Sony NW-MS9 Operating Instruction

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3-226-930-11(1)
Portable Memory Stick Audio Player
Network Walkman
Operating Instructions
NW-MS9
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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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 1-(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.: 201-930-6972
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
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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
• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.
• In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this player.
• 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.
• The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.
• Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.
Program ©2000 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Overview .......................................... 4
What you can do with your
Network Walkman ................ 4
Other features ............................... 5
On “MagicGate Memory Stick”
.................................................. 5
Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking........................... 7
Step 2: Charging the rechargeable
battery ......................................... 8
Basic Operations
Transferring songs from the computer
to the “Memory Stick” (Check-
Out).............................................. 9
Listening to music with Network
Walkman ....................................11
On other operations................... 12
On the display ............................ 12
Advanced Operations
Playing tracks repeatedly
(REPEAT).................................. 13
Adjusting the sound...................... 14
Emphasizing the bass sound
(MEGA BASS) ...................... 14
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS) ................................... 14
Changing the display mode ......... 15
Locking the controls (HOLD) ...... 16
Changing the settings ................... 16
To set a reasonable volume
(Volume preset functions) .. 16
To turn off the beep sound
(BEEP).................................... 17
To change the display backlight
setting (LIGHT).................... 18
To set the date and time
(DATE – TIME) .................... 18
To erase the “Memory Stick”
(ERASE) .................................... 20
To format the “Memory Stick”
(FORMAT)................................ 21
Menu................................................ 22
Other Information
Precautions ..................................... 23
Notes on the rechargeable battery
................................................ 24
Troubleshooting ............................. 25
To reset the player...................... 25
What happened ? ....................... 25
Error messages ........................... 28
Specifications.................................. 30
Glossary .......................................... 31
Looking at the controls ................. 33
Index ................................................ 34
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,”
, 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.
, “Memory Stick,”
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.
MP3, WAV and
Audio CDsEMD Services
Windows Media
Format files
1 Store digital
audio files on your computer.*
2 Transfer the files
to the Network Walkman.
3 Listen to your
Network Walkman.
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USB connection
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Other features
Compact size, light weight.
Skip-proof: you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as
jogging or commuting.
Approximately 10 hours of continuous playback with a rechargeable nickel hydride battery.
Recordable time: up to 60 min., 80 min., 120 min.**, on the supplied 64MB “MagicGate Memory Stick.
Backlight LCD screen: song titles and artist names can be displayed.
High speed data transfer using the supplied USB cable.
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:
The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission
of the copyright holders.
Sony is not responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording
from CD or music downloading.

On MagicGate Memory Stick

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. Because it is removable, the Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage.
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 logo.
Cannot be usedCan 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.
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.
Data is stored in a folder 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.
You can display data that has been recorded on other Memory Stick” compatible devices (JPEG 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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Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Your Memory Stick Audio Player comes with the following items.
Memory Stick Player (1)
•“MagicGate Memory Stick” (1)
Earphones (1)
USB cable (1)
Getting Started
Rechargeable battery (1)
Battery charger (1)
AC plug adaptor (1)
(Except for U.S.A, Europe, Hong Kong, Korea, and Australia model)
•“Memory Stick” storage case (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Carrying pouch (1) (Except for U.S.A model)
Key ring (1)
CD-ROM
(OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1)
NW-MS9 Operating Instructions (1)
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.
Serial Number
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Step 2: Charging the rechargeable battery

Please charge the battery before using the player.
1 Charge the battery.
To the wall outlet
b
Charge lamp (Available only with certain models)
For U.S.A and European models: Full charging takes about 7 hours.
For other countries: After about 1.5 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.)
Notes
The shape of the supplied charger varies depending on your country.
Please charge the battery where the temperature is 0˚C to 35˚C.
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.
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.
low battery
If LOW BATT is displayed in the display, you need to recharge the battery.
Please charge the battery
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Basic Operations

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.
1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer.
1 Insert MagicGate Memory Stick.
Access lamp
MagicGate Memory Stick
Memory Stick slot
2 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.
to
USB cable (supplied)
Notes
When connecting Network Walkman to your computer, make sure the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick (page 23) is OFF .
Insert the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place.
to
Notes
The access lamp blinks while transferring data files.
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.
Basic Operations
Notes
Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer. Normal operation will not be guaranteed.
Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed.
A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time.
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 the 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.
1 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.
2 Rotate the cover in the direction of the
arrow and insert the other stud into the opposite hole as shown.
b
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 Network Walkman, be sure to disconnect it from the computer.
1 Insert a recorded “MagicGate Memory Stick into Network Walkman.
MagicGate Memory Stick
Memory Stick slot
When the Memory Stick is inserted into the slot, ACCESS appears.
All the music files and total playing hours appear.
2 Connect the headphones/earphones.
to i jack
3 Start playback.
1 Press the Seesaw
key.
2 Press the VOLUME
+/– 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).
Tip
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 turns off after scrolling is finished.
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Listening to music with Network Walkman

On other operations

(continued)

On the display

Seesaw key
Press (>)
Press (PUSH)
Press (.)
To
Go to the beginning of the next track
Go to the beginning of the succeeding
1)
tracks Go to the beginning
of the actual track Go to previous
1)
tracks Go forward
Go backward
1)
Pressing and holding (>) 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 (.) 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.
2)
Operation of the Seesaw key
Press (>) once.
Press (>) repeatedly.
Press (.) once.
Press (.) repeatedly.
During playback, press (>) and hold.
2)
During playback, press (.) and hold.
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001 02:01
45
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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, etc. are displayed.
Press the DISPLAY button to change the display mode. See Changing the display mode on page 15 for details.
2 Playback mode indication (page 13)
The selected playback mode is displayed.
3 AVLS indication (page 14)
The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated.
4 MEGA BASS indication (page 14)
The indication lights up while the MEGA BASS function is activated.
5 Battery remain indication (page 8)
The remaining battery power is displayed.
To take out the “Memory Stick”
Open the cover of the Memory Stick slot, then slightly push and release the Memory Stick.
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Give a slight push once.
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Advanced Operations

Playing tracks repeatedly (REPEAT)

You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways­all repeat, single repeat and shuffle repeat.
Menu
REP OFF REP ALL
REP 1
REP SHUF
* The display indication appears after step 4.
1 Press the MENU button.
Playback mode
normal all tracks
repeatedly current track
repeatedly all tracks
repeatedly in random order
Seesaw key
Press (B)
Press (PUSH)
Press (b)
The menu is displayed.
Display indication*
none
1
SHUF
MENU button
3 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
select “ALL”, “1”, “SHUF”, or “OFF.”
REP:ALL
4 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
The selected playback mode indication lights.
Playback mode indication.
5 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 REPEAT mode
Select OFF in step 3.
Notes
• If there is no “Memory Stick” inserted, “REP : ---” appears in the display, and repeat mode cannot be selected.
• Removing the “Memory Stick” from the slot, the setting of “REPEAT” returns to “REP : OFF.”
Advanced Operations
REP : OF F
2 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“OFF” blinks.
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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 B BASS B (none)
b
Display indication
BASS
BASS
none
Sound quality
Mega Bass (moderate effect)
Mega Bass (strong effect)
normal play
Press and hold the MEGA BASS/AVLS 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
M
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
•Elapsed time mode
Track number Elapsed time
001 02:01
Play status During playback: or is displayed alternately. In stop mode: is displayed. While locating tracks: > or . is displayed. While searching a point in a track: M or m is displayed.
•Title mode
Song title Artist name
TITLE/
Play status
ART
Advanced Operations
Press the DISPLAY button.
Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display changes as shown below.
Elapsed time mode
001 01:23
Title mode*
TITLE/AR
MS title mode
MS
TITLE
Graphic mode
* If the files have no song titles or artist names,
“Track001,” etc. appears.
•MS title mode
MS T I T L E
“Memory Stick” title
•Graphic mode
Spectrum analyzer
: songs recorded at 132kbps : songs recorded at 105kbps : songs recorded at 66kbps
•While searching a point in a track (Graphic mode):
playing position
Play 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 HOLD switch in the direction 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.
VOLUME +/– buttons
Seesaw key
Press (B)
Press (PUSH)
Press (b)
MENU button

To set a reasonable volume (Volume preset functions)

There are two modes of adjusting the volume. Manual mode: By pressing the “VOLUME
Preset mode: You can switch to any of
+/–” button, you can change the setting from 0 to 31.
three preset levels: LO, MID, or HI .
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu is displayed.
REP : OF F
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2 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “VOL : MAN.”
VOL : MAN
3 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“MAN” blinks.
4 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “VOL : SET>.”
VOL : S ET>
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5 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“VOL LO xx”* blinks.
* xx is a numeric value.
VOL LO xx
6 Press the “VOLUME +/–” button to
set the settings of LO, MID, or HI.
1 Sets numeric of LO. 2 Press B to display “VOL MID xx,”
and set it using “+/–.”
3 Do the same to set “VOL HI xx.”
7 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.

To turn off the beep sound (BEEP)

BEEP ON: a beep will sound to indicate that
operation has been accepted.
BEEP OFF: no beep sound will be heard.
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu is displayed.
REP : OF F
2 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “BEEP : ON.”
Advanced Operations
8 Press the MENU button.
The display returns to normal. While the above settings, the volume can
be adjusted to LO, MID, or HI.
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.
BEEP : O N
3 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“ON” blinks.
4 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “OFF.”
BEEP : OFF
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.
To turn on the beep sound
Select ON in step 4.
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Changing the settings
(continued)

To change the display backlight setting (LIGHT)

Menu
OFF ON
Backlight mode
always off turns on for three seconds after each
operation (or until scrolling is complete)
1 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.
REP : OF F
REP : OF F
2 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “LIGHT : ON.”
L I GH T : ON
3 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“ON” blinks.
4 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display selections.
LIGHT:OFF
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 b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “DATE–TIME.”
DAT E– T I ME
3 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
The “DATE” display appears, and the year indication “y” blinks.
00y 1m 1d
4 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
select the year number “y.”
5 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
The month indication “m” blinks.
00y 1m 1d
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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0 : 0 0
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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.
Advanced Operations
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To erase the
ERASE:Y>
“Memory Stick” (ERASE)
You can erase music data from the “Memory Stick” one by one.
Confirm the contents before erasing.
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu is displayed.
REP : OF F
6 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “Y.”
7 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“ERASE 001?” appears.
8 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“ERASING” appears, and music data is erased from the “Memory Stick.”
After erasing is complete, “COMPLETE” appears, and returns to the display in step 2.
2 Press b 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.
ERASE : 0 0 1
4 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
select the track numbers you want 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 automatically turns off.
ERASE: N
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 “N” in step 5, or press the Seesaw key to select b or B in step 7.
Notes
• You cannot erase while playback (“ERASE” will not be displayed).
• If the erasure prevention switch of the “Memory Stick” is ON, “MS LOCKED” appears in the display, and you cannot erase the “Memory Stick.”
• 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).
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu is displayed.
REP : OF F
2 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “FORMAT.”
FORMAT>
If “FORMAT” does not appear in the menu, formatting is not available.
3 Press (PUSH) of the Seesaw key.
“N” blinks.
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.
Advanced Operations
To exit from the Menu mode
Select [RETURN] in the menu or press the MENU button.
To cancel the formatting
Select “N” in step 3, or press the Seesaw key to select b or B in step 5.
Notes
• You cannot format while playback (“FORMAT” will not be displayed).
• If the erasure prevention switch of the “Memory Stick” is ON, “MS LOCKED” appears in the display, and you cannot format the “Memory Stick.”
• Do not take out the “Memory Stick” when “FORMATING” is displayed.
Tip
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.
FORMAT : N
4 Press b or B of the Seesaw key to
display “Y.”
FORMAT : Y >
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Menu

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
v
REP:
(page 13)
OFF
ALL
1
SHUF
Press the Seesaw key to go to the next step.
Press b or B of the Seesaw key to select an item.
VOL:
BEEP:
LIGHT:
TITLE:
DATE-TIME
ERASE
FORMAT>
[RETURN]
(page 16)
(page 17)
(page 18)
(see below)
*
(page 20)
*
(page 21)
**
(page 18)
MAN
SET> LO
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ENG
JPN
y
ERASExxx
N
Y>
* If you cannot format or erase (while
in play/pause mode, or there is no “Memory Stick” inserted), “FORMAT” or “ERASE” does not appear in the display.
m
d
N
Y>
**Select [RETURN], then press the
Seesaw key to exit from the menu.
MID
HI
FORMAT?
h
m
ERASE?
On the TITLE menu
You can choose between “ENG” (English) and“JPN” (Japanese). This function will be available in the future when the OpenMG Jukebox software is upgraded and you can use both English and Japanese for album and song titles.
About “>”
Selecting “>” on the display, waits your operations on the next window.
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Other Information

LOCK

Precautions

On safety
When you carry the supplied rechargeable battery, be sure to put it in the supplied rechargeable battery carrying case. Carrying the rechargeable battery without the case may cause a short-circuit with metallic objects such as coins, key rings, or necklace. As a result, a heat may generate.
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:
– Install batteries with the + and – poles
aligned correctly.
Do not charge dry batteries.
If a battery leak should develop, carefully
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new one.
On installation
Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.
On handling the Memory Stick
AB
Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.(A)
Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick.
Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick.
Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet.
Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location that is subject to:
– Extremely high temperature, such as in a
car parked in the sun
Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive
substances
To prolong the life of the Memory Stick, use the supplied storage case.
On the headphones/earphones
Road Safety
Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your player at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Other Information
C
When the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch is set to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, erased or edited.(B)
• The tactile protrusion on the rear surface of “MagicGate Memory Stick” distinguishes it from a general “Memory Stick.”(C)
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the label space.(D)
Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment location.
D
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate of the people around you.
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Precautions (continued)
On cleaning
Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
Clean the headphones/earphones plug and extension cord plug periodically.
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

Be sure to use the supplied battery charger only for specified batteries.
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.
Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet as soon as the battery has been charged. Leaving it connected may result in reduced battery performance.
The charger and a rechargeable battery may become warm while recharging, however this is normal and is not a malfunction.
The charging time may vary depending on the battery condition.
A rechargeable battery can be charged about 300 times.
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 1-800-222-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 softwares 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 ?

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.
Cause/Remedy
c Adjust the volume (page 11). c Connect the headphones securely to the headphones jack.
c Cancel the AVLS function (page 14). c Record with a higher bps value (page 32). c Make sure that the headphones plug is connected securely.
c The battery is exhausted. You need to change it (page 8). c Release and reinsert the Memory Stick a few times to clean
the terminals.
c You must set the date in the menu (page 18). c The date has expired.
Other Information
On the display window
Symptom
The backlight is off.
s appears instead of the album title.
Cause/Remedy
c Set the LIGHT setting to ON (turns on during operation) in the
menu (page 18).
c Use the OpenMG Jukebox to rename the title with characters
which can be displayed on the player.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
On charging
Symptom
The battery does not last even when recharged.
Charging stops just after connecting the supplied battery charger.
Cause/Remedy
c If you use the player where the temperature is below 0°C
(32°F), the battery does not function.
c You need to replace the battery. Please contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
c The battery is full. (If the charging stops even when the battery
is low, this may be due to a problem with the battery life. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.)
On the connection with the computer
Symptom
CONNECT does not appear in the display window when connecting to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
The computer does not identify the player when it is connected to the computer.
There are only a few songs I can Check-out. (The recordable time is short.)
After connecting to the computer, the drive appears but there is nothing inside.
The computer/player does not operate normally when connected.
Cause/Remedy
c Please wait for the authentication of the OpenMG Jukebox
(page 31) to be finished.
c If another software is active on your computer, wait for a
while, then reconnect the USB cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the USB cable, restart your computer, then connect the USB cable to your computer again.
c Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected. c Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected (page 9).
c Install driver only.
For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions.
c If there is data other than audio files in the “Memory Stick,
copy them to your computer to free memory on the “Memory Stick.
c Make sure the “Memory Stick is inserted and reconnect the
player to your computer. Disconnect the USB cable and put in the battery, then check the display. If the error message is displayed, there may be a problem with the Memory Stick. Follow the on-screen instructions to solve the problem.
c If you are connecting both devices with a USB hub or a USB
extension cable, normal operation is not guaranteed. Please use only the supplied USB cable.
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Other
Symptom
The buttons do not operate.
There is no beep sound to indicate that operation has been accepted.
Cannot insert the Memory Stick.
The current time is reset.
Cause/Remedy
c Make sure the HOLD switch is OFF (page 16). c You must recharge the battery (page 8).
c Set the BEEP setting to ON in the menu (page 17).
c Make sure the Memory Stick is correctly inserted as shown
on Network Walkman (page 9).
c The battery is low and needs to be charged.
Cannot use a Memory Stick used on other devices.
c Only MagicGate Memory Stick can be used with this player. c If the Memory Stick has been formatted using a computer,
backup the files of theMemory Stick on your computer if necessary, and reformat the Memory Stick using this player (page 21).
Other Information
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Troubleshooting (continued)

Error messages

Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display.
Message
ACCESS
CANNOT PLAY
FILE ERROR
FORMAT ERR
HOLD
EXPIRED
MS LOCKED
LOW BATT
ERROR
NO AUDIO
Meaning
Accessing the Memory Stick.
The player cannot playback certain
contents of this Memory Stick due to a difference in format.
Check-out has been interrupted forcefully.
Cannot read the data.
The data is not normal.
The inserted Memory Stick contains a data format which is not supported by Network Walkman. (For example, if you format the Memory Stick using the computer.)
The HOLD switch is ON, and no operating buttons are available.
The datas playback date has expired.
The current date has not been set to playback data with date limits.
Plays back songs beyond the playback restriction supported by Network Walkman.
The erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick is on LOCK.
The battery is low, and needs to be charged.
A malfunction is detected.
There is no music data inMagicGate Memory Stick.
The Memory Stick is notMagicGate Memory Stick.
Remedy
This is not an error. Please wait for access to be finished. Do not take out the
Memory Stick”.
Remove and reinsert the battery, and
then check the display on the screen.
If music data cannot be played back, you can erase it from the “Memory Stick. For details on how to erase, refer to To erase the abnormal data from the Memory Stick (page 29).
Remove and reinsert the battery, and then make sure displays on the screen.
You need to Check-in data you are able to Check-in into your computer, then format the Memory Stick using this player. (See To delete abnormal data from the Memory Stick on page 29.)
You must format the Memory Stick following the instructions on page 21. (You must format the Memory Stick using this player. If you format the Memory Stick using the computer, you may Check-in/out, but you cannot playback using this player.)
This is not an error. Switch the HOLD switch to OFF before operating the buttons.
You need to set the current date to playback data with date limits (page 18).
If there is data in a different format, you must delete that data from the Memory Stick. (See To delete abnormal data from the Memory Stick, on page 29.)
Switch the erasure prevention switch to OFF when connecting to your computer or formatting a Memory Stick.
You must charge the battery.
First, remove and reinsert the battery. If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Check that MagicGate Memory Stick is inserted. If there is no music data in MagicGate Memory Stick, use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-out music items.
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Message
NO DATA
NO STICK CONNECT
STICK ERROR
MG ERROR
Meaning
There are no tracks inside MagicGate Memory Stick.
There is no Memory Stick inserted. The player is connected to the
computer.
You cannot access the “Memory Stick, or the data inside the Memory Stick or the player itself is not normal.
An unauthorized distribution file is detected for copyright protection.
Remedy
Use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-out music items.
Insert a Memory Stick. This is not an error. You can operate
using the OpenMG Jukebox software, but you cannot operate the controls on the player.
Remove and reinsert the battery, and then make sure displays on the screen.
Eject and reinsert the Memory Stick a few times. If this does not solve the problem, Check-in data items into the computer, and then format the Memory Stick using this player. (Refer to the instructions in To delete the abnormal data from the Memory Stick below for details.) If the problem persists, bring both the player and the Memory Stick to your nearest Sony dealer.
Remove and reinsert the battery, then check the display on the screen.
First, check-in the Check-in data available to your computer, then format the Memory Stick with Network Walkman. Refer to the instructions in To delete the abnormal data from the Memory Stick below for details.
Other Information
To delete abnormal data from the Memory Stick
If CANNOT PLAY, EXPIRED FILE ERROR, STICK ERROR MG ERROR appears in the display window, there is abnormal data in the Memory Stick.
Please follow the instructions below to delete abnormal data (data you cannot playback).
1 Connect Network Walkman to your computer, and start the OpenMG Jukebox. 2 If the cause of the abnormal data is clear (data of which the playback date limits have expired,
etc.), erase the data from the Portable Player window of the OpenMG Jukebox.
3 If the problem persists, click the button on the OpenMG Jukebox to Check-in all data you
are able to Check-in.
4 Disconnect the player from the computer and then format the “Memory Stick using the menu
(page 21).
Note
If you format the Memory Stick, data that has been recorded using other devices will be deleted, too. If there are other data in the Memory Stick, check the data contents using a compatible equipment before formatting the Memory Stick. Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Help files.
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Specifications

Recording time (when using the supplied 64MB MagicGate Memory Stick”)
Approx. 60 min. (132kbps) Approx. 80 min. (105kbps) Approx. 120 min. (66kbps)
Sampling frequency response
44.1kHz
Recording format
ATRAC3
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (single signal measurement)
Output
Headphone/earphone: stereo mini-jack
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
More than 80dB (excluding 66 kbps)
Dynamic range
More than 85dB (excluding 66 kbps)
Operating temperature
5˚C to 35˚C (-41˚F to 95˚F)
Supplied accessories
64MB MagicGate Memory Stick (1) Rechargeable battery (1) Battery charger (1) AC plug adaptor (1) (Except U.S.A, Europe, Hong Kong, Korea, and Australia model) Earphones (1) USB cable (1) Memory Stick storage case (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch (1) (Except for U.S.A model) Key ring (1) CD-ROM (OpenMG Jukebox installation disc) (1) NW-MS9 Operating Instructions (1) OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions (1)
Optional accessories
MagicGate Memory Stick MSG-32A (32MB)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
MSG-64A (64MB)
Power source
DC IN 1.2V (gum type, secondary battery Ni-MH (NH-14WM))
Power for USB (supplies from the computer through supplied USB cable)
Battery life
Approx. 10 hours (back-to-back playback)
Dimensions (approx.)
36 × 81.4 × 14.1 mm (1 7/16 × 3 1/4 × 9/16 inches) (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)
Mass (approx.)
67g (2.4 oz) (includes Memory Stick, battery NH-14WM)
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Glossary

MagicGate
Copyright protection technology that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication ensures that protected content is transferred only between compliant devices and media, and that protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.
Note
is terminology denoting the copyright protection system developed by Sony. It does not
guarantee conversion among other media.
MagicGate Memory Stick
A compact IC recording media Memory Stick equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology. You can record or play data, such as music, that requires copyright protection only by using a MagicGate Memory Stick with “MagicGate” compatible equipment (e.g., Network Walkman).
MagicGate Memory Stick can be used to record any other kind of digital data with any otherMemory Stick compatible equipment.MagicGate Memory Stick is distinguished by the MG and MAGIC GATE logos.
Memory Stick
Memory Stick is a portable and compact Integrated Circuit recording medium. There are two types of Memory Stick”: “MagicGate Memory Stick equipped with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology and a normal Memory Stick not equipped with the copyright protection technology. You can record image files, audio files, and sound files using Memory Stick compatible audio visual devices, or record data from the computer. Data with different formats can be stored in the same Memory Stick. (Please refer to the instruction manuals that come with the devices to check which format the equipment is able to read.) For example, you can store image files in the space available on MagicGate Memory Stick using the respective equipment even if there are already audio files in MagicGate Memory Stick.
Other Information
OpenMG
Copyright protection technology that securely manages music content from the EMD/Audio CD on a personal computer. Application software that is installed on the computer encrypts the digital music content when recording on the hard drive. This allows you to enjoy music content on the computer, but prevents unauthorized transmission of this content across a network (or elsewhere). This PC copyright protection complies with MagicGate, and allows you to transfer digital music content from a PC’s hard drive to a compliant device.
ATRAC3
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
The ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD, resulting an increased data capacity for the media.
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Glossary (continued)
SDMI
SDMI which stands for Secure Digital Music Initiative, is a forum that consists of over 130 companies in the fields of recorded audio content, computers, and consumer electronics, dedicated to developing an integrated method of copyright protection technology that can be used worldwide.
SDMI is working to create a framework for preventing improper usage of audio files and to promote legal music distribution services. The copyright protection technologies “OpenMG” and MagicGate are based upon the SDMI standard.
Check-in/Check-out
Check-out is to transfer music files from a personal computer to an external device/media (such as Network Walkman). Returning checked-out music files to the same computer is to check-in. (You cannot move checked-out music files to another computer.)
You can check-out a music file, check it back in, and then check it out again an infinite number of times. The SDMI rules provide that up to four copies of a music file can be checked-out at one time. OpenMG employs a method whereby three copies of a song can be checked-out simultaneously, while the fourth copy is maintained as a “master” on your PC. If three copies of the same song are checked-out at a given time, one copy of the song needs to be checked-in to the computer in order to create an additional check-out.
Bit rate
Indicates the data amount per second. The rate is reflected in bps (bit per second). In OpenMG Jukebox, the bit rate for recording an audio CD or converting MP3 and WAV format
audio files into ATRAC3 format can be chosen from 132 kbps/105kbps/66kbps. 105 kbps means 105000 bits of information per second. If the bit rate is large, that means a large amount of information is used to play music. Comparing music of the same format, a 105 kbps data offers better sound quality than 66 kbps data, and 132 kbps data offers better sound quality than 105 kbps data. However, audio files in formats such as MP3 have different encoding methods, and thus sound quality cannot be determined by simply comparing the bit rate.
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Looking at the controls

(rear)
6
q;
Network Walkman
(front)
1
1 Access lamp (page 9) 2 Seesaw key (page 11-14, 16-22) 3 Display (page 12, 15) 4 Memory Stick slot (page 9, 11) 5 Battery compartment (page 8)
2
3
4
5
7
qa
8
9
qs qd
6 i (Headphones/earphones) jack (page 11) 7 Hole for attaching the key ring or strap
(The strap is not supplied)
8 HOLD switch (page 16) 9 MEGA BASS/AVLS button (page 14) 0 VOLUME +/– buttons (page 11, 16) qa Dedicated USB jack (page 9) qs MENU button (page 13, 16-22) qd DISPLAY button (page 12, 15)
Display
123
Other Information
45
1 Text/graphic information display
(page 15)
2 Playback mode indication (page 13) 3 AVLS indication (page 14) 4 MEGA BASS indication (page 14) 5 Battery remain indication (page 8)
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Index

A
Access lamp 9 actual track 12 artist name 15 ATRAC3 31 AVLS 14
B
Backlight 18 Battery 8 Battery charge lamp
8
Battery remain indicator 8
BEEP 17 beginning of the track 12 Bit rate 15, 32
C
CD (compact disc) 4 CD-ROM 7 charging 8 Check-in 32 Check-out 9, 32 computer 4, 9
D
DATE–TIME 18 display 12, 15 DISPLAY button 15 display mode 15 download 4
E
EMD services 4 ERASE 20 erasure prevention switch
23
earphones 7
F
FORMAT 21 formatting 6, 21
G
go backward 12 go forward 12
H
headphones/earphones
11 Hifi Folder 6 HOLD 16 HOLD switch 16
I
Internet (EMD services)
4
L
LIGHT 18 listen to music 11 LOW BATT 8, 28
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M
MEGA BASS 14 MagicGate 31 MagicGate Memory Stick
4, 5, 7, 31
Memory Stick 5, 23, 31
insert 9
remove 12 Menu 22 MENU button 13, 16-22
O
OpenMG 4, 31 OpenMG Jukebox software
9
P
playback 11 Preset volume 16 previous tracks 12
R
REPEAT 13 RETURN 22
T
TITLE 15 transferring
to the Memory Stick 9
troubleshooting 25
U
USB cable 7, 9
V
volume 11, 16
W
WAV format 4 Windows Explorer 6
Other Information
S
SDMI 31 Serial Number 7 set the current data and time 18 song title 15 spectrum analyzer 15 succeeding tracks 12 supplied accessories 7
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EN
Printed in Japan
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