubleshoot problems. - Continued The CONNECT Player Help explains details about using CONNECT Player software ( page 3). Table of Contents Menu Index 2 About the Manuals Included with the player are looking for from a list of topics in the manual. Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are the Quick Start Guide and this manual to...
User Manual
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... Display Language ......... 53 Resetting to Factory Settings 54 Initializing the Hard Disk 55 Advanced Feature Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor 56 Maximizing Battery Life 58 What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 59 Playing Tracks Without Pauses ......... 60 Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage 61 How is Track Information Imported into the Player 62 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 63 Updating the Player's Firmware ....... 64 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 65 Error Messages 72 Uninstalling CONNECT Player...
... Display Language ......... 53 Resetting to Factory Settings 54 Initializing the Hard Disk 55 Advanced Feature Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adaptor 56 Maximizing Battery Life 58 What are Format and Bit Rate? ........ 59 Playing Tracks Without Pauses ......... 60 Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage 61 How is Track Information Imported into the Player 62 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files 63 Updating the Player's Firmware ....... 64 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 65 Error Messages 72 Uninstalling CONNECT Player...
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The HOME menu is the screen that appears either when you turn the player on or when you connect it to play audio, search for tracks, and change settings. Index Play Mode Normal 26 Repeat 26 Shuffle 26 Shuffle&Repeat 26 Repeat 1 Song 26 Initial Search Artist 17 Album 17 Song 17 Intelligent Shuffle My Favorite Shuffle 22 Time Machine Shuffle 23 Shuffle All 24 Favorite 100 20 Music Library Playlists 18 All Songs 10...
The HOME menu is the screen that appears either when you turn the player on or when you connect it to play audio, search for tracks, and change settings. Index Play Mode Normal 26 Repeat 26 Shuffle 26 Shuffle&Repeat 26 Repeat 1 Song 26 Initial Search Artist 17 Album 17 Song 17 Intelligent Shuffle My Favorite Shuffle 22 Time Machine Shuffle 23 Shuffle All 24 Favorite 100 20 Music Library Playlists 18 All Songs 10...
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... your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for the customer registration. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in the USA The AC power adaptor supplied with the player in an audio CD player. Quick Start Guide (1) **Depending on the back of Contents Menu Index 6 Supplied Accessories The player includes the following items. The built-in rechargeable battery is pre-installed in the...
... your nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Authorized Repair Center for the customer registration. Should the AC power adaptor cease to function in the USA The AC power adaptor supplied with the player in an audio CD player. Quick Start Guide (1) **Depending on the back of Contents Menu Index 6 Supplied Accessories The player includes the following items. The built-in rechargeable battery is pre-installed in the...
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... Music Library. - Starting playback of the following operations: - Using the Artist Link feature. - The screen to select a shuffle type appears. Press / to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press . appears, and playback starts. Table of Contents Menu 22 Playing Tracks Playing Tracks in random order. Changing the play mode. • The track play count information for "My Favorite Shuffle" is updated every time you select a shuffle...
... Music Library. - Starting playback of the following operations: - Using the Artist Link feature. - The screen to select a shuffle type appears. Press / to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press . appears, and playback starts. Table of Contents Menu 22 Playing Tracks Playing Tracks in random order. Changing the play mode. • The track play count information for "My Favorite Shuffle" is updated every time you select a shuffle...
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...; resets the shuffle to create a new random track order. Starting playback of the following operations: - Using the Artist Link feature. - Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order. The screen to select a shuffle type appears. Press / to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press . "Shuffle play songs...
...; resets the shuffle to create a new random track order. Starting playback of the following operations: - Using the Artist Link feature. - Moving back more than one track to continue playing tracks, or going forward quickly or pressing resets the shuffle to create a new random track order. The screen to select a shuffle type appears. Press / to select (Intelligent Shuffle), and then press . "Shuffle play songs...
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... Menu List of sound quality settings The sound settings appear on the screen as "Custom 1" and "Custom 2" seem to be distorted when you can adjust each frequency range individually. Custom 1 ( ) Custom 2 ( ) User-customizable sound settings for use with normal sound quality. (Default setting) Plays tracks in sound for details. Setting None Heavy ( ) Description Plays tracks with external audio devices, the sound setting cannot be changed. Index Notes • If your chosen sound setting causes the sound to produce a different volume...
... Menu List of sound quality settings The sound settings appear on the screen as "Custom 1" and "Custom 2" seem to be distorted when you can adjust each frequency range individually. Custom 1 ( ) Custom 2 ( ) User-customizable sound settings for use with normal sound quality. (Default setting) Plays tracks in sound for details. Setting None Heavy ( ) Description Plays tracks with external audio devices, the sound setting cannot be changed. Index Notes • If your chosen sound setting causes the sound to produce a different volume...
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... not charged. Setting the sound quality off the player when you can extend the playing time available from a battery charge. Table of Contents Menu Index 58 Advanced Feature Maximizing Battery Life By following a few minutes, you are finished using it . Note • Do not leave the player connected for a few simple guidelines, you can save some battery power by manually turning off A "Sound" setting of "None" offers longer battery life...
... not charged. Setting the sound quality off the player when you can extend the playing time available from a battery charge. Table of Contents Menu Index 58 Advanced Feature Maximizing Battery Life By following a few minutes, you are finished using it . Note • Do not leave the player connected for a few simple guidelines, you can save some battery power by manually turning off A "Sound" setting of "None" offers longer battery life...
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... install it, visit the following the on -screen instructions to transfer the firmware update to update firmware. appears. Disconnect the player from the Web site. Connect the player to your computer. Please charge." The software update will start up the "Digital Player Software Update tool." Follow the on -screen instructions, "The software update was prepared. When the update finishes, the player restarts automatically. Hint • If there is displayed. Charge the battery...
... install it, visit the following the on -screen instructions to transfer the firmware update to update firmware. appears. Disconnect the player from the Web site. Connect the player to your computer. Please charge." The software update will start up the "Digital Player Software Update tool." Follow the on -screen instructions, "The software update was prepared. When the update finishes, the player restarts automatically. Hint • If there is displayed. Charge the battery...
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... used the player for a few minutes. Make sure that the lamp of the USB cable lights up. The player turns off automatically. Press any button other than the HOLD button to turn the player on. The operating temperature is not connected to the USB cable. Cause or corrective action The terminals of the USB adaptor are not affected by resetting the player. 65 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu...
... used the player for a few minutes. Make sure that the lamp of the USB cable lights up. The player turns off automatically. Press any button other than the HOLD button to turn the player on. The operating temperature is not connected to the USB cable. Cause or corrective action The terminals of the USB adaptor are not affected by resetting the player. 65 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu...
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.... When using the volume control on the connected device, or set to "Headphone" ( page 49). "Audio Output" is brought directly from the right channel of Contents Menu Index Sound Symptom There is heard. Connect it to on the hard disk. "AVLS (Vol. Set it firmly to "Off" ( page 47). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Turn up the volume (...
.... When using the volume control on the connected device, or set to "Headphone" ( page 49). "Audio Output" is brought directly from the right channel of Contents Menu Index Sound Symptom There is heard. Connect it to on the hard disk. "AVLS (Vol. Set it firmly to "Off" ( page 47). The headphone plug is not connected properly. Turn up the volume (...
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... reinstall the software using the AC power adaptor ( page 56). Charge the battery using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The installation of the CONNECT Player software was not successful. Disconnect the player from your computer, and reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). Audio tracks registered with the earlier installation will be available with the new CONNECT Player installation. Audio tracks registered...
... reinstall the software using the AC power adaptor ( page 56). Charge the battery using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). Connect the USB cable directly to the computer. The installation of the CONNECT Player software was not successful. Disconnect the player from your computer, and reinstall the software using the supplied CD-ROM ( "Quick Start Guide"). Audio tracks registered with the earlier installation will be available with the new CONNECT Player installation. Audio tracks registered...
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... audio data has been deleted from computer you are trying to transfer a playlist that they originally came from the computer used to transfer to the player. A USB hub or USB extension cable is not supported. 70 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a limited playing period or playing count may not work and is used to transfer to the player. computer to increase the free space. Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the player. Transfer...
... audio data has been deleted from computer you are trying to transfer a playlist that they originally came from the computer used to transfer to the player. A USB hub or USB extension cable is not supported. 70 Troubleshooting Table of Contents Menu Index Connection with a limited playing period or playing count may not work and is used to transfer to the player. computer to increase the free space. Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the player. Transfer...
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Could not save data. Re-Initialize from Settings. • The player's hard disk is on, Unlock the controls by selecting Start Guide). You have Connect the player to the information required CONNECT Player to for the Artist Link feature. You are no tracks in the player. Connect compliant software and transfer information. HOLD. "Playlists," "Play History," or "Favorite 100" when there are attempting to transfer audio data to the player in an...
Could not save data. Re-Initialize from Settings. • The player's hard disk is on, Unlock the controls by selecting Start Guide). You have Connect the player to the information required CONNECT Player to for the Artist Link feature. You are no tracks in the player. Connect compliant software and transfer information. HOLD. "Playlists," "Play History," or "Favorite 100" when there are attempting to transfer audio data to the player in an...
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...Now Playing" when there are in the player. No songs in the Transfer audio data to list item you are trying to create a playlist and transfer it . Please Charge. software and transfer music files. Use CONNECT Player to the player from CONNECT Player ( "Quick Start Guide"). There are no playlists on Connect compliant the player. The player's battery is lack of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Corrective action LOW BATTERY. Music file not transferred. Try again after adding songs. Connect compliant software and transfer songs. When...
...Now Playing" when there are in the player. No songs in the Transfer audio data to list item you are trying to create a playlist and transfer it . Please Charge. software and transfer music files. Use CONNECT Player to the player from CONNECT Player ( "Quick Start Guide"). There are no playlists on Connect compliant the player. The player's battery is lack of Contents Menu Index Message Meaning Corrective action LOW BATTERY. Music file not transferred. Try again after adding songs. Connect compliant software and transfer songs. When...
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... Bookmark List. button when no tracks. Connect compliant software and transfer information to use . information. This song already added to remove a track from a Bookmark list while it is stopped or in the The track you press the playing. Trash Bin. Continued Please play a Bookmark List that list is damaged. software. • The player is a system error. Write down the number, and consult your nearest Sony dealer...
... Bookmark List. button when no tracks. Connect compliant software and transfer information to use . information. This song already added to remove a track from a Bookmark list while it is stopped or in the The track you press the playing. Trash Bin. Continued Please play a Bookmark List that list is damaged. software. • The player is a system error. Write down the number, and consult your nearest Sony dealer...
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... completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" - Index "Control Panel" in the case of Windows 2000. 2) "Change/Remove" in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click "Change and Remove."2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer, follow the procedures below. Click "Start"- "Control Panel."1) Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click "CONNECT Player" in the case of Contents Menu 78 Troubleshooting Uninstalling CONNECT Player To uninstall the supplied software from your computer.
... completed when the computer has restarted. 1) "Settings" - Index "Control Panel" in the case of Windows 2000. 2) "Change/Remove" in the "Currently Installed Programs" list, and then click "Change and Remove."2) Follow the displayed instruction and restart your computer, follow the procedures below. Click "Start"- "Control Panel."1) Double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click "CONNECT Player" in the case of Contents Menu 78 Troubleshooting Uninstalling CONNECT Player To uninstall the supplied software from your computer.
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... Menu Index 79 Additional Information Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the apparatus. And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from that to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to radio communications. Connect...
... Menu Index 79 Additional Information Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the apparatus. And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from that to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to radio communications. Connect...
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... refer to the respective manuals. User-created characters and some special characters may be changed without notice. • Operation of this player with software other than that which is so designated. • Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may not be displayed. • The explanations in part, or renting the software without the permission of...
... refer to the respective manuals. User-created characters and some special characters may be changed without notice. • Operation of this player with software other than that which is so designated. • Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may not be displayed. • The explanations in part, or renting the software without the permission of...
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... Change icon 37 Rearrange 36 Remove 34 Remove all 35 Brightness setting 51 C Charge the battery 56 CONNECT Player 3, 68 Custom 45, 46 D Delete tracks 38 F Favorite 100 19, 20 Firmware 64 Format 59 H Heavy 45 HOLD button 7 HOME Menu 5 I Initialize Disk 55 Initial Search 17 Intelligent Shuffle 22 J Jazz 45 L Language 53 LINK button 7, 42 M Multiple connector 7, 56 Music Library 10 My Favorite Shuffle 22 N Normal 26 Now Playing Screen...
... Change icon 37 Rearrange 36 Remove 34 Remove all 35 Brightness setting 51 C Charge the battery 56 CONNECT Player 3, 68 Custom 45, 46 D Delete tracks 38 F Favorite 100 19, 20 Firmware 64 Format 59 H Heavy 45 HOLD button 7 HOME Menu 5 I Initialize Disk 55 Initial Search 17 Intelligent Shuffle 22 J Jazz 45 L Language 53 LINK button 7, 42 M Multiple connector 7, 56 Music Library 10 My Favorite Shuffle 22 N Normal 26 Now Playing Screen...