SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.3 2005.02
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Maximum recordable number of track
(Approx.)*
ATRAC3
ATRAC3plus
MP3
5,000
2,500
5,000
(132 kbps)
(256 kbps)
(128 kbps)
6,000
10,000
10,000
(105 kbps)
(64 kbps)
(64 kbps)
10,000
13,000
(66 kbps)
(48 kbps)
* When transferring four-minute tracks
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz (ATRAC3plus), 32/44.1/48 kHz (MP3)
Audio compression technology
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3plus
(ATRAC3plus), MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz
(single signal measurement during playback)
Output
i
(headphones)/LINE OUT* :
Stereo minijack/194 mV
* The jack is used for both headphones and LINE OUT.
Operating temperature
5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Power source
DC IN 6 V (for built-in rechargeable battery)
Battery life (continuous playback)
ATRAC3plus format (48 kbps): Approx. 30 hours
MP3 format (128 kbps): Approx. 22 hours
PORTABLE HARD DISK AUDIO PLAYER
NW-HD3
AEP Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Tourist Model
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension
Not including projecting parts:
90.0 × 62.1 × 14.8 (the thinnest part 13.8) mm
(3 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 19/32 (the thinnest part 9/16)
inches) (w/h/d)
Including projecting parts:
90.8 × 63.4 × 15.7 mm
(3 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 5/8 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz)
Supplied Accessories
• Headphones (1)
• USB adaptor (1)
(For connecting to the supplied USB cable and the
supplied AC power adaptor)
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• AC power adaptor (1) (Except E model) *
• Carrying case (1)
• CD-ROM (1) *
2
(SonicStage, PDF of Operating Instructions)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
*
1
For customers in the US
The AC power adaptor supplied with this unit is
not intended to be serviced. Should the AC power
adaptor cease to function in its intended manner
during the warranty period, the adaptor should be
returned to your nearest Sony Service Center or
Sony Authorized Repair Center for replacement,
or if a problem occurs after the warranty period
has expired, the adaptor should be discarded.
2
*
Do not play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
US Model
UK Model
E Model
1