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1. 5 Press PUSH of the Seesaw a The month digit blinks S O0y im id 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 digit blinks Jy A 00 sie 4 ys 7 Do the same to set the hour and minute and press PUSH of the Seesaw Ky 8 Press the MENU button The pY returns to normal 0 578 454 00 1 A 1 aiden 1 7 55 4 a OR Ste aa RR Ke 1 1 BOR SO x Sean os i BS isc ae EES nib a ee r nals ES BOE ye SO dio BR Seat Riche Au fe eo z X R e ble i SO BR Se r ke a r Sores Seca CO ea rt o Sos seis SO ser ey lay on at E SS P h m Sores ex orp in ive es Se one cts clive Be a sana defe babar ne BOS T a R R DATRad ainst to Son aes DA ag ed nyS ive ze RE A nes Mr shou G n eee SSO ete es or iene a CRO R acce i ma ge si i a BOE t c n in a Z ee any ee aami ngin Steen ing Pr e es paa itso Bes eae lud his th rg mn ov rit SK SO inc if tl y ha nts m ert b SBE Sees n i a c e e e ith lity ol Bs Se ct i se or nag sod T ens nei faci pr YC RRS Y R RA D ody char la gren exp id ice tion ae ee ies er ra NERS ur AR cep li oe Ste Yo this of eave built Sata r re lien S oes T 3 te n a e ha a h o a n Dy D N i rrant oe ne or purohase ER r sign ar A Z Er wa h eS i bd of eC uct oriz 9 e a Is ye oe Ke ae O P yo e daie IG od th nis us Th su A Ee ae ny see d ake erv shee me eae ge he
2. Hifi Folder HOLD HOLD switch Internet EMD services aL LIGHT listen to music LOW BATT 23 7 21 6 21 11 16 16 4 18 11 8 28 LM MEGA BASS 14 TITLE 15 MagicGate 31 transferring MagicGate Memory Stick to the Memory Stick 4 5 7 31 troubleshooting 25 Memory Stick 5 23 31 insert 9 u remove 12 Menu 22 USB cable 7 9 MENU button 13 16 22 oO volume 11 16 OpenMG 4 31 OpenMG Jukebox software w 9 WAV format 4 Windows Explorer 6 playback 11 Preset volume 16 previous tracks 12 E REPEAT 13 RETURN 22 E SDMI 31 Serial Number 7 set the current data and time 18 song title 15 spectrum analyzer 15 succeeding tracks 12 supplied accessories 7 UO IFEULIOJU 12430 i 35 http Awww world sony com Sony Corporation Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan S O NY 3 227 797 11 1 OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 for Sony digital music players Operating Instructions This manual describes how to install the OpenMG Jukebox software and explains its basic operations for use with the Sony digital music players such as the Network Walkman or Music Clip Player Before you start please also review the instruction manual of your digital music player as well 2001 Sony Corporation Program 1999 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation 2001 Sony Corporation e Network Walkman OpenMG MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick and their
3. MagicGate Memory Stick may not be displayed if you insert it with the write protect tab locked even if you then unlock it In this case reconnect the Network Walkman SONY NW MS9 CORRECTION Pages 18 and 19 To set the date and time DATE TIME lt Incorrect gt 1 Press the MENU button The menu 1s displayed Fy REP OFF 2 Press lt or P gt of the Seesaw key to display DATE TIME B DATE TIME 3 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key The DATE display appears and the year indication y blinks zoey imid Eizo ey im 4 Press lt or P of the Seesaw key to select the eyen number y 5 Press PUSH 0 of the Seesaw oo The month indication m blinks SH 0ysim 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 vir 7 Do the same to set ae ent h and the day m and press EAR of the Seesaw woy 8 Press the MENU button The pT returns to normal Sony Corporation 2001 Printed m Japan lt Correct gt 1 Press the MENU button The menu 1s displayed fi REP OFF 2 Press 4 or P of the Seesaw key to display DATE TIME Fi DATE TIME 3 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key The DATE display appears and the year digits blink 4 Press lt or gt of the Seesaw key to select the eye nu
4. 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 Inno 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 e 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 e The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated e 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
5. 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 dat
6. Ver 20 and Driver Alternatively restart the installer and select Install Driver only to install the appropriate driver Note After you have installed the OpenMG Jukebox Version 2 0 software do not install OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X to overwrite the existing Version 2 0 If OpenMG Jukebox Version 2 0 is overwritten registered songs may be lost If installation is accidentally started be sure to halt the installation Notes on system suspend system hibernation mode While playing or recording or while connecting the Network Walkman player do not change to system suspend system hibernation mode Prevent settings that automatically make such changes If the mode changes to system suspend system hibernation during CD recording file import check in or check out songs may be lost and the system may not be recovered normally Also if the Memory Stick is replaced during system suspend system hibernation mode songs may be lost after system recovery If you are using Windows 2000 Professional When you put the computer in suspend system hibernation mode while an external device media is connected if OpenMG Jukebox is started immediately upon system recovery the message Cannot initialize OpenMG PD Manager may appear In this case click OK and then disconnect and reconnect the external device media and restart OpenMG Jukebox Note on the LOCK tab on the Memory Stick While using OpenMG Jukebox the contents of the
7. 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 suoresado po sueapy r 13 14 Adjusting the sound 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 f gt BASS Ii gt none Display indication Sound quality BASSI Mega Bass moderate effect BASS Ii Mega Bass strong effect none normal play 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 Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears 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 Changing the display mode Information for the track numbers or song titles appears on the display in playback or stop mode You can change th
8. using this player If you format the using the computer Memory Stick using the computer you may Check in out but you cannot playback using this player HOLD The HOLD switch is ON and no This is not an error Switch the HOLD operating buttons are available switch to OFF before operating the buttons EXPIRED The data s playback date has e You need to set the current date to expired playback data with date limits page 18 The current date has not been set to e If there is data in a different format playback data with date limits you must delete that data from the e Plays back songs beyond the Memory Stick See To delete playback restriction supported by abnormal data from the Memory Network Walkman Stick on page 29 MS LOCKED The erasure prevention switch of the Switch the erasure prevention switch to Memory Stick is on LOCK OFF when connecting to your computer or formatting a Memory Stick LOW BATT The battery is low and needs to be You must charge the battery charged ERROR A malfunction is detected First remove and reinsert the battery If you have any questions or problems concerning your Network Walkman please consult your nearest Sony dealer NO AUDIO e There is no music data in Check that MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick e The Memory Stick is not MagicGate Memory Stick is inserted If there is no music data in MagicGate Memory Stick use the O
9. 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 Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA 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 SONY NW MS9 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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11. 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 On playback Symptom Cause Remedy There is no sound gt Adjust the volume page 11 gt Connect the headphones securely to the headphones jack The volume does not increase gt Cancel the AVLS function page 14 Sound is distorted gt Record with a higher bps value page 32 There is no sound from the right gt Make sure that the headphones plug is connected securely channel of the headphones Playback has stopped suddenly gt The battery is exhausted You need to change it page 8 gt Release and reinsert the Memory Stick a few times to clean the terminals Cannot playback audio data with gt You must set the date in the menu page 18 date limits gt The date has expired On the display window Symptom Cause Remedy The backlight is off gt Set the LIGHT setting to ON turns on during operation in the menu page 18 O appears instead of thealbum gt Use the OpenMG Jukebox to rename the title with characters title which can be displayed on the player continued UOIFEULIOjU 19430 3 25 26 x Troubleshooting
12. Jukebox to the digital music Player After storing the audio files on the hard disk of your computer you can transfer them to the digital music player using OpenMG Jukebox Transferring audio files to the digital music player from your computer is called check out Returning checked out audio files back to that computer is called check in For details see Check in Check out in the Glossary on page 36 1 You can check out the same song if you check in the song you Jup to three times simultaneously can check out the song again The OpenMG technology allows you to enjoy digital music while maintaining the copyrights of its holders OpenMG Jukebox encrypts audio files in OpenMG format and stores them on the hard disk of your computer to prevent unauthorized distribution The copyright protection technology of your digital music player conforms to SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative specifications The digital music player has some restrictions on recording and playback to protect copyrights You can check in audio files only to the same computer from which they were checked out They cannot be copied or checked in to other computers For details see Restrictions on copyright protection by OpenMG on page 35 You can check in audio files only to the computer from which they were checked out gt y g You cannot copy or move audio files to another computer You cannot check in audio f
13. OpenMG Jukebox is managing the data Address Displays the URL address information You can select one from the drop down list Go button Connects to the Internet web page of the URL gt 2 lt D 5 a 2 2 p 9 a O 5 a 25 26 12 1 Format From the drop down list choose the type of audio files you want to import to OpenMG Jukebox 2 Bit Rate From the drop down list you can select the bit rate for conversion of audio files from the other formats to the ATRAC3 format 3 Start Import button Imports the audio files or the folders containing the audio files selected in the File Tree view File List view to OpenMG Jukebox Stop Import button Stops importing ALPE MP3 Files MP3 Files MP3 Files MP2 Files MP3 Files E Music sample04 mp3 17KB amp Music sample mp3 17KB 4 Music sample02 mp3 17KB 4 Music sampie03 mp3 17KB Se a ee Or PlayitstO4 i Playlist Playtist02 Playlist4 Play st03 Untitled HW eA Oe 13 15 5 Create New Playlist button Creates a new Playlist 6 Playlist drop down list You can choose Playlists etc in the Playlist Tree view drop down list Delete button Deletes the items of the Playlist that are selected in the Playlist Tree view Playlist view Switch View button Switches between Tree List List and Tree view 9 File Tree view Displays the folders etc on your computer in t
14. Refer to the online Help for details To stop check out i Stop aw w n A Oo 3 Y amp e 3 7 21 Note Once check in has started do not disconnect the USB cable or Memory Stick until the check in is complete Doing so may damage the data or cause malfunction 22 You can return the tracks recorded on the digital music player back to the hard drive of your computer Check in You can return them only to the same computer from which the tracks were checked out 1 Run OpenMG Jukebox and click Check In Out tab to display the Check in Check out window Your computer recognizes the connected digital music player and the list of songs are displayed on the right side of the window 2 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the digital music player To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the songs to be selected Click In Check in starts Note You can set to 1 step mode or 2 step mode for checking in In 2 step mode click 4 Start button after selecting the songs Refer to the online Help for details To stop check in Click Stop Note Once check in has started do not disconnect the USB cable or Memory Stick until the check in is complete Doing so may damage the data or cause malfunction Guint If you want to check in all the songs click amp In All All the songs in the digital music player
15. When a song in the external device media is selected the Song properties dialog box appears Otherwise the Device Media Properties dialog box for the external device media connected to your computer appears Select All button Selects all of the songs in the list Song List Lists information about each song in the external device media such as the titles the artist name and the length of the songs suoieJado pesueapy 29 30 Back Goes back to the previous page Forward Moves forward to the next page Stop Quits the connection to the current URL 4 Home Displays the introduction of OpenMG Home Page 5 Refresh Refreshes the page shown on the window 6 Favorites Registers Displays your favorite addresses Address Allows you to enter the URL Internet address or to select one from the drop down list Display area Displays the web page of the URL Menu Reference File menu ew Playlist Creates a new Playlist Playlist Folder Creates a new Playlist Folder Open Opens the Open File dialog box In this dialog box you can import the selected audio files to OpenMG Jukebox import All Opens the Import All wizard In this wizard you can simultaneously import all of the audio files in the selected drive to the Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox Exit Quits OpenMG Jukebox Inserts the contents of the clipboard Delete Deletes the currently sel
16. appear in the display H TITLE see below DATE TIME page 18 Py im h d m ERASE paga E EO T 5 lice V 4 ERASE FORMAT gt page 21 peer RETURN Y FORMAT Select RETURN then press the Seesaw key to exit from the menu a SET gt ae a o LIGHT page 16 If you cannot format or erase while oN eee i Pe 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 gt Selecting gt on the display waits your operations on the next window Other Information Precautions On safety e 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 e 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 e If a battery leak should develop carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new one On installation Never u
17. computer Do not install the software while the dedicated USB cable is connected to your computer Connect the dedicated USB cable only after you have installed the software and restarted the computer Install the OpenMG Jukebox software to the hard disk drive of your computer Turn on your computer and start Windows in advance Close all applications and follow the steps below When you use Windows 2000 You must log on as an Administrator When an older version of OpenMG Jukebox is installed If ans pe icon is pase as on the Task me remove it from the Task tray 1 insert the installation CD ROM into ithe CD ROM deve any your sopd The setup program starts up automatically The OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 installation window appears Tip Select the desired nee if the Ap neu ge aprons appear 2 Click to select Install OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 and Driver o or Install D Driver only e If installing OpenMG Jukebox for the first time select Install OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 and Driver e If an older version of OpenMG Jukebox is installed select Install OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 and Driver see page 12 If OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 is already installed select Install Driver only to add only the driver for a new external device media 3 Click to select your digital music player model If you have more than one digital music player you can select multiple models by clicking them 4 Click Install then follow the displayed instru
18. de la fleche comme indiqu dans l illustration ffnen Sie die AnschtuBabdeckung wie in der Abbildung dargestellt in Pfeilrichtung on 9 Raccordement du c ble USB So schlie en Sie das USB Kabel an Yu to Y vers y mY Sony Corporation 2000 Printed in Japan 3 229 385 02 1 a Traffic Safety Tips e Do not use your unit while operating a motorized vehicle or bicycle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas e You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Even if your headset is an open air type design to let you hear outside sounds don t turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you REMEMBER USE YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU USE YOUR HEADSET Eead this important information before using your headset Printed in Japan 3 755 536 21 1 fe Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers Sony and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly in a way that protects your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your h
19. is not covered by the warranty Program 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation 2001 Sony Corporation e Compact size light weight e Skip proof you can enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment of music during physical activities such as jogging or commuting e 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 e 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 e 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 What is a Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capa
20. logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation e WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation e Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries e MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation e CD related data through the Internet from the CDDB TM Music CD Database Copyright 1999 2000 CDDB Inc CDDB Client Software Copyright 1999 2000 CDDB Inc e CDDB Enabled TM CDDB TM CDDB 2 TM and the CDDB Logo are trademarks of CDDB Inc Disc Recognition Service and DRS are service marks of CDDB Inc All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners e 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 Inno 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 e 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 e The software provided with this player cannot be
21. 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 e 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 e A rechargeable battery can be charged about 300 times e 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 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
22. scrolling is finished j continued 11 Listening to music with Network Walkman continued On other operations Seesaw key Press gt P A N f Press PUSH mip 2 1 Press k p v To Operation of the Seesaw key Go to the beginning Press PP once of the next track Go to the beginning Press PPI repeatedly of the succeeding tracks Go to the beginning Press l once of the actual track Go to previous Press I repeatedly tracks Go forward During playback press PPI and hold Go backward During playback press Had and hold d Pressing and holding Pl 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 K 4 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 On the display 1 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
23. 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 fe MENU buloh The display returns to normal 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 lt 4 or gt in step 5 Notes e You cannot format while playback FORMAT will not be displayed e 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 Check out Therefore the remaining Check out count increases automatically gt Q lt 9 3 A 2 2 a Len 9 a 3 v 21 22 Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the Seesaw key REP page 13 to go to the next step Press lt or gt of the lt Seesaw key to select an item a5 BEEP page 17 oF Ewe Oom in play pause mode or there is no Memory Stick inserted FORMAT or ERASE does not
24. the space available on MagicGate Memory Stick using the respective equipment even if there are already audio files in MagicGate Memory Stick 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 ATRACS3 compression rate is approximately 10 times higher than that of the Audio CD resulting an increased data capacity for the media continued UO IFEULOLU 49430 ey 31 55 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
25. 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
26. with an optical digital output connector it may be disabled during playback with this software 10 OpenMG Jukebox software users with Windows 2000 models should be aware of the following e Only Administrators are allowed to install and uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox software To use the application log on with the user name of Administrator or Power User Do not remove or insert the CD ROM drive connected via a PC card while OpenMG Jukebox is running e Only Windows 2000 Professional Edition is supported e Windows 2000 NTFS format is not supported Use FAT32 format If Windows Millennium Edition is installed in your computer and you perform the System Restore function of the Windows System Tools the songs managed by OpenMG Jukebox may become corrupted and rendered unplayable Therefore before executing System Restore back up the songs using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool first Then after the System Restore function is finished restore the songs using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool to ensure the integrity and reliability of song playback For more information about backup refer to the online Help for OpenMG Jukebox Note When songs become unplayable by executing System Restore an error dialog box may be displayed In this case follow the displayed messages installing the OpenMG Jukebox software Note Be sure to install the software before connecting the digital music player to your
27. 15 for details 2 Playback mode indication page 13 The selected playback mode is displayed AVLS indication page 14 The indication lights up while the AVLS function is activated 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 Advanced Operations Playing tracks repeatedly REPEAT You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat single repeat and shuffle repeat Menu Playback mode Display indication REP OFF normal none REP ALL all tracks G repeatedly REP i current track Gi repeatedly REP SHUF all tracks C gt SHUF repeatedly in random order The display indication appears after step 4 Seesaw key Press eusa Press lt 4 y 1 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed Fy REP OFF 2 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key OFF blinks 31 Press lt or r of the ay Kley to select ALL 1 SHUF or OFF n Lil aaa REP ALL TiN Press PUSH of the Sew ky The selected playback mode indication lights Playback mode indication PASSIE Ga 5 Press the MENU button The e depiny 8 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 e If there is no Memory Stick inserted REP
28. Corporation Printed in Japan 3 231 918 01 SON Y NW MS9 Notice for using this product When using this product be sure to read the following and other supplied operating instructions For the latest information go to the support Web site at http www sony com walkmanproductsupport Before operating the unit Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software on the supplied CD ROM before connecting the unit to your computer If you connect the unit to your computer before installing your computer selects an inappropriate driver and the unit may not work correctly If you connect the unit to your computer before installing OpenMG Jukebox and Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Before installing the software Before installing be sure to quit all other Windows programs otherwise problems may occur Sony Corporation 2001 Printed in Japan 3 229 191 11 1 Note on installing OpenMG Jukebox If the Installing message continues to appear without advancing to the next step for several moments click the InstallShield Wizard icon on the taskbar The taskbar is displayed when you press the 4 Windows key on the keyboard Importing MP3 files To import MP3 files to the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software using the Windows 98 operating system Microsoft Windows Media Player Version 6 4 or later is necessary If Windows Media Player is not installed on your computer it can be downloaded from the OpenMG Web
29. S O N Y 3 226 930 11 1 Portable Memory Stick Audio Player Network Walkman Operating Instructions Wie VLLZALK TIVAASN al 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
30. T compliant audio files may not be available for importing oa w v A 2 mo w ag Q a 17 For Network Walkman players except for NW S4 To transfer check out songs to the Network Walkman it is necessary to convert the audio files to be checked out into ATRAC3 format Audio files converted into ATRAC3 format can be imported to the OpenMG Jukebox by using the Import feature It is also possible to import files in their original format and to convert into ATRAC3 format when checking out For Music Clip player or Network Walkman NW S4 e When the audio files to be checked out are in the MP3 format it is possible to import them as they are and to transfer check out them to the Music Clip NW S4 player You can only import MP3 files encoded with a bit rate up to 256 kbps except for files encoded with a variable bit rate The copyright information of the files is also checked before importing e For other format audio files to conversion to ATRAC3 format is necessary before transferring checking out them It is also possible to import files in their original format and to convert into ATRAC3 format when checking out 1 Change the settings for importing according to your external device media Select Options from the Tool menu Then click the Import tab Select With the following External Device Media from Set the default External Device Media and select your devices from the displayed list For Netw
31. a except in the Hifi Folder refer to the instruction manual that comes with the equipment with which the recording has been done Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Your Memory Stick Audio Player comes with the following items e Memory Stick Player 1 e Earphones 1 e MagicGate Memory Stick 1 USB cable 1 e Rechargeable battery 1 e Memory Stick storage case 1 Rechargeable battery carrying case 1 e Carrying pouch 1 Except for US A model Key ring 1 e CD ROM OpenMG Jukebox installation disc 1 e NW MS9 Operating Instructions 1 e OpenMG Jukebox Battery charger 1 Operating Instructions 1 e AC plug adaptor 1 Except for U S A Europe Hong Kong Korea and Australia model 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 papers Buia a Step 2 Charging the rechargeable battery To the wall outlet g harge lamp RQ Available only with certain models For US A and European models Notes Full charging takes about 7 hours The shape of the supplied charger varies depending on your country For other countries 5 Pl h the battery where the ti tu After about 1 5 hours charging ends and the wen pr eee ae AT lamp turns off To get maximum performance from battery continue charging it for ano
32. an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback Note MAGICGATE 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 other Memory 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
33. are checked in Advanced Operati Window reference T Menu Bar Shows OpenMG Jukebox menus 2 Playback Control Area Displays the playback control buttons e g Play Stop Previous Repeat etc for songs in OpenMG Jukebox Playlists external device media or Audio CDs Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox online Help for details CD tab Displays the CD window page 24 4 Import tab Displays the Import window Page 26 Recorded 5 Playlist tab Displays the Playlist window Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox online Help for details 6 Check In Out tab Displays the Check In Out window page 28 Device Media tab Displays the Device Media window Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox online Help for details Internet tab Displays the Internet window page 30 9 Tutorial tab Displays the Tutorial window Refer to the OpenMG Jukebox online Help for details gt 2 lt 9 3 va 2 o 3 D ka 4 9 2 e 3 v 23 24 CO Track Tile Untitled 01 Unknown Untitled 02 Unknown Untitted 03 Unknown 4 Untitted 4 Unknown 11 i Uniitled 05 Unknown Untitted 06 Unknown Urtitted 07 Unknown Untitied 08 Unknown Untitled 09 Unknown aia AA Ae 1 Eject button Ejects the audio CD 2 Stop Recording button Stops recording 3 Album Name Displays the name of the album Start Recording button Starts recording 5 Artist Name Displays the name of the
34. art Settings Control Panel t to display t the Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove el The Add Remove poe oe box ae 3 Click k Change or Ranier Programs 4 Click k OpenMG jukebox from the list ha and click i chance Remove The E Jukebox a soy are is is uninstalled ee M a a U a i Features of copyright protection by OpenMG The OpenMG Jukebox software features OpenMG a copyright protection technology developed by Sony to protect music copyrights OpenMG uses a high level cryptographic technology to protect music contents with computers Users should be notified of the restrictions mentioned below e Music recorded on the hard disk using the OpenMG Jukebox software cannot be played if copied onto other computers e Music contents checked out from a computer cannot be played if copied onto other computers e Music contents checked out from a computer must be checked in to the same computer You cannot check in to other computers e Installation of the same OpenMG Jukebox software onto other computers is not permitted e Usage Rules for using music If Usage Rules are included in the music by way of the copyright holder or the distributor operation will be restricted to use permitted by the Usage Rule For music such as compact discs that does not contain a Usage Rule the Default Usage Rule of SDMI will be followed This Default Usage Rule states that one file can be checked out up to three times only e On music conte
35. artist 6 Bit Rate From the drop down list select the bit rate for recording Genre Name Displays the name of the genre CD ROM drive Displays the name of the CD ROM drive of your computer Recorded 7 a 9 Rec to From the drop down list changes the setting of the destination for checking out If it is set for automatic check out to a connected external device media upon recording it shows the destination for checking out Count Time Size Displays the number and length of songs and the file size 111 Song display area Displays a list and information about each song on the audio CD such as the track numbers the titles the artist name s the genre the length of the songs file size and the recording status The v mark indicates which songs are selected for recording 3 Properties button Opens the CD Properties dialog box Get CD Information button Connects to the CDDB2 database via the Internet and automatically retrieves the audio CD information such as the name of the album and track titles Check All button Selects all the songs to be recorded from the audio CD 15 Clear All Checks button Deselects all the songs to be recorded from the audio CD Recordable time Displays the estimated available time for recording depending on the bit rate on the drive in which OpenMG Jukebox is managing the data Remain Displays the amount of free space remaining on the drive in which
36. 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 Looking at the controls Network Walkman front 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 6 Headphones earphones jack page 11 Hole for attaching the key ring or strap The strap is not supplied HOLD switch page 16 9 MEGA BASS AVLS button page 14 VOLUME buttons page 11 16 Dedicated USB jack page 9 MENU button page 13 16 22 13 DISPLAY button page 12 15 Display 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 UOIBEULIOJU 42430 4 33 34 Index Access lamp actual track artist name ATRAC3 AVLS Backlight Battery Battery charge lamp Battery remain indicator BEEP beginning of the track Bit rate K3 CD compact disc CD ROM charging Check in Check out computer DATE TIME display DISPLAY button display mode download 15 31 14 18 17 12 15 32 12 15 15 EMD services ERASE 4 20 erasure prevention switch earphones FORMAT formatting go backward go forward headphones earphones
37. city 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 Tra 1080 Can be used Cannot be used ATN raza WAS Note The Memory capacity of a MagicGate Memory Stick supported by this product is 128MB continued 5 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
38. continued On charging Symptom Cause Remedy The battery does not last even when recharged Charging stops just after connecting the supplied battery charger gt If you use the player where the temperature is below 0 C 32 F the battery does not function gt You need to replace the battery Please contact your nearest Sony dealer gt 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 Cause Remedy gt Please wait for the authentication of the OpenMG Jukebox page 31 to be finished gt 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 gt Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected 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 gt Make sure the USB cable is correctly connected page 9 gt Install driver only For details refer to the OpenMG Jukebox operating instructions gt If there is data other than audio files in the Memor
39. ctions If OpenMG Jukebox icon is already displayed on the Task tray The setup program will not be run and the software will not be installed First right click on the OpenMG Jukebox icon on the task tray and select Exit to remove the icon then start the setup program again After the installation is a es the computer will be restarted if required continued 11 12 installing the OpenMG Jukebox software continued 5 Connect your digital music player to your computer If the OpenMG Jukebox icon is set to display on the Task tray The first time you connect the digital music player to the computer after installing OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 remove OpenMG Jukebox icon from the Task tray before connecting From the next time this is not necessary Note Do not delete move or edit the installed folders using Windows Explorer or any other application Doing so could cause the OpenMG Jukebox database to become unstable or corrupted If an older version of OpenMG Jukebox is installed If OpenMG Jukebox Ver x is installed in your computer go to step 2 and select Install OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 and Driver The older version of OpenMG Jukebox is uninstalled automatically and older version songs are automatically upgraded so you can still enjoy them with OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 Hint The message Remove shared File will appear during uninstallation If you click Yes to All Sure will appear Click Yes If you do
40. d 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 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 MagicGate Memory Stick can be used to record any other kind of digital data with any other Memory Stick compatible equipment MagicGate Memory Stick is distinguished by the MG and MAGIC GATE logos MP3 MP3 which stand
41. 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 29 30 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 t
42. e computer is provided there may be my some differences depending on the type of devicesmedium your are using P For the details about the use of external devicesimedia please refer to the documents or online help of the devicesimedia you plan to use eatures What is OpenMG Types of audio data compliant vst Preparing OpenMG Jukebox t Stating and exiting OpenMG Jukeb s Using the Tutorial Using EMD via the Intenet Using audio CDs Using OpenMG Jukebox for imported B Importing audio fies from your competes Transfenting songs to extemal devices Using exteinal devices media b Browsing Web pages on the internet Changing settings Backing up OpenMG Jukebox data Using data from oides versions of Opa Screen reference Viin The online help of your external devicefmedium can be opened by selecting the appropriate heip command from the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu The left side frame The right side frame e The left side frame Displays contents and keywords Click Contents tab Index tab or Search tab to change the display The right side frame Displays topics Click the underlined item to display related topics continued Using online Help continued To search topics To perform a search click the tabs on the left side frame as follows Contents tab Click the tab to display the Contents Click or double click the item in the Contents to display a topic on the right side frame e Ind
43. e contents before erasing 1 Press sihe MENU baion The menu is displayed 5 REP OFF 2 Press lt or P gt cal the Seca IN to display ERASE ERASE gt If ERASE does not appear in the menu pine is not available 3 i PRS s PUSH 0 af the ae a key The current track number blinks vis S ERASE 001 2 F ms To 4 r Press lt or gt of tha Sesak ey to select the track numbers you want to erase 5 Press s PUSH ofthe Sessave mies 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 als GS ERASESN l 6 Press lt 4 or P of the Seesaw key to display Y vty Fl ERASE Y gt 74N 7 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key ERASE 001 appear 8 Press PUSH of the Sei ky ERASING appears and music data is erased from the Memory Stick After erasing is complete COMPLETE appears and returns to the display in SP 2 9 Bice he MENU ae 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 lt or gt in step 7 Notes e 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 t
44. e display mode DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display changes as shown below Elapsed time mode N 001 01 23 Title mode J TITLE AR MS title mode a MS TITLE Graphic mode If the files have no song titles or artist names Track001 etc appears e Elapsed time mode Track number Elapsed time Gien po Play status During playback JJ or J is displayed alternately In stop mode fd is displayed While locating tracks PPI or Kd is displayed While searching a point in a track PP or lt 4 is displayed e Title mode Song title Artist name DELER Play status e MS title mode 9 MS TITLE Memory Stick title e Graphic mode Spectrum analyzer Bit rate page 32 IEH songs recorded at 132kbps IH songs recorded at 105kbps E songs recorded at 66kbps While searching a point in a track Graphic mode playing position While fast forwarding fast rewinding or during continuous search operations the current playing position is displayed suoi esado pasueapy g 15 16 Locking the 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
45. e formats depending on the external device media Options Opens the Options dialog box of OpenMG Jukebox Web Site menu Register product page Connects to the Internet and displays the OpenMG Jukebox user registration page Product support page Connects to the Internet and displays the OpenMG Jukebox support page CDDB The 1 CD Info Source Connects to the CDDB2 Web site OpenMG Home Page Connects to the Internet and displays the OpenMG Home Page Help menu OpenMG Jukebox Help Opens the online help for OpenMG Jukebox External device media Help Opens the online help for your external device media e g Network Walkman or Music ClipPlayer Tutorial Opens closes the tutorial for OpenMG Jukebox About OpenMG Jukebox Shows the OpenMG Jukebox version information suolje1adg pooueapy 33 34 Other Information Uninstalling the OpenMG Jukebox Follow the instructions below on how to uninstall the OpenMG Jukebox For Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me users 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel to displayi the Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove programs The Add Remove papama ae window v appear 3 Click k OpenMG Jukebo h from the list 4 Click Add Remove The Eupenis Jukebox software is uninstalled For users with Windows 2000 models Log on as an Administrator then follow the instructions below 1 Click k St
46. eafness Research Foundation SONY SONY Customer Registration Instructions Thank you for purchasing the Network Walkman Please take a moment to register your product online The information you provide will help us to assist you should you have to contact us for customer support All information is confidential Registered customers receive the following benefits 1 Warranty extension from 90 days to 1 year 2 Automatic e mail notification when OpenMG Jukebox upgrades are available How to Register Step1 install OpenMG Jukebox Insert the CD ROM from your Network Walkman package The installation program will run automatically When the installation is complete your PC will automatically restart Step2 Click Double click the Registration icon on your desk top You will be automatically connected to the Internet Step3 Register your Network Walkman Complete the Customer Profile Form See the instruction manual for the location of the serial number Step4 Confirmation We will be sending you a Welcome e mail shortly to confirm your registration To make this system secure we utilize SSL between your PC and our browser Please con tact your network support manager if you have difficulty using the registration system For technical support questions please go to http www sony com service or visit http www sony com openmg We suggest bookmarking these pages for future reference 2001 Sony
47. earing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound which could be harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Adjust your volume control to a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will protect your hearing in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime a We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Sony and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Exampie Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad 120 Information courtesy of the D
48. ected items Check All Select All Chooses all of the items in the list shown on the current window Move Up Moves the currently selected item one line up Move Down Moves the currently selected item one line down Divide Divides the selected song into two Combine Combines the selected multiple songs into one Rename Makes the name of the selected item editable Keyword Search Displays the Keyword Search dialog box You can search for tracks and Playlists using keywords such as title album artist or genre names Create Shortcut Creates a shortcut icon for the currently selected Playlist or song on the Windows Desktop If you double click the created shortcut icon OpenMG Jukebox launches automatically and starts playback Properties Displays edits the information about the currently selected item View menu CD Screen Displays the CD window Import Screen Displays the Import window Playlist Screen Displays the Playlist window Check in Out Screen Displays the Check in Out window Device Media Screen Displays the Device Media window Internet Screen Displays the Internet window Cover Art Analyzer display area Switches Cover Art and Analyzer view Time Display Mode Switches the mode between Progress and Remain displayed on the Time Display indicator in the Playback Control area Tutorial Opens Closes the Tutorial window Co
49. ed 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 e 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 Inno 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 A ag a a SE ES 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 Chec
50. ex tab Click the tab to display a list of Index Enter the first few letters of the topic you want to search for or select a keyword from the Index list and click Display to display a topic on the right side frame e Search tab Click the tab to change the display of the left side frame Enter the first few letters of the topic you want to search for in the Type in the keyboard to find text box and click List topics Then select an item in the list to search for and click Display to display a topic on the right side frame The information you enter in the window is highlighted Before you begin e IBM PC AT or Compatible CPU MMX Pentium 233 MHz or higher Hard disk drive space 60 MB or more RAM 64 MB or higher CD ROM drive Sound Board USB port e Operating System Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me manufacturer installed The following environments are not supported Windows 95 Windows NT Upgraded from Windows 3 1 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me Dual boot with Windows 2000 and Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me e Display High 16bit Color or more 800 x 480 dot or more e Internet access for Web registration and EMD services Note We do not assure trouble free operation for all computers satisfying the system requirements Note For the protection of copyrights when you use the computer
51. he 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 Check out Therefore the remaining Check out count increases automatically To format the Memory Stick 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 5 REP OFF 2 Press lt or P of the Sisa k y te to display FORMAT F FORMAT gt Tf FORMAT does not appear in the menu seagate de is not available 3 Press ss PUSH of the Saaw ee N blinks i 5 FORMAT N l 4 Press lt or gt gt oft the Setiat Weye to display Y Fy FORMATZ Y gt aN 5 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key FORMAT appears 6 Press PUSH of
52. he File Tree view similar to Windows Explorer Properties button File Tree view File List view The Properties dialog box of the folder or song which is selected in the File Tree view or the File List view appears 114 Import all button You can simultaneously import multiple audio files on your computer to OpenMG Jukebox 12 File List view Lists the items under the selected folder in the File Tree view 13 Remain Displays the amount of free space remaining on the drive in which OpenMG Jukebox is managing the data Properties button Playlist When a Playlist is selected the Playlist properties dialog box appears When a song is selected the Song properties dialog box appears 15 Playlist Tree view Displays the Playlist in the Playlist Tree view similar to Windows Explorer gt Q lt 9 3 A a ie S D D er 7 27 Untied 2 Untitedi0n fic g All E By New Playlist Bgl New Playlist Kg New Playlisti0 fale 1 EQ New Playlisti Untited 03 By New Playlist ie Ea New Playlist Untitled 02 33 New Playlists Untited 09 1EY Playlist Uniiie 3 ba Plot ay __ Untitled 4 i iQ 3 1 Delete button Deletes the selected Tree List view item 2 Keyword Search button You can search for songs and Playlists using keywords such as album title artist or genre names 3 Playlist drop down list You can choose Playlists etc
53. i o e s v 19 20 The songs on the Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox can be transferred checked out to your digital music player For more information about connecting see your digital music player operating instructions If you use Memory Stick Audio Player with your computer insert a MagicGate Memory Stick in the Player before connectiong to your computer 1 Run OpenMG Jukebox then click Check In Out tab to display the Check in Check out window Your computer recognizes the connected digital music player and the list of songs are displayed on the right side of the window Check In Out tab Out button Bg New Playlsttit Hg New Plata Dg New Plaats Ag New Piai Bg New Plaksti Beg New Playtest da New Ploybestiby By PhayistOt ona Plane Pi Ie Wiedi 121 Untited 12 P n P P P Ezi EY Fz B Playlist view 2 Select the Playlist containing the songs you want to check out The songs in the Playlist are listed in the Playlist view in the center of the window 3 Inthe Playlist view select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the songs to be selected Check out starts and the song is added to the end of the song list in the digital music player Note You can set to 1 step mode or 2 step mode for checking out In 2 step mode click the 4 Start button after selecting the songs
54. if necessary and reformat the Memory Stick using this player page 21 continued UO IEULOLU 19430 a 27 28 Troubleshooting continued Error messages Follow the instructions below if an error message appears in the display Message Meaning Remedy ACCESS Accessing the Memory Stick This is not an error Please wait for access to be finished Do not take out the Memory Stick CANNOT PLAY The player cannot playback certain Remove and reinsert the battery and contents of this Memory Stick due then check the display on the screen to a difference in format If music data cannot be played back Check out has been interrupted you can erase it from the Memory forcefully Stick For details on how to erase refer to To erase the abnormal data from the Memory Stick page 29 FILE ERROR e Cannot read the data Remove and reinsert the battery and e The data is not normal then make sure displays on the screen e 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 FORMAT ERR The inserted Memory Stick contains You must format the Memor y Stick a data format which is not supported following the instructions on page 21 by Network Walkman For example You must format the Memory Stick if you format the Memory Stick
55. iles to any computer other than the computer used for check out Restrictions on audio content High quality digital audio content is widely available through music distribution services on the Internet To protect the copyrights of its holders from unauthorized distribution some audio content is distributed with certain restrictions on recording and playback For example the playback period or playback count for the data may be limited About this manual This manual explains how to operate the OpenMG Jukebox software basics for use with the digital music player For details about the use of the digital music player refer to the instruction manual supplied with your digital music player For details about the OpenMG Jukebox software refer to the online Help for OpenMG Jukebox To display online Help Online Help consists of two sections OpenMG Jukebox Help Explains how to use OpenMG Jukebox software Digital music player Help Explains how to use digital music player while it is connected to your computer You can display Help in the following ways e Click the Start button point to Programs then select the help you want to view from OpenMG Jukebox e Select the help you want to view from the Help menu while running OpenMG Jukebox To view the display Bends Tabs oan B This online help describes how io use OpenMG Jukebox Although a brief description of how to use externat devices or media connected to th
56. in the Playlist Tree view drop down list 4 Go Back button Go one directory level up 5 Track Time Size Displays the number and length of songs and the file size of the selected Playlist 6 Data Displays the amount of space used on the connected external device media Switch View button Switches between Tree List and List view triitiegi ti tUrtitled 12 Untitledit 2 3 fa al a i Free Displays the amount of free space remaining on the connected external device media 9 External Device media name Displays the names of the connected external device media Audio Album Name of Memory Stick only when connecting a Memory Stick Player M Playlist Tree view Displays the Playlist etc in a Playlist Tree view similar to Windows Explorer J Properties button Playlist When a Playlist is selected the Playlist properties dialog box appears When a song is selected the Song properties dialog box appears Get CD Information button Connects to the CDDB2 database via the Internet and automatically retrieves the audio CD information such as the name of the album and track titles Playlist view Lists the items under the selected item in the Playlist Remain Displays the amount of free space remaining on the drive in which OpenMG Jukebox is managing the data Check In Check Out control buttons iti Properties button External Device Media
57. into the dedicated USB jack on Network Walkman then the wide connector to the USB jack of your computer CONNECT appears in the display USB cable supplied 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 Notes Do not connect more than two USB devices to your computer Normal operation will not be guaranteed e Use of this player with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed e A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time e 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 continued 9 10 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 Insert the stud of the cover into the hole of Rotate the c
58. k 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 g Memory Stick Pai lt gt Network Walkman are trademarks of Sony Corporation MagicGate and MacicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation WALKMAN is a registered trademarks of Sony Corporation US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato
59. m called Windows Media Rights Manager which can encrypt contents and distribute them with their conditions for usage distribution etc Audio files supporting Windows Media Technologies WMT downloaded via EMD can be imported into and managed by OpenMG Jukebox UOIFEULIOZU 482430 37 38 Index ES ATRAC3 Bit rate c CD compact disc CD ROM drive CD ROM Check In Check Out computer 4 17 36 13 14 36 13 14 4 10 11 13 14 11 12 22 36 20 36 4 11 32 copyright protection technology download EMD services Features file tree view hard disk hard drive Help install Internet EMD services import MagicGate Memory Stick MP3 4 37 4 16 4 15 35 18 4 11 13 7 11 4 15 17 36 17 36 online Help OpenMG OpenMG Jukebox software optimizing the CD drive record SDMI start software Ee transferring to the computer to the digital music player uninstalling upgrading Usage Rule USB WAV format Windows 2000 Windows Me 7 4 15 16 23 35 37 4 35 14 13 6 37 13 5 22 5 20 34 35 35 21 22 4 17 10 10 http Awww world sony com Sony Corporation Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan SONY NW MS9 USB JILBRAE How to connect the USB cable CORBBO lt FH e OoDIFCHIFS Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration Ouvrez le couvercle du connecteur dans ie sens
60. n be registered on the hard disk to Playlists and managed with OpenMG Jukebox 1 Insert the compact disc y computer The CD window and the tracks of the audio CD appear Hints If the CD window is not displayed automatically click the CD tab to display the CD window By importing song names you can retrieve information from the CDDB2 database via the Internet Click o CD Info Refer to OpenMG Jukebox Help for details a Rec to Jukebox Bit Rate CD tab button dropdown list a Rec Stop button Unitled C Unitte 2 Untitied 03 Uniitied 04 Unttied 05 2 Select the recording bit rate From the drop down list select the bit rate for recording To uncheck the songs you do not want to record Click the song numbers track numbers The disappears If you accidentally clear the wt of a song you want to record just click the song number again continued 13 14 Recorcieg audio CDs on the hard drive core 4 Click Rec to Jukebox The Select Playlist dialog box appears Start Rec button Note When you record from an audio CD on your CD ROM drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears when you click Rec to Jukebox in order to verify that the CD ROM drive can perform recording properly Click Start to verify your CD ROM drive After the verification is P Ean ae starts 5 Regisiat the songs to the Playlist If you want to create a
61. new Playlist click Create a New Playlist and enter the name of the Playlist you want to create If you want to add the songs to an existing Playlist click Add to Playlist and select the Nene from the drop down list 6 Click Start Rec Recording starts To abort recording Click Rec Stop The recording is aborted To resume the recording click Rec to Jukebox again When the recording is resumed it starts from the beginning of the song that was previously aborted CAbout Bit Rates In OpenMG Jukebox the bit rate for recording an audio CD can be chosen from 132 kbps 105 kbps 66 kbps The sound quality and available recording time after the conversion will be different depending on the selected bit rate A Higher value makes the sound quality better but the size of the recorded data will be bigger thus shortening the total check out time available on your digital music player Likewise a lower value means less sound quality but lengthens the total check out time available on your digital music player What is EMD Electronic Music Distribution service EMD stands for Electronic Music Distribution which is a generic name for services that distribute digital audio contents via the Internet or other kinds of networks To use an EMD service supporting OpenMG You must be able to access the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet service provider properly configure your computer and configure the set
62. not see the message click the minimize buttons to try minimizing all windows to check for the message on the Desk top When you start using a new digital music player whose supplied CD ROM is an older version of OpenMG Jukebox If you have already installed OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 and then want to add a digital music player as a new external device be sure to install its driver using the OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 installation CD ROM before connecting the new device to your computer Select Install Driver only in step 2 on page 11 and select your model Note that you cannot use the older version OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 X installation CD ROM If you accidentally start installing OpenMG Jukebox Ver 1 X after installing Ver 2 0 be sure to terminate the installation before it overwrites the Ver 2 0 software Otherwise the registered OpenMG Jukebox database will be corrupted Note If you need to install an older version software using its CD ROM after uninstalling the existing Ver 2 0 make sure to back up the songs by using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool so that you will not loose all the songs registered in OpenMG Jukebox For the details about backup see the online Help of OpenMG Jukebox Basic Operations Do one of the following Double click OpenMG Jukebox icon on the desktop Click Start point to Programs OpenMG Jukebox and click OpenMG Jukebox The OpenMG Jukebox window appears suoesado dIseg Songs recorded from audio CDs ca
63. nts that are not compatible with the OpenMG Jukebox software Under the supervision of SDMI this software prohibits recording of music with a copy prohibition signal e Upgrading OpenMG Jukebox software This software was developed in accordance with the current arrangement between Sony and SDMI If this arrangement is modified in the future some of the software functions may become unavailable Sony may offer an upgrade kit in this case at additional user expense g gt 5 h 5 Ln 3 9 ed e 35 36 Glossary 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 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 maintaine
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65. o 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 Power source e 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 36x 814x 141mm 17 16 x3 1 4 x 9 16 inches w h d projecting parts not included Mass approx 67g 2 4 oz includes Memory Stick battery NH 14WM 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 MSG 64A 64MB Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 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
66. 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 Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA 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 NW MS9 SONY nwmss C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 receiv
67. ork Walkman IC Audio Player except for NW S4 Select Network Walkman E For Network Walkman Memory Stick Audio Player Select MagicGate Memory Stick Device For Music Clip Player or Network Walkman NW S4 Select Music Clip NW S4 This setting is applied automatically for the check out format when importing data continued 18 Imporing MP3 and WAV format audio files etc fonnimuen 2 Click the fiapoii tab to display the Import window Import tab Bit Rate drop down list Format drop down s m 7 im i f PRayiist1 list si MP3 Files i F Playlist 3 MP3 Files i PlaylstO4 File tree i pa ae Music caniple02 mp3 KB MP3 Files Playlst03 i 1 J6 Untied view e e3 File List view 3 Select tthe audio una ba want to import from the e Format drop down list 4 To import data while converting into ATRAC3 format a the Coel bit rate see page 13 from the Bit Rate drop down list Note When you select Without External Device Media from Set the default External Device Media in step 1 the se bit rate cannot be cae Ae 5 In he File Tree view lick the folder containing the Ema file you want to play The audio files in the selected folder are listed in the File List view 6 Click t to select an audio file IN want to apiy from the File I List view 7 Click t to lect the ge aeaited Playlist lt on the right side of the eee ana click Import The audio file you selected in step 6 can be impo
68. over in the direction of the the Network Walkman as shown arrow and insert the other stud into the opposite hole as shown Connect this side first Sets the cover beyond the center projection of Network Walkman a gt Tip To transfer the song back to the computer check in refer to the OpenMG Jukebox software instruction manual or the online help 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 When the Memory Stick is inserted into the slot ACCESS appears All the music files and total playing hours appear MagicGate suoljeisdo Diseg i Memory Stick slot 3 Start playback Playback stops automatically when the music reaches the end only when REPEAT OFF is Press the Seesaw selected key Press the VOLUME button up or If playback does not start down to adjust The HOLD switch may be switched down Please the volume release it up page 16 To stop playback Press the Seesaw key HOLD switch To adjust the volume Release this The volume can be set in PRESET and MANUAL switch before mode page 16 playback 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
69. penMG Jukebox to Check out music items Message Meaning Remedy NO DATA There are no tracks inside Use the OpenMG Jukebox to Check out MagicGate Memory Stick music items NO STICK There is no Memory Stick inserted Insert a Memory Stick CONNECT The player is connected to the This is not an error You can operate computer using the OpenMG Jukebox software but you cannot operate the controls on the player STICK ERROR You cannot access the Memory e Remove and reinsert the battery and Stick or the data inside the then make sure displays on the screen Memory Stick or the player itself Eject and reinsert the Memory Stick a is not normal 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 be a ee e o o MG ERROR An unauthorized distribution file is e Remove and reinsert the battery then detected for copyright protection check the display on the screen e 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 uonewoguj 42430 To
70. re familiar with basic operations of Windows For how to use your computer and operating system please refer to the respective manuals Overview OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation s copyright protection technology OpenMG It allows users to store and play digital music content on the hard disk drive of acomputer You can transfer digital audio files from the hard drive to a Sony digital music player such as the Network Walkman or Music Clip Player etc for portable listening The OpenMG copyright protection technology enables storage and playback of music contents while maintaining the holder s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution To listen to digital music with a digital music player import and save audio files into the hard disk of your computer using the OpenMG Jukebox You can import digital audio files with OpenMG Jukebox in the following ways e Downloading digital audio files provided by EMD Electronic Music Distribution service sites over digital networks such as the Internet see Page15 Recording from audio CDs inserted into the CD ROM drive of your computer the recorded songs are compressed in the ATRAC3 format see Page 13 e Converting existing MP3 and WAV format audio files to the ATRAC3 format which is encrypted in OpenMG format see Page 17 If you are using NW S4 or Music Clip Player you can check out MP3 format audio files from OpenMG
71. ries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 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 EMD Services J Audio CDs Windows Media Format files 1 Store digital audio files on your computer 2 Transfer the files to the Network Walkman USB connection 3 Listen to your ine P Network Walkman 7 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
72. rted into the Playlist According to the setting in step 1 the file is imported in its original format or converted into ATRAC3 format Cuint e You can import all of the audio files in the drive dedicated on your computer to your OpenMG Jukebox at one time For details refer to Importing audiofiles from your computer Importing songs in the OpenMG Jukebox Help If the music title is included in the data such as ID3 data of MP3 format files the title is displayed in the Title column of the Playlist view of the OpenMG Jukebox If the title data is not included the file name is displayed in the Title column Notes The original MP3 WAV files imported are referred by the OpenMG Jukebox when playing back or checking out the data Therefore to prevent moving or deleting the files copy them to a specific folder in the hard disk before importing them to the OpenMG Jukebox If the referred file is stored in a removable media and the media is removed the following messages are displayed when try to playback or check out the data For playing back Cannot play selected song The song file not found For checking out Detected song s which cannot be checked out When the referred file is on a network the same messages are displayed when the network is disconnected e When deleting a song note that the original MP3 WAYV is also deleted when you select Delete the song file from the PC wo w n A 2 gr
73. s for MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 a standard for audio files compression determined by the Motion Picture Experts Group an ISO International Organization for Standardization working group It enables compression of audio files to about 1 10 of the data size of a standard compact disc Since the MP3 encoding algorithm is disclosed there are various encoders decoders that are compliant with this standard including freeware that is available for no charge Thus the MP3 standard is widely used in the computer field OpenMG Copyright protection technology to import and manage contents of music distribution services or CDs By using software compliant with OpenMG audio contents can be encrypted before storage on a hard disk drive so that you can enjoy playback of the audio files on that computer OpenMG also prevents unauthorized distribution of the contents via the Internet or other networks 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 technology OpenMG is based upon the SDMI standard Windows Media Technology A technology including a contents management syste
74. se the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration On handling the Memory Stick e When the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded erased or edited B e 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 e Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment location Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Al e 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 e Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperature such as ina car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances e 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 sho
75. sic item witha playback period restriction you need to set the date and time 1 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed EF REP OFF 2 Press lt or P of the Seesaw key to display DATE TIME fF DATE TIME 3 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key The DATE display appears and the year indication y blinks FA gt 0 y 1mid 4 Press lt or P of the Seesaw key to s select the year number y 5 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key The month indication m blinks Fa 0yiim id an 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 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 suoijeisdg pe ueapy i 19 20 To erase the Memory Stick ERASE You can erase music data from the Memory Stick one by one Confirm th
76. site http www openmg com us If your operating system is Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Windows Media Player Version 6 4 or later is already installed Backing up songs When operations that modify the operating system e g operating system recovery or system restoration etc are performed be sure to use OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool beforehand to make a backup and then execute the operation See reverse side When OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 x is installed If you have OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X older than 2 0 on your computer select Install OpenMG Jukebox Ver 2 0 and Driver to install OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Follow the instructions in the supplied OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions When you install it OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X will automatically be uninstalled Songs registered using OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X can automatically be converted to Version 2 0 so you can continue to use them However to be safe it is recommended that they be backed up using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool Be sure to check in any songs checked out using OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X before upgrading You may not be able to check in a song checked out using OpenMG Jukebox Version 1 X after upgrading If you are using an external device media other than this product select the appropriate external devices media multiple selection is available after selecting Install OpenMG Jukebox
77. ternal device media In 2 step mode adds the currently selected song to the list as the song s to be checked in Check In All Selects all songs in the external device media to check in In 2 step mode adds all the selected songs to the list as the songs to be checked in Start Check In Check Out Performs check in check out of the selected song s Stop Check In Check Out Aborts check in check out Select External Device Media Switches control of the external device media when more than one external device media is connected to your computer Note This function may not be available depending on the external device media you are using External Device Media Properties Displays the information about the external device media Tool menu Get CD information Connects to the CDDB2 database via the Internet and automatically retrieves the audio CD information such as the name of the album and track titles Submit CD Info Submits your CD information to CDDB2 via the Internet such as an album title artist name or track title Show Extended CD Info If this item is checked the CDDB2 Disk Information dialog box appears the result of the search for the CD information Music Visualizer Launches the Music Visualizer application Note Music Visualizer is only available on Sony computers with Media Bar Version 3 0 or later Optimize Format Converts audio files in OpenMG Jukebox to the appropriat
78. the display To release the Hold function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow Changing the settings VOLUME buttons To set a reasonable volume Volume preset functions There are two modes of adjusting the volume Manual mode By pressing the VOLUME button you can change the setting from 0 to 31 Preset mode You can switch to any of three preset levels LO MID or HI 1 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed EF REP OFF 2 Press lt or gt of the Seesaw key to display VOL MAN Fi VOL MAN 3 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key MAN blinks 4 Press lt or gt of the Seesaw key to display VOL SET gt Fa VOL SET gt 5 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key To turn off the beep VOL LO xx blinks sound BEEP xx is a numeric value BEEP ON a beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted FA VOL LO gt xx BEEP OFF no beep sound will be heard 2 a See 1 Press the MENU button 6 Press the VOLUME button to The menu is displayed set the settings of LO MID or HI Sets numeric of LO EAE Press to display VOL MID xx fi REP OFF and set it using Do the same to set VOL HI xx a 2 Press lt or gt of the Seesaw key to 7 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key display BEEP ON gt er Q EE ei E ER lt 8 Press the MENU bu
79. ther hour after the lamp turns off 2 Insert the fully charged battery in the battery compartment Slide the battery lt Insert the negative cover in the os end of the battery direction of the i first Oo arrow to open oO oO If the battery compartment lid is accidentally Battery duration detached attach it as illustrated About 10 hours About the remaining battery charge indication The battery icon in the display changes as shown below bili 4 qa gt A gt CA 4 2 gt ni TY low battery Please charge the battery If LOW BATT is displayed in the display you need to recharge the battery 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 T Connect Network Walkman to your computer Insert MagicGate Memory Stick Access lamp MagicGate Notes When connecting Network Walkman to your computer make sure the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick page 23 is OFF e Insert the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place suoi zeiado sIseg i Memory Stick slot Connect Network Walkman to your computer Connect the narrow connector of the supplied dedicated USB cable
80. tings of your Web browser before using this service After the connection to the Internet is set up view the OpenMG Home Page http www openmg com using the Internet screen of OpenMG Jukebox or another web browser You can access the web sites of the EMD services linked from the OpenMG Home Page suoi e19doQ Jiseg To use an EMD services Click the Internet tab to display the Internet window The introduction to the OpenMG Home Page appears on the window Internet tab 2 Click the button or logo on the window The connection to the Internet starts and the OpenMG Home Page appears The OpenMG Home Page provides a guide to EMD service Web sites that support OpenMG and information on how to use EMD services Refer to this OpenMG Home Page for more information about importing audio contents using EMD services continued 15 16 Importing songs via EMD continued To download audio files from web sites of EMD services 1 Display the web page of an EMD service on the Internet window 2 Click an audio file for downloading e g MP3 files or WMA files compatible with WMT Downloading starts automatically If you click an audio file that requires purchasing the default web browser starts up to display the online transaction page After the process is completed the audio file is allowed to be imported into OpenMG Jukebox 3 Import downloaded songs to the OpenMG Jukebox If they are imported automatically the
81. tton Fi BEEP ON 5 The display returns to normal S While the above settings the volume can a a be adjusted to LO MID or HI 3 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key 2 To exit from the Menu mode 4 Press lt or gt of the Seesaw key to Select RETURN in the menu or press the MENU display OFF E button Ll Note fF BEEPS OFF ey If AVLS is set page 14 the volume may be lower than previous settings 5 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key 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 continued 17 12 Changing the settings continued To change the display backlight setting LIGHT Menu Backlight mode OFF always off ON turns on for three seconds after each operation or until scrolling is complete 1 Press the MENU button The menu is displayed REP OFF 2 Press lt or P of the Seesaw key to display LIGHT ON fi LIGHT ON 3 Press PUSH of the Seesaw key ON blinks 4 Press lt or P of the Seesaw key to display selections tly 6 L IGHT OFF Hii 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 set the date and time DATE TIME You can set the current date and time and display it To play a mu
82. uld 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 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 continued UOHEWLOLU 19430 i 23 24 Precautions continued On cleaning e 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 e 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 e Be sure to use the supplied battery charger only for specified batteries e 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
83. used with equipment other than that which is so designated e Please note that due to continued efforts to improve quality the software specifications may be changed without notice Table of Contents Overview 4 What you can do with the OpenMG Jukebox software 4 How to store digital audio files on the computer What is Check in Check out On copyright protection About this manual Using online Help Before you begin System requirements Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox OONN BD OS with Windows 2000 10 Notes on using OpenMG Jukebox with Windows Me 10 Installing the OpenMG Jukebox software 11 Basic Operations Importing digital audio files into the OpenMG Jukebox 13 Starting OpenMG Jukebox 13 Recording audio CDs on the hard drive 13 Importing songs via EMD 15 Importing MP3 and WAV format audio files etc 17 Transferring songs from the computer to your digital music player Check Out Transferring songs from the digital music player to the computer Check in 22 Advanced Operations Window reference 23 Overview of the OpenMG Jukebox window 23 CD window 24 Import window 26 Check In Out window 28 Internet window 30 Menu Reference 31 Other Information Uninstalling the OpenMG Jukebox 34 Features of copyright protection by OpenMG 35 Glossary 36 Index 38 Notes e The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software Explanations in this manual assume that you a
84. ver Art Lyrics Information Displays the information of the Playlist or the song such as cover images and lyrics Simple Mode Switches to Simple mode Refresh Updates the displayed contents with the latest information continued suoi ei9do pasueapy 31 Menu Reference continued Control menu Play Plays the currently selected Playlist song Pause Pauses playback Stop Stops playback To Next Track Skips to the beginning of the next song To Previous Track Skips back to the beginning of the previous song To Previous Skips back to the beginning of the current song Start Import Imports the audio files to OpenMG Jukebox Stop Import Stops importing the audio files Repeat All Repeat 1 Repeat Off Selects the repeat playback mode Repeat All Repeats all of the songs in the current Playlist Repeat 1 Repeats the current song Repeat Off Turns repeat mode off and returns to normal playback mode Shuffle Switches on off the shuffle playback mode Shuffle on plays songs in random order Muting Switches on off the sound of playback Start Recording Starts audio CD recording Stop Recording Stops audio CD recording Eject Ejects the audio CD External Device Media menu Check Out Check out selected song s to the external device media In 2 step mode adds the currently selected song s to the list as the song s to be checked out Check in Check in selected song s from the ex
85. y Stick copy them to your computer to free memory on the Memory Stick After connecting to the computer the drive appears but there is nothing inside The computer player does not operate normally when connected gt 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 gt 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 Other Symptom The buttons do not operate There is no beep sound to indicate that operation has been accepted Cause Remedy gt Make sure the HOLD switch is OFF page 16 gt You must recharge the battery page 8 gt Set the BEEP setting to ON in the menu page 17 Cannot insert the Memory Stick The current time is reset Cannot use a Memory Stick used on other devices gt Make sure the Memory Stick is correctly inserted as shown on Network Walkman page 9 gt The battery is low and needs to be charged gt Only MagicGate Memory Stick can be used with this player gt If the Memory Stick has been formatted using a computer backup the files of the Memory Stick on your computer
86. y are registered as playlists which the EMD service determines If they are not imported automatically select the songs in the Import window to import to the OpenMG Jukebox see page 17 Note Audio files cannot be imported automatically by clicking if you use a web browser e g Internet Explorer Netscape etc other than the Internet window of OpenMG Jukebox In this case specify the audio files in the Import window to import them OHint e It is possible to import audio files from some software such as Liquid Player into OpenMG Jukebox Refer to the OpenMG Home Page http www openmg com for details The Internet settings e g proxy server etc are related to the settings of your Internet Explorer If your computer is set to be used within a firewall etc confirm the settings of Internet Explorer before the connection Note When specifying the location to store songs do not choose a folder on removable media such as CD R CD R W MO ZIP etc choose a folder on the hard disk of your computer The following audio files are converted to the ATRAC3 format and can be imported to OpenMG Jukebox MP3 file MP3 files of 16 bits monaural stereo 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz WAV file WAV files of linear PCM 16 bits monaural stereo 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz WMT Windows Media Technologies compliant audio file downloaded via EMD WMT files of 16 bits monaural stereo 44 1 kHz Depending on the copyright protection some WM

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