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    ©2005 Sony Corporation 2-661-269- 11 (1) NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) Operation Guide NW -A605 / A607 / A608 T able of Contents Index Menu[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 2 2 About the Manuals Included with the player are the Quick Start Guide and this PDF-format Operation Guide. Additionally , after installing CONNECT Player software from the supplied CD-R OM, you can refer to the Help within CONNECT Player . – The Quick Start Guide explains set up and the basic operation[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 3 3 T o change the page layout The b uttons at the bottom of the Adobe Reader screen enable you to select how pages are displayed. Single Page Pages are displayed one at a time. When you scroll, the display changes to a pre vious or succeeding page. Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pag[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 4 4 T able of Contents Supplied Accessories ............................. 7 Basic Operation – Parts and Controls ......... 8 Playing T racks Searching f or T racks (Music Library) ..... 12 Searching for tracks from all tracks (All Song) ................................................................ 12 S[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 5 5 Advanced Feature Recharging the Player ........................ 61 Maximizing Battery Life .................... 62 What are F ormat and Bit Rate? ........ 63 Playing T racks Without Pauses ......... 64 Playing A udio Files Stored in SonicStage ......................................... 65 How is T rack I[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 6 6 Button Function Menu Y ou can operate the follo wing functions using the DISP/FUNC, SEARCH/ MENU, REPEA T/SOUND b utton of the player . Front SEARCH/MENU button DISP/FUNC button Rear REPEA T/SOUND button DISP/FUNC button Pressing briefly Switches the display mode ......... 44 Pressing and holding The fo[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 7 7 Supplied Accessories Please check the accessories in the package.  Headphones (1)  USB cable (1)  Headphone extension cord (1)  Neck strap (China model only) (1)  Carrying pouch (1)  Clip (1) This is used to clip onto your cloths when carrying the player .  CD-R OM* (1) - CONNECT Pl[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 8 8 Basic Operation – Par ts and Controls Front Shuttle switch  button SEARCH/MENU button Display VOL +/– button DISP/FUNC button Shuttle switch Rotate the Shuttle switch in the direction of  or  to select a track or menu item. Y ou can also skip to the beginning of the track, fast-forward o[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 9 9 HOLD function Y ou can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD function when carrying it. ALBUM Normal HOLD By pushing the Shuttle switch to the HOLD position, all operation buttons are disabled. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is acti vated, “HOLD” appears in [...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 10 10 Rear REPEA T/SOUND button Strap hole Headphone jack Reset button USB jack REPEA T/SOUND button Switches the T rack 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. T o use the head[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 11 11 Display T ext/graphic information display Current track number/total track number of the Play Range Playing status indication Repeat mode indication Digital sound preset indication Remaining battery indication T ext/graphic information display Displays album title, artist name, track name, current dat[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 12 12 Sear ching for T racks (Music Librar y) Y ou can search for tracks by “ All Song, ” “ Artist, ” “ Album, ” “Genre, ” etc. Shuttle switch DISP/FUNC button  button to  to  SEARCH/MENU button Searching for tracks from all tracks (All Song)  Press and hold the DISP/FUNC butt[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 13 13 Searching for tracks by artist (Artist)  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. The Search menu screen appears.  Rotate the Sh[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 14 14  Hints • 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 Y ear/Fav orite 100/Playlist/RecentTransfer). • When you press and hold the DISP/FUNC but[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 15 15 Searching for tracks by album (Album)  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. The Search menu screen appears.  Rotate the Shut[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 16 16 Searching for tracks by genre (Genre)  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. The Search menu screen appears.  Rotate the Shut[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 17 17  Hints • 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 Y ear/Fav orite 100/Playlist/RecentTransfer). • When you press and hold the DISP/FUNC but[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 18 18 Searching for tracks by release year (Release Y ear)  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. The Search menu screen appears.  [...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 19 19 Searching for tracks from 100 favorite tracks (Favorite 100) Y ou can search for tracks from the 100 most played.  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[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 20 20 Searching for tracks by playlist (Playlist) Y ou can play track lists (playlists) created in CONNECT Player .  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[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 21 21 Searching for tracks from albums recently transferred (Recent T ransfer)  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. The Search menu [...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 22 22 Playing T racks in Random Order (Intelligent Shuffle) The player of fers 4 different random and repeat play modes (also kno wn as “shuf fle play” types). Shuttle switch DISP/FUNC button  button to  to  SEARCH/MENU button Playing your 100 favorite tracks in random order (My Favorit e S[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 23 23  Hints • Pull the Shuttle switch out to the ALBUM position and rotate to select the 100 most frequently played tracks, and they are reshuf fled. • When you press the SEARCH/MENU button while using Intelligent Shuf fle for track playback (or in stop mode), the Intelligent Shuf fle mode menu appe[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 24 24 Playing similar genre tracks to the selected artist in random order (Artist Link Shuffle) The player randomly selects an artist, similar genre tracks to the selected artist are searched (Artist Link Shuf fle), and plays them in random order repeatedly .  Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until t[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 25 25 Playing tracks released in the same year in random order (Time Machine Shuffle) The player randomly selects a release year and plays all tracks in that year in random order repeatedly .  Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears.  Rotate the Shuttle switch to select ?[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 26 26 Playing tracks in random order for a specified period of time (Sports Shuffl e) The player randomly selects tracks from all the stored tracks and plays them in random order repeatedly (between 1 and 99 minutes).  Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears.  Rotate the [...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 27 27 Changing the Repeat Mode There are 3 types of repeat mode: T rack Repeat, A-B Repeat, and Sentence Repeat. • T rack Repeat (T rack Rep) This mode plays back tracks repeatedly in the follo wing 3 ways. T rack Repeat mode Operation Repeat All the tracks in the Play Range (cov erage of playback) are pl[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 28 28 Selecting the repeat mode (Repeat Mode) Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to  Note • Only av ailable when using the Music Library function in stop mode.  Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button in stop mode until the Setting menu appear s.  Rotate the Shuttle switch to se[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 29 29 T o cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the pre vious stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. Notes • The display automatically returns to the playback screen if you do not operate any button for 60 seconds. • When there are no audio files in the b uilt-in [...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 30 30 Playing a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat) While playing a track, you can set the start point (A) and end point (B) for a section you wish to play repeatedly .  button REPEA T/SOUND button  Select the A-B Repeat mode (A-B Rep) (  page 28).  Press the  button to start pla[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 31 31 T o clear the start point (A) and end point (B) • Press the REPEA T/SOUND b utton during A-B Repeat playback. • Press the SEARCH/MENU button during A-B Repeat playback. • Select the previous or ne xt track by rotating the Shuttle switch during A-B Repeat playback. (A-B Repeat mode is not cancele[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 32 32 Playing T racks... Changing the Repeat Mode Playing specified sentences repeatedly (Sentence Repeat) 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 b[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 33 33 T o clear the setting point • Press the REPEA T/SOUND b utton during Sentence Repeat playback. • Press the SEARCH/MENU button during Sentence Repeat playback. • Select the previous or ne xt track by rotating the Shuttle switch during Sentence Repeat playback. (Sentence Repeat mode is not cancele[...]

  • Page 34

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 34 34 Setting the Sound Quality (Digital Sound Preset) Y ou can adjust the treble and bass. Y ou can preset 2 settings, which can be selected while the audio player is played. Selecting the Sound quality setting Default settings Sound quality (Indication) Sound 1 ( 1) Sound 2 ( 2) Sound OFF (None) Bass +1 +[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 35 35 Adjusting the Sound quality (Sound) Y ou can adjust the bass and treble. Sound quality Emphasis level Bass -4 to +3 T reble -4 to +3 Y ou can preset the desired sound quality settings as “Sound 1” and “Sound 2” and select either one while playing music. Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button [...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 36 36 Setting the Maximum Speed of the Fast- forwar d/Fast-rewind (Cue/Rev) Y ou can set the maximum speed of the track fast-forw ard/fast-re wind to either “Cue/Re v Normal” (normal speed) or “Cue/Rev Rapid” (high speed). Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to  Note • Only a[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 37 37 Setting the V olume Using the Preset V olume Function (V olume Mode) There are 2 modes to adjust the volume le vel. Manual V olume: Press the V OL +/– b utton to adjust the volume le vel from 0 to 31. Preset V olume: Press the V OL +/– b utton to set the volume le vel to any of 3 preset le vels: L[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 38 38 T o cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the pre vious stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. Note • If A VLS (  page 39) is set, the actual volume may be lo wer than the settings. Releasing A VLS returns the volume to the preset le vel. Switching to manua[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 39 39 Limiting the V olume (A VLS) Y ou can set A VLS (Automatic V olume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to pre vent auditory disturbance or distraction. W ith A VLS, you can listen to music at a comfortable volume le vel. Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to   Press a[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 40 40 T ur ning Of f the Beep Sound (Beep) Y ou can turn of f the beep sounds of the player . Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to   Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appear s.  Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Beep>” and press the  b[...]

  • Page 41

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 41 41 Saving Power Consumption (Power Save Mode) Y ou can set the player to Po wer Sav e mode to turn off the display automatically when you do not operate the unit for a while (15 seconds). • Sav e On Normal: Animation appears while playing back music or recei ving an FM signal (Po wer Save display). •[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 42 42 Changing the Display Mode Y ou can vie w various information in the display while using the Music Library function. T o 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). • Property: Displays the cur[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 43 43 • Flower: Displays animations. • T ropical Fish: Displays animations. • Lapse T ime: Displays the current playing status, the current volume le vel, the elapsed time, and the current track number/total track number of the Play Range. Playing status During playback: Animation is activated. In sto[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 44 44 Changing the display mode DISP/FUNC button Note • Only av ailable when using the Music Library function.  Press the DISP/FUNC button while using Music Library function. Each press changes the display mode as follo ws: (normal display) Note • The diagram abov e shows the order when all the displ[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 45 45 Selecting the display types (Display Screen) Y ou can select whether or not to use each of the 6 display types: “Property , ” “Clock1, ” “Clock2, ” “Flower , ” “T ropical Fish, ” and “Lapse T ime” by pressing the DISP/FUNC button. Y ou can only vie w the screen which is set to [...]

  • Page 46

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 46 46 Adjusting the Curr ent Time Setting (Date-Time) Y ou can set and display the current time. Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to   Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU button until the Setting menu appear s.  Rotate the Shuttle switch to select “Date-Time>” and press the [...]

  • Page 47

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 47 47 T o cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the pre vious stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. T o display the current time When using the Music Library function, press the DISP/FUNC button repeatedly until “Clock1” or “Clock2” appears (  page 44). No[...]

  • Page 48

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 48 48 For matting Memor y (For mat) Y ou can use the player to format the b uilt-in flash memory . If memory is formatted, all the follo wing 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 pl[...]

  • Page 49

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 49 49 T o cancel the Menu mode Press the SEARCH/MENU button to return the screen to the pre vious stage. Press repeatedly to exit menu mode. T o cancel formatting Select “Cancel” and press the  button to conf irm in step  . Note • Do not format the built-in flash memory using W indows Explore[...]

  • Page 50

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 50 50 Changing the USB Connection Setting (USB Bus Powered) Depending on the computer you are using, if the po wer supply is insuff icient, incomplete data transfer may occur from the computer to the player . In this case, setting the USB connection (USB Bus Po wered) to “Lo w-Power 100mA” may improv e [...]

  • Page 51

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 51 51 Setting the Date For mat (Date Disp T ype) Y ou can select the date format of the current time (  page 46) display from among “year/month/day , ” “day/month/year” and “month/day/year . ” Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to  Note • Only av ailable when using th[...]

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    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 52 52 Setting the Time For mat (Time Disp T ype) For current time (  page 46), you can select either a 12 or 24 hour display . Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to  Note • Only av ailable when using the Music Library function in stop mode.  Press and hold the SEARCH/MENU butt[...]

  • Page 53

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 53 53 Displaying the Player Infor mation (Infor mation) Information such as product name, built-in flash memory capacity , serial number and software v ersion can be shown. Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to  Note • Only av ailable when using the Music Library function in stop mo[...]

  • Page 54

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 54 54 Listening to FM Radio Y ou can listen to FM radio. Char ge the built-in rechar geable battery before using the player (  page 61), and connect the headphones to the headphone jack. 1 Switching to the FM tuner DISP/FUNC button  Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears. [...]

  • Page 55

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 55 55 T o stop the FM tuner and return to the audio player Press and hold the DISP/FUNC button until the Function menu appears, and then select “Intelligent Shuf fle” or “Music Library” from the Function menu. T o turn off the volume of the FM tuner briefly By pressing the  button, FM tuner s[...]

  • Page 56

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 56 56 2 Presetting broadcast stations automatically (FM Auto Preset) Y ou can preset recei vable broadcast stations (up to 30 stations) in your area automatically by selecting “FM Auto Preset” in the Setting menu. This is con venient when you use the FM tuner for the f irst time or when you change to a [...]

  • Page 57

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 57 57 3 Selecting broadcast stations There are 2 ways (preset or manual tuning) to select broadcast stations. ALBUM (Manual) Preset Hold • Preset T uning: Set the Shuttle switch to the center (Preset) position to enter preset tuning mode. In preset tuning mode, you can select broadcast stations by preset [...]

  • Page 58

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 58 58 Manual T uning The frequency appears in [ ]. When a selected frequency is already preset, the number also appears. T o Shuttle switch operation Select the next frequenc y Rotate the Shuttle switch to  . Select the pre vious frequency Rotate the Shuttle switch to  . Select the next recei vable br[...]

  • Page 59

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 59 59 Pr esetting Desired Broadcast Stations Y ou can preset broadcast stations that “FM Auto Preset” misses (  page 56). Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  button to  to   Select the desired frequency by Man ual T uning mode .  Press and hold the  button. The frequency you se[...]

  • Page 60

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 60 60 Setting the Reception (Scan Sens) When you set the “FM Auto Preset” (  page 56) or “Manual T uning” (  page 58), it may recei ve many unnecessary broadcast stations because reception is too sensiti ve. In this case, set to “Scan Sens Lo w . ” Shuttle switch SEARCH/MENU button  [...]

  • Page 61

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 61 61 Rechar ging the Player The player is rechargeable when connected to a computer with the supplied USB cable When the remaining battery indication of the display sho ws: FULL , charging is complete (charging time is approx. 120 minutes *1 ). Fully charge the player (to FULL in the remaining battery indi[...]

  • Page 62

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 62 62 Maximizing Batter y Life By follo wing a few simple guidelines, you can e xtend the playing time av ailable from a battery charge. Screen display auto-off Setting the display to turn of f after a certain period of time of not using the player (approx. 15 seconds), can help to sav e battery power . See[...]

  • Page 63

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 63 63 Advanced Feature What ar e For mat and Bit Rate? What is format? The format of a track refers to the method used by CONNECT Player to store the track’ s audio information when tracks are imported to CONNECT Player from the Internet or audio CDs. Common formats include MP3 and A TRA C, etc. MP3 : MP3[...]

  • Page 64

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 64 64 Advanced Feature Playing T racks Without Pauses If you import tracks into CONNECT Player in A TRA C format and transfer them to the player , you can play them on the player continuously , without pauses between the tracks. For e xample, an album that includes a long recording of a li ve performance wi[...]

  • Page 65

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 65 65 Playing Audio Files Stored in SonicStage Y ou can play tracks stored in SonicStage software on the player by f irst importing them into CONNECT Player . For details about importing tracks into CONNECT Player , refer to CONNECT Player Help. Note • T racks in SonicStage that have an “.omg” f ile e[...]

  • Page 66

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 66 66 Advanced Feature How is T rack Infor mation Impor ted into the Player? When you import CD tracks into CONNECT Player , CONNECT Player automatically retrie ves information about the tracks (such as album title, artist name, and track name) from a CD database service (CDDB, the Gracenote CD DataBase) on[...]

  • Page 67

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 67 67 Storing Data Other Than Audio Files Y ou can store computer data into the b uilt-in flash memory of the player by transferring it from your computer with W indows Explorer . The b uilt-in flash memory appears in W indows Explorer as a remo vable storage dri ve. Notes • Do not use CONNECT Player whil[...]

  • Page 68

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) Upgrading the Player’ s Firmware Y ou can update the player’ s firmware, ensuring you to add ne w features for the player by installing the latest player’ s f irmware to the player . F or details about the latest firmw are information and how to install it, visit the follo wing web site: For customers[...]

  • Page 69

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 69 69 T r oubleshooting If the player does not function as expected, try the follo wing steps to resolve the issue. 1 Reset the player b y pressing the Reset button with a small pin. All the tracks and settings stored on the player will not be erased e ven when you reset it. 2 Find the symptoms of the issue[...]

  • Page 70

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 70 70 Symptom Cause/Remedy 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.  W ait a few hours to let the player dry . • The remaining battery po wer is insuf[...]

  • Page 71

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 71 71 T roubleshooting Charging the batter y Symptom Cause/Remedy Battery life is short. • The operating temperature is belo w 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 [...]

  • Page 72

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 72 72 Symptom Cause/Remedy “USB Connect” does not appear when connected to the computer with the USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected properly .  Disconnect the USB cable, and then reconnect it. • A USB hub is being used.  Connecting the player via a USB hub may not work and is not supp[...]

  • Page 73

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 73 73 Symptom Cause/Remedy 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 b uilt-in flash memory .  Transfer an y unnecessary tracks back to yo[...]

  • Page 74

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 74 74 FM T uner Symptom Cause/Remedy Y ou cannot hear the FM broadcast well. • The recei ving frequency is not fully tuned in.  Select the frequency manually to improv e reception (  page 58). Reception is weak and sound quality is poor . • The radio signal is weak.  Listen to the FM broadcast [...]

  • Page 75

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 75 75 Err or Messages Follo w the instructions belo w if an error message appears in the display . Message Meaning Remedy A VLS (blinks) The volume le vel e xceeds the rated v alue while A VLS is enabled. T urn the volume do wn or disable A VLS (  page 39). CANNOT PLA Y • The player cannot play certain[...]

  • Page 76

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 76 76 Message Meaning Remedy FORMA T ERROR The b uilt-in flash memory was formatted on a computer . Format the player using the “Format” menu. F or details, refer to “T o delete abnormal data from the built-in flash memory” (  page 77). FUNCTION LIMITED The player is connected to software other t[...]

  • Page 77

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 77 77 Message Meaning Remedy USB Connect The player is connected to a computer . This is not a malfunction. Y ou can operate the player using CONNECT Player , but you cannot operate the controls on the player . Icon animates from left to right: Accesses to the built-in flash memory is in progress. The playe[...]

  • Page 78

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 78 78 Uninstalling CONNECT Player T o uninstall the supplied software from your computer , follow the procedure belo w .  Click “Star t”– “Control P anel. ” 1)  Double-clic k “Add/Remo ve Programs. ”  Click “CONNECT Player” in the “Currently Installed Pr ograms” list, and then[...]

  • Page 79

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 79 79 Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the player . Record the serial number in the space provided belo w . Refer to these numbers whenev er you call upon your Sony dealer re garding this product. Model No. ___________________________ Serial No. _____________________[...]

  • Page 80

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 80 80 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 Gate way Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Model NW -A605/A607/A608 Declaration of Conformity T rade[...]

  • Page 81

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 81 81 For Customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BA TTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. Y ou can help preserv e our en vironment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and rec ycling location nearest you. For more information re garding recycling of rechar g[...]

  • Page 82

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 82 82 Notes on Disposing of the Player This player has a built-in lithium-ion rechar geable battery . When you dispose of the player , be sure to dispose of it properly . Some countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to po wer this product. Please consult with your local authority . Notes • Ne [...]

  • Page 83

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 83 83 T o remove the Lithium-Ion battery 1 Remove the screws using a Phillips screwdriver . 2 Remove the co ver A. A 3 Remove the co ver B. B 4 Remove the connector . 5 Remove the boar d. 6 Remove the battery . Additional Information...Notes on Disposing of the Player T able of Contents Index Menu[...]

  • Page 84

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 84 84 Pr ecautions On safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. On installation • Nev er use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. • Nev er leav e the player exposed to high temperature, such as [...]

  • Page 85

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 85 85 Caring for others K eep the volume at a moderate le vel. This will allo w you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. Warning If there is lightning when you are using the player , take of f the headphones immediately . On the use • When using a strap, be careful to av [...]

  • Page 86

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 86 86 On software • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the softw are or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the softw are without the permission of the copyright holder . • In no ev ent will SONY be liable for any f inancial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by th[...]

  • Page 87

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 87 87 On sample audio data The player is pre-installed with sample audio data so that you can try it out right aw ay . The pre-installed sample audio data is for the purpose of trial listening only , therefore, you cannot transfer it to your computer . T o delete this audio data, delete it using CONNECT Pla[...]

  • Page 88

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 88 88 Additional Information On Copyrights • CONNECT Player and the CONNECT Player logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Son y Corporation. • OpenMG, A TRA C, A TRA C3, A TRA C3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “W ALKMAN” is a re gistered trademark of Sony Corpor[...]

  • Page 89

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 89 89 Specifications Maximum recordable number of track (Approx.) * Bit rate NW-A605 NW-A607 NW-A608 48 kbps 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 * When transfer rin[...]

  • Page 90

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 90 90 IF (FM) 225 kH z Antenna Headph one co rd antenna Interface Headph one: S tereo mini Hi-spe ed USB (USB 2.0 co mpliant) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) 80 dB or mor e Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (67°F to 95°F) Power source • Buil t-in rechar geable li thium-ion b attery • USB po wer (from a [...]

  • Page 91

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 91 91 Index Additional Information A A-B Repeat .................................... 30 Accessories ..................................... 7 Adobe Reader .................................. 3 Album ....................................... 8, 15 All Song ........................................ 12 Artist ......[...]

  • Page 92

    NW -A605 / A607 / A608.GB.2-661-269-11(1) 92 92 Additional Information... Index R Radio ............................................. 54 Recent T ransfer ............................. 21 Recharging .................................... 61 Release Y ear .................................. 18 Repeat ........................................... 27 REPEA [...]