Sony Network Walkman NW-MS9 User Manual

SONY@

3-226-930-11(i)

Portable Memory Stick Audio Player

Network Walkman

Operating Instructions

NW-MS9

0 2001 Sony Corporation

For the customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located inside the

“Memory Stick” slot cover of the player (see page 7) Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call your Sony

dealer regarding this product

Model No NW-MS9

Serial No

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a oarticular installation

equipment does ca;se harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center l-(800)-222-7669

or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No : NW-MS9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive,

Telephone No :

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA 201-930-6972

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If this

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SONY,

NW-MS9 1

For the customers in the Netherlands

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA

Note on the supplied

“MagicGate Memory Stick”

For the customers in the United States

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Cueration is subiect to the followinz two conditions: (lj This device day not cause harm”“iul interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

For the customers in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Notice for users

On the supplied software

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Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the uermission of the cowright holder

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In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damaee. or loss of orofits. in&dine claims made by thiyd’parties, arising out of the u”se of the software supplied with this player

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In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it However, SONY bears no other responsibility

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The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated

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Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice

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Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty

Program 02000 Sony Corporation Documentation 02001 Sofiy Corporation

Table of Contents

Overview

What you can do with your

Network Walkman Other features 5 On “MagicGate Memory Stick”

Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Charging the rechargeable

battery

Basic Operations

Transferring songs from the computer

to the “Memory Stick” (CheckOut) 9

Listening to music with Network

Walkman On other operations On the display

Advanced Operations

Playing tracks repeatedly

(REPEAT) 13

Adjusting the sound

Emphasizing the bass sound

(MEGA BASS) 14

Protecting your hearing

(AVLS) 14 Changing the display mode Locking the controls (HOLD) Changing the settings

To set a reasonable volume

(Volume preset functions)

To turn off the beep sound

(BEEP)

To change the display backlight

setting (LIGHT) 18

To set the date and time

(DATE - TIME)

To erase the “Memory Stick”

(ERASE) 20

To format the “Memory Stick”

(FORMAT) 21

Menu

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5

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11 12 12

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15 16 16

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18

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Other Information

Precautions

Notes on the rechargeable battery

Troubleshooting

To reset the player 25 What happened ? 25 Error

messages 28

Specifications Glossary 31 Looking at the controls 33

Index

This manual explains how to operate

Network Walkman For details on how to use the supplied software (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions

Network Walkman is a trademark of Sony corporation OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation

“MagicGate Memory Stick,” s, “Memory Stick,” e , Network Walkman are trademarks of Sony Corporation “MagicGate” and Sony Corporation WALKMAN is a registered trademarks of Sony Corporation US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and registered trademarks are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders

MAGICGATE

are trademarks of

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Overview

What you can do with your Network Walkman

Network Walkman is a portable Memory Stick audio player You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the “MagicGate Memory Stick”

using this product, and carry it anywhere to enjoy

Store digital

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audio files on your computer.*

Transfer the files

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to the Network Walkman.

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Listen to your

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Network Walkman.

USB connection

For the customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located inside the

“Memory Stick” slot cover of the player (see page 7) Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call your Sony

dealer regarding this product

Model No NW-MS9

Serial No

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference using

one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center l-(800)-222-7669

or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway

Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No : NW-MS9

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive,

Telephone No :

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA 201-930-6972

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For the customers in the Netherlands

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA

Note on the supplied “MagicGate Memory Stick”

For the customers in the United States

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

For the customers in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003

Notice for users

On the supplied software

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Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in

part, or renting the sofhvare without the

permission of the copyright holder

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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

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In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it However, SONY bears no other responsibility

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The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated

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Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may

be changed without notice

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Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty

Program 02000 Sony Corporation Documentation 02001 Smiy Corporation

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Compact size, light weight

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Skip-proof: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as jogging or commuting

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Approximately 10 hours of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery

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Recordable time: up to 60 min ,80 mm ,120 min **, on the supplied 64MB “MagicGate Memory Stick “

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Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed

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High speed data transfer using the supplied USB cable

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OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to record compact discs using the ATRAC3 format

(high sound quality, high compression) to the hard drive

* The copyright protection technology of Network Walkman conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music

Initiative) specifications

‘*Differs according to the bit rate when recording In this case, the figures for the recordable time are when

recording

on a

64MB “MagicGate Memory Stick” at 132kbps, 105kbps, and 66kbps

NOTES:

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The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders

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Sony is not responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording from CD or music downloading

What is a “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products the “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage

Because it is removable,

Types of ‘*Memory Stick”

There are two types of “Memory Stick”:

-

“MagicGate Memory Stick” that is equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology

- “Memory Stick” that is not equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology (See “Glossary” on page 31 for details )

Use a “MagicGate Memory Stick” with this player A 64-MB “MagicGate Memory Stick” is supplied with this product When you purchase a spare “Memory Stick” for your Network Walkman, be sure to ask for a

“MagicGate Memory Stick,” which is distinguished by the s logo

Can be used Cannot be used

Note The Memory capacity of a “MagicGate Memory Stick” supported by this product is 128MB

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overview (continued) What is “MagicGate”?

“MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for “MagicGate Memory Stick” and compliant products, such as Network Walkman Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback

Notes on use

To avoid damaging data, do not

- release the “Memory Stick” or unplug the USB cable during reading or writing of data

- use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to static electricity or electric noise

On formatting the “Memory Stick”

The “Memory Stick” is shipped with a FAT format as the standard format To format the “Memory Stick,” please use devices conformable with the “Memory Stick ”

When formatting the “Memory Stick,” do not use the format function on the Windows Explorer “FORMAT ERR” (page 28) is displayed and you cannot playback using Network Walkman To format the “Memory Stick,” do one of the following:

*Follow the instructions, “To format the ‘Memory Stick”’ on page 21

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Use the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software For details on how to use the OpenMG Jukebox, refer to the online Help for Network Walkman

On the Windows Explorer

When you connect Network Walkman to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can display the data recorded on a “Memory Stick” as an external drive (for example, as the D drive) using the Windows Explorer

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Data is stored in a falder called “Hifi” Folder Do not edit data that is stored in the “Hifi” Folder You cannot playback data that has been copied or edited using the Windows Explorer

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You can display data that has been recorded on other “Memory Stick” compatible devices CJPEG data, MPEG data, etc )

For information on how to handle data except in the “Hifi” Folder, refer to the instruction manual that comes with the equipment with which the recording has been done

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Step 1: Unpacking

Your Memory Stick Audio Player comes with the following items

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Memory Stick Player (1)

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“MagicGate Memory Stick” (1)

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Rechargeable battery (1)

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Battery charger (1)

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AC plug adaptor (1) (Except for U S A, Europe, Hong Kong, Korea, and Australia model)

Earphones (1)

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“Memory Stick” storage case (1)

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Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)

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Carrying pouch (1) (Except for US A model)

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Key ring (1)

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CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1)

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NW-MS9 Operating Instructions (1)

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OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1)

About the Serial Number

The serial number provided for your device is required for the customer registration The number is on a label on the inside of the Memory Stick slot cover

erial Number

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Step 2: Charging the rechargeable battery

Please charge the battery before using the player

1

Charge

the

battery

e lamp

able only with

certain models)

To the wall

For U S A and European models: Full charging takes about 7 hours

For other countries: After about 15 hours, charging ends and the lamp turns off (To get maximum performance from battery, continue charging it for another hour after the lamp turns off )

2 Insert the fully charged battery in the battery compartment

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated

Notes

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The shape of the supplied charger varies depending on your country

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Please charge the battery where the temperature is 0°C to 35°C

, -

Insert the negative end (-) of the battery

first

Battery duration About 10 hours

About the remaining battery charge indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below

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low battery Please’

If “LOW BATT” is displayed in the display, you need to recharge the battery

charge the battery

Transferring songs from the computer to the “Memory Stick” (Check-Out)

In order to check-out digital audio files from your computer, first you must install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software and then import digital audio files to OpenMG Jukebox

For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions

@ Insert “MagicGate Memory Stick ”

Access lamp

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Notes

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When connecting Network Walkman to

your computer, make sure the erasure prevention switch of the “Memory Stick” (page 23) is OFF

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Memory Stick

@ Connect Network Walkman to your computer

Connect the narrow connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable into the dedicated USB jack on Network Walkman, then the wide connector to the USB jack of your computer

“CONNECT” appears in the display

slot

Insert the “Memory Stick” into the slot until it clicks into place

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The access lamp blinks while transferring data

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Do not remove the USB cable or the “Memory Stick” while blinking of the access lamp blinks It may cause the data to become corrupted

Notes

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Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer Normal operation will not be guaranteed

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Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed

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A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time

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When connecting Network Walkman to your computer for the first time, check if the OpenMG Jukebox icon appears on the tasktray If the icon appears, remove it from the tasktray And then connect Network Walkman to your computer with the supplied dedicated USB cable and start the OpenMG Jukebox software (This procedure is only necessary the first time you connect to your computer )

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Transferring songs from tie computer to “Memory Stick” (Check-Out) (continued)

2 Transfer the music file to the “Memory Stick” (Check-out)

For details on how to operate, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions

When the cover of the USB connector is released.

After releasing the cover, to reconnect, follow the steps below

@ Insert the stud of the cover into the hole of

the Network Walkman as shown

Connect this side first

.Sets the cover

beyond the center

projection of Network

Walkman

@I Rotate the cover in the direction of the

arrow and insert the other stud into the opposite hole as shown

Tip

To transfer the song back to the computer (check-in), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual or the online help

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Listening to music with Network Walkman

Please charge the battery before use (see page 8) Note

When using

2

Network Walkman, be

sure to disconnect it from the computer

Insert a recorded “MagicGate Memory Stick” into Network Walkman

When the “Memory Stick” is inserted into the

c

onnect

the

headphones/earphones

slot, “ACCESS”

All the music fiies and total playing hours appear

appears

P

8.

Q

2 ‘, 0

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@ Press the VOLUME

+I- button up or down to adjust the volume

HOLD switch (Release this switch before

playback )

Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end (only when REPEAT OFF is selected)

If playback does not start

The HOLD switch may be switched down Please release it up (page 16)

To stop playback

Press the Seesaw key

To adjust the volume

The volume can be set in PRESET and MANUAL

mode (page 16)

lip If you do not operate the player for 10 seconds while

in stop mode, the display automatically turns off When scrolling song titles, etc , the display hums off after scrolling is finiihed

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Listening to music with Network Walkman (continued)

On other operations On the display

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Text/graphic information display (page 15) Display truck number, song title, current date and time (page 18) and menu In the graphic mode, Spectrum analyzer,

To

Go to the beginning Press (W) once of the next track

Go to the beginning Press (W) repeatedly of the succeeding tracks ‘1

Go to the beginning Press (H) once of the actual track

Go to previous tracks I)

Go forward 2, During playback, press

Go backward 2, During playback, press

Operation of the Seesaw key

Press (W4) repeatedly

(HI) and hold

(W ) and hold

etc are displayed Press the DISPLAY button to change the

display mode See “Changing the display mode” on page 15 for details

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Playback mode indication (page 13) The selected playback mode is displayed

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AVLS indication (page 14) The indication lights up while the AVLS

function is activated

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MEGA BASS indication (page 14)

The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated

‘1 Pressing and holding (W) of the Seesaw key

during stop mode allows you to go to the

beginning of the next and succeeding tracks

continuously Also, pressing and holding (H1) of the Seesaw key during the stop mode allows you to go to the

beginning of the previous and further tracks

continuously

2, Passing five seconds after starting fast forwarding

or fast rewinding operations, its speed increases

To take out the “Memory Stick”

Open the cover of the “Memory Stick” slot, then

slightly push and release the “Memory Stick ”

once

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q

Battery remain indication (page 8) The remaining battery power is

displayed

Playing tracks repeatedly

(REPEAT)

You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways-

all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat

3

Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to

select “ALL”, “l”, “SHUF”, or

“OFF “

Menu Playback mode Display indication* REP OFF normal none REP ALL all tracks

REP 1 current track

REP SHUF all tracks

* The display indication appears after step 4

1

repeatedly

repeatedly in random order

Press the MENU button

The menu is displayed

4

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4 SHUF

MENU button

4

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

The selected playback mode indication lights

Playback mode indication

Press the MENU button

returns to normal

To exit from the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button

To cancel the REPEAT mode Select OFF in step 3

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If there is no “Memory Stick” inserted, “REP : --” appears in the display, and repeat mode cannot be selected

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Removing the “Memory Stick” from the slot, the

setting of “REPEAT” returns to “REP : OFF.”

2

Press

“OFF” blinks

(PUSH) of the Seesaw key

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Adjusting the

sound

Protecting your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears

Seesaw key

MEGA BASS/ AVLS buttons

Emphasizing the bass sound (MEGA BASS)

Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency

sound for richer quality audio reproduction

Press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button

Each time you press the MEGA BASS/AVLS

button, the MEGA BASS indication changes

as follows: BASS 1 W BASS Ia F (none)

Display indication Sound quality BASS 1 Mega Bass

BASS Ia Mega Bass

none normal play

(moderate effect)

(strong effect)

Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVIS

button more than one-half second

The @ (AVLS) indication lights up in the display

The volume is kept to a moderate level

To cancel AVLS Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS button until the @ indication goes off

Note

If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing

the bass, turn down the volume

To cancel the MEGA BASS effect Press the MEGA BASS/AVLS button repeatedly

until the MEGA BASS indication goes off

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Changing the display mode

Information for the track numbers or song titles appears on the display in playback or

stop mode

You can change the display mode

DISPLAY button

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Elapsed time mode

Track number Elapsed time

Play status p$YP;“,g~;~;-$~ Jl is

In stop mode: n is displayed

While locating tracks: w or I44

is displayed.

While searching a point in a track:

H or 44 is displayed

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Title mode

Song title Artist name

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Play status

Press the DISPLAY button

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes as shown below

Elapsed time mode

[-+I ~7 001 01 231

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Title mode*

1~7 TITLE/AR]

MS title mode

1 fi MS TITLE 1

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Graphic mode

L-,

*

If

the

files have

“TrackOOl,” etc appears

.,mdmm m

no song

titles

or artist names,

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MS title mode

1 ;3iMS TITLEif 1

1

“Memory Stick” title

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Graphic mode

Spectrum analyzer

m: songs recorded at 132kbps m: songs recorded at 10Skbps m: songs recorded at 66kbps

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While searching a point in a track (Graphic mode):

playing position

Pla; status

While fast forwarding, fast rewinding, or

during continuous search operations, the current playing position is displayed

Bit rate {page 32)

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Locking the

Changing the settings

controls (HOLD)

To prevent the controls from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function

HOLD switch

Slide the of the arrow No controls will be able to operate

If you press buttons while the HOLD switch is ON, “HOLD” appears in the display

To release the Hold function

Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow

HOLD

switch in the direction

,

VOLUME. +I- buttons

Press (4)

I

II

To set a reasonable volume

(Volume preset functions)

There are two modes of adjusting the volume Manual mode: By pressing the “VOLUME

Preset mode:

1

Press the MENU button

The menu is displayed

+/-I’ button, you can change the setting from 0 to 31

You can switch to any of three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI

2

Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to

display “VOL : MAN ”

3

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“MAN” blinks

4

Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to

display “VOL : SET> “

1 a VOL SET> 1

5

Press

(PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“VOL LO xx”* blinks

* xx is a numeric value

set the settings of @ Sets numeric of LO

@ Press b to display “VOL MID xx,”

and set it using ‘I+/- “

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Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

The display returns to normal While the above settings, the volume can

To exit from the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button

Note

If AVLS is set (page 14), the volume may be lower than previous settings

LO, MID, or HI

To turn off the beep

sound (BEEP)

BEEP ON: a beep will sound to indicate that

BEEP OFF: no beep sound will be heard

1

2

3

4

operation has been accepted

Press the MENU button

The menu is displayed

1 R REP OFF

Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to

display

“BEEP : ON “

1 B BEEP ON

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“ON” blinks

Press 4 or W of the Seesaw key

display “OFF ”

to

5

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

6

Press the MENU button

The display returns to normal

To exit from the Menu mode

Select

[RETURN] in

button

To turn on the beep sound

Select ON in step 4

the menu

or press the MENU

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Changing the settings (con&d)

To change the display

backlight setting (LIGHT)

Menu

OFF

ON

1

Backlight mode

always off turns on for three seconds after each

operation (or until scrolling is complete)

Press the MENU button

The menu is displayed

To set the date and time (DATE - TIME)

You can set the current date and time and display it To play a music item with a playback period restriction, you need to set the date and time

1

Press the MENU button

The menu is displayed

1 B REP OFF

1 E?I REP OFF

2

Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to

display “LIGHT : ON v

I@ LIGHT ON 1

3

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“ON” blinks

4

Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to display selections

5

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

6

Press the MENU button

The display returns to normal

To exit from the Menu mode Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU

button

2

Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to display “DATE-TIME II

) Q DATE-TIME1

3

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

The “DATE” display appears, and the year indication “y” blinks

4

Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to select the year number “y fl

5

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

The month indication “m” blinks

6

Do the same to set the month “m”

and the day “d,” and press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

The “TIME” display appears, The hour indication “h” blinks

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7 Do the same to set the month “h”

and the day “m,” and press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

8

Press the MENU button

The display returns to normal

To switch between 24 hour display and 12 hour display

Press the DISPLAY button during the setting in step

7 To exit from the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button

To display the current time

Press the DISPLAY button more than one-half second You can display the current time during pressing

Note

If the unit is not used for a long time, it may reset your settings of the date and time

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To erase the

“Memory Stick” (ERASE)

You can erase music data from the “Memory Stick” one by one

Confirm the contents before erasing

6

Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to

display “Y ”

7

Press

(PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“ERASE OOl?” appears

1

Press

the MENU button

The menu is displayed

1 F? REP OFF 1

2

Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to

display

“ERASE “

) @ ERASE>

If “ERASE” does not appear in the menu, erasing is not available

3

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

The current track number blinks

\If

1 B ERASE<0013

fl’

4

Press 4 or F of the Seesaw key to

select the track to erase

5

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“N” blinks

Playback starts from the first track If

you do not operate it for more than 10 seconds while in playback mode, erasing automaticallv turns off

numbers

you want

“ERASING” appears, and music data is erased from the “Memory Stick ” After erasing is complete, “COMPLETE” appears, and returns to the display in

9 Press the MENU button

The display returns to normal

To exit from the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button

To cancel the erasing

Select “IV’ in step 5, or press the Seesaw key to select 4 or b in step 7

Notes

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You cannot erase while playback (“ERASE” will not be displayed)

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If the erasure prevention switch of the “Memory Stick” is ON, “MS LOCKED” appears in the display, and you cannot erase the “Memory Stick ”

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Do not take out the “Memory Stick” when

“ERASING” is displayed

Tip

If the songs are erased from the “Memory Stick,” OpenMG Jukebox recognizes them as songs to be checked in when the “Memory Stick” is connected

to the original computer that you used for Checkout Therefore, the remaining Check-out count increases automatically

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To format the

“Memory Stick”

5

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“FORMAT?” appears

(FORMAT)

You can use the Network Walkman player to format the “Memory Stick”

If formatted, all data previously recorded on

the “Memory Stick” will be erased Be sure to check the data of the “Memory Stick” before formatting (data recorded using other devices will also be erased)

A commercially available “Memory Stick” is already formatted at the factory

The supplied “Memory Stick” is also

formatted Note

You cannot use a “Memory Stick” that has been formatted using the computer (page 6)

The menu is displayed

(a REP OFF

display “FORMAT ”

1 @ FORMAT> 1

If

“FORMAT” does not

menu, formatting is not available

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“N”

blinks

appear in the

6

Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key

“FORMATING” blinks, and starts formatting of the “Memory Stick “ When formatting is finished, “COMPLETE” appears in the display, and returns to the menu in step 2

7 Press the MENU button

The display returns to normal

To exit from the Menu mode

Select [RETURN] in the button

To cancel the formatting

Select “IV’ in step 3, or press the Seesaw key to select 4 or b in step 5

Notes

l

You cannot format while playback (“FORMAT” will not be displayed)

l

If the erasure prevention switch of the “Memory

Stick” is ON, “MS LOCKED” appears in the

display, and you cannot format the “Memory Stick ”

l

Do not take out the “Memory Stick” when “FORMATING” is displayed

lip

If the songs are formatted from the “Memory Stick,” OpenMG Jukebox recognizes them as songs to be checked in when the “Memory Stick” is connected to the original computer that you used for Checkout

Therefore, the remaining Check-out count increases

automatically

menu or press

the

MENU

4

Press 4 or b of the Seesaw key to

display “Y ”

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If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer (If trouble occurred when the “Memory Stick” was in the player, we recommend that the “Memory Stick” be left in the player when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood )

Notes on the rechargeable battery

l

Be sure to use the supplied battery charger

only for specified batteries

l

When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a long period of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual Repeat discharging and recharging a

few times The battery life should return to

normal

l

Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet as soon as the battery has been charged Leaving it connected may result in reduced

battery performance (

l

The charger and a rechargeable battery may become warm while recharging, however this is normal and is not a malfunction

l

The charging time may vary depending on

the battery condition

l

A rechargeable battery can be charged about 300 times

l

When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to replace the battery with a new one

For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.

NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY

You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to your nearest Sony Service

Center or Factory Service Center Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel

metal hydride batteries in household or

business trash may be prohibited

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call l-SOO-222-SONY (United States only)

For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

nickel metal hydride battery

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using Network Walkman, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer For trouble concerning operations while connecting with your computer, please refer to the supplied software’s online help “Troubleshooting” contents, too

To reset the player

If Network Walkman does not operate normally or if there is no sound, even after checking the troubleshooting guide below, remove the battery, then re-insert it

What happened 1

On playback

Symptom There is no sound

The volume does not increase Sound is distorted There is no sound from the right

channel of the headphones Playback has stopped suddenly

Cannot playback audio data with date limits + The date has expired

Cause/Remedy 9 Adjust the volume (page 11)

+ Connect the headphones securely to the headphones jack + Cancel the AVLS function (page 14) + Record with a higher bps value (page 32) 0 9 Make sure that the headphones plug is connected securely

+ The battery is exhausted You need to change it (page 8) + Release and reinsert the “Memory Stick” a few times to clean

the terminals z

+ You must set the date in the menu (page 18) g

0

‘I z $

1

On the display window

Symptom The backlight is off

“0” appears instead of the album + Use the OpenMG Jukebox to rename the title with characters

title

Cause/Remedy + Set the LIGHT setting to ON (turns on during operation) in the

menu (uaee 18)

which can be disolaved on the slaver

continued

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