Sony NW-MS9 Operating Instruction

3-226-930-11(1)

Portable Memory Stick Audio Player

Network Walkman

Operating Instructions

NW-MS9

© 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 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

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

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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Basic Operations

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